AUB-EN - AUB English Entrance Examination case studies
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The AUB English Entrance Examination (AUB-EN) is an English language proficiency assessment associated with the American University of Beirut. It is intended for applicants and students who need to demonstrate that their English is strong enough for study at an English-medium university, and it is listed alongside its results page in the AUB site navigation. The AUB-EN - AUB English Entrance Examination case studies are 5 cases and about 2,589 words.
1The 312-Word Scholarship Essay
Rana is applying for a merit scholarship that requires a 250-word personal statement. Her draft runs 312 words.
534 words, about 3 min2Kestrel Bay Tree-Planting Study
Read this passage: 'In 2019, the city of Kestrel Bay planted 4,000 trees along its eastern arterial roads. A follow-up study found that surface temperatures on tree-lined blocks were 2.8°C lower than on bare blocks at 3 p.m.
516 words, about 3 min3The Extension Request: Two Drafts
Maya, a first-year engineering student, missed four days of class because of a documented illness. Her final paper is due Friday at 5 p.m.; she needs three additional days.
536 words, about 3 min4Unclear Reference in a Lab Report
In a lab report on water filtration, a student writes: 'After the samples were heated, they were placed in the centrifuge.' Later: 'The flow rate increased when the catalyst was added, which was unexpected.' And: 'The solution was filtered through the membrane, and it was then analyzed.' The teaching assistant marks the report down for 'unclear reference' but does not say which words are unclear. The student believes the sentences are fine because each one is grammatical and the reader can 'figure out' the meaning from context.
512 words, about 3 min5Three Changes Before the Newspaper Goes to Print
The student newspaper at a university is editing a news brief: 'The dean inferred that budget cuts were coming, and the new lab will considerably ameliorate the student experience. The committee will comprise of seven members, and less students will be affected than last year.' The editor has 20 minutes before the issue goes to print.
491 words, about 2 min