English for education

ENGLISH FOR EDUCATION
ENGLISH FOR EDUCATION
(Amended and supplemerited 2nd edition)
Compiled by:
Le Kim Dung, MA (Chief author)
Nguyen Thi Ha, MA

INTRODUCTION
Brief description of the book
Material collection. This book is a theme-based collection of units
developed for master learners at Hanoi University of Education. For the most
part, the texts were selected from various sources available on the Internet;
the rest is from other books. All the exercises, however, were designed by us.
The selection of the texts and the design of the exercises have been done
with great concern for the needs and interests of our learners who are
teachers involving in different fields of education (Nursery I Education, Primary
Education, Special Education), as well as educators and educational
managers.
Construction of the book. The book contains ten units (about 350-400
words/each) dealing with different topics in education: educational system,
curriculum, testing, management, current issues... Each unit opens with
vocabulary work to prepare the learners for their later reading. The text will be
followed by the comprehension check with a wide range of tasks to make sure
that the learners have a thorough understanding of the text and to acquaint
learners with different reading skills. The speaking part will take learners back
to their real working environment to talk about facts and problems, to express
their own opinion on different aspects of education in Vietnam. The writing has
been compiled with a moderate aim of giving some guide and creating a
favourable ground to the development of summary writing skill based on notes

(from a discussion), or from a text. Each unit ends with consolidation which, as
its name suggests, focuses on the consolidation of vocabulary essential for
the topic discussed. At the end of the book, we also provide More
supplementary readings for those who wish to spend more time exploring the
language, Used in education. All the kind of language supplied in this book will
be crucial for learners to be partially successful in participating in some
activities in which the language is instructional tool.
Intended conduction of the course
For the formal study, the course should be conducted as follows:
Number of credit: 6 credits (90 class hours at 45 minutes each)
Time: for the second and final phase of the English Language Course
for master learners (Total class hours: 210) at Hanoi University of Education.
Pre-requisites: learners should have successfully completed the first
phase of the English Language Course for master learners. This means that
they now should have sufficient knowledge of the language and learning skills
to successfully deal with and to fully appreciate what is presented during this
ESP (English for specific purpose) course.
Objectives
By the end of the course the students should be able to
- Read and comprehend small pieces of authentic materials closely
related to their fields of study.
- Scan for needed information.
- Skim for general ideas.
- Identify main / supporting ideas in a reading.
- Guess the meaning of new words and terms based in the context of
the reading.
- Summarize an article/ a discussion within 100-150 words.


- Describe or comment on different topics of education.

- Build up a live vocabulary concerning learners' major of about 1000
words.
- State a fact, or express an idea / opinion in their own words.
- Get involved in follow-up activities (Qs and As, comments, etc.) after
reading a text.
- Translate small pieces of language (phrases, sentences, mini
readings...) from English into Vietnamese and vice versa.
Assessment of this ESP course
There are two types of assessment:
Informal: on-going assessment for which learners are not graded but it
is a way for the teacher to determine how well the learners are doing.
Formal: assessment of any work done by the learners that is evaluated
and results in grades. This will include:
- Class participation: 10%
- Completion of homework: 30%
- Midcourse test: 60%
The grading learners get from this ESP course will be added (at the rate
of 40% on the total) to the final score of the whole English language course for
master learners.

UNIT 1. THE EDUCATION SUSTEM IN THE UNITED STATES
* VOCABULARY
Below is the list of the new words which are used in the text. Look at the
sentences to see how each new word is used and try to guess its meaning.
grade (n)


1. School education is usually from grade 1 to grade 12.
2. At the end of grade 12, students prepare hard to go to university
system (n)

1. The public transport system in Hanoi is not good. They are only
buses which are usually crowded.
2. The United States has one of the best democratic systems of
governments in the world.
include (v)
1. This price does not include VAT, so you have to pay 10% more.
2. School education includes 12 years, while university education
usually needs 4 years.
graduate (n)
1. A school graduate can either go, to university or start looking for a
job.
2. A graduate is a student who has finished university.
prepare (v)
1. Every student has to prepare carefully for their exam to enter
university.
2. Have you prepared everything for your trip?
preparatory (adj.)
1. If you want to go to a university in England, you have to do a
preparatory English course to get ready for your study.
2. If they want to do this job, they need a preparatory training.
vary (v)- various (adj.)
1. They have tables of various sizes: small, big, and medium.
2. Not all sharks are the same. They vary in weight and in size.


vocational (adj.)
1. Vocational schools prepare students for various kinds of work.
2. Vocational schools train workers with various skills
private (adj.)
1. It looks like a hotel, but in fact it's a private house.

2. The public is usually interested in the private lives of the famous
people.
aid (v), (n)
1. My lesson becomes more interesting when I use teaching aids, such
as pictures, films, cassette players and power point.
2. He needs a hearing aid to hear better.
available (adj.)
1. This is the only available room in the hotel. You do not have any other
choice.
2. Stamps are available at any post office.
tuition (n)
1. Students in most universities have to pay tuition fee (money for their
study).
2. Children in primary schools in Vietnam do not have to pay tuition.

Use the new words given in Vocabulary in its correct form and tense to
fill in sentences 1 — 8:
1. He should..... everything well, so that he will be able to start his new
life as soon as he arrives.
2. Financial… are in great need now for the people who are the victims
of the earthquake.


3. I am… in the afternoon, so you can come and see me any time then.
4. They did not go to the party for… reasons.
5. School leavers who do not wish to go to university need… guidance
to know which job is suitable for them.
6. School usually starts with…
7. His method of work has little…
8. Thang Long is the first… university in Vietnam.

* READING
THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN THE UNITED STATES
Elementary school: Most children in the United States start school when
they are five years old. They go to kindergarten for one year and, then start
first, grade when they are six. The first school is called "elementary school", or
"grade school". American children usually start to read when they are in the
first and second grades. The also begin to learn arithmetic and simple science
and history.
Junior high school: After elementary school, children go to "junior high
school" (sometimes it is called "middle school"). In most 'sehoO1 systems
junior high school includes seventh, eighth, and ninth grades, but sometimes it
is only the seventh and eighth grades. Junior high school students are usually
12 to 14 years old.
High school: High school (grades 10, 11 and 12) comes after junior high
school. Students usually graduate from high school when they are 17 or 18.
There are different kinds of high schools. Some high schools prepare students
to go to college (college-preparatory high schools). Other high schools
prepare students for' various kinds of work (vocational high schools). Many
high schools have both college-preparatory courses and vocational courses.


Higher education: When students graduate from high school, they may
go to the college or university. They are more than 3,000 colleges and
universities in the United States.
Some private colleges and universities are very expensive, but most
state universities cost very little. Financial aid (money from the government) is
often available to help students pay at least part of their tuition. Some form of
higher education is available to every high school graduate.
Age

Grade

5

Kindergarten

Elementary School

6 – 10

1-5

Elementary School

11 – 13

6-8

Middle School / Junior High School

14 - 17

9 - 12

High School

18+

School

College / University

(Source: Developing Reading Skills, pp 67-68)

COMPREHENSION CHECK
I. Read the following statements and say whether they are true (T), false
(F) or not given (NG) according to the information from the text.
…1. Elementary school means the same as grade school.
…2. Children do not do the reading when they reach the third grade.
…3. Junior high school means the same as high school.
…4. Every junior high school includes seventh, eighth, and ninth
grades.
...5. Students can graduate from high school when they are 17.
..6. All high schools have the same courses.
…7. Vocational courses are for those who are not academically good.
...8. You can not find both college-preparatory courses and vocational
courses in the same high school.


..9. School graduate can choose either a private or state college or
university.
...10. Students can get money from the government for their study.
II. Match the words (a — e) and phrases (1 — 5):
a. kindergarten

1. the six years between kindergarten and junior high

b. elementary school

school

c. junior high school

2. the three years after junior high school

d. high school

3. the year before elementary school

e. college

4. the three years after elementary school
5. after high school

Answer: 1… 2…

3… 4… 5…

* SPEAKING
Work in group and discuss these questions about your country.
1. When do children start school in your country?
2. Do children go to kindergarten? How long is kindergarten? Is it
compulsory? Is it good for children?
3. How many years do children spend in elementary school, junior high
school and high school? Do you think this division is reasonable?
4. Do high schools prepare children for various kind of work? Or do they
prepare them to go to college only?
5. How many colleges and universities are there in Vietnam? How many
of them are private ones?

6. Do students pay tuition when they go to school or university? Are
they cheap or expensive? Can they get financial aid? If yes, where can they
get it?


* WRITING
Base on your answers in Speaking to write a short introduction (of about
150 words) about education system in Vietnam.

* CONSOLIDATION
1. Find from the text equivalents for the following Vietnamese words and
phrases:
a. Trường tiểu học
b. Trường trung học cơ sở
c. Trường trung học phổ thông
d. Hệ thống trường học
e. Học sinh tốt nghiệp phổ thông
f. Nhiều loại hình nghề nghiệp khác nhau
g. Trường dạy nghề
h. Chương trình ôn thi vào đại học
i. Trợ cấp về tài chính
k. Học phí bậc đại học
2. Translate the following sentences into English:
a. Học sinh thường tốt nghiệp phổ thông vào năm 18 tuổi
b. Hầu hết các tỉnh trên cả nước đều có các trường dạy nghề
c. Học sinh lớp 12 thường phải chuẩn bị rất cẩn thận cho kì thi vào đại
học
d. Sinh viên đại học có thể nhận được sự giúp đỡ về mặt tài chính từ
chính phủ

UNIT 2. SCHOOLING
* VOCABULARY
Below is the list of the new words which are used in the text. Look at the
sentences to see how each new word is used and try to guess its meaning.
compulsory (adj.)
1. Is History a compulsory subject at school?. Does every student have
to learn it?
2. It is not compulsory for everybody to attend this meeting. You can
stay at home.
mandatory (adj.)
1. In our company, attendance is mandatory at all meetings.
2. In Vietnam, primary education is mandatory. Every child has to go to
school.
require (v) — requirement (n)
1. The situation requires quick actions. Otherwise, it will be too late!
2. Our immediate requirement is extra teachers for evening classes.
data (n)
1. Very little data on Vietnam's education system is available in our
library.
2. If you want to do a survey, you have to collect data, then analyse it.
enrol (v) — enrolment (n)
1. For in-service programs, more students enroll in evening classes
than in day classes because during the day they have to go to work.
2. Every year, this school has an enrolment of about 800 students.
participate (+in) (v)


1. She rarely participates actively in class activities.
2. Which countries will be participating in the World Cup this year?

contrary (to) (adj.)
1. It's surprising that they get on well. They have contrary beliefs about
different things.
2. 'Hot' and 'cold' have contrary meanings.
curriculum (n)
1. Our school's curriculum includes many subjects, such as maths,
physics, literature.
2. Who are responsible for the development of school curriculum in
your„country?
pressure (n)
1. I can not stand working at high pressure.
2. High blood pressure is very dangerous
concern (n & v)
1. There's no need to concern yourself with this matter. We are solving it
ourselves.
2. In recent years, public concern about education has considerably
grown.
extreme (n & adj.) - extremely (adv) - extremism (n)
1. The north pole is in the extreme north of the earth.
2. He holds extremely odd views about politics.
hamper (v)
1. Our plan was hampered by the bad weather.
2. The traffic jam hampered him from getting there in time.
social (adj.)- socialize (+with) (v)


1. Every country has to face a lot of social problems.
2. Keeping children at home most of the time could hamper their ability
to socialize with others.

Use the new words given in Vocabulary in its correct form and tense to
fill in sentences 1 - 10:
1. Last year I attended a… development course in Bangkok.
2. This work… a good knowledge of deep sea life.
3. He was once terribly shy, but now he's gone to the opposite…
4. If you go to this party, you will have a good opportunity to… with your
new colleagues.
5. Is military service… your country?
6. He was not able to get enough… for his research.
7. She left home to escape the… in her family's formal way of life.
8. Our main… is that they are not receiving enough help.
9. If you want to… in this college, you have to finish all the necessary
papers.
10. Few people will… in this competition. It's too dangerous.

* READING
SCHOOLING
Read quickly through the text and match the headings (A-E) with their
appropriate paragraphs (1-4). There is one odd heading.
A. The reasons for homeshooling.
B. School attendance.
C. Homeschooling - not a good alternative.


D. Schooling-study and break.
E. Popularity of public school.
1….
Schooling is compulsory for all children in the United States, but the age
to attend school varies from state to state. Most children begin primary
education with kindergarten at the age of 5 or 6, and complete their secondary

education at the age of 18. Typically, mandatory education starts with first
grade (kindergarten is often not compulsory). Some states allow students to
leave school at age 16, before finishing high school; other states require
students to stay in school until age 18.
2….
Most parents send their children to either a public or private institution.
According to government data, one-tenth of students are enrolled in private
schools. However, approximately 85% of students enter the public schools,
largely because they are "free". Students attend school for around eight hours
per day, 185 days per year. Most schools have a summer break period for
about two and half months from June through August. This break is much
longer than the one in many other nations. Originally, "summer vacation"
allowed students to participate in the harvest period during the summer.
3…
Less than 5% of parents choose to educate their own children at home.
They do so for various reasons. Some parents see nonreligious education as
contrary to their moral or religious systems. Others feel that they can more
effectively tailor a curriculum to suit their 'children's strengths and
weaknesses, especially those with learning disabilities. Still others feel that the
negative social pressures of schools (such as bullying, drugs, crime, and other
school-related problems) are bad for a child's development. Parents often
form groups to help each other in the homeschooling process.
4….


Many people are against homeschooling. Some of their concerns
include fears of poor academic quality, loss of income for the schools, and
religious or social extremism. Furthermore, some believe that removing
children from the school environment could hamper their ability to socialize
with peers their own age.

(Education in the United States. hitp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education—in—
the—United—States)
COMPREHENSION CHECK
I. Read the following statements and say whether they are true (T), false
(F) or not given (NG) according to the information from the text.
…1. Every child in the States has to go to school at the same age.
…2. Children can leave school at 16 only when they have health
problems.
…3. As many students enroll in public schools as they do in private
ones.
…4. Like every other nation, the States allow a summer break of two
and a half months.
…5. Not as much as 5% of parents educate their children at home.
…6. Some parents feel that they can work out a more suitable
curriculum for their children.
…7. Parents who choose to educate their own children at home
sometimes meet and help each other with the education of their children.
…8. One opposition homeschooling is the concern that, children would
not have sufficient activities at home for their study.
…9. Teachers' organizations are not in favour of homeschooling.
...10. Children with homeschooling may lose their chance to socialize
with their peers.


II. Read the text again and answer the following questions:
1. What is usually the school age for children in the United States?
......
2. Does every state in the United States have the same age
requirement at which children can leave school?
......

3. What kind of school has a bigger student enrolment, public or private
schools?
......
4. Why did students in the United States originally have a long summer
break?
......
5. Name one reason that makes parents choose to educate their own
children at home.
......
6. Name one argument that people give against homeschooling.
......
* SPEAKING
Work" in group and discuss these questions about your country.
1. When does mandatory education start in your country? How long is
it?
2. Does the government require a certain age at which children can
leave school?
3. Is private school popular in your country? Which attracts more
students, public or private school? Why?


4. Do you have homeschooling? If yes, why do some parents choose to
do it?
5. 'Education should be mandatory to children'. Give one reason to
support/ oppose this opinion.

* WRITING
Base on your answers in Speaking to write a short introduction (of about
150 words) about schooling in Vietnam.

* CONSOLIDATION
1. Find from the text equivalents for the following Vietnamese words and
phrases:
a. Giáo dục bắt buộ
b. Tuổi đi học
c. Trường công / trường tư
d. Các số liệu của chính phủ
e. Đến trường học
f. Giai đonạ nghỉ hè
g. Các hoạt động trên lớp
h. Do nhiều nguyên nhân khác nhau
i. Xây dựng chương trình
k. Áp lực trường học
l. Sự phát triển của một đứa trẻ
2. Translate the following sentences into English:
a. Sự phát triển của trẻ phụ thuộc vào nhiều yếu tố: gia đình và xã hội


b. Do nhiều nguyên nhân khác nhau, phần lớn học sinh đều chọn học ở
trường công lập
c. Chúng ta cần xây dựng một chương trình học phù hợp cho sự phát
trển của học sinh
d. Học sinh thường lập nhóm để giúp đỡ nhau trong học tập
e. Một trong những mối quan tâm lớn nhất của giáo viên là chất lượng
dạy và học

UNIT 3. BASIC CURRICULAR STRUCTURE
* VOCABULARY
Below is the list of the new words which are used in the text. Look at the
sentences to see how each new word is used and try to guess its meaning.

counterpart (n)
1. The manager phoned his counterpart, who is the other company's
manager to make an appointment.
2. Students in the United states do not study the same subjects as their
counterparts (other students) in other countries.
specialize (v)
1. Students who study at the Faculty of English specialize in English.
Those who study at the Faculty of History specialize in History.
2. He is a teacher of mathematics so he specializes in mathematics.
sophomore (n)
1. They are in the second year at university. They are sophomores.
2. In some colleges and university, students don't have to choose their
majors until their sophomore year.
elective (adj. & n)


1. Students can choose either English or German as one subject of
foreign language to study at this course. They are electives.
2. Students can take elective subjects in the field of their study. They
don't have to study all the subjects.
typical (adj.)
1. On a typical day, students at HUE have from ten to twelve class
hours.
2. Ernest Hemingway is one of the typical writers in modern time in
American literature.
obtain (v)
1. After finishing this course, you can obtain a master degree.
2. In order to obtain good degree, you have to study better.
concept (n)
1. He can't understand the basic concepts of mathematics.

2. Everybody in modern time knows the concept of freedom.
offer (v)
1. He offered me a job as a secretary in his company.
2. Colleges and Universities offer students a lot of opportunities to look
for a job.
emphasize (v), emphasis (n)
1. The teacher emphasized the importance of carefulness in doing the
final test.
2. Some schools put great emphasis on language study.
sequence (n)
1. Sequence means a set of events or actions with each following the
one before in a particular order.


2. We should consider these events in historical sequence.
rigidity (n) rigid (adj.)
1. Rigid principles in a high school are very strict rules which make
pupils obey seriously.
2. The manager didn't agree with the rigidity of her views.

Use the new words given above in its correct form and tense to fill in
sentences 1 - 8.
1. We should… the importance of language learning in modern time.
2. We are students of English so we have to… language study.
3. There are a variety of...

for you to choose for this course.

4. The teacher explained the... of sexuality in a very simple way.
5. Can students choose their field of study in their… year.

6. If you can't pass this exam, you won't be able to…your diploma.
7. I have been… a good job in her company.
8. His… in that company is a reliable person.
* READING
BASIC CURRICULAR STRUCTURE
Some schools in the United States encourage students to take electives
in the areas they are considering for a career. Generally, at the high school
level, they take a broad variety of classes, without special emphasis. The
curriculum varies widely in quality and rigidity; for example, some states
consider 70 (on a 100 point scale) to be a passing grade while others consider
it to be 75 and others 60.
The following are the typical minimum course sequences that one must
take in order to obtain a high school diploma.


- Science (biology, chemistry, and physics)
- Mathematics (usually three years minimum, including algebra,
geometry, algebra II, and/ or pre - calculus/ trigonometry)
- English (four years)
- Social Science (various history, government, and economics courses,
always including American history)
- Physical education (at least one year)
Many states require a "Health" course in which students learn anatomy,
nutrition, and first aid; the basic concepts of sexuality and birth control; and
why to avoid substances like illegal drugs, cigarettes, and alcohol.
Electives
High schools offer a wide variety of elective courses, although the
availability of such courses depends upon each particular school's financial
situation.
Common types of electives include:

- Visual arts (drawing, sculpture, painting, photography, film)
- Performing Arts (drama, band, orchestra, dance)
- Shop (woodworking, metalworking, automobile repair)
- Computers (word processing, programming, graphic design)
- Athletics (football, baseball, basketball, track and field, swimming,
gymnastics, water polo, soccer)
- Publishing (journalism, yearbook)
- Foreign languages (French, German, and Spanish are common;
Chinese, Latin, Greek and Japanese are less common, though Latin is gaining
popularity)
(Source: Education in the United States.
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COMPREHENSION CHECK
I. Read the passage carefully and answer questions 1-6.
1. What are students sometimes encouraged to do?
……
2. What does the example of "some states consider 70 (on a 100 point
scale) to be a passing grade while others consider it to be 75 and others 607
prove?
……
3. What subjects are essential for a high school diploma?
……
4. Does every high school offer the same wide variety of elective
courses?
……
5. What factors will decide how many or what electives to be included in
the school curriculum?
……
6. The main purpose of this passage is to...

a. provide students with information concerning their choice of subjects.
b. distinguish between compulsory and elective subjects.
c. introduce the subjects that the students do at school.

II. Look at the table below and match the course with its content:
Course

Content

1. Science

a. painting, photography

2. Mathematics

b. woodworking, automobile repair


3. Social Science

c. journalism

4. Visual Arts

d. word processing, programming

5. Performing Arts

e. algebra, geometry

6. Athletics

f. Chinese, Latin, Greek

7. Publishing

g. drama, dance

8. Computers

h. football, baseball, gymnastics

9. Shop

i. biology, chemistry

10. Health

k. government and economics courses,

11. Foreign languages

l. nutrition, first aid

* SPEAKING
Work in group and discuss these questions about your country.
1. When do students begin to specialize into a narrow field of study?
2 Are there elective subjects in the curriculum for a career? If there are,
what are they?
3. What is your opinion about elective? Do you think they are useful for

students' future career?
4. Does the curriculum vary in different colleges and universities?
5. What are the typical minimum course sequence the students must
take to obtain a high school diploma?
6. What are some common types of electives in high schools?

* WRITING
1. Base on your answers in speaking to write a short introduction (of
about 150 words) about the basic curricular structure in Vietnam.


2. Below is the summary of the text "Basic Curricular Structure" with
some words missing. Find the words from the text to complete the summary.
In the United States, most students start to (a)... into their majors in their
(b)… year of college.
At the high school level, students have a broad variety of subjects
without any special (c)… Thus, to obtain a high school (d)... students have to
take such courses as science, (e)… English, social science and physical
education etc. Besides, many (f)… courses are also given for students at high
schools. Visual arts, (g)… which include word processing, programming and
graphic design are two (h)…

types of electives.

* CONSOLIDATION
1. Find from the text equivalents for the following Vietnamese words and
phrases.
a. Ngành học
b. Chuyên sâu vào
c. Nhấn mạnh đặc biệt

d. Chất lượng dạy và học
e. Phần cứng của chương trình
f. Điểm đỏ
g. Các môn tự chọn
h. Hoàn cảnh kin tế / điều kiện tài chính
2. Translate the following sentences into English.
a. Một số trường phổ thông ở nước ta đã bắt đầu đưa một số môn học
tự chọn vào giảng dạy tại trường
b. Hầu hết sinh viên Việt Nam đều chọn môn chuyên ngành ngay từ
năm thứ nhất


c. Mặc dù giáo dục thể chất không phải là môn học chính của hầu hết
sinh viên nhưng phải thi đỗ môn này, các em mới nhận được bằng tốt nghiệp
d. Học sinh cần biết và tránh ma tuý và rượu
e. Điều kiện tài chính của trường quyết định số lượng môn tự chọn ở trường
đó.

UNIT 4. NURSERY AND PROSCHOOL EDUCATION
* VOCABULARY
Below is the list of the new words which are used in the text. Look at the
sentences to see how each new word is used and try to guess its meaning.
attend (v) — attendance (n)
1. Not many people attended the lecture yesterday. The lecturer was
very disappointed.
2. 80% of school attendance is required for semester exam.
the former — the latter (pron)
If I have to choose between fish and meat, I would prefer the former to
the latter. I've always liked fish.
literacy — illiteracy (n)

1. Illiteracy rate in remote areas in our country is still very high.
2. Literacy is the ability to read and write.
mix (v)— mixture (n)
1. Oil will not mix with water. It floats on the surface.
2. Air is a mixture of different gases: oxygen, nitrogen...
individual (adj.)— individually (adv)
1. Each individual is responsible for his own life.
2. The interviewer will talk to each applicant individually.


foster (v)
1. He has contributed a lot to foster the development of local industries.
2. They know how to foster their children's interests.
rank (v)
1. Among developed countries, the United States ranks relatively low in
nursery school attendance.
2. I rank her among the country's best writers.
distribute (v) — distribution (n)
1. Scholarship is well distributed among advanced students.
2. A fair distribution of profits .among the work-force is essential.
proportion (n)
1. A large proportion of the earth's surface is covered with water.
2. The proportion of advanced students to the whole class is 1/3.
rate (n)
1. This factory produces cars at a rate of 36 cars per week.
2. The pass rate of the university entrance examination is low.
diverse (adj.)- diversity (n)
1. Her interests are very diverse: reading, painting and even street
skating.
2. At the conference you can listen to a wide diversity of opinion.

fund (n)
1. UNICEF stands for United Nations Children's Fund.
2. We can now send many people abroad under government funds.
coordinate (v) — coordination (n)
1. Swimming is a coordination of the whole body's movements.