| A | B |
| compulsory | required |
| typical | normal |
| annual tuition | money paid for one year of classroom instruction |
| multimedia center | a library with computers and audiovisual equipment in addition to print material |
| confidence | a strong belief in you own abilities |
| independent | not controlled by other people |
| extracurricular activities | activities, such as sports and drama clubs, that happen ouside of the required courses |
| course offerings | classes that students can register for at school or college |
| property | something owned by someone |
| to respect | to be considerate of other people and their possessions |
| suffering | becoming worse |
| tight quarters | a small, crowded living space |