Education in Uzbekistan

GLOSSARY
Famous- known and recognized by many people:
a famous actress/building
Marie Curie is famous for her contribution to science.
a city famous for its nightlife


Know- to have information in your mind:
"Where did he go?" "I don't know."
"What does it cost?" "Ask Kate. She'll know."
She knows the name of every kid in the school.
I don't know anything about this.
[ + question word ] We don't know when he's arriving.
I don't know (= understand) what all the fuss is about.
[ + (that) ] I just knew (that) it was going to be a disaster.
She knew (= was aware) (that) something was wrong.
[ + obj + to infinitive ] Even small amounts of these substances are known to cause skin problems.
formal The authorities know him to be (= know that he is) a cocaine dealer.


Like- We use like to talk about things or people which we enjoy or feel positive about:
like + noun phrase
I like Sarah but I don’t like her brother much.
Do you like pasta?
She really likes the singing of Luciano Pavarotti.
Work- Work is an uncountable noun when it means something we do that takes an effort, often as part of a job or for study:
Hard work is good for you. It keeps you fit. (work as a physical activity)
I’m not going out tonight. I’ve got a lot of work to do. We’ve got exams next week. (work as study)
Born- to come out of a mother's body, and start to exist:
She was born in 1950.
We saw a lamb being born.
Diana was born into an aristocratic family.
Ann was born and brought up in Delaware.