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In academic texts, area usually means a specific subject or field of knowledge.

For example:

Her main area of interest is computer technology.

Academic articles often include information from a number of academic areas, such as philosophy and sociology.

Which answers are closest to this meaning of area? Choose the 3 correct answers.

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The examples below illustrate the meaning of area.

Which of the following are areas of study?

Choose the 3 correct answers.

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	a degree in computer science
	a university degree
	Feedback: A university degree includes areas of study but is not itself an area of study.
	a course in journalism
	a degree in psychology

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	can answer most questions about this subject.
	have studied this subject for a long time.
	have a lot to learn about this subject.
	know a lot about this subject.

Which answers best complete the sentence below?

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If modern history is your area of expertise, then you...

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	know a lot about this subject.
	have a lot to learn about this subject.
	Feedback: An area of expertise is a field or subject which you have studied and already know very well.
	can answer most questions about this subject.
	have studied this subject for a long time.