Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box. There are two extra words.
concentrate/society/advice/distinct/lecture/absent

Our school's careers ________ helped me to decide to study architecture.

Julia is a _________ at the University of Essex. She teaches astronomy.

Most teachers stress the need for regular _______ in classes if students are to make good progress

She did an MA in Literature at Liverpool University and, because she was an excellent student, she got a _________.

I have a rather short ____________ span, but I find that listening to music helps me to focus for a longer period of time.