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2.2: Chapter 2 Vocabulary

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    Practice Questions

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    Part 1 Directions: Use your dictionary to find the meaning for the vocabulary words in the box above. Then write the words from the box next to their definitions below.

    Vocabulary word Definition

    1. ___________________________________: Something that you enjoy doing or learning about.

    2. ___________________________________: The process of teaching and learning.

    3. ____________________________________: To say what something looks or feels like.

    4. ____________________________________: An area of land controlled by a government.

    5. ____________________________________: The way people are connected to one another, such as a family.

    6. ___________________________________: A group of people who are about the same age.

    7. ____________________________________: Someone who enjoys being with other people.

    8. ____________________________________: A person or thing that is liked more than others.

    9. ____________________________________: A group of people who live in the same area.

    10. ____________________________________: One person or part of a larger group.

    Part 2 Directions: Read the questions below. Find and underline each vocabulary word in the questions. Then ask your partner the questions.

    1. Are you a social person? Do you prefer to spend time individually?
    2. What is your favorite thing about your community in your country?
    3. How is your generation different from your parents’ generation?

    Part 3 Directions: Listen to the pronunciation of the vocabulary words. Write the vocabulary word then listen again and write the number of syllables that you hear in each word. The first word has been done for you. Mark the syllables on each of the words.

    Chapter 2 Vocabulary

    1. In-ter-est (3)

    2. ________________________

    3. _________________________

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    10. ________________________

    Listening for details and main ideas

    Part A Directions: Listen to the person introduce herself and describe her interests. Then answer the questions below.

    Chapter 2_ Activity 1_ part A

    1. Where does Samantha go to school? ____________________________________

    2. How many years has Samantha been in college? ____________________________________

    3. What job would Samantha like in the future? ____________________________________

    4. What are Samantha’s hobbies? __________________________________________________________

    5. What is the main idea of this listening? Circle one.

    a) Samantha’s life in college

    b) Samantha’s life

    c) Samantha’s hobbies

    d) Samantha’s family

    Part B Directions: Now listen to Samantha talk about her grandmother. After you listen, answer the questions below.

    Chapter 2_Activity 1_ Part B

    1. How old is Samantha’s grandmother? ______________________________

    2. How many years was Samantha’s grandmother a teacher? _____________________

    3. What are Samantha’s grandmother’s hobbies? ____________________________________________________________________

    4. Which of Samantha’s hobbies does her grandmother not like? ____________________________________________________________________

    5. Which hobby do they do together? ____________________________

    Part C Directions: Using the information you heard about Samantha and her grandmother, complete the chart below.

      Samantha Her grandmother
    Age    
    Hobbies    
    Dislikes    

    Part D Directions: Discuss the questions below with your partner or in a small group.

    1. Do you think Samantha and her grandmother are more similar to each other or more different?

    2. Why do you think different generations have different hobbies?

    a. What hobbies are popular for people in your generation?

    b. What hobbies were popular in your grandparents’ generation?


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