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5.2: Chapter 5 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. Then write the words from the box next to their definitions below.

    1. ____________________________________: A company that makes or sells things for money.

    2. ____________________________________: Something available to anyone, not private.

    3. ____________________________________ : A way of thinking or doing that has been done by people for a long time.

    4. ____________________________________ : To buy something with money.

    5. ____________________________________ : Something that is good; a benefit.

    6. ___________________________________ : Something related to a new style.

    7. ____________________________________: Something from nature; not made by humans.

    8. ____________________________________: A place to buy something.

    9. ____________________________________: A part of a country that is separate or different.

    10. ___________________________________: The number of people who live in a place.

    Part 2: Syllables

    Directions: Listen to the vocabulary words. Write the words and the number of syllables that you hear in each word. The first word has been done for you.

    Chapter 5 Vocabulary

    1. ____Pu-blic(2)____ 2.____________________ 3.____________________ 4._______________ 5._______________________________ 6._________________________ 7.__________________________ 8._______________________________ 9._________________________ 10. _________________________

    Practice Questions

    Directions: Read the conversation and complete the missing words with the chapter 5 vocabulary words. You will not use two of the words.

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    Amy: Hi Abdullah. What’s new? I haven’t seen you in a long time!

    Abdullah: Hey, Amy! Actually, a lot has changed in my life recently. I graduated from my university, and now I’m looking for a new home.

    Amy: Wow! Congratulations on finishing university. Where are you looking for a home?

    Abdullah: Well, I’d like to stay in this ___________________________________. I really like this area.

    Amy: Are you looking to rent or _____________________________________ a home?

    Abdullah: Well, right now, I think I’d like to rent.

    Amy: Cool. I actually know an available apartment.

    Abdullah: Really? Tell me about it.

    Amy: It’s a _______________________ apartment and is located downtown by lots of _______________________________. It has a lot of windows with ___________________________ light. It’s also close to __________________________________ transportation.

    Abdullah: That sounds great.

    Amy: I agree. And because the ________________________________________ is not very high in the neighborhood, the apartments are more affordable.

    Abdullah: Yes, this is a great _____________________________________________.

    Amy: If you like the way this apartment sounds, I can give you the number to call.

    Abdullah: Great. I really appreciate that. Thank you so much, Amy!

    Amy: You’re welcome, Abdullah! See you around! Bye!

    Part 2 Directions: Now listen to the conversation and check your answers. Then practice reading the conversation with a partner.

    Chapter 5_ Activity 2

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