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6.2: Chapter 6 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. ____________________________________: To think something is true.

    2. ____________________________________: The part of a person that thinks and remembers.

    3. ____________________________________ : Something so important that you must have it.

    4. ____________________________________ : To make or build something.

    5. ____________________________________ : A good or helpful result of something.

    6. ___________________________________ : Outside of a building; not inside.

    7. ____________________________________: Having or showing the skill of an artist.

    8. ____________________________________: From a different country.

    9. ___________________________________: A fact that explains why something is how it is.

    10. ___________________________________: A skill you get by doing something.

    Part 2: Syllables

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

    Chapter 6 Vocabulary

    believe___2_____ reason_______ experience_______ create_______ outdoors_______

    mind _______ artistic_______ foreign_______ necessary_______ benefit_______

    Practice Questions

    Directions: Read the conversation and try to complete the missing words with the vocabulary words in the box.

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    Sara: Hey David! How are you?

    David: Hey Sarah! I’m great. I just got home from a trip. It was a great ______________________.

    Sara: Cool! Where did you go?

    David: I went camping _________________________ in nature.

    Sara: Oh really? How often do you go camping?

    David: Camping is one of my favorite hobbies, so I go often in the summertime.

    Sara: I never go camping. Why do you like it?

    David: I can give you several ________________________________________. First, camping has many positive ________________________________ for a person’s ______________________________ and body. It makes you feel relaxed and at peace to be in nature. Also, it is great to be away from the busy city. I ___________________________ it is important and ____________________________ to take a break from the crowded city sometimes. In my opinion, camping is the best way to relax.

    Sara: That sounds great. I should try it.

    David: Yes, you should. What are your hobbies, Sara?

    Sara: Well, I like traveling to ____________________________ countries and I also like to _____________________ things. I enjoy being _________________________ and doing things like drawing and painting.

    David: Cool. Those sound like great hobbies, too.

    Sara: Thanks. I have to go now, so I’ll see you around.

    David: OK! Nice to talk to you. See you later.

    Now listen and check your answers. After, practice reading the conversation with a partner.

    Chapter 6_Activity 1


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