5.1: Preview

Last updated
Save as PDF

Page ID: 62490

\( \newcommand{\vecs}[1]{\overset { \scriptstyle \rightharpoonup} {\mathbf{#1}} } \) \( \newcommand{\vecd}[1]{\overset{-\!-\!\rightharpoonup}{\vphantom{a}\smash {#1}}} \)\(\newcommand{\id}{\mathrm{id}}\) \( \newcommand{\Span}{\mathrm{span}}\) \( \newcommand{\kernel}{\mathrm{null}\,}\) \( \newcommand{\range}{\mathrm{range}\,}\) \( \newcommand{\RealPart}{\mathrm{Re}}\) \( \newcommand{\ImaginaryPart}{\mathrm{Im}}\) \( \newcommand{\Argument}{\mathrm{Arg}}\) \( \newcommand{\norm}[1]{\| #1 \|}\) \( \newcommand{\inner}[2]{\langle #1, #2 \rangle}\) \( \newcommand{\Span}{\mathrm{span}}\) \(\newcommand{\id}{\mathrm{id}}\) \( \newcommand{\Span}{\mathrm{span}}\) \( \newcommand{\kernel}{\mathrm{null}\,}\) \( \newcommand{\range}{\mathrm{range}\,}\) \( \newcommand{\RealPart}{\mathrm{Re}}\) \( \newcommand{\ImaginaryPart}{\mathrm{Im}}\) \( \newcommand{\Argument}{\mathrm{Arg}}\) \( \newcommand{\norm}[1]{\| #1 \|}\) \( \newcommand{\inner}[2]{\langle #1, #2 \rangle}\) \( \newcommand{\Span}{\mathrm{span}}\)\(\newcommand{\AA}{\unicode[.8,0]{x212B}}\)

AWL Vocabulary Preparation

The following Academic Word List words are found in the article, “Solve That Problem.” Notice that many of the words are repeated from unit 1 and chapter 4.

Receptive Knowledge: These words appear in the Academic Word list (sub-list 3-10). You need to understand these words when you read or hear them. The words repeated from previous chapters are italicized. The new words are in bold.

Exercise \(\PageIndex{1}\):

Word Study

Look up the words you do not know. Make a study list in your notebook. Include the part of speech, definition, and a synonym.

adult	assignments	challenge
circumstances	domestic	implement
logic	precise	rely

Productive Knowledge: These words appear in the Academic Word list (sub-list 1-2). You need to learn their meaning, recognize them, and learn to use them in speaking and writing. The words repeated from previous chapters are italicized. The new words are in bold.

Exercise \(\PageIndex{2}\):

Word Study

Look up the words you do not know. Make a study list in your notebook. Include the part of speech, definition, and a synonym. Try writing sentences with these words to develop your productive knowledge.

create	evaluate	factors
final	identification	identify
process	select

Exercise \(\PageIndex{3}\):

Pre-reading

Answer the following questions with a partner or small group.

What do you do when you face a problem or a difficult situation?
a. ignore the problem and hope it goes away

b. talk to someone and get advice

c. try to figure out a solution by myself

d. Other: _______________________________
Are the problems you experience different now than those you faced 5 years ago? How?
Have you ever helped a friend solve a difficult problem? What did you do?