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AWL Vocabulary Preparation

The following Academic Word List words are found in the article, “Easier Said than Done.” Notice that several of the words are repeated from previous chapters.

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 chapter 1 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.

concentrate

location

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.

computer	consist	culture
equate	focus	inappropriate
individual	maintain	transfer

Exercise \(\PageIndex{3}\):

Pre-reading

Answer the following questions with a partner or small group.

Think of the types of problems you and your friends have encountered during your time studying abroad. Problems:

With your classmates, categorize the list of problems below as Not Serious, Serious, and Very Serious.

Not Serious Problems	Serious Problems	Very Serious Problems