EAST MEETS WEST: PRACTICAL ENGLISH 3
Unit 1: Word Focus

Glossary
  1. Nouns:
    2.

    Match the words on the left with the definitions on the right. Please note some words may have several possible answers.

      1. anxiety (-ies)
      2. characteristic (s)
      3. improvement (s)
      4. Mandarin
      5. motivation
      6. phase (s)
      7. proficiency (-ies)
      8. routine (s)
      9. self-esteem
    10. strategy (-ies)
    11. topic (s)
    12. trait (s)

    		__ a. A characteristic or distinct feature.
    __ b. A design or plan to achieve a goal.
    __ c. A feeling of uncertainty and fear.
    __ d. A period of development or stage of growth.
    __ e. A regular course of action, a habit.
    __ f. A special feature, quality, or trait.
    __ g. Pride in oneself; self-respect.
    __ h. Something stimulating an action.
    __ j. Standard Chinese.
    __ i. The act or process of getting better.
    __ k. The state of being competent or skilled.
    __ l. The subject or theme of a conversation.

    Now complete the sentences below using the words from above. Please note some words may have several possible answers.

    1. Belief in one God is a _______ which Christians and Jews share in common.
    2. English and German share many common __________.
    3. Just before an exam, many students feel ________.
    4. Mah-jong is not just a game of luck - to wining also requires __________.
    5. People who lack _________ see themselves as failures.
    6. Sex and religion are often difficult ________ to discuss.
    7. The moon goes through many _______ in a 28-day cycle.
    8. The stock market is growing and showing signs of _________.
    9. To achieve ___________ in a foreign language takes many years.
    10. Yesterday started out as a ___________ day.


  2. Verbs:

    3. Match the words on the left with definitions on the right. Please note some words may have several possible answers.

      1. abandon
      2. associate
      3. avoid
      4. bother
      5. encounter
      6. freeze
      7. inhibit
      8. motivate
      9. overemphasize
    10. simplify
    11. take charge of
    12. underemphasize
    __ a. To become unable to act or move, as from fear.
    __ b. To connect in the mind or imagination.
    __ c. To give up, surrender, or discontinue.
    __ d. To hold back, restrain, or prevent change.
    __ e. To inspire or stimulate action; to move to action.
    __ f. To join as a partner, ally, or friend.
    __ g. To keep away from, to stay clear of.
    __ h. To make simpler, less complex, or easier to understand.
    __ i. To meet, especially unexpectedly or to come up against.
    __ j. To pay too little attention to.
    __ k. To pay too much attention to.
    __ l. To take a position of leadership or responsibility
    __ m. To take the trouble; to cause annoyance.

    Now complete the sentences below using the words from above.

    1. American spelling is more ________ than British spelling.
    2. Do you think MCU ____________ testing and grades?
    3. I couldn't sleep last night - the noise _________ me.
    4. If a ship is sinking, it is wise to ______________ it.
    5. Most people _____________ Bill Gates with computers.
    6. Most people _________ jobs several times during their life.
    7. No human can ____________ death.
    8. Some students are _________ to study only by grades.
    9. Sometimes an accidental ________ can change a whole life.
    10. Successful students _____________ their own learning.
    11. This unit contains ideas to __________ your English.


    Adjectives - Match the words on the left with definitions on the right.

      1. anxious
      2. appropriate
      3. communicative
      4. competent
      5. extroverted
      6. fluent
      7. formal
      8. introverted
      9. productive
    10. proficient
    11. strategic
    12. unfamiliar
         		__ a. Able to express oneself readily, effortlessly, and smoothly.
    __ b. Able to perform well enough, capable or qualified.
    __ c. Concerning the ability communicate well.
    __ d. Efficient, high-performing, producing desired results.
    __ e. Feeling uneasy, uncertain, or worried.
    __ f. Important in relation to some plan of action or goal.
    __ g. Outgoing and social; interested in others.
    __ h. Shy, reclusive; interested in oneself.
    __ i. Suitable, right for an event, fitting.
    __ j. Unknown - beyond ones field of knowledge.
    __ k. Very competent at, skillful or expert at.

    Now complete the sentences below using the words from above.

    1. A ___________ driver is always aware of road conditions.
    2. Do you believe computers help most workers be more __________?
    3. Do you think British people are usually more __________ than Americans?
    4. I speak a little Spanish, but am still far from ______________.
    5. I've never been to Paris - I am __________ with that city.
    6. Many people feel _________ about the future.
    7. Mary is ________ violinist - she has studied the violin 12 years.
    8. People who always enjoy the company of others are ____________.
    9. Scientists believe dolphins are very __________ animals.
    10. Shy people are often _____________.
    11. The Panama Canal in Central America has a _________ location.
    12. Wearing a black necktie at a wedding isn't ____________.

    Word Bank - Optional words for honors program students

    approximation
    avoidance
    category
    chunk
         		clue
    contextual
    fellow
    formalize
    inhibition
         		linguistic
    miming
    mnemonics
    organize

    Word Contrasts

    1. Matching Opposites: Match the words on the left with the opposite word on the right.

      1. anxious
      2. appropriate
      3. competent
      4. extroverted
      5. formal
      6. inhibit
      7. overemphasize
      8. simplify
      9. switch
      		 __ a. calm
      __ b. inappropriate
      __ c. incompetent, unskillful
      __ d. informal, casual
      __ e. introverted
      __ f. maintain
      __ g. make complex
      __ h. stimulate
      __ i. underemphasize

    2. Making Approximations: Match the words on the left with one which means roughly the same on the right.

      1. bother
      2. competent
      3. encounter
      4. extroverted
      5. inhibit
      6. motivate
      7. trait
      8. routine
      		 __ a. characteristic
      __ b. disturb, annoy
      __ c. habit
      __ d. inspire
      __ e. meet by accident
      __ f. outgoing
      __ g. prevent, slow down
      __ h. skilled enough

      Crossword Puzzle

       Complete the crossword puzzle below. ( ANSWERS )

      Crossword Puzzle
      ACROSS

      1. A feature, quality, or trait.
      3. A sound made by guns.
      5. The opposite of midnight.
      7. To combine or blend together.
      9. The past tense of "have".
      11. An animal kept in the home.
      13. Another word for "monkey".
      15. The opposite of outer.
      17. The opposite of there.
      19. The opposite of begining.
      21. Yesterday = One day _____.
      23. False = ______ true.
      25. Money made of metal.
      27. To go to meet socially.
      29. Japanese money or currency.
      31. To make something wider.
      33. 7 - 8 + 1 = _______.
      35. To stay away from.
      37. Another word for characteristic.
      39. A brownish orange color.
      41. Abbreviation for "et cetera".
      43. A type of head covering.
      45. Money made of metal.
      47. To prevent or slow down.
      49. To correct or revise a written document.
      51. To meet accidentally.
      53. A mistake or incorrect result.

      		 DOWN

      1. Able to communicate well.
      2. A box-shaped car.
      4. The feeling of being anxious.
      6. Abbreviation: "North Carolina".
      8. To give up or let go of.
      10. A system of signals used to represent letters.
      12. The opposite of "from".
      14. To stress or focus on.
      16. Abbreviation for brain waves measurements.
      18. The opposite of extroverted.
      20. Themes or items discusses.
      22. The opposite of "out".
      24. Good enough, qualified.
      26. The opposite of "off".
      28. Something owed, such a money or goods.
      30. A type of metal that doesn't rust.
      32. The process of performing something.
      34. Abbreviation for "Germany".
      36. (same as 22).
      38. A person who acts.
      40. Abbreviation for "Central Intelligence Agency".
      42. The opposite of "rich".

      Word Mapping

       How are the words below different? Briefly contrast the following terms. Illustrate the difference by writing a sentence or two for each words. 
            a. anxious and worried   c. characteristic and trait  e. shy and introverted
      b. avoid and worried     d. routine and habit         f. phrase and sentence
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