EAST MEETS WEST: PRACTICAL ENGLISH 4
Unit 8: Word Focus

I. Glossary
  1. Nouns:
    2. Match the words on the left with the definitions on the right.

      1. abuse
      2. addict
      3. addiction
      4. alcoholic
      5. betel nut
      6. coordination
      7. gratification
      8. judgement
      9. process
    10. reaction
    11. recovery
    12. substance
    13. treatment
    14. values
    		 __ a. A chewing gum-like stimulant.
    __ b. A person who is addicted.
    __ c. A series of actions toward a specific result.
    __ d. A state of compulsive dependency.
    __ e. Any material, chemical, drug, or essence.
    __ f. Any response or result.
    __ g. A way of dealing with something or someone.
    __ h. Basic beliefs and morals.
    __ i. One who is addicted to alcohol.
    __ j. Pleasure or satisfaction.
    __ k. Returning to normal condition (or better).
    __ l. The ability to function together in harmony with.
    __ m. The ability to assess and discern.
    __ n. The wrong or improper use of.

    Now complete the sentences below using the words from above.

    1. Good athletes must have strength, speed, and also ____________.
    2. Modesty and filial piety are considered traditional Chinese _________.
    3. __________ chewing ruins the gums and teeth.
    4. Opium is an addictive __________ which the British once exported to China.
    5. People vary in their ___________ to alcohol.
    6. The _________ of women at work in Taiwan needs improvement.

  2. Verbs:
    3. Match the words on the left with definitions on the right.

      1. abstain
      2. abuse
      3. consume
      4. damage
      5. depend on
      6. get hooked on
      7. impair
      8. pass out
      9. publicize
    10. quit
    11. react
    12. recover
    13. ruin
    14. suggest
    15. summarize
    		 __ a. To act as a result of something.
    __ b. To become addicted to. (slang)
    __ c. To become unconscious.
    __ d. To completely destroy or badly damage.
    __ e. To decide not to use, to refrain from.
    __ f. To partly destroy or make less useful.
    __ g. To eat/drink up or use up.
    __ h. To give publicity to, to inform others.
    __ i. To give up or discontinue.
    __ j. To hint at or imply.
    __ k. To present an idea in a shorter form.
    __ l. To reduce the power or quality of.
    __ m. To rely on or need for support.
    __ n. To use in a wrong or improper way.

    Now complete the sentences below using the words from above.

    1. Alcohol ________ driving ability.
    2. Child ___________ is considered a crime.
    3. In general, Chinese people _______ large amounts of pork.
    4. Many newspapers like to _____________ scandals.
    5. Most people say it's difficult to __________ smoking.
    6. Taiwan ___________ the Middle East for much of its oil.

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

    4.   1. addictive
      2. anonymous
      3. compulsive
      4. countless
      5. dependent
      6. drunk
      7. fatal
      8. glamorous
      9. inexperienced
    10. legal
    11. mellow
    12. mood-altering
    13. responsible
    14. sensible
    15. sober
    16. tantalizing
    		 __ a. Able to answer for one's behavior.
    __ b. Acting out strong emotional urges.
    __ c. Acting with good sense and judgement.
    __ d. Approved by law or permitted by law.
    __ e. Causing death, deadly.
    __ f. Changing how you feel, influencing the emotions.
    __ g. Gentle, easy-going, and relaxed.
    __ h. Having a tendency to cause addiction.
    __ i. Having an unknown name or identity.
    __ j. Having charm, allure, or attraction.
    __ k. Intoxicated by alcohol.
    __ l. Lacking experience.
    __ m. More than you can count - very many.
    __ n. Not intoxicated by any mood-altering drug.
    __ o. Relying on or needing.
    __ p. To seem exciting or desirable.

    Now complete the sentences below using the words from above.

    1. At this point, AIDs is a _________ illness.
    2. Caffeine and nicotine are both ___________ substances.
    3. The music of Mozart is often more _________ than Wagner's music.
    4. To a thirsty person, a glass of cold water can be _____________.
    5. _____________ drinkers often get _______ too quickly.
    6. 100 years ago opium was __________ in many countries.

  4. Word Bank - Optional words for honors program students

    5. amphetamines
    caffeine
    cancer
    cocaine
    detrimental
    excess
    fatality
    		 gambling
    gin
    heroin
    inhibited
    lungs
    narcotics
    pregnant
    		 proof (of alcohol)
    rum
    sexaholic
    shot (of whisky)
    stimulant
    tremors
    whiskey
II. Word Contrasts (for English majors, honors program, or extra credit)
  1. Matching Opposites: Match the words on the left with the opposite word on the right.

    1. abstain
    2. displeasure
    3. drunk
    4. glamorous
    5. impair
    6. legal
    7. mellow
    8. quit
    9. sensible
    		 __ a. enhance, help, improve
    __ b. gratification, joy
    __ c. harsh, extreme
    __ d. illegal
    __ e. senseless, unwise, foolish
    __ f. sober
    __ g. start
    __ h. to use or indulge in
    __ i. unattractive, unappealing

  2. Crossword Puzzle: Complete the crossword puzzle below. ( ANSWERS )

    Crossword Puzzle
    ACROSS

    1. People with frequent drinking problems.
    2. Anger or strong displeasure.
    4. Abbreviation for "office automation".
    6. Intoxicated from alcohol.
    8. Weapons which fire bullets.
    10. The French word for "Christmas".
    12. An abbreviation for "steam ship".
    14. Delightfully pretty or charming.
    16. Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
    18. A sticky substance some people chew.
    20. A thought, notion, or plan.
    22. A person who smokes.
    24. Abbreviation for "senior".
    26. Abbreviation for "regarding".
    28. Unpleasant, bad, or repellent.
    30. The majority or greatest number.
    		 ACROSS


    DOWN

    1. The state of being addicted.
    2. A nickname for Eisenhower.
    3. Uncountably many.
    5. The plural form of "no".
    6. Your choice and use of words.
    7. A nonscientific branch of learning.
    8. An informal term for "girl".
    9. A long walk for pleasure or exercise.
    11. To the same extent or degree; equally.
    13. A word used to indicate an alternative.
    15. Abbreviation for German currency.
    17. Within the law.
    18. The opposite of "stop".
    19. Abbreviation for "United Kingdom".
    21. People who consume products.
    23. Lively and spirited - sometimes impudent.
    24. (Same as 12)
    25. (Same as 26)

  3. Word Mapping: (Optional)

    4. How are the words below different? Briefly contrast the following terms. Illustrate the difference by writing a sentence or two for each words. 
          a. anonymous and unknown   d. hooked on and addicted to     h. ruin and impair
      b. consume and eat         e. gratification and happiness   i. substance and thing
      c. damage and destroy      f. quit and stop                 j. values and ideas
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