Unit 4: Basic Exercises

I. Comprehension Questions         - Suggested Answers -

1. Which of the following problems are well formulated?
   

(a) My English is bad.




(b) I want to visit Tainan by March 1.




(c) I need more money.




(d) I must marry by the age of 30.




2. Why is it important to re-evaluate your decisions from time to time?
3. What's is the "K.K. system"? How useful do you think it is?
4. How did people first respond to the idea of air flight by humans?
5. What often happens when people get tense about a problem?
6. Why is networking important?

II. Questions for Further Exploration         - Suggested Answers -

1. How good are you at solving math problems?
2. Do you tend to work best alone or in groups?
3. Which of the six steps of problem solving do you find hardest?
4. Can you think of any great ideas which were dismissed at first?
5. Who can you usually talk to when you have a problem?
6. How frequently do you feel performance anxiety? How do you handle it?
7. What are the pros and cons of living in Taipei?

III. Writing         - Suggested Answers -

How many solutions can you see for the following problems? What alternative is best?

1. You want to spend the weekend in Tainan, but only have NT$500. What are your options?
   


2. You need to cook dinner for a friend, but only have 4 eggs, 2 cups of milk, some flour, and a few vegetables and spices. What are your options? Which seems best?
   


3. Stray dogs and cats are found in many parts of Taiwan. What is the best solution?

- Practical English 6 -
UNIT 1 * UNIT 2 * UNIT 3 * UNIT 4 * UNIT 5 * UNIT 6 * UNIT 7 * UNIT 8

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