EAST MEETS WEST: PRACTICAL ENGLISH 6
Unit 4: Word Focus

I. Vocabulary

  1. Nouns: Match the words on the left with those on the right

    2. 1. option
    2. outcome
    3. overload
    4. phase
    5. procedure
    6. pros & cons
    7. solution
    8. scope
    		 __ a. answer
    __ b. a way of doing something, a method
    __ c. choice
    __ d. extent, range, breadth
    __ e. merits & demerits
    __ f. a period of time or stage of development
    __ g. result, consequence
    __ h. too much of a weight or burden

  2. Verbs: Match the words on the left with those on the right

    3. 1. access
    2. be on par with
    3. dismiss
    4. formulate
    5. highlight
    6. hinder
    7. identify
    8. implement
    		 __ a. be the same quality as
    __ b. block, deter
    __ c. carry into action
    __ d. emphasize
    __ e. gain entry, contact
    __ f. give form, generate
    __ g. reject
    __ h. specify, recognize

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

    4. 1. actual
    2. anxious
    3. awkward
    4. collective
    5. diverse
    6. excessive
    7. overall
    8. potential
    9. premature
    		 __ a. combined, group
    __ b. in total
    __ c. nervous, worried
    __ d. not graceful, clumsy
    __ e. potential, possible
    __ f. real
    __ g. too much, too many
    __ h. too soon
    __ i. varied, various


  4. Word Bank - (Optional)

    5. cynicism
    dinky
    extinct
    flesh
    guidance
    		 optimum
    outlandish
    outline
    phonics
    pricy
    		 prime
    proposal
    puny
    rhyme
    segment
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

    2. 1. actual
    2. anxious
    3. dismiss
    4. implement
    5. outcome
    6. premature
    7. solution
    		 __ a. accept
    __ b. calm
    __ c. cause
    __ d. imaginary
    __ e. never do, fail to carry out
    __ f. problem
    __ g. too late

  2. Crossword Puzzle: Complete the crossword puzzle below. ( ANSWERS )
    3. Crossword Puzzle
    ACROSS
     2. An abbreviation for "horse power".
 4. A type of music popular among American blacks.
 6. Things which are equal are at _____.
 8. Not all problems have an easy __________.
10. An abbreviation for "estimated time of arrival".
12. A common nickname for "Daniel".
14. Oil and water do ____ mix well.
16. An abbreviation for "United States Ship".
18. A person who is not honest is a _____.
20. A period of time, a phase in history.
22. Similiar to strong beer.
24. The persone who rote this sentense can't ______ well!

VERTICAL
    

    1.  Step-by-step methods of doing things. 
2.  A type of meat Jews, Muslims, and Hindus do not eat.
3.  "Please do __ best __ you can." 
5.  Creative problem solvers see many _____ - not just one solution.
6.  A future possibility.
7.  An abbreviation for "artificial intelligence" is __.
9.  The opposite of "from" is "__".
11. A common nickname for "Alan".
13. A baby born after just 7 months from conception is _________.
15. An abbreviation for the "Royal Post" of Great Britain.

    




    

  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 wordx.

          a. dismiss and ignore        c. hinder and prevent        e. minister and monk
      b. childish and childlike    d. implement and carry out   f. premature and childish
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