Chapter 1: Language Styles
1. Vocabulary in Context, pages 2-3
a.
b.
c.
d.
method
proof,
advantages
ideas
e.
f.
g.
h.
explanation
arrangement
includes
part
i. duration
j. important,
k. variations
2. Reading Comprehension page 3
 a. c. d. f. h. i. k.
2B. Making Inferences, page 4
Answers will vary. Possible answers include:
1. better understanding of course content, improved retention of the material,
opportunities for relationships with students from diverse backgrounds, learning to work
in a team
2. they may have lacked opportunities or been too intimidated previously to interact with
people unlike them.
3. cooperation, interaction, fairness, patience
4. the motivation of individuals within the group, personal interactions, sharing the work
equally
5. Answers will vary.
3. Dictionary Skills, pages 4-5
1. magazine printed on a specific date
2. distributes, gives out
3. subjects, topics
4. disagreed with
5. outflow
6. was given, was distributed
7. Under discussion, being discussed
8. date of publication
4A. Chart Completion, page 5
Noun
analysis
concept
economy, economics
Verb
analyze
conceive
economize
formula
identity, identification
formulate
identify
Adjective
analytic, analytical
conceptual
economic,
economical
formulaic
identifiable
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Adverb
analytically
conceptually
economically
x
identifiably
1
individual
major
occurrence
period
specification
editorial, editor
individualize
major
occur
x
specify
edit, editorialize
individual
major
x
periodic
specific
editorial
individually
x
x
periodically
specifically
x
4B. Word Forms in Sentences, page 6
1.
2.
3.
4.
analyze
conceived
economy
formulate
5. identification
6. individual,
7. major(s)
8. occurrence
9. periodic
10. specifically
11. editorial
5. Collocations, page 7
Answers will vary. Possible answers include the following:
1. gain
5. careful
2. scientific
6. basic
3. data
7. analyze
4. simple
8. brief,
9. considerable
10. formula
6. Word Parts
6A, page 8
1. g
2. j
3. a
4. f
5.
6.
7.
8.
b
k
c
d
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10. e
11. i
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6B, page 8
1. poor visibility
2. visitation rights
3. visiting hours
4. visual aid
5. visible to the naked
eye
6. visiting professor
7. 20-20 vision
8. visually impaired
7. Writing
7A. Paraphrasing, page 9
a. 6
b. 2
c. 1
d. 5
e. 3
f. 4
7B. Paragraph Writing, page 10
Answers will vary.
8. Speaking, page 11
Answers will vary.
Chapter 2: Stress in College Life
Preview Questions, page 13
Answers will vary.
1. Vocabulary in Context, page 14
1.
2.
3.
4.
b
c
a
b
5.
6.
7.
8.
c
a
c
c
9. a
10. c
11. a
2. Reading Comprehension
2A. Getting the Facts, page 15
√ b, c, d, f, g, h, I, j, k
2B. Making Inferences, page 15
Answers will vary. Possible answers include:
1. tests and exams, papers due, math anxiety, time management issues, failing courses
2. friendship problems, death of a loved one, financial problems, homesickness, romantic
breakup
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3. taking too many courses, getting A’s in every course, being too involved in
extracurricular activities, expecting an easy workload
4. help from a counselor, psychologist
3. Dictionary Skills, page 16
1.
2.
3.
4.
age range
out of range
mountain range
gas range
5. range of
symptoms
6. open range
7. firing range
8. within normal
range
9. viewing range
10. price range
11. range of products
Word Forms
4A. Chart Completion, page 17
NOUN
assistance
achievement
conduct
creation
definition
estimate, estimation
function
requirement
item
impact
range
consultation
response
VERB
assist
achieve
conduct
create
define
estimate
function
require
itemize
impact
range
consult
respond
4B. Word Forms in Sentences, page 17
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5. Collocations
5A, page 18
estimate size, speed, cost
seek assistance, shelter, advice
create problems, jobs, poems
derive pleasure, satisfaction, benefit
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5B, pages 18-19
1. disorderly conduct
2. the sports section
3. legal issues
4. a friendly environment
5. yearly income
6. a university function
7. achievement test
8. financial assistance
9. welfare state
10. 1icensed psychologist
6. Word Parts
Negative prefixes, pages 19-20
1. inaccurate
2. unavailable
3. incomplete,
4. unconstitutional
5. uninvolved
6. immature
7. irregular
8. insignificant
9. nonstop
10. unlicensed
11. inappropriate
12. dissimilar,
13. inconsistent
14. independent
15. illegal
16. unnecessary
17. nonresident
18. dissatisfied
19. invariable
20. uncooperative
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7. Writing, page 20
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8. Speaking, page 21
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