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Chapter 3 Flashcards

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approach

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v. move towards, come up to, draw near

How do you approach TOEFL study? Do you find this is an effective method? Why or why not?

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design

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n. plan, shape, pattern

What design would you choose for a brandnew home of your choice? Why?

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environmental

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n. ecological, green

How has our environmental crisis caused you to rethink your lifestyle?

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inevitable

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n. unavoidable, certain, expected

Do you think it is inevitable that you will get married and have kids?

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temporary

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adj. short-term, passing, impermanent

Which country would you like to visit for a temporary period?

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underlying

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adj. basic, core, fundamental

What are your underlying reasons for learning English?

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contemporary

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adj. modern, current, up-to-date

What kind of contemporary music do you like best? Why?

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element

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n. component, aspect, part

What element of life do you most enjoy? Why?

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inclined

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adj. like, liable, likely, apt

Why do you feel inclined to continue your schooling?

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notion

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n. idea, concept, view

What do you think of the notion of environmental art?

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theme

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n. subject, topic, idea

Would you rather see a film dealing with the theme of the human spirit or romantic love? Why?

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acquisition

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n. gaining, acquiring, purchase

Do you think the acquisition of material goods leads to happiness? Why or why not?

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corporation

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n. business, company, firm, conglomerate

Would you prefer to work for a large corporation or run your own small business? Why

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found

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v. establish, originate, set up

Would kind of organization would you like to found to help others? Why?

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revenue

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n. income, profits, returns

How do you think government revenues would be best spent in your country? Why?

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team

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n. group, party

What are the advantages and disadvantages of working in a team? Explain.

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commitment

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n. promise, dedication

In what kinds of ways can you demonstrate a commitment to a friendship?

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exploitation

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n. abuse, mistreatment, use

What are your thoughts on the exploitation of workers in developing countries? For instance, what do you think of child labor?

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initiative

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n. plan, proposal, project

Can you think of a new initiative that would benefit students in your school? Explain.

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scheme

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adj. plan, secret plan, idea

What are some schemes used by men and women to attract partners?

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volume

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n. amount, quantity, degree

Which restaurant near you attracts the highest volume of customers? Why?

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alter

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v. change, modify, adjust

What aspect of your physical appearance or personality would you like to alter? Why?

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component

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n. part, section, element

Which component of the TOEFL exam do you find most challenging? Why?

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emerging

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adj. new, up-and-coming, rising

Which emerging entertainment artist do you like? Why?

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identical

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adj. alike, the same, equal

Do you think you should give an identical emphasis to work and pleasure? Why or why not?

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sequence

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n. order, arrangement

Do you think the birth sequence of children has any relationship to their personality development? Why or why not?

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vary

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v. differ, contrast, change, alter

Are you a person who enjoys routine or do you prefer to vary the types of activities you do? Why?

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attach

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v. join, affix, add

What kind of meaning do you attach to a university degree? Why?

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dynamic

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adj. active, changing, energetic

Do you think you are a dynamic individual? Why or why not?

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factor

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n. influence, aspect, reason

What is the major factor that led to your interest in learning English?

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integrity

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n. wholeness, reliability, honor, honesty

Do you think you possess integrity? Why or why not?

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supplement

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v./n. add to, enhance, complement

Do you believe in supplementing your diet with vitamins? Why or why not?

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accommodate

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v. house, have room for, contain

How many guests can your living space accommodate? Do you like to have guests? Why or why not?

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formulate

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v. prepare, put together, devise

What interesting plans or goals have you formulated for the future? Why have you chosen these plans or goals?

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dimension

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n. measurement

Do you think there are more than three dimensions? Why or why not

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intense

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adj. strong, powerful, forceful

Do you like intense people? Why or why not?

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random

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adj. chance, unsystematic, haphazard

Do you believe that events happen in a random manner or do you believe in destiny? Why?

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version

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v. specific variety, adaptation

Why is it that people often report different versions of the same series of events?

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fluctuation

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n. irregular variation, instability

Have fluctuations in the stock market affected you or anyone you know in recent years? Explain.

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fundamental

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adj. basic, essential, primary

What are some of the fundamental differences between your country and countries like the US and Canada?

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expansion

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n. growth, development, spreading out

What countries are currently undergoing economic expansion? How will this change the world power structure?

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parallel

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adj. side-by-side, corresponding, matching

Have you ever met a person who was living a life parallel to your own? Explain

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scenario

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n. possible situation, circumstances

In the best case scenario, where would you like to see yourself in ten years?

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adaptation

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n. variation, alteration, adjustment, altered copy

Have you even seen a film adaptation of a novel? If so, which one? Do you prefer books or movies? Why?

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complex

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adj. multipart, multifaceted, complicated, involved

Is the English grammar system more complex or simpler than that of your own language? Why?

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evolution

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n. development, progression, advancement

According to the Theory of Evolution, humankind evolved from apes. Assuming that this is true, how do you think humans will evolve in the future

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controversial

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adj. debatable, hot, contentious, divisive

What controversial topic do you like to discuss? Why?

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enormous

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adj. huge, massive, vast, giant

What types of jobs involve enormous responsibility? Would you like to have a job like this? Why or why not?

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journal

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n. diary, magazine, academic publication

Do you keep a daily journal in English, or do you have an essay journal where you write at least one TOEFL essay per week? Why or why not?

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assemble

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v. collect, gather, amass, accumulate

Have you ever assembled a group of people together for a particular purpose? If yes, tell what happened. If not, can you think of a reason you might like to do so in the future?

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conceive

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v. imagine, envision, visualize, envisage

Can you conceive of a time when you will have achieved all of the goals you have currently set out for yourself? How will you feel at that point? Why?

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interpretation

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n. understanding, explanation, analysis

Would you like to study dream interpretation? Why or why not?

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diversity

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n. variety, assortment, range

Why do you think the world has been designed to incorporate such vast diversity?

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generation

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n. group of contemporaries

What are the main differences between your generation and your parents’ generation? Why?

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paragraph

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n. section, group of sentences

What are the main parts of a properly written paragraph? Do you have any difficulty in writing one? Why or why not?

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precise

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adj. exact, accurate, specific

Do you know the precise meaning of all of the words on this list? Will you know them by tomorrow? Why or why not?

57
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publish

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v. put out, print, distribute

Would you like to have a book published? Why or why not?

58
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section

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n. part, segment, division

Which section of the newspaper do you prefer reading? Why?

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summarize

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v. listing main points, reducing, outlining

Are you good at summarizing movies you have seen and books you have read? Explain.

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process

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n. procedure, method, series of steps

What is the process involved in preparing your favorite meal?

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resource

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n. material, supply, wealth, asset

What kind of natural resources does your country have in plentiful supply? Which one is most important to its economy? Why?

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successive

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adj. consecutive, succeeding, following

Do you know of a sports team that has won the championship title in two successive years? If so, which team?

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survival

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n. continued existence, endurance

Which of your personal attributes assists you most in survival? How?

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enforce

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v. make obligatory, implement, insist on

Do you prefer landlords who enforce the right to quiet enjoyment in an apartment or do you prefer a more lenient approach?

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regulation

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n. rule, guideline, law

Are there any school or city regulations you disagree with? If so, what are they and why do you disagree with them?

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thereby

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trans. in this way, thus, in so doing

Do you plan to study at an English university, thereby solidifying your knowledge of the language? Why or why not?

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construction

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n. building, creation, erection

Would you support the construction of a new student lounge for your school or would you prefer new classroom furniture? Why?

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offset

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v. counterbalance, compensate for

In conversations with native speakers, how do you offset your lack of comparable vocabulary knowledge?

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ensure

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v. make sure, make certain, guarantee

What are three things you do to ensure you stay in good health?

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structure

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n. building, built object

If you could build any sort of structure, such as a bridge, building, or monument, what kind of structure would you build? Why?

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behalf

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n. as a representative of, for the benefit of

If you were speaking on behalf of the citizens of your country, what would be your biggest complaint or grievance?

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equipment

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n. tools, gear, apparatus

What kind of sports equipment do you own? How often do you use it? Why?

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output

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n. amount produced

How much written output can you produce in 30 minutes? Will you be able to write your TOEFL essay in the allotted time?

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facilities

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v. amenities, services, conveniences

What kinds of facilities are important to you in choosing a school, college, or university? Why?

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policy

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n. plan, guidelines, document

Does your school have an “English Only” policy? If yes, does this get on your nerves? If no, do you think it should? Why or why not?

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residential

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adj. housing

Would you rather live in the residential section of a city or in a suburban area? Why?

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available

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adj. obtainable, on hand, untaken

Are there a good number of available men or women in your city? Why or why not?

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transition

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n. change, changeover, move

How is the transition from childhood to adulthood marked in your country?

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period

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n. length of time

For what period of time have you been studying English? Do you consider yourself a fast or slow learner? Why?

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prohibit

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n. forbid, ban, disallow

Do you prohibit guests from smoking in your home? Why or why not?

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access

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n. admission, right to use, get into, open

Have you ever been refused access to social networking websites while at school? Do you believe that schools should have the right to limit online access?

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locate

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v. find, place, position

Have you ever used social networking sites to locate old friends who may now be living in different locations? If so, do you communicate with them frequently

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undergo

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v. go through, experience, endure

How would you help a friend or family member who was undergoing difficulties? Have you had the opportunity to do so recently? Explain.

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accompany

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v. go with, escort, complement

If you could go out for an evening with a celebrity, which one would you choose to accompany you? Why?

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criteria

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n. factor, standard, measure

What criteria do you use when selecting a friend? Why? What criteria do you use when selecting a romantic partner? Why?

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income

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n. salary, pay, earnings

What income would you like to earn per year? Why?

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protocol

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n. procedure, etiquette, guidelines

Would it be proper protocol to contact a professor at home? Why or why not?

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site

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n. location, place, website

What is the most beautiful site you have ever seen? Explain.

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communicate

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v. exchange information, share

Can you recall a funny situation related to difficulties you have had trying to communicate in English? Explain.

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discretion

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n. tact, prudence, free choice, will

Do you use discretion when talking to your parents about your personal life? Why or why not?

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prospective

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adj. potential, future, likely

What prospective colleges or universities are you thinking of attending? Why have you identified these particular institutions?

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registered

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adj. enlisted, enrolled, signed up

Are you a registered user of any Internet sites? If yes, why? If no, why not?

93
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sum

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n. total, amount, addition

What sum will you have to pay for yearly tuition to the college or university of your choice? Do you think what you gain will be worth the money? Why or why not?

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attain

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v. reach, accomplish, achieve

Which of your goals is most important for you to attain? Why?

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constructive

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adj. positive, useful, productive

Do you appreciate constructive criticism or do you take the view that all criticism is bad? Why?

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coordinate

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v. organize, direct, manage, match

Do you have an easy or difficult time trying to coordinate schedules with friends so that you can enjoy each other’s company

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grade

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n. mark, score, rating

In what subject did you attain the highest grade in high school? Are you planning to continue to study this subject? Why or why not?

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primarily

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adv. chiefly, mainly, mostly

Do you think all people are primarily good? Why or why not?

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volunteer

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v./n. offer one’s services/unpaid work

Have you ever done, or do you want to do, any sort of volunteer work? Why or why not?

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conflict

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n. disagreement, argument, difference

Do you think conflict in a romantic relationship is a good or a bad thing? Explain.

101
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cooperative

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adj. helpful, supportive, mutual

Would you say you are more cooperative or more competitive? Why?

102
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error

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n. mistake, inaccuracy

Does it bother you when you make errors in English? Why or why not?

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integral

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adj. essential, vital, important

What is integral to your personal happiness? Why?

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resolve

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v. settle, work out, solve

Can you describe a recent conflict you have had with someone? How did you resolve it?

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annually

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adv. yearly, per annum, per year

Do you like to take vacations annually? Why or why not? When did you last travel? How was the experience?

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financially

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adv. monetarily, economically, money-wise

Would you like to be financially independent? Why or why not? How do you think you might achieve this goal?

107
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induce

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v. persuade, encourage, tempt

What are some methods you could use to induce a potential date to go out with you?

108
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legal

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adj. lawful, permissible, official

Do you think smoking should be legal or illegal? Why?

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source

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n. basis, foundation, starting place

What kinds of sources can you use in writing an academic research paper? Have you written any of these? If so, what topic was the most interesting to you? Why?

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enhance

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v. improve, increase, develop

Can you think of any way you could enhance your appearance? Is your appearance an important concern? Why or why not?

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incident

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n. event, occurrence, occasion

What recent incident put a smile on your face? Why?

112
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inspect

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v. examine, check, look over

After writing an essay, do you take the time to inspect it for errors? If yes, how long do you generally take? If not, why not?

113
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promote

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v. encourage, help, support

Can you think of anything you can do as an individual to promote world peace? Why or why not?

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chemical

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n. substance, element, compound

Do you worry about the chemicals you may be consuming in processed foods and soft drinks? Why or why not?

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