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Quiz Study Guide Unit 1 FE 1121

This document provides a study guide for a quiz covering Unit 1. It includes a list of vocabulary words and their definitions to study for the vocabulary section. It also outlines the topics and pages to review for the reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and grammar portions. Key topics covered in the reading comprehension include lessons on the selfie generation, blood lines, and real life encounters. Lessons covered in the listening comprehension include topics about simple tenses, the selfie generation, blood lines, Lady Liberty and Ellis Island. The grammar review covers simple, continuous, and perfect tenses as well as the simple past and present perfect.

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Quiz Study Guide Unit 1 FE 1121

This document provides a study guide for a quiz covering Unit 1. It includes a list of vocabulary words and their definitions to study for the vocabulary section. It also outlines the topics and pages to review for the reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and grammar portions. Key topics covered in the reading comprehension include lessons on the selfie generation, blood lines, and real life encounters. Lessons covered in the listening comprehension include topics about simple tenses, the selfie generation, blood lines, Lady Liberty and Ellis Island. The grammar review covers simple, continuous, and perfect tenses as well as the simple past and present perfect.

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Quiz Study Guide– Unit 1

Date: 10/19 or 10/20


Content:
Question type Content Pages
Vocabulary and Please refer to the vocabulary p.10, 11
Expressions list below p.4

Reading Comprehension Lesson 1b – The Selfie p.10


Generation p. 15
Lesson 1c – Blood Lines

Listening Comprehension Lesson 1a – Listening p.3


Lesson 1b – Selfie Generation p.12
Lesson 1c – Blood Lines p.15
Lesson 1d – Real Life 2 p.16
Lesson 1f – Lady Liberty and p.19
Ellis Island

Grammar Lesson 1a –Simple, p.10-11


Continuous &
Perfect p.13
Lesson 1b – Simple Past &
Present Perfect

II. Vocabulary List:


1a (p.10-11)
1. laid-back: seeming not to worry about anything; calm and relaxed
- He seems to be very laid-back about the Calculus final exam.
- The atmosphere at the beachside cafe was so laid-back that I could truly
enjoy my coffee.

2. solitary: done alone, without other people; enjoying being alone.


- She enjoys long solitary walks along the riverbank.
- A solitary figure was busy chopping down trees on the hill.

3. keep up: continue without stopping; make progress at the same rate as
sb/sth.
- Tomorrow is not ideal for picnicking. According to the weather report,
the rain will keep up all day.
- Complains are everywhere since wages are not keeping up with
inflation.

4. hang out: to spend a lot of time in a place or with someone.


- The local kids love to hang out at this park.
- Who is he hanging out with these days?

5. stand by: to be waiting and ready to do something or to help


- Cabin crew, please stand by for take-off.
- The loyal dog would always stand by his owner, offering comfort and
companionship.

1b (p.12-13)
6. millennial: relating to a millennium or to the year 2000
- The millennial generation grew up in the digital age, with easy access to
technology and social media.
- Millennial celebrations occur once every thousand years.
7. apathy: behavior that shows no interest or energy and shows that someone
is unwilling to take action, especially over something important
- Voter apathy led to low turnout in the recent election.
- There is widespread apathy among students, reflected in their disinterest
in school activities.
8. sublime: extremely good, beautiful, or enjoyable
- The book has sublime descriptive passages.
- The sunset over the mountains was a sublime beauty.
9. withdrawal: when you take money out of a bank account
- The bank became suspicious after several large withdrawals were made
from his account in a single week.
- I made a withdrawal of $100 from the ATM this morning to cover my
expenses.
10. mindful: careful not to forget about something
- Politicians are increasingly mindful that young voters are turning away
from traditional parties.
- I try to be mindful of my surroundings when I go for a walk, noticing the
beauty of nature and the sounds of the birds.
1c (p.15)
11. diversity: the fact of many different types of things or people being.
included in something; a range of different things or people.
- Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the.
country?
- The city's cultural festival showcases the diversity of art forms.
12. evident: clear to the vision or understanding
- The problems have been evident for quite some time.
- Her love for him was evident in all that she did.
13. descendant: a person who is related to you and who lives after you, such.
as your child or grandchild
- They claim to be descendants of a French duke.
- Recent evidence supports the theory that birds are the modern.
descendants of dinosaurs.
14. work ethic: a belief in work as a moral good
- Harmon had a reputation in terms of his work ethic of always being on
time.
- His professional demeanor and strong work ethic were regularly.
mentioned by teammates.
15. dedication: the willingness to give a lot of time and energy to something
because it is important
- She thanked the staff for their dedication and enthusiasm.
- With a certain amount of dedication and determination, you can achieve
a great deal.
16. inherit: to receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died
- All her children will inherit equally.
- He inherited the family business, but he had little interest in it and soon.
sold it.

1d (p16)
17. bump into: informal to meet by chance; encounter unexpectedly
- We bumped into Amy when we were in town last week.
- I bumped into her in Hawaii by chance, just as she was leaving for a
day trip

1e (p17)
18. lush: A lush area has a lot of green, healthy plants, grass, and trees
- The first photograph is flush with lush color, bluest skies and a verdant
forest pathway.
- The region is covered by lush green vegetation all year round.

1f (p19)
19. Infrastructure: the basic systems and services, such as transport and.
power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work
effectively
- The war has badly damaged the country's infrastructure.
- The industry was accused of having invested little in workers, plant or.
infrastructure.

20. renovation: the act or process of repairing and improving something,


especially a building
- The museum is closed for renovation.
- Extensive renovations were carried out on the property.

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