Communication Beginnings: An Introductory Listening and Speaking Text for English Language Learners

Chapter 2 13 Chapter 2 Vocabulary interest (n.) country (n.) social (adj.) individual (adj./noun) community (n.) describe (v.) relationship (n.) generation (n.) favorite (adj.) education (n.) Part 1 Directions: Use your dictionary to find the meaning for the vocabulary words in the box above. Then write the words from the box next to their definitions below. Vocabulary word Definition 1. ___________________________________: Something that you enjoy doing or learning about. 2. ___________________________________: The process of teaching and learning. 3. ____________________________________ : To say what something looks or feels like. 4. ____________________________________ : An area of land controlled by a government. 5. ____________________________________ : The way people are connected to one another, such as a family. 6. ___________________________________ : A group of people who are about the same age. 7. ____________________________________: Someone who enjoys being with other people. 8. ____________________________________: A person or thing that is liked more than others. 9. ____________________________________:A group of people who live in the same area. 10. ____________________________________: One person or part of a larger group. Part 2 Directions: Read the questions below. Find and underline each vocabulary word in the questions. Then ask your partner the questions. 1. Are you a social person? Do you prefer to spend time individually? 2. What is your favorite thing about your community in your country? 3. How is your generation different from your parents’ generation?