• an English-English dictionary, like the Cambridge, Longman or Oxford dictionaries
• a 3-ring notebook and standard-sized lined looseleaf paper (8 1/2" x 11", 3 holes), available at the University Bookstore
• Discovering Fiction 2, 1100 Words You Need to Know, and The Academic Reading & Speaking 5 Course Pack (available at the University Bookstore in Textbooks in the English 99 sections)

• comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate academic reading passages
• answer comprehension questions in the form of short answers
• effectively participate in small group and class discussions by giving appropriate answers, asking appropriate questions, giving appropriate examples, and offering appropriate explanations
• give short presentations based on the readings
• use academic vocabulary, correct word forms, and idioms
• develop grammatical accuracy
• develop note-taking and test-taking skills
• develop pronunciation skills

In order to pass this course, you must receive an average score of at least 70% on your midterms and final exams or projects. After you pass the course, your final grade will be calculated using a 4.0 scale as follows.

• Participation* 25%
• Homework 25%
• Exams 25%
• Quizzes 25%

*Participation means asking questions as soon as you have them, volunteering answers, actively taking part in discussions with your classmates, and listening politely when others are speaking.

Midterm: Week 5

Final: 2 and 4 December

Chapter 1, C-3 Articles = 1. the, the 2. a, the 3. the, a 4. an, the 5. the, a 6. a, the 7. the, a 8. an, a

C-4 Prepositions (most common) = 1. by 2. to 3. for, to, for 4. onto, of 5. by, in 6. in, the 7. on 8. in

C-4 Prepositional Phrases = 1. according to 2. in spite of 3. in place of 4. in front of 5. in order to 6. because of 7. because of 8. next to

C-4 Articles & Prepositions = 1.in the, the 2. on, a 3. the, in, with, for 4. in the, the, a, with the, the 5. a, with, in (one word!) 6. the, for a, in the 7. from a, of 8. in/at, in, the, of

Chapter 2, C-2 Vocabulary = 1. c, 2. a, 3. b, 4. d, 5. c, 6. a, 7. b, 8. a

C-3 Grammar = 1. have studied, 2. has written, 3. has fallen, 4. has been hearing, 5. has felt, 6. has been sleeping

C-4 = 1. began, 2. began, began, 3. has born, 4. bit, had bitten, 5. bought, had bought, 6. will choose/chose, 7. clings, 8. crept/are creeping, 9. drank, dreamt/dreamed, 10. fell, found, 11. taught, left, 12. froze, slid, 13. grow, 14. heard, 15. led, had been, 16. hid, put

C-4, part 2 = 1. broke, 2. fell, flew, 3. shook, 4. held, 5. said, 6. began, 7. thought, 8. ate, 9. came, 10. cut, 11. stood, 12. led

C-5 Editing = Note that his is one way you could edit this paragraph. Also note that in a proper paragraph the first line would be indented and the paragraph would be double-spaced.

I think Mrs. Jones taught the boy a good lesson. She could have reported him to the police, but instead she decided she would teach him a lesson herself. The boy was lucky that she was a good-hearted person when he did something wrong and stole her purse. I imagine that he did not expect that old woman to be strong enough to knock him over and drag him to her house. He was afraid to run away from her. He liked her because she cared more for him than his own family. The boy was lucky to meet someone like Mrs. Jones.

Chapter 8 Vocabulary = 1 d, 2 c, 3 d, 4 g, 5 d, 6 a, 7 b, 8 a, 9 d, 10 a, 11 d, 12 c, 13 b

Ch 8 Grammar = 1 Every aspect of the prospect was supervised by the scientist. 2 The same effect could be produced more efficiently. 3 An agreement was worked out with the company. 4 A strong objection was encountered. 5 The plan was approved unanimously. 6 The music was heard by the soldiers. 7 Dr Brainard was interviewed by the reporter. 8 The families were led to the gravesites by the ushers.

Ch 8 Grammar Application = 1 A judge married them in Las Vegas. [passive] 2 The earthquake destroyed many buildings. [active] 3 His job fired my brother. [passive] 4 (Archaeologists) found the ruins of the ancient city in the dessert. [active] 5 A motorcycle hit his car. [active] 6 (His advisor) told him to apply for a fellowship. [active]

Ch 8 Editing = The building was destroyed by an explosion. Many people were killed. Many others were injured by the explosion. The injured are being taken to several hospitals in the area. Doctors and nurses have been brought here. Blood donors have been requested to contact Red Cross offices by the Red Cross. The center of the city has been blocked off by the police. [active voice is less awkward]

ch 7 Vocabulary = 1 craned, 2 paraphernalia, 3 interminably, 4 murmur, 5 reprimand, scold, 6 splintered, 7 boisterous, 8 jovial, 9 profusely, 10 perfunctory, 11 petulantly, 12 snorted, 13 soberly, 14 hastily

ch 7 grammar = Check an English-English dictionary (I recommend you visit the dictionary page) for all of these exercises, but be careful because sometimes what looks like an affix isn't an affix. We'll compare what we've found in class.

ch 10 vocabulary = 1 f, 2 e, 3 a, 4 h, 5 b, 6 l, 7 d, 8 i, 9 j, 10 k, 11 g, 12 c

ch 10 grammar with Pronoun Case = 1 she, him; 2 I, they; 3 whom; 4 them; 5 He, I, her; 6 her, him; 7 them, her; 8 him; 9 we, them, whom; 10 he, them

ch 10 grammar with Possessive Case = 1 The clasp of the woman's necklace was broken. 2 She sewed the hole in the pocket of the coat. 3 He licked the back of the envelope's stamp. 4 The effect of the flower's scent was dramatic. 5 We enjoyed the sound of the orchestra's music.

ch 10 grammar with Possessive Pronoun Application = 1 my, mine; 2 yours; 3 our, her, mine; 4 their, ours; 5 yours; 6 their, yours; 7 our, yours; 8 us, his; 9 our; 10 their; 11 her; 12 its (British English = their); 13 his/our, her; 14 your/my; 15 his; 16 his; 17 our/their; 18 Their, ours

ch 10 grammar with Possessives in the story = 1 its; 2 her; 3 their/her/his; 4 their; 5 your; 6 their, their

ch 10 editing = My brother Boris and I have a good relationship. It was he who introduced me to the joys of travel. Every year we go to a new section of the United States. Between he and I, we plan a great trip. Boris and I get along very well, and he is a person whose taste is like mine. Boris sends cards to his girlfriend and buys many gifts for her and our mother. I like to see all the museums and talk to whomever we meet on the trip. When we return, all our friends enjoy our telling them and our parents the stories of our adventures.

ch 14 vocabulary = 1g, 2c, 3f, 4i, 5k, 6m, 7a, 8l, 9b, 10d

ch 14 grammar application = answers vary

ch 14 editing = Often when people are young, they believe that they completely understand their parents. They forget that one cannot know the thoughts and emotions of another person, even in the same family. Sometimes a parent can seem to be unhappy when she is really just being serious. When we love our family, we dislike to see any one of them choose not to confide in us. We do not realize that people need space, even those closest to us.