Definitions
Something that is hard to do
In the word "nerd", which vowel gets the stress?
E
"I'm going to use my _____________ to do today's homework."
laptop
Give an example of something you would see on a syllabus.
Professor's information
Grading information
Rules and Regulations
Expectations
Academic Calendar
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I mentioned that the United States was a "melting pot" or "hotpot" kind of culture - what does this mean?
Many different cultures and people all in the same place, sharing culture
What is the definition of "turn it in"?
Giving your homework or assignment to your professor in person or online
In the word "difficult", which word gets the stress?
First "I"
When you need help from your professor, what is the best way to approach them?
Office hours
Schedule a meeting
How would an English person pronounce "Shen me" or "what" in Chinese?
(answer depends on professor)
What is the definition of "distract/distracting"?
Something that draws your attention/something that makes you shift or lose your focus
In the word "assignment", which vowel receives the stress?
"What? That ________ _________ a great plan! Let's go with that."
sounds like
What items are you required to bring to class every day? (name 3)
Textbook, Notebook, Writing utensils
The word cow, chicken, and pig come from Anglo-Saxon. What language introduced beef, pork, and poultry?
French
What is another word that means "would rather" (aka - a synonym)
Prefer
Which of following match the vowel stress pattern (0):
1. Boring
2. Grades
3. Suffer
4. Laptop
Grades
"I can't ________ _______ ________ on my own without any help! Please work with me!"
figure it out
According to the syllabus, what is Professor Bell's office number?
216
Teacher will ask a verbal question
Student provides verbal answer
What is "mental health"?
It has to do with how healthy you are mentally (your brain's ability to work and function properly)
Tell me the correct stress pattern for the word "laptop":
1. oOo
2. ooOo
3. Oo
4. Ooo
Oo
"Alright class, please _______ _______ _______ textbooks and turn to page 89 for today's lesson."
take out your
According to your syllabus, how many times can you be absent without excuse before you are "supposed to" get dropped from Listening or Speaking?
4 unexcused absences
Teacher will ask a verbal question
Student will answer verbally