Reading Vocabulary
The word __________ means “not the same.”
different
_______ is your math teacher?
Who
What is an “acceptance letter?”
The letter a student receives from a college that states his/her application was approved
The word __________ means “a family member.”
relative
I expected Jamal to be here an hour ago. _______ could he be?
Where
How many teens are interviewed in the reading?
Where do teens from the interview come from? Each listed country earns a toss.
Korea
Somalia
Ethiopia
French Guyana
Peru
Iraq
What is the charge or fee for attending a college or university?
Tuition
The word __________ means “something that people care about.”
value
_______ you on the soccer team?
Are
What do people in Peru value the most?
family
What is one difference between Somalia and the US?
No public transportation in Somalia.
Somalians walk more often.
People live close to each other.
What are “scholarships?”
Money given to a student by a college to help pay for their education
The word __________ means “to care about something or someone; Being thankful.”
appreciate
What is the main difference between schools in Korea and schools in the US?
School rules are a lot stricter in Korea.
What advice do the teens give for people who move to the US? Provide 2.
Make friends.
Ask questions.
Be yourself.
Get involved in everything.
Don’t be lazy.
What is a test of a student’s academic skills used for admission to colleges?
SAT
The word __________ means “to change in order to become comfortable with something.”
adjust
Why did the teens from the reading come to the United States? Provide 2 reasons.
To escape war
For better education
For a better life
What is one difference between schools in Iraq and schools in the US?
Schools in Iraq have more classes
Iraqi students are more polite
Iraqi students stand up when asking/answering questions
What is the degree that you earn when you graduate from a 4-year college or university?
Bachelor’s degree