Vocabulary
a traditional way of doing things in society
custom
to go across a place or an area on the way from one place to another
pass through
the act of giving and receiving something at the same time
exchange
a state of total confusion
chaos
From which country is Ms. Long?
USA
The ______________ of the earthquake was felt through the entire city. It was so scary!
impact
The airplane began to climb to a higher ______________ as it made its way across the mountain range.
altitude
The travelers were robbed by a(n) _______________ who had been hiding in the nearby woods.
bandit
to give something to a younger person or the next generation
pass down
In which state was Ms. Long born?
North Carolina
The ______________ winter weather made it difficult for the hikers to complete their journey through the mountains.
harsh
The new employee is proving to be very ______________, always completing tasks on time and correctly.
reliable
Farmers often sell their crops, like corn, as a(n) ______________. The prices will change based on how many people want to buy them.
commodity
arranged by rank or ability
hierarchical
What class does Ms. Long teach this year?
a. grade 9 biology
b. grade 10 world history
c. grade 11 US history
d. grade 12 environmental science
D.
ensure
The detective decided to _____________ the suspect with evidence that had been gathered during the investigation.
confront
The skilled motorcyclist was able to ______________ through the heavy traffic with ease.
weave
a student who studies and follows a certain philosophy
disciple
What did Ms. Long major in?
a. chemistry
b. biology
c. history
d. environmental science
B. biology
You are an artisan selling your hand made product at the market. The other artisans at the market are your classmates, who are also selling their products. What is your product? The two groups with the most creative, unique product wins the points.
Based on class voting.
You want to sell your product on the other side of the country and want to travel in a caravan. You are in charge of designing a caravan and you want other artisans to join. Describe your caravan. How will you all get to the other side of the country? Where will you stop along the way? Convince others to join your caravan. The two groups with the most attractive caravan wins points.
Based on votes.
Give an example of a negative impact that humans have on the environment. Give a solution to this negative impact.
Answers will vary.
Confucian idea of love and respect for one's elders
filial piety
Which statement about Ms. Long is false?
a. her mom was born in Taiwan
b. she runs and dances
c. she has an older brother
d. she speaks French
D.