Vocabulary Report

Chapter 12

Climate

Definition: the long-term prevalent weather conditions of an area, determined by latitude, position relative to oceans or continents, altitude, etc

Sentence: This is tropical rain forest climate

Counselor

Definition: some who gives advice about problems

Sentence: Consulted an experienced investment counselor.

Depression

Definition: a mental disorder characterized by extreme gloom, feelings of inadequacy, and inability to concentrate

Sentence: He's suffering from depression.

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Chapter 9

Contemplated




Definition: considered; thought about intently




Sentence: All day he did nothing but contemplated.





Excessive

Defonotion: exceeding the normal or permitted extents or limits; immoderate; inordinate

Sentence: She is tired because of excessive load.

Grinned

Definition: smiled broadly as in amusement

Sentence: The boy grinned with delight

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Chapter 4

Depressing


Definition: causing a feeling of dejection or low spirits


Sentence: He got a depressing result. He fell very depressed.

Apologize



Definition: to express or make an apology; acknowledge failings or faults

Sentence: She apologized for being late.
























Misunderstanding

Definition: a failure to understand properly


Sentence: Their misunderstanding disrupted the partnership. .

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Chapter 3

Dormitories


Definition:large room, esp at a school or institution, containing several beds

Sentence:This is the girls' dormitories.







Outgoing



Definition:friendly, sociable




Sentence:He is a outgoing boy, he has a warm heart.











Privacy




Definiton: the condition of being secret; secrecy




Sentence: Do not impinge on my privacy when I have a shower.

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Chapter 1

Volunteer

Definition:a person who performs or offers to perform voluntary service.(as modifier)

Sentence:He volunteered the information.














Complain

Definition:to express resentment, displeasure, etc, esp habitually; grumble


Sentence:She complained of the judge.









Midterm


Definition:the middle of a term in a school, university, etc.(as modifier)



Sentence:They are having a midterm test.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Case Study Report

I. Statement of the Problem
A. Definition: Maria studied in the United States, and met her roommate Jennifer. But they have different personalities. Jennifer has a boyfriend Jake. One day, at night, they slept in Maria’s room. Maria can’t bear it, she phoned Elena. (Elena is a girl, all of them come from Venezuela) Elea said it is normal in America and invited Maria to live with her.
B. Analysis: Different country has its own culture. In Venezuela, men and women didn’t sleep together in the college dorm. Sex before marriage was considered a sin.
II. Suggestion of possible solutions
A. Maria can talk with Jennifer, and tell her what she can’t bear.
B. School can pay attention, and against guests staying overnight.
C. Maria can move out to live with Elena.
III. Evaluation of Possible Solutions
A. Maria can talk with Jennifer, and tell her what she can’t bear.
1. Advantages: Conversation can help them to know each other better. Maybe Jenny also wants to be friend with Maria. After she knew what Maria dislike, she would correct in the future.
2. Disadvantages: Because of the different culture, Jenny can’t understand Maria. And it is easy to cause miscommunication that Maria is not outgoing.
B. School can pay attention, and against guests staying overnight.
1. Advantages: School set up the rules and notice students the seriousness of discovering an overnight guest. It is an efficacious to forbid the guests staying an overnight.
2. Disadvantages: Some students can’t bear such a serious rule. They may be move out of the campus. So many dormitories without students, it is not good for school.
C. Maria can move out to live with Elena.
1. Advantages: Elena and Maria come from the same country. There are no different culture exist.
2. Disadvantages: Maria should adjust a new environment. Nobody knows what will happen next.
IV. Selection of a Solution
A. Choice: (A) Maria can talk with Jennifer, and tell her what she can’t bear.
B. Justification: It is very important to communicate with each other. Maria should know more about Jenny. At the same time, it is a good time to know America culture. Maria needs to live and study in the United States. She must to adapt the U.S. life.