Module 1-4 Vocabulary

1.  All of these are part of a culture EXCEPT

• food

• clothing

• animals

• art

2.  Celebrating the 4th of July with fireworks is a tradition in the United States. Which of the following words is a synonym for tradition as it is used in this sentence?

• party

• values

• custom

• celebration

3. The people in the photograph above show that they have strong __________________ by attending church.

• beliefs

• impact

• culture

• conflicts

4.  The corn farmers in Iowa had a "bumper crop" last year.  The farms produced a record amount of corn which farmers were able to sell for a large profit.  It was the first year in a decade that the farms were so prosperous.  What is the meaning of prosperous in this example?

• equality

• drought

• generous

• successful

5.  The group of students all agreed that honesty was the most important characteristic to have.  Since they all agreed, this shows that the students have similar _____________?

• doubts

• values

• families

• experts

6.  Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech had a great impact on many people. What is the meaning of impact in this sentence?

• loyality

• sadness

• caring

• influence

7. Despite the sudden freezing temperatures, the small seedling was still thriving and growing tall.  What is a synonym for thriving as it is used in this sentence?

• lovely

• chilly

• capable

• flourishing