English Vocabulary Challenge Day 22

This video is part of a 30-day English vocabulary challenge focusing on academic words. It covers three words: 'survey', 'participation', and 'select', explaining their meanings, pronunciations, and uses in different contexts. Each word is illustrated with examples to enhance understanding and application in sophisticated English conversations, especially useful for exams like IELTS and TOEFL.

What is the main focus of the 30-day English vocabulary challenge?

• Improving English grammar

• Learning 105 words from the academic word list

• Practicing English pronunciation

• Learning basic English words

How is the word 'survey' pronounced when used as a verb?

• With equal stress on both syllables

• With first syllable stress

• With second syllable stress

• With no stress

In which context is 'survey' used as a noun?

• To ask questions to gather information

• To choose someone from a group

• To look at and examine all parts of something

• An activity where people answer questions about their opinions

What does a 'general survey class' provide?

• A study of historical events

• A focus on practical skills

• An overview of an academic subject

• A detailed study of a specific topic

What does 'participation' mean as a noun?

• To lead a group

• To organize an activity

• Involvement with others in doing something together

• To observe an event

How is the word 'participation' commonly pronounced?

• With the 'awe' vowel in the first syllable

• With no stress on any syllable

• With the schwa in the first syllable

• With stress on the second syllable

What is an example of participation in the arts?

• Listening to the radio

• Reading a book

• Going to the ballet

• Watching television

What does the verb 'select' mean?

• To create something new

• To reject something

• To choose someone or something from a group

• To ignore something

What does 'select' mean when used as an adjective?

• Chosen from a group to include the best

• Created by accident

• Randomly picked

• Ignored by most

What is an example of selecting vendors?

• Choosing the best vendors based on standards

• Creating new vendors

• Selling products to vendors

• Ignoring all vendors