RAW 2 - Units 1, 4 and 5 Review

Unit 1: Some Dos and Don'ts

What is the main purpose of the Academic Word List (AWL)?

• To help students learn the most common words in academic texts

• To provide a list of all the words in the English language

• To help students learn the most difficult words in academic texts

• To provide a list of all the words used in university courses

Why is it recommended to start learning words from Sublist One of the AWL?

• It contains the least frequent words.

• It contains the most frequent words.

• It contains the longest words.

• It contains the shortest words.

What is "direct study" according to the text?

• Speaking and writing using new words

• Learning words by focusing on individual words from the AWL

• Reading different academic texts

• Using new words in creative ways

What is a "guideline" for learning words from the AWL?

• A connection between words

• A section of a text

• A mistake

• A helpful rule or suggestion

Why is it important to be an active learner when it comes to vocabulary acquisition?

• Because active learning helps you remember the words better.

• Because active learning is the only way to learn new words.

• Because active learning is more fun than passive learning.

• Because active learning is less time-consuming than passive learning.

Unit 4: Protected by Nature

What is a "natural barrier"?

• A physical feature that protects a place

• A type of weapon used in ancient times

• A political system used in ancient China

• A type of trade route used in ancient times

Which of the following was NOT a natural barrier for ancient China?

• The Gobi Desert

• The Taklamakan Desert

• The Himalayan Mountains

• The Amazon Rainforest

What was one advantage of China's natural barriers?

• They allowed for easy trade with other civilizations.

• They protected Chinese culture from outside influence.

• They made it easy for the Chinese to explore the world.

• They encouraged the exchange of ideas with other cultures.

What was the Silk Road?

• A trade route that connected Asia to Europe

• A type of weapon used by the Mongols

• A type of natural barrier found in China

• A political system used in ancient China

What does the word "virtually" mean in the sentence "The mountains virtually formed a wall to the south of China"?

• Completely

• Nearly

• Partially

• Not at all