Description
Book SynopsisAmy E. Olsen grew up in a book-loving household in San Diego, California. While in elementary school, she and her brother competed to read the most books during the library's summer-reading program, and whenever there was a question about a topic at the dinner table, a set of encyclopedias was within an arm's reach. She earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English from San Diego State University. She has taught a variety of courses including reading, composition, film, and literature in traditional and online classrooms. Her interests include traveling, hiking, bicycling, reading, gardening, taking photographs, and watching movies. She enjoys combining these hobbies while exploring the world; she has visited every continent and dreams of eventually traveling to every country. She has written four textbooks: Reading Now, Interactive Vocabulary, Active Vocabulary, and Academic Vocabulary. The three vocab
Table of Contents
Pronunciation Guide
Preface
To the Student
Getting Started
Learning Objectives
Parts of Speech
Using the Dictionary
Completing Analogies
Benefits of Flash Cards and Word Maps
Word Wise Features
PART I: GENERAL WORDS
SECTION I: Student Life
1. On Campus: Study Skills
2. Relationships: Solving Conflicts
3. Entertainment: Enjoying a Night Out
4. Word Parts I
5. Review: Focus on Chapters 1—4
SECTION II: Reading for Pleasure
6. Science Fiction: The Silent Stars
7. Romance: A Knock on the Door
8. Mystery: Missing from the Mound
9. Word Parts II
10. Review: Focus on Chapters 6—9
PART II: ACADEMIC WORDS
11. Education: Creating Readers
12. Environmental Science: Endangered Animals
13. Computer Science: Internet Scams
14. Word Parts III
15. Review: Focus on Chapters 11—14
16. English: Writing Tips
17. Political Science: Local Politics
18. Sports Medicine: Avoiding Injuries
19. Review: Focus on Chapters 16—18
20. Nutrition: Healthy Eating
21. City Planning: Public Input
22. Psychology: FAQs on Growing Up
23. Career Development: Resume Building
24. Review: Focus on Chapters 20—23
Glossary
Create Your Own Flash Cards
Make Your Own Word Maps
Word Reactions
Word List
