Pathways Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking 2

Vocabulary Extension Answer Key

Unit 1
A
1. make a living; 2. standard of living; 3. cost of living; 4. living the dream; 5. do for a living

B
1. N; 2. N; 3. V; 4. N; 5. V

Unit 2
A
1. c; 2. e; 3. a; 4. d; 5. b

B
1. possible; 2. valuable; 3. compatible; 4. affordable; 5. feasible

Unit 3
A
1. scientific; 2. positive; 3. financial; 4. small; 5. large

B
1. environmental; 2. normal; 3. virtual; 4. global; 5. tribal

Unit 4
A
1. official; 2. commercial; 3. managerial; 4. financial; 5. Facial

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B
1. rely on; 2. moved on; 3. build on; 4. get on; 5. take on

Unit 5
A
1. memorize; 2. socialize; 3. modernize; 4. summarize; 5. hospitalize

B
1. state of repair; 2. state of affairs; 3. state of shock; 4. state of emergency;
5. state-of-the-art

Unit 6
A
1. enacted; 2. encourages; 3. endangered; 4. ensure; 5. enrich

B
(answers in italic)

LESS EMOTION MORE

nervous worried distressed
annoyed angry furious
satisfied happy overjoyed

Unit 7
A
1. exited; 2. extends; 3. explored; 4. explain; 5. exported

B
1. particularly; 2. extremely; 3. remote; 4. significantly; 5. dead

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Unit 8
A
1. modern; 2. personal; 3. popular; 4. regional; 5. classical

B
1. transitioned; 2. transport; 3. translated; 4. transplant; 5. transact

Unit 9
A
1. competitive; 2. added; 3. clear; 4. unfair; 5. full

B
1. d; 2. c; 3. a; 4. e; 5. b

Unit 10
A
1. presents; 2. met; 3. big; 4. fresh

B
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. One way you can improve your quality of life is by exercising regularly.
2. We can help improve air quality in our city by taking public transportation instead of
driving, or by cycling or walking whenever possible.
3. I think my friend Aaron has star quality—he’s a very good singer.
4. I enjoy spending quality time with my nephew.

Pathways 2nd edition Student Book 2: Vocabulary Extension Answer Key

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