1.Why does Robert L. Shook suggest that one should dress in a conservative way when conducting business?
People are more likely to be offended by leisure, unconventional clothes than by conservative clothes. Therefore dressing conservatively is the safer approach in business.
2.Why does the life insurance agent Sam Slade like to wear leisure clothes? The reasons are threefold. First, he felt most comfortable in leisure clothes; second, he believed in modern society everyone was free to do whatever he liked without being judged; and third, he didn’t realize how appearance could affect his image and his business.
3.Why does the author refer to the inexpensive leisure suits Sam wears as luxury items?
They are luxury items in the sense that they cost Sam Slade the chance to earn more money, or a lot of potential money, though the leisure clothes themselves are not expensive.
4.What can we conclude from the fact that executives usually dress conservatively?
We can conclude that the executives do not approve of wearing leisure suits to work. To please them, we should dress the way they do, i.e. wear conservative clothes.
5.Will the mod-type prospects like entertainers prefer to deal with an agent who is dressed like Sam Slade? Explain their reasons.
No, they won’t. The y also want to have an agent that they can completely trust and that will be around for a long time to give them service, and conservative dress signals this kind of stability.
6.Why does the author say that two expensive suits are worth more than a closetful of second-rate suits? What if one were on a tight budget?
Because the expensive suits can project the positive image one wants while the second-rate ones cannot. With a limited budget, one could buy two expensive suits and alternate them throughout the week.
7.Why does the author advise against flattering a customer’s daughter when one sees a girl’s picture on the wall of his office?
The girl in the picture may well be the customer’s wife or girl friend since you don’t really know that much about him, s o it can be really embarrassing if you assume her to be his daughter.
8.Is it a good idea to open your conversation with a customer with some small talk since it can relax both parties? State your reasons.
The small talks are usually of no interest to the customer and waste his time. Compliments that come up during the small talks are in many cases insincere. Although the small talks may relax both parties to some extent, the benefit is outweighed by the potential negative results.
1. Introduction (Paras. 1-3)
The author presents the theme and the purpose of this essay: appearance determines first impressions (theme); people should learn to make the best of their appearance in their work and life (purpose).
2.Body (Paras. 4–23)
The author discusses how appearances affect first impressions of people from four pespectives. (Paras. 4–20):
A.The effect of dress on appearances and first impressions. (Paras. 4–15)
B.The effect of hair, beards and moustache on appearances and first impressions. (Paras. 16–18)
C.The effect of self-image on appearances and first impressions.(Para. 19)
D.The effect of business approach on appearances and first impressions. (Para.
20)
The author illustrates that appearances also determine first impressions of products, places, and businesses.(Paras. 21–23).
3.Conclusion (Paras. 24–25)
The author restates that appearances determine first impressions and desired images. Vocabulary:
1.implement
2.detrimental
3.precipitated
4.liking
5.rectify
6.alternate
7.approve
8.budget
9.discriminating 10.eliminate
1.B
2.A
3.B
4.C
5.D
6.A
7.C
8.B
9.D 10.C
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Translation:
1.蹲了10年监狱之后，他很难再适应自由的生活了。
After ten years in prison, he couldn’t adapt himself to being free again.
2.人们常说“你只有一次机会给别人留下第一印象”。因此会见潜在客户时，你不能穿那些可能给人留下不良印象的衣服。
It is often said that “you only get one chance to make a first impression.”Therefore
when meeting a prospect, you can’t afford to wear clothes that may leave a bad impression.
3.见到她在聚会上打扮得很漂亮，而且还做了头发，我感到很宽慰。
I feel relieved to see at the party that she was all dressed up and had her hair done.
4.令人惊讶的是，大部分员工并不赞同他回到工作岗位上。
It is surprising that most employees do not approve of his return to office.
5.正如大家所期望的，新政府将致力于全面削减20%的开支。
Just as expected, the new government will aim for a 20% cost reduction across the board.
6.很多销售人员充分利用人们根据相貌作出判断这一事实，通过穿着打扮，使自己看上去既值得信赖，又精通业务。
Many salespeople make the best of the fact that people judge by appearance, and dress in such a way that makes them look reliable and professional.
7.作为求职者，过于随性的穿着会严重影响你被录用的几率。
As a job seeker, dressing too casually can be detrimental to your odds of being hired.
8.我们没有时间闲聊，所以请不要拐弯抹角，有话就直说吧。
We don’t have time for chitchat, so please stop beating around the bush and get to the point.
9.最近的天气如此变幻莫测，时而下雨，时而放晴。
The weather has been so unpredictable lately that it alternates between rain and sunshine.
10.半个世纪以来西方的侵入破坏了这个地区传统文化的平衡。
A half-century of Western intrusion has seriously unbalanced the traditional culture in this area.
●Because there are so many different dress codes, the discussion here will be
limited to those styles most appropriate for the executive-type male. However, the suggestions made can, with a little thought, be easily adapted to your own situation. (Para. 4)
因为着装规定是多种多样的，这里的讨论将仅限于最适合男性管理类人员的着装风格。不过，只要稍微动一下脑筋，这里所提的建议可以很容易适用于你自己的情况。
●My philosophy has always been to dress in a relatively conservative manner
when conducting business so that I would offend the least number of people.
Since it is most important to have everything going for you in business, you
cannot afford to wear clothes that might have an adverse effect on certain customers. (Para. 5)
我的穿着信念一直是，在商场上着装应相对保守，从而将因着装而冒犯他人的可能性降到最低，因为在生意中最重要的就是让所有一切都有利于你，所以你不能穿那些可能在某些客户身上产生相反效果的衣服。
●Dressing properly is the most obvious appearance image. Depending on what you
do and in what part of the country you live, there is a right way and a wrong way to dress.
穿着得体是最显著的外表形象。你的职业和居住地决定了怎样穿着是合适的、怎样是不合适的。
●In this chapter I have highlighted just a handful of instances in which appearance
determined a first impression and greatly affected the desired image. Y ou should be able to apply the philosophy across the board so that you can benefit from this message in other areas. (Para. 24)
在这一章里，我着重举了几个例子来说明外表决定第一印象，并且对良好的形象有很大影响。你应该将这条道理运用到各个方面，从而在其他方面也能从中获益。
●I might add that you should avoid trying to look sexy on your job —unless, of
course, you happen to be a hostess in an allnight massage parlor! (Para. 25)
或许我应该补充一句，在工作中你们不该穿得很性感——当然，除非你正好是通宵服务的按摩店小姐！
●I sincerely apologize to the female reader for discussing only the appearance of
men, but quite frankly, I do not have the expertise to advise women on how to dress. The same basic message, however, is equally applicable to you.
我真诚地向女读者们道歉，因为我只讨论了男性的外表，不过说实话，我并没有足够的专业知识向女性提供着装建议。但是基本的道理也同样适用于你们。
Lesson 1 Question: 1. Why did John Koshak decide to stay although he knew the hurricane would be bad? For the following reasons: For one thing, the house was 23 feet above sea level; for another,he was unwilling to abandon his home. 2. How did the man prepare for the hurricane? Why was a generator necessary? They filled bathtubs and pails. Besides, they checked out batteries for portable radio and flashlights, and fuel for the lantern. A generator was necessary because John's father wired several light bulbs to it and prepared a connection to the refrigerator. 3. What made it impossible for the Koshak to escape? It was impossible for the Koshers to escape both by car and on foot. The car's electrical system had been killed by water. Meanwhile, the water became too deep for them to escape on foot. 4. Why did John Koshak feel a crushing guilt? Because he blamed himself for underestimating the power of the hurricane and then endangering the whole family by his wrong decision not to flee safer inland. 5. Why did Grandma Koshak ask children to be sing? A: Because she knew how frightened the children were and wanted to boost their spirit. 6. What was a hurricane party? What happened to the party gores? A hurricane party was the one that was held by several vacationers to enjoy the spectacle of the hurricane with a clear and broad view in the fancy Richelieu Apartments from where they believed they would be safe. Richelieu Apartments were smashed apart by the hurricane and 26 people perished. 7. What did Grandma Koshak mean when she said," We lost practically all our possessions, but the family came through it. When I think of that, I realize we lost nothing important?" She meant that human lives are more important than material possessions. 8. How did the community of Gulfport act after Hurricane Camille was over? They managed to make their lives return to normal and began rebuilding their community without any delay. Paraphrase: 1. We're elevated 23 feet. Our house is 23 feet above sea level. 2. The place has been here since 1915, and no hurricane has ever bothered it. The house was built in 1915 and since then no hurricane has done any damage to it. 3. We can batten down and ride it out. We can prepare ourselves for the hurricane and manage to survive it without much damage. 4. The generator was doused, and the lights went out. Water got into the generator, and it didn't work. As a result, the lights were put out. 5. Everybody out the back door to the cars! Everybody go out though the back door and get into the cars. 6. The electrical system had been killed by water. The electrical system in the cars had been destroyed by water. 7. John watched the water lap at the steps, and felt a crushing guilt. When John watched the water inch its way up the steps, he felt a strong sense of guilt because he b
新职业英语2_通用版_U n i t1——U n i t8_ 课后翻译题答案
1.公司所有规章制度都应严格遵守。(observe) All the company rules and regulations must be strictly observed. 2.和这些同学在一起我们应随便一些。(casual) We should be casual when we stay with these students. 3.上述所说的是一些在职场环境中非常有用的交际技能。The above-mentioned are some communication skills that are very useful in an office setting. 4.我们有一个专业的团队来营销我们的产品。(professional) We have a professional team to market our products. 5.你知道今秋流行黑衣服吗？(trendy) Do you know black clothes will be trendy this fall? 6.与其求人，不如求己。(rely on) We would rather rely on ourselves instead of seeking help from others. 7.新车必须符合国家标准。(comply with) New vehicles must comply with national standards. 8.我们公司的一些年轻人可能会来寻求你的建议。(seek) Some young people in our company may come to seek your advice 1.我把咖啡洒了一桌。(spill)
Unit 1 Vocabulary 1.F ill in the gaps with words……. 1). Respectable 2).agony 3).put down 4).sequence 5).hold back 6).distribute 7).off and on 8).vivid 9).associate 10).finally 11).turn in/out 12).tackle 2. Rewrite each sentence…… 1)…has been assigned to the newspaper’s Paris office. 2)….was so extraordinary that I didn’t know whether to believe him or not. 3)….a clear image of how she would look in twenty years’ time. 4)….gave the command the soldiers opened fire. 3. Complete the sentences… 1).reputation; rigid; to inspire 2).and tedious; What’s more; out of date ideas 3).compose; career; avoid showing; hardly hold back Ⅱ. Synonyms in Context
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新职业英语2课文习题答案 Unit4 1.昨天我留下加了一会儿班。(extra) I stayed and did some extra work yesterday 2.为了赶上她的同学，她学习非常努力。(in an effort to). She has been studying very hard in an effort to catch up with her classmates 3.电视提供大众化的娱乐。(universal) Television provides universal entertainment 4.我们怎样才能提高顾客的忠诚度？(loyalty) Howcan we improve customerloyalty? 5.请你方便时给我们寄一份你们最新的产品目录。(convenience) Please send us a copy of your latest catalog at your convenience 6.他手头工作太多了，不能跟我们去野餐。(on hand) He has too much work on hand to go picnicking with us. 7.这则广告会引起各地读者的注意。(capture) The advertisement will capture the attention of readers everywhere. 8.新闻节目是通过卫星传送到我们这里来的。(via)The news program came to us via satellite. nit 8 1. 如果错过这次机会，你会后悔的。(slip away) You will regret it if you let this opportunityslip away. 2. 他一点点地暴露了他的野心。(ambition) Little by little he revealed his ambitions. 3. 当你靠近床时，走路轻一点。(approach) Walk softly as you approach the
THE LOONS 课后习题答案/answer I . 1)The Tonnerres were poor The basis of their dwelling was a small square cabin made of poles and mud, which had been built some fifty years before. As the Tonnerres had increased in number, their settlement had been added, until thc clearing at the foot of the town hill was a chaos of lean-tos, wooden packing cases, warped lumber, discarded car tyres, ramshackle chicken coops, tangled strands of barbed wire and rusty tin cans. 2)Sometimes, one of them would get involved in a fight on Main Street and be put for the night in the barred cell underneath the Court House. 3)Because she had had tuberculosis of the bone, and should have a couple of months rest to get better. 4)Her mother first objected to take Piquette along because she was afraid that the girl would spread the disease to her children and she believed that the girl was not hygienic. She then agreed to do so because she preferred Piquette to the narrator's grandmother, who promised not to go along with the family and decided to stay in the city if the girl was taken along. 5)The cottage was called Macleod, their family name. The scenery there was quite beautiful with all kinds of plants and animals at the lakeside. 6)The narrator knew that maybe Piquette was an Indian descendant who knew the woods quite well, so she tried to ask Piquette to go and play in the wood and tell her stories about woods. 7)Because Piquette thought the narrator was scorning and showing contempt for her Indian ancestors, which was just opposite to her original intention. 8)Because the narrator felt somewhat guilty. Piquette stayed most of the time in the cottage and hardly played with the narrator. At the same time, she felt there was in Piquette something strange and unknown and unfathomable. 9)That was the very rare chance she was unguarded and unmasked, so that the author could perceive her inner world. 10)Her full name is Vanessa Macleod. 11)Just as the narrator's father predicted, the loons would go away when more cottages were built at the lake with more people moving in. The loons disappeared as nature was ruined by civilization. In a similar way, Piquette and her people failed to find their position in modern society. Ⅱ. 1)who looked deadly serious, never laughed 2)Sometimes old Jules, or his son Lazarus, would get involved in a rough, noisy quarrel or fight on a Saturday night after much drinking of liquor. 3)She often missed her classes and had little interest in schoolwork. 4)I only knew her as a person who would make other people feel ill at ease. 5)She lived and moved somewhere within my range of sight (Although I saw her, I paid little attention to her). 6)If my mother had to make a choice between Grandmother Macleod and
新职业英语2 通用版Unit1——Unit8 课后翻译题答案 ============================================================================================ Unit1 1.公司所有规章制度都应严格遵守。(observe) All the company rules and regulations must be strictly observed. 2.和这些同学在一起我们应随便一些。(casual) We should be casual when we stay with these students. 3.上述所说的是一些在职场环境中非常有用的交际技能。(setting) The above-mentioned are some communication skills that are very useful in an office setting. 4.我们有一个专业的团队来营销我们的产品。(professional) We have a professional team to market our products. 5.你知道今秋流行黑衣服吗？(trendy) Do you know black clothes will be trendy this fall? 6.与其求人，不如求己。(rely on) We would rather rely on ourselves instead of seeking help from others. 7.新车必须符合国家标准。(comply with) New vehicles must comply with national standards. 8.我们公司的一些年轻人可能会来寻求你的建议。(seek) Some young people in our company may come to seek your advice -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Unit 2 1.我把咖啡洒了一桌。(spill) I spilt coffee all over my desk. 2. 会上要求我们每个人都提出建议。(contribute) We were all asked to contribute ideas at the meeting. 3. 水果在运送时容易腐烂。(perishable) Fruits are perishable during transportation. 4. 负责的军官在战斗中受了重伤。(in charge) The officer in charge was wounded badly in the battle. 5. 显然那间公寓一直没有人住。(apparently) Apparently, no one has been living in that flat. 6. 他在退休之前领到了一笔补偿金。(payoff) He got a payoff before the retirement. 7. 经理正在把工作分配给几个工作人员。(assign) The manager is assigning the work to several clerks. 8. 他们正在努力寻找和平解决这种冲突的方法。(solution) They are working hard to find a peaceful solution to the conflict. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Unit 3 1.你得确保你已为未来的工作做好了准备。(ensure) You need to ensure that you are fully prepared for your future job. 2.在他们的帮助下，我们最后完成了我们的任务。(accomplish)
新视野大学英语第四册课后答案 Unit 1 III. 1. idle 2. justify 3. discount 4. distinct 5. minute 6.accused 7. object 8. contaminate 9. sustain 10. worship IV. 1. accusing... of 2. end up 3. came upon 4. at her worst 5. pa: 6. run a risk of 7. participate in 8. other than 9. object to/objectedV 1. K 2. G 3. C 4. E 5. N 6.0 7.1 8. L 9. A 10. D Collocation VI. 1. delay 2. pain 3. hardship 4. suffering 5. fever 6. defeat 7. poverty 8. treatment 9. noise 10. agony Word building VII. 1. justify 2. glorify 3. exemplifies 4. classified 5. purified 6. intensify 7. identify 8. terrified VIII. 1. bravery 2. jewelry 3. delivery 4. machinery 5. robbery 6. nursery 7. scenery 8. discovery sentence Structure
IX. 1. other than for funerals and weddings 2. other than to live an independent life 3. other than that they appealed to his eye . . ` 4. but other than that, he'll eat just about everything . 5. other than that it's somewhere in the town center X. 1. shouldn't have been to the cinema last night 2. would have; told him the answer 3. they needn't have gone at all 4. must have had too much work to do 5. might have been injured seriously XIII. 1．B 2.A 3.C 4.D 5. B 6.A 7.B 8.A 9. C 10.A II．D 12.C 13. D 14.A 15. C 16.D 17.B 18.C I9. A 20.D Unit 2 Section A Comprehension o f the text 1. He lived a poor and miserable life during his childhood. 2.Because no one in Britain appeared to appreciate his talent for comedy.His comic figures did not conform to British standards.
翻译 Unit1 1.公司所有规章制度都应严格遵守。(observe) All the company rules and regulations must be strictly observed. 2. 和这些同学在一起我们应随便一些。(casual) We should be casual when we stay with these students 3. 上述所说的是一些在职场环境中非常有用的交际技能。(setting) The above-mentioned are some communication skills that are very useful in an office setting. 4. 我们有一个专业的团队来营销我们的产品。(professional) We have a professional team to market our products. 5. 你知道今秋流行黑衣服吗？(trendy) Do you know black clothes will be trendy this fall? 6. 与其求人，不如求己。(rely on) We would rather rely on ourselves instead of seeking help from others. 7. 新车必须符合国家标准。(comply with) New vehicles must comply with national standards 8. 我们公司的一些年轻人可能会来寻求你的建议。(seek) Some young people in our company may come to seek your advice. Unit2 1. 我把咖啡洒了一桌。(spill) I spilt coffee all over my desk. 2. 会上要求我们每个人都提出建议。(contribute) We were all asked to contribute ideas at the meeting. 3. 水果在运送时容易腐烂。(perishable) Fruits are perishable during transportation. 4. 负责的军官在战斗中受了重伤。(in charge) The officer in charge was wounded badly in the battle. 5. 显然那间公寓一直没有人住。(apparently)
Unit1 Paraphrase 1.Our house is 23 feet above sea level. 2.The house was built in1915, and since then no hurricane has done any damage to it. 3.We can make the necessary preparations and survive the hurricane without much damage. 4.Water got into the generator, it stopped working. As a result all lights were put out. 5.Everyone go out through the back door and get into the cars! 6.The electrical systems in the cars had been destroyed/ruined by water. 7.As john watched the water inch its way up the steps, he felt a strong sense of guilt because he blamed himself for endangering the family by making the wrong decision not to flee inland. 8.Oh, God, please help us to get through this dangerous situation. 9.She sang a few words alone and then her voice gradually grew dimmer and stopped. 10.Janis didn't show any fear on the spot during the storm, but she revealed her feelings caused by the storm a few nights after the hurricane by getting up in the middle of the night and crying softly. Practice with words and expressions A 1.main:a principal pipe, conduit, or line in a distributing system for water, gas, electricity, etc.
1.词汇题 2.根据单词正确形式填空 1.entrepreneur 企业家 1. entertaining招待给...娱乐 1.link 链接联系 2. manner方式习惯规矩 2.Acquired 获得拥有 3. implied意味着暗指 3.tend to 倾向于 4. urgency紧迫 4.relevant （紧密）相关的 5. intelligently聪颖的机智的 5.stay away from 远离 6. formal 正式的拘谨的有条理的 6.excel突出擅长 7. conduct表现实施 7.popularity普及大众化声望8. knowledgeable知识渊博的有见识的 8.features特色特点9. turned out增强发展起来 9.fueled刺激给....提供燃料10. representative代表具有代表性的 1.individuals 个人个体 2.schedule 时间表计划表 3.reflects 反映 4.range范围 5.appropriate适合的适当的 6.operate操作运转 7.challenging挑战 8.deal with 处理 9.prospects前景前途期望 10.anticipate预计期望 1.ran over 把..。飞快地读（看检查）一遍 2.outweighed超过比...重 3.target 目标对象 4.attempt尝试努力 5.sketch草图素描 6.remote远程的遥控的远的 7.enhance提高提升 8.manufacture生产 9.flattened把...弄平变平 10.located指出确定..的位置 1.profit利润 2.participate参与 3.consumers消费者 4.legal 法律的合法的 5.additional 额外的附加的 6.parties 一方当事人 7.opportunity机会 8.specialized in 专门从事专攻 9.exchange交换 10.export 出口
For personal use only in study and research; not for commercial use 高职高专新职业英语职业综合英语1课后练习答案unit1 task 1 1996 : google begun as larry page's research project . 1998: page and sergey set up the company and registered the google .com 2000: The search engine grew quickly and it began to sell advertising on the website Recently : Google has also owned B logger and other hot websites and become the leader in terms of ad-based revenue on the web . Task 4 Model 1 1. The wheels appears to be going back when a car is speeding . 2. Everyone appears to talking about Google earth these days . 3. No one appeared to have noticed his sadness . Model 2 1. Most people don't like the idea that human might be cloned someday . 2. But you are trying to cover up the fact that we d on't have enough money . 3. we have to accept that the goods have been damaged . Task 5 1. All these can not be achieved overnight . 2. The gym tends to get very busy at around 6 o'clock 3. This area is not safe at the moment , so it is better to stay away from it . 4. They are one of the top five supermarkets in the area in terms of sales . 5. This room has to serve as both bed room and living room . 6. The production department is responsible for monitoring the progress of this project .
新职业英语课后答案
1.词汇题 2.根据单词正确形式填空 1.e ntrepre neur 企业家 1. en terta ining 招 待给…娱乐 1.link 链接联系 2. manner 方式 习惯 规 矩 2. Acquired 获得拥有 3. implied 意味着暗 指 3. tend to 倾向于 4. urgency 紧迫 4. releva nt （紧密）相关的 5. i ntellige ntly 聪颖的机智的 5. stay away from 远离 拘谨的有条理的 6. excel 突出擅长 实施 7. popularity 普及大众化声望 8. knowledgeable 知识渊博的 有见识的 8. features 特色 特点 9. turned out 增 强 发展起来 9. fueled 刺激 给....提供燃料 10. representative 代表 具有代表性的 1.individuals 个人 个体 2. schedule 时间表计划表 6. formal 正式的 7. con duct 表现
3. reflects 反映 4. range 范围 5. appropriate适合的适当的 6.operate 操作运转 7. challenging 挑战 8. deal with 处理 9. prospects前景前途期望 10. anticipate 预计期望 1. ran over把..。飞快地读（看检查）一遍 2.outweighed超过比…重 3. target目标对象 4. attempt尝试努力 5. sketch草图素描 6. remote远程的遥控的远的 7. enhance提高提升 8. manufacture 生产 9. flattened把…弄平变平 10.located指出确定..的位置 1. profit 利润
Unit 11. Vocabulary 1) insert 2) on occasion 3) investigate 4) In retrospect 5) initial 6) phenomena 7) attached 8) make up for 9) is awaiting 10) not …in the least 11) promote 12) emerged 2. Rewrite each sentence 1) There is a striking contrast between the standard of living in the north of the country and the south. 2) Natural fiber is said to be superior to synthetic fiber. 3) The city's importance as a financial center has evolved slowly. 4) His nationality is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer. 5) The poems by a little-known sixteenth-century Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines. 3. 1) Chinese isn't a subject that can be picked up in a month. You can't accomplish your goal of mastering the language unless you work at it for years. Well, it sounds as if I'm exag-gerating the difficulties, but the fact is I'm only telling the truth. 2) The principal is somewhat disappointed with the performance of the children. From what she has gathered, some of the teaching staff have neglected their pupils. She has just announced that strict work regulations have been made and that they apply to both Chinese and overseas teachers. 3) The teacher-directed and the child-directed approaches to teaching art represent two ex-tremes of opinion. Too many teacher-directed activities cannot be expected to effectively assist children in learning because of the rigid structure. On the other hand, too many child-directed activities may see a curriculum that is totally unstructured and out of con-trol. There are valid reasons to believe a teacher-guided approach would be a superior way to guide children's development. This approach combines some form of structure with the child leading the direction. II. Confusable Words 1. 1) continual 3) continual