Unit 9

UNIT 9 WORD LIST analytic If something is analytic, it is related to logic and reasoning. The analytic article criticized the new plan and presented one of its own. area An area is a reasonably large place. He was very familiar with the local area. bachelor A bachelor is an unmarried man. Since he was a bachelor, Jason did his shopping by himself. cognitive If something is cognitive, it is related to learning and knowing things. After her physical examination, her cognitive skills were tested. collision A collision is the act of two things hitting into each another. The collision between the two cars created a loud noise. competent If someone is competent, they are able to think or act successfully. Competent employees are much better than unknowledgeable ones. diploma A diploma is a certificate proving that someone has completed their studies. After four years of college, mary finally had a diploma. excel To excel at a subject or activity means to be very good at it. Jenny excels at playing the piano. geology Geology is the study of the Earth's natural structures and how they change. Because he studied geology, he knew how the mountains were formed. integral Something that is integral is an important part of the whole. She is an integral member of our team.

intellect An intellect is a person's ability to understand things easily. She was known for her quick and strong intellect as well as her beauty. job Your job is the work you do to earn money. He now has a high-paying job. keen If someone is keen, they are intelligent. Only a keen student could have solved that math problem. minimum The minimum is the smallest amount. What is the minimum temperature in winter in this area? psychology Psychology involves the study of how the brain affects our thought and actions. The psychology of seeing is a fascinating subject. radioactive If something is radioactive then it lets out, or is related to, radiation. Radioactive states can be very bad for anyone's health. relativity Relativity is a set of ideas about time and space developed by Albert Einstein. Relativity teaches that light travels at the same speed throughout the universe. sociology Sociology is the study of human society, its organizations, and problems. Sociology teaches that people's problems are a result of their society. theoretical If something is theoretical, it is based on theory rather than experience. His conclusion was only theoretical and not meant to be publicized. weak If someone is weak, they are not strong and healthy. She is still weak after the illness.

The Bachelor's Lesson A keen young bachelor had finished his studies at the university. He had completed his studies in the minimum time and was about to start looking for a job. As soon as he had received his diploma, he thought that he was the smartest person in town. "I excel at everything I study," he said, bragging about his knowledge. "I've mastered psychology. I even understand the great theoretical teachings of science, such as relativity." There is nothing that I don't know. Whether it's the movements of celestial objects, like planets and stars, or how to use the power of radioactive substances. I know everything!" But actually, there was something the bachelor did not know. Although his analytic abilities were great, he failed to notice he was missing something very important in his life. One day while walking through town, the bachelor witnessed a collision between two cars. Both drivers appeared to be injured, but the scholar only stood and watched. He thought to himself. "Those idiots should have been more alert. They really must not be very competent!" He never thought the drivers needed help. "Please help me," said the female driver in a weak voice. "Help me, too," said the male driver. "I'm hurt and can't move." Suddenly, the bachelor realized he was the only person in the area near the accident. He quit thinking and ran to help the drivers using his medical knowledge. He carefully helped them out of their vehicles and then called an ambulance. The drivers were saved, and furthermore the bachelor felt the best he had in his entire life. Studying sociology and geology didn't give him this wonderful feeling. It was the act of helping others, not his cognitive skills, that gave him this great feeling. He had learned an important lesson. He learned that intellect isn't everything, being helpful is just as important. "Having only a brain is not enough," he thought. "An integral part of being alive is also having a heart!"