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Going for Gold IntermediateGlossary

English headword Part of Speech Pronunciation Example sentencesUnit 1connection n LâəDåÉâpəåL There is no connection between these two ideas.italics n pl LfDíôäfâëL The examples are written in italics.be in the hot seat phr L?ÄáW=få=a]=DÜflí=ëáWíL Jack was in the hot seat when they asked him to explain why he had taken the money.quite adv Lâï~fíL She plays quite well.average adj LDôî]êfÇwL The average worker earns £500 a month.agency n LDÉfÇw]åëáL A travel agency.including prep LfåDâäìWÇfÏL There are twelve boys in my class, including me.kindly adv LDâ~fåÇäáL The Smiths have kindly agreed to let us use their car tomorrow evening.actually adv LDôâípì]äáI=-íp]äáL We actually wanted to leave tomorrow but there weren’t any tickets left.spot v LëéflíL We spotted Jenny in the crowd.make into phr v LDãÉfâ=fåí]I=fåírL That song made her into a famous pop star in less than two months.endless adj LDÉåÇä]ëL I’m tired of these endless meetings!work out phr v L?ï‰Wâ=D~ríL I work out in the gym twice a week.marriage n LDãôêfÇwL Mary and Thomas have a very happy marriage.ideal adj L?~fDÇf]äL In an ideal world, there would be no wars or unhappiness.basically adv LDÄÉfëfâäáL Well, basically, we can’t afford a new car right now.dreadful adj LDÇêÉÇÑ]äL The concert was dreadful! We left before the end.terribly adv LDíÉê]ÄäáL I’m terribly sorry for being late.extraordinary adj LfâDëíêlWÇ]å]êáL The beauty of this place is extraordinary!hopefully adv LDÜ]réÑ]äáL Hopefully, I’ll be able to find a better job soon.amazing adj L]DãÉfòfÏL He’s an amazing singer!guy n LÖ~fL Ted is a very nice guy.pasta n LDéôëí]L We had pasta for dinner last night.surround v Lë]Dê~råÇL Hundreds of fans surrounded the actress as she left the theatre.statement n LDëíÉfíã]åíL Did you hear the prime minister’s statement about education?typical adj LDíféfâ]äL We had a typical English breakfast of bacon and eggs with tea.recently adv LDêáWë]åíäáL I haven’t seen Sarah recently. How is she?relevant adj LDêÉä]î]åíL For more information, please read the relevant chapters in your books.look up phr v L?ärâ=D¾éL If you don’t know the word, you can look it up in the dictionary.work out phr v L?ï‰Wâ=D~ríL Try and work out the meaning of this word without using a dictionary.context n LDâflåíÉâëíL A word can have different meanings in different contexts.highlight v LDÜ~fä~fíL Highlight all the irregular verbs in the text.in fact prep phr Lfå=DÑôâíL We weren’t late. In fact, we waited for half an hour.clue n LâäìWL The police didn’t have enough clues to find out who the murderer was.report back phr v Lêf?élWí=DÄôâL Search the house and report back to me quickly!nearly adv LDåf]äáL It’s been nearly two years since I last saw her.transport n LDíêôåëélWíL Public transport in Prague was excellent.view n LîàìWL He didn’t want to express his view on the subject.respect v LêfDëéÉâíL Mr. Thompson is a great teacher. All the students like and respect him.reference n LDêÉÑ]ê]åëL You can use a dictionary for reference.occupation n L?flâàrDéÉfp]åL Can you tell us your name, address and occupation?apply v L]Déä~fL The rules apply to all the students.sister-in-law n LDëfëí]ê=få=?älWL My sister-in-law is three years older than my husband.father-in-law n LDÑ^Wa]ê=få=?älWL My father-in-law is coming to visit us tomorrow.

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niece n LåáWëL This is Sandra, my niece. She’s my brother’s daughter.widow n LDïfÇ]rL Mr Wilson’s widow, Tina, has lived here since her husband died.stepmother n LDëíÉéã¾a]L Cinderella’s stepmother was horrible to her.equivalent n LfDâïfî]ä]åíL Some English words have no Greek equivalents.response n LêfDëéflåëL What were the students’ responses to his questions?only child n phr L?]råäá=Díp~fäÇL But you can’t be Harry’s sister! I thought he was an only child.originally adv L]DêfÇw]å]äáL His family originally came from Germany.value v LDîôäàìWL What I value most about him is his honesty.occasion n L]DâÉfw]åL It’s an important family occasion. You really must come.anxious adj LDôÏâp]ëL She’s anxious about her exams which begin next week.recording n LêfDâlWÇfÏL Have you heard the new recording of their first song?market research n phr L?ã^Wâfí=êfDë‰WípI=DêáWë‰WípL Market research shows that teenagers spend nearly half of their pocket money on CDs.questionnaire n L?âïÉëíp]DåÉ]L They asked me to complete a questionnaire.make sure v phr L?ãÉfâ=DplWL Make sure that all the doors are locked before you leave.delete v LÇfDäáWíL Delete him from the guest list.appropriate adj L]Déê]réêá]íL I don’t think these clothes are appropriate for a job interview.signature n LDëfÖå]íp]L You’ll need Mr Fox’s signature on this cheque before you can get the moneynotice v LDå]rífëL Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t notice you were here.extract n LDÉâëíêôâíL No, I haven’t read the whole book. I’ve only read some short extracts from it.punctuation n L?é¾ÏâípìDÉfp]åL You’ll have to think about punctuation if you want to improve your writing.make a note of sth v phr L?ãÉfâ=]=Då]rí=]î=?ë¾ãqfÏL Make a note of his phone number. We’ll need to call him tomorrow.separate adj LDëÉé]ê]íL Write your name on a separate piece of paper.stranger n LDëíêÉfåÇw]L Mum always told me not to talk to strangers.roleplay v LDê]räéäÉfL We often roleplay different situations in class.certainly adv LDë‰WíåäáL ‘Could you help me?’ ‘Certainly.’mark v Lã^WâL Look at the list and mark the names of the people you want to invite.heartbreak n LDÜ^WíÄêÉfâL That young man caused her a great deal of heartbreak.local adj LDä]râ]äL A local newspaper.ring v LêfÏL I rang her yesterday but she was out.base sth on sth phr v LDÄÉfë=ë¾ãqfÏ=flå=?ë¾ãqfÏL The film is based on a book by H.G. Wellss.in bold prep phr Lfå=DÄ]räÇL Read the text, look at the words in bold and try to guess their meaning.comfortable adj LDâ¾ãÑí]Ä]äI=Dâ¾ãÑ]í-L These shoes aren’t very comfortable.doze off phr v L?Ç]rò=DflÑL I was just dozing off when he arrived.whisper v LDïfëé]L We were all whispering because the baby was asleep.witch n LïfípL The witch turned the prince into a frog.broomstick n LDÄêìWãëífâL The witch flew over the forest on her broomstick.lean v LäáWåL Don’t lean out of the window too far! You might fall out!wave v LïÉfîL We all stood at the door and waved goodbye.freeze v LÑêáWòL I froze when I saw the lion.witching hour n phr LDïfípfÏ=~r]Ldormitory n LDÇlWãfí]êáL We all have to be in the dormitory at nine.still adj LëífäL Keep still while I take your photo.absolutely adv LDôÄë]äìWíäáI=?ôÄë]DäìWíäáL She looked absolutely fantastic in her red dress.silent adj LDë~fä]åíL It was five o’clock in the morning. The streets were completely silent.wide open phr L?ï~fÇ=D]ré]åL Somebody had left the door wide open.pavement n LDéÉfîã]åíL Be careful! Keep to the pavement or a car might hit you!silence n LDë~fä]åëL There was a moment of silence before I responded to his question.grown-up n LDÖê]rå=¾éL The children were playing in the garden while the grown-ups were talking.have sth/sb to yourself v phr L?Üôî=ë¾ãqfÏI=ë¾ãÄ]Çá=í]=à]DëÉäOur parents had gone out to dinner so we had the house to ourselves.gap n LÖôéL Look at the gap between my teeth! It’s awful!

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reach v LêáWípL Has John’s letter reached you yet?hesitate v LDÜÉò]íÉfíL She hesitated at first, but then she decided to tell him the truth.badly adv LDÄôÇäáL He wanted to come with us so badly that we couldn’t say no to him.silvery adj LDëfäî]êáL The silvery moonlight.seem v LëáWãL Mum seemed worried.pale adj LéÉfäL There was a pale light in the room.ghostly adj LDÖ]rëíäáL Sue was in the living room when she heard a ghostly voice from upstairs.milky-white adj L?ãfäâá=Dï~fíL Milky-white teeth.throat n Lqê]ríL Food passes down your throat and into your stomach.fright n LÑê~fíL That noise gave me an awful fright!illustrate v LDfä]ëíêÉfíL Which part of the story does this picture illustrate?except conj LfâDëÉéíL We all had something to eat except for Alice.continuation n Lâ]å?ífåàìDÉfp]åL ‘A happy life’ is the continuation of Gerald Scott’s first book.straight adv LëíêÉfíL He looked straight at her and asked her to tell him the truth.amazement n L]DãÉfòã]åíL To my amazement, he smiled and asked me to dance.outline n LD~ríä~fåL Can you give us an outline of your plan?go off phr v LÖ]r=DflÑL We went off to get something to eat.remain v LêfDãÉfåL Built in 1805, this building remains the tallest in the town.brave adj LÄêÉfîL He’s such a brave man! He risked his life to save the child!final adj LDÑ~fåäL Is this your final decision?version n LDî‰Wp]åL This new version of Simon Hardy’s first film came out a month ago.improvement n LfãDéêìWîã]åíL He’s been in hospital for a week now but there hasn’t been any improvement.Unit 2time out n phr L?í~fã=D~ríL Why don’t you take some time out to relax?predict v LéêfDÇfâíL Some scientists believe that earthquakes can be predicted.theme park n phr LDqáWã=é^WâL We had a great time at the Alton Towers theme park yesterday.design v LÇfDò~fåL This book has been designed for intermediate students.grounds n pl LÖê~råÇòL We walked around the grounds of Alton Towers.ride n Lê~fÇL The rides at Disneyland were exciting.Nemesis n LDåÉã]ëfëL He stole money from his brother, but Nemesis came two days later when he was arrestedoblivion n L]DÄäfîá]åL The doctor gave him the anaesthetic and he fell into oblivion.corkscrew n LDâlWâëâêìWL I can’t open this bottle of champagne without a corkscrew.include v LfåDâäìWÇL Have you included everyone in the guest list?depend v LÇfDéÉåÇL Everything depends on the manager’s final decision.vary v LDîÉ]êáL Our timetable varies, depending on the needs of our students.according to prep phr L]DâlWÇfÏ=í]I=írL According to experts, the population will rise by 5 per cent in the next ten years.book v LÄrâL I’ve booked a table for two at your favourite restaurant.in person prep phr Lfå=Dé‰Wë]åL I can’t sign for you. You have to go there in person.circuit n LDë‰Wâ]íL She’s a well-known player on the international tennis circuit.cereal n LDëf]êá]äL I usually have cereal for breakfast.occasionally adv L]DâÉfw]å]äáL I only see them occasionally.luxury n LDä¾âp]êáL We can’t afford luxuries like designer clothes and expensive sports cars.get dressed up v phr LÖÉí=?ÇêÉëí=D¾éL I hate having to get dressed up for formal occasions.tournament n LDír]å]ã]åíL A chess tournament.syllable n LDëfä]Ä]äL Chess’ has one syllable; ‘football’ has two.stress v LëíêÉëL The word ‘photograph’ is stressed on the first syllable.definitely adv LDÇÉÑ]å]íäáL This is definitely one of his best films.at least prep phr L]í=DäáWëíL We’ll need at least half an hour to get to the station.member n LDãÉãÄ]L Jill has been a member of our club for twelve years.outdoors adv L?~ríDÇlWòL It’s too cold to play outdoors today.

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prepare v LéêfDéÉ]L They’re preparing to go on holiday.continuously adv Lâ]åDífåàì]ëäáL In the exam, you’ll have to speak continuously for two minutes.suitable adj LDëìWí]Ä]äI=DëàìW-L This book isn’t suitable for Greek students.parallel adj LDéôê]äÉäL Our courses are parallel to those at British universities.link v LäfÏâL The police are looking for clues that link him to the crime.cheer up phr v L?ípf]ê=D¾éL I’m sure that going out with him will cheer you up.particularly adv Lé]Dífâàrä]äáL She’s particularly good at painting.wizard n LDïfò]ÇL The wizard turned the old man into a teenager.can’t get enough phr L?â^Wåí=ÖÉí=fDå¾ÑL I’ve heard this song a million times and I still can’t get enough of it.apparently adv L]Déôê]åíäáL Apparently he didn’t like me very much.sorcerer n LDëlWë]ê]L Grandma used to tell us stories of evil sorcerers and princes.revenge n LêfDîÉåÇwL He got his revenge by breaking her car windows.horrible adj LDÜflê]Ä]äL A horrible crime.stepfamily n LDëíÉé?Ñôã]äáL He has lived with his stepfamily since his mother died.rollercoaster n LDê]rä]?â]rëí]L The rollercoaster ride at the fair was really exciting!lead v LäáWÇL What led you to become an actor?be filled with v phr LÄá=DÑfäÇ=ïfaI=ïfqL The room was filled with the smell of her perfume.tension n LDíÉåp]åL I couldn’t stand the tension and wanted to start screaming.suspense n Lë]DëéÉåëL He kept us all in suspense for days before he told us what had happened.take on phr v L?íÉfâ=DflåL They’ve taken on a new gardener.servant n LDë‰Wî]åíL She’s fired the servants, so she has to do everything herself now.tale n LíÉfäL Tales about pirates and monsters.transport v LíêôåDëélWíL We were transported to the island by plane.grumpy adj LDÖê¾ãéáL You’re very grumpy today. What’s wrong?attitude n LDôífíàìWÇL A young pop star with attitude.animation n L?ôåfDãÉfp]åL The animation in ‘The Lion King’ was amazing.heartwarming adj LDÜ^Wí?ïlWãfÏL A heartwarming story.demand v LÇfDã^WåÇL I demand to see the manager now!romance n Lê]rDãôåëI=Dê]rãôåëL They’ve been married for ten years and the romance still hasn’t gone out of their relationshipdramatic adj LÇê]DãôífâL That was one of the most dramatic scenes in the film.undercover adj L?¾åÇ]Dâ¾î]L An undercover agent.rise from the ranks v phr L?ê~fò=Ñê]ã=a]=DêôÏâëL She rose from the ranks to become the police department’s first detective inspector.(the) Mafia n La]=DãôÑá]L The Italian Mafia.be on sb’s side v phr L?ÄáW=flå=ë¾ãÄ]Çáò=Dë~fÇL You’re not alone. I’m on your side.invader n LfåDîÉfÇ]L Invaders have taken control of the town.seeker n LDëáWâ]L A job seeker.galaxy n LDÖôä]âëáL Another galaxy was discovered by Russian astronomers last year.mission n LDãfp]åL The astronauts were sent to Mars on a secret mission.restore v LêfDëílWL After three years of war, the government is trying to restore peace.inter-galactic adj L?fåí]=Ö]DäôâífâL Inter-galactic travel.first-rate adj L?Ñ‰Wëí=DêÉfíL A first-rate novel.cast n Lâ^WëíL It was a good film but I didn’t really like the cast.divide v LÇfDî~fÇL The teacher divided us into three groups.by chance prep phr LÄ~f=Díp^WåëL We met by chance at a party.fall in love v phr L?ÑlWä=få=Dä¾îL She fell in love with him as soon as they met.face v LÑÉfëL You have to face the truth and stop lying to yourself.totally adv LDí]rí]äáL Two totally different ideasbe against sth v phr LÄá=]DÖÉåëí=?ë¾ãqfÏI=]DÖÉfåëíL Her father was against her marriage.hysterically adv LÜfDëíÉêfâäáL A hysterically funny story.follow-up n LDÑflä]r=¾éL She is planning to write a follow-up to her first novel.

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likely adj LDä~fâäáL She’s likely to arrive at any minute.encounter v LfåDâ~råí]L It was the most interesting book I had ever encountered.record v LêfDâlWÇL How do you record new vocabulary? translation n LíêôåëDäÉfp]åI=íêôåò-L What is the Greek translation of ‘impossible’?slightly adv LDëä~fíäáL She’s slightly different from her twin sister.annoyed adj L]DålfÇL She’ll be annoyed if we don’t call her.umpire n LD¾ãé~f]L The umpire shouldn’t have given them that point.serve v Lë‰WîL Who’s the next player to serve?responsibility n Lê]?ëéflåë]DÄfä]íáL Cleaning the garage is your responsibility, not mine!look after phr v Lärâ=D^WÑí]L Can you look after the baby while we’re at the cinema?injured adj LDfåÇw]ÇL The injured boy was taken to hospital.financial adj LÑfDåôåp]äI=Ñ~f-L Financial difficulties.record n LDêÉâlWÇL I kept a record of all the money I spent last month.preparation n L?éêÉé]DêÉfp]åL I’ll need a week for the preparation of our business plan.complex n LDâflãéäÉâëL They’re building a new cinema complex in our town.temporary adj LDíÉãé]ê]êáI=-é]êáL Things will get better soon. This is only a temporary situation.fluently adv LDÑäìW]åíäáL He speaks English fluently.daily adj LDÇÉfäáL A daily newspaper.sensible adj LDëÉåë]Ä]äL That was a very sensible decision.daydream v LDÇÉfÇêáWãL Stop daydreaming and get back to work!backwards adv LDÄôâï]ÇòL Can you say the alphabet backwards?task n Lí^WëâL There are still a few tasks we need to finish today.introduce v L?fåíê]DÇàìWëL Let me introduce my sister, Joanne.look forward to phr v Lärâ=DÑlWï]Ç=í]I=írL I’m really looking forward to meeting your parents.get to know sb L?ÖÉí=í]=Då]r=?ë¾ãÄ]ÇáL I’d really like to get to know him better.term time n phr LDí‰Wã=í~fãL I don’t have time to go out with friends during term time.take up phr v L?íÉfâ=D¾éL Gardening takes up a lot of her free time.Unit 3sense n LëÉåëL She has a very good sense of smell.winning adj LDïfåfÏL She definitely has a winning smile.stage n LëíÉfÇwL We can’t be absolutely sure at this stage.succeed v Lë]âDëáWÇL You’ll have to try harder if you want to succeed.(the) key (to) n L(aə) DâáW=í]I=írL Hard work is the key to success.find out phr v L?Ñ~fåÇ=D~ríL We need to find out if he’s telling the truth.confident adj LDâflåÑfÇ]åíL He’s confident he’ll get that job.reserved adj LêfDò‰WîÇL She used to be rather shy and reserved as a child.impression n LfãDéêÉp]åL He made a good impression on her parents.efficient adj LfDÑfp]åíL He’s a very efficient worker.hard-working adj L?Ü^WÇ=Dï‰WâfÏL A hard-working student.mistakenly adv LãfDëíÉfâ]åäáL He mistakenly thought that this job would be easy.assertive adj L]Dë‰WífîL An assertive young woman.aggressive adj L]DÖêÉëfîL He’s always looking for trouble; he’s so aggressive!kit n LâfíL A football kit.strangely enough phr L?ëíêÉfåÇwäá=fDå¾ÑL Strangely enough, I wasn’t afraid.athlete n LDôqäáWíL A healthy diet is important when you’re an athlete.improve v LfãDéêìWîL Your English will improve after your trip to London.up to prep phr LD¾é=í]I=írL You can invite up to twenty-five people to your party.positive adj LDéflò]ífîL You should be more positive and stop worrying so much.energetic adj L?Éå]DÇwÉífâL You’re so energetic! Don’t you ever get tired? medal n LDãÉÇäL He won the gold medal.

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event n LfDîÉåíL I read an article about the most important events of this year.universally adv LàìWåfDî‰Wë]äáL They’re a universally popular band.contain v Lâ]åDíÉfåL This file contains very important information.personality n L?é‰Wë]Dåôä]íáL James has a very strong personality.waste v LïÉfëíL Stop wasting your money on comics!effort n LDÉÑ]íL He put a lot of effort into his science project.physically adv LDÑfòfâäáL We were all physically exhausted after the game.powerful adj LDé~r]Ñ]äL Thomas is much bigger and more powerful than me.behave v LÄfDÜÉfîL George never behaves well in class.bright adj LÄê~fíL Zoe was wearing a bright red dress. illegal adj LfDäáWÖ]äL In some countries, selling cigarettes to children under eighteen is illegalwaste n LïÉfëíL Do you think that watching TV is a waste of time?properly adv LDéêflé]äáL This camera isn’t working properly.suffix n LDë¾ÑfâëL Add the suffix ‘-tion’ to the word ‘protect’ to form the word ‘protection’.weak point n phr LDïáWâ=élfåíL Being aggressive is one of his weak points.weakness n LDïáWâå]ëL Nobody’s perfect. We all have our strengths and weaknesses.excite v LfâDë~fíL Classical music is OK but it doesn’t excite me.impress v LfãDéêÉëL His project was excellent. The teacher was impressed.reduce v LêfDÇàìWëL I could only afford these shoes because they were reduced in the sales. secure adj LëfDâàr]L I’ll feel more secure if we lock all the doors.flexible adj LDÑäÉâëfÄ]äL You should be more flexible and think about other possibilities.security n LëfDâàr]ê]íáL Being with friends always gives me a feeling of security.summarise v LDë¾ã]ê~fòL The teacher asked us to summarise the text using up to one hundred words.content n LDâflåíÉåíL The content of this book is not suitable for children.refer to phr v LêfDÑ‰W=í]I=írL These numbers refer to the books that were sold outside the UK.take it in turns v phr L?íÉfâ=fí=få=Dí‰WåòL The students took it in turns to read their stories to the rest of the class.neutral adj LDåàìWíê]äL I try to stay neutral whenever they start one of their arguments.added adj LDôÇfÇL Use this cream for added protection from the sun.label n LDäÉfÄ]äL Read the instructions on the label before you open the box.spray v LëéêÉfL I think you’ve sprayed enough perfume on your clothes!similar adj LDëfã]ä]L That blue jacket is similar to the one I bought last week.as well as phr L]ò=DïÉä=]òL The new house is going to have a tennis court as well as a garden.chemical n LDâÉãfâ]äL The river has been polluted by dangerous chemicals.swallow v LDëïflä]rL Don’t swallow that! It’s poisonous!immediately adv LfDãáWÇá]íäáL Come here and apologise to your mother immediately!sleepy adj LDëäáWéáL I always feel sleepy after dinner.affect v L]DÑÉâíL Don’t let this affect your final decision.out of (the) reach (of) prep phr L?~rí=]î=(a]) DêáWíp=(]îI=flî)L You should keep that medicine out of the reach of children.in case of prep phr Lfå=DâÉfë=]îI=ÅflîL In case of fire, exit the building by the back door.contact n LDâflåíôâíL Don’t let these chemicals come into contact with your eyes.medicine n LDãÉÇë]åL Take your medicine and you’ll feel fine tomorrow.equipment n LfDâïféã]åíL Camping equipment. product n LDéêflÇ¾âíL You’ll find most of our products at very low prices.be concerned with v phr LÄá=â]åDë‰WåÇ=ïfaI=ïfqL The novel is concerned with a young girl.warn v LïlWåL I warned him about that dog but he didn’t listen.harm v LÜ^WãL I know he looks strange but he would never harm anyone.contact lens n phr LDâflåíôâí=äÉåòL I bought a pair of contact lenses and got rid of those awful glasses.wash out phr v L?ïflp=D~ríL Don’t forget to wash out the brushes when you finish.medical adj LDãÉÇfâ]äL A medical examination.emergency n LfDã‰WÇw]åëáL In case of an emergency, call Dr Roberts.

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allergic adj L]Dä‰WÇwfâL I’m allergic to chocolate.avoid v L]DîlfÇL I generally avoid staying up after midnight.consider v Lâ]åDëfÇ]L We’re considering moving to a bigger house.involve v LfåDîfläîL Being a university student involves a lot of hard work.suggest v Lë]DÇwÉëíL Stephen suggested going to the cinema.arrange v L]DêÉfåÇwL I have arranged to meet Susan on Friday.manage v LDãôåfÇwL He finally managed to get a job.offer v LDflÑ]L Chris offered to help me with my homework.alternative n LlWäDí‰Wå]ífîL I’m afraid you’ll have to do it; there are no alternatives.professional adj Léê]DÑÉp]å]äL Is he a professional painter?caterer n LDâÉfí]ê]L She hired an excellent caterer for her wedding.go with phr v LDÖ]r=ïfaI=ïfqL I still haven’t found anything to go with my red skirt.as though prep phr L]ò=Da]rL It was absolutely quiet, as though there was nobody in the room.catch yourself doing sth v phr L?âôíp=à]ëÉäÑ=DÇìWfÏ…?ë¾ãqfÏL I sometimes catch myself feeling jealous of his success.not have any choice v phr L?åflí=Üôî=Éåá=DíplfëL I’m afraid we don’t have any choice. We will have to call the police.ending n LDÉåÇfÏL Not all stories have a happy ending.plot n LéäflíL That film had an unusual plot.definition n L?ÇÉÑ]Dåfp]åL I can’t find the definition of this word in my dictionary.take part (in) v phr LíÉfâ=Dé^Wí=fåL I won’t take part in this game.perform v Lé]DÑlWãL WayneThompson performed brilliantly in that film.layout n LDäÉf~ríL The layout of the book should be appropriate for children.Units 1-3engineer n L?ÉåÇwfDåf]L He’s always wanted to be an engineer.incredible adj LfåDâêÉÇfÄ]äL That song’s incredible! administration n L]Ç?ãfåfDëíêÉfp]åL The college administration. punctuate v LDé¾ÏâípìÉfíL If you don’t punctuate this letter, I don’t think it will make sense.move away phr v L?ãìWî=]DïÉfL Dad found a new job outside London so we had to move away.bring up phr v L?ÄêfÏ=D¾éL His parents died when he was two, so he was brought up by his aunt.previous adj LDéêáWîá]ëL They asked about my previous job.investigate v LfåDîÉëífÖÉfíL The police are still investigating the crime.efficiency n LfDÑfp]åëáL= His efficiency is impressive.be in charge v phr LÄá=få=Díp^WÇwL Who’s in charge of the investigation?approximate adj L]Déêflâëfã]íL Can you tell us the approximate cost of the furniture? glimpse n LÖäfãéëL I only caught a glimpse of her new boyfriend.enormous adj LfDålWã]ëL An enormous building.wrinkly adj LDêfÏâäáL The old lady looked at her wrinkly face in the mirror.sharp adj Lp^WéL= Her nose is thin and sharp.flashing adj LDÑäôpfÏL A flashing light.stare v LëíÉ]L Why are you staring at me? yelp n LàÉäéL When she hit the dog with a newspaper it gave a yelp of surprise.blanket n LDÄäôÏâfíL It’s cold tonight. Let me give you some extra blankets.crouch v Lâê~rípL The little boy crouched under the table when the thunderstorm began.tingle v LDífÏÖ]äL She was cold and her feet were tingling.Unit 4practice makes perfect phr L?éêôâífëRãÉfâëRDé‰WÑfâíL I know it’s difficult at first, but practice makes perfect.cello n LDípÉäərL The cello is part of the string section in the orchestra.nightclub DJ n phr L?å~fíâä¾Ä�ÇáW�DÇwÉfL When you’re a nightclub DJ, you have to buy new records regularly.record deck n phr LDêÉâlWÇRÇÉâL He has replaced one of his record decks with a CD player.mix v LãfâëL The first thing I had to learn as a DJ was how to mix the music.fake v LÑÉfâL We all thought that he had really broken his leg but he was faking it.

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challenge n LDípôä]åÇwL Don’t worry about the difficulties of your new job. Think of it as a challenge.skill n LëâfäL Are any special skills necessary for this job?compete v Lâ]ãDéáWíL He had to compete against five professional piano players.convince v Lâ]åDîfåëL I tried to convince him that I was telling the truth but he didn’t believe me.judge n LÇw¾ÇwL We should have won. The judge’s decision wasn’t fair.fake n LÑÉfâL He kept telling us that he was a policeman, but he turned out to be a fake.out of place prep phr L?~ríR]îR=DéäÉfëL I felt out of place with all those rich people around me.glamorous adj LDÖäôã]ê]ëL A glamorous pop star.training n LDíêÉfåfÏL You will need special training before you can start working here.mostly adv LDã]rëíäáL She always invites a lot of people, mostly friends and family.pick v LéfâL She picked the most expensive shirt in the shop.due to phr LDÇàìWRí]IRírL The bus was thirty minutes late due to the heavy traffic.dedicated adj LDÇÉÇfâÉfífÇL She’s the most dedicated teacher I’ve ever seen.chance n Líp^WåëL I hope I get the chance to meet the manager.apply v L]Déä~fL He applied for a job as an engineer.reject v LêfDÇwÉâíL She has rejected his invitation.do well v phr L?ÇìWRDïÉäL Is their new business doing well?interrupt v L?fåí]Dê¾éíL The meeting was interrupted by a customer.break down phr v L?ÄêÉfâRDÇ~råL We were late because our car broke down.fall over phr v L?ÑlWäRD]rî]L He fell over and broke his leg.cycle v LDë~fâ]äL I often cycle to school.mobile phone n phr L?ã]rÄ~fäRDÑ]råL Call me on my mobile phone if you need anythingsoaked adj Lë]râíL You’re going to get soaked if you don’t take an umbrella with you.for fun prep phr LÑ]RDÑ¾åL He hates books. He never reads for fun.pass the time v phr L?é^WëRa]RDí~fãL I read a comic to pass the time until he came.brainpower n LDÄêÉfåé~r]L Are there ways to improve your brainpower?mental adj LDãÉåíäL Mental health.increase v LfåDâêáWëL The population has increased by 3 per cent in the last five years.intelligence n LfåDíÉäfÇw]åëL Of course you know the answer. Use your intelligence!amount n L]Dã~råíL A large amount of money.sequence n LDëáWâï]åëL Are you sure that the pages are in sequence?entry n LDÉåíêáL The last entry in her diary was made on Monday.timetable n LDí~fã?íÉfÄ]äL A school timetable.nursery school n phr LDå‰Wë]êáR?ëâìWäL I first went to nursery school when I was four.primary school n phr LDéê~fã]êá=?ëâìWäL Children learn to read and write in primary school.secondary school n phr LDëÉâ]åÇ]êáR?ëâìWäL James is fifteen. He’s still at secondary school.public exams n phr L?é¾ÄäfâRfÖDòôãòL She’s studying for the public exams next month.degree n LÇfDÖêáWL Robert has a degree in History.postgraduate adj L?é]rëíDÖêôÇàì]íL A postgraduate course.term n Lí‰WãL The second term starts in January.academic year n phr L?ôâ]ÇÉãfâ=Dàf]L In most countries, the academic year starts in September.business studies n phr LDÄfòåfëR?ëí¾ÇáòL He’s decided to do business studies at university.speculate v LDëéÉâàräÉfíL We can only speculate about what really happened.teenage adj LDíáWåÉfÇwL A teenage girl.intelligent adj LfåDíÉäfÇw]åíL They say that Albert Einstein was one of the most intelligent people of the twentieth century.in general prep phr LfåRDÇwÉå]ê]äL We talked about the environment in general.celebrate v LDëÉä]ÄêÉfíL We went out to dinner to celebrate Sam’s birthday.anniversary n L?ôåfDî‰Wë]êáL When is your parents’ wedding anniversary?hold v LÜ]räÇL The meeting will be held on Thursday evening.unique adj LàìWDåáWâL A unique opportunity.

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remind v LêfDã~fåÇL Remind me to call Bill tomorrow morning.each other pron LáWípRD¾a]L Good friends try to help each other in difficult situations.translate v LíêôåëDäÉfíIRíêôåò-L Can you translate this letter from English into Greek?at ease prep phr L]íRDáWòL I had only met them two days ago, so I didn’t feel completely at easefurther adv LDÑ‰Wa]L Don’t go any further. You’ll get lost.fluid n LDÑäìWfÇL The doctor told her to drink plenty of fluids.fluent adj LDÑäìW]åíL Rita is fluent in both German and French.see for yourself v phr L?ëáWRÑ]Rà]DëÉäÑL Well, if you don’t believe she’s here, go and see for yourself.essay n LDÉëÉfL We had to write an essay about life in the twenty-first century.land v LäôåÇL Our plane landed at half past twelve.come out phr v Lâ¾ãRD~ríL We left for the beach as soon as the sun came out.lottery n LDäflí]êáL What would you do if you won the lottery?throw away phr v L?qê]rR]DïÉfL I thought you didn’t need that key so I threw it away.middle n LDãfÇäL The dog was standing in the middle of the road.have a go v phr LÜôîR]RDÖ]rL I decided to have a go at solving that puzzle but it was impossible.rowing boat n phr LDê]rfÏRÄ]ríL I loved going out in my grandfather’s rowing boat.row v Lê]rL She rowed across the lake.direction n LÇfDêÉâp]åIR=Ç~f-L I think we’re driving in the wrong direction.while n Lï~fäL She’s staying with her grandparents for a while.riverbank n LDêfî]ÄôÏâL Mum was standing on the riverbank, waving goodbye.motorboat n LDã]rí]Ä]ríL A fisherman last saw him in a large motorboat yesterday.safety n LDëÉfÑíáL You don’t have to worry about the child’s safety.set the scene v phr L?ëÉíRa]RDëáWåL Use the first paragraph to set the scene and then describe what happened.Unit 5talk n LílWâL Professor Anderson is giving a talk on tropical birds today.introduction n L?fåíê]DÇ¾âp]åL You can find some general information about the writer in the introduction.audience n LDlWÇá]åëL The audience began clapping at the end of the concert.mention v LDãÉåp]åL Was my name mentioned at the meeting?cure v Lâàr]L Can cancer actually be cured?dress up phr v L?ÇêÉë=D¾éL She dressed up as a witch for the fancy dress party.grow v LÖê]rL He grows is own fruit and vegetables.represent v L?êÉéêfDòÉåíL Masks were often used to represent different characters in a play.drama n LDÇê^Wã]L She had never acted in a television drama before. exhibition n L?ÉâëfDÄfp]åL Are you going to that book exhibition next week?BC abbr L?ÄáW=DëáW…L It is believed that Stonehenge was built between 2500 BC and 1550 BC.shaman n LDp^Wã]åL American Indians believed that all illnesses could be cured by a shamanHallowe’en n L?Üôä]rDáWåL The twins dressed up as ghosts at Hallowe’en.common adj LDâflã]åL Smith is a very common surname in Britain.examiner n LfÖDòôãfå]L Before the test, the examiner will ask you to tell her your name and age.consist of phr v Lâ]åDëfëí=]îI=ÅflîL Their team consists of six very experienced players.plus prep Léä¾ëL You’ll find a number of example sentences plus some very useful exercises in this bookparticle n LDé^Wífâ]äL When a verb is used with different particles, its meaning can change completely. get through phr v LÖÉí=DqêìWL I still haven’t managed to get through to the hotel manager.box office n phr LDÄflâë=?flÑfëL All the tickets had already been sold by the time I got to the box office.get round phr v LÖÉí=Dê~råÇL We are looking for ways to get round the problem of traffic pollution.get over phr v LÖÉí=D]rî]L She still hasn’t got over that terrible cold she caught last week.disease n LÇfDòáWòL Doctors have been able to cure some serious diseases through advances in medical scienceget away with phr v LÖÉí=]DïÉf=ïfaI=ïfqL This time Mum won’t let you get away with not tidying up your roomget by phr v LÖÉí=DÄ~fL How do they manage to get by on £300 a month?get on with phr v LÖÉíÅDflå=ïfaI=ïfqL Ray doesn’t get on with his boss, so he’s started looking for a new job.

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deal with phr v LDÇáWä=ïfaI=ïfqL You’ll have to find a way of dealing with this difficult situation.punish v LDé¾åfpL Dad will definitely punish you for breaking the window. recover v LêfDâ¾î]L She recovered very quickly and only had to stay in bed for two days.answer phone n phr LD^Wåë]=Ñ]råL If he’s not at home, leave a message on his answer phone.naughty adj LDålWíáL A naughty boy.escape v LfDëâÉféL It was such a terrible accident that they were lucky to escape death.beast n LÄáWëíL We lit a fire to keep the wild beasts away.once upon a time phr L?ï¾åë=]éflå=]=Dí^fãL Once upon a time, there was a young princess ...survive v Lë]Dî~fîL Despite cold and hunger they managed to survive the winter.earn v L‰WåL He earns £1,500 a month.eldest adj LDÉäÇ]ëíL Her eldest son is studying medicine in Germany.jewellery n LDÇwìW]äêáL She had to sell all her jewellery to get the money for the ticket.castle n LDâ^Wë]äL Warwick castle was built in the fourteenth century.pick v LéfâL We picked some beautiful flowers on our way home.unless conj L¾åDäÉëI=]å-L I won’t tell you about this unless you promise to keep it a secret.handsome adj LDÜôåë]ãL He’s the most handsome man I’ve ever met.distrust v LÇfëDíê¾ëíL There’s no reason to distrust him. He’s always been an honest man.appearance n L]Déf]ê]åëL Stop worrying about your appearance. You look wonderful!guide v LÖ~fÇL You shouldn’t always let your feelings guide you.turn into phr v L?í‰Wå=Dfåí]I=DfåírL The princess kissed the frog and it turned into a prince.rescue v LDêÉëâàìWL The firemen rescued more than fifteen people from the burning building.live happily ever after phr Läfî=?Üôé]äá=Éî]ê=D^WÑí]L He married the princess and they lived happily ever after.narrative adj LDåôê]ífîL A narrative poem.variety n Lî]Dê~f]íáL You’ll find a wide variety of CDs in that shop.combine v Lâ]ãDÄ~fåL In a healthy diet, proteins should be combined with different vitamins.linking word n phr LDäfÏâfÏ=ï‰WÇL ‘Because’, ‘so’, ‘but’ and ‘although’ are linking words.cheerful adj LDípf]Ñ]äL He was exhausted but he managed to keep cheerful.entertaining adj L?Éåí]DíÉfåfÏL We all found the story quite entertaining.furious adj LDÑàr]êá]ëL Mr Bower was furious when our ball broke his window.generous adj LDÇwÉå]ê]ëL Thank you for always being so generous to me.bench n LÄÉåípL George was sitting on a bench under a big tree, reading his favourite book.good-looking adj L?ÖrÇ=DärâfÏL He’s a very good-looking young man.disagreement n L?Çfë]DÖêáWã]åíL I’m sure there are more polite ways to express your disagreementagreement n L]DÖêáWã]åíL There was general agreement that the money should be spent on new office equipmentscientific adj L?ë~f]åDífÑfâL A scientific discovery.measurement n LDãÉw]ã]åíL What kind of equipment do they use for the measurement of an earthquake? over time prep phr L?]rî]=Dí~fãL His English improved a lot over time.compare v Lâ]ãDéÉ]L Compare our cars and you’ll see that mine is much faster.equally adj LDáWâï]äáL I found both books equally interesting.researcher n LêfDë‰Wíp]L Researchers have found that teenagers spend 60 per cent of their free time playing computer gamesfashionable adj LDÑôp]å]Ä]äL Leather jackets are very fashionable at the moment.chin n LípfåL She sat with her chin in her hands.attractive adj L]DíêôâífîL Do you really think that Sue Bower is attractive?unattractive adj L?¾å]DíêôâífîL I’ve always found him rather unattractive.saying n LDëÉf-fÏL As the saying goes, ‘old habits die hard’.beauty is in the eye of the beholder exp L?ÄàìWíá=fò=få=aá=?~f=]î=a]=ÄfDÜ]räÇWell, I wouldn’t say he’s good-looking, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.you can’t judge a book by its cover exp Làr=?â^Wåí=Çw¾Çw=]=?Ärâ=Ä~f=fíë=DâWait until you get to know her. You can’t judge a book by its cover.better a good heart than a fair face exp LÄÉí]ê=]=?ÖrÇ=DÜ^Wí=a]å=]=?ÑÉ]=DÑÉ I know I’m not the most beautiful person in the world. Well, better a good heart than a fair face.beauty is only skin deep exp L?ÄàìWíá=fò=]råäá=?ëâfå=DÇáWéL You shouldn’t trust her just because she’s beautiful. Beauty is only skin deep.be a (true) blessing v phr LÄá=]=(?íêìW) DÄäÉëfÏL The rain was a true blessing for the farmers.

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have sth in common v phr LÜôî=?ë¾ãqfÏ=få=Dâflã]åL Bill and I have a lot in common.taste n LíÉfëíL Sue and Ray have different tastes in music.slim adj LëäfãL How do you manage to keep so slim?skinny adj LDëâfåáL Some models are too skinny.beard n LÄf]ÇL The man had long black hair and a beard.blonde adj LÄäflåÇL She’s got long blonde hair.curly adj LDâ‰WäáL A little girl with long curly hair.medium height n phr L?ãáWÇá]ã=DÜ~fíL James is of medium height, with short black hair and blue eyes.moustache n Lã]Dëí^WpL Dad used to have a beard and a moustache.overweight adj L?]rî]DïÉfíL He’s extremely overweight. He really should go on a diet.plain adj LéäÉfåL She’s rather plain but her daughter is really beautiful.wavy adj LDïÉfîáL Jack’s got wavy, brown hair.well-built adj L?ïÉä=DÄfäíL He’s tall and well-built.weight n LïÉfíL You look great. Have you lost weight?build n LÄfäÇL She’s tall with a slim build.up to a point prep phr L?¾é=ír=]=DélfåíL I agree up to a point, but I think there are better ways to deal with this.be a matter of v phr LÄá=]=Dãôí]ê=]îI=ÅflîL I can’t tell you which shirt is better. It’s a matter of personal taste.encourage v LfåDâ¾êfÇwL She encouraged him to do what he thought was right.Unit 6whatever next? phr Lïflí?Éî]=DåÉâëíL Now she meets people through the Internet. Whatever next?specific adj Lëé]DëfÑfâL He’s been saving this money for a specific purpose.about adv L]DÄ~ríL I started working there about ten years ago.order v LDlWÇ]L We went to that Italian restaurant and I ordered a pizza.prefer v LéêfDÑ‰WL I prefer to do my homework in the evening.icon n LD~fâflåL To close that file, click on the icon at the bottom of the screen.document n LDÇflâàrã]åíL I can’t open that document on my new computer.existing adj LfÖDòfëífÏL To open an existing file, just click on that button.save v LëÉfîL If you hadn’t forgotten to save that file, we wouldn’t have lost all our work.print v LéêfåíL The article’s ready. I’ll just print it and give it to Mr Smith.paste v LéÉfëíL Copy that picture and paste it next to the third paragraph.type v Lí~féL The secretary has been typing letters all morning.application form n phr L?ôéäfDâÉfp]å=ÑlWãL I had to fill in an application form before the interview.website n LDïÉÄë~fíL You can visit our website for more information.latest adj LDäÉfí]ëíL Have you heard their latest album?word-processing n phr LDï‰WÇ=”éê]rëÉëfÏL I’m afraid you can’t use this computer for word-processing.back-up n LDÄôâ=¾éL Luckily, I had made a back-up copy so I didn’t lose all my work.virus n LDî~f]ê]ëL A virus destroyed most of the files on his computer.receive v LêfDëáWîL He sent us a letter a week ago but we haven’t received it yet.surf the Net v phr L?ë‰WÑ=a]=DåÉíL He spends most of his free time surfing the Net.online adv L?flåDä~fåL Do you often buy things online?crash v LâêôpL My computer crashed while I was typing that article.artificial intelligence n phr L?^WífÑfp]ä=fåDíÉäfÇw]åëL If artificial intelligence works, computers will soon be able to make important decisionsset v LëÉíL The film is set in England, in the fourteenth century.scan v LëâôåL Scan the text to find the answers to these three questions.work on phr v LDï‰Wâ=flåL He’s been working on that project for weeks now.take over phr v L?íÉfâ=D]rî]L He had to go home so he asked his son to take over.therefore adv LDaÉ]ÑlWL That house is bigger and therefore much more expensive than ours.mixture n LDãfâëíp]L She looked at me with a mixture of surprise and fear.terrifying adj LDíÉêfÑ~f-fÏL It was a terrifying experience.emotional adj LfDã]rp]å]äL Listen to that music. It’s so emotional!

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distant adj LDÇfëí]åíL In the distant past, people didn’t use to have electricity.advanced adj L]ÇDî^WåëíL They’re using the most advanced computers on the market.limited adj LDäfã]ífÇL A limited amount of time.resources n pl LêfDòlWëfòL A country’s natural resources.limit v LDäfãfíL The company will have to limit the amount of money spent on office equipmentterminally ill phr L?í‰Wãfå]äá=DfäL The hospital had a separate ward for the terminally ill.create v LâêáDÉfíL God created the world in six days.programme v LDéê]rÖêôãL I can’t believe that a robot can be programmed to answer the phone!in return prep phr Lfå=êfDí‰WåL He let me use his computer and in return I promised to help him with his homeworkwoods n pl LïrÇòL We took a long walk in the woods.fairy n LDÑÉ]êáL The fairy turned him back into a prince.influence n LDfåÑäì]åëL Do you think that television is an important influence on the way young people behave?disturb v LÇfDëí‰WÄL That news story disturbed us all.restriction n LêfDëíêfâp]åL Are there any restrictions on how many books we can borrow?overall adj L?]rî]êDlWäL Some of the paintings were nice, but our overall impression wasn’t so good.partnership n LDé^Wíå]pféL The Johnson- Robins partnership hasn’t been very successful so far.disturbing adj LÇfDëí‰WÄfÏL The news was very disturbing.phone back phr v L?Ñ]rå=DÄôâL Tell George I’ll phone him back in ten minutes.evidence n LDÉîfÇ]åëL Is there any evidence that there is life on other planets?lend v LäÉåÇL Can you lend me £20?prediction n LéêfDÇfâp]åL We can’t make a prediction about who will win the game.it’s freezing v phr Lfíë=DÑêáWòfÏL It’s freezing outside. Put on your coat.pleased adj LéäáWòÇL Dad wasn’t very pleased with my exam results.recognise v LDêÉâ]Öå~fòI=DêÉâ]å-L He looked so different that I didn’t recognise him.spill v LëéfäL You’ve spilt wine all over my favourite dress!probably adv LDéêflÄ]ÄäáL You’re probably right, but let’s ask Tina about this too.collocation n L?âflä]DâÉfp]åL ‘Make a mistake’ is a typical collocation in English.collocate v LDâflä]âÉfíL ‘Serious’ collocates with ‘illness’.certain pron LDë‰WíåL The library is open to students on certain days of the week.code n Lâ]rÇL I just can’t understand how computer codes work.creature n LDâêáWíp]L I think that dogs are the friendliest creatures on Earth.keen adj LâáWåL She’s very keen on painting.aware adj L]DïÉ]L I’m aware of the difficulties that we will have to face.sensitive adj LDëÉåë]ífîL Laura is very sensitive to the cold.consumer n Lâ]åDëàìWã]L The consumers were asked if they found the product expensive.record v LêfDâlWÇL Sue Willis is recording her new album.effect n LfDÑÉâíL Do you think that computers can have negative effects on teenagers?take place v phr LíÉfâ=DéäÉfëL The competition will take place on 15 June.media n pl LDãáWÇá]L The media had already been informed about the accident.percentage n Lé]DëÉåífÇwL A high percentage of Internet users in the UK are teenagers.own v L]råL Mr Hardy owns that new hotel in Boston Street.research n LêfDë‰WípI=DêáWë‰WípL Research shows that secondary school students spend more than fifteen hours a week doing their homeworkaddicted adj L]DÇfâífÇL Mum is addicted to soap operas!judge v LÇw¾ÇwL She should be judged on her work, not her appearance.cash n LâôpL You can save £15 if you pay in cash.cheque n LípÉâL Are you paying in cash or by cheque?credit card n phr LDâêÉÇfí=â^WÇL I didn’t have enough money, so I bought this with my credit card.final n LDÑ~fåäL We were watching the final while mum was making dinner.instead adv LfåDëíÉÇL I hate chess. Why don’t we play something else instead?notice n LDå]rífëL You can’t use your camera in here. Didn’t you read the notice on the wall?

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shopping centre n phr LDpfléfÏ=?ëÉåí]L We went to the shopping centre to buy Diane a birthday present.be off to v phr LÄá=DflÑ=í]I=írL We’re off to the cinema. Bye now.abbreviation n L]?ÄêáWîáDÉfp]åL ‘No.’ is the abbreviation of ‘number.p.m. abbr L?éáW=DÉãL Mr Rodgers called at 5.30 p.m.a.s.a.p abbr L?Éf=Éë=Éf=DéáWL We need to talk a.s.a.p!tel. no. abbrN.B. abbr L?Éå=DÄáWLplace n LéäÉfëL Why don’t we go to our place for a cup of tea?crisps n pl LâêfëéëL Don’t forget to buy the crisps for the party.nut n Lå¾íL A bag of mixed nuts.convenient adj Lâ]åDîáWåá]åíL Would Thursday evening be convenient for everyone?meet up (with) phr v L?ãáWí=D¾é=ïfaI=ïfqL I’m meeting up with Jane after school.at the latest prep phr L]í=a]=DäÉfí]ëíL We’ll be back by eleven o’clock at the latest.Unit 4-6past adv Lé^WëíL Fiona just drove past.miss v LãfëL I missed the bus so I was late for school this morning.on my own prep phr Lflå=ã~f=D]råL I don’t need any help, thank you. I can do this on my own.cooker n LDârâ]L Don’t touch the cooker! It’s hot!unjumble v L?¾åDÇw¾ãÄ]äL Unjumble the letters to find the missing word.wool n LïräL That blanket is made of wool.itchy adj LDfípáL She’s allergic to dust. It makes her itchy.drop v LÇêfléL Be careful! Don’t drop that vase!litter n LDäfí]L Be careful not to leave any litter behind when you leave the campsite.sort out phr v L?ëlWí=D~ríL Look at this mess! You need to sort these papers out.depart v LÇfDé^WíL The last train to London departed fifteen minutes ago.booklet n LDÄrâäfíL We read about the history of the building in a small booklet they gave us.sharp adv Lp^WéL We’re leaving at 2 p.m. sharp.Unit 7crash helmet n phr LDâêôp=?ÜÉäã]íL He was wearing a crash helmet so he wasn’t hurt in the accident.captain n LDâôéí]åL Jack is the captain of our school team. court n LâlWíL There are two tennis courts at the sports centre.pitch n LéfípL A football pitch.umpire n LD¾ãé~f]L The umpire shouldn’t have given them that point.net n LåÉíL You must throw the ball over the net.spectator n LëéÉâDíÉfí]L Over two thousand spectators saw the game last night.track n LíêôâL He ran round the track three times in twelve minutes and thirty-four seconds.motor racing n phr LDã]rí]=?êÉfëfÏL Motor racing can be extremely dangerous, even for experienced drivers.athletics n LôqDäÉífâëIR]q-L The high jump is my favourite athletics event.season n LDëáWò]åL The players are training hard for the next season.muddy adj LDã¾ÇáL Take off those muddy boots before you come in!cheer v Lípf]L Everyone cheered when the band walked onto the stage.applaud v L]DéälWÇL At the end of the play, the audience stood up and applauded.argue v LD^WÖàìWL Will you stop arguing with your brother?motivate v LDã]rífîÉfíL A good teacher should always motivate his or her students to work hard.event n LfDîÉåíL The hundred metres was the first event of the day.flag n LÑäôÖL The Greek flag.accurate adj LDôâàrê]íL He gave the police a very accurate description of the robbers.beat v LÄáWíL I beat Jane at chess yesterday.defeat v LÇfDÑáWíL Manchester United defeated Liverpool in last night’s game.relate to phr v LêfDäÉfí=í]I=írL I think that the problem relates to the way you plan your work.

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trainers n pl LDíêÉfå]òL She put on her tracksuit and trainers and went jogging.talkback n LDílWâÄôâLcompetitor n Lâ]ãDéÉífí]L We did much better than our competitors.take (sb/sth) seriously v phr L?íÉfâ=Dëf]êá]ëäáL You need to take your job seriously if you want to keep it.send out phr v L?ëÉåÇ=D~ríL We sent the invitations out last week.go for phr v LDÖ]r=Ñ]I=ÑlWL He’s going for the gold medal in the Olympics.sacrifice n LDëôâêfÑ~fëL She had to make a lot of sacrifices to give her children everything they needed.gymnast n LDÇwfãåôëíI=-å]ëíL Gymnasts have to train at least fifteen hours a week.gymnastics n LÇwfãDåôëífâëL= She recently took part in an international gymnastics competition.make it v phr LDãÉfâ=fíL Do you think she’ll make it as a writer?physical adj LDÑfòfâ]äL Physical exercise.condition n Lâ]åDÇfp]åL Our car is old, but it’s still in pretty good condition.keep v LâáWéL Keep trying and I’m sure you’ll get better at this.bonus n LDÄ]rå]ëL Finding a job right next to my new apartment was a real bonus.sacrifice v LDëôâêfÑ~fëL She sacrificed her career for her family.miserable adj LDãfò]ê]Ä]äL When we first moved here, I felt miserable without my old friends around.pressurise v LDéêÉp]ê~fòL He was pressurised into becoming a doctor, although he actually hated medicinethink over phr v L?qfÏâ=D]rî]L You don’t have to decide right now. Take a few days to think this over.doubt n LÇ~ríL There is no doubt that he’ll pass the test.aim v LÉfãL She’s aiming for a world record in the Olympics next year.point out phr v L?élfåí=D~ríL Jim pointed out the difficulties of starting a new business.strict adj LëíêfâíL Our English teacher is very strict.ages n pl LDÉfÇw]òL I bought that car ages ago.obligation n L?flÄäfDÖÉfp]åL Police officers have an obligation to make sure that people are safe.prohibition n L?éê]rÜfDÄfp]åL Prohibition of the sale of cigarettes to children.resolution n L?êÉò]DäìWp]åL Dad made a New Year’s resolution to stop smoking.work out phr v L?ï‰Wâ=D~ríL We finally managed to work out a new plan.length n LäÉÏqL How fast can you swim four lengths of this pool?yoga n LDà]rÖ]L She never misses her yoga classes.lift n LäfÑíL Take the lift to the fifth floor. Don’t go up the stairs.public holiday n phr L?é¾Ääfâ=DÜflä]ÇáL I didn’t go to work on Tuesday. It was a public holiday.client n LDâä~f]åíL Mr Hudson is in his office with a client.remove v LêfDãìWîL Use warm water to remove that coffee stain from your shirt.tattooist n Lí]DíìWfëíIRíô-L He asked a tattooist to draw a snake on his back.attitude n LDôífíàìWÇL We all found his attitude rather unfriendly.encouraging adj LfåDâ¾ê]ÇwfÏL Thank you for believing in me and for being so encouraging.oriental adj L?lWêáDÉåíäL Oriental countries.symbol n LDëfãÄ]äL The dove is a symbol of peace.housewife n LDÜ~rëï~fÑL This machine will make cooking much easier for thousands of housewives.lawyer n LDälWà]L I think you should talk to your lawyer before you sign this.thick adj LqfâL It was a very thick book; I think it had eight hundred and fifty pages!edge n LÉÇwL Be careful! Don’t stand too near the edge of the cliff!request n LêfDâïÉëíL They have rejected our request for new computers.turn down phr v L?í‰Wå=DÇ~råL Turn the television down. The baby’s asleep.fill out phr v L?Ñfä=D~ríL Please fill out this form and give it to the secretary.form n LÑlWãL Don’t forget to sign that form before you send it to them.try on phr v L?íê~f=DflåL Can I try on that jacket?changing room n phr LDípÉfåÇwfÏ=êìWãI=êrãL Take that shirt into the changing room and try it on. French fries n phr L?ÑêÉåíp=DÑê~fòL Would you like some French fries with your hamburger?cloth n LâäflqL Use this cloth to clean the table.

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active adj LDôâífîL She’s seventy-three but she’s still very active.pressure n LDéêÉp]L He couldn’t stand the pressure and started looking for a new job.depressed adj LÇfDéêÉëíL She’s been really depressed ever since her grandchildren left.heal v LÜáWäL Don’t worry. That cut will heal very quickly.occupied adj LDflâàré~fÇL These toys will keep the children occupied for a while.review n LêfDîàìWL Harry writes the film reviews for our school magazine.insider n LfåDë~fÇ]L Insiders gave the press detailed information about the president’s plans.guide n LÖ~fÇL A guide for new Internet users.take v LíÉfâL Being a good student takes a lot of hard work.looks n pl LärâëL I wish I had that girl’s looks!pick up phr v L?éfâ=D¾éL I picked up a very bad cold from a girl in my class.resource n LêfDòlWëL A resource book for children learning English.minor adj LDã~få]L A minor problem.section n LDëÉâp]åL Read the first section of the book very carefully.chained adj LípÉfåÇL I’m tired of being chained to this office all day! tip n LíféL Mrs Watts gave us some tips on how to prepare for exams.take (time) off v phr L?íÉfâ=í~fã=DflÑL I really think you should take some time off. You look tired.expert n LDÉâëé‰WíL A computer expert.ordinary adj LDlWÇfå]êáL I don’t think that ordinary people will be able to use this machine.cut down phr v L?â¾í=DÇ~råL You need to cut down on chocolate if you want to lose weight.gentle adj LDÇwÉåíäL A gentle voice.literally adv LDäfí]ê]äáL The players were surrounded by literally hundreds of fans.wear out phr v L?ïÉ]ê=D~ríL Looking after those children is really wearing me out.debate n LÇfDÄÉfíL A debate on environmental problems.wonder v LDï¾åÇ]L I wonder why he’s so late.advertise v LDôÇî]í~fòL That toy is advertised on TV, isn’t it?do good v phr L?ÇìW…DÖrÇL Getting some rest will really do you good.analysis n L]Dåôä]ëfëL An analysis of the human brain.conclusion n Lâ]åDâäìWw]åL He came to the conclusion that this job wasn’t right for him.fed up adj L?ÑÉÇ=D¾éL I’m fed up with sitting inside watching television. Let’s go out for a walk.muscle n LDã¾ë]äL Swimming strengthens the muscles in many parts of your bodytone n Lí]råL Exercising will definitely improve your muscle tone.work v Lï‰WâL I’ve been on this diet for a month, but it just doesn’t work!inner adj LDfå]L Your inner feelings.get down phr v L?ÖÉí=DÇ~råL This sad music is really getting me down.meditation n L?ãÉÇfDíÉfp]åL Yoga and meditation will help you to forget about the stress of everyday life.technique n LíÉâDåáWâL Our teacher showed us some simple techniques for spotting and correcting our mistakes.accompany v L]Dâ¾ãé]åáL The CD ROM is accompanied by a detailed instruction booklet.a must n phr L]=Dã¾ëíL Visiting the Acropolis is a must when you’re in Athens.come out in phr v Lâ¾ã=D~rí=fåL She comes out in little red spots whenever she eats chocolate.rash n LêôpL The rash covered her face and arms.spot n LëéflíL Her face was covered in little red spots.pass out phr v L?é^Wë=D~ríL She was working in the garden when she suddenly passed out.come down with phr v Lâ¾ã=DÇ~rå=ïfaI=ïfqL I think I’m coming down with a cold.virus n LDî~f]ê]ëL Be extra careful and drink a lot of orange juice; there’s a virus going around.carry out phr v L?âôêá=D~ríL We’ll need to carry out some extra tests in order to be sure.to be honest phr Lí]RÄáRDflå]ëíL To be honest, I don’t think her paintings are very good.get over phr v LÖÉí=D]rî]L She still hasn’t got over that terrible cold she caught last week.consciousness n LDâflåp]ëå]ëL He suddenly lost consciousness and we had to call a doctor.bump n LÄ¾ãéL She is allergic to that soap and comes up in bumps all over her skin.

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food poisoning n phr LDÑìWÇ=?élfò]åfÏL Drink that milk and you’ll get food poisoning! It’s been in the fridge for twoweeks!soldier n LDë]räÇw]L Why are soldiers guarding that building?facilities n pl LÑ]Dëfä]íáòL Sports facilities.leisure centre n phr LDäÉw]=?ëÉåí]L There’s a new leisure centre near our house.badminton n LDÄôÇãfåí]åL I’ve been playing tennis for years but I’ve never played badminton.Unit 8lifestyle n LDä~fÑëí~fäL Their lifestyle has changed a lot since they had the baby.castaway n LDâ^Wëí]ïÉfL The castaways were spotted by a British ship.desert island n phr L?ÇÉò]í=D~fä]åÇL He spent three days alone on a desert island.experiment n LfâDëéÉêfã]åíL Scientists are carrying out experiments to test the product.community n Lâ]DãàìWå]íáL A farming community.editing n LDÉÇfífÏL= Who does the editing of the sports articles? unfair adj L¾åDÑÉ]L Why can’t I go with them? This is so unfair!practical adj LDéêôâífâ]äL Have you thought about the practical difficulties of this plan?self-sufficient adj L?ëÉäÑ=ë]DÑfp]åíL Although he was old and seriously ill, he was still self-sufficient.society n Lë]Dë~f]íáL At first, many people thought that the Internet was a danger to society.employ v LfãDéälfL= Our company employs more than two hundred workers.accommodation n L]?âflã]DÇÉfp]åL The price includes hotel accommodation.producer n Léê]DÇàìWë]L He’s a well-known film producer.indefinite adj LfåDÇÉÑ]å]íL An indefinite period of time.definite adj LDÇÉÑ]å]íL We can’t give you a definite answer yet.move house v phr L?ãìWî=DÜ~rëL= They’ve decided to move house.packing n LDéôâfÏL= I haven’t done my packing yet. break v LÄêÉfâL= Dad never breaks his promises.countryside n LDâ¾åíêáë~fÇL= We’ve got a small house in the countryside.built-up adj L?Äfäí=D¾éL= A built-up area.crowded adj LDâê~rÇfÇL= The room was so crowded that we couldn’t move.nightlife n LDå~fíä~fÑL= There isn’t much nightlife in this town.open space n phr L?]ré]å=DëéÉfëL= It’s a quiet little village with lots of open space.polluted adj Lé]DäìWífÇL A polluted river.available adj L]DîÉfä]Ä]äL This shirt is available in many different colours.field n LÑáWäÇL The sheep were standing in the middle of the field.plenty quantifier LDéäÉåíáL There’s plenty of food for everyone.frequent adj LDÑêáWâï]åíL As a politician, he makes frequent trips to many European countries.advantage n L]ÇDî^WåífÇwL What are the advantages of private education?disadvantage n L?Çfë]ÇDî^WåífÇwL I think that pollution is the main disadvantage of living in a city.blind n LÄä~fåÇL No, don’t pull the blinds down. Let’s let some light in.background n LDÄôâÖê~råÇL This is me and that’s my friend Alice in the background.stilt n LëífäíL The house was built on stilts four metres above the water. sculpture n LDëâ¾äéíp]L Natalie has always had a talent for sculpture.bedsit n LDÄÉÇëfíL He used to live in a bedsit before he bought that flat.block of flats n phr L?Ääflâ=]î=DÑäôíëL I wish we didn’t live in a block of flats.bungalow n LDÄ¾ÏÖ]ä]rL We’re thinking about buying that bungalow on West Street.cottage n LDâflífÇwL I used to spend my summer holidays at Grandma’s cottage.detached house n phr LÇf?íôípí=DÜ~rëL There aren’t many detached houses in large cities.terraced house n phr L?íÉê]ëí=DÜ~rëL The Andersons live in a terraced house in Bristol Road.comment n LDâflãÉåíL He made some very useful comments about my article.transactional letter n phr Líêôå?òôâp]å]ä=DäÉí]Laccent n LDôâë]åíL A British accent.funfair n LDÑ¾åÑÉ]L Did you have a good time at the funfair?

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indicate v LDfåÇfâÉfíL Please indicate which course you are interested in, by putting a cross next to it.on the other hand prep phr Lflå=aá=D¾a]=ÜôåÇL I would like to go abroad on holiday. On the other hand, staying at home would be cheaper. contrasting adj Lâ]åDíê^WëífÏL Contrasting ideas.linker n LDäfÏâ]L ‘And’ is a linker.contrast n LDâflåíê^WëíL There was a great contrast between the two stories, although they had been written by the same person.on time prep phr Lflå=Dí~fãL Although I got up late, I managed to get there on time.the Broads n phr La]=DÄêlWÇòL The Norfolk Broads. boating n LDÄ]rífÏL It was a beautiful day and we went boating on the lake.obviously adv LDflÄîá]ëäáL The children are obviously having a good time.depressing adj LÇfDéêÉëfÏL That story about the poor family was very depressing.diagram n LDÇ~f]ÖêôãL She drew a simple diagram to help us find our way back home.close down phr v L?âä]rò=DÇ~råL They’re going to close down that old clothes shop in Oxford Street.last v Lä^WëíL How long does each lesson last? confused adj Lâ]åDÑàìWòÇL His explanation was so long and complicated that I was completely confusedaction n LDôâp]åL Sylvester Stallone usually makes action films. annoying adj L]Dålf-fÏL An annoying habit.whistle v LDïfë]äL He whistled and his dog ran back to him.habit n LDÜôÄfíL He always turns on all the lights in the house when he gets home. It’s one of his habits. Unit 9cloze n Lâä]ròLcommunicate v Lâ]DãàìWåfâÉfíL She’s been in London for three years and she still has problems communicating in Englishhut n LÜ¾íL He lives in a small wooden hut.corn n LâlWåL We bought some roasted corn from a stall in the market.exchange n LfâëDípÉfåÇwL Exchange of information.not speak a word v phr L?åflí�ëéáWâ�]�Dï‰WÇL What’s wrong? You haven’t spoken a word all day.greeting n LDÖêáWífÏL I said hello but he didn’t return my greeting.goods n pl LÖrÇòL In the past, people used to exchange goods instead of using money to buy thingsdialect n LDÇ~f]äÉâíL It can be very difficult to understand the local dialect.region n LDêáWÇw]åL Tropical regions.mountainous adj LDã~råí]å]ëL A mountainous area.reply v LêfDéä~fL Has Toby replied to your letter yet?respond v LêfDëéflåÇL How did Roy respond to your comments?several quantifier LDëÉî]ê]äL We’ve talked about this several times.besides adv LÄfDë~fÇòL I’m not going to the concert. Besides, I hate rock music.rare adj LêÉ]L A rare bird.nevertheless adv L?åÉî]a]DäÉëL I know she’s always been honest. Nevertheless, I’m not sure we can trust her.moreover adv LãlWêDÉrî]L The deal is profitable, and moreover, will create employment in this region.microchip n LDã~fâê]rípféL With this microchip, more information can be stored in your computer.cancel v LDâôåë]äL We had to cancel our trip to London because Kelly was ill.leave out phr v L?äáWî�D~ríL She’s a good player. We shouldn’t leave her out of the team.sneeze v LëåáWòL Fiona keeps sneezing. I think we should take her to the doctor.yawn v LàlWåL The baby keeps yawning. I’d better put her to bed.crash v LâêôpL The plates and glasses crashed as they hit the floor.ring v LêfÏL I rang the bell but there was no answer.bang v LÄôÏL The wind banged the door shut.explosion n LfâDëéä]rw]åL Luckily, everyone had left the building before the explosion, so no one was hurt.tray n LíêÉfL She left the tray with our drinks on the table and went back into the kitchen.fireworks n pl LDÑ~f]ï‰WâëL We lit fireworks to celebrate the New Year.go off phr v LÖ]r�DflÑL When the bomb went off there was nobody in the building.light up phr v L?ä~fí�D¾éL The moon lit up the sky.

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try as I may v phr L?íê~f�]ò�~f�DãÉfL Try as I may, I can’t understand how this camera works.out loud prep phr L?~rí�Dä~rÇL Read the poem out loud, so we can all hear you.drown out phr v L?Çê~rå�D~ríL I couldn’t hear him; his voice was drowned out by the music.method n LDãÉq]ÇL A new teaching method.send off for phr v L?ëÉåÇ�DflÑ�Ñ]I�ÑlWL I’ve sent off for a new English-Greek dictionary.advertisement n L]ÇDî‰Wífëã]åíL An advertisement for a new computer game.at the same time prep phr L]í�a]�?ëÉfã�Dí~fãL With this new television, you can watch two different channels at the same time.aloud adv L]Dä~rÇL Please read Diane’s letter aloud so we can all hear how she’s doing.be supposed to v phr LÄá�ë]Dé]rëí�í]I�írL This cream is supposed to protect you from the sun.photography n LÑ]DíflÖê]ÑáL She’s thinking of doing a one-year photography course.theory n LDqf]êáL Music theory.develop v LÇfDîÉä]éL Have you had that film developed yet?darkroom n LDÇ^WâêìWãI�-êrãL The photographer let us in the darkroom and we saw how films are developed.social adj LDë]rp]äL I didn’t know she had such a busy social life!log on phr v L?äflÖ�DflåL Log on to that website and you’ll find all the information you’ll needand so on phr L]åÇ�Dë]r�flåL Jack’s bringing the food for the party – crisps, biscuits, nuts and so on.attach v L]DíôípL You can attach a microphone to your computer.suit v LëìWíI�ëàìWíL Does Friday morning suit you or would you rather come on Monday?au pair n phr L]r�DéÉ]L Gabriella is working as an au pair in Manchester.nearby adj LDåf]Ä~fL I found this in a nearby shop.tiring adj LDí~f]êfÏL Working in a factory can be very tiring sometimes.certificate n Lë]DífÑfâ]íL I finished the course two weeks ago; they’ll send my certificate soon.negotiate v LåfDÖ]rpáÉfíL They’re trying to sell their new product and they’re negotiating with two different companiesgoing away present n phr L?Ö]rfÏ�]DïÉf�?éêÉò]åíL James is leaving tomorrow and I still haven’t bought him a going away presenthow about phr LDÜ~r�]Ä~ríL How about going to the cinema tonight?what about phr LDïflí�]Ä~ríL What about a cup of coffee?in that case prep phr Lfå�Daôí�âÉfëL ‘I’ve already seen this film.’ ‘Well, in that case, we’ll watch something else.’allow v L]Dä~rL This programme allows you to check the spelling of everything you type on your computerinsist v LfåDëfëíL I told her there was nothing we could do, but she insisted on seeing the manager.option n LDflép]åL Are there any other options, or is this the only way to solve the problem?every other phr L?Éîêá�D¾a]L We visit our grandparents every other weekend.marvellous adj LDã^Wî]ä]ëL That’s a marvellous idea!cathedral n Lâ]DqáWÇê]äL St. Paul’s cathedral.mood n LãìWÇL Wayne’s in a very good mood today.economics n L?Éâ]DåflãfâëI�?áW-L Lisa’s studying economics.attract v L]DíêôâíL The Greek islands attract thousands of tourists every year.professor n Léê]DÑÉë]L A professor of economics.tutor n LDíàìWí]Lcar park n phr LDâ^W�é^WâL They’re building a car park next to the post office.get across phr v L?ÖÉí�]DâêflëL It took me two hours to get my ideas across to those people.get through to phr v LÖÉí�DqêìW�í]I�írL I’ve phoned three times but I still can’t get through to the manager.speak up phr v L?ëéáWâ�D¾éL I’m afraid we can’t hear you. Can you speak up, please?look up phr v L?ärâ�D¾éL If there are words you don’t understand then look them up in the dictionary.battle n LDÄôíäL The battle of Marathon.make up phr v L?ãÉfâ�D¾éL You’re making this all up. I don’t believe you.invent v LfåDîÉåíL The children invented an excuse to explain why they were so late.shut up phr v L?p¾í�D¾éL Will you please shut up and let me finish?tell (sb) off phr v L?íÉä�ë¾ãÄ]Çá�DflÑL The teacher told me off for not doing my homework.reprimand v LDêÉéêfã^WåÇL The boss reprimanded him for being late for the meeting.storyteller n LDëílWêá?íÉä]L Granddad was a great storyteller!

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cordless adj LDâlWÇä]ëL a cordless telephone.discursive composition n phr LÇfë?â‰Wëfî�âflãé]Dòfp]åLcomfort n LDâ¾ãÑ]íL Now let’s sit in comfort and enjoy the film.correction n Lâ]DêÉâp]åL The teacher’s corrections were written in red.immediate adj LfDãáWÇá]íL They need an immediate answer, so you have to decide now.discipline n LDÇfë]éäfåL Remember that discipline is very important in this class.native speaker n phr L?åÉfífî�DëéáWâ]L Paola speaks English so fluently, that I thought she was a native speaker when I met her.argument n LD^WÖàrã]åíL There are strong arguments against testing products on animals.as far as I’m concerned prep phr L]ò�?Ñ^Wê�]ò�D~fã�â]å?ë‰WåÇL As far as I’m concerned, smoking shouldn’t be allowed in public places.imagination n Lf?ãôÇw]DåÉfp]åL Of course you can guess what this is. Use your imagination.in addition prep phr Lfå�]DÇfp]åL The book includes information about the artist. In addition, there are photographs of some of his paintingsgrade n LÖêÉfÇL My grades weren’t so good this term.pay n LéÉfL I like this job and the pay is quite good too.view n LîàìWL We had a beautiful view of the sea from our hotel room.logically adv LDäflÇwfâäáL You need to look at things more logically before you can make a decision.Unit 7-9chase v LípÉfëL Our dog has been chasing the neighbour’s cat for the last ten minutes!bat n LÄôíL A baseball bat.atishoo interjection L]DífpìWL Atishoo! Oh, I’m sorry. I’ve had this cold for more than a week now.tissue n LDífpìWL I just can’t stop sneezing. Can I have another tissue please?leader n LDäáWÇ]L The leader of a political party.doubles n LDÇ¾Ä]äòL Who won the men’s doubles yesterday?queue n LâàìWL There was a long queue at the post office today.lively adj LDä~fîäáL She’s such a lively child!marathon n LDãôê]q]åL He’s running a marathon tomorrow.build-up n LDÄfäÇ=¾éL The build-up of the world’s population.zone n Lò]råL A parking zone.embarrassed adj LfãDÄôê]ëíL I felt really embarrassed when everyone started laughing at me!embarrassing adj LfãDÄôê]ëfÏL And then the cake landed on my face. It was so embarrassing!register v LDêÉÇwfëí]L Have you registered for that photography course yet?malaria n Lã]DäÉ]êá]L In hot countries, many people die of malaria.ambulance n LDôãÄàrä]åëL She’s hurt! Call an ambulance!have had enough v phr LÜ]î=?ÜôÇ=fDå¾ÑL That’s it! I’ve had enough of your lies!come round phr v Lâ¾ã=Dê~råÇL Danny and Tess are coming round for dinner tomorrow.Unit 10(the) animal kingdom n phr LaáœDôåfã]ä=?âfÏÇ]ãL More than eight hundred thousand insect species have been identified in the animal kingdommph abbr L?Éã=éáW=DÉfípL We were travelling at eighty mph.km/h abbr The speed limit is 40 km/h.keep up phr v L?âáWé=D¾éL You’re doing great! Keep it up!record holder n phr LDêÉâlWÇ=?Ü]räÇ]L The new world record holder for the long jump.flea n LÑäáWL Fleas can cause serious skin problems to dogs and cats.leap v LäáWéL The dog leapt over the fence and ran off down the street.mile n Lã~fäL Their house is about half a mile down the road.larva n LDä^Wî]L The larva of a butterfly is called a caterpillar.moth n LãflqL Adult moths have two pairs of wings.lb abbr Lé~råÇLkg abbr LDâfä]ÖêôãLton n Lí¾åL A ton of coal.termite n LDí‰Wã~fíL= Although termites eat wood, they do not attack live trees.mound n Lã~råÇL A mound of soil.

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ft abbr LÑríLskyscraper n LDëâ~f?ëâêÉfé]L Our office is on the thirty-fifth floor of that skyscraper.bull n LÄräL A bull elephant.killer whale n phr LDâfä]=ïÉfäL A killer whale can be up to nine metres long.time v Lí~fãL I’ll time you to see how long it takes you to swim to the other side of the pool.the Channel n phr La]=DípôåäL You’d probably need more than twelve hours to swim across the Channel.marmoset n LDã^Wã]òÉíL Marmosets eat fruit, insects, eggs and small birds.make up phr v L?ãÉfâ=D¾éL Women make up 49 per cent of the population of this town.significance n LëfÖDåfÑfâ]åëL What’s the significance of this picture?statistics n pl Lëí]DífëífâëL Statistics show that two in ten people in this country have a computer at home.hold your breath v phr L?Ü]räÇ=à]=DÄêÉqL Can you hold your breath for more than thirty seconds?approximately adv L]Déêflâëfã]íäáL You’ll need approximately half an hour to get to the train station.weigh v LïÉfL I weigh 48 kilosunlikely adj L¾åDä~fâäáL It’s very unlikely that they’ll get there on time.hypothetical adj L?Ü~fé]DqÉífâ]äL A hypothetical question.aquarium n L]DâïÉ]êá]ãL We saw a white shark at the aquarium.cross adj LâêflëL Mum will get cross if I don’t tidy my room.column n LDâflä]ãL Circle one of the options in the first column.catch v LâôípL We caught the last bus to the city centre.dry v LÇê~fL Dry your hair before you go out.introduce v L?fåíê]DÇàìWëL They’ve introduced a new law against smoking in public places.press v LéêÉëL Don’t press the red button!give sb a lift v phr L?Öfî=ë¾ãÄ]Çá=]=DäfÑíL Come on. I’ll give you a lift to the station.in time prep phr Lfå=Dí~fãL Did you arrive in time for the meeting?oyster n LDlfëí]L No, I’ve never eaten oysters. In fact, I hate seafood.benefit v LDÄÉå]ÑfíL All students will benefit from the changes in our courses.contact n LDâflåíôâíL We haven’t had much contact with him since he moved to London.be good company v phr LÄá=?ÖrÇ=Dâ¾ãé]åáL Adam is very good company. I always have a good time when I’m with himownership n LD]rå]pféL A car of unknown ownership was found here yesterday.therapy n LDqÉê]éáL Speech therapy.disabled adj LÇfëDÉfÄ]äÇL= Disabled children.wheelchair n LDïáWäípÉ]L He was badly hurt in the accident and will have to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair.in time prep phr Lfå=Dí~fãL Just keep trying. You’ll get better at this in time.owner n LD]rå]L Who is the owner of that car?patient n LDéÉfp]åíL Dr Hicks is always very kind to his patients.build up phr v L?ÄfäÇ=D¾éL It took him two months to build up his strength after the accident.treatment n LDíêáWíã]åíL A new treatment for cancer.come to a decision v phr L?â¾ã=ír=]=ÇfDëfw]åL He’s been thinking about it for hours and he still hasn’t come to a decision.transcript n LDíêôåëâêféíL The transcript of an interview.state v LëíÉfíL The Prime Minister stated that new laws were going to be introduced.pond n LéflåÇL Look at the ducks on that pond.fur n LÑ‰WL She was wearing an expensive fur coat.faint v LÑÉfåíL When she heard that her son had had an accident, she fainted.panic n LDéôåfâL After the earthquake, people started running into the streets in panic.device n LÇfDî~fëL The Internet can be used for fun, or as a learning device.emphasis n LDÉãÑ]ëfëL Our teacher always puts great emphasis on grammar and vocabularyhonestly adv LDflå]ëíäáL Well, honestly, I don’t think it’s such a good idea.anyway adv LDÉåáïÉfL Anyway, what are you doing tomorrow morning?and everything phr L]åÇ=DÉîêáqfÏL Have you brought the drinks and everything?come along phr v L?â¾ã=]DäflÏL We had been waiting for an hour when a bus finally came along.

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get the feeling that v phr LÖÉí=a]=DÑáWäfÏ=a]íI=aôíL Do you ever get the feeling that she doesn’t like us?captivity n LâôéDífî]íáL= Many wild animals are kept in captivity in zoos or large parks.star v Lëí^WL A comedy starring Hugh Grant.peak n LéáWâL He’s only twenty-five and he’s already reached his peak.minder n LDã~fåÇ]L A child minder.relative n LDêÉä]ífîL We’ve invited all our friends and relatives.stretch n LëíêÉípL Always have a few good stretches before you start exercising.snuggle down phr v L?ëå¾Ö]ä=DÇ~råL I snuggled down on the sofa and went to sleep.straw n LëíêlWL A straw hat.shelf n LpÉäÑL Put that book back on the shelf, will you? porridge n LDéflêfÇwL= Mum often makes porridge for breakfast.tease v LíáWòL Stop teasing the baby and let her go back to sleep.spit v LëéfíL Don’t spit on the ground! jelly n LDÇwÉäáL= A peanut butter and jelly sandwich.raw adj LêlWL Raw meat. scooter n LDëâìWí]L He got onto his scooter and drove off.pat v LéôíL The children were patting the dog.stroke v Lëíê]râL She smiled and stroked the child’s head.warn off phr v L?ïlWå=DflÑL I warned her off going near that dog, but she didn’t listen.appeal n L]DéáWäL His new book has great appeal for readers of all ages.smuggle v LDëã¾Ö]äL They arrested him for trying to smuggle diamonds out of the country.the chance of a lifetime phr La]=?íp^Wåë=]î=]=Dä~fÑí~fãL Of course you should take that job. It’s the chance of a lifetime!showbiz n LDp]rÄfòL= She was twelve when she first got into showbiz.fairly adv LDÑÉ]äáL The test was fairly easy.down-to-earth adj L?Ç~rå=ír=D‰WqL Henry is much more down-to-earth than his brother.term n Lí‰WãL These medical terms are really confusing.abstract adj LDôÄëíêôâíL Penny just loves abstract art.flick through phr v L?Ñäfâ=DqêìWL No, I’m not watching this. I’m just flicking through the channels.drift off phr v L?ÇêfÑíÅDflÑL I was just drifting off when he came back.over and over prep phr L?]rî]ê=]å=D]rî]L He keeps watching the same film over and over.push it too far v phr L?érp=fí=íìW=DÑ^WL I think you’re pushing it too far. She won’t forgive you next time.put sb in their place v phr L?érí=ë¾ãÄ]Çá=få=aÉ]=DéäÉfëL He keeps telling me that my paintings aren’t as good as his. I’ll put him in his place!regret n LêfDÖêÉíL My only regret is that I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye.criticism n LDâêfífëfò]ãL He got upset when I told him he was wrong. He doesn’t take criticism very well.session n LDëÉp]åL Our next recording session is on Friday.engineering n L?ÉåÇwfDåf]êfÏL Chris studied engineering in Italy.survey n LDë‰WîÉfL A survey of people’s shopping habits.recommendation n L?êÉâ]ãÉåDÇÉfp]åL A number of recommendations were made for attracting more visitors to the museumstray adj LëíêÉfL A stray dog.authority n LlWDqflê]íáL We have already informed the local health authority.abandon v L]DÄôåÇ]åL He abandoned his wife and children and left the country.campaign n LâôãDéÉfåL A campaign against tiger hunting.take action v phr L?íÉfâ=Dôâp]åL We need to take action immediately, before it’s too late.neuter v LDåàìWí]L We had our dog neutered when she was six months old.consequently adv LDâflåëfâï]åíäáL We hadn’t taken a map and consequently we got lost.breed v LÄêáWÇL Rabbits breed several times a year.rate n LêÉfíL Technology is developing at a very fast rate.reproduce v L?êáWéê]DÇàìWëL I read a very interesting article about the different ways in which animals reproduceconsequence n LDâflåëfâï]åëL What you did was wrong and now you’ll have to face the consequences.donation n LÇ]rDåÉfp]åL Our organisation has received a large donation from Mr Trevor Dawson.

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boxer n LDÄflâë]L I’ve heard that boxers are very friendly dogs.heading n LDÜÉÇfÏL= The heading of each paragraph is printed in bold.findings n pl LDÑ~fåÇfÏòL The findings of the survey are listed in this report.as to prep phr Lôò=í]L He made a number of recommendations as to how the money should be spentUnit 11quality n LDâïflä]íáL Do you think I have the right qualities to work as a teacher?firefighter n LDÑ~f]?Ñ~fí]L It took the firefighters more than twelve hours to put out the fire.sweat v LëïÉíL After walking in the sun for more than an hour, we were all sweating.struggle v LDëíê¾Ö]äL I’ve been struggling to do this exercise all afternoon, but I just can’t understand it!terror n LDíÉê]L She couldn’t speak. She was shaking with terror.prejudice n LDéêÉÇw]ÇfëL In some countries, there’s still a lot of prejudice against black people.cover n LDâ¾î]L I saw her picture on the cover of a fashion magazine.all-American adj L?lWä=]DãÉêfâ]åL An all-American family.identical twin n phr L~f?ÇÉåífâ]ä=DíïfåL Mary and Diane are identical twins.lifeguard n LDä~fÑÖ^WÇL The lifeguard jumped into the swimming pool and saved the little boy.ash n LôpL There’s ash on the carpet again. Be careful with that cigarette, will you?male-dominated adj L?ãÉfä=DÇflãfåÉfífÇL A male-dominated society.fire department n phr LDÑ~f]=Çf?é^Wíã]åíL He joined the fire department five years ago.somehow adv LDë¾ãÜ~rL Somehow, she doesn’t get on with him.colleague n LDâfläáWÖL His colleagues are organising a surprise party for his birthday.threaten v LDqêÉíåL Jane threatened to tell Mum about my bad mark in the test if I didn’t take her to the cinema.respect n LêfDëéÉâíL She was hard-working and well-organised and soon won the respect of everyone in the office.admiration n L?ôÇãfDêÉfp]åL I’ve always had great admiration for Chris as an artist.enemy n LDÉå]ãáL He used to be my best friend but he’s turned into my worst enemy.behaviour n LÄfDÜÉfîà]L Is there any explanation for this behaviour, young lady?start out phr v L?ëí^Wí=D~ríL She was only sixteen when she started out as an actress.hose n LÜ]ròL You can use that hose to wash your car.tremble v LDíêÉãÄ]äL The little girl was standing at the door, trembling with fear. ladder n LDäôÇ]L I’m not tall enough to reach that shelf. I’ll need a ladder.helpless adj LDÜÉäéä]ëL I was alone and I didn’t know what to do. I felt so helpless!alcoholic adj L?ôäâ]DÜfläfâL She put some clothes in a suitcase and left her alcoholic husband.tramp n LíêôãéL A tramp walked up to us and asked us for some money.inspiring adj LfåDëé~f]êfÏL Inspiring music.fascinating adj LDÑôë]åÉfífÏL A fascinating story.verdict n LDî‰WÇfâíL What was your verdict on the play?compelling adj Lâ]ãDéÉäfÏL It’s an absolutely compelling novel. You must read it.reviewer n LêfDîàìW]L A film reviewer.award n L]DïlWÇL Our song won the ‘best song of the year’ award.be in good health v phr LÄá=få=?ÖrÇ=DÜÉäqL My grandfather hasn’t been in very good health lately.author n LDlWq]L Daniel Defoe is the author of ‘Robinson Crusoe’.carry (sth) out phr v L?âôêá=ë¾ãqfÏ=D~ríL I hope he doesn’t carry out his threat.cough n LâflÑL You should see a doctor. That cough is getting worse.certainly adv LDë‰WíåäáL That certainly is a great idea.sense of humour n phr L?ëÉåë=]î=DÜàìWã]L Keith has a great sense of humour.well-paid adj L?ïÉä=DéÉfÇL His new job is quite dangerous but at least it’s well-paid.patient adj LDéÉfp]åíL Our teacher is always very patient with us.imaginative adj LfDãôÇw]å]ífîL An imaginative artist.curious adj LDâàr]êá]ëL I’m really curious about what happened that night.stressful adj LDëíêÉëÑ]äL A stressful job.justify v LDÇw¾ëífÑ~fL Can you justify your answer?

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accountant n L]Dâ~råí]åíL You’re very good with numbers. You’d make a good accountant.headline n LDÜÉÇä~fåL I read about it in the newspaper. The headline read: ‘Police dog finds missing boyhole n LÜ]räL There’s a huge hole in your sweater!tiny adj LDí~fåáL The text was printed in such tiny letters that I couldn’t read it.shelter v LDpÉäí]L We stayed in the cave for hours, sheltering from the cold.shelter n LDpÉäí]L We used wood to build a shelter from the rain.warm up phr v L?ïlWã=D¾éL Here you are. A nice hot cup of tea will warm you up.wilderness area n phr LDïfäÇ]åfë=?É]êá]L A large wilderness area in South America.visibility n L?îfò]DÄfä]íáL Due to the heavy rain, visibility was reduced to less than 20 metres.huddle v LDÜ¾ÇäL We huddled together to keep warm.numb adj Lå¾ãL I was so cold that my hands and feet were numb.survival n Lë]Dî~fî]äL After six days on that desert island, we all thought that there was no chance of survival.among prep L]Dã¾ÏL I could hear their voices coming from among the trees.assist v L]DëfëíL Miss Rivers will assist you with this report. display v LÇfDëéäÉfL His paintings were displayed in the largest room of the gallery.heating n LDÜáWífÏL Could you turn on the heating? It’s freezing in here.warmth n LïlWãqL The warmth of the sun.temperature n LDíÉãé]ê]íp]L The temperature will rise to 25°C tomorrow.rucksack n LDê¾âëôâL I always carry a box of matches in my rucksack when I go climbing.handbag n LDÜôåÇÄôÖL A black leather handbag.briefcase n LDÄêáWÑâÉfëL I can’t find my briefcase. I must have left it at the office.satchel n LDëôíp]äL I found Grandma’s satchel in the attic.fortune n LDÑlWíp]åL I had the good fortune to find a great place to stay.random adj LDêôåÇ]ãL The pictures were in random order.rescue n LDêÉëâàìWL A rescue team.unpredictable adj L?¾åéêfDÇfâí]Ä]äL An unpredictable result.compass n LDâ¾ãé]ëL We’re supposed to be going south but are we? Look at the compass.whistle n LDïfë]äL The game is not over until the referee blows his whistle.torch n LílWípL It’s getting dark. Have you brought your torch?Swiss army knife n phr L?ëïfë=D^Wãá=å~fÑL Take that Swiss army knife with you when you go camping. It could be very useful.layer n LDäÉf]L A layer of dust.trap v LíêôéL The passengers were trapped inside the train after the accident.heat n LÜáWíL The heat of the sun.signal v LDëfÖå]äL They were signalling for help, but no one could see them.recommend v L?êÉâ]DãÉåÇL Our teacher recommends taking short breaks when studying for a test.protein n LDéê]ríáWåL Fish, eggs and nuts are high in protein.carbohydrate n L?â^WÄ]rDÜ~fÇêÉfíI=-Çê]íL Foods such as bread, rice and potatoes contain carbohydrates, which help your body stay strongrevise v LêfDî~fòL There will be a test on Monday, so please revise the first two chapters of the book.attack n L]DíôâL The attack on the enemy forces will begin in the morning.bandage n LDÄôåÇfÇwL That wound doesn’t look good. You should put a clean bandage on it.first aid n phr L?Ñ‰Wëí=DÉfÇL He would have died if that girl hadn’t given him first aid.frostbite n LDÑêflëíÄ~fíL When travelling in very cold weather, I sometimes wear two pairs of socks to prevent frostbite.surface n LDë‰WÑ]ëL 72 per cent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water.violent adj LDî~f]ä]åíL A violent crime.waste n LïÉfëíL The water has been polluted by factory waste.dig v LÇfÖL That dog keeps digging holes in my garden! tunnel n LDí¾åäL We drove through a tunnel that was about 3 kilometres long.poisonous adj LDélfò]å]ëL A poisonous liquid.rub v Lê¾ÄL She was really tired and kept rubbing her eyes.direct adj LÇfDêÉâíI=Ç~f-L Do not leave the machine in direct sunlight.

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wrap v LêôéL She wrapped a blanket around the baby to keep him warm.tightly adv LDí~fíäáL She was holding my hand so tightly, that I couldn’t move my fingersdoorway n LDÇlWïÉfL Dad was standing in the doorway, waving goodbye.cramp n LâêôãéL I often get cramp in my legs when I go swimming.branch n LÄê^WåípL The tree branches were covered in apples.hold out phr v L?Ü]räÇ=D~ríL ‘Hello. I’m Wayne Robins,’ he said and held out his hand.grab hold of v phr L?ÖêôÄ=DÜ]räÇ=]îI=ÅflîL Don’t look down. Stay where you are and try to grab hold of my hand.pull v LéräL Pull the door to open it. Don’t push it.grateful adj LDÖêÉfíÑ]äL I’m really grateful for all your help.Yours faithfully phr L?àlWò=DÑÉfqÑ]äáL Well, I don’t think that ‘Yours faithfully’ is an appropriate way to end a letter to your best friend!brainstorm v LDÄêÉfåëílWãL You have ten minutes to brainstorm ideas for your new project.Unit 12good-natured adj L?ÖrÇ=DåÉfíp]ÇL You’ll like Paul. He’s fun and good-natured.science fiction n phr L?ë~f]åë=DÑfâp]åL A science fiction film.likeable adj LDä~fâ]Ä]äL How can you hate Tom? He’s so likeable!amusing adj L]DãàìWòfÏL An amusing story.for a start prep phr LÑ]ê=]=Dëí^WíL Well, for a start, the hotel rooms were dirty.arrogant adj LDôê]Ö]åíL She’s always talking about herself. She’s so arrogantsuffer from phr v LDë¾Ñ]=Ñê]ãI=ÑêflãL To suffer from a mental illness.disorder n LÇfëDlWÇ]L A mental disorder.reminder n LêfDã~fåÇ]L He might forget to come to the meeting on Friday. I’ll send him a reminderappointment n L]Délfåíã]åíL Don’t forget to make an appointment with the dentist.passage n LDéôëfÇwL I read a passage from Dorothy Turner’s first novel.lead a (normal) life v phr L?äáWÇ=]=?ålWã]ä=Dä~fÑL It’s impossible to lead a normal life when you’re a superstar.fail v LÑÉfäL I failed to finish the article on time.sign up phr v L?ë~få=D¾éL I’ve signed up for a three-week art course.employment agency n phr LfãDéälfã]åí=?ÉfÇw]åëáL He got this job through an employment agency.machinery n Lã]DpáWå]êáL An expensive piece of machinery.chop off phr v L?ípflé=DflÑL Be careful with that knife. You’ll chop your finger off!at regular intervals prep phr L]í=?êÉÖàrä]=Dfåí]î]äòL A doctor visits the patients at regular intervals.major adj LDãÉfÇw]L There have been major changes in the state education system.factor n LDÑôâí]L A number of different factors have influenced our final decision.belief n LÄfDäáWÑL You should at least respect his political beliefs.factual adj LDÑôâípì]äL Factual information.building site n phr LDÄfäÇfÏ=ë~fíL Children are not allowed near the building site.bump into phr v L?Ä¾ãé=Dfåí]I=DfåírL I bumped into Alice on my way to work this morning.lift v LäfÑíL I can’t lift that box all by myself. It’s too heavy.break out phr v L?ÄêÉfâ=D~ríL Luckily, the workers had left the building when the fire broke out.lifebelt n LDä~fÑÄÉäíL When the girl fell into the river, we threw her a lifebelt and Peter jumped into the water to save her life.memorise v LDãÉã]ê~fòL She likes that poem so much that she has memorised it.forgetful adj LÑ]DÖÉíÑ]äL I missed my appointment with the dentist again. I wish I weren’t so forgetfulunforgettable adj L?¾åÑ]DÖÉí]Ä]äL An unforgettable experience.check-up n LDípÉâ=¾éL Our doctor recommends having a check-up once every six months.pick up phr v L?éfâ=D¾éL I’ll pick you up at seven. Don’t be late.photographic memory n phr L?Ñ]rí]ÖêôÑfâ=DãÉã]êáL She has a photographic memory. She just looks at a picture for two seconds and she can describe it in full detailbald adj LÄlWäÇL He usually wears a cap to cover his bald head.report v LêfDélWíL The article reported that the missing boy had been found.frustrated adj LÑê]DëíêÉfífÇL He’s getting really frustrated with his car. He had it fixed a week ago and it’s broken down again!constantly adv LDâflåëí]åíäáL You’re constantly complaining about something! Doesn’t anything make you happy?perfectly adv LDé‰WÑfâíäáL It was a perfectly sensible decision. Why are you so upset?

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confirm v Lâ]åDÑ‰WãL Can you confirm that the message was sent to the right address?pack v LéôâL You have less than half an hour to pack. Our train leaves at 2:30.greet v LÖêáWíL The students stood up to greet their new teacher.mixing bowl n phr LDãfâëfÏ=Ä]räL Put the eggs, milk and sugar into the mixing bowl.decorate v LDÇÉâ]êÉfíL She decorated her room with pictures of wild animals.tickle v LDífâ]äL She was tickling me and I just couldn’t stop laughing.state n LëíÉfíL When we first moved here, the apartment was in a terrible state.cheeky adj LDípáWâáL I hope she isn’t as cheeky as her little brother.headmaster n L?ÜÉÇDã^Wëí]L David, the headmaster would like to see you after the lesson.annual adj LDôåàì]äL An annual meeting.report n LêfDélWíL My report wasn’t very good and Mum was very disappointed.further adj LDÑ‰Wa]L Are any further details necessary?be in touch v phr L?ÄáW=få=Dí¾ípL Are you still in touch with your friends from school?prefix n LDéêáWÑfâëL If you add the prefix ‘un’ to ‘comfortable’ you get the word ‘uncomfortable’unpack v L¾åDéôâL We came back from Scotland three days ago and I haven’t unpacked yet.impatient adj LfãDéÉfp]åíL I was impatient to open my presents.legible adj LDäÉÇwfÄ]äL Your letter should be well-organised and your handwriting should be legiblevisible adj LDîfò]Ä]äL visible results.harmful adj LDÜ^WãÑ]äL Aerosol sprays are harmful to the environment.bacteria n pl LÄôâDíf]êá]L Bacteria can collect on a damp towel so make sure you dry it thoroughly after using it.suggest v Lë]DÇwÉëíL Are you suggesting that it was all his fault?trendy adj LDíêÉåÇáL Trendy clothes.discourage v LÇfëDâ¾êfÇwL We tried to discourage her from applying for that job, but she had already made up her mind.dominate v LDÇflãfåÉfíL Their company is dominating the local market.sand n LëôåÇL The boys were playing on the sand.donkey n LDÇflÏâáL In the past, people used donkeys to carry things from one place to another.chat v LípôíL What are you two chatting about?bucket n LDÄ¾âfíL A bucket of water.sandcastle n LDëôåÇ?â^Wë]äL It took the boys an hour to build that sandcastle.from memory prep phr LÑê]ã=DãÉã]êáL That poem is five pages long. Can you really say it from memory?collect v Lâ]DäÉâíL I have to collect the kids from school after work.smart adj Lëã^WíL A smart dress.come on phr v Lâ¾ã=DflåL Someone opened the door and then the lights came on.range n LêÉfåÇwL A wide range of CDs and records.eventually adv LfDîÉåípì]äáI=-íp]äáL We were thinking of leaving on Sunday, but eventually we decided to stay for one more week.to begin with prep phr Lí]=ÄfDÖfå=ïfaI=ïfqL To begin with, we can’t afford such an expensive car.turning n LDí‰WåfÏL Take the first turning on your right.explore v LfâDëéälWL We left our hotel room early in the morning and started exploring the city.pour v LélWL It was pouring with rain on Friday, so we didn’t go shopping.indoors adv L?fåDÇlWòL I had a terrible headache and stayed indoors all day.Units 10-12considerably adv Lâ]åDëfÇ]ê]ÄäáL The prices are considerably higher in that shop.thinking adj LDqfÏâfÏL Any thinking person would choose to apply for that job.knowing adj LDå]rfÏL He gave me a knowing look and I knew that I didn’t have to explain.unconscious adj L¾åDâflåp]ëL She was unconscious for about ten minutes after the accident.sight n Lë~fíL I just can’t stand the sight of blood!juggle v LDÇw¾Ö]äL I tried to juggle with those balls but they all fell on the ground a second later!sales director n phr LDëÉfäò=Çf?êÉâí]I=Ç~f-L He got a job as a sales director.wardrobe n LDïlWÇê]rÄL Have you seen my jeans? They aren’t in my wardrobe.waterproof adj LDïlWí]éêìWÑL Is that jacket waterproof?

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Unit 13down under prep phr L?Ç~rå=D¾åÇ]Lcontinent n LDâflåífå]åíL Asia is the largest continent in the world.reef n LêáWÑL The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is very popular with tourists.Aboriginal adj L?ôÄ]DêfÇw]å]äL Aboriginal history.current n LDâ¾ê]åíL Our boat was.carried out to sea by the strong current.baking adj LDÄÉfâfÏL The baking desert sand.the outback n Laá=D~ríÄôâL There wasn’t much to see or do in the outback.invade v LfåDîÉfÇL The island is invaded by thousands of tourists each year.Aborigines n pl L?ôÄ]DêfÇw]åáWòL The Aborigines came to Australia more than forty-five thousand years ago.ocean-going adj LD]rp]å=?Ö]rfÏL An ocean-going tanker.move on phr v L?ãìWîR=DflåL Let’s move on to the next question.invasion n LfåDîÉfw]åL An invasion of fans onto the sports field.arrival n L]Dê~fî]äL I realised that I had lost my passport a few hours after our arrival at the hotel.HMS abbr L?Éfíp=Éã=DÉëL Charles Darwin sailed the Pacific on HMS ‘Beagle’.endeavour n LfåDÇÉî]L She was congratulated on her remarkable endeavours.bay n LÄÉfL The ship sailed into the safety of the bay. back to front prep phr L?Äôâ=í]=DÑê¾åíLconstellation n L?âflåëí]DäÉfp]åL Orion is a constellation that can be seen from most parts of the world.upside down prep phr L?¾éë~fÇ=DÇ~råL That painting is hung upside down.bounce v LÄ~råëL And then our ball bounced over the fence and straight through Mr Smith’s window!landscape n LDäôåÇëâÉféL A mountainous landscape. bat n LÄôíL Some bats eat fruit, while others feed on small insects.crustacean n Lâê¾DëíÉfp]åL Shrimps, lobsters and crabs are crustaceans.shell n LpÉäL A turtle shell.in short prep phr Lfå=DplWíL In short, what you’re suggesting is impossible. technologically adv L?íÉâå]DäflÇwfâäáL technologically advanced equipment.military adj LDãfäfí]êáL Military aircraft.physical adj LDÑfòfâ]äL Our behaviour is affected by both our social and our physical environment.desert n LDÇÉò]íL The Sahara desert. dessert n LÇfDò‰WíL We had apple pie for dessert.mountain range n phr L?ã~råí]å=DêÉfåÇwL Mount Whitney is the highest mountain in the Sierra Nevada, a mountain range in the USA.the Mediterranean n La]=?ãÉÇfí]DêÉfåá]åL Pollution is a serious problem in the Mediterranean.glacier n LDÖäôëá]L Glaciers store about 75 per cent of the earth’s fresh water.drown v LÇê~råL More than fifty people drowned when the ship sank last night.expand v LfâDëéôåÇL They’re thinking of expanding their business.all expenses paid phr L?lWä=fâëéÉåëfò=DéÉfÇL We’re going on an all expenses paid trip to Scotland.barbecue n LDÄ^WÄfâàìWL We had a barbecue in the garden yesterday.harbour n LDÜ^WÄ]L After sailing for twelve hours, the ship entered the harbour in the early morning.performance n Lé]DÑlWã]åëL We saw a fantastic performance of ‘The Magic Flute’ at the opera house.scenic adj LDëáWåfâL We drove along the scenic country roads.opera house n phr LDflé]ê]=Ü~rëL ‘La Scala’ is a famous opera house in Milan.flight n LÑä~fíL How long was the flight to Crete?duty-free n L?ÇàìWíá=DÑêáWL Dad bought some cigarettes at the duty-free. They were much cheaper than in our local shopsightseeing n LDë~fí?ëáWfÏL We had breakfast and then went sightseeing in London. guidebook n LDÖ~fÇÄrâL We bought a guidebook from the airport.have a look v phr LÜôî=]=DärâL Just leave these letters on my desk. I’ll have a look at them later.the Underground n Laá=D¾åÇ]Öê~råÇL I didn’t have my car, so I went there on the Underground.contrast v Lâ]åDíê^WëíL What would you say if someone asked you to contrast life in the country with life in the city?well-off adj L?ïÉä=DflÑL He’s quite well-off. He can buy whatever he wants whenever he wants it.

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coach n Lâ]rípL A football coach.structure n LDëíê¾âíp]L The main grammatical structures of the English language.conference n LDâflåÑ]ê]åëL The International Conference on Technology and Education will be held in France this yearsettler n LDëÉíä]L Spanish settlers in South America.packed adj LéôâíL The book is packed with photos of wild animals.stunning adj LDëí¾åfÏL She looked absolutely stunning in that red dress.breathtaking adj LDÄêÉq?íÉfâfÏL Breathtaking beauty.remarkable adj LêfDã^Wâ]Ä]äL He was definitely a remarkable artist.battle v LDÄôíäL She’s battling to get over her illness.make a life for yourself v phr L?ãÉfâ=]=Dä~fÑ=Ñ]=à]?ëÉäÑL They’re trying hard to make a life for themselves in that country.harsh adj LÜ^WpL Harsh working conditions. budget travel n phr L?Ä¾Çw]í=Díêôî]äL Budget travel packages are aimed at students who want to see the world but don’t have a lot of money.must-have adj L?ã¾ëí=DÜôîL A must-have computer program.with an eye on phr Lïfa=]å=D~f=ÅflåL He always works with an eye on the time.inexpensive adj L?fåfâDëéÉåëfîL An inexpensive restaurant.bargain price n phr L?Ä^WÖ]å=Déê~fëL Furniture at bargain prices.achievement n L]DípáWîã]åíL Computers were probably the greatest technological achievement of the twentieth centuryobjective adj L]ÄDÇwÉâífîL She can’t be objective about this. Bob is her son and she’s on his side. account n L]Dâ~råíL He gave the police a detailed account of the crime.respected adj Lê]DëéÉâífÇL A highly respected scientist.scholar n LDëâflä]L A history scholar.read n LêáWÇL Her latest novel is an excellent read. yet conj LàÉíL I’ve only known him for a week and yet I feel I can trust him.hilarious adj LÜfDäÉ]êá]ëL He didn’t think it was funny but I found it absolutely hilarious.complex adj LDâflãéäÉâëL The problem is not as simple as it seems. It’s actually quite complex.eye-opener n LD~f=?]ré]å]L That meeting was a real eye-opener. ignorant adj LDfÖå]ê]åíL He pretended to be absolutely ignorant of what had happened but I know that Sally had told him all about itextensive adj LfâDëíÉåëfîL The results of extensive research into the causes of cancer.be short of phr LÄá=DplWí=]îI=flîL Could we talk later? I’m actually a bit short of time right now.varied adj LDîÉ]êáÇL A varied diet.supremo n LëìWDéêáWã]rI=ëàìW-L Jean Jacques Matier is considered a fashion supremo in Paris.enthusiast n LfåDqàìWòáôëíL A football enthusiast.visual adj LDîfwì]äL Vitamin A affects our visual ability.photographic adj L?Ñ]rí]DÖêôÑfâL photographic equipment.friendliness n LDÑêÉåÇäáå]ëL I was amazed at her kind welcome and friendliness.tend v LíÉåÇL It tends to be very wet at this time of year. share v LpÉ]L We both share an interest in modern art.abroad adv L]DÄêlWÇL Studying abroad will definitely cost you a lot of money.publish v LDé¾ÄäfpL His new book was published a week ago.keep to phr v LDâáWé=í]I=írL Let’s keep to the main subject of our conversation.treasure n LDíêÉw]L A number of art treasures of the sixteenth and seventeenth century can be seen in the gallery.superb adj LëìWDé‰WÄI=ëàìW-L The meal was superb.scenery n LDëáWå]êáL We were walking along the river, enjoying the beautiful scenery.bazaar n LÄ]Dò^WL Did you buy anything from the bazaar while you were in Alexandria?relaxation n L?êáWäôâDëÉfp]åL I usually listen to music for relaxation.tomb n LíìWãL Archaeologists have discovered a number of ancient tombs at the site. valley n LDîôäáL We flew over beautiful green valleys and high mountains. hieroglyphics n pl L?Ü~fê]DÖäfÑfâëL The Egyptians used hieroglyphics to write on monuments. temple n LDíÉãé]äL The temple of Zeus at Olympia.colonial adj Lâ]Dä]råá]äL Colonial buildings.

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site n Lë~fíL An archaeological site.scuba diving n phr LDëâìWÄ]=?Ç~fîfÏL He often brings us photos of strange sea creatures he has taken while going scuba diving.coral n LDâflê]äL A pink coral necklace.Unit 14element n LDÉä]ã]åíL The play had all the elements of a good comedy.sun cream n phr LDë¾å=âêáWãL If I were you I’d put on some sun cream before sunbathing.psychologist n Lë~fDâflä]ÇwfëíL Psychologists believe that people who live in big cities are often more aggressive.suntan n LDë¾åíôåL After spending two weeks in Hawaii,she came back to the office with a deep suntan.tanned adj LíôåÇL You look tanned. Have you been on holiday?aspect n LDôëéÉâíL Let’s discuss each aspect of the problem separately and find the most suitable way to deal with it.widely adv LDï~fÇäáL Widely used products.coast n Lâ]rëíL We sailed down the north coast of the island.play a part v phr L?éäÉf=]=Dé^WíL A healthy diet definitely plays a part in being physically fitdisaster n LÇfDò^Wëí]L The article suggests ways to prevent damage from natural disasters.flooding n LDÑä¾ÇfÏL Last night’s rain caused flooding in some areas. fascinated adj LDÑôë]åÉfífÇL We were all fascinated by his speech.culture n LDâ¾äíp]L The ancient Greek culture.religion n LêfDäfÇw]åL The Christian religion.solar adj LDë]rä]L Solar power.worship n LDï‰WpféL The Parthenon was a place of worship for the ancient Greeks.global adj LDÖä]rÄ]äL Pollution is a growing global problem. destruction n LÇfDëíê¾âp]åL The destruction of the ozone layer.heat v LÜáWíL Heat two glasses of milk and add some sugar and cocoa.iron n adj LD~f]åL The statue was made of iron. Make sure the iron isn’t too hot. Don’t ruin my favourite shirt.waist n LïÉfëíL Maggie has a very slim waist.entirely adv LfåDí~f]äáL I’m not entirely sure about this, so let’s ask Ron. goat n LÖ]ríL He keeps pigs, goats and sheep on his farm.recipe n LDêÉë]éáL A recipe for strawberry ice cream.clear adj Lâäf]L It was a beautiful day. The sky was clear and the sun was shining.mild adj Lã~fäÇL Well, so far, we’ve had a mild winter.breeze n LÄêáWòL It wasn’t so hot that night. A light, breeze was blowing.dry adj LÇê~fL It’s usually warm and dry here in spring.thunderstorm n LDq¾åÇ]ëílWãL Several trees were brought down by last night’s thunderstorm.go sb’s way phr L?Ö]r=ë¾ãÄ]Çáò=DïÉfL I missed my flight to London and then I had an accident on my way back home. Nothing’s going my way todaybring (sb) down phr v L?ÄêfÏ=ë¾ãÄ]Çá=DÇ~råL Don’t let this bring you down. I’m sure everything will be OK by tomorrow.open up phr v L?]ré]å=D¾éL Now open up your eyes and look at your present.break sb’s spirit v phr L?ÄêÉfâ=ë¾ãÄ]Çáò=DëéfêfíL They really broke his spirit when they fired him.or something phr LlW=Dë¾ãqfÏL Let’s go out and have a cup of coffee or something.cool adj LâìWäL It’s so hot! I wish I could have a nice cool drink right now.hire v LÜ~f]L Let’s hire a car and explore the rest of the village.interactive adj L?fåí]êDôâífîL An interactive computer program for children.exhibit n LfÖDòfÄfíL Visitors are not allowed to touch the exhibits.eco-warrior n LDáWâ]r=?ïflêá]L Eco-warriors are fighting to save the rainforests of South America.protest v Léê]DíÉëíL People from all over the world are protesting against the war.nuclear power n phr L?åàìWâäá]=Dé~r]L A nuclear power station.manner n LDãôå]L James has a kind and friendly manner.DDT abbr L?ÇáW=ÇáW=DíáWL The crops have been sprayed with DDT.agriculture n LDôÖêfâ¾äíp]L Agriculture plays an important role in this country’s economybest seller n phr L?ÄÉëí=DëÉä]L His book was published only six weeks ago and it’s already a best seller.essential adj LfDëÉåp]äL Being able to use a computer is essential for this job.

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mm abbr The line was about 20 mm long.per prep Lé]I=é‰WL We were travelling at sixty miles per hour.collect v Lâ]DäÉâíL It took us four weeks to collect the necessary information.fog n LÑflÖL Due to thick fog, there was poor visibility on many roads.lay v LäÉfL Be careful with that dress. Lay it on my bed, will you?condense v Lâ]åDÇÉåëL As the temperature begins to drop, steam condenses back into water.pipe n Lé~féL A water pipe.collection n Lâ]DäÉâp]åL He’s helping the police with the collection of clues that will help solve the crime.take on phr v L?íÉfâ=DflåL She took on a number of professional dancers but she won the competition.take to phr v LDíÉfâ=í]I=írL We took to our new neighbours immediately.take in phr v L?íÉfâ=DfåL I’ve read this article three times and I still haven’t taken any of it in.challenge v LDípôä]åÇwL He challenged me to a game of chess.admit v L]ÇDãfíL He admitted that he shouldn’t have been so rude.take up phr v L?íÉfâ=D¾éL When did Sue take up tennis?take back phr v L?íÉfâ=DÄôâL Take back what you’ve just said or I’ll never speak to you again!take after phr v LDíÉfâ=?^WÑí]L Will takes after his father.temper n LDíÉãé]L You must learn to control your temper.take over phr v L?íÉfâ=D]rî]L Jeff will take over the company when his father retires. department n LÇfDé^Wíã]åíL Mr Gordon is the director of the sales department of our company.take (time/days) off phr v L?íÉfâ=(í~fãI=ÇÉfò) DflÑL I’m taking three days off work next month.rollerblading n LDê]rä]ÄäÉfÇfÏL Rollerblading is very popular with teenagers these days.pause v LélWòL We need to pause and think about this for a while.it depends v phr Lfí=ÇfDéÉåÇòL ‘Do you agree, Martin?’ ‘Well, it depends.’seating n LDëáWífÏL The new cinema has seating for four hundred people.bench n LÄÉåípL Let’s sit down on that bench and watch the ducks on the lake.Unit 15chewing gum n phr LDípìWfÏ=Ö¾ãL A stick of strawberry-flavoured chewing gum.tooth decay n phr LDíìWq=Çf?âÉfL To prevent tooth decay, brush your teeth after each meal.brand n LÄêôåÇL Make sure you buy the right brand of washing powder or Mum will send you back to the supermarketman-made adj L?ãôå=DãÉfÇL Man-made and natural materials.sticky adj LDëífâáL Don’t touch the wall with those sticky fingers!logo n LDä]rÖ]rL The company logo is a small blue triangle with the letters CBC inside.concentrate v LDâflåë]åíêÉfíL Will you please stop that noise? I can’t concentrate.recent n LDêáWë]åíL Recent surveys showed that more and more people are moving away from the city centrechew v LípìWL The dog has been chewing on that bone for hours.sales n pl LëÉfäòL Our sales increased by 20 per cent last month.big business n phr L?ÄfÖ=DÄfòå]ëL Mobile phones are big business these days.mastic tree n phr LDãôëífâ=íêáWL The island of Chios in Greece is famous for its mastic trees.chicle n LDípfâ]äL Chicle is collected from trees in the central American rainforests.sapodilla tree n phr L?ëôé]DÇfä]=íêáWL Sapodilla trees can be found in many parts of southern Mexico.smooth adj LëãìWaL Beat the eggs, sugar and butter until they are smooth.elastic adj LfDäôëífâL Gloves made of elastic material.flow v LÑä]rL The Thames flows through Oxford and London.come up phr v Lâ¾ã=D¾éL The sun hadn’t come up when we left the house.humid adj LDÜàìWãfÇL The hot and humid climate of the tropical rainforests.block n LÄäflâL A block of ice.make a living v phr L?ãÉfâ=]=DäfîfÏL Sometimes it’s hard to make a living as an artist.flavour n LDÑäÉfî]L Add pepper to give the omelette some extra flavour.texture n LDíÉâëíp]L A silk shirt with a smooth texture.have difficulty v phr LÜôî=DÇfÑfâ]äíáL We’re having difficulty finding a good place to stay.

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end to end phr L?ÉåÇ=ír=DÉåÇL Put those tables end to end so that we can all sit together.stretch v LëíêÉípL This desert stretches along the west coast of the country.extract v LfâDëíêôâíL How is the oil extracted from this plant?agent n LDÉfÇw]åíL In the sentence ‘This article was written by Sue Smith’, ‘Sue Smith’ is the agent. bubble n LDÄ¾Ä]äL Soap bubbles.sugar-free adj L?prÖ]=DÑêáWL A sugar-free drink.consume v Lâ]åDëàìWãL Americans consume more than three hundred million cups of coffee every daybottled adj LDÄflíäÇL Bottled milk.import v LfãDélWíL A high percentage of the cars sold in Greece are imported from Japan.watermelon n LDïlWí]?ãÉä]åL Can you get me a watermelon from the greengrocer’s?film v LÑfäãL The movie was filmed in Hawaii.market n LDã^WâfíL The gold market.packaging n LDéôâ]ÇwfÏL Do you think that attractive packaging will increase our sales?official adj L]DÑfp]äL The official logo of the company.persuade v Lé]DëïÉfÇL We finally persuaded him to sell that old car.fizzy drink n phr L?Ñfòá=DÇêfÏâL Would you like a fizzy drink with your hamburger?takeaway adj LDíÉfâ]ïÉfL Takeaway meals can save you a lot of time but they’re not as healthy as home-cooked mealsham n LÜôãL A ham sandwich.announcer n L]Då~råë]L The announcer just said that flight 216 from Madrid has arrived.comment v LDâflãÉåíL She refused to comment on the manager’s decision.deliver v LÇfDäfî]L The furniture will be delivered on Friday.in advance prep phr Lfå=]ÇDî^WåëL You should tell him about this in advance, so that he’ll know what to do when the time comes.mend v LãÉåÇL I need to have my watch mended.export v LfâDëélWíL France exports wine to many countries.take away phr v L?íÉfâ=]DïÉfL Can you ask the waiter to take the plates away?hardly adv LDÜ^WÇäáL The room was so crowded that we could hardly breathe.equation n LfDâïÉfw]åL I hate Maths and especially equations!complicated adj LDâflãéäfâÉfífÇL This task is quite complicated. Why don’t you ask someone to help you with it?vegetarian n L?îÉÇw]DíÉ]êá]åL No meat for me, thank you. I’m a vegetarian.fatty adj LDÑôíáL You should avoid fatty foods if you want to lose weight.digest v LÇ~fDÇwÉëíI=Çf-L I’ve heard that food can be digested more easily when you eat slowlyin your twenties phr Lfå=àlW=DíïÉåíáòL A beautiful woman in her twenties.restrict v LêfDëíêfâíL New laws have been introduced to restrict the sale of alcohol to teenagers.brazil nut n phr LÄê]Dòfä=å¾íL Brazil nuts are high in fat and protein.coconut n LDâ]râ]å¾íL Monkeys love coconuts.delicious adj LÇfDäfp]ëL That soup was absolutely delicious!goodness n LDÖrÇå]ëL Don’t boil the vegetables for more than fifteen minutes or they’ll lose all their goodness. savoury adj LDëÉfî]êáL A savoury snack.rare adj LêÉ]L I like my steak rare.fattening adj LDÑôíå-fÏL Avoid eating cakes, chocolate and ice cream. They’re very fattening.boil v LÄlfäL Will you boil some water to make the coffee?fry v LÑê~fL I’ll fry some eggs for breakfast.bake v LÄÉfâL Mum’s baking a cake for Judy’s birthday.roast v Lê]rëíL Roast the meat for forty-five minutes.pea n LéáWL Let’s have some peas and carrots with our meat.steak n LëíÉfâL Would you like some chips with your steak?medium adj LDãáWÇá]ãL Jon prefers his steak medium, doesn’t he?well-done adj L?ïÉä=DÇ¾åL Do you want your steak rare, medium or well-done?preference n LDéêÉÑ]ê]åëL We can watch a comedy or a thriller – do you have a preference?aim n LÉfãL Our main aim is to increase sales.

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conclude v Lâ]åDâäìWÇL He concluded by thanking everyone for their hard work.Units 13-15scene n LëáWåL The police arrived at the scene immediately.terminal n LDí‰Wãfå]äL Our flight left from Terminal 2.(the) cleaner’s n phr L(a]) DâäáWå]òL Will you take my coat to the cleaner’s?

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