B1PLUS Wordlist English

B1+ Student’s Book Wordlist
UNIT 1
WORD PRONUNCIATION PART OF EXAMPLE SENTENCE
SPEECH
according to /əˈkɔːdɪŋ tuː/ phrase It will be sunny today, according to the weather report.
accuracy /ˈakjʊrəsi/ noun We can’t check the accuracy of the reports so we don’t know how true the information
is.
affectionate /əˈfekʃ(ə)nət/ adjective My friend is thoughtful and affectionate – I love her hugs.
arrogant /ˈærəɡənt/ adjective It was arrogant of me to ignore my team’s opinions.
artistic /ɑː(r)ˈtɪstɪk/ adjective Layla is really artistic – she’s an amazing painter and sculptor.
assessor /əˈsesə(r)/ noun The assessor gave the student an excellent mark.
attractive /əˈtræktɪv/ adjective She is a very attractive woman – her eyes are bright blue.
average /ˈæv(ə)rɪdʒ/ noun My test scores were average, not good or bad.
bald /bɔːld/ adjective He has a bald spot on the top of his head.
beautiful /ˈbjuːtəf(ə)l/ adjective Their mother is a very beautiful woman.
blonde /blɒnd/ adjective Her hair was short and blonde.
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bossy /ˈbɒsi/ adjective You’re so bossy! Stop telling everyone what to do.
bright /braɪt/ adjective Amy has a bright idea that will solve the problem.
calm /kɑːm/ adjective Josh was so calm after the accident.
cheerful /ˈtʃɪə(r)f(ə)l/ adjective My little sister is always so cheerful and happy.
childish /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/ adjective He is childish and won’t talk to her.
clever /ˈklevə(r)/ adjective She is so clever and always gets top marks.
conducted /kənˈdʌktɪd/ verb An agency conducted the market research.
confidence /ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)ns/ noun Felipe has the confidence to sing in front of the whole school.
confident /ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)nt/ adjective I feel confident because I studied for the exam.
contribution /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃ(ə)n/ noun Kayla always makes a good contribution to our projects – she’s good at research and
drawing.
curiously /ˈkjʊəriəsli/ adverb The class is curiously quiet – strange because they are normally so loud.
curly /ˈkɜː(r)li/ adjective Her curly hair bounced as she walked.
cute /kjuːt/ adjective What a cute puppy!
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dark /dɑː(r)k/ adjective He was tanned and had dark curly hair.
determined /dɪˈtɜː(r)mɪnd/ adjective Baxter is determined to get a better score on the next maths exam.
difficult /ˈdɪfɪk(ə)lt/ adjective The test was too difficult.
easy-going /iːzɪ ˈɡəʊɪŋ/ adjective My cousin is a really calm, easy-going person.
elderly /ˈeldə(r)li/ adjective Not all elderly people can live with their children.
energetic /ˌenə(r)ˈdʒetɪk/ adjective My grandfather is really energetic and runs every day.
fair /feə(r)/ adjective She has very fair skin and hair.
find yourself /faɪnd jə(r)ˈself/ phrase Dante is going on a trip to Asia to find himself – he wants to learn what he wants from
life.
font /fɒnt/ noun When I type my assignments, I like to use the font Times New Roman or Arial.
friendly /ˈfren(d)li/ adjective Everyone in the village is very friendly to us.
generous /ˈdʒenərəs/ adjective Sasha is generous with her time and money – she volunteers at the homeless shelter
and donates to charity.
glad /ɡlæd/ adjective I’m so glad that you’re enjoying the party.
good-looking /ˌɡʊd ˈlʊkɪŋ/ adjective That actor is tall and good-looking.
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gorgeous /ˈɡɔː(r)dʒəs/ adjective The room looked amazing. It was decorated with gorgeous flowers.
handsome /ˈhæns(ə)m/ adjective He is a handsome young man.
happy /ˈhæpi/ adjective They are always so happy and never seem to stop smiling.
hard /hɑː(r)d/ adjective It’s hard to get a good job in this area.
hard-working /ˌhɑːd ˈwəːkɪŋ/ adjective The farmer was very hard-working and reliable.
immature /ˌɪməˈtjʊə(r)/ adjective He was quite immature for his age.
impatient /ɪmˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/ adjective He became very impatient waiting for the train.
intelligent /ɪnˈtelɪdʒ(ə)nt/ adjective Mariella is so intelligent – she speaks five languages and is brilliant at maths.
justify /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/ verb Can you justify your opinion? Please explain your reasons.
kind /kaɪnd/ adjective It was kind of you to help the woman with her bags.
lab /læb/ noun The scientists will conduct more research in the lab.
likeable /ˈlaɪkəb(ə)l/ adjective The new student was very likeable and soon had many friends.
lively /ˈlaɪvli/ adjective Everyone was lively and full of energy at the festival.
long /lɒŋ/ adjective Her hair is so long it reaches her waist.
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loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ adjective Matthew is very loyal to his friends and often defends them.
medium- /ˈmiːdiəm ˈhaɪt/ adjective Simon is of medium-height, not too tall and not too short.
height
medium- /ˈmiːdiəm ˈleŋθ/ adjective Samantha has medium-length brown hair.

length
old /əʊld/ adjective My great-grandmother is very old now. 92!
optimistic /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ adjective Anna is a very optimistic and hopeful person.
outgoing /ˈaʊtɡəʊɪŋ/ adjective She is very outgoing and loves to talk to people.
partial /ˈpɑː(r)ʃ(ə)l/ adjective Here is my partial project. I couldn’t finish because I ran out of time.
patient /ˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/ adjective Susan’s very patient with the children.
plain /pleɪn/ adjective The boy was plain – not very handsome – but had a lovely personality.
pretty /ˈprɪti/ adjective My best friend is really pretty.
profile /ˈprəʊfaɪl/ noun Don’t share too many personal details on your social media profile.
rank /ræŋk/ verb Please rank these films from best to worst.
ranking /ˈræŋkɪŋ/ noun Novak Djokovic is number one in the world tennis rankings.
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relaxed /rɪˈlækst/ adjective Our parents are very relaxed and don’t get worried easily.
reliable /rɪˈlaɪəb(ə)l/ adjective Tim will do it – he’s very reliable.
self-esteem /self ˈɪˈstiːm/ noun I have a high self-esteem. I am as important as everyone else.
sensible /ˈsensəb(ə)l/ adjective I always ask my sister for advice. She’s so sensible and practical.
sensitive /ˈsensətɪv/ adjective I am very sensitive and get upset easily.
serious /ˈsɪəriəs/ adjective Mason is quite serious
short /ʃɔː(r)t/ adjective My uncle is very short: 161 cm!
shy /ʃaɪ/ adjective Timothy is very shy and won’t talk to anyone.
slim /slɪm/ adjective Most ballet dancers are very slim.
sociable /ˈsəʊʃəb(ə)l/ adjective My cousins are very sociable. They are friendly and enjoy being with other people.
somewhere /ˈsʌmweə(r) bɪ phrase You will earn somewhere between £20,000 and £25,000.
between ˈtwiːn/
spiky /ˈspaɪki/ adjective Michael’s spiky hair made him look like a rock star.
statement /ˈsteɪtmənt/ noun Write a simple statement – state a fact or give information – about your school.
stocky /ˈstɒki/ adjective She’s stocky looking – strong but not tall.
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straight /streɪt/ adverb My hair is so straight. I wish I had curls!
strong /strɒŋ/ adjective Are you strong enough to carry those boxes?
submit /səbˈmɪt/ verb Please submit your project to your teacher by Friday.
survey /ˈsɜː(r)veɪ/ noun The survey showed that most people like optimistic friends.
talkative /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ adjective I am talkative whenever I’m nervous. I just can’t stop talking.
tall /tɔːl/ adjective Beth has grown so tall that her clothes don’t fit her now.
thin /θɪn/ adjective The boy needs to eat more – his arms are so thin.
tidy /ˈtaɪdi/ adjective I am a tidy person. I like my hair and my clothes to be neat.
wavy /ˈweɪvi/ adjective My hair gets wavy when the weather is hot.
well-built /ˌwel ˈbɪlt/ adjective Alejandro is very well-built. He works out at the gym often.
well-organised /wel ˈɔː(r)ɡənaɪzd/ adjective Tina is well-organised and plans everything carefully.
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UNIT 2
SPEECH
apartment /əˈpɑː(r)tmənt/ noun Did you stay in a house? No, I stayed in an apartment on the third floor.
apply /əˈplaɪ/ verb You have to apply to the passport office for a visa.
arrival /əˈraɪv(ə)l/ noun The arrival of BA 106 from Boston has been delayed.
bed and /bed ənd ˈbrekfəst/ noun We stayed in a lovely bed and breakfast for two nights.
breakfast
bet /bet/ noun He always makes a bet of £5 that his football team will win, but they never do.
break down /breɪk daʊn/ phrasal verb The car broke down just outside the town.
breakdown /ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn/ noun The breakdown service arrived to fix our car.
break the /breɪk ðiː ˈrekɔː(r)d/ phrase Usain Bolt broke the world record for the 100 m sprint.
record
budget /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ verb You need to learn to budget your money well so that you have enough for food, books
and rent.
bus stop /bʌs stɒp/ noun I’ll meet you at the bus stop at noon.
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cable car /ˈkeɪb(ə)l kɑː(r)/ noun The cable car will take us up Table Mountain so we won’t have to climb to the top.
campsite /ˈkæmpˌsaɪt/ noun If you get to the campsite first, please put up the tent.
cancel /ˈkæns(ə)l/ verb My flight was cancelled because of the fog.
car park /k(r) p(r)k/ noun I park my car in the car park while I’m at the shopping centre.
caravan /ˈkærəvæn/ noun We stayed in a caravan for the whole summer – it’s great to be able to drive it to
different places.
catch /kætʃ/ verb You need to catch the nine o’clock bus to get to school on time.
challenge /ˈtʃæləndʒ/ noun James accepted Sarah’s challenge of climbing Everest.
check in /tʃek ɪn/ phrasal verb You must check in at least one hour before your flight.
check-in /tʃek-ɪn/ noun Please check in at the check-in desk.
coach /kəʊtʃ/ noun They will be travelling to Tokyo by coach.
coach station /kəʊtʃ ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n/ noun Coaches leave from the coach station every hour.
coherent /kəʊˈhɪərənt/ adjective Make sure that your ideas are coherent and reasonable – so I can understand them
easily.
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claim /kleɪm/ verb She claims that flying is the best form of transport. Now she has to explain why she
thinks that is true.
clarification /ˌklærəfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ noun Connor asked for clarification because he didn’t understand the project instructions.
cruise ship /kruːz ʃɪp/ noun The cruise ship sailed to five different islands that we could explore.
delay /dɪˈleɪ/ noun The captain would like to apologise for the delay – the plane should take off in an hour.
departure /dɪˈpɑː(r)tʃə(r)/ noun All departures from London are on time.
fare /feə(r)/ noun Remember your bus fare or you won’t be able to pay for your ride to school.
ferry /ˈferi/ noun Riding on the ferry makes me seasick.
first class /fɜː(r)st klɑːs/ adverb My aunt only travels first class – she buys the most expensive ticket so that she is
comfortable on the plane.
fought /fɔːt/ verb Tom and Riley fought over the TV remote.
get away /ɡet əˈweɪ/ phrasal verb I really need to get away for a holiday this summer.
get back /ɡet bæk/ phrasal verb We will get back from Egypt on Friday.
get in /ɡet ɪn/ phrasal verb Does the bus get in before noon?
get into /ɡet ˈɪntuː/ phrasal verb Let’s get into the taxi and go!
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get off /ɡet ɒf/ phrasal verb Peter got off the train at the next station.
get on /ɡet ɒn/ phrasal verb If you get on the next bus, you’ll make it to school on time.
get out of /ɡet aʊt ɒv/ phrasal verb Get out of the car. We’re here!
go on /ɡəʊ ɒn/ phrasal verb After visiting Greece, I decided to go on to Italy.
helicopter /ˈhelɪˌkɒptə(r)/ noun Flying in a helicopter over the city is the best way to see the sights.
holiday home /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ həʊm/ noun Jessie has a holiday home in Spain that she uses every summer
homestay /ˈhəʊmˌsteɪ/ noun Hotels are so expensive. I prefer homestays where I can rent someone’s house.
hostel /ˈhɒst(ə)l/ noun It is cheaper to stay at a hostel instead of a hotel.
hot-air balloon /hɒt,eə(r) bəˈluːn/ noun I’d like to fly in a hot-air balloon, but I’m scared of being so high up in a basket.
incredible /ɪnˈkredəb(ə)l/ adjective The view from the top of the hill is incredible. So beautiful!
information /ˌɪnfə(r)ˈmeɪʃ(ə)n noun Please check the information screen for flight arrival and departure times.
screen skriːn/
jet-ski /dʒet, skiː/ noun Let’s rent jet-skis at the beach and go for a ride on the sea.
lorry /ˈlɒri/ noun The farmer packed the vegetables into his lorry and drove them to the market.
lost property /lɒst ˈprɒpə(r)ti noun I think I left my phone at the station! Let’s go to the lost property office to see if anyone
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office ˈɒfɪs/ has found it.
luggage /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/ noun How much luggage are you taking on the trip? Only three suitcases.
luxury /ˈlʌkʃəri/ noun I like a few luxuries in my hotel room, like chocolate and fresh flowers.
miss /mɪs/ verb Set an alarm or you’ll miss your flight in the morning.
motel /məʊˈtel/ noun We’ll drive there by car, but we’ll stop at a motel to rest for the night.
motorbike /ˈməʊtə(r)ˌbaɪk/ noun Remember to wear your helmet when riding your motorbike.
nickname /ˈnɪkˌneɪm/ noun Her name is Natalie, but her friends call her by her nickname: Natty.
pedestrian /pəˈdestriən/ noun New York is full of pedestrians – so many people walking on the pavements.
plane /pleɪn/ noun Flying a plane is very difficult.
platform /ˈplætˌfɔː(r)m/ noun The six o’clock train leaves from platform 4.
portray /pɔː(r)ˈtreɪ/ verb Many people portray bus journeys as long and boring, but they can be fun and
interesting.
return /rɪˈtɜː(r)n/ noun I need to get to Glasgow and back again, so I’ll need a return ticket, please.
scooter /ˈskuːtə(r)/ noun The best way to see small cities is to ride a scooter. It’s like a small motorbike.
service station /ˈsɜː(r)vɪs ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n/ noun We need to stop at the next service station to get some petrol. Oh good! I can get some
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snacks too.
set off /set ɒf/ phrasal verb We set off on our hike early the next morning.
single /ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)l/ adjective I need to get to London. Could I have a single ticket, please?
skateboard /ˈskeɪtˌbɔː(r)d/ noun I like to ride my skateboard at the weekend. I can do a lot of tricks.
spacecraft /ˈspeɪsˌkrɑːft/ noun One day I’d like to travel to space in a spacecraft – I want to walk on the Moon and visit
Mars.
suburb /ˈsʌbɜː(r)b/ noun Bart likes living in the suburbs so he can be close to the city for work but not live in it.
subway /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ noun The subway is always crowded in the mornings because many people take the train to
work.
take off /teɪk ɒf/ phrasal verb Her plane took off on time.
take-off /teɪk, ɒf/ noun Half an hour before take-off, the flight was cancelled.
taxi rank /ˈtæksi ræŋk/ noun Where can I get a taxi? There’s a taxi rank right outside the airport.
tent /tent/ noun Did you pack the tent for our camping trip?
term /tɜː(r)m/ noun ‘Pulmonary’ is a medical term relating to your lungs.
thanks to /θæŋks tuː/ phrase Thanks to the medicine, her stomach felt much better.
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ticket office /ˈtɪkɪt ˈɒfɪs/ noun I need to buy a train ticket. Could you tell me where the ticket office is?
train station /treɪn ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n/ noun It was dark when we arrived at the train station.
tram /træm/ noun You can travel through the city by bus or tram, which travels on metal tracks in the
middle of the street.
travel agent /ˈtræv(ə)l noun The travel agent helped Herman plan his holiday and book his flight.
ˈeɪdʒ(ə)nt/
truck /trʌk/ noun At the factory, the workers packed the boxes into the truck, ready for delivery.
underground /ˈʌndə(r)ˌɡraʊnd/ noun Don’t take the bus, take the train. The underground is so much quicker.
van /væn/ noun Vanessa hired a van to move all her boxes to her new home.
waiting room /ˈweɪtɪŋ ˌruːm/ noun Please sit in the waiting room until the doctor is ready for you.
welcoming /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/ adjective The people of Spain are so welcoming and friendly.
yacht /jɒt/ noun We sailed to a nearby island on Harriet’s yacht.
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UNIT 3
SPEECH
ancient /ˈeɪnʃ(ə)nt/ adjective The pyramids of Giza are ancient stone structures, located in Egypt.
art gallery /ɑː(r)t ˈɡæləri/ noun We visited the art gallery and saw the young artist’s paintings and sculptures.
award /əˈwɔː(r)d/ verb The prize is awarded annually.
block of flats /ˌblɒk əv ˈflæts/ noun Jake lives on the second floor of the block of flats on Seventh Street.
boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ adjective Please turn on the air conditioning. It’s boiling in here!
bridge /brɪdʒ/ noun We crossed the river by walking over a wooden bridge.
bungalow /ˈbʌŋɡəˌləʊ/ noun My grandmother moved into a bungalow because she can’t climb stairs anymore.
busy /ˈbɪzi/ adjective It’s so busy here. All the streets are full of people.
castle /ˈkɑːs(ə)l/ noun I’m going to visit the most beautiful castles in Spain, starting with the Castle of Coca.
central heating /ˈsentrəl ˈhiːtɪŋ/ noun The house is freezing! Please turn on the central heating.
charming /ˈtʃɑː(r)mɪŋ/ adjective Your house is so charming and pretty.
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city centre /ˈsɪti ˈsentə(r)/ noun We’ll stay at a hotel in the city centre so we’re close to the main shops and businesses.
clean /kliːn/ adjective The city is so clean – every night workers sweep the streets.
close to his /kləʊz tuː hɪz phrase Rome will always be close to his heart because he met his wife there.
heart hɑː(r)t/
cosmopolitan /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪt(ə)n/ adjective This is such a cosmopolitan city – people from different countries and cultures all live
here.
cottage /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/ noun My grandmother lives in a small cottage in the countryside.
crowded /ˈkraʊdɪd/ adjective The shopping centres become very crowded at the weekend.
detached /dɪˈtætʃt haʊs/ noun Keira wants to buy a detached house so that her house is not joined to another house.
house
dirty /ˈdɜː(r)ti/ adjective The house is so dirty! Jacob, please vacuum the carpets while I clean the kitchen floor.
dreadful /ˈdredf(ə)l/ adjective The journey was dreadful – we got stuck in traffic and then had a flat tyre!
enormous /ɪˈnɔː(r)məs/ adjective That’s the most enormous tomato I have ever seen! It’s like three tomatoes in one.
factory /ˈfæktri/ noun There’s a chocolate factory nearby.
filthy /ˈfɪlθi/ adjective The streets are filthy. Look at all the rubbish!
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flat /flæt/ noun The students share a fourth-floor flat in London.
fountain /ˈfaʊntɪn/ noun On hot days, children like to play in the fountain in the town square.
freezing /ˈfriːzɪŋ/ adjective I’m freezing! Let’s go inside and have some hot chocolate.
herbal remedy /ˈhɜː(r)b(ə)l phrase I’m taking some herbal remedies because I have a cold
ˈremədi/
hideous /ˈhɪdiəs/ adjective I have a hideous scar on my leg from falling off my bicycle when I was nine.
hilarious /hɪˈleəriəs/ adjective You are hilarious! Tell me another joke.
historic /hɪˈstɒrɪk/ adjective Tourists visit historic monuments like Stonehenge because these places are old and
interesting.
horrible /ˈhɒrəb(ə)l/ adjective I feel horrible about arriving late to the wedding.
houseboat /ˈhaʊsˌbəʊt/ noun Gary is living on a houseboat on the lake.
housing estate /ˈhaʊzɪŋ ɪˈsteɪt/ noun The government made all the houses in the housing estate look the same.
huge /hjuːdʒ/ adjective Sasha was carrying a huge box – we could hardly see her behind it.
impressive /ɪmˈpresɪv/ adjective The museum is impressive. It’s so big with many interesting exhibits.
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industrial /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ɪˈsteɪt/ noun She moved her business to an industrial estate near the airport.
estate
link /lɪŋk/ noun The link between the kings and queens and the old castle is clear – their paintings are
still on the walls.
lively /ˈlaɪvli/ adjective The city is very lively at night when people come out into the streets to dance.
mansion /ˈmænʃən/ noun Inez is very rich. She lives in a giant mansion.
market /ˈmɑː(r)kɪt/ noun My father went to the market to buy some fish and vegetables.
modern /ˈmɒdə(r)n/ adjective Tokyo is one of the most modern cities – you could even meet a robot on the street!
museum /mjuːˈziːəm/ noun We went to the museum to see the dinosaur exhibit.
noisy /ˈnɔɪzi/ adjective The city is noisy. Even at night I can hear the traffic and people shouting.
outskirt s /ˈaʊtˌskɜː(r)ts/ noun Kate lives on the outskirts of Paris, away from the city centre.
packed /pækt/ adjective The restaurant was packed with people.
palace /ˈpæləs/ noun I told my little sister a story about a beautiful princess who lived in a palace.
park /pɑː(r)k/ noun Stephen took the children to play in the park. They love the swings.
peaceful /ˈpiːsf(ə)l/ adjective The countryside is peaceful – it’s so quiet, all I can hear are the birds singing.
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plaque /plɑːk/ noun As we toured the city, we read the plaques on buildings for more information about
their history.
popular /ˈpɒpjʊlə(r)/ adjective Vanilla is a popular ice-cream flavour in many countries.
port /pɔː(r)t/ noun His boat left the port this morning.
quiet /ˈkwaɪət/ adjective The town is so quiet at night. Everyone is at home by 8 pm.
remedy /ˈremədi/ noun My mother has a homemade remedy for headaches.
run-down /rʌn daʊn/ adjective My city looks poor and run-down. The paint is peeling off the buildings and there are
holes in the roads.
semi-detached /sɛmɪdɪˈtatʃt haʊs/ noun Rowan lives in a semi-detached house. He can hear his neighbour’s TV because their
house houses share one wall.
silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ adjective The house was completely silent until the noisy children came home.
skyscraper /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpə(r)/ noun My office is in a skyscraper in New York. I’m on the fortieth floor.
spotless /ˈspɒtləs/ adjective We used a cleaning service and now the house is spotless!
square /skweə(r)/ noun The mayor called a meeting in the town square.
statue /ˈstætʃuː/ noun The Thinker in Paris is one of the world’s most famous statues.
stunning /ˈstʌnɪŋ/ adjective Our hotel room has the most stunning view of the mountains.
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suburbs /ˈsʌbɜː(r)bs/ noun Families like to live in the suburbs, away from the city centre.
terraced house /ˈterəst haʊs/ noun He lived on a street with terraced houses all joined to each other.
terrifying /ˈterəˌfaɪɪŋ/ adjective The sound of screaming in the middle of the night is terrifying.
theatre /ˈθɪətə(r)/ noun We are going to see a play at the theatre tonight.
tiny /ˈtaɪni/ adjective The baby’s hands were so tiny.
town hall /taʊn hɔːl/ noun There’s a meeting in the town hall tomorrow about water pollution from the factories.
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UNIT 4
SPEECH
artificially /ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl.i/ adverb These cherry sweets are artificially flavoured. The producers use chemicals to make
them taste like cherries.
avocado /ˌævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ noun I love avocado on toast for breakfast.
bake d /beɪkt/ adjective Baked potatoes take about an hour in the oven to make.
ban /bæn/ verb The teacher banned smartphones in class.
boiled /bɔɪld/ adjective Do you like boiled carrots?
butter /ˈbʌtə(r)/ noun Do you like butter on your toast?
canteen /kænˈtiːn/ noun Do you know what they’re serving in the canteen today? Yes, pasta.
carrot /ˈkærət/ noun Horses love to eat carrots and hay.
cherry /ˈtʃeri/ noun I love to pick cherries off the tree and eat them.
chips /tʃɪps/ noun Benson loves to eat fish and chips.
cod /kɒd/ noun We went fishing and caught some cod. We cooked it on the campfire.
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consumption /kənˈsʌmpʃ(ə)n/ noun To stay healthy, we need to increase our daily consumption of fruit and vegetables.
convinced /kənˈvɪnst/ adjective I was not convinced that Daphne was telling the truth.
cooperate /kəʊˈɒp.ər.eɪt/ verb Let’s cooperate with one another to complete this task.
cream /kriːm/ noun Would you like cream or ice cream with your apple pie?
crisps /krɪsp/ noun Please get me a packet of salt and vinegar crisps.
decompose /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/ verb Decompose food scraps by leaving them in a dark container and then use them in your
garden.
dessert /dɪˈzɜː(r)t/ noun If you eat too much dinner, you won’t have room for dessert. Tonight, it’s caramel flan.
disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ noun One of the disadvantages of the job is the long hours I work.
disagree /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/ verb I disagree with you – I think Titanic was a brilliant movie.
disappear /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə(r)/ verb The moon disappeared behind the clouds.
dish /dɪʃ/ noun Empanadas are one of the most popular dishes in Argentina.
elaborate /ɪˈlæb(ə)rət/ verb Please elaborate on your idea. We would love to hear more details.
extinct /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ adjective It’s very sad that the Tasmanian tiger is extinct. We’ll never see one again, only in
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pictures.
fast food /ˌfɑːst ˈfuːd/ noun Let’s get some fast food on the way home. How about a burger and chips?
fattening /ˈfæt(ə)nɪŋ/ adjective Eating lots of cheese can be fattening.
fresh /freʃ/ adjective Fresh vegetables are much nicer than frozen ones .
fried /fraɪd/ adjective Can you sprinkle some salt on the fried fish?
frozen /ˈfrəʊz(ə)n/ adjective Stacey does not like to eat frozen peas.
generate /ˈdʒenəreɪt/ verb Each group needs to generate three ideas on how to encourage people to eat healthily.
greasy /ˈɡriːsi/ adjective The chips are so greasy because they are made with a lot of oil.
international /ˌɪntə(r)ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/ adjective The international flights will be departing soon.
juicy /ˈdʒuːsi/ adjective Kai bit into a juicy red apple.
lab-grown /læb ɡrəʊn/ adjective Vegans can eat lab-grown meat because it doesn’t contain animal products.
lamb /læm/ noun The roast lamb is still cooking in the oven.
land mass /lænd, mæs/ noun The Antarctic land mass is surrounded by the sea.
lettuce /ˈletɪs/ noun What’s the first ingredient we need for the salad? Crisp lettuce!
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main course /ˌmeɪn ˈkɔːs/ noun They are serving steak for the main course.
millennial /mɪˈlen.i.əl/ noun Millennials are people who became adults around the year 2000.
misunderstand /ˌmɪsʌndə(r)ˈstænd/ verb I misunderstood her directions because she was mumbling.
muffin /ˈmʌfɪn/ noun I would like a chocolate muffin with my cup of tea.
oil /ɔɪl/ noun I prefer coconut oil to olive oil.
olive /ˈɒlɪv/ noun I don’t like black or green olives – I pick them off my pizza.
overcook /ˌəʊvə(r)ˈkʊk/ verb The meat becomes tough if you overcook it.
overestimate /ˌəʊvərˈestɪˌmeɪt/ verb I overestimated the number of cupcakes we needed for the party, so now I have twenty
left!
overpriced /ˌəʊvə(r)ˈpraɪst/ adjective William did not buy the apples because they were overpriced.
overweight /ˌəʊvə(r)ˈweɪt/ adjective Carly was about ten pounds overweight after her pregnancy.
packed lunch /ˌpækt ˈlʌntʃ/ noun Rebecca brings a packed lunch to work so she doesn’t need to buy food from the
canteen.
pancake /ˈpænˌkeɪk/ noun Making pancakes is easy: mix flour, eggs and milk. Then fry the batter.
peach /piːtʃ/ noun I really don’t like peaches. No fruit should have a furry skin!
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peas /piː/ noun You can use a bag of frozen peas as an ice pack.
pie /paɪ/ noun This apple pie is delicious! The apples are sweet and the pastry is crisp.
plum /plʌm/ noun We picked some plums from the tree yesterday. We are going to make plum jam.
prawn /prɔːn/ noun Do you like shellfish? Yes, I especially love prawns and oysters.
precooked /ˌpriːˈkʊkt/ adjective Precooked meals are great when you don’t have time to cook – you just heat them up!
processed /ˈprəʊsɛst/ adjective I don’t eat processed food because the producers have added chemicals to keep the
food fresher for longer.
raw /rɔː/ adjective The chicken is still raw – you need to cook it for longer.
recook /riːˈkʊk/ verb The beans tasted different when they were recooked.
redesign /ˌri:dɪˈzaɪn/ verb We will need to redesign our website to match our new look.
redo /ˌriːˈduː/ verb Chris had to redo his homework because his answers were not correct.
rethink /ˌriːˈθɪŋk/ verb Please rethink your decision not to come to the party.
rice /raɪs/ noun Do you like brown or white rice with your curry?
roast /rəʊst/ verb Roast the pumpkin and the sweet potatoes in the oven.
rotten /ˈrɒt(ə)n/ adjective The apple was rotten and had a worm inside.
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run away /rʌn əˈweɪ/ phrasal verb The boy was scared of the big dog so he ran away.
salty /ˈsɔːlti/ adjective Sea water is very salty.
school meal /skuːl miːl/ noun A school meal should include one fruit and one vegetable.
semi-skimmed /ˌsɛmɪˈ skɪmd mɪlk/ noun Semi-skimmed milk is healthier than full-cream milk because a lot of the fat has been
milk removed.
snack /snæk/ noun What is your favourite snack to eat after school? Mine is fruit.
sort /sɔː(r)t/ verb Sort the clothes into three piles: trousers, shirts and dresses.
speed up /spiːd ʌp/ phrasal verb I was getting impatient, but then the traffic began to speed up.
spicy /ˈspaɪsi/ adjective Khalil loves spicy foods. He’ll eat anything with a strong hot flavour.
spinach /ˈspɪnɪdʒ/ noun You can eat spinach raw in a salad or cook it.
stale /steɪl/ adjective That bread must be stale – I bought it over a week ago.
starter /ˈstɑː(r)tə(r)/ noun Stuffed peppers make a good starter for a dinner party.
sustainable /səˈsteɪnəb(ə)l/ adjective Eating in a sustainable way means choosing foods that are good for our bodies and the
environment.
sweetcorn /ˈswiːtˌkɔː(r)n/ noun Hendrik loves cooking sweetcorn on the barbecue.
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tasty /ˈteɪsti/ adjective The paella was very tasty – it had a nice flavour.
tax /tæks/ noun The government agreed to increase the tax on sugar.
tuna /ˈtjuːnə/ noun I don’t like to eat fish, but tuna salad is quite nice.
turkey /ˈtɜː(r)ki/ noun I usually order a turkey sandwich for lunch.
turn around /tɜːn əˈraʊnd/ phrasal verb We missed the exit so we had to turn around and drive back.
undercooked /ˌʌn.dəˈkʊkt/ adjective We could not eat the chicken because it was undercooked.
underestimate /ˌʌn.dəˈres.tɪ.meɪt/ verb I underestimated the number of cupcakes we needed for the party, so not everyone
could have one.
underweight /ˌʌndə(r)ˈweɪt/ adjective My puppy needs to eat more because it was born underweight.
vegan /ˈviːɡən/ noun Vegans don’t eat animals or fish or anything that comes from animals or fish, like eggs,
milk and cheese.
vending /ˈvendɪŋ məˌʃiːn/ noun At lunch, Lucia buys a packet of crisps and a fizzy drink from the vending machine.
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UNIT 5
SPEECH
all things /ɔːl θɪŋz kən phrase All things considered, the play was a success.
considered ˈsɪdə(r)d/
architecture /ˈɑː(r)kɪˌtektʃə(r)/ noun Andrea is studying architecture in Paris. She is learning to design buildings.
art /ɑː(r)t/ noun Art is Betty’s favourite subject. She loves painting and drawing.
assessment /əˈsesmənt/ noun I’m nervous about the maths assessment. I hope I’ll do better than last term.
assignment /əˈsaɪnmənt/ noun The science assignment is due tomorrow.
biology /baɪˈɒlədʒi/ noun In biology, we learn about living things, like humans, animals and plants.
business /ˈbɪznɪs ˈstʌdiz/ noun We’re learning about the economy in our business studies class.
studies
catch up /kæʧ ʌp/ phrasal verb Neil missed so much school that he’s finding it difficult to catch up with the rest of the
class.
cheat /tʃiːt/ verb She cheated in the history exam – she had notes written on her hand!
chemistry /ˈkemɪstri/ noun In chemistry, we learn how substances react with each other, like baking soda and
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vinegar.
citizenship /ˈsɪtɪz(ə)nʃɪp/ noun We are finding out how volunteering can make a big difference in our communities
through our citizenship class.
computing /kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/ noun I really enjoy my computing class – I am getting better at using and programming
computers.
coursework /ˈkɔː(r)sˌwɜː(r)k/ noun Remember to do your best in your history coursework because the mark you get will
form part of your exam mark.
design and /dɪˈzaɪn ænd tɛk noun I love design and technology. This year we are learning to use different tool to make
technology ˈnɒləʤi/ things.
director /dəˈrektə(r)/ noun The director of the film explained to the actors how she wanted them to act .
drama /ˈdrɑːmə/ noun My favourite class is drama. We are putting on a play for the school on Friday.
economist /ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/ noun As an economist, I research tax, interest rates and employment levels.
electrician /ɪˌlekˈtrɪʃ(ə)n/ noun The electrician came to install my cooker.
employee /ɪmˈplɔɪiː/ noun The bank employees were not happy with their wages.
employer /ɪmˈplɔɪə(r)/ noun His employer was not happy that he was late for work again.
engineering /ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/ noun My father studied engineering for four years and learnt to design roads, bridges and
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machines.
English /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ noun We are learning about comparative and superlative adjectives in English.
essay /ˈeseɪ/ noun She wasn’t able to finish writing her essay on Shakespeare in time.
excursion /ɪkˈskɜː(r)ʃ(ə)n/ noun The zoo excursion was very interesting.
extra- /ˈɛkstrə kəˈrɪkjʊlə noun One of my extra-curricular activities after school on Tuesdays is chess.
curricular ækˈtɪvɪtiz/
activities
fail an exam /feɪl æn ɪgˈzæm/ phrase Sue failed her maths exam. She will need to work harder next term.
fall behind /fɔːl bɪˈhaɪnd/ phrasal verb My son is falling behind with his schoolwork – I think I’ll get him a tutor to help.
field trip /fiːld trɪp/ noun Everyone is excited about the field trip to the museum on Friday!
geography /dʒiːˈɒɡrəfi/ noun In geography today, we learnt about the different types of clouds.
grade /ɡreɪd/ noun Belinda achieved the best grade in her class for biology.
hand back /hænd bæk/ phrasal verb The teacher handed back our assignments. I failed.
hand in /hænd ɪn/ phrasal verb It’s time to hand in your geography assignment.
history /ˈhɪst(ə)ri/ noun In our history class, we are reading about the Second World War.
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instructor /ɪnˈstrʌktə(r)/ noun The swimming instructor taught me how to swim freestyle.
journalist /ˈdʒɜː(r)nəlɪst/ noun The journalist wrote an article about recycling for the newspaper.
law /lɔː/ noun Both my daughters are studying law at university.
librarian /laɪˈbreəriən/ noun The librarian helped me find my favourite book.
literature /ˈlɪtrətʃə(r)/ noun Emma has a degree in literature. She loved the poetry the most.
make an effort /meɪk æn ˈɛfət/ phrase Please make an effort in your assignments – add some colour and pictures to the text.
make progress /meɪk ˈprəʊɡres/ phrase You have really been working hard on your maths. I can see you are making good
progress.
manager /ˈmænɪdʒə(r)/ noun The customer wanted to see the shop manager.
mark /mɑː(r)k/ noun Jamal is worried that he will get low marks for his science assignment.
marketing /ˈmɑː(r)kɪtɪŋ/ noun I want to study marketing at university because learning how to sell a product or service
is important in any business.
maths /mæθs/ noun I forgot to bring my calculator for maths class.
media studies /ˈmiːdiə ˈstʌdiz/ noun We are learning how TV, newspapers and advertising influence us in our media studies
class.
medicine /ˈmed(ə)s(ə)n/ noun Kayleigh wants to study medicine so that she can become a doctor.
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music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ noun In music, Bodhi is learning to play the piano.
pass an exam /pɑːs æn ɪgˈzæm/ phrase Emily was really scared that she had failed history, but she passed the exam!
pay attention /peɪ əˈtɛnʃ(ə)n/ phrase You must pay attention in class if you want to learn.
philosophy /fɪˈlɒsəfi/ noun My cousin has a degree in philosophy – he learnt about the meaning of life and beliefs.
photographer /fəˈtɒɡrəfə(r)/ noun The wedding photographer took the most beautiful photos of the couple.
physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl ˌɛdju(ː) noun We will be playing volleyball during our physical education class today.
education (PE) ˈkeɪʃən/
physician /fɪˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ noun I’m feeling ill so I’m going to see the physician today.
physicist /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ noun Paul is a physicist – he studies how heat, light and energy affect different objects.
physics /ˈfɪzɪks/ noun You need to study physics to become an engineer.
politician /ˌpɒləˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ noun The politician won his second election.
politics and /ˈpɒlɪtɪks ænd noun I am studying politics and international relations to understand global politics better.
international ˌɪntə(ː)ˈnæʃənl rɪ
relations ˈleɪʃənz/
professor /prəˈfesə(r)/ noun June’s literature professor is in charge of all the other literature teachers at the
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university.
psychologist /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/ noun Arthur needs to see a psychologist to talk about the problems in his life.
psychology /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/ noun Psychology is an interesting subject that involves the mind and how it affects our
behaviour.
put back /ˈpʊt bæk/ phrasal verb We’ve put the trip back until June.
release /rɪˈliːs/ verb Cooking the rice will release the starch.
research /rɪˈsɜː(r)tʃ/ noun Before Jason writes his report on frogs, he needs to do some research.
researcher /rɪˈsɜː(r)tʃə(r)/ noun The researcher was interested in how the medicine affected men and women
differently.
resit an exam /ˌriːˈsɪt æn ɪgˈzæm/ phrase Pat failed the English exam, so she will resit the exam on Tuesday.
rise /raɪz/ verb Temperatures will rise towards the end of the week.
scientist /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ noun The scientist was in the lab conducting experiments.
skip a lesson /skɪp eɪ ˈlɛsn/ phrase Pablo was in so much trouble because he skipped the science lesson to go
skateboarding.
technician /tekˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ noun There was a power outage, but the technician fixed the problem.
term /tɜː(r)m/ noun Term 1 starts in September.
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time /taɪm noun Time management refers to how well you use your time to complete tasks.
management ˈmænɪʤmənt/
timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪb(ə)l/ noun My timetable shows science at 10 am on Mondays.
trainee /ˌtreɪˈniː/ noun The trainee teachers will learn to teach by watching the teacher and teaching the class
some lessons themselves.
trainer /ˈtreɪnə(r)/ noun My fitness trainer says it’s important to drink a lot of water after exercising.
translator /trænsˈleɪtə(r)/ noun I’m sorry, I don’t understand you. I need a translator because I cannot speak French.
UNIT 6
SPEECH
afraid of /əˈfreɪd ɒv/ prep phrase Ma xis afraid of heights.
air-conditioner /eə kənˈdɪʃənə/ noun Please turn on the air-conditioner – it’s so hot in here!
aluminium /ˌæləˈmɪniəm/ noun Everyone should recycle their aluminium cans.
aware of /əˈweə ɒv/ prep phrase I am aware of the risks of this operation.
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bad at /bæd æt/ prep phrase My parents are very bad at using technology.
battery- /ˈbætəri ˈɒpəreɪtɪd/ adjective This fan is battery-operated so we don’t need electricity.
operated
bored with /bɔːd wɪð/ prep phrase I’m bored with this video game. Let’s play a different one.
button /ˈbʌt(ə)n/ noun Press the button by the door to unlock the gate.
ceramic /səˈræmɪk/ adjective Most bathroom tiles are ceramic.
charge /tʃɑː(r)dʒ/ verb I usually charge my smartphone overnight.
connect /kəˈnekt/ verb Connect your phone to the computer to save your photos.
cooker /ˈkʊkə(r)/ noun My mom bought a new electric cooker for the kitchen.
curved /kɜː(r)vd/ adjective The curved shape of this vase is lovely.
designed /dɪˈzʌɪnd/ verb Sharyn designed a new tool for cake decorating.
different from /ˈdɪfrənt frɒm/ prep phrase Identical twins look the same, but they are different from one another in many ways.
dishwasher /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə(r)/ noun We’ll have to wash the plates by hand because the dishwasher is broken.
disturb /dɪˈstɜː(r)b/ verb Sam’s loud music might disturb the neighbours.
electric /ɪˈlektrɪk ˈtuːθbrʌʃ/ noun I love my electric toothbrush! The head moves back and forth through battery power.
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toothbrush
fan /fæn/ noun It’s boiling today! Please switch on the fan.
fed up with /fɛd ʌp wɪð/ prep phrase Mitch is fed up with this hot summer weather. He likes the winter.
fold /fəʊld/ verb Fold your clothes and put them in the wardrobe please.
fridge-freezer /frɪʤ ˈfriːzə/ noun We need a new fridge-freezer. The fridge section of our one is not keeping the food
cool and the freezer section is too cold!
games console /geɪmz kənˈsəʊl/ noun Peter wants a new games console for his birthday so he can play online with his friends.
glass /ɡlɑːs/ noun Don’t put anything too heavy on the glass table.
gold /ɡəʊld/ noun His wedding ring was made of gold.
good at /gʊd æt/ prep phrase My sister always asks me for help with her homework because I am good at maths and
English.
heater /ˈhiːtə(r)/ noun This room is so cold – please switch on the heater.
hole /həʊl/ noun Plug the charger into the hole on the bottom of your phone.
insert /ɪnˈsɜː(r)t/ verb You have to insert a coin into the machine to play this game.
instead of /ɪnˈstɛd ɒv/ phrasal verb Instead of studying, Erica decided to play her guitar.
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insulation /ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ noun The house is very warm because of the extra insulation.
interested in /ˈɪntrɪstɪd ɪn/ prep phrase I am interested in learning how to use this computer software.
leather /ˈleðə(r)/ noun My leather jacket is getting old and torn.
metal /ˈmet(ə)l/ noun This picture frame is made of metal.
microwave /ˈmaɪkrəˌweɪv/ noun Seb warmed up his dinner in the microwave oven.
oven
plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ noun Plastic bags are not environmentally friendly.
pleased with /pliːzd wɪð/ prep phrase My father is very pleased with his new smartphone. He said it was worth the money.
plug in /plʌg ɪn/ phrasal verb I thought the TV was broken, but then I saw I hadn’t plugged it in.
press /pres/ verb Press the print button to print your document.
ready for /ˈrɛdi fɔː/ prep phrase Are you ready for the English test tomorrow?
recharge /riːˈtʃɑː(r)dʒ/ verb You can recharge the battery in less than half an hour.
rectangular /rekˈtæŋɡjʊlə(r)/ adjective The kitchen table is rectangular.
remote control /rɪˈməʊt kənˈtrəʊl/ noun We need new batteries for the remote control .
responsible for /rɪsˈpɒnsəbl fɔː/ prep phrase Team A is responsible for setting up the lab today.
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round /raʊnd/ adjective A round table will seat more people than a square one.
rubber /ˈrʌbə(r)/ noun My dog’s favourite toy is a rubber ball.
run out /rʌn aʊt/ phrasal verb Theresa’s phone battery ran out of power before she could call me.
satnav /ˈsætˌnæv/ noun I’m late because the satnav gave me the wrong directions.
select /sɪˈlekt/ verb Please select your favourite colour.
setting /ˈsetɪŋ/ noun To save energy, lower the thermostat setting at night.
shocked about /ʃɒkt əˈbaʊt/ prep phrase Iwas shocked about the price of the camera – I couldn’t believe how expensive it was!
shocked at /ʃɒkt æt/ prep phrase Everyone was shocked at how fast Robin could type.
silver /ˈsɪlvə(r)/ noun The spoon is made of silver.
similar to /ˈsɪmɪlə tuː/ prep phrase Their car is very similar to ours, it’s a blue convertible.
sink or swim /sɪŋk ɔː swɪm/ phrase It’s time to show us whether you can sink or swim in this business.
slot /slɒt/ noun Put the coin in the slot and press the button.
smart speaker /smɑːt ˈspiːkə/ noun Matt loves his smart speaker – it can turn on lights, answer questions and play music.
smart TV /smɑːt tiː viː/ noun The broken smart TV won’t connect to the Internet.
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socket /ˈsɒkɪt/ noun You can charge your phone by plugging the charger into this wall socket.
sound system /saʊnd ˈsɪstɪm/ noun Jessica’s car has the best sound system – we always use her car for trips so we can play
music.
square /skweə(r)/ noun Fold the piece of paper into a square.
steel /stiːl/ noun The steel pipe was too thick to cut.
step /ˈstɛp/ verb Step back or you’ll get hit by the ball.
straight /streɪt/ adjective I wish my hair were curly instead of straight.
strap /stræp/ noun My watch strap is broken so I can’t wear my watch today.
swipe /swaɪp/ verb Swipe down to see the settings menu.
switch /swɪtʃ/ verb Please switch on the light in the hall.
tap /tæp/ verb If you tap the phone screen twice, the screen will light up.
tired of /ˈtaɪəd ɒv/ prep phrase Ken was tired of playing with his new computer game.
toaster /ˈtəʊstə(r)/ noun Clara put two slices of bread into the toaster.
turn down /tɜːn daʊn/ phrasal verb My mother asked me to turn down my music.
turn on /tɜːn ɒn/ phrasal verb Abdul turned on his computer and checked his emails.
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turn off /tɜːn ɒf/ phrasal verb Please turn off your phones during the film.
turn up /tɜːn ʌp/ phrasal verb Can you turn up the music? I can’t hear it very well.
unplug /ʌnˈplʌɡ/ verb Youshould unplug the microwave before you clean it.
vacuum /ˈvækjʊəm ˈkliːnə/ noun Olivia switched on the vacuum cleaner and vacuumed the living room carpet.
cleaner
washing /ˈwɒʃɪŋ məˈʃiːn/ noun Put your dirty clothes in the washing machine.
machine
worried about /ˈwʌrid əˈbaʊt/ prep phrase I’m worried about the biology exam. I don’t think I studied enough.
UNIT 7
SPEECH
athletics /æθˈletɪks/ noun Wayne is excited about running the 100 m race at the school’s athletics competition.
ball /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/ noun Ball sports are games played with a ball, like baseball or football.
baseball /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/ noun Baseball is a very popular sport in America.
basketball /ˈbɑːskɪtˌbɔːl/ noun My favourite basketball team is the Boston Celtics.
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bat /bæt/ noun Bring your bat to school tomorrow so we can play cricket.
beat /biːt/ verb We must beat the other team by scoring more points.
boots /buːt s/ noun I left my football boot s at the field.
bounce /baʊns/ verb In basketball, you have to bounce the ball up and down the court.
catch /kætʃ/ verb It’s easier to catch the ball if you use both hands.
catch up with /kæʧ ʌp wɪð/ phrasal verb The cyclist wanted to catch up with the race leader.
climbing /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/ noun Rock climbing can be a dangerous sport.
club /klʌb/ noun My dad let me borrow his old golf club to practise my swing.
combat /ˈkɒmbæt/ noun An example of a combat sport is karate.
course /kɔː(r)s/ noun Let’s play on the 18-hole golf course today.
court /kɔː(r)t/ noun I’ll meet you at the basketball court after school.
cricket /ˈkrɪkɪt/ noun Miles played cricket in summer – he was more a bowler than a batsman.
cycling /ˈsaɪklɪŋ/ noun In cycling, it’s important to wear a helmet in case you fall off your bicycle.
diving /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/ noun I’d like to try diving, but the diving boards at the swimming pool are high and I’m afraid
of heights.
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doubles /ˈdʌbəlz/ noun He teamed up with his brother in the tennis doubles match.
draw /drɔː/ noun A last-minute goal earned Switzerland a 1–1 draw with Italy.
end up /ɛnd ʌp/ phrasal verb You might end up winning the competition if you keep practising.
football /ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/ noun My dad plays football for the local club.
get into /gɛt ˈɪntuː/ phrasal verb Alex got into basketball when he was very small.
give in /gɪv ɪn/ phrasal verb The champion refused to give in and went on to win the match.
go for /gəʊ fɔː/ phrasal verb Sue is going for her first medal in the competition.
goal /ɡəʊl/ noun You can score a point by kicking the ball into the goal.
goalpost /ˈɡəʊlˌpəʊst/ noun Her first shot hit the goalpost.
goggles /ˈɡɒɡ(ə)lz/ noun My swimming goggles are too tight.
golf /ɡɒlf/ noun My grandfather likes to play a round of golf at the weekend.
gym /dʒɪm/ noun There are yoga classes at the gym.
gymnastics /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/ noun Stella has done gymnastics since she was six – she is excellent at the floor exercises and
the parallel bars.
handle /ˈhænd(ə)l/ noun She grabbed the door handle.
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head /hed/ verb He headed the ball into the net.
hit /hɪt/ verb Hit the ball with the bat as hard as you can.
horse-riding /hɔːs ˈraɪdɪŋ/ noun My father has signed me up for horse-riding – I hope I get a calm horse!
ice hockey /aɪsˈhɒki/ noun Ice hockey is a popular sport in Canada – it’s like normal hockey except that you’re
skating on ice, and instead of hitting a ball, you hit a puck.
ice skating /aɪs ˈskeɪtɪŋ/ noun Ice skating requires concentration and good balance.
individual /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/ adjective I prefer individual sports, like golf, to team sports, like hockey.
indoor /ˈɪndɔː(r)/ adjective Table tennis is usually an indoor sport.
injury /ndri/ noun Maria Sharapova’s shoulder injury meant she couldn’t play tennis for months.
join in /ʤɔɪn ɪn/ phrasal verb We were playing a game of football – Alex joined in and helped us win.
judo /ˈdʒuːdəʊ/ noun My cousin is a black belt in judo – she loves all martial arts.
karate /kəˈrɑːti/ noun Karate is a Japanese martial art – you learn to fight with your hands, feet, arms and legs.
kick /kɪk/ verb Try not to kick the ball over the fence.
knock out /nɒk aʊt/ phrasal verb England was knocked out of the T20 World Cup by India.
league /liːɡ/ noun Chelsea are top of the league again.
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lose a match /luːz eɪ mæʧ/ phrase We had never lost a match until last week.
lose to /luːz tuː (ˈsʌmbədi)/ phrase Roger Federer lost to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon Men’s singles final.
(somebody)
match /mætʃ/ noun The football match will begin at 8 am tomorrow.
net /net/ noun The basketball net is too high for the children.
nil /nɪl/ noun Birmingham won three–nil.
non- /ˌnɒnkəmˈpetətɪv/ adjective I prefer non-competitive sports like dancing or fishing where nobody keeps score.
competitive
opponent /əˈpəʊnənt/ noun Our opponents ran onto the field looking strong, but we knew we could beat them.
pass /pɑːs/ verb Remember to pass the ball to me when we are near the goal.
pitch /pɪtʃ/ noun The cricketers were on the pitch waiting for the match to begin.
point /pɔɪnt/ noun We can win if you score one more point.
pool /puːl/ noun The swimming pool is heated.
racket /ˈrækɪt/ noun I bought a new tennis racket because my old broke.
rink /rɪŋk/ noun The skating rink is closed today.
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rugby /ˈrʌɡbi/ noun Rugby is played by two teams of players with a ball shaped like an egg.
sailing /ˈseɪlɪŋ/ noun Mikael is very good at sailing. He sails yachts in competitions.
score /skɔː(r)/ noun The final score was 4–3 to United.
set /set/ noun Serena Williams won the first set 6–2.
shoot /ʃuːt/ verb He shot the ball straight at the goalkeeper.
show off /ʃəʊ ɒf/ phrasal verb Louisa likes to show off before basketball matches by spinning the ball on one finger.
singles /ˈsɪŋɡəlz/ noun Naomi Osaka won the Women’s Singles tennis title by beating Victoria Azarenka at the
US Open.
skates /skeɪts/ noun I left my skates at the ice rink.
skiing /ˈskiːɪŋ/ noun It’s starting to snow. Maybe we can go skiing tomorrow.
skis /skiːz/ noun I have a pair of skis you can borrow this winter holiday.
slope /sləʊp/ noun I can go very fast when I ski down a slope.
snowboarding /ˈsnəʊˌbɔː(r)dɪŋ/ noun Snowboarding is an Olympic sport.
stadium /ˈsteɪdiəm/ noun It took three years to build that baseball stadium.
stick /stɪk/ noun You need to bring your own hockey stick to practice.
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swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ noun Ben loves swimming, his favourite stroke is butterfly.
take turns /teɪk tɜːnz/ phrase We took turns shooting at goal.
take up /teɪk ʌp/ phrasal verb I’m going to take up jogging this summer.
team /tiːm/ noun Abigail loves team sports like basketball because she likes working together.
tennis /ˈtenɪs/ noun Bring your racket and a ball to school tomorrow and we’ll play tennis on the courts.
throw /θrəʊ/ verb Please throw the ball back to me.
track /træk/ noun We trained for tomorrow’s marathon by running around the track.
trainers /ˈtreɪnə(r)/ noun I left my trainers at home so I’ll play without shoes.
volleyball /ˈvɒliˌbɔːl/ noun Marcus thinks volleyball is more exciting than basketball.
water /ˈwɔːtə(r)/ noun Water sports include diving, swimming and surfing.
weightlifting /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/ noun Ryan hurt himself while weightlifting. He tried to lift 150 kg!
win /wɪn/ verb We need one more point to win the match.
winter /ˈwɪntə(r)/ noun Figure skating is a winter sport.
work out /wɜːk aʊt/ phrasal verb I like to work out at the gym every Friday.
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UNIT 8
SPEECH
abstract /ˈæbstrækt ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ noun I don’t understand the meaning behind this abstract painting.
painting
actor /ˈæktə(r)/ noun Scarlett Johansson is my favourite actor.
amazed /əˈmeɪzd/ adjective I’m amazed that the film came out earlier than expected.
amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ adjective It’s amazing that so many people came to the meeting.
amused /əˈmjuːzd/ adjective Stacey was clearlyamused by your hilarious story.
amusing /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/ adjective John thought that the book was amusing.
annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/ adjective The director was annoyed with the actors for turning up late .
annoying /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/ adjective What’s really annoying is that we made the same mistake last time.
art gallery /ɑːt ˈgæləri/ noun The art gallery is showing paintings by young local artists.
artist /ˈɑː(r)tɪst/ noun The Spanish artist Daniel Quintero painted his portrait.
audience /ˈɔːdiəns/ noun The audience clapped after the show.
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bored /bɔː(r)d/ adjective I’m sobored with this series, I’m going to stop watching.
boring /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/ adjective Staying at home all weekend is boring.
bother /ˈbɒðə(r)/ verb Doesn’t the noise bother you when you’re trying to sleep?
brand /brændz/ noun I tried using a new brand of shampoo, but it’s not as good as my usual brand.
cast /kɑːst/ noun The cast of this film includes my favourite actor!
choreographer /ˌkɒriˈɒɡrəfə(r)/ noun We need to hire a choreographer to teach us some dance moves for the music video.
collection /kəˈlekʃ(ə)n/ noun The art gallery is showing a collection of famous abstract paintings this week.
composer /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/ noun Mozart is a famous classical music composer.
composition /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ noun The Archduke Trio is the last composition Beethoven performed in public.
concert /ˈkɒnsə(r)t/ noun Sam wanted to leave the pop concert early because she had a headache.
conductor /kənˈdʌktə(r)/ noun The orchestra waited for the conductor to give them the signal to begin playing.
confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ adjective I’m still a little confused about what happened.
confusing /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ adjective Everyone found the film Tenet very confusing.
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dancer /ˈdɑːnsə(r)/ noun The ballet dancer amazed the crowd with her performance.
depressed /dɪˈprest/ adjective I was depressed at the thought of failing the test.
depressing /dɪˈpresɪŋ/ adjective Many people think this weather is a bit depressing.
disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ adjective I hope you’re not too disappointed that I couldn’t come to the party.
disappointing /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ adjective Your marks this term are very disappointing.
disgusted /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/ adjective My little sister was disgusted by the worm in the apple.
disgusting /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/ adjective The box of fish smelt absolutely disgusting.
display /dɪˈspleɪ/ verb Could you display this poster in your window?
drummer /ˈdrʌmə(r)/ noun My sister is a drummer in a rock band.
embarrassed /ɪmˈbærəst/ adjective Edgar was so embarrassed when he tripped on stage in front of the whole school.
embarrassing /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/ adjective He wanted to know my salary – I wish he wouldn’t ask such embarrassing questions!
entertained /ˌentə(r)ˈteɪnd/ adjective The entertained children were sad when the magic show ended.
entertaining /ˌentə(r)ˈteɪnɪŋ/ adjective Christopher told us an entertaining story about an elephant.
erase /ɪˈreɪz/ verb Please use the rubber and erase any mistakes you have made in your report.
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excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ adjective I was excited that the party had not been cancelled.
exciting /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ adjective The couple had exciting news to share – they were getting married.
exhausted /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ adjective The exhausted runners stopped for a rest.
exhausting /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/ adjective Firefighters lead exhausting but brave lives.
exhibition /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃ(ə)n/ noun The art exhibition will end next week.
fascinated /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/ adjective We are all fascinated by new technology.
fascinating /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/ adjective I find magicians fascinating.
fashion /ˈfæʃən dɪˈzaɪnə/ noun The fashion designer sketched a beautiful dress.
designer
film director /fɪlm dɪˈrɛktə/ noun Steven Spielberg is one of the most famous film directors.
frame /freɪm/ noun The silver photo frame was dusty.
frightened /ˈfraɪt(ə)nd/ adjective Daniel looked frightened of the dog.
frightening /ˈfraɪt(ə)nɪŋ/ adjective Thunder is loud and frightening, especially for animals.
frustrated /frʌˈstreɪtɪd/ adjective The frustrated driver shouted at the truck blocking the road.
frustrating /ˌfrʌˈstreɪtɪŋ/ adjective It’s frustrating when people don’t listen to instructions.
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gripped /grɪpt/ verb I was completely gripped by the film.
gripping /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/ adjective Charlize Theron gave a gripping performance in the film Monster.
guitarist /gɪˈtɑːrɪst/ noun I love playing the guitar and I hope to become a famous guitarist one day.
inspired /ɪnˈspaɪə(r)d/ adjective The actor gave an inspired performance and won an award.
inspiring /ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/ adjective There’s nothing better than listening to an inspiring story.
interested /ˈɪntrəstɪd/ adjective I am interested in learning Japanese.
interesting /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ adjective I find it interesting that some people dislikevegetables.
landscape /ˈlæn(d)ˌskeɪp/ noun

There is an exhibition of his most recent landscapes – my favourite is the painting of the mountains and
lighting /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/ noun The director suggested changing the lighting for this scene.
lyrics /ˈlɪrɪks/ noun I’ve written both the music and lyrics for this song . Will you sing the lyrics?
main character /meɪn ˈkærɪktə/ noun Robert Pattinson plays the film’s main character.
masterpiece /ˈmɑːstə(r)ˌpiːs/ noun Many people think the film Vertigo is Hitchcock’s masterpiece.
moved /muːvd/ adjective The play left me very moved and I felt sad about the ending all day.
moving /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ adjective His letter was deeply moving.
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musical /ˈmjuːzɪk(ə)l/ noun My favourite musical is Mamma Mia!
musician /mjʊˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ noun The jazz musician was very pleased with his performance.
orchestra /ˈɔː(r)kɪstrə/ noun I play the violin in the school orchestra.
painter /ˈpeɪntə(r)/ noun Claude Monet was a famous French painter.
performance /pə(r)ˈfɔː(r)məns/ noun The school drama club will give a performance of The Lion King.
performer /pə(r)ˈfɔː(r)mə(r)/ noun The performer sprained her ankle while singing and dancing on stage.
photographer /fəˈtɒɡrəfə(r)/ noun The photographer took amazing photos of the wedding.
pianist /ˈpiːənɪst/ noun Frédéric Chopin was a wonderful pianist – I wish I could play piano like him.
pin ned /pɪnd/ verb The picture was pinned to the wall.
play /pleɪ/ noun The school will put on a Shakespeare play this summer.
plot /plɒt/ noun The plot of the film was absolutely gripping.
(self-) portrait /pɔːtrɪt/ noun We had to bring a photo of ourselves to paint a self-portrait during art class.
relaxed /rɪˈlækst/ adjective Bill came back from his holiday looking happy and relaxed.
relaxing /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/ adjective After a hard day, Mia had a long relaxing bath.
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scene /siːn/ noun We have to shoot the opening scene of the film today.
sculptor /ˈskʌlptə(r)/ noun The sculptor held his first exhibition today.
sculpture /ˈskʌlptʃə(r)/ noun Amelia studied the classical masterpieces before creating this sculpture.
shocked /ʃɒkt/ adjective We were shocked to hear about the accident.
shocking /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/ adjective The shocking news of her illness surprised us.
singer /ˈsɪŋə(r)/ noun The lead singer of the band has the most amazing voice.
singer- /ˈsɪŋə ˈsɒŋˌraɪtə/ noun As a singer-songwriter I perform songs I have written myself.
songwriter
sketch /sketʃ/ noun Robert drew a rough sketch of his dog.
stage /steɪdʒ/ noun The musicians had now been on stage for over four hours.
still life /stɪl laɪf/ noun The artist sold his most recent still life of a bowl of fruit for a small fortune.
surprised /sə(r)ˈpraɪzd/ adjective I’ll be surprised if he gets here on time.
surprising /səˈpraɪzɪŋ/ adjective It was surprising to see my teacher at the concert.
texture /ˈtekstʃə(r)/ noun This fabric has a lovely texture; I love the way it feels.
theatre /ˈθɪətə dɪˈrɛktə/ noun The theatre director asked the actors on stage to start the scene again.
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director
tired /ˈtaɪə(r)d/ adjective She was too tired to do any more.
tiring /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/ adjective Joseph went on a very long and tiring journey.
tune /tjuːn/ noun Can you sing this tune?
uninspired /ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪə(r)d/ adjective The show was uninspired and a bit boring.
uninspiring /ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/ adjective Everyone might leave if they continue with this uninspiring performance.
worried /ˈwʌrid/ adjective Everyone was very worried when John didn’t show up.
worrying /ˈwʌriɪŋ/ adjective The most worrying problem is that no one in the town is recycling.
UNIT 9
SPEECH
artistic /ɑː(r)ˈtɪstɪk/ adjective Leo’s artistic talent was obvious when we saw his paintings.
believable /bɪˈliːvəb(ə)l/ adjective Their story is hardly believable.
campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ noun His re-election campaign was a complete success.
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capital city /ˈkæpɪt(ə)l ˈsɪti/ noun Tokyo is the capital city of Japan.
careful /ˈkeə(r)f(ə)l/ adjective Please be careful with those glasses.
careless /ˈkeə(r)ləs/ adjective Forgetting your bag at the station was careless!
colourful /ˈkʌlə(r)f(ə)l/ adjective The fireworks were very colourful.
comfortable /ˈkʌmftəb(ə)l/ adjective She sat quietly in a comfortable position.
constitutional /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənl noun

Spain is a constitutional monarchy – the country is ruled by a king whose powers are limited by the const
monarchy ˈmɒnəki/
currency /ˈkʌrənsi/ noun The currency of India is the rupee.
dangerous /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ adjective Air pollution has reached dangerous levels in some cities.
democracy /dɪˈmɒkrəsi/ noun South Africa became a democracy in 1994 when people voted to choose the
government.
doubtful /ˈdaʊtf(ə)l/ adjective Look at this traffic! It’s doubtful we will make it to school on time.
doubtless /ˈdaʊtləs/ adverb It was doubtless his own fault.
dramatic /drəˈmætɪk/ adjective Don’t be so dramatic! It’s only a paper cut.
enjoyable /ɪnˈdʒɔɪəb(ə)l/ adjective The film was long but enjoyable.
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environmental /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈment(ə)l/ adjective We need to discuss environmental issues, like water pollution, at the meeting.
famous /ˈfeɪməs/ adjective Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting Mona Lisa is in the Louvre Museum.
flag /flæɡ/ noun The British flag is called the Union Jack.
flagpole /ˈflæɡˌpəʊl/ noun Lower the flag down the flagpole slowly at the end of the day.
general /ˈʤɛnərəl ɪˈlɛkʃən/ noun Australia has a general election every three years.
election
harmful /ˈhɑː(r)mf(ə)l/ adjective Eating junk food is harmful to your health.
harmless /ˈhɑː(r)mləs/ adjective Some insects are absolutely harmless.
helpful /ˈhelpf(ə)l/ adjective Her advice on coping with stress was very helpful.
helpless /ˈhelpləs/ adjective The mother felt helpless – she couldn’t fix her son’s problem.
hopeful /ˈhəʊpf(ə)l/ adjective We are hopeful that someone will find our missing cat.
hopeless /ˈhəʊpləs/ adjective The lawyers said it was a hopeless case and that we would not win in court.
hungry /ˈhʌŋɡri/ adjective I’m so hungry because I was too busy to eat lunch.
incorporate /ɪnˈkɔː(r)pəreɪt/ verb Our equipment incorporates all the latest safety features.
king /kɪŋ/ noun The last king of the United Kingdom was George VI.
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law s /lɔːz/ noun Parliament will pass the new law s in the spring.
lucky /ˈlʌki/ adjective It’s lucky that the doctor arrived when she did.
majority /məˈdʒɒrəti/ noun The majority of our employees are women.
member /ˈmembə(r)/ noun She is a member of the ruling political party.
monarchy /ˈmɒnə(r)ki/ noun Saudi Arabia is a monarchy – King Salman rules the country.
mysterious /mɪˈstɪəriəs/ adjective He left a mysterious note that he would be back next week, but didn’t say where he was
going.
national /ˈnæʃənl ˈænθəm/ noun The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of America.
anthem
national /ˈnæʃənl ˈɛmbləm/ noun The national emblem of Wales is a flower, the daffodil.
emblem
national /ˈnæʃənl ˈsɪmbəl/ noun Animals and plants are common national symbols representing nations and countries.
symbol
natural /ˈnætʃ(ə)rəl/ adjective We don’t use any chemicals when making our soap – only natural ingredients.
official /əˈfɪʃ(ə)l/ adjective George had the official papers so he was allowed to enter the building.
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official /əˈfɪʃəl ˈlæŋgwɪʤ/ noun The official language of Brazil is Portuguese.
language
painful /ˈpeɪnf(ə)l/ adjective She was afraid that the surgery would be painful.
painless /ˈpeɪnləs/ adjective The treatment was quick and painless.
political party /pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈpɑːti/ noun I have never belonged to a political party.
politician /ˌpɒləˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ noun Her job as a politician was to represent the views of her party.
population /ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ noun Less than half of the country’s population voted in the last election.
prince /prɪns/ noun Prince Felipe of Spain became king in 2014.
princess /ˌprɪnˈses/ noun Grace Kelly was an American film actor who became Princess of Monaco.
queen /kwiːn/ noun Letizia Ortiz is Queen of Spain.
referendum /ˌrefəˈrendəm/ noun In a referendum, everyone in a country can vote on a specific issue.
republic /rɪˈpʌblɪk/ noun The country became a republic in 1970 when the people voted for a president.
royal family /ˈrɔɪəl ˈfæmɪli/ noun Balmoral is the British royal family’s estate in Scotland.
run the /rʌn ðiː ˈkʌntri/ phrase Some presidents like to run a country like a business.
country
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scientific /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ adjective The report was supported by scientific evidence.
sensible /ˈsensəb(ə)l/ adjective This seems to be a sensible way of dealing with the problem.
settle /ˈset(ə)l/ verb We moved to America and settled in Boston.
skull and /ˌskʌl ən ˈkrɒs noun Skull and crossbones flags were popular on pirate ships.
crossbones ˌbəʊnz/
spot /spɒt/ noun We decided to sit in a lovely spot beneath the tree.
terrible /ˈterəb(ə)l/ adjective I cried when I heard the terrible news.
unbelievable /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəb(ə)l/ adjective His story about being late for school because of a dragon was completely unbelievable.
unlucky /ʌnˈlʌki/ adjective Normally we can get tickets, but this year we were unlucky.
useful /ˈjuːsf(ə)l/ adjective Here’s some useful information about healthy eating.
useless /ˈjuːsləs/ adjective The TV remote is useless without batteries.
valuable /ˈvæljʊb(ə)l/ adjective The necklace is not very valuable.
vote /vəʊt/ noun There were 103 votes for the new fountain and 72 votes against it.
vote /vəʊt/ verb I will vote for the politician who can lower taxes.
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UNIT 10
SPEECH
afford /əˈfɔː(r)d/ verb Fred could not afford to pay for the holiday.
bakery /ˈbeɪkəri/ noun The smell of fresh bread from the bakery made me very hungry!
bargain /ˈbɑː(r)ɡɪn/ noun Hayley got such a bargain on her boots – half-price on the sale!
bestseller /bɛst ˈsɛlə/ noun The online shop shows their bestsellers at the bottom of the page – I bought the latest
smartphone.
borrow (from) /ˈbɒrəʊ (frɒm)/ phrasal Rupert needs to borrow some money from the bank.
verb
browse /braʊz/ verb You are welcome to browse our online shop.
butcher’s /ˈbʊʧəz/ noun I bought some sausages from the butcher’s.
cart /kɑː(r)t/ noun There are three items in my online cart. Do you want to add anything or can I check
out?
cash /kæʃ/ noun Some supermarket checkouts only take cash.
chain store /ʧeɪn stɔː/ noun A popular clothing chain store opened in my town – there are now ten of these stores in
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the city.
charity shop /ˈʧærɪti ʃɒp/ noun I gave my old clothes to the charity shop.
checkout /ˈtʃekaʊt/ noun Harvey paid for his groceries at the checkout and hurried home.
chemist’s /ˈkɛmɪsts/ noun You can buy themedicine s you need in the chemist’s.
clothes shop /kləʊðz ʃɒp/ noun I bought these trousers in the new clothes shop.
consumer /kənˈsjuːmə(r)/ noun We should offer a wider range of items to our consumers.
cost /kɒst/ verb A new computer costs around £1,000.
decompose /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/ verb Instead of throwing your vegetable scraps away, allow them to decompose in the
garden.
deliver /dɪˈlɪvə(r)/ verb We can deliver the flowers to your door on Tuesday morning.
delivery /dɪˈlɪv(ə)ri/ noun Please allow ten days for delivery.
department /dɪˈpɑːtmənt stɔː/ noun The department store is divided into separate sections, each section selling a different
store type of thing.
designer brand /dɪˈzaɪnə brænd/ noun This bag was more expensive because it’s a designer brand.
discount /ˈdɪsˌkaʊnt/ noun The sales assistant offered me a 10 per cent discount on the latest laptop.
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donate (to) /dəʊˈneɪt (tuː)/ phrasal We should all donate to local charities to support them.
verb
earn /ɜː(r)n/ verb He doesn’t earn much money, so he waits for sales on the items he wants to buy.
electrical goods /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl gʊdz ʃɒp/ noun The electrical goods shop sells TVs, washing machines, fridge-freezers and more.
shop
exchange /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ verb Could I exchange this shirt for another one? This one has a stain.
greengrocer’s /ˈɡriːnˌɡrəʊsəz/ noun I always buy my vegetables at the local greengrocer’s.
independent /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt ʃɒp/ noun Rodrigo opened his own independent shop selling comics.
shop
jeweller’s /ˈʤuːələz/ noun You should take your watch to a jeweller’s to get it fixed.
lend (to) /lɛnd (tuː)/ phrasal If you need a laptop, I can lend one to you.
verb
low cost /ləʊ kɒst/ noun Low cost stores sell products that are cheaper than designer brands.
make /meɪk/ verb We need to make money before we can spend it!
newsagent’s /ˈnjuːzˌeɪʤ(ə)nts/ noun He bought a puzzle book and a magazine from the newsagent’s.
owe /əʊ/ verb You owe me £50.
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package /ˈpækɪdʒ/ adjective We sent you a package full of presents.
post office /pəʊst ˈɒfɪs/ noun Betty needs to send a letter and buy stamps at the post office.
purchase /ˈpɜː(r)tʃəs/ noun His latest purchase was a laptop.
purchase /ˈpɜː(r)tʃəs/ verb I would like to purchase that purple dress.
queue /kjuː/ noun He stood in the queue at the supermarket for a very long time.
queue /kjuː/ verb A long line of people queued up to buy the latest video game.
raise (for) /reɪz (fɔː)/ phrasal We need your help to raise money for medical research.
verb
receipt /rɪˈsiːt/ noun You can’t return this item without a receipt showing you bought it.
recommend /ˌrekəˈmend/ verb Which trainers would you recommend I buy?
recommendation /ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/ noun After reading the recommendations of other customers, I decided to buy the vacuum
cleaner.
refund /ˈriːfʌnd/ noun You will receive a full refund if you cancel the holiday.
refund /ˈriːfʌnd/ verb I will refund your money in full if you’re not happy with the product.
replace /rɪˈpleɪs/ verb I’m returning this cardigan because I don’t like the colour – could you replace it with a
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green one?
replacement /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/ noun Because the TV was broken, the shop offered a replacement.
return /rɪˈtɜː(r)n/ noun No returns are allowed on sale items.
return /rɪˈtɜː(r)n/ verb Anne returned the dress to the shop because it didn’t fit.
sale /seɪl/ noun The online store was having a sale on perfume.
save /seɪv/ verb You can save £25 if you buy your tickets before Saturday.
spend /spend/ verb How much money did you spend?
spend (on) /spend (ɒn)/ phrasal How much money did you spend on lunch this week?
verb
stationery shop /ˈsteɪʃnəri ʃɒp/ noun You can buy everything you need for school, like books and pencils, at the stationery
shop.
supermarket /ˈsjuːpəˌmɑːkɪt/ noun Please buy some frozen peas, tissues and washing powder at the supermarket.
sustainable /səˈsteɪnəb(ə)l/ adjective You receive a free sustainable shopping bag if you spend over ₤50.
track /træk/ verb You can track your order on the website.
trend /trend/ noun The trend for spring is floral print dresses.
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waste (on) /weɪst (ɒn)/ phrasal Do not waste money on things you don’t need.
verb
win /wɪn/ noun You can win money if you come first in the competition.
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arrogant /ˈærəɡənt/ adjective It was arrogant of me to ignore my team’s opinions.

beautiful /ˈbjuːtəf(ə)l/ adjective Their mother is a very beautiful woman.

blonde /blɒnd/ adjective Her hair was short and blonde.

calm /kɑːm/ adjective Josh was so calm after the accident.

cheerful /ˈtʃɪə(r)f(ə)l/ adjective My little sister is always so cheerful and happy.

childish /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/ adjective He is childish and won’t talk to her.

conducted /kənˈdʌktɪd/ verb An agency conducted the market research.

curly /ˈkɜː(r)li/ adjective Her curly hair bounced as she walked.

cute /kjuːt/ adjective What a cute puppy!

difficult /ˈdɪfɪk(ə)lt/ adjective The test was too difficult.

easy-going /iːzɪ ˈɡəʊɪŋ/ adjective My cousin is a really calm, easy-going person.

friendly /ˈfren(d)li/ adjective Everyone in the village is very friendly to us.

good-looking /ˌɡʊd ˈlʊkɪŋ/ adjective That actor is tall and good-looking.

handsome /ˈhæns(ə)m/ adjective He is a handsome young man.

immature /ˌɪməˈtjʊə(r)/ adjective He was quite immature for his age.

long /lɒŋ/ adjective Her hair is so long it reaches her waist.

medium- /ˈmiːdiəm ˈleŋθ/ adjective Samantha has medium-length brown hair.

old /əʊld/ adjective My great-grandmother is very old now. 92!

optimistic /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ adjective Anna is a very optimistic and hopeful person.

patient /ˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/ adjective Susan’s very patient with the children.

pretty /ˈprɪti/ adjective My best friend is really pretty.

reliable /rɪˈlaɪəb(ə)l/ adjective Tim will do it – he’s very reliable.

sensitive /ˈsensətɪv/ adjective I am very sensitive and get upset easily.

serious /ˈsɪəriəs/ adjective Mason is quite serious

short /ʃɔː(r)t/ adjective My uncle is very short: 161 cm!

slim /slɪm/ adjective Most ballet dancers are very slim.

cancel /ˈkæns(ə)l/ verb My flight was cancelled because of the fog.

challenge /ˈtʃæləndʒ/ noun James accepted Sarah’s challenge of climbing Everest.

check-in /tʃek-ɪn/ noun Please check in at the check-in desk.

coach /kəʊtʃ/ noun They will be travelling to Tokyo by coach.

departure /dɪˈpɑː(r)tʃə(r)/ noun All departures from London are on time.

ferry /ˈferi/ noun Riding on the ferry makes me seasick.

go on /ɡəʊ ɒn/ phrasal verb After visiting Greece, I decided to go on to Italy.

hostel /ˈhɒst(ə)l/ noun It is cheaper to stay at a hostel instead of a hotel.

plane /pleɪn/ noun Flying a plane is very difficult.

term /tɜː(r)m/ noun ‘Pulmonary’ is a medical term relating to your lungs.

yacht /jɒt/ noun We sailed to a nearby island on Harriet’s yacht.

award /əˈwɔː(r)d/ verb The prize is awarded annually.

charming /ˈtʃɑː(r)mɪŋ/ adjective Your house is so charming and pretty.

cottage /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/ noun My grandmother lives in a small cottage in the countryside.

factory /ˈfæktri/ noun There’s a chocolate factory nearby.

hilarious /hɪˈleəriəs/ adjective You are hilarious! Tell me another joke.

houseboat /ˈhaʊsˌbəʊt/ noun Gary is living on a houseboat on the lake.

packed /pækt/ adjective The restaurant was packed with people.

popular /ˈpɒpjʊlə(r)/ adjective Vanilla is a popular ice-cream flavour in many countries.

remedy /ˈremədi/ noun My mother has a homemade remedy for headaches.

tiny /ˈtaɪni/ adjective The baby’s hands were so tiny.

avocado /ˌævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ noun I love avocado on toast for breakfast.

ban /bæn/ verb The teacher banned smartphones in class.

boiled /bɔɪld/ adjective Do you like boiled carrots?

butter /ˈbʌtə(r)/ noun Do you like butter on your toast?

carrot /ˈkærət/ noun Horses love to eat carrots and hay.

chips /tʃɪps/ noun Benson loves to eat fish and chips.

disappear /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə(r)/ verb The moon disappeared behind the clouds.

fattening /ˈfæt(ə)nɪŋ/ adjective Eating lots of cheese can be fattening.

international /ˌɪntə(r)ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/ adjective The international flights will be departing soon.

juicy /ˈdʒuːsi/ adjective Kai bit into a juicy red apple.

oil /ɔɪl/ noun I prefer coconut oil to olive oil.

salty /ˈsɔːlti/ adjective Sea water is very salty.