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Unit 1 Language summary
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VocabularyAdjectives
Personality traitscalm and coolfriendly and outgoinghonest and sincerekind and generouslaid-back and relaxedneat and tidyshy and reservedstrong and independentwild and crazy
Nouns
Compound family termsbrother-in-lawdaughter-in-lawfather-in-lawmother-in-lawsister-in-lawson-in-lawgrand-auntgranddaughtergrandfathergrandmothergrand-nephewgrand-niecegrandsongrand-unclegreat-auntgreat-granddaughtergreat-grandfathergreat-grandmothergreat-grandsongreat-nephewgreat-niecegreat-uncle
Additional vocabularyadoptchaosclose-knitinsurancemortgageorphansroller rink
Describing the same traitsI am too.I do too.I don’t either.I’m the same way.Neither do I.So am I.So do I.
Describing different traitsI’d say I’m more . . .I’m not like that.Really? I don’t.That’s not true for me.
Describing how you’ve changedI think I’ve become more . . .I used to . . . , but now I . . .
Useful expressionsDescribing how you’d liketo changeI’d like to be more . . .I’m interested in . . .
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Unit 2 Language summary
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VocabularyVerbs
Recognizing problemsaggravate a problemavoid a problemcause a problemdeal with a problemidentify a problemignore a problemrun into a problemsolve a problem
Verbs of beliefassumebe certainbe positivebe surebetdoubtfigureguesshave a hunchknow for a factsupposesuspect
Additional vocabularyamnesiablind datecomacourtshipgroom
DisagreeingI don’t know.I’m not so sure.Well, maybe, but . . .I know what you mean, but . . .
Useful expressions
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Unit 3 Language summary
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VocabularyNouns
Features of citiesclimatecost of livingcrime ratecuisinegreen spaceshotelsjob marketlandmarksneighborhoodsnightlifeshoppingtransportation system
Nouns/Adjectives
Types of townsborder towncoastal towncollege townindustrial townmountain townport townresort townrural townsuburban towntourist town
Additional vocabularychiccut a dealinhabitantlow keyquaintrivalrysavvyspectacularworld-class
Agreeing with an opinionI think so too.I think you’re right.I’m with you.That’s true.
Disagreeing with an opinionI know what you mean, but . . .I’m not sure I agree.Maybe, but don’t you think . . . ?Really?
Useful expressions
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Unit 4 Language summary
VocabularyVerbs
Phrasal verbsburn outcalm downchill outdrop offperk uprace offsleep overturn in
Expressions about sleepbe fast asleepbe sound asleepbe wide awakedrift offfeel drowsyhave a sleepless nightnod offsleep like a logtake a power naptoss and turn
Additional vocabularybreakthroughcaffeinegeneimplicationon the one handon the other handpharmaceuticalsatellite
Giving adviceHave you ever thought of (going) . . . ?It might not be a bad idea to . . .The way I see it, you ought to . . .You might want to . . .
Interpreting meaningI think that means . . .It might symbolize . . .It sounds like . . .The balloon probably stands for . . .
Useful expressions
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Unit 5 Language summary
VocabularyNounsa complimentan insultbad form
Adjectivesappropriateinappropriatenormaloffensivepoliterudestrangetypicalunusual
Expressions for reporting speech
StatementsHe claimed that . . .He explained that . . .He promised to . . .He told me that . . .
Commands or adviceHe advised me to . . .He asked me to . . .He encouraged me to . . .He told me to . . .He warned me not to . . .
QuestionsHe asked me . . .He wanted to know . . .He wondered . . .
Additional vocabularyamplifyexasperatinginfuriatingpompousrear view mirrortrademarktrivial
Conversation openersCan you believe this weather? It’s (awful)!Do you know many people here?How’s it going?That’s a great (jacket).
Conversation closersI should get going. I’ll call you later.It was great to meet you.See you later.Sorry, I’ve got to run. Talk to you soon.
Useful expressions
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Unit 6 Language summary
VocabularyNouns
News eventsepidemicfaminehijackingkidnappingnatural disasterpolitical crisisrebellionrecessionrobberyscandal
Phrases used to tella story
Beginning a storyI’ll never forget the time . . .I’ve got to tell you about . . .It all started when . . .That reminds me of when . . .
Continuing a storySo later on . . .The next thing we knew . . .To make a long story short . . .What happened was . . .
Going back in a storyI forgot to mention that . . .Meanwhile . . .The other thing is . . .The thing you have to know is . . .
Ending a storyAnd in the end . . .So finally . . .
Additional vocabularyburnt to a crispdefiantget away with somethingsunburn
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Unit 7 Language summary
VocabularyNouns
Internet termsblogchat roomcomputer virusdownloadfreewarehot spotinstant messagingpodcastspywarewebcam
Forms of communicationbanner adsbillboardsbus wrapscrawlsfliersinfomercialsneon signspop-up adsspamtelemarketerstext-messagingvoice mail
Expressions for connecting ideas
Adding informationadditionallyfurthermore
Comparing or contrastinglikewiseneverthelesson the other handsimilarly
Giving an examplefor examplefor instance
Showing resultsas a resulttherefore
Emphasizingindeedin fact
Additional vocabularybrokedonorhate mailsob storysubscription
Expressing opinionsIf you ask me, . . .The way I see it, . . .
Useful expressionsDisagreeingThat may be true, but . . .I see your point, but . . .
Giving reasonsThat’s why . . .The reason for that is . . .
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Unit 8 Language summary
VocabularyNouns
Qualities of creative peoplecuriositydecisivenessdeterminationdisciplineinnovationknowledgemotivationoriginalitypassionpatienceperceptivenessresourcefulness
Adjectives
Qualities of creative peoplecuriousdecisivedetermineddisciplinedinnovativeknowledgeablemotivatedoriginalpassionatepatientperceptiveresourceful
Verbs
Collocations for problem solvinganalyze a problemanalyze a situationanalyze informationexplore alternativesexplore possibilitiesfind a mistakefind a problemfind a solutionfind alternativesfind informationmake a mistakeorganize informationsolve a problem
Additional vocabularyget-togetherin tunekaraokeobscuritypatenttake something in stride
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Unit 9 Language summary
VocabularyAdjectivesamenableconservativenonconformistrebelliousunconventional
Verbsacceptconform (to)confrontrebel (against)stand up (to/for)
Phrasesbe your own personchallenge the status quofit infollow the crowdmake waves
Idioms
Expressions with keep and staykeep connectedkeep in touchkeep one’s grades upkeep out of troublekeep things in perspectivekeep upstay awakestay connectedstay in touchstay out of trouble
Additional vocabularyaccountablecompetentcounseldecipherdilemmaquandaryresolutionscenariosounding board
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Unit 10 Language summary
VocabularyVerbs
Expressions of annoyancedrive someone crazydrive someone maddrive someone up the wallget on someone’s nervesget someone downget someone’s goatget under someone’s skinmake someone madmake someone sickmake someone’s blood boil
Adjectivesannoyedbaffledconfuseddemoralizeddepresseddiscouragedenragedfrustratedhumiliatedinfuriatedinsultedirritatedmystifiedsaddenedstunned
Additional vocabularybodicecut one’s lossesdefectivedepositmeasure uprefundreplacement
Complaining to strangersExcuse me, but . . .I’m sorry, but . . .
Complaining to friends/neighborsI hate to mention this, but . . .I’m sorry to bring this up, but . . .
Agreeing and showing sympathyI know (exactly) what you mean.Yeah, I hate that too.You can say that again.
SympathizingOh, you’re kidding.That’s ridiculous.What a pain.
Useful expressions
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Unit 11 Language summary
VocabularyAdjectives compassionatediscreetgeneroushonestindifferentkindresilientrespectfulselfishsensitivetendertolerant
Describing ethics and attitudesacceptable / unacceptableagreeable / disagreeableapproving / disapprovingethical / unethicalfair / unfairhonest / dishonestlegal / illegallogical / illogicalrational / irrationalresponsible / irresponsiblescrupulous / unscrupuloustrustworthy / untrustworthy
Nounscompassiondiscretiongenerosityhonestyindifferencekindnessresiliencerespectfulnessselfishnesssensitivitytendernesstolerance
Additional vocabularyconvulsionheroichigh-profileonlookerspectacular
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Unit 12 Language summary
VocabularyVerbsadjust tobe excited aboutbe scared ofbe familiar withbecome aware ofget accustomed tolook forward toparticipate intake advantage of
Adjectives
Compound adjectivesculturally awareculturally sensitivenonconformingnonjudgmentalopenheartedopen-mindedself-assuredself-awareself-motivatedself-reliantself-starter
Additional vocabularycaptivatecontemporarydynamicenhancefast-movingmonumentplungesanitized
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