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English headword Part of Speech Pronunciation Example sentencesUnit 1what’s on? phr L?ïflíëRDflåL What’s on TV tonight?still n LëífäL I have some stills that were taken on the set as the film was being made.animation n L?ôåfDãÉfp]åL They used computer animation in the film.fantasy n LDÑôåí]ëáL The film is a modern fantasy set in a South American village.thriller n LDqêfä]L Kurt Russell and Steven Seagal team up in a thriller about a hijacked plane.recently adv LDêáWë]åíäáL Her schoolwork has been much better recently.set v LëÉíL The novel is set in France in the early 19th century.outstanding adj L~ríDëíôåÇfÏL His performance was outstanding.rating n LDêÉfífÏL On a scale of one to ten, the judges gave her a rating of 9.99.plot n LéäflíL The plot was a little confusing but the acting was excellent.average adj LDôî]êfÇwL It was an average kind of day – nothing exciting happened.star v Lëí^WL Clint Eastwood starred in 'The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly'.survey n LDë‰WîÉfL A recent survey found that 36% of the women asked did not feel safe walking alone at night.results n pl LêfDò¾äíëL Results suggest that having a proper breakfast can help children get better school marks.cover v LDâ¾î]L The course covers all aspects of business and law.predict v LéêfDÇfâíL Some scientists predict that the Earth's temperature will rise by as much as 5º over the next 20 years.respond v LêfDëéflåÇL He responded that he didn't want to see anyone.theme n LqáWãL The book’s theme is the conflict between love and duty.versus prep LDî‰Wë]ëL The story revolves around the classic theme of love versus duty.evil n LDáWî]äL The battle between good and evil is the basis of a lot of literature.location n Lä]rDâÉfp]åL It was hard to find a suitable location for the desert scenes.desert n LDÇÉò]íL The Sahara Desert.male adj LãÉfäL Many women earn less than their male colleagues.glamour n LDÖäôã]L The glamour of Hollywood attracts lots of young actors.consist of phr v Lâ]åDëfëí=]îI=ÅflîL The buffet consisted of several different Indian dishes.include v LfåDâäìWÇL Does the price include postage?recording n LêfDâlWÇfÏL Have you seen the video recording of the interview?carry out phr v L?âôêáRD~ríL There is a shortage of people to carry out research.presenter n LéêfDòÉåí]L The presenter read the news headlines.summarise v LDë¾ã]ê~fòL Your final paragraph should summarise the main points of your essay.findings n pl LDÑ~fåÇfÏòL Surveys conducted in other countries reported similar findings.conduct v Lâ]åDÇ¾âíL All the children in the class have to conduct their own science experiments.record v LêfDâlWÇL How do your students record new vocabulary?admire v L]ÇDã~f]L I really admire the way she brings up those kids all on her own.stunt n Lëí¾åíL Not many actors do their own stunts.flashback n LDÑäôpÄôâL The events of the hero's childhood are shown as a series of flashbacks.follow v LDÑflä]rL I didn't quite follow what he was saying.close-up n LDâä]rë=¾éL I want to get a close-up of the children faces.shot n LpflíL I got some great shots of Mount Fuji with the sun setting behind it.climax n LDâä~fãôâëL The opera reaches its climax with Violet's death in the third act.screen n LëâêáWåL He went on staring at the TV screen.box office n phr LDÄflâë=?flÑfëL Collect your tickets at the box office.extract n LDÉâëíêôâíL I've only read short extracts from the book.translation n LíêôåëDäÉfp]åI=íêôåò-L I've only read the English translation of the book, not the Japanese original.pronunciation n Léê]?å¾åëáDÉfp]åL Gianni has problems with his grammar but his pronunciation is very good.effective adj LfDÑÉâífîL The new law was very effective and soon everyone was wearing seat belts.acceptable adj L]âDëÉéí]Ä]äL I didn't think her dress was acceptable for a formal occasion.on stage prep phr Lflå=DëíÉfÇwL She once appeared on stage with George Michael.bring in phr v L?ÄêfÏ=DfåL I'd like to bring in Doctor Hall here and ask him his views.

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big-name adj L?ÄfÖ=DåÉfãL Poor attendance at the concert was put down to the lack of big-name stars.challenge n LDípôä]åÇwL I like the challenge of learning new things.emotional adj LfDã]rp]å]äL Grandpa gets very emotional when he talks about the war.award n L]DïlWÇL Gwyneth Paltrow won the 'Best Actress' award.ceremony n LDëÉê]ã]åáL A ceremony is held every year to remember those who died in the war.prompt n LéêflãéíL It was only because someone gave me a prompt that I remembered the rest of my speech.term n Lí‰WãL Multimedia' is the term for any technique combining sounds and images.achieve v L]DípáWîL She eventually achieved her goal of becoming a professor.ambition n LôãDÄfp]åL She fulfilled her ambition to become the first woman to run the 10,000 metres in under thirty minutes.entertainment n L?Éåí]DíÉfåã]åíL The town provides a wide choice of entertainment.take the form of v phr L?íÉfâ=a]=DÑlWã=]îI=ÅflîL A typical training programme takes the form of a series of workshops.viewer n LDîàìW]L This is a programme that appeals to younger viewers.vote v Lî]ríL In 1918, British women got the right to vote.article n LD^Wífâ]äL He began his career writing articles for the college magazine.take part v phr L?íÉfâ=Dé^WíL About 400 students took part in the protest.overcome v L?]rî]Dâ¾ãL I don't think he'll ever overcome his fear of flying.contestant n Lâ]åDíÉëí]åíL Each contestant has to answer questions on a variety of subjects.attempt n L]DíÉãéíL The climbers will make an attempt to reach the summit today.survive v Lë]Dî~fîL She was one of the lucky people who survived.accuse v L]DâàìWòL How can you accuse me without knowing all the facts?misrepresent v L?ãfëêÉéêfDòÉåíL Your reporter has completely misrepresented my opinions about immigration.claim v LâäÉfãL Doctors claim to have discovered a cure for the disease.argumentative adj L?^WÖàrDãÉåí]ífîL Stop being so argumentative all the time. You don't have to disagree with everything I say.'aggressive adj L]DÖêÉëfîL Some of the crowd were very aggressive, shouting and banging on windows.a nasty piece of work phr L]=?å^Wëíá=éáWë=]î=Dï‰WâL Mary, you'd better stay away from George – he's a nasty piece of work.'shocking adj LDpflâfÏL The report revealed some shocking new facts about the effects of drinking on your health.lead sb to believe phr L?äáWÇ=ë¾ãÄ]Çá=í]=ÄfDäáWîL He had led everyone to believe that his family was very wealthy.glad to see the back of sb phr L?ÖäôÇ=í]=ëáW…=a]=DÄôâ=]î=?ë¾ãÄ]ÇáL No, I'm not too upset that he left. In fact, I was glad to see the back of him.antidepressant n L?ôåíáÇfDéêÉë]åíL She took antidepressants for a year before she decided to do something about her problems.pill n LéfäL He has to take pills to control his blood pressure.compensation n L?âflãé]åDëÉfp]åL His employers paid him £5000 compensation for his broken leg.originally adv L]DêfÇwfå]äáL The building was originally used as a prison.admit v L]ÇDãfíL Okay, so maybe I was a little bit scared,' Jenny admitted.donate v LÇ]rDåÉfíL Last year he donated £1,000 to cancer research.lung n Lä¾ÏL Smoking can cause lung cancer.operation n L?flé]DêÉfp]åL He had an operation to reduce the swelling in his brain.unique adj LàìWDåáWâL Each person's fingerprints are unique.deal n LÇáWäL They agreed on a $55m deal with a leading Japanese automobile company.drop v LÇêfléL Taylor was bitterly disappointed to be dropped from the England team.charity n LDípôê]íáL Several charities sent aid to the flood victims.joint adj LÇwlfåíL We both wanted to move to Canada – it was a joint decision.transform v LíêôåëDÑlWãL The movie transformed her almost overnight from an unknown schoolgirl into a megastar.blind adj LÄä~fåÇL She's almost blind in her right eye.determination n LÇf?í‰WãfDåÉfp]åL Maria shows great determination to learn English.against all (the) odds prep phr L]?ÖÉåëí=lWäRDflÇòIR]?ÖÉfåëíL Against all the odds, he recovered from his terrible injuries.prevent v LéêfDîÉåíL His back injury may prevent him from playing in tomorrow's game.pursue v Lé]DëàìWL She plans to pursue a career in politics.triumph n LDíê~f]ãÑL Winning the championship is a great personal triumph.shoot to fame phr L?pìWí=í]=DÑÉfãL Brian, an air steward, shot to fame on the television show 'Big Brother'.idol n LD~fÇäL Muhammad Ali was my idol when I was a boy.contender n Lâ]åDíÉåÇ]L Phillips is one of the top contenders for the middleweight championship of the world.contract n LDâflåíêôâíL Read the contract carefully before you sign it.modest adj LDãflÇ]ëíL You're too modest! You should know you've been a huge help to us.context n LDâflåíÉâëíL English words can have several meanings depending on their context.

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flatter v LDÑäôí]L She was flattered by the fact that everyone took an interest in her work.factor n LDÑôâí]L The rise in crime is mainly due to social and economic factors.give off phr v L?Öfî=DflÑL The wood gave off a sweet, perfumed smell as it burned.image n LDfãfÇwL I have to do what I can to project a positive image.put a distance between sb phr Lérí=]=DÇfëí]åë=Äf?íïáWå=?ë¾ãÄ]ÇáL The argument put a distance between my father and me.parallel adj LDéôê]äÉäL Social changes in Britain are matched by parallel trends in some other countries.make up for phr v LãÉfâ=D¾é=Ñ]I=ÑlWL= The team will be anxious to make up for a disappointing start to the season.harm n LÜ^WãL Modern farming methods have done considerable harm to the countryside.affect v L]DÑÉâíL Be careful when making decisions which affect our lives.due to phr LDÇàìW=í]I=írL She has been absent from work due to illness.turn out phr v L?í‰Wå=D~ríL That man turned out to be Maria's second cousin.stressful adj LDëíêÉëÑ]äL Looking after small children can be very stressful.performance n Lé]DÑlWã]åëL The orchestra will give two more performances this week.participant n Lé]Dífëfé]åíL The children's art program this summer had fourteen participants.apply v L]Déä~fL She applied for a job with the local newspaper.unpleasant adj L¾åDéäÉò]åíL= Phil and Jane argued the whole time, so it was a pretty unpleasant evening.colloquial adj Lâ]Dä]râïá]äL The best way of improving your colloquial English is by listening to native speakers.voluntary adj LDîflä]åí]êáL Since her retirement, Martha has been doing voluntary work for the Red Cross.marathon n LDãôê]q]åL Garcia ran the marathon in just under three hours.out of breath prep phr L?~rí=]î=DÄêÉqL Eric came running into the room, out of breath and red in the face.give birth to v phr LÖfî=DÄ‰Wq=í]I=írL Mary was celebrating last night after giving birth to twins.attractive adj L]DíêôâífîL He was a tall attractive man in his mid-forties.wonder v LDï¾åÇ]L Sometimes I wonder about his behaviour.figure n LDÑfÖ]L Models have to look after their looks and their figures.lose weight v phr L?äìWò=DïÉfíL You're looking slim. Have you lost weight?portion n LDélWp]åL My mother always gave the boys bigger portions than she gave me.calorie n LDâôä]êáL An average potato has about 90 calories.mineral water n phr LDãfå]ê]ä=?ïlWí]L A glass of mineral water.appearance n L]Déf]ê]åëL He was always criticising his wife's appearance.traffic jam n LDíêôÑfâ=?ÇwôãL We were stuck in a traffic jam for two hours.contact v LDâflåíôâíL Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.save up phr v L?ëÉfî=D¾éL I'm saving up for a new car.bump into phr v L?Ä¾ãé=Dfåí]I=DfåírL I bumped into Jean in town this morning.role-play v LDê]rä=éäÉfL Language teachers often role-play actual situations in the classroom.suffix n LDë¾ÑfâëLdisappoint v L?Çfë]DélfåíL I'm sorry to disappoint you, but there aren't any tickets left.prepare v LéêfDéÉ]L He only had a few hours to prepare for the interview.build on phr v LDÄfäÇ=ÅflåL The new plan will build on the success of the previous one.fame n LÑÉfãL= Barbara Streisand won fame as a singer before she became an actress.finance v LDÑ~fåôåëI=ÑfDåôåëL= More than £100.000 was donated to help finance Ryan's heart transplant.regulation n L?êÉÖàrDäÉfp]åL There seem to be so many rules and regulations these days.option n LDflép]åL He basically has two options: he can have the surgery, or he can give up playing football.comparison n Lâ]ãDéôêfë]åL Comparison with his previous movies shows how Lee has developed as a director.overhear v L?]rî]DÜf]L I overheard part of their conversation.advice n L]ÇDî~fëL There's lots of advice in the book on baby care.employee n LfãDéälf-áWI=?ÉãéälfDáWL Employees of American Airlines get generous reductions on the cost of flights.responsible adj LêfDëéflåë]Ä]äL Police believe that the same man is responsible for three other murders in the area.town council n L?í~rå=Dâ~råë]äL Last week, the town council decided to plant more trees in the city centre.oral adj LDlWê]äL We had a fifteen-minute oral exam in German.nervous adj LDå‰Wî]ëL She was so nervous about her exams that she couldn't sleep.additional adj L]DÇfp]å]äL Additional information can be obtained from the centre.appropriate adj L]Déê]réêá-]íL I didn't feel that this was an appropriate time to mention the subject of money.enthusiastically adv Lfå?qàìWòáDôëífâäáL He jumped up and down enthusiastically when I told him we were going to Disneyland.superb adj LëàìWDé‰WÄI=ëìW-L The food there was superb.

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moving adj LDãìWîfÏL Craig's story about his mother's illness is deeply moving.base on phr v LDÄÉfë=ÅflåL Their relationship was based on trust and understanding.ex-convict n L?Éâë=DâflåîfâíL Nobody will give him a job because he is an ex-convict.parole n Lé]Dê]räL He was released on parole after serving two years.inspector n LfåDëéÉâí]L Inspector Blake examined the evidence carefully.candidate n LDâôåÇfÇ]íL Candidates are not allowed to use a calculator in this exam.impression n LfãDéêÉp]åL Arriving late won't create a very favourable impression.accurately adv LDôâàrê]íäáL It's impossible to predict the weather accurately.hostel n LDÜflëíäL I stayed at the hostel for four weeks.apartment n L]Dé^Wíã]åíL She lives in a small apartment.abroad adv L]DÄêlWÇL She often goes abroad on business.get together phr v L?ÖÉí=í]DÖÉa]L We must get together some time for a drink.masterpiece n LDã^Wëí]éáWëL The painting was thought to be his finest masterpiece.review n LêfDîàìWL Walter had just written a long review of Darwin's book.postal adj LDé]rëíäL An increase in postal charges.define v LÇfDÑ~fåL I'll now try to define the term 'popular culture'.connected adj Lâ]DåÉâífÇL She wanted to get to know everyone connected with the film industry.surface n LDë‰WÑ]ëL We need a flat surface to do our drawing on.shoot v LpìWíL The movie was shot in New Zealand.technique n LíÉâDåáWâL There are various techniques for dealing with industrial pollution.topic n LDífléfâL The environment is a popular topic these days.alternative n LlWäDí‰Wå]ífîL I had no alternative but to report him to the police.in touch prep phr Lfå=Dí¾ípL Are you still in touch with John?overseas adv L?]rî]DëáWòL Most applications came from overseas.accept v L]âDëÉéíL The students who were accepted by Stanford Law School had very high scores in their exams.project n LDéêflÇwÉâíL The project aims to provide a better understanding of children's emotions.look forward to phr v Lärâ=DÑlWï]Ç=í]I=írL I'm really looking forward to our holiday.meet up phr v L?ãáWí=D¾éL We often meet up after work and go for a drink.suitable adj LDëìWí]Ä]äI=DëàìW-L We are hoping to find a suitable school.matter n LDãôí]L It will be a simple matter to find her.Unit 2worth prep Lï‰WqL It was a great evening, and definitely worth all the hard work.free diving n phr LDÑêáW=?Ç~fîfÏL Free diving can be dangerous if you're not careful.involve v LfåDîfläîL I didn't realise putting on a play involved so much work.adventurous adj L]ÇDîÉåíp]ê]ëL I'm not very adventurous when it comes to trying new food.guarantee n L?Öôê]åDíáWL They offer a two-year guarantee on all their electrical goods.set off phr v L?ëÉí=DflÑL I'll set off early to avoid the traffic.dare v LÇÉ]L One night, they dared Frank to steal a bottle of his father's whisky.accept v L]âDëÉéíL He accepted the invitation to stay with us.risk-taker n LDêfëâ=?íÉfâ]L He's always been a bit of a risk-taker, but now he jumps out of aeroplanes for a living!break a record v phr L?ÄêÉfâ=]=DêÉâlWÇL An attempt to break the 10,000 metres world record failed.surface n LDë‰WÑ]ëL Dead leaves floated on the surface of the water.gradually adv LDÖêôÇwì]äáL As the weeks passed, I gradually accepted the idea of him leaving.beat v LÄáWíL The average person's heart beats seventy times a minute.rapidly adv LDêôéfÇäáL The disease was spreading more rapidly than expected.emergency n LfDã‰WÇw]åëáL In case of emergency, press the alarm.explore v LfâDëéälWL Venice is a wonderful city to explore.amaze v L]DãÉfòL Dave amazed his friends by suddenly getting married.thrill n LqêfäL Winning first place must have been quite a thrill.media n pl LDãáWÇá]L The scandal was widely reported in the national media.hang gliding n phr LDÜôÏ=?Öä~fÇfÏL He goes hang gliding because he feels as free as a bird when he's up in the air.depress v LÇfDéêÉëL The thought of taking the exam again depressed him.frustrate v LÑê]DëíêÉfíL The fact that he's working with amateurs really frustrates him.instructor n LfåDëíê¾âí]L I managed to find a very good driving instructor.

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encourage v LfåDâ¾êfÇwL I want to thank everyone who has encouraged and supported me.annoy v L]DålfL It really annoys me when I see people dropping litter.whistle v LDïfë]äL I heard this song on the radio and I've been whistling it all day.irritate v LDfêfíÉfíL After a while, the loud ticking of the clock began to irritate me.compliment n LDâflãéäfã]åíL You look great!' 'Thanks for the compliment.'cable n LDâÉfÄ]äL Overhead cables as well as pollution are death traps for birds.task n Lí^WëâL I was given the task of building a fire.gorge n LÖlWÇwL The walk along the bottom of the gorge is a popular nature trail with tourists.post n Lé]rëíL Patrick leaned in satisfaction on a fence post.stretch v LëíêÉípL Row after row of orange trees stretched to the horizon.valley n LDîôäáL The village lies in a beautiful green valley.hook n LÜrâL Tom hung his coat on the hook behind the door.leather n LDäÉa]L The inside of the bag was lined with soft leather.strap n LëíêôéL The strap of my bag is broken.fasten v LDÑ^Wë]åL Fasten your seatbelts.hesitate v LDÜÉòfíÉfíL Kay hesitated for a moment and then said 'Yes'.edge n LÉÇwL He stood at the water's edge staring across the lake.attach v L]DíôípL The climber attached himself to the rope for safety.pick up speed v phr L?éfâ=¾é=DëéáWÇL The train was gradually picking up speed after leaving the tunnel.wire n Lï~f]L A low-powered electric bulb hung starkly from a wire overhead.infest v LfåDÑÉëíL The kitchen was infested with cockroaches.steep adj LëíáWéL The road became rocky and steep.muddy adj LDã¾ÇáL Take your boots off outside if they're muddy.slope n Lëä]réL The car rolled down the slope into the lake.mist n LãfëíL We could just see the outline of the house through the mist.mph abbrev L?Éã=éáW=DÉfípL He was driving at 70 mph.clutch v Lâä¾ípL Joanne clutched her mother's hand.rattle v LDêôíäL The window rattled in the wind.violently adv LDî~f]ä]åíäáL All the houses were trembling violently during the earthquake.approach n L]Déê]rípL Our approach frightened the birds.hazardous adj LDÜôò]Ç]ëL Being the President's bodyguard is obviously a hazardous occupation.crossing n LDâêflëfÏL The Atlantic crossing took nearly three months.inhabitant n LfåDÜôÄfí]åíL Copenhagen has about 1.4 million inhabitants.lifeline n LDä~fÑä~fåL Because I work at home, the telephone is like a lifeline to me.community n Lâ]DãàìWå]íáL An arts centre will benefit the whole community.via prep LDî~f]I=DîáW]L We flew to Athens via Paris.brick n LÄêfâL Protesters attacked the police with stones and bricks.corn n LâlWåL We walked through fields of corn to get to the valley.pregnant adj LDéêÉÖå]åíL When I was pregnant with Mandy, I felt fat and unattractive.landing n LDäôåÇfÏL In some flights recently, pilots were forced to make emergency landings.insignificant adj L?fåëfÖDåfÑfâ]åíL The anti-war group was an insignificant minority within the party.harness n LDÜ^Wå]ëL An essential piece of rock-climbing equipment is a climbing harness.flash a smile v phr L?Ñäôp=]=Dëã~fäL I love this city,' he said, flashing a big smile.release v LêfDäáWëL Release the handbrake first.brake n LÄêÉfâL The back brake on my bike needs adjusting.adapt v L]DÇôéíL The car has been adapted to take unleaded petrol.unaware adj L?¾å]DïÉ]L Mike seems unaware of the trouble he's causing.neglectful adj LåfDÖäÉâíÑ]äL She became more and more neglectful of her responsibilities.uncertain adj L¾åDë‰WíåL I was uncertain about what to do next.enable v LfDåÉfÄ]äL The loan enabled Jan to buy the house.produce n LDéêflÇàìWëL They make a living by selling organic produce from their farm.fog n LÑflÖL Thick fog is making driving conditions difficult on many roads.populate v LDéfléàräÉfíL The highlands are populated mainly by peasant farmers.continent n LDâflåífå]åíL The Antarctic continent lies beneath five miles of ice.

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intelligent adj LfåDíÉäfÇw]åíL Anne was surprised to hear such an intelligent question coming from a very small child.wealthy adj LDïÉäqáL She comes from a wealthy family, who own houses in London and Paris.innovative adj LDfå]?îÉfífîL The city has introduced an innovative system of traffic control.practical adj LDéêôâífâ]äL Skirts aren't very practical in my kind of work.economical adj L?Éâ]Dåflãfâ]äI=?áW-L A small car is more economical to run.inactive adj LfåDôâífîL The brain cells are inactive during sleep.distrust v LÇfëDíê¾ëíL She had every reason to distrust him.insufficient adj L?fåë]DÑfp]åíL His salary was insufficient for their needs.competitive adj Lâ]ãDéÉífífîL As a child, she was so competitive, always wanting to do better than her classmates.push (oneself) v LérpL He's been pushing himself too hard, working twelve-hour days.secure v LëfDâàr]L Troops were sent to secure the border.credible adj LDâêÉÇfÄ]äL The complaint would be more credible if he could remember more specific details.positive adj LDéflòfífîL She's got a really positive attitude to life and never lets problems get her down.mental adj LDãÉåíäL Stress has an effect on both your physical and mental health.attitude n LDôífíàìWÇL John's attitude towards work won't help him make progress.capable adj LDâÉfé]Ä]äL I'm perfectly capable of looking after myself, thank you!conscious adj LDâflåp]ëL The driver was still conscious when the ambulance arrived.scuba diving n phr LDëâìWÄ]=?Ç~fîfÏL I went scuba diving in Florida.fortunate adj LDÑlWíp]å]íL David managed to escape, but the others were not so fortunate.life-threatening adj LDä~fÑ=?qêÉíåfÏL Slipping and injuring yourself in the bath is not only painful but life-threatening.essential adj LfDëÉåp]äL Calcium is essential for the development of healthy teeth and bones.instinct n LDfåëífÏâíL Animals have a natural instinct for survival.remain v LêfDãÉfåL Please remain seated until all the lights are on.obsession n L]ÄDëÉp]åL Gambling became an obsession, and he eventually lost everything he had.addicted adj L]DÇfâífÇL I tried to give up smoking several times before I realised I was addicted.majority n Lã]DÇwflê]íáL The majority of students find it quite hard to live on the amount of money they get.think twice v phr L?qfÏâ=Díï~fëL A visible alarm makes burglars think twice before breaking into a house.ease n LáWòL I was impressed by the ease with which the information could be retrieved.curious adj LDâàr]êá]ëL Why do you want to know about Catherine?' 'Oh, no reason. I'm just curious.'sense n LëÉåëL You should have had the sense to turn off the electricity first.the great outdoors n phr La]=?ÖêÉfí=~ríDÇlWòL She is a woman with a taste for adventure in the great outdoors.identical adj L~fDÇÉåífâ]äL The picture is identical to the one in the museum of Modern Art in New York.cross-country adv L?âêflë=Dâ¾åíêáL Denise enjoys cross-country running.take up phr v L?íÉfâ=D¾éL Roger took painting up for a while, but soon lost interest.element n LDÉä]ã]åíL Honesty is a vital element of her success.vast adj Lî^WëíL Vast areas of the Amazon rainforest have been destroyed.in the wild prep phr Lfå=a]=Dï~fäÇL There are very few pandas living in the wild now.canoeing n Lâ]DåìWfÏL They do lots of fun outdoor activities like canoeing, hiking and camping.replacement n LêfDéäÉfëã]åíL I'm just a temporary replacement for the receptionist.white water rafting n phr L?ï~fí=ïlWí]=Dê^WÑífÏL The more adventurous in the group should try white water rafting – it's fun, but a bit risky!exotic adj LfÖDòflífâL Her earrings, too, were a gift from some faraway exotic place.frost n LÑêflëíL The grass and trees were white with frost.melt v LãÉäíL It was warmer now, and the snow was beginning to melt.hill n LÜfäL Their house is on a hill overlooking the sea.confident adj LDâflåÑfÇ]åíL Despite her disability, Philippa is very confident.slip v LëäféL He slipped on the ice.polished adj LDéfläfpíL It was big, square room with a polished floor and a high ceiling.pick up phr v L?éfâ=D¾éL I picked up a few words of Spanish when I was in Spain last year.go along phr v L?Ö]r=]DäflÏL I never had formal training; I just learned the job as I went along.newcomer n LDåàìWâ¾ã]L Our team will include some familiar faces as well as a few newcomers.get a feel for sth v phr L?ÖÉí=]=DÑáWä=Ñ]=?ë¾ãqfÏL The child managed to get a feel for numbers and measurements by doing the exercises.build up phr v L?ÄfäÇ=D¾éL After her long illness, she had to build up her strength again by doing exercises every day.tackle v LDíôâ]äL There is more than one way to tackle the problem.increasingly adv LfåDâêáWëfÏäáL Marketing techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

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environment n LfåDî~f]ê]åã]åíL The company had failed to provide a safe environment for its workers.activity n LôâDífî]íáL They all enjoy doing outdoor activities such as hiking or climbing.find out phr v L?Ñ~fåÇ=D~ríL I need to find out more about these night courses.form v LÑlWãL By midnight, ice was already forming on the roads.extinct adj LfâDëífÏâíL Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years.rucksack n LDê¾âëôâL I've been carrying this rucksack all day.invent v LfåDîÉåíL Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876.officially adv L]DÑfp]äáL The new church was officially opened on July 5th.zorbing n LDòlWÄáÏLhollow adj LDÜflä]rL Bats live both in caves and hollow trees.spread v LëéêÉÇL News of the explosion spread swiftly.throughout prep LqêìWD~ríL The disease spread rapidly throughout Europe.upright adv LD¾éê~fíL The chimpanzee stood upright and grasped the bars of its cage.physical adj LDÑfòfâ]äL She prefers physical work to working in an office.on the other hand prep phr L?flå=aá=D¾a]=ÜôåÇL I'd like to eat out, but on the other hand, I should be trying to save money.whereas conj LïÉ]êDôòL The old system was fairly complicated whereas the new system is really very simple.expert n LDÉâëé‰WíL He's a world expert on marine mammals.intonation n L?fåí]DåÉfp]åL They speak politely, but in a strangely mechanical way, with not much intonation.compulsory adj Lâ]ãDé¾äë]êáL All young men are required to do one to two years of compulsory military service.accommodation n L]?âflã]DÇÉfp]åL The cost of rented accommodation keeps going up.expenses n pl LfâDëéÉåëfòL He borrowed í150,000 and used the money for legal expenses.course n LâlWëL Seventy candidates enrolled on the computer course.preference n LDéêÉÑ]ê]åëL Do you have a colour preference?remark n LêfDã^WâL I ignored his rude remark about my clothes.request n LêfDâïÉëíL They have made an urgent request for international aid.expand v LfâDëéôåÇL Sydney's population expanded rapidly in the 1960s.provide v Léê]Dî~fÇL Tea and biscuits will be provided.attend v L]DíÉåÇL Only twelve people attended the meeting.unnecessary adj L¾åDåÉë]ë]êáL We can't afford any unnecessary delays.injured adj LDfåÇw]ÇL The football team had three injured players.get on phr v LÖÉí=DflåL How is George getting on at school?take place v phr L?íÉfâ=DéäÉfëL The next meeting will take place on Thursday.go through phr v LÖ]r=DqêìWL When you're going through a crisis, it often helps to talk to someone.tear v LíÉ]L Be careful not to tear the paper.rip v LêféL Her clothes had all been ripped.spill v LëéfäL Oh no! I've spilt coffee all down my shirt!by accident prep phr LÄ~f=DôâëfÇ]åíL I met her quite by accident.get by phr v LÖÉí=DÄ~fL I don't earn a huge salary, but we get by.get over phr v LÖÉí=D]rî]L It's taken me ages to get over the flu.get through phr v LÖÉí=DqêìWL I finally managed to get through my driving test.get into phr v LÖÉí=Dfåí]I=DfåírL The door was locked and we couldn't get into the house.hang on phr v L?ÜôÏ=DflåL She hung on to the side of the cart as it rattled over the stones.victory n LDîfâí]êáL It was a surprisingly easy victory.expect v LfâDëéÉâíL I expect to be back within a week.fright n LÑê~fíL You gave me such a fright creeping up on me like that!Unit 3fiction n LDÑfâp]åL Although it is a work of fiction, it is based on fact.relate (to) v LêfDäÉfíL I don't understand how the two ideas relate to each other.gasp v LÖ^WëéL I gasped when I heard how much the ring had cost.stunned adj Lëí¾åÇL He looked completely stunned when I told him he'd won first prize.disoriented adj LÇfëDlWêá]åífÇL When he emerged into the street, he was completely disoriented.unsteadily adv L¾åDëíÉÇ]äáL The puppy walked rather unsteadily at first but was running around after a few days.sign n Lë~fåL There were signs that someone had been there earlier.lecture n LDäÉâíp]L Very few students ever attended his lectures.

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feature n LDÑáWíp]L Hedges are an important feature of the landscape in Britain.landscape n LDäôåÇëâÉféL We couldn't believe the beauty of the Scottish landscape.still adv LëífäL Keep still while I tie your shoe.gaze v LÖÉfòL I lay back on the sand and gazed at the stars above.surroundings n pl Lë]Dê~råÇfÏòL It took me a few weeks to get used to my new surroundings.glimpse n LÖäfãéëL They caught a glimpse of a dark green car just before it disappeared round the corner.rise v Lê~fòL The road rises steeply up the mountainside from the village.halfway adv L?Ü^WÑDïÉfL He chased Kevin halfway up the stairs.lone adj Lä]råL Out of the stillness, a lone bird began to sing.figure n LDÑfÖ]L Dark figures emerged from the building, and disappeared into the night.trail n LíêÉfäL The bus left a trail of black smoke behind it.flatten v LDÑäôíåL Flatten the cardboard boxes and stack them in the corner.wonder v LDï¾åÇ]L He wondered whether he would be able to find the hotel again.take it from there v phr L?íÉfâ=fí=Ñê]ã=DaÉ]L Let's see what happens after the party and take it from there.scatter v LDëâôí]L The flowers fell and scattered on the ground.meadow n LDãÉÇ]rL I saw a young boy riding slowly through the meadow on a black horse.trail off phr v L?íêÉfä=DflÑL She trailed off, silenced by the look Chris gave her.murmur v LDã‰Wã]L The girl murmured sth polite, and smiled.accent n LDôâë]åíL He noticed that I spoke German with an English accent.shrug v Lpê¾ÖL I just shrugged my shoulders and ignored him.trip v LíêféL George tripped over a rock and fell flat on his face.stare v LëíÉ]L She stared at me in disbelief when I told her the news.splitting headache n phr L?ëéäfífÏ=DÜÉÇÉfâL Melissa went to sleep late and awoke with a splitting headache.sink in phr v L?ëfÏâ=DfåL He waited a moment to let his words sink in.random adj LDêôåÇ]ãL The company has introduced random drug testing of its employees.seed n LëáWÇL Plant the seeds one inch deep in the soil.seemingly adv LDëáWãfÏäáL Running a mile in under four minutes was a seemingly impossible task.endless adj LDÉåÇä]ëL He's been in a lot of trouble – drugs, guns, blackmail – the list is endless.breeze n LÄêáWòL Flags waved in the breeze.avoid v L]DîlfÇL Everyone seemed to be avoiding Nick.authorities n pl LlWDqflê]íáòL The US and Columbian authorities are hoping to reach an agreement.investigate v LfåDîÉëífÖÉfíL The state police are investigating the incident.look into phr v L?ärâ=Dfåí]I=DfåírL Police are looking into the disappearance of a wanted criminal.look up phr v L?ärâ=D¾éL Look the word up in your dictionary.look up to phr v Lärâ=D¾é=í]I=írL I've always looked up to Bill for his courage and determination.look out for phr v Lärâ=D~rí=Ñ]I=ÑlWL Look out for your Aunt while you're at the station.look down on phr v Lärâ=DÇ~rå=flåL Mr Garcia looks down on anyone who hasn't had a college education.regard v LêfDÖ^WÇL Edith was widely regarded as being eccentric.throw a party v phr L?qê]r=]=Dé^WíáL He threw a huge party to celebrate making his first million dollars.forecast n LDÑlWâ^WëíL According to the weather forecast, it's going to stay hot for the rest of the week.attendant n L]DíÉåÇ]åíL He got a job as a car park attendant.insect n LDfåëÉâíL I hate mosquitoes and other flying insects.magnifying glass n LDãôÖåfÑ~f-fÏ=?Öä^WëL The detective examined the evidence carefully through his magnifying glass.vision n LDîfw]åL She suffered temporary loss of vision after being struck on the head.protector n Léê]DíÉâí]L Whether she likes it or not, he sees himself as her protector.curved adj Lâ‰WîÇL An aeroplane wing is curved on top and flat on the bottom.reflect v LêfDÑäÉâíL The drop in consumer spending reflects concern about the economy.put off phr v L?érí=DflÑL Don't let the restaurant's decor put you off – the food is really good.prepared adj LéêfDéÉ]ÇL Luckily, we were well prepared for the storm.react v LêáDôâíL How did Wilson react to your idea?opinion n L]Défåà]åL He asked his wife's opinion on every important decision.interact v L?fåí]êDôâíL Lucy interacts well with other children in the class.extend v LfâDëíÉåÇL Management have agreed to extend the deadline for another week.grade n LÖêÉfÇL He got a grade A in Maths.

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order v LDlWÇ]L I'm afraid we don't have that book in stock, but we can order it for you.receipt n LêfDëáWíL Keep your receipt in case you want to bring it back.automatically adv L?lWí]DãôífâäáL Join now and you will automatically receive 50% off your first purchase.make an early start v phr L?ãÉfâ=]å=‰Wäá=Dëí^WíL We need to make an early start tomorrow if we want to get there before dark.crowd n Lâê~rÇL A huge crowd gathered to hear Nelson Mandela speak.speak highly of sb v phr L?ëéáWâ=DÜ~fäá=]î=?ë¾ãÄ]ÇáL He always speaks very highly of his old headmaster.loose adj LäìWëL He always wears a loose sweatshirt when he goes to the gym.indicate v LDfåÇfâÉfíL Professor Johnson has indicated his intention to retire next year.impatient adj LfãDéÉfp]åíL We are growing impatient with the lack of results.grateful adj LDÖêÉfíÑ]äL I am extremely grateful for the assistance your staff have provided.peculiar adj LéfDâàìWäá]L She's a very peculiar child.display v LÇfDëéäÉfL I pressed 'Enter' and an error message was displayed.character n LDâôêfâí]L Does anyone know the Chinese character for horse?manufacturer n L?ãôåàrDÑôâíp]ê]L Read the manufacturer's instructions before using your new dishwasher.unplug v L¾åDéä¾ÖL Unplug the TV before you go to bed.fascination n L?Ñôë]DåÉfp]åL The children watched in fascination as the acrobats flew through the air on the trapeze.go blank v phr LÖ]r=DÄäôÏâL Suddenly the screen went blank.inspire v LfåDëé~f]L The story was inspired by a chance meeting with an old Russian duke.eventually adv LfDîÉåípì]äáI=-íp]äáL Eventually, she got a job and moved to London.publish v LDé¾ÄäfpL The first edition was published in 1765.best-seller n L?ÄÉëí=DëÉä]L His new book went straight to number one on the best-seller list.original adj L]DêfÇwfå]äL Williams was a jazz musician with a completely original style.suspect v Lë]DëéÉâíL I suspected that there was something wrong with the engine.coincidence n Lâ]rDfåëfÇ]åëL I'm going to Newcastle tomorrow.' 'What a coincidence! I'm going up there too.'little-known adj L?äfíä=Då]råL The village is in a little-known corner of the world.composer n Lâ]ãDé]rò]L My favourite composer is Beethoven.delay v LÇfDäÉfL The flight was badly delayed because of fog.intensify v LfåDíÉåëfÑ~fL His mother's death intensified his loneliness.narrow escape n phr L?åôê]r=fDëâÉféL A woman had a narrow escape yesterday when her car skidded off the road.freezing adj LDÑêáWòfÏL It's freezing in this house. Can't I turn on the heating?impressive adj LfãDéêÉëfîL I thought Mike looked very impressive in his new suit.raise v LêÉfòL Mary raised her eyebrows in surprise.yolk n Là]râL Beat the yolks into the milk sauce.parakeet n LDéôê]âáWíL She came with a parakeet in a cage.clip v LâäféL The pheasants cannot fly away because they have had their wings clipped.inconsolable adj L?fåâ]åDë]rä]Ä]äL The boy was inconsolable after the death of his dog.guilt n LÖfäíL He felt an enormous sense of guilt when he thought about how he’d treated herlessen v LDäÉë]åL Over time, the pain usually lessens, but this may take several months.announce v L]Då~råëL He stood up and announced that he was ready to go.astounded adj L]Dëí~råÇfÇL I was astounded at the depth of understanding the children showed.evidence n LDÉîfÇ]åëL At present we have no evidence of life on other planets.match up phr v L?ãôíp=D¾éL Their stories just don't match up.apparently adv =L]Déôê]åíäáL She turned to face him, and her anger had apparently gone.link v LäfÏâL A love of nature links the two poets.draw up phr v L?ÇêlW=D¾éL A taxi drew up at the gate.confront v Lâ]åDÑê¾åíL The police were confronted by an angry crowd of students.tie up phr v L?í~f=D¾éL The naughty children tied Keith up and left him in the garden.cellar n LDëÉä]L He kept his collection of expensive wines down in his cellar.trace n LíêÉfëL There was no trace of anyone having entered the room since then.outcome n LD~ríâ¾ãL It's impossible to say for sure what the outcome of the election will be.come across phr v L?â¾ã=]DâêflëL I came across an old diary in her desk.point n LélfåíL I suppose we could save one or two of the trees, but what's the point?waste n LïÉfëíL Being unemployed is such a waste of your talents.path n Lé^WqL I walked nervously up the garden path towards the front door.

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outfit n LD~ríÑfíL She bought a new outfit for the party.suit v LëìWíI=ëàìWíL Red suits you.solve v LëfläîL More than 70% of murder cases were solved last year.Unit 4food for thought idm L?ÑìWÇ=Ñ]=DqlWíL The teacher's advice certainly gave me food for thought.beetroot n LDÄáWíêìWíL Boiled beetroot is very nice as a salad with a little oil and lemon juice.nut n Lå¾íL We were sitting round the fire cracking nuts.dried bean n phr L?Çê~fÇ=DÄáWåL Soak the dried beans overnight.carbohydrate n L?â^WÄ]rDÜ~fÇêÉfíI=-Çê]íL Athletes need to eat food rich in carbohydrates to give them energy.rich adj LDêfípL Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C.high adj LDÜ~fL You should choose foods that are high in fibre and low in calories.cholesterol n Lâ]DäÉëí]êfläL Too much cholesterol in your body may cause heart disease.root vegetable n L?êìWí=DîÉÇwí]Ä]äL He only eats root vegetables.source n LëlWëL Beans are a very good source of protein.dairy product n phr LDÇÉ]êá=?éêflÇ¾âíL It is also obtained in liver, kidney, dairy products, and eggs.balanced diet n phr L?Äôä]åëí=DÇ~f]íL It is important to have a balanced diet.proportion n Léê]DélWp]åL Although the majority of offenders are men, a small proportion, about 5 per cent, are women.raw adj LêlWL Cabbage can be eaten raw.celebrity n Lë]DäÉÄê]íáL He became a national celebrity after appearing on the TV show.bring up phr v L?ÄêfÏ=D¾éL He was brought up by his grandparents.prepare v LéêfDéÉ]L Prepare the sauce while the pasta is cooking.briefly adv LDÄêáWÑäáL I saw Jenny briefly while I was in London.recipe n LDêÉë]éáL Could you give me the recipe for that chocolate cake?ingredient n LfåDÖêáWÇá]åíL The food is home-cooked using fresh ingredients.influence n LDfåÑäì]åëL The banks had too much influence over government policy.inexperienced adj L?fåfâDëéf]êá]åëíL She's too young and inexperienced to go abroad on her own.disadvantaged adj L?Çfë]ÇDî^WåífÇwÇL Improved nutrition will help disadvantaged children perform better in school.catering n LDâÉfí]êfÏL Can you recommend a good catering service for Claudia's wedding?industry n LDfåÇ]ëíêáL I work in the oil industry.appeal v L]DéáWäL The idea of working abroad really appeals to me.profession n Léê]DÑÉp]åL I'm a writer – that's my profession.dependent adj LÇfDéÉåÇ]åíL Jan's father was dependent on her for physical care.take up phr v L?íÉfâ=D¾éL My hobby took up all my free time.procedure n Léê]DëáWÇw]L I want to get a new passport but I don't know the procedure.tickle v LDífâ]äL Mummy, this blanket tickles me!taste bud n LDíÉfëí=Ä¾ÇL The taste buds on the tip of your tongue are sensitive to salty flavours.ignore v LfÖDålWL You can't ignore the fact that many criminals never go to prison.nutritious adj LåàìWDíêfp]ëL Wholemeal bread is more nutritious than white bread.pork n LélWâL He doesn't eat pork, sausages or bacon.ginger n LDÇwfåÇw]L Add a little grated fresh root ginger to the mixture, if you wish.entomophagy n L?Éåí]DãflÑ]ÇwáLglobe n LÖä]rÄL We export our goods all over the globe.grasshopper n LDÖê^Wë?Üflé]L There were grasshoppers all over the garden. vividly adv LDîfîfÇäáL I can vividly remember the day we met.remote adj LêfDã]ríL The plane went down in a remote forest area.region n LDêáWÇw]åL For several years they lived in a remote region of Kenya.stink n LëífÏâL The stink of burning rubber filled the air.mash (up) v L?ãôp=D¾éL Boil the potatoes and then mash them up.refuse v Lêf?ÑàìWòL She refused a second piece of cake.offended adj L]DÑÉåÇfÇL He's always offended by jokes aimed at Irish people.revolting adj LêfDî]räífÏL The food there was revolting!crawl v LâêlWäL There's a bug crawling up your leg.crunch v Lâê¾åípL The dog was crunching on a bone.explode v LfâDëéä]rÇL Fortunately the bomb didn't explode.

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swallow v LDëïflä]rL He swallowed the last of his coffee and left.connoisseur n L?âflå]Dë‰WL A wine connoisseur.roast adj Lê]rëíL There's some cold roast beef in the fridge.tarantula n Lí]Dêôåíàrä]Lcrab n LâêôÄL The fishing was great; you could pick up crabs off the beach.reluctant adj LêfDä¾âí]åíL She gave a reluctant smile.gain v LÖÉfåL The sport has gained in popularity in recent years.understanding n L?¾åÇ]DëíôåÇfÏL The principal listened to my story with understanding.destroy v LÇfDëíêlfL A vast amount of the Amazonian rainforest is being destroyed every day.habitat n LDÜôÄfíôíL I like watching monkeys in their natural habitat.casserole n LDâôë]ê]räL He'd prepared a beef casserole with spinach.spice n Lëé~fëL Add some spices to the mixture.interrupt v L?fåí]Dê¾éíL Will you stop interrupting me when I'm talking!traditional adj Líê]DÇfp]å]äL Traditional Italian cooking.impolite adj L?fãé]Dä~fíL It is impolite not to eat what you are served at a dinner party.sting v LëífÏL He was stung by a bee.delicious adj LÇfDäfp]ëL The meal was absolutely delicious,' she said politely.unreasonable adj L¾åDêáWò]å]Ä]äL I think your attitude is most unreasonable.prejudice n LDéêÉÇw]ÇfëL No form of prejudice can be accepted.aerobics n pl LÉ]Dê]rÄfâëL My mum's started going to an aerobics class.progress n LDéê]rÖêÉëL I'm afraid we're not making much progress.dye v LÇ~fL She's dyed her hair red – it looks so unnatural.spinach n LDëéfåfípL Spinach contains a lot of iron and calcium.iron n LD~f]åL My doctor said I need more iron in my diet.break-in n LDÄêÉfâ=fåL Since the break-in, we've had all our locks changed.election n LfDäÉâp]åL The Labour Party won the 2001 election by a huge majority.afford v L]DÑlWÇL We can't afford to go on holiday this year.designer adj LÇfDò~få]L Her designer clothes were from the pages of a glossy fashion magazine.accessory n L]âDëÉë]êáL She had a set of matching accessories for every outfit.lead to phr v LDäáWÇ=í]I=írL A degree in English could lead to a career in journalism.massive adj LDãôëfîL My phone bill is going to be massive this month.increase n LDfåâêáWëL There is going to be a 12% increase in phone charges.vital adj LDî~fíäL Regular exercise is vital for your health.in addition conj Lfå=]DÇfp]åL The company provides cheap Internet access. In addition, it provides other valuable services.purity n LDéàr]ê]íáL In literature, the swan has always been a symbol of purity and virtue.view v LîàìWL The local people viewed newcomers with suspicion.tap n LíôéL She went into the bathroom and turned on the taps.dizzy adj LDÇfòáL The heat and the champagne made him feel dizzy.specialist n LDëéÉp]äfëíL The doctor arranged for Marcel to see a top specialist in Paris.severely adv Lë]Dîf]äáL The town was severely damaged in the war.allergic adj L]Dä‰WÇwfâL I'm allergic to penicillin.treatment n LDíêáWíã]åíL There have been great advances in the treatment of cancer.cut out phr v L?â¾í=D~ríL The current advice to pregnant women is to cut out alcohol completely.isolation n L?~fë]DäÉfp]åL Because of its geographical isolation, the area developed a unique culture.convert v Lâ]åDî‰WíL We've converted the basement into a playroom for the children.straightaway adv L?ëíêÉfí]DïÉfL We need to start work straightaway.plain adj LéäÉfåL She was wearing a plain white blouse.material n Lã]Díf]êá]äL The chair covers are made of a lovely soft material.treat v LíêáWíL If the painting isn't properly treated, it won't last another hundred years.mattress n LDãôíê]ëL They've ordered a special mattress because of Mike's back problem.cereal n LDëf]êá]äL Looking at the chart, we can see how low the calcium level is in cereals.cabbage n LDâôÄfÇwL If you add some grated carrot to the cabbage, you can make a nice salad.substance n LDë¾Äëí]åëL Plutonium is one of the most toxic substances known to man.cramp n LâêôãéL Several players were suffering from cramp.

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pass the time v phr L?é^Wë=a]=Dí~fãL We played cards to pass the time.wrap v LêôéL The present was beautifully wrapped in gold paper.keep in touch with v phr L?âáWé=få=Dí¾íp=ïfaI=ïfqL A regular newsletter keeps people in touch with local events.hug v LÜ¾ÖL We stood there crying and hugging each other.process n LDéê]rëÉëL The process of applying to a college is often very time-consuming.tile n Lí~fäL They put new tiles over the old floor surface.tolerate v LDíflä]êÉfíL People who have bad headaches often cannot tolerate alcohol or chocolate.horrified adj LDÜflê]Ñ~fÇL Henry was horrified by what had happened.give up phr v L?Öfî=D¾éL She has still not given up the search.precaution n LéêfDâlWp]åL The traffic barriers were put there as a safety precaution.cure n Lâàr]L There is still no cure for AIDS.satellite n LDëôí]ä~fíL This broadcast comes live via satellite from New York.give sb a lift v phr L?Öfî=ë¾ãÄ]Çá=]=DäfÑíL John gave me a lift home.due adj LÇàìWL The team are due to fly to Italy next month.bubble n LDÄ¾Ä]äL Read the words in the bubbles to find out what Jane was thinking.definitely adv LDÇÉÑ]å]íäáL The hotel fitness centre is definitely worth a visit.throat n Lqê]ríL The attacker grabbed Sam by the throat and refused to let him go.ankle n LDôÏâ]äL Janet slipped on the stairs and twisted her ankle.wrist n LêfëíL She had a gold watch on her wrist.thigh n Lq~fL She has very muscular thighs because of all the cycling she does.thumb n Lq¾ãL She held the coin carefully between finger and thumb.bend v LÄÉåÇL Bend your knees, but keep your back straight.nod v LåflÇL I asked her if she was ready to go, and she nodded.clench v LâäÉåípL Jody was walking up and down the hall, her fists clenched in anger.fist n LÑfëíL She held the money tightly in her fist.put words into sb's mouth idm Lérí=?ï‰WÇò=fåí]=ë¾ãÄ]Çáò=Dã~rqL Will you stop putting words into my mouth –- I never said I disliked the job.sb's heart is in the right place idm Lë¾ãÄ]Çáò=?Ü^Wí=fò=få=a]=?ê~fí=DéäÉfëL He looks bad-tempered but he has his heart in the right place.to have a sweet tooth idm Lí]=Üôî=]=?ëïáWí=DíìWqL Both of my children have a sweet tooth.time on one's hands idm LDí~fã=flå=ï¾åò=?ÜôåÇòL Now the children have left home, she has too much time on her hands.put sb's back into it idm L?érí=ë¾ãÄ]Çáò=DÄôâ=fåír=fíL If we really put our backs into it, we could finish today.prescription n LéêfDëâêfép]åL I have to get a new prescription for my cough.painkiller n LDéÉfå?âfä]L She decided to give birth to the baby without using any painkillers.surgery n LDë‰WÇw]êáL The doctor's surgery is right opposite the bank.ward n LïlWÇL Linda is a doctor in a ward for premature babies.heal v LÜáWäL It took three months for my arm to heal properly.recover v LêfDâ¾î]L After a few days of fever, she began to recover.fever n LDÑáWî]L Andy has a fever and won't be coming into work today.temperature n LDíÉãé]ê]íp]L The nurse took my temperature.injection n LfåDÇwÉâp]åL The nurse gave me a tetanus injection.incision n LfåDëfw]åL The surgeon made a small incision in the patient's chest.rough adj Lê¾ÑL Her hands were rough from hard work.sore adj LëlWL I had a sore throat and aching limbs.warm up phr v L?ïlWã=D¾éL The runners began warming up.damage v LDÇôãfÇwL Smoking can severely damage your health.wound v LïìWåÇL Gunmen killed two people and wounded six others in an attack today.bang v LÄôÏL They were banging on the door with their fists.bruise v LÄêìWòL She fell off her bike and bruised her knee.install v LfåDëílWäL They've installed the new computer network at last.sociable adj LDë]rp]Ä]äL She's a friendly, sociable woman.rely v LêfDä~fL They have to rely on the river for their water.make up phr v L?ãÉfâ=D¾éL Nick made up a song about them.catch sb's attention v phr L?âôíp=ë¾ãÄ]Çáò=]DíÉåp]åL She waved to catch the waitress's attention.generation n L?ÇwÉå]DêÉfp]åL Like most of my generation, I had never known a war.nothing could be further from the idm L?å¾qfÏ=ârÇ=Äá=?Ñ‰Wa]=Ñê]ã=a]=DíêìWqL People often described him as a dry academic, but nothing could be further from the truth.

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nourishing adj LDå¾ê]pfÏL A simple chicken soup is both nourishing and delicious.intensive adj LfåDíÉåëfîL After a brief period of intensive training, I was allowed to make my first parachute jump.varied adj LDîÉ]êáÇL The children need more varied exercises or they get bored easily.medical adj LDãÉÇfâ]äL As many as 30,000 refugees died of hunger and a lack of medical care.advance n L]ÇDî^WåëL The last twenty years have seen enormous advances in communications technology.research n LêfDë‰WípL More research is needed into the ways in which this virus is spread.climate n LDâä~fã]íL Los Angeles has a warm, dry climate.tropical adj LDíêfléfâ]äL The species can be found only in the tropical rainforests.lychee n LDä~fípáWLmango n LDãôÏÖ]rLimport n LDfãélWíL In 2001, Britain exported more cars than it imported.genetically modify phr LÇw]?åÉífâäá=DãflÇfÑ~fL If we genetically modify plants, they may be dangerous to our health.graduate v LDÖêôÇwìÉfíL Kate graduated from medical school last year.citrus fruit n LDëfíê]ë=ÑêìWíL Grapes, almonds, olives, citrus fruit and pulses feature in local recipes.chew v LípìWL This meat's so tough I can hardly chew it!thoroughly adv LDq¾ê]äáL She sat there feeling thoroughly miserable.disease n LÇfDòáWòL She suffers from a rare disease of the brain.put in phr v L?érí=DfåL Dorothy had put in a lot of hard work during her six years as chairperson.Unit 5material adj Lã]Díf]êá]äL There are more important things than material possessions.market v LDã^WâfíL In order to market a product well, you need to be aware of public demand.develop v LÇfDîÉä]éL Scientists are developing new drugs to treat arthritis.alien adj LDÉfäá]åL Alien beings from another planet.virus n LDî~f]ê]ëL All the children had to be tested for the virus.leading adj LDäáWÇfÏL He is the leading expert in his field.obvious adj LDflÄîá]ëL The obvious thing is to speak to her before you make a decision.advertising n LDôÇî]í~fòfÏL The company is spending millions on television advertising.campaign n LâôãDéÉfåL All kinds of promises were made during the election campaign.trend n LíêÉåÇL There is a growing trend towards payment by credit card.go up to phr v LÖ]r=D¾é=í]I=írL She went up to Bob and asked him if he was feeling OK.identify v L~fDÇÉåífÑ~fL They were too far away to be able to identify faces.too good to be true phr LíìW=?ÖrÇ=í]=Äá=DíêìWL Their relationship had always seemed too good to be true.conference n LDâflåÑ]ê]åëL After a brief conference with his ministers, he left for the airport.one-way mirror n phr L?ï¾å=ïÉf=Dãfê]L The detective watched the conversation through a one-way mirror.reaction n LêáDôâp]åL What was Jeff's reaction when you told him about the job?session n LDëÉp]åL He wrote the new song during a recording session.casually adv LDâôwì]äáL Jean casually walked up to the bar and ordered a drink.guy n LÖ~fL Dave's a nice guy really, you know.reveal v LêfDîáWäL He revealed that he had been in prison twice before.transmitter n LíêôåòDãfí]L The birds were outfitted with radio transmitters so that they can be tracked.battle v LDÄôíäL Fire fighters battled the flames for four hours last night.backpack n LDÄôâéôâL The city centre was full of tourists and students with backpacks.pass on phr v L?é^Wë=DflåL She said she'd pass the message on to the other students.hand out phr v L?ÜôåÇ=D~ríL He was handing out leaflets to members of the audience.impress v LfãDéêÉëL Steve borrowed his dad's sports car to impress his girlfriend.instructions n pl LfåDëíê¾âp]åòL Install the machine according to the manufacturer's instructions.classic adj LDâäôëfâL Too many job hunters make the classic mistake of thinking only about the money.unofficially adv L?¾å]DÑfp]äáL Hodges was unofficially asked to write the biography of the artist.in the meantime phr Lfå=a]=DãáWåí~fãL The doctor will be here soon. In the meantime, try and relax.brainstorming n LDÄêÉfå?ëílWãfÏL The college is holding a brainstorming session to look at possible funding sources.repeatedly adv LêfDéáWífÇäáL Graham was repeatedly warned not to work so hard.fellow adj LDÑÉä]rL The accident happened when Roland was walking home with fellow student Karl Xavier.observe v L]ÄDò‰WîL The police have been observing his movements.opponent n L]Dé]rå]åíL Karpov defeated his 24-year-old opponent in fifty-seven moves.

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attack v L]DíôâL Snakes will only attack if you disturb them.praise v LéêÉfòL The Mayor praised the rescue teams for their courage.consumer n Lâ]åDëàìWã]L Consumers will soon be paying higher airfares.propaganda n L?éêflé]DÖôåÇ]L Propaganda is a tool of war.commercial n Lâ]Dã‰Wp]äL Have you seen the new Levi jeans commercial?publicity n Lé]DÄäfë]íáL Standards in education have received much publicity over the last few years.agency n LDÉfÇw]åëáL Can you recommend a good car rental agency in the area?launch n LälWåípL We were all looking forward to the launch of the new magazine.take-off n L?íÉfâ=DflÑL During take-off, one passenger began ringing her call button.luxury n LDä¾âp]êáL We don't really need the little luxuries like chocolate and perfume.promotion n Léê]Dã]rp]åL Robbie Williams arrived in New York to do a week of promotion for his new record.discount n LDÇfëâ~råíL There's a 30% discount on all electrical goods.rebate n LDêáWÄÉfíL You may be entitled to a tax rebate.logo n LDä]rÖ]rL His costume had the Superman logo across the chest.brand n LÄêôåÇL Coke and Pepsi are the most popular brands of cola.commerce n LDâflã‰WëL He had a genuine talent for commerce and soon had a brilliant career working for the World Bank.economics n pl L?Éâ]DåflãfâëI=?áW-L He studied economics at Harvard University.give away phr v L?Öfî=]DïÉfL We’re giving away a free diary with tomorrow’s newspaper.sample n LDë^Wãé]äL They were giving out free samples of ice cream at the store.toiletries n pl LDílfä]íêáòL Commodities such as clothing, shoes and toiletries are distributed to members according to their need.permit v Lé]DãfíL Smoking is only permitted in the public lounge.experiment n LfâDëéÉêfã]åíL In one experiment, the men were not allowed to sleep and then were tested on how well they were able to concentrate.connection n Lâ]DåÉâp]åL There is a connection between pollution and the death of trees.quality n LDâïflä]íáL It’s the quality of your work that counts.worthwhile adj Lï‰WqDï~fäL It wasn’t worthwhile continuing with the project so we gave it up.delighted adj LÇfDä~fífÇL Sandy will be delighted to see you.fortune n LDÑlWíp]åL He made a fortune selling property in Spain.treasure n LDíêÉw]L The children looked for buried treasure at the bottom of the garden.typical adj LDíféfâ]äL This advertisement is a typical example of their marketing strategy.uniform adj LDàìWåfÑlWãL Grade A vegetables have to be uniform in size and without any marks or bruises.a question of time phr L]=?âïÉëíp]å=]î=Dí~fãL I'll find the key eventually. It’s just a question of time.target v LDí^WÖfíL The advertisement was designed to target a mass audience.aim v LÉfãL The programme is aimed at teenagers.focus v LDÑ]râ]ëL She tried to focus her mind on her work.power n LDé~r]L We all felt that the chairman had too much power.identify with phr v L~fDÇÉåífÑ~f=ïfaI=ïfqL She has always been able to identify with the left-wing party.portrait n LDélWíê]íL A portrait of working life in America.show off phr v L?p]r=DflÑL I think he was trying to show off in front of the girls.carry off phr v L?âôêá=DflÑL I was flattered to be offered the role but wasn’t sure if I could carry it off.wear off phr v L?ïÉ]ê=DflÑL The effects of the anaesthetic were starting to wear off.only time will tell phr L]råäá=?í~fã=ïfä=DíÉäL Only time will tell if the treatment has worked.penknife n LDéÉå-å~fÑL Billy used his penknife to cut his name into the bark of the tree.digital adj LDÇfÇwfíäL You also can use a digital camera, which records pictures electronically and uploads them straight to your computer without using film.convenience n Lâ]åDîáWåá]åëL Ready meals sell well because of their convenience.persuade v Lé]DëïÉfÇL I finally managed to persuade her to go out for a drink with me.take advantage of v phr L?íÉfâ=]ÇDî^WåífÇw=]îI=flîL I took advantage of the good weather to paint the shed.regret v LêfDÖêÉíL Don’t do anything you might regret.suit sb’s pocket v phr L?ëìWí=ë¾ãÄ]Çáò=DéflâfíI=?ëàìWíL We have gifts to suit every pocket.pop in phr v L?éflé=DfåL I was on my way past so I thought I’d just pop in and say hello.collocation n L?âflä]DâÉfp]åL ‘Commit a crime’ is a typical collocation in English.revolutionary adj L?êÉî]DäìWp]å]êáL Einstein’s revolutionary theories made people look at the universe in a completely new way.compact adj LDâflãéôâíI=â]ãDéôâíL The compact design of the machine allows it to be stored easily.handy adj LDÜôåÇáL It’s quite a handy little tool.unruly adj L¾åDêìWäáL You can spot her by her unruly hair and her shocking-pink work suit.

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presentation n L?éêÉò]åDíÉfp]åL I’m going to ask each of you to make a short presentation.customs n pl LDâ¾ëí]ãòL She was stopped at customs and questioned.banish v LDÄôåfpL He was banished from his homeland for twenty-five years.manageable adj LDãôåfÇw]Ä]äL My hair’s more manageable since I had it cut.facility n LÑ]Dëfä]íáL The college has excellent research facilities.confirm v Lâ]åDÑ‰WãL New evidence has confirmed the first witness’s story.spoil v LëélfäL The whole park is spoiled by litter.limited adj LDäfãfífÇL There are only a limited number of tickets available.range n LêÉfåÇwL They give advice on a whole range of subjects.square n LëâïÉ]L The hotel is just off the main square.recommend v L?êÉâ]DãÉåÇL I recommend that you get some professional advice.refund n LDêáWÑ¾åÇL They refused to give me a refund for the broken watch I bought from them.remind v LêfDã~fåÇL Remind me to buy some milk tonight.admit v L]ÇDãfíL Greene admitted causing death by reckless driving.deny v LÇfDå~fL I’ve never denied that there is a housing problem.be in the wrong phr L?ÄáW=få=a]=DêflÏL Which driver was in the wrong?blame v LÄäÉfãL Marie still blames herself for Patrick’s death.congratulate v Lâ]åDÖêôípräÉfíL She congratulated me warmly on my exam results.warn v LïlWåL Be careful, the rocks are slippery,’ Alex warned.threaten v LDqêÉíåL Postal workers are threatening to hold a strike if they don’t receive a pay increase.come round phr v Lâ¾ã=Dê~råÇL Why don’t you come round for lunch?stock n LëíflâL We have a huge stock of quality carpets on sale.on order prep phr Lflå=DlWÇ]L My bicycle is on order.reduction n LêfDÇ¾âp]åL Cleaner fuel has contributed to a reduction in air pollution.bargain n LDÄ^WÖfåL That second-hand table was a real bargain.exchange v LfâëDípÉfåÇwL We still exchange gifts at Christmas.on credit prep phr Lflå=DâêÉÇfíL 56% of new cars were bought on credit.budget adj LDÄ¾ÇwfíL The Tourist Information Office will give you a list of budget hotels in the area.queue n LâàìWL We stood in a queue for half an hour.checkout n LDípÉâ~ríL Why can’t they have more checkouts open?till n LífäL He pointed the gun at me and demanded I open the till.credit note n LDâêÉÇfí=å]ríL We don’t have another pair of those shoes in your size, but we can give you a credit note until the next order comes in.leisure n LDäÉw]L Most people now enjoy shorter working hours and more leisure time.floodlit adj LDÑä¾ÇäfíL The stadium was floodlit but empty, with the match due to start in ten minutes.wheelchair access n phr LDïáWäípÉ]ê=?ôâëÉëL There is good wheelchair access for the disabled to most exhibits.ice hockey n LD~fë=?ÜflâáL Ice hockey is a fast-paced sportreference n LDêÉÑ]ê]åëL A vocabulary index is included for easy reference.exhibition n L?Éâë]DÄfp]åL We went to see an exhibition of black and white photographs.contemporary adj Lâ]åDíÉãé]ê]êáI=-é]êáL The Hayward is showing an exhibition of contemporary Japanese prints.craft n Lâê^WÑíL There is a wide range of traditional crafts on the island.permanent adj LDé‰Wã]å]åíL He gave up a permanent job in order to work as a freelance writer.display n LÇfDëéäÉfL There was a superb display of African masks.ongoing adj LDflå?Ö]rfÏL The discussions are still ongoing.enrol v LfåDê]räL I decided to enrol in ‘Art for Beginners’.pottery n LDéflí]êáL Sally has joined an adult pottery class at the local college.uncertainty n L¾åDë‰WíåíáL His uncertainty was obvious from the way he hesitated and looked embarrassed.fitting room n LDÑfífÏ=êìWãI=êrãL Why don’t you go and try it on in the fitting room?cashier n LâôDpf]L A cashier thought she recognised him as the man who had stolen the moneytrolley n LDíêfläáL I think we’ll need a bigger trolley for all this stuff!rail n LêÉfäL A towel rail.department store n LÇfDé^Wíã]åí=ëílWL Harrods is perhaps the most famous department store in the world.withdraw v LïfaDÇêlWL The new bubble gum was withdrawn due to complaints about its taste.incorporated adj LfåDâlWé]êÉfífÇL She works for Jubilation Records Incorporated.opportunity n L?flé]DíàìWå]íáL This is an ideal opportunity to save money on a holiday to Crete.

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Units 1-5combine v Lâ]ãDÄ~fåL Diets are most effective when combined with exercise.broad adj LÄêlWÇL Students here study a broad range of subjects.centimetre n LDëÉåíf?ãáWí]L There are 100 centimetres in one metre.cliff n LâäfÑL He ran off the cliff and leapt into the air.surge v Lë‰WÇwL She could feel anger surging inside her.rush v Lê¾pL A small girl rushed past her.reconsider v L?êáWâ]åDëfÇ]L He should reconsider his decision to resign.go over phr v LÖ]r=D]rî]L Once again I went over exactly what I needed to say.indecisive adj L?fåÇfDë~fëfîL An indecisive commander is unlikely to win the confidence of his men.unrepeatable adj L?¾åêfDéáWí]Ä]äL She gave an unrepeatable performance as the wicked queen.insensitive adj LfåDëÉåë]ífîL One insensitive official insisted on seeing her husband’s death certificate.ascend v L]DëÉåÇL Without a word, he began to ascend the stairs.section n LDëÉâp]åL The plane’s tail section was found in a cornfield.border n LDÄlWÇ]L The river lies on the border between the US and Mexico.burst out phr v L?Ä‰Wëí=D~ríL Everyone in the room burst out laughing.concentrate v LDâflåë]åíêÉfíL Adrian was finding it difficult to concentrate.equal adj LDáWâï]äL Both candidates received an equal number of votes.view n LîàìWL What’s your view on the subject?boiling adj LDÄlfäfÏL It’s boiling in here.pour v LélWL She poured coffee for everyone.dominate v LDÇflãfåÉfíL Her loud voice totally dominated the conversation.familiar adj LÑ]Dãfäà]L Are you familiar with this type of machine?amusing adj L]DãàìWòfÏL I don’t find his jokes at all amusing.equip v LfDâïféL They spent a lot of money equipping the school with new computers.orbit n LDlWÄfíL The Moon’s orbit around the Earth takes just under twenty-eight days.float v LÑä]ríL I looked up at the clouds floating in the sky.disaster n LÇfDò^Wëí]L The 1987 hurricane was the worst natural disaster to hit England for decades.spacecraft n LDëéÉfëâê^WÑíL From 1960 to 1965, the Soviets launched twenty-six known spacecraft into space.Unit 6It's your call phr Lfíë=àlW=DâlWäL Don't just say what you think I would like – it's your call.cursor n LDâ‰Wë]L Just move the cursor and type away.engaged adj LfåDÖÉfÇwÇL She rang Mrs Tavett but the line was engaged.tone n Lí]råL Please leave a message after the tone.file n LÑ~fäL Click on the icon to open the file.handset n LDÜôåÇëÉíL A speaker and a microphone lets you talk and listen without using the handset.hard drive n LDÜ^WÇ=Çê~fîL If your hard drive stops working, you're in trouble!keyboard n LDâáWÄlWÇL This computer keyboard only has keys in English.keypad n LDâáWéôÇL The computer also has a numeric keypad for adding numbers.monitor n LDãflåfí]L She was staring at her computer monitor.mouse n Lã~rëL Select the printer icon and then click the left mouse button.negative n LDåÉÖ]ífîL I asked to borrow the negatives in order to print another set of photos.scanner n LDëâôå]L A new keyboard aimed at the home market includes a built-in paper scanner.lens n LäÉåòL Be careful not to put your finger in front of the lens.recharge v L?êáWDíp^WÇwL The battery for the mobile phone was recharging overnight.flash v LÑäôpL The light on your answering machine is flashing.document n LDÇflâàrã]åíL You can attach any documents to an e-mail and send them to friends or colleagues.develop v LÇfDîÉä]éL Did you ever get the pictures developed?benefit n LDÄÉå]ÑfíL The new credit cards will be of great benefit to our customers.privacy n LDéêfî]ëáI=Déê~f-L With seven people squashed into one house, you don't get much privacy.on location prep phr Lflå=ä]rDâÉfp]åL Most of the movie was shot on location in Africa.face n LÑÉfëL Is this the new face of the Tory party?breaking news n phr L?ÄêÉfâfÏ=DåàìWòL There is breaking news of a hijacked plane being held at an American airport.machine n Lã]DpáWåL Once again the powerful American war machine goes into action.

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do the rounds of v phr L?ÇìW=a]=Dê~råÇò=]îI=flîL Ryan is doing the rounds of talk shows to promote her new film.touch up phr v L?í¾íp=D¾éL The photograph had obviously been touched up.alter v LDlWäí]L Her face hadn't altered much over the years.in succession prep phr Lfå=ë]âDëÉp]åL She won the championship four times in succession.in the public eye idm Lfå=a]=?é¾Ääfâ=D~fL Most new pop stars have to get used to living in the public eye.pressure n LDéêÉp]L I feel I'm not able to cope well with the pressures of life.keep up phr v L?âáWé=D¾éL How long can the economic boom keep up?seek v LëáWâL There are thousands of new graduates seeking employment.journal n LDÇw‰Wå]äL The New England Journal of Medicine.come out phr v Lâ¾ã=D~ríL I took loads of photographs, but most of them didn't come out.press conference n LDéêÉë=?âflåÑ]ê]åëL The Green Party held a press conference the next day.essay n LDÉëÉfL His essay on Post-war Development was a big disappointment.software n LDëflÑíïÉ]L She installed the new word-processing software into her computer.minority n Lã~fDåflê]íáL In the boardrooms of most big corporations, women are in the minority.have a point v phr LÜôî=]=DélfåíL She thinks it would be better not to go tomorrow if it snows and I think she has a point.come down with phr v Lâ¾ã=DÇ~rå=ïfaI=ïfqL I think I'm coming down with a cold.safety equipment n phr LDëÉfÑíá=f?âïféã]åíL They wouldn't let us climb the rock without any safety equipment.intend v LfåDíÉåÇL I intend to spend the night there.CV curriculum vitae abbrev n L?ëáW=DîáWI=â]?êfâàrä]ã=DîáWí~fL It is advisable to write a covering letter to introduce yourself when you send your curriculum vitae to potential employers.diploma n LÇfDéä]rã]L I'm hoping to get my teaching diploma this year.salary n LDëôä]êáL The average salary is $39,000 a year.editor n LDÉÇfí]L Gordon is the editor of a local newspaper.race n LêÉfëL People should be treated equally, regardless of their race, age, or sex.share n LpÉ]L I gave them my share of the bill and left.dues n pl LÇàìWòL Robert failed to pay his dues last year.time after time phr L?í~fã=^WÑí]=Dí~fãL The police were catching the same kids stealing time after time.commit v Lâ]DãfíL Women commit fewer crimes than men.come through phr v Lâ¾ã=DqêìWL If he comes through the operation, he should soon be back to normal.bow n LÄ~rL The music ended and the girl took a bow.curtain call n LDâ‰Wíå=âlWäL The show was so good, there were no fewer than three curtain calls!not a/no bed of roses phr L?åflí=]I=?å]r=ÄÉÇ=]î=Dê]ròfòL It's no bed of roses teaching in a secondary school.pleasure cruise n phr LDéäÉw]=âêìWòL I didn't think the job would be a pleasure cruise exactly, but I didn't expect it to be so tough!abbreviation n L]?ÄêáWîáDÉfp]åL Dr is the written abbreviation of Doctor.get the message v phr L?ÖÉí=a]=DãÉëfÇwL OK, I get the message – I'm going!scale n LëâÉfäL We had underestimated the scale of the problem.end up phr v L?ÉåÇ=D¾éL Most dieters end up putting weight back on after only a couple of months.communication n Lâ]?ãàìWåfDâÉfp]åL Radio was the pilot's only means of communication.retreat into oneself v phr Lêf?íêáWí=fåí]=ï¾åDëÉäÑL I retreated into myself for the first few weeks after the accident.network n LDåÉíï‰WâL It's important to build up a network of professional contacts.initially adv LfDåfp]äáL Stan initially wanted to go to medical school but later he decided against it.face to face phr L?ÑÉfë=í]=DÑÉfëL I think you ought to talk about the problem face to face.fill a gap v phr L?Ñfä=]=DÖôéL I spent most of the summer filling the gaps in my education.take off phr v L?íÉfâ=DflÑL Mimi became jealous when Jack's career started taking off.popularity n L?éfléàrDäôê]íáL The popularity of mobile phones has grown in the last five years.query n LDâïf]êáL Give us a ring if you have any queries about the contract.directly adv LÇfDêÉâíäáI=Ç~f-L We hope to bring together the countries directly involved in the conflict.think ahead phr v L?qfÏâ=]DÜÉÇL It’s a good idea to think ahead and start making preparations in November.maintain v LãÉfåDíÉfåL Britain wants to maintain its position as a world power.telegram n LDíÉäfÖêôãL The telegram came on a grey, chilly April day.deliver v LÇfDäfî]L The morning mail has just been delivered.transmit v LíêôåòDãfíL The US Open will be transmitted live via satellite.wireless n LDï~f]ä]ëL My grandparents would listen to the wireless at every opportunity.monitor v LDãflåfí]L The government is monitoring the situation very closely.bill n LÄfäL Have you paid the phone bill?

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cut v Lâ¾íL Scientists are warning that unless carbon emissions are cut, we could be heading for an environmental catastrophe.slave v LëäÉfîL I’ve been slaving away at this report for ages.flip v LÑäféL She flipped the lid of the box open and looked inside.surf the web v phr L?ë‰WÑ=a]=DïÉÄL A recent survey shows that about half of all users surf the web from their homes.touch-sensitive phr L?í¾íp=DëÉåë]ífîL The screen was touch-sensitive, enabling users to quickly get the information they wanted.washable adj LDïflp]Ä]äL I always buy cotton clothes that are easily washable.inevitable adj LfDåÉîfí]Ä]äL Disease was an inevitable consequence of poor living conditions.spill n LëéfäL The oil spill affected an enormous area.open up phr v L?]ré]å=D¾éL With a microscope, a whole new world of investigation opens up.catch up phr v L?âôíp=D¾éL If you miss a lot of classes, it’s very difficult to catch up afterwards.device n LÇfDî~fëL The company makes devices to detect dangerous gases.conceal v Lâ]åDëáWäL The path was concealed by long grass.accompany v L]Dâ¾ãé]åáL Please see the booklet that accompanies this device for instructions.maker n LDãÉfâ]L The makers of the car claim that it uses up to 50% less fuel than other similar cars.leave sb behind phr v L?äáWî=ë¾ãÄ]Çá=ÄfDÜ~fåÇL In class, a child with poor eyesight can soon get left behind.telesales n LDíÉäfëÉfäòL Telesales operators feed information directly into a database.backache n LDÄôâÉfâL My backache was so bad that I could hardly move.pull down phr v L?érä=DÇ~råL My old school was pulled down last year.owe sb’s life to v phr L?]r=ë¾ãÄ]Çáò=Dä~fÑ=í]I=írL He probably owes his life to her.make history v phr L?ãÉfâ=DÜfëí]êáL Lindbergh made history when he flew across the Atlantic.support n Lë]DélWíL Local people have given us a lot of support in our campaign.extremely adv LfâDëíêáWãäáL Earthquakes are extremely difficult to predict.drop v LÇêfléL Temperatures drop quite dramatically at night, so bring some warm clothing.minus adj LDã~få]ëL At night, temperatures sometimes fall to minus 30°.abandon v L]DÄôåÇ]åL The game had to be abandoned due to bad weather.mishap n LDãfëÜôéL I had a slight mishap with one of the glasses.polar bear n L?é]rä]=DÄÉ]L Polar bears are excellent swimmers.stranded adj LDëíêôåÇfÇL Air travellers were left stranded because of icy conditions.floating adj LDÑä]rífÏL I tried to grab hold of whatever floating object went past me.rescue attempt n phr LDêÉëâàìW=]?íÉãéíL One fireman was severely burned in a rescue attempt.conditions n pl Lâ]åDÇfp]åòL The conditions during the first half of the match were appalling.dense adj LÇÉåëL Dense black smoke from the fire was choking me.race against time n phr L?êÉfë=]ÖÉåëí=Dí~fãL The pilot then began a desperate race against time to land the plane before it ran out of fuel.mark out phr v L?ã^Wâ=D~ríL A volleyball court had been marked out on the grass.runway n LDê¾åïÉfL The plane moved slowly along the runway, then stopped.guide v LÖ~fÇL Searchlights were used to guide the ship into the harbour.lift off phr v L?äfÑí=DflÑL There was a burst of flame as the rocket lifted off into the sky.undertake v L?¾åÇ]DíÉfâL Dr Johnson undertook the task of writing a comprehensive English dictionary.expedition n L?Éâëé]DÇfp]åL They are organising another expedition to the North Pole.tell tales phr L?íÉä=DíÉfäòL ‘Mum, Daniel’s broken a plate’. ‘Don’t tell tales, dear’.speak one’s mind v phr L?ëéáWâ=ï¾åò=Dã~fåÇL He was a tough politician who wasn’t afraid to speak his mind.have a (quick) word with sb v phr LÜôî=]=?âïfâ=Dï‰WÇ=ïfa=?ë¾ãÄ]ÇáL Could I have a quick word with you?get to know sb v phr L?ÖÉí=í]=Då]r=?ë¾ãÄ]ÇáL We’re still getting to know each other really.go out with sb phr v LÖ]r=D~rí=ïfa=?ë¾ãÄ]ÇáL Tina used to go out with my brother.put sth in writing v phr L?érí=ë¾ãqfÏ=få=Dê~fífÏL Could you put that in writing, please?by word of mouth prep phr LÄ~f=?ï‰WÇ=]î=Dã~rqL Much of this information is picked up by word of mouth from previous students.board of directors n phr L?ÄlWÇ=]î=ÇfDêÉâí]òI=Ç~f-L The Board of Directors met yesterday.compromise n LDâflãéê]ã~fòL To stop the argument they decided on a compromise.chat n LípôíL I’ve had a long chat with Vinnie.discussion n LÇfDëâ¾p]åL After a long discussion with her father, she decided not to take the job.have sth in common v phr L?Üôî=ë¾ãqfÏ=få=Dâflã]åL I found I had a lot in common with the people at work.report n LêfDélWíL Martens gave a report on his sales trip to Korea.background n LDÄôâÖê~råÇL Without knowing the background to the case, I couldn’t possibly comment.administrative adj L]ÇDãfåfëíê]ífîL Lisa works as an administrative assistant in a bank.

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staff n Lëí^WÑL The entire staff has done an outstanding job this year.disobey v L?Çfë]DÄÉfL My father was very strict and old-fashioned, but I never disobeyed him.disturb v LÇfDëí‰WÄL Sorry to disturb you, but I have an urgent message.ensure v LfåDpr]L All the necessary steps had been taken to ensure their safety.switch off phr v L?ëïfíp=DflÑL The burglar alarm was switched off.ban v LÄôåL Smoking is banned in the building.converse v Lâ]åDî‰WëL She enjoyed the chance to converse with sb who spoke her language.technician n LíÉâDåfp]åL He started a new job as a computer technician after completing his course.constantly adv LDâflåëí]åíäáL He talked constantly about his work.on the move prep phr Lflå=a]=DãìWîL Roy is constantly on the move.all in all prep phr L?lWä=få=DlWäL All in all, it had been one of the most miserable days of Henry’s life.talk over phr v L?ílWâ=D]rî]L Talk over any worries with your GP.in time prep phr Lfå=Dí~fãL Will you be able to finish it in time?in person prep phr Lfå=Dé‰Wë]åL You have to sign for it in person.Unit 7Iron Age n phr LD~f]å=ÉfÇwL Modern building work has revealed Iron Age remains.snack n LëåôâL Drinks and light snacks are served at the bar.appreciate v L]DéêáWpáÉfíL I’m not an expert, but I appreciate fine works of art.drop out phr v L?Çêflé=D~ríL The group gets smaller as members move away or drop out.matter v LDãôí]L If I have to stay late at work tonight, it won’t matter because we can go out another night.weapon n LDïÉé]åL The police are still looking for the murder weapon.lack n LäôâL She showed a complete lack of interest in her own baby.pollution n Lé]DäìWp]åL Pollution from cars is the main cause of global warming.central heating n L?ëÉåíê]ä=DÜáWífÏL He refused to put in central heating, even though he felt the cold badly.wool n LïräL Is this coat made of wool?sword n LëlWÇL Warriors fought with bows and arrows for long range and swords and spears for close combat.spear n Lëéf]L They were all armed with spears, short bows and sharp little daggers pushed into their belts.creature n LDâêáWíp]L The first living creature sent into space was a dog named Laika.vehicle n LDîáWfâ]äL This road is closed to motor vehicles.cosmetics n pl LâflòDãÉífâëL Many cosmetics companies do not care about environmental issues.earthquake n LD‰WqâïÉfâL An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck southern California on June 28.religion n LêfDäfÇw]åL The U.S. Constitution promises freedom of religion.up-to-date adj L?¾é=í]=DÇÉfíL Our company uses the most up-to-date technology.ultrasound n LD¾äíê]ë~råÇL An ultrasound scan revealed that the baby was a boy.fabric n LDÑôÄêfâL I want to buy some fabric to make a skirt.prehistoric adj L?éêáWÜfDëíflêfâL The bone clearly dated back to prehistoric times.omit v L]rDãfíI=]-L Please don’t omit any details, no matter how trivial they may seem.preceding adj LéêfDëáWÇfÏL He had been arrested at least fifteen times in the preceding five years.value v LDîôäàìWL He valued Lucille’s honesty.sign up phr v L?ë~få=D¾éL I’m thinking of signing up for a yoga course.parachute n LDéôê]pìWíL She jumped out of the aircraft by herself and her parachute opened automatically seconds later.cotton n LDâflíåL The towels are 100% cotton.hot-air balloon n L?Üflí=DÉ]=Ä]?äìWåL For his fiftieth birthday present, they took him on a hot-air balloon flight over the Yorkshire Moors.primitive adj LDéêfãfífîL In those days, dental equipment was primitive and a visit to the dentist was a painful experience.demonstrate v LDÇÉã]åëíêÉfíL They’ll be demonstrating how to handle modern, high performance cars.novelist n LDåflî]äfëíL Charles Dickens was one of the greatest 19th century novelists.playwright n LDéäÉfê~fíL Campbell had been a fairly well-known playwright at one time.sense of humour n phr L?ëÉåë=]î=DÜàìWã]L I like Pam – she has a really good sense of humour.enormous adj LfDålWã]ëL He has an enormous amount of work to finish before Friday.inkwell n LDfþâ-ïÉäL The Swan fountain pen and inkwell are filled from a large blue bottle of Stephens’s ink.colour in phr v L?â¾ä]ê=DfåL On the back page is a picture for your child to colour in.amusement n L]DãàìWòã]åíL What do you do for amusement in this town?broadcaster n LDÄêlWÇâ^Wëí]L He was also a radio and television broadcaster.fertility n LÑ‰WDífä]íáL Many women start to worry about their own fertility when they get beyond the age of thirty-five.

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wind-up adj LDï~fåÇ=¾éL Directly in front of him were two wind-up monkeys, one with a tambourine and the other with a drum.mention v LDãÉåp]åL Some of the problems were mentioned in his report.minute adj Lã~fDåàìWíL Her writing’s so minute that it’s difficult to read.electrode n LfDäÉâíê]rÇL The monkeys have electrodes implanted into the brain to measure their brain activity.paralysed adj LDéôê]ä~fòÇL The accident left him permanently paralysed.patient n LDéÉfp]åíL St Dominic’s Hospital treats about 10,000 patients a year.condition n Lâ]åDÇfp]åL People suffering from this condition should not smoke.developing world n phr LÇf?îÉä]éfÏ=Dï‰WäÇL There is still so much poverty and hunger in the developing world.rural adj LDêr]ê]äL In rural areas, the crime rate tends to be lower.dry adj LÇê~fL In schools, science is often presented in a dry and uninteresting manner.stuff n Lëí¾ÑL How do you think you’re going to fit all that stuff into the car?wilderness n LDïfäÇ]å]ëL The Alaskan wilderness.being n LDÄáWfÏL This is a story about alien beings who invade Earth.implication n L?fãéäfDâÉfp]åL Have you thought about the implications of your decision?reproductive adj L?êáWéê]DÇ¾âífîL They were studying the reproductive system of snakes.ignorance n LDfÖå]ê]åëL Excuse my ignorance, but how does it actually work?relevant adj LDêÉä]î]åíL We received all the relevant information.recognition n L?êÉâ]ÖDåfp]åL There is general recognition that the study techniques of many students are weak.torch n LílWípL We shone our torches around the cave.greed n LÖêáWÇL No one needs to earn salaries as big as that. It’s pure greed, that’s all it is.face up to phr v L?ÑÉfë=D¾é=í]I=írL They’ll never offer you another job, so you might as well face up to it.billion n LDÄfäà]åL The final cost could be as much as one billion dollars.distribution n L?ÇfëíêfDÄàìWp]åL They aim to achieve a more equal distribution of wealth and power among nations.event n LfDîÉåíL Leaving home was a major event in his life.investment n LfåDîÉëíã]åíL The postal service has made a large investment in new technology.priority n Léê~fDflê]íáL The club’s priority is to win the League.field n LÑáWäÇL Peter’s an expert in the field of human rights.population n L?éfléàrDäÉfp]åL India has a population of more than one billion.universe n LDàìWåfî‰WëL There are many theories about how the universe came to exist.contrary adj LDâflåíê]êáL The government’s actions are contrary to the public interest.tyre n Lí~f]L The spare tyre’s in the boot.smoke alarm n phr LDëã]râ=]?ä^WãL The smoke alarm went off when Peter lit up.put in phr v L?érí=DfåL We decided to have a new bathroom put in.component n Lâ]ãDé]rå]åíL All the components should be tested before they are assembled.colony n LDâflä]åáL Algeria was formerly a French colony.establish v LfDëíôÄäfpL His father established the business in the 1960s.take sb/sth for granted phr L?íÉfâ=ë¾ãÄ]ÇáI=ë¾ãqfÏ=Ñ]=DÖê^WåífÇL Bridget was careful not to take him for granted.suffer v LDë¾Ñ]L I’m suffering from a bad back.anaesthetic n L?ôå]ëDqÉífâL The operation will have to be done under general anaesthetic.ranking n LDêôÏâfÏL She is now fifth in the world rankings.microwave n LDã~fâê]ïÉfîL I’ll heat it up in the microwave.stove n Lëí]rîL The only thing in the kitchen was an old a gas stove.period n LDéf]êá]ÇL We had to study the period of the Cold War.pay n LéÉfL Nurses often work long hours for low pay.weather forecast n LDïÉa]=?ÑlWâ^WëíL The weather forecast for tomorrow is good.living n LDäfîfÏL It’s hard to make a decent living as a musician.at present prep phr L]í=DéêÉò]åíL The item you want is not available at present.vaccine n LDîôâëáWåL Doctors worried that there would not be enough vaccine for everyone who needed it.swift adj LëïfÑíL My letter received a swift reply.gossip n LDÖflëféL Here’s an interesting piece of gossip about Mrs Smith.crossroads n LDâêflëê]rÇòL Turn left at the next crossroads.contain v Lâ]åDíÉfåL The museum contains a number of original artworks.copy n LDâfléáL We have six copies of the movie to give away.spectacular adj LëéÉâDíôâàrä]L We flew over a mountainous area with spectacular scenery.

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circular adj LDë‰Wâàrä]L They were all sitting round a circular table.at an angle prep phr L]í=]å=DôÏÖ]äL The portrait was hanging at an angle.scholar n LDëâflä]L He’s a well-known Shakespearean scholar.originate v L]DêfÇwfåÉfíL How did the plan originate?found v LÑ~råÇL Eton College was founded by Henry VI in 1440.institute v LDfåëífíàìWíL We had no choice but to institute court proceedings against the airline.station v LDëíÉfp]åL I was stationed overseas at the time.Insert v LfåDë‰WíL His hand shook slightly as he inserted the key into the lock.state v LëíÉfíL Please state your name and address.beam v LÄáWãL The first sports broadcast to be beamed across the Atlantic.relay v LDêáWäÉfL He quickly relayed this news to the other members of staff.recover v LêfDâ¾î]L Four paintings stolen from the gallery have been recovered.charge n Líp^WÇwL Gas charges will rise in July.volume n LDîfläàìWãL The volume of traffic on the roads has increased dramatically in recent years.extent n LfâDëíÉåíL They opened out the nets to their full extent.model n LDãflÇäL They showed us a model of the building.creation n LâêáDÉfp]åL The plan should result in the creation of two thousand new jobs.ray n LêÉfL The room darkened as a cloud hid the sun’s rays.slice n Lëä~fëL Would you like another slice of bread?national adj LDåôp]å]äL We refuse to sign any treaty that is against our national interests.conclusion n Lâ]åDâäìWw]åL I soon came to the conclusion that she was lying.sum up phr v L?ë¾ã=D¾éL In your final paragraph, sum up your argument.contrasting adj Lâ]åDíê^WëífÏL You should refer to contrasting points of view in your composition.seldom adv LDëÉäÇ]ãL Karen had seldom seen him so angry.maintain v LãÉfåDíÉfåL The report found that safety equipment had been very poorly maintained.ash n LôpL There was ash everywhere for days after they managed to put the fires out.powdered adj LDé~rÇ]ÇL I prefer to give the children fresh milk rather than powdered milk.dental adj LDÇÉåíäL Dental care was free in the ’60s.decline v LÇfDâä~fåL Car sales have declined by a quarter.resort n LêfDòlWíL They booked a room at a ski resort in Colorado.batch n LÄôípL She was in the kitchen taking a batch of bread out of the oven.Unit 8steppe n LëíÉéL They lived a simple life, crossing the steppes with their cattle.step n LëíÉéL The discussions were an important step towards peace.acquaintance n L]DâïÉfåí]åëL She was a casual acquaintance of my family in Vienna.herdsman n LDÜ‰WÇòã]åL The two herdsmen were responsible for about thirty camels.put sthLsb to the test v phr L?érí=ë¾ãqfÏI=ë¾ãÄ]Çá=í]=a]=DíÉëíL If you don’t think I can do it, why don’t you put me to the test?degree n LÇfDÖêáWL Newspapers vary in the degree to which they emphasise propaganda rather than information.separation n L?ëÉé]DêÉfp]åL During their separation, they realised how much they really loved each other.chain n LípÉfåL There was a certain chain of coincidences that made me suspicious.psychologist n Lë~fDâflä]ÇwfëíL He admitted to his psychologist that he had been too shy to talk to women.parcel n LDé^Wë]äL The parcel was delivered last week.state n LëíÉfíL Queensland is one of the states of Australia.be destined for v phr LÄá=DÇÉëífåÇ=Ñ]I=ÑlWL The flight was destined for Cairo.occupation n L?flâàrDéÉfp]åL Please state your name, address and occupation.on average prep phr Lflå=Dôî]êfÇwL On average, men still earn more than women.on a/the world stage phr Lflå=]I=a]=?ï‰WäÇ=DëíÉfÇwL He’s an experienced campaigner on the world stage.at random prep phr L]í=DêôåÇ]ãL The gang picked their victims at random.backing n LDÄôâfÏL She flew to New York to try to raise some financial backing for the project.go ahead phr v L?Ö]r=]DÜÉÇL ‘Can I have the sports section of the paper?’ ‘Yeah, go ahead.’nomadic adj Lå]rDãôÇfâL They are essentially a rural and nomadic people.guideline n LDÖ~fÇä~fåL The government has just issued a new set of guidelines for teachers.know sb on a first name basis phr L?å]r=ë¾ãÄ]Çá=flå=]=?Ñ‰Wëí=DåÉfã=?ÄÉfëfëL How long have you known Alan on a first name basis?resource n LêfDòlWëL The new library offers a valuable computer resource.

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high-ranking adj L?Ü~f=DêôÏâfÏL Her father’s a high-ranking police officer.go on phr v L?Ö]r=DflåL He went on working until he was ninety-one.desolate adj LDÇÉë]ä]íL They live in a wild and desolate area about sixty-five miles from the nearest village.relative n LDêÉä]ífîL Are your relatives from Denmark coming to the wedding?shortcut n LDplWíâ¾íL Carlos decided to take a shortcut home.prove v LéêìWîL Tests have proved that the system works.cope v Lâ]réL Local authorities have to cope with the problems of homelessness.setback n LDëÉíÄôâL The December elections were a major setback for the party.lay down phr v L?äÉf=DÇ~råL He had already clearly laid down his view in his opening speech.ambitious adj LôãDÄfp]ëL The Harbor Tunnel is a very ambitious engineering project.stroke of luck phr L?ëíê]râ=]î=Dä¾âL By a stroke of luck, a suitable organ donor became available.admirer n L]ÇDã~f]ê]L Cynthia was a beautiful woman with many admirers.long-lost adj LDäflÏ=äflëíL She was looking at me as if we were long-lost friends.colleague n LDâfläáWÖL She discussed the idea with some of her colleagues.it’s up to sb phr Lfíë=?¾é=í]=Dë¾ãÄ]ÇáL It’s up to the travel companies to warn customers of any possible dangers.at ease prep phr L]í=DáWòL She felt completely at ease with Bernard.looks n pl LärâëL Fiona’s got everything – looks, money and youth.go round with phr v LÖ]r=Dê~råÇ=ïfaI=ïfqL I used to go round with a bad crowd.can’t bear sth v phr L?â^Wåí=DÄÉ]=?ë¾ãqfÏL He can’t bear spinach.consider v Lâ]åDëfÇ]L I seriously considered selling the house.insist v LfåDëfëíL They insisted that everyone should come to the party.pretend v LéêfDíÉåÇL Let’s pretend we’re on the moon.can’t stand v phr L?â^Wåí=DëíôåÇL I can’t stand bad manners.fury n LDÑàr]êáL I was shaking with fury.coward n LDâ~r]ÇL Try it. Don’t be such a coward.shy adj Lp~fL She was very shy with strangers.couple n LDâ¾é]äL A newly-married couple.break up phr v L?ÄêÉfâ=D¾éL They broke up last year.go without phr v L?Ö]r=ïfaD~ríL It is possible to go without food for a few days.run around phr v L?ê¾å=]Dê~råÇL Maria was running around trying to get the house tidy for the visitors.supportive adj Lë]DélWífîL My family were very supportive throughout the divorce.quarrel v LDâïflê]äL I wish you two would stop quarrelling all the time!build up phr v L?ÄfäÇ=D¾éL Ross took twenty years to build up his business.outgoing adj L?~ríDÖ]rfÏL She’s got a very outgoing personality.overnight adv L?]rî]Då~fíL He became a millionaire overnight.long-standing adj L?äflÏ=DëíôåÇfÏL The company has a long-standing agreement to provide training for all new employees.stubborn adj LDëí¾Ä]åL Why are you being so stubborn about asking them to the party?reliable adj LêfDä~f]Ä]äL Do you have a reliable map of the area?sensible adj LDëÉåëfÄ]äL It’s sensible to keep a note of your passport number.sympathetic adj L?ëfãé]DqÉífâL Alison has always been a very sympathetic friend.generous adj LDÇwÉå]ê]ëL Mrs Forster is a very generous woman, always giving things to those in need.look on the bright side idm L?ärâ=flå=a]=DÄê~fí=ë~fÇL Why don’t you look on the bright side? At least you’ve still got your job.optimistic adj L?fléífDãfëífâL I’m pretty optimistic about our chances of winning here today.let sb down phr v L?äÉí=ë¾ãÄ]Çá=DÇ~råL Lucinda let him down again by not coming to the party.go with a swing v phr L?Ö]r=ïfa=]=DëïfÏL Ideas to make your party go with a swing.tip n LíféL Are we supposed to leave a tip in this restaurant?start on phr v LDëí^Wí=flåL You’d better start on your homework.shut up phr v L?p¾í=D¾éL I can’t stand that woman. She never shuts up.boast v LÄ]rëíL Amy boasted that her son was a genius.sb’s heart rules sb’s head phr Lë¾ãÄ]Çáò=?Ü^Wí=êìWäò=ë¾ãÄ]Çáò=DÜÉÇL Don’t let your heart rule your head. Think carefully before you decide about your future.change sb’s mind v phr L?ípÉfåÇw=ë¾ãÄ]Çáò=Dã~fåÇL Her father tried to get her to change her mind about going away.bridegroom n LDÄê~fÇÖêìWãL The bridegroom was waiting on the steps of the church.honeymoon n LDÜ¾åáãìWåL We went to Italy on our honeymoon.get engaged v phr LÖÉí=fåDÖÉfÇwÇL Have you heard? Sally and Ray have got engaged.

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bridesmaid n LDÄê~fÇòãÉfÇL My three sisters were my bridesmaids.reception n LêfDëÉép]åL It’s an ideal location for a wedding reception.outdated adj L?~ríDÇÉfífÇL His writing style is now boring and outdated.ahead adv L]DÜÉÇL Unless we plan ahead, we are going to be in a mess.best man n L?ÄÉëí=DãôåL I’ve asked Simon to be best man at my wedding.booking n LDÄrâfÏL I made a booking for two double rooms.according to phr L]DâlWÇfÏ=í]I=írL You will be paid according to the amount of work you do.budget n LDÄ¾ÇwfíL Government cuts in the defence budget have meant a loss of two thousand jobs.reserve v LêfDò‰WîL I’d like to reserve a table for two.valid adj LDîôäfÇL Your return ticket is valid for three months.light up phr v L?ä~fí=D¾éL His eyes lit up with laughter.tissue n LDífpìWL Can you get me a box of tissues?pick v LéfâL Who’s going to pick the team for the match on Saturday?awful adj LDlWÑ]äL The weather was awful.suppose v Lë]Dé]ròL Look, suppose you lost your job tomorrow, what would you do?breathless adj LDÄêÉqä]ëL The long climb left Jan feeling breathless.survival n Lë]Dî~fî]äL Illegal hunting is threatening the survival of the species.weak adj LïáWâL The illness left her feeling weak.escape v LfDëâÉféL He broke down the locked door and escaped.control n Lâ]åDíê]räL She’s a good teacher who has control of her class.resident n LDêÉòfÇ]åíL Local residents are protesting about the new road.confide v Lâ]åDÑ~fÇL I’ve never felt able to confide in my sister.celebration n L?ëÉä]DÄêÉfp]åL Janine had her birthday celebration last week.last-minute adj L?ä^Wëí=DãfåfíL He made a few last-minute changes to the script.reunion n LêáWDàìWåà]åL Are you coming to the high-school reunion?new arrival n phr L?åàìW=]Dê~fî]äL The baby eagles are the latest new arrivals at London Zoo.track v LíêôâL Police have been tracking the four criminals all over Central America.association n L]?ë]rëáDÉfp]åI=]?ë]rëá-L He has been criticised for his close association with the Green Party.set up phr v L?ëÉí=D¾éL They want to set up their own import-export business.crew n LâêìWL A TV camera crew.track down phr v L?íêôâ=DÇ~råL I finally managed to track down the book you wanted in a shop near the station.holder n LDÜ]räÇ]L Credit card holders can order tickets by phone.fee n LÑáWL The health club charges an annual membership fee.fare n LÑÉ]L Fares have gone up recently.ideal adj L~fDÇf]äL The scheme offers an ideal opportunity for youngsters to get training.in store prep phr Lfå=DëílWL There’s a real treat in store for you this Christmas!in place prep phr Lfå=DéäÉfëL The chairs for the concert were nearly all in place.en route prep phr L?flå=DêìWíL Why don’t we stop for lunch en route to the ferry?tease v LíáWòL Don’t get upset – I was only teasing.on the whole prep phr Lflå=a]=DÜ]räL On the whole, I thought the film was pretty good.Unit 9make a new man/woman of onesephr LãÉfâ=]=?åàìW=DãôåI=Dïrã]å=]î=ï¾å?ëÉäÑL She decided to make a new woman of herself by losing thirty kilos!plastic surgery n L?éäôëífâ=Dë‰WÇw]êáL Doctors hope Christina’s face will heal quickly and that she will be able to avoid plastic surgery.turn into phr v L?í‰Wå=Dfåí]I=DfåírL Hollywood discovered her and turned her into a star.status n LDëíÉfí]ëL Today everyone acknowledges Nelson Mandela’s status as a world leader.sculpt v Lëâ¾äéíL The statue is sculpted in solid marble.at first sight phr L]í=?Ñ‰Wëí=Dë~fíL At first sight, there didn’t appear to be much damage.strike v Lëíê~fâL His jokes didn’t strike me as being very funny.chap n LípôéL Roger seems like a decent sort of chap.version n LDî‰Wp]åL He looked like a miniature version of his father.undergo v L?¾åÇ]DÖ]rL The country has undergone massive changes recently.above-average phr L]?Ä¾î=Dôî]êfÇwL He has above-average intelligence for his age.gorgeous adj LDÖlWÇw]ëL ‘What do you think of my new flatmate?’ ‘He’s absolutely gorgeous!’immeasurably adv LfDãÉw]ê]ÄäáL Your Spanish has improved immeasurably.

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venture n LDîÉåíp]L The group is planning to risk everything to get their next venture off the ground.guest of honour n phr L?ÖÉëí=]î=Dflå]L The actress was guest of honour at the launch.opening n LD]ré]åfÏL Up to ten famous actors and actresses will be at the official opening of the new theatre.be involved v phr LÄá=fåDîfläîÇL The senator denied that he was romantically involved with a member of his staff.type n Lí~féL He wasn’t my type really.be into phr v LÄá=Dfåí]I=DfåírL Annie’s really into designer clothes at the moment.dazzling adj LDÇôòäfÏL She looked dazzling, with her long blonde hair and diamond earrings.shallow adj LDpôä]rL If he’s only interested in your looks, that shows how shallow he is.curiously adv LDâàr]êá]ëäáL The building was curiously silent.immovable adj LfDãìWî]Ä]äL Lock your bike to sth immovable like a railing or lamppost.gleam n LÖäáWãL His teeth gleamed under his moustache.overall adj L?]rî]êDlWäL The overall cost of the exhibition was £400,000.shark adj Lp^WâL Sharks were circling around our boat.work out phr v L?ï‰Wâ=D~ríL I couldn’t work her out at all.facial expression n phr LDÑÉfp]ä=fâ?ëéêÉp]åL Victor’s facial expression didn’t change when I told him I’d crashed his car.be few and far between phr LÄá=?ÑàìW=]å=?Ñ^W=ÄfDíïáWåL Jobs are few and far between at the moment.odd adj LflÇL There was sth odd about him.think back phr v L?qfÏâ=DÄôâL Thinking back, it amazes me how we coped with all those sleepless nights when the children were babies.paperwork n LDéÉfé]ï‰WâL Police work involves so much paperwork these days.cut n Lâ¾íL I could tell by the cut of his suit that he wasn’t a poor man.date v LÇÉfíL His designs are so classic, they’ve hardly dated at all.striped adj Lëíê~féíL He was wearing a blue and white striped shirt.slip-on adj LDëäfé=flåL The baby’s slip-on shoes.pale adj LéÉfäL Her dress is pale pink, with a small flowery pattern.silk n LëfäâL Pure silk trousers.beige adj LÄÉfwL Beige is a nice autumn colour.round-neck adj L?ê~råÇ=DåÉâL Marilyn is wearing the latest cashmere round-neck top in cherry.waterproof adj LDïlWí]éêìWÑL Rub the wax in to make the shoe waterproof.makeover n LDãÉfâ]rî]L He picks a guest from the audience and gives them a makeover, right on TV.keep up with phr v L?âáWé=D¾é=ïfaI=ïfqL Employees need to keep up with the latest technical developments.vintage adj LDîfåífÇwL He used to take me to the vintage car museum when I was little.follower of fashion n phr L?Ñflä]r]ê=]î=DÑôp]åL Sylvia has always been an avid follower of fashion.hot adj LÜflíL Her new book is supposed to be the hottest thing since Harry Potter.second-hand adj L?ëÉâ]åÇ=DÜôåÇL Most of our furniture is second-hand.label n LDäÉfÄ]äL Labels on clothes should be removed for children with sensitive skin.condition n Lâ]åDÇfp]åL The car has been well maintained and is in excellent condition.dry clean v phr L?Çê~f=DâäáWåL You’d better take that dress to be dry cleaned.wrap up phr v L?êôé=D¾éL The present was beautifully wrapped up.close up phr v L?âä]rò=D¾éL The resorts are all closed up for the season.finish up phr v L?Ñfåfp=D¾éL I’ll just finish up my coffee.tidy up phr v L?í~fÇá=D¾éL It’s time we tidied up the office.zip up phr v L?òfé=D¾éL The dress zipped up at the front.sew up phr v L?ë]r=D¾éL Could you sew up this hole in my trousers?gather up phr v L?Öôa]ê=D¾éL Debbie gathered up the clothes.wash up phr v L?ïflp=D¾éL It’s my turn to wash up.drink up phr v L?ÇêfÏâ=D¾éL Drink up your milk.redecorate v LêáWDÇÉâ]êÉfíL When they first moved in, they completely redecorated the whole house.storage space n phr LDëílWêfÇw=ëéÉfëL They moved to a house with lots of storage space.be plain sailing idm LÄá=?éäÉfå=DëÉfäfÏL If you can answer the first question, the rest of the test should be plain sailing.has/have seen better days phr LÜ]òI=Ü]î=?ëáWå=ÄÉí]=DÇÉfòL Her hat had seen better days.on/along the lines of phr L?flåI=]?äflÏ=a]=Dä~fåò=]îI=flîL We usually start with general questions on the lines of, ‘How do you feel?'go for phr v LDÖ]r=Ñ]I=ÑlWL I think I’ll go for the chocolate cake.burst into tears v phr L?Ä‰Wëí=fåí]=Díf]òL Claire looked as if she were about to burst into tears.come out of phr v Lâ¾ã=D~rí=]îI=flîL One or two excellent ideas came out of the meeting.

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blind n LÄä~fåÇL The blinds were closed to protect the new furniture from the sun.easy chair n L?áWòá=DípÉ]L Most evenings, my father sits in his easy chair.filing cabinet n LDÑ~fäfÏ=?âôÄfå]íL Can you look in the filing cabinet for the tax form?’photocopier n LDÑ]rí]r?âfléá]L The photocopier had broken down again so I couldn’t get any copies for my lesson.upholster v L¾éDÜ]räëí]L The chairs had been upholstered in red velvet.fan n LÑôåL A ceiling fan.vending machine n LDîÉåÇfÏ=ã]?páWåL There used to be a vending machine on the platform that sold hot drinks.cluttered adj LDâä¾í]ÇL The walls were cluttered with paintings and prints.messy adj LDãÉëáL Sorry the place is so messy – I haven’t had time to clear up yet.cramped adj LâêôãéíL The kitchen was small and cramped.oriental adj L?lWêáDÉåí]äL A beautiful oriental rug.futuristic adj L?ÑàìWíp]DêfëífâL The futuristic sports stadium is the pride of the city.open-plan adj L?]ré]å=DéäôåL She designed an open-plan kitchen-dining room for her new house.approach n L]Déê]rípL He decided to adopt a different approach and teach the Bible through story-telling.complain v Lâ]ãDéäÉfåL Residents are complaining because traffic in the area has increased.alternate v LDlWäí]åÉfíL Why don’t we alternate trips to school? I’ll go on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; you go on the other days.accord v L]DâlWÇL The punishments accorded with the current code of discipline.corridor n LDâflêfÇlWL We had to wait in the corridor until our names were called.chandelier n L?pôåÇ]Däf]L All the main rooms are hung with crystal chandeliers.ceiling n LDëáWäfÏL All the rooms had high ceilings.flight of stairs n phr L?Ñä~fí=]î=DëíÉ]òL She fell down a whole flight of stairs.chest n LípÉëíL All the photographs were locked in a large wooden chest.linen n LDäfå]åL There was fresh, white linen provided every day.stream n LëíêáWãL The stream was narrow enough to jump over.previously adv LDéêáWîá]ëäáL Almost half the group had previously been heavy smokers.cool adj LâìWäL You look cool in denim.revolution n L?êÉî]DäìWp]åL In the last ten years, there has been a revolution in education.despise v LÇfDëé~fòL She despised her neighbours.concrete n LDâflåâêáWíL There were ugly concrete buildings as far as the eye could see.facelift n LDÑÉfëäfÑíL The new owner had given the pub a facelift.shopping mall n LDpfléfÏ=ãlWäL The huge shopping mall near my home is a place I rarely visit any more.knock down phr v L?åflâ=DÇ~råL They want to knock the house down and rebuild it.canal n Lâ]DåôäL We walked along by the side of the canal.decay v LÇfDâÉfL Leaves that are left to lie on the ground will eventually rot and decay.rubbish tip n phr LDê¾Äfp=íféL Over the past century we have turned the earth into a rubbish tip.terrace n LDíÉê]ëL She ate breakfast alone on the terrace in the morning.eatery n LDáWí]êáL ‘The Blue Legume’ used to be one of the best eateries in town.formerly adv LDÑlWã]äáL This elegant hotel was formerly a castle.custard n LDâ¾ëí]ÇL We often used to have a hot pudding and custard when we were young.complex n LDâflãéäÉâëL The town has one of the best leisure complexes in the country.anticipate v LôåDífëféÉfíL Sales are better than anticipated.fire v LÑ~f]L I’ve just been fired from my job, and I don’t know what to do.deserve v LÇfDò‰WîL What have I done to deserve this?amateur n LDôã]í]I=-ípr]I=-íp]I=?ôã]Dí‰WL Mickelson won his first major golf tournament while still an amateur.dress up phr v L?ÇêÉë=D¾éL It’s an informal party – you don’t have to dress up.director n LÇfDêÉâí]I=Ç~f-L He’s the Director of Education for Norfolk.common room n LDâflã]å=êìWãI=êrãL We used to sit in the common room and chat for hours.sleeve n LëäáWîL A dress with long sleeves.funeral n LDÑàìWå]ê]äL The funeral will be held at St. Martin’s Church.visible adj LDîfò]Ä]äL The outline of the mountains was clearly visible.calming adj LDâ^WãfÏL I thought the music was very calming.symbolise v LDëfãÄ]ä~fòL Crime often symbolises a wider social problem.loyalty n LDälf]äíáL Elizabeth understood her husband’s loyalty to his sister.consultant n Lâ]åDë¾äí]åíL Edmund works as a management consultant.

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significance n LëfÖDåfÑfâ]åëL What was the significance of all those questions?feminine adj LDÑÉã]åfåL Dianne loved pretty feminine things.Unit 10biro n LDÄ~fê]rL Mary pulled out a notebook and a biro.sequence n LDëáWâï]åëL The questions should be asked in a logical sequence.memorise v LDãÉã]ê~fòL Don’t write your password down, memorise it.run v Lê¾åL She runs her own restaurant in Manchester.jumbled adj LDÇw¾ãÄ]äÇL The photographs were all jumbled up.obligation n L?flÄäfDÖÉfp]åL There was no obligation to help, but she wanted to.free of charge phr L?ÑêáW=]î=Díp^WÇwL Your order will be sent free of charge.odd one out n phr L?flÇ=ï¾å=D~ríL Which shape is the odd one out?worn out adj L?ïlWå=D~ríL She was wearing a pair of old walking boots that were quite worn out.make a habit of sth v phr L?ãÉfâ=]=DÜôÄfí=]î=?ë¾ãqfÏL I hope you’re not going to make a habit of this.electronic adj Lf?äÉâDíêflåfâI=?Éäfâ-L She loves playing electronic games.illustrator n LDfä]ëíêÉfí]L Jane was an illustrator, journalist, and writer of cheap science fiction novels.be out of one’s mind idm LÄá=?~rí=]î=ï¾åò=Dã~fåÇL He must have been out of his mind to employ her.take one’s mind off sth idm L?íÉfâ=ï¾åò=?ã~fåÇ=DflÑ=?ë¾ãqfÏL Going back to work helped take my mind off Ian’s death.read sb’s mind idm L?êáWÇ=ë¾ãÄ]Çáò=Dã~fåÇL ‘Want some coffee?’ ‘You read my mind.’cross sb’s mind idm L?âêflë=ë¾ãÄ]Çáò=Dã~fåÇL It never crossed my mind that Lisa might be lying.put one’s mind to sth idm L?érí=ï¾åò=Dã~fåÇ=í]=?ë¾ãqfÏL Anyone can lose weight if they put their mind to it.make up one’s mind idm L?ãÉfâ=¾é=ï¾åò=Dã~fåÇL I wish he’d hurry up and make up his mind.have a lot on one’s mind idm LÜôî=]=?äflí=flå=ï¾åò=Dã~fåÇL ‘You’re quiet today.’ ‘I’ve got a lot on my mind.’narrow adj LDåôê]rL A steep, narrow path led down through the woods to the beach.absent adj LDôÄë]åíL They are trying to pass a law that will force absent fathers to pay child maintenance.creative adj LâêáDÉfífîL You’re so creative! I could never make my own clothes.researcher n LêfDë‰Wíp]L Researchers have discovered new evidence that there is life on other planets.key factor n phr L?âáW=DÑôâí]L Confidence is a key factor in any public situation.boost v LÄìWëíL The new resort area has boosted tourism.IQ abbrev L?~f=DâàìWL He has an IQ of 150 which is quite high.subtle adj LDë¾íäL I think we need a more subtle approach here.complex adj LDâflãéäÉâëL Photosynthesis is a highly complex process.score n LëâlWL He had an IQ score of 120.income n LDfåâ]ãL His annual income is £250,000.youngster n LDà¾Ïëí]L Even as a youngster, she has learned that acting can be a means of survival.nutrition n LåàìWDíêfp]åL Nutrition and exercise are essential to fitness and health.standard n LDëíôåÇ]ÇL Students have to reach a certain standard or they won’t pass the final exam.play one’s part v phr L?éäÉf=ï¾åò=Dé^WíL A good diet plays its part in helping people live longer.attribute v L]DíêfÄàìWíL The fall in heart disease is generally attributed to improvements in diet.require v LêfDâï~f]L You are required by law to wear a seat belt.gadget n LDÖôÇwfíL He showed her several electronic gadgets, such as a watch that you can use as a phone.expose v LfâDëé]ròL The report revealed that workers had been exposed to high levels of radiation.stimulating adj LDëífãàräÉfífÏL Her lectures were always stimulating and covered a variety of subjects.vary v LDîÉ]êáL Quentin’s mood seems to vary according to the weather.abstract adj LDôÄëíêôâíL By the age of seven, children are capable of thinking in abstract terms.ancestor n LDôåë]ëí]I=-ëÉë-L My ancestors were French.verbal adj LDî‰WÄ]äL We had a verbal agreement but no written contract.upward adj LD¾éï]ÇL They predict a sharp upward movement in property prices.surging adj LDë‰WÇwfÏL The surging popularity of reality shows on TV has worried some people.in some quarters phr Lfå=?ë¾ã=DâïlWí]òL There was quite a lot of criticism of the film in some quarters.long-term adj L?äflÏ=Dí‰WãL Lack of exercise can lead to long-term health problems.in moderation prep phr L?få=?ãflÇ]DêÉfp]åL Eating chocolate in moderation won’t harm you.perseverance n L?é‰Wë]Dîf]ê]åëL You need a lot of perseverance to do a job like this.muscle n LDã¾ë]äL Regular exercise will help to strengthen your muscles.vigorous adj LDîfÖ]ê]ëL Your dog needs 20 minutes of vigorous exercise every day.

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repetitive adj LêfDéÉí]ífîL As children we suffered through schoolwork that was dull and repetitive.substitute n LDë¾ÄëífíàìWíL Do you have a sugar substitute?agility n L]DÇwfä]íáL With surprising agility, Karl darted across the road.negative adj LDåÉÖ]ífîL Fortunately, the blood test turned out to be negative.it’s a pity phr Lfíë=]=DéfíáL It’s a pity that he didn’t accept the job.admission n L]ÇDãfp]åL Admission: £10 for adults, £5 for children.board game n LDÄlWÇ=ÖÉfãL Chess and backgammon are some popular board games.complicated adj LDâflãéäfâÉfífÇL For young children, getting dressed is a complicated business.represent v L?êÉéêfDòÉåíL Brown areas represent deserts on the map.simultaneously adv L?ëfã]äDíÉfåá]ëäáL The opera will be broadcast simultaneously on television and radio.pattern n LDéôí]åL It was decorated with a black and white striped pattern.professor n Léê]DÑÉë]L She’s a professor of history at Oxford University.point n LélfåíL He is three points behind the leader.revise v LêfDî~fòL I’ve got to revise my geography.retake v L?êáWDíÉfâL Julie’s had to retake her driving test at least three times.remake v L?êáWDãÉfâL It was remade as a musical.degree n LÇfDÖêáWL Her dream is to get a degree in computer science and then get a highly-paid job.make up phr v L?ãÉfâ=D¾éL Women make up only a small proportion of the prison population.field trip n LDÑáWäÇ=íêféL The class went on a geography field trip.module n LDãflÇàìWäL You choose five modules in the first year.seminar n LDëÉãfå^WL It was a very interesting Shakespeare seminar.placement n LDéäÉfëã]åíL Students are sent out on placement for training purposes.coursework n LDâlWëï‰WâL Half of the marks are for the exam, and half are for coursework.assessment n L]DëÉëã]åíL The assessment of her character was exactly right.submit v Lë]ÄDãfíL All applications must be submitted by Monday.take in phr v L?íÉfâ=DfåL He listened to what the doctor was saying, but he just couldn’t take it all in.catch on phr v L?âôíp=DflåL It was a long time before the police caught on to what he was really doing.get across phr v L?ÖÉí=]DâêflëL The message isn’t getting across.get down to phr v LÖÉí=DÇ~rå=í]I=írL It’s time we got down to work.calculate v LDâôäâàräÉfíL These instruments calculate distances precisely.set aside phr v L?ëÉí=]Dë~fÇL Try to set aside some time each day for exercise.settle down phr v L?ëÉíä=DÇ~råL I sorted out my mail, then settled down to some serious work.well-intentioned adj L?ïÉä=fåDíÉåp]åÇL There’s nothing more irritating than well-intentioned grandparents who interfere between parents and children!adjust v L]DÇw¾ëíL Check and adjust the brakes regularly.at hand prep phr L]í=DÜôåÇL Peter turned his attention to the task at hand.browse v LÄê~ròL Jon was browsing through the photographs.leaf through phr v L?äáWÑ=DqêìWL She picked up the magazine and leafed through it.inevitably adv LfDåÉîfí]ÄäáL The decision will inevitably lead to political tensions.hover v LDÜflî]L Her younger brother hovered in the background, watching us.tap v LíôéL She tapped ash from her cigarette.reassuringly adv L?êáW]Dpr]êfÏäáL It was reassuringly peaceful in the room upstairs.intrepid adj LfåDíêÉéfÇL Intrepid pioneers came to California by wagon train.pang n LéôÏL She felt a sudden pang of guilt when she realised she’d forgotten his birthday..satisfy v LDëôífëÑ~fL The hotel was designed to satisfy the needs of the most demanding guest.feast n LÑáWëíL The dancers were all invited to join the feast after their performance.remove v LêfDãìWîL Remove the old wallpaper and fill any holes in the walls.obstacle n LDflÄëí]â]äL Women still have to overcome many obstacles to gain equality.interfere v L?fåí]DÑf]L Anxiety can interfere with children’s performance at school.drowsiness n LDÇê~ròáå]ëL The drug can cause drowsiness.set in phr v L?ëÉí=DfåL Winter seems to be setting in early this year.juncture n LDÇw¾Ïâíp]L At this juncture, I suggest we take a short break.digestion n LÇ~fDÇwÉëíp]åI=Çf-L Too much tea is bad for your digestion.resist v LêfDòfëíL I just can’t resist chocolate.commitment n Lâ]Dãfíã]åíL Will the job fit in with your family commitments?

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initiate v LfDåfpáÉfíL They have decided to initiate legal proceedings against the newspaper.abrupt adj L]DÄê¾éíL Sorry, I didn’t mean to be so abrupt.edition n LfDÇfp]åL This book is a first edition, so it should be worth a lot of money by now.motivating adj LDã]rífîÉfífÏL A good teacher has a motivating influence on her students.Units 6-10refill v L?êáWDÑfäL The waitress refilled our coffee cups.snap v LëåôéL Dave snapped a picture of me and Sonia.urgent adj LD‰WÇw]åíL He was in urgent need of medical attention.toaster n LDí]rëí]L She popped two slices of bread in the toaster while she waited for the kettle to boil.tearfully adv LDíf]Ñ]äáL She looked at me tearfully.charm v Líp^WãL We were charmed by the friendliness of the local people.correspondence n L?âflê]DëéflåÇ]åëL He had been in correspondence with her for several years before they finally met.make out phr v L?ãÉfâ=D~ríL I couldn’t make out what I had done to annoy her.quantity n LDâïflåí]íáL The police also found a quantity of stolen goods in the flat.sum n Lë¾ãL He owes me a large sum of money.account for phr v L]Dâ~råí=Ñ]I=ÑlWL Afro-Americans account for 12% of the US population.recollect v L?êÉâ]DäÉâíL All I recollect of the holiday is a grey sky and rain.recall v LêfDâlWäL Do you recall his name?operate v LDflé]êÉfíL Clive was experienced in operating the computers.cut down phr v L?â¾í=DÇ~råL Installing double-glazing will cut down the noise from traffic.staircase n LDëíÉ]âÉfëL She walked slowly down the staircase to the applause of the crowd.faulty adj LDÑlWäíáL Customers may ask for a refund if the goods are faulty.wiring n LDï~f]êfÏL The wiring needs to be replaced.tube n LíàìWÄL A tube of toothpaste.presence n LDéêÉò]åëL Your presence is requested at the club meeting on Friday.liquid n LDäfâïfÇL Add a little more liquid to the sauce.spade n LëéÉfÇL A spade lay half-buried in mud.watch out for phr v L?ïflíp=D~rí=Ñ]I=ÑlWL What problems should I watch out for when buying an old house?unsuitable adj L?¾åDëìWí]Ä]äI=?¾åDëàìW-L The book is unsuitable for children.dishonest adj LÇfëDflå]ëíL My previous boss was completely dishonest with his staff.on-line adj L?flå=Dä~fåL All the city’s schools will be on-line by the end of the year.cell n LëÉäL White blood cells work to fight infection.Units 11unwillingly adv L¾åDïfäfÏäáL She unwillingly revealed the secret location of the hideaway.pile n Lé~fäL We've had piles of letters from viewers.be off sick v phr LÄá=?flÑ=DëfâL I was off sick for four days with the flu.fairly adv LDÑÉ]äáL I felt I hadn't been treated fairly.be hungry for sth v phr LÄá=DÜ¾ÏÖêá=Ñ]=?ë¾ãqfÏL She is hungry for success.mural n LDãàr]ê]äL They painted murals on the outside walls of the building.fire fighter n LDÑ~f]=?Ñ~fí]L Fire fighters have been tackling the blaze for over four hours.interior design n Lfå?íf]êá]=ÇfDò~fåL It was a nice house but I didn't like the interior design.vet n LîÉíL Jane's taking her kitten to the vet on Friday.press officer n LDéêÉë=?flÑfë]L The press officer announced he had some important new information.public relations n L?é¾Ääfâ=êfDäÉfp]åòL They ran their own successful public relations business in London.sales assistant n LDëÉfäò=]?ëfëí]åíL There's nothing more irritating than a sales assistant who doesn't know what he's talking about.coach n Lâ]rípL The coach has a lot of responsibility for the standard of his/her team.executive n LfÖDòÉâàrífîL She's a marketing executive in an important firm.rubric n LDêìWÄêfâL She read the rubric carefully, but still couldn't understand what she was supposed to do.get a buzz out of sth v phr LÖÉí=]=DÄ¾ò=~rí=]î=?ë¾ãqfÏL Neil gets a buzz out of performing in front of people.perk n Lé‰WâL I only eat here because it's free – one of the perks of the job.commute v Lâ]DãàìWíL Jim commutes to Manhattan every day.be under a lot of pressure v phr LÄá=?¾åÇ]ê=]=äflí=]î=DéêÉp]L I'm under a lot of pressure at work these days.all walks of life phr L?lWä=?ïlWâë=]î=Dä~fÑL Our volunteers include people from all walks of life.a big plus n phr L]=?ÄfÖ=Déä¾ëL Some knowledge of Spanish is a big plus in this job.

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enclose v LfåDâä]ròL Please enclose a cheque with your order.résumé n LDêÉòàrãÉfI=DêÉf-L According to his résumé, he's had several years of experience as a salesman.be up to v phr LÄá=D¾é=í]I=írL It's up to the travel companies to warn customers of any possible dangers.qualification n L?âïfläfÑfDâÉfp]åL List your qualifications in the space below.referee n L?êÉÑ]DêáWL His headmaster agreed to act as his referee.flexible adj LDÑäÉâëfÄ]äL We can be flexible about your starting date.benefit n LDÄÉå]ÑfíL We offer an excellent salary and benefits package.prospects n pl LDéêflëéÉâíëL I had no job, no education, and no prospects.wage n LïÉfÇwL He earns a good wage as a postman.get the sack v phr LÖÉí=a]=DëôâL He got the sack for stealing.be made redundant v phr LÄá=?ãÉfÇ=êfDÇ¾åÇ]åíL Seventy factory workers were made redundant in the resulting cuts.resign v LêfDò~fåL I wanted to resign, but my boss persuaded me to stay.unemployed adj L?¾åfãDéälfÇL I've only been unemployed for a few weeks.retire v LêfDí~f]L Most people retire at 65.pension n LDéÉåp]åL Many people find it hard to live on a basic state pension.there's no denying v phr LaÉ]ò=?å]r=ÇfDå~f-fÏL There's no denying that this is a very important time for us all.social adj LDë]rp]äL The country was suffering from serious social problems.support v Lë]DélWíL I have a wife and two children to support.burden n LDÄ‰WÇåL I don't want to be a burden to my children when I'm old.honestly adv LDflå]ëíäáL I honestly don't know how old my parents are.handle v LDÜôåÇäL The headmaster handled the situation very well.provide for phr v Léê]Dî~fÇ=Ñ]I=ÑlWL Without work, how can I provide for my children?assignment n L]Dë~fåã]åíL I have a history assignment to do by next week.touch type v LDí¾íp=í~féL She learnt to touch type when she was still at school.unpredictable adj L?¾åéêfDÇfâí]Ä]äL The weather has been so unpredictable lately that I don't know whether to take an umbrella with me or not.bring down phr v L?ÄêfÏ=DÇ~råL This crisis could bring down the government.crime n Lâê~fãL He insisted that he had not committed any crime.gamble n LDÖôãÄ]äL It was a big gamble for her to leave the band and go solo.work out phr v L?ï‰Wâ=D~ríL Financially, things have worked out well for us.high finance n phr L?Ü~f=DÑ~fåôåëI=ÑfDåôåëL Representatives from the world of high finance included chartered accountants and members of the major high street banks.work one's way up v phr L?ï‰Wâ=ï¾åò=ïÉf=D¾éL He had worked his way up to become Head of Department.make a name for oneself v phr L?ãÉfâ=]=DåÉfã=Ñ]=ï¾å?ëÉäÑL He quickly made a name for himself in the Parisian art world.trader n LDíêÉfÇ]L Traders enter the amount of stock they want to buy or sell, and the computer calculates a price.currency n LDâ¾ê]åëáL The bank can supply you with foreign currency.branch n LÄê^WåípL The bank has branches all over the country.philosophy n LÑfDäflë]ÑáL The company explained the philosophy behind their advertising campaign.drive v LÇê~fîL The detective wondered what had driven Christine to phone her.earn v L‰WåL He earns nearly £20,000 a year.working-class adj L?ï‰WâfÏ=Dâä^WëL More working-class families send their children to university than they did some years ago.sb's luck runs out phr L?ë¾ãÄ]Çáò=Dä¾â=ê¾åò=?~ríL Unfortunately his luck ran out when his new bosses caught him trying to steal £60 million.turn against sb/sth phr v L?í‰Wå=]DÖÉåëí=?ë¾ãÄ]ÇáI=?ë¾ãqfÏL Many people had turned against the war.financial adj LÑfDåôåp]äI=Ñ~f-L He developed computer software to handle his clients' financial arrangements.error n LDÉê]L There must be an error in our calculations.get (oneself) out of sth phr v LÖÉí=D~rí=]î=?ë¾ãqfÏL He couldn't get himself out of the deal because he had signed a contract.mess n LãÉëL My life's such a mess.risky adj LDêfëâáL Doctors say it's too risky to try and operate.spot check n L?ëéflí=DípÉâL We carry out spot checks on the vehicles before they leave the factory.amount to phr v L]Dã~råí=í]I=írL Time lost through illness amounted to 1,357 working days.the (full) scale of sth phr La]=(Ñrä)=DëâÉfä=]î=?ë¾ãqfÏL A structural survey revealed the full scale of the damage.go on the run v phr L?Ö]r=Åflå=a]=Dê¾åL After the train robbery he went on the run.position n Lé]Dòfp]åL I'm not sure what I would do if I were in your position.desperately adv LDÇÉëé]ê]íäáL Lori wanted desperately to have a child.arrest v L]DêÉëíL I got arrested for breaking the speed limit.charge v Líp^WÇwL Gibbons has been charged with murder.

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fraud n LÑêlWÇL He's been charged with tax fraud.plead v LéäáWÇL Henderson pleaded guilty to burglary.sentence v LDëÉåí]åëL Sanchez was sentenced to three years in prison.major surgery n phr L?ãÉfÇw]=Dë‰WÇw]êáL Wilson has just had major heart surgery.break down phr v L?ÄêÉfâ=DÇ~råL I left London when my marriage broke down.merchant bank n L?ã‰Wíp]åí=DÄôÏâL So there he was, in a merchant bank, trying to restore the family fortunes.collapse v Lâ]DäôéëL I thought that without me the whole project would collapse.dozens of n phr LDÇ¾ò]åò=]îL We collected dozens of shells on the beach.sack v LëôâL They couldn't sack me – I'd done nothing wrong.conviction n Lâ]åDîfâp]åL Applicants are checked for criminal convictions.rogue n Lê]rÖL What's the old rogue done now, I wonder?condemn v Lâ]åDÇÉãL Politicians were quick to condemn the bombing.practice n LDéêôâífëL We are concerned about their dangerous working practices.incompetence n LfåDâflãé]í]åëL The report blamed police incompetence for the tragedy.justice n LDÇw¾ëífëL The killers will be brought to justice.double v LDÇ¾Ä]äL Within two years the company had doubled in size.punishment n LDé¾åfpã]åíL The Court decides what punishment to impose.in operation prep phr Lfå=?flé]DêÉfp]åL Marks and Spencer's has over 200 stores in operation.get into trouble v phr L?ÖÉí=fåí]=Díê¾Ä]äL Mike got into trouble because he tried to cheat in the test.cheque n LípÉâL They sent me a cheque for £100.date n LÇÉfíL I've got a date with Andrea tomorrow night.lock sb out phr v L?äflâ=ë¾ãÄ]Çá=D~ríL I locked myself out of the house yesterday!take on phr v L?íÉfâ=DflåL Don't take on too much work – the extra cash isn't worth it.tip n LíféL Jill knows Spain really well. Perhaps she could give us a few tips.share n LpÉ]L They were able to sell their shares at a higher price.cashpoint n LDâôpélfåíL Andrea said she had to go to the cashpoint first.PIN abbr LéfåL Make sure you don't tell anyone your PIN number.a.m. abbrev L?Éf=DÉãL Work starts at 9 a.m.fraction n LDÑêôâp]åL We had to turn all the percentages into fractions.percentage n Lé]DëÉåífÇwL These days, there is a higher percentage of students leaving school at 16.decimal n LDÇÉëfã]äL The numbers 0.5, 0.175, and 0.661 are decimals.current account n LDâ¾ê]åí=]?â~råíL Most students have a current account at their local bank.commission n Lâ]Dãfp]åL The dealer takes a 20% commission on the sales he makes.debit card n LDÇÉÄfí=â^WÇL Can I pay by debit card?deposit n LÇfDéflòfíL A deposit of 10% is required.interest n LDfåíê]ëíL The more you save, the more interest you'll earn.overdraft n LD]rî]Çê^WÑíL When he left college, he had a £3,000 overdraft.statement n LDëíÉfíã]åíL I haven't received my bank statement for last month yet.withdraw v LïfaDÇêlWI=ïfq-L I'd like to withdraw £500 from my current account.be short of v phr LÄá=DplWí=]îI=flîL I'm a little short of cash at the moment.up to prep phr LD¾é=í]I=írL The Olympic Stadium will hold up to 80,000 spectators.cash v LâôpL Traveller's cheques can be cashed at most hotels.rate n LêÉfíL They only pay tax at a rate of 5%.enquire v LfåDâï~f]L He enquired about the girl's condition.cross out phr v L?âêflë=D~ríL I crossed out 'Miss' and wrote 'Ms'.worth n Lï‰WqL It is difficult to estimate the current worth of the company.take out phr v L?íÉfâ=D~ríL Before taking out a loan, calculate your monthly expenses.pay off phr v L?éÉf=DflÑL I'll pay off all my debts.repay v LêfDéÉfL I'll repay you the money you lent me next week.stock n LëíflâL The trading of stocks and shares.will n LïfäL My grandfather left me some money in his will.neither conj LDå~fa]L He's neither lazy nor hard-working – he's somewhere in between!loan n Lä]råL They took out a loan to buy a new car.precious adj LDéêÉp]ëL The statue was covered in precious jewels.

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desirable adj LÇfDò~f]ê]Ä]äL The ability to speak a foreign language is highly desirable.discolour v LÇfëDâ¾ä]L Once cut, apples quickly discolour.century n LDëÉåíp]êáL The church was built in the 13th century.interlocutor n L?fåí]Däflâàrí]L There will be one examiner and one interlocutor during the exam.cover v LDâ¾î]L The award should be enough to cover her tuition fees.applicant n LDôéäfâ]åíL He was one of thirty applicants for the manager's job.first aid n L?Ñ‰Wëí=DÉfÇL Being given first aid at the scene of the accident probably saved his life.clean adj LâäáWåL For the last three years, he's had a clean record.hi-fi n LDÜ~f=Ñ~fL His family have bought him a new hi-fi for Christmas.convince v Lâ]åDîfåëL Her arguments didn't convince everyone.share out phr v L?pÉ]ê=D~ríL At his death, his property was shared out between his children.ear-plug n LDf]=éä¾ÖL I took ear-plugs with me, to block out the music from the nightclub.stamp v LëíôãéL The woman at the desk stamped my passport.disgust n LÇfëDÖ¾ëíL He reached into the bin with a look of disgust on his face.Unit 12inquest n LDfÏâïÉëíL The coroner will hold an inquest into the deaths.oppressive adj L]DéêÉëfîL We all hated the oppressive heat of the afternoon.thunder n LDq¾åÇ]L As a child, I was always of afraid of storms with thunder and lightning.dull adj LÇ¾äL Outside the weather was hazy and dull.relief n LêfDäáWÑL I hate to say it, but it was a relief to have him out of the house.drive n LÇê~fîL He parked his car in the drive.jerky adj LDÇw‰WâáL His skin was dry and hot, his breathing rapid and jerky.court n LâlWíL A crowd of reporters had gathered outside the court.pace v LéÉfëL I found Mark at the hospital, pacing restlessly up and down.slip v LëäféL Ben slipped quietly into the room.creep v LâêáWéL Johann would creep into the gallery to listen to the singers.stuffy adj LDëí¾ÑáL It’s getting stuffy in here – do you mind if I open the window?coroner n LDâflê]å]L The coroner recorded a verdict of death by natural causes.sea-worthy adj LDëáW=ï‰WaáL Is all your equipment seaworthy and suitable?fix v LÑfâëL He’s outside fixing the brakes on the car.capsize v LâôéDë~fòL A huge wave struck the side of our boat, almost capsizing it.sink v LëfÏâL Their motorboat struck a rock and began to sink.careless adj LDâÉ]ä]ëL I made a few careless mistakes.defend v LÇfDÑÉåÇL She was always defending her husband in front of their daughter.examine v LfÖDòôãfåL A team of divers was sent down to examine the wreck.pause v LélWòL He paused for breath, then continued up the hill.suffocate v LDë¾Ñ]âÉfíL Can you open a window? I’m suffocating in here.on purpose prep phr Lflå=Dé‰Wé]ëL You make it sound as if I did it on purpose!harbour n LDÜ^WÄ]L The crowd waved as they sailed into Portsmouth harbour.hammer v LDÜôã]L Hammer the nails into the back of the frame.slump v Lëä¾ãéL Ben staggered and slumped onto the floor.deliberately adv LÇfDäfÄ]ê]íäáL He was deliberately trying to upset her.inquiry n LfåDâï~f]êáL They have agreed to hold an inquiry into the accident.accidental adj L?ôâëfDÇÉåíäL Buy an insurance policy that covers accidental damage.establish v LfDëíôÄäfpL I was never able to establish whether she was telling the truth.narrator n Lå]DêÉfí]L Morgan, the narrator of the story, tells the reader why he went to sea.stroll v Lëíê]räL We were strolling along, laughing and joking.knock v LåflâL We knocked at the door but there was no one there.pant v LéôåíL He came in panting after running up the steps.peer v Léf]L He was peering through the wet windscreen at the cars ahead.glance v LÖä^WåëL The man glanced nervously at his watch.anxious adj LDôÏâp]ëL He was a bit anxious about the safety of the machinery.horn n LÜlWåL As she turned uphill, a dark red Daimler slid by, and blew its horn at her.get off phr v LÖÉí=DflÑL In the end he got off because there wasn’t enough evidence against him.

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hang v LÜôÏL He was hanged for murder.beg v LÄÉÖL She begged and pleaded with them until they finally agreed.defendant n LÇfDÑÉåÇ]åíL We find the defendant not guilty.arsonist n LD^Wë]åfëíL A fortnight ago, arsonists got inside the building and started a fire.bail n LÄÉfäL The judge set bail at £10,000.blackmailer n LDÄäôâãÉfä]L The blackmailers were threatening to send the photographs to the newspapers.capital punishment n L?âôéfíä=Dé¾åfpã]åíL Capital punishment is still used in many American states.community service n Lâ]?ãàìWå]íá=Dë‰WîfëL He was ordered to do 200 hours of community service.corporal punishment n L?âlWé]ê]ä=Dé¾åfpã]åíL In 1987, California prohibited corporal punishment in schools.fine n LÑ~fåL She was ordered to pay £150 in parking fines, plus court costs.forger n LDÑlWÇw]L The forger had managed to convince his client that he was selling an original painting by Renoir.hijacker n LDÜ~fÇwôâ]L The hijackers promised to set free one hostage if they were allowed to refuel the plane.jury n LDÇwr]êáL The jury found him not guilty.kidnapper n LDâfÇåôé]L The kidnappers were asking for $1 million in unmarked $5 bills.mugger n LDã¾Ö]L Harry suffered serious head injuries when he was attacked by a gang of muggers.pickpocket n LDéfâ?éflâfíL There are a lot of pickpockets in crowded tourist areas.probation n Léê]DÄÉfp]åL The judge sentenced Jennings to three years’ probation.prosecution n L?éêflëfDâàìWp]åL Walters could face prosecution for his role in the robbery.shoplifter n LDpflé?äfÑí]L Shoplifters will be prosecuted.smuggler n LDëã¾Öä]L The government is thinking of imposing stricter penalties for drug smugglers.suspended sentence n Lë]?ëéÉåÇfÇ=DëÉåí]åëL After receiving a twelve-month suspended sentence, he was dismissed.trial n LDíê~f]äL The trial has been set for next June.verdict n LDî‰WÇfâíL After a week the jury had still not reached a verdict.witness n LDïfíå]ëL Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.deceive v LÇfDëáWîL He had been deceived by a young man claiming to be the son of a millionaire.tax n LíôâëL He already pays 40% tax on his income.offence n L]DÑÉåëL As it was his first offence, he was only given a fine.case n LâÉfëL The case will be heard in the High Court.let (sb) off phr v L?äÉí=DflÑL I’ll let you off this time, but don’t do it again.let (sb) go v phr L?äÉí=DÖ]rL The police had to let him go through lack of evidence.play truant v phr L?éäÉf=DíêìW]åíL Martha and William got into trouble for playing truant from school for the third time in a month.major n LDãÉfÇw]L Major John Peterson was in charge of the troops.cough v LâflÑL I think I’m getting a cold or flu – I’ve been coughing and sneezing all day.property n LDéêflé]íáL The hotel is not responsible for any loss or damage to guests’ personal property.take-away n LDíÉfâ=]ïÉfL Shall we get something from a take-away tonight? I haven’t got the energy to cook.fault n LÑlWäíL It’s your fault we’re late.hand over phr v L?ÜôåÇ=D]rî]L The soldiers were ordered to hand over their guns.promote v Léê]Dã]ríL Helen was promoted to senior manager.duty n LDÇàìWíáL We feel it is our duty to help her.outbreak n LD~ríÄêÉfâL He could still clearly remember the outbreak of the war.eternal adj LfDí‰Wå]äL Church members express a belief in eternal life.sighting n LDë~fífÏL There were two unconfirmed sightings of UFOs in the area.unsolved adj L?¾åDëfläîÇL The murder still remains unsolved.terrorise v LDíÉê]ê~fòL Many people have been terrorised into leaving.blink v LÄäfÏâL I blinked as I came out into the sunlight.Ray Bans n pl LDêÉf=ÄôåòL The most typical Ray Bans have fairly thick black frames and very dark lenses.galaxy n LDÖôä]âëáL Observations of distant galaxies indicate that they are moving away from us.impending adj LfãDéÉåÇfÏL She had a sense of impending disaster.doom n LÇìWãL She couldn’t get rid of the sense of doom.cricket n LDâêfâfíL Only the sound of crickets in the long dry grass could be heard.wicked adj LDïfâfÇL Carl had a wicked grin on his face as he crept up behind Ellen.scum n Lëâ¾ãL Scum like that should be locked away!jeer v LÇwf]L The President was booed and jeered at by a crowd of protesters.flak n LÑäôâL Keith has taken a lot of flak for his views on drugs.

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zoom v LòìWãL The camera zoomed in on the child’s face.civilisation n L?ëfî]ä-~fDòÉfp]åL The book explores the relationship between religion and civilisation.arise v L]Dê~fòL Can we begin by discussing matters arising from the last meeting?wander v LDïflåÇ]L I’ll wander around the mall for half an hour.warfare n LDïlWÑÉ]L They have been living with warfare most of their lives.huddle v L?Ü¾ÇäL We lay huddled together for warmth.remains n pl LêfDãÉfåòL It was clearly the remains of an ancient temple.excavation n L?Éâëâ]DîÉfp]åL The excavations turned out to be the ancient city of Troy.crude adj LâêìWÇL They were unimpressed by the crude workmanship of the items on sale.carbon dating n L?â^WÄ]å=DÇÉfífÏL Through carbon dating, we were able to establish the age of the fossils.mound n Lã~råÇL The archaeologists discovered another ancient burial mound.plaza n LDéä^Wò]L The plaza was an important meeting place for religious ceremonies.fortifications n pl L?ÑlWífÑfDâÉfp]åòL A site of ancient fortifications dating from about 500 B.C carving n LDâ^WîfÏL The antique chest was covered in beautiful, handmade carving.warrior n LDïflêá]L The Indian warriors painted their bodies and faces in preparation for war.decorate v LDÇÉâ]êÉfíL Children’s pictures decorated the walls of the classroom.fragment n LDÑêôÖã]åíL Some glass fragments hit me when the window was smashed.sardine n L?ë^WDÇáWåL Sardines are an important source of iron.anchovy n LDôåíp]îáL I don’t like anchovies on my pizza.coast n Lâ]rëíL They have a house on the Cornish coast.flood v LÑä¾ÇL Refugees are still flooding across the border.thus adv La¾ëL Thus, it would be almost impossible to prove him guilty.booming adj LDÄìWãfÏL His government enjoyed a booming economy.driving force n phr L?Çê~fîfÏ=DÑlWëL Miriam always maintained that Martin had been the driving force behind her career.legacy n LDäÉÖ]ëáL The invasion left a legacy of hatred and fear.occur v L]Dâ‰WL The explosion occurred at 5.30 a.m.emerge v LfDã‰WÇwL Local government has recently emerged as a major issue.pharaoh n LDÑÉ]ê]rL The pharaohs believed they could become immortal if their bodies were preserved.existence n LfÖDòfëí]åëL It is impossible to prove the existence of God.unmatched adj L¾åDãôípíL She was a woman of unmatched beauty.overwhelmed adj L?]rî]DïÉäãÇL Harriet was overwhelmed by a feeling of homesickness.puzzle n LDé¾ò]äL The meaning of the poem has always been a puzzle.oasis n L]rDÉfëfëL Just as we were about to give up hope, we came upon a beautiful oasis in the desert.victim n LDîfâífãL The victim received head injuries from which she died a week later.bloodshed n LDÄä¾ÇpÉÇL The two groups have a long history of bloodshed.archaeological site n phr L?^Wâá]äflÇwfâ]ä=Dë~fíL Visitors are only allowed onto the archaeological site with a guide.flock n LÑäflâL We watched a small flock of birds set off on their long journey.herd n LÜ‰WÇL A herd of cattle.cattle n LDâôíäL He owned 250 head of cattle.gang n LÖôÏL There was fighting between two rival street gangs.panel n LDéôå]äL A panel of experts has looked at the proposal.ape n LÉféL Monkeys and apes are the only mammals with good colour vision.pack n LéôâL A pack of cards, a pack of lies, a pack of wolves.bunch n LÄ¾åípL I’ll send her a bunch of flowers for her birthday.get away phr v LÖÉí=]DïÉfL The thieves got away with jewellery worth over £50,000.bar n LÄ^WL A chocolate bar.marble n LDã^WÄ]äL The columns were made of white marble.pierce v Léf]ëL She had her belly button pierced.treasure hunt n LDíêÉw]=Ü¾åíL Children can enjoy a special treasure hunt, where they follow clues to find the treasure.pendant n LDéÉåÇ]åíL From time to time, she fingered the heart pendant that hung around her neck.hare n LÜÉ]L Wild hare, unfortunately, is quite difficult to find.masquerade n L?ãôëâ]DêÉfÇI=Dã^Wë-L She didn’t really love him, but she kept up the masquerade for the children’s sake.subsequently adv LDë¾Äëfâï]åíäáL The book was subsequently translated into fifteen languages.firmly adv LDÑ‰WãäáL Paul firmly refused to change his mind.

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hit upon phr v LDÜfí=]éflåL Then we hit upon the idea of asking viewers to donate money over the Internet.destiny n LDÇÉëí]åáL Nancy wondered whether it was her destiny to live in England and marry Melvyn.settle v LDëÉíäL No matter how hard they tried, they were unable to settle the dispute over his contract.object v L]ÄDÇwÉâíL If no one objects, I would like Mrs Harrison to be present.turn one’s back on sb v phr L?í‰Wå=ï¾åò=DÄôâ=flå=?ë¾ãÄ]ÇáL Angrily, she turned her back on him.passer by n L?é^Wë]=DÄ~fL The robbery was witnessed by several passers by.pound v Lé~råÇL Patrick rushed to the door, his heart pounding with excitement.frantically adv LDÑêôåífâäáL He frantically searched for the key.aimlessly adv LDÉfãä]ëäáL He was just a young man, aimlessly drifting through life.rumour n LDêìWã]L I don’t think he’s going to resign. It’s only a rumour.Units 13wonder n LDï¾åÇ]L The Great Pyramid at Giza is the last remaining monument of the Seven Wonders of the World.unexplained adj L?¾åfâDëéäÉfåÇL There had been three unexplained fires at the school in the previous six months.racing pigeon n phr LDêÉfëfÏ=?éfÇw]åL= It’s amazing how racing pigeons always know where they have to fly to.yard n Là^WÇL The kids were playing in the back yard.admission n L]ÇDãfp]åL There are 13,000 hospital admissions annually due to playground accidents.fluttering n LDÑä¾í]êfÏL There was a loud fluttering of wings as all the birds rose up into the air.humour v LDÜàìWã]L Stop trying to humour me – you know I’ll be very angry if you don’t do what I said!confine v Lâ]åDÑ~fåL= The risk of infection is confined to groups such as medical personnel.bond n LÄflåÇL Nothing beats the emotional bond between mother and child.ranch n Lê^WåípL He and a Boston friend bought a ranch in Minnesota and raised sheep.be attached to v phr LÄá=]Díôípí=í]I=írL It’s easy to become attached to the children you work with.boarding school n LDÄlWÇfÏ=ëâìWäL Between the ages of seven and sixteen, most upper-class boys were sent away to boarding school.much to sb’s dismay phr L?ã¾íp=í]=ë¾ãÄ]Çáò=ÇfëDãÉfL Much to his dismay, there was no letter in the pile for him.gaucho n LDÖ~ríp]rL A shepherd, a gaucho, rode past us, ahead of a sea of sheep.gallop v LDÖôä]éL A neighbour’s horse came galloping down the road, without a rider.neigh v LåÉfL The colt neighed loudly before trotting back to its mother.lengthy adj LDäÉÏqáL An accident is causing some lengthy delays on the M6.client n LDâä~f]åíL Mrs Jones is in a meeting with an important client.telepathy n Lí]DäÉé]qáL Some people believe there is a unique form of telepathy that passes between identical twins.agitated adj DôÇwfíÉfífÇL Amanda was getting visibly agitated.can’t take v phr L?â^Wåí=DíÉfâL I just can’t take much more of this noise!take time off v phr L?íÉfâ=í~fã=DflÑL I rang my boss and arranged to take some time off.drop v LÇêfléL Every time the phone rings, she drops everything to go and answer it.paw n LélWL Our dog cut his paw on a piece of metal.tragic adj LDíêôÇwfâL The parents were not to blame for the tragic death of their son.resent v LêfDòÉåíL He resented having to work such long hours.fling v LÑäfÏL He flung himself down on the bed.disturbed adj LÇfDëí‰WÄÇL The defendant is mentally and emotionally disturbed and needs psychiatric help.manner n LDãôå]L She has a calm relaxed manner.irregular adj LfDêÉÖàrä]L He has an irregular heartbeat.interval n LDfåí]î]äL He left the room, returning after a short interval with a message.jealous adj LDÇwÉä]ëL She gets jealous if I even look at another woman.take no notice of sth v phr L?íÉfâ=å]r=Då]rífë=]î=?ë¾ãqfÏL I took no notice of her suggestions.bark v LÄ^WâL The dog always barks at strangers.beak n LÄáWâL A bird also uses its beak to capture its prey.claw n LâälWL The cat dug his claws into my leg.feather n LDÑÉa]L Ostrich feathers were often used in Victorian hats.fur n LÑ‰WL The lion cubs tend to lose the spots on their fur when they are a few months old.hoof n LÜìWÑL A horse’s hoof is not biologically suitable for constant wear on hard surfaces or rough stony tracks.kennel n LDâÉåäL He has more than fifteen dogs – all of them are kept in outside kennels.mew v LãàìWL The cat mewed at me because she wanted some milk.nest n LåÉëíL In May, the females build a nest and lay their eggs.peck v LéÉâL I watched the birds pecking at breadcrumbs on the pavement.

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purr v Lé‰WL Willie jumps on my lap and purrs loudly when I stroke him.scratch v LëâêôípL Don’t scratch yourself on the thorns.stable n LDëíÉfÄ]äL It was Jimmie’s job to clean the stables and feed the horses.snarl v Lëå^WäL The dog growled and snarled at me.wag v LïôÖL A dog wags its tail in order to show friendliness and pleasure.collar n LDâflä]L This dog is wearing a collar – it must belong to somebody.as the crow flies idm L]ò=a]?âê]r=DÑä~fòL It’s ten miles from here as the crow flies.take sb under one’s wing idm L?íÉfâ=ë¾ãÄ]Çá=?¾åÇ]=ï¾åò=DïfÏL Adrienne, eleven years older, had taken the 19-year-old singer under her wing.a can of worms idm L]=?âôå=]î=Dï‰WãòL I just don’t know what to do – every solution I can think of would just open up a whole new can of worms.pop up phr v L?éflé=D¾éL Her name keeps popping up in the newspapers.rat race n LDêôí=êÉfëL It was the moving story of a couple who quit the rat race and went to live in the Canadian wilderness.sb’s bark is worse than his/her idm Lë¾ãÄ]Çáò=?Ä^Wâ=fò=?ï‰Wë=a]å=Üfò=DÄ~fíL Don’t worry about Grandpa – his bark is worse than his bite!let the cat out of the bag idm LäÉí=a]=?âôí=~rí=]î=a]=DÄôÖL Martin went and let the cat out of the bag about his engagement to Angela.chop v LípfléL Have you chopped any wood for the fire?firm n LÑ‰WãL She works for an electronics firm.interpret v LfåDí‰Wéê]íL Freud’s attempts to interpret the meaning of dreams.analyse v LDôå]ä~fòL She still needs to analyse the data.fit v LÑfíL The windows and doors are all fitted with security locks.distant adj LDÇfëí]åíL Her honeymoon seemed a distant memory.come up with phr v Lâ¾ã=D¾é=ïfaI=ïfqL Is that the best excuse you can come up with?put up with phr v Lérí=D¾é=ïfaI=ïfqL She put up with his violent temper for years.take up with phr v L?íÉfâ=D¾é=ïfaI=ïfqL Arnie took up with a gang from the other side of town.make up with phr v L?ãÉfâ=D¾é=ïfaI=ïfqL Have you made up with Patty yet?construction n Lâ]åDëíê¾âp]åL The government has announced the construction of a new airport.fetch v LÑÉípL Shannon went upstairs to fetch some blankets.transfer v LíêôåëDÑ‰W…L Transfer the meat to warm plates.fluently adv LDÑäìW]åíäáL He spoke French fluently.give out phr v L?Öfî=D~ríL A gas lamp gave out a pale yellowish light.put away phr v L?érí=]DïÉfL We're putting some money away for expenses.proverb n LDéêflî‰WÄL ‘A penny saved is a penny earned’ is an example of a proverb.wildlife n LDï~fäÇä~fÑL The organisation was set up to protect wildlife across Europe.PhD abbr L?éáW=Éfíp=DÇáWL He’s got a PhD in Biochemistry.threatened adj LDqêÉíåÇL Large areas of the jungle are now threatened with destruction.conservationist n L?âflåë]DîÉfp]åfëíL Conservationists hope they can preserve the area’s outstanding natural beauty and cater for the tourists too.have an early night v phr LÜôî=]å=?‰Wäá=Då~fíL I think I’ll have an early night.shade n LpÉfÇL She was sitting in the shade of a large oak tree.lighting n Dä~fífÏL Better street lighting might help to reduce crime.gravity n LDÖêôî]íáL The gravity of a black hole is so great that not even light can escape from it.ancient adj LDÉfåp]åíL The ancient civilisations of Asia and Africa.lightning n LDä~fíåfÏL Two farmworkers were struck by lightning.strike v Lëíê~fâL She fell heavily, striking her head against the side of the boat.barbecue n LDÄ^WÄfâàìWL We had a barbecue on the beach.carbon dioxide n L?â^WÄ]å=Ç~fDflâë~fÇL An increase in the amount of carbon dioxide is responsible for about half the total warming.fuel n LDÑàìW]äL The plane was running low on fuel.supply n Lë]Déä~fL The nation’s fuel supplies will not last forever.run out phr v L?ê¾å=D~ríL I’ve got some money you can borrow if you run out.phenomenon n LÑfDåflã]å]åL Homelessness is not a new phenomenon.meteor n LDãáWíá]L Astronomers track large meteors using radar.hurricane n LDÜ¾êfâ]åL In 1842, six ships were at anchor in the Bay when a hurricane blew them all onto the shore.volcanic adj LîfläDâôåfâL The island’s beaches are covered in black volcanic sand.eruption n LfDê¾ép]åL The last volcanice eruption took place one hundred years ago.tsunami n LíërDå^WãáL In 1896, a tsunami on the Sanriku coast left over 27,000 people dead.avalanche n LDôî]ä^WåpL Two skiers were killed in the avalanche.pond n LéflåÇL They have a goldfish pond at the end of their garden.

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ripple n LDêfé]äL She dived into the pool, making scarcely a ripple.generate v LDÇwÉå]êÉfíL The programme would generate a lot of new jobs.deadly adj LDÇÉÇäáL This species of snake is quite deadly.recorded history n phr Lêf?âlWÇfÇ=DÜfëí]êáL Other meteor storms have occurred in recorded history.comet n LDâflã]íL Halley’s Comet passes the earth once in a lifetime.impact n LDfãéôâíL The force of the impact knocked the breath out of her.skyscraper n LDëâ~f?ëâêÉfé]L His office looked out on the other skyscrapers of downtown Dallas.theoretically adv L?qf]DêÉífâäáL It is theoretically possible for computers to be programmed to think like humans.simulation n L?ëfãàrDäÉfp]åL All airline pilots are trained to deal with an emergency using computer simulation.expanse n LfâDëéôåëL The house looked out over the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean.shoreline n LDplWä~fåL A group of men stood silently on the shoreline.uproot v L¾éDêìWíL An elephant’s trunk is powerful enough to uproot trees or tear great limbs from their upper branches.Pacific n Lé]DëfÑfâL He was stranded on an island in the Pacific.misunderstand v L?ãfë¾åÇ]DëíôåÇL Rachel, you must have misunderstood her! Ellie would never say sth like that.flood n LÑä¾ÇL The village was cut off by floods.member state n phr L?ãÉãÄ]=DëíÉfíL Greece is a member state of NATO.snowboarding n LDëå]rÄlWÇfÏL Snowboarding has become popular in recent years as a youth sport.drizzle n LDÇêfò]äL A light drizzle had started by the time we left.shower n LDp~r]L More heavy showers are forecast for tonight.gale n LÖÉfäL A howling gale and torrential rain lashed the windows.hail n LÜÉfäL Hail the size of golf balls fell in Andrews, Texas.torrential adj Lí]DêÉåp]äL During the night there was torrential rain.pouring adj LDélWêfÏL On the other hand, driving round at night, in the pouring rain, didn’t appeal either.mild adj Lã~fäÇL We had an exceptionally mild winter last year.humid adj LDÜàìWãfÇL Tokyo is extremely humid in mid-summer.patchy adj LDéôípáL There is likely to be patchy fog so be careful while driving.icy adj LD~fëáL There was an icy wind blowing from the North.slushy adj LDëä¾páL Children were sliding around in the slushy puddles.cancel v LDâôåë]äL Our flight was cancelled due to bad weather.advance v L]ÇDî^WåëL A line of US tanks slowly advanced towards the enemy.drought n LÇê~ríL Central Africa is suffering from one of the worst droughts of the century.snowed under idm L?ëå]rÇ=D¾åÇ]L I found myself snowed under with work.be as right as rain idm LÄá=]ò=?ê~fí=]ò=DêÉfåL You’ll be as right as rain as soon as your temperature goes down.in floods of tears idm Lfå=?Ñä¾Çò=]î=Díf]òL She came downstairs in floods of tears.cheer (sb) up phr v L?ípf]ê=D¾éL Here’s a bit of news that will cheer you up.sunny smile phr L?ë¾åá=Dëã~fäL She had a sunny smile on her face.cloud on the horizon idm L?âä~rÇ=Åflå=a]=Ü]Dê~fò]åL The only cloud on the horizon was her mother’s illness.storms of protest idm L?ëílWãò=]î=Déê]ríÉëíL Government plans for hospital closures provoked storms of protest.waterfall n LDïlWí]ÑlWäL She could see waterfalls and a lake.toss v LíflëL She crumpled the letter and tossed it into the fire.bury v LDÄÉêáL Electric cables are buried beneath the streets.soar v LëlWL She watched the dove soar above the chestnut trees.the Richter scale n phr La]=Dêfñí]=ëâÉfäI=Dêfâí]L A severe earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale.global warming n L?Öä]rÄ]ä=DïlWãfÏL There is little doubt that global warming is already having a serious effect on the earth’s ecosystems.tidal wave n LDí~fÇä=ïÉfîL The earthquake generated a number of minor tidal waves that caused considerable damage.trigger v LDíêfÖ]L Certain forms of mental illness can be triggered by food allergies.widespread adj LDï~fÇëéêÉÇL The storm caused widespread damage.potentially adv Lé]DíÉåp]äáL Sculpture workshops are potentially dangerous work sites.fatal adj LDÑÉfíäL If it is not treated correctly, the condition can prove fatal.keep on phr v L?âáWé=DflåL She pretended not to hear, and kept on walking.put out phr v L?érí=D~ríL The rescue services are still trying to put out the fires.demonstration n L?ÇÉã]åDëíêÉfp]åL Police opened fire on a peaceful demonstration.directory enquiries n phr LÇ~f?êÉâí]êá=fåDâï~f]êáòI=Çf-L First he rang directory enquiries and then the operator.ex-directory adj L?Éâë=Ç~fDêÉâí]êáI=Çf-L The number is ex-directory.

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trade fair n LDíêÉfÇ=ÑÉ]L There’s going to be a large trade fair for booksellers next month.endangered adj LfåDÇÉfåÇw]ÇL Lizards are classed as an endangered species.possession n Lé]DòÉp]åL He had sold all his possessions and left the country.rewarding adj LêfDïlWÇfÏL Teaching can be a very rewarding career.surround v Lë]Dê~råÇL The field was surrounded by trees.account n L]Dâ~råíL My salary is paid directly into my bank account.Unit 14poncho n LDéflåíp]rL She is wearing a red poncho today.keep to the point v phr L?âáWéRí]Ra]RDélfåíL Come straight to the point and keep to the point are the golden rules of letter writing.natural resource n phr L?åôíp]ê]äRêfDòlWëL Antarctica is a continent rich in natural resources.row n Lê]rL We’ve got tickets in the front row for the Opera.suck v Lë¾âL Don’t suck your thumb, dear.scribble v LDëâêfÄ]äL Someone had scribbled all over my picture.stiff adj LëífÑL We had to wear a white shirt with a stiff collar and a tie.spellbound adj LDëéÉäÄ~råÇL King Lear still holds audiences spellbound.annual adj LDôåàì]äL The school trip has become an annual event.fortnight n LDÑlWíå~fíL Hans was sent to Bournemouth for a fortnight.move up phr v L?ãìWî=D¾éL To move up, you’ll need the right training.the career ladder n phr La]Râ]Dêf]R?äôÇ]L Stevens slowly worked his way up the career ladder.tramp v LíêôãéL Paul wanted to tramp across as many mountains as possible, and he assumed that Barbara wanted to do the same.deny oneself sth v phr LÇfDå~fRï¾åëÉäÑR?ë¾ãqfÏL He denied himself all pleasures and luxuries.route n LêìWíL What’s the best route to Cambridge?follow in sb’s footsteps v phr L?Ñflä]r=fåRë¾ãÄ]Çáò=DÑríëíÉéëL He is a doctor and expects his son to follow in his footsteps.lonesome adj LDä]råë]ãL We found ourselves lost in a lonesome spot in the mountains.clatter v LDâäôí]L I wish those children would stop clattering up and down the stairs.track n LíêôâL The track was damaged in several places.flamingo n LÑä]DãfÏÖ]rL We watched flocks of pink flamingos feeding on the lakes.trek v LíêÉâL For five days he trekked across the mountains of central China.outback n LD~ríÄôâL I have always wanted to see the Australian outback.dreaming n LDÇêáWãfÏL We sat and listened to their fascinating stories from the Dreaming.under canvas prep phr L?¾åÇ]RDâôåî]ëL With a decent sleeping bag, a night under canvas is cosy and restful.unobservant adj L?¾å]ÄDò‰Wî]åíL Andrew is so unobservant – he never even notices when I’ve had my hair done.fit in phr v L?ÑfíRDfåL I never really fitted in at school.unfulfilling adj L?¾åÑräDÑfäfÏL He has an unfulfilling job as a shop assistant.single-minded adj L?ëfÏÖ]äRDã~fåÇfÇL My grandmother was a very tough, single-minded lady who always got her way.fulfil a dream v phr LÑrä?Ñfä=]RDÇêáWãL I fulfilled a childhood dream when I became champion in June.score a goal v phr L?ëâlWêR]RDÖ]räL I scored a goal in the seventh minute of the game.achieve one’s goal v phr L]?ípáWî=ï¾åòRDÖ]räL She eventually achieved her goal of becoming a professor.hit a target v phr L?ÜfíR]RDí^WÖfíL The bomb failed to hit its target and landed in the sea.meet a target v phr L?ãáWíR]RDí^WÖfíL We had aimed to sell 150,000 copies before January, but it was impossible to meet the target.take aim v phr LíÉfâRDÉfãL Alan took aim at the target.have a dream v phr LÜôîR]RDÇêáWãL Steve had a dream of becoming the next heavyweight boxing champion.get on phr v LÖÉíRDflåL You’ll have to work hard if you want to get on.something goes your way phr L?ë¾ãqfÏÖ?Ö]ròRàlW…DïÉfL The government are hopeful that the vote will go their way.come up phr v Lâ¾ãÖD¾éL I’m afraid I’ll have to cancel our date – something’s come up.deal with phr v LDÇáWäRïfaIRïfqL The council has failed to deal with the problem of homelessness in the city.deal in phr v LDÇáWäRfåL Uncle Bob deals in spare parts for second-hand cars.talk round phr v L?ílWâÖDê~råÇL They had spent half the night talking round the subject.talk through phr v L?ílWâRDqêìWL Allow time to talk through any areas of difficulty.bring up phr v L?ÄêfÏÖD¾éL Why did you have to bring up the subject of money?bring round phr v L?ÄêfÏRDê~råÇL I’ll try to bring the conversation round to the subject of money.finish off phr v L?ÑfåfpRDflÑL It’ll take me a couple of hours to finish this job off.level n LDäÉî]äL Dolphins have a high level of intelligence.physical disability n phr L?Ñfòfâ]äRÇfë]DÄfä]íáL People with a physical disability don’t have to take part in the race.

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steady adj LDëíÉÇáL Paul is making steady progress.quotation n Lâï]rDíÉfp]åL The following quotation is taken from a nineteenth-century travel diary.make one’s fortune v phr L?ãÉfâRï¾åòRDÑlWíp]åL He made his fortune selling property in Spain.fall out with phr v L?ÑlWäRD~ríRïfaIRïfqL Carrie’s always falling out with people – she can’t stand anyone disagreeing with her.make it v phr LDãÉfâRfíL If we run, we should make it.role model n LDê]räR?ãflÇäL I want to be a positive role model for my younger sister.cave n LâÉfîL He looked inside the cave and saw a lion.adventure seeker n phr L]ÇDîÉåíp]R?ëáWâ]L Pot-holing in this area will attract adventure seekers and travel enthusiasts.geologist n LÇwáDflä]ÇwfëíL As a geologist, she often goes to interesting locations to study rocks.look ahead phr v L?ärâR]DÜÉÇL It’s a good idea to look ahead and make plans for Christmas if you’re expecting the whole family to come.copper n LDâflé]L Copper is a chemical element: symbol Cu.mine n Lã~fåL It is one of the largest coal mines in the country.chamber n LDípÉfãÄ]L He led the way into a large open chamber which contained hundreds of museum exhibits.spirit n LDëéfêfíL The light candles to keep the evil spirits away.shiver v LDpfî]L Jake stood shivering in the cold air.watchful adj LDïflípÑ]äL The entrances are guarded by watchful security staff.descend v LÇfDëÉåÇL Our plane started to descend.give the signal v phr L?ÖfîRa]RDëfÖå]äL Don’t move until I give the signal.edge one’s way v phr L?ÉÇwRï¾åòRDïÉfL Christine edged her way round the back of the house.lower v LDä]r]L He lowered himself carefully down from the top of the wall.skylight n LDëâ~fä~fíL Far above, there was a skylight of stained glass, its reds and yellows on fire with sunlight.pebble n LDéÉÄ]äL The beach was covered with smooth white pebbles.stalactite n LDëíôä]âí~fíL And sometimes columns are formed when stalactites and stalagmites join together.sheer adj Lpf]L The sheer size of the country makes communications difficult.tracks n pl LíêôâëL The tracks, which looked like a fox’s, led into the woods.criss-cross v LDâêfëÖâêflëL Railway lines criss-cross the countryside.dome n LÇ]rãL Most churches in Greece have several domes.colossal adj Lâ]Däflë]äL Children are failing exams and dropping out of school in colossal numbers.cathedral n Lâ]DqáWÇê]äL St Paul’s Cathedral was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.sunbeam n LDë¾åÄáWãL I could see the dust falling through the sunbeams.make out phr v L?ãÉfâRD~ríL He could make out a dark shape moving towards him.dim adj LÇfãL We couldn’t see far in the dim light of the early dawn.ecosystem n LDáWâ]r?ëfëí]ãL The area has a very complex and delicate ecosystem, which could be damaged by the slightest human interference.fragile adj LDÑêôÇw~fäL Be careful with that vase – it’s very fragile.sustain v Lë]DëíÉfåL Two of the fire-fighters sustained serious injuries.national park n phr L?åôp]å]äRDé^WâL In an average August week, over 250,000 people enter the national park.comment v LDâflãÉåíL People were always commenting on my sister’s looks.overlook v L?]rî]DärâL Our hotel room overlooked the ocean.crack n LâêôâL He squeezed into a crack between two rocks.shake one’s head v phr L?pÉfâRï¾åòÖDÜÉÇL When asked if he wanted anything else, he just shook his head.gas n LÖôëL The caves are full of toxic gases.peninsula n Lé]Dåfåëàrä]L As soon as the ship sailed round the peninsula, we got our first sight of the city.cruise n LâêìWòL My parents have booked a Mediterranean cruise.package holiday n LDéôâfÇwR?Üflä]ÇáL Susan and Bill have arranged a cheap package holiday to Tenerife.brochure n LDÄê]rp]IR-pr]L I picked up some glossy holiday brochures at the travel agency.pedal v LDéÉÇäL Andrew pedalled up the road towards the town centre.insect repellent n phr LDfåëÉâíRêf?éÉä]åíL Don’t forget to bring insect repellent with you to the campsite.sea-sickness n LDëáWR?ëfâåfëL You should take a sea-sickness pill before the boat leaves.wallet n LDïflä]íL I’ve only got about £10 in my wallet.mosquito n Lã]DëâáWí]rL We lived in the bush, drank muddy water and were bitten by mosquitoes.altitude n LDôäífíàìWÇL We’re flying at an altitude of 40,000 feet.sunburnt adj LDë¾åÄ‰WåíL A lot of tourists get very sunburnt in the summer sun.tempt v LíÉãéíL If you leave valuables in your car, it will tempt thieves.souvenir n L?ëìWî]Dåf]IÖDëìWî]åf]L I bought a model of the Eiffel Tower as a souvenir of Paris.

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ivory n LD~fî]êáL A beautiful carved ivory chess set.contact lens n LDâflåíôâíÖäÉåòL She decided to wear my contact lenses to the party.adequate adj LDôÇfâï]íL I didn’t think the report was very good, but it was adequate for our purposes.festival n LDÑÉëífî]äL Christmas is one of the main festivals in the Christian Calendar.course n LâlWëL You must finish the whole course of antibiotics.off the beaten track phr L?flÑÖa]R?ÄáWíåÖDíêôâL We stumbled across a small village, well off the beaten track.prioritise v Léê~fDflê]í~fòL You need to prioritise your tasks.conquest n LDâflÏâïÉëíL Man still dreams about the conquest of space.summit n LDë¾ãfíL Many people have now reached the summit of Mount Everest.underestimate v L?¾åÇ]êDÉëífãÉfíL We underestimated how long it would take to get there.blow up phr v L?Ää]rÖD¾éL It looks as if there’s a storm blowing up.courage n LDâ¾êfÇwL Sue showed great courage throughout her illness.flow v LÑä]rL These gates regulate the amount of water flowing into the canal.it’s a shame phr LfíëÖ]ÖDpÉfãL It’s a shame that you have to leave so soon.flame n LÑäÉfãL Flames poured out of the windows of the building.tapestry n LDíôé]ëíêáL A colourful tapestry depicting a hunting scene hung on the wall.supreme adj LëìWDéêáWãIRëàìW-I=ë]-L She is worshipped as supreme mother of the tribe.faith n LÑÉfqL I still have faith in him.weave v LïáWîL She wove the design into the cloth.aspect n LDôëéÉâíL Alcoholism affects all aspects of family life.correction n Lâ]DêÉâp]åL I just need to make a few corrections, and then we can send it to the printer.Units 11-14unattended adj L?¾å]DíÉåÇfÇL Be careful not to leave your luggage unattended when you’re at the airport.force n LÑlWëL The force of the explosion blew out all the windows.howl v LÜ~räL They could hear the wind howling in the trees.cottage n LDâflífÇwL We’re staying in a holiday cottage in Dorset.burst v LÄ‰WëíL The pipes had burst and the house was under two feet of water.wreckage n LDêÉâfÇwL Firemen managed to pull some survivors from the wreckage.dawn n LÇlWåL She stayed up to watch the dawn.reinforce v L?êáWfåDÑlWëL They reinforced the door with a steel plate.toughen v LDí¾Ñ]åL Three years in the army toughened him up a lot.wear on phr v L?ïÉ]êRDflåL I was feeling more tired as the night wore on.spectator n LëéÉâDíÉfí]L The match attracted over 40,000 spectators.audience n LDlWÇá]åëL The audience began clapping and cheering.estimate v LDÉëífãÉfíL The tree is estimated to be at least 700 years old.raise the alarm v phr L?êÉfòRaáR]Dä^WãL Neighbours raised the alarm when they smelled smoke.crisis n LDâê~fëfëL The country is facing an economic crisis.light-hearted adj L?ä~fíÖDÜ^WífÇL A light-hearted comedy.commentary n LDâflã]åí]êáL Sarah was looking out the window and giving us a running commentary on what was happening in the street.stream n LëíêáWãL There was a constant stream of traffic going past our house.fan mail n phr LDÑôåÖãÉfäL He gets sacks of fan mail.brighten up phr v L?Äê~fíåÖD¾éL His letter brightened up my day.waterfront n LDïlWí]Ñê¾åíL Most of the hotels are down on the waterfront.skyline n LDëâ~fä~fåL The famous New York skyline.disbelief n L?ÇfëÄfDäáWÑL The reaction to the murders was one of shock and disbelief.burglar n LDÄ‰WÖä]L Police believe the burglar got in through the kitchen window.persistent adj Lé]Dëfëí]åíL If she hadn’t been so persistent, she might not have got the job.fence n LÑÉåëL An old wooden fence ran all round the property.to sb’s horror prep phr Lí]Ö?ë¾ãÄ]ÇáòRDÜflê]L To my horror, I realised my shirt was wet with sweat.

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