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Vocabulary Pre-Intermediate B1
Vocabulary Pre-Intermediate B1
Vocabulary Pre-Intermediate B1
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Wordlist Definition Example Unit
speech
close to a particular number or time, although They pay about 16 percent interest a
about adverb Unit 05
not exactly that number or time year.
absolutely adverb completely I think he'll be absolutely furious. Unit 09
something good that you have done that was This film is his greatest achievement to
achievement noun Unit 12
difficult date.
across adverb from one side to the other It's about 18 cm across Unit 08
used when you are saying what is true in a
Actually, adverb Actually, we were at university together. Unit 04
situation
the things that you have to do in order to I've got experience in sales,
administration noun Unit 02
manage the work of an organization administration and catering.
physical exercises that you do to music, When I was at college, I did aerobics.
aerobics noun Unit 01
especially in a class
After about half an hour, the Canadian
after preposition when something has happened Unit 04
guy called.
aggressive adjective angry and violent towards another person We all know that people are aggressive. Unit 14
agree on verb to decide something with someone Remember to agree on a price first. Unit 05
to say you will do something that someone
agree to verb He agreed to help me paint my house. Unit 12
asks you to do
a system that keeps the air cool in a building A lot of people use air conditioning but its
air conditioning noun Unit 06
or car expensive.
I can find all the ingredients I need at my
all pronoun every person or thing in a group Unit 03
local supermarket.
used to show that something is agreed,
all right adjective Is it all right if I drop by tomorrow? Unit 01
understood or acceptable
all the time phrase very often I use it all the time. Unit 13
almost adverb nearly there was almost no choice. Unit 03
If you continue along Damrak, you'll
along preposition from one part of a road, river, etc to another Unit 07
come to the Dam.
also adverb in addition Also, the intercom doesn't work properly. Unit 11
always adverb at all times in the past The food was not always good. Unit 02
amazed adjective very surprised I was amazed at the price. Unit 09
amazing adjective very surprising It's amazing how many people can't read. Unit 01
amount noun how much there is of something He ate a huge amount of food. Unit 05
feeling that you want to shout at someone or
He's really angry with me for upsetting
angry adjective hurt them because they have done something Unit 09
Sophie.
bad
I was annoyed with Charlotte for being
annoyed adjective angry Unit 07
late.
Another problem is, we can't find the key
another determiner a different person or thing Unit 11
for the balcony door.
the very cold continent in the most southern It shows the coast of Antarctica.
Antarctica noun Unit 08
part of the world
an antique book collector
antique noun an object that is old, and rare or beautiful Unit 08
used in questions and negatives to mean
any determiner We don't have any second-hand clothes. Unit 08
'some'
used to mean 'one' when it is not important
any determiner Any time is fine. Unit 01
which one
used in questions and negatives to mean
anything pronoun Are you doing anything tonight? Unit 10
'something'
In conversation, used to change the subject,
Anyway, adverb return to an earlier subject or get to the most Anyway, what's new with you? Unit 09
interesting point
apartment a large building that is divided into It has 46 areas, each with its own
noun Unit 11
block apartments apartment blocks.
to tell someone that you are sorry about
apologise verb I'd like to apologise. Unit 09
something you have done
something you say or write to say sorry for
apology noun a letter of apology Unit 09
something bad you have done
apply verb to ask officially for something, often by writing I applied to some colleges. Unit 02
I have an appointment with Dr Jones for
appointment noun a time you have arranged to see someone Unit 01
two o'clock.
What kind of archaeology do you do?
the study of people from long ago by looking
archaeology noun Unit 02
at things such as their buildings and tools
architecture noun the design and style of buildings modern architecture Unit 11
army noun a military force that fights wars on the ground the British Army Unit 05
arrange verb to make plans for something to happen I've arranged a meeting with him. Unit 10
I've made arrangements to go home this
arrangement noun plans for how something will happen Unit 10
weekend.
when someone or something arrives late arrival
arrival noun Unit 10
somewhere
arrive verb to get to a place We arrived in Paris at midday. Unit 05
the making of paintings, drawings, etc or the
art noun fine/modern art Unit 01
things made
article noun a piece of writing in a magazine or newspaper magazine articles Unit 08
Five or six people tried to stop me as I
as conjunction while Unit 04
was driving through the city.
used to compare two things, people, amounts,
(not) as ... as phrase Texas isn't as cold as Edmonton. Unit 06
etc
As far as I used to say what you think is true, although
phrase As far as I know, he was a simple man. Unit 12
know, you do not know all the facts
As soon as I started using the digital
as soon as phrase at the same time or a very short time after Unit 13
camera, my pictures were terrible.
as soon as If you do something as soon as possible, you We need the repairs done as soon as
phrase Unit 11
possible do it as quickly as you can possible.
at the moment phrase now What are you doing at the moment? Unit 01
someone who is good at sports such as I'm not a great athlete.
athlete noun Unit 01
running, jumping, or throwing things
The Cape Verde islands are in the Atlantic
Atlantic Ocean noun the second largest of the world's oceans Unit 12
Ocean
atmosphere noun the feeling which exists in a place or situation There's a nice atmosphere. Unit 02
to officially stop a person or many people from If you ban boxing, it will become more
ban verb Unit 14
doing something dangerous.
I need to open a bank account.
an arrangement with a bank to keep your
bank account noun Unit 10
money there and take it out when you need it
paper bank statements
a piece of paper that shows how much money
bank statement noun you have put into your bank account and how Unit 08
much you have taken out
a party at which you cook food over a fire How about we organise a barbecue?
barbecue noun Unit 03
outdoors
a metal frame for cooking food over a fire We can put veggies on the barbecue.
barbecue noun Unit 03
outdoors
to try to agree how much you will pay for Do you usually just pay the full price or
bargain verb Unit 08
something do you bargain?
a plant whose leaves are used to add flavour to basil leaves
basil noun Unit 03
food
He won a basketball scholarship.
a game in which two teams try to win points
basketball noun Unit 12
by throwing a ball through a high net
to have the necessary physical strength,
be able to verb mental power, skill, time, money or I would love to be able to play it again. Unit 01
opportunity to do something
When a person or animal is born, they come
be born phrase She was born in London in 1973. Unit 06
out of their mother's body and start to exist
to arrange to use or do something at a time in I'd like to book a room for three nights,
book verb Unit 10
the future from the tenth of November.
border verb to have a border with another country It borders France. Unit 12
feeling tired and unhappy because something
bored with adjective I'm bored with this film. Unit 03
is not interesting
boring adjective not interesting or exciting a boring job Unit 03
to take money from a bank and pay it back
borrow verb I borrowed some money from the bank. Unit 05
over a period of time
bother verb to make
water the effort
which to do
has been something
treated in order to make I don't bother with it. Unit 13
bottled water noun it very clean and which has come from a Dont drink bottled water. Unit 14
bought verb special
PAST ofplace
buy and which is sold in bottles I've just bought you a birthday present. Unit 09
a round, deep dish used for holding soup and Put them in a bowl.
bowl noun Unit 03
other food
boxer noun someone who does the sport of boxing Boxers are great athletes. Unit 14
a sport in which two people hit each other Boxing is dangerous.
boxing noun while wearing big, leather gloves (=pieces of Unit 14
clothing for your hands)
(boxing) ring noun a small enclosed area where boxers compete The boxers mustn't step outside the ring. Unit 14
when you stop an activity for a short time,
break noun a lunch / coffee / cigarette break Unit 02
usually to rest or to eat
the food you eat in the morning after you wake We all have breakfast at different times.
breakfast noun Unit 03
up
breathe verb to take air into and out of your lungs breathe in/out Unit 09
to take someone or something with you when
bring verb What clothes should I bring? Unit 05
you go somewhere
broken adjective damaged and separated into pieces broken glass Unit 11
broken adjective not working The video's broken. Unit 11
to care for a child until it is an adult, often
bring up verb I was brought up to play classical piano. Unit 01
giving it particular beliefs
a meal in which dishes of food are arranged on
buffet noun a buffet breakfast Unit 10
a table and you serve yourself
They've built two new hotels in the last six
built verb PAST of build Unit 09
months.
A business centre is important.
an organization that provides services and
business centre noun Unit 10
advice for people who work in business
a hotel that has meeting rooms and equipment Our comfortable business hotel is located
business hotel noun that business people can use when they are in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Unit 10
working together
by (+ time) preposition before a particular time or date What do you hope to have done by 2020? Unit 08
used to show the person or thing that does
by (a person) preposition They were given to me by my mother. Unit 08
something
Would you prefer to live by the sea or in
by (a place) preposition near or next to Unit 08
the mountains?
by (noun / -ing) preposition through doing or using something Can I pay by card? Unit 08
by preposition used to show measurements or amounts It's 25 by 18 cm. Unit 08
a small machine that you use to do Can you remember your rst calculator?
calculator noun Unit 13
mathematics
call verb to telephone someone Could you ask him to call me? Unit 13
to give someone or something a particular We have our own instrument called the
call verb Unit 01
name steel drum
to telephone someone again, or to telephone
call (sb) back phrasal verb I'll call you back later. Unit 13
someone who telephoned you earlier
caller noun someone who makes a telephone call The caller's name is Yusuf Karim. Unit 02
a unit for measuring the amount of energy
calorie noun I try to eat about 2000 calories a day. Unit 06
food provides
calypso noun a type of popular West Indian song We have a local music called calypso. Unit 01
can (for
modal verb to be allowed to You can smoke when you're 16. Unit 05
permission)
can modal verb used to request something Can we have a bottle of water? Unit 03
cancel verb to say that an organized event will not happen The meeting has been cancelled. Unit 01
cant stand verb to hate someone or something I can't stand waiting. Unit 12
capital noun the most important city in a country or state The capital is Funafuti. Unit 12
a vehicle with an engine, four wheels, and There are so many cars on the roads.
car noun Unit 01
seats for a few people
a gas that is produced when people and A carbon footprint is the amount of
carbon dioxide noun animals breathe out, or when carbon is burned carbon dioxide (CO2) we produce. Unit 14
(formula CO2 )
the amount of carbon dioxide (= a gas
carbon
noun produced when carbon is burned) that one I'm trying to reduce my carbon footprint. Unit 14
footprint
person's activities produce
a job that you do for a lot of your life,
career noun a successful career in marketing Unit 12
especially one for which you are trained
giving a lot of attention to what you are doing
careful adjective so that you do not have an accident or make a Be careful, Michael - that knife's sharp. Unit 06
mistake
a sea of the Atlantic Ocean which is north of Its an island nation in the Caribbean Sea.
Caribbean Sea noun Unit 12
South America
art collection
a group of objects of one type that have been
collection noun Unit 12
collected by one person or in one place
colour noun red, blue, green, yellow, etc What colour shall I paint the kitchen? Unit 09
comfortable adjective making you feel relaxed and free from pain comfortable shoes Unit 09
Make yourself comfortable while I fetch
comfortable adjective relaxed and without pain Unit 04
you a drink.
comic noun a magazine with stories told in pictures I read one or two comic books a week. Unit 11
to say that something is wrong or that you are I'm writing to complain about the service
complain verb Unit 11
annoyed about something provided by your agency.
when someone says that something is wrong
complaint noun I wish to make a complaint. Unit 13
or not good enough
Its completely different from school.
completely adverb in every way or as much as possible Unit 11
with many different parts and difficult to
complicated adjective The instructions were so complicated. Unit 11
understand
an electronic machine that can store and
computer noun We've put all our records on computer. Unit 02
arrange large amounts of information
a wet mixture that is used in building and that
concrete noun concrete blocks Unit 13
becomes hard when it dries
A conference room for business meetings.
an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at
which there are a group of talks on a particular
conference noun Unit 01
subject, or a meeting in which especially
business matters are discussed formally
Congratulations something that you say when you want to I hear you're getting married.
exclamation Unit 11
! congratulate someone Congratulations!
contact verb to telephone someone or write to them I'll ask her to contact you. Unit 11
contact noun when you communicate with someone They're not in contact now. Unit 09
If you continue along Damrak, you'll
continue verb to keep doing something Unit 02
come to the Dam.
The new supermarket is very convenient
convenient adjective near or easy to get to Unit 04
for me.
cooking noun preparing food for people to eat I do the cooking. Unit 07
cool adjective slightly cold a cool drink Unit 03
Yawning is simply a way of cooling the
cool verb to make something become less hot Unit 01
brain.
If something costs a particular amount of
You shouldn't ask people how much their
cost verb money, you have to pay that in order to buy or Unit 11
home cost.
do it.
cloth or thread that is made from the cotton
cotton noun a cotton shirt Unit 09
plant
used to talk about what is possible or might
could modal verb We could get a group together. Unit 05
happen
used as a more polite form of 'can' when
Could you just tell me your names,
could modal verb asking someone to provide something or do Unit 08
please?
something:
used as the past form of 'can' to talk about
Sorry I couldn't come to your party last
could modal verb what someone or something was able or Unit 01
Saturday.
allowed to do
land that is not in towns or cities and has
countryside noun A comfortable house in the countryside. Unit 09
farms, fields, etc
course noun a series of lessons about a particular subject Last year I did a course in marketing. Unit 09
describe verb to say what someone or something is like I tried to describe what I had seen. Unit 09
sweet food that is eaten after the main part of a dessert course
dessert noun Unit 02
a meal
die verb to stop living I think I would die without it. Unit 08
not easy and needing skill or effort to do or
difficult adjective difficult to see Unit 12
understand
I remember when I got my f rst digital
a type of camera that records images that you
digital camera noun camera. Unit 13
can use and store on a computer
for (+ person
to be given to or used by someone or
who receives preposition I'm sure we'll have a job for you. Unit 02
something
sthg)
Simply give us your CV and come in for
for (+ reason) preposition because of something Unit 02
an interview.
He was the rst foreigner to achieve this.
foreigner noun someone from another country Unit 12
forgotten verb PAST PARTICIPLE of forget Ive forgotten your email address. Unit 09
found verb PAST of find I've found a new job. Unit 09
free adjective not busy doing anything Are you free on Thursday evening? Unit 10
free adjective not costing any money Free health care Unit 02
freezing adjective very cold The weather here's freezing. Unit 05
Fresh food has been made or collected recently
fresh adjective fresh fruit/vegetables Unit 03
and has not been frozen or dried.
fried adjective cooked in hot oil or fat a fried egg Unit 03
behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards
friendly adjective a friendly face/smile Unit 03
someone
I've always been frightened of going to
frightened adjective afraid or nervous Unit 09
the dentist.
Frozen food has been made so that it will last a
frozen adjective frozen food Unit 03
long time by freezing
things such as apples or oranges that grow on
fruit noun a tree or a bush, contain seeds, and can be dried/fresh fruit Unit 03
eaten as food
a mixture of pieces of different types of fruit,
fruit salad noun Fresh fruit salad with cream Unit 03
which is usually served at the end of a meal
fry verb to cook something in hot oil Fry the onions in a little butter. Unit 03
the normal price of something and not a It was on sale so I didn't pay the full
full price ?phrase Unit 08
special lower price price.
funny adjective making you smile or laugh a funny story Unit 09
furious adjective very angry My boss was furious with me. Unit 09
a small piece of equipment that does a
gadget noun a kitchen gadget Unit 13
particular job
an area of ground next to a house, often with
garden noun the front/back garden Unit 11
grass, flowers, or trees
a vegetable like a small onion with a very Chicken in garlic sauce
garlic noun Unit 03
strong taste and smell
a substance in a form which is like air and is
gas noun a gas cooker Unit 07
used for cooking and burning
to join other people somewhere to make a
gather verb We all gathered in front of the TV. Unit 12
group, or to bring people together into a group
Then I generally have breakfast and a
generally adverb usually or mostly Unit 06
shower.
the study of all the countries of the world, and I've done a geography course.
geography noun of the surface of the Earth such as the Unit 02
mountains and seas
a movement you make with your hand, arm,
gesture noun or head to show what you are thinking or He made a rude gesture at the crowd. Unit 09
feeling
to return to a place after you have been What's the first thing you do when you
get back phrasal verb Unit 04
somewhere else get back home?
to succeed in being chosen or elected for a I got into the School of Art and Design in
get into phrasal verb Unit 02
position
to become in interested
a school orinother organization
an activity or subject, ILimoges.
really got into motorbikes when I was a
get into phrasal verb Unit 01
or start being involved in an activity
something that you give to someone, usually teenager.
gift noun a birthday/wedding gift Unit 05
for a particular occasion
We have three children - a boy and two
girl noun a female child or young woman Unit 01
girls.
to put something in someone's hand so that
give verb I could give you eighty. Unit 02
they can use it or look at it
If you give up a habit, such as smoking, or
give up phrasal verb something such as alcohol, you stop doing it or Your friend is trying to give up smoking. Unit 11
using it
given verb PAST PARTICIPLE of give They were given to me by my mother. Unit 08
a hard, clear substance that objects such as
glass noun broken glass Unit 08
windows and bottles are made of
a piece of clothing which covers your fingers
glove noun a pair of gloves Unit 14
and hand
to move or travel somewhere in order to do
go (+ ing) verb I go running every morning. Unit 01
something
go back phrasal verb to return They were going back to Canada. Unit 04
to have a romantic and usually sexual
go out with phrasal verb Steve's going out with Erika now. Unit 03
relationship with someone
good adjective enjoyable or nice a good book Unit 06
something that is an advantage or help to a
good noun It's hard work but it's for your own good. Unit 06
person or situation
good adjective successful or able to do something well I'm good at working in a team. Unit 02
idea noun a suggestion or plan for doing something Good idea! Unit 01
I got my first calculator when I was
got verb PAST of get Unit 13
about eleven.
govern verb to officially control a country In the past it was governed by Britain. Unit 12
the group of people who officially control a
government noun The Government has cut taxes. Unit 12
country
great adjective very good That's great! Unit 01
a salad which consists of lettuce and other raw Grilled salmon with potatoes and green
green salad noun Unit 03
green vegetables salad
a frame of metal bars over a fire on which food
grill noun Cook meat and vegetables on different Unit 03
can be put to be cooked
grills.
Grill the fish for 2 to 3 minutes on each
grill verb to cook food using direct heat Unit 03
side.
a number of people or things that are put It's a group of islands in the Pacific
group noun Unit 12
together or considered as a unit Ocean.
a book that gives visitors information about a Have you got a guidebook?
guidebook noun Unit 07
particular place
something that you often do, almost without I got into the habit of having biscuits with
habit noun Unit 06
thinking about it my coffee.
had verb have Who's the best teacher you've ever had? Unit 02
a small hard ball of ice which falls from the sky The largest hailstone fell in Bangladesh in
hailstone noun Unit 06
like rain; a piece of hail 1986.
a piece of electrical equipment for drying your I have a hairdryer but I hardly ever use
hairdryer noun Unit 14
hair with hot air it.
hang on phrasal verb to wait for a short time Hang on a minute. Unit 01
happy adjective satisfied and not worried I'm not very happy with the view. Unit 03
hardly ever phrase almost never I have one but I hardly ever use it. Unit 13
have verb to own something We have a cat.
have verb to eat or drink something have breakfast Unit 03
have got verb to own or possess Have you got a map? Unit 07
At that speed, you don't have time to
have time phrase to have enough time to do something Unit 13
think.
have to verb to need or be forced You have to go to school until you're 17. Unit 05
The Pope is also the head of the Catholic
head noun the person who is in charge of an organization Unit 12
Church.
head of state noun the official leader of a country Who's the head of state in your country? Unit 12
health noun the condition of your body health and fitness Unit 14
the set of services provided by a country or an
health care noun I get free health care. Unit 02
organization for treating people who are ill
a place where members can go to do physical I'm a member of a health club.
health club noun Unit 10
exercise
hear verb to be told some information I'm sorry to hear that Unit 09
heater noun Solar heaters are very popular in the
a machine that heats air or water Unit 14
South of India.
heavy adjective large in amount or degree heavy traffic Unit 06
said when you meet someone or start talking
Hello , exclamation Hello Cameron, Unit 01
with someone
It helps me to relax after a long day at
help verb to make something easier or better Unit 08
work.
a plant that is used in cooking to add flavour Add water and some herbs.
herb noun Unit 03
to food
Hi , exclamation hello Hi Cameron, . Unit 01
historical adjective relating to the past historical documents Unit 07
history noun the study of events in the past a history book Unit 01
a game which two teams play in which a small When I was at college, I played hockey.
hockey noun Unit 01
ball is hit with a long stick
a time when you do not have to go to work or
holiday noun I get four weeks' holiday a year. Unit 02
school
Home-made pasta in a tomato and olive
home-made adjective made at home and not bought from a shop Unit 03
sauce.
Hope verb to want something to happen or be true Hope you had a great time. Unit 09
When people cry, their bodies make a lot
one of many chemicals made in your body that
hormone noun of hormones. Unit 09
make the body grow and develop
hot adjective very warm a hot summer's day Unit 06
a place where hot water naturally comes out of Having a hot spring bath in Japan
hot spring noun Unit 05
the ground
hour noun a period of time equal to sixty minutes 3.5 hours from Sydney Unit 11
a family or group of people who live together some household chores
household noun Unit 06
in a house
housework noun the work that you do to keep your house clean I can't stand doing housework. Unit 09
used to talk about the way something happens I learned how to play the steel drum
how conjunction Unit 01
or is done when I was a little girl.
How about ? phrase used to make a suggestion How about a fruit salad? Unit 01
How much ? adverb used to ask about quantity How much is that? Unit 05
hungry adjective wanting or needing food I'm hungry. What's for dinner? Unit 09
hurricane noun a violent storm with very strong winds Our house was damaged in the hurricane. Unit 06
hurt verb to cause someone pain or to injure them Simon hurt his knee playing football. Unit 14
used to introduce a suggestion or explanation
I (don't) think phrase I think small shops are better. Unit 03
in order to be polite
used when you think that something is
I guess phrase I guess it's worth a lot of money. Unit 14
probably true or likely
If you remember a fact or something from the
I remember getting my first Sony
remember verb past, you keep it in your mind, or bring it back Unit 13
Walkman.
into
usedyour mind.
to show that you are not certain or not I haven't thought about it a lot, but I
I suppose phrase Unit 14
completely happy about something suppose it should be moved.
used to show agreement to something when
I suppose so. phrase Can I come with you? "I suppose so." Unit 01
you do not really want to
I'm (really) used to show politeness when refusing I'm sorry but I think you've made a
phrase Unit 09
sorry. something or disagreeing mistake.
ice cream noun a sweet, cold food made from frozen milk vanilla ice cream Unit 03
icy adjective covered in ice icy roads Unit 06
ID card noun an identity card You dont have to carry an ID card. Unit 05
ideal adjective perfect, or the best possible What would be your ideal job? Unit 02
One idea is that the most important
idea noun opinion or belief reason for laughing is to make other Unit 09
people feel good.
if (+ past
used to say that something will happen only If you had a computer, your life would be
simple) ... conjunction Unit 14
after something else happens or is true a lot easier.
would(n't)
if (+ present) used to talk about something that might If you want to eat here, you might have to
conjunction Unit 07
might happen or be true book in advance.
if (+ present) used to talk about something that might If you visit in the summer, you should go
conjunction Unit 07
should happen or be true to the house in the evening.
if (+ present) used to say that something will happen only If you're interested in art, you'll love the
conjunction Unit 07
will after something else happens or is true Van Gogh Museum.
it (for times and used with the verb 'be' in sentences giving the
pronoun It was my birthday. Unit 05
dates) time, date, weather or distances
it (for weather
used with the verb 'be' in sentences giving the
and pronoun It was hot and sunny. Unit 05
time, date, weather or distances
temperature)
a sport from Japan in which people fight with When I was at college, I played karate.
karate noun Unit 01
the hands or feet
kid noun a child It started when I was a kid. Unit 01
a unit for measuring weight, equal to 1000 It weighed 1 kg.
kilo(gram) / kg noun Unit 06
grams
a unit for measuring distance, equal to 1000 They can be up to 18 km high.
kilometre / km noun Unit 06
metres
kind noun a type of thing or person It's a kind of book. Unit 08
Kind people do things to help others and show
kind adjective That's very kind of you. Unit 09
that they care about them.
used when you are trying to explain or But I've always had a, a kind of special
kind of phrase Unit 12
describe something, but you cannot be exact feeling about the mountains.
to have information about something in your
know (that) verb I know that he worked in Gdansk. Unit 12
mind
the top part of your legs when you are sitting
lap noun I sat on my dad's lap. Unit 12
down
a small computer that you can carry around a laptop computer
laptop noun Unit 13
with you
large adjective big a large number of people Unit 06
a type of Italian food consisting of flat pieces a ready-made lasagne or curry
lasagne noun of pasta with layers of meat and sauce in Unit 03
between
after the usual time or the time that was
late adjective I was late for work this morning. Unit 13
arranged
To get the latest news, I go to Google
latest adjective most recent Unit 13
News.
Forty minutes later, I arrived at La
later adverb after some time Unit 04
Guardia.
the countries of South and Central America Music form Latin America.
Latin America noun Unit 01
and Mexico
to smile and make sounds with your voice
laugh verb You never laugh at my jokes. Unit 09
because something is funny
when you smile and make sounds with your
laugh noun He gave a nervous laugh. Unit 09
voice because something is funny
laundry noun clothes, sheets, etc that need to be washed a laundry basket Unit 10
leaflet noun a piece of folded paper which has information Have you got a leaflet? Unit 07
to get knowledge or skill in a new subject or I learned how to play the steel drum
learn verb Unit 01
activity when I was a little girl.
the skin of animals that is used to make shoes
leather noun a leather jacket Unit 08
and bags
to not take something with you when you go
leave verb Thanks, but I'll leave them. Unit 08
away from a place
leave verb to go away from a place or a situation I left school when I was eighteen. Unit 02
left noun the left side on your left Unit 07
a building with a swimming pool and places
leisure centre noun I go swimming at the local leisure centre. Unit 06
where you can play sports
to give something to someone for a period of
lend verb I lent my bike to Sara. Unit 05
time
They talk to each other less than they
less than phrase not as much or as often as Unit 13
used to.
a plant with green leaves, which you eat in Tomato and lettuce salad
lettuce noun Unit 03
salads
light adjective Light colours are pale. It's light yellow. Unit 08
If you use light bulbs in your kitchen,
a glass object containing a wire which
light bulb noun change to low-energy bulbs. Unit 14
produces light from electricity
a sudden flash of light in the sky during a A lightning bolt heats the air to about
lightning bolt noun Unit 06
storm 30,000 C.
like preposition similar to someone or something It has wings like an aeroplane. Unit 08
We need some limes.
lime noun a small, green fruit that is sour like a lemon Unit 03
a series of names, numbers, or items that are
list noun make a list Unit 10
written one below the other
to give attention to someone or something in Listen to a radio interview.
listen to verb Unit 12
order to hear them
live verb to have your home somewhere I was living in Frankfurt. Unit 04
live adjective A live performance is done with an audience. live music Unit 03
They can get bigger loans if they make all
loan noun money that someone borrows Unit 05
their repayments.
local adjective relating to an area near you She goes to the local school. Unit 01
Have they decided on the location of the
location noun a place or position Unit 06
factory?
used to describe the appearance of a person or
look verb He wasn't looking very happy. Unit 04
thing
look noun when you look at someone or something Can I have a look at those ones there? Unit 01
look for to try to find someone or something I was looking for a little restaurant. Unit 02
lost verb PAST of lose I've lost my keys. Unit 09
to enjoy something very much or have a strong
love verb I absolutely love it. Unit 08
interest in something
need to verb to have to You'll need to cover your arms and legs. Unit 05
I've never been very good with
never adverb not ever, not one time Unit 02
computers.
next adjective the (time) that follows the present one What will you do the next time? Unit 13
classes for adults that are taught in the
night school noun I also study art history at night school. Intro Unit
evening
Grameen gives small loans - usually no
no more than phrase less than Unit 05
more than US$100.
No one knows for sure where it came
no one pronoun no person Unit 08
from.
noise noun a sound, often a loud, bad sound Stop making so much noise! Unit 05
We've had problems with noisy
noisy adjective Noisy people or things make a lot of noise. Unit 03
neighbours.
He normally cycles for 25 minutes to
normally adverb usually Unit 06
wash the clothes.
the direction that is on your left when you face
north noun Its in the north of Italy. Unit 12
towards the rising sun
note noun a piece of paper money Do you have any smaller notes? Unit 05
now adverb this time Can you hear me now? Unit 13
at the present time, especially when compared People decide what news they get
nowadays adverb Unit 01
to the past nowadays.
Unfortunately, there are a number of
number noun an amount Unit 11
problems.
the dry fruit of some trees which grows in a
nut noun a brazil nut Unit 03
hard shell, and can often be eaten
a thing that you can see or touch but that is I could see a bright, shiny object in the
object noun Unit 08
not alive sky.
ocean noun one of the five main areas of sea the Pacific Ocean Unit 06
used to show that what you are saying is
of course phrase Of course, that's not the same. Unit 14
obvious
agreed to or arranged by people in positions of The official languages are Tuvaluan and
official adjective Unit 12
authority English.
a thick liquid produced from plants and
oil noun Warm olives with oil and bread. Unit 03
animals that is used in cooking
a thick liquid that comes from under the Energy, especially oil, will be very
oil noun Unit 07
Earth's surface and that is used as a fuel expensive.
OK, so that's y dot karim at finadajob dot
OK noun used before you start speaking Unit 02
com dot au.
old-fashioned adjective not modern old-fashioned clothes Unit 03
a small green or black fruit that is eaten or
olive noun black olives Unit 03
used to make oil
oil made from olives, used for cooking or on
olive oil noun We need to buy some olive oil. Unit 03
salads
Olympic adjective relating to the Olympic games Win an Olympic medal. Unit 01
an international sports competition that
Olympics noun I saw the Olympics on TV. Unit 01
happens every four years
the route you take to get from one place to
way noun I was on my way to a conference. Unit 04
another
When a person or a thing is on standby, they Do you keep the microwave and other
on standby phrase Unit 14
are ready to be used if necessary kitchen machines on standby?
I always try to be on time but I'm
on time phrase not early or late Unit 13
sometimes late.
I got really stressed and sometimes only
once or twice phrase a few times Unit 06
did it once or twice a week.
connected to a system of computers, especially
online adverb Why don't we go online? Unit 01
the Internet
Vegetables from every continent are only
only adverb not more than a particular size or amount Unit 03
a few minutes away.
used to show that what you have just said is Bring some jumpers or a jacket or
or something phrase Unit 12
only an example or you are not certain about it something for the evenings.
past preposition up to and further than someone or something Go past the palace. Unit 07
past noun the time before the present In the past, I'd go to a shop to buy the gift. Unit 13
a food that is made from flour and water and
pasta noun Spaghetti is my favourite pasta. Unit 03
is made in many different shapes
the money you receive from your employer for
pay noun The pay's not great. Unit 02
doing your job
to give money to someone because you are
pay verb How would you like to pay? Unit 05
buying something from them
Perfect for people who love peace and
peace and quiet phrase a calm, quiet situation Unit 11
quiet.
pear noun an oval-shaped, green or yellow fruit Pear, apple and cheese salad. Unit 03
someone that you write letters to but have not
pen friend noun Now theyre pen friends. Unit 04
met
a powder that is made from seeds, used to give
pepper noun salt and pepper Unit 03
food a slightly spicy flavour
per preposition for each kilometres per hour Unit 06
percent adjective out of every 100, shown by the symbol % I pay seven percent interest a year. Unit 05
It's perfect for people who love peace and
perfect adjective exactly right for someone or something Unit 11
quiet.
someone who acts, sings, dances or plays
performer noun Do you know any of the performers? Unit 01
music for other people to enjoy
perhaps adverb possibly Perhaps we should get some ice cream. Unit 03
phone call noun when you use the telephone A phone call between Leonardo and Min. Unit 10
When was the last time you phoned for a
phone for verb to communicate with someone by telephone Unit 04
taxi?
photography noun the activity or job of taking photographs When I was at college, I did photography. Unit 01
PIN (Personal
the secret number that allows you to use a
Identification abbreviation Can you type in your PIN? Unit 05
bank card in a machine
Number)
place noun a position, building, town, area, etc It's a great place to work. Unit 02
plan noun something that you are going to do Do you have any plans for the weekend? Unit 10
play verb When you play a sport or game, you do it. I play tennis with my brother. Intro Unit
pleased adjective happy about something I'm pleased to be back home. Unit 09
a piece of writing, especially one that has short
poem noun love poems Unit 08
lines and uses words that sound the same
an opinion or fact that deserves to be
point noun considered seriously, or which other people OK, that's a good point. Unit 14
agree is truequality or characteristic of a
a particular
point noun good and bad points Unit 11
person or thing
ideas and activities relating to how a country
politics noun He has little interest in politics. Unit 01
or area is governed
pollute verb to make water, air, soil, etc dirty or harmful polluted parts of the city Unit 07
an area of water that has been made for people
pool noun The hotel has two outdoor pools. Unit 06
to swim in
a bigger, poorer group which can't
poor adjective having little money Unit 07
afford (oil).
popular adjective liked by many people 'Jack' was the most popular boy's name. Unit 11
the number of people living in a particular
population noun What's the population of Brazil? Unit 07
area
Are you sure you saw him? "Absolutely
positive adjective certain that something is true Unit 09
positive."
possession noun a thing that you own personal possessions Unit 08
If something is possible, it can happen or be
possible adjective Would it be possible to write to them? Unit 11
done.
to arrange for something to happen at a later
postpone verb Can we postpone? Unit 10
time
the unit of money used in the UK and Ireland;
pound noun Do you have Scottish pounds? Unit 05
pour verb to make a liquid flow from or into a container I poured the milk into a jug. Unit 03
to do something again and again in order to
practise verb How often do you practise? Unit 01
get better at it
prawn noun a small, pink sea animal which you can eat Prawns and green vegetables Unit 03
when you like something or someone more
preference noun personal preferences Unit 06
than another person or thing
Do you ever have to make presentations
presentation noun a talk giving information about something Unit 10
to a lot of people?
press verb to push something firmly Press the button to start the machine. Unit 05
pressure a pan with a lid which you use to cook food
noun Please learn to use a pressure cooker. Unit 14
cooker quickly in steam
properly adverb correctly, or in a satisfactory way Also, the intercom doesn't work properly. Unit 11
the advantages and disadvantages of We discussed the pros and cons of buying
pros and cons phrase Unit 11
something a bigger house.
put verb to move something to a place or position Where have you put the keys? Unit 04
what you get when you pass an exam or a
qualification noun medical qualifications Unit 02
course
a row of people waiting for something, one
queue noun Are you in the queue? Unit 07
behind the other
doing something fast or taking only a short We usually have a quick meal in front of
quick adjective Unit 03
time the TV.
quiet adjective without much noise or activity I fancy a quiet night in tonight. Unit 03
a building and the surrounding area where
railway station noun Im looking for the railway station. Unit 07
trains stop for people to get on or off
rain noun water that falls from the sky in small drops heavy rain Unit 06
salsa noun a type of dance and music from Latin America a salsa club Unit 01
salt noun a white substance used to add flavour to food salt and pepper Unit 03
sauce noun a liquid that you put on food to add flavour pasta with tomato sauce Unit 03
a room that is hot and filled with steam where
sauna noun Id rather have a nicer pool than a sauna. Unit 06
people sit to relax or feel healthy
a mixture of meat and spices pressed into a
sausage noun Sausages are nice. Unit 03
long tube
save verb to reduce the amount of something you use It all saves energy. Unit 14
to keep money so that you can buy something So I saved up some money and I started
save money verb Unit 13
with it in the future having lessons.
My mum says bon appetit before we start
say verb to speak words Unit 02
eating.
a piece of equipment that copies words or
scanner noun a printer and a scanner Unit 13
pictures from paper into a computer
skiing verb to move over snow wearing skis When I was at college, I went skiing. Unit 01
solar power noun power that is created from the sun's energy use solar power Unit 14
solution noun the way to stop a problem There's no easy solution to this problem. Unit 14
sometimes adverb on some occasions but not always or often I still practise on the luge sometimes. Unit 01
stand verb to be in a vertical position on your feet He was standing outside the terminal. Unit 04
to begin to happen or to make something
start verb It all started when I was a kid. Unit 01
begin to happen
to begin a set of activities with the thing or The tour of the castle starts with a walk
start with verb Unit 03
person mentioned round its famous gardens.
something that you eat as the first part of a
starter noun Order the starters. Unit 03
meal
starving adjective very hungry I'm absolutely starving. Unit 09
I'm staying with friends in Honolulu right
stay verb to spend a short period of time in a place Unit 03
now.
steak noun a thick, flat piece of meat or fish Steak in a mushroom sauce Unit 03
large oil container which has been made into a
steel drum noun An instrument called the steel drum. Unit 01
musical instrument and is played like a drum
still (water) adjective A still drink does not have any bubbles in it. Still, please. Unit 03
to mix food or liquid by moving a spoon round
stir verb Stir the mixture until it is smooth. Unit 03
and round in it
a hard, natural substance that is found in the
stone noun a stone wall Unit 08
ground
storey noun a level of a building I live in a two-storey apartment. Unit 11
very bad weather with a lot of rain, snow,
storm noun a snow/thunder storm Unit 06
wind, etc
together adverb with each other We usually eat together in the evening. Unit 03
traffic noun the cars, trucks, etc using a road Sorry we're late - we got stuck in traffic. Unit 07
When do luge athletes usually start
training noun when you prepare for a sport or competition Unit 01
training?
travel noun the activity of travelling I'm interested in travel. Unit 01
travel verb to make a journey I was travelling to the USA. Unit 04
a machine with a moving part which you walk His wife suggested buying a treadmill
treadmill noun Unit 06
or run on for exercise and walking on it.
a country consisting of a group of islands in
Trinidad and
noun the Caribbean (= a sea between North and I came from Trinidad and Tobago. Unit 01
Tobago
South America)
to put on a piece of clothing to discover if it
try on phrasal verb Can I try it on? Unit 08
fits you or if you like it
to reduce the level of sound or heat that a If everyone turned down their heating or
turn down phrasal verb Unit 14
machine produces air conditioning, we'd use less energy.
used to say that you wish something was not Unfortunately, I won't be able to come
unfortunately adverb Unit 09
true or that something had not happened because I'll be in Porto.
unfriendly adjective not friendly I think they are unfriendly. Unit 03
I'm very unhappy about this level of
unhappy adjective not satisfied Unit 11
service.
unique adjective different from everyone and everything else Everyone's fingerprints are unique. Unit 01
unique adjective unusual and special a unique opportunity Unit 01
different and not ordinary, often in a way that
unusual adjective an unusual name Unit 12
is interesting
urban adjective belonging or relating to a town urban areas Unit 07
the process by which more and more people
urbanisation noun an article about urbanisation Unit 07
leave the countryside to live in cities
use noun a purpose for which something is used Describe its use. Unit 08
use (sthg) for / if you use something, you do something with it
verb I use it for my job. Unit 13
to for a particular purpose
usually adverb in the way that most often happens You usually find it in the kitchen. Unit 08
vacuum verb to clean somewhere using a vacuum cleaner I usually vaccum at the weekends. Unit 06
a substance that is used to give flavour to Warm chocolate cake with chocolate or
vanilla noun Unit 03
some sweet foods vanilla ice cream.
a plant that you eat, for example a potato,
vegetable noun Prawns and green vegetables Unit 03
onion, etc
vegetarian noun someone who does not eat meat or fish suitable for vegetarians Unit 03
vegetarian adjective not eating or containing meat or fish a vegetarian restaurant Unit 03
a vegetable or a vegetarian (someone who does
veggie noun We can put veggies on the barbecue. Unit 03
not eat meat or fish)
And at that time, food was very
very adverb used to make an adjective or adverb stronger Unit 03
expensive.
view noun how well you can see something from a place It has a wonderful view of the mountains. Unit 11
visit verb to go somewhere to see someone or a place I was visiting my brother. Unit 04
Vivid descriptions or memories produce He gave a very vivid description of life in
vivid adjective Unit 12
strong, clear images in your mind. Caracas.
a game in which two teams use their hands to
volleyball noun When I was at college, I played volleyball. Unit 01
hit a ball over a net
what determiner used to ask information about something What time is breakfast? Unit 10
used to say at what time something happened When you get to the canal called
when conjunction Unit 01
or will happen Prinsengracht, turn right.
why adverb used to make a suggestion Why don't we have a look online? Unit 01
used to talk about what someone or something
will (for offers) modal verb I'll do that for you. Unit 07
is willing or able to do
used to talk about what is going to happen in
will (for
modal verb the future, especially things that you are He'll be twenty-five, I think. Unit 07
predictions)
certain about
will (for used to talk about what someone or something I'll give her the message and ask her to
modal verb Unit 07
promises) is willing or able to do contact you.
will (for
used to make a request or order, especially in a
requests / modal verb Yes, I'll have some water, please. Unit 07
restaurant
orders)
would (for
used to refer to a situation that you can It would be really nice to get out of the
imaginary verb Unit 14
imagine happening city.
future)
would (for past used to talk about things in the past that When I was a little girl, we'd often swim
verb Unit 14
habit) happened often or always in the pool.
would (polite used as a more polite form of will in requests Would it be possible to meet up
verb Unit 14
enquiry) and offers tomorrow?
used to say what you want or ask someone
would prefer phrase I'd prefer women-only classes as well. Unit 06
what they want
would rather If you would rather do something, you would
phrase I'd rather have a nicer pool than a sauna. Unit 06
(not) prefer to do that thing.
write to When was the last time you wrote a letter
verb to send someone a letter Unit 12
(someone) to someone?
Have you ever written a thesis or a very
written adjective presented as a document on paper Unit 02
long essay?
I might be wrong but I think they should
wrong adjective not correct Unit 14
build the airport near Sibley.
wrong with adjective If something is wrong, there is a problem. What's wrong with Cecile? Unit 03
Part of
Wordlist Definition Example Unit
speech
interested in adjective wanting to give your attention to something I'm interested in art. Intro Unit
a race in which people run for about 26 miles/42 Who wants to run in a marathon?
marathon noun Intro Unit
km
night school noun classes for adults that are taught in the evening I also study art history at night school. Intro Unit
play verb When you play a sport or game, you do it. I play tennis with my brother. Intro Unit
used when you are saying what is the truth of a
really adverb I really want to go again. Intro Unit
situation
the facts about why something happens or why Is there any particular reason why he doesn't
reason noun Intro Unit
someone does something want to come?
to move on your feet at a faster speed than
run verb He can run very fast. Intro Unit
walking
used to say that something is the reason why I'd like to watch American films so I need to
so conjunction Intro Unit
something else happens improve my listening.
a typical quality or an important part of
feature noun special features Intro Unit
something
a particular part or quality of someone or
weakness noun What are your strengths and weaknesses? Intro Unit
something that is not good or effective
to learn about a subject, usually at school or
study verb I'm studying Japanese. Intro Unit
university
cool verb to make something become less hot Yawning is simply a way of cooling the brain. Unit 01
used as the past form of 'can' to talk about what Sorry I couldn't come to your party last
could modal verb Unit 01
someone or something was able or allowed to do Saturday.
the feeling of confusion someone has when they When people move to a new country they
culture shock noun Unit 01
go to a new and very different place often get culture shock.
a type of food from India, made of vegetables or a ready-made lasagne or curry
curry noun Unit 01
meat cooked with hot spices
degree a unit for measuring temperature, shown by the A lightning bolt heats the air to about 30,000
noun Unit 01
(Celsius) symbol written after a number C (degree Celsius).
to visit someone for a short time, usually
drop by phrasal verb Is it all right if I drop by tomorrow? Unit 01
without arranging it before
to be very attracted to someone / something and
fall (fell) in love verb They may fall in love with the new foods. Unit 01
begin to love it / them
fascinating adjective very interesting a fascinating film Unit 01
the most popular style of clothes or behaviour at
fashion noun Long hair is back in fashion. Unit 01
a particular time
People often feel that the differences are
feel verb to think something or have an opinion Unit 01
interesting.
to become interested in an activity or subject, or I really got into motorbikes when I was a
get into phrasal verb Unit 01
start being involved in an activity teenager.
girl noun a female child or young woman We have three children - a boy and two girls. Unit 01
to move or travel somewhere in order to do
go (+ ing) verb I go running every morning. Unit 01
something
idea noun a suggestion or plan for doing something Good idea! Unit 01
great adjective very good That's great! Unit 01
hang on phrasal verb to wait for a short time Hang on a minute. Unit 01
said when you meet someone or start talking
Hello , exclamation Hello Cameron, Unit 01
with someone
Hi , exclamation hello Hi Cameron, . Unit 01
history noun the study of events in the past a history book Unit 01
a game which two teams play in which a small When I was at college, I played hockey.
hockey noun Unit 01
ball is hit with a long stick
used to talk about the way something happens or I learned how to play the steel drum when I
how conjunction Unit 01
is done was a little girl.
How about ? phrase used to make a suggestion How about a fruit salad? Unit 01
used to show agreement to something when you
I suppose so. phrase Can I come with you? "I suppose so." Unit 01
do not really want to
incredible adjective very large in amount or high in level She earned an incredible amount of money. Unit 01
an object that is used for playing music, for An insturment called the steel drum.
instrument noun Unit 01
example a piano
into preposition enthusiastic about or interested in I'm not really into reggae. Unit 01
a sport from Japan in which people fight with When I was at college, I played karate.
karate noun Unit 01
the hands or feet
kid noun a child It started when I was a kid. Unit 01
the countries of South and Central America and Music form Latin America.
Latin America noun Unit 01
Mexico
to get knowledge or skill in a new subject or I learned how to play the steel drum when I
learn verb Unit 01
activity was a little girl.
local adjective relating to an area near you She goes to the local school. Unit 01
look noun when you look at someone or something Can I have a look at those ones there? Unit 01
something you write at the end of a letter or
Love, noun Love, Pam Unit 01
email to a friend or member of your family
lovely adjective very nice or enjoyable We had a lovely day together. Unit 01
magical adjective special or exciting It was a magical night. Unit 01
manager noun someone in control of an office, shop, team, etc She's the manager of the local sports club. Unit 01
At first life is difficult and you miss your
miss verb to regret that a person or thing is not present Unit 01
home.
motivational noun giving you motivation a motivational speaker Unit 01
motorbike noun a vehicle with two wheels and an engine My dad had a motobike. Unit 01
at the present time, especially when compared to
nowadays adverb People decide what news they get nowadays. Unit 01
the past
Olympic adjective relating to the Olympic games Win an Olympic medal. Unit 01
an international sports competition that
Olympics noun I saw the Olympics on TV. Unit 01
happens every four years
connected to a system of computers, especially
online adverb Why don't we go online? Unit 01
the Internet
We have our own instrument called the steel
own adjective belonging to a particular person Unit 01
drum
someone who acts, sings, dances or plays music
performer noun Do you know any of the performers? Unit 01
for other people to enjoy
photography noun the activity or job of taking photographs When I was at college, I did photography. Unit 01
ideas and activities relating to how a country or
politics noun He has little interest in politics. Unit 01
area is governed
to do something again and again in order to get
practise verb How often do you practise? Unit 01
better at it
Regards, noun a way of signing off a letter or email Regards, Cameron Clarke. Unit 01
a type of popular music from Jamaica with a
reggae noun We have a lot of reggae. Unit 01
strong beat
a type of dancing originally from Cuba, or the
rumba noun I play rumba Unit 01
music for this
the sport of moving on your feet at a speed faster
running noun I go running three times a week. Unit 01
than walking
salsa noun a type of dance and music from Latin America a salsa club Unit 01
the study of the structure of natural things and
science noun When I was at college, I did science. Unit 01
the way that they behave
Something which is similar to something else
Calypso is similar to music from Latin
similar adjective has many things the same, although it is not Unit 01
America.
exactly the same
skiing verb to move over snow wearing skis When I was at college, I went skiing. Unit 01
used to give a short answer to a question to
so adverb I don't think so. Unit 01
avoid repeating a phrase
sometimes adverb on some occasions but not always or often I still practise on the luge sometimes. Unit 01
to seem good/interesting/strange from what you
sound verb That sounds good. Unit 01
have heard or read
speed noun how fast something moves or happens He was travelling at a speed of 90 mph. Unit 01
a game or activity which people do to keep
sport noun healthy or for enjoyment, often competing winter sports Unit 01
against each other
to begin to happen or to make something begin
start verb It all started when I was a kid. Unit 01
to happen
Sure, adjective used to show agreement Sure, if we can get tickets for a day or a night. Unit 01
The doctor recommended swimming as the
swimming noun moving through water by moving your body Unit 01
best all-round exercise.
a sport in which two or four people hit a small
tennis noun When I was at college, I played tennis. Unit 01
ball to each other over a net
terrible adjective very bad a terrible accident Unit 01
terrifying adjective making someone feel very frightened It was quite terrifying. Unit 01
think about verb to have an opinion about something or someone What do you think about this? Unit 01
training noun when you prepare for a sport or competition When do luge athletes usually start training? Unit 01
travel noun the activity of travelling I'm interested in travel. Unit 01
a country consisting of a group of islands in the
Trinidad and
noun Caribbean (= a sea between North and South I came from Trinidad and Tobago. Unit 01
Tobago
America)
understand
They understand that it has good and bad
(understood) verb to know or become aware of something Unit 01
things to offer.
that
unique adjective different from everyone and everything else Everyone's fingerprints are unique. Unit 01
unique adjective unusual and special a unique opportunity Unit 01
a game in which two teams use their hands to hit
volleyball noun When I was at college, I played volleyball. Unit 01
a ball over a net
want phrase to desire a particular need or plan of action Do you want me to see if there are any tickets? Unit 01
used to say at what time something happened or When you get to the canal called
when conjunction Unit 01
will happen Prinsengracht, turn right.
why adverb used to make a suggestion Why don't we have a look online? Unit 01
a set of exercises for the mind and body, based
yoga noun She does yoga three times a week. Unit 01
on the Hindu religion
the things that you have to do in order to I've got experience in sales, administration
administration noun Unit 02
manage the work of an organization and catering.
always adverb at all times in the past The food was not always good. Unit 02
apply verb to ask officially for something, often by writing I applied to some colleges. Unit 02
the study of people from long ago by looking at
archaeology noun What kind of archaeology do you do? Unit 02
things such as their buildings and tools
atmosphere noun the feeling which exists in a place or situation There's a nice atmosphere. Unit 02
been verb be It's been so hot today. Unit 02
extra good things that you get from your
benefits noun employer in addition to the usual fixed amount benefits such as private health care Unit 02
of money
when you stop an activity for a short time,
break noun a lunch / coffee / cigarette break Unit 02
usually to rest or to eat
caller noun someone who makes a telephone call The caller's name is Yusuf Karim. Unit 02
catering noun providing food and drinks for people Who did the catering for the party? Unit 02
an official document that gives details to show I've got a certificate in Food Safety for
certificate noun Unit 02
that something is true Catering.
an electronic machine that can store and arrange
computer noun We've put all our records on computer. Unit 02
large amounts of information
If you continue along Damrak, you'll come to
continue verb to keep doing something Unit 02
the Dam.
cream noun a thick, white liquid that is taken from milk Cream on strawberries was a luxury. Unit 02
dark adjective nearer to black than white in colour It's dark blue. Unit 02
a part of an organisation, such as school, I work in the IT department.
department noun business or government which deals with a Unit 02
particular area of work
sweet food that is eaten after the main part of a
dessert noun a dessert course Unit 02
meal
the most advanced type of qualification from a
doctorate noun I'm doing a doctorate in archaeology. Unit 02
university
I've done courses in music, local history and
done adjective finished or completed Unit 02
Spanish.
an official document that allows you to drive a Do you have a driving licence?
driving licence noun Unit 02
car
easy adjective not difficult Everyone's easy to work with. Unit 02
enjoy (+ ing) verb If you enjoy something, you like doing it I really enjoy working in a team. Unit 02
Have you ever done a course in your free
ever adverb at any time Unit 02
time?
knowledge that you get from doing a job, or I've got experience in sales, administration
experience noun Unit 02
from doing, seeing, or feeling something and catering.
fail verb to not pass a test or an exam I failed my exams. Unit 02
hours of work that you can choose yourself so
flexible
phrase that you can do other things, for example spend We have flexible working hours. Unit 02
working hours
time with your family
for (+ period of I've been with the sales team at CSP for three
preposition used to show an amount of time or distance Unit 02
time / distance) months.
for (+ person
who receives preposition to be given to or used by someone or something I'm sure we'll have a job for you. Unit 02
sthg)
Simply give us your CV and come in for an
for (+ reason) preposition because of something Unit 02
interview.
free adjective not costing any money
the study of all the countries of the world, and of Free health care Unit 02
geography noun the surface of the Earth such as the mountains I've done a geography course. Unit 02
and seas in being chosen or elected for a
to succeed I got into the School of Art and Design in
get into phrasal verb Unit 02
position in a school or other organization Limoges.
to put something in someone's hand so that they
give verb I could give you eighty. Unit 02
can use it or look at it
good adjective successful or able to do something well I'm good at working in a team. Unit 02
had verb have Who's the best teacher you've ever had? Unit 02
the set of services provided by a country or an
health care noun I get free health care. Unit 02
organization for treating people who are ill
a company that finds work for people in return An interview at a job agency.
job agency noun Unit 02
for payment
leave verb to go away from a place or a situation I left school when I was eighteen. Unit 02
look for to try to find someone or something I was looking for a little restaurant. Unit 02
the people who are in control of an office, shop,
management noun The management isn't very good either. Unit 02
team, etc
I've done a maths course.
maths noun the study or science of numbers and shapes Unit 02
a piece of written or spoken information which
message noun Would you like me to take a message? Unit 02
one person gives to another
army training that young people must do in do military service
military service noun Unit 02
some countries
the word or group of words that is used to refer
name noun Er, what was your name again, please? Unit 02
to a person, thing, or place
never adverb not ever, not one time I've never been very good with computers. Unit 02
OK, so that's y dot karim at finadajob dot com
OK noun used before you start speaking Unit 02
dot au.
outdoors adverb not inside a building Would you prefer to work outdoors? Unit 02
working or studying only for part of the day or
part-time adjective a part-time job Unit 02
the week
pass verb to succeed at a test or an exam I passed my exams - just! Unit 02
the money you receive from your employer for
pay noun The pay's not great. Unit 02
doing your job
place noun a position, building, town, area, etc It's a great place to work. Unit 02
qualification noun what you get when you pass an exam or a course medical qualifications Unit 02
to leave your job and stop working because you
retire verb She retired from the company in 1990. Unit 02
are old
used to express agreement or show that you have
Right. exclamation Right. Unit 02
understood
an increase in the amount of money that you
rise noun I haven't had a rise since I started. Unit 02
earn
the part of a company that deals with selling I've got experience in sales, administration
sales noun Unit 02
things and catering.
the people in a company who sell the company's Ive been with the sales team at CSP for three
sales team noun Unit 02
goods months
My mum says bon appetit before we start
say verb to speak words Unit 02
eating.
working for yourself and not for a company or
self-employed adjective be self-employed Unit 02
other organization
sign up for verb to arrange to do an organised activity Last week I signed up for an IT skills course. Unit 02
since (+ point from a time in the past until a later time or until
preposition I've worked here since 2008. Unit 02
in time) now
the ability to do an activity or job well, especially You need good communication skills to be a
skill noun Unit 02
because you have done it many times teacher.
slowly adverb at a slow speed Can you speak more slowly, please? Unit 02
used as a polite way to say that you did not hear
Sorry, ? phrase Sorry, y dot karim at ? Unit 02
what someone has just said
Spanish adjective coming from or relating to Spain I've done a Spanish course. Unit 02
to write or tell someone the letters which are
spell verb Could you spell that for me? Unit 02
used to make a word
strength noun a good characteristic What are your strengths? Unit 02
to say something to someone, usually giving
tell verb What would you like me to tell her? Unit 02
them information
a long piece of writing that you do as part of an I'm writing a thesis on my work in the
thesis noun Unit 02
advanced university course Amazon.
well-paid adjective earning a lot of money a well-paid job Unit 02
Have you ever written a thesis or a very long
written adjective presented as a document on paper Unit 02
essay?
I can find all the ingredients I need at my local
all pronoun every person or thing in a group Unit 03
supermarket.
almost adverb nearly there was almost no choice. Unit 03
to cook something such as bread or a cake in an I sometimes bake cakes.
bake verb Unit 03
oven
pour onto a baking tray
a flat piece of metal that you put things such as
baking tray noun Unit 03
biscuits on when you cook them in an oven
a party at which you cook food over a fire How about we organise a barbecue?
barbecue noun Unit 03
outdoors
a metal frame for cooking food over a fire We can put veggies on the barbecue.
barbecue noun Unit 03
outdoors
a plant whose leaves are used to add flavour to basil leaves
basil noun Unit 03
food
boil verb to cook food in water that is boiling Boil the pasta for 10 minutes. Unit 03
feeling tired and unhappy because something is
bored with adjective I'm bored with this film. Unit 03
not interesting
boring adjective not interesting or exciting a boring job Unit 03
a round, deep dish used for holding soup and Put them in a bowl.
bowl noun Unit 03
other food
the food you eat in the morning after you wake We all have breakfast at different times.
breakfast noun Unit 03
up
can modal verb used to request something Can we have a bottle of water? Unit 03
cheap adjective not expensive, or costing less than usual a cheap flight Unit 03
Tomato and cheese bruschetta
cheese noun a yellow or white solid food made from milk Unit 03
lettuce noun a plant with green leaves, which you eat in salads Tomato and lettuce salad Unit 03
live adjective A live performance is done with an audience. live music Unit 03
noisy adjective Noisy people or things make a lot of noise. We've had problems with noisy neighbours. Unit 03
the dry fruit of some trees which grows in a hard
nut noun a brazil nut Unit 03
shell, and can often be eaten
a thick liquid produced from plants and animals
oil noun Energy, especially oil, will be very expensive. Unit 03
that is used in cooking
old-fashioned adjective not modern old-fashioned clothes Unit 03
a small green or black fruit that is eaten or used
olive noun black olives Unit 03
to make oil
oil made from olives, used for cooking or on
olive oil noun We need to buy some olive oil. Unit 03
salads
Vegetables from every continent are only a
only adverb not more than a particular size or amount Unit 03
few minutes away.
order verb to ask for food or other things Are you ready to order? Unit 03
parmesan
noun a hard dry Italian cheese parmesan cheese Unit 03
cheese
a food that is made from flour and water and is
pasta noun Spaghetti is my favourite pasta. Unit 03
made in many different shapes
pear noun an oval-shaped, green or yellow fruit Pear, apple and cheese salad. Unit 03
a powder that is made from seeds, used to give
pepper noun salt and pepper Unit 03
food a slightly spicy flavour
perhaps adverb possibly Perhaps we should get some ice cream. Unit 03
pour verb to make a liquid flow from or into a container I poured the milk into a jug. Unit 03
prawn noun a small, pink sea animal which you can eat Prawns and green vegetables Unit 03
problem noun a situation that causes difficulties I've got a problem with my computer. Unit 03
We usually have a quick meal in front of the
quick adjective doing something fast or taking only a short time Unit 03
TV.
quiet adjective without much noise or activity I fancy a quiet night in tonight. Unit 03
bought or found in a finished form and ready to
ready-made adjective ready-made meal Unit 03
use immediately
relaxing adjective making you feel relaxed a relaxing bath Unit 03
small grains from a plant that are cooked and
rice noun Fried rice with mushrooms. Unit 03
eaten
If you roast food, you cook it in an oven or over a
roast verb Roast the lamb in a hot oven for 35 minutes. Unit 03
fire
a herb that grows as a bush with thin, pointed
rosemary noun chopped fresh rosemary Unit 03
leaves
a cold mixture of vegetables that have not been
salad noun I can buy a ready-made bag of salad. Unit 03
cooked
salmon noun a large, silver fish, or the pink meat of this fish Grilled salmon with potatoes Unit 03
salt noun a white substance used to add flavour to food salt and pepper Unit 03
sauce noun a liquid that you put on food to add flavour pasta with tomato sauce Unit 03
a mixture of meat and spices pressed into a long
sausage noun Sausages are nice. Unit 03
tube
to give someone food or drink, especially in a
serve verb Are you still serving? Unit 03
restaurant or bar
to make quick, short movements from side to
shake verb side or up and down, or to make something or He was shaking with nerves. Unit 03
someone do this
used to say or ask what is the correct or best You should probably ask ahead of time if you
should verb Unit 03
thing to do can bring something.
snack noun a small amount of food Would you like to try these snacks? Unit 03
a usually hot, liquid food made from vegetables,
soup noun What's the soup of the day? Unit 03
meat or fish
sparkling
adjective a drink with bubbles in it Sparkling or still? Unit 03
(water)
a substance made from a plant, which is used to
spice noun herbs and spices Unit 03
give a special taste to food
to begin a set of activities with the thing or The tour of the castle starts with a walk round
start with verb Unit 03
person mentioned its famous gardens.
starter noun something that you eat as the first part of a meal Order the starters. Unit 03
I'm staying with friends in Honolulu right
stay verb to spend a short period of time in a place Unit 03
now.
steak noun a thick, flat piece of meat or fish Steak in a mushroom sauce Unit 03
still (water) adjective A still drink does not have any bubbles in it. Still, please. Unit 03
to mix food or liquid by moving a spoon round
stir verb Stir the mixture until it is smooth. Unit 03
and round in it
a small, red fruit with small, brown seeds on its
strawberry noun Strawberries and cream Unit 03
surface
stressful adjective making someone worry a lot a stressful job Unit 03
a piece of furniture with four legs, used for
table noun Which restaurant has tables outside? Unit 03
eating off, putting things on, etc
tinned adjective tinned food is sold in metal containers tinned food Unit 03
toast noun bread that has been heated to make it brown a slice of toast Unit 03
together adverb with each other We usually eat together in the evening. Unit 03
unfriendly adjective not friendly I think they are unfriendly. Unit 03
a substance that is used to give flavour to some Warm chocolate cake with chocolate or
vanilla noun Unit 03
sweet foods vanilla ice cream.
a plant that you eat, for example a potato, onion,
vegetable noun Prawns and green vegetables Unit 03
etc
vegetarian noun someone who does not eat meat or fish suitable for vegetarians Unit 03
vegetarian adjective not eating or containing meat or fish a vegetarian restaurant Unit 03
a vegetable or a vegetarian (someone who does
veggie noun We can put veggies on the barbecue. Unit 03
not eat meat or fish)
very adverb used to make an adjective or adverb stronger And at that time, food was very expensive. Unit 03
warm adjective having a temperature between cool and hot Warm olives with oil and bread. Unit 03
What about ? phrase used to suggest something What about fruit? Unit 03
an alcoholic drink that is made from the juice of Steak in a red wine sauce with roasted
wine noun Unit 03
grapes potatoes.
used to say that people or things are in a place
with preposition I'm in the restaurant with my dad. Unit 03
together or are doing something together
wrong with adjective If something is wrong, there is a problem. What's wrong with Cecile? Unit 03
used when you are saying what is true in a
Actually, adverb Actually, we were at university together. Unit 04
situation
After about half an hour, the Canadian guy
after preposition when something has happened Unit 04
called.
Five or six people tried to stop me as I was
as conjunction while Unit 04
driving through the city.
the part of something that is furthest from the
back noun Can I put my case in the back? Unit 04
front or in the opposite direction to the front
the money that you get back when you pay more Do you usually give the change to taxi drivers
change noun Unit 04
for something than it costs as a tip?
Make yourself comfortable while I fetch you a
comfortable adjective relaxed and without pain Unit 04
drink.
The new supermarket is very convenient for
convenient adjective near or easy to get to Unit 04
me.
to produce tears from your eyes because you are Babies cry, on average, for two or three hours
cry verb Unit 04
sad every day.
to make a car, bus, or train move, and control
drive verb She's learning to drive. Unit 04
what it does
driver noun someone who drives a vehicle He's got a car with a driver for his job. Unit 04
During rush hour, a Canadian man and his
during preposition at a particular moment in a period of time Unit 04
teenage son got in the cab.
fall verb to suddenly go down and hit the ground She fell off her bike. Unit 04
the price that you pay to travel on an aeroplane, How much is the minimum fare for a taxi in
fare noun Unit 04
train, bus, etc your city?
find (sthg or to discover something or someone that you have I found the number on the back of the credit
verb Unit 04
sb) been looking for card.
find (sthg) + to think or feel a particular way about someone
verb I find travelling stressful. Unit 04
adj or something
to return to a place after you have been What's the first thing you do when you get
get back phrasal verb Unit 04
somewhere else back home?
go back phrasal verb to return They were going back to Canada. Unit 04
In fact, phrase used to emphasise what is really true In fact, I'd really like to live here. Unit 04
later adverb after some time Forty minutes later, I arrived at La Guardia. Unit 04
live verb to have your home somewhere I was living in Frankfurt. Unit 04
used to describe the appearance of a person or
look verb He wasn't looking very happy. Unit 04
thing
pound noun the unit of money used in the UK and Ireland; Do you have Scottish pounds? Unit 05
press verb to push something firmly Press the button to start the machine. Unit 05
promise verb to say that you will certainly do something I promised to meet a friend tonight. Unit 05
religious adjective relating to religion religious building Unit 05
repayment noun the borrowed money that you pay back I make repayments every month. Unit 05
a country north of England that is part of the
Scotland noun Thiagos flying from France to Scotland. Unit 05
United Kingdom
Scottish adjective relating to Scotland Do you have Scottish pounds? Unit 05
select verb to choose someone or something Please select amount. Unit 05
one side of a hill or mountain that you ski on (=
ski slope noun When you use ski slopes there are a few rules. Unit 05
move over snow on long, thin objects)
millilitre / ml noun a unit for measuring liquid, equal to 0.001 litres Use 10 millilitres of vinegar. Unit 06
mind verb to be annoyed or worried by something I don't mind the changing rooms. Unit 06
used to form the comparative of many adjectives Daily chores may do you more good than
more determiner Unit 06
and adverbs going to the gym.
much (+
adverb a lot People prefer to go to much hotter countries. Unit 06
comparative)
He normally cycles for 25 minutes to wash the
normally adverb usually Unit 06
clothes.
ocean noun one of the five main areas of sea the Pacific Ocean Unit 06
I got really stressed and sometimes only did it
once or twice phrase a few times Unit 06
once or twice a week.
per preposition for each kilometres per hour Unit 06
an area of water that has been made for people
pool noun The hotel has two outdoor pools. Unit 06
to swim in
when you like something or someone more than
preference noun personal preferences Unit 06
another person or thing
something that someone makes or grows so that
product noun We have a new range of skin-care products. Unit 06
they can sell it
rain noun water that falls from the sky in small drops heavy rain Unit 06
a half circle with seven colours that sometimes
In 1979, a rainbow in North Wales lasted for
rainbow noun appears in the sky when the sun shines through Unit 06
three hours.
rain
a room that is hot and filled with steam where
sauna noun Id rather have a nicer pool than a sauna. Unit 06
people sit to relax or feel healthy
sea noun a large area of salt water I'd like to live by the sea. Unit 06
one of the four periods of the year; winter,
season noun climate and seasons Unit 06
spring, summer, or autumn
seem verb to appear to be The staff don't seem very interested. Unit 06
a system that supplies something that people I'm writing to complain about the service
service noun Unit 06
need provided by your agency.
when you wash your whole body while standing
shower noun I had a shower and got dressed. Unit 06
under a flow of water.
a piece of bathroom equipment that you stand
shower noun He's in the shower. Unit 06
under to wash your whole body
soft white pieces of frozen water that fall from
snow noun Children were playing in the snow. Unit 06
the sky when the weather is cold
snowflake noun a small piece of snow that falls from the sky The worlds largest snowflake fell in 1887. Unit 06
special adjective not ordinary or usual special features Unit 06
the fastest speed that a car is allowed to travel on
speed limit noun I never break the speed limit. Unit 06
a particular road
a building with places where you can play
sports centre noun How often do you go to a sports centre? Unit 06
different sports
think verb to have an opinion about something or someone Do you think you could tell me a bit more? Unit 06
to be honest phrase used to say your real opinion To be honest, I didn't really enjoy the party. Unit 06
The fastest winds on earth are inside a
tornado noun an extremely strong wind that blows in a circle Unit 06
tornado.
someone who visits a place for pleasure and does Only tourists wear shorts and T-shirts in the
tourist noun Unit 06
not live there hot sun.
a machine with a moving part which you walk or His wife suggested buying a treadmill and
treadmill noun Unit 06
run on for exercise walking on it.
vacuum verb to clean somewhere using a vacuum cleaner I usually vaccum at the weekends. Unit 06
washing The green washing machine uses 25 litres of
noun a machine that washes clothes Unit 06
machine water a wash.
weigh verb to measure how heavy someone or something is It weighs about 40 grams. Unit 06
The fastest winds on earth are inside a
wind noun a natural, fast movement of air Unit 06
tornado.
windy adjective with a lot of wind a windy day Unit 06
used politely to ask someone for something or to
wonder verb I wonder if you could change this ten for me? Unit 06
suggest something
bad: more unpleasant or difficult than
worse adjective The exam was worse than I expected. Unit 06
something else that is also bad
worst adjective bad: the most unpleasant or difficult What's the worst job you've ever had? Unit 06
used to say what you want or ask someone what
would prefer phrase I'd prefer women-only classes as well. Unit 06
they want
would rather If you would rather do something, you would
phrase I'd rather have a nicer pool than a sauna. Unit 06
(not) prefer to do that thing.
If you continue along Damrak, you'll come to
along preposition from one part of a road, river, etc to another Unit 07
the Dam.
annoyed adjective angry I was annoyed with Charlotte for being late. Unit 07
cooking noun preparing food for people to eat I do the cooking. Unit 07
Send us your CV.
a document which describes your qualifications
CV (Curriculum
noun and the jobs you have done, which you send to Unit 07
Vitae)
an employer that you want to work for
if (+ present) used to say that something will happen only If you're interested in art, you'll love the Van
conjunction Unit 07
will after something else happens or is true Gogh Museum.
pollute verb to make water, air, soil, etc dirty or harmful polluted parts of the city Unit 07
a bigger, poorer group which can't afford
poor adjective having little money Unit 07
(oil).
population noun the number of people living in a particular area What's the population of Brazil? Unit 07
probably adverb used to mean that something is very likely Big cities will probably stop growing. Unit 07
a row of people waiting for something, one
queue noun Are you in the queue? Unit 07
behind the other
a building and the surrounding area where
railway station noun Im looking for the railway station. Unit 07
trains stop for people to get on or off
the place in a hotel or office building where
reception noun Go out of reception and turn left. Unit 07
people go when they arrive
to say that someone or something is good or
recommend verb Can you recommend some things to see? Unit 07
suitable for a particular purpose
resort noun a place where many people go for a holiday a tourist resort Unit 07
rich adjective A rich person has a lot of money. a rich group which can afford energy Unit 07
right noun the right side on your right Unit 07
the level of the sea's surface, used to measure the
sea level noun Sea levels will rise. Unit 07
height of an area of land
sell verb to offer something for people to buy Do you sell tickets? Unit 07
After his announcement, there was a shocked
shocked adjective surprised and upset Unit 07
silence.
something which you see, especially something Tourism is bad for a country's areas of
sight noun Unit 07
interesting natural beauty and historical sights.
used to mean a place when you do not know
somewhere adverb exactly where it is or when it is not important I'm looking for somewhere to stay. Unit 07
exactly where it is
feeling surprise because something has
surprised adjective I'm surprised to see you here. Unit 07
happened that you did not expect
tour noun a visit to and around a place, area, or country a tour of Europe Unit 07
Tourism helps people from different places to
tourism noun the business of providing services for tourists Unit 07
understand each other.
a custom or way of behaving that has continued There is a great tradition of dance in St
tradition noun Unit 07
for a long time in a group of people Petersburg.
traffic noun the cars, trucks, etc using a road Sorry we're late - we got stuck in traffic. Unit 07
an official document or ticket which shows that
You have to show your pass when you get on
pass noun you have the right to go somewhere or use a Unit 07
the bus.
particular form of transport
to change direction when you are moving or to
turn verb Turn left. Unit 07
make a car do this
urban adjective belonging or relating to a town urban areas Unit 07
the process by which more and more people
urbanisation noun an article about urbanisation Unit 07
leave the countryside to live in cities
to try to agree how much you will pay for Do you usually just pay the full price or do
bargain verb Unit 08
something you bargain?
I just like it because it means I can do a lot of
because conjunction used to give a reason for something Unit 08
different things.
to think something, although you are not
believe verb Many experts believe it was made in Europe. Unit 08
completely sure
by (+ time) preposition before a particular time or date What do you hope to have done by 2020? Unit 08
used to show the person or thing that does
by (a person) preposition They were given to me by my mother. Unit 08
something
Would you prefer to live by the sea or in the
by (a place) preposition near or next to Unit 08
mountains?
by (noun / -ing) preposition through doing or using something Can I pay by card? Unit 08
by preposition used to show measurements or amounts It's 25 by 18 cm. Unit 08
Central They were made by people in Central
noun a region between North and South America Unit 08
America America.
clean verb to remove the dirt from something cleaning windows Unit 08
used as a more polite form of 'can' when asking
could modal verb Could you just tell me your names, please? Unit 08
someone to provide something or do something:
a visit to a place in which you go there and come Do you organise day trips?
day trip Unit 08
back on the same day
die verb to stop living I think I would die without it. Unit 08
a machine that washes plates, glasses and other Is your dishwasher only half full?
dishwasher noun Unit 08
kitchen equipment
work documents on the computer
document noun a piece of paper with official information on it Unit 08
Other people say it's really just a bad drawing
drawing noun a picture made with a pencil or pen Unit 08
of part of South America.
just (= a short
adverb a very short time ago I've just started a new job. Unit 09
time ago)
just (= only,
adverb only Could I just leave a message? Unit 09
simply)
Kind people do things to help others and show
kind adjective That's very kind of you. Unit 09
that they care about them.
to smile and make sounds with your voice
laugh verb You never laugh at my jokes. Unit 09
because something is funny
when you smile and make sounds with your
laugh noun He gave a nervous laugh. Unit 09
voice because something is funny
lost verb PAST of lose I've lost my keys. Unit 09
a unit for measuring distance, equal to 1609
mile noun Rachel's new job is 200 miles away. Unit 09
metres or 1760 yards
miss verb to not go to something I'll miss the lunch. Unit 09
a gas in the air that people and animals must People yawn when their brains need more
oxygen noun Unit 09
breathe oxygen.
pleased adjective happy about something I'm pleased to be back home. Unit 09
Are you sure you saw him? "Absolutely
positive adjective certain that something is true Unit 09
positive."
ridden verb PAST PARTICIPLE of ride Have you ever ridden a camel? Unit 09
to make the corners of your mouth go up so that
smile verb She smiled at me. Unit 09
you look happy or friendly
When you sneeze, air suddenly comes out
sneeze verb He had a cold and was sneezing a lot. Unit 09
through your nose and mouth.
used to show that you are sad about a person or I was sorry to hear about your brother's
Sorry. adjective Unit 09
situation accident.
used to say that you wish something in the past
Sorry. adjective I'm sorry that I ever met him. Unit 09
had been different
starving adjective very hungry I'm absolutely starving. Unit 09
sure adjective certain I'm sure that he won't mind. Unit 09
a drop of water that comes from your eye when The human eye makes three different kinds of
tear noun Unit 09
you cry tears.
terrified adjective very frightened I'm terrified of flying. Unit 09
tired adjective feeling that you want to rest or sleep I'm too tired to go out tonight. Unit 09
used to say that you wish something was not Unfortunately, I won't be able to come
unfortunately adverb Unit 09
true or that something had not happened because I'll be in Porto.
the number of days or hours that you spend How do you feel at the end of a working
working week noun Unit 09
working each week week?
to take a deep breath with your mouth wide
yawn verb She yawned and looked at her watch. Unit 09
open, because you are tired or bored
used in questions and negatives to mean
anything pronoun Are you doing anything tonight? Unit 10
'something'
arrange verb to make plans for something to happen I've arranged a meeting with him. Unit 10
I've made arrangements to go home this
arrangement noun plans for how something will happen Unit 10
weekend.
late arrival
arrival noun when someone or something arrives somewhere Unit 10
to arrange to use or do something at a time in I'd like to book a room for three nights, from
book verb Unit 10
the future the tenth of November.
a meal in which dishes of food are arranged on a
buffet noun a buffet breakfast Unit 10
table and you serve yourself
business an organization that provides services and A business centre is important.
noun Unit 10
centre advice for people who work in business
a hotel that has meeting rooms and equipment Our comfortable business hotel is located in
business hotel noun that business people can use when they are the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Unit 10
working together
Is there an extra charge for that?
the amount of money that you have to pay for
charge noun Unit 10
something, especially a service or activity
check out verb to leave a hotel after paying your bill When's check-out time? Unit 10
do (+ date / to be able to do something or go somewhere with
verb Can you do tomorrow? Unit 10
time) someone at a particular time
double room noun a room in a hotel for two people Could I book a double room? Unit 10
An en suite bathroom is directly connected to a
en suite adjective en suite bathroom Unit 10
bedroom
extra adjective additional Or is there an extra charge for that? Unit 10
fancy verb to want to have or do something Do you fancy having lunch? Unit 10
I want to go to a football match tomorrow.
football match noun a game of football Unit 10
free adjective not busy doing anything Are you free on Thursday evening? Unit 10
a place where members can go to do physical I'm a member of a health club.
health club noun Unit 10
exercise
If you are in touch with someone, you regularly
in touch phrase communicate with them by telephoning, Are you still in touch? Unit 10
emailing, etc.
included adjective part of something else Is internet access included? Unit 10
the equipment and systems that allow you to use Each room has internet access.
internet access ?noun Unit 10
the Internet
to ask someone to come to your house, to a
invite verb They've invited us to the wedding. Unit 10
party, etc.
laundry noun clothes, sheets, etc that need to be washed a laundry basket Unit 10
a series of names, numbers, or items that are
list noun make a list Unit 10
written one below the other
make (+ date /
verb to be able to go to an event Can you make Saturday? Unit 10
time)
make it phrase to arrive at a place at the right time I'm sorry but I can't make it on Saturday. Unit 10
mistake noun something that you do or think that is wrong make a mistake Unit 10
leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period
parking noun free parking Unit 10
of time
phone call noun when you use the telephone A phone call between Leonardo and Min. Unit 10
plan noun something that you are going to do Do you have any plans for the weekend? Unit 10
to arrange for something to happen at a later
postpone verb Can we postpone? Unit 10
time
Do you ever have to make presentations to a
presentation noun a talk giving information about something Unit 10
lot of people?
only for one person or group and not for
private adjective private parking Unit 10
everyone
social a website which allows you to communicate with I think social networking sites replace peoples
noun Unit 10
networking site friends and to meet new people social lives.
a characteristic of someone or something that is The trouble is, concrete is not beautiful to look
trouble noun Unit 11
considered a disadvantage or problem at.
there adverb in or at a particular place I go there almost every day. Unit 11
there pronoun used to show that something exists or happens There are lots of lovely parks to go to. Unit 11
a very tall building divided into apartments or Do many people live in tower blocks where
tower block noun Unit 11
offices you live?
following the customs or ways of behaving that
traditional adjective have continued in a group of people for a long traditional farming methods Unit 11
time
unhappy adjective not satisfied I'm very unhappy about this level of service. Unit 11
view noun how well you can see something from a place It has a wonderful view of the mountains. Unit 11
wooden adjective made of wood a wooden chair Unit 11
something good that you have done that was
achievement noun This film is his greatest achievement to date. Unit 12
difficult
to say you will do something that someone asks
agree to verb He agreed to help me paint my house. Unit 12
you to do
As far as I used to say what you think is true, although you
phrase As far as I know, he was a simple man. Unit 12
know, do not know all the facts
The Cape Verde islands are in the Atlantic
Atlantic Ocean noun the second largest of the world's oceans Unit 12
Ocean
Austria noun a country in Europe Its between Austria and Switzerland. Unit 12
He won a basketball scholarship.
a game in which two teams try to win points by
basketball noun Unit 12
throwing a ball through a high net
defeat to win against someone in a fight or competition Akebono defeated Konishiki. Unit 01
the perfect holiday/house/job, etc, that you want his dream home
dream adjective Unit 12
more than any other
east noun the direction you face to see the sun rise Its in the east of Italy. Unit 12
the system by which a country makes and uses
economy noun The country's economy is unique. Unit 12
goods and money
used to show that what you have just said is only Bring some jumpers or a jacket or something
or something phrase Unit 12
an example or you are not certain about it for the evenings.
or whatever phrase or something similar Yes, the blue one or your red one or whatever. Unit 12
Pacific Ocean noun the largest of the world's oceans Its a group of islands in the Pacic Ocean. Unit 12
read to to look at words that are written and say them
verb Do you ever read stories to friends? Unit 12
(someone) aloud for other people to listen to
prepared and available to be eaten, drunk, used,
ready adjective ready to order Unit 12
etc.
reply to verb to answer Do you always reply to emails Unit 12
an amount of money given to a person by an
scholarship noun He won a a basketball scholarship. Unit 12
organization to pay for their education
Have you ever sent a text message to the
send verb to arrange for something to go somewhere Unit 12
wrong person?
sibling noun a sister or brother my mum, dad and all my siblings Unit 12
sort of phrase used to describe a situation approximately It was sort of surrounded by mountains. Unit 12
the direction that is on your right when you face It's in the Mediterranean, to the south of
south noun Unit 12
towards the rising sun Sicily.
the region which includes Australia, New
South Pacific noun Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and other islands Its an island in the South Pacic. Unit 12
in the Pacific Ocean
They're in the Indian Ocean, south-west of Sri
south-west noun the direction between south and west Unit 12
Lanka.
Theyre in the Indian Ocean, south-west of Sri
Sri Lanka noun a country in Asia Unit 12
Lanka.
less than phrase not as much or as often as They talk to each other less than they used to. Unit 13
make (+ to cause someone or something to be (+
verb It makes life easier. Unit 13
comparative) comparative)
an imaginary creature that is large, ugly, and I used to believe that monsters lived under my
monster noun Unit 13
frightening bed.
the round object that shines in the sky at night I used to believe the moon followed me.
moon noun Unit 13
and moves around the Earth
used to show that something happens a greater They talk to each other more than they used
more than adverb Unit 13
number of times than before to.
next adjective the (time) that follows the present one What will you do the next time? Unit 13
now adverb this time Can you hear me now? Unit 13
I always try to be on time but I'm sometimes
on time phrase not early or late Unit 13
late.
past noun the time before the present In the past, I'd go to a shop to buy the gift. Unit 13
boxer noun someone who does the sport of boxing Boxers are great athletes. Unit 14
a sport in which two people hit each other while Boxing is dangerous.
boxing noun wearing big, leather gloves (=pieces of clothing Unit 14
for your hands)
(boxing) ring noun a small enclosed area where boxers compete The boxers mustn't step outside the ring. Unit 14
a gas that is produced when people and animals A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon
carbon dioxide noun breathe out, or when carbon is burned (formula dioxide (CO2) we produce. Unit 14
CO2 )
the amount of carbon dioxide (= a gas produced
carbon
noun when carbon is burned) that one person's I'm trying to reduce my carbon footprint. Unit 14
footprint
activities produce
a piece of electrical equipment used to cut hair I have an electric shaver.
electric shaver noun Unit 14
off the face or body
something you say when you agree completely
exactly adverb Yes, exactly. Unit 14
with someone
exciting adjective making you feel very happy and interested I find it quite exciting. Unit 14
the condition of being physically strong and
fitness noun health and fitness Unit 14
healthy
a piece of clothing which covers your fingers and
glove noun a pair of gloves Unit 14
hand
a piece of electrical equipment for drying your I have a hairdryer but I hardly ever use it.
hairdryer noun Unit 14
hair with hot air
health noun the condition of your body health and fitness Unit 14
Solar heaters are very popular in the South of
heater noun a machine that heats air or water Unit 14
India.
hurt verb to cause someone pain or to injure them Simon hurt his knee playing football. Unit 14
used when you think that something is probably
I guess phrase I guess it's worth a lot of money. Unit 14
true or likely
used to show that you are not certain or not I haven't thought about it a lot, but I suppose
I suppose phrase Unit 14
completely happy about something it should be moved.
if (+ past
used to say that something will happen only If you had a computer, your life would be a lot
simple) ... conjunction Unit 14
after something else happens or is true easier.
would(n't)
increase verb to get bigger or to make something bigger Smoking increases the risk of serious illnesses. Unit 14
a glass object containing a wire which produces If you use light bulbs in your kitchen, change
light bulb noun Unit 14
light from electricity to low-energy bulbs.
describes something, especially a light bulb, If you use light bulbs in your kitchen, change
low-energy adjective Unit 14
which uses less electricity to work to low-energy bulbs.
an electric oven that uses waves of energy to Do you keep the microwave on standby?
microwave noun Unit 14
quickly cook food or make it warmer
a place where animals and plants live and are
nature reserve noun You work at the Nature Reserve. Unit 14
protected
of course phrase used to show that what you are saying is obvious Of course, that's not the same. Unit 14
When a person or a thing is on standby, they are Do you keep the microwave and other kitchen
on standby phrase Unit 14
ready to be used if necessary machines on standby?
a piece of kitchen equipment which is used for
oven noun an electric oven Unit 14
cooking food
to reduce the level of sound or heat that a If everyone turned down their heating or air
turn down phrasal verb Unit 14
machine produces conditioning, we'd use less energy.