Gateway B2 Student's Book Wordlist - Bosnian

Unit 1
Studying at university
assignment (n) ** /əˈsaɪnmənt/
cheat (v) * /tʃiːt/
continuous /kənˌtɪnjʊəs
assessment (n) əˈsesmənt/
course (n) *** /kɔːs/
degree (n) *** /dɪˈɡriː/
fail (v) *** /feɪl/
grade (n) ** /ɡreɪd/
graduate (v) * /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/
lecture (n) ** /ˈlektʃə/
mark (n) *** /mɑːk/
notes (n) *** /nəʊts/
pass (v) *** /pɑːs/
research (n) *** /rɪˈsɜːtʃ, ˈriːsɜːtʃ/
resit (v) /ˌriːˈsɪt, ˈriːˌsɪt/
revise (v) * /rɪˈvaɪz/
term (n) *** /tɜːm/
tutor (n) ** /ˈtjuːtə/
tutorial (n) /tjuːˈtɔːriəl/
undergraduate (n) /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒʊət/
Life at university
become independent /bɪˌkʌm ɪndəˈpendənt/
extra-curricular /ˌekstrə kəˈrɪkjʊlə(r)
activities ækˈtɪvətɪz/
hall of residence /ˌhɔːl əv ˈrezɪd(ə)ns/
make new friends /ˌmeɪk njuː ˈfrendz/
student facilities /ˌstjuːd(ə)nt fəˈsɪlətɪz/
student loan /ˌstjuːd(ə)nt ˈləʊn/
study abroad /ˌstʌdi əˈbrɔːd/
Other words and phrases
accuracy (n) ** /ˈækjʊrəsi/
ages (n) /ˈeɪdʒɪz/
already (adv) *** /ɔːlˈredi/
annoy (v) ** /əˈnɔɪ/
anyway (adv) *** /ˈeniˌweɪ/
arrange (v) *** /əˈreɪndʒ/
attempt (v) *** /əˈtempt/
avoid (v) *** /əˈvɔɪd/
balance (n) *** /'bælən(t)s/
base (v) *** /beɪs/
be like (somebody) (v) /biː ˈlaɪk (sʌmbədi)/
brave (adj) ** /breɪv/
break (n) *** /breɪk/
bus fare (n) /ˈbʌs ˌfeə/
by the way /ˌbaɪ ðə ˈweɪ/
can’t stand /ˌkɑːnt ˈstænd/
career (n) *** /kəˈrɪə/
choice (n) *** /tʃɔɪs/
chore (n) /tʃɔː/
come up (=appear) (v) /ˌkʌm ˈʌp/
concentration (n) *** /ˌkɒns(ə)nˈtreɪʃ(ə)n/
details (n) *** /ˈdiːteɪlz/
discuss (v) *** /dɪˈskʌs/
dive (v) ** /daɪv/
don’t mind /ˌdəʊnt ˈmaɪnd/
duration (n) ** /djʊˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
earth (n) *** /ɜːθ/
encourage (v) *** /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/
environmental (adj) *** /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈment(ə)l/
ever (adv) *** /ˈevə/
exclamation mark (n) /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n mɑːk/
expect (v) *** /ɪkˈspekt/
experience (v) *** /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/
find out about /ˌfaɪnd ˈaʊt əbaʊt/
flight (n) *** /flaɪt/
fluency (n) /ˈfluːənsi/
force (v) *** /fɔːs/
forum (n) ** /ˈfɔːrəm/
gap year (n) /ˈɡæp jɪə/
grateful (adj) ** /ˈɡreɪtf(ə)l/
hand something in /ˌhænd sʌmθɪŋ ˈɪn/
helpline (n) /ˈhelpˌlaɪn/
highlight (n) * /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
humanitarian (adj) /hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriən/
improve (v) *** /ɪmˈpruːv/
in theory /ˌɪn ˈθɪəri/
instead of /ɪnˈsted əv/
interrupt (v) ** /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
irritate (v) * /ˈɪrɪteɪt/
issue (n) *** /ˈɪʃuːz/
just (adv) *** /dʒʌst/
look forward to (v) /lʊk ˈfɔːwəd tuː/
look up (v) /lʊk ˈʌp/
manage (v) *** /ˈmænɪdʒ/
motivate (v) ** /ˈməʊtɪveɪt/
nerves (n) ** /nɜːvz/
never (adv) *** /ˈnevə/
noise (n) *** /nɔɪz/
occasion (n) *** /əˈkeɪʒ(ə)n/
option (n) *** /ˈɒpʃ(ə)n/
orphaned (adj) /ˈɔːf(ə)nd/
practical (adj) *** /ˈpræktɪk(ə)l/
quiet (adj) *** /ˈkwaɪət/
realize (v) *** /ˈrɪəlaɪz/
relationship (n) *** /rɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/
risk (v) ** /rɪsk/
route (n) *** /ruːt/
save up (v) /seɪv ˈʌp/
sensible (adj) ** /ˈsensəb(ə)l/
since (adv) *** /sɪns/
specific (adj) *** /spəˈsɪfɪk/
stand on one’s own two feet /ˌstænd ɒn wʌnz ˌəʊn tuː ˈfiːt/
straight away (adv) /ˌstreɪt əˈweɪ/
take one’s mind off something /ˌteɪk wʌnz ˈmaɪnd ɒf ˌsʌmθɪŋ/
topic (n) *** /ˈtɒpɪk/
uni (n) /ˈjuːni/
unspecified (adj) /ʌnˈspesɪfaɪd/
valid (adj) ** /ˈvælɪd/
volunteer (n) ** /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə/
wallet (n) /ˈwɒlɪt/
wet (adj) *** /wet/
would rather /ˌwʊd ˈrɑːðə/
yet (adv) *** /jet/

Unit 2
Work conditions and responsibilities
be on flexi-time /ˌbi ɒn ˈfleksi taɪm/
be responsible for /ˌbi rɪˈspɒnsɪbl fə/
deal with (v) /ˈdiːl ˌwɪð/
shift work /ˈʃɪft wɜːk/
earn (v) *** /ɜːn/
employee (n) *** /ɪmˈplɔɪiː, ˌemplɔɪˈiː/
experience (n) *** /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/
from nine to five /frɒm ˌnaɪn tə ˈfaɪv/
full-time (adj) ** /ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm/
conditions kənˈdɪʃ(ə)nz/
indoors (adv) * /ɪnˈdɔːz/
long hours /lɒŋ ˈaʊəz/
manual (adj) * /ˈmænjʊəl/
outdoors (adv) /ˌaʊtˈdɔːz/
overtime (adv) /ˈəʊvəˌtaɪm/
paperwork (n) * /ˈpeɪpəˌwɜːk/
part-time (adj) ** /ˌpɑːt ˈtaɪm/
qualification (n) *** /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
salary (n) ** /ˈsæləri/
self-employed (adj) /ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪd/
skilled (adj) ** /skɪld/
stressful (adj) /ˈstresf(ə)l/
training (n) *** /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
well-paid (adj) /ˌwel ˈpeɪd/
Stages of a job
apply for a job /əˈplaɪ fər ə ˈdʒɒb/
be fired/sacked/dismissed (v) /bi ˈfəɪəd, ˈsækt, dɪsˈmɪst/
be made redundant /bi ˌmeɪd rɪˈdʌndənt/
be offered a job /bi ˌɒfəd ə ˈdʒɒb/
become unemployed /bɪˌkʌm ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/
get promotion /ɡet prəˈməʊʃn/
look for a job /ˌlʊk fər ə ˈdʒɒb/
resign (v) *** /rɪˈzaɪn/
retire (v) ** /rɪˈtaɪə/
Phrasal verbs: work
fill in (v) /fɪl ˈɪn/
get ahead (v) /ˌɡet əˈhed/
keep at (v) /ˌkiːp ˈæt/
set up (v) /ˌset ˈʌp/
take over (v) /ˌteɪk ˈəʊvə/
turn down (v) /ˌtɜːn ˈdaʊn/
work on (v) /ˈwɜːk ɒn/
Other words and phrases
accommodation (n) ** /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/
afford (v) *** /əˈfɔːd/
all things considered /ˌɔːl θɪŋz kənˈsɪdəd/
apply to (v) /əˈplaɪ tʊ/
as well as /əz ˈwel əz/
bar graph (n) /ˈbɑː ɡrɑːf/
behave (v) ** /bɪˈheɪv/
bite (v) ** /baɪt/
border (n) *** /ˈbɔːdə/
boss (n) *** /bɒs/
candidate (n) *** /ˈkændɪdeɪt, ˈkændɪdət/
caretaker (n) /ˈkeəˌteɪkə/
channel (n) *** /ˈtʃæn(ə)l/
complain (v) *** /kəmˈpleɪn/
criticism (n) *** /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪz(ə)m/
crowd (n) *** /kraʊd/
decent (adj) ** /ˈdiːs(ə)nt/
demonstrate (v) *** /ˈdemənˌstreɪt/
distraction (n) * /dɪˈstrækʃ(ə)n/
diversify (v) /daɪˈvɜːsɪfaɪ/
driving licence (n) /ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˌlaɪs(ə)ns/
economic recession /ˌiːkəˌnɒmɪk rɪˈseʃ(ə)n/
educated (adj) /ˈedjʊˌkeɪtɪd/
equal (adj) *** /ˈiːkwəl/
firefighter (n) /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/
flexible (adj) ** /ˈfleksəb(ə)l/
food processing (n) /ˈfuːd ˌprəʊsesɪŋ/
for instance /fər ˈɪnstəns/
furthermore (adv) ** /ˈfɜːðəˌmɔː/
get ahead (v) /ˌɡet əˈhed/
get on somebody’s nerves /ˌɡet ɒn ˌsʌmbədɪz ˈnɜːvz/
golf buggy (n) /ˈɡɒlf bʌɡi/
ground (n) *** /ɡraʊnd/
grow (v) *** /ɡrəʊ/
headline (n) ** /ˈhedˌlaɪn/
however (conj) *** /haʊˈevə/
hurry (v) * /ˈhʌri/
idealistic (adj) /aɪˌdɪəˈlɪstɪk/
in addition /ɪn əˈdɪʃ(ə)n/
incident (n) *** /ˈɪnsɪd(ə)nt/
jargon (n) /ˈdʒɑːɡən/
jellyfish (n) /ˈdʒeliˌfɪʃ/
job seeker (n) /ˈdʒɒbsiːkə/
last (v) *** /lɑːst/
line graph (n) /ˈlaɪn ɡrɑːf/
location (n) *** /ləʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
luxury (n) * /ˈlʌkʃəri/
majority (n) *** /məˈdʒɒrəti/
migrant (n) /ˈmaɪɡrənt/
miner (n) * /ˈmaɪnə/
model (adj) * /ˈmɒd(ə)l/
nevertheless (adv) *** /ˌnevəðəˈles/
on the basis of /ˌɒn ðə ˈbeɪsɪs əv/
ostrich (n) /ˈɒstrɪtʃ/
passenger (n) *** /ˈpæsɪndʒə/
personal assistant (n) /ˌpɜːs(ə)nəl əˈsɪst(ə)nt/
pie chart (n) /ˈpaɪ tʃɑːt/
press conference (n) * /ˈpres ˌkɒnf(ə)rəns/
promote (v) *** /prəˈməʊt/
promotional (adj) /prəˈməʊʃ(ə)nəl/
properly (adv) *** /ˈprɒpəli/
quote (n) * /kwəʊt/
raise (v) *** /reɪz/
rubbish (n) ** /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
scheme (n) *** /skiːm/
share (v) *** /ʃeə/
single (adj) *** /ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)l/
soaking wet /ˌsəʊkɪŋ ˈwet/
sociologist (n) /ˌsəʊʃiˈɒlədʒɪst/
software designer (n) /ˈsɒf(t)ˌweə dɪˌzaɪnə/
solve (v) *** /sɒlv/
spare (adj) ** /speə/
sting (n, v) /stɪŋ/
sum up (v) /sʌm ˈʌp/
surgeon (n) ** /ˈsɜːdʒ(ə)n/
tie (n) ** /taɪ/
tour (v) ** /tʊə/
trek (v) /trek/
turn down (v) /ˌtɜːn ˈdaʊn/
unlock (v) * /ʌnˈlɒk/
upload (v) /ˈʌpˌləʊd/
villa (n) * /ˈvɪlə/
wealthy (adj) ** /ˈwelθi/
weapon (n) *** /ˈwepən/
well-off (adj) /ˌwel ˈɒf/
what is more /ˌwɒt ɪz ˈmɔː/
Gateway to exams
Units 1–2
academic (adj) *** /ˌækəˈdemɪk/
campus (n) * /ˈkæmpəs/
constructively (adv) /kənˈstrʌktɪvli/
cultural perspective /ˌkʌltʃərəl pəˈspektɪv/
exchange (n) *** /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
frustrating (adj) * /ˈfrʌˌstreɪtɪnɡ/
fulfil (v) ** /fʊlˈfɪl/
gradual (adj) * /ˈɡrædʒuəl/
lucky charm (n) /ˌlʌki ˈtʃɑːm/
memorable (adj) /ˈmem(ə)rəb(ə)l/
open one’s eyes /ˌəʊpən wʌnz ˈaɪz/
painful (adj) ** /ˈpeɪnf(ə)l/
passionate (adj) * /ˈpæʃ(ə)nət/
politics (n) *** /ˈpɒlətɪks/
stimulating (adj) /ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/
linguistic (adj) * /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/

Unit 3
Space and space travel
asteroid (n) /ˈæstəˌrɔɪd/
astronaut (n) * /ˈæstrəˌnɔːt/
astronomer (n) /əˈstrɒnəmə/
atmosphere (n) ** /ˈætməsˌfɪə/
cosmos (n) /ˈkɒzmɒs/
crew (n) *** /kruː/
gravity (n) * /ˈɡrævəti/
land (v) *** /lænd/
landing (n) ** /ˈlændɪŋ/
launch (n, v) ** /lɔːntʃ/
man-made satellite (n) /ˌmæn meɪd ˈsætəlaɪt/
meteorite (n) /ˈmiːtiəraɪt/
mission (n) ** /ˈmɪʃ(ə)n/
natural satellite (n) /ˌnætʃrəl ˈsætəlaɪt/
orbit (n, v) * /ˈɔːbɪt/
re-enter (v) /riːˈentə/ 
re-entry (n) /riːˈentri/
space shuttle (n) /ˈspeɪs ˌʃʌt(ə)l/
space station (n) /ˈspeɪs ˌsteɪʃ(ə)n/
spacecraft (n) /ˈspeɪsˌkrɑːft/
telescope (n) * /ˈtelɪˌskəʊp/
universe (n) ** /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/
Prefixes
cooperate (v) * /kəʊˈɒpəreɪt/
co-pilot (n) /ˈkəʊ paɪlət/
disable (v) /dɪsˈeɪb(ə)l/
disadvantage (n) ** /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
disagree (v) ** /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/
disappear (v) *** /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə/
disobey (v) /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/
ex-cosmonaut (n) /ˌeks ˈkɒzmənɔːt/
ex-president (n) /ˌeks ˈprezɪdənt/
illogical (adj) /ɪˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
impatient (adj) * /ɪmˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/
impossible (adj) *** /ɪmˈpɒsəb(ə)l/
improbable (adj) /ɪmˈprɒbəb(ə)l/
incapable (adj) /ɪnˈkeɪpəb(ə)l/
incomplete (adj) /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/
international (adj) *** /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/
invisible (adj) ** /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/
irregular (adj) * /ɪˈreɡjʊlə/
irresponsible (adj) /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəb(ə)l/
miscalculate (v) /mɪsˈkælkjʊleɪt/
misunderstand (v) /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstænd/
overbooked (adj) /ˌəʊvəˈbʊkt/
overpopulated (adj) /ˌəʊvəˈpɒpjʊˌleɪtɪd/
postgraduate (n) /ˌpəʊs(t)ˈɡrædʒʊət/
post-1990 (adj) /ˌpəʊst naɪntiːn ˈnaɪnti/
reconsider (v) /ˌriːkənˈsɪdə/
rewrite (v) * /ˌriːˈraɪt/
unbelievable (adj) /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəb(ə)l/
underestimate (v) * /ˌʌndərˈestɪˌmeɪt/
underpaid (adj) /ˌʌndəˈpeɪd/
unexpected (adj) ** /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
unlikely (adj) *** /ʌnˈlaɪkli/
unnecessary (adj) ** /ʌnˈnesəs(ə)ri/
unstoppable (adj) /ʌnˈstɒpəb(ə)l/
unsuccessful (adj) * /ˌʌnsəkˈsesf(ə)l/
unusual (adj) *** /ʌnˈjuːʒʊəl/
Other words and phrases
adaptation (n) * /ˌædæpˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
adversary (n) /ˈædvəs(ə)ri/
appointment (n) *** /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
assumption (n) ** /əˈsʌmpʃ(ə)n/
at close range /ət ˌkləʊs ˈreɪndʒ/
be in a hurry /bi ˌɪn ə ˈhʌri/
breakup (n) /ˈbreɪkʌp/
cable (n) ** /ˈkeɪb(ə)l/
chain reaction (n) /ˌtʃeɪn riˈækʃ(ə)n/
clogged with (adj) /ˈklɒɡd wɪð/
collide (v) * /kəˈlaɪd/
colonize (v) /ˈkɒlənaɪz/
confront (v) ** /kənˈfrʌnt/
consecrated to (v) /ˈkɒnsəkreɪtɪd tʊ/
cope with (v) /ˈkəʊp wɪð/
crater (n) /ˈkreɪtə/
crush (v) ** /krʌʃ/
damage (v) *** /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
debris (n) /ˈdebriː, ˈdeɪbriː/
defeat (v) ** /dɪˈfiːt/
destroy (v) *** /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
discontinue (v) /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuː/
flee (v) ** /fliː/
flight (n) *** /flaɪt/
fooled (adj) /fuːld/
fragment (n) * /ˈfræɡmənt/
frantic (adj) * /ˈfræntɪk/
fuel tank (n) /ˈfjuːəl tæŋk/
fugitive (n) /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
gadget (n) /ˈɡædʒɪt/
grave (adj) * /ɡreɪv/
gravity (n) * /ˈɡrævəti/
impact (n) *** /ˈɪmpækt/
inescapable (adj) /ˌɪnɪˈskeɪpəb(ə)l/
junk (n) * /dʒʌŋk/
manned (adj) /mænd/
outburst (n) /ˈaʊtˌbɜːst/
pile up (v) /paɪl ˈʌp/
positive (adj) *** /ˈpɒzətɪv/
pregnant (adj) ** /ˈpreɡnənt/
purpose (n) *** /ˈpɜːpəs/
put on weight /ˌpʊt ɒn ˈweɪt/
railroad track (n) /ˈreɪlˌrəʊd træk/
reinforce (v) ** /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/
relatively (adv) *** /ˈrelətɪvli/
reputation (n) *** /ˌrepjʊˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
rise (n) *** /raɪz/
route (v) /ruːt/
ruin (v) ** /ˈruːɪn/
scout (v) /skaʊt/
sensation (n) ** /senˈseɪʃ(ə)n/
simulated (adj) /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/
split up with /splɪt ˈʌp wɪð/
startling (adj) /ˈstɑːt(ə)lɪŋ/
supremacy (n) /sʊˈpreməsi/
surface (n) *** /ˈsɜːfɪs/
swell (v) * /swel/
tear (v) ** /teə/
theoretical (adj) ** /ˌθɪəˈretɪk(ə)l/
to my mind /tʊ ˈmaɪ ˌmaɪnd/
track (v) * /træk/
trample (v) /ˈtræmp(ə)l/
trivial (adj) * /ˈtrɪviəl/
uproot (v) /ʌpˈruːt/
vanguard (n) /ˈvænɡɑːd/
vivid (adj) * /ˈvɪvɪd/
weather forecast (n) * /ˈweðə fɔːˌkɑːst/

Unit 4
Personality adjectives
ambitious (adj) ** /æmˈbɪʃəs/
assertive (adj) /əˈsɜːtɪv/
big-headed (adj) /bɪɡ ˈhedɪd/
bossy (adj) /ˈbɒsi/
broad-minded (adj) /ˌbrɔːd ˈmaɪndɪd/
brusque (adj) /brʊsk/
determined (adj) ** /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/
easy-going (adj) /ˌiːzi ˈɡəʊɪŋ/
frank (adj) * /fræŋk/
generous (adj) ** /ˈdʒenərəs/
gifted (adj) /ˈɡɪftɪd/
immature (adj) /ˌɪməˈtjʊə/
insecure (adj) /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/
mature (adj) ** /məˈtʃʊə/
modest (adj) ** /ˈmɒdɪst/
narrow-minded (adj) /ˌnærəʊ ˈmaɪndɪd/
nervous (adj) ** /ˈnɜːvəs/
outgoing (adj) /ˌaʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ/
pushy (adj) /ˈpʊʃi/
reserved (adj) /rɪˈzɜːvd/
self-confident (adj) /self ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)nt/
slow (adj) *** /sləʊ/
stubborn (adj) * /ˈstʌbən/
tactful (adj) /ˈtæk(t)f(ə)l/
tactless (adj) /ˈtæk(t)ləs/
tight-fisted (adj) /ˌtaɪt ˈfɪstɪd/
Noun suffixes
ability (n) *** /əˈbɪləti/
action (n) *** /ˈækʃ(ə)n/
activity (n) *** /ækˈtɪvəti/
actor (n) *** /ˈæktə/
appearance (n) *** /əˈpɪərəns/
confidence (n) *** /ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)ns/
creation (n) *** /kriˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
creativity (n) * /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/
creator (n) * /kriˈeɪtə/
darkness (n) ** /ˈdɑːknəs/
difference (n) *** /ˈdɪfrəns/
education (n) *** /ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
educator (n) /ˈedjʊˌkeɪtə/
electrician (n) /ɪˌlekˈtrɪʃ(ə)n/
electricity (n) *** /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
employer (n) *** /ɪmˈplɔɪə/
employment (n) *** /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
happiness (n) ** /ˈhæpinəs/
importance (n) *** /ɪmˈpɔːt(ə)ns/
improvement (n) *** /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
invention (n) ** /ɪnˈvenʃ(ə)n/
inventor (n) * /ɪnˈventə/
investigation (n) *** /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/
madness (n) * /ˈmædnəs/
performer (n) * /pəˈfɔːmə/
professor (n) ** /prəˈfesə/
relevance (n) ** /ˈreləv(ə)ns/
scientist (n) *** /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
Other words and phrases
acquire (v) ** /əˈkwaɪə/
authority (n) *** /ɔːˈθɒrəti/
bottom (adj) ** /ˈbɒtəm/
bushy (adj) /ˈbʊʃi/
collaboration (n) ** /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
courage (n) ** /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/
distinguish (v) *** /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
drop out of (v) /ˌdrɒp ˈaʊt əv/
effortlessly (adv) /ˈefətləsli/
elite (adj) /ɪˈliːt/
encouraging (adj) ** /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/
equation (n) ** /ɪˈkweɪʒ(ə)n/
expertise (n) ** /ˌekspəˈtiːz/
flow (n) *** /fləʊ/
fortune (n) ** /ˈfɔːtʃuːn/
hardly (adv) *** /ˈhɑːdli/
intelligences (n) /ɪnˈtelɪdʒ(ə)nsɪz/
kinaesthetic (adj) /ˌkɪnəsˈθetɪk/
light bulb (n) /ˈlaɪt bʌlb/
make a point /ˌmeɪk ə ˈpɔɪnt/
measure (v) *** /ˈmeʒə/
merry (adj) /ˈmeri/
myth (n) ** /mɪθ/
navigate (v) /ˈnævɪɡeɪt/
neurologist (n) /njʊˈrɒlədʒɪst/
opportunity (n) *** /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/
outstanding (adj) ** /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/
paw (n) * /pɔː/
physicist (n) /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/
potential (n) *** /pəˈtenʃ(ə)l/
prejudice (n) ** /ˈpredʒʊdɪs/
prestigious (adj) /preˈstɪdʒəs/
prodigy (n) /ˈprɒdədʒi/
prove (v) *** /pruːv/
rebellious (adj) /rɪˈbeljəs/
roughly (adv) ** /ˈrʌfli/
run up (v) /ˌrʌn ˈʌp/
sensitive (adj) *** /ˈsensətɪv/
shock (v) ** /ʃɒk/
soloist (n) /ˈsəʊləʊɪst/
spatial (adj) /ˈspeɪʃ(ə)l/
spectacular (adj) ** /spekˈtækjʊlə/
stream (n) ** /striːm/
supportive (adj) /səˈpɔːtɪv/
talented (adj) * /ˈtæləntɪd/
touch (n) *** /tʌtʃ/
Gateway to exams
Units 3–4
abundance (n) /əˈbʌndəns/
achievement (n) *** /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
adaptability (n) /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/
alumni (n) /əˈlʌmnaɪ/
ancient (adj) *** /ˈeɪnʃ(ə)nt/
ascendancy (n) /əˈsendənsi/
aspire to (v) /əˈspaɪə tuː/
beneficiary (n) * /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃəri/
conventional (adj) *** /kənˈvenʃ(ə)nəl/
diminish (v) ** /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
disdain (n) /dɪsˈdeɪn/
duel (v) /ˈdjuːəl/
elevate (v) /ˈeləveɪt/
excel (v) /ɪkˈsel/
genetic mutation /dʒəˌnetɪk mjuːˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
house (v) *** /haʊz/
luxurious (adj) /lʌɡˈzjʊəriəs/
marvel (v) /ˈmɑːv(ə)l/
meritocracy (n) /ˌmerɪˈtɒkrəsi/
nurture (v) /ˈnɜːtʃə/
odyssey (n) /ˈɒdəsi/
on closer inspection /ˌɒn ˌkləʊsə(r) ɪnˈspekʃ(ə)n/
outgrow (v) /ˌaʊtˈɡrəʊ/
sensation (n) ** /senˈseɪʃ(ə)n/
time capsule (n) /ˈtaɪm kæpsjuːl/
transform (v) ** /trænsˈfɔːm/
youngster (n) ** /ˈjʌŋstə/

Unit 5
Buying and selling
afford (v) *** /əˈfɔːd/
bargain (n) ** /ˈbɑːɡɪn/
cash (n) *** /kæʃ/
change (n) *** /tʃeɪndʒ/
discount (n) ** /ˈdɪsˌkaʊnt/
receipt (n) ** /rɪˈsiːt/
refund (n) /ˈriːfʌnd/
sale (n) *** /seɪl/
value for money /ˌvæljuː fa ˈmʌni/
waste (v) ** /weɪst/
Money and banking
bank charges/fees (n) /ˈbæŋk ˌtʃɑːdʒɪz/
bill (n) *** /bɪl/
cashpoint (n) /ˈkæʃˌpɔɪnt/
credit (n) *** /ˈkredɪt/
current account (n) /ˈkʌrənt əˌkaʊnt/
debit (n) /ˈdebɪt/
get into debt /ˌɡet ɪntə ˈdet/
interest (n) *** /ˈɪntrəst/
lend money/give somebody a loan /ˌlend ˈmʌni, ˈɡɪv sʌmbədi ə ˈləʊn/
overdraft (n) /ˈəʊvəˌdrɑːft/
savings account (n) /ˈseɪvɪŋz əˌkaʊnt/
withdraw money /wɪðˌdrɔː ˈmʌni/
Phrasal verbs: money and shopping
come to (v) /ˌkʌm ˈtu/
cut back (v) /ˌkʌt ˈbæk/
give away (v) /ˌɡɪv əˈweɪ/
pay back (v) /ˌpeɪ ˈbæk/
pick up (v) /ˌpɪk ˈʌp/
save up (v) /ˌseɪv ˈʌp/
sell out (v) /ˌsel ˈaʊt/
splash out (v) /ˌsplæʃ ˈaʊt/
Other words and phrases
a great deal of /ə ˌɡreɪt ˈdiːl əv/
abbreviation (n) * /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
aghast (adj) /əˈɡɑːst/
amusing (adj) * /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
apology (n) * /əˈpɒlədʒi/
applause (n) /əˈplɔːz/
argue (v) *** /ˈɑːɡju/
assurance (n) ** /əˈʃɔːrəns/
astounded (adj) /əˈstaʊndɪd/
be worth /bi ˈwɜːθ/
bid goodbye /ˌbɪd ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/
bleep (v) /bliːp/
branch (n) *** /brɑːntʃ/
brink (n) * /brɪŋk/
civil servant (n) /ˌsɪv(ə)l ˈsɜːv(ə)nt/
clap (v) * /klæp/
coin (n) ** /kɔɪn/
confer with (v) /kənˈfɜː wɪð/
contestant (n) /kənˈtestənt/
demand (v) *** /dɪˈmɑːnd/
designer (n) ** /dɪˈzaɪnə/
doubt (n) *** /daʊt/
driving licence (n) /ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˌlaɪs(ə)ns/
empty-handed (adj) /ˌempti ˈhændɪd/
finances (n) *** /ˈfaɪnænsɪz/
grin (v) ** /ɡrɪn/
handwriting (n) * /ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ/
headquarters (n) ** /hedˈkwɔːtəz/
ID (n) /ˌaɪˈdiː/
incentive (n) ** /ɪnˈsentɪv/
insert (v) *** /ɪnˈsɜːt/
issue (v) *** /ˈɪʃuː, ˈɪsjuː/
jackpot (n) /ˈdʒækˌpɒt/
MA (n) /ˌem ˈeɪ/
massive (adj) *** /ˈmæsɪv/
monetarism (n) /ˈmʌnɪtəˌrɪz(ə)m/
note (n) *** /nəʊt/
numismatics (n) /ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪks/
optional (adj) * /ˈɒpʃ(ə)nəl/
owe (v) *** /əʊ/
posterity (n) /pɒˈsterəti/
preserve (v) *** /prɪˈzɜːv/
proof (n) ** /pruːf/
provided that /prəˈvaɪdɪd ðæt/
ration (n) /ˈræʃ(ə)n/
reach (v) *** /riːtʃ/
reduce (v) *** /rɪˈdjuːs/
resume (v) ** /rɪˈzjuːm/
retain (v) ** /rɪˈteɪn/
reveal (v) *** /rɪˈviːl/
rupee (n) /ˌruːˈpiː/
scan (n) * /skæn/
sign (v) *** /saɪn/
signature tune (n) /ˈsɪɡnətʃə ˌtjuːn/
sinister (adj) /ˈsɪnɪstə/
skim (v) /skɪm/
speleology (n) /ˌspiːliˈɒlədʒi/
stunned (adj) /stʌnd/
sum (n) *** /sʌm/
swallow (v) ** /ˈswɒləʊ/
terminal illness /ˌtɜːmɪn(ə)l ˈɪlnəs/
terms and conditions /ˌtɜːmz æn(d) kənˈdɪʃənz/
trace (n) ** /treɪs/
transaction (n) ** /trænˈzækʃ(ə)n/
unattended (adj) /ˌʌnəˈtendɪd/
unpleasant (adj) ** /ʌnˈplez(ə)nt/
vending machine (n) /ˈvendɪŋ məˌʃiːn/
whereas (conj) *** /weərˈæz/
whisper (v) ** /ˈwɪspə/
without further ado /wɪðˌaʊt ˌfɜːðər əˈduː/

Unit 6
Parts of the body
ankle (n) ** /ˈæŋk(ə)l/
artery (n) /ˈɑːtəri/
bone (n) *** /bəʊn/
chest (n) *** /tʃest/
chin (n) ** /tʃɪn/
heart (n) *** /hɑːt/
heel (n) ** /hiːl/
hip (n) ** /hɪp/
kidney (n) * /ˈkɪdni/
liver (n) ** /ˈlɪvə/
lung (n) ** /lʌŋ/
skin (n) *** /skɪn/
thigh (n) **
throat (n) ***
tongue (n) **
vein (n) **
wrist (n) **
Words connected with health
be allergic to
be in danger of
be painful
be/become addicted to
be/become obese
break (v) ***
dislocate (v)
fatty food
feel dizzy
fracture (v)
get over an illness
get/catch an infection
get/give a prescription
go for check-up
have a balanced diet
have a temperature
have an operation
have/give an injection
increase the risk of
injure yourself
processed food
put on/lose weight
relieve symptoms
shiver (v) *
sprain (v)
suffer from heart
disease
take your blood pressure
treat somebody (for) (v)
twist (v) **
work out (v)
Idioms: health and illness
be as right as rain
be back on your feet
be as fit as a fiddle
be on your last legs
be/feel under the weather
/θaɪ/
/θrəʊt/
/tʌŋ/
/veɪn/
/rɪst/
/ˌbi əˈlɜːdʒɪk tʊ/
/ˌbi ɪn ˈdeɪndʒə(r) əv/
/ˌbi ˈpeɪnf(ə)l/
/ˌbi, bɪˌkʌm əˈdɪktɪd tʊ/
/ˌbi, bɪˌkʌm əʊˈbiːs/
/breɪk/
/ˈdɪsləkeɪt/
/ˌfæti ˈfuːd/
/ˌfiːl ˈdɪzi/
/ˈfræktʃə/
/ɡet ˌəʊvər ən ˈɪlnəs/
/ˌɡet, ˌkætʃ ən ɪnˈfekʃ(ə)n/
/ˌɡet, ˌɡɪv ə prɪˈskrɪpʃ(ə)n/
/ˌɡəʊ fə(r) ə ˈtʃekʌp/
/ˌhæv ə ˌbælənst ˈdaɪət/
/ˌhæv ə ˈtemprɪtʃə(r)/
/ˌhæv ən ˌɒpəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˌhæv, ɡɪv ən ɪnˈdʒekʃ(ə)n/
/ɪnˌkriːs ðə ˈrɪsk əv/
/ˈɪndʒə jɔːˌself/
/ˌprəʊsest ˈfuːd/
/ˌpʊt ɒn, ˌluːz ˈweɪt/
/rɪˌliːv ˈsɪmptəmz/
/ˈʃɪvə/
/spreɪn/
/ˌsʌfə frəm ˈhɑːt
dɪˌziːz/
/ˌteɪk jɔː ˈblʌd preʃə/
/ˈtriːt ˌsʌmbədi fɔː(r)/
/twɪst/
/wɜːk ˈaʊt/
/bi əz ˈraɪt əz ˌreɪn/
/bi ˌbæk ɒn jə ˈfiːt/
/bi əz ˌfɪt əz ə ˈfɪd(ə)l/
/bi ˌɒn jə ˈlɑːst leɡz/
/bi, ˌfiːl ʌndə ðə ˈweðə/
drop like flies /ˌdrɒp laɪk ˈflaɪz/
keep in shape /ˌkiːp ɪn ˈʃeɪp/
Other words and phrases
as long as /əz ˈlɒŋ əz/
aspect (n) *** /ˈæspekt/
availability (n) ** /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/
available (adj) *** /əˈveɪləb(ə)l/
avoidance (n) /əˈvɔɪd(ə)ns/
ban (v) ** /bæn/
beat (v) *** /biːt/
black out (v) /ˌblæk ˈaʊt/
body (n) *** /ˈbɒdi/
boil (v) * /bɔɪl/
brain cell (n) /ˈbreɪn sel/
calcium (n) * /ˈkælsiəm/
chronic (adj) * /ˈkrɒnɪk/
computer file (n) /kəmˈpjuːtə ˌfaɪl/
convulsion (n) /kənˈvʌlʃ(ə)n/
deadly (adj) * /ˈdedli/
deficiency (n) * /dɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nsi/
deprivation (n) /ˌdeprɪˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
despite (prep) *** /dɪˈspaɪt/
dessert (n) * /dɪˈzɜːt/
dietary (adj) /ˈdaɪət(ə)ri/
disabled (adj) ** /dɪsˈeɪb(ə)ld/
encourage (v) *** /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/
ensure (v) *** /ɪnˈʃɔː/
equipment (n) *** /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
exceed (v) ** /ɪkˈsiːd/
exclude (v) *** /ɪkˈskluːd/
eye chart (n) /ˈaɪ tʃɑː(r)t/
fibre (n) ** /ˈfaɪbə/
flexibility (n) ** /ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/
frying pan (n) /ˈfraɪɪŋ ˌpæn/
gluten (n) /ˈɡluːt(ə)n/
go blank (v) /ˌɡəʊ ˈblæŋk/
governmental (adj) /ˌɡʌvənˈment(ə)l/
hay fever (n) /ˈheɪ ˌfiːvə/
heavy industry (n) /ˌhevi ˈɪndəstri/
in case /ˌɪn ˈkeɪs/
in spite of /ˌɪn ˈspaɪt əv/
injure oneself (v) /ˈɪndʒə wʌnˌself/
inner-city (adj) /ˈɪnə ˌsɪti/
intake (n) * /ˈɪnteɪk/
iron (n) ** /ˈaɪən/
lack (n) *** /læk/
long-grain (adj) /ˈlɒŋɡreɪn/
main course (n) /ˌmeɪn ˈkɔːs/
multiply (v) * /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/
neighbourhood (n) ** /ˈneɪbəˌhʊd/
nutrient (n) /ˈnjuːtriənt/
oily (adj) /ˈɔɪli/
operation (n) *** /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
organic (adj) * /ɔːˈɡænɪk/
overall (adv) ** /ˌəʊvərˈɔːl/
packed lunch (n) /ˌpækt ˈlʌntʃ/
persistently (adv) /pəˈsɪstəntli/
pollen (n) /ˈpɒlən/
portion (n) ** /ˈpɔːʃ(ə)n/
poverty (n) ** /ˈpɒvəti/
prawn (n) /prɔːn/
proud (adj) ** /praʊd/
provided/providing (that) /prəˈvaɪdɪd, prəˈvaɪdɪŋ (dæt)/
push to the limits /ˌpʊʃ tə ðə ˈlɪmɪts/
reduce (v) *** /rɪˈdjuːs/
regret (v) ** /rɪˈɡret/
remove (v) *** /rɪˈmuːv/
requirement (n) *** /rɪˈkwaɪəmənt/
researcher (n) /rɪˈsɜːtʃə, ˈriːsɜːtʃə/
restrict (v) ** /rɪˈstrɪkt/
saturated (adj) /ˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/
screen (n) *** /skriːn/
semi-skimmed (adj) /ˈsemi skɪmd/
skimmed (adj) /skɪmd/
source (n) *** /sɔːs/
spot (v) ** /spɒt/
standard (n) *** /ˈstændəd/
stir (v) ** /stɜː/
strength (n) *** /streŋθ/
takeaway (n) /ˈteɪkəˌweɪ/
teaspoon (n) /ˈtiːˌspuːn/
therefore (adv) *** /ˈðeəfɔː/
tolerance (n) * /ˈtɒlərəns/
trust (n) *** /trʌst/
unless (conj) *** /ənˈles/
varied (adj) * /ˈveərɪd/
vomit (v) * /ˈvɒmɪt/
wok (n) /wɒk/
woodland (n) ** /ˈwʊdlənd/
Gateway to exams
Units 5–6
caffeine (n) /ˈkæfiːn/
amino acid (n) /əˌmiːnəʊ ˈæsɪd/
energy drink (n) /ˈenədʒi ˌdrɪŋk/

Unit 7
Music and film
acting (n) * /ˈæktɪŋ/
crowd (n) *** /kraʊd/
gig (n) * /ɡɪɡ/
lighting (n) ** /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
live (adv) * /laɪv/
lyrics (n) /ˈlɪrɪk/
performance (n) *** /pəˈfɔːməns/
plot (n) ** /plɒt/
record (v) *** /rɪˈkɔːd/
role (n) *** /rəʊl/
scene (n) *** /siːn/
soundtrack (n) /ˈsaʊn(d)ˌtræk/
stage (n) *** /steɪdʒ/
star (v) *** /stɑː/
track (n) *** /træk/
Media habits
ringtones /ˈrɪŋɡtəʊnz/
download music/films /ˌdaʊnləʊd ˈmjuːzɪk, ˈfɪlmz/
file-sharing sites /ˈfaɪlʃeərɪŋ ˌsaɪts/
make purchases on the net /ˌmeɪk ˌpɜːtʃəsɪz ɒn ðə ˈnet/
pirate games/films/music /ˌpaɪrət ˈɡeɪmz,
send video messages /ˌsend ˈvɪdiəʊ mesɪdʒɪz/
switch TV channels /ˌswɪtʃ tiː ˈviː tʃænlz/
transfer music /ˌtrænsfɜː ˈmjuːzɪk/
tune in to the radio /ˌtjuːn ɪn tə ðə ˈreɪdiəʊ/
visit social networking sites /ˌvɪzɪt ˌsəʊʃ(ə)l ˈnetwɜːkɪŋ saɪts/
Compound nouns
blockbuster (n) /ˈblɒkˌbʌstə/
box office (n) /ˈbɒks ˌɒfɪs/
download (n) /ˈdaʊnləʊd/
drawback (n) /ˈdrɔːˌbæk/
feedback (n) ** /ˈfiːdbæk/
generation gap (n) /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃ(ə)n ɡæp/
MP3 player (n) /ˌem piː ˈθriː ˈpleɪə/
outcome (n) *** /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/
soap opera (n) /ˈsəʊp ˌɒp(ə)rə/
soundtrack (n) /ˈsaʊn(d)ˌtræk/
takeover (n) ** /ˈteɪkˌəʊvə/
turnout (n) /ˈtɜːnaʊt/
Compound adjectives
brand-new (adj) * /ˌbrænd ˈnjuː/ 
old-fashioned (adj) ** /ˌəʊld ˈfæʃ(ə)nd/
online (adj) ** /ˈɒnlaɪn/
thought-provoking (adj) /ˈθɔːt prəˌvəʊkɪŋ/
Other words and phrases
accuse (v) *** /əˈkjuːz/
admit (v) *** /ədˈmɪt/
advise (v) *** /ədˈvaɪz/
agree (v) *** /əˈɡriː/
amazing (adj) ** /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
amusing (adj) * /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
announce (v) *** /əˈnaʊns/
apologize for (v) /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz fə/
appealing (adj) * /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
awful (adj) ** /ˈɔːf(ə)l/
beside (prep) *** /bɪˈsaɪd/
bother (v) *** /ˈbɒðə/
brilliant (adj) *** /ˈbrɪljənt/
bury (v) ** /ˈberi/
catchy (adj) /ˈkætʃi/
claim (v) *** /kleɪm/
clever (adj) ** /ˈklevə/
clichéd (adj) /ˈkliːʃeɪd/
cog (n) /kɒɡ/
colleague (n) *** /ˈkɒliːɡ/
confess to (v) /kənˈfes tʊ/
congratulate (v) * /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/
convincing (adj) ** /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
credible (adj) * /ˈkredəb(ə)l/
criticize (v) ** /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
deafening (adj) /ˈdef(ə)nɪŋ/
deep (adj) *** /diːp/
deny (v) *** /dɪˈnaɪ/
disturb (v) ** /dɪˈstɜːb/
earplug (n) /ˈɪəˌplʌɡ/
emotional (adj) *** /ɪˈməʊʃ(ə)nəl/
fascinating (adj) ** /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
fast-moving (adj) /ˈfɑːstmuːvɪŋ/
festival-goer (n) /ˈfestɪvlˌɡəʊə/
forbid (v) ** /fəˈbɪd/
fundamental (adj) *** /ˌfʌndəˈment(ə)l/
gripping (adj) /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
headliner (n) /ˈhedˌlaɪnə/
hilarious (adj) /hɪˈleəriəs/
incredible (adj) * /ɪnˈkredəb(ə)l/
indie (adj) /ˈɪndi/
inspiring (adj) /ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/
instruct (v) ** /ɪnˈstrʌkt/
intricate (adj) /ˈɪntrɪkət/
intriguing (adj) /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/
invest (v) *** /ɪnˈvest/
line-up (n) /ˈlaɪnʌp/
lively (adj) ** /ˈlaɪvli/
loyalty (n) ** /ˈlɔɪəlti/
malicious (adj) /məˈlɪʃəs/
moving (adj) ** /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
mud bath (n) /ˈmʌd bɑːθ/
muddy (adj) * /ˈmʌdi/
mysterious (adj) ** /mɪˈstɪəriəs/
object to (v) /əbˈdʒekt tʊ/
on a wide scale /ˌɒn ə waɪd ˈskeɪl/
on the go /ˌɒn ðə ˈɡəʊ/
order (v) *** /ˈɔːdə/
pack (n) ** /pæk/
perceptive (adj) /pəˈseptɪv/
perform (v) *** /pəˈfɔːm/
portable (adj) * /ˈpɔːtəb(ə)l/
pose a threat to /ˌpəʊz ə ˈθret tʊ/
predictable (adj) * /prɪˈdɪktəb(ə)l/
primarily (adv) ** /ˈpraɪm(ə)rəli, praɪˈmerəli/
profit (n) *** /ˈprɒfɪt/
promise (v) *** /ˈprɒmɪs/
proportion (n) *** /prəˈpɔːʃ(ə)n/
realistic (adj) ** /ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk/
receiver (n) ** /rɪˈsiːvə/
regardless of /rɪˈɡɑː(r)dləs əv/
regret (v) ** /rɪˈɡret/
relaxing (adj) /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
release (n) *** /rɪˈliːs/
reluctant (adj) ** /rɪˈlʌktənt/
remind (v) *** /rɪˈmaɪnd/
revenge (n) * /rɪˈvendʒ/
ride shotgun /ˌraɪd ˈʃɒtˌɡʌn/
rousing (adj) /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
scary (adj) * /ˈskeəri/
season (n) *** /ˈsiːz(ə)n/
sensitive (adj) *** /ˈsensətɪv/
shrink (v) * /ʃrɪŋk/
smog (n) /smɒɡ/
soothing (adj) /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
spectacular (adj) ** /spekˈtækjʊlə/
store (v) ** /stɔː/
stream (v) * /striːm/
stunning (adj) * /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
stupid (adj) ** /ˈstjuːpɪd/
terrible (adj) *** /ˈterəb(ə)l/
thrilling (adj) /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
unconvincing (adj) /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
uninspiring (adj) /ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/
vivid (adj) * /ˈvɪvɪd/
warn (v) *** /wɔːn/
well-produced (adj) /ˌwelprəˈdjuːst/
wild (adj) *** /waɪld/

Unit 8
Natural disasters
avalanche (n) /ˈævəˌlɑːntʃ/
drought (n) /draʊt/
earthquake (n) * /ˈɜːθˌkweɪk/
epidemic (n) /ˌepɪˈdemɪk/
flood (n) ** /flʌd/
forest fire (n) /ˈfɒrɪst ˌfaɪə/
hurricane (n) /ˈhʌrɪkən, ˈhʌrɪkeɪn/
landslide (n) /ˈlæn(d)ˌslaɪd/
tsunami (n) /tsuːˈnɑːmi/
volcanic eruption (n) /vɒlˌkænɪk ɪˈrʌpʃ(ə)n/
Words connected with natural disasters
Nouns
ash (n) ** /æʃ/
casualty (n) /ˈkæʒuəlti/
damage (n) *** /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
destruction (n) ** /dɪˈstrʌkʃ(ə)n/
injury (n) *** /ˈɪndʒəri/
molten lava (n) /ˌməʊlt(ə)n ˈlɑːvə/
mud (n) ** /mʌd/
panic (n) ** /ˈpænɪk/
refugee (n) ** /ˌrefjʊˈdʒiː/
survivor (n) * /səˈvaɪvə/
torrential rain (n) /təˌrenʃ(ə)l ˈreɪn/
tremor (n) /ˈtremə/
victim (n) *** /ˈvɪktɪm/
Verbs
burst (v) ** /bɜːst/
collapse (v) ** /kəˈlæps/
damage (v) *** /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
evacuate (v) * /ɪˈvækjueɪt/
head towards (v) /ˌhed təˈwɔːdz/
panic (v) * /ˈpænɪk/
put out (v) /ˌpʊt ˈaʊt/
spread (v) *** /spred/
sweep across (v) /ˌswiːp əˈkrɒs/
Prepositional phrases with verbs
agree with (somebody) /əˈɡriː wɪð (ˈsʌmbədi)/
apologize for /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz fə/
believe in /bɪˈliːv ɪn/
belong to /bɪˈlɒŋ tə/
complain about (something) /kəmˈpleɪn əˌbaʊt (ˈsʌmθɪŋ)/
depend on /dɪˈpend ˌɒn/
die from /ˈdaɪ frəm/
dream of /ˈdriːm əv/
listen to /ˈlɪsn tə/
rely on /rɪˈlaɪ ɒn/
spend on /ˈspend ɒn/
wait for /weɪt fə/
Other words and phrases
alleyway (n) /ˈæliweɪ/
asteroid (n) /ˈæstəˌrɔɪd/
atmosphere (n) ** /ˈætməsˌfɪə/
bee (n) ** /biː/
black hole (n) /blæk ˈhəʊl/
blast (n) * /blɑːst/
burn (v) *** /bɜːn/
burst (n) /bɜːst/
catastrophic (adj) /ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk/
collapsed (adj) /kəˈlæpst/
collide (v) * /kəˈlaɪd/
collision (n) * /kəˈlɪʒ(ə)n/
core (n) ** /kɔː/
critic (n) *** /ˈkrɪtɪk/
crop (n) ** /krɒp/
decrease (n) * /ˈdiːkriːs/
decrease (v) /diːˈkriːs/
double (n, v) * /ˈdʌb(ə)l/
dramatic (adj) *** /drəˈmætɪk/
elderly (adj) *** /ˈeldəli/
evaporate (v) /ɪˈvæpəreɪt/
fall (n, v) *** /fɔːl/
famine (n) * /ˈfæmɪn/
first aid (n) /fɜːst ˈeɪd/
freeze (v) ** /friːz/
fumes (n) * /fjuːmz/
gamma-ray vision (n) /ˌɡæməreɪ ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/
genre (n) * /ˈʒɒnrə/
glacier (n) /ˈɡlæsiə/
go missing (v) /ˌɡəʊ ˈmɪsɪŋ/
goo (n) /ɡuː/
gradual (adj) * /ˈɡrædʒuəl/
half (n, v) *** /hɑːf/
ice age (n) /ˈaɪs eɪdʒ/
ice cap (n) /ˈaɪskæp/
impact (n) *** /ˈɪmpækt/
increase (n) *** /ˈɪŋkriːs/
increase (v) /ɪnˈkriːs/
inland (adj) * /ˈɪnlənd/
light year (n) /ˈlaɪt jɪə/
low (adj) *** /ləʊ/
magma (n) /ˈmæɡmə/
magnetic field (n) /ˌmæɡnetɪk ˈfiːld/
meteorite (n) /ˈmiːtiəraɪt/
microscopic (adj) /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk/
migrate (v) * /maɪˈɡreɪt/
nanotechnology (n) /ˈnænəʊtekˌnɒlədʒi/
nuclear weapon (n) /ˌnjuːkliə ˈwepən/
oxygen (n) ** /ˈɒksɪdʒ(ə)n/
ozone layer (n) /ˈəʊzəʊn ˌleɪə/
parcel (n) * /ˈpɑːs(ə)l/
particle (n) ** /ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/
plot (n) ** /plɒt/
powder (n) ** /ˈpaʊdə/
proximity (n) /prɒkˈsɪməti/
punishment (n) ** /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
reversal (n) /rɪˈvɜːs(ə)l/
reverse (v) ** /rɪˈvɜːs/
rise (n, v) *** /raɪz/
rocket (v) /ˈrɒkɪt/
scenario (n) * /səˈnɑːriəʊ/
seismic (adj) /ˈsaɪzmɪk/
self-replicate (v) /ˌself ˈreplɪkeɪt/
settle (v) *** /ˈset(ə)l/
sharp (adj) *** /ʃɑːp/
sheet (n) *** /ʃiːt/
shockwave (n) /ˈʃɒkweɪv/
significant (adj) *** /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
slight (adj) *** /slaɪt/
slightly (adv) *** /ˈslaɪtli/
solar wind (n) /ˌsəʊlə ˈwɪnd/
smog (n) /smɒɡ/
spectator (n) * /spekˈteɪtə/
steady (adj) ** /ˈstedi/
steadily (adv) /ˈstedɪli/
steam (n) ** /stiːm/
storm (n) ** /stɔːm/
stream (v) * /striːm/
sunset (n) * /ˈsʌnˌset/
superpower (n) /ˈsuːpəˌpaʊə/
swallow (v) ** /ˈswɒləʊ/
tectonic plate (n) /tekˌtɒnɪk ˈpleɪt/
triple (n, v) /ˈtrɪp(ə)l/
undetected (adj) /ˌʌndɪˈtektɪd/
unsinkable (adj) /ʌnˈsɪŋkəb(ə)l/
vibration (n) * /vaɪˈbreɪʃ(ə)n/
wave (n) *** /weɪv/
Gateway to exams
Units 7–8
base (n) *** /beɪs/
belch out (v) /ˌbeltʃ ˈaʊt/
bitten by the bug /ˌbɪtn baɪ ðə ˈbʌɡ/
brief (v) * /briːf/
chilly (adj) /ˈtʃɪli/
civilization (n) * /ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
compass (n) * /ˈkʌmpəs/
cope (v) *** /kəʊp/
curiosity (n) * /ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti/
disrupt (v) * /dɪsˈrʌpt/
establish (v) *** /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
evacuation (n) /ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
extent (n) *** /ɪkˈstent/
fair share of /ˌfeə ˈʃeə(r) əv/
fissure (n) /ˈfɪʃə/
impressive (adj) ** /ɪmˈpresɪv/
occur (v) *** /əˈkɜː/
pass (n) ** /pɑːs/
privilege (n) ** /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/
ranch-style (adj) /ˈrɑːntʃstaɪl/
site (n) ** /saɪt/
skilled (adj) ** /skɪld/
to be in awe of /tə ˌbi ɪn ˈɔː(r) əv/
traction (n) /ˈtrækʃ(ə)n/
traverse (v) /trəˈvɜːs/
vent (n) /vent/

Unit 9
Everyday technology
broadband (adj) /ˈbrɔːdˌbænd/
camcorder (n) /ˈkæmˌkɔːdə/
charger (n) /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/
coverage (n) ** /ˈkʌv(ə)rɪdʒ/
device (n) *** /dɪˈvaɪs/
digital camera (n) /ˌdɪdʒɪt(ə)l ˈkæm(ə)rə/
dishwasher (n) /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/
flash drive (n) /ˈflæʃ draɪv/
hairdryer (n) /ˈheəˌdraɪə/
keyboard (n) * /ˈkiːˌbɔːd/
laptop (n) /ˈlæpˌtɒp/
laser printer (n) /ˈleɪzə ˌprɪntə/ 
microwave (n) * /ˈmaɪkrəˌweɪv/
mobile phone (n) ** /ˌməʊbaɪl ˈfəʊn/
network (n) *** /ˈnetwɜːk/
plug (n) * /plʌɡ/
remote control (n) * /rɪˌməʊt kənˈtrəʊl/
satnav (n) /ˈsætnæv/
touch screen (n) /ˈtʌtʃ skriːn/
vacuum cleaner (n) /ˈvækjʊəm ˌkliːnə/ 
washing machine (n) * /ˈwɒʃɪŋ məˌʃiːn/
wireless (adj) * /ˈwaɪələs/
Verbs connected with technology
adjust (v) ** /əˈdʒʌst/
crash (v) ** /kræʃ/
delete (v) ** /dɪˈliːt/
download (v) /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/
freeze (v) ** /friːz/
go dead (v) /ɡəʊ ˈded/
insert (v) *** /ɪnˈsɜːt/
install (v) ** /ɪnˈstɔːl/
plug in (v) /ˌplʌɡ ˈɪn/
press (v) *** /pres/
push (v) *** /pʊʃ/
recharge (v) /riːˈtʃɑːdʒ/
select (v) *** /sɪˈlekt/
set (v) *** /set/
stream (v) * /striːm/
upgrade (v) * /ʌpˈɡreɪd/
Phrasal verbs: technology and computers
back up (v) /ˌbæk ˈʌp/
go off (v) /ˌɡəʊ ˈɒf/
hack into (v) /ˌhæk ˈɪntʊ/
log in/on/out/off (v) /ˌlɒɡ ˈɪn, ɒn, ˈaʊt, ˈɒf/
pick up (v) /ˌpɪk ˈʌp/
print out (v) /ˌprɪnt ˈaʊt/
run on (v) /ˌrʌn ˈɒn/
run out (v) /ˌrʌn ˈaʊt/
scroll up/down/across (v) /ˌskrəʊl ˈʌp, ˈdaʊn, əˈkrɒs/
use up (v) /ˌjuːz ˈʌp/
Other words and phrases
access (v) /ˈækses/
assign (v) ** /əˈsaɪn/
attach (v) ** /əˈtætʃ/
automated (adj) /ˈɔːtəˌmeɪtɪd/
backpack (n) /ˈbækˌpæk/
back-up (n) /ˈbækʌp/
bark (v) * /bɑːk/
battery (n) ** /ˈbæt(ə)ri/
beep (v) /biːp/
bend (v) *** /bend/
boarding school (n) /ˈbɔːdɪŋ ˌskuːl/
bolt (v) /bəʊlt/
bronchial tubes (n) /ˌbrɒŋkiəl ˈtjuːbz/
budding (adj) /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
bully (v) * /ˈbʊli/
bypass (v) * /ˈbaɪˌpɑːs/
character (n) *** /ˈkærɪktə/
cloak (n) * /kləʊk/
cloaking device (n) /ˈkləʊkɪŋ dɪˌvaɪs/
collar (n) ** /ˈkɒlə/
companionship (n) /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
compelling (adj) /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
convulsion (n) /kənˈvʌlʃ(ə)n/
cut down on (v) /ˌkʌt ˈdaʊn ɒn/
database (n) ** /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/
devoid of (adj) /dɪˈvɔɪd əv/
drawback (n) /ˈdrɔːˌbæk/
faint (adj) ** /feɪnt/
firewall (n) /ˈfaɪəˌwɔːl/
foil (n) /fɔɪl/
folder (n) * /ˈfəʊldə/
fruitless (adj) /ˈfruːtləs/
goner (n) /ˈɡɒnə/
ground-breaking (adj) /ˈɡraʊndbreɪkɪŋ/
gurgling (adj) /ˈɡɜːɡ(ə)lɪŋ/
handset (n) /ˈhæn(d)ˌset/
hijack (v) /ˈhaɪdʒæk/
hire (v) ** /ˈhaɪə/
hybrid (n) /ˈhaɪbrɪd/
immune system (n) /ɪˈmjuːn ˌsɪstəm/
isolate (v) * /ˈaɪsəleɪt/
key (n) *** /kiː/
LCD monitor (n) /el siː ˈdiː ˌmɒnɪtə/ 
load (v) ** /ləʊd/
merge (v) ** /mɜːdʒ/
naked eye (n) /ˌneɪkɪd ˈaɪ/
outline (v) ** /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
pick up (a signal) (v) /ˌpɪk ˈʌp/
pioneer (n) * /ˌpaɪəˈnɪə/
pound (v) * /paʊnd/
pulse (v) /pʌls/
pumping (n) /ˈpʌmpɪŋ/
rasp (v) /rɑːsp/
receiver (n) ** /rɪˈsiːvə/
replace (v) *** /rɪˈpleɪs/
reproduce (v) ** /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/
restore (v) *** /rɪˈstɔː/
root-level (adj) /ˈruːt ˌlevəl/
router (n) /ˈruːtə/
scent (n) * /sent/
screen saver (n) /ˈskriːn ˌseɪvə/
short-circuit (n) /ˌʃɔːt ˈsɜːkɪt/
shutdown (n) /ˈʃʌtˌdaʊn/
slave (n) ** /sleɪv/
source (n) *** /sɔːs/
stand by (v) /ˌstænd ˈbaɪ/
supply (n) *** /səˈplaɪ/
tag (n) * /tæɡ/
Trojan (n) /ˈtrəʊdʒ(ə)n/
turn into (v) /ˌtɜːn ˈɪntʊ/
up to scratch (adj) /ˌʌp tə ˈskrætʃ/
upside down (adv) * /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/
welded (adj) /ˈweldɪd/
wire (n) ** /ˈwaɪə/

Unit 10
Newspaper sections
business and finance (n) /ˌbɪznəs ən(d) ˈfaɪnæns/
classified ads (n) /ˌklæsɪfaɪd ˈædz/
entertainment and the arts (n) /entəˌteɪnmənt ən(d) ði ˈɑːts/
features (n) /ˈfiːtʃəz/
foreign news (n) /ˌfɒrɪn ˈnjuːz/
gossip column (n) /ˈɡɒsɪp ˌkɒləm/
home news (n) /ˈhəʊm njuːz/
letters to the editor (n) /ˌletəz tʊ ðiː ˈedɪtə/
life and style (n) /ˌlaɪf ən(d) ˈstaɪl/
obituaries (n) /əˈbɪtʃuəriz/
opinion (n) *** /əˈpɪnjən/
sports news (n) /ˈspɔːts ˌnjuːz/
weather forecast (n) /ˈweðə ˌfɔːkɑːst/
Newspaper headlines
aid (v) ** /eɪd/
axe (v) /æks/
back (v) *** /bæk/
ban (v) ** /bæn/
blast (v) * /blɑːst/
blaze (n) * /bleɪz/
boost (v) ** /buːst/
boss (n) *** /bɒs/
clash (v) * /klæʃ/
cut (v) *** /kʌt/
drama (n) *** /ˈdrɑːmə/
head (n) *** /hed/
hit (v) *** /hɪt/
key (adj) *** /kiː/
link (n) *** /lɪŋk/
move (v) *** /muːv/
plea (n) ** /pliː/
pledge (n) /pledʒ/
PM (n) /ˌpiː ˈem/
probe (v) /prəʊb/
quit (v) * /kwɪt/
riddle (n) /ˈrɪd(ə)l/
spark (v) * /spɑːk/
wed (v) /wed/
Collocations: the news
breaking news /ˌbreɪkɪŋ ˈnjuːz/
front-page news /ˌfrʌnt peɪdʒ ˈnjuːz/
item of news /ˌaɪtəm əv ˈnjuːz/
keep somebody informed /ˌkiːp sʌmbədi ɪnˈfɔːmd/
make the headlines /ˌmeɪk ðə ˈhedlaɪnz/
news updates /ˈnjuːz ˌʌpdeɪts/
newsflash (n) /ˈnjuːzˌflæʃ/
run a story /ˌrʌn ə ˈstɔːri/
turn of events /ˌtɜːn əv ɪˈvents/
Other words and phrases
achievement (n) *** /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
allegation (n) ** /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/
alley (n) * /ˈæli/
alter (v) ** /ˈɔːltə/
baffled (adj) /ˈbæf(ə)ld/
beg (v) ** /beɡ/
blame (v) *** /bleɪm/
bold (adj) ** /bəʊld/
boycott (n) /ˈbɔɪˌkɒt/
broad (adj) *** /brɔːd/
broadcast (v) ** /ˈbrɔːdˌkɑːst/
campaign (n) *** /kæmˈpeɪn/
challenging (adj) /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
clip (n) * /klɪp/
conduct (v) *** /kənˈdʌkt/
controversial (adj) ** /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃ(ə)l/
costume (n) * /ˈkɒstjuːm/
deaf (adj) ** /def/
décor (n) /ˈdeɪkɔː/
desperate (adj) ** /ˈdesp(ə)rət/
donation (n) ** /dəʊˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
drop off (v) /ˌdrɒp ˈɒf/
experiment (n) *** /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/
fancy dress (n)  /ˌfænsi ˈdres/
follow-up (adj) /ˈfɒləʊ ʌp/
funnel (v) /ˈfʌn(ə)l/
gatherer (n) /ˈɡæθərə/
gender (n) ** /ˈdʒendə/
gossip (n) /ˈɡɒsɪp/
hysterical (adj) * /hɪˈsterɪk(ə)l/
integrity (n) ** /ɪnˈteɡrəti/
ironic (adj) /aɪˈrɒnɪk/
job prospects (n) /ˈdʒɒb ˌprɒspekts/
matriarch (n) /ˈmeɪtriˌɑːk/
moreover (adv) *** /mɔːrˈəʊvə/
nevertheless (adv) *** /ˌnevə(r)ðəˈles/
no sooner /ˌnəʊ ˈsuːnə/
on no account /ɒn ˌnəʊ əˈkaʊnt/
overall (adj) *** /ˌəʊvərˈɔːl/
overwhelmingly (adv) * /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋli/
paparazzi (n) /ˌpæpəˈrætsi/
pillow (n) * /ˈpɪləʊ/
pointless (adj) /ˈpɔɪntləs/
policy (n) *** /ˈpɒləsi/
prescription (n) * /prɪˈskrɪpʃ(ə)n/
pressure group (n) * /ˈpreʃə ɡruːp/
principle (n) *** /ˈprɪnsəp(ə)l/
print (v) *** /prɪnt/
privacy (n) * /ˈprɪvəsi, ˈpraɪvəsi/
protest (n) *** /ˈprəʊtest/
publicity stunt (n) /pʌbˈlɪsəti ˌstʌnt/
publish (v) *** /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
reinforce (v) ** /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/
resigned (adj) /rɪˈzaɪnd/
retail staff (n) /ˈriːteɪl ˌstɑːf/
ripe (adj) * /raɪp/
scarcely (adv) ** /ˈskeəsli/
seldom (adv) ** /ˈseldəm/
settle in (v) /ˌset(ə)l ˈɪn/
shift (v) *** /ʃɪft/
shoplifter (n) /ˈʃɒpˌlɪftə/
spokesman (n) *** /ˈspəʊksmən/
spot (v) ** /spɒt/
stereotype (n) * /ˈsteriəˌtaɪp/
stock (v) /stɒk/
striker (n) * /ˈstraɪkə/
striking (adj) * /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
substantial (adj) *** /səbˈstænʃ(ə)l/
suspicious (adj) ** /səˈspɪʃəs/
tabloid (n) /ˈtæblɔɪd/
variant (n) /ˈveəriənt/
villain (n) * /ˈvɪlən/
Gateway to exams
Units 9–10
acquire (v) ** /əˈkwaɪə/
activate (v) * /ˈæktɪveɪt/
be on board (v) /ˌbi ɒn ˈbɔːd/
claim (v) *** /kleɪm/
confidential (adj) * /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃ(ə)l/
consensus (n) ** /kənˈsensəs/
cycle (n) ** /ˈsaɪk(ə)l/
devise (v) ** /dɪˈvaɪz/
eclipse (n) /ɪˈklɪps/
elaborate (adj) ** /ɪˈlæb(ə)rət/
encrypt (v) /ɪnˈkrɪpt/
espionage (n) /ˈespiənɑːʒ/
feature (n) *** /ˈfiːtʃə/
figure out (v) /ˌfɪɡər ˈaʊt/
flagship (adj) /ˈflæɡˌʃɪp/
fragment (n) * /ˈfræɡmənt/
hack (v) * /hæk/
handheld (adj) /ˈhændˌheld/
know-how (n) /ˈnəʊ haʊ/
modify (v) ** /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/
museum curator (n) /mjuˈziəm kjʊˌreɪtə/
pirate (v) /ˈpaɪrət/
presume (v) * /prɪˈzjuːm/
pull off (v) /ˌpʊl ˈɒf/
purely (adv) ** /ˈpjʊəli/
scramble (v) * /ˈskræmb(ə)l/
seek (v) *** /siːk/
smart phone (n) /ˈsmɑːtˌfəʊn/
tap (v) ** /tæp/
tap into (v) /ˌtæp ˈɪntʊ/
trap (n) ** /træp/
user (n) *** /ˈjuːzə/
Studiranje na univerzitetu
zadatak
varati, prepisivati na ispitu
stalan, nepromjenjiv
procjena/ocjena
kurs
stepen; univerzitetska diploma
pasti (na ispitu)
ocjena; razred
diplomirati
predavanje
znak, oznaka, ocjena
bilješke
položiti (ispit)
istraživanje
ponovo izaći na ispit
ponoviti, preći gradivo ponovo
semestar, polugodište, tromjesečje
instruktor, mentor
instrukcija, učenje
student (dodiplomac)
Život na univerzitetu
postati nezavisan
vannastavni
aktivnosti
studentski dom
sprijateljiti se, upoznati nove prijatelje
studenstki objekti
studentski kredit
studirati u inostranstvu
Ostale riječi i fraze
tačnost
godine, godinama
već
dosađivati, iritirati
svakako, u svakom slučaju
organizirati
pokušati
izbjegavati
ravnoteža
smjestiti se, imati sjedište
ličiti na nekoga
hrabar/a
pauza
autobuska karta
usput
ne podnositi
karijera
izbor
obaveza, zadatak
pojaviti se
koncentracija
detalji, detaljne informacije
diskutovati, raspravljati
roniti
nemati ništa protiv
trajanje
zemlja
ohrabriti, podstaći
ekološki, koji se tiče okoliša
ikad
uzvičnik
očekivati
iskusiti
saznati za
let; bijeg
tečnost (u govoru jezika)
sila, snaga
forum
pauzirati na godinu dana (nakon srednje škole, prije stud
zahvalan
predati, dostaviti
linija za pomoć
bitna tačka, vrhunac
humanitarni
poboljšati, unaprijediti
teoretski
umjesto
prekidati, ometati
iritirati, nervirati
pitanje, problem
upravo
nadati se
tražiti
uspjeti
motivirati
živci, nervi
nikada
buka, šumovi
prilika
opcija
bez roditelja, siroče
praktičan
tih, miran
uvidjeti; ostvariti
veza, odnos
riskirati, rizikovati
ruta, put
(u)štedjeti
razuman
od
određeni, specifičan
biti samostalan, stajati na vlastitim nogama
odmah, smjesta
skrenuti misli sa nečega
tema
"faks" (fakultet)
neodređen
vjerodostojan, validan
volonter, dobrovoljac
novčanik
mokar, vlažan
radije bih
ipak, još

Radni uslovi i odgovornosti

imati fleksibilno radno vrijeme
biti zadužen/odgovoran za
imati posla sa
rad u smjenama
zarađivati
uposlenik
iskustvo
osmosatno radno vrijeme (9-5, 8-4)
puno radno vrijeme
uslovi
u zatvorenom prostoru
prekovremeni/produženi rad
ručni
vani
prekovremeno
papirologija, dokumenti
pola radnog vremena
kvalifikacija, stručna sprema
plaća
samozaposlen
stručan, vješt
stresan
obuka, vježba
dobro plaćen
Faze zaposlenja
prijaviti se za posao
dobiti otkaz, biti otpušten
biti proglašen viškom
dobiti ponudu za posao
postati nezaposlen, izgubiti posao
dobiti unaprijeđenje
tražiti posao
dati otkaz
otići u penziju
Frazalni glagoli vezani za posao
ispuniti (formular)
napredovati
ustrajati
pokrenuti, zakazati
preuzeti
odbiti
raditi na
Ostale riječi i fraze
smještaj
priuštiti
kad se sve uzme u obzir
prijaviti se
kao i, također i
bar grafikon, trakasti grafikon
ponašati se
ugristi
granica
šef
kandidat
čuvar
kanal
žaliti se
kritika, kriticizam
masa, gužva
pristojan/a
pokazati, demonstrirati
odvraćanje pažnje, ometanje
prilagoditi, izmijeniti
vozačka dozvola
recesija
obrazovan
jednak
vatrogasac
savitljiv, fleksibilan
prerada hrane
na primjer
štaviše, pored toga
napredovati
nervirati nekoga
vozilo za golf terene
zemlja
rasti
naslov
ipak, kako god
žuriti
idealistički
zatim, štaviše
incident
žargon, kolokvijalan govor
meduza
osoba koja traži posao
trajati
linijski grafikon
lokacija, mjesto
luksuz
većina
migrant, putnik
rudar
za primjer, model
ipak
na osnovu
noj
putnik
lični asistent
kružni/tortni grafikon
konferencija za štampu
promovirati
promotivni
propisno, prikladno
citat
povećati
smeće
šema, plan
dijeliti
sam, samo jedan
potpuno mokar, natopljen
sociolog
dizajner softvera
riješiti
rezervni, viška
ubod, ubosti; žaoka
sumirati, rezimirati
hirurg
kravata
putovati, biti na turneji
pješačiti (rekreativno, na planinama npr.)
odbiti
otključati
postavljati na internet, uploadovati
ljetnikovac, vila
bogat
oružje
imućan
štaviše, i još

akademski
kampus
konstruktivno
kulturna perspektiva
razmjena
frustrirajući
ispuniti, udovoljiti
postepen
hamajlija
nezaboravan
otvoriti oči, uvidjeti
bolan
strastven/a
politika
stimulirajući, motivirajući
lingvistički

Svemir i putovanje u svemir

asteroid
astronaut
astronom
atmosfera
svemir, kosmos
posada
gravitacija
sletjeti
slijetnaje, spuštanje
lansiranje, lansirati
vještački satelit
meteorit
misija
prirodni satelit
orbita, kretati se po orbiti
ponovo ući
ponovni ulazak
spejs šatl
svemirska stanica
svemirska letjelica
teleskop
univerzum
Prefiksi
sarađivati
kopilot
onesposobiti
nedostatak, mana
ne slagati se
nestati
biti neposlušan, ne pokoravati se
bivši kosmonaut
bivši predsjednik
nelogičan
nestrpljiv
nemoguć
nevjerovatan
nesposoban
nepotpun
međunarodni
nevidljiv
nepravilan
neodgovoran
pogrešno izračunati
pogrešno razumjeti
prebukiran
prenaseljen
postdiplomac
poslije 1990
ponovo razmotriti
prepisati
nevjerovatan
podcjenjivati
nedovoljno plaćen
neočekivan
neizvjestan, nevjerovatan
nepotreban
nezaustavljiv
neuspješan
neobičan
Ostale riječi i fraze
adaptacija, prilagođavanje
protivnik, rival
termin, ugovoreni sastanak
pretpostavka
izbliza
biti u žurbi
raskid
kabal
lančana reakcija
zapušen, zaglavljen
sudariti se
kolonizirati
suočiti se
posvećen, osvještan
nositi se (sa), suočavati se
krater
slomiti, uništiti
oštetiti
otpad
poraziti
uništiti
prekinuti
pobjeći
let; bijeg
prevaren, ismijan
djelić, komadić
bijesan, mahnit
rezervoar (na vozilu)
bjegunac
sprava, uređaj
ozbiljan, težak, grobni
ozbiljnost; gravitacija
uticaj; udar
neizbježan
smeće
sa ljudskom posadom, puno ljudi
izliv, eksplozija
nagomilati se
pozitivan
trudna, u drugom stanju
svrha, namjena
udebljati se
željeznička pruga
pojačati
relativno
reputacija, ugled
porast
trasportovati, prevesti; kretati se rutom
uništiti
istražiti, ispitati
osjećaj; senzacija
simuliran, nestvaran
raskinuti, razići se
iznenađujući
dominacija, nadmoć
površina
nateći, oteći
pocijepati
teoretski
po mom mišljenu
slijediti, tražiti
izgaziti, zgaziti
trivijalan, beznačajan
iskorijeniti, iščupati
avangarda, prethodnica
živopisan
vremenska prognoza

Pridjevi za opisivanje karaktera

ambiciozan/a
nametljiv, samopouzdan/a
uobražen, sujetan/a
autoritativan/a
širokih svatanja
grub, oštar/a
odlučan/a
prijatan, fleksibilan/a
otvoren, direktan/a
velikodušan, darežljiv/a
nadaren/a
nezreo/la
nesiguran/a
zreo/la
skroman/a
uskogrudan, ograničenih shvatanja
nervozan/a
društven, otvoren/a
nametljiv, agresivan/a
rezervisan, uzdržan/a
samopouzdan/a
spor, zaostao/la
tvrdoglav/a
taktičan/a
netaktičan/a
škrt/a
Imenički sufiksi
sposobnost
akcija, radnja
aktivnost
glumac
izgled
samouvjerenost
kreacija, stvaranje
kreativnost
kreator, stvaralac
tama
razlika
obrazovanje
instruktor, nastavnik
električar
električna energija; elektricitet
zaposlenik
zaposlenje
sreća
značaj, važnost
napredak
izum
izumitelj
istraga
ludilo
izvođač, umjetnik
profesor (univerzitetski)
značaj
naučnik
Ostale riječi i fraze
steći, dobiti
autoritet, vlast
najniži, na dnu
grmovit, gust
saradnja
hrabrost
razlikovati, razlučiti
ispisati se, napustiti
bez napora
elitni, vrhunski
ohrabrujući
jednačina
stručnost
tok
bogatstvo; sreća
teško
inteligencija; obavijest
kinestetički
sijalica
istaći poentu
mjeriti
sretan, veseo
mit
ploviti
neurolog
prilika
izuzetan
šapa
fizičar
mogući, potencijalan
predrasuda
prestižan
čudo (od djeteta), genijalac
dokazati
buntovan
otprilike
povećati, napraviti veliki račun
osjetljiv
šokirati
solista
prostorni
spektakularan
potok, bujica
koji pruža podršku, potporan
nadaren, talanetovan
dodir

izobilje
dostignuće, uspjeh
prilagodljivost
diplomant, svršenik visoke škole
drevni, prastari
dominacija, nadmoć
stremiti, težiti
korisnik, štićenik
konvencionalan
smanjiti, nestajati
prezir, oholost
izaći na dvoboj, sukobiti se
uzdignuti, unaprijediti
nadmašiti, dovesti do savršenstva
genetska mutacija
smjestiti se, imati krov nad glavom
luksuzna
oduševiti se, čuditi se
zasluge, sistem zasluga
njegovati
odiseja, putovanje
kad se bolje pogleda
prerasti
osjećaj, senzacija
vremenska kapsula
preobraziti se
mladi

Kupovina i prodaja
priuštiti
pogodba
gotovina, keš
promjena; kusur, sitan novac
sniženje
račun
povrat novca
prodaja
omjer uloženog i potrošenog, vrijednost kupljenog
traćiti, trošiti uzalud
Novac i bankarstvo
bankovni troškovi/provizije
novčanica
bankomat
kredit
tekući račun
dugovanje, zaduženje
zadužiti se, ući u dugove
kamata
posuditi novac, dati nekome zajam
prekoračenje
štedni račun
povući novac
Frazalni glagoli: novac i kupovina
doći svijesti, osvijestiti se
smanjiti
donirati
isplatiti, vratiti novac
popraviti, unaprijediti, pokupiti
štedjeti
rasprodati
nerazumno potrošiti novac
Ostale riječi i fraze
mnogo, velika količina
skraćenica
užasnut, prestravljen
zabavan
izvinjenje
aplauz
svađati se, tvrditi
ubjeđenje, uvjerenje; osiguranje
zapanjen, preneražen
vrijediti, biti vrijedan (nečega)
oprostiti se, reći zbogom
pištati
ogranak; grana
ivica, rub
državni službenik
pljeskati
kovanica
posavjetovati se, konsultovati se
takmičar
zahtijevati
dizajner
sumnja
vozačka dozvola
praznih ruku
finansije
ceriti se, smješkati se
rukopis
sjedište
lična karta
inicijativa
umetnuti
izdati, objaviti
džekpot
magistar, master
masivan
monetarizam
novčanica; bilješka
numizmatika
neobavezan, fakultativan
dugovati
potomstvo, budući naraštaj
čuvati, zaštititi
dokaz
pod uslovom da
porcija, slijedovanje
dosegnuti
smanjiti
ponovo pokrenuti
zadržati
otkriti
rupija (valuta)
skeniranje
potpisati
karakteristična melodija (emisije, filma), špica
zlokoban
brzo pregledati
speleologija
zapanjen
iznos
progutati
neizlječiva bolest
uslovi poslovanja
trag
transakcija
napušten, ostavljen
neugodan
automat
dok, pošto
šaptati
bez daljeg odlaganja

Dijelovi tijela
članak
arterija
kost
prsa
brada
srce
peta
bok, kuk
bubreg
jetra
pluća
koža
bedro, butina
grlo
jezik
vena
zglob
Riječi vezane za zdravlje
biti alergičan na
biti u opasnosti od
osjećati bol, bolan (dio tijela)
biti/postati ovisan o
biti/postati pretil
slomiti
iščašiti
masna hrana
imati vrtoglavicu
slomiti
oporaviti se od bolesti
imati/dobiti infekciju
dobiti/dati recept, propisati (lijek)
ići na sistematski pregled
uravnoteženo se hraniti
imati temperaturu
imati operaciju
primiti/dati injekciju
povećati rizik od
povrijediti se
prerađena hrana
dobiti/izgubiti na težini
olakšati simptome
drhtati, tresti se
uganuti, iščašiti
imati srčane smetnje
bolest
izmjeriti krvni pritisak
liječiti nekoga
uganuti, izvrnuti
vježbati
Idiomi: zdravlje i bolest
(zdrav) kao nov
opraviti se
potpuno zdrav, u punoj formi
biti na izdisaju; biti mrtav umoran
osjećati se loše, bolesno
brzo pasti, ispasti, razboljeti se
održavati formu
Ostale riječi i fraze
sve dok
aspekt
dostupnost
dostupan
izbjegavanje
zabraniti
pretući, tući
onesvijestiti se
tijelo
proključati
moždana ćelija
kalcij
hroničan
kompjuterska datoteka
grčenje, konvulzija
smrtonosan
nedostatak
lišavanje, uskraćivanje
uprkos, unatoč
dezert
dijetetski
nepokretan
ohrabriti, potaknuti
osigurati
oprema
prevazići, nadmašiti
isključiti
optotip/tabla za kontrolu vida
tkivo
savitljivost
tava
gluten
zaboraviti, zablokirati
vladin
alergija na polen
teška industrija
u slučaju
uprkos, unatoč
povrijediti se
centar grada
unos, konzumacija
željezo
nedostatak
dugo zrno
glavno jelo
umnogostručiti
komšiluk, susjedstvo
hranjiva tvar
masno
operacija
organski
uopće
lanč paket
uporno
polen
porcija
siromaštvo
škamp
ponosan
pod uslovom da
ići do krajnjih granica, do krajnosti
smanjiti
kajati se, žaliti
ukloniti
zahtjev, potreba
istraživač
ograničiti
zasićen, natopljen
ekran
polu obrano
obrano
izvor
opaziti
standard
miješati
snaga
(hrana) za ponijeti
kafena kašičica
stoga
tolerancija
povjerenje
osim ako, ako ne
raznovrsan
povraćati
vok (kineska posuda)
šuma

kofein
amino kiselina
energetski napitak

Muzika i film
gluma
masa, gužva
gaža (svirka uživo)
osvjetljenje; munja
uživo
riječi pjesme, stihovi
nastup, izvedba
tema, priča
snimiti
uloga
scena
muzika na filmu
pozornica
zvijezda
staza, put
Medijske navike
tonovi zvona
preuzeti muziku/filmove sa interneta
stranice za razmjenu datoteka
obaviti kupovinu na internetu
piratizirati (nelegalno koristiti) igre/filmove /muziku
slati video poruke
mijenajti TV kanale
prebacivati muziku
uključiti radio, podešavati radio stanice
posjećivati društvne mreže
Složenice
hit film, najgledaniji film
blagajna, biletarnica (u kinu)
preuzeti sa interneta
nedostatak, mana
povratne informacije, reakcije
generacijski jaz
mp3 plejer
ishod, rezultat
sapunica
muzika na filmu
preuzimanje
posjeta, posjećenost
Složeni pridjevi
potpuno nov
staromodan
onlajn, na internetu
koji tjera na razmišljanje
Ostale riječi i fraze
optužiti
priznati
savjetovati
složiti se
zadivljujući
zabavan
objaviti, saopćiti
izviniti se zbog
privlačan, dopadljiv
grozan
pored
uznemiravati, dosađivati
brilijantan, sjajan
sahraniti, zakopati
privlačan, pamtljiv
zahtijevati, tražiti
pametan, bistar
ustaljen, kliše
zupčanik
kolega
priznati, ispovijediti se
čestitati
ubjedljiv
uvjerljiv, vjerodostojan
kritikovati
zaglušujući
dubok
poreći
ometati, uznemiravati
čepić za uši
osjećajan, emotivan
fascinantan
brz
posjetilac festivala
zabraniti
osnovni, temeljni
koji privlači pažnju
glavni glumac, frontmen
urnebesan, urnebesno smiješan
nevjerovatan
nezavisan, nekomercijalan (film, muzika)
nadahnjujući
uputiti, podučiti
složen, zamršen
zanimljiv, fascinantan
investirati, ulagati
tim, kolona
veseo, živahan
odanost, lojalnost
zloban/a
dirljiv, potresan
kupanje u blatu
blatnjav
misteriozan/na
protiviti se
na širem planu
u pokretu
narediti; poručiti
pakovanje
perceptivan, opažajući
izvesti
nosiv, pokretan
predstavljati prijetnju
predvidiv
prije svega
dobit, zarada
obećati
proporcija
realan
prijemnik; slušalica
bez obzira na
žaliti, kajati se
opuštajući
pustiti, otpusiti
nerad, oklijevajući
podsjetiti
osveta
sjediti na suvozačevom mjestu
oduševljen, oduševljavajući
strašan
godišnje doba
osjetljiv
smanjiti se
smog
smirujući
spektakularan
skladištiti, čuvati
poteći
divan, zadivljujući
glup/a
grozan, užasan
uzbudljiv
neubjedljiv
koji ne nadahnjuje
živopsian
upozoriti
dobro proizveden/produciran
divlji/a

Prirodne nepogode
lavina
suša
zemljotres
epidemija
poplava
šumski požar
uragan
klizište
cunami
erupcija vulkana
Riječi vezane za prirodne nepogode
Imenice
pepeo
žrtva
šteta
uništenje
povreda
istopljena lava
blato
panika
izbjeglica
preživjeli/a
obilna kiša, jaki pljuskovi
podrhtavanje
žrtva
Glagoli
prsnuti, izbiti
srušiti se
oštetiti
evakuisati
krenuti prema
paničariti
ugasiti (požar)
raširiti se
postati rasprostranjen, proširiti se
Prepozicijske fraze sa glagolima
slagati se sa nekim
izviniti se za
vjerovati u
pripadati (negdje, nekom, nečemu)
žaliti se na nešto
zavisiti od
umrijeti od
sanjati o
slušati (nešto, nekoga)
osloniti se na
potrošiti na
čekati (nešto, nekoga)
Ostale riječi i fraze
uličica, put
asteroid
atmosfera
pčela
crna rupa
eksplozija
gorjeti
pući, izbiti
katastrofalan
urušen, srušen
sudariti se
sudar
srž, bit, osnova
kritičar
usjev, ljetina
smanjenje
smanjiti se, opadati
dvostruko, udvostručiti
dramatičan
starija osoba
isparavati
pad, pasti; jesen (AmE)
glad
prva pomoć
smrzavati, smrznuti
plamen
viđenje gama zraka
rod, spol
glečer
nestati
ljepljiva supstanca
postepen
polovina, prepoloviti
ledeno doba
ledena kapa
udar; uticaj
povećanje
povećati
unutrašnji, daleko od obale
svjetlosna godina
nizak/ska
magma
megnetsko polje
meteorit
mikroskopski
seliti se, migrirati
nanotehnologija
nuklearno oružje
kisik
ozonski omotač
paket
čestica
tema, priča, zaplet
prah
blizina
kazna
preokret
preokrenuti
povećanje, podići, povećati
raketa
scenario
seizmički
obnoviti se, umnožiti se
smjestiti se
oštar
stranica; plahta, čaršaf
udarni talas
značajan, važan
blag, neznatan
malo, neznatno
sunčev/solarni vjetar
smog
posmatrač
čvrst, postojan
čvrsto, mirno
para
oluja
tok, struja
zalazak sunca
super sila
progutati
tektonska ploča
trostruk, utrostručiti
neotkriven, neustanovljen
nepotopiv
vibracija
talas

osnova, baza
izbacivati; podrigivati
opsjednut idejom o nečemu
dati kratke instrukcije
prohladan
civilizacija
kompas
nositi se, suočavati se
radoznalost
omesti, prekinuti
uspostaviti, osnovati
evakuacija
obim, stepen
fer udio
pukotina, rascjep
upečatljiv, impresivan
desiti se
propusnica, prolaz
privilegija
u stilu farme/ranča
mjesto, lokacija
stručan, vješt
biti impresioniran, zadivljen
vuča, trakcija (med.)
preći
otvor, ventil

Svakodnevna tehnologija
širokopojasni
kamkorder, video kamera
punjač
pokrivenost
sprava, uređaj
digitalni fotoaparat
mašina za pranje suđa
USB stik
fen za kosu
tastatura
laptop
laserski štampač
mikrovalna pećnica
mobilni telefon
mreža
utikač
daljinski upravljač
GPS/satelitska navigacija
ekran osjetljiv na dodir
usisivač
mašina za veš
bežični
Glagoli vezani za tehnologiju
podesiti
srušiti se, stati sa radom (računar)
obrisati
preuzeti sa interneta
blokirati, stati
potpuno stati, pokvariti se
umetnuti
instalirati
uključiti
pritisnuti
gurnuti, pritisnuti
ponovo napuniti
odabrati
postaviti, podesiti
prenositi, proticati
nadograditi, unaprijediti
Frazalni glagoli: tehnologija i računari
napraviti rezervnu kopiju
pokvariti se
upasti/hakovati u
prijaviti se, odjaviti se
popraviti se
odštampati
nastaviti
nestati, ostati bez (nečega)
pomaknuti gore/dolje/preko
iskoristiti, potrošiti
Ostale riječi i fraze
pristupiti
dodijeliti, odrediti
priložiti
automatizovan
ruksak
rezervna kopija
lajati
baterija
pištati, davati zvučni signal
saviti
internat
zabraviti, zaključati
bronhijalne cijevi
u povoju, početnički
maltretirati, zlostavljati
zaobići
karakter
ogrtač, plašt
uređaj za skrivanje
kragna, okovratnik
društvo
neodoljiv
grčenje, konvulzija
smanjiti, srezati
baza podataka
lišen, bez
nedostatak
slabašan
protiv požarni zid, zaštita računara
folija
fascikla, folder
beskoristan, nepolodan
nestala osoba
inovativan, revolucionaran
koji grgolji
slušalica, telefon
oteti, kidnapovati
zaposliti; iznajmiti
hibrid, mješanac
imunološki sistem
izolirati
ključ
LCD ekran
učitati
miješati
golim okom
skicirati, ocrtati
uhvatiti (signal)
pionir, začetnik, pokretač
lupati, udarati
pulsirati
pumpanje, lupanje
škripati, strugati
prijemnik
zamijeniti
množiti, reprodukovati
popraviti, obnoviti
korijenski/administratorski nivo (informatika)
ruter
miris
zaslon
kratak spoj
zastoj
rob
izvor
biti u pripravnosti, čekati
zaliha
označiti
Trojanac (virus - informatika)
pretvoriti se u
biti na nivou
naglavačke
zavaren/a
žica

Novinski odjeljci
poslovanje i finansije
oglasi
zabava i umjetnost
članci, karakteristike, osobine
vijesti iz inostranstva
trač rubrika
domaće vijesti
pisma uredniku
život i stil, lifestyle
smrtovnice, čitulje
mišljenje
sportske vijesti
vremenska prognoza
Novinski naslovi
pomoći
otpustiti; srezati; prekinuti
podržati
zabraniti
razrušiti
plamen
potaknuti, pojačati
šef
sudariti se
sjeći, rezati
drama
šef, upravnik
udariti
ključni, osnovni
veza
kretati se; seliti se
molba
obećanje, zavjet
premijer
ispitivati, istraživati
napustiti, odustati
zagonetka
iskriti, svjetlucati
vjenčati se
Fraze: vijesti
udarne vijesti
vijesti sa naslovnice
vijest, novost
informisati nekoga redovno
biti na naslovnicama
ažuriranje vijesti
blic vijesti, kratke vijesti
objaviti članak
obrt, splet okolnosti
Ostale riječi i fraze
dostignuće, uspjeh
navod
aleja, uličica
promijeniti
zbunjen
preklinjati; prosjačiti
okriviti
odvažan, hrabar
bojkot
širok
emitovati
kampanja
zahtjevan
video isječak
voditi, sprovoditi
kontraverzan
kostim
gluh/a
dekor, ukrašavanje
očajan
donacija
odbaciti, odvesti
eksperiment
kostim, maska za maskenbal
nastavak, produžetak
uputiti, voditi
sakupljač
spol, rod
trač
histeričan/a
integritet
ironičan
izgledi/mogućnosti za zaposlenje
matrijarh
štaviše
ipak
ne prije
ni po koju cijenu
općenito
neodoljivo
paparaci
jastuk
besmislen, beskoristan
politika
recept (ljekarski)
grupa za pritisak
princip
štampati
privatnost
protest
publicitet
izdati, publikovati
pojačati
pokoran, poražen
osoblje maloprodaje
zreo/la
jedva, vrlo malo
rijetko
smjestiti se
promijeniti se
kradljivac (u trgovinama)
portparol, zastupnik
spaziti, uočiti
sterotip
imati u zalihama, prodavati
štrajkač
štrajkački; upadljiv
znatan, bitan
sumnjiv
tabloid, žuta štampa
varijanta, opcija
zlikovac, nasilnik

steći, usvojiti
aktivirati
biti ukrcan
tvrditi; zahtijevati
povjerljiv
konsenzus
ciklus
izumiti, osmisliti
pomračenje
detaljan, razrađen
šifrirati, kodirati
špijunaža
osobina, odlika
shvatiti
glavni, najprodavaniji proizvod neke kompanije
djelić
nelegalno upasti u računar
ručni
znanje, vještina za nešto
modificirati
kustos muzeja
napraviti nelegalne kopije, pirate
pretpostavljati
uspjeti; svući
potpuno
škrabati, švrljati
tražiti
smartfon
tipkati
iskoristiti
zamka
korisnik/ca
Please hand in your completed assignment by 30 October.
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A continuous drip of water was coming from the broken tap.
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She went to university for four years to get her degree.
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He graduated from Yale University in 1936.
The course will be taught through a series of lectures and seminars.
1 There was a greasy mark on his shirt. 2 My worst mark was a D.
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She got a pass in maths.
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I had to find a new violin tutor for my daughter when we moved house.
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Being a sociable person, Peter would make new friends easily.
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Students start paying back their student loan when their course is finished.
Sue wants to study abroad so that she learns the language really well.

The accuracy of the reports cannot be verified.

She’s lived here for ages - at least 20 years.
The pianist is only 24, but he’s already achieved worldwide fame.
I don’t dislike her, but she just annoys me sometimes.
Even if the drug is banned, a lot of people will go on using it anyway.
I’m trying to arrange a meeting with their sales director but he's very busy.
They are attempting a climb up the mountain’s north face.
Try to avoid confrontation with the Director.
It can be hard to find the right balance between advising your children and controlling them.
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I think she was like me, she didn’t really want to get involved.
The project requires huge investment, so it’s a very brave venture in the current economic climate.
Doctors and nurses worked 18 hours without a break.
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We encourage student participation in our classes.
1The Minister discussed environmental issues. 2 Some environmental groups have declared a boycott of touris
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We had to find out about the area before our trip.
My flight has been delayed.
The job requires fluency in Spanish.
He claims that police officers forced him to sign a confession.
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She wanted to go on a gap year to help in the field hospitals.
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All essays must be handed in by Tuesday.
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Other festival highlights include a new children’s opera by Christopher Brown.
Two of the hostages were released on humanitarian grounds.
Our main objective is to improve educational standards.
In theory, anything could happen.
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Please don’t interrupt her while she’s working.
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It’s a website devoted to environmental issues.
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I didn’t know what ‘loquacious’ meant and had to look it up in a dictionary.
I don’t know how you manage with three children and a full-time job.
She's a great manager. She knows how to motivate people.
She had an attack of nerves before the race.
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The first opening of a Scottish parliament for 300 years was a historic occasion.
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Electric cars are quiet and pollution-free.
Almost without realizing it, he began to hum.
There is a close relationship between poverty and crime.
Do you realize how much you’re risking by supporting him in this?
Let's take the West Coast route.
I’m saving up for a new car.
This seems to be a sensible way of dealing with the problem.
I’ve known Joanna since she was born.
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He’s old enough to stand on his own two feet.
They can’t pay me straight away. I will have to wait until next month.
A good night out will help you take your mind off exams.
There has been little research on this particular topic.
Sorry she's not here - she's away at uni until June.
She owes a large but unspecified amount of money.
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The organization is appealing for volunteers to help after the disaster.
I usually carry my wallet in my briefcase.
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I’m amazed that you haven’t told him anything yet.

It helps to be on flexi-time now that the children are at school.

Parents are responsible for their children when things go wrong.
The government must now deal with the problem of high unemployment.
Shift work is a good solution if you have more than one job.
She doesn’t earn much money, but she enjoys the work.
Their employees worked a ten-hour day.
You don’t need any experience to work here.
She normally works from nine-to-five at the office.
It is hard to combine study with a full-time job.
Demand will remain low unless there is a change in economic conditions.
I stayed indoors all day.
I've been working really long hours to get this report finished.
The car comes with either a manual or an automatic gearbox.
Their cat lives mainly outdoors.
I often work overtime during the summer conference.
The new system is designed to reduce the amount of paperwork we have to do.
I'm looking for a part-time job while I finish my studies.
Simon left school with no qualifications.
This post advertises an annual salary of £25,000
Have you ever considered being self-employed and working from home?
Look at the detail - he's such a skilled craftsman.
My new job is much less stressful.
Counselling is a difficult job requiring skill and training.
You're lucky to have a well-paid job - things are so expensive now.

We advertised the next day, and over 50 people applied for one job.
She was fired for refusing to comply with safety regulations.
The factory closed and the men were made redundant.
They haven’t offered me the job yet.
I became unemployed when I left the country.
He got a promotion when his manager left the company.
I’m looking for a job in marketing.
He resigned due to ill health.
He retired from the army and went to live in France.

I filled in the application form and sent it off.

He got ahead by working hard.
The secret of dieting is to keep at it.
I’ll set up a meeting for Thursday if you're free then.
Can you take over the cooking while I walk the dog?
How could you turn down such a fantastic job?
He’ll have to work on getting fit before the game.

The hotel provides accommodation for up to 100 people.

I’m not sure how they are able to afford such expensive holidays.
Tricia played quite well, all things considered.
I'm applying to three universities.
John has two sisters as well as a brother.
It's easier to look at the results as a bar graph.
The children behaved very badly.
Stop biting your nails.
The house is on the border between Hungary and Romania.
I’ll ask my boss if I can have a day off next week.
The candidate for the receptionist job must demonstrate good communication skills.
The caretaker looks after the school and accommodation block.
This is boring - let’s see what’s on the other channels.
‘It’s far too hot,’ she complained.
The manager finds criticism of his team’s performance hard to take.
The boys disappeared into the crowd.
Are there any decent restaurants around here?
Various techniques will be demonstrated at the lecture.
We have work to do and it is essential that there are no distractions.
Faced with changing economic conditions, the company has had to diversify its product range.
You need to renew your driving licence when you are over the age of 70.
The economic recession has increased unemployment.
Educated people used to speak Latin.
All the workers have an equal share in the profits.
Firefighters help people to escape from many dangerous situations.
A more flexible approach to childcare arrangements is needed.
Food processing reduces the nutritional value of food.
The school has many language courses - German, for instance.
Mr Brown has earned the respect of farmers everywhere. Furthermore, they know they can trust him.
Brian worked hard to get ahead in the company.
His constant humming was getting on my nerves.
He used a golf buggy around the course because his foot was hurting.
The ground was very hard after the frost last night.
‘Hasn’t Michael grown?’ said my aunt.
The front-page headline read ‘Royal Love Scandal’.
The president was confident of success. His advisers were not so sure, however.
We must hurry or we’ll be late.
We were young and idealistic.
People gain valuable work experience, and in addition, employers can benefit too.
The incident with the burglar was very upsetting.
I don't understand all the medical jargon on this website.
Be careful of being stung by jellyfish if you swim here.
Unemployment has risen so we see many job seekers every week.
The game lasts 80 minutes.
A line graph is useful for showing how numbers or measurements change over a period of time.
We have not found a suitable location for the new offices.
They live a life of absolute luxury. They have two swimming pools!
The councillor's job is to represent the views of the majority.
There are many migrants coming over the border from that country.
I'd hate to work underground - I really admire miners.
He was a model prisoner and followed all the rules.
It’s a difficult race. Nevertheless, about 1,000 runners participate every year.
Don't make your decision on the basis of cost alone.
Have you seen the ostrich run yet? It can't fly but it's really fast.
Two other passengers in the car suffered serious injuries in the accident.
My first job was a Personal assistant to the manager.
A pie chart is a good way of showing how you divide your time up during the day.
He answered lots of questions at the Press conference.
A college course can help you find work or get promoted.
I'm making a promotional video clip to send to the TV company.
You’re not properly dressed for this weather. You need a scarf and gloves.
Our English teacher likes to quote from Shakespeare.
The money could be found by raising income tax by two per cent.
The council is encouraging people to recycle their household rubbish.
Do you have any training schemes for helping young people get work?
We're full this evening. Do you mind sharing a table?
We ought to be able to complete the work in a single day.
My shoes have holes in and now my socks are soaking wet!
A Sociologist studies the way people behave in relation to each other.
That new computer games company is advertising for software designers.
We can help you solve your financial problems.
Do you have a spare key? I left mine at home today.
He was stung by a wasp during the picnic.
I’ll sum up briefly and then we’ll take questions.
They need a surgeon to help with operations at the field hospital.
Ben needs to wear a shirt and tie for his interview rather than a T-shirt.
They spent their honeymoon touring in Scotland.
He had trekked across South Africa.
How could you turn down such a fantastic job?
I unlocked the door and went in.
Please upload the documents to the file server.
Every summer we would go to our villa in Spain.
Many wealthy businessmen contribute to political parties.
The murder weapon still hasn’t been found.
They worked long hours and became very well off.
It’s a five-mile cycle ride, and what is more, it’s nearly dark.

The book brings together several academic disciplines.

Welcome. I'll take you on a tour of the campus.
The teacher commented constructively on the student’s report.
From the cultural perspective, Paris is my ideal location for the new business.
I went on a German foreign exchange while I was at school.
It’s frustrating to wait all day for a repairman who doesn’t show up.
She eventually fulfilled her ambition of becoming a teacher.
Global warming is producing a gradual change in the climate.
I always take my gold bracelet into exams as a lucky charm.
The romantic evening cruise will be a memorable experience.
He refused to open his eyes to the truth.
He sobbed as he relived the painful memory.
He has a passionate interest in music.
Many people feel that their interests are not represented by mainstream politics.
She found her new job challenging and stimulating.
This dictionary will help the children with their linguistic skills.

Most asteroids are found between the planets Jupiter and Mars, a region of space known as the asteroid belt.
An astronaut travels and works in space.
An astronomer studies the stars and planets using powerful telescopes.
Saturn’s moon, Titan, has an atmosphere mainly made of nitrogen.
As far as we know, the cosmos is infinite.
The crew on the space shuttle landed safely.
There is no gravity on the moon.
It was after midnight by the time we landed.
Keep your seat-belt fastened during take-off and landing.
The agency will launch a new weather satellite next month.
A new man-made satellite will be launched next month.
Several meteorites have been seen orbiting the Earth.
How much money has been allocated to the next space mission?
The moon is a natural satellite of the Earth.
Several meteorites have been seen orbiting the Earth.
The spacecraft re-entered the Earth's atmosphere.
The re-entry was confirmed when it splashed down in the sea.
Another space shuttle was launched last month.
There is a crew living and working on the space station at the moment.
The first commercial spacecraft will be ready soon.
One can observe the planets through the giant telescope.
The origins of the universe are still a mystery.

If the proposal is sensible and reasonable they should cooperate.

If the pilot is ill, the co-pilot can take over control of the flight.
Pressing the red button will temporarily disable the printer.
Grants are available for projects that tackle disadvantage in deprived areas.
Teenagers and their parents often disagree.
Dave said good night to everyone and quickly disappeared upstairs.
If you continue to disobey the rules, you will be punished.
I met a very interesting ex-cosmonaut who was telling me about his last launch.
The ex-president of the US visited China this week.
She felt illogical guilt after her father died.
‘Come on!’ said Maggie, becoming impatient.
We were faced with an impossible task.
It was improbable that he would finish the essay before the weekend.
I knew that she was incapable of telling a lie.
The school building, begun five years ago, is still incomplete.
She is a politician working in international relations.
She had a magic cloak that made her invisible.
Please learn your irregular verbs before the test.
She is too irresponsible to look after the house while we're away.
Official estimates have been miscalculated by as much as £100 million.
I think he has misunderstood the nature of the problem.
The show was overbooked so we couldn't get tickets.
India is one of the most overpopulated countries in the world.
When I finish university this year I'm going on to do a postgraduate degree in teaching.
This fashion was very popular post-1990.
His boss called to discuss his resignation and ask him to reconsider.
It’s much easier to rewrite your work on the computer.
The cheering inside the stadium was unbelievable.
Their big mistake was to underestimate their opponents’ skill.
I was underpaid in my first job but now I'm in a much better position.
Help came from an unexpected source.
I think her coming back is a pretty unlikely prospect.
The policy had caused thousands of families unnecessary suffering.
The flood was unstoppable and it destroyed thousands of homes.
The president flew home after an unsuccessful attempt to reach an agreement.
Local residents should contact the police if they notice anything unusual.

The television adaptation of the stage play was very successful.

His adversary was very strong and skilled and he lost by one point.
Why don’t you make an appointment with one of our doctors?
Your argument is based on a false assumption.
They allow you to stand near the paintings so that you can see them at close range.
I was in a hurry because I was late for the bus.
They tried but the breakup of the relationship was inevitable.
The company broadcasts on satellite and cable.
If one company loses business, there is often a chain reaction.
The drain was clogged with mud from the landslide.
The two trains collided about a mile outside the city.
The new hives were quickly colonized by the bees.
The guard on duty was confronted by an armed man.
Please be respectful - this is consecrated ground.
She’s coping with her job and her family very well.
It is possible to climb to the edge of the crater on Vesuvius.
Any anti-government protest was swiftly crushed.
Many buildings and cars had been damaged in the blast.
Only debris was left after that devastating factory fire.
Bilbao defeated Salamanca by two goals to one.
Half the world’s rainforests have already been destroyed.
First the dose was reduced, then treatment was discontinued.
Earthquake victims have been forced to flee their homes.
My flight has been delayed so I have to spend the night at the airport.
I was completely fooled by her confident manner.
The vase hit the wall and shattered into fragments.
By this time she’d been gone an hour and we were nearly frantic.
The fuel tank was empty, so they had to stop at a garage.
There were many fugitives trying to avoid police checks at the border.
He's very good at collecting gadgets which help me around the house.
The situation is very grave and appears to be deteriorating.
I’m sure you can appreciate the gravity of the situation.
Her paper discusses the likely impact of global warming on climate change.
The inescapable fact is that the situation is unlikely to change.
You should get rid of all that junk in your garage.
The news report showed an outpost manned by the army.
She often has emotional outbursts.
Newspapers and magazines were piled up on the floor.
Are you positive that there’s been no mistake?
You should not smoke if you are pregnant.
I use my boat mainly for leisure purposes.
The baby was born early but has now put on enough weight to go home.
It is very expensive and time-consuming to build a railroad track.
These latest figures reinforce the view that economic growth is slowing.
Relatively few women become airline pilots.
He did not have a good reputation in his home town.
The journalist reported the threat of a sudden rise in oil prices.
Kobe remains closed, but goods are being routed through different ports.
You’ll completely ruin the flowers if you touch them.
Wes sent him to scout the area.
The show caused a sensation when it was first performed.
She wore simulated pearls around her neck.
Her parents split up a few months ago.
Nobody made any response to his startling suggestion.
Rival gangs battled for supremacy in the area.
Wipe the surface with a damp cloth.
My ankles tend to swell when I travel by air.
It’s made of very thin material that tears easily.
The course is designed to be practical rather than theoretical.
To my mind, their behaviour is unreasonable.
I tracked him as far as the factory.
Those kids have trampled all over my flowerbeds!
The injuries were relatively trivial so they didn’t have to go to hospital.
50,000 refugees had been uprooted and were seeking shelter elsewhere.
The students consider themselves the vanguard of the independence movement.
I’ve been having extraordinarily vivid dreams recently.
Tomorrow will be sunny, according to the weather forecast.

He was an ambitious young lawyer.

You need to be assertive to succeed in business.
My boss is a very big-headed and arrogant person.
Don’t be so bossy! I can make my own decisions.
My dad’s pretty broad-minded so he won’t mind if you drink.
His tone was brusque.
She was a strong, determined woman who didn't want my advice.
He was an easy-going and cheerful person.
The company has not been entirely frank with its workers.
Merton is clearly a warm and generous person.
Yehudi Menuhin worked at a school for gifted children.
I don’t know why you like him – he’s so immature.
Jerry felt very insecure when he started at his new school.
He’s more mature than the other boys in his class.
Peter is genuinely modest about his achievements.
His father was a very narrow-minded man and couldn't understand his aspirations.
Driving on mountain roads always makes me nervous.
Norman is very shy but his wife’s outgoing.
Children who do a lot of after-school activities often have pushy parents.
Seats were reserved in advance.
He’s a lot more self-confident since he met Anna.
Anna was very bright at school, but her sister was a slow learner.
She was so stubborn that she didn't listen to my warnings.
She was very tactful and didn't mention my mistake.
It was tactless of you to ask about her ex-husband.
Some wealthy people can be extremely tight-fisted.

Tiredness can seriously impair your ability to drive.

Officials are not planning any action in response to the strikes.
These environmental changes are the result of human activity.
We are auditioning for an actor to play the main role.
The twins are almost identical in appearance.
He’s a nice boy, but he doesn’t have much confidence.
The government is to provide more money for job creation.
I'd like to be in a job using my creativity, for example, a designer.
Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, will be working with the film director.
Sarah peered into the darkness, trying to see who was crying.
The two countries had many cultural and political differences.
Education reform is a major concern for voters.
We are looking for educators, not just teachers, for this department.
You need an electrician to repair the fuse box.
The machines run on electricity.
The factory is the largest single employer in the area.
After graduation, she found employment with a local finance company.
They spent years of happiness together.
By 1800, the monarchy had declined in importance.
The school is performing well, but we recognize the need for further improvement.
Inventions like the electric light bulb changed the way people lived.
Galileo was one of the inventors of the water thermometer.
There were no new suspects, but the investigation is continuing.
This new scheme that they're proposing is madness.
She's so confident on stage - she's a real performer.
In 1886 he was appointed professor of physics at the Royal College of Science, London.
This argument bears no relevance to what he was saying.
She is a research scientist for a pharmaceutical company.

The company acquired the shares for £1.75 each.

The girl told the school authorities that she had been visiting her sick grandmother.
After their defeat, the team was at the bottom of the league tables.
Bushy trees or plants have a lot of leaves and branches growing close together.
He wrote his latest novel in collaboration with his son.
He had faced his illness with great courage.
He learned to distinguish the songs of different birds.
Too many students drop out of college after only one year.
He lifted the ballet dancer effortlessly.
Elite athletes should line up in front at the start of the race.
The news from the doctors is very encouraging.
Solve the equation 5x – 3 = 27.
The candidate should have good technical expertise in this field.
Reducing tariffs is the key to developing a substantial trade flow.
1 Jordan had inherited a considerable personal fortune from his uncle.
He hardly spoke that day except to say hello.
The boy had extraordinary musical intelligence.
Kinaesthetic learners need physical and practical experiences.
Please could you get a light bulb for the cooker - it helps to see what I'm cooking!
The teacher made several good points about revising for exams.
We measured from the back of the house to the fence.
She was a happy person with a merry laugh.
Greek myths and legends are among the most famous stories in the world.
By law a harbour pilot must be on board to navigate the ship into port.
The neurologist said he should have an operation on his brain.
I think this trip sounds like a wonderful opportunity.
This is an outstanding example of Indian art.
Cats have very soft paws.
Many physicists are doing research on neural networks at the moment.
Our common goal is to maximize our potential for economic growth.
There is still a lot of prejudice in that department.
The politician sent his children to a prestigious school.
Mozart was a child prodigy who was writing music from the age of six.
You have to prove you are sorry for what you’ve done.
It's quite difficult getting through to a rebellious teenager.
The meeting lasted roughly 45 minutes - I'm not exactly sure.
My son ran up a huge phone bill while we were away.
If I’d known she was so sensitive, I wouldn’t have teased her.
The news shocked everyone.
There are many excellent soloists performing at the concert.
Boys' spatial awareness is better than that of girls of the same age.
We had a spectacular view of the coastline from the plane.
A path runs alongside the stream.
My boss was very supportive when I was ill.
He was excited to be working on the book with a highly talented young designer.
The nurse's touch was gentle.

The lake on the nature reserve attracts an abundance of wildlife.

They are holding a party to celebrate the group's achievement.
The plant’s adaptability means that it can survive in both wet and dry climates.
She went to a reunion of Cambridge alumni.
It's an ancient tradition which has been done that way for centuries.
Two early goals established the team’s ascendancy in the first half.
She aspires to nothing less than the chairmanship of the company.
He was the main beneficiary of the deal.
You can cook the meat either in a microwave or in a conventional oven.
The intensity of the sound diminished gradually.
I felt some disdain when he obviously didn't understand the principles.
The officers duelled to settle the argument.
We need to work together to elevate the position of women in society.
We aim to give every student the opportunity to excel.
Blindness in this species of mouse was caused by genetic mutation.
A large number of families are still waiting to be housed.
She's staying in a luxurious hotel in the Caribbean.
We marvelled at the view that opened up before us.
We encourage a system of meritocracy in this company.
During the winter the plants are nurtured in a greenhouse.
I finally know what I want to do after a long personal odyssey.
On closer inspection, we could see that there were some problems.
She’s outgrown all her school clothes.
The show caused a sensation when it was first performed.
We buried a newspaper and an MP3 player in our time capsule.
Email has transformed the way people communicate.
Many youngsters go on to university from this school.

I’m not sure how they are able to afford such expensive holidays.
You should be able to pick up a few good bargains in the sale.
Some of the small shops only take cash.
A number of significant changes have taken place since the 1960s.
Customers can get huge discounts by booking in advance.
He always paid by credit card and kept the receipts.
You will receive a full refund if you cancel the holiday now.
There is a prohibition on the sale of arms.
The new supermarket offers real value for money compared to the local shops.
A great deal of time was wasted arguing over the details of the contract.

You have to pay bank charges of £10 if you are late with your payment.
He paid with a $100 bill.
Were you able to use the cashpoint while you were on holiday?
I don’t like buying things on credit.
We usually pay your salary into a current account.
Your account balance is showing a debit of £40.
Since he lost his job, he has got into debt and can't pay his bills on time.
There has been an increase in the interest charged on personal loans.
Can you lend me £10 so that I can buy lunch?
Hefty fines are payable for those who exceed their overdraft limit.
He decided to put his winnings into a savings account.
You can withdraw cash at any of our branches.

He was knocked out in the fight but came to just as the doctor was examining him.
We’re trying to cut back on the amount we spend on food.
If captured, they might give away vital military secrets.
I’ll be able to pay you back next week.
The economy picked up slightly towards the end of the year.
I’m saving up for a new car.
I went to get some bread, but the shop had sold out.
He’s just splashed out on a brand new car.

She spent a great deal of time on the project.

MIA is an abbreviation for ‘Missing in Action’.
She looked aghast when the policeman knocked on the door.
He was a very amusing man and I loved listening to his stories.
We would have been happy with an apology.
Her speech drew enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Those girls are always arguing! You can tell they are sisters.
He said it with complete assurance.
The class was astounded when their teacher burst into song.
The book is definitely worth reading.
He bid us goodbye and ran out of the door.
My alarm clock always bleeps at 7 am.
The store has branches in over 50 cities.
She believed she was on the brink of discovering a cure for cancer.
There are many civil servants working for the tax department.
At the end of the speech everyone clapped.
When she ran towards me I could hear the coins jingling in her pocket.
He asked for some time to confer with his lawyers.
There was only one contestant who seemed to have any talent.
Angry MPs are demanding an inquiry into the deal.
She's very interested in clothes and would like to become a fashion designer.
There seems to be some doubt as to whether this is legal.
You need your driving licence as a form of identification.
The thieves fled empty-handed when they heard the door open.
Students need to be taught how to handle their finances.
Ruth grinned at him as she waved goodbye.
The doctor's handwriting is very hard to read.
The UN headquarters are in New York.
I had to show my ID before I was allowed into the building.
They want to stimulate growth in the region by offering incentives to foreign investors.
Insert the plug into the earphone socket.
The banks have issued a warning that charges are likely to rise sharply.
This weekend there is a chance of winning the 1.7 million pound jackpot.
An MA or Master of Arts is an advanced degree taken by postgraduates.
The children were amazed to see the massive columns at Luxor.
This government has high standards with regard to monetarism.
There were a few notes and coins in the money box.
Numismatics is the study and collection of coins and medals.
The price includes hotel and meals – entertainment is optional.
Tell me how much I owe, and I’ll give it to you.
The professor's work will be left to posterity.
The society works to preserve the district’s historic buildings.
We were unable to establish proof of her innocence.
You can go out to play provided that you finish your homework first.
The organization will provide refugees with emergency rations.
We hope to reach the camp before dark if we set off early.
Try to reduce the amount of fat in your diet.
Shall we resume the meeting after lunch?
These plans encourage the elderly to retain their independence.
She refused to reveal the contents of the letter.
This carpet costs 500 rupees in Calcutta.
The neurologist advised a brain scan.
Just sign your name here.
The familar signature tune introduced the programme.
A sinister and dangerous criminal has finally been apprehended.
Would you skim through the report and check for spelling mistakes?
Speleology students analyse cave systems.
After the earthquake, stunned villagers wandered the streets.
He was fined a sum of £1,000 for the offence.
She quickly swallowed the rest of her coffee and ran for the bus.
I work in a hospice which helps people who have a terminal illness.
The author accepted the terms and conditions of the publishing contract.
The intruders were careful not to leave any trace behind them.
She had been involved in several suspicious transactions.
Unattended luggage will be removed and destroyed.
She was really unpleasant on the phone.
You can buy drinks from a vending machine on the first floor.
Doctors’ salaries have risen substantially, whereas nurses’ pay has actually fallen.
Stop whispering, you two!
Without further ado, let’s begin the show.

I fell and twisted my ankle.

The arteries carry blood from your heart to the rest of your body.
She broke a bone in her foot so couldn't take part in the marathon.
Swimmers sometimes shave their chests.
She's getting a double chin and needs to lose some weight.
She could feel her heart beating as she waited.
I’ve got a sore heel.
She stood with her hands on her hips, waiting.
They had to remove his kidney.
The liver cleans your blood and produces bile.
Smokers often have diseased lungs.
She has beautiful soft skin.
I was going to barbecue some chicken thighs.
The hot pepper was still burning his throat.
I burnt my tongue on the hot coffee.
She was very hot so you could see the veins under her skin.
He looked at the gold watch on his wrist.

I’m allergic to nuts.

He’s in danger of failing the exam unless he does some revision soon.
My feet were sometimes so painful and swollen that I could not wear shoes.
She says she’s unable to give up smoking; she’s completely addicted to nicotine.
To be obese is dangerous for your health.
She broke a bone in her hand falling down the stairs.
He had dislocated his shoulder in training.
The doctor told him to cut down on fatty foods and do more exercise.
I felt dizzy and had to sit down.
He fell off a ladder and fractured his hip.
It can take weeks to get over an illness like that.
If you stay in hospital you risk getting an infection.
The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.
You should go for a dental check-up.
She needs to have a balanced diet so she can prevent another heart attack.
He had a temperature so we gave him paracetamol.
She had a stomach operation.
He needs to have an injection of insulin.
The earthquake increased the risk of landslides in the mountains.
He injured his back in Tuesday’s game, and will be unable to play tomorrow.
Eating processed food increases the risk of heart disease.
She lost weight while she was ill.
Use paracetamol to relieve the symptoms of flu.
We stood shivering in the icy wind.
My grandma sprained her knee climbing the mountain.
Overweight people and diabetics can suffer from heart disease.

I'm going to do a few medical checks, including taking your blood pressure.
I'm treating the boy for vitamin deficiency.
I’ve twisted my ankle so I won’t be able to play.
He works out at the local gym every day.

A few days in bed and you’ll be as right as rain.

She lost her job but she’s back on her feet now after starting a new business.
She's fit as a fiddle after training all summer.
I’m not on my last legs yet, thank you very much!
I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather this week so I can't come into work.
The class is dropping like flies with the flu - only half of them are here today.
They did weight training twice a week to keep in shape.

My parents don’t care what job I do as long as I’m happy.

This biography covers almost every aspect of his life.
Whether I take the job depends on the availability of child care.
I’m available next Tuesday if you want to meet then.
Your avoidance of the subject is unhelpful.
The book was banned from school libraries.
England needed to beat Germany to get to the final.
He had blacked out as his car hit the tree.
My whole body ached after winning the race.
Please make me some tea - the water's boiling.
There are millions of brain cells at work all the time.
We need a good intake of calcium to develop healthy bones and teeth.
This patient has chronic back pain.
Remember to save the file before you turn off the computer.
Suddenly, she experienced a convulsion.
This is a potentially deadly disease.
Anaemia can be caused by iron deficiency.
There is a lot of social deprivation in this area of the city.
Three more nuclear power stations were built despite widespread opposition.
After the main part of the meal, a sweet dessert was served.
You’ll have to change your dietary habits if you want to lose weight.
A motorcycling accident had left her severely disabled.
We encourage student participation in our classes.
The lifejacket had almost certainly ensured her survival.
Safety equipment is needed for cleaning windows outside tall buildings.
Wind speeds exceeded 90 miles per hour.
These figures exclude cash receipts.
Look at the eye chart and read the letters.
Messages pass along the nerve fibres.
Being self-employed allowed him the flexibility to work unusual hours.
I cooked the eggs in my new frying pan.
This food is certified gluten-free.
When he asked me her name, my mind just went blank - I could not remember it.
There are two governmental agencies which deal with this issue.
Hay fever is more prevalent in spring.
Most countries developed their heavy industry in the 19th century.
Take an umbrella in case it rains.
In spite of feeling tired, we decided to go out.
He injured his back in Tuesday’s game, and will be unable to play tomorrow.
It is difficult to recruit enough teachers for inner-city schools.
Reduce your intake of salt, sugar, and junk foods.
Iron is a hard heavy metal used for making steel.
The match was cancelled because of lack of support.
Use long-grain rice to stuff the vegetables, not short-grain.
I had prawns, followed by steak for my main course.
Within the last 10 years, both sales and profits have multiplied.
He lives in our neighbourhood.
People need nutrients to live and grow.
We should eat more oily fish such as mackerel or herring.
He needs a heart operation quite soon.
Is this milk organic?
Overall, our position is stronger than it was last year.
I took a packed lunch to school yesterday.
It rained persistently for three days.
Pollen is carried by the wind or insects to other flowers.
Give her smaller portions - she'll get used to eating less.
There are many areas where poverty and unemployment still persist.
Prawn is a shellfish that can be eaten.
We’re so proud of her for telling the truth.
You can go out to play provided that you finish your homework first.
Her attitude has really pushed me to the limit - I'm going to lose my temper soon.
Try to reduce the amount of fat in your diet.
We regret any inconvenience caused by the delay.
Sally looked down at her sleeve and removed a small speck of dirt.
Do these goods comply with our safety requirements?
Mathematicians do fundamental research that has applications in many areas of science.
A busy working life has restricted my opportunities for travelling.
After a night in the rain the clothes were saturated.
My computer screen needs adjusting.
Semi-skimmed milk has had a lot of the fat removed.
Skimmed milk contains 0.1% fat.
Solar panels can be an efficient source of energy.
Hugh was spotted by local police and had to leave quickly.
We are striving to reach higher standards of hygiene in hospitals.
Stir the sauce gently over a low heat.
I didn’t have the strength to get out of bed.
Let’s get a takeaway, instead of eating in the restaurant.
Use a teaspoon to stir your coffee.
The new boots are lighter and softer, and therefore more comfortable to wear.
We need to show greater tolerance, so that we can live and work together.
Trust is very important for both teenagers and their parents.
I can’t help you unless you tell me what’s wrong.
The choir has a varied programme of concerts throughout the year.
The rolling of the ship caused him to vomit.
Chinese food is cooked in a large wok.
There is dense woodland on the site of the proposed railway.

I recommend reducing the amount of caffeine in your drinks.

The human body needs amino acids in order to make proteins.
The students kept themselves awake by drinking energy drinks.

Most of the acting in the show was excellent.

The boys disappeared into the crowd.
Live gigs are the most enjoyable part of my work.
Fluorescent lighting is not as bright as sunlight.
The match is being broadcast live tonight on BBC1.
I love the melody, but the lyrics are awful.
The first performance of the opera was in 1936.
The main character in the novel was also part of the sub-plot.
Can you record the football for me at 10 o’clock?
It’s not my role to tell the politicians what to do.
The burglar returned to the scene of the crime.
That film's soundtrack was great. I bought the CD.
She was very nervous about acting on stage.
Sarah has missed her chance of starring in the school play.
I walked along a track to the mountain village.

That mobile phone had a noisy ringtone.

I've just bought and downloaded that new album.
I will pass on the document by using that file-sharing site.
More and more people make purchases online.
People often pirate games illegally.
It is more expensive to send video messages from your mobile.
Please switch TV channels - I want to see the football results.
I want you to transfer the music files onto a disk.
Millions of people tuned in to the radio for the election results.
More and more people visit social networking sites these days.

The latest Hollywood film was a blockbuster.

I bought the theatre tickets directly from the box office.
The download failed.
The main drawback of the scheme is its expense.
Marks and comments on assignments provide feedback to students.
The generation gap often causes problems in our school.
I can't do without my MP3 player when I'm travelling.
A second game will be played to determine the outcome.
A soap opera is a television or radio series about the imaginary lives of a group of people.
The film soundtrack was great. I bought the CD.
Shareholders have accepted a takeover bid.
Sunny weather helped boost the turnout at Sunday’s rally.

This is a brand-new car.

Blake was carrying an old-fashioned leather briefcase.
The online bookshop is doing extremely well this year.
That film was thought-provoking.

Her employers accused her of theft.

Clarke admitted that he was disappointed with his results.
I’m afraid I’m not able to advise you.
Doreen thought that the house was too small, and Jim agreed.
Her story was quite amazing.
I thought the article was very amusing.
There was a press release announcing the Senator’s resignation.
There’s no need to apologize.
The building has an appealing old-fashioned charm.
This wine tastes awful.
Who’s that standing beside Jeff?
It was such a stupid question, I didn’t even bother to reply.
The kids had a brilliant time.
All his family are buried in the same cemetery.
The tune in that ad was catchy.
Henry VII claimed the English throne after defeating Richard III.
It was a clever idea to sell the boat.
He used too many boring clichéd expressions for my liking.
A Swiss clock has several cogs of different sizes.
Friends and colleagues will remember him with affection.
After three hours of interrogation, he confessed everything.
The men were all congratulating one another warmly.
It was a convincing argument/explanation.
There was no credible evidence against him.
Ministers were told not to criticize the policy publicly.
The sound of the explosion was deafening.
Be careful: the river is quite deep here.
A spokesman denied that the company had acted irresponsibly.
I didn’t want to disturb you in the middle of a meeting.
The builders had to use earplugs to keep the noise out.
Some patients became very emotional.
It was such a fascinating story I immediately bought the book.
The fast-moving pace of the film made it very exciting.
Lots of festival-goers attended that event.
New regulations forbid the sale of landmines.
Some people see this as a fundamental flaw in his argument.
That film was gripping.
Attendance was high at the concert, mainly due to the headliner.
For some reason, she finds his jokes hilarious.
They all have incredible stories to tell.
Indie films and music are produced by small independent companies.
She thought the film was an inspiring story of love and determination.
He instructed his men to collect information about troop movements.
She painted the vase with an intricate pattern of birds and flowers.
I think that would be an intriguing subject for future research.
How much money do you have to invest?
The goalkeeper isn't in Saturday’s line-up because of injury.
My class this year was a really lively group of students.
She inspires great loyalty among her staff.
That tabloid article contains malicious rumours.
His letter was deeply moving.
The road became a mud bath after the storm.
Your boots are muddy. Take them off by the door please.
They are investigating the mysterious disappearance of a young man.
I’ll take care of it, unless anyone objects to my involvement.
The internet is essential for advertisers to reach people on a wide scale.
I’ve been on the go since six o’clock this morning.
The government has ordered an investigation into the cause of the accident.
Envelopes are cheaper if you buy them in packs of 100.
Children can be amazingly perceptive about adults’ moods.
Machines are capable of performing many routine tasks.
Computers become lighter, smaller, and more portable every year.
The oil spill poses a great threat to wildlife in the surrounding ocean.
Most of the films we’ve reviewed have predictable plots.
The magazine is targeted primarily at young middle-class women.
Profits rose 31% to £144 million.
The police chief promised tougher action against young criminals.
Only a small proportion of graduates fail to find employment.
He’s never going to agree to that. Be realistic!
Every electronic communication device has a receiver.
It seemed an impossible task at times, but we carried on, regardless.
We regret any inconvenience caused by the delay.
I took a long relaxing bath.
The release of Nelson Mandela was watched by millions.
She was reluctant to leave.
I can’t think of his name – can you remind me?
Revenge was a possible motive for the attack.
They were riding shotgun so the policeman fined them.
After his speech there were rousing cheers.
That was a scary story. I won't sleep tonight!
She likes to paint the changing seasons in the garden.
New satellites will carry particularly sensitive instruments.
Do you think this dress will shrink if I handwash it?
The level of smog in that city proves that it is one of the most polluted in the world.
There is a soothing breeze on the beach this afternoon.
We had a spectacular view of the coastline from the plane.
Nuclear waste is currently being stored close to the town.
Clouds of black smoke streamed from the car.
These arrests have dealt a stunning blow to one of the major drug cartels.
Those chickens are too stupid to understand.
Her mother’s sudden death came as a terrible shock.
The visit to the theme park was a thrilling experience.
It is an unconvincing argument for increasing indirect tax.
He led an uninspiring and disappointing campaign.
I’ve been having extraordinarily vivid dreams recently.
Police are warning all women in the area to take extra care at night.
These are well-produced Swiss watches.
The wild rose is a familiar sight in woods and hedges.

Fortunately, the avalanche did not cause any injuries in the ski resort.
Almost all the crops have died due to this year's drought.
The earthquake did not cause any deaths.
The authorities are planning to prevent a flu epidemic.
The southwest of England has been badly hit by floods.
The forest fire has destroyed a large area and is still out of control.
Hurricanes are produced on the surface of warm seas.
The road was blocked for two days due to a landslide.
The tsunami reached the coasts of Japan, causing widespread damage.
The volcanic eruption destroyed the town.

An ash cloud caused cancellations of European flights.

There were no reports of casualties from the attack.
Mr Charlton surveyed the damage caused by the bulldozer.
The building must be saved from destruction.
The fall caused a leg injury.
There is molten lava coming from the crater.
Rain turned the narrow road to mud.
She felt a moment of sheer panic before she started her song.
Thousands of refugees have crossed the border.
There were only two survivors of the plane crash.
Torrential rain often follows very hot weather.
After a big earthquake, you would expect some tremors.
She was a victim of the tsunami.

If the river bursts its banks, some houses will be flooded.

There were fears that the roof would collapse.
Many buildings and cars had been damaged in the blast.
If the alarm sounds, all students should evacuate immediately.
The last time I saw her she was heading towards the city centre.
Please do not panic if you hear the fire alarm.
It took firefighters three hours to put the blaze out.
UN leaders hope to prevent the fighting from spreading.
Free running is a new craze which is sweeping the country.

Doreen thought that the house was too small, and Jim agreed with her.
There’s no need to apologize for that mistake.
I don't believe in ghosts.
When you’ve finished, put the CDs back. They belong to the principal.
‘It’s far too hot,’ she complained.
Their future depends on how well they do in these exams.
His grandfather died from cancer.
She had always dreamed of going to Africa.
Do you like listening to music?
My brother will help. At least we can rely on him.
How much money did you spend on that computer?
He memorised his notes while he was waiting for a bus.

We left our wet bikes in the alleyway outside the building.

Most asteroids are found between the planets Jupiter and Mars.
Saturn’s moon, Titan, has an atmosphere mainly made of nitrogen.
Bees are vital for the ecosystem, not just for making honey.
He has chosen to research black holes as his area of study.
Ten people were injured in the blast.
After the explosion, I saw a fire burning in the distance.
There were bursts of machine-gun fire.
Catastrophic floods have devastated the region.
There were collapsed buildings everywhere after the earthquake.
The two trains collided about a mile outside the city.
There was a collision between the French and German boats.
These 2,500 words form the core of the language.
Critics say the plan is short-sighted and dangerous.
That year, crop failure led to widespread famine.
There was a decrease in the crime rate.
The new system decreases the risk to public health.
1 Whatever he’s offering, we’ll pay you double. 2 Sickness has doubled in the last five years.
There was a dramatic increase in sales that month.
An elderly gentleman was standing at the reception desk.
If liquid evaporates, it changes into gas or steam.
1 She was taken to hospital after a fall. 2 Ann’s just fallen downstairs and hurt her back.
Crop failure led to widespread famine.
First aid and basic medical treatment will be provided.
The lake freezes in winter.
Traffic fumes raised pollution to record levels yesterday.
The new telescopes enable gamma-ray vision.
The novel did not really exist as a genre before the 17th century.
The glacier moves very slowly.
Ten soldiers went missing.
Goo' is a sticky substance.
A gradual change in the climate could be reversed.
1 The rebel army now controls over half the country. 2 This year's profits halved since the takeover.
During the ice age, large areas of the Earth were frozen.
Ice caps cover the land and sea around the North and South Pole.
Her paper discusses the likely impact of global warming on climate change.
There has been a significant increase in the number of young people who smoke.
We have managed to increase the number of patients treated.
We're travelling along the inland waterways of the south.
The new planet was light years away.
People on low incomes find it difficult to pay for healthcare.
The magma came out of the volcano.
The magnetic field around the Earth protects us from the solar wind.
A meteorite is predicted to travel close to the Earth.
Bacteria are microscopic organisms.
Birds migrate every year to areas with warmer weather.
Nanotechnology uses atoms and molecules to build structures.
Nuclear weapons are extremely dangerous.
Oxygen tanks are needed for scuba-diving.
The ozone layer in the Earth’s atmosphere is getting thinner each year.
The parcel was sent by post yesterday.
Dust particles are extremely small.
A less important story in the same book is called a sub-plot.
You could add chilli powder to make it hotter.
The town’s proximity to the mountains protects it.
He had to clean up the mess as a punishment.
We saw a marked reversal of trends in oil prices.
The effects can only be reversed by a bone-marrow donation.
1 There is a threat of a sudden rise in prices. 2 Salaries will continue to rise in line with inflation.
Inflation rocketed in the period between the wars.
The most likely scenario is that Brooks will resign.
Increased seismic activity was registered days before the earthquake.
Living cells can self-replicate.
1 We are going to settle our differences, once and for all. 2 Her relatives had come to America and settled in Bo
1 Cut the melon in half using a sharp knife. 2 Shops are reporting a sharp rise in sales of organic produce.
1 I think the chambermaid is waiting to change the sheets. 2 The answers are printed on a separate sheet.
A shock wave can be observed in the wake of supersonic aircrafts.
I think we can save a significant amount of time.
It shows a slight increase in temperature.
I feel slightly better today.
A solar wind is composed of charged particles such as protons.
That city is one of the most polluted: there is smog every afternoon.
The final game attracted a crowd of over 50,000 spectators.
Slow but steady progress has been made towards concluding the deal.
Rachel was silent, watching him steadily.
The steam from the volcano rose into the air.
A violent storm broke just as we reached the mountain.
Clouds of black smoke streamed from the car.
The temperature would drop dramatically after sunset.
Countries such as China and USA are superpowers.
She quickly swallowed the rest of her coffee.
Eartquakes are caused by friction between tectonic plates.
He helped triple the value of the company.
His wrongdoing went undetected for many years.
The new cruise ship was reported to be unsinkable.
He felt the vibration of footsteps.
The boat was smashed by a huge wave.

A tall cliff, with a narrow footpath at its base.

The truck was belching black smoke.
John was bitten by the acting bug as a five-year-old.
The soldiers were briefed on the mission.
The days are still warm but the evenings are getting chilly.
I am studying the history of Western civilization.
I could find my way back to the campsite thanks to my compass.
Considering how bad her injuries are, she’s coping very well.
All children have a certain curiosity.
Protesters tried to disrupt the meeting.
A proper procedure for complaints should be established.
He ordered the evacuation of all nonessential personnel.
We were shocked by the extent of the damage.
Everyone did their fair share of the work.
A fissure developed on the hot tarmac road.
The list of their achievements is pretty impressive.
The police said that the accident occurred at about 4.30 pm.
You always have to show your pass before they’ll let you in.
Cheap air travel is one of the privileges of working for the airline.
I bought a pair of ranch-style trousers.
We finally arrived at the site of the attraction.
Only a skilled skier can go down this piste.
The place has always inspired me with awe and wonder.
That leg will be in traction for at least three weeks.
It took several weeks to traverse the desert.
Air can escape through the vent in the side.

Do you have broadband at home?

Some old camcorders use videotape.
A charger fills the battery with electricity.
You can see live coverage of England’s game against France.
Secure your bike with this simple locking device.
A digital camera stores pictures in the form of electronic signals.
A dishwasher uses a lot of water.
You can use a flash drive to store electronic information.
I've just been swimming. Can I use your hairdryer?
Options can be selected by using the mouse or the keyboard.
You can carry your laptop with you.
A laser printer makes very clear letters and pictures.
A microwave oven cooks food very quickly.
Switch off your mobile phone when you enter the cinema.
All staff have access to a computer network.
Push the plug into the socket.
Use the remote control to change the TV channel.
Do you have Satnav in your car?
Smart phones have a touch screen.
Using a vacuum cleaner is the best way to clean the carpet.
If you need your clothes washed, the washing machine is here.
Wireless devices use electromagnetic radiation.

Adjust the volume by clicking this scale.

If a computer crashes, it suddenly stops working.
Several names had been deleted from the list.
You can download this software for free.
My computer screen has frozen.
The phone line has gone completely dead.
Insert the plug into the earphone socket.
It’s important to install a virus checker.
Then I realized I hadn’t plugged the TV in.
Press this key to start.
Push as hard as you can.
This battery needs to be recharged.
Now select ‘Save’.
Have they set this to print in colour?
The video streamed from the site to my computer.
The system has been upgraded to meet customers’needs.

Please back up your work regularly.

If food or drink goes off, it is no longer fresh.
There are people who hack into their computers occasionally.
After you finish using the computer, remember to log off.
The economy picked up slightly towards the end of the year.
Should I print out that graph now?
I hope this meeting doesn’t run on too long.
Many hospitals are running out of money.
Scroll down to find the link.
I’ve used up all my holiday entitlement, and it’s only August.

Click 'enter' to access the web page.

Two senior officers were assigned to the investigation.
I attach a recent photograph.
The factory has a fully automated assembly line.
A backpack is useful on a walking holiday.
Please make a back-up of your work at the end of the day.
That dog barks loudly.
I need some new batteries for my bike light.
When the cooking time’s up, the microwave will beep.
The three of them sat there with their heads bent over their books.
She went to a boarding school when she was only seven.
Did you remember to bolt the back door?
Air goes into your lungs through the bronchial tubes.
The short story competition was designed to encourage budding authors.
In one study 75 per cent of students reported having been bullied at school.
I bypassed the lawyers and filed the documents myself.
Stinginess with money was one aspect of Steve’s character that I didn’t like.
Harry Potter had an invisibility cloak.
A cloaking device covers or hides something from somebody.
He had his collar turned up against the cold.
I enjoyed his companionship.
1 A compelling story. 2 There was compelling evidence in her defence.
People with epilepsy can have unexpected convulsions.
I’m trying to cut down on salt.
You can find that information in the database.
Rob’s face was devoid of any warmth.
The main drawback of the scheme is its expense.
He could see the faint glow of a lamp through the curtains.
A firewall program prevents people from entering a computer system illegally.
Wrap the cheese in foil to keep it moist.
Documents stored in a computer can be grouped into folders.
All their efforts to find her proved fruitless.
Thank goodness he's OK. I thought he was a goner after the accident.
Her award was for a groundbreaking study of plant diversity.
The baby made a gurgling sound when I gave her some milk.
Hold the handset next to your ear.
Environmentalists hijacked the rally to promote their own aims.
1 You can hire a car at the airport. 2 I hired someone to paint the house.
This is a hybrid car: it uses both petrol and electricity.
Your immune system protects you against diseases.
Important witnesses are isolated from the media for their own safety.
I could hear someone turning the key in the lock.
This LCD monitor has a very high resolution.
Did you load the program?
Two of Indonesia’s top banks are planning to merge.
You can see the comet with the naked eye.
The document outlines our company’s recycling policy.
The computer picked up a weak signal.
He was a pioneer of early colour photography.
I could hear them pounding on the door.
A muscle began to pulse in his jaw.
I could almost hear the pumping of my heart.
My breath rasped in my throat after I had finished coughing.
Every electronic communication device has a receiver that detects electronic signals.
We’ll have to replace all the furniture that was damaged in the flood.
We were unable to reproduce the results of the original experiment.
1 By Sunday, electricity had been restored. 2 His uncle restores old furniture.
A root-level program cannot be modified by the guest users.
This router can be accessed remotely.
It's a fruit with a rich flavour and scent.
Turn on the screen saver to protect the screen from damage.
The computer crashed after the short-circuit.
It includes an automatic shutdown mode.
Don't be a slave to your feelings.
Find the power source and switch it on.
We can’t just stand by and watch it happen.
A limited oil supply has made gas prices rise.
I put a tag on that picture.
Beware of Trojan viruses.
Our holiday turned into a nightmare.
The hotels they recommended weren’t up to scratch.
The car landed upside down in a ditch.
The two pieces of metal were welded together.
The sticks were tied in bundles with wire.

Representatives from business and finance make decisions on how money is invested.
Put a classified ad in the newspaper so that you can sell your car.
Find the latest movie reviews in the entertainment and the arts section.
This newspaper contains a special feature on new children’s books.
Foreign news usually gives us updates on current disaster situations.
The gossip columns are very popular for finding out about famous people.
Home news tells us about our own country.
He had his opinion published in the Letters to the editor section.
The life and style section of the newspaper shows tips for a healthy, outdoor lifestyle.
His death was announced in the newspaper's obituaries.
The opinion column of this newspaper is quite poor.
Turn to the sports news for the results of last night's match.
The weather forecast shows some sun for tomorrow.

They appealed for more money to aid the homeless.

Almost 1,000 jobs were axed.
Both main parties are backing these proposals.
The book was banned from school libraries.
A massive explosion blasted the building, breaking the windows.
Firefighters were called to a blaze at a warehouse yesterday.
1 Their share price climbed again today, boosted by rising sales. 2 The change of management has boosted mor
I’ll ask my boss if I can have a day off next week.
Morgan clashed with editors over whether to publish the story.
Supermarkets are drastically cutting prices.
It was a game full of drama.
The ceremony was attended by heads of government.
She threw her glass across the room and it hit the wall.
Proper planning is the key to success.
The link between my computer and the telephone isn’t very good.
We’re moving next week.
The police ignored her pleas for help.
Sunday’s vote was a test of the new president’s pledge for fair elections.
The new minister had an appointment with the PM.
Investigators are probing the causes of the plane crash.
His decision to quit international football has shocked everyone.
Are you good at solving riddles?
The protests were sparked by the firing of two restaurant employees.
The couple is due to wed next week.

And now some breaking news from our reporter in Germany…

The ‘Royal Celebration’ is front-page news.
We’re doing a couple of items of news on the Queen’s visit.
This newspaper keeps you informed of the latest news.
That piece of news made the headlines yesterday.
News updates throughout the day on Radio 5 Live!
The newsflash came in the middle of the most exciting part of the movie.
If newspapers run a story, they print it.
The fire at the factory was an unfortunate turn of events.

They are celebrating her achievements in tennis.

She denied the latest allegations.
The attack occurred in a dark alley.
He altered his appearance with surgery.
It's a rare skin condition that has baffled doctors for years.
‘Don’t go!’ he begged.
If it all goes wrong, don’t blame me.
In a bold move to try and cut pollution, the city council has banned private cars.
The group called for a boycott of French goods.
He was of medium height, but had very broad shoulders.
The Pope’s speech will be broadcast on all channels at 6.00 this evening.
A literacy/recruitment/anti-drug campaign.
I wanted a more challenging and rewarding job.
Have you seen the clip from that new film? It looks great.
The agreement doesn’t allow you to conduct business from your home.
The president’s wife was a powerful and controversial figure.
The costumes, sets, and acting are all superb.
She’s been totally deaf since birth.
We stayed in a friendly hotel with stylish décor.
The missing man’s family are getting increasingly desperate.
The bank has promised a donation of £24 million towards the disaster fund.
Can you drop off the kids at school on your way?
Experiments show that many plants tolerate a wide range of light conditions.
Let's wear fancy dress for that party.
Everyone liked my proposal, but there hasn’t been any follow-up.
Underwater hoses funnel water from the reservoir to a purification plant.
Internet users are either information providers or information gatherers.
The job is open to all applicants regardless of age, race, or gender.
One day Sam heard an interesting piece of gossip.
She wasn’t hysterical, just crying.
She had a reputation for honesty and personal integrity.
The lecturer was fond of making ironic comments.
Your job prospects would be much better if you finished your degree.
She is the matriarch of the community.
More people are opposed to increasing fees. Moreover, it discourages many students from attending.
It’s a difficult race. Nevertheless, about 1,000 runners participate every year.
No sooner had I walked in than the phone rang.
On no account should the soldiers be blamed for what happened.
Overall, our position is stronger than it was last year.
Residents voted overwhelmingly in support of the plan.
The Paparazzi are part of famous people's lives.
I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.
It’s pointless just waiting here, he’s obviously not coming.
1 It is not the hospital’s policy to disclose the names of patients. 2 Read the wording of your policy very carefull
The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.
I joined the anti-smoking pressure group.
Excellent customer service should be our guiding principle.
I had already printed twenty pages when I noticed the page numbers were all wrong.
Staff are entitled to a certain amount of privacy when making personal phone calls.
They organized a peaceful protest against the war.
This organization became famous thanks to a publicity stunt.
Their company publishes a wide selection of books.
These latest figures reinforce the view that economic growth is slowing.
He gave a resigned sigh after losing the competition.
The retail staff don't work on Sundays.
The market has a good selection of ripe fruit.
I can scarcely believe what’s happened.
We seldom see each other any more.
Her relatives had come to America and settled in Boston.
Public opinion had shifted sharply to the left following the war.
The shoplifter was caught.
The spokesman gave a press conference.
Hugh was spotted by local police and had to leave quickly.
He certainly doesn’t fit the stereotype of the emotional Italian.
Do you stock fishing rods?
The strikers gathered in front of the factory.
This is a striking example of how misleading extreme capitalism can be.
The study reveals very substantial differences between population groups.
Colleagues became suspicious when he started acting strangely.
The Tabloids are often entertaining to read.
There are many variants on the basic structure.
He’s just like the villain out of a James Bond film.

We acquired the shares for £1.75 each.

You can activate the system using buttons or voice recognition.
The plane has 125 passengers and crew on board.
The report claimed that hundreds of civilians had crossed the border.
The reports are treated as strictly confidential.
We are still hopeful that further talks will result in a consensus.
We're studying the life cycle of the frog.
They’ve devised a scheme to allow students to study part-time.
The rise of one aristocratic family usually meant the eclipse of another.
The government’s new healthcare plan is the most elaborate yet.
They encrypted the message before sending it.
Special agents are often involved in espionage.
1 Each room has its own distinctive features. 2 This week there is a special feature.
We had to figure out the connection between the two events.
The company's flagship store is in London.
The vase hit the wall and shattered into fragments.
There are students who can hack the computers of large corporations.
It's an app for a variety of handheld devices.
They have the know-how to repair anything that malfunctions.
The repair work involved modifying two of the windows.
The museum curator looks after the art objects.
They pirated 1,000,000 copies of that music album.
I presume you’ve already ordered lunch.
Hanley pulled off a surprise victory in the semi-final.
What I’m saying is purely my own point of view.
She managed to scramble over the wall.
Seek medical advice if symptoms last more than a week.
My smart phone works as a small computer.
Michael tapped his nose with his forefinger.
There were several employees whose skills he could tap into for his new project.
We set traps in the attic for the mice.
Software should be designed to meet the needs of users.
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