Unit 1 Vocabulary

SPEAK OUT UNIT I VOCABULARY LENGUA INGLESA II (2A)
Leonela Benitez, Luciana Perosio, Fernanda Puca Figueredo, Lorena Reales, Karin Suárez.
IDIOMS
TO FEEL SCARED OUT OF MY WITS: to scare
someone so badly that they lose sanity/ feel petrified.
E.g. I was scared out of my wits when I first went on a
plane on my own.
KEEP YOURSELF TO YOURSELF: idiom to avoid

contact or communication with others, to be retiring and
solitary. E.g. He is a quiet person who keeps himself to
himself.
TO BE AROUND: to socialize with or have close physical

proximity to somebody.
OUT OF THE ORDINARY: (PAG 9) beyond or outside of one’s

normal expectations.
MAKE UP ONE’S MIND: to take a final decision after a period of consideration.
TO BE A GREAT ADDITION: to make a highly valuable contribution.
MADE MY STOMACH TURN: (PAG 11) feel ill or uncomfortable

usually because something is offensive or disgusting/ disgusted me.
E.g. The smell made my stomach turn. It was awful.
OVER THE MOON: (PAG 11) extremely

happy/thrilled.
E.g. She's over the moon about her new.
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SHAKE LIKE A LEAF: (PAG 11) feeling extremely

nervous.
E.g. I shake like a leaf when I think about the exam.
TO WISH THE EARTH WOULD SHALLOW ME UP:

(PAG 11) extremely embarrassed.
E.g. Everybody was looking at me and I wished the earth would
swallow me up.
PHRASAL VERBS
COME ALONG: (PAG 8) to go somewhere with someone.
E.g. We´re going to the zoo. Do you want to come along?
FIND OUT: to discovered a fact or piece of information

E.g. I enjoyed finding out about the local wildlife.
LOOK FOR: (PAG 8) to search or hunt for.

E.g. I’ve been looking for that book everywhere.
COME UP WITH: to think of an idea or answer.

E.g.to come up with an offer.
MAKE UP: (PAG 148) to forgive someone and become friends

again.
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E.g. I wish the two of them would just make up.
TRY OUT: to test someone or something to see what they are like or whether they
are suitable or effective.
E.g. we tried out several new models.
THROW UP: (PAG 11) to vomit food/ to puke (informal)
RUN OUT OF: (PAG 11) to use all of something and not have
any more left.
E.g. We’re running out of people to ask for help.
GO AHEAD: (PAG 12) to start to do something

E.g. We have permission to go ahead with the project.
GO THROUGH: (PAG 12) to experience a difficult or

unpleasant situation.
E.g. He’s gone through a lot in the past year.
DIG INTO: (PAG 12) to find out information by searching

or asking questions.
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FOCUS ON: (PAG 12) to give most of your attention to someone or

something.
E.g. try to focus on the most important facts.
FILL IN: (PAG 14) to complete a form.

E.g. Please fill in in this form.
CARRY ON: (PAG 12) to continue doing something.

E.g. We will carry on with the game unless it rains.
HOLD ON: (PAG 15) used to tell someone to wait for a short
time.
E.g. Hold on! I’ll just check my diary.
END UP: (PAG 4 WB) to be in a particular situation after a

series of events.
COLLOCATIONS
DO YOUR BEST: to try very hard to do something.
E.g. I did my best to persuade him.
DO NOTHING:
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DO A FAVOUR: do me/us a favour !: informal something you say in answer to a

stupid and impossible suggestion.
E.g Why don´t you tell the police what happened? “Oh, do me a favour!”
DO RESEARCH:
MAKE A MISTAKE:
MAKE A PROFIT: to earn or lose more money than you spend.
E.g. The business made a pre-tax profit of $14.9m last year.
MAKE A CHOICE:
TAKE YOUR TIME: to do something without hurrying.
E.g. The test will be difficult- take your time.
TAKE A BREAK:
E.g We took a break for a few days.
GIVE A TALK:
HAVE A TROUBLE:
GO BEYOND SOMETHING: to be more than or not limited to something.
E.g. The appeal of this device goes beyond convenience.
GET ANY PRIVACY HEATED ARGUMENT:
FAINT-HEARTED: lacking courage or confidence.
HARD-CORE: extreme or intense
NON-JUDGEMENTAL: a person who avoids moral judgments an who is not quick
to criticize.
A PEOPLE PERSON: (PAG 8) noun /ˈpiː.pəl
ˌpɜː.sən/ /ˈpiː.pəl ˌpɝː.sən/
someone who
is friendly and enjoys meeting and talking to people
Donna was a people person. She
was warm, outgoing, and an excellent listener.
Dave tries hard, but he’s just not a people person.
A COMPUTER GEEK: (PAG 8) A person who is socially awkward
and unpopular: a usually intelligent … or expert especially in a
technological field or activity.
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E.g He is real computer geek. He knows how to write code and loves playing
computer games.
WITTY: (PAG
8)adjectiveUK /ˈwɪt·i/ US /ˈwɪt̬ ·i/comparative wittier | superlative wittiest
using words in a funny and clever way
ingenioso
He was witty and charming.
DOWN-TO-EARTH: (PAG 8)adjective approving

UK /ˌdaʊn.tuːˈɜːθ/ US /ˌdaʊn.tuːˈɝːθ/
practical, reasonable, and friendly:
She's a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions.

A GOOD LAUGH: (PAG 8) someone who is a fun
person.
E.g. Kelly is a good laugh, she always tells new jokes.
SPONTANEOUS: (PAG 8) adjective UK /spɒn

ˈteɪ.ni.əs/ US /spɑːn-/
happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without
any planning or without being forced
His jokes seemed spontaneous, but were
in fact carefully prepared beforehand. approving She’s
such a spontaneous, lively woman. The audience broke into spontaneous
applause.
SPONTANEITY: (PAG 13) Noun /ˌspɒntəˈniːɪtɪ/ the quality of being
spontaneous. The performance was boring and lacked spontaneity.
STIMULATE: (PAG 13) verbUK /ˈstɪm·jə·leɪt/ US /ˈstɪm·jə
ˌleɪt/ to make something happen or develop more
The drug stimulates the production of red blood cells.
A MORNING PERSON: (PAG 8) Noun /ˈmɔːnɪŋ ˌpɜːsən/

someone who is more productive in the morning.
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I'm not a morning person - that's why I usually start work at 10a.m.
FEEL ABOUT TRYING: (PAG 11)

SKILL: (PAG 11)
PUT PRESSURE ON ME: (PAG 11)to strong persuade someone to do something,
they don’t want.
LOOK DOWN: (PAG 11)
RELIEVED: (PAG 11) adjective UK /rɪˈliːvd/ US /rɪˈlivd/
feeling happy because something bad did not happen/glad it
was finished
aliviado
I’m just relieved that she’s safe and well.
AWKWARD: (PAG 11) adjective UK /ˈɔːk·wəd/ US /ˈɔk·wərd/
difficult or causing problems
incómodo
an awkward question
AWKWARDNESS: (PAG 13) Noun /ˈɔ•kwərd•nəs/ the

quality of being awkward. There was a moment of
awkwardness.
IMPRESSED: (PAG 11)
FASCINATED: (PAG 11) adjective
UK /ˈfæs·ɪ·neɪ·tɪd/ US /ˈfæs·əˌneɪ·t̬ ɪd/
very interested
They were absolutely fascinated by the video game.
FRUSTRATED: (PAG 11) adjective UK /frʌs

ˈtreɪ·tɪd/ US /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪ·t̬ ɪd/
annoyed because you cannot achieve or do what you want/
disappointed and angry.
frustrado
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Are you feeling frustrated with your job?
FRUSTRATION: (PAG 13) noun UK /frʌsˈtreɪ•ʃən/

US /frʌsˈtreɪ•ʃən/
the feeling of being annoyed because you cannot
achieve or do what you want
I could sense his frustration at not being able to help.
SPEND: (PAG 12) verb UK /spend/ US /spend/ past tense
and past participle spent
to use money to buy or pay for something
She spends a lot on clothes.
How much did you spend?
DAYS DOING: (PAG 12)
OVERCOME: (PAG 12) verbUK /ˌəʊ·və
ˈkʌm/ US /ˌoʊ·vərˈkʌm/ present
participle overcoming | past tense and past
participle overcame
to deal with and control a problem or feeling
Eventually she overcame her fear of dogs.
DAILY: (PAG 12) adverb /ˈdeɪli/ diariamente
Food deliveries are made daily.
DIVING: (PAG 13) noun [ no plural ]

UK /ˈdaɪ·vɪŋ/ US /ˈdɑɪ·vɪŋ/
the activity or sport of swimming under water, usually
using special breathing equipment. E.g. We went diving in
the Red Sea.
LOADS OF TIMES: (PAG 13)
COMMENT ON: (PAG 13) verb UK /ˈkɒm·ent/ US /ˈkɑ·ment/
to make a comment

hacer comentarios
My mum always comments on what I’m wearing.
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RATHER THAN: (PAG 13) instead of
en lugar de
He saw his music as a hobby rather than a career.
EMBARRASSED: (PAG 13) adjective UK /ɪmˈbær·əst/ US /ɪm

ˈbær·əst/
feeling ashamed or shy
avergonzado
I was too embarrassed to admit that I was scared.
EMBARRASSMENT: (PAG 13) noun [ no plural ] UK /ɪmˈbær·əs·mənt/ US/ɪm

ˈbær·əs·mənt/
shy, ashamed, or uncomfortable feelings
He blushed with embarrassment.
DISAPPOINTED: (PAG 13) Adj. /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntəd/ unhappy because
something you hoped for did not happen, or was not as good as you expected
When my parents told me Santa didn't exist, I was really disappointed.
DISAPPOINTMENT: (PAG 13) noun UK /ˌdɪs·əˈpɔɪnt·mənt/ US /ˌdɪs·ə
ˈpɔɪnt·mənt/
[ no plural ]
the feeling of being disappointed
FASCINATED: (PAG 11) Adj /fæsəneɪtəd/ extremely interested. I am fascinated
by space travel.
FASCINATION: (PAG 13) noun [ no plural ] UK /ˌfæs·ɪˈneɪ·ʃən/ US /ˌfæs·ə
ˈneɪ·ʃən/
a state of being very interested in someone or something
fascinación
NEGOTIABLE: (PAG 14) It’s possible- we can talk
about it.
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SCENARIO: (PAG 14) noun UK /sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/ US /sə

ˈner.i.oʊ/
plural scenarios
a description of possible actions or events in the future
escenario
There are several possible scenarios.
a horrific/nightmare scenario such as a Third World War
LIMITED ENROLMENT: (PAG 14) There’s a maximum
number for this course.
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: (PAG

14) You need to pay part of the cost
now, and you can´t get the money back.
FLYER: (PAG 14) noun mainly UK (US usually

flier) UK /ˈflaɪ.ər/ US /-ɚ/
a small piece of paper with information on it about
a product or event
folleto publicitario, volante
SIGN UP FOR: (PAG 14) Put your name on a list for a course.
FREE: (PAG 14) adjective UK /friː/ US /fri/
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costing no money
gratis
Entry is free for children.
TWO-FOR-ONE DEAL: (PAG 14) You pay for one and get two.
FREE TRIAL: (PAG 14) You can try it out at no cost.

FILL IN YOUR DETAILS: (PAG 14) Write your name,
address, etc., on a form.
WORTH: (PAG 14) adjective [ not before n ] /wɜrθ/

indicates financial value
tasado/da [ masculine-feminine, singular ]
valorado/ada [ masculine-feminine, singular ]
a car worth over $20, 000
Which is worth more, a diamond or a ruby?
ANXIOUS: (PAG 13) Adj. /ˈæŋkʃəs/ worried about
something
I’m quite anxious about my exams.
ANXIETY: (PAG 13 ) Noun /æŋˈzaɪətɪ/ an

uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something
that is happening or might happen in the future. Children normally feel a lot of
anxiety about their first day at school.
CREATIVE: (PAG 13) Adj. /kriˈeɪtɪv/ a
creative person is good at thinking of new ideas. He is
one of Japan's most talented and creative film directors.
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CREATION: noun UK /kriˈeɪ·ʃən/

US /kriˈeɪ·ʃən/ [ no plural ] the act of
making something happen or exist
the creation of a new political party.
WORRIED:(PAG 13) Adj. /ˈwʌrɪd/ not happy or relaxed

because you keep thinking about a particular problem or
something bad that might happen I'm worried about my
exam.
AMUSED : (PAG 13) Adj. /əˈmjuːzd/ smiling or

laughing because something is funny The man looked
a little amused.
AMUSEMENT: (PAG 13) Noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

the feeling of being entertained or made to laugh She looked at him with
ANGRY: (PAG 13) Adj. /ˈæŋɡrɪ/ feeling or

showing anger He was beginning to get angry.
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ANGER: (PAG 13) Noun /æŋgə/ a strong feeling against someone who has
behaved badly, making you want to shout at them or hurt them. He never once
raised his voice in anger
NERVOUS: (PAG 13) Adj. /ˈnɜːvəs/ worried and
anxious He's very nervous about her driving test.
NERVOUSNESS: (PAG 13) Noun /ˈnɜːvəsnəs/ the quality or state of being

nervous. There was a trace of nervousness in his voice.
IDENTIFY: (PAG 148) Verb /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/ to
recognize someone or something and say correctly
who or what they are She was unable to identify
her attacker.
IDENTIFICATION: (PAG 148) Noun /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/ something official that

shows your name, address, etc, usually with a photograph You can use a
passport as identification
APPRECIATE: (PAG 148) Verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ to
understand how serious or important a situation or
problem is or what someone’s feelings are. He did
not fully appreciate the significance of signing the
contract.
APPRECIATION: (PAG 148) Noun /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/ pleasure you feel

when you realise something is good, useful, or well done She has a fine
appreciation of music.
SIGN: (PAG 148) Noun /saɪn/ a piece of wood, metal,
plastic, etc with words or pictures on it to give people information
Follow the signs to Birmingham
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SIGNATURE : (PAG 148) Noun /ˈsɪɡnətʃə/ your name written the way you
usually write it, for example at the end of a letter or on a cheque Remember to
put your signature on the contract.
PLEASE: (PAG 148) Verb /pliːz/ to make someone
happy or satisfied. Contentar Most children are eager to
please.
PLEASURE: (PAG 148) Noun /ˈpleʒə/ a feeling of

happiness, satisfaction, or enjoyment. She sipped her drink with pleasure.
PREPARE : (PAG 148) Noun /prɪˈpeə/ to make plans
or arrangements for something that will happen soon, or
to get yourself ready for it. How do you prepare for an
important test or exam?
PREPARATION: (PAG 148) Noun /prepəˈreɪʃən/ the work of preparing something

or preparing for somethingThe England team have begun their preparation for next
week's game.
PREFER: (PAG 148) Verb /prɪˈfɜː/ to like or want
someone or something more than someone or
something else. Would you prefer a hot or a cold
drink?
PREFERENCE: (PAG 148) Noun /ˈprefərəns/ when someone likes something

more than something else. Which style you choose is just a matter of personal
preference.
INVOLVE: (PAG 148) Verb /ɪnˈvɒlv/ if an activity or situation involves something,
that thing is a part of it. The job involves a lot of travelling.
INVOLVEMENT: (PAG 148) Noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/ taking part in something, or being
related to it in some way. Your involvement in the project was impressive so you
will receive a bonus.
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DONATE: (PAG 148) Verb /dəʊˈneɪt/ to give something, especially

money, to a person or organisation that needs help Our school donated money to
the Red Cross.
DONATION : (PAG 148) Noun /dəʊˈneɪʃən/
something, especially money, that you give to
help a person or organization Please make a
donation to the hospital fund
MIX: (PAG 148) Verb /mɪks/ if you mix two or more

substances, or if they mix, they combine to become a
single substance Oil and water don't mix.
MIXTURE : (PAG 148) Noun /ˈmɪkstʃə/ a liquid or other

substance that is made by mixing several substances together, especially in
cooking Pour the mixture into four small dishes.
REFER: (PAG 148) Verb /rɪˈfɜː/ to mention someone or something. He referred to
her several times.
REFERENCE : (PAG 148) Noun /ˈrefərəns/ a letter containing information about
you that is written by someone who knows you well, and is usually intended for a
new employer If you are interested in the job, please send us your CV and a
reference from a previous employer.
REACT: (PAG 148) Verb /riˈækt/ to behave in a
particular way because of what someone has done or
said to you, or because of the situation you are in.
The audience reacted by shouting and booing.
REACTION: (PAG 148) Noun /riˈækʃən/ something that
you feel or do because of what has happened to you or
been said to you. What was his reaction to the question?
DEVELOP: (PAG 148) Verb /dɪˈveləp/ if
something develops, or if you develop it, it gets
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bigger or becomes more important. She is fast developing into one of this
country's most talented players.
DEVELOPMENT: (PAG 148) Noun /dɪˈveləpmənt/ the process of growing,
changing, or becoming better Vitamins are necessary for a child's growth and
development.
EXIST: (PAG 148) Verb /ɪɡˈzɪst/ to happen or to be real or alive. Do ghosts really
exist?
EXISTENCE : (PAG 148) Noun /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/ when something exists. Do you
believe in the existence of ghosts?
DEFEND: (PAG 148) Verb /dɪˈfend/ to protect someone or
something from attack The castle was built to defend the
island against invaders.
DEFENCE: (PAG 148) Noun /dɪˈfens/ the act of protecting

something or someone from attack. The immune system is the body's defence
against infection.
ARGUE:(PAG 148) Verb /ˈɑːɡjuː/ to shout and say angry
things to someone because you disagree with them We could
hear the neighbours arguing.
ARGUMENT: (PAG 148) Noun /ˈɑːɡjəmənt/ a situation in

which people speak angrily to each other because they disagree about something
I had an argument with my mother.
TREAT: (PAG 148) Verb /triːt/ to behave towards someone in a particular way.
She treats me like one of the family.
TREATMENT: (PAG 148) Noun /ˈtriːtmənt/ a particular way of behaving towards
someone or of dealing with them.I was unhappy with my treatment at passport
control.
PREVENT : (PAG 148) Verb /prɪˈvent/ to stop
something from happening, or stop someone from
doing something. His back injury prevented him
from playing in the match.
PREVENTION: (PAG 148) Noun /prɪˈvenʃən/
when someone is stopped from doing something
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or when something is stopped from happening. The crime prevention in our

town is quickly improving
FAIL: (PAG 148) Verb /feɪl/ to not suceed in achieving
something. It looks like the peace talks are failing.
FAILURE: (PAG 148) Noun /ˈfeɪljə/ a lack of success in

achieving or doing something. Successful people often aren’t very good at
dealing with failure.
CONTRIBUTE :(PAG 148) Verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/ to give
money, help, ideas etc to something that other people are
also involved in. Everyone was expected to contribute £2
CONTRIBUTION: (PAG 148) Noun /ˌkɒntrəˈbjuːʃən/

something that you give or do to help make something
successful. Einstein’s enormous contribution to science
INTERFERE : (PAG 148) Verb /ˌɪntəˈfɪə/ to try to
become involved in a situation when people do not
want you to. I wish he’d stop interfering in my life.
INTERFERENCE: (PAG 148) Noun /ˌɪntə

ˈfɪərəns / when someone interferes in something. I resented his
FLOOD (PAG 149) Noun flʌd a very large amount of water that covers
an area that is usually dry Their homes were washed away by floods.
VOLCANIC ERUPTION: (PAG 149) Noun vɒlˌkænɪk ɪˈrʌpʃən when a volcano
sends out smoke, fire, and rock. Why would people choose to live where volcanic
eruptions are frequent?
EARTHQUAKE: (PAG 149) Noun ˈɜːθkweɪk a sudden shaking of the
earth's surface that often causes a lot of damage. Why would people choose to
live where volcanic eruptions are frequent?
DROUGHT: (PAG 149) Noun draʊt a long period of dry weather when there is
not enough water. The biggest drought in a decade continues to affect people
living in western Africa.
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DRUG ABUSE: (PAG 149) Noun ˈdrʌɡ əˌbjuːs the practice of taking illegal
drugs, especially in dangerous amounts Drug abuse is still a big problem in the
poorer areas of the city.
HOMELESSNESS: (PAG 149) Noun ˈhəʊmləsnəs the problem of people having
nowhere to live. The thing that shocked me the most about the country was the
level of homelessness.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: (PAG 149) Noun dəˌmestɪk ˈvaɪələns violence
in a family, especially from a husband to his wife Domestic violence is a
hidden problem.
LANDSLIDE : (PAG 149) Noun ˈlændslaɪd a sudden fall of a lot of earth or
rocks down a hill, cliff, etc. The landslide was caused by two weeks of heavy rain.
OBESITY : (PAG 149) Noun əʊˈbiːsəti when someone is very fat in a way
that is unhealthy One of the biggest health problems in the UK is obesity.
DEBT: (PAG 149) Noun det if you have debts, or if you are in debt, you owe
money to someone She's in a lot of debt to the bank.
TAKE/MAKE/HAVE A GUESS: suposición
I don’t know, but I’ll take a guess.
No lo sé, pero voy a hacer una suposición.
QUEUE: noun UK /kjuː/ US /kju/ (US line)
a row of people waiting for something, one behind the other
cola, fila
Are you in the queue?
WORKBOOK (PAG 4)
SHRINK: (informal) a psychiatrist.
OPEN TO DEBATE: being a matter about which people may have different ideas
and opinions. E.g. Accuracy of the report is open to debate.
BRAINCHILD: idea or plan that one person has thought of
E.g. The plan is the brainchild of the officer carter.
STUMBLED ACROSS: found by chance
QUANDARY: difficult situations where you cannot decide what to do
RUN THE GAMUT: to include the whole range of possible things within a group or
type.
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FORMAT: the way that something is organised or designed.

FOBIAS: strong unreasonable fears of particular things.
SUCCINCT: clearly expressed in a few words.
SELF-CONSCIOUS: embarrassed or worried about how you look or what other
people think of you.
EAVESDROP: secretly listen to another person’s conversation.
AUDIO SCRIPTS CARTILLA PÁGINA 74

UNIT 1 RECORDING 1
INTRODUCE : verb U.K /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/ present somebody. presentar a
UPGRADE TO : verb: /ˌʌpˈgreɪd/ (install newer software) actualizar
DISCOVER : verb UK:/dɪˈskʌvər/ (find [sth], [sb]) descubrir
UNIT 1 RECORDING 2
SOMEHOW : adverb Uk /ˈsʌmhaʊ/ by some manner . de alguna manera
MANAGE: /ˈmænɪdʒ/ (succeed in) conseguir
LIFELONG: adj UK/ˈlaɪflɒŋ /lasting a lifetime de toda la vida
NOT LONG AGO : recently.
TALK WITH SB : hablar con
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WORK OUT (STH) : phrasal verb / wɜːk aʊt / solve resolver
BACKGROUND: UK /ˈbækgraʊnd/ (area behind) fondo
VENUE (OF EVENT) :(de un evento) lugar
hold verb /həʊld/ contain contenidos
RENT OUT: phrasal verb hire , offer for rental alquilar, rentar
BACKING: noun /ˈbækɪŋ/ moral, intellectual support respaldo , apoyo
CREW: uk /ˈkruː/ (team on a boat, etc.) tripulación
PRICE UP: phrasal verb /praɪs ʌp/ to calculate the price or cost of , especially
when a number of components must be taken into account calcular
REVEAL: verb UK:/rɪˈviːl/ show . revelar
SUPERSONIC AEROPLANE: avión supersónico
AIR FORCE : fuerza aérea
TRADE SECRET : secreto comercial
PILOT: verb /pa’ɪlət/ pilotear
LANDING: noun /lændɪŋ/ noun UK /ˈlæn·dɪŋ/ US /ˈlæn·dɪŋ/
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the act of bringing a plane to the ground

aterrizaje
The plane had to make an emergency landing in Chicago.
DINING: noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/ comidas
CURIOUS: adjective UK /ˈkjʊə·ri·əs/ US /ˈkjʊər·i·əs/

wanting to know or learn about something
curioso
I was curious about his life in India.
SUGGEST:verb UK:/səˈdʒɛst/ propose sugerir
PROVIDE: UK:/prəˈvaɪd/ (furnish, supply) proveer
BODYGUARD noun (protective escort) guardaespaldas
REQUEST :verb: UK:/rɪˈkwɛst/ ask for sth solicitar
BLAST-OFF : verb UK:/ˈblɑːst ɒf/ launch of a spacecraft despegando
TOURIST noun /ˈtʊərɪst/ turista
FLIGHT: noun /flaɪt/ (plane trip) vuelo
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EXCEPTION :noun UK:* /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ (this one time) exception
TRANSFER :verb: /trænsˈfɜːr/ (convey [sth] to new place) trasladar
SUPERVISOR : noun: Uk /ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/ (manager, overseer)
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TO ENQUIRE: verb UK: /ɪnˈkwaɪər/ formal (ask) preguntar
RESERVATION :noun UK:/ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən/ reserva
THE BOOKING REFERENCE: /ðə ˈbʊkɪŋ ˈrɛfrəns/ la referencia de reserva
BEAR WITH SB: phrasal verb / beə wɪð / (be patient) tener paciencia
DATE:UK:/ˈdeɪt/ day of the month fecha
POLICY noun : UK:/ˈpɒlɪsi/ (laws, principles) politica
DEALS : /diːlz/ (agreement) acuerdo
NON- REFUNDABLE UK:/rɪˈfʌndəbəl/ (able to be refunded ) no reembolsable
ALLOWED adj / əˈlaʊd / (permitted) permitido

AUDIO SCRIPTS LIBRO PÁG 164 Y 165
UNIT 1 RECORDING 1
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tend to be around a lot

balance noun UK:/ˈbæləns/ (person: ability to stay upright) equilibrio
come in: phrasal verb /kʌm ɪn/ (enter, go indoors) entrar
straight up: /streɪt ʌp/ (directly upwards) derecho hacia arriba
antisocial /UK:/ˌæntiˈsəʊʃə
l/ (person: solitary) insociable
flatmate /ˈflætmeɪt/ UK (person who shares an apartment) compañero de piso,
compañera de piso
all bright
cheerful adj /UK:/ˈtʃɪərfʊl/ ([sb]: happy) alegre
wake up : phrasal verb (awake from sleep) despertarse
housework: noun UK:/ˈhaʊswɜːrk/ uncountable (housekeeping chores) quehaceres
domésticos
tidy UK:/ˈtaɪdi/ arranged neatly and in order ordenado
washing up UK: /ˌwɒʃɪŋˈʌp/ the process of washing used crockery, cutlery, and
other kitchen
utensils
stuff : UK:/ˈstʌf/ matter, material, articles, or activities of a specified or
indeterminate kind that are
being referred to, indicated, or implied. cosas
fair :adj UK /ˈfɛər
/ treating people equally without favouritism or discrimination. justo
promise :verb UK:/ˈprɒmɪs/ to make a promise of (some specified act, gift, etc.), or
a promise to
do something:
unreliable: adj /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbə
l/ not able to be relied upon. faltòn
afford : verb /əˈfɔrd/ to be able to undergo without serious consequence
in advance :adverb /ɪn ədˈvɑːns/ ahead in time. por adelantado
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quick: adj /ˈkwɪk/ moving fast or doing something in a short time ràpido
suppose verb /səˈpoʊz/ to assume (something), as for the sake of argument
suponer
come up:phrasal verb /kʌm ʌp/ of an issue, situation, or problem) occur or present
itself,
especially unexpectedly.
quite :adv /ˈkwaɪt/ completely or entirely bastante
ordinary adj /ˈɔːrd
ənəri/ of no special quality or interest ordinario
warm: adj /wɔːm/ of or at a fairly or comfortably high temperature. calido
midnight: noun /ˈmɪdnaɪt/ in the middle of the night, esp. twelve o'clock at night .
media noche
hesitation: noun /ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən/ an act of hesitating . vacilaciòn
design: verb UK:/dɪˈzaɪn/ decide upon the look and functioning of (a building,
garment, or other
object), by making a detailed drawing of it. diseñar
messy: adj /ˈmɛsi/ dirty, untidy, or disorderly desordenada
disorganised: adj /dɪsˈɔːɡənʌɪzd/ not properly planned and controlled.
make up your mind: idioms /meɪk ʌp jɔː maɪnd/ to decide
stick with it : verb /stɪk/ to continue doing something although it is difficult . Me
quedaría con..
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enquire:verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/ to ask someone for information about something .
preguntar
book:verb /bʊk/to make a reservation for (a hotel room, plane trip, etc.)
bear with sb :phrasal verb :/beə wɪð/ to be patient and wait while someone does
something
Appreciate /əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/ to recognize how good someone or something is and to
value him, her, or it
.apreciar
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course:noun /kɔːs/ a set of classes or a plan of study on a particular subject,

usually leading to an
exam or qualification . curso
involve /ɪnˈvɒlv/to include or use (something) as a necessary part, circumstance,
condition, or
end result.
the course fee over as a deposit : /ðə kɔːs fiː ˈəʊvər æz ə dɪˈpɒzɪt/ la tarifa del
curso como
depósito.
fee: noun /fiː/ an amount of money paid for a particular piece of work or for a
particular right or
service. tarifa
refund:/ /rɪˈfʌnd/ give back or restore (esp. money)
relief: noun /rɪˈliːf/a feeling of happiness that something unpleasant has not
happened or has ended.
alivio
colleague noun /ˈkɒl.iːɡ/ one of a group of people who work together colega
expect :/ɪkˈspɛkt/ to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive .
esperar
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daredevil: /ˈdeəˌdev.əl/ a person who does dangerous things and takes risks
temerario/a
skydiving /ˈskaɪˌdaɪ.vɪŋ/ a sport in which a person jumps from an
aircraft and falls for as long as possible before opening a parachute
Paracaidismo
go up:phrasal verb /gəʊ ʌp/ to move higher, rise, or increase . subir
scary adj /ˈskeəri/ frightening
build up :noun /bɪld ʌp / an increase, especially one that is gradual .acumulaciòn
epic:noun /ˈɛpɪk/ a film, poem, or book that is long and contains a lot of action,
usually
dealing with a historical subject . epico
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attach :verb : /əˈtæʧ/ to fasten, join, or connect something .unir

harness:noun /ˈhɑːnɪs/ a piece of equipment with straps and belts, used to control
or hold in
place a person, animal, or object.
suspense:noun /səsˈpɛns/ the feeling of excitement or nervousness that you have
when you
are waiting for something to happen and are uncertain about what it is going to be.
through: preposition /θruː/ from one end or side of something to the other .
mediante
sort of :collocation /sɔːt ɒv/ in some way or to some degree . algo asi como
scuttled out /ˈskʌt(ə)l/ escabullido
edge :noun /edʒ/ the outer or furthest point of something
dangle :verb : /ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/to hang loosely, or to hold something so that it hangs
loosely . colgar
forward :adverb /ˈfɔː.wəd/ towards the direction that is in front of you
spin verb : /spɪn/ to (cause to) turn around and around, especially fast . girar
weightless :adj /ˈweɪt.ləs/having or appearing to have no weight ingràvida (que no
tiene peso)
hover: /həvər/ to stay in one place in the air, usually by moving the wings quickly .
flotar
parachute:/ˈpær.ə.ʃuːt/ a piece of equipment made of a large piece of
special cloth that is fastened to a person or thing that is dropped from an
aircraft, in order to make him, her, or it fall slowly and safely to the ground
lift :verb /ˈlɪft/ to move or bring (something) from a lower to a higher position;
pull up: To lift someone or something up; to place or position someone or
something upward
or upright.
trick:noun/trɪk/ an action that is intended to deceive, either as a way of cheating
someone, or as a
joke or form of entertainment .
rush: verb /rʌʃ/ to hurry or move quickly somewhere . apresurar
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recommend ˌverb /rek·əˈmend/to say that someone or something is good or

suitable for a particular
purpose . recomendar
HILARIOUS: adj /hɪˈleə·ri·əs/ extremely funny graciosìsimo
GRAMMAR
DIRECT QUESTION INDIRECT QUESTION

We can ask friends, family members or People we don’t know well.
people we know well. (INFORMAL) Professional situations. (FORMAL)
(QUESTION WORD)+AUXILIARY OPENING PHRASES INCLUDE:
VERB+SUBJECT+MAIN VERB. Can I ask you…?
(QUASM) Do you have any idea…?, Would you
mind telling me…?, What/ Why/ Where/
Who do you think…?, I was
wondering..., I wonder…, I’d like to
know…, I want to know…
SUBJECT QUESTIONS W-H/ QUESTIONS
 The question word is the subject E.g. Where is market street?
of the sentence. Could you tell me market
where
 We use the affirmative form of street is?
the verb.
E.g. What happened next?
PREPOSITION IN QUESTIONS YES/NO QUESTIONS
 It usually comes at the end.  We use IF or WHETHER+the
 In very formal English, it can affirmative form.
come at the beginning. E.g. Does Tom like pizza?
E.g. What are you working on?
Do you know If Tom likes
pizza?
/WHETHER (more
formal)
SHORT QUESTIONS When a question is very personal, start
1. They are common in with:
conversation. Can I ask a personal question?
A: I’m going out tonight. B: WHERE
TO?/ WHO WITH?
A: I didn’t go to the party. B: HOW
COME?/ WHY NOT?
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A:I hate spicy food. B: WHY’S THAT?/

SUCH AS?
A: Can you lend me a paintbrush? B:
WHICH ONE?/ WHAT FOR?
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
SUBJECT +HAVE/HAS PAST+ SUBJECT+HAVE/HAS+ NOT+PAST

PARTICIPLE PARTICIPLE
HAVE/HAS+SUBJECT+PAST PARTICIPLE+COMPLEMENT?
USES:
 Actions that started in the past and continue in the present. FOR/SINCE
 Unfinished actions. YET
 Life experiences. EVER/NEVER
 Recent completed actions. JUST/ALREADY
 TIME PHRASES: just, already, not yet, ever, recently, lately, since , so far,
up to now, over the last year, still not.
POLITE ENQUIRES
OPENING PHRASES
I’D LIKE TO ASK/FIND OUT ABOUT…
I’M, CALLING/PHONING TO ENQUIRE ABOUT…
TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT…
POLITE ENQUIRIES
I WAS WONDERING/ I WONDER IF YOU COULD SEE IF THERE’S A
I’D BE GRATEFUL/ I’D APPRECIATE PLACE AVAILABLE.
IT.
CAN/COULD YOU TELL ME WHEN THE MANAGER WILL BE
DO YOU MIND ME ASKING BACK.
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WOULD THERE BE ANY CHANCE OF GIVING ME A REFUND?

WOULD YOU MIND
STRATEGY: (PAG 128) noun UK /ˈstræt·ə·dʒi/ US /ˈstræt̬ ·ə·dʒi/ plural strategies

a plan that you use to do something
estrategia
a sales strategy
BE LIKE SOMEONE: (PAG 128) to be typical of someone
propio
It isn’t like him to be late.
WORK ON: (PAG 128) verb [ phrasal ] /ˈwɜrk ˌɒn, ˌɔn/
to put time and effort into developing or improving sth
He’s been working on his spelling.
GO OUT: (PAG 128) — phrasal verb with go verb UK /ɡəʊ/ US /ɡoʊ/
present participle going | past tense went | past participle gone
to leave a place in order to go somewhere else
Are you going out tonight?
SPICY: (PAG 128) adjective UK /ˈspaɪ·si/ US /ˈspɑɪ·si/

comparative spicier | superlative spiciest
containing strong flavours from spice
spicy food
LEND: (PAG 128) verb /lɛnd/ past, past participle lent

to let sb have or use sth, which they will give back to you later
I lent him a few books on the subject.
She’s lending her dress to her sister for the dance.
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PAINTBRUSH: (PAG 128) noun UK /ˈpeɪnt·brʌʃ/ US /ˈpeɪnt

ˌbrʌʃ/
a brush that is used for painting
pincel, brocha
DISORGANISED: (PAG 9) adjective (UK usually -ised)

UK /dɪˈsɔː·ɡə·naɪzd/ US /dɪsˈɔr·ɡəˌnɑɪzd/
not planned or organized well
desorganizado
The competition was completely disorganized.
DESIGN: (PAG 9) noun UK /dɪˈzaɪn/ US

/dɪˈzɑɪn/
a pattern or decoration
a design of fish and sea shells
FULL-TIME: (PAG 9) adjective UK /ˌfʊlˈtaɪm/ US /

ˈfʊlˌtɑɪm/
happening or working for the whole of the working

week and not only part of it
a tiempo completo
a full-time job/student
HIGH-QUALITY: (PAG 13) adjective UK/ˈhaɪˌkwɒl.ə.ti/ US/ˈhaɪ

ˌkwɑː.lə.t̬ i/
very good; of a high quality:
The company had a reputation for building high-quality, fuel-

efficient cars.
The school's mission is to provide a high-quality education and to put students first
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More examples
HIKE: (PAG 13) verb UK /haɪk/ US /hɑɪk/
to walk a long distance, especially in the country
hacer senderismo
We’re going hiking this weekend.
PARANOID: (PAG 13) adjective UK /ˈpær·ən·ɔɪd/ US /ˈpær·əˌnɔɪd/
having paranoia
paranoico
Stop being so paranoid – no one’s talking about you.
BAND: (PAG 18) noun UK /bænd/ US /bænd/
a group of musicians who play music together
grupo, banda
a jazz band
MANAGER: (PAG 128) noun UK /ˈmæn·ɪ·dʒər/ US /ˈmæn·ɪ·dʒər/
someone in control of an office, shop, team, etc.
director, -ora, gerente
She’s the manager of the local sports club.
REFUND: (PAG 128) noun UK /ˈriː·fʌnd/ US /ˈriˌfʌnd/
an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not
happy with something you have bought
reembolso
The holiday company gave us a full refund.
TAKE A TURN: (PAG 129) (for the better/worse) (of things or people) to become
better or worse
mejorar/empeorar; volverse mejor/peor; dar un giro para mejor/peor
His fortunes have taken a turn for the better
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Her health has taken a turn for the worse.
VOCABULARY MISS AMADURO
BOOK (Unit 1)
1.1
Listening p 164:
Fortnight: a period of two weeks. (quincena)
Leave of absence: is a permission voluntary or mandatory with or without a paid,

for an employee to be away from work in a certain period of time.
Leave sth incomplete: when you leave something unfinished.
1.2
GRAMMAR:
Have you ever made… a call to 148?
(Alguna vez te comunicaste al 148, en esta época de pandemia)
Do you ever make… a call to your grandparent?
(A veces llamas a tus abuelos)
VOCABULARY BANK
Word Building- Examples:
Identify (verb) Identification (noun)
The police couldn't identify the victim of the car accident, because she didn't have
any identification.
Argue (verb) Argument (noun)
My mother was always arguing with my brother. After some heated arguments,
they finally made a decision by talking calmly.
Exist (verb) Existence(noun)
There are many endangered animals and others that have ceased to exist because
humans have been responsible for ending their existence either by hunting them or
invading their habitat.
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Defend (verb) Defence (noun)
In the defence of his client, the lawyer tried to convince the jury that the accused
used a knife because he was defending himself.
React (verb) Reaction (noun)
She asked me how people reacted to my performance, so I told them the truth,
their reaction was the worst.
Retire (verb) Retirement (noun)
When my parents retire, they’d like to spend their retirement with their
grandchildren.
Treat (verb) Treatment (noun)
To treat my thyroid problem I need levothyroxine, the treatment is for life and I can't
stop it or could get worse.
Involve (verb) involvement (noun)
Don't involve other people in your trouble, but I understand your worry. However,
the involvement of more individuals could cause too much anxiety.
Appreciate (verb) Appreciation (noun)
We really appreciated your help in our wedding arrangement, for this reason we've
bought you a present to show our appreciation
Prevent
In order to prevent car accidents, many signals were replaced on Independencia

Avenue this week, as part of the accident prevention campaign.
fail
You may fail in an exam, but failure isn't always bad. It is the opportunity to learn
more.
attend
My students have to attend my class because the attention is required for learning.
donate
I donate blood every two months since my uncle was diagnosed with a serious
illness and in order to start his treatment, he needs daily donations.
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Prefer
Even today, most Argentinians prefer coffee to tea. The main reason people
expressed a preference for caffeinated drinks is to stake awake and back to work.
Prepare
The preparation for my little brother’s birthday lasted a month and the celebration
only lasted a few hours. Although everyone enjoyed it and had a good time, my
family and I were really exhausted.
Please (verb) Pleasure (noun)
Come to my house tonight, please. It would be a pleasure having you at our dinner,
Mrs. Smith.
Mix (Verb) - mixture (Noun)
My classmates and I had mixed some lemon juice and Uvasal in a small glass
bottle then we put a cork on it for a lab experiment. Suddenly, the cork of the bottle
popped off the bottle because of the mixture. Unfortunately, our teacher was near
us and it hit her right eye.
Patient (verb) Patience ( noun)
People are usually not patient when they have to do some municipal procedure.
Patience is a virtue of the wise.
1.3
VOCABULARY / GRAMMAR
would you mind if I asked mind + object pronoun + -ing
tell me the story tell + IO +DO
tell the story to me tell + DO + TO IO
Explain :
Explain to me what happened // explain that to me
No matter where the IO goes (just after the verb or after the DO, it is always
preceded by TO) when we use the verb EXPLAIN The IO is not compulsory, e.g.
explain what happened
But if we use an IO, with the verb EXPLAIN, it should be preceded by TO
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Look up; something in the dictionary // for information.
Faint-hearted: lacking courage or confidence.
Husky dog sledding: to sit in sledge and travel through snow.
wing-walking: walk above a plane
hard-core traveller: an enthusiastic traveller
armchair tourist: a tourist who does not actually travel.
Economical ahorra, no gasta tanto.
It can be related to: a person
car
speech
Economic; Económico, related to economy
an estate buyer: the person who bought
estate agent: the person who sell it
crazy
IT IS NOT THE SAME AS
craze: trend that is crazy. A tendency that everybody follows.
Would is a SYNONYM OF Used to
raring to go: very rare to go
daredevil: a person who is brave / adventurous
Route 66: it goes throw many states in The United States of America (8 states)
Fise: to leave a place behind
Great Depression: 1929 - 1930: it is an economic collapse. IT IS DIFFERENT TO

an economic situation
Sort of (Am. E) It's an expression similar to a kind of
bounce: a ball bounces
a check can bounce

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Sensitive (sensible - emoción): Easily damaged, injured, or distressed by slight

changes.
Sensible: (sensato): Done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely

to be of benefit.
one- off: A unique or remarkable person.
unmatched: Not matched or equalled.
Huge: Extremely large; enormous.
YET :
i have not done it yet ( It is used for expressing time)
YET
So huge and powerful and yet so playful ( It can be used for contrast, it is similar to
HOWEVER)
Limited enrolment: A limited number of “seats” to be admitted in a place.
Register: sign up
Even Number plates: (par) Número de patente ; A sign affixed to the front and rear
of a vehicle displaying its registration number.
Odd Number plates: (impar) Número de patente
Lend: something to someone. Grant to (someone) the use of (something) on the

understanding that it will be returned.
e.g Lend me the book to me
Lend someone something
e.g Lend me the book
Borrow something from someone. Take and use (something belonging to someone
else) with the intention of returning it.
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SPEAK OUT UNIT I VOCABULARY LENGUA INGLESA II (2A)

KEEP YOURSELF TO YOURSELF: idiom to avoid

TO BE AROUND: to socialize with or have close physical

OUT OF THE ORDINARY: (PAG 9) beyond or outside of one’s

MAKE UP ONE’S MIND: to take a final decision after a period of consideration.

TO BE A GREAT ADDITION: to make a highly valuable contribution.

MADE MY STOMACH TURN: (PAG 11) feel ill or uncomfortable

OVER THE MOON: (PAG 11) extremely

E.g. She's over the moon about her new.

SHAKE LIKE A LEAF: (PAG 11) feeling extremely

TO WISH THE EARTH WOULD SHALLOW ME UP:

COME ALONG: (PAG 8) to go somewhere with someone.

E.g. We´re going to the zoo. Do you want to come along?

FIND OUT: to discovered a fact or piece of information

LOOK FOR: (PAG 8) to search or hunt for.

COME UP WITH: to think of an idea or answer.

MAKE UP: (PAG 148) to forgive someone and become friends

E.g. I wish the two of them would just make up.

THROW UP: (PAG 11) to vomit food/ to puke (informal)

GO AHEAD: (PAG 12) to start to do something

GO THROUGH: (PAG 12) to experience a difficult or

DIG INTO: (PAG 12) to find out information by searching

FOCUS ON: (PAG 12) to give most of your attention to someone or

FILL IN: (PAG 14) to complete a form.

CARRY ON: (PAG 12) to continue doing something.

END UP: (PAG 4 WB) to be in a particular situation after a

DO A FAVOUR: do me/us a favour !: informal something you say in answer to a

DOWN-TO-EARTH: (PAG 8)adjective approving

She's a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions.

E.g. Kelly is a good laugh, she always tells new jokes.

SPONTANEOUS: (PAG 8) adjective UK /spɒn

A MORNING PERSON: (PAG 8) Noun /ˈmɔːnɪŋ ˌpɜːsən/

FEEL ABOUT TRYING: (PAG 11)

AWKWARDNESS: (PAG 13) Noun /ˈɔ•kwərd•nəs/ the

They were absolutely fascinated by the video game.

FRUSTRATED: (PAG 11) adjective UK /frʌs

Are you feeling frustrated with your job?

FRUSTRATION: (PAG 13) noun UK /frʌsˈtreɪ•ʃən/

Eventually she overcame her fear of dogs.

DAILY: (PAG 12) adverb /ˈdeɪli/ diariamente

Food deliveries are made daily.

DIVING: (PAG 13) noun [ no plural ]

to make a comment

RATHER THAN: (PAG 13) instead of

EMBARRASSED: (PAG 13) adjective UK /ɪmˈbær·əst/ US /ɪm

EMBARRASSMENT: (PAG 13) noun [ no plural ] UK /ɪmˈbær·əs·mənt/ US/ɪm

SCENARIO: (PAG 14) noun UK /sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/ US /sə

NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: (PAG

FLYER: (PAG 14) noun mainly UK (US usually

FREE: (PAG 14) adjective UK /friː/ US /fri/

FREE TRIAL: (PAG 14) You can try it out at no cost.

WORTH: (PAG 14) adjective [ not before n ] /wɜrθ/

ANXIETY: (PAG 13 ) Noun /æŋˈzaɪətɪ/ an

CREATION: noun UK /kriˈeɪ·ʃən/

WORRIED:(PAG 13) Adj. /ˈwʌrɪd/ not happy or relaxed

AMUSED : (PAG 13) Adj. /əˈmjuːzd/ smiling or

AMUSEMENT: (PAG 13) Noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/