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Complete Preliminary for Schools Word List

ISBNs: 9781108539173, 9781108539050, 9781108539081, 9781108539067, 9781108539104, 9781108539111, 978


9781108439121
English PoS Definition
UNIT 1
balcony noun a small area joined to the wall outside an upper
room where you can stand or sit
bathroom noun a room with a bath and/or shower and often a
bedroom noun toilet
a room used for sleeping in
dining room noun a room in which meals are eaten
garage noun a building where a car is kept
garage noun a business that repairs or sells cars, and
sometimes also sells fuel
garden noun a piece of land belonging to a house, where
flowers and other plants are grown
hall noun a room or passage near the main door of a
building, which leads to other rooms
kitchen noun a room where food is kept, prepared and
cooked and where the dishes are washed
living room noun the room in a house where people sit to relax
and, for example, watch television
stairs noun a set of steps which lead from one level of a
building to another
armchair noun a comfortable chair with sides that support your
bath noun arms
when you wash your body in a bath, or the
bath noun water in the bath
the container that you sit or lie in to wash your
blanket(s) noun body
a thick, warm cover that you sleep under
chest of drawers noun a piece of furniture for keeping clothes in
cooker noun a large box-shaped device which is used to cook
and heat food either by putting the food inside
or by putting it on the top
cupboard(s) noun a piece of furniture with a door on the front and
shelves inside used for storing things
cushion(s) noun a cloth bag filled with something soft which you
sit on or lean against to make you comfortable
dishwasher noun a machine that washes dirty plates, cups, forks,
duvet noun etc.
a cover filled with feathers or warm material
that you sleep under
fridge noun a large container that uses electricity to keep
furniture noun food cold
objects such as chairs, tables, and beds that you
put into a room or building
microwave noun an electric oven that uses waves of energy to
cook or heat food quickly
mirror noun a piece of glass with a shiny metallic material on
one side which produces an image of anything
that is in front of it
pillow noun a soft object which you rest your head on in bed
rug noun a soft piece of material used to cover the floor
sink verb to go down or make something go down below
the surface of water or a soft substance and not
come back up
sink verb to move or make something move to a lower
sink noun position or level
a bowl that is fixed to the wall in a kitchen or
bathroom in which you wash dishes, your
hands, etc.
sofa noun a large, comfortable seat for more than one
tap(s) noun person
the part at the end of a pipe which controls the
toilet noun flow
a bowlof that
wateryou sit on or stand near when you
get rid of waste substances from your body
towel(s) noun a soft piece of cloth or paper that you use for
drying yourself or for drying something
wardrobe noun a large cupboard for keeping clothes in

UNIT 2
do homework phrase complete work that teachers give their students
to do at home
go home phrase to return to one's house

have a break phrase to stop doing something for a short period of


time
have lunch at school phrase to eat a midday meal at school

make notes phrase to write important details in order to study or


reference them later
pay attention (to sth) phrase to watch, listen to, or think about something
carefully
set off (for school) phr to begin the journey to school
verb
work in groups phrase to collaborate on a task with other students

do a degree phrase to study a subject at university/college

earn money phrase to receive payment for work that you do

fail (an exam) phr to not pass a test or exam


verb
pass (an exam) phr to succeed in a test or exam
verb
take (an exam) phr to sit a test or exam
verb
have fun phrase to enjoy doing something

have a good memory phrase the ability to remember information,


experiences, and people
learn verb to get knowledge or skill in a new subject or
activity
lose verb to not be able to find someone or something

make friends phrase to begin friendships with new people

make a mistake phrase to produce an unwanted or unintentional result

miss verb to not go to something

spend time phr to use time doing something or being


verb somewhere
study verb to learn about a subject, especially on an
educational course or by reading books
take a long time phrase to be slow at doing something

teach verb to give lessons in a particular subject at a


school, university, etc.
art noun the making or study of paintings, drawings, etc.
or the objects created
biology noun the scientific study of living things
chemistry noun the scientific study of substances and the
different ways in which they react or combine
with other substances
French the study of the native language of France
geography noun the study of the physical surface of the Earth
and all regions of the world
history noun the study of events in the past
IT noun information technology: the use of computers
and other electronic equipment to store and
send information
maths noun the study of numbers, shapes and space using
reason and usually a special system of symbols
and rules for organizing them
music noun a pattern of sounds that is made by playing
instruments or singing, or a recording of this

physics noun the scientific study of matter and energy and


the effect that they have on each other
classroom noun a room in a school or college where groups of
students are taught
exam(s) noun a test of a student's knowledge or skill in a
particular subject
facilities noun the buildings, equipment and services provided
for a particular purpose
homework noun work which teachers give students to do at
home
location noun a place or position

rule(s) noun an official instruction about what you must or


must not do
timetable noun a list of the times and days of lessons at a
school, college, etc.
bicycle repair noun the action of fixing a damaged or broken bicycle
to make it work again
communication skills noun the ability to communicate with people

computer noun the activity or job of writing programs for


programming computers
creative writing noun the activity of writing stories, poetry, etc.
food technology noun the use of science in preparing and storing food,
or the study of its use
money noun the coins or banknotes that are used to buy
things
connect to sth verb to join or be joined with something else
located in prep to be in a particular place
receive verb to get something that someone has given or
sent to you
rule noun an official instruction about what you must or
must not do
valley noun an area of low land between hills or mountains,
often with a river running through it

zone noun an area where a particular thing happens, that


is used for a particular purpose, or where there
are particular rules
UNIT 3
diving in the sea phrase the act of jumping into the sea, especially with
your head and arms going in first, or of
swimming underwater
doing sports phrase to participate in a game, competition, or activity
needing physical effort and skill
going dancing phrase to move the body and feet to music

playing computer phrase to play a game on a computer by pressing keys


games or moving a joystick on a controller
posting messages on phrase text or a picture that you publish on a website
social media sites that allows people to communicate

riding a bike phrase to sit on a bicycle and travel along on it,


controlling its movements
riding a horse phrase to sit on a horse and travel along on it,
controlling its movements
seeing friends phrase to meet up with a person who you know well
and who you like a lot
taking photos phrase the action of a producing a picture using a
camera
above prep in or to a higher position than something else

behind prep at or to the back of someone or something


below prep in a lower position than someone or something
else
between prep in the space that separates two people, places,
or things
in prep inside or towards the inside of a container,
place or area
in front of prep close to the front of something or someone

inside prep in or into a room, building, container, etc.


near prep close in distance
next to prep people or things that are very near or beside
each other
on prep on or onto a surface
on the right prep the right side

opposite adj in a position facing something or someone but


on the other side
under prep below something, or below the surface of
something
give up phr to stop trying to do something before you have
verb finished, usually because it is too difficult

go off phr to leave a place and go somewhere else


verb
go on phr to start talking again after stopping for a short
verb time
find out phr to obtain knowledge of something, or to obtain
verb knowledge of someone's activities
hang on phr to wait for a short time
verb
join in (sth) phr to become involved in an activity with other
verb people
look after phr to take care of or be in charge of someone or
verb something
look forward to phr to feel pleased and excited about something
verb that is going to happen
put (your name) down phr to agree to become involved in an organized
verb activity
run out of phr to finish, use, or sell all of something, so that
verb there is none left
set off phr to start a journey
verb
sign up for phr to agree to become involved in an organized
verb activity
take up phr to start doing a particular job or activity
verb
backpack noun a bag that you carry on your back
bike noun a bicycle
bike noun a motorcycle
board noun a flat piece of wood, cardboard, etc. for playing
games on
brush noun an object made of short pieces of stiff hair,
plastic or wire fixed to a handle, which is used
for cleaning, tidying hair, painting, etc.

camera noun a device for taking photographs or making films


or television programmes
camping noun when you stay in a tent on holiday
cook verb to prepare food and usually heat it
cook noun someone who prepares and cooks food
cooker noun a large box-shaped device which is used to cook
and heat food either by putting the food inside
or by putting it on the top
cooking noun preparing and cooking food, or a particular way
of preparing and cooking food
cycling noun the sport or activity of riding a bicycle
cyclist noun someone who rides a bike
helmet noun a hard hat that protects your head
instrument noun an object that is used for playing music, such as
a piano, guitar or drum
music noun a pattern of sounds that is made by playing
instruments or singing, or a recording of this

musician noun someone who plays a musical instrument, often


as a job
oven noun the part of a cooker with a door, which is used
to cook food
paint noun a coloured liquid that you put on a surface such
as a wall to decorate it, or that you use to
produce a picture
painter noun someone who paints pictures
painting noun the activity of painting pictures or painting
surfaces
pieces noun the 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing
the game of chess
tent noun a structure made of metal poles and cloth
which is fixed to the ground with ropes and
used as a cover or to sleep under
UNIT 4
buy gifts phrase to purchase a present or to give to someone

buy souvenirs phrase to purchase something to help you remember a


holiday or special event
go sightseeing phrase to visit interesting places, especially by people
on holiday
go snorkelling phrase to swim while using a snorkel

go snowboarding phrase to move over snow using a snowboard

hang out with friends phrase to spend time with people who you know well
and who you like a lot
hire a bike phrase to pay to use a bicycle for a short period
look around a market phrase to visit a market and look at the things in it

take photos phrase to produce a picture using a camera

journey noun when you travel from one place to another


travel verb to make a journey

trip noun a journey in which you visit a place for a short


time and come back again
art gallery noun a building that is used for showing works of art,
sometimes so that they can be sold
bookshop noun a shop where books are sold
bridge noun a structure that is built over a river, road,
railway, etc. to allow people and vehicles to
cross from one side to the other
cinema noun a building where you go to watch films
department store noun a large shop divided into several different parts,
each of which sells different things
factory noun a building or set of buildings where large
amounts of goods are made using machines

fountain noun a structure that forces water up into the air as a


decoration
library noun a room or building that contains a collection of
books and other written material that you can
read or borrow
market noun a place where people go to buy or sell things,
often outside
monument noun an old building or place that is important in
history
monument noun a structure that is built to make people
remember an event in history or a famous
person
shopping centre noun a large building or a group of buildings
containing a lot of different stores
sports centre noun a building with places where you can play
different sports
stadium noun a large, open area with seats around it, used for
playing and watching sports
town hall noun a building in which local government officials
and employees work and have meetings
youth club noun a place where older children can go to meet
other children, play sports, and do other social
activities
beautiful adj very attractive
boring adj not interesting or exciting
clean adj not dirty
crowded adj If a place is crowded, it is full of people.
dangerous adj If someone or something is dangerous, they
could harm you.
dirty adj not clean
dull adj not interesting or exciting in any way; boring

empty adj If something is empty, it does not contain any


things or people.
expensive adj costing a lot of money
far adv at, to or from a great distance in space or time

high adv at or to a large distance above the ground


interesting adj Someone or something that is interesting keeps
your attention because they are unusual,
exciting, or have a lot of ideas.
lively adj full of energy and interest
low adv at or to a small amount or level
modern adj using the newest ideas, design, technology, etc.
and not traditional
narrow adj Narrow things measure a small distance from
one side to the other.
near adj close in distance
noisy adj making a lot of noise
old adj having lived or existed for many years
quiet adj making little or no noise
quiet noun when there is little or no noise
safe adj not dangerous or likely to cause harm
ugly adj unpleasant to look at
wide adj having a larger distance from one side to the
other than is usual or expected
boiling adj very hot
enormous adj extremely large
exhausting adj making you feel extremely tired
fantastic adj extremely good
fascinating adj extremely interesting
freezing adj extremely cold
terrible adj very bad, of low quality, or unpleasant
tiny adj extremely small
UNIT 5
afraid adj frightened
fear noun a strong, unpleasant feeling that you get when
you think that something bad, dangerous, or
frightening might happen
angry adj having a strong feeling against someone who
has behaved badly, making you want to shout
at them or hurt them
anger noun a strong feeling against someone who has
behaved badly, making you want to shout at
them or hurt them
confident adj certain about your ability to do things well
grateful adj feeling or showing thanks
happy adj feeling, showing or causing pleasure
happiness noun the feeling of being happy

jealous adj unhappy and angry because you want


something that someone else has
jealousy noun a feeling of unhappiness or anger because you
want what someone else has or fear that
someone will take what you have
(bad) mood noun the way you feel at a particular time
sad adj unhappy or making you feel unhappy
sadness noun being sad

ashamed (of) adj feeling guilty or embarrassed about something


you have done or about a quality in your
character
bored (of) adj feeling unhappy because something is not
interesting or because you have nothing to do

crazy (about) adj to be very interested in something or love


someone very much
depressed (about) adj unhappy and without hope

disappointed (with) adj unhappy because someone or something was


not as good as you hoped or expected, or
because something did not happen
disappointed (about) adj unhappy because someone or something was
not as good as you hoped or expected, or
because something did not happen
fond of adj to like someone or something very much; to like
doing something
pleased (with) adj happy or satisfied
satisfied (with) adj pleased because you have got what you
wanted, or because something has happened in
the way that you wanted
sure (of/about) adj certain; without any doubt
amazed adj extremely surprised

amazing adj very good or impressive in some way


amused adj showing that you think something is funny
amusing adj funny or entertaining
annoyed adj angry
annoying adj making you feel annoyed

disappointed adj unhappy because someone or something was


not as good as you hoped or expected, or
because something did not happen
disappointing adj making you feel disappointed
embarrassed adj feeling ashamed or shy

embarrassing adj making you feel embarrassed


excited adj feeling very happy and enthusiastic
exciting adj making you feel very happy and enthusiastic

interested adj wanting to give your attention to something


and discover more about it
interesting adj Someone or something that is interesting keeps
your attention because they are unusual,
exciting, or have a lot of ideas.
relaxed adj feeling happy and calm because nothing is
worrying you
relaxing adj making you feel relaxed
surprised adj feeling surprise because something has
happened that you did not expect
surprising adj not expected and making someone feel
surprised
tired adj feeling that you want to rest or sleep

tiring adj making you feel tired


awful adj very bad, of low quality, or unpleasant
fantastic adj extremely good
funny adj making you smile or laugh
serious adj not joking or intended to be funny
generous adj willing to give other people money, help,
kindness, etc.
mean adj A mean person does not like spending money,
especially on other people.
miserable adj sad
cheerful adj happy and positive
nervous adj worried or anxious
simple adj easy to do or to understand
complicated adj involving a lot of different parts, in a way that is
difficult to understand
strange adj If something is strange, it is surprising because
it is unusual or unexpected.
ordinary adj not special, different, or unusual in any way
UNIT 6
advert noun a text, picture, short film, song, etc. which tries
to persuade people to buy a product or service

cartoon noun a film made using characters that are drawn


and not real
chat show noun a television programme where people are
asked questions about themselves
comedy series noun a television programme that is intentionally
funny
cooking show noun a television programme where people prepare
food
quiz show noun a television programme where people score
points by answering questions

reality show noun a television programme about ordinary people


who are filmed in real situations
sports adj relating to sports
news noun new information
the news phrase the announcement of important events on
television, radio, and in newspapers
documentary noun a film, television or radio programme that gives
facts and information about a subject
accompanied by adj to go with someone or to be provided or exist
at the same time as something
acting noun the job of performing in films or plays
admission fee noun the money that you pay to enter a place
audience noun the people who sit and watch a performance at
a theatre, cinema, etc.
book verb to arrange to have a seat, room, performer, etc.
at a particular time in the future
display verb to arrange something somewhere so that
people can see it
explore verb to go around a place where you have never
been in order to find out what is there
interval noun a short period of time between the parts of a
play, performance, etc.
live music noun music that is watched or listened to at the same
time as it performed
perform verb to entertain people by acting, dancing, singing,
playing music, etc.
perform verb to do a job or a piece of work
performance noun acting, dancing, singing, or playing music to
entertain people
refreshments noun food and drinks that are available at a meeting,
event, on a journey, etc.
review noun a report in a newspaper, magazine, or
programme that gives an opinion about a new
book, film, etc.
screen noun a flat surface in a cinema or on a television,
computer, mobile phone, etc., on which
pictures or words are shown
stage noun the raised area in a theatre where actors
perform
stage noun a period of development, or a particular time in
a process
subtitles noun words shown at the bottom of a cinema or
television screen to explain what is being said

ticket noun a small piece of paper that shows you have paid
to do something, for example travel on a bus,
watch a film, etc.
find out phr to obtain knowledge of something, or to obtain
verb knowledge of someone's activities
get to know phr to spend time with someone or something so
verb that you gradually learn more about him, her,
or it
know (about) phr to have knowledge or information about
verb something in your mind
meet verb to come to the same place as someone else by
arrangement or by chance
UNIT 7
cold adj having a low temperature
the cold phrase cold weather or temperatures

foggy adj with fog


freezing adj extremely cold

frost noun a thin, white layer of ice that forms on surfaces


at night when it is very cold
hot adj having a high temperature
ice noun water that has frozen and become solid
icy adj covered in ice, or extremely cold
lightning noun a sudden flash of light in the sky during a storm

rainy adj raining a lot


showers noun a short period of rain or snow
snowy adj full of or like snow
storm noun very bad weather with a lot of rain, snow, wind,
etc.
sunny adj bright because of light from the sun

sunshine noun the light and heat that come from the sun
temperature noun how hot or cold something is

thunderstorm noun a storm that has thunder and lightning


windy adj with a lot of wind
backpack noun a bag that you carry on your back
campsite noun an area where people can stay in tents for a
holiday
crossroads noun a place where two roads cross each other
guidebook noun a book that gives visitors information about a
particular place
overnight adj for or during the night
sightseeing noun the activity of visiting places which are
interesting because they are historical, famous,
etc.
signpost noun a sign by the side of the road that gives
information about routes and distances
suitcase noun a large rectangular case with a handle for
carrying clothes and possessions while
travelling
UNIT 8
bring up (sb) phr to care for a child until it is an adult
verb
find out phr to obtain knowledge of something, or to obtain
verb knowledge of someone's activities
get on with (sb) phr If two or more people get on, they like each
verb other and are friendly to each other
grow up phr to gradually become an adult
verb
make-up noun coloured substances used on your face to
improve or change your appearance
run out phr to finish, use or sell all of something, so that
verb there is none left
set up phr to start a new business
verb
take up phr to start a new activity/hobby
verb
attractive adj beautiful or pleasant to look at
bald adj with little or no hair on the head
beard noun the hair that grows on a man's chin
beautiful adj very attractive
blond(e) adj with pale yellow or gold hair
broad shoulders phrase very wide shoulders

curly adj shaped like a curl, or with many curls


dark adj nearer to black than white in colour
the dark phrase when there is no light somewhere

fair adj having pale skin or a light colour of hair


good-looking adj If someone is good-looking, they have an
attractive face.
grey noun the colour that is a mixture of black and white

long adj having a large distance from one end to the


other
medium height adj Neither short nor tall
moustache noun a line of hair that some men grow above their
mouths
pale adj If your face is pale, it has less colour than usual
because you are ill or frightened.
plain adj A plain person is not attractive to look at.
red adj describes hair which is an orange-brown colour

scar noun a permanent mark left on the body from a cut


or other injury
short adj small in length, distance or height
slim adj Someone who is slim is thin in an attractive
way.
straight adj not curly or wavy
wavy adj having a series of curves
calm adj relaxed and not worried, frightened, or excited

anxious adj worried and nervous


confident adj certain about your ability to do things well
shy adj not confident, especially about meeting or
talking to new people
easygoing adj usually relaxed and calm, not worried or upset

strict adj A strict person makes sure that children or


people working for them behave well and does
not allow them to break any rules.
generous adj willing to give other people money, help,
kindness, etc.
mean adj A mean person does not like spending money,
especially on other people.
hard-working adj doing a job seriously and with a lot of effort
lazy adj Someone who is lazy does not like working or
using any effort.
polite adj behaving in a way that is not rude and shows
that you do not only think about yourself

rude adj behaving in a way which is not polite and upsets


other people
rude adj Rude words or jokes relate to sex or going to
the toilet.
quiet adj If someone is quiet, they talk very little.
noisy adj making a lot of noise
stupid adj silly or not intelligent
smart adj intelligent

friendly adj behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards


someone
unfriendly adj not friendly
honest adj not likely to lie, cheat, or steal
dishonest adj not honest and likely to lie or do something
illegal
patient adj having patience
impatient adj easily annoyed by someone's mistakes or
because you have to wait
pleasant adj enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or easy to like

unpleasant adj rude and angry


reliable adj able to be trusted or believed
unreliable adj not able to be trusted or depended on
cheer verb to give a loud shout of approval or
encouragement
cheerful adj happy and positive
beauty noun the quality of being beautiful
beautiful adj very attractive
help noun when someone helps another person
helpful adj willing to help, or useful
helpless adj not able to defend yourself or do things without
help
success noun something that has a good result or that is very
popular
successful adj having achieved a lot of success or made a lot of
money through your work
UNIT 9
aspirin noun a common drug used to reduce pain and fever

bandage noun a long piece of soft cloth that you tie around an
injured part of the body
bruise noun a dark area on your skin where you have been
hurt
cough verb to force air out of your lungs through your
throat with a short loud sound
cough noun when you cough or an illness that makes you
cough
cut verb to injure yourself on a sharp object which
makes you bleed
cut noun an injury made when the skin is cut with
something sharp
earache noun pain in your ear
fever noun when someone's body temperature rises
because they are ill
flu noun an infectious illness which is like a very bad
cold, but which causes a fever
fracture verb If something hard, such as a bone, fractures, or
is fractured, it breaks or cracks
high temperature noun to have a higher body temperature than normal
and to be ill
injury noun damage to someone's body in an accident or an
attack
medicine noun a substance used to cure an illness or injury

operation noun when a doctor cuts someone's body to remove


or repair part of it
pill noun a small, hard piece of medicine that you
swallow
plaster noun a small piece of sticky cloth or plastic that you
use to cover and protect a cut in the skin

plaster cast noun a covering made of plaster of Paris that is put


around part of someone's body, forming a hard
case to protect them while a broken bone
repairs itself

sprain verb to cause an injury to a joint by a sudden


movement
test noun a short medical examination of part of your
body or of something such as blood that is
taken from your body
wound verb to injure someone, especially with a knife or
gun
wound noun an injury, especially one that is made with a
knife or bullet
X-ray noun a photograph that shows the inside of your
body
break a bone phrase to cause damage to a bone in the human body
so that it separates into two or more pieces

flu phrase a common infectious illness that causes fever


and headache
sore throat phrase a condition in which your throat is red and feels
painful, especially when you swallow
stomach ache phrase pain in your stomach

athletics noun the sports which include running, jumping and


throwing
baseball noun (the ball used in) a game played by two teams
of nine players, in which a player hits a ball with
a bat and tries to run around the four corners of
a large square area of the field before the other
team returns the ball

basketball noun a game in which two teams try to score points


by throwing a ball through a high net, or the
ball used in this game
climbing noun the sport of climbing mountains, hills or rocks

cycling noun the sport or activity of riding a bicycle


football noun a game in which two teams of players kick a
round ball and try to score goals
golf noun a game on grass where players try to hit a small
ball into a series of holes, using a long, thin stick

gymnastics noun a sport in which you do physical exercises on


the floor and on different pieces of equipment,
often in competitions
ice hockey noun a game played on ice in which two teams try to
hit a small hard object into a goal using long
curved sticks
jogging noun when you jog
mountain biking noun the sport or activity of riding a mountain bike
over hills and on rough ground
rollerblading noun the activity of moving on a surface, wearing
boots with a single row of small wheels on the
bottom of each
running noun the sport of moving on your feet at a speed
faster than walking
running noun the activity of controlling or looking after
something
skateboarding noun the activity of moving using a skateboard
skiing noun the sport of moving over snow on skis
surfing noun the sport of riding on a wave on a special board

swimming noun the activity of moving through water by moving


your body
Taekwondo noun a sport originally from Korea, in which people
fight with arms, legs, and feet. It is similar to
karate.
tennis noun a sport in which two or four people hit a small
ball to each other over a net
volleyball noun a game in which two teams use their hands to
hit a ball over a net without allowing it to touch
the ground
gym noun a building or room with equipment for doing
exercises
stadium noun a large, open area with seats around it, used for
playing and watching sports
court noun an area drawn out on the ground which is used
for playing sports such as tennis and basketball

pitch noun an area painted with lines for playing particular


sports, especially football
track noun a path, often circular, used for races
bat noun a specially shaped piece of wood used for
hitting the ball in many games
boots noun a type of shoes that cover the whole foot and
the lower part of the leg
gloves noun a piece of clothing that is worn on the hand and
wrist for warmth or protection, with separate
parts for each finger
helmet noun a hard hat that protects your head
net noun an object that has many holes in it and that is
used in many sports and for catching fish
racket noun a net fixed tightly to an oval frame with a long
handle, used in various sports for hitting a ball

trainers noun a type of light, comfortable shoe that can be


worn for sport
beat verb to defeat or do better than
draw verb to finish a game or competition with each team
or player having the same score
lose verb to fail to succeed in a game, competition, etc.

score verb to get points in a game or test

score noun the number of points someone gets in a game


or test
win verb to get the most points in a competition or game

UNIT 10
carbohydrates noun one of several substances, such as sugar or
starch, that provide the body with energy, or
foods containing these substances such as
bread, potatoes, pasta, and rice

course noun a part of a meal which is served separately from


the other parts
dairy products noun foods that are made from milk, such as cream,
butter, and cheese
delicious adj having a very pleasant taste or smell
dish noun food prepared in a particular way as part of a
meal
fats noun food that gives energy for the body; can be
healthy (nuts, olive oil, seafood) or unhealthy
(meat, dairy products)
filled with adj containing a lot of something
flatbread noun a type of flat, thin bread made without yeast

food noun something that people and animals eat, or


plants absorb, to keep them alive
fruit noun something such as an apple or orange that
grows on a tree or a bush, contains seeds, and
can be eaten as food
grilled adj cooked on or under a grill
heavy meal phrase a large amount of solid food

homemade adj made at home and not bought from a shop


juicy adj full of juice
light lunch adj A meal at midday which is small and easy to
digest.
meal noun an occasion when food is eaten, or the food
which is eaten on such an occasion
plate noun a flat, round object which is used for putting
food on
protein noun food such as meat, cheese, fish, or eggs that is
necessary for the body to grow and be strong

(a) range of phrase a variety of something on offer

reasonably priced phrase available at a good price

served with phrase When food/drink is accompanied by something


else
soft drink noun a cold, sweet drink that does not have alcohol
in it
spicy adj containing strong flavours from spices
vegan adj not eating, using, or including any animal
products
vegetables noun a plant, root, seed, or pod that is used as food,
especially in dishes that are not sweet

bakery noun a place where bread, cakes, etc. are made or


sold
bookshop noun a shop where books are sold
butcher’s noun a shop where meat is sold
chemist noun a shop where you can buy medicines, make-up
and products used for washing yourself
dentist noun someone who examines and repairs teeth

dry cleaner’s noun a store where clothes are cleaned with


chemicals
garage noun a business that repairs or sells cars, and
sometimes also sells fuel
hairdresser’s a shop where people go to have their hair cut
and put into a particular style
library noun a room or building that contains a collection of
books and other written material that you can
read or borrow
supermarket noun a large shop that sells food, drink, products for
the home, etc.
travel agent’s noun a shop that arranges tickets, hotel rooms, etc.
for people going on holiday or making a journey

UNIT 11
bear noun a large, strong, wild animal with thick fur
camel noun a large animal that lives in the desert and has
one or two raised parts on its back
coast noun the land next to or close to the sea

(cool) forest noun a large area of land covered with trees and
plants, usually larger than a wood, or the trees
and plants themselves
desert noun an area, often covered with sand or rocks,
where there is very little rain and not many
plants
elephant noun a very large, grey animal with big ears and a
very long nose with which it picks things up

environmental adj relating to the environment

flamingo noun a large bird with pink feathers, long, thin legs, a
long neck, and a beak that curves down

grassland noun a large area of land covered with grass


jungle noun a tropical forest in which trees and plants grow
very closely together
kangaroo noun a large Australian animal that moves by jumping
on its back legs
lake noun a large area of water which has land all around
it
mountain noun a raised part of the Earth's surface, much larger
than a hill, the top of which might be covered in
snow
ostrich noun a very large bird from Africa that cannot fly
penguin noun a large, black and white sea bird that swims and
cannot fly
plant verb to put a plant into the ground or into a
container of earth so that it will grow
tiger noun a large wild cat that has yellow fur with black
lines on it
admiration noun when you admire someone or something
announcement noun something that someone says officially, giving
information about something
attraction noun something that makes people come to a place
or do a particular thing
celebration noun a special social event, such as a party, when you
celebrate something, or the act of celebrating
something
collection noun a group of objects of one type that have been
collected by one person or in one place

completion noun when something that you are doing or making is


finished
confirmation noun a statement, often written, that an
arrangement or meeting is certain
connection noun something that joins things together
creation noun the act of creating something, or the thing that
is created
development noun when someone or something grows or changes
and becomes more advanced
disappointment noun the feeling of being disappointed
discussion noun when people talk about something and tell each
other their ideas or opinions
education noun the process of teaching or learning in a school
or college, or the knowledge that you get from
this
enjoyment noun when you enjoy something

entertainment noun shows, movies, television, or other


performances or activities that entertain people

examination noun an exam


exploration noun a journey to a place to find out about
something
improvement noun when something gets better or when you make
it better
information noun facts about a situation, person, event, etc.
invention noun something which has been designed or created
for the first time, or the act of creating or
designing something
invitation noun when someone invites you to do something or
go somewhere
movement noun a change of position or place

pollution noun damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful


substances or waste
prevention noun when you stop something from happening or
stop someone from doing something
protection noun the act of protecting or state of being protected

relaxation noun the feeling of being relaxed


replacement noun the thing or person that replaces something or
someone
reservation noun an arrangement that you make to have a seat
on an aircraft, a room in a hotel, etc.
translation noun something which has been translated from one
language to another, or the process of
translating
UNIT 12
call friends phrase to use a phone to talk to someone you like

check the time phrase to find out or verify the time that something is
intended to happen
go online phrase to be or become connected to the internet so
that you can use its services
listen to music phrase the act of listening to a pattern of sounds made
by musical instruments, voices, or computers,
or a combination of these
play games phrase to not deal with a situation seriously or honestly

share videos phrase to put a video on a social media website so that


other people can see it, or to let other people
see a video that someone else has put on a
website

take selfies phrase to take photographs of yourself , usually with a


mobile phone
text friends phrase to send a person that you like a text message by
phone
ask verb to say a question to someone which you want
them to answer
ask for verb to request something
say verb to speak words
speak (a language) verb to be able to talk in a language
talk verb to say things to someone
tell verb to say something to someone, usually giving
them information
tell a joke phrase to say something, such as a funny story or trick,
in order to make people laugh
tell a lie phrase to say something/things that are not true

tell the truth phrase to speak honestly

impatient adj easily annoyed by someone's mistakes or


because you have to wait
impatient adj wanting something to happen as soon as
possible
impolite adj not polite
impossible adj If an action or event is impossible, it cannot
happen or be done.
incomplete adj not having some parts, or not finished

incorrect adj not correct


inexpensive adj cheap but of good quality
unbelievable adj extremely bad or good and making you feel
surprised
uncomfortable adj not feeling comfortable and pleasant, or not
making you feel comfortable and pleasant

unfair adj not treating people in a equal way


unfriendly adj not friendly
unhealthy adj likely to become ill or likely to damage your
health
unsociable adj not liking to meet people or to spend time with
them
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Example

We had a drink out on the balcony and watched the


sunset.
an ensuite bathroom
Our home has three bedrooms.
We ate in the dining room.
Did you put the car in the garage?
The car's still at the garage getting fixed.

garden furniture

I've left my bags in the hall.

We usually eat breakfast in the kitchen.

We had tea in the living room.

Go up the stairs and her office is on the right.

She sat in an armchair by the fire, reading a newspaper.


I had/took a bath this morning.
Have you cleaned the bath?
She put an extra blanket on the bed.
We need a chest of drawers for Oliver's bedroom.
a gas/electric cooker

a kitchen cupboard

She sank back against/into the cushions.

I was just loading the dishwasher.


She snuggled down under the duvet.

Don't forget to put the milk back in the fridge.


They have a lot of antique furniture.
Put the fish in the microwave and it'll only take five
minutes.
the bathroom mirror

Do you prefer a feather pillow or a foam pillow?


My dog loves lying on the rug in front of the fire.
The Titanic was a passenger ship which sank to the
bottom of the ocean in 1912.
The sun glowed red as it sank slowly below the horizon.
a bathroom/kitchen sink

Take a seat on the sofa and I'll get us some coffee.


the hot/cold tap
I was on the toilet when the phone rang.

a bath/beach towel

She was showing me her new built-in/fitted wardrobes.

You can't watch TV until you've done your homework.

Your mother called. She wants you to go home.

I'm tired. Let's take a break.

Let's have lunch at school together on Friday.

You should make notes as this subject will be on the test.

You weren't paying attention to what I was saying.

Let's set off for school now so we aren't late.

Work in groups of six.

She wants to do a degree in medicine.

I need to earn money so I can buy a car.

A lot of people fail their driving test the first time.


I've passed my driving test!

I had to take an exam the next day.

We had fun at the park last week.

She has a good memory for names.

They learn Russian at school.

I've lost my passport.

I made a lot of friends at art club.

I'm not blaming you - we all make mistakes.

You'll fall behind in your studies if you keep missing


school.
I think we need to spend more time together.

to study biology/chemistry

He takes a long time to get ready.

She teaches chemistry.

modern art

human biology
She studied chemistry at university.

a French class
a degree in geography and economics

He's very interested in modern European history.


He's a project manager for a large IT company.

a maths professor
classical/pop/dance/rock music

nuclear physics

The classrooms are large and have big windows.

I failed my physics exam, but I passed chemistry.

childcare facilities

Have you done your homework yet?

The hotel is in a lovely location overlooking the lake.

to break the rules

The first lesson on the timetable for Monday morning is


history.
I need to do some bicycle repairs before I cycle to work
tomorrow.
a course on communication skills

Serious job applicants should have advanced skills in


computer programming and software design.
I'm taking a course in creative writing.
My favourite subject is food technology.

How much money have you got?

Can I connect my printer to your computer?


Our office is located in midtown Manhattan.
Occasionally, he still receives letters from fans.

to break the rules

the Nile Valley

an earthquake zone
I went diving in the sea on holiday.

I do sports to stay fit and healthy.

We went dancing at a club.

You can't play computer games until the weekend.

Companies are posting messages on social media sites in


order to market their goods.

I learned to ride a bike when I was six.

The hunters came riding by on their horses.

I like seeing my friends after work.

My parents took lots of photographs of us when we were


small.
There's a mirror above the washbasin.

Somebody grabbed me from behind.


From the top of the skyscraper the cars below us looked
like insects.
The wood is in neat piles with newspaper placed
between.
There's milk in the fridge.

A really tall man was sitting in front of me and I couldn’t


see the screen properly.
I'm freezing, let's go back inside.
Where's the nearest post office?
Can I sit next to you at the restaurant? There’s something
I want to tell you.
Ouch, you're standing on my foot!
In this photo, my wife is the woman standing on the
right.
My brother and I live on opposite sides of London.

He hid under the bed.


She has a struggle trying to persuade the board to accept
her proposal, but she's determined not to give up.

They've gone off to the pub.

He paused and then went on with his story.

I just found out that he was cheating on the test.

Sally's on the other phone - would you like to hang on?

We only need one more player for this game - can you
persuade your sister to join in?
We look after the neighbours' cat while they're away.

I'm really looking forward to my holiday.

She's put her name down for evening classes at the


community college.
I've run out of milk/money/ideas/patience.

What time will we have to set off for the station


tomorrow?
I've signed up to make the sandwiches for the party.

Have you ever thought of taking up acting?

I couldn't fit anything else in my backpack.


He was on his bike.
He came on his bike.
a chess board

a brush and comb

I forgot to take my camera with me to Portugal, so I


couldn't take any photos.
We used to go camping in Spain when I was a child.
I don't cook meat very often.
She's a wonderful cook.
a gas/electric cooker

My mother always hated cooking.

We go cycling most weekends.


He drove into a cyclist.
a crash helmet
They all brought musical instruments with them.

classical/pop/dance/rock music

a talented jazz/classical musician

a microwave oven

a tin of paint

We are studying 19th century French painters.


We were taught painting and drawing at art college.

I want to use the white pieces!

It only took twenty minutes to put the tent up.

a birthday/wedding gift

She bought a model of a red bus as a souvenir of her trip


to London.
He went sightseeing in Paris.

We went snorkelling along the Great Barrier Reef.

I like to go snowboarding in the winter.

They spent the whole day hanging out by the pool.

How much would it cost to hire a bike for the weekend?


She spent the afternoon looking around the market.

My parents took lots of photographs of us when we were


small.
It's a two-hour train journey from York to London.
After leaving school, she spent a year travelling, mostly in
Africa and Asia.
The trip from York to Newcastle takes about an hour by
train.
a contemporary art gallery

There are so many bookshops in town.


We drove across/over the bridge.

We could go to the cinema.


First we'll go to May's department store, because things
are so cheap [there].
a car/shoe factory

There is a beautiful fountain in the middle of the square.

a public/university library

a fish/flower market

an ancient monument

In the square in front of the hotel stands a monument to


all the people killed in the war.

out-of-town shopping centre

On Sunday, we played badminton at our local sports


centre.
Thousands of football fans packed into the stadium to
watch the match.
The town hall is next to the supermarket.
The children go to the youth club every Thursday
evening.

a beautiful woman
a boring job/lecture
a clean white shirt
By ten o'clock the market was crowded.
dangerous chemicals

Her face was dirty and tear-stained.


She wrote dull, respectable articles for the local
newspaper.
an empty house/street

expensive jewellery
Is the station far away?

We flew high above the city.


She's quite an interesting woman.

It's hard work teaching a class of lively children.


Temperatures can fall as low as -20 degrees.
modern architecture/art/medicine

narrow streets

Where's the nearest post office?


a noisy crowd of fans
an old man
Can you be quiet, please?
She needs a bit of peace and quiet.
a safe driver
an ugly building/city
a wide river/road

It's boiling in this room!


an enormous car/house
I've had an exhausting day.
You look fantastic in that dress.
a fascinating person/place
It's absolutely freezing in here - can I close the window?
The weather was terrible.
the baby's tiny hands

He was/felt suddenly afraid.


her fear of snakes

He's really angry at/with me for upsetting Sophie.

I think he feels a lot of anger towards his father who


treated him very badly as a child.

Be a bit more confident in yourself!


I'm really grateful to you for all your help.
She looks so/very happy.
It was only later in life that she found happiness and
peace of mind.
He had always been very jealous of his brother's good
looks.
He broke his brother's new bike in a fit of jealousy.

She's in a bad mood.


I've just received some very sad news.
Her sadness at her grandfather's death was obvious.

You've got nothing to be ashamed of.

He was getting bored of doing the same thing every day.

Both my sons are crazy about football.

He seemed a bit depressed about his work situation.

His parents were bitterly disappointed with him.

We were deeply disappointed at/about the result.


She was very fond of horses.

I'm really pleased with your work this term.


Are you satisfied with the new arrangement?

Is there anything you're not sure of/about?


She was amazed at how calm she felt after the accident.

This wine is really amazing.


an amused smile
an amusing story/person/situation
I was so annoyed with him for turning up late.
It's really annoying when a train is late and there's no
explanation.
She was disappointed (that) they hadn't phoned.

What a disappointing performance/result!


She felt embarrassed about undressing in front of the
doctor.
an embarrassing situation
Are you getting excited about your holiday?
an exciting film/match

He didn't seem very interested in what I was saying.

She's quite an interesting woman.

She looked relaxed and happy walking along with her


two boys.
a relaxing bath
I was surprised at/by her response.

He gave a rather surprising answer.

I was very tired when I got home from work last night.

I've had a very tiring day.


The weather was awful.
You look fantastic in that dress.
Do you know any funny stories/jokes?
Please don't laugh - I'm being serious.
She's been very generous with her time.

He's too mean to buy her a ring.

I just woke up feeling miserable.


He's usually fairly cheerful.
He gets very nervous before exams.
The instructions were written in simple English.
complicated instructions

He's got some very strange ideas about women!

These are ordinary people living ordinary lives.

a television/newspaper advertisement

Mickey Mouse and other famous cartoon characters

I saw her on a chat show last week.

My favourite comedian is in that comedy series.

People take inspiration from cooking shows.

I didn't think the contestant was smart enough to be on


the quiz show - they got a lot of questions wrong!

Did you watch that new reality show last night?

sports equipment
I've got some good/bad news for you.
It was on the 6 o'clock news.

The documentary took a fresh look at the life of Darwin.

I was accompanied by my mother

She's good at acting


Art exhibition - free admission.
There were a lot of children in the audience.
Book early to avoid disappointment!

Family photographs were displayed on the wall.

The best way to explore the countryside is on foot.

The show "Zorro" had only one interval of 20 minutes.

There was live music in the park.

She composes and performs her own music.

Computers can perform a variety of tasks.


a performance of Arthur Miller's play, 'The Crucible'

Refreshments are available in the lobby.

He writes film/theatre/book reviews for the newspapers.

Our television has a 19-inch screen.

Hamlet is on stage for most of the act.

The project is in its final stages and should be completed


by August.
It's a French film with English subtitles.

a concert ticket

I just found out that he was cheating on the test.

The first couple of meetings are for the doctor and


patient to get to know each other.

I don't know anything about this.

We met for coffee last Sunday.


cold weather
Don't stand out there in the cold - come in!

a foggy day
It's absolutely freezing in here - can I close the window?

When I woke up this morning the ground was covered


with frost.
a hot sunny day
Gerry slipped on the ice and broke his arm.
icy roads; an icy wind
thunder and lightning

a rainy afternoon
You're soaked! Did you get caught in a shower?
We've had a very snowy winter this year.
A lot of trees were blown down in the recent storms.

We're having the party in the garden, so I'm praying it'll


be sunny.
The children were out playing in the sunshine.
Preheat the oven to a temperature of 200 degrees
Celsius.
We sheltered in the barn during the thunderstorm.
It was a windy night.
I couldn't fit anything else in my backpack.
The campsite was very near the beach.

Turn left at the crossroads.


a guidebook to/about Venice

an overnight stop in Paris


Did you do much sightseeing while you were in Paris?

Look out for the signpost to the airport.

Have you packed/unpacked your suitcase yet?

An aunt brought him up.


I just found out that he was cheating on the test.

I don't really get on with my sister's husband.

I grew up in Scotland.

She wears a lot of make-up.

I've run out of money/ideas/patience.

She set up a new website to sell her products.

I decided to take up basketball at my new school.

an attractive woman
At twenty he was already going bald.
a long white beard
a beautiful woman
blonde hair
My brother has broad shoulders.

curly hair
dark blue/green
Cats can see in the dark.

She's got fair hair and blue eyes.


He's very good-looking.

She was dressed in grey.

long hair

He's about medium height.


Groucho Marx had a thick black moustache.

You're looking pale - do you feel ill?

His wife is quite plain.


Both children have red hair.

an ugly scar

a short skirt
slim hips/legs

straight hair
She has long, wavy hair.
Try to stay calm - the doctor will be here soon.

He's very anxious about his exams.


Be a bit more confident in yourself!
He was too shy to ask her to dance with him.

My brother is easygoing, but I'm the excitable type.

a strict teacher

She's been very generous with her time.

He's too mean to buy her a ring.

She's a very hard-working student.


Get out of bed you lazy thing!

I'm afraid I wasn't very polite to her.

a rude comment/remark

He taught his little sister a lot of rude words.

He was a shy, quiet man.


a noisy crowd of fans
How could you be so stupid?
Gemma's teacher says she's one of the smartest kids in
the class.
a friendly face/smile

I found her rather unfriendly.


an honest man
a dishonest lawyer

Dinner will be ready in half an hour - just be patient!


He's a good teacher, but inclined to be a bit impatient
with slow learners.
a pleasant smile/person

The waiter got quite unpleasant with us.


a reliable car
The trains were noisy, dirty, and unreliable.
Everyone cheered as the winners received their medals.

He's usually fairly cheerful.


This is an area of outstanding natural beauty.
a beautiful woman
I was too embarrassed to ask for help.
She's such a pleasant, helpful child!
a helpless animal/child

Both films have been a big/huge box-office success in this


country.
a successful businesswoman

I took a couple of aspirin.

She had a bandage around her wrist.

His arms and back were covered in bruises.

The smoke made me cough.

a dry cough

She cut her finger on some broken glass.

He suffered cuts and bruises in the accident.

He was suffering from earache.


He's got a headache and a high/slight fever.

a flu virus

She fractured her skull in the accident.


She has to stay in bed and rest because she has a high
temperature.
a head/back/knee injury

cough medicine

a major/minor operation

a sleeping pill

Put a plaster on it so that it doesn't get infected.

He broke his arm so he has a plaster cast on it.

She sprained her ankle playing squash.

an eye test

The police chief was badly wounded in the explosion.

a gunshot wound

They took an X-ray of his leg.

Yesterday I fell and broke my arm.

I hate having the flu!

She has a sore throat and a fever.

an athletics team/club/meeting
Jake never played baseball like the other kids.

He plays a lot of basketball.

rock/mountain climbing

We go cycling most weekends.


a football player/team/club/shirt

Do you play golf?

Let's watch the gymnastics on TV.

He loves ice hockey.

Let's go jogging.
He has taken up mountain biking, which gives him the
chance to exercise and be outdoors.
We did a lot of rollerblading on holiday.

I go running three times a week.

He has recently handed over the day-to-day running of


the museum to his daughter.
We're going skateboarding at the park later.
I'm going skiing at Easter.
Let's go surfing this afternoon.

Let's go swimming today.

He learned Taekwondo when he was a child.


Do you fancy a game of tennis?

They played volleyball on the beach.

Nick goes to the gym three times a week.

Thousands of football fans packed into the stadium to


watch the match.
a tennis/basketball/squash court

a football/hockey/cricket pitch

a race track
a baseball/cricket/rounders/table tennis bat

football boots, riding boots

a pair of gloves

a crash helmet
a fishing net

a tennis/squash/badminton racket

I wear trainers to the gym.

Simon always beats me at tennis.


England drew 2-2 against Italy.

If we lose this game, we're out of the championship.

He scored just before half-time to put Liverpool 2-1


ahead.
a high/low score

Which year was it that Italy won the World Cup?


He's avoiding carbohydrates at the moment.

a four-course lunch

I'm trying to cut down on dairy products.

a delicious cake
a chicken/vegetarian dish

vegetable fats

These cakes are filled with cream.


Flatbread is often eaten with cheese and salad.

baby food

fresh fruit

grilled steak/fish
Don't eat a heavy meal before you go swimming!

homemade bread
juicy mangoes
I'm not too hungry so I'll just have a light lunch.

a hot meal

paper/plastic/china plates

Nuts and fish both contain protein.

The restaurant has a range of sauces, including ketchup


and mayonnaise
reasonably priced meals

Serve the pie warm with ice cream or whipped cream


Are there any soft drinks for the children?

Do you like spicy food?


a vegan diet

roast chicken and vegetables

I buy all our bread in the local bakery.

There are so many bookshops in town.


I need to buy some beef at the butcher's.
Could you call in at the chemist and get some plasters?

You should have your teeth checked by a dentist at least


twice a year.
I had to take my suit to the dry cleaner's after the
wedding.
The car's still at the garage getting fixed.

I went to the new hairdresser's to get my hair cut.

a public/university library

I do my weekly shopping at the supermarket.

They booked their holiday at the travel agent's.

a brown/black bear
Have you ever ridden a camel?

Rimini is a thriving holiday resort on the east coast of


Italy.
The children got lost in the forest.

They were lost in the desert for nine days.


We saw elephants, tigers, snakes, monkeys... and in the
afternoon we visited the museums.

People are becoming far more aware of environmental


issues.
Flamingos often stand on one leg.

the grasslands of North America


The Yanomami people live in the South American jungle.

Kangaroos are a danger on the roads.

We used to go boating on that lake.

The Matterhorn is one of the biggest mountains in


Europe.

The ostrich is the fastest animal on two legs.


A row of penguins stood at the water's edge.

We planted trees and bushes in our new garden.

The zoo has several tigers.

My admiration for that woman grows daily.


The President made an unexpected announcement this
morning.
tourist attractions

There were lively New Year celebrations all over town.

a private art collection

The stadium is due for completion in 2008.

a letter of confirmation

Many companies now offer free connection to the


Internet.
the creation of a new political party

healthy growth and development

Book early to avoid disappointment.


They were having a discussion about football.

primary/secondary/adult/university/higher education

Knowing the ending already didn't spoil my enjoyment of


the film.
There is live entertainment in the bar every night.

a written examination
Livingstone was the first European to make an
exploration of the Zambesi river.
There's been a big/great/huge/major/noticeable
improvement in her work this term.
to find out/get information
The world changed rapidly after the invention of the
telephone.

Thanks for the invitation to your birthday party.

He made a sudden movement and frightened the bird


away.
air/water pollution

crime prevention

This coat doesn't provide any protection against the rain.

He plays the piano for relaxation.


The agency sent a replacement for the secretary who
resigned.
I'd like to make a table reservation for two people for 9
o'clock.
It's a translation from the original Spanish.
I'm going to call my friends and see if they're available to
meet up at the weekend.
It's a good idea to check the flight departure time before
you leave for the airport.
I went online to look for a cheap flight.

What kind of music do you listen to?

Someone's life is in danger here - we're not playing


games.
People share videos on TikTok and Facebook.

He took a series of close-up selfies and posted them on


his Instagram yesterday.
I texted her to arrange a time to meet.

She asked me a question.

He asked for money to buy a new television.


I'd like to go home, she said.
He speaks fluent French.
We were just talking about Simon's new girlfriend.
Did she tell you about her holiday?

Did I tell you the joke about the chicken crossing the
road?
She's always telling lies.

How do you know she's telling the truth?

He's a good teacher, but inclined to be a bit impatient


with slow learners.
He's got a lot of exciting ideas and he's impatient to get
started.
It is impolite to point at people.
It was impossible to sleep because of the noise.

The decision was based on incomplete or inaccurate


information.
an incorrect answer
inexpensive children's clothes
It's unbelievable how lucky she's been.

I've eaten so much, I'm really quite uncomfortable.

an unfair system
I found her rather unfriendly.
He has a very unhealthy lifestyle.

He's unsociable so he doesn't go out much.

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