Word Lesson Page Part of Speech Pron

do a/take a course in 1A 6 v phr ˌduː ə/ˌteɪk ə ˈkɔːs ɪn ˌsʌmθɪŋ

something
do a degree in/qualification in 1A 6 v phr ˌduː ə dɪˈɡriː ɪn/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn ɪn
something
ˌsʌmθɪŋ
get a degree in/qualification in 1A 6 v phr ˌɡet ə dɪˈɡriː ɪn/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn ɪn
something
ˌsʌmθɪŋ

have a degree in/qualification 1A 6 v phr ˌhæv ə dɪˈɡriː ɪn/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn ɪn

in something
ˌsʌmθɪŋ
study for a degree 1A 6 v phr ˌstʌdi fər ə dɪˈɡriː ɪn/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn ɪn
in/qualification in something
ˌsʌmθɪŋ
do/take an exam 1A 6 v phr ˌduː/ˌteɪk ən ɪɡˈzæm

pass an exam 1A 6 v phr ˌpɑːs ən ɪɡˈzæm

train as something 1A 6 v phr ˈtreɪn əz ˌsʌmθɪŋ

work as something 1A 6 v phr ˈwɜːk əz ˌsʌmθɪŋ

have/run your own company 1A 6 v phr ˌhæv/ˌrʌn jər əʊn ˈkʌmpəni

work for a company 1A 6 v phr ˌwɜːk fər ə ˈkʌmpəni

work for yourself 1A 6 v phr ˌwɜːk fə jəˈself

work part time 1A 6 v phr ˌwɜːk pɑːt ˈtaɪm

work full time 1A 6 v phr ˌwɜːk fʊl ˈtaɪm

architecture 1A VB 136 n ˈɑːkɪtektʃə

economics 1A VB 136 n ˌekəˈnɔmɪks, ˌiː-

engineering 1A VB 136 n ˌendʒəˈnɪərɪŋ

journalism 1A VB 136 n ˈdʒɜːnl-ɪzm

law 1A VB 136 n lɔː

medicine 1A VB 136 n ˈmedsən

politics 1A VB 136 n ˈpɒlətɪks

science 1A VB 136 n ˈsaɪəns

caring 1B 8 adj ˈkeərɪŋ

reliable 1B 8 adj rɪˈlaɪəbl

organised 1B 8 adj ˈɔːɡənaɪzd

lazy 1B 8 adj ˈleɪzi

ambitious 1B 8 adj æmˈbɪʃəs

shy 1B 8 adj ʃaɪ

confident 1B 8 adj ˈkɒnfɪdənt

calm 1B 8 adj kɑːm

patient 1B 8 adj ˈpeɪʃnt

sensitive 1B 8 adj ˈsensətɪv

open 1B 8 adj ˈəʊpən

honest 1B 8 adj ˈɒnɪst

hard-working 1B 8 adj ˌhɑːd ˈwɜːkɪŋ

creative 1B 8 adj kriˈeɪtɪv

bossy 1B VB 136 adj ˈbɒsi

disorganised 1B VB 136 adj dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd

easy-going 1B VB 136 adj ˌiːziˈɡəʊɪŋ

kind 1B VB 136 adj kaɪnd

moody 1B VB 136 adj ˈmuːdi

negative 1B VB 136 adj ˈneɡətɪv

sociable 1B VB 136 adj ˈsəʊʃəbl

stubborn 1B VB 136 adj ˈstʌbən

increase 1C 10 v ɪnˈkriːs

get/become easier 1C 10 v phr ɡet/bɪˌkʌm ˈiːziə

get/become harder 1C 10 v phr ɡet/bɪˌkʌm ˈhɑːdə

decrease 1C 10 v dɪˈkriːs
go down 1C 10 phr v ɡəʊ ˈdaʊn
reduce 1C 10 v rɪˈdjuːs

improve 1C 10 v ɪmˈpruːv

rise 1C 10 v raɪz
go up 1C 10 phr v ɡəʊ ˈʌp
fall 1C 10 v fɔːl

get better 1C 10 v phr ɡet ˈbetə

get worse 1C 10 v phr ɡet ˈwɜːs
amazed 2A 14 adj əˈmeɪzd
amazing 2A 14 adj əˈmeɪzɪŋ
annoyed 2A 14 adj əˈnɔɪd
annoying 2A 14 adj əˈnɔɪ-ɪŋ
disappointed 2A 14 adj ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd

disappointing 2A 14 adj ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ

embarrassed 2A 14 adj ɪmˈbærəst

embarrassing 2A 14 adj ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ

frightened 2A 14 adj ˈfraɪtnd

frightening 2A 14 adj ˈfraɪtn-ɪŋ
relaxed 2A 14 adj rɪˈlækst

relaxing 2A 14 adj rɪˈlæksɪŋ

surprised 2A 14 adj səˈpraɪzd

surprising 2A 14 adj səˈpraɪzɪŋ

tired 2A 14 adj taɪəd
tiring 2A 14 adj ˈtaɪərɪŋ
worried 2A 14 adj ˈwʌrid

worrying 2A 14 adj ˈwʌri-ɪŋ

remind you of something 2B 16 v phr rɪˈmaɪnd jʊ əv ˌsʌmθɪŋ

make you think of something 2B 16 v phr ˌmeɪk jʊ ˈθɪŋk əv ˌsʌmθɪŋ

have happy memories of 2B 16 v phr hæv ˌhæpi ˈmeməriz əv ˌsʌmθɪŋ

something

make you feel … 2B 16 v phr meɪk jʊ fiːl

I'll never forget … 2B 16 v phr aɪl ˌnevə fəˈɡet

I'll always remember … 2B 16 v phr aɪl ˌɔːlwəz rɪˈmembə
sight 2B VB 137 n saɪt
sound 2B VB 137 n saʊnd
touch 2B VB 137 n tʌtʃ

smell 2B VB 137 n smel

taste 2B VB 137 n teɪst

look at 2B VB 137 v phr ˈlʊk ət

see 2B VB 137 v siː

watch 2B VB 137 v wɒtʃ

listen 2B VB 137 v ˈlɪsn

hear 2B VB 137 v ˈhɪə

touch 2B VB 137 v tʌtʃ

feel 2B VB 137 v fiːl

hold 2B VB 137 v həʊld

smell 2B VB 137 v smel

taste 2B VB 137 v teɪst

anxious 2C 18 adj ˈæŋkʃəs

cheerful 2C 18 adj ˈtʃɪəfl

dull 2C 18 adj dʌl

enjoyable 2C 18 adj ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbl
extraordinary 2C 18 adj ɪkˈstrɔːdnri

homesick 2C 18 adj ˈhəʊmsɪk

lively 2C 18 adj ˈlaɪvli

nervous 2C 18 adj ˈnɜːvəs

optimistic 2C 18 adj ˌɒptəˈmɪstɪk

peaceful 2C 18 adj ˈpiːsfl

positive 2C 18 adj ˈpɒzətɪv

strange 2C 18 adj streɪndʒ

stressful 2C 18 adj ˈstresfl

unpleasant 2C 18 adj ʌnˈpleznt

delicious 2C VB 137 adj dɪˈlɪʃəs

negative 2C VB 137 adj ˈneɡətɪv

dangerous 2C VB 137 adj ˈdeɪndʒrəs

special 2C VB 137 adj ˈspeʃl

drinkable 2C VB 137 adj ˈdrɪŋkəbl

attractive 2C VB 137 adj əˈtræktɪv

financial 2C VB 137 adj fəˈnænʃl, faɪ-

creative 2C VB 137 adj kriˈeɪtɪv

helpful 2C VB 137 adj ˈhelpfl

important 2C VB 137 adj ɪmˈpɔːtnt

poisonous 2C VB 137 adj ˈpɔɪznəs

bucket list 3A 22 n ˈbʌkɪt lɪst

take part in 3A 22 v phr teɪk ˈpɑːt ɪn

perform 3A 22 v pəˈfɔːm

raise money 3A 22 v phr ˌreɪz ˈmʌni

take up 3A 22 phr v ˌteɪk ˈʌp

go (backpacking, trekking, etc) 3A 22 v phr ɡəʊ ˈbækpækɪŋ/ˈtrekɪŋ

explore 3A 22 v ɪkˈsplɔː

experience 3A 22 v ɪkˈspɪəriəns

apply 3A 22 v əˈplaɪ

try 3A 22 v traɪ

get in touch 3A VB 138 v phr ˌɡet ɪn ˈtʌtʃ

get what someone's saying 3A VB 138 v phr ˌɡet wɒt ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈseɪ-ɪŋ
get a bonus 3A VB 138 v phr ɡet ə ˈbəʊnəs

get someone a sandwich 3A VB 138 v phr ˌɡet sʌmwʌn ə ˈsænwɪdʒ

get tired of something 3A VB 138 v phr ɡet ˈtaɪəd əv ˌsʌmθɪŋ

get on well 3A VB 138 v phr ˌɡet ɒn ˈwel

get here 3A VB 138 v phr ˈɡet hɪə

keep in touch (with someone) 3B 24 v phr ˌkiːp ɪn ˈtʌtʃ wɪð ˌsʌmwʌn
lose touch (with someone) 3B 24 v phr ˌluːz ˈtʌtʃ wɪð ˌsʌmwʌn
get on really well 3B 24 v phr ˌɡet ɒn ˌrɪəli ˈwel

see each other 3B 24 v phr ˈsiː iːtʃ ˌʌðə

spend time with someone 3B 24 v phr ˌspend ˈtaɪm wɪð ˌsʌmwʌn

hang out 3B 24 phr v ˌhæŋ ˈaʊt

catch up with 3B 24 v phr ˌkætʃ ˈʌp wɪð

get together 3B 24 phr v ˌɡet təˈɡeðə

get to know someone 3B 24 v phr ˌɡet tə ˈnəʊ ˌsʌmwʌn

see a lot of someone 3B 24 v phr ˌsiː ə ˈlɒt əv ˌsʌmwʌn
meet up with someone 3B 24 v phr ˌmiːt ˈʌp wɪðˌ sʌmwʌn

art gallery 3C 26 n ˈɑːt ˌɡæləri

cycle lane 3C 26 n ˈsaɪkl leɪn

landmark 3C 26 n ˈlændmɑːk

neighbourhood 3C 26 n ˈneɪbəhʊd
outdoor café 3C 26 n ˌaʊtdɔː ˈkæfeɪ

pedestrian street 3C 26 n pəˌdestriən ˈstriːt

skyline 3C 26 n ˈskaɪlaɪn

square 3C 26 n skweə

suburb 3C 26 n ˈsʌbɜːb

traffic jam 3C 26 n ˈtræfɪk ˌdʒæm

through 3C VB 138 prep θruː

on your/the right 3C VB 138 prep phr ɒn jə/ðə ˈraɪt

on your/the left 3C VB 138 prep phr ɒn jə/ðə ˈleft

next to 3C VB 138 prep phr ˈnekst tʊ

over 3C VB 138 prep ˈəʊvə

around 3C VB 138 prep əˈraʊnd

along 3C VB 138 prep əˈlɒŋ

across 3C VB 138 prep əˈkrɒs

between 3C VB 138 prep bɪˈtwiːn

active 4A 30 adj ˈæktɪv

busy 4A 30 adj ˈbɪzi

easy-going 4A 30 adj ˌiːzi ˈɡəʊɪŋ

enerɡetic 4A 30 adj ˌenəˈdʒetɪk
fun 4A 30 adj fʌn
healthy 4A 30 adj ˈhelθi

inactive 4A 30 adj ɪnˈæktɪv

quiet 4A 30 adj ˈkwaɪət

sensible 4A 30 adj ˈsensəbl

simple 4A 30 adj ˈsɪmpl

sociable 4A 30 adj ˈsəʊʃəbl

stressful 4A 30 adj ˈstresfl

unhealthy 4A 30 adj ʌnˈhelθi

brand 4B 32 n brænd

environmentally friendly 4B 32 adj phr ɪnˌvaɪrənmentl-i ˈfrendli

hiɡh quality 4B 32 adj phr ˌhaɪ ˈkwɒləti
easy to use 4B 32 adj phr ˌiːzi tə ˈjuːz

ɡood value 4B 32 adj phr ˌɡʊd ˈvæljuː

poor value 4B 32 adj phr ˌpɔː ˈvæljuː

poorly desiɡned 4B 32 adj phr ˌpɔːli dɪˈzaɪnd

well desiɡned 4B 32 adj phr ˌwel dɪˈzaɪnd

excellent service 4B 32 n phr ˌeksələnt ˈsɜːvɪs

popular 4B 32 adj ˈpɒpjələ

reliable 4B 32 adj rɪˈlaɪəbl

unreliable 4B 32 adj ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl

fitness tracker 4B VB 139 n ˈfɪtnəs ˌtrækə

laptop 4B VB 139 n ˈlæptɒp

tablet 4B VB 139 n ˈtæblɪt

make-up 4B VB 139 n ˈmeɪk ʌp

perfume 4B VB 139 n ˈpɜːfjuːm

aftershave 4B VB 139 n ˈɑːftəʃeɪv

console 4B VB 139 n ˈkɒnsəʊl

e-reader 4B VB 139 n ˈiː ˌriːdə

luɡɡaɡe 4B VB 139 n ˈlʌɡɪdʒ

jewellery 4B VB 139 n ˈdʒuːəlri

action film 4C 34 n ˈækʃən fɪlm

animation 4C 34 n ˌænəˈmeɪʃn

biopic 4C 34 n ˈbaɪəʊˌpɪk
comedy 4C 34 n ˈkɒmədi

documentary 4C 34 n ˌdɒkjəˈmentəri

fantasy 4C 34 n ˈfæntəsi

historical drama 4C 34 n hɪsˌtɒrɪkl ˈdrɑːmə

horror film 4C 34 n ˈhɒrə fɪlm

musical 4C 34 n ˈmjuːzɪkl

romantic comedy 4C 34 n rəʊˌmæntɪk ˈkɒmədi

science fiction film 4C 34 n ˌsaɪəns ˈfɪkʃn fɪlm

thriller 4C 34 n ˈθrɪlə

war film 4C 34 n ˈwɔː fɪlm

popular 4C VB 139 adj ˈpɒpjələ

popularity 4C VB 139 n ˌpɒpjəˈlærəti

active 4C VB 139 adj ˈæktɪv

action 4C VB 139 n ˈækʃn

reliable 4C VB 139 adj rɪˈlaɪəbl

reliability 4C VB 139 n rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti

animated 4C VB 139 adj ˈænɪmeɪtɪd

animation 4C VB 139 n ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn

environmental 4C VB 139 adj ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl

environment 4C VB 139 n ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

romantic 4C VB 139 adj rəʊˈmæntɪk

romance 4C VB 139 n rəʊˈmæns, ˈrəʊmæns
tired 4C VB 139 adj taɪəd
tiredness 4C VB 139 n ˈtaɪədnəs

education 4C VB 139 n ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃn

relaxation 4C VB 139 n ˌriːlækˈseɪʃn

application 4C VB 139 n ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn

responsibility 4C VB 139 n rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

electricity 4C VB 139 n ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti, ˌelɪk-

creativity 4C VB 139 n ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti

government 4C VB 139 n ˈɡʌvəmənt, ˈɡʌvənmənt

advertisement 4C VB 139 n ədˈvɜːtəsmənt

excitement 4C VB 139 n ɪkˈsaɪtmənt

excellence 4C VB 139 n ˈeksləns

difference 4C VB 139 n ˈdɪfrəns

convenience 4C VB 139 n kənˈviːniəns

happiness 4C VB 139 n ˈhæpinəs

lateness 4C VB 139 n ˈleɪtnəs

darkness 4C VB 139 n ˈdɑːknəs

instruction 4C VB 139 n ɪnˈstrʌkʃn

fashion 4C VB 139 n ˈfæʃn

completion 4C VB 139 n kəmˈpliːʃn

appearance 4C VB 139 n əˈpɪərəns

importance 4C VB 139 n ɪmˈpɔːtəns

distance 4C VB 139 n ˈdɪstəns

fashionable 5A 38 adj ˈfæʃnəbl

stylish 5A 38 adj ˈstaɪlɪʃ

matching 5A 38 adj ˈmætʃɪŋ

dress up 5A 38 phr v ˌdres ˈʌp

smart 5A 38 adj smɑːt

casual 5A 38 adj ˈkæʒuəl
old-fashioned 5A 38 adj ˌəʊld ˈfæʃnd

have got something on 5A 38 v phr hæv ˌɡɒt sʌmθɪŋ ˈɒn

tight 5A 38 adj taɪt

loose 5A 38 adj luːs

earrings 5A VB 140 n pl ˈɪərɪŋz

scarf 5A VB 140 n skɑːf

trainers 5A VB 140 n pl ˈtreɪnəz

belt 5A VB 140 n belt

sandals 5A VB 140 n pl ˈsændlz

high heels 5A VB 140 n pl ˌhaɪ ˈhiːlz

bracelet 5A VB 140 n ˈbreɪslɪt

tie 5A VB 140 n taɪ

tracksuit 5A VB 140 n ˈtræksuːt

sweatshirt 5A VB 140 n ˈswet-ʃɜːt

air conditioning 5B 40 n ˈeə kənˌdɪʃnɪŋ

balcony 5B 40 n ˈbælkəni

block of flats 5B 40 n ˌblɒk əv ˈflæts

ceiling 5B 40 n ˈsiːlɪŋ
central heating 5B 40 n ˌsentrəl ˈhiːtɪŋ

cottage 5B 40 n ˈkɒtɪdʒ

detached house 5B 40 n dɪˌtætʃt ˈhaʊs

entrance 5B 40 n ˈentrəns

floor 5B 40 n flɔː

patio 5B 40 n ˈpætiəʊ

roof 5B 40 n ruːf

staircase 5B 40 n ˈsteəkeɪs

studio 5B 40 n ˈstjuːdiəʊ

terraced house 5B 40 n ˌterəst ˈhaʊs

dairy products 5C 42 n pl ˈdeəri ˌprɒdʌkts

fish 5C 42 n fɪʃ
fruit 5C 42 n fruːt

meat 5C 42 n miːt
seafood 5C 42 n ˈsiːfuːd

vegetable 5C 42 n ˈvedʒtəbl

vegetarian 5C 42 adj ˌvedʒəˈteəriən

sweet 5C 42 adj swiːt

savoury 5C 42 adj ˈseɪvəri
fresh 5C 42 adj freʃ

spicy 5C 42 adj ˈspaɪsi

tasty 5C 42 adj ˈteɪsti

hot 5C 42 adj hɒt

fried 5C 42 adj fraɪd

healthy 5C 42 adj ˈhelθi

grilled 5C 42 adj ɡrɪld

homemade 5C 42 adj ˌhəʊmˈmeɪd

bitter 5C 42 adj ˈbɪtə

light 5C 42 adj laɪt

grate 5C VB 140 v ɡreɪt

fry 5C VB 140 v fraɪ

boil 5C VB 140 v bɔɪl

bake 5C VB 140 v beɪk

chop 5C VB 140 v tʃɒp

grill 5C VB 140 v ɡrɪl

peel 5C VB 140 v piːl

stir 5C VB 140 v stɜː

pour 5C VB 140 v pɔː

roast 5C VB 140 v rəʊst

charge 6A 46 v tʃɑːdʒ

empty 6A 46 v ˈempti

fill something with … 6A 46 v ˈfɪl ˌsʌmθɪŋ wɪð

load 6A 46 v ləʊd

unload 6A 46 v ʌnˈləʊd

switch on 6A 46 phr v ˌswɪtʃ ˈɒn

switch off 6A 46 phr v ˌswɪtʃ ˈɒf

turn down 6A 46 phr v ˌtɜːn ˈdaʊn

turn up 6A 46 phr v ˌtɜːˈn ˈʌp

cheat 6B 48 v tʃiːt

fair 6B 48 adj ˈfeə

jump the queue 6B 48 v phr ˌdʒʌmp ðə ˈkjuː

rude 6B 48 adj ruːd

polite 6B 48 adj pəˈlaɪt

steal 6B 48 v stiːl

illegal 6B 48 adj ɪˈliːɡl

wrong 6B 48 adj rɒŋ

drop litter 6B 48 v phr ˌdrɒp ˈlɪtə

speed 6B 48 v spiːd
be against the law 6B 48 v phr bi əˌɡenst ðə ˈlɔː
lie 6B 48 v laɪ

dishonest 6B 48 adj dɪˈsɒnɪst

criminal 6B VB 141 n ˈkrɪmɪnl

judge 6B VB 141 n dʒʌdʒ

motive 6B VB 141 n ˈməʊtɪv

prison 6B VB 141 n ˈprɪzn

suspect 6B VB 141 n ˈsʌspekt

thief 6B VB 141 n θiːf

victim 6B VB 141 n ˈvɪktɪm

witness 6B VB 141 n ˈwɪtnəs

air pollution 6C 50 n ˈeə pəˌluːʃn

endangered animal 6C 50 n phr ɪnˌdeɪndʒəd ˈænəml

extreme weather 6C 50 n phr ɪkˌstriːm ˈweðə

global warming 6C 50 n ˌɡləʊbl ˈwɔːmɪŋ

plastic waste 6C 50 n ˌplæstɪk ˈweɪst

reduce 6C 50 v rɪˈdjuːs

destroy 6C 50 v dɪˈstrɔɪ

waste 6C 50 v weɪst

save 6C 50 v seɪv

throw away 6C 50 v ˌθrəʊ əˈweɪ

recycle 6C 50 v ˌriːˈsaɪkl

reuse 6C 50 v ˌriːˈjuːz
damage 6C 50 v ˈdæmɪdʒ

support 6C 50 v səˈpɔːt

injure 6C 50 v ˈɪndʒə

attack 6C 50 v əˈtæk

protect 6C 50 v prəˈtekt

kill 6C 50 v kɪl
destruction 6C VB 141 n dɪˈstrʌkʃn

protection 6C VB 141 n prəˈtekʃn

pollute 6C VB 141 v pəˈluːt

pollution 6C VB 141 n pəˈluːʃn

damage 6C VB 141 n ˈdæmɪdʒ

waste 6C VB 141 n weɪst

injure 6C VB 141 v ˈɪndʒə

lose 6C VB 141 v luːz

miss 6C VB 141 v mɪs

take 6C VB 141 v teɪk

bring 6C VB 141 v brɪŋ

lend 6C VB 141 v lend

borrow 6C VB 141 v ˈbɒrəʊ

journey 6C VB 141 n ˈdʒɜːni

travel 6C VB 141 n ˈtrævl

at the moment 6C VB 141 adv ət ðə ˈməʊmənt

actually 6C VB 141 adv ˈæktʃuəli, -tʃəli

work on your language skills 7A 54 v phr ˌwɜːk ɒn jə ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ ˌskɪlz

work on your singing 7A 54 v phr ˌwɜːk ɒn jə ˈsɪŋɪŋ

gain confidence 7A 54 v phr ˌɡeɪn ˈkɒnfɪdns

gain experience 7A 54 v phr ˌɡeɪn ɪkˈspɪəriəns

improve your maths 7A 54 v phr ɪmˌpruːv jə ˈmæθs

improve your speaking skills 7A 54 v phr ɪmˌpruːv jə ˈspiːkɪŋ ˌskɪlz

develop practical skills 7A 54 v phr ˌdɪveləp ˈpræktɪkl ˌskɪlz

develop your interview skills 7A 54 v phr ˌdɪveləp jər ˈɪntəvjuː ˌskɪlz

prepare delicious dishes 7A 54 v phr prɪˌpeə dɪˌlɪʃəs ˈdɪʃəz

prepare for an interview 7A 54 v phr prɪˌpeə fər ən ˈɪntəvjuː

edit photos 7A 54 v phr ˌedɪt ˈfəʊtəʊz

edit your work 7A 54 v phr ˌedɪt jə ˈwɜːk

design a website 7A 54 v phr dɪˌzaɪn ə ˈwebsaɪt

design your own clothes 7A 54 v phr dɪˌzaɪn jər əʊn ˈkləʊðz, ˈkləʊz

learn how to change a plug 7A 54 v phr ˌlɜːn haʊ tə ˌtʃeɪndʒ ə ˈplʌɡ

learn the drums 7A 54 v phr ˌlɜːn ðə ˈdrʌmz

take photos 7A 54 v phr ˌteɪk ˈfəʊtəʊz

take a course 7A 54 v phr ˌteɪk ə ˈkɔːs
get married 7B 56 v phr ɡet ˈmærid

get engaged 7B 56 v phr ɡet ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd

get divorced 7B 56 v phr ɡet dɪˈvɔːst

have children 7B 56 v phr hæv ˈtʃɪldrən

move house 7B 56 v phr ˌmuːv ˈhaʊs

graduate from 7B 56 v phr ˌɡrædʒuːeɪt frəm

university/college
ˌjuːnəˈvɜːsəti/ˈkɒlɪdʒ
find your first job 7B 56 v phr ˌfaɪnd jə ˌfɜːst ˈdʒɒb
get your first job 7B 56 v phr ˌɡet jə ˌfɜːst ˈdʒɒb
lose your first job 7B 56 v phr ˌluːz jə ˌfɜːst ˈdʒɒb

pass a driving test 7B 56 v phr ˌpɑːs ə ˈdraɪvɪŋ test

pass an exam 7B 56 v phr ˌpɑːs ən ɪɡˈzæm

win an award 7B 56 v phr ˌwɪn ən əˈwɔːd
go travelling 7B 56 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈtrævlɪŋ

go abroad 7B 56 v phr ˌɡəʊ əˈbrɔːd

start a business 7B 56 v phr ˌstɑːt ə ˈbɪznəs

leave school 7B 56 v phr ˌliːv ˈskuːl

leave home 7B 56 v phr ˌliːv ˈhəʊm

fall in love 7B 56 v phr ˌfɔːl ɪn ˈlʌv
backpack 7C 58 n ˈbækpæk

camping stove 7C 58 n ˈkæmpɪŋ ˌstəʊv

insect repellent 7C 58 n ˈɪnsekt rɪˌpelənt

portable charger 7C 58 n ˌpɔːtəbl ˈtʃɑːdʒə

sleeping bag 7C 58 n ˈsliːpɪŋ bæɡ

sunglasses 7C 58 n ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsɪz

sunscreen 7C 58 n ˈsʌnskriːn

tent 7C 58 n tent

torch 7C 58 n tɔːtʃ
walking boots 7C 58 n pl ˈwɔːkɪŋ buːts

waterproof jacket 7C 58 n ˌwɔːtəpruːf ˈdʒækɪt

headphones 7C VB 142 n pl ˈhedfəʊnz

passport 7C VB 142 n ˈpɑːspɔːt

tennis racket 7C VB 142 n ˈtenɪs ˌrækɪt

swimsuit 7C VB 142 n ˈswɪmsuːt

can opener 7C VB 142 n ˈkæn ˌəʊpnə

basketball 7C VB 142 n ˈbɑːskɪtbɔːl

running shoes 7C VB 142 n pl ˈrʌnɪŋ ʃuːz

guidebook 7C VB 142 n ˈɡaɪdbʊk

toothbrush 7C VB 142 n ˈtuːθbrʌʃ

clear up 8A 62 phr v ˌklɪər ˈʌp

take out 8A 62 phr v ˌteɪk ˈaʊt

call back 8A 62 phr v ˌkɔːl ˈbæk

shut down 8A 62 phr v ˌʃʌt ˈdaʊn

join in 8A 62 phr v ˌdʒɔɪn ˈɪn

put away 8A 62 phr v ˌpʊt əˈweɪ

throw away 8A 62 phr v ˌθrəʊ əˈweɪ

put back 8A 62 phr v ˌpʊt ˈbæk

give out 8A 62 phr v ˌɡɪv ˈaʊt

deal with 8A 62 phr v ˈdiːl wɪð

hand in 8A 62 phr v ˌhænd ˈɪn

look after 8A VB 143 phr v lʊk ˈɑːftə

look forward to 8A VB 143 phr v lʊk ˈfɔːwəd tə

take after 8A VB 143 phr v ˈteɪk ˌɑːftə

take up 8A VB 143 phr v ˌteɪk ˈʌp

get over 8A VB 143 phr v ɡet ˈəʊvə

get in 8A VB 143 phr v ɡet ˈɪn
put off 8A VB 143 phr v pʊt ˈɒf

amazingly 8B 65 adv əˈmeɪzɪŋli

fortunately 8B 65 adv ˈfɔːtʃnətli

unfortunately 8B 65 adv ʌnˈfɔːtʃnətli

happily 8B 65 adv ˈhæpəli

sadly 8B 65 adv ˈsædli

hopefully 8B 65 adv ˈhəʊpfli

luckily 8B 65 adv ˈlʌkəli

unluckily 8B 65 adv ʌnˈlʌkəli

obviously 8B 65 adv ˈɒbviəsli

strangely 8B 65 adv ˈstreɪndʒli

surprisingly 8B 65 adv səˈpraɪzɪŋli

not surprisingly 8B 65 adv ˌnɒt səˈpraɪzɪŋli

thankfully 8B 65 adv ˈθæŋkfli

tragically 8B 65 adv ˈtrædʒɪkli

bay 8C 66 n beɪ

cave 8C 66 n keɪv

cliff 8C 66 n klɪf

coast 8C 66 n kəʊst
desert 8C 66 n ˈdeʒət

forest 8C 66 n ˈfɒrɪst
hill 8C 66 n hɪl

island 8C 66 n ˈaɪlənd
lake 8C 66 n leɪk
mountain 8C 66 n ˈmaʊntɪn
peak 8C 66 n piːk

rainforest 8C 66 n ˈreɪnfɒrɪst

river 8C 66 n ˈrɪvə
shore 8C 66 n ʃɔː

valley 8C 66 n ˈvæli

waterfall 8C 66 n ˈwɔːtəfɔːl

save up for 9A 70 phr v ˌseɪv ˈʌp fə

pay in cash 9A 70 v phr ˌpeɪ ɪn ˈkæʃ

pay by credit card 9A 70 v phr ˌpeɪ baɪ ˈkredɪt kɑːd

keep the receipt 9A 70 v phr ˌkiːp ðə rɪˈsiːt

exchange 9A 70 v ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ
look for bargains 9A 70 v phr ˌlʊk fə ˈbɑːɡɪnz

look for special offers 9A 70 v phr ˌlʊk fə ˌspeʃl ˈɒfəz

a good deal 9A 70 n phr ə ˌɡʊd ˈdiːl

the sales 9A 70 n phr ðə ˈseɪlz

go on sale 9A 70 v phr ˌɡəʊ ɒn ˈseɪl

goods 9A 70 n ɡʊdz

deliver 9A 70 v dɪˈlɪvə

get a refund 9A 70 v phr ɡet ə ˈriːfʌnd

cancel an order 9A 70 v phr ˌkænsl ən ˈɔːdə

wonderful 9B 73 adj ˈwʌndəfl

terrible 9B 73 adj ˈterəbl
tiny 9B 73 adj ˈtaɪni

disgusting 9B 73 adj dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ

excellent 9B 73 adj ˈekslənt
huge 9B 73 adj hjuːdʒ
furious 9B 73 adj ˈfjʊəriəs

thrilled 9B 73 adj θrɪld

terrified 9B 73 adj ˈterɪfaɪd
gorgeous 9B 73 adj ˈɡɔːdʒəs
exhausted 9B 73 adj ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd

freezing 9B VB 144 adj ˈfriːzɪŋ

boiling 9B VB 144 adj ˈbɔɪlɪŋ
shocked 9B VB 144 adj ʃɒkt

enormous 9B VB 144 adj ɪˈnɔːməs

ancient 9B VB 144 adj ˈeɪnʃnt
awful 9B VB 144 adj ˈɔːfl
fascinating 9B VB 144 adj ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ
delighted 9B VB 144 adj dɪˈlaɪtɪd
abstract 9C 74 adj ˈæbstrækt

cheerful 9C 74 adj ˈtʃɪəfl

colourful 9C 74 adj ˈkʌləfl

creative 9C 74 adj kriˈeɪtɪv

old-fashioned 9C 74 adj ˌəʊld ˈfæʃnd

original 9C 74 adj əˈrɪdʒɪnl, -dʒnəl

powerful 9C 74 adj ˈpaʊəfl

realistic 9C 74 adj rɪəˈlɪstɪk

silly 9C 74 adj ˈsɪli

spectacular 9C 74 adj spekˈtækjələ

traditional 9C 74 adj trəˈdɪʃnəl

ugly 9C 74 adj ˈʌɡli

unoriginal 9C 74 adj ˌʌnəˈrɪdʒɪnl, -dʒnəl

weird 9C 74 adj ˈwɪəd

revise (for a test/an exam) 10A 78 v phr rɪˌvaɪz fər ə ˈtest/ən ɪɡˈzæm

do well (in a test/an exam) 10A 78 v phr duː ˌwel ɪn ə ˈtest/ən ɪɡˈzæm
take (a test/an exam) 10A 78 v phr ˌteɪk ə ˈtest/ən ɪɡˈzæm
pass (a test/an exam) 10A 78 v phr ˌpɑːs ə ˈtest/ən ɪɡˈzæm
fail (a test/an exam) 10A 78 v phr ˌfeɪl ə ˈtest/ən ɪɡˈzæm
boarding school 10A 78 n ˈbɔːdɪŋ ˌskuːl

secondary school 10A 78 n ˈsekəndri ˌskuːl

primary school 10A 78 n ˈpraɪmri ˌskuːl

get low/high grades 10A 78 v phr ɡet ˌləʊ/ˌhaɪ ˈɡreɪdz

pay fees 10A 78 v phr ˌpeɪ ˈfiːz

state school 10A 78 n ˈsteɪt ˌskuːl

attend (a school) 10A 78 v phr əˌtend ə ˈskuːl

take a subject 10A 78 v phr ˌteɪk ə ˈsʌbdʒɪkt

get qualifications 10A 78 v phr ɡet ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃnz

say goodbye 10A VB 145 v phr ˌseɪ ɡʊdˈbaɪ

say nothing 10A VB 145 v phr ˌseɪ ˈnʌθɪŋ

say what you think 10A VB 145 v phr ˌseɪ wɒt jʊ ˈθɪŋk

say yes 10A VB 145 v phr ˌseɪ ˈjes

tell someone a secret 10A VB 145 v phr ˌtel sʌmwʌn ə ˈsiːkrɪt

tell someone something 10A VB 145 v phr ˈtel sʌmwʌn ˌsʌmθɪŋ

tell a story 10A VB 145 v phr ˌtel ə ˈstɔːri

tell the truth 10A VB 145 v phr ˌtel ðə ˈtruːθ

speak about something 10A VB 145 v phr ˈspiːk əbaʊt ˌsʌmθɪŋ

speak a language 10A VB 145 v phr ˌspiːk ə ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

speak on the phone 10A VB 145 v phr ˌspiːk ɒn ðə ˈfəʊn

speak quietly 10A VB 145 v phr ˌspiːk ˈkwaɪətli

speak with someone 10A VB 145 v phr ˈspiːk wɪð ˌsʌmwʌn
persuade 10B 80 v pəˈsweɪd
encourage 10B 80 v ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ

advise 10B 80 v ədˈvaɪz

warn 10B 80 v wɔːn

promise 10B 80 v ˈprɒmɪs

start 10B 80 v stɑːt

avoid 10B 80 v əˈvɔɪd

suggest 10B 80 v səˈdʒest

refuse 10B 80 v rɪˈfjuːz

consider 10B 80 v kənˈsɪdə

recommend 10B 80 v ˌrekəˈmend

arrange an interview 10C 82 v phr əˌreɪndʒ ən ˈɪntəvjuː

arrange/set up a meeting 10C 82 v phr əˌreɪndʒ/ˌset ʌp ə ˈmiːtɪŋ

do research 10C 82 v phr ˌduː rɪˈsɜːtʃ

employ people 10C 82 v phr ɪmˈplɔɪ ˌpiːpl

give a presentation 10C 82 v phr ˌɡɪv ə preznˈteɪʃn

interview people 10C 82 v phr ˈɪntəvjuː ˌpiːpl

manage a project 10C 82 v phr ˌmænɪdʒ ə ˈprɒdʒekt

manage people 10C 82 v phr ˈmænɪdʒ ˌpiːpl

manage a shop 10C 82 v phr ˌmænɪdʒ ə ˈʃɒp

offer someone a job 10C 82 v phr ˌɒfə sʌmwʌn ə ˈdʒɒb

serve customers 10C 82 v phr ˌsɜːv ˈkʌstəməz

write a report 10C 82 v phr ˌraɪt ə rɪˈpɔːt

work in a team 10C 82 v phr ˌwɜːk ɪn ə ˈtiːm

Definition
to take part in a series of lessons in a particular
subject
to take part in a course of study at a university or
college in a particular subject
to receive the qualification that is given to you when
you have successfully completed a university or
colleɡe course in a particular subject

to have the qualification that is given to you when

you have successfully completed a university or
colleɡe course in a particular subject
to take part in a course of study at a university or
college in a particular subject
to do a spoken or written test of knowledge,
especially an important one
to succeed in a spoken or written test of knowledge,
especially an important one
to be taught the skills of a particular job or activity

to do a job that you are paid for

to own and be in charge of an organisation

to do a job that you are paid for in an organisation

to do a job that you organise yourself

someone who works part time has a job for only part
of each day or week
someone who works full time has a job for all the
hours of a week during which it is usual for people
to work
the art and practice of planning and designing
buildings
the study of the way in which money and goods are
produced and used
the work involved in designing and building roads,
bridges, machines, etc.
the job or activity of writing news reports for
newspapers, magazines, television or radio
a subject of study about the whole system of rules
that people in a particular country or area must obey

the treatment and study of illnesses and injuries

the study of political power and systems of
government
the study of knowledge about the world, especially
based on examining, testing and proving facts
thinking about what other people need or want and
trying to help them
someone or something that is reliable can be
trusted or depended on
achieving your aims in a way that is effective,
ordered and sensible
not liking work or physical activity, or not making
any effort to do anything
determined to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.

nervous and embarrassed about meeting and

speaking to other people, especially people you do
not know
sure that you have the ability to do something well
or deal with situations successfully
relaxed and quiet, not angry, nervous or upset

able to wait calmly for a long time or to accept

difficulties, people’s annoying behaviour, etc.
without becoming angry
easily upset or offended by events or things that
people say
honest and not wanting to hide any facts from other
people
saying what you really think and not hiding the truth
or the facts
working with a lot of effort

someone who is creative is very good at using their

imagination to make things or find solutions to
problems
always telling other people what to do, in a way that
is annoying
someone who is disorganised is very bad at
arranging or planning things
not easily upset, annoyed or worried
someone who is kind tries to help people and make
them happy or comfortable, and shows that they
care about them
often changing quickly from being in a good temper
to being in a bad temper
considering only the bad qualities of a situation,
person, etc. and not the good ones
someone who is sociable is friendly and enjoys
being with other people
determined not to change your mind, even when
people think you are being unreasonable
to become larger in number, amount or degree

to be less and less difficult to do or understand

to be more and more difficult to do or understand

to become less or go down to a lower level
to become lower in level, amount, etc.
to make (something) smaller or less in size, amount
or price
to make something better, or to become better

to increase in number, amount or value

to increase in price, amount, level, etc.
to go down to a lower level, amount, price, etc.,
especially a much lower one
to improve
to become more unpleasant, bad or severe
very surprised
very good, especially in an unexpected way
sliɡhtly anɡry
makinɡ you feel sliɡhtly anɡry
unhappy because something you hoped for did not
happen, or because someone or something was not
as good as you expected
not as good as you hoped or expected
feeling uncomfortable or nervous and worrying
about what people think of you, for example
because you have made a silly mistake, or because
you have to talk or sing in public
making you feel ashamed, nervous or
uncomfortable
feelinɡ afraid
makinɡ you feel afraid or nervous
feeling calm, comfortable, and not worried or
annoyed
makinɡ you feel relaxed

having the feeling you have when something

unexpected or unusual happens
unusual or unexpected
feeling that you want to sleep or rest
making you feel that you want to sleep or rest
unhappy because you keep thinking about a
problem, or about something bad that might happen

something that is worrying makes you feel anxious

or worried
to make someone remember someone that they
know or something that happened in the past
to make someone think about someone that they
know or something that happened in the past
to make someone remember someone that they
know or something that happened in the past in a
positive way
if a situation, event, etc. makes you feel good,
strange, etc., that is the emotion or feeling that it
gives you
used to show that a memory is very strong
used to show that a memory is very strong
the physical ability to see
something that you hear, or what can be heard
the sense that you use to discover what something
feels like, by putting your hand or fingers on it

the ability to notice or recognise qualities by using

your nose
the feeling that is produced by a particular food or
drink when you put it in your mouth
to turn your eyes towards (someone or something),
so that you can see them
to notice or examine (someone or something), using
your eyes
to look at (someone or something) for a period of
time, paying attention to what is happening
to pay attention to what someone is saying or to a
sound that you can hear
to know that a sound is being made, using your ears

to put your hand, finger, etc. on (someone or

something)
to give you a particular physical feeling, especially
when you touch or hold something
to have (something) in your hand, hands or arms
to notice or recognise a particular smell or to have a
particular smell
to have a particular kind of taste (= the feeling that
is produced by a particular food or drink when you
put it in your mouth)
worried about something
happy, or behaving in a way that shows you are
happy
not interesting or exciting
something enjoyable gives you pleasure
very unusual or surprising

feeling unhappy because you are a long way from

your home
someone who is lively has a lot of energy and is
very active
worried or frightened about something, and unable
to relax
believing that good things will happen in the future

a peaceful time, place or situation is quiet and calm

without any worry or excitement
if you are positive about things, you are hopeful and
confident, and think about what is good in a
situation rather than what is bad
unusual or surprising, especially in a way that is
difficult to explain or understand
a job, experience or situation that is stressful makes
you worry a lot
not pleasant or enjoyable

very pleasant to taste or smell

expecting that something bad will happen, or

criticising or disapproving of someone or something

likely to harm or kill someone, or cause very serious

problems
not ordinary or usual, but different in some way and
often better or more important
water that is drinkable is safe to drink

good-looking
relating to money or the management of money

involving the use of imagination to produce new

ideas or things
always willing to help people
having a big effect on people’s lives or on events in
the future
containing poison or producing poison
a list of things that you want to do before you die

to be involved in (an activity, sport, event, etc.) with

other people
to do something to entertain people, for example by
acting a play or playing a piece of music
to do something to get money for a charity, school,
etc.
to become interested in (a new activity) and to
spend time doing it
to do an activity for pleasure, usually involvinɡ
travellinɡ (for example without very much money,
and carrying a backpack, or ɡoinɡ for a lonɡ,
challenɡinɡ walk in the hills)
to travel around an area in order to find out about it

if you experience a problem, event or situation, it

happens to you or affects you
to make a formal request, usually written, for
something such as a job, a place at a university, or
permission to do something
to do or use (something) for a short while to
discover if it is suitable, successful, enjoyable, etc.

to start talking or writing to someone

to understand something someone says

to receive money added to your wages, especially
as a reward for good work
to buy or get someone two pieces of bread with
cheese, meat, cooked egg, etc. between them and
bring it back from somewhere
to become bored with something, because it is no
longer interesting or has become annoying
if people get on well, they like each other and have
a friendly relationship with each other
to arrive
to keep writing to someone or calling them
to stop writing or talking to someone
if people get on really well, they like each other very
much and have a very friendly relationship with
each other
to visit or meet someone
to use time doing something with a particular
person/particular people
to spend a lot of time in a particular place or with
particular people
to spend time finding out what has been happening
while you have been away or during the time you
have not seen someone
if people get together, they meet in order to spend
time with each other
to gradually begin to know someone
to spend a lot of time with a particular person
if people meet up, they meet in order to do
something together
a building where paintings are shown to the public

a part of a wide road that only bicycles are allowed

to use
something that is easy to recognise, such as a tall
tree or building, and that helps you know where you
are
an area of a town or city
a small restaurant where you can buy drinks and
simple meals and eat or drink them outside the
building
a street which is only for people walking, not for
vehicles
the shape made by hills or buildings against the sky

a large open area in the centre of a town or city,

usually in the shape of a square, or the buildings
surrounding it
an area where people live which is away from the
centre of a town or city
a long line of vehicles on a road, that cannot move
or can only move very slowly
from one side of an area to the other, or between a
group of things
on the side of your body that has the hand that most
people write with, or this side of anything else

on the side of your body that has the hand that most
people do not write with, or this side of anything else
very close to someone or something, with no other
person, building, place, etc. in between
from one side of something to the other side of it
on the other side of something, or to the other side
of it without going through it or over it
a particular distance away, on or beside something
long such as a line, road, edge, etc.
from one side of something to the other
in or through the space that separates two things,
people or places
always busy doing things, especially physical or
mental activities
if you are busy, you are working hard and have a lot
of things to do
not easily upset, annoyed or worried
having a lot of energy
enjoyable and amusing
good for your body

not doing anything, not working or not moving

without much activity or without many people

reasonable, practical and showing good judgement

honest and ordinary and not special in any way

someone who is sociable is friendly and enjoys
being with other people
making you worried and unable to relax
likely to make you ill

a type of product made by a particular company,

that has a particular name or design
not harmful to the environment
very good
not difficult to operate

used to say that something is worth what you pay

for it
used to say that something is not worth what you
pay for it
badly drawn or planned and not suited to its
purpose
well drawn or planned and well suited to its purpose

very good help that people who work in a shop,

restaurant, bar, etc. give you
liked by a lot of people
someone or something that is reliable can be
trusted or depended on
unable to be trusted or depended on
a personal electronic device that monitors your
physical activity
a small computer that you can carry with you
a computer that you can carry with you which has a
touch screen and does not have a separate
keyboard
coloured substances that are put on your face to
improve or change your appearance
a liquid with a strong pleasant smell that women put
on their skin or clothing to make themselves smell
nice
a liquid with a nice smell that a man puts on his face
after he has shaved
an electronic machine that is used for playing
games on a screen
a small piece of electronic equipment for reading
books on a computer screen or on a special small
computer that you can hold in your hands, and that
are not printed on paper
the cases, bags, etc. that you carry when you are
travelling
small things that you wear for decoration, such as
rings or necklaces
an action film has a lot of exciting scenes in it, in
which people fight, chase and kill each other
a film, television programme, computer game, etc.
that has pictures, clay models, etc. that seem to be
really moving
a film that tells the story of someone’s life
a play, film or television programme that is intended
to make people laugh
a film or a television or radio programme that gives
detailed information about a particular subject

a story, film, etc. that is based on imagination and

not facts
a film or a television or radio programme describing
or based on events in the past
a film about something that is very terrible, shocking
or frightening
a play or film that includes singing and dancing

a film that is intended to make people laugh and

that involves a love story
a film about events in the future that are affected by
imaginary developments in science, for example
about travelling in time or to other planets with life
on them
a book or film that tells an exciting story about
murder or crime
a film about fighting between two or more countries
or between opposing groups within a country,
involving large numbers of soldiers and weapons
liked by a lot of people

when something or someone is liked or supported

by a lot of people
always busy doing things, especially physical or
mental activities
the process of doing something, especially in order
to achieve a particular thing
someone or something that is reliable can be
trusted or depended on
the quality of being accurate or able to be trusted
(a film, television programme, computer game, etc.)
showing pictures, clay models, etc. that seem to be
really moving
the process of making animated films, television
programmes, computer games, etc.
concerning or affecting the air, land or water on
Earth
the air, water and land on Earth, which is affected
by man’s activities
relating to feelings of love or a loving relationship
love, or a feeling of being in love
feeling that you want to sleep or rest
the feeling you get when you want to sleep or rest

the process of teaching and learning, usually at

school, college or university
a way of resting and enjoying yourself
a formal, usually written, request for something such
as a job, place at university, or permission to do
something
a duty to be in charge of someone or something, so
that you make decisions and can be blamed if
something bad happens
the power that is carried by wires, cables, etc. and is
used to provide light or heat, to make machines
work, etc.
the ability to use your imagination to produce new
ideas, make things, etc.
the group of people who govern a country or state
a picture, set of words, or a short film that is
intended to persuade people to buy a product or
use a service, or that gives information about a job
that is available, an event that is going to happen,
etc.
happiness, interest or hope because something
good has happened or will happen
being extremely good or of very high quality

a way in which two or more people or things are not

like each other
the quality of being suitable or useful for a particular
purpose, especially by making something easier or
saving you time
the state of being happy
arriving, happening or done after the time that was
expected, agreed or arranged
when there is no light

(a piece of) written information that tells you how to

do or use something
something that is popular or thought to be good at a
particular time
the state of being finished
the way someone or something looks to other
people
having a big effect or influence on people’s lives or
on events in the future
the amount of space between two places or things

popular, especially for a short period of time

fashionable and well-designed in an attractive way

having the same colour, style or pattern as

something else
to wear clothes that are more formal than the ones
you would usually wear
smart clothes, buildings, etc. are clean, tidy and attra
not formal or not for a formal situation
not considered to be modern or fashionable any
more
to be wearing a piece of clothing or type of clothing

tight clothes fit your body very closely, especially in

a way that is uncomfortable
loose clothes are big and do not fit your body tightly

a piece of jewellery that you wear on your ear

a piece of cloth that you wear around your neck,
head or shoulders, especially to keep warm
a type of strong shoes that you wear for sport

a band of leather, cloth, etc. that you wear around

your waist to hold up your clothes or for decoration

light shoes that are fastened onto your feet by

bands of leather or cloth, and are worn in warm
weather
women’s shoes with high heels

a band or chain that you wear around your wrist or

arm as a decoration
a long narrow piece of cloth tied in a knot around
the neck, worn by men
loose clothes consisting of trousers and a jacket,
worn especially for sport
a loose warm piece of clothing which covers the top
part of your body and arms and is worn especially
for sport or relaxation
a system that makes the air in a room or building
cooler and drier
a structure that you can stand on, that is attached to
the outside wall of a building, above ground level

a large building divided into separate living spaces

the inner surface of the top part of a room

a system of heating buildings in which water or air is
heated in one place and then sent around the rest
of the building through pipes, etc.
a small house in the country

a detached house is not joined to another building

a door, gate, etc. that you go through to enter a

place
the flat surface that you stand on inside a building

a flat hard area near a house, where people sit

outside
the structure that covers or forms the top of a
building, vehicle, tent, etc.
a set of stairs inside a building, with its supports and
the side parts that you hold on to
a room where an artist or photographer regularly
works
a house which is part of a row of houses that are
joined together
milk, butter, cheese, etc.

the flesh of a fish used as food

something that grows on a plant, tree or bush, can
be eaten as a food, contains seeds or a stone, and
is usually sweet
the flesh of animals and birds eaten as food
animals from the sea that you can eat, for example
fish and shellfish
a plant that is eaten raw or cooked, such as a
cabbage, a carrot or peas
suitable for someone who does not eat meat or fish

containing or having a taste like sugar

savoury food tastes of salt
fresh food has recently been picked or prepared,
and is not frozen or preserved
food that is spicy has a pleasantly strong taste, and
gives you a pleasant burning feeling in your mouth

food that is tasty has a good taste, but is not sweet

food that tastes hot has a burning taste because it

contains strong spices
having been cooked in hot oil
good for your body

if something has been grilled, it has been cooked by

putting it on a flat metal frame with bars across it,
above or below strong direct heat
made at home and not bought from a shop
having a strong sharp taste, like black coffee without
sugar
food or drink that is light either does not have a
strong taste or does not make you feel full very
quickly, for example because it does not contain
very much fat, sugar or alcohol
to rub (cheese, vegetables, etc.) against a rough or
sharp surface in order to break them into small
pieces
to cook (something) in hot fat or oil, or to be cooked
in hot fat or oil
to cook (something) in boiling water, or to be cooked
in boiling water
to cook (something) using dry heat, in an oven, or to
be cooked in this way
to cut (something) into smaller pieces
if you grill something, or if it grills, you cook it by
putting it on a flat metal frame with bars across it,
above or below strong direct heat
to remove the skin from (fruit or vegetables)

to move (a liquid or substance) around with a spoon

or stick in order to mix it together
to make (a liquid or other substance) flow out of or
into a container by holding it at an angle
to cook (something, such as meat) in an oven or
over a fire, or to be cooked in this way
if a battery charges, or if you charge it, it takes in
and stores electricity
to remove everything that is inside (something)

if a container or place fills, or if you fill it, enough of

something goes into it to make it full
to put a large quantity of something into a vehicle or
container
to remove a large quantity of something from a
vehicle or container
to turn on (a machine, light, radio, etc.), or to be
turned on, using a switch
to turn off (a machine, light, radio, etc.), or to be
turned off, using a switch
to turn the switch on (a machine such as an oven,
radio, etc.) so that it produces less heat, sound, etc.

to turn a switch on (a machine such as an oven,

radio, etc.) so that it produces more heat, sound,
etc.
to behave in a dishonest way in order to win or to
get an advantage, especially in a competition, game
or examination
treating everyone in a way that is right or equal
to go to the front rather than joining the end of a
queue
speaking or behaving in a way that is not polite and
is likely to offend or annoy people
behaving or speaking in a way that is correct for the
social situation you are in, and showing that you are
careful to consider other people’s needs and
feelings
to take (something that belongs to someone else)

not allowed by the law

not morally right or acceptable

to throw away waste paper, cans, etc. and leave

them on the ground in a public place
to be driving faster than the legal limit
to be forbidden by law
to deliberately tell someone something that is not
true
not honest, and so deceiving or cheating people

someone who is involved in illegal activities or has

been proved guilty of a crime
the official in control of a court, who decides how
criminals should be punished
the reason that makes someone do something,
especially when this reason is kept hidden
a building where people are kept as a punishment
for a crime, or while they are waiting to go to court
for their trial
someone who is thought to be guilty of a crime

someone who steals things from another person or

place
someone who has been attacked, robbed or
murdered
someone who sees a crime or an accident and can
describe what happened
damage caused to the gases that we breathe, for
example by chemicals from factories and vehicles

an endangered animal is one that may soon no

longer exist because there are so few of them
very unusual and severe temperature and other
conditions such as sun, rain and wind
a general increase in world temperatures caused by
increased amounts of carbon dioxide around the
Earth
unwanted plastic materials that are left after you
have used them, e.g. drinks bottles
to make (something) smaller or less in size, amount
or price
to damage (something) so badly that it no longer
exists or cannot be used or repaired
to use more (money, time, energy, etc.) than is
useful or sensible
to use less (money, time, energy, etc.) so that you
do not waste any
to get rid of (something that you do not want or
need)
to put used objects or materials through a special
process so that they can be used again
to use (something) again
to cause harm to or have a bad effect on (something
or part of someone’s body)
to give money to (a group, organisation, or event,
etc.) to encourage it or pay for its costs
to hurt (yourself or someone else), for example in an
accident or an attack
to deliberately use violence to hurt (a person) or
damage (a place)
to keep (someone or something) safe from harm,
damage or illness
to make (a person or animal) die
the act or process of damaging something so badly
that it no longer exists or cannot be used or repaired

keeping someone or something safe from harm,

damage or illness
to make (air, water, soil, etc.) dangerously dirty and
not suitable for people to use
damage caused to the environment, for example by
chemicals from factories and vehicles
harm to something
unwanted materials or substances that are left after
you have used something
to hurt (yourself or someone else), for example in an
accident or attack
to become unable to find (someone or something)

to be too late for (something)

to move (something) to another place, or help
(someone) go to another place
to take (something or someone) to the place where
you are now, or the place where you are going
to let someone borrow (money or something that
belongs to you) for a short time
to use (something that belongs to someone else
and that you must give back to them later)
an occasion when you travel from one place to
another, especially over a long distance
the activity of going from one place to another, or to
several places, especially ones that are far away

now
in fact; used to emphasise the real or exact truth of
a situation, rather than what people may think
to try very hard to improve your ability to speak
another lanɡuaɡe
to try very hard to improve your ability to sing

to gradually get more and more sure that you have

the ability to do things well or deal with situations
successfully
to gradually obtain knowledge or skill from doing a
job or activity
to make your maths skills better

to make your ability to speak in public better

if you develop a practical skill, you become better at

doing things relating to real situations and events
rather than ideas, emotions, etc.
if you develop your interview skills, you become
better at answering questions about whether you
are suitable for a job, course of study, etc.
to make excellent food
to make yourself mentally or physically ready for a
formal meeting at which you are asked questions in
order to find out whether you are suitable for a job,
course of study, etc.
to improve photographs by adding effects, removing
material or making parts clearer
to prepare a piece of written work by removing
mistakes or parts that are not acceptable
to plan or develop a place on the internet where you
can find information
to make a drawing or plan of something that you will
wear yourself
to gain knowledge of the skill of changing the small
object at the end of a wire that is used for
connecting a piece of electrical equipment to the
main supply of electricity
to gain knowledge of how to play musical
instruments made of skin stretched over a circular
frame
to use a camera to create images
to do a series of lessons in a particular subject
if you get married to someone, you become their
husband or wife
if two people get engaged, they agree to marry

to end a marriage
to become a parent and have more than one baby

to go and live in a different place

to obtain a degree, especially a first degree, from a

college or university
to arrange your first work position
to be offered your first work position
to be asked to leave your first work position

to succeed in the test that you must pass before you

are allowed to drive
to succeed in an important test
to be given a prize
to travel to a lot of different places, especially places
that are far away
to travel to a foreign country
to set up an organisation such as a company, shop
or factory that produces or sells goods or provides a
service
to permanently stop attending school

to permanently stop living at home

to start being in love
a bag used for carrying things on your back,
especially by people on long walks
a small device used to cook food in a single pot
outdoors, when camping, etc.
a chemical to keep insects away

a piece of equipment used to put electricity into a

battery, which you can use when travelling
a large warm bag that you sleep in, especially when
camping
dark glasses that you wear to protect your eyes
when the sun is very bright
a cream or oil that you rub into your skin to stop the
sun from burning you
a shelter consisting of a sheet of cloth supported by
poles and ropes, used especially for camping
a small electric lamp that you carry in your hand
shoes that cover your whole foot and the lower part
of your leg
a short light coat that does not allow water to enter

a piece of equipment that you wear over your ears

to listen to the radio, music, etc. without other
people hearing it
a small official document that you get from your
government, that proves who you are, and which
you need in order to leave your country and enter
other countries
a specially shaped piece of wood or metal that you
use for hitting the ball in tennis
a piece of clothing worn for swimming

a tool for opening a can of food

the ball used in a game played indoors between two
teams of five players, in which each team tries to
win points by throwing a ball through a net

light sports shoes that are designed for the sport of

running
a book about a city, country, etc.
a small brush that you use for cleaning your teeth

to make a place look tidier by putting things back

where they belong
to remove (things that people throw away, such as
old food, dirty paper, etc.) from the house to a bin
outside
to telephone someone again, for example because
they were not at home when you telephoned last
time, or because they have previously called you

if a large machine, etc. is shut down, it stops

operating, either permanently or for a short time
to take part in something that a group of people are
doing or that someone else does
to put (something) in the place where it is usually
kept
to get rid of (something that you do not want or
need)
to put (people or things) in the place or situation
they were in before
to give (something) to each person in a group

to do business with (someone) or have a business

connection with (someone)
to give (something) to someone in authority
to take care of (someone) by helping them, giving
them what they need or keeping them safe
to be excited and pleased about (something that is
going to happen)
to look or behave like (an older relative)
to become interested in (a new activity) and to
spend time doing it
to become well again after (an illness)
to enter a place or a vehicle
to delay doing (something) or to arrange to do
(something) at a later time or date, especially
because there is a problem or you do not want to do
it now
very surprisingly

happening because of good luck

used when you are mentioning a fact that you wish
was not true
in a happy way / fortunately

in a way that shows that you are sad / unfortunately

a way of saying what you hope will happen

used to say that it is good that something happened
or was done because if it had not, the situation
would be unpleasant or difficult
used to say that it is bad that something happened
or was done because it resulted in an unpleasant or
difficult situation
used to mean that a fact can easily be noticed or
understood
in an unusual or surprising way
unusually or unexpectedly

used to mean that something is not surprising or

could have been expected
used to say that you are glad that something has
happened, especially because a difficult situation
has ended or been avoided
in a way that makes you feel sad, especially
because someone has died
a part of the sea that is partly enclosed by a curve in
the land
a large natural hole in the side of a cliff or hill, or
under the ground
a large area of rock or a mountain with a very steep
side, often at the edge of the sea or a river
the area where the land meets the sea
a large area of land where it is always very dry,
there are few plants, and there is a lot of sand or
rocks
a large area of land that is covered with trees
an area of land that is higher than the land around
it, like a mountain but smaller
a piece of land completely surrounded by water
a large area of water surrounded by land
a very high hill
the sharply pointed top of a mountain

a tropical forest with tall trees that are very close

together, growing in an area where it rains a lot
a natural and continuous flow of water in a long line
across a country into the sea
the land along the edge of a large area of water
such as an ocean or lake
an area of lower land between two lines of hills or
mountains, usually with a river flowing through it
a place where water from a river or stream falls
down over a cliff or rock
to keep money in a bank so that you can use it later
to buy something, especially when you gradually
add more money over a period of time
to buy somethinɡ usinɡ money in the form of coins
or notes rather than cheques, credit cards, etc.

to buy somethinɡ usinɡ a small plastic card that you

use to buy goods or services and pay for them later

to keep the piece of paper that you are given which

shows that you have paid for something
to replace (one thing) with another
to try to find something you can buy cheaply or for
less than its usual price
to try to buy something which has been reduced in
price for a short time
when you buy something at a good price
when all the shops have a sale

to begin to be sold
things that are produced in order to be sold

to take (goods, letters, packages, etc.) to a

particular place or person
to receive back an amount of money if you are not
satisfied with the goods or services that you have
paid for
to end an agreement that you have with someone to
buy something or have something delivered
making you feel very happy
very bad
very small

extremely unpleasant and making you feel sick

extremely good or of very high quality
extremely large in size, amount or degree
very angry

very excited, happy and pleased

very frightened
extremely pleasant or enjoyable
extremely tired

extremely cold
extremely hot
feeling surprised and upset by something very
unexpected and unpleasant
very big in size or in amount
having existed for a very long time
very bad or unpleasant
extremely interesting
very pleased and happy
abstract paintings, designs, etc. consist of shapes
and patterns that do not look like real people or
things
something that is cheerful makes you feel happy
because it is so bright or pleasant
having bright colours or a lot of different colours
involving the use of imagination to produce new
ideas or things
not considered to be modern or fashionable any
more
completely new and different from anything that
anyone has thought of before
having a strong effect on someone’s feelings or
opinions
realistic pictures or stories show things as they are
in real life
not serious or practical
very impressive

following ideas and methods that have existed for a

long time, rather than doing anything new or
different
extremely unattractive and unpleasant to look at

not new or different from anything that anyone has

thought of before
very strange and unusual, and difficult to
understand or explain
to study facts again, in order to learn them before a
test or an examination
to be successful in a test or an examination
to do a test or an examination
to succeed in a test or an examination
to not pass a test or an examination
a school where students live as well as study

a school for children between the ages of 11 and 16

or 18
a school for children between 5 and 11 years old in
England, Scotland and Wales
to get poor/good marks in a test or an examination
to pay an amount of money to do something, e.g. to
attend a school or college
a British school which receives money from the
government and provides free education
to go regularly to (a school, church, etc.)
to study a particular subject in school or college for
an examination
to pass an examination or course to show that you
have a particular level of skill or knowledge in a
subject
to say the words used when you are leaving
someone, or when they are leaving
to remain silent
to use words to express your opinion about
something
to agree to something
to talk to someone about something that is kept
hidden or that is known about by only a few people

if someone tells you something, they communicate

information, a story, their feelings, etc. to you

to speak to people, giving them a description of

events, told to entertain them
to say the true facts about something, rather than
something untrue, imagined or guessed
to talk to someone, or a group of people, about
something
to be able to talk in a particular language
to use the telephone to have a conversation with
someone
to talk without making much noise
to talk to someone
to make someone decide to do something,
especially by giving them reasons why they should
do it, or asking them many times to do it
to give someone more confidence or desire to do
something, or to make something easier or more
desirable to do
to tell someone what you think they should do,
especially when you know more than they do about
something
to tell someone that something bad or dangerous
may happen, so that they can avoid it or prevent it

to tell someone that you will definitely do or provide

something or that something will happen
to do something that you were not doing before, and
continue doing it
to deliberately not do something, especially
something wrong, dangerous or harmful
to tell someone your ideas about what they should
do, where they should go, etc.
to say firmly that you will not do something that
someone has asked you to do
to think about something carefully, especially before
making a choice or decision
to advise someone to do something, especially
because you have special knowledge of a situation
or subject
to organise or make plans for a formal meeting at
which someone is asked questions in order to find
out whether they are suitable for a job, course of
study, etc.
to organise or make plans for an event at which
people meet to discuss and decide things
to carry out serious study of a subject, in order to
discover new facts or test new ideas
to pay individuals to work for you
to speak at an event at which you describe or
explain a new product or idea
to ask individuals questions during an interview
to direct or control a carefully planned piece of work
and the people, equipment and money involved in it,
to get information about something, build
something, improve something, etc.
to direct or control the individuals who work in a
particular department or job
to direct or control a building where you can buy
things, and the people, equipment and money
involved in it
to ask someone if they would like to be employed by
you or your company
to help the customers in a shop, especially by
bringing them the things that they want
to write a written or spoken description of a situation
or event, giving people the information they need

to work in a group of people who have been chosen

to work together to do a particular job
Example
I’m taking a course in graphic design.

Sarah's doing a degree in physics.

I need to get a qualification in food hygiene and safety

before I can open a café.

Applicants must have a degree in engineering.

They're studying for a qualification in accountancy.

We have to take exams at the end of each year.

If I pass all these exams, I'll be a qualified nurse.

Nadia trained as a singer.

She works as a cook in the army.

Theo's dream is to run his own company.

They both work for the same company.

He resigned from the law firm and now works for himself.

She wants to work part time after she’s had the baby.

She works full time and has two children.

His architecture degree included two years working for a

firm of architects.
Economics is often studied with politics.

You need to be good at mathematics if you want to study

engineering.
She began her career in journalism working on a local
newspaper.
She’s studying international business law, so she will
spend a year in Germany as part of her course.

Lucy studied medicine and now works in testing drugs.

Not all politicians studied politics at university.

Statements about climate change should be based on

science, not just personal opinions.
The school aims to provide a caring environment.

People living in the city want a reliable bus and train

service.
It will take me a few days to get organised after moving
house.
Make your own breakfast! Don't be so lazy!

Jacob was intensely ambitious, obsessed with the idea of

becoming rich
He was too shy to come and sit next to me in class.

She seemed confident that she would pass.

Everyone praised Douglas for the calm way in which he

handled the situation.
You’ll just have to be patient and wait till I’m off the phone.

Throughout her career she remained very sensitive to

criticism.
The couple are quite open with each other about their
feelings.
I’m going to ask you something, and I want you to be
honest with me.
Sam is a hard-working student; he deserves to do well in
his exams.
You’re so creative! I could never make my own clothes.

My older sister was bossy when we were children but we

get on well these days.
Rob is so disorganised that he'd forgotten we had invited
him to dinner.
Her easy-going nature made her popular.
They were very kind to us and let us stay in their house as
long as we liked.

Harry was a good-natured teenager, hardly ever moody.

Jean rarely sounded so negative about her mother.

Some research has shown that people without brothers

and sisters tend to be less sociable.
Dave can be really stubborn once he’s made up his mind.

The population increased dramatically in the first half of the

century.
Downloading music is getting easier as new software is
developed.
The maths exams are becoming harder every year.
Violent crime has significantly decreased over the last ten
years.
Computers have gone down in price.
We need to reduce the amount of salt in our diet.

This course is for students wishing to improve their

English.
House prices rose rapidly last year.
Train fares have gone up.
The island is warm all year round and winter temperatures
never fall below 10 degrees.
Her cooking isn’t really getting any better.
Conditions will get worse as the winter continues.
You’d be amazed how much money you can save.
He’s an amazing player to watch.
I’ll be annoyed if we don’t finish by eight.
It’s annoying that we didn’t know about this before.
Hundreds of disappointed fans were unable to get tickets
for the game.

The result of the semi-finals was very disappointing.

Lori gets embarrassed if we ask her to sing.

This incident is deeply embarrassing for the government.

I was frightened of being left by myself in the house.

Going into hospital can be very frightening for a child.
I was feeling relaxed after my holiday.

After a busy week at work, I'm looking forward to a relaxing

evening at home.
I was surprised to see her again so soon.

It’s surprising how quickly you get used to it.

I’m so tired I could sleep for a week.
The journey was really tiring.
The family became worried about her safety.

The pollution in our rivers is extremely worrying.

That song always reminds me of Tim and Liz's wedding.

Those flowers make her think of her grandmother's garden.

I have happy memories of our summer holidays in Wales.

Looking at photos of my aunt makes me feel sad.

I'll never forget the time my dad fell off the boat!
I'll always remember how kind they were when I was lost.
He began to lose his sight six years ago.
There were strange sounds coming from the next room.
The room was dark but she found her way to the door by
touch.

Dogs have a very good sense of smell.

The medicine had a slightly bitter taste.

The twins looked at each other and smiled.

Can I see your ticket, please?

Watch carefully. You may learn something.

I listened to the rain falling on the roof.

I couldn’t hear what they were saying most of the time.

A hand touched her on the shoulder.

His hands felt cold.

Could you hold my bag for me?

Can you smell something burning? / My clothes smelt of
smoke.
The food tasted better than it looked.

She is anxious about the interview.

Before the accident he had been cheerful and confident.

The weekly meeting tends to be dull.

Games can make learning more enjoyable.
Organising the conference took an extraordinary amount of
work.
Some students feel homesick when they first go to
university.
Looking after three lively children keeps me busy.

Paul always gets nervous when he has to give a

presentation.
I’m optimistic about our chances of winning.

It’s very peaceful out here in the woods.

You’ve got to be more positive about your work.

It’s strange that we’ve never met before.

Moving to a new house is a very stressful experience.

Tom got a rather unpleasant surprise when he opened the
door.
The delicious smell of apple pie was coming from the
kitchen.
The news reports focused on the negative aspects of the
situation.

The mountains are a dangerous place for walkers because

the weather changes quickly.
He only wears this suit on special occasions.

After the earthquake there was only a limited supply of

drinkable water.
As well as being clever, he was also very attractive.
The Japanese government gives financial support to
farmers.
He talks about the creative process of writing a poem.

The waiter was only trying to be helpful.

Good qualifications are increasingly important.

Some mushrooms are extremely poisonous.

Swimming with dolphins is one of the things on my bucket
list.
About 400 students took part in the protest.

The children perform two plays each school year.

The Christmas fair raises money for the school.

Roger took painting up for a while, but soon lost interest.

Utah is a great place to go hiking.

Venice is a wonderful city to explore.

Children need to experience things for themselves in order

to learn from them.
She applied to work as a volunteer in Nepal.

They decided they would try living in America for a while.

Can I have your phone number in case I need to get in

touch with you?
I don’t think she got the joke.
Each worker gets an annual bonus when the company
makes a profit.
When you go to the café, can you get me a cheese salad
sandwich?
I’m getting tired of watching television; let’s go for a walk.

The two girls get on well most of the time.

They won't get here till after nine o'clock.

I hope you'll keep in touch while you're away.
I lost touch with Julie after we moved.
The three boys have always got on really well ever since
they started school together.

We haven't seen each other since we left school.

I want to spend more time with my family.

I don’t really know who she hangs out with.

When she gets home I want to catch up with Jo. We

haven't seen each other for two years.

We must get together for a coffee.

It’ll take a while for you to get to know everyone.

Jack's been seeing a lot of Ben recently.
Why don’t I meet up with you after lunch?

The Prado is a famous art gallery in Madrid.

There's a cycle lane all the way into Norwich from our
village.
The Scott Monument is one of Edinburgh's most famous
landmarks.

She grew up in a quiet neighbourhood in Boston.

The central square was full of outdoor cafés.

The area around the cathedral is all pedestrian streets.

Taking the Staten Island ferry is a great way to view the

famous Manhattan skyline.
The hotel is just off the main square of Sorrento.

We grew up in a suburb of Los Angeles.

We were stuck in a traffic jam for two hours.

We walked through the village to the farm.

Take the first turning on the right.

The school is on your left as you come into the village.

The hotel was right next to the airport.

The road over the mountains is steep and dangerous.

If the gate’s locked, you’ll have to go around the side of the
house.
Hugo’s house was about two hundred yards away along
the main street.
We’ll have to swim across the river.
I sat down between Sue and Jane.

She’s over 80, but is still very active.

Helen is a busy mother of four.

Dad's very easy-going; he hardly ever gets cross.

If you’re feeling energetic, we could go out for a run.
Try snowboarding – it’s a really fun sport.
My grandmother is 95 now and still very active because
she's always had a healthy lifestyle.
The brain cells are inactive during sleep.
Rebecca wants to go to the party, but Oliver wants a quiet
night in.
Moving house seemed like the sensible thing to do.

Joe was just a simple farmer.

Our neighbours seem like a pleasant, sociable couple.

Police officers may be working in stressful conditions.

Working in an unhealthy environment is linked with various
diseases.
A company carefully protects its brand image.

Is there such a thing as an environmentally friendly car?

Our chef uses only high quality ingredients.
Itˈs a great piece of software, and very easy to use.

The lunch special is really good value.

Ten dollars for a coffee is very poor value.

Their office is poorly designed for a media company, so

they are moving to new premises.
The new camera equipment is well designed for use under
water.
We received excellent service from the bank advisers.

Coffee is probably the most popular drink in the world.

It's a long journey, so we'll need a reliable car.

This lawnmower is getting more and more unreliable. Let's

get a new one.
Their latest watch model includes a fitness tracker and
GPS.
I used my laptop to check in for my flight.
Every classroom is provided with at least two tablets to
assist students' learning.

They’re not allowed to wear make-up to school.

What's that perfume you're wearing?

She gave me a bottle of my favourite aftershave.

They're bringing out a new games console in June.

My e-reader is very convenient for holidays; I don't need to

pack any books.

Security officers checked every piece of luggage.

She wears a lot of gold jewellery.

Gibson became famous in action films.

The animation tells the story of an inventor and his dog

landing on the moon.

Mandela died shortly after his biopic was released.

The film is a comedy about an unsuccessful secret agent.

A local film crew is making a documentary about

volcanoes.

The fantasy series is based on the famous novels by

Tolkien.
It's a historical drama set in eighteenth-century Russia.

I can't watch horror films – they're just too frightening!

Webber had three musicals playing in London at one time.

Four Weddings and a Funeral' is a well-known romantic

comedy.
‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ is probably the most famous
science fiction film ever made.

‘The Birds’ is a classic Hitchcock thriller.

Many US war films feature the Vietnam War.

Business management courses are increasingly popular.

Extreme sports are growing in popularity.

My father always led a very active life.

Environmental groups want tougher action on pollution

from cars.
The information had come from a reliable source.

Reliability is an important quality for a pilot.

Disney is most famous for making animated films.

They used computer animation in the film.

Environmental issues, such as cliff erosion and pollution,

directly affect people’s lives.
The government insists that the dam will not harm the
environment.
After dinner, they went for a romantic walk by the sea.
The romance had gone out of their relationship.
He was tired from walking all day.
Tiredness is one of the symptoms of her illness.

She had a poor education, and left school without

qualifications.
I play the piano for relaxation.
The university welcomes applications from overseas
students.
It’s your responsibility to inform us of any changes.

The storms have disrupted the electricity supply to some

areas.

Editors complain about the lack of creativity in the ideas

put to them.
The UK government has offered to send aid.
The Sunday papers are full of advertisements for cars.

Her excitement grew as the day of the wedding came

nearer.
The university's reputation for excellence is well deserved.

There’s only a slight difference between the male and the

female bird.
Most of us like the convenience of using credit cards to buy
things.

His grandchildren bring him great happiness.

Your repeated lateness is not acceptable.

We ended up coming down the mountain in total darkness.

Always read the instructions before switching on the

machine.
Young people are very concerned with fashion.

The project has a completion date of 22nd December.

They’ve changed the appearance of the whole building.

I'd like to emphasise the importance of reading exam

questions carefully.
Now we are able to measure the distances between the
planets.
It was fashionable to have red hair.
The furniture looked very stylish and modern.

She wore a ruby necklace with matching earrings.

It’s a small, informal party – you don’t have to dress up.

He wore a smart black suit for the interview.

Jean felt more comfortable in casual clothes.
I can’t wear that dress – it’s too old-fashioned.

Jimmy had nothing on but his socks.

My shoes were so tight that I could hardly walk.

She usually wears jeans and loose sweatshirts.

She was wearing a pair of beautiful diamond earrings.

I wore a dark coat and my favourite silk scarf.

Bring your trainers – we'll probably play football in the park

later.
He unbuckled his leather belt.

The children wore T-shirts, shorts and sandals to go to the

beach.

Whenever she wore high heels she was taller than the
men she worked with.
She often wears a silver bracelet that her husband gave
her.
I wear a shirt and tie at work.

The player wore his new team tracksuit for the press
interview.
The team were wearing sweatshirts to keep warm before
the game started.
We only turn on the air conditioning when the weather gets
very hot.
We ate breakfast on the balcony of our hotel room every
day.

They live in one of the new blocks of flats near the hospital.

All the rooms have high ceilings.

We need a new boiler for the central heating.

They live in London but they also have a weekend cottage

by the sea.
I grew up in an old detached house with a large garden.

She found a parking space close to the hospital's main

entrance.
There was a puddle of water on the kitchen floor.

We invited friends for a barbecue on the new patio.

Birds were perching on the roof of the farmhouse.

A wooden staircase leads to the top floor of the house.

Craig uses the spare bedroom as a photography studio.

The house we're going to look at is in the middle of a row

of Victorian terraced houses.
Many people prefer dairy products from goats and sheep.

In Japan, people eat raw fish.

Try to eat plenty of fresh fruit.

People are eating less meat these days.

You can buy seafood in the harbour, straight from the
fishing boats.
Some vegetables are better eaten raw.

Our local restaurant always has a good range of

vegetarian dishes on the menu.
This tea is too sweet.
They sell pancakes with sweet and savoury fillings.
The beans are fresh from the garden.

Harry makes a lovely pasta dish, with a spicy tomato

sauce.

Alex cooked a simple but tasty meal for all the helpers.

I love Mexican food – but that was too hot even for me!

The chicken is delicious served with fried onions.

The children are given fruit as a healthy mid-morning
snack.
We ate on the beach: grilled swordfish fresh from the sea.

All her jam is homemade.

Bitter oranges are good for making marmalade.

I had a light lunch in town.

Peel and grate the potatoes.

I could smell onions frying.

Boil the rice for 15 minutes.

I'm baking some bread.

Can you chop up some carrots for me?

Grill the bacon until crisp.

Peel the apples and place them in a dish with some butter
and sugar.
Stir a cup of cooked brown rice into the mixture.

She poured coffee for everyone.

 Are you going to roast the chicken?

I forgot to charge my mobile phone.

Did you empty the washing machine and hang out the
clothes?
First, fill the kettle with cold water.

Will you help me load the dishwasher?

We helped them unload the boxes from the car.

The light switches on automatically when it gets dark.

Don’t forget to switch off the lights before you go.

Can you turn the TV down? I’m trying to work.

It's getting colder. Shall we turn the heating up?

He had cheated in the test by using a calculator.

Why does Eric get to go and I don’t? It’s not fair!

An argument developed when she tried to jump the queue.

It’s rude to interrupt.

He was too polite to ask how old she was.

Boys broke into a shop and stole £45 in cash.

She was found guilty of possession of illegal drugs.

It’s wrong that people should have to sleep on the streets.

People who drop litter can be fined in some cities.

I got caught speeding on the A40 yesterday.

Driving a car without insurance is against the law.
She had lied to protect her son.

People are no longer surprised to find that politicians are

dishonest.
Criminals are stealing people's credit card details off the
internet.
The trial judge specifies the number of years to be spent in
prison.
The main motive for the killings seemed to be revenge.

Helen was sent to prison for attacking a man with a knife.

Two suspects were arrested today in connection with the

robbery.
The thief grabbed her handbag and ran off down the
street.
The victim received head injuries from which she died a
week later.
One witness to the accident said the driver appeared to be
drunk.
Air pollution can cause breathing problems for some
people.

The lizards are classed as endangered animals.

The search had to be abandoned because of the extreme
weather.
The recent floods have been linked to global warming.

The device will be used to clear plastic waste from the

world's oceans.
We need to reduce the amount of salt in our diet.

Some of these companies are polluting and destroying the

environment.
Leaving the heating on all the time wastes electricity.

We’ll save a lot of time if we go by car.

I never throw clothes away.

We send all our clothes to be recycled.

The bottles are designed to be reused up to 20 times.

Several buildings were damaged by the earthquake.

There are a handful of charities which I support regularly.

Angus injured his leg playing rugby.

Police dogs are trained to attack.

The cover protects the machine from dust.

The driver and his passenger were killed in the crash.

The rains caused widespread destruction to crops.

This law provides protection for threatened animals and

plants.
The island has been seriously polluted by a copper mine.

Oil spills are a major cause of marine pollution.

Biofuels cause less damage to the environment.

How much of our household waste is recycled?

Her husband was injured in an accident at work.

I’ve lost the tickets for tonight’s show.

I overslept and missed the train.

Don’t forget to take your keys.

He asked his father if he could bring a friend to stay.

Did you lend that book to Mike?

Can I borrow your pen for a minute?

We stopped for breakfast, then continued our journey.

My new job involves a fair amount of travel.

Julia’s on holiday in Spain at the moment.

What time are you actually leaving?

My new job involves a lot of travel, so I'm working on my

language skills.
You're a good actor, but you need to work on your singing.

As you gain confidence you will become a better driver.

Voluntary work is a good way of gaining experience.

Practice is one of the best ways to improve your maths.

She has been attending drama classes to improve her

speaking skills.
The course is designed to help mechanical engineers
develop their practical skills.

Even if you don't get the job, it will be a good opportunity to

develop your interview skills.

We learned to prepare delicious Vietnamese dishes.

Josh has been preparing for his army interview for months.

This software includes improved tools for editing photos.

Editing your work carefully could mean you receive a

higher mark.
Their website has been professionally designed.

Most fashion students have designed their own clothes at

some time.
I learned to change a plug in a physics lesson when I was
12.

Rick starting playing guitar but learnt the drums when the
drummer left the band.

We took photos of each other on the beach.

I’m taking a course in graphic design.
The princess is getting married next April.

They're planning to get engaged when they've finished

their training.
My parents are getting divorced.
He stopped racing when he had children.

We moved house four times in ten years because of

Greg's job.
He graduated in physics from Cambridge University.

Stella found her first job a week after leaving school.

Henry got his first job at an engineering company.
I lost my first job after three days – but it was very boring,
so I didn't mind!
I passed my driving test the second time I took it.

Did you pass your final exam?

Jacobs won an award for his life-changing invention.
Zak went travelling for two years after leaving university.

She often goes abroad on business.

The two brothers started a printing business.

He left school when he was 14 to help his father run the

farm.
How old were you when you left home?
I fell in love with her the minute I saw her.
I can carry everything I need for a day in the mountains in
a small backpack.
We've become quite good at inventing meals you can cook
on a camping stove.
If you go camping, you should take some insect repellent.

The portable charger meant I could still use my mobile

phone after three days at sea.
Rob lent me a sleeping bag and let me sleep on his floor.

Pilots are advised to wear sunglasses to prevent problems

with their eyes later in life.
It's important to protect your child's skin with sunscreen.

We put our tent up by the river.

We shone our torches around the cave.

In the mountains you’ll need some strong walking boots.

Please provide your child with a packed lunch and a

waterproof jacket for the trip.
He didn't hear the bus driver's instructions because he was
wearing headphones.
She was born in India but has a British passport.

Most professional players will use at least six tennis

rackets in a match.
Bring a swimsuit, because we're planning to swim in the
river before the picnic.
My pocket knife has a good can opener.
The whole team wrote their names on Joe's basketball.

Get yourself a good pair of running shoes if you want to

enter the race.
Can I borrow your guidebook to Barcelona?
Buy a new toothbrush every three months.

Adam, clear up this mess before your father sees it.

We take the rubbish out every night before locking up the

restaurant.

Can you ask John to call me back when he gets in?

The way to shut the machine down is to type EXIT.

In the evening there was a barbecue, with the whole village

joining in the fun.
He put his toys away every night.

I shouldn’t have thrown away the receipt.

She put the saucepan back on the stove.

Students were giving out leaflets to everyone on the street.

Most travel agents do not deal directly with these

companies.
Did you hand your homework in on time?
Don’t worry, I’ll look after the kids tomorrow.

My mother says she’s looking forward to meeting you.

Jenni really takes after her mother.

Rosie's taken up photography, so she needs a new
camera.
It’s taken me ages to get over the flu.
We managed to get in through a window.
I put off going to the doctor but I wish I hadn’t.

Amazingly, you still see people using mobile phones while

driving.
Fortunately, everything worked out all right in the end.
Unfortunately, you were out when we called.

Michelle smiled happily. / Happily, his injuries were not

serious.
Peter shook his head sadly. / Sadly, the business failed.

By then the problem will hopefully have been solved.

Luckily, the museum was not damaged by the earthquake.

Unluckily, the car broke down on the way to his interview.

Obviously, this is going to take some time.

Strangely enough, I wasn’t that disappointed.

Surprisingly, there has been very little research into the
disease.
Not surprisingly, with youth unemployment so high, some
school-leavers with qualifications fail to find jobs.
Thankfully, I managed to pay off all my debts before we got
married.

Tragically, her dancing career ended only six months later.

We spent a week in a house with a view across the bay.

The boys went into a cave until the storm was over.

Keep away from the cliff edge.

We drove along the Pacific coast to Seattle.

A hot dry wind blows from the desert areas of North Africa.

Much of Scandinavia is covered in dense forest.

The view from the top of the hill was beautiful.

We stayed on the Greek island of Crete.

Are there any fish in the lake?
She was the first British woman to climb the mountain.
All around are the spectacular mountain peaks of the
Jungfrau region.
My uncle studies insects in the Amazon rainforest.

The story is set on the Mississippi River.

Split lies on the shore of the Adriatic.

There are extensive views across the San Fernando

Valley.
We swam in a pool at the bottom of the waterfall.

I’m saving up for a new car.

The shop charges less if the customer pays in cash.

It's safer to pay by credit card when you shop online.

Keep your receipt in case you want to bring it back.

He exchanged the black jacket for a blue one.

She began looking for bargains at car boot sales.

It's worth looking for special offers on garden furniture in

September.
He managed to get a good deal on a car for his son.
I picked up some real bargains in the January sales this
year.
Stephen King’s new novel will go on sale next week.
Today's shoppers are spending more money on mobile
phones and electrical goods than on clothing.
I’m having some flowers delivered for her birthday.

If you return an item within 28 days, you will get a refund.

If you can't deliver the furniture on the agreed date, I'll

have to cancel the order.
We had a wonderful time in Spain.
The journey was terrible – it took six hours.
Dairy foods provide your body with a tiny amount of vitamin
D.
Rubbish was piled everywhere – it was disgusting.
His English was excellent.
She was chased by a huge dog.
Her family are furious that her name has been published
by the press.
We were so thrilled to hear about the baby.
We were terrified that the bridge would collapse.
The hotel room had a gorgeous view.
When I got to the end of my exams I was mentally
exhausted.
It’s freezing in this house. Can’t I turn on the heating?
Can I open a window? It’s boiling in here.
We were too shocked to talk.

The team made an enormous effort.

We explored the ancient walled city.
The weather was awful.
We watched a fascinating documentary about dolphins.
She was delighted with her new home.
Kandinsky's paintings became more abstract as the years
passed.

The house has a cheerful atmosphere.

The dancers wore colourful costumes.

I teach creative writing at Trinity College.

She wears really old-fashioned clothes!

She came up with some really good and original ideas for
the centenary celebrations.
The final act is a powerful piece of theatre.

The series aims to give a realistic portrayal of life in

Victorian Britain.
They served us coffee in these silly little cups.
Corsica is a mountainous island with spectacular scenery.

I went to a very traditional school.

They have built several very ugly blocks of flats near the
airport.
That’s an unoriginal suggestion.

They sell all sorts of weird products.

She’s revising for her history exam.

Students are under considerable pressure to do well.

Applicants are asked to take a written test.
He hasn’t passed his driving test yet.
He failed maths but passed all his other subjects.
Rugby is a famous English boarding school, where the
game of that name was invented.

My sister and I attended different secondary schools after

the age of 14.
Children start primary school here at the age of 5.

Tim worked hard and got good grades.

We have three children at the school, so we'll be paying
fees for many years.
Universities encourage students from state schools to
apply.
I am the first child in my family to attend college.
Are you taking French next year?

I want to get the qualifications so that I can become a

doctor.

She left without saying goodbye.

I wished I had said nothing about Jordi.

At last I'm free to say what I think about my mother-in-law!

Can I go to Sam's party, Dad? Please say yes!

Shall I tell you a secret?

I wish someone had told me the meeting was cancelled.

He then told the story of how he was injured while riding

his motorcycle.
How do we know you’re telling us the truth?

I haven’t spoken to Steve about all this.

Can you speak a foreign language?

I haven't seen my parents for six months but we speak on
the phone twice a week.
We spoke quietly because Sophie was still asleep.
They did not want to speak with reporters.
Do you think you can persuade him to lend us the money?
Language students are strongly encouraged to study
abroad for one semester.

I’d advise you not to say anything to the press.

I warned you not to walk home alone.

‘Promise me you won’t do anything stupid.’ ‘I promise.’

What Kerry said started me thinking.

You should avoid over-spending in the first half of the year.

Tracey suggested meeting for a drink after work.

I absolutely refuse to take part in anything illegal.

I seriously considered resigning.

I would strongly recommend buying a good quality bicycle

rather than a cheap one.

Beth arranged interviews for all six candidates with the

marketing director.

We’ve arranged a meeting next week to discuss the

matter.
They are doing research into the effects of the drug.

The factory employs over 2,000 people.

I’m going to ask each of you to give a short presentation.

We’re interviewing six candidates for the job.

I've been asked to manage the new shopping centre
project.

Do you have any experience of managing hospital staff?

She's managing her uncle's butcher's shop while he is

recovering from an illness.

They offered him a very good job, but he turned it down.

There was only one girl serving customers.

Her social worker has written a report on the case.

I work well on my own, but even better in a team.