Unit 2/ Customs and Traditions

custom Noun ritual / an accepted way of behaving or of doing things in a society

or a community
tradition Noun heritage/ folklore/ a belief, custom or way of doing something that
has existed for a long time among a particular group of people

host Noun   male entertainer/ a person who invites guests to a meal or a

party

hostess Noun female entertainer/ a woman who invites guests to a meal or a

party
offend Verb displease

willing Adjective ready

pattern Noun sample / design

peculiar Adjective strange / odd/ unusual

bond Noun relationship

several Adjective various / different

suppose Verb assume / expect

occasion Noun event / experience

sign Noun signal / hint

Words with Modals Meanings (refer back to S.B P.23 Ex.3)

No. Word Synonym

1 can capable of
2 probably likely
3 will possibly might will
4 would prefer would rather
5 It would be better had better supposed
6 what is (socially) expected supposed to
7 want to willing to
8 should expect
Phrasal Verbs with their Meanings (refer back to A.B Ex.8)
No. Phrasal verb
1 take place
2 dress up
3 look forward to
4 catch up with
5 join in
6 come in
7 tidy up
8 look (someone) up
Meaning
happen
put on formal clothes
be excited about
see someone you haven’t seen for a long time
participate
enter the house
put things away
make contact with