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aubergine n /ˈəʊbəʒiːn/ You need an aubergine for this pasta dish. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
baked adj /beɪkt/ I had a baked potato with tuna for my lunch. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
beans n pl /biːnz/ These beans are overcooked. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
beef n /biːf/ We always eat roast beef on Sundays. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
beetroot n /ˈbiːtruːt/ I always put beetroot in my salads. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
boiled adj /bɔɪld/ I like to have boiled eggs for breakfast. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
cabbage n /ˈkæbɪdʒ/ I don’t like the taste of cabbage . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
cherries n pl /ˈtʃeriːz/ Cherries are really delicious. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
chicken n /ˈtʃɪkɪn/ Chicken is a low-fat meat. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
courgette n /kɔːˈʒet/ I used a courgette in this recipe. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
crab n /kræb/ Can I have a crab sandwich, please? File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
cucumber n /ˈkjuːkʌmbə/ I don’t like the taste of cucumber . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
duck n /dʌk/ I love duck with orange sauce. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
egg n /eɡ/ I had a fried egg for breakfast. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
fish n /fɪʃ/ I love oily fish like salmon. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
fried adj /fraɪd/ Fried bread is too oily for me. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
fruit n /fruːt/ You should eat some fresh fruit every day. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
grapes n pl /ɡreɪps/ Do you prefer red or green grapes ? File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
grilled adj /ɡrɪld/ I would like the grilled steak, please. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
lamb n /læm/ I always order a lamb curry at that Indian restaurant. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
lemon n /ˈlemən/ I always like to have some lemon with my fish. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
mango n /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/ Is there any mango in this fruit salad? File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
meat n /miːt/ My sister doesn’t eat meat because she’s a vegetarian. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
melon n /ˈmelən/ This melon isn’t sweet enough. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
mussels n pl /ˈmʌslz/ We had some delicious mussels and chips in Belgium. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
peach n /piːtʃ/ I would like a peach for dessert, please. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
pear n /peə(r)/ Would you like a pear or an apple? File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
pepper n /ˈpepə(r)/ We need one red pepper and one onion. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
pork n /pɔːk/ Many people do not eat pork in Morocco. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
prawns n pl /prɔːnz/ We had prawns with lemon juice and garlic. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
raspberries n pl /ˈrɑːzbəriːz/ We had raspberries and ice cream. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
roast adj /rəʊst/ We always have roast potatoes on Sundays. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
salmon n /ˈsæmən/ Oily fish like salmon is very good for you. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
seafood n /ˈsiːfuːd/ My mum loves seafood , especially prawns and mussels. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
squid n /skwɪd/ I ordered fried squid for my starter. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
steamed adj /stiːmd/ Steamed vegetables are very healthy. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
tuna n /ˈtjuːnə/ I made a tuna salad for my dinner. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
vegetable n /ˈvedʒtəbl/ Is an avocado a fruit or a vegetable ? File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Food and Cooking
affectionate adj /əˈfekʃənət/ Dogs are friendly and affectionate pets. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
aggressive adj /əˈɡresɪv/ He’s very aggressive and often gets into fights. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality

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ambitious adj /æmˈbɪʃəs/ Paul is ambitious and studies very hard at school. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
anxious adj /ˈæŋkʃəs/ My sister is very anxious and is always stressed. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
attractive adj /əˈtræktɪv/ Darren’s new girlfriend is attractive . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
bad-tempered adj /ˌbæd ˈtempəd/ Our neighbour is bad-tempered so I don’t like talking to him. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
bossy adj /ˈbɒsi/ My husband is bossy and often tells me what to do. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
charming adj /ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ/ Nicola’s new boyfriend is charming and friendly. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
clever adj /ˈklevə(r)/ My sister is clever and wants to study medicine. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
competitive adj /kəmˈpetətɪv/ I don’t like playing football with Jason – he’s too competitive ! File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
dishonest adj /dɪsˈɒnɪst/ I think Jenny is being dishonest about her past. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
disorganized adj /dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ Our secretary is disorganized and always forgets things. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
friendly adj /ˈfrendli/ Our new neighbour is really friendly . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
generous adj /ˈdʒenərəs/ Diane is always buying me presents – she’s so generous . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
hard-working adj /ˌhɑːd ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ Mary is a hard-working person so I’m sure she will pass her exams. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
honest adj /ˈɒnɪst/ Wendy is honest – she always tells the truth. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
imaginative adj /ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/ My daughter is really imaginative and is always writing stories. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
immature adj /ˌɪməˈtjʊə(r)/ He’s nearly 26 now, but he’s still immature . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
impatient adj /ɪmˈpeɪʃnt/ Megan always wants things right now – she’s so impatient . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
independent adj /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/ Karen lives on her own because she likes to be independent . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
insecure adj /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə(r)/ Stuart is insecure about the way he looks. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
insensitive adj /ɪnˈsensətɪv/ She asked him about his divorce which I think was insensitive . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
irresponsible adj /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/ I don’t want you to go out with Vanessa tonight – she’s irresponsible . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
jealous adj /ˈdʒeləs/ Louise is jealous of Pete because he has a great job. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
kind adj /kaɪnd/ My wife is kind – she’s always doing things for other people. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
lazy adj /ˈleɪzi/ Ian never does any housework – he’s so lazy . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
mature adj /məˈtʃʊə(r)/ She’s only 12, but she’s mature for her age. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
mean adj /miːn/ My sister never shares her things – she’s really mean . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
moody adj /ˈmuːdi/ Our teenage son is always moody and bad-tempered. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
obey v /əˈbeɪ/ You should obey your parents. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
offend v /əˈfend/ You should try not to offend people. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
opinion n /əˈpɪnjən/ What’s your opinion of the new government? File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
organized adj /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ Our administrator is really organized . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
outgoing adj /ˈaʊtɡəʊɪŋ/ James is outgoing and has many friends. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
patient adj /ˈpeɪʃnt/ You need to be patient if you want to be a driving instructor. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
quiet adj /ˈkwaɪət/ Anna is so quiet – it’s hard to talk to her. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
rebellious adj /rɪˈbeljəs/ Julie is rebellious and never does what her parents tell her to do. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
reliable adj /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ Ken is not very reliable – he’s always late. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
responsible adj /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/ Our son is responsible and hard-working. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
self-confident adj /ˌself ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ She’s a self-confident and sociable child. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
selfish adj /ˈselfɪʃ/ Jane is selfish and only ever thinks of herself. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
sensible adj /ˈsensəbl/ Our teenage daughter is sensible so we can trust her. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
sensitive adj /ˈsensətɪv/ Helen is always crying – she’s really sensitive . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
shy adj /ʃaɪ/ I’m shy and find it hard to meet new people. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
sociable adj /ˈsəʊʃəbl/ Jack’s sociable and has lots of friends. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
spoilt adj /spɔɪlt/ Rachel is so spoilt – her parents are always giving her money. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
stubborn adj /ˈstʌbən/ My dad is stubborn and never changes his mind. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
stupid adj /ˈstjuːpɪd/ My parents think that all my friends are stupid . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
talkative adj /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ Lucy is very talkative – we chatted for hours. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
tidy adj /ˈtaɪdi/ Harry is tidy so his house always looks great. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality

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unambitious adj /ˌʌnæmˈbɪʃəs/ I was unambitious when I was young so I didn’t study much. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
unfriendly adj /ʌnˈfrendli/ I met our new boss this morning and he was unfriendly . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
unimaginative adj /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/ The children’s story was boring and unimaginative . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
unkind adj /ˌʌnˈkaɪnd/ Don’t be unkind to your poor brother. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
unreliable adj /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/ I’m not going to ask Colin for help because he is unreliable . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
unselfish adj /ʌnˈselfɪʃ/ Adam is unselfish and always thinks of others. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
unsociable adj /ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/ Chris never comes out with us – he’s unsociable . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
untidy adj /ʌnˈtaɪdi/ Jim is very untidy – his bedroom is a mess. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Personality
adult n /ˈædʌlt/ I think I became an adult when I left home. File 1 Useful words and phrases
arrangement n /əˈreɪndʒmənt/ Have you made an arrangement for tomorrow morning? File 1 Useful words and phrases
attention n /əˈtenʃn/ I didn’t get as much attention as my brother when we were children. File 1 Useful words and phrases
bedcovers n pl /ˈbedkʌvə(r)z/ I hid from my sister under the bedcovers . File 1 Useful words and phrases
boarding school n /ˈbɔːdɪŋ skuːl/ I was sent away to boarding school when I was 11. File 1 Useful words and phrases
carbohydrates n pl /kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdreɪts/ Rice is an important source of carbohydrates . File 1 Useful words and phrases
childhood n /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ I had a happy childhood . File 1 Useful words and phrases
close family n /kləʊs ˈfæməli/ Do you think you have a close family ? File 1 Useful words and phrases
decline n /dɪˈklaɪn/ The results show a decline in traditional family structures. File 1 Useful words and phrases
depressed adj /dɪˈprest/ After he lost his job he became depressed . File 1 Useful words and phrases
emotional adj /ɪˈməʊʃənl/ She’s emotional and often cries. File 1 Useful words and phrases
extended family n /ɪkˌstendɪd ˈfæməli/ I have a big extended family , including eighteen cousins! File 1 Useful words and phrases
extrovert n /ˈekstrəvɜːt/ My dad is an extrovert and loves meeting new people. File 1 Useful words and phrases
fight v /faɪt/ My brother always wants to fight with me. File 1 Useful words and phrases
fresh adj /freʃ/ I bought some wonderful fresh fish today. File 1 Useful words and phrases
frozen adj /ˈfrəʊzn/ Have we got any frozen vegetables? File 1 Useful words and phrases
gang n /ɡæŋ/ I’m not comfortable with being one of a gang . File 1 Useful words and phrases
gathering n /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/ My parents have arranged a family gathering . File 1 Useful words and phrases
immediate family n /ɪˈmiːdiət ˈfæməli/ How many people are there in your immediate family ? File 1 Useful words and phrases
innocent adj /ˈɪnəsnt/ My sister hit me but my mum thought she was innocent . File 1 Useful words and phrases
intention n /ɪnˈtenʃn/ His intention is to study hard and go to university. File 1 Useful words and phrases
low-fat adj /ləʊ fæt/ Would you like a low-fat yoghurt? File 1 Useful words and phrases
mood n /muːd/ Don’t talk to Barry today because he’s in a bad mood . File 1 Useful words and phrases
newborn n /ˈnjuːbɔːn/ That newborn baby is so tiny. File 1 Useful words and phrases
no wonder /nəʊ ˈwʌndə(r)/ My parents were always nicer to me so no wonder my sister hated me. File 1 Useful words and phrases
only child n /ˌəʊnli ˈtʃɑɪld/ I don’t have any brothers or sisters – I’m an only child . File 1 Useful words and phrases
prediction n /prɪˈdɪkʃn/ His prediction is that people will holiday in space in the near future. File 1 Useful words and phrases
promise n /ˈprɒmɪs/ I made a promise to my father before he died. File 1 Useful words and phrases
protein n /ˈprəʊtiːn/ Meat is a good source of protein . File 1 Useful words and phrases
raw adj /rɔː/ I hate the taste of raw onions. File 1 Useful words and phrases
relative n /ˈrelətɪv/ I’m my mother’s closest relative . File 1 Useful words and phrases
relaxed adj /rɪˈlækst/ My mother is really relaxed and never gets stressed. File 1 Useful words and phrases
rivalry n /ˈraɪvlri/ There was a lot of rivalry between me and my sister as children. File 1 Useful words and phrases
share v /ʃeə(r)/ I share a lot of hobbies with my sister. File 1 Useful words and phrases
sick adj /sɪk/ He’s been off sick for two weeks. File 1 Useful words and phrases
spicy adj /ˈspaɪsi/ I love spicy Thai curries. File 1 Useful words and phrases
stressed adj /strest/ Richard works too hard and is always stressed . File 1 Useful words and phrases
suffocate v /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/ I remember my brother trying to suffocate me under the bedcovers. File 1 Useful words and phrases
tension n /ˈtenʃn/ There’s a lot of tension in our house – our parents always argue. File 1 Useful words and phrases
value v /ˈvæljuː/ Now that I am older I really value my parents. File 1 Useful words and phrases

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alternative therapy n /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv ˈθerəpi/ Have you tried alternative therapy , like hypnotherapy? File 1 More words in File 1
argue v /ˈɑːɡjuː/ My parents always argue but they will never get divorced. File 1 More words in File 1
aware adj /əˈweə(r)/ Are you aware that you are your aunt’s only relative? File 1 More words in File 1
cake n /keɪk/ I made a chocolate cake for my girlfriend’s birthday. File 1 More words in File 1
carton n /ˈkɑːtn/ Can you get me a carton of orange juice? File 1 More words in File 1
chef n /ʃef/ My brother is a chef in an Italian restaurant. File 1 More words in File 1
chocolate n /ˈtʃɒklət/ They give their clients free chocolate at the end of the night. File 1 More words in File 1
concentration n /ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃn/ Blueberries can improve concentration levels by up to 20 per cent. File 1 More words in File 1
container n /kənˈteɪnə(r)/ This is a plastic container for pasta. File 1 More words in File 1
creamy adj /ˈkriːmi/ We ordered pasta in a creamy sauce. File 1 More words in File 1
cuisine n /kwɪˈziːn/ I love Indian cuisine . File 1 More words in File 1
cure n /kjʊə(r)/ I want to find a cure for my headaches. File 1 More words in File 1
cut down on phr v /kʌt daʊn ɒn/ I need to cut down on sugar and fat to lose weight. File 1 More words in File 1
decision n /dɪˈsɪʒn/ Have you made a decision about your holiday yet? File 1 More words in File 1
dramatic adj /drəˈmætɪk/ Results of the experiment were dramatic . File 1 More words in File 1
efficiently adv /ɪˈfɪʃntli/ Food that is high in protein helps your brain to work more efficiently . File 1 More words in File 1
endorphins n pl /ɛnˈdɔːfɪnz/ Your brain releases endorphins when you eat chocolate. File 1 More words in File 1
expert n /ˈekspɜːt/ My aunt is an expert on Victorian literature. File 1 More words in File 1
feel a bit down /fiːl ə bɪt daʊn/ I always feel a bit down when we come home after a holiday. File 1 More words in File 1
focused adj /ˈfəʊkəst/ After my morning coffee I feel really focused . File 1 More words in File 1
food supplement n /fuːd ˈsʌplɪment/ I take a food supplement every day. File 1 More words in File 1
jar n /dʒɑː(r)/ Can you pass me that jar of strawberry jam? File 1 More words in File 1
margarine n /ˌmɑːdʒəˈriːn/ Do you prefer butter or margarine ? File 1 More words in File 1
meeting n /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ I have a meeting with my boss at 10.00 a.m. File 1 More words in File 1
mushroom n /ˈmʌʃruːm/ I’ll have a ham and mushroom pizza, please. File 1 More words in File 1
nightclub n /ˈnaɪtklʌb/ We went to a nightclub until 2.00 a.m. File 1 More words in File 1
public holiday n /ˌpʌblɪk ˈhɒlədeɪ/ It’s a public holiday on Monday so we won’t go to work. File 1 More words in File 1
salt n /sɒlt/ Don’t put too much salt on your dinner. File 1 More words in File 1
sausage n /ˈsɒsɪdʒ/ Would you like a sausage or a burger? File 1 More words in File 1
steak n /steɪk/ I ordered steak and chips at the restaurant. File 1 More words in File 1
sugar n /ˈʃʊɡə(r)/ I always have sugar in my coffee. File 1 More words in File 1
takeaway adj /ˈteɪkəweɪ/ We ordered a takeaway pizza. File 1 More words in File 1
tinned adj /tɪnd/ I don’t like the taste of tinned tuna. File 1 More words in File 1
violence n /ˈvaɪələns/ Late night violence can be a problem in some UK towns. File 1 More words in File 1
vitamin n /ˈvɪtəmɪn/ There is a lot of vitamin C in oranges. File 1 More words in File 1
weapon n /ˈwepən/ Chocolate could become a secret weapon in the fight against crime. File 1 More words in File 1
afford v /əˈfɔːd/ I can’t afford to go on holiday this year. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
bank account n /ˈbæŋk əˌkaʊnt/ How much money do you have in your bank account ? File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
bill n /bɪl/ The electricity bill came through the post today. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
borrow v /ˈbɒrəʊ/ Can I borrow some money, please? File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
cash machine n /kæʃ məˈʃiːn/ I took £30 out of the cash machine . File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
charge v /tʃɑːdʒ/ How much do you charge for a haircut? File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
coin n /kɔɪn/ I found a 10p coin on the pavement. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
cost v /kɒst/ These shoes cost £70. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
credit card n /ˈkredɪt kɑːd/ The payment had been taken from my credit card . File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
debt n /det/ I had a lot of debt when I left university. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
earn v /ɜːn/ How much do doctors earn in your country? File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
inherit v /ɪnˈherɪt/ She will inherit a lot of money when her parents die. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money

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invest v /ɪnˈvest/ You should invest some money in the stock market. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
lend v /lend/ Can you lend me £30 until tomorrow? File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
live off phr v /lɪv ɒf/ I have to live off my parents while I’m at university. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
live on phr v /lɪv ɒn/ If I lose my job, I’ll have no money to live on . File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
loan n /ləʊn/ I need a loan from the bank to start my own business. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
mortgage n /ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ/ The bank gave me a mortgage so that I could buy a house. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
note n /nəʊt/ I left a £20 note on my desk. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
owe v /əʊ/ You owe me £10. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
pay back phr v /ˈpeɪbæk/ I pay back £50 of the loan to the bank every month. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
raise v /reɪz/ How much money did you raise for the school? File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
salary n /ˈsæləri/ Lawyers get a good salary . File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
save v /seɪv/ I try to save some money every month. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
take out phr v /ˈteɪk aʊt/ I never take out more than £50 at a cash machine. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
tax n /tæks/ How much tax do you have to pay every month? File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
waste v /weɪst/ Don’t waste your money on things you don’t need. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
worth adj /wɜːθ/ How much is your house worth ? File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Money
boiling adj /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ It’s boiling at the moment – 34 degrees Celsius! File 2 Useful words and phrases
boutique n /buːˈtiːk/ She works in a designer clothes boutique . File 2 Useful words and phrases
broke adj /brəʊk/ I was always broke when I was a student. File 2 Useful words and phrases
cheque n /tʃek/ I wrote a cheque for £300. File 2 Useful words and phrases
consecutive adj /kənˈsekjətɪv/ She ran three consecutive marathons in 23 hours and 50 minutes. File 2 Useful words and phrases
contract n /ˈkɒntrækt/ We signed the contract . File 2 Useful words and phrases
current n /ˈkʌrənt/ I had to paddle against the current . File 2 Useful words and phrases
delicious adj /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ The food was delicious . File 2 Useful words and phrases
delighted adj /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ My parents are delighted that I’m getting married. File 2 Useful words and phrases
dyslexia n /dɪsˈleksiə/ My son can’t read very well because he has dyslexia . File 2 Useful words and phrases
enormous adj /ɪˈnɔːməs/ His house is enormous and has six bedrooms. File 2 Useful words and phrases
exhausted adj /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ I was exhausted after the race. File 2 Useful words and phrases
exhaustion n /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/ I suffered from heat exhaustion . File 2 Useful words and phrases
fantastic adj /fænˈtæstɪk/ I’ve had a fantastic time here. File 2 Useful words and phrases
figures n pl /ˈfɪɡəz/ He calculated figures in his head. File 2 Useful words and phrases
filthy adj /ˈfɪlθi/ John’s kitchen is filthy . File 2 Useful words and phrases
freezing adj /ˈfriːzɪŋ/ The sea was freezing so we didn’t swim. File 2 Useful words and phrases
furious adj /ˈfjʊəriəs/ Maria is furious that you didn’t invite her to your birthday party. File 2 Useful words and phrases
gamble n /ˈɡæmbl/ Starting my own business was a bit of a gamble . File 2 Useful words and phrases
go on sale /ɡəʊ ɒn seɪl/ When will his new book go on sale ? File 2 Useful words and phrases
hilarious adj /hɪˈleəriəs/ The film was hilarious – we laughed so much. File 2 Useful words and phrases
humidity n /hjuːˈmɪdəti/ The humidity here is 80 per cent in the summer. File 2 Useful words and phrases
infested adj /ɪnˈfestɪd/ The river is infested with crocodiles. File 2 Useful words and phrases
inspire v /ɪnˈspaɪə(r)/ I’ve been listening to power ballads to inspire me. File 2 Useful words and phrases
kayak v /ˈkaɪæk/ Why did you agree to kayak down the Amazon? File 2 Useful words and phrases
make money /meɪk ˈmʌni/ I want to make money from my paintings. File 2 Useful words and phrases
millionaire n /ˌmɪljəˈneə(r)/ Jeff became a millionaire , but lost most of his money. File 2 Useful words and phrases
paddle n /ˈpædl/ We used a wooden paddle to move the boat. File 2 Useful words and phrases
positive adj /ˈpɒzətɪv/ Did you have a positive experience when you went abroad? File 2 Useful words and phrases
put aside phr v /pʊt əˈsaɪd/ Every week I put aside some money for a holiday. File 2 Useful words and phrases
recession n /rɪˈseʃn/ Our business lost a lot of money during the recession . File 2 Useful words and phrases
risky adj /ˈrɪski/ This is a very risky trip. File 2 Useful words and phrases

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sponsor v /ˈspɒnsə(r)/ She asked me to sponsor her for a charity programme. File 2 Useful words and phrases
starving adj /stɑːvɪŋ/ I was starving when I came home from school. File 2 Useful words and phrases
suffer v /ˈsʌfə(r)/ I really suffer in hot weather. File 2 Useful words and phrases
target n /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ 100 km per day is my target . File 2 Useful words and phrases
terrified adj /ˈterɪfaɪd/ Are there any animals that you’re terrified of? File 2 Useful words and phrases
tiny adj /ˈtaɪni/ My flat is really tiny with only two rooms. File 2 Useful words and phrases
ache n /eɪk/ I have an ache in my right arm from playing tennis. File 2 More words in File 2
ashamed adj /əˈʃeɪmd/ He felt so ashamed that he couldn’t read. File 2 More words in File 2
bandaged adj /ˈbændɪdʒd/ He came to work with a bandaged head. File 2 More words in File 2
best-seller n /ˌbestˈselə(r)/ His autobiography became a best-seller . File 2 More words in File 2
burst into tears /bɜːst ˈɪntə tɪəz/ When I finished the race I burst into tears . File 2 More words in File 2
charity n /ˈtʃærəti/ My sister works for a charity and helps to raise money. File 2 More words in File 2
consumer society n /kənˈsjuːmə(r) səˈsaɪəti/ We live in a consumer society – people want new things all the time. File 2 More words in File 2
cynical adj /ˈsɪnɪkl/ I’m always very cynical about our government. File 2 More words in File 2
door-to-door /dɔː(r) tə dɔː(r)/ I went door-to-door trying to sell insurance. File 2 More words in File 2
drive someone mad /draɪv ˈsʌmwʌn mæd/ My parents drive me mad with their arguing! File 2 More words in File 2
employ v /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ We employ a gardener who comes once a week. File 2 More words in File 2
fee n /fiː/ My lawyer has an hourly fee of £150! File 2 More words in File 2
foot the bill /fʊt ðə bɪl/ My children use the phone all the time but I foot the bill . File 2 More words in File 2
ghost writer n /ˈɡəʊstraɪtə(r)/ She used a ghost writer to help her write her autobiography. File 2 More words in File 2
good cause n /ɡʊd kɔːz/ I want to run a marathon and make money for a good cause . File 2 More words in File 2
gorilla n /ɡəˈrɪlə/ I saw a big gorilla at the zoo. File 2 More words in File 2
instalment n /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/ I paid back the first instalment on my loan. File 2 More words in File 2
instinctively adv /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/ He instinctively knew what people wanted. File 2 More words in File 2
interest n /ˈɪntrest/ How much interest do you pay on your credit card? File 2 More words in File 2
mechanic n /məˈkænɪk/ I had to pay the mechanic £100 to repair my car. File 2 More words in File 2
melted adj /meltɪd/ There was melted chocolate at the bottom of my bag. File 2 More words in File 2
presenter n /prɪˈzentə(r)/ I want to be a TV presenter when I grow up. File 2 More words in File 2
prize n /praɪz/ I won first prize in the competition. File 2 More words in File 2
proud adj /praʊd/ I was so proud of my son when he passed his exams. File 2 More words in File 2
rough idea n /rʌf aɪˈdɪə/ I usually have a rough idea about what I spend my money on. File 2 More words in File 2
salesman n /ˈseɪlzmən/ My brother is a used car salesman . File 2 More words in File 2
scam n /skæm/ That email saying we had won some money was a scam . File 2 More words in File 2
shopping spree n /ʃɒpɪŋ spriː/ I always go on a shopping spree when I get my monthly salary. File 2 More words in File 2
store n /stɔː(r)/ He works in a grocery store . File 2 More words in File 2
surface n /ˈsɜːfɪs/ I can see my reflection in the surface of the water. File 2 More words in File 2
tape n /teɪp/ My fingers are bandaged with white tape . File 2 More words in File 2
avoid v /əˈvɔɪd/ Try to avoid the motorway because there is a huge traffic jam. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
bus stop n /ˈbʌs stɒp/ You can buy a ticket at the bus stop . File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
car crash n /kɑː(r) kræʃ/ I broke my leg in a car crash last month. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
carriage n /ˈkærɪdʒ/ My seat is in carriage F. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
child seat n /tʃaɪld siːt/ You should buy a child seat for your car. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
coach n /kəʊtʃ/ We went on a coach to France. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
cross v /krɒs/ What’s the quickest way to cross a busy city? File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
cycle lane n /ˈsaɪkl leɪn/ It’s safer to use a cycle lane when you’re on your bike. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
end up phr v /end ʌp/ People end up multitasking, which can make them even more stressed. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
get stuck phr v /ɡet stʌk/ I always get stuck in traffic on my way to work. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
go over phr v /ɡəʊ ˈəʊvə(r)/ Don’t go over the speed limit. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport

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lorry n /ˈlɒri/ My brother drives a lorry . File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
motorway n /ˈməʊtəweɪ/ The speed limit is 70 miles per hour on the motorway in the UK. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
parking fine n /ˈpɑːkɪŋ faɪn/ I left my car on double yellow lines and I got a parking fine . File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
pedestrian crossing n /pəˌdestriən ˈkrɒsɪŋ/ Children should always use a pedestrian crossing . File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
petrol station n /ˈpetrəl steɪʃn/ I stopped at a petrol station to fill up the car. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
platform n /ˈplætfɔːm/ The train leaves from this platform . File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
roadworks n /ˈrəʊdwɜːks/ Roadworks are starting on this road next week so traffic will be bad. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
run out phr v /rʌn aʊt/ What will we do if we run out of petrol? File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
rush hour n /ˈrʌʃ aʊə(r)/ The traffic is always bad in rush hour . File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
scooter n /ˈskuːtə(r)/ My daughter uses her scooter to get to work. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
seat belt n /ˈsiːt belt/ You must wear a seat belt in cars in this country. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
set off phr v /set ɒf/ We set off early to avoid the traffic. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
speed camera n /spiːd ˈkæmərə/ There’s a speed camera over there so don’t drive too fast. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
speed limit n /ˈspiːd lɪmɪt/ What’s the speed limit on this road? File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
taxi rank n /ˈtæksi rænk/ There’s a taxi rank outside the station. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
traffic jam n /ˈtræfɪk dʒæm/ Sorry I’m late – there was a terrible traffic jam . File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
traffic lights n /ˈtræfɪk laɪts/ Turn right after the traffic lights . File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
tram n /træm/ I go to work by tram . File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
Underground n /ˈʌndəɡraʊnd/ I use the London Underground every day. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
van n /væn/ My uncle is a builder and he has his own van . File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
watch / look out! /wɒtʃ aʊt / lʊk aʊt/ Look out! ! You’re going to crash! File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
zebra crossing n /ˌzebrə ˈkrɒsɪŋ/ It’s safest to cross the road at the zebra crossing . File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Transport
afraid of prep /əˈfreɪd ɒv/ I’m afraid of spiders. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
angry with prep /ˈæŋɡri wɪð/ Are you still angry with me? File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
apologize to prep /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz tə/ You should apologize to your sister for breaking her hairdryer. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
argue with prep /ˈɑːɡjuː wɪð/ I always argue with my parents about when I have to be home. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
arrive at prep /əˈraɪv æt/ We arrive at Heathrow at 10.30 a.m. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
arrive in prep /əˈraɪv ɪn/ What time do you arrive in London? File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
ask for prep /ɑːsk fɔː/ I want to ask for some help with my homework. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
belong to prep /bɪˈlɒŋ tə/ Who does this jacket belong to ? File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
choose between prep /tʃuːz bɪˈtwiːn/ You have to choose between these two dresses. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
close to prep /kləʊs tə/ I’m very close to my mum and we speak on the phone every day. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
depend on prep /dɪˈpend ɒn/ I might go to university – it will depend on my exam results. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
different from prep /ˈdɪfrənt frɒm/ This house is very different from your last one. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
dream about prep /driːm əˈbaʊt/ Do you often dream about work? File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
excited about prep /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd əˈbaʊt/ Are you excited about your holiday? File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
famous for prep /ˈfeɪməs fɔː/ What’s your hometown famous for ? File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
fed up with prep /fed ʌp wɪð/ I’m fed up with tidying away your clothes all the time. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
fond of prep /fɒnd ɒv/ I’m fond of my niece – she’s so sweet. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
frightened of prep /ˈfraɪtnd ɒv/ Are you frightened of heights? File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
good at prep /ɡʊd æt/ I’m good at maths but I’m useless at history. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
good for prep /ɡʊd fɔː/ Doing some exercise every day is good for you. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
interested in prep /ˈɪntrəstɪd ɪn/ I’m interested in history. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
keen on prep /kiːn ɒn/ I’m keen on football so I watch it most weekends. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
kind to prep /kaɪnd tə/ Please be kind to your little brother. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
laugh at prep /lɑːf æt/ Don’t laugh at me -when I’m talking. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
look forward to prep /lʊk ˈfɔːwəd tə/ I look forward to seeing you next week. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
married to prep /ˈmærid tə/ How long have you been married to your wife? File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
pay for prep /peɪ fɔː/ How much did you pay for that car? File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
pleased about prep /pliːzd əˈbaʊt/ Are you pleased about the new tax system? File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
proud of prep /praʊd ɒv/ I’m really proud of my nephew as he’s now a doctor. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
remind me to prep /rɪˈmaɪnd mi tə/ Can you remind me to call your grandma tomorrow? File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
rude to prep /ruːd tə/ Don’t be rude to your father! File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions

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scared of prep /skeəd ɒv/ I’m scared of the dark. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
spend money on prep /spend ˈmʌni ɒn/ I like to spend money on good quality food. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
tired of prep /ˈtaɪəd ɒv/ I’m tired of working – I need to have a rest. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
worried about prep /ˈwʌrid əˈbaʊt/ I’m worried about Jody – she seems really depressed. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Dependent prepositions
according to prep /əˈkɔːdɪŋ tə/ According to the article, women are better at multitasking. File 3 Useful words and phrases
adventure n /ədˈventʃə(r)/ I want an adventure so let’s go travelling together. File 3 Useful words and phrases
ahead of prep /əˈhed ɒv/ The car was ahead of the bike. File 3 Useful words and phrases
almost adv /ˈɔːlməʊst/ I can talk to my wife about almost anything. File 3 Useful words and phrases
choke v /tʃəʊk/ Try not to choke on that apple. File 3 Useful words and phrases
claim v /kleɪm/ They claim that women use more words than men. File 3 Useful words and phrases
confusing adj /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ The map was confusing and we got lost. File 3 Useful words and phrases
credible adj /ˈkredəbl/ I don’t think this research is credible so I don’t trust the findings. File 3 Useful words and phrases
fit v /fɪt/ They want to fit me with a hearing aid. File 3 Useful words and phrases
generally adv /ˈdʒenrəli/ Generally speaking, are women more talkative than men? File 3 Useful words and phrases
gossip n /ˈɡɒsɪp/ Have you got any gossip to share? File 3 Useful words and phrases
gossip v /ˈɡɒsɪp/ She likes to gossip with her friends over coffee. File 3 Useful words and phrases
hardly adv /ˈhɑːdli/ We hardly ever go to the cinema any more. File 3 Useful words and phrases
in fact /ɪn fækt/ We don’t eat out much, in fact , we don’t even have takeaways. File 3 Useful words and phrases
manual n /ˈmænjuəl/ I need a training manual on how to bring up children. File 3 Useful words and phrases
multitask v /ˌmʌltiˈtɑːsk/ Do you think women can multitask better than men? File 3 Useful words and phrases
permit n /ˈpɜːmɪt/ Do you have a permit to park here? File 3 Useful words and phrases
race n /reɪs/ I won the race . File 3 Useful words and phrases
range v /reɪndʒ/ There is a wide range of products to choose from. File 3 Useful words and phrases
reach v /riːtʃ/ When do you think you will reach the station? File 3 Useful words and phrases
recorder n /rɪˈkɔːdə(r)/ They attached a recorder to them to monitor their conversations. File 3 Useful words and phrases
reduce v /rɪˈdjuːs/ Laughing can reduce stress. File 3 Useful words and phrases
route n /ruːt/ Which is the best route to the station? File 3 Useful words and phrases
rush v /rʌʃ/ I was late so I had to rush to school. File 3 Useful words and phrases
sceptical adj /ˈskeptɪkl/ They are sceptical of the belief that women use more words than men. File 3 Useful words and phrases
slightly adv /ˈslaɪtli/ Men only use slightly fewer words than women. File 3 Useful words and phrases
stereotype n /ˈsteriətaɪp/ The stereotype of British people is that they always talk about the weather. File 3 Useful words and phrases
stereotype v /ˈsteriətaɪp/ They stereotype women as being better at looking after children. File 3 Useful words and phrases
stick v /stɪk/ Men usually stick to one subject for longer when they chat. File 3 Useful words and phrases
swap v /swɒp/ We like to get together and swap opinions. File 3 Useful words and phrases
talk about phr v /tɔːk əˈbaʊt/ I like to talk about politics with my friends. File 3 Useful words and phrases
tend v /tend/ Women tend to gossip more than men. File 3 Useful words and phrases
turn around phr v /ˈtɜːn əraʊnd/ You should turn around because you’re going the wrong way. File 3 Useful words and phrases
turn red /tɜːn red/ When the lights turn red you have to stop. File 3 Useful words and phrases
whereas conj /ˌweərˈæz/ Women talk about lots of subjects whereas men usually stick to one subject for longer. File 3 Useful words and phrases
worse adj /wɜːs/ You should leave now because the traffic is getting worse . File 3 Useful words and phrases
check-in desk n /tʃek ɪn desk/ Go straight to the check-in desk when you get to the airport. File 3 More words in File 3
commando n /kəˈmɑːndəʊ/ He was a commando in the British army. File 3 More words in File 3
do your hair /də jɔː(r) heə(r)/ How long does it take to do your hair ? File 3 More words in File 3
driving simulator n /ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˈsɪmjuleɪtə(r)/ A British car magazine tested drivers in a driving simulator . File 3 More words in File 3
illegal adj /ɪˈliːɡl/ Have you ever done something illegal ? File 3 More words in File 3
mile n /maɪl/ How long does it take you to walk one mile ? File 3 More words in File 3
military precision n /ˈmɪlətri prɪˈsɪʒn/ Getting him ready for school requires military precision . File 3 More words in File 3
mobile n /ˈməʊbaɪl/ I left my mobile on the bus! File 3 More words in File 3
motorboat n /ˈməʊtəbəʊt/ My brother bought a motorboat last weekend. File 3 More words in File 3
nickname n /ˈnɪkneɪm/ Did you have a nickname when you were at school? File 3 More words in File 3
overground train n /ˈəʊvəɡraʊnd treɪn/ You should take the overground train from Waterloo. File 3 More words in File 3
penalty n /ˈpenəlti/ Their best player missed the penalty . File 3 More words in File 3
public transport n /ˈpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt/ I never use public transport because I love driving. File 3 More words in File 3
publish v /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ Will they publish your article in the magazine next month? File 3 More words in File 3
put make-up on /pʊt meɪk ʌp ɒn/ She needs 20 minutes to put make-up on in the mornings. File 3 More words in File 3
ring road n /ˈrɪŋ rəʊd/ You have to drive round the ring road to get to that part of town. File 3 More words in File 3
rucksack n /ˈrʌksæk/ I put my lunch box into my rucksack . File 3 More words in File 3

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satnav n /ˈsætnæv/ I use my satnav when I go on long journeys. File 3 More words in File 3
series n /ˈsɪəriːz/ Top Gear is a very popular TV series . File 3 More words in File 3
silence is golden /ˈsaɪləns aɪz ˈɡəʊldən/ I like to spend time in quiet places – silence is golden . File 3 More words in File 3
sleeping tablet n /ˈsliːpɪŋ ˈtæblət/ I took a sleeping tablet to help me sleep last night. File 3 More words in File 3
stay-at-home dad n /steɪ æt həʊm dæd/ I’m a stay-at-home dad and my wife goes out to work. File 3 More words in File 3
the Tube n /ðə tjuːb/ I hate travelling on the Tube . File 3 More words in File 3
trivial adj /ˈtrɪviəl/ My daughter talks about trivial things like clothes and make-up. File 3 More words in File 3
valuable adj /ˈvæljuəbl/ My time is valuable so I don’t like to waste it. File 3 More words in File 3
amazed adj /əˈmeɪzd/ I was amazed by our son’s exam results. File 4 Useful words and phrases
amazing adj /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ The view from our hotel room is amazing . File 4 Useful words and phrases
basic phrase n /ˈbeɪsɪk freɪz/ Try to learn some basic phrases before you travel to another country. File 4 Useful words and phrases
bored adj /bɔːd/ I’m bored – let’s do something. File 4 Useful words and phrases
boring adj /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/ This film is really boring . File 4 Useful words and phrases
busy adj /ˈbɪzi/ I’m afraid the line is busy at the moment. File 4 Useful words and phrases
consequence n /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ What was the consequence of you refusing to help your dad? File 4 Useful words and phrases
depressed adj /dɪˈprest/ She was feeling depressed so she went to her doctor. File 4 Useful words and phrases
depressing adj /dɪˈpresɪŋ/ I find winter depressing . File 4 Useful words and phrases
dial v /ˈdaɪəl/ Can you dial the number for me? File 4 Useful words and phrases
disappointed adj /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ My parents were disappointed with my exam results. File 4 Useful words and phrases
disappointing adj /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ My exam results were a bit disappointing . File 4 Useful words and phrases
embarrassed adj /ɪmˈbærəst/ I was embarrassed when I fell over in the town centre. File 4 Useful words and phrases
embarrassing adj /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/ It was embarrassing when my dad danced at my party. File 4 Useful words and phrases
engaged adj /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ I tried to call you but the line was engaged . File 4 Useful words and phrases
etiquette n /ˈetɪkət/ Do you know about mobile phone etiquette ? File 4 Useful words and phrases
evidence n /ˈevɪdəns/ If at first you don’t succeed, destroy all the evidence that you tried. File 4 Useful words and phrases
excited adj /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ I was excited on the first day of the course. File 4 Useful words and phrases
exciting adj /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ The action film was really exciting . File 4 Useful words and phrases
fabulous adj /ˈfæbjələs/ She looks fabulous in that dress! File 4 Useful words and phrases
fluently adv /ˈfluːəntli/ I can speak Italian fluently . File 4 Useful words and phrases
frightened adj /ˈfraɪtnd/ I was frightened when I heard that knocking noise late at night. File 4 Useful words and phrases
frightening adj /ˈfraɪtnɪŋ/ It’s frightening to walk through the woods at night. File 4 Useful words and phrases
frustrated adj /frʌˈstreɪtɪd/ I’m frustrated by our new camera. File 4 Useful words and phrases
frustrating adj /frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ/ Using this website is frustrating . File 4 Useful words and phrases
hang up phr v /ˈhæŋ ʌp/ Don’t hang up until you’ve heard what I want to say. File 4 Useful words and phrases
instant messaging n /ˈɪnstənt ˈmesɪdʒɪŋ/ I use instant messaging to chat to my friends. File 4 Useful words and phrases
language barrier n /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ ˈbæriə(r)/ In China, my biggest problem was the language barrier . File 4 Useful words and phrases
leave a message /liːv ə ˈmesɪdʒ/ Please leave a message after the beep. File 4 Useful words and phrases
link n /lɪŋk/ I have a strong personal link to Greece because of my mother. File 4 Useful words and phrases
manners n pl /ˈmænəz/ Saying please and thank you shows that you have good manners . File 4 Useful words and phrases
more exceptions than rules /mɔː(r) ɪkˈsepʃnz ðæn ruːlz/ There seem to be more exceptions than rules in Russian grammar. File 4 Useful words and phrases
multilingual adj /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl/ He’s multilingual – he speaks eight languages. File 4 Useful words and phrases
quiet zone n /ˈkwaɪət zəʊn/ This is a quiet zone so please turn off your mobile. File 4 Useful words and phrases
scene n /siːn/ I love the car chase scene in the latest James Bond film. File 4 Useful words and phrases
screen saver n /ˈskriːn seɪvə/ I have a picture of my children as my screen saver . File 4 Useful words and phrases
silent mode n /ˈsaɪlənt məʊd/ I switched my phone to silent mode during the meeting. File 4 Useful words and phrases
skill n /skɪl/ She has a skill for languages. File 4 Useful words and phrases
tired adj /ˈtaɪəd/ I’m tired so I’m going to bed. File 4 Useful words and phrases
tiring adj /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/ Swimming in the sea is tiring . File 4 Useful words and phrases
vibrate mode n /vaɪˈbreɪt məʊd/ Your phone should be switched to vibrate mode at the cinema. File 4 Useful words and phrases
voicemail n /ˈvɔɪsmeɪl/ Leave a message on my voicemail . File 4 Useful words and phrases
accompany v /əˈkʌmpəni/ Can I accompany you to the bus stop? File 4 More words in File 4
Afrikaans n /ˌæfrɪˈkɑːns/ He lives in South Africa and speaks Afrikaans . File 4 More words in File 4
app n /æp/ Have you seen the latest app for counting calories? File 4 More words in File 4
appropriate adj /əˈprəʊpriət/ Do you think your behaviour is appropriate ? File 4 More words in File 4
calm adj /kɑːm/ You seem very calm about your driving test. File 4 More words in File 4
Catalan n /ˈkætəlæn/ They speak Catalan and Spanish in Barcelona. File 4 More words in File 4
criticize v /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/ You should never criticize her cooking. File 4 More words in File 4

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declare v /dɪˈkleə(r)/ You should not declare what you will and will not eat. File 4 More words in File 4
deserve v /dɪˈzɜːv/ People with you deserve more attention than those on the phone. File 4 More words in File 4
doubt v /daʊt/ I doubt that he’ll get good exam results because he is really lazy. File 4 More words in File 4
excursion n /ɪkˈskɜːʃn/ We went on a diving excursion the next day. File 4 More words in File 4
face-to-face adj /ˌfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs/ I want to speak to you about this face-to-face , not on the phone. File 4 More words in File 4
finals n pl /ˈfaɪnlz/ I’m studying hard for my finals at the moment. File 4 More words in File 4
generate v /ˈdʒenəreɪt/ I didn’t think the competition would generate much attention. File 4 More words in File 4
Greek adj /ɡriːk/ I had to learn the Greek alphabet. File 4 More words in File 4
hands-free adj /hændz friː/ I bought a hands-free set so I can use my phone in the car. File 4 More words in File 4
Hebrew n /ˈhiːbruː/ I learnt some Hebrew when I was young, File 4 More words in File 4
helping n /ˈhelpɪŋ/ She gave me an enormous helping of lasagne. File 4 More words in File 4
instantly adv /ˈɪnstəntli/ If you learn some basic phrases it instantly shows that you respect the culture and language. File 4 More words in File 4
insulting v /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/ The player was sent off for insulting the referee. File 4 More words in File 4
intimate adj /ˈɪntɪmət/ They had an intimate conversation in a quiet place. File 4 More words in File 4
invisible adj /ɪnˈvɪzəbl/ Sometimes I wish I could become invisible . File 4 More words in File 4
island n /ˈaɪlənd/ He grew up on a small island off the coast of Scotland. File 4 More words in File 4
knowledge n /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ I don’t have much knowledge of science, I’m afraid. File 4 More words in File 4
media attention n /ˈmiːdiə əˈtenʃn/ The celebrity story received a lot of media attention . File 4 More words in File 4
megaphone n /ˈmeɡəfəʊn/ Use the megaphone so that everyone can hear you. File 4 More words in File 4
nasty adj /ˈnɑːsti/ Heidi received a nasty email from Carolyn. File 4 More words in File 4
Oriental adj /ˌɔːriˈentl/ Oriental languages are hard for Europeans to learn. File 4 More words in File 4
ought v /ɔːt/ John just called so you ought to call him back. File 4 More words in File 4
permission n /pəˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ Don’t post photos of friends without asking their permission . File 4 More words in File 4
reception n /rɪˈsepʃn/ The reception is really poor and I can’t hear what you’re saying. File 4 More words in File 4
robot n /ˈrəʊbɒt/ I was dancing like a robot ! File 4 More words in File 4
Roman adj /ˈrəʊmən/ It’s easier for me to learn a language with Roman letters. File 4 More words in File 4
scuba dive v /skuːbə daɪv/ I want to learn to scuba dive when we go to Spain. File 4 More words in File 4
see sense /siː sens/ I hope she will see sense and find a better boyfriend. File 4 More words in File 4
skydiving n /ˈskaɪdaɪvɪŋ/ I went skydiving when I was in New Zealand. File 4 More words in File 4
snorkelling n /ˈsnɔːkəlɪŋ/ I love snorkelling and looking at the fish. File 4 More words in File 4
stepmother n /ˈstepmʌðə(r)/ My father married his girlfriend so I now have a stepmother . File 4 More words in File 4
tactless adj /ˈtæktləs/ It was tactless to say you didn’t like his new shirt. File 4 More words in File 4
theory n /ˈθɪəri/ You need to study the theory to pass the test. File 4 More words in File 4
tip n /tɪp/ My mum gave me a good tip on how to make a delicious pasta sauce. File 4 More words in File 4
tune n /tjuːn/ I still try to dance when I hear a salsa tune . File 4 More words in File 4
whole adj /həʊl/ Have you finished the whole cake already? File 4 More words in File 4
You don’t have to shout /ju dəʊnt ˈhæf tə ʃaʊt/ You don’t have to shout – I can hear you. File 4 More words in File 4
You have to keep your phone on … /ju hæf tə kiːp jɔː(r) fəʊn ɒn/ You have to keep your phone on so that I can contact you. File 4 More words in File 4
You must not use your phone … /ju məst nɒt juːs jɔː(r) fəʊn/ You must not use your phone in the library. File 4 More words in File 4
If you must take a call … /ɪf ju məst teɪk ə kɔːl/ If you must take a call in the car, use a hands-free set. File 4 More words in File 4
arena n /əˈriːnə/ The horse racing competition took place in the arena . File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
beat v /biːt/ Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-0. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
captain n /ˈkæptɪn/ Which player is the captain of your team? File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
circuit n /ˈsɜːkɪt/ There is a Formula 1 circuit in Bahrain. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
coach n /kəʊtʃ/ My dad is a tennis coach . File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
course n /kɔːs/ We went round the 18-hole golf course together. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
court n /kɔːt/ There’s a tennis court in our local park. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
crowd n /kraʊd/ There was a huge crowd waiting to get into the stadium. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
draw v /drɔː/ We don’t want to draw – we want to win the match. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
eliminate v /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/ We will eliminate their team from the competition. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
fan n /fæn/ I’m a Manchester United fan . File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
get fit /ɡet fɪt/ I want to lose weight and get fit before my wedding. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
get injured /ɡet ˈɪndʒəd/ Try not to get injured in the football match. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
gym n /dʒɪm/ I go to the gym every morning for 45 minutes. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
knock out phr v /ˈnɒkaʊt/ Do you think we can knock out their team from the competition? File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
lose v /luːz/ They accept money to lose matches. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
pitch n /pɪtʃ/ The football pitch was very muddy. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport

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player n /ˈpleɪə(r)/ Who is the best player in your team? File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
pool n /puːl/ I dived into the pool . File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
referee n /ˌrefəˈriː/ The referee blew his whistle. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
send off phr v /ˈsend ɒf/ I think the referee should send off that player. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
slope n /sləʊp/ We went really fast down the ski slope . File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
spectator n /spekˈteɪtə(r)/ I was a spectator at the Wimbledon final this year. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
sports hall n /spɔːts hɔːl/ You can play basketball in the sports hall . File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
stadium n /ˈsteɪdiəm/ They built a new stadium for Arsenal a few years ago. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
tai-chi n /ˌtʌɪ tʃiː/ I do tai-chi to help me relax. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
team n /tiːm/ There are 11 players in a football team . File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
track n /træk/ I ran twice around the race track . File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
train v /treɪn/ How many hours do you train for every day? File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
umpire n /ˈʌmpaɪə(r)/ The umpire at the cricket match sent one of the players off the field. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
warm up phr v /ˈwɔːm ʌp/ It’s important to warm up before you do exercise. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
win v /wɪn/ I really want to win this competition. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
work out phr v /ˈwɜːkaʊt/ I like to work out at the gym three times a week. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
yoga n /ˈjəʊɡə/ I teach Ashtanga yoga on Monday evenings. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Sport
be together /bi təˈɡeðə(r)/ I want us to be together forever. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
become friends /bɪˈkʌm frendz/ When did you first become friends ? File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
break up phr v /ˈbreɪk ʌp/ I find it hard to break up with someone. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
classmate n /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/ He’s a classmate of mine – we take maths together. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
close friend n /kləʊs frend/ Nina is a close friend of mine. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
colleague n /ˈkɒliːɡ/ James is a work colleague . File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
couple n /ˈkʌpl/ How long have you and Wendy been a couple ? File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
dump v /dʌmp/ I’m going to dump my boyfriend this evening. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
ex n /eks/ I had a text message from my ex yesterday. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
fall out with /fɔːl aʊt wɪð/ I have a good relationship with my sister – I never fall out with her. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
fancy v /ˈfænsi/ Do you fancy anyone in your drama class? File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
fiancé(e) n /fiˈɒnseɪ/ This is my fiancée , Heather. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
flatmate n /ˈflætmeɪt/ Kevin is my flatmate . File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
get in touch /ɡet ɪn tʌtʃ/ Please get in touch when you are next in town. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
get married /ɡet ˈmærid/ I’d like to get married before I’m 30. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
get on phr v /ɡet ɒn/ Do you get on with your parents or do they annoy you? File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
get to know /ɡet tə nəʊ/ I want to get to know you. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
go out together /ɡəʊ aʊt təˈɡeðə(r)/ How long did you and Nick go out together ? File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
have a crush on /həv ə krʌʃ ɒn/ I have a crush on my sister’s best friend. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
have something in common /həv ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn ˈkɒmən/ You need to have something in common with your partner. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
lose touch /luːz tʌtʃ/ Don’t lose touch – let’s exchange numbers before you move. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
mate n /meɪt/ Nicola’s not my girlfriend – she’s just a mate . File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
meet v /miːt/ I find it quite difficult to meet new people. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
partner n /ˈpɑːtnə(r)/ I live in a small house with my partner . File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
propose v /prəˈpəʊz/ I want to propose to my girlfriend tonight. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
romantic adj /rəʊˈmæntɪk/ I took her out for a romantic meal. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
split up phr v /splɪt ʌp/ When did you split up with Marco? File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Relationships
audition n /ɔːˈdɪʃn/ The actress was driving to an audition . File 5 Useful words and phrases
award v /əˈwɔːd/ They will award the title to the winner of the race. File 5 Useful words and phrases
barrier n /ˈbæriə(r)/ He raised the barrier to let her pass. File 5 Useful words and phrases
candle n /ˈkændl/ She lit the candle in her bedroom. File 5 Useful words and phrases
commuter n /kəˈmjuːtə(r)/ She was a frequent commuter from London to New York. File 5 Useful words and phrases
cute adj /kjuːt/ She thought he was really cute . File 5 Useful words and phrases
exceptionally adv /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/ Usain Bolt can run exceptionally fast. File 5 Useful words and phrases
exchange a few words /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ə fjuː wɜːdz/ They always exchange a few words when they see each other. File 5 Useful words and phrases
fate n /feɪt/ I knew it was fate that we didn’t win the game. File 5 Useful words and phrases
find the courage /faɪnd ðə ˈkʌrɪdʒ/ You need to find the courage to give him your phone number. File 5 Useful words and phrases
lane n /leɪn/ The motorway lane that I wanted to drive in was closed. File 5 Useful words and phrases
likely adj /ˈlaɪkli/ Is it likely that you will pass your exams? File 5 Useful words and phrases
lucky charm n /ˈlʌki tʃɑːm/ This necklace is my lucky charm . File 5 Useful words and phrases

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opera n /ˈɒprə/ We went to see an Italian opera last night. File 5 Useful words and phrases
operator n /ˈɒpəreɪtə(r)/ He was a tollbooth operator . File 5 Useful words and phrases
ritual n /ˈrɪtʃuəl/ He has a special ritual that he does before every match. File 5 Useful words and phrases
run v /rʌn/ I want to run a company when I grow up. File 5 Useful words and phrases
shift n /ʃɪft/ I’m working the day shift at the moment. File 5 Useful words and phrases
shoelaces n pl /ˈʃuːleɪsɪz/ Did you tie your shoelaces properly? File 5 Useful words and phrases
short cut n /ˈʃɔːt kʌt/ If you take the short cut you will get there early. File 5 Useful words and phrases
superstition n /ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃn/ The superstition is that seeing a black cat brings good luck. File 5 Useful words and phrases
superstitious adj /ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃəs/ I’m really superstitious so I hate the number 13. File 5 Useful words and phrases
sweat v /swet/ I always sweat a lot when I play tennis. File 5 Useful words and phrases
their eyes met /ðeə(r) aɪz met/ Their eyes met across a crowded room. File 5 Useful words and phrases
thruway n /ˈθruːweɪ/ She came off the thruway and stopped at the tollbooth. File 5 Useful words and phrases
title n /ˈtaɪtl/ They took his title away and awarded it to the real winner. File 5 Useful words and phrases
tollbooth n /ˈtəʊlbuːð/ You have to pay money to cross the bridge via the tollbooth . File 5 Useful words and phrases
traffic cone n /ˈtræfɪk kəʊn/ He put a traffic cone in front of his lane. File 5 Useful words and phrases
turn out phr v /ˈtɜːnaʊt/ Don’t worry – everything will turn out okay. File 5 Useful words and phrases
winner n /ˈwɪnə(r)/ Who was the winner ? File 5 Useful words and phrases
anecdote n /ˈænɪkdəʊt/ He told us a really funny anecdote at the party. File 5 More words in File 5
celebrity n /səˈlebrəti/ Have you ever met a celebrity ? File 5 More words in File 5
cheat v /tʃiːt/ Why did you cheat in your exams? File 5 More words in File 5
extra time n /ˌekstrə ˈtaɪm/ There were no goals so the match went to extra time . File 5 More words in File 5
forum n /ˈfɔːrəm/ I like to post my comments on a web forum . File 5 More words in File 5
I’m going to tell you about a time when … /aɪm ˈɡəʊɪŋ tə ˈtel ju əˈbaʊt ə taɪm wen/ I’m going to tell you about a time when I was in trouble. File 5 More words in File 5
probable adj /ˈprɒbəbl/ It’s probable that the economy won’t grow in the next few months. File 5 More words in File 5
protest v /prəˈtest/ You shouldn’t protest against the referee’s decision. File 5 More words in File 5
quarter-finals n pl /ˌkwɔːtə ˈfaɪnlz/ We got through to the quarter-finals of the competition. File 5 More words in File 5
recover v /rɪˈkʌvə(r)/ How long did it take you to recover from the accident? File 5 More words in File 5
This happened a few years ago … /ðɪs ˈhæpənd ə fjuː jɜːz əˈɡəʊ/ This happened a few years ago – I was walking my dog when I heard a gun shot. File 5 More words in File 5
trophy n /ˈtrəʊfi/ I really hope my team wins a trophy this year. File 5 More words in File 5
unpopular adj /ʌnˈpɒpjələ(r)/ Football referees are unpopular in my country. File 5 More words in File 5
wax n /wæks/ This candle is made of wax . File 5 More words in File 5
well-paid adj /wel peɪd/ Professional footballers are extremely well-paid . File 5 More words in File 5
When I was younger … /wen aɪ wɒz ˈjʌŋɡə(r)/ When I was younger I went to swimming lessons every Saturday. File 5 More words in File 5
action film n /ˈækʃn fɪlm/ Have you seen that new action film starring Tom Cruise? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
actor n /ˈæktə(r)/ I want to be an actor so I’m studying drama. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
actress n /ˈæktrəs/ Angelina Jolie is a famous actress . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
adaptation n /ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/ I loved the recent adaptation of Jane Eyre. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
animation n /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/ My children love the animation Peppa Pig. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
audience n /ˈɔːdiəns/ There weren’t many people in the audience . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
based on /beɪst ɒn/ The film is based on a popular novel by Kathryn Stockett. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
be on /bi ɒn/ When will the new series of Downton Abbey be on ? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
cast n /kɑːst/ The film has a very small cast of only five actors. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
comedy n /ˈkɒmədi/ We saw a great comedy starring Ben Stiller last week. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
direct v /dəˈrekt/ He’s an actor but now he wants to direct a film. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
drama n /ˈdrɑːmə/ I watched an excellent drama that was set in France. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
dub v /dʌb/ They usually dub American movies into German. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
extra n /ˈekstrə/ I was an extra in the recent film about Robin Hood. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
film n /fɪlm/ What’s your favourite film ? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
film on location /fɪlm ɒn ləʊˈkeɪʃn/ We want to film on location in India. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
funny adj /ˈfʌni/ That new comedy with Ricky Gervais is really funny . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
historical film n /hɪˈstɒrɪkl fɪlm/ It was a historical film about the American Civil War. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
horror film n /ˈhɒrə(r) fɪlm/ She was in a horror film about vampires. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
movie n /ˈmuːvi/ They use the word movie , not film, in America. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
moving adj /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ That film about the First World War was moving . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
musical n /ˈmjuːzɪkl/ We saw the musical Mamma Mia! in London. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
play the part of /pleɪ ðə pɑːt ɒv/ I want to play the part of Juliet in the new film of Romeo and Juliet. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
plot n /plɒt/ The plot of the film was very complicated. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema

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review n /rɪˈvjuː/ The film got a really bad review in the papers. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
rom-com n /rɒm kɒm/ I don’t like action films. I prefer watching rom-coms . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
scary adj /ˈskeəri/ I thought that alien film was really scary . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
science fiction film n /ˈsaɪəns ˈfɪkʃn fɪlm/ He loves that science fiction film about aliens coming to earth. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
script n /skrɪpt/ The script was written by an experienced writer. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
sequel n /ˈsiːkwəl/ Will there be a sequel to this film? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
set v /set/ They set the film in the Italian Alps. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
shoot on location /ʃuːt ɒn ləʊˈkeɪʃn/ They’re going to shoot on location in Mexico. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
soundtrack n /ˈsaʊndtræk/ I love the soundtrack to this film and I want to buy the CD. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
special effects n pl /ˌspeʃl ɪˈfekts/ They spent millions on the special effects in this dinosaur film. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
star n /stɑː(r)/ Keira Knightley is the star of the film. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
studio n /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ It was filmed in a studio in Hollywood. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
subtitles n pl /ˈsʌbtaɪtlz/ It’s a French film so it has English subtitles . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
thriller n /ˈθrɪlə(r)/ He starred in a thriller about a political scandal in America. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
translation n /trænzˈleɪʃn/ The translation of the film from English to Russian took three months. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
violent adj /ˈvaɪələnt/ Children shouldn’t see violent films. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
war film n /wɔː(r) fɪlm/ We saw a war film set during the Vietnam war. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
western n /ˈwestən/ That actor was in a western recently and he was one of the good guys. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - Cinema
arms n pl /ɑːmz/ He has really strong arms . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
back n /bæk/ I hurt my back in a horseriding accident. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
bite v /baɪt/ Did that dog just bite you? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
clap v /klæp/ Clap your hands! File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
ears n pl /ɪəz/ My dog has really big ears . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
eyes n pl /aɪz/ She has beautiful blue eyes . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
face n /feɪs/ She has such a pretty face . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
feet n pl /fiːt/ What size are your feet ? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
fingers n pl /ˈfɪŋɡəz/ You have lovely long fingers . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
foot n /fʊt/ I broke my foot playing football. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
hair n /heə(r)/ I have long brown hair . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
hands n pl /hændz/ Are your hands clean? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
head n /hed/ I had a big head when I was a baby. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
kick v /kɪk/ Kick the ball as far as you can. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
knees n pl /niːz/ I get a lot of pain in my knees when I walk. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
legs n pl /leɡz/ That girl has really long legs . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
lips n pl /lɪps/ He has really thin lips . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
mouth n /maʊθ/ Keep your mouth closed when you’re eating. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
neck n /nek/ My neck hurts when I work on the computer for too long. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
nod v /nɒd/ Nod your head if you want to say yes. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
nose n /nəʊz/ I have a large nose just like my mother. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
point v /pɔɪnt/ Can you point at the person who stole your money? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
shoulders n pl /ˈʃəʊldəz/ My shoulders hurt from carrying that heavy bag. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
smell v /smel/ I can smell garlic. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
smile v /smaɪl/ She’ll smile at you if you smile at her. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
stare v /steə(r)/ Don’t stare at people – it’s rude. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
stomach n /ˈstʌmək/ My stomach hurts because I ate too much. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
taste v /teɪst/ Taste this cake – it’s delicious. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
teeth n pl /tiːθ/ I brush my teeth twice a day. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
throw v /θrəʊ/ Throw the ball back to Jason. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
toes n pl /təʊz/ Can you fit your toes into those pointy shoes? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
tongue n /tʌŋ/ How far can you stick your tongue out? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
tooth n /tuːθ/ I broke a tooth on a hard bread roll. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
touch v /tʌtʃ/ If you touch the screen it will open the website. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
whistle v /ˈwɪsl/ I like to whistle a tune while I do the gardening. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The body
a different side of yourself /ə ˈdɪfrənt saɪd ɒv jɔːˈself/ Show your colleagues a different side of yourself outside of work. File 6 Useful words and phrases
academic adj /ˌækəˈdemɪk/ He works in an academic setting. File 6 Useful words and phrases
alley n /ˈæli/ In films, New York is full of secret alleys . File 6 Useful words and phrases
architect n /ˈɑːkɪtekt/ The building was designed by a famous German architect . File 6 Useful words and phrases

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aristocratic adj /ˌærɪstəˈkrætɪk/ She comes from a wealthy aristocratic family. File 6 Useful words and phrases
belief n /bɪˈliːf/ I have a strong belief that we should look after elderly parents. File 6 Useful words and phrases
capacity n /kəˈpæsəti/ I only use social media in a professional capacity . File 6 Useful words and phrases
consultant n /kənˈsʌltənt/ I work as a business consultant . File 6 Useful words and phrases
dress up phr v /dres ʌp/ I like to dress up when we go out for meals. File 6 Useful words and phrases
dye v /daɪ/ I want to dye my hair blond. File 6 Useful words and phrases
dyed adj /daɪd/ She has dyed red hair. File 6 Useful words and phrases
essential n /ɪˈsenʃl/ It’s essential to have a good diet if you want to be fit and healthy. File 6 Useful words and phrases
exhibition n /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/ I want to go to the art exhibition in the town centre. File 6 Useful words and phrases
functional adj /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/ I wear functional clothes, not fashionable clothes. File 6 Useful words and phrases
grow up v /ɡrəʊ ʌp/ I don’t want to grow up so I still live with my parents. File 6 Useful words and phrases
homeless adj /ˈhəʊmləs/ I gave some money to the homeless man at the train station. File 6 Useful words and phrases
identify v /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/ I identify more with my work role than with my private life. File 6 Useful words and phrases
inhabit v /ɪnˈhæbɪt/ What kind of people inhabit this land? File 6 Useful words and phrases
institution n /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃn/ This is a well-known academic institution . File 6 Useful words and phrases
intellectual adj /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl/ My aunt is very intellectual – she knows so much. File 6 Useful words and phrases
judge v /dʒʌdʒ/ It’s wrong to judge people by their appearance. File 6 Useful words and phrases
mainly for business or career purposes /ˈmeɪnli fɔː(r) ˈbɪznəs ɔː(r) kəˈrɪə(r) ˈpɜːpəsɪz/ I use social networking sites mainly for business or career purposes . File 6 Useful words and phrases
nostalgic adj /nɒˈstældʒɪk/ You are nostalgic for your childhood. File 6 Useful words and phrases
nurse n /nɜːs/ My aunt is a nurse and works in a hospital in London. File 6 Useful words and phrases
photograph v /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/ I would like to photograph this wonderful building. File 6 Useful words and phrases
respectable adj /rɪˈspektəbl/ The area is a home for respectable businesses as well as gangsters. File 6 Useful words and phrases
response n /rɪˈspɒns/ What kind of response did you get to your email? File 6 Useful words and phrases
servant n /ˈsɜːvənt/ My great-grandmother was a servant at Buckingham Palace. File 6 Useful words and phrases
setting n /ˈsetɪŋ/ The castle was used as a setting for several films. File 6 Useful words and phrases
spectacular adj /spekˈtækjələ(r)/ The building has a spectacular tower. File 6 Useful words and phrases
take yourself too seriously /teɪk jɔːˈself tuː ˈtɪəriəsli/ You take yourself too seriously – you should relax a bit. File 6 Useful words and phrases
transform v /trænsˈfɔːm/ They want to transform this area into a shopping centre. File 6 Useful words and phrases
webcam n /ˈwebkæm/ I use a webcam to communicate with my friends in New Zealand. File 6 Useful words and phrases
welcome v /ˈwelkəm/ We will welcome you here whenever you want to visit. File 6 Useful words and phrases
well-known person n /wel nəʊn ˈpɜːsn/ He’s a very well-known person – he’s on the radio. File 6 Useful words and phrases
wounded adj /ˈwuːndɪd/ This was a hospital for wounded soldiers. File 6 Useful words and phrases
young and carefree /jʌŋ ænd ˈkeəfriː/ When I was a student I was young and carefree . File 6 Useful words and phrases
your other half /jɔː(r) ˈʌðə(r) hɑːf/ Where did you first meet your other half ? File 6 Useful words and phrases
caricature n /ˈkærɪkətʃʊə(r)/ The artist drew a caricature of me. File 6 More words in File 6
class n /klɑːs/ My parents are from the working class . File 6 More words in File 6
dominant adj /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ That lion looks really aggressive and dominant . File 6 More words in File 6
escapist n /ɪˈskeɪpɪst/ I’m a bit of an escapist and like to travel regularly. File 6 More words in File 6
gangster n /ˈɡæŋstə(r)/ My uncle was a gangster in the mafia. File 6 More words in File 6
go viral /ɡəʊ ˈvaɪrəl/ Do you think this video clip will go viral ? File 6 More words in File 6
ID card n /ˌaɪˈdiː kɑːd/ Do you have to carry an ID card in your country? File 6 More words in File 6
identifiable adj /aɪˌdentɪˈfaɪəbl/ Are you easily identifiable from your passport photo? File 6 More words in File 6
interpreter n /ɪnˈtɜːprɪtə(r)/ They used an interpreter to translate Russian into English. File 6 More words in File 6
metropolis n /məˈtrɒpəlɪs/ New York City is a giant metropolis . File 6 More words in File 6
pen-name n /ˈpen neɪm/ The Brontë sisters all used a pen-name to hide that they were women. File 6 More words in File 6
persist v /pəˈsɪst/ Our brains persist in using stereotypes. File 6 More words in File 6
prehistoric adj /ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk/ I can’t imgine what it was like to live in prehistoric times. File 6 More words in File 6
rigid adj /ˈrɪdʒɪd/ I don’t have any rigid plans for the weekend. File 6 More words in File 6
Scandinavian adj /ˌskændɪˈneɪviən/ Have you ever been to a Scandinavian country? File 6 More words in File 6
socio-economic adj /ˈsəʊsiəʊ ˌekəˈnɒmɪk/ Her socio-ecomomic level was clear from her appearance. File 6 More words in File 6
tomb n /tuːm/ They discovered the tomb of a young pharaoh. File 6 More words in File 6
underdog n /ˈʌndədɒɡ/ I always like to support the underdog in any competition. File 6 More words in File 6
visual projection n /ˈvɪʒuəl prəˈdʒekʃn/ My photos on Facebook are a visual projection of my life. File 6 More words in File 6
vitally adv /ˈvaɪtəli/ Judging people by their appearance was vitally important in the past. File 6 More words in File 6
worldly adj /ˈwɜːldli/ She doesn’t have much worldly experience. File 6 More words in File 6
behave v /bɪˈheɪv/ Lots of children in this class behave badly. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
boarding adj /ˈbɔːdɪŋ/ My parents sent me away to boarding school when I was 13. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education

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bring up phr v /brɪŋ ʌp/ I want to bring up my children in the countryside, not in the city. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
college n /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/ I went to art college when I left school. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
compulsory adj /kəmˈpʌlsəri/ Maths is a compulsory subject – everyone has to do it. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
educate v /ˈedʒukeɪt/ I want to educate my children at home so I won’t send them to school. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
elementary adj /ˌelɪˈmentri/ Primary school is called elementary school in America. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
expel v /ɪkˈspel/ If you cheat in your exams the head teacher will expel you. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
fail v /feɪl/ Why did you fail your chemistry exam? File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
grades n pl /ɡreɪdz/ I want to study medicine, so I need good grades in science and maths. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
graduate v /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ When did you graduate from university? File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
head teacher n /ˌhedˈtiːtʃə(r)/ What’s the name of the head teacher at your school? File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
high school n /haɪ/ He’s a teacher at a high school in New York City. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
junior high school n /ˈdʒuːniə(r) haɪ skuːl/ I went to the same junior high school as my neighbour. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
kindergarten n /ˈkɪndəɡɑːtn/ I went to kindergarten when I was three years old. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
learn v /lɜːn/ I want to learn Russian. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
middle school n /ˈmɪdl skuːl/ I went to middle school between the ages of nine and thirteen. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
nun n /nʌn/ I went to a Catholic school and my maths teacher was a nun . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
nursery n /ˈnɜːsəri/ Before they go to school, children can go to nursery . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
pass v /pɑːs/ I really want to pass my maths exam this semester. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
priest n /priːst/ The church priest visits our school once a week to talk to the students. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
primary adj /ˈpraɪməri/ Children in the UK start primary school when they are four or five. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
private adj /ˈpraɪvət/ Her parents paid for her to go to a private school. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
punish v /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ Many teachers punish students with extra homework. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
pupils n pl /ˈpjuːplz/ How many pupils are there in your school? File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
religious adj /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/ I went to a religious school – it was Catholic. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
results n pl /rɪˈzʌlts/ Students in this school usually get really good exam results . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
revise v /rɪˈvaɪz/ How many hours did you revise for the biology exam? File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
secondary adj /ˈsekəndri/ I started secondary school when I was 11. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
semester n /sɪˈmestə(r)/ The autumn semester starts on the first day of October. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
state adj /steɪt/ What are the state schools like in your country? File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
study v /ˈstʌdi/ What subject will you study at university? File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
term n /tɜːm/ A school term usually lasts about 12 weeks. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
twelfth grade n /twelfθ ɡreɪd/ My older sister is in twelfth grade this year. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Education
balcony n /ˈbælkəni/ There’s a great view from our balcony . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
basement n /ˈbeɪsmənt/ Many houses in Canada have a basement . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
ceiling n /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ We painted the ceiling white. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
chimney n /ˈtʃɪmni/ We need to clean the chimney before we light the fire. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
city n /ˈsɪti/ I want to live in a big city like Paris or London. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
cosy adj /ˈkəʊzi/ Our living room is small, but it’s really cosy . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
country n /ˈkʌntri/ I live in a small cottage in the country . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
east coast n /iːst kəʊst/ I live in Aldeburgh, a small town on the east coast . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
entrance n /ˈentrəns/ The entrance to the building is round the back. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
fireplace n /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ We have a beautiful Victorian fireplace in our living room. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
gate n /ɡeɪt/ We painted the gate to our garden dark green. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
ground floor n /ɡraʊnd flɔː(r)/ I don’t want to live on the ground floor – I don’t think it’s safe. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
light adj /laɪt/ We have big windows so our living room is really light . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
made of stone /meɪd ɒv stəʊn/ Our house is made of stone . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
modern adj /ˈmɒdn/ We have an expensive modern kitchen. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
open fire n /ˈəʊpən ˈfaɪə(r)/ I love sitting by the open fire in winter time. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
outskirts n pl /ˈaʊtskɜːts/ I live on the outskirts of Birmingham. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
path n /pɑːθ/ A path leads through our garden to the back door of our house. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
patio n /ˈpætiəʊ/ We have chairs, a table, and a barbecue on our patio . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
roof n /ruːf/ I’ll need a ladder to get that football off the roof . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
second floor n /ˈsekənd flɔː(r)/ We live on the second floor of that apartment block. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
spacious adj /ˈspeɪʃəs/ Our kitchen is really spacious so we put a dining table in it. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
steps n pl /steps/ You have to go down three steps to get into our garden. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
suburbs n pl /ˈsʌbɜːbz/ When we had children we moved from the city centre to the suburbs . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
terrace n /ˈterəs/ We have a terrace where you can sit outside and sunbathe. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses

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top floor n /tɒp flɔː(r)/ We live on the top floor of that building and we have great views. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
town n /taʊn/ I was born in a town called Shrewsbury. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
village n /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/ I grew up in a village in Wales. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
wall n /wɔːl/ There is a wall between our garden and our neighbour’s garden. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
wooden floors n pl /ˈwʊdn flɔːz/ We have wooden floors in our dining room and it looks great. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Houses
accomplished adj /əˈkʌmplɪʃt/ He’s an accomplished piano player. File 7 Useful words and phrases
adore v /əˈdɔː(r)/ I adore flowers, especially roses. File 7 Useful words and phrases
bookcase n /ˈbʊkkeɪs/ How many books are in that bookcase ? File 7 Useful words and phrases
competition n /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/ I won £500 in a competition ! File 7 Useful words and phrases
compose v /kəmˈpəʊz/ You can play well but can you compose your own music? File 7 Useful words and phrases
co-operate v /kəʊˈɒpəreɪt/ When she was 13, she refused to co-operate with her parents. File 7 Useful words and phrases
determined adj /bi dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ She was determined that her daughters would be successful. File 7 Useful words and phrases
excel v /ɪkˈsel/ I’m jealous of Paul – I wish I could excel in everything I do, like him. File 7 Useful words and phrases
expect v /ɪkˈspekt/ We expect you to be number one in your class for maths. File 7 Useful words and phrases
extraordinary adj /ɪkˈstrɔːdnri/ The school is extraordinary – it has such talented students. File 7 Useful words and phrases
fault n /fɔːlt/ My dad drives me mad but it isn’t really his fault . File 7 Useful words and phrases
forbidden adj /fəˈbɪdn/ Playing with friends and watching TV was forbidden by her parents. File 7 Useful words and phrases
hang v /hæŋ/ Can you hang this picture of my parents on the wall for me? File 7 Useful words and phrases
hug n /hʌɡ/ My mum gave me a hug after the concert. File 7 Useful words and phrases
immigrant n /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/ Her mother is a Bangladeshi immigrant . File 7 Useful words and phrases
marks n pl /mɑːks/ She got top marks in her piano exam. File 7 Useful words and phrases
mixed adj /mɪkst/ Is your school a mixed school with both boys and girls? File 7 Useful words and phrases
motivated adj /ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/ My son motivated himself to succeed in music. File 7 Useful words and phrases
mystery n /ˈmɪstri/ Teenagers are a mystery to me – I don’t understand them. File 7 Useful words and phrases
optional adj /ˈɒpʃənl/ Music is an optional subject at my school. File 7 Useful words and phrases
orchestra n /ˈɔːkɪstrə/ I play the violin in the school orchestra . File 7 Useful words and phrases
outstanding adj /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/ They were outstanding pupils who did really well. File 7 Useful words and phrases
overlook v /ˌəʊvəˈlʊk/ Does your balcony overlook the river? File 7 Useful words and phrases
perform v /pəˈfɔːm/ Would you like to perform in front of 500 people? File 7 Useful words and phrases
plain adj /pleɪn/ He used a plain old table in his kitchen. File 7 Useful words and phrases
property n /ˈprɒpəti/ The house will become my property when my brother dies. File 7 Useful words and phrases
punishment n /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ What kind of punishment will a teacher give you for being late? File 7 Useful words and phrases
push v /pʊʃ/ Be careful not to push your children too hard. File 7 Useful words and phrases
remain v /rɪˈmeɪn/ Do you think this garden will remain beautiful if we move out? File 7 Useful words and phrases
resent v /rɪˈzent/ The girls did not seem to resent their mother. File 7 Useful words and phrases
strict adj /strɪkt/ My parents won’t let me do anything – they’re really strict ! File 7 Useful words and phrases
tower n /ˈtaʊə(r)/ There is a large tower on the village church. File 7 Useful words and phrases
turn the house into /tɜːn ðə haʊs ˈɪntə/ They decided to turn the house into a hotel. File 7 Useful words and phrases
unpainted adj /ənˈpeɪntɪd/ Our dining table is unpainted . File 7 Useful words and phrases
as soon as conj /æz suːn æz/ As soon as Rachel gets a job she’ll move out. File 7 More words in File 7
choirmaster n /ˈkwaɪəmɑːstə(r)/ My uncle is the choirmaster at his local church. File 7 More words in File 7
controversy n /kənˈtrɒvəsi/ It was a book that caused great controversy among its readers. File 7 More words in File 7
cord n /kɔːd/ We fixed the picture to the wall with a cord . File 7 More words in File 7
eco-friendly adj /ˈiːkəʊ ˈfrendli/ We went on an eco-friendly holiday in Greece. File 7 More words in File 7
genius n /ˈdʒiːniəs/ Our neighbour’s daughter is a maths genius . File 7 More words in File 7
hi-tech adj /ˌhaɪ ˈtek/ They have a really hi-tech TV. File 7 More words in File 7
I’d get on with them even better if … /aɪd ɡet ɒn wɪð ðəm ˈiːvn ˈbetə(r) ɪf/ I’d get on with my parents even better if I didn’t live at home. File 7 More words in File 7
If I came back very late … /ɪf aɪ keɪm bæk ˈveri leɪt/ If I came back very late after a night out, I would find my parents still awake and waiting for me. File 7 More words in File 7
If I could afford it … /ɪf aɪ kəd əˈfɔːd it/ If I could afford it , I wouldn’t move out because I like it here. File 7 More words in File 7
If I had the money … /ɪf aɪ əd ðə ˈmʌni/ If I had the money , I would move out and rent my own little flat. File 7 More words in File 7
If I lived on my own … /ɪf aɪ lɪvd ɒn maɪ əʊn/ If I lived on my own , I’d have to pay rent to my landlord. File 7 More words in File 7
If it was my place … /ɪf ɪt wɒz maɪ pleɪs/ If it was my place , I’d be happy to do the cleaning, but it’s not. File 7 More words in File 7
mission n /ˈmɪʃn/ Our mission is to make this school more successful. File 7 More words in File 7
parenting n /ˈpeərəntɪŋ/ There is no correct way of parenting , you just have to do your best. File 7 More words in File 7
prestigious adj /preˈstɪdʒəs/ He’s the leader of a prestigious choir group. File 7 More words in File 7
prodigy n /ˈprɒdədʒi/ They think our son is some kind of prodigy . File 7 More words in File 7
pushy adj /ˈpʊʃi/ A lot of pushy parents put pressure on their kids to get good results. File 7 More words in File 7

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rap n /ræp/ Have you ever been to a rap concert? File 7 More words in File 7
relativity n /ˌreləˈtɪvəti/ Who developed the theory of relativity ? File 7 More words in File 7
single-sex adj /ˈsɪŋɡl seks/ This is a single-sex school – there are only boys here. File 7 More words in File 7
take up phr v /ˈteɪk ʌp/ I’d like to take up Spanish so that I can go to Argentina for a holiday. File 7 More words in File 7
unless conj /ənˈles/ I won’t get a place at the university unless I get three A’s in my exams. File 7 More words in File 7
until conj /ənˈtɪl/ I don’t want to plan any celebrations until I know the results. File 7 More words in File 7
achieve v /əˈtʃiːv/ What would you like to achieve during your gap year? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
agree v /əˈɡriː/ Do you agree with me? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
argue v /ˈɑːɡjuː/ How often do you argue with your parents? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
attach v /əˈtætʃ/ Did you attach the report to your email? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
choose v /tʃuːz/ Which subject are you going to choose to study at university? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
compensate v /ˈkɒmpenseɪt/ Did they compensate you for the accident? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
complain v /kəmˈpleɪn/ I would like to complain to the hotel manager. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
deliver v /dɪˈlɪvə(r)/ When will they deliver our new sofa? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
demonstrate v /ˈdemənstreɪt/ I would like to demonstrate how to use this new coffee machine. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
explain v /ɪkˈspleɪn/ Can you explain this mathematical formula to me? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
lose v /luːz/ Try not to lose your mobile phone! File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
pay v /peɪ/ I have to pay for the meal now. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
respond v /rɪˈspɒnd/ I need to respond to this email before I leave. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
sell v /sel/ I would like to sell my old car. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
succeed v /səkˈsiːd/ It takes a lot of hard work to succeed in this business. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
application n /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/ Have you looked at John Jackson’s application for the new job? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
apply for phr v /əˈplaɪ fɔː(r)/ Did you apply for that teaching job? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
be fired /bi ˈfaɪəd/ I think Jodie is going to be fired tomorrow. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
farmer n /ˈfɑːmə(r)/ My grandfather was a pig farmer . File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
full-time adj /ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm/ Is your job full-time or part-time? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
lawyer n /ˈlɔːjə(r)/ I want to be a lawyer when I grow up. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
musician n /mjuˈzɪʃn/ Peter is a musician and plays the trumpet in an orchestra. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
overtime n /ˈəʊvətaɪm/ How much overtime do you do every month? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
part-time adj /ˌpɑːt ˈtaɪm/ I want to find a part-time job when I go to university. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
permanent adj /ˈpɜːmənənt/ I wish I could get a permanent job. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
pharmacist n /ˈfɑːməsɪst/ I would like to be a pharmacist when I leave university. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
promote v /prəˈməʊt/ I hope they promote me soon. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
promotion n /prəˈməʊʃn/ Congratulations on your promotion , Dave! File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
qualifications n pl /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃnz/ What kind of qualifications do you have? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
redundant adj /rɪˈdʌndənt/ They made 20 people redundant last month. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
resign v /rɪˈzaɪn/ If they don’t promote me then I will resign . File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
resignation n /ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃn/ Have you read Lynne’s letter of resignation ? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
retire v /rɪˈtaɪə(r)/ I will be 70 when I retire . File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
sack v /sæk/ If you are caught stealing they will sack you. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
scientist n /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ My aunt is a scientist and she works for a pharmaceutical company. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
self-employed adj /ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪd/ I would love to be self-employed and just work for myself. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
set up phr v /ˌset ˈʌp/ I want to set up my own company. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
temporary adj /ˈtemprəri/ This is a temporary job which lasts for three months. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
training course n /ˈtreɪnɪŋ kɔːs/ Have you done that training course on time management? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
translator n /trænzˈleɪtə(r)/ She speaks French and Italian so she works as a translator . File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
unemployed adj /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/ How long have you been unemployed ? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
well-qualified adj /wel ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/ My brother is really well-qualified but he still can’t get a job. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Work
analytical adj /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkl/ Do you have an analytical mind? File 8 Useful words and phrases
bear v /beə(r)/ I just can’t bear bad service. File 8 Useful words and phrases
chemist n /ˈkemɪst/ I picked up the medicine at the chemist . File 8 Useful words and phrases
compensate v /ˈkɒmpenseɪt/ How would you like us to compensate you for the bad meal? File 8 Useful words and phrases
complimentary adj /ˌkɒmplɪˈmentri/ They offered us complimentary drinks because the food was late. File 8 Useful words and phrases
crazy adj /ˈkreɪzi/ Justin is strange – I think he’s actually a bit crazy ! File 8 Useful words and phrases
enthusiastic adj /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/ Maria is enthusiastic about her new job. File 8 Useful words and phrases
entrepreneur n /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː(r)/ She has created her own product and is a promising entrepreneur . File 8 Useful words and phrases
express oneself /ɪkˈspres wʌnself/ It is difficult to express oneself when you get upset. File 8 Useful words and phrases

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faulty adj /ˈfɔːlti/ This kettle is faulty so I will take it back to the shop. File 8 Useful words and phrases
flattery n /ˈflætəri/ Lots of people use flattery to get what they want and it often works. File 8 Useful words and phrases
get a job v /ɡet ə dʒɒb/ I’ve got no money so I really need to get a job . File 8 Useful words and phrases
hesitate v /ˈhezɪteɪt/ I will not hesitate to change banks if they don’t apologize. File 8 Useful words and phrases
humorous adj /ˈhjuːmərəs/ He complained in a humorous way about the terrible service. File 8 Useful words and phrases
impressive adj /ɪmˈpresɪv/ His experience is impressive so I think we should give him the job. File 8 Useful words and phrases
inspect v /ɪnˈspekt/ The authorities wanted to inspect the cleanliness of the restaurant. File 8 Useful words and phrases
instinct n /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/ I have a good instinct about who to trust. File 8 Useful words and phrases
lose your temper /luːz jɔː(r) ˈtempə(r)/ I lose my temper really easily. File 8 Useful words and phrases
make it clear /meɪk ɪt klɪə(r)/ Make it clear you might change to another mobile phone company. File 8 Useful words and phrases
marketing n /ˈmɑːkɪtɪŋ/ Gareth works in marketing . File 8 Useful words and phrases
mental note n /ˈmentl nəʊt/ Make a mental note of the circumstances and write a letter later. File 8 Useful words and phrases
personally adv /ˈpɜːsənəli/ BA invited them personally to inspect the airline’s catering facilities. File 8 Useful words and phrases
pharmacy n /ˈfɑːməsi/ Can you get some aspirin at the pharmacy for me? File 8 Useful words and phrases
product n /ˈprɒdʌkt/ Can I ask you a few questions about your product ? File 8 Useful words and phrases
profitable adj /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/ Is your company profitable ? File 8 Useful words and phrases
profits n pl /ˈprɒfɪts/ I shared the profits from the business with my wife. File 8 Useful words and phrases
properly adv /ˈprɒpəli/ He loves complaining properly and in writing. File 8 Useful words and phrases
reject v /rɪˈdʒekt/ I hope the bank won’t reject my application for a loan. File 8 Useful words and phrases
sales n /seɪlz/ I bought this jumper in the sales and it was reduced by 50 per cent! File 8 Useful words and phrases
season n /ˈsiːzn/ The new clothes range for the autumn season has just arrived. File 8 Useful words and phrases
sense n /sens/ He has a good spatial sense so he became an architect. File 8 Useful words and phrases
share n /ʃeə(r)/ Investors usually take a share of the profits. File 8 Useful words and phrases
specific adj /spəˈsɪfɪk/ Don’t be too specific when you make a complaint. File 8 Useful words and phrases
spoil v /spɔɪl/ Don’t spoil your meal by getting into an argument with the waiter. File 8 Useful words and phrases
swear v /sweə(r)/ Never shout and swear – it achieves nothing. File 8 Useful words and phrases
threaten v /ˈθretn/ You should threaten to tell the newspapers about the bad service. File 8 Useful words and phrases
waste of time /weɪst ɒv taɪm/ Screaming and shouting is a complete waste of time . File 8 Useful words and phrases
admirable adj /ˈædmərəbl/ The way he is coping with the death of his grandfather is admirable . File 8 More words in File 8
bargain n /ˈbɑːɡən/ I got a bargain in town – this dress only cost £10! File 8 More words in File 8
calculate v /ˈkælkjuleɪt/ I am able to calculate space and distance. File 8 More words in File 8
calculation n /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn/ I’m good at maths. I find complex calculations easy. File 8 More words in File 8
caring adj /ˈkeərɪŋ/ I want to work in a caring profession like nursing. File 8 More words in File 8
catering n /ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/ I would like to run a catering company. File 8 More words in File 8
certain adj /ˈsɜːtn/ I’m not certain if I will come to the party tonight. File 8 More words in File 8
charismatic adj /ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/ People want to do business with Dan because he’s so charismatic . File 8 More words in File 8
chief executive n /ˌtʃiːf ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/ I wrote a letter of complaint to the chief executive of the company. File 8 More words in File 8
complex adj /ˈkɒmpleks/ I’m good at maths. I find complex calculations easy. File 8 More words in File 8
convinced adj /kənˈvɪnst/ If they are not convinced by the presentation, they won’t invest. File 8 More words in File 8
countless adj /ˈkaʊntləs/ I’ve had countless free meals because I complain all the time. File 8 More words in File 8
courier n /ˈkʊriə(r)/ Use a courier service to send this package because it will be faster. File 8 More words in File 8
creative adj /kriˈeɪtɪv/ His stories are really creative . He has got a great imagination. File 8 More words in File 8
den n /den/ The children made a den in the woods where they hid. File 8 More words in File 8
doing very well /ˈduːɪŋ ˈveri wel/ Helen is doing very well in her new job. File 8 More words in File 8
dreaded adj /ˈdredɪd/ After the presentation, there’s the dreaded interview stage. File 8 More words in File 8
eccentric adj /ɪkˈsentrɪk/ Our neighbour is an eccentric old man who rarely leaves his house. File 8 More words in File 8
empty-handed adj /ˌempti ˈhændɪd/ We left the bank empty-handed – they wouldn’t lend us money. File 8 More words in File 8
fair adj /feə(r)/ Is it fair to give money to Katie but not to her sister? File 8 More words in File 8
finance director n /ˈfaɪnæns dəˈrektə(r)/ Anthony is the finance director for a publishing company. File 8 More words in File 8
fumes n pl /fjuːmz/ Horrible fumes are coming out of that old bus. File 8 More words in File 8
function n /ˈfʌŋkʃn/ One function of the product is to open bottles. File 8 More words in File 8
graphic design n /ˈɡræfɪk dɪˈzaɪn/ He used his art degree to get a job in graphic design . File 8 More words in File 8
hopeless adj /ˈhəʊpləs/ British people are usually hopeless at complaining. File 8 More words in File 8
imagine v /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ I can’t imagine living anywhere else but here. File 8 More words in File 8
improvise v /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/ I don’t like to improvise – I prefer to act from a script. File 8 More words in File 8
initiative n /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ I think we should hire her – she shows a lot of initiative . File 8 More words in File 8
lobby n /ˈlɒbi/ I’ll meet you in the main lobby of the hotel. File 8 More words in File 8

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look for a job /lʊk fɔː(r) ə dʒɒb/ When you finish your exams you should look for a job straight away. File 8 More words in File 8
loyal adj /ˈlɔɪəl/ Our shop has hundreds of loyal customers who come here regularly. File 8 More words in File 8
make it /meɪk ɪt/ Do you think Philip’s company will make it ? File 8 More words in File 8
marketing director n /ˈmɑːkɪtɪŋ dəˈrektə(r)/ Who is the marketing director at this company? File 8 More words in File 8
mouldy adj /ˈməʊldi/ They served mouldy strawberries on the aeroplane. File 8 More words in File 8
move on phr v /muːv ɒn/ Selling my wedding dress helped me move on from my divorce. File 8 More words in File 8
obsessive adj /əbˈsesɪv/ My younger sister is obsessive about the boy band One Direction. File 8 More words in File 8
outlet n /ˈaʊtlet/ She works in a designer clothing outlet store. File 8 More words in File 8
practicality n /ˌpræktɪˈkæləti/ The practicality of the product convinced them to invest money in it. File 8 More words in File 8
principle n /ˈprɪnsəpl/ I find it easy to understand theoretical principles . File 8 More words in File 8
product designer n /ˈprɒdʌkt dɪˈzaɪnə(r)/ She’s a product designer and designed a new kind of can opener. File 8 More words in File 8
puddle n /ˈpʌdl/ I slipped in a puddle of water. File 8 More words in File 8
replica n /ˈreplɪkə/ He’s making a new table that is a replica of Windsor Castle. File 8 More words in File 8
rights n pl /raɪts/ It’s important to know your rights when you complain. File 8 More words in File 8
scratch v /skrætʃ/ Try not to scratch my mobile phone screen. File 8 More words in File 8
send in a CV /send ɪn ə ˌsiː ˈviː/ You should send in a CV to that marketing company. File 8 More words in File 8
slogan n /ˈsləʊɡən/ Do you have an advertising slogan for your product? File 8 More words in File 8
spatial adj /ˈspeɪʃl/ You also have good spatial awareness – you’d make a good architect. File 8 More words in File 8
standards n pl /ˈstændədz/ This is an unusual departure from your usual high standards . File 8 More words in File 8
stock market n /ˈstɒk ˌmɑːkɪt/ I want to work on the stock market so I’m going to study finance. File 8 More words in File 8
successful adj /bi səkˈsesfl/ He owns a successful clothing company. File 8 More words in File 8
theoretical adj /ˌθɪəˈretɪkl/ I find it easy to understand theoretical principles. File 8 More words in File 8
type v /taɪp/ How fast can you type ? File 8 More words in File 8
veil n /veɪl/ Did you wear a veil on your wedding day? File 8 More words in File 8
worthless adj /ˈwɜːθləs/ Ryan’s idea for a new product was dismissed as worthless . File 8 More words in File 8
care n /keə(r)/ You need to take care of your teeth or you will have problems. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
careful adj /ˈkeəfl/ That drink is hot. Please be careful not to drop it. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
carefully adv /ˈkeəfəli/ Please drive carefully . I don’t want you to have an accident. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
careless adj /ˈkeələs/ He is a careless driver. He will cause an accident. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
carelessly adv /ˈkeələsli/ He carelessly threw away an important document. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
comfort n /ˈkʌmfət/ I bought this sofa for comfort , not style. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
comfortable adj /ˈkʌmftəbl/ The room wasn’t great but the bed was comfortable . File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
uncomfortable adj /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/ This chair is uncomfortable . I need to buy a new one. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
comfortably adv /ˈkʌmftəbli/ Is everyone sitting comfortably ? File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
uncomfortably adv /ʌnˈkʌmftəbli/ The train was uncomfortably hot. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
fortune n /ˈfɔːtʃuːn/ He couldn’t believe his good fortune when he found $20. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
fortunate adj /ˈfɔːtʃənət/ He was fortunate not to have injured himself in the accident. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
unfortunate adj /ʌnˈfɔːtʃənət/ It’s unfortunate you couldn’t be there. It was a great party. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
fortunately adv /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/ The rain was heavy, but fortunately we had our umbrellas. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
unfortunately adv /ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli/ The parks were beautiful, but unfortunately it rained every day. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
patience n /ˈpeɪʃns/ You need a lot of patience to work with children. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
patient adj /ˈpeɪʃnt/ He is patient and will take his time to explain things. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
impatient adj /ɪmˈpeɪʃnt/ She is so impatient . She won’t wait for more than five minutes. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
patiently adv /ˈpeɪʃntli/ Please wait patiently . We will be boarding the plane in one hour. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
impatiently adv /ɪmˈpeɪʃntli/ He kept impatiently pressing the bell to get someone’s attention. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
luck n /lʌk/ Are luck and practice just as important as talent? File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
lucky adj /ˈlʌki/ He was lucky enough to win the competition. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
unlucky adj /ʌnˈlʌki/ Do you know anyone who is particularly lucky or unlucky ? File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
luckily adv /ˈlʌkɪli/ Luckily he caught an earlier bus or he might have missed his flight. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
unluckily adv /ʌnˈlʌkɪli/ Unluckily for her, she missed her flight. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Word building
adaptor n /əˈdæptə(r)/ Do you need a travel adaptor if you go abroad? File 9 Useful words and phrases
alarm n /əˈlɑːm/ I programmed the alarm on my phone to wake me up. File 9 Useful words and phrases
blogger n /ˈblɒɡə(r)/ This blogger has some really interesting views. File 9 Useful words and phrases
co-ordinated adj /kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪtɪd/ I’m bad at sports because I’m not very co-ordinated . File 9 Useful words and phrases
desperate adj /ˈdespərət/ It was very late and I was desperate to get home. File 9 Useful words and phrases
disconnect v /ˌdɪskəˈnekt/ Disconnect your MP3 player from the computer. File 9 Useful words and phrases
headphones n pl /ˈhedfəʊnz/ Do you normally listen to music with headphones or with speakers? File 9 Useful words and phrases

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hits n pl /hɪts/ I searched for the new restaurant on Google, but I didn’t get any hits . File 9 Useful words and phrases
inspector n /ɪnˈspektə(r)/ The inspector asked to see our train tickets. File 9 Useful words and phrases
install v /ɪnˈstɔːl/ You need to install an update before using this program. File 9 Useful words and phrases
intelligent adj /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/ She’s very intelligent . She always does well at school. File 9 Useful words and phrases
keyboard n /ˈkiːbɔːd/ Do you prefer to use a keyboard with or without a mouse? File 9 Useful words and phrases
memory stick n /ˈmeməri stɪk/ My memory stick is so important now – I save all my work on it. File 9 Useful words and phrases
mistake n /mɪˈsteɪk/ It’s just a small mistake – don’t worry so much. File 9 Useful words and phrases
mouse n /maʊs/ I bought a new wireless mouse for my computer. File 9 Useful words and phrases
off button n /ɒf ˈbʌtn/ I pressed the off button on the TV. File 9 Useful words and phrases
on button n /ɒnˈbʌtn/ I pressed the on button on my laptop. File 9 Useful words and phrases
owner n /ˈəʊnə(r)/ I live in this house but I’m not the owner . File 9 Useful words and phrases
phone charger n /fəʊn ˈtʃɑːdʒə(r)/ I put my phone charger into a socket. File 9 Useful words and phrases
plug n /plʌɡ/ How many pins do plugs in your country have? File 9 Useful words and phrases
plug v /plʌɡ/ Plug your computer into the socket. File 9 Useful words and phrases
relevant adj /ˈreləvənt/ Much of the information is not relevant or useful. File 9 Useful words and phrases
remote control n /rɪˌməʊt kənˈtrəʊl/ Where’s the remote control for the TV? File 9 Useful words and phrases
rescue v /ˈreskjuː/ We were lucky someone came to rescue us. File 9 Useful words and phrases
screen n /skriːn/ My mobile has a large screen and I can watch videos. File 9 Useful words and phrases
set v /set/ I set my alarm clock for 7.30 a.m. File 9 Useful words and phrases
socket n /ˈsɒkɪt/ I put my phone charger into a socket . File 9 Useful words and phrases
solution n /səˈluːʃn/ One solution to our lack of space would be to move house. File 9 Useful words and phrases
speaker n /ˈspiːkə(r)/ Do you normally listen to music with headphones or with speakers ? File 9 Useful words and phrases
stranger n /ˈstreɪndʒə(r)/ Don’t speak to that stranger . It might be dangerous. File 9 Useful words and phrases
survey n /ˈsɜːveɪ/ A recent survey had some disappointing findings. File 9 Useful words and phrases
switch n /swɪtʃ/ I can’t find the switch to turn it on. File 9 Useful words and phrases
switch off phr v /swɪtʃ ɒf/ Switch off your mobile phone, please. File 9 Useful words and phrases
turn down phr v /tɜːn daʊn/ Could you turn down the volume? It’s too loud. File 9 Useful words and phrases
turn up phr v /tɜːn ʌp/ Can you turn up the volume? I can’t hear it. File 9 Useful words and phrases
unplug v /ˌʌnˈplʌɡ/ I always unplug my computer when I have finished. File 9 Useful words and phrases
upset adj /ʌpˈset/ I’m a bit upset and I don’t feel like talking. File 9 Useful words and phrases
USB cable n /ˌjuː es ˈbiː ˈkeɪbl/ I’ll need a USB cable to transfer the pictures to my computer. File 9 Useful words and phrases
volume n /ˈvɒljuːm/ I made the volume on the TV louder. File 9 Useful words and phrases
angel n /ˈeɪndʒl/ She’s such an angel , always looking after other people. File 9 More words in File 9
boot n /buːt/ If the car boot is full, put that bag on the back seat. File 9 More words in File 9
common sense n /ˌkɒmən ˈsens/ Not everything needs to be learnt. Some things are just common sense . File 9 More words in File 9
elite adj /ɪˈliːt/ We observed the training practice of some elite ice hockey players. File 9 More words in File 9
hitchhike v /ˈhɪtʃhaɪk/ I tried to hitchhike once, but I was unsuccessful. File 9 More words in File 9
information overload n /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn ˈəʊvələʊd/ She always sends too many emails – it’s an information overload . File 9 More words in File 9
interruption n /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃn/ I need to focus without any interruptions . File 9 More words in File 9
irritation n /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃn/ Information overload is an irritation for many modern people. File 9 More words in File 9
motorbike n /ˈməʊtəbaɪk/ I wanted to ride my motorbike , but couldn’t find my helmet. File 9 More words in File 9
native adj /ˈneɪtɪv/ I live in London but I’m a native New Yorker. File 9 More words in File 9
obscure adj /əbˈskjʊə(r)/ The internet has made it easier to find obscure information. File 9 More words in File 9
phone box n /ˈfəʊn bɒks/ We don’t have a phone box here any more – everyone has a mobile. File 9 More words in File 9
preset adj /ˌpriːˈset/ This app disconnects you from the web at preset times. File 9 More words in File 9
productive adj /prəˈdʌktɪv/ I’ve had lots of time, but I haven’t been very productive . File 9 More words in File 9
rent v /rent/ I pay $800 a month to rent my flat. File 9 More words in File 9
several det /ˈsevrəl/ They paid for my bus ticket, and took me to several places. File 9 More words in File 9
shiver v /ˈʃɪvə(r)/ The cold wind outside made me shiver . File 9 More words in File 9
stroke of luck /strəʊk ɒv lʌk/ Sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck . File 9 More words in File 9
tank n /tæŋk/ He opened the tank and poured the petrol in. File 9 More words in File 9
technological adj /ˌteknəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ Can you help me? I’m not very good with technological problems. File 9 More words in File 9
tough adj /tʌf/ We’ve been through some tough times, but it’s better now. File 9 More words in File 9
tutor n /ˈtjuːtə(r)/ When I was at school, I had a great maths tutor . File 9 More words in File 9
vital adj /ˈvaɪtl/ The extra practice is vital if we want to win. File 9 More words in File 9
willpower n /ˈwɪlpaʊə(r)/ It takes a lot of willpower to give up smoking. File 9 More words in File 9
accused adj /əˈkjuːzd/ The dock is where an accused person sits or stands in court. File 10 Useful words and phrases

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admire v /ədˈmaɪə(r)/ I really admire Japanese design. It’s my favourite. File 10 Useful words and phrases
adopt v /əˈdɒpt/ We’ve decided to adopt a child. File 10 Useful words and phrases
alibi n /ˈæləbaɪ/ He had an alibi to prove where he was. File 10 Useful words and phrases
case n /keɪs/ Not every criminal case can be solved. File 10 Useful words and phrases
commit v /kəˈmɪt/ Why do people commit crimes? File 10 Useful words and phrases
court n /kɔːt/ The man was sentenced in court to life in prison. File 10 Useful words and phrases
defence n /dɪˈfens/ He had no defence for his terrible actions. File 10 Useful words and phrases
deliberately adv /dɪˈlɪbərətli/ Murder is the crime of killing a person illegally and deliberately . File 10 Useful words and phrases
detective n /dɪˈtektɪv/ He was a detective in the London police force. File 10 Useful words and phrases
expression n /ɪkˈspreʃn/ She was the ideal witness with her expression of honesty and kindness. File 10 Useful words and phrases
guilty adj /ˈɡɪlti/ She was found guilty of committing a crime. File 10 Useful words and phrases
icon n /ˈaɪkɒn/ Ronaldo is a football icon . File 10 Useful words and phrases
ideal adj /aɪˈdiːəl/ She was the ideal person for the job. File 10 Useful words and phrases
identity n /aɪˈdentəti/ No one is sure of the identity of the murderer. File 10 Useful words and phrases
importance n /ɪmˈpɔːtns/ There was no malice in her, and no sense of importance . File 10 Useful words and phrases
intend v /ɪnˈtend/ They intend to call four witnesses. File 10 Useful words and phrases
investigation n /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/ They spent a considerable amount of time on the investigation . File 10 Useful words and phrases
launch v /lɔːntʃ/ He decided to launch Facebook from his room in 2004. File 10 Useful words and phrases
mistaken adj /mɪˈsteɪkən/ I was mistaken for a waitress in the restaurant. File 10 Useful words and phrases
murder v /ˈmɜːdə(r)/ To murder somebody is a terrible thing. File 10 Useful words and phrases
murder n /ˈmɜːdə(r)/ They had no idea who was responsible for the murder . File 10 Useful words and phrases
murderer n /ˈmɜːdərə(r)/ Weeks passed, but the murderer still wasn’t caught. File 10 Useful words and phrases
original adj /əˈrɪdʒənl/ Stephen Wozniak designed the original Apple computers. File 10 Useful words and phrases
prisoner n /ˈprɪznə(r)/ The prisoner had to spend 25 years in jail for murder. File 10 Useful words and phrases
prosecution n /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃn/ The prosecution intended to call four witnesses. File 10 Useful words and phrases
prove v /pruːv/ They couldn’t prove that he committed the murder. File 10 Useful words and phrases
remarkable adj /rɪˈmɑːkəbl/ You must have remarkable eyes if you can see that far! File 10 Useful words and phrases
room-mate n /ˈruːmmeɪt/ Dustin Moskovitz was Mark Zuckerberg’s room-mate at university. File 10 Useful words and phrases
sensation n /senˈseɪʃn/ She became a worldwide singing sensation . File 10 Useful words and phrases
shut down phr v /ˈʃʌtdaʊn/ The website was shut down by the university. File 10 Useful words and phrases
solve v /sɒlv/ How did she try to solve the mystery? File 10 Useful words and phrases
suspect n /ˈsʌspekt/ The police questioned the suspect about the murder. File 10 Useful words and phrases
transfer v /trænsˈfɜː(r)/ I’ll need a USB cable to transfer the pictures to my computer. File 10 Useful words and phrases
trial n /ˈtraɪəl/ It was the strangest murder trial I have ever attended. File 10 Useful words and phrases
unsolved adj /ˌʌnˈsɒlvd/ One of the great unsolved murder mysteries is that of ‘Jack the Ripper’. File 10 Useful words and phrases
victim n /ˈvɪktɪm/ She saw Adams on the steps of the victim’s house. File 10 Useful words and phrases
witness n /ˈwɪtnəs/ He was a witness to the crime. File 10 Useful words and phrases
abolish v /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ In England, the death penalty was abolished in 1965. File 10 More words in File 10
acquit v /əˈkwɪt/ The judge acquitted him and he was set free. File 10 More words in File 10
album cover n /ˈælbəm ˈkʌvə(r)/ You can scroll through the album covers on your computer. File 10 More words in File 10
biological adj /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ Steve Jobs found his biological mother in the 1980s. File 10 More words in File 10
bloodshot adj /ˈblʌdʃɒt/ You look really tired and your eyes are bloodshot . File 10 More words in File 10
brutal adj /ˈbruːtl/ It was one of the most brutal murders of the 21st century. File 10 More words in File 10
computer programmer n /kəmˈpjuːtə ˌprəʊɡræmə(r)/ Mark Zuckerberg is an American computer programmer . File 10 More words in File 10
considerable adj /kənˈsɪdərəbl/ They spent a considerable amount of time on the investigation. File 10 More words in File 10
cross-examine v /ˌkrɒs ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ The lawyer for the defence began to cross-examine Mrs Salmon. File 10 More words in File 10
dazed adj /deɪzd/ He was walking in the middle of the road, looking dazed . File 10 More words in File 10
death penalty n /ˈdeθ penlti/ In England, the death penalty was abolished in 1965. File 10 More words in File 10
dock n /dɒk/ The defendant stood in the dock , waiting to hear the judge’s decision. File 10 More words in File 10
eyesight n /ˈaɪsaɪt/ The optician tested my eyesight yesterday – I need new glasses! File 10 More words in File 10
foggy adj /ˈfɒɡi/ In 1888, a brutal murderer walked the dark, foggy streets of London. File 10 More words in File 10
founder n /ˈfaʊndə(r)/ Mark Zuckerberg was one of the founders of Facebook. File 10 More words in File 10
honesty n /ˈɒnəsti/ Her honesty meant that many people trusted her. File 10 More words in File 10
iconic adj /aɪˈkɒnɪk/ Tower Bridge is an iconic landmark in London. File 10 More words in File 10
kindness n /ˈkaɪndnəs/ He always thinks of other people. Kindness is his great strength. File 10 More words in File 10
lamplight n /ˈlæmplaɪt/ The lamplight made everything on the street clear. File 10 More words in File 10
landmark n /ˈlændmɑːk/ Tower Bridge is an iconic landmark in London. File 10 More words in File 10

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malice n /ˈmælɪs/ There was no malice in her. She didn’t want to hurt anyone. File 10 More words in File 10
merchant n /ˈmɜːtʃənt/ Merchants were the main traders in the past. File 10 More words in File 10
monochrome adj /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/ It had a 23-inch monochrome screen. File 10 More words in File 10
moonlight n /ˈmuːnlaɪt/ The moonlight made it a very clear evening. File 10 More words in File 10
novel n /ˈnɒvl/ Do you enjoy reading crime novels ? File 10 More words in File 10
panic n /ˈpænɪk/ Please stay calm and do not cause a panic . File 10 More words in File 10
plead v /pliːd/ I understand he intends to plead ‘not guilty’. File 10 More words in File 10
powerless adj /ˈpaʊələs/ The police seemed powerless to stop the murders. File 10 More words in File 10
recent adj /ˈriːsnt/ There has been another recent theory about how it happened. File 10 More words in File 10
sample n /ˈsɑːmpl/ He analysed a DNA sample to prove who Jack the Ripper was. File 10 More words in File 10
silhouette n /ˌsɪluˈet/ It incorporated Jobs’ silhouette with the white Apple logo. File 10 More words in File 10
silicon n /ˈsɪlɪkən/ Silicon is used to manufacture electronic parts. File 10 More words in File 10
slight adj /slaɪt/ Her accent isn’t very strong. It’s a slight accent. File 10 More words in File 10
spectacles n pl /ˈspektəklz/ I have never had to wear spectacles . My eyesight is perfect. File 10 More words in File 10
terrorize v /ˈterəraɪz/ He terrorized the inhabitants of the city. File 10 More words in File 10
tribute n /ˈtrɪbjuːt/ This logo was designed as a tribute to Steve Jobs. File 10 More words in File 10
Tube map n /tjuːb mæp/ A Tube map isn’t an accurate map of London. File 10 More words in File 10
well-built adj /ˌwel ˈbɪlt/ Have you seen how big he is? He’s really well-built . File 10 More words in File 10

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