Word Unit No Page Definition PoS

make a resolution 1 14 to make a promise to yourself phrase

give up 1 14 to stop doing something beforephrasal verb
do well 1 14 to do something in a successfulphrase
struggle with 1 14 to find it difficult to do someth phrase
take up 1 14 to start doing a particular activ phrasal verb
break a bad habit 1 14 to stop doing something that i phrase
form a good habit 1 14 to start doing something good ophrase
change your ways 1 14 to start behaving in a different phrase
retire 1 17 to leave your job and stop wor verb
start a career 1 17 to begin the series of jobs that phrase
start a family 1 17 to have your first child phrase
get promoted 1 17 to be given a more important j phrase
travel the world 1 17 to go to many different countriephrase
get a degree 1 17 to get the qualification that y phrase
settle down 1 17 to start living I a place where phrasal verb
leave school 1 17 to stop going to school phrase
lifestyle 1 12 the way that you live noun
good intentions 1 13 good things that you plan to d phrase
earn a living 1 15 to get the money you need by phrase
careers advisor 1 15 someone whose job is to help noun
What's up? 1 19 used to ask someone why theyphrase
up to (an hour, etc.) 1 19 as much as but not more than phrase
be up to sth 1 19 to be doing or planning somet phrase
be up late 1 19 to not go to bed until late at n phrase
be up to sb 1 19 If an action or decision is up phrase
be up to sth 1 19 to have the energy or skill to phrase
now you mention it 1 19 used to show that something s phrase
Where have you been hiding? 1 19 used to ask someone where thephrase
You're a star. 1 19 used to show that you are gra phrase
Where shall I start? 1 19 used to show that you have a lophrase
Don't be silly. 1 19 used to say that someone doesphrase
Here we go. 1 19 used to say that you are going phrase
arrangement 1 15 plans for how something will noun
prediction 1 15 when you say what will happennoun
intention 1 15 something that you want and pnoun
leave sth to the last minute 1 13 to do something at the last posphrase
criticise 1 16 to say that something or some verb
blame 1 16 to say or think that someone verb
translator 1 17 someone whose job is to changnoun
smash 2 22 to make something break into averb
rage 2 22 to continue with great force or verb
dive 2 22 when you enter water head-fir verb
flee 2 22 to leave a place quickly becaus verb
strike 2 22 If something bad strikes somet verb
demolish 2 22 to completely destroy a building
grab 2 22 to take hold of something or verb
scream 2 22 to make a loud, high noise withverb
from … until 2 25 used to show when a period ofphrase
the Middle Ages 2 25 the period of time in European noun
in this day and age 2 25 used to talk about the present phrase
these days 2 25 used to talk about the present phrase
in the olden days 2 25 used to talk about the past phrase
in the last century 2 25 in the last 100 years or in th phrase
not so long ago 2 25 not far in the past phrase
a few decades ago 2 25 about 30-50 years ago phrase
nowadays 2 25 at the present time, especiall adverb
accuse 2 23 to say that someone has done verb
take to court 2 23 to make someone go to the placphrase
bear 2 26 to accept someone or somethi verb
leave behind 2 26 to not take someone or somet phrase
overnight 2 26 for or during the night adverb
last 2 26 to be enough for a period of t verb
moss 2 26 a very small, green plant that gnoun
breed 2 26 to keep animals for the purpo verb
on the move 2 26 going from one place to anoth phrase
herd 2 26 a large group of animals such anoun
used to 2 25 used to talk about things that phrase
didn't use to 2 25 used to talk about things that phrase
would 2 25 used to talk about things that modal verb
wouldn't 2 25 used to talk about things that modal verb
flame 2 21 hot, bright, burning gas produ noun
spread 2 21 to move to cover a larger area verb
fight a fire 2 21 to try to stop a fire burning phrase
break out 2 21 to start suddenly phrasal verb
spark 2 21 a very small, bright piece of b noun
fuel 2 21 a substance that is burned to noun
oxygen 2 21 a gas that is in the air and tha noun
disaster 2 21 something that causes great noun
catastrophe 2 21 an extremely bad event that cau noun
lose your life 2 21 to die phrase
household 2 24 a family or group of people whonoun
elderly 2 24 a more polite word for 'old', u adjective
mattress 2 24 the soft, comfortable part of a noun
lice 2 24 very small insects that live on plural noun
target market 3 31 the people a company hopes wil noun
advertisement 3 32 a picture, short film, song, et noun
brand 3 32 a type of product made by a p noun
chain 3 32 a number of similar shops, re noun
consumer 3 32 a person who buys goods or sernoun
image 3 32 the way that other people thi noun
logo 3 32 a design or symbol used by a c noun
manufacturer 3 32 a company that produces goodnoun
product 3 32 something that is made or gro noun
a big name 3 35 a famous person idiom
call sb names 3 35 to use impolite or unpleasant idiom
stage name 3 35 a name an entertainer uses fornoun
you name it 3 35 something that you say which idiom
what's-his/her-name 3 35 used to talk about someone noun
name the day 3 35 to decide the date of your wedidiom
the name of the game 3 35 something that it is necessary idiom
make a name for yourself 3 35 to become famous or respectedidiom
distinguish 3 31 to make one person or thing s verb
impact 3 31 the effect that a person, even noun
unique 3 31 different from everyone and evadjective
memorable 3 31 If something is memorable, youadjective
make a fool of sb 3 34 to make someone look stupid i idiom
approved 3 34 officially allowed adjective
permission 3 34 when you allow someone to d noun
a household name 3 34 someone whose name is knownphrase
blend in 3 34 If someone or something blendsphrasal verb
have to 3 32 used to say that it is necessar modal verb
don't have to 3 32 used to say that it is not nece modal verb
ought to 3 32 used to say or ask what is the cmodal verb
should 3 32 used to say or ask what is the cmodal verb
shouldn't 3 32 used to say what is not the cor modal verb
must 3 32 used to say that it is necessar modal verb
had better 3 33 used to say what is the best th phrase
had better not 3 33 used to say that someone shouphrase
can 3 35 to be allowed to modal verb
can't 3 35 to not be allowed to modal verb
mustn't 3 35 used to say that it is necessar modal verb
cheat 4 40 to behave in a dishonest way i verb
get away with 4 40 to succeed in doing something phrasal verb
hide the truth 4 40 to prevent people from knowinphrase
do the right thing 4 40 to behave in a good and hones phrase
tell a lie 4 40 to say something that is not tr phrase
be open about sth 4 40 to be honest about something aphrase
tell the truth 4 40 to tell someone the real facts phrase
own up to 4 40 to admit that you have done phrasal verb
sb's first thought 4 43 the first idea that someone h phrase
think long and hard 4 43 to think very carefully about phrase
change your mind 4 43 to change a decision or opinio phrase
the right decision 4 43 the correct choice phrase
reconsider 4 43 to think again about a decision verb
make up your mind 4 43 to make a decision phrase
a bad decision 4 43 a choice that is not good phrase
come to a decision 4 43 to decide something phrase
now 4 45 at the present time adverb
now and again 4 45 sometimes but not very often phrase
now that 4 45 as a result of a new situation phrase
just now 4 45 a very short time ago phrase
now 4 45 immediately adverb
What's with sth? 4 45 used to ask why someone is dophrase
believe it or not 4 45 used to say that something is t phrase
I was wondering if … 4 45 used to make a request phrase
Any chance? 4 45 used to ask if something is possphrase
Are you out of your mind? 4 45 used to express shock at some phrase
Between you and me, … 4 45 used to say that you do not wanphrase
reunite 4 43 to meet again after being apartverb
helmet 4 44 a hard hat that protects your noun
go-karting 4 44 the activity of racing in a smal noun
race 4 44 to compete in a race verb
unless 4 40 except if conjunction
if 4 40 used to talk about something conjunction
until 4 40 continuing to happen before a particular tim
when 4 40 used to say at what time some conjunction
as soon as 4 40 at the same time or a very shorconjunction
wish 4 41 to want a situation that is diff verb
if only 4 41 used to say that you wish a si phrase
crime novel 5 51 a book that tells a story about noun
science fiction novel 5 51 a book that tells a story about noun
historical novel 5 51 a book that tells a story about lnoun
horror story 5 51 a story that entertains people noun
autobiography 5 51 a book written by someone abou noun
biography 5 51 the life story of a person writ noun
short story 5 51 an invented story which is no noun
romantic novel 5 51 a book that tells a story about noun
travel literature 5 51 writing that is about different noun
poetry 5 51 poems in general as a form of lnoun
plot 5 53 the story of a book, film, play, noun
setting 5 53 the time and the place in whichnoun
hero 5 53 the main male character in a bonoun
character 5 53 a person represented in a film, noun
opening 5 53 the beginning of a story, film, noun
ending 5 53 the last part of a story, film, et noun
villain 5 53 a bad person in a film, book, etnoun
dialogue 5 53 (a) conversation which is writtenoun
anecdote 5 49 a short story that you tell s noun
fairy tale 5 49 a story told to children which noun
engage 5 49 to interest someone in somethverb
capture your attention 5 49 to make you interested in watcphrase
pass down 5 49 to teach or give something to phrasal verb
blockbuster 5 52 a book, film, etc that is very p noun
romance 5 52 an exciting relationship of lo noun
by heart 5 54 so that you can remember all phrase
appreciate 5 54 to understand how good someth verb
record 5 54 information that is written on noun
hand down 5 54 to teach or give something to phrasal verb
shelter 5 54 a place that protects you from noun
revive 5 54 to make something from the paverb
bend over 5 54 to move your body so that the tphrasal verb
cast a spell 5 54 to use magic to cause somethi phrase
potential 5 52 someone's or something's abilinoun
original 5 52 being the person who did somet adjective
revisit 5 52 to experience something again verb
inspiration 5 52 someone or something that givnoun
adolescent 5 52 a young person who is betweennoun
special effects 5 52 an unusual type of action in a plural noun
which 5 50 used at the beginning of a rela pronoun
who 5 50 used at the beginning of a rel pronoun
where 5 50 used at the beginning of a rela pronoun
whose 5 50 used at the beginning of a rel pronoun
fascinating 6 58 extremely interesting adjective
hilarious 6 58 extremely funny adjective
delighted 6 58 very pleased adjective
thrilling 6 58 very exciting adjective
huge 6 58 extremely large adjective
enormous 6 58 extremely large adjective
terrible 6 58 very bad, of low quality, or un adjective
awful 6 58 very bad, of low quality, or un adjective
tiny 6 58 extremely small adjective
minute 6 58 extremely small adjective
boiling 6 58 very hot adjective
freezing 6 58 extremely cold adjective
great 6 58 very good adjective
fantastic 6 58 extremely good adjective
wonderful 6 58 extremely good adjective
brilliant 6 58 extremely good adjective
amazing 6 58 very good or impressive in so adjective
miserable 6 58 sad adjective
terrified 6 58 very frightened adjective
very 6 58 used emphasise an adjective o adverb
really 6 58 very or very much adverb
absolutely 6 58 completely adverb
do an experiment 6 61 to do a test, especially a scien phrase
make your way 6 61 to get to a place phrase
make sense 6 61 to have a meaning or reason t phrase
make time 6 61 to leave enough time to do so phrase
make money 6 61 to get money, for instance by phrase
do housework 6 61 to do the work that is needed phrase
float 6 57 to stay on the surface of a liqu verb
apparently 6 57 used to say that something seem adverb
support 6 57 to hold the weight of someoneverb
concerned 6 57 worried adjective
disbelief 6 57 when you do not believe that snoun
spectator 6 57 someone who watches an event, noun
onlooker 6 57 someone who watches somethin noun
fake 6 57 not real, but made to look or adjective
illusion 6 57 something that is not really whnoun
take up 7 67 to start doing a particular activ phrasal verb
carry on 7 67 to continue doing something phrasal verb
give up 7 67 to stop doing something phrasal verb
end up 7 67 to finally be in a particular pla phrasal verb
get on 7 67 to have a good relationship phrasal verb
find out 7 67 to get information about somethi phrasal verb
show up 7 67 to arrive somewhere phrasal verb
set off 7 67 to start a journey phrasal verb
cold 7 71 unfriendly or showing no emotadjective
unfriendly 7 71 not friendly adjective
lively 7 71 full of energy and interest adjective
polite 7 71 behaving in a way that is not adjective
selfish 7 71 caring only about yourself and adjective
rude 7 71 behaving in a way which is not adjective
warm 7 71 friendly and loving adjective
kind 7 71 generous, helpful and thinking adjective
calm 7 71 relaxed and not worried, fright adjective
shy 7 71 not confident, especially abou adjective
generous 7 71 willing to give other people moadjective
thoughtful 7 71 kind and always thinking abou adjective
coal miner 7 67 someone whose job is to dig conoun
professional 7 67 Someone is professional if the adjective
bend 7 67 to make something curve verb
scholarship 7 67 an amount of money given to anoun p
convince 7 67 to persuade someone or make verb
stereotype 7 67 a fixed idea that people have abnoun
guard 7 70 someone whose job is to protecnoun
prisoner 7 70 a person who is kept in prison noun
nerd 7 72 someone, especially a man, who noun
Got it in one! 7 73 used to say that someone's firsphrase
Pack it in. 7 73 used to tell someone in a rude phrase
I'm with you on this one. 7 73 used to tell someone that you phrase
Don't get me wrong. 7 73 used when you do not want som phrase
good point 7 73 used to say that what someonephrase
Don't mention it. 7 73 used to reply politely when s phrase
after all 7 73 used to add information that s phrase
all day 7 73 the whole day phrase
once and for all 7 73 completely and finally phrase
for all I know 7 73 used to say that something migphrase
all we're saying 7 73 used to say that your opinion ophrase
all the same 7 73 all behaving in the same way phrase
make 7 68 to force someone to do somet verb
let 7 68 to allow someone to do somethverb
be allowed to 7 68 to have permission to do somephrase
be used to 7 69 to have experienced somethingphrase
get used to 7 69 to experience something often phrase
murder 8 76 to kill someone intentionally anverb
break in 8 76 to get into a building or car us phrasal verb
arrest 8 76 If the police arrest someone, verb
fine 8 76 an amount of money you have nt oun
commit a crime 8 76 to do something illegal phrase
go to prison 8 76 to go to and stay in a place wh phrase
murderer 8 76 someone who has committed noun
get caught 8 76 to be found and taken by the pphrase
prisoner 8 76 a person who is kept in prison noun
get into trouble 8 76 to be punished because you h phrase
explain 8 79 to make something clear or easy verb
encourage 8 79 to make someone more likely tverb
demand 8 79 to ask for something in a force verb
persuade 8 79 to make someone agree to do so verb
invite 8 79 to suggest that people can do verb
recommend 8 79 to advise someone that somet verb
claim 8 79 to say that something is true o verb
refuse 8 79 to say that you will not do or verb
agree 8 79 to say you will do something t verb
burglar 8 74 a person who illegally enters b noun
con man 8 74 a person who deceives people noun
mugger 8 74 a person who attacks people innoun
pickpocket 8 74 a thief who steals things out ofnoun
robber 8 74 someone who steals things noun
shoplifter 8 74 someone who steals things fr noun
thief 8 75 someone who steals things noun
scam 8 75 an illegal plan for making mon noun
con 8 75 a trick to get someone's mon noun
community service 8 77 work that is useful to society noun
prison sentence 8 77 an amount of time that a crimi noun
caution 8 77 a warning from the police noun
death penalty 8 77 the punishment of being killed noun
life sentence 8 77 the punishment of being put innoun
p
robbery 8 77 the action or crime of stealing noun
theft 8 78 the action or crime of stealing noun
witness 8 79 a person who sees an event hapnoun
justice 8 80 the system of laws which judg noun
embezzlement 8 80 the crime of secretly taking monoun
help yourself 8 80 to take something without ask phrase
gang 8 80 a group of criminals who work noun
nearby 8 80 not far away adverb
all over the place 8 80 in or to many different places phrase
retail store 8 80 a large shop noun
track down 8 80 to find something or someone af phrasal verb
victim 8 80 someone who has suffered the noun ef
apology 8 75 something you say or write to noun
mortgage 8 75 an amount of money you borrow noun
auction 8 75 a sale in which things are sol noun
bargain 8 75 something that is on sale for lesnoun
deter 8 78 to make someone less likely t verb
resident 8 78 someone who lives in a particunoun
unexplained 9 86 having no explanation adjective
mysterious 9 86 strange or unknown, and not eadjective
extraterrestrial 9 86 coming from outside the plane adjective
odd 9 86 strange or unusual adjective
puzzling 9 86 If something is puzzling, it co adjective
alien 9 86 coming from another planet adjective
secret 9 86 If something is secret, other p adjective
strange 9 86 If something is strange, it is s adjective
go for 9 89 to try to get or achieve somethphrasal verb
go one step further 9 89 to do something that is a bit phrase
go well 9 89 to be successful phrase
(time/distance) to go 9 89 If there is a particular amount phrase
go missing 9 89 If someone or something goes phrase
go down 9 89 If an aircraft goes down, it cra phrasal verb
go without saying 9 89 If something goes without sayinphrase
go faster 9 89 to move or travel more quickly phrase
mystery 9 85 something strange or unknownnoun
pyramid 9 85 a stone structure with a shape noun
monster 9 85 an imaginary creature that is lanoun
phenomenon 9 85 something that exists or happenoun
well 9 85 a deep hole in the ground fro noun
evidence 9 85 something that makes you belienoun
civilisation 9 85 human society with its well deve noun
suicide 9 85 the act of killing yourself intennoun
haunted 9 85 If a place is haunted, a ghost adjective
spiral 9 85 having a shape that is made byadjective
genuine 9 85 If something is genuine, it is r adjective
pioneering 9 88 starting the development of s adjective
aviation 9 88 flying aircraft or producing airc noun
spy on 9 88 to secretly try to discover inf phrasal verb
tip 10 94 an extra amount of money thatnoun
off 10 94 If a price has a certain amount adverb
reward 10 94 an amount of money given to so noun
bargain 10 94 something that is on sale for lesnoun
owe 10 94 to have to pay money back to verb
refund 10 94 an amount of money that is gi noun
worth 10 94 having a particular value adjective
value for money 10 94 how much of something you get phrase
valuable 10 94 Valuable objects are worth a l adjective
on offer 10 94 available for less than the usuaphrase
public service 10 97 If you are in public service, yo noun
education 10 97 the process of teaching or lear noun
healthcare 10 97 the set of services provided by noun
law 10 97 the subject or job of understannoun
management 10 97 the control and organisation o noun
finance 10 97 control of money noun
salary 10 97 a fixed amount of money that noun
qualification 10 97 a skill, quality, etc. that you noun
employer 10 97 a person or organisation that noun
employee 10 97 someone who is paid to work f noun
coin 10 93 a small, flat, usually round pi noun
banknote 10 93 a piece of paper money noun
bank 10 93 to operate a bank account verb
currency 10 93 the money that is used in a parnoun
monetary system 10 93 a system of coins and notes or noun
invention 10 93 something which has been desig noun
sponsorship 10 96 when someone gives money tonoun
same as usual 10 99 not different from what usuall phrase
Don't look at me. 10 99 used to say that you are not g phrase
Hi, you lot. 10 99 used to say hello to a group o phrase
on me 10 99 If you say that something is on phrase
that's all 10 99 used to say that you do not m phrase
It's not my fault. 10 99 used to say that you are not r phrase
by solving 10 99 achieved by finding the answe phrase
by the shoe shop 10 99 next to the shop that sells sho phrase
by tomorrow 10 99 before the day after the prese phrase
by some people 10 99 If something is done by some phrase
rescue 11 104 to save someone from a dangerverb
dangerous 11 104 If someone or something is da adjective
in danger 11 104 If someone is in danger, it is p phrase
safety 11 104 the state of being safe noun
survive 11 104 to continue to live or exist, es verb
recover 11 104 to become healthy or happy agai verb
save sb's life 11 104 to rescue someone who is in daphrase
out of danger 11 104 If someone who has been ill or phrase
in
uncomfortable 11 107 not feeling comfortable and pl adjective
informal 11 107 not formal or official adjective
impatient 11 107 wanting something to happen aadjective
irresponsible 11 107 not thinking about the possibl adjective
illogical 11 107 not based on careful thought adjective
impossible 11 107 If an action or event is imposs adjective
unhappy 11 107 sad adjective
unimportant 11 107 not important adjective
unnecessary 11 107 describes something that couldadjective
unhelpful 11 107 not wanting to help someone, adjective
impolite 11 107 not polite adjective
irregular 11 107 irregular actions or events ha adjective
illegal 11 107 not allowed by law adjective
untrue 11 107 false adjective
inexpensive 11 107 cheap but of good quality adjective
unhealthy 11 107 likely to become ill or likely t adjective
unconcerned 11 107 not worried by something adjective
unafraid 11 107 not frightened adjective
unsurprising 11 107 not surprising adjective
miracle 11 108 something very good that is very noun
safety record 11 108 information about how safe so noun
drill 11 108 a machine for making holes in noun
wreck 11 108 a vehicle or ship that has bee noun
sink 11 108 to go down or make somethingverb
air pocket 11 108 a small area that has air trappenoun
tragedy 11 108 an event or situation which is noun
bravery 11 103 when someone is brave noun
buggy 11 103 a chair on wheels which is use noun
wheelbarrow 11 105 a big, open container with a whnoun
emergency service 11 106 an organisation that deals withnoun
consequence 11 106 the result of a particular actionnoun
to 11 105 used to give the purpose of so preposition
in order to 11 105 with the purpose of achieving phrase
so as to 11 105 in order to phrase
so 11 107 used to emphasise the quantit adverb
such 11 107 used to emphasise a quality o determiner
blow out 12 112 If a flame blows out, or if you phrasal verb
break down 12 112 If a machine or vehicle breaks phrasal verb
sort out 12 112 to successfully deal with someth phrasal verb
carry out 12 112 to do or complete something phrasal verb
look into 12 112 to examine the facts about a si phrasal verb
stand out 12 112 to be very easy to see or notic phrasal verb
work out 12 112 to understand something or decphrasal verb
look forward to 12 112 to feel happy and excited abouphrasal verb
terrified 12 115 very frightened adjective
bite your nails 12 115 to use your teeth to cut into thphrase
sweat 12 115 to produce liquid through your verb
panic 12 115 to suddenly feel so worried or verb
sb's mouth goes dry 12 115 If your mouth goes dry, it stopsphrase
breathe hard 12 115 to take air in and out of your l phrase
tremble 12 115 to shake slightly, usually beca verb
shake 12 115 to make quick, short movements verb
percentage 12 111 an amount of something, oftennoun
candle 12 111 a stick of wax with string going noun
childhood 12 111 the time when someone is a chnoun
roughly 12 111 approximately adverb
powerful 12 114 having a very strong taste adjective
bungee jumping 12 114 the sport of jumping from a very high place wh
stumble through 12 114 to do something, especially sp phrasal verb
Example CEF
A month ago I made a resolution to be more efficient this year and to never leave C2 things to the last minute.
Some of them have already given up for this year.
Some of them have already given up for this year. Others are still doing well.
Many, I suspect, like me are struggling with them. B2
I’ve taken up karate lessons and I’ve changed my diet.
It’s our brains. They’re programmed to make it difficult to break bad habits. B2
Scientists have also discovered that it takes around ten weeks to form a good habiB2/C2
Maybe we want to change our ways and become better people but our brains won’ C1
He says he wants to retire soon.
When he was in his early 40’s he decided to return to the UK and start a career as a transl
When he was 48 he met the love of his life and they decided to settle down and start a fam
Because he was good at his job he got promoted quite quickly and he was soon head trans
He spent the next twenty years travelling the world working in restaurants and hotels in m
Because he could speak four different languages he decided to be a translator but he had to
When he was 48 he met the love of his life and they decided to settle down and start a fam
He left school when he was 16 because he wanted to see the world.
It takes just under two months for our brains to feel happy with changes to our lif B2
The bad news is that ten weeks is a really long time, so it’s easy to give up on you B2
How was James Joyce earning a living when he was 30? B2
I’m meeting the careers advisor this afternoon, and I’ve got no idea what I want t C1
What’s up, Mia?
I spend up to an hour every day practising.
I wonder what she’s up to.
Every day I’m up late doing my homework.
It’s up to me to do something.
I don’t know if I’m up to it.
Now you mention it, neither have I.
Hi, Mia! We were just talking about you. Where have you been hiding?
I'll get you a drink.' 'You're a star. That's just what I need.'
So what’s up, Mia? Why are you so busy?' 'Where shall I start?'
I'm not sure I'm up to playing in the orchestra.' 'Don't be silly. I'm sure it'll be fine.'
Here we go. I am not looking forward to this.
We're meeting tomorrow to discuss arrangements for the competition.
I wouldn't like to make any predictions about the result of this match. B2
She announced her intention to resign. B2
She's always complaining that I leave things to the last minute. B2
A good friend never criticises you. B2
Life can be hard and when our plans don’t work out it’s often easy to blame others.
Because he could speak four different languages he decided to be a translator.
Some had to smash their doors to get out of their homes. B2
The fire had been raging for almost four days when the Duke of York put a plan intC2
Others simply dived into the river to save themselves.
Many had grabbed their most important possessions and were trying to flee fromC1
As the catastrophe struck, people panicked. C2
His soldiers demolished a large warehouse full of paper B2
Many had grabbed their most important possessions and were trying to flee from the fla
People screamed in terror and suffered from the heat and the smoke.
He worked there from 2005 until 2014.
Last class Claire gave a talk on how hard life was for people in the Middle Ages.
Why are so many people hungry in this day and age?
But sometimes the court cases weren’t so serious, and are amazing to read about these da
Here are a few examples of what ordinary family life was like in the olden days.
Their way of life hasn't changed much in the last century.
There was a time, not so long ago, when he was very popular.
These houses were built a few decades ago.
Everything seems more expensive nowadays.
It was accused of killing a human. B2
In which centuries were animals taken to court? B2
The freezing wind makes the situation difficult for them to bear. B2
These men are hunters, and the survival of the people they have left behind in the village
He stays overnight in a little igloo that he has made himself from ice and snow.
The meat he brings home should last his family for several weeks. C1
If the reindeer eat the moss that grows in a certain area, it can take up to 30 years for the
This is why Inuits who make a living from keeping and breeding reindeer have to B2
This is why Inuits who make a living from keeping and breeding reindeer have to be consta
This is why Inuits who make a living from keeping and breeding reindeer have to be consta
Mothers used to have seven or eight children.
Parents didn’t use to sing songs to their children or play with them.
On cold nights, everyone in the family would crowd together to sleep, to warm each other
Often, he wouldn't see his family for weeks.
The situation provided the perfect conditions for flames to spread quickly. B2
The situation provided the perfect conditions for flames to spread quickly. B2
The fire spread quickly but it was also extremely difficult to fight. B2
In a small bakery in Pudding Lane, Thomas Farriner and his workers were busy maB2
For a fire to start, three things are needed: a spark, fuel and oxygen. C2
For a fire to start, three things are needed: a spark, fuel and oxygen.
For a fire to start, three things are needed: a spark, fuel and oxygen. B2
What followed was one of the biggest disasters of the medieval world. B2
As the catastrophe struck, people panicked. C2
Although surprisingly few people lost their lives, at least 13,000 houses – 80% of t B2
A typical household included several children. B2
There weren’t many elderly people in the families because people died much younB1
Only richer families had mattresses.
Lice were very common, and if one person suffered from an illness, everybody else would ge
It should create some kind of emotional connection with people who buy the prodC2
So if you want to get into the teenage market, you have to create some great adv A2
So if you want to get into the teenage market, you have to find a product and br B2
In Britain and the USA there’s a chain of sandwich shops.
Teenage consumers are perhaps more concerned with brand names, and with comB2
But you don’t have to use a family name – you can go for an image. B2
Teenage consumers are perhaps more concerned with brand names, and with company logo
What does that say about the manufacturer’s product? B2
What does that say about the manufacturer’s product?
Maybe you don’t know Tony Hawk, but he’s a big name in the world of skateboarding.
He’s unhappy at school because the other kids call him names. C2
Jay-Z isn’t his real name – it’s his stage name.
I eat everything: fish, meat, vegetables, fruit – you name it, I eat it. C2
Look – over there! I think it’s what’s-his-name.
They’ve decided to get married, but they haven’t named the day yet.
I know you don’t want to do the exams, but it’s the name of the game for university entry.
He’s made a name for himself at school as a great joke-teller. C2
The brand name is the thing that distinguishes your product from all the others, anB2
The brand name is the thing that distinguishes your product from all the others, anB2
A brand name ought to be unique, memorable and easy to understand. B2
A brand name ought to be unique, memorable and easy to understand. B2
Generally, certain names aren’t allowed because, as a New Zealand judge said in oB2
Things are even more difficult in Denmark – there is an official list of about 7000 approve
Parents need special permission to use a name that isn’t on the official list.
Shawn Corey Carter, for example, and Stefani Germanotta might not be household names t
Some people, however, change their name from something unusual to something ordinary i
But you have to want to do it, and you have to concentrate.
But you don’t have to use a family name – you can go for an image.
This is the first question you ought to ask yourself.
You should definitely talk to him about the name calling and explain that he'd better stop
You shouldn’t, for example, choose a name that might not work in certain countries or cul
Kids won’t buy something that’s almost identical, and cheaper, simply because they must
Well you'd better get some help – quickly!
You got the name of your own nephew wrong! You'd better not do that again.
So, can you call your child anything you want?
In New Zealand, for example, you can’t call your child Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii.
Generally, certain names aren’t allowed because, as a New Zealand judge said in one case,
First say ‘sorry’ for cheating and explain why you told a lie. B2
Well, I thought I could get away with it but now the teacher wants to know why our tests
But you can’t hide the truth now!
It’s just so difficult to do the right thing sometimes.
First say ‘sorry’ for cheating and explain why you told a lie.
Well, you need to be open about this. C2
I know, but it’s too difficult to tell the truth now.
You should own up to it and tell her it was you. C2
His first thought was to go straight to a jewellers and that’s exactly what he did.
Billy thought long and hard – was this a mistake?
But then I thought long and hard and changed my mind.
But had I made the right decision?
I reconsidered my choice. C1
Why was it so difficult to make up my mind?
Well I didn’t want to make a bad decision, did I?
Maybe she could help me come to a decision. B2
Oh yes, I remember now.
I race now and again, you know, in my spare time. C1
He goes all the time now that he's got a go-kart.
You aren't a go-karter, and just now you said you were. A2
What are you going to do now, Jeff? B2
So, what’s with the helmet Rob?
Believe it or not, I’ve never even watched any races.
Well, I was wondering if I could come along with you. Any chance?
Well, I was wondering if I could come along with you. Any chance?
Are you out of your mind? You’re not a go-karter, and just now you said you were.
Between you and me, I think Rob has just dug himself into a hole.
The story also made the local news and he was reunited with his two sisters, who ?
So, what’s with the helmet Rob? B2
No, it’s my dad’s. He does go-karting.
I race now and again, you know, in my spare time. B1
I won’t tell him anything unless he asks. B1
I don’t know where he is, but I will tell him if I see him. B1
I’ll work until he arrives and then I’ll stop. B1
I’m meeting him later, so I’ll tell him when I see him. A2
It’s really important. I’m going to tell him as soon as I see him. B1
I wish I could kill Lord Voldemort. B1
If only our families wouldn’t fight all the time. B1
I love reading crime novels.
She writes science fiction novels. B1
He wrote a series of historial novels based on the French Revolution. B1
We stayed up late telling horror stories. B1
He describes his illness in his autobiography.
There are several biographies of Tolstoy. B1
She entered a short story competition.
My mum likes reading romantic novels. B1
He has a lot of travel literature in his library.
I don't really like modern poetry. B1
Heroes and heroines have been added to the plots. B2
The setting of this novel is very important. B2
Heroes and heroines have been added to the plots. B1
The original authors of many of these fairy tales come face to face with some of t B1
We meet the main character in the opening of the story. B2
The movie has a very sad ending. B1
This character is the villain of the story.
The dialogue between the two characters is very funny. B2
What about our favourite movies, the thriller we are reading right now, and that friend who
A mother who is reading a fairy tale to her little child – that’s what most of us think of imm
Good stories engage us emotionally, and they do that by giving us something to t C1
We admire people whose magical storytelling skills capture our attention and our C1
In cultures all over the world, important stories have been passed down from generation t
Now Red Riding Hood is a Hollywood blockbuster directed by Catherine Hardwicke.
Of course, you might not recognise much of the original stories as extra horror B1
Good storytellers knew hundreds of stories by heart. B2
The stories were the only record of important events, and people appreciated th B2
The stories were the only record of important events, and people appreciated th B2
Stories have been handed down from generation to generation, with very little chC2
Wherever they appeared they were warmly welcomed, and people gave them food B2
Interestingly, in recent years there have been very successful attempts to revive thC2
You have to climb to the top of the castle, lie down and bend over backwards to kiB2
The woman was so grateful that she cast a spell over him: she gave him the abilityC2
Hollywood, it seems, has realised that fairytales have the potential to make money, B2
The original authors of many of these fairy tales come face to face with some of t B2
They are also hoping they can persuade young people to revisit the stories of their childh
Film studios are looking for more inspiration for stories to keep young people ret B2
Many are already quite dark and moody, which makes them ideal for many of todaC2
But with modern-day special effects to bring it all to life, who really cares?
Hardwick directed the movie, which made her the obvious choice to direct the ne A2
I have a friend who's brilliant at telling jokes. B1
They are in a cave, where they've just finished eating a meal together. A2
We admire people whose magical storytelling skills capture our attention and our B1
The newspapers were full of the fascinating story. B2
Her jokes are hilarious. C1
He's delighted about his exam results. B1
He’s one of the world’s most thrilling illusionists. B2
They sped away leaving a huge crowd of amazed spectators. B1
He had two hats: a really small one and an enormous one. B1
She thinks the tattoo looks terrible. A2
No, I don’t. I think it looks really awful. B1
It’s got these tiny needles that go up and down really fast. B1
We only need a minute amount of oil. C2
It's boiling here in the summer. B2
He stepped onto the freezing water. B1
It's a great movie. A1
I’ve just discovered a fantastic new show called ‘How do they do that?’. A2
This restaurant does wonderful desserts. A2
He's a brilliant singer. A2
What other amazing illusions do you know of? A2
The story was so sad that I felt miserable when I had finished reading it. B1
He's frightened of water and he's terrified of drowning. B1
We went to a magic show. It was very good. A1
He had two hats: a really small one and an enormous one. A2
The show was very good - in fact it was absolutely brilliant. B1
Then get two young, enthusiastic presenters, dress them in white coats and put them in a l
How do birds make their way back to exactly the same place each summer? B2
That one didn’t really make much sense to me. B2
So if you’re not already watching it then I strongly recommend that you make timeC1
He made a lot of money in banking and retired when he was 50.
Do you know how to do the housework in half an hour?
A man was seen apparently floating beside a London bus as it drove about town. B1
A man was seen apparently floating beside a London bus as it drove about town. B2
This arm is attached to the bus and is used to support Dynamo’s body. C2
Tourists were a little concerned to see a young man go down some steps to the edg B2
And then, to their complete disbelief, he lifted up his foot and stepped onto the freezing w
The man was pulled into the boat and they sped away leaving a huge crowd of amB2
Of course hundreds of photos were taken by onlookers.
Most people agree that the bus illusion involves a fake arm with a metal pole runnC1
Most people agree that the bus illusion involves a fake arm with a metal pole runnC2
Billy’s father makes him take up boxing, but he hates it. B1
But Billy carries on in secret, because he loves it. B1
He isn’t going to give up dancing. B1
Finally Billy ends up as a top professional ballet dancer. B1
They get on really well and Jules invites Jess to try out for the local women’s foot B1
When Jess’ parents find out that she’s been playing football without them knowinA2
When she shows up, there are only thirty minutes left. B1
Jess and Jules set off for America and, later, they send a team photo to their fami B1
But aren’t the people there very cold and unfriendly? B1
But aren’t the people there very cold and unfriendly? B1
His friends are very lively. B1
Some people think the British are not very friendly but they are very polite. A2
It's selfish to use all the milk. B1
I know someone who I think is rude because he never says hello when I see him atB1
Maybe I was just lucky, but I met a lot of Japanese people who were very warm anB1
Maybe I was just lucky, but I met a lot of Japanese people who were very warm anA2
Try to stay calm - the doctor will be here soon. B1
He was too shy to say anything to her. B1
Mandela was also a generous man, and he never forgot his friend. B1
Mandela was a generous and thoughtful man. B2
Billy’s mother is dead, and he lives with his father and his brother, who are both C1
Finally Billy is accepted at the school and after years of study, ends up as a top pr C1
Jess has to bend the ball around the other team’s players to score. B2
A university in California offers soccer scholarships to Jess and Jules. C1
Jess finally convinces her parents to let her go. B1
Do you think there is any truth in the stereotypes of your country? C1
Now he was being sent to work as a guard in the famous prison on Robben Island.B1
And then he met prisoner 46664, a quiet, 60-year old man. B1
He’s a real nerd, isn’t he?
Yes, got it in one!
Pack it in, you two. You’re being mean.
I'm with you on this one, Jeff.
Don’t get me wrong. I’ve got nothing against nerds.
Yeah, good point. I’ll shut up.
Don't mention it. Hope they can fix it.
I've got nothing against nerds. After all, my brother’s one! B1
He spends all day on that thing. B1
I want to get it fixed once and for all. C2
Well, yes, for all I know he’s got lots of friends.
Yes, all we’re saying is that he should go out and meet some people.
Boys. They’re all the same, eh?
Billy’s father made him take up boxing. B1
He didn't let Billy take any more dance lessons. B1
Billy wasn't allowed to dance any more.
I'm not used to eating so late.
I thought it was strange that everyone arrived on time but then I got used to it.
Police think the man was murdered. B1
Someone broke into our house the other day. B1
He got arrested for mugging somebody. B1
She was caught speeding and given a fine.
What crime was committed?
It’s an unusual way to try and help people change, people who would normally go to priso
I discovered that my neighbour was a murderer. B1
How did he get caught?
Some of the prisoners escaped. B1
They got into trouble with the police.
‘I want to thank him for returning the bike and tell him I’ve forgiven him,' she exp A2
We want to encourage people to take more pride in where they live. B1
They are demanding that the police do more to reduce trouble in the area. B1
Bobby persuaded me to go to the party with him. B1
In the east-Midlands town of Leicester police are inviting people to knit large woolly balls.
I recommend the police stop wasting their time on mad schemes like this and do re B1
Experts claim that clearly visible images of eyes make people feel they are being B2
However, not all residents are happy and many refuse to believe it will make any dB1
Now officials have agreed to carry out similar projects at train stations all over th A2
Burglars got in through an open window. B2
Police are warning of con men pretending to be council officials.
Her handbag was stolen by a mugger.
Be careful - there are a lot of pickpockets in this area.
Robbers stole all her jewellery.
They put in cameras to try to stop shoplifters.
She decided to write a note to the thief and put it on the tree next to the bike s B1
He had been a victim of an online scam; a modern day con.
He realised he had been a victim of an online scam; a modern day con.
He got community service.
He got a prison sentence.
He got a caution. B2
He got the death penalty.
He got a life sentence.
The robbery took place in the early hours of the morning. B2
The number of thefts from the University bike racks has increased. B2
What did the witness say she saw? B2
Biggs avoided British justice for almost 40 years. B2
It's called embezzlement and Dennis Kozlowski was very good at it!
Dennis and another senior manager decided to help themselves to the company’s money.
Early one morning a gang of men stopped a train in the British countryside. B2
They then drove to a farm nearby and shared out the money. B1
When the police later found the farm, Biggs’s fingerprints were all over the place.
The gang used WiFi to hack into the computer networks of huge retail stores.
They were successful for some time, but an international police operation finall C1
Gonzalez was sentenced to 20 years in prison, but his victims had lost millions of dB2
Hope you can accept my apology! B1
Most of their money went to pay the mortgage on their house.
He said that they had seen the console on a well-known shopping auction websiteB2
He had thought the console was a bargain. B2
These cameras are there to deter possible criminals.
However, not all residents are happy and many refuse to believe it will make any dB2
There are many unexplained mysteries in the world.
But other, less well-known phenomena are equally mysterious. B2
Others are sure it must be extraterrestrial.
The plate is marked with spiral lines, odd symbols and a grey figure. B2
But what is the reason for this puzzling phenomenon? C1
The plate is marked with a grey figure – according to UFO fans, an alien being.
He was told it was from a secret race of people called the Dzopa. B1
What I saw at that moment, in that dark winter street was very strange, and I felt B1
He’s training really hard. He really wants to go for the school record this year. B2
This week I want to go one step further and go three times. B2
I think the party’s going well.
Only four more days to go, and then we’re on holiday. C2
Police have found the child who went missing last night.
The helicopter went down somewhere over the North Sea. B1
I want your homework in on Monday and it goes without saying I don’t want any excuses.
Come on, Dad, go faster. The show starts in five minutes.
There are many unexplained mysteries in the world. B1
How was the giant pyramid of Giza built? C1
And is there a sea monster in the depths of Loch Ness? B1
But other, less well-known phenomena are equally mysterious. C1
MA Kurtz was drilling a well in the ground.
Some people say it could be evidence of an ancient lost civilisation. B2
Some people say it could be evidence of an ancient lost civilisation. B2
Most animal experts agree that the dogs don’t have such complex feelings and theB2
Others think the bridge is haunted. B2
The plate is marked with spiral lines.
Others say the plate can’t be genuine and is a fake. B2
She was a pioneering pilot.
She also broke many aviation records for going faster and farther than any other woman.
Earhart disappeared on purpose so that she could spy on the Japanese for the A C2
The taxi driver was very helpful. We gave him a good tip. B1
I bought this expensive laptop last week. Today, I saw it in the shop for 30% off. B1
Mr Brown has offered a big reward for any information that would help him to finB1
I got a it for half price. It was a real bargain. B2
I owe Kylie £20. I mustn’t forget to repay her. B1
The tablet didn’t work, so I took it back to the shop and they gave me a refund. B1
Have a look at this old coin. Do you think it’s worth much? B1
When people heard the price of the house they all thought it was good value for money.
This vase is three thousand years old and extremely valuable. B1
I’m not buying the shoes in this shop. There’s another one down the road where th B2
Joanna is a teacher. She’s been in public service all her professional life.
Larry lectures in education at a teacher training college. B1
Her dad works in healthcare. He’s a nurse. C1
James works in law. He’s a judge. B1
The company has suffered from several years of bad management. B2
Mrs Bourne is the finance director of a big company. B2
When Allan changed jobs, he accepted a lower salary. B1
Some experience in IT is a necessary qualification for this job. C1
Microsoft is the biggest employer in the Seattle, Washington, area. B1
She has been an employee of this company for 20 years. B1
Do you think there will still be coins and banknotes in 100 years? B1
Do you think there will still be coins and banknotes in 100 years?
It has changed the way we shop and the way we bank.
They say everyone the world over will be paying their bills in one single currency i B1
Governments around the world have started to think about the consequences of such a m
The Internet is by far and away the most important invention of our lifetime. B1
And that’s not counting the money he’ll get from sponsorship deals. C1
Same as usual. Coffee and some biscuits.
Well, don’t look at me. I’m pretty short of cash too.
Hi, you lot. Wow, you don't look very happy.
The food and drinks are on me.
I’m just saying it doesn’t feel right, that’s all.
It’s not my fault. You lot ate all this food as well, you know!
He got the Bitcoins by solving complicated Maths problems.
I found it in the street, by the shoe shop.
Dad, I need £20 by tomorrow.
It's called 'the gold of the internet age' by some people.
I just jumped in to rescue him. B1
It was a long, difficult and dangerous job. A2
The boy was in danger.
They managed to pull it out of the water and to safety. B2
Mr Reeder said it was incredible that the baby survived. B2
Mr Reeder went home to recover from the experience. B1
He was unconcerned about his own safety, and he saved a child’s life.
A little later, the child’s grandfather came to my house and told me that the boy was out o
This seat is very uncomfortable. B1
I met her for an informal discussion. B2
Do you sometimes get a little impatient when you have to wait for things? B2
You should never phone with information that’s untrue – because it’s irresponsible,
B2
It would be illogical for them to stop at this stage.
It was impossible to get the donkey out of the well. B1
The farmer thought that the donkey was dead and he was unhappy. A2
Some people call 999 for unimportant reasons. B1
These unnecessary calls take up a lot of time. B1
I asked them for directions but they were very unhelpful. B2
Do you think it’s very impolite to talk with food in your mouth? B2
They met at irregular intervals. B2
You should never phone with information that’s untrue because it’s irresponsible,B2
an
You should never phone with information that’s untrue because it’s irresponsible,C1
an
Do you think that things that are inexpensive are always bad quality? B1
Do you think it’s unhealthy to eat a lot of fried food? B1
Mr Reeder was unconcerned about his own safety.
She is unafraid to say what she thinks.
It is unsurprising that they get so many crazy calls.
But for one man, the tragedy had ended with a miracle. B2
The mine had a poor safety record.
When the drill was brought out of the ground, there was a note taped to it.
A rescue diver was swimming through the wreck of the tug-boat Jascon-4 when h C2
The ship had sunk two and a half days earlier and was now lying 30 metres below B1
Okene found an air pocket and put his head in it.
But for one man, the tragedy had ended with a miracle. B2
George Reeder, 63, of Watchet in Somerset has been given a Bravery Certificate forB2
He saw a baby’s buggy upside down in about four metres of freezing cold water.
And so the farmer got a wheelbarrow.
An emergency service should be exactly that: a service that you phone in an emergency.
These calls are amusing to read about but they can have very serious consequenceB2
He ran over to see what had happened. B2
He couldn’t throw a rope down in order to pull the donkey out. B1
I’m doing this, so as to help the donkey die quickly. B2
I’m so hungry! A2
But some people phone the emergency services for such unimportant reasons thatA2it
There was a cake with two candles. I couldn’t blow them out so my dad did it for C2
We were driving to our Grandma’s and our car broke down. B1
A mechanic came to sort it out. B2
But scientists carrying out research into early memories have suggested that this B1
The researchers are now looking into the question of why children remember certB2
Bad things often stand out in our minds. B2
The researchers are trying to work out why this is the case. B2
We can surely look forward to more fascinating discoveries about memories in theB1
I wish I hadn’t gone! I was terrified. B1
But on the day, I started to get nervous, I was biting my nails and everything.
I stood there with the rope round my ankle and I was really sweating. B2
In the end I just panicked and said: ‘I can’t do this’. B2
And when I stood up, my mouth went dry and I started to tremble!
I started to breathe hard and I had to drink about a hundred glasses of water!
And when I stood up, my mouth went dry and I started to tremble! B2
I was shaking for about fifteen minutes afterwards, but then I was all right. B2
Stressful events were only a small percentage of what the children said they re B2
There was a cake with two candles. B1
Most adults remember little about things that happened in their very early childh B1
Then they asked them roughly how old they'd been when the event occurred. B2
The peppers were really powerful. B1
Hey, there’s a bungee jumping place near here!
I stumbled through about two minutes of something. C2
IPA Translation
ˌmeɪk ə ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃə prendre une résolution
gɪv ˈʌp abandonner
du: ˈwel bien s'en sortir
ˈstrʌg.l ̩ wɪð avoir du mal avec
teɪk ˈʌp se mettre à
ˌbreɪk ə bæd ˈhæb.ɪ se débarrasser d'une mauvaise habitude
ˌfɔːm ə gʊd ˈhæb.ɪt prendre une bonne habitude
ˌtʃeɪndʒ jɔː ˈweɪz changer ses habitudes
rɪˈtaɪə prendre sa retraite
ˌstɑːt ə kəˈrɪə commencer sa carrière
ˌstɑːt ə ˈfæm.əl.i fonder une famille
ˌget prəˈməʊ.tɪd avoir une promotion
ˌtræv.əl ðə ˈwɜːld voyager (dans le monde entier)
ˌget ə dɪˈgriː obtenir un diplôme universitaire
set.l ̩ ˈdaʊn s'installer
liːv ˈskuːl quitter l'école
ˈlaɪf.staɪl style de vie
gʊd ɪnˈten.tʃənz bonnes intentions
ˌɜːn ə ˈlɪv.ɪŋ gagner sa vie
kəˈrɪəz ədˌvaɪ.zə conseiller d'orientation
wɒts ˈʌp Qu'est-ce qui ne va pas ?
ˈʌp tuː jusqu'à
biː ˈʌp tu: mijoter qch
biː ʌp ˈleɪt se coucher tard
biː ˈʌp tu: c'est à moi de décider de faire quelque chose
biː ˈʌp tuː être capable de faire qch
ˌnaʊ juː ˈmen.ʃən ɪt c'est vrai
ˌweə həv ˈjuː biːn ˌhOù étais-tu passé ?
ˌjɔːr ə ˈstɑː Tu es fantastique.
ˌweə ʃəl aɪ ˈstɑːt Par quoi est-ce que je commence ?
ˌdəʊnt biː ˈsɪl.i Ne dis pas de bêtises.
ˈhɪə wiː ˌgəʊ Et voilà.
əˈreɪndʒ.mənt organisation
prɪˈdɪk.ʃən pronostic
ɪnˈten.ʃən intention
ˌliːv tə ðə lɑːst ˈmɪn.faire qch à la dernière minute
ˈkrɪt.ɪ.saɪz critiquer
bleɪm accuser
trænzˈleɪ.tə traducteur
smæʃ fracasser
reɪdʒ faire rage
daɪv plonger
fliː fuir
straɪk s'abattre
dɪˈmɒl.ɪʃ démolir
græb attraper
skriːm hurler
frɒm ... ənˈtɪl de…à
ðə ˌmɪd.l ̩ ˈeɪdʒɪz le Moyen Âge
ɪn ˈðɪs deɪ ənd ˌeɪdʒ à notre époque
ˈðiːz ˌdeɪz de nos jours
ɪn ðiː ˈəʊl.dən ˌdeɪz autrefois
ɪn ðə ˌlɑːst ˈsen.tʃər.au siècle dernier
ˌnɒt səʊ ˈlɒŋ ə.gəʊ il n'y a pas si longtemps
ə ˌfjuː ˈdek.eɪdz ə.g il y a quelques décennies
ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz de nos jours
əˈkjuːz accuser
teɪk tə ˈkɔːt poursuivre en justice
beə supporter
ˌliːv bɪˈhaɪnd laisser
ˌəʊ.vəˈnaɪt pour la nuit
lɑːst durer
mɒs mousse
briːd élever
ɒn ðə ˈmuːv se déplacer
hɜːd troupeau
ˈjuːst tuː Les mères avaient autrefois 7 ou 8 enfants
dɪd.ənt ˈjuːs tuː autrefois les parents ne chantaient pas de chansons
wʊd tout le monde se regroupait
ˈwʊd.ənt souvent, il ne voyait pas sa famille pendant des semaines
fleɪm flamme
spred se propager
ˌfaɪt ə ˈfaɪə lutter contre un incendie
breɪk ˈaʊt se déclarer
spɑːk étincelle
fjʊəl combustible
ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən oxygène
dɪˈzɑː.stə désastre
kəˈtæs.trə.fi catastrophe
ˌluːz jɔː ˈlaɪf perdre la vie
ˈhaʊs.həʊld foyer
ˈel.dəl.i les personnes âgées
ˈmæt.rəs matelas
laɪs poux
ˌtɑː.gɪt ˈmɑː.kɪt marché cible
ədˈvɜː.tɪs.mənt publicité
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ˌkɔːl sʌm.wʌn ˈneɪminsulter qn
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ðə ˌneɪm əv ðə ˈgeɪ essentiel
meɪk ə ˈneɪm fə jɔːˌsse faire un nom
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əˈpruːvd approuvé
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ˌdu: ðə raɪt ˈθɪŋ faire ce qu'il faut
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əʊn ˈʌp tuː avouer
ˈfɜːst ˌθɔːt la première pensée de qn
θɪŋk ˌlɒŋ ænd ˈhɑːd bien réfléchir
ˌtʃeɪndʒ jɔː ˈmaɪnd changer d'avis
ðə ˌraɪt dɪˈsɪʒ.ən la bonne décision
ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ə réexaminer
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ˈhel.mət casque
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ˈkraɪm ˌnɒv.əl roman policier
ˌsaɪəns ˈfɪk.ʃən ˌnɒv.roman de science-fiction
hɪˈstɒr.ɪ.kəl ˌnɒv.əl roman historique
ˈhɒr.ə ˌstɔː.ri histoire d'épouvante
ˌɔː.tə.baɪˈɒg.rə.fi autobiographie
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ˌʃɔːt ˈstɔː.ri nouvelle
rəʊˌmæn.tɪk ˈnɒv.əlroman d'amour
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ˈset.ɪŋ cadre
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ˈfeə.ri ˌteɪl conte de fées
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ˌkæp.tʃə jɔːr əˈten.ʃ capter l'attention
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rəʊˈmæns histoire d'amour
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hænd ˈdaʊn transmettre
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bend ˈəʊ.və se courber
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əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl original
riːˈvɪz.ɪt retrouver
ˌɪn.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən inspiration
ˌæd.əˈles.ənt adolescent
ˌspeʃ.əl ɪˈfekts effets spéciaux
wɪtʃ qui / ce qui
huː qui
weə où
huːz dont
ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ fascinant
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ˈmɪz.ər.ə.bl ̩ malheureux
ˈter.ə.faɪd terrifié
ˈver.i très
ˈrɪə.li très
ˌæb.səˈluːt.li absolument
ˌdu: ən ɪkˈsper.ɪ.mə faire une expérience
ˌmeɪk jɔː ˈweɪ se rendre quelque part
meɪk ˈsens avoir du sens
meɪk ˈtaɪm prendre le temps
meɪk ˈmʌn.i gagner de l'argent
du: ˈhaʊs.wɜːk faire le ménage
fləʊt flotter
əˈpær.ənt.li apparemment
səˈpɔːt soutenir
kənˈsɜːnd inquiet
ˌdɪs.bɪˈliːf étonnement, incrédulité
spekˈteɪ.tə spectateur
ˈɒnˌlʊk.ə badaud
feɪk faux
ɪˈluː.ʒən illusion
teɪk ˈʌp faire
kær.i ˈɒn continuer
gɪv ˈʌp arrêter
end ˈʌp finir
get ˈɒn s'entendre
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ʃəʊ ˈʌp débarquer
set ˈɒf partir
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prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl professionnel
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ˈskɒl.ə.ʃɪp bourse
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gɑːd gardien
ˈprɪz.ən.ə prisonnier
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ˌpæk ɪt ˈɪn Ça suffit !
aɪm ˌwɪð juː ɒn ˈðɪs Je suis d'accord avec toi là-dessus.
ˌdəʊnt get miː ˈrɒŋ Comprends-moi bien.
ˌgʊd ˈpɔɪnt c'est vrai
ˌdəʊnt ˈmen.ʃən ɪt Je t'en prie.
ɑːf.tər ˈɔːl après tout
ɔːl ˈdeɪ toute la journée
ˌwʌns ənd fər ˈɔːl une fois pour toute
fər ˌɔːl ˈaɪ nəʊ peut-être
ˌɔːl wɪə ˈseɪ.ɪŋ tout ce que l'on dit
ˌɔːl ðə ˈseɪm tous les mêmes
meɪk faire
let laisser
biː əˈlaʊd tuː avoir le droit de
biː ˈjuːst tuː avoir l'habitude de
get ˈjuːst tuː s'habituer à
ˈmɜː.də meurtre
breɪk ˈɪn entrer par effraction
əˈrest arrêter
faɪn amende
kəˌmɪt ə ˈkraɪm commettre un délit
ˌgəʊ tə ˈprɪz.ən aller en prison
ˈmɜː.dər.ə meurtrier
get ˈkɔːt être attrapé, se faire prendre
ˈprɪz.ən.ə prisonnier
ˌget ɪn.tə ˈtrʌb.l ̩ avoir des ennuis
ɪkˈspleɪn expliquer
ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ encourager
dɪˈmɑːnd exiger
pəˈsweɪd persuader
ɪnˈvaɪt inviter
ˌrek.əˈmend recommander
kleɪm affirmer
rɪˈfjuːz refuser
əˈgriː accepter
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ˈpɪkˌpɒk.ɪt pickpocket
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θiːf voleur
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kɒn escroquerie
kəˌmjuː.nə.ti ˈsɜː.vɪstravail d'utilité collective
ˈprɪz.ən ˌsen.təns peine de prison
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ˈdeθ ˌpen.əl.ti peine de mort
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ˈrɒb.ər.i cambriolage
θeft vol
ˈwɪt.nəs témoin
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ɪmˈbez.əl.mənt détournement de fonds
ˌhelp jɔːˈself se servir
gæŋ gang
ˌnɪəˈbaɪ à proximité
ɔːl ˈəʊ.və ðə ˌpleɪs partout
ˈriː.teɪl ˌstɔː grand magasin
træk ˈdaʊn retrouver
ˈvɪk.tɪm victime
əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi excuses
ˈmɔː.gɪdʒ emprunt immobilier
ˈɔːk.ʃən vente aux enchères
ˈbɑː.gɪn affaire
dɪˈtɜː dissuader
ˈrez.ɪ.dənt résident
ʌn.ɪkˈspleɪnd inexpliqué
mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs mystérieux
ˌek.strə.təˈres.tri.əl extraterrestre
ɒd bizarre
ˈpʌz.l ̩.ɪŋ étrange
ˈeɪ.li.ən extraterrestre
ˈsiː.krət secret
streɪndʒ étrange
ˈgəʊ fə viser
gəʊ ˌwʌn step ˈfɜː.ð se dépasser
gəʊ ˈwel bien se passer
tə ˈgəʊ plus que quatre jours
gəʊ ˈmɪs.ɪŋ disparaître
gəʊ ˈdaʊn s'écraser
ˌgəʊ wɪ.ðaʊt ˈseɪ.ɪŋ aller sans dire
gəʊ ˈfɑː.stə aller plus vite
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ˈmɒn.stə monstre
fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nən phénomène
wel puits
ˈev.ɪ.dəns preuves
ˌsɪv.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən civilisation
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ˈspaɪə.rəl en spirale
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ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ avant-gardiste
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ɒf avec un rabais de 30%
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ˌvæl.juː fə ˈmʌn.i d'un bon rapport qualité-prix
ˈvæl.jʊ.bl ̩ précieux
ɒn ˈɒf.ə en solde
ˌpʌb.lɪk ˈsɜː.vɪs service public
ˌed.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃən éducation
ˈhelθ.keə services de santé
lɔː droit
ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt (organisation) gestion;
ˈfaɪ.næns travailler dans la finance
ˈsæl.ər.i salaire
ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən qualification
ɪmˈplɔɪ.ə employeur
ɪmˈplɔɪ.iː employé
kɔɪn pièce (de monnaie)
ˈbæŋk.nəʊt billet (de banque)
bæŋk banque
ˈkʌr.ən.si devise
ˈmʌn.ɪ.tri ˌsɪs.təm système monétaire
ɪnˈven.ʃən invention
ˈspɒnt.sə.ʃɪp parrainage
ˌseɪm əz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl comme d'habitude
ˌdəʊnt lʊk ət ˈmiː Ne compte pas sur moi.
ˈhaɪ ˌjuː lɒt Salut tout le monde.
ɒn ˈmiː c'est moi qui paye les boissons
ðæts ˈɔːl c'est tout
ɪts nɒt ˈmaɪ ˌfɒlt Ce n'est pas de ma faute.
baɪ ˈsɒlv.ɪŋ en résolvant
ˌbaɪ ðə ˈʃuː ˌʃɒp près du magasin de chaussures
ˌbaɪ təˈmɒr.əʊ d'ici demain
ˌbaɪ ˈsʌm ˌpiː.pl ̩ d'après certaines personnes
ˈres.kjuː sauver
ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs dangereux
ɪn ˈdeɪn.dʒə en danger
ˈseɪf.ti sécurité
səˈvaɪv survivre
rɪˈkʌv.ə se remettre
ˌseɪv sʌm.wʌnz ˈlaɪf sauver la vie de qn
ˌaʊt əv ˈdeɪn.dʒə hors de danger
ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bl ̩ inconfortable
ɪnˈfɔː.məl informel
ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt impatient
ˌɪr.ɪˈspɒn.sɪ.bl ̩ irresponsable
ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl illogique
ɪmˈpɒs.ɪ.bl ̩ impossible
ʌnˈhæp.i mécontent
ˌʌn.ɪmˈpɔː.tənt sans importance
ʌnˈnes.ə.ser.i pas nécessaire
ʌnˈhelp.fəl peu serviable
ˌɪm.pəlˈaɪt impoli
ɪˈreg.jə.lə irrégulier
ɪˈliː.gəl illégal
ʌnˈtruː faux
ˌɪn.ɪkˈspen.sɪv bon marché
ʌnˈhel.θi mauvais pour la santé
ˌʌn.kənˈsɜːnd indifférent
ˌʌn.əˈfreɪd elle n'a pas peur de dire
ʌn.səˈpraɪ.zɪŋ peu surprenant
ˈmɪr.ɪ.kl ̩ miracle
ˈseɪf.ti ˌre.kɔːd antécédents de sécurité
drɪl perceuse
rek épave
sɪŋk couler
ˈeə ˌpɒk.ɪt poche d'air
ˈtrædʒ.ə.di tragédie
ˈbreɪ.vər.i bravoure
ˈbʌg.i poussette
ˈwiːlˌbær.əʊ brouette
ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si ˌsɜː.vɪsservice d'urgences
ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns conséquence
tuː pour
ɪn ˈɔː.də tuː pour
ˈsəʊ əz tuː de façon à
səʊ tellement
sʌtʃ tel
bləʊ ˈaʊt éteindre
breɪk ˈdaʊn tomber en panne
sɔːt ˈaʊt régler
kær.i ˈaʊt effectuer
lʊk ˈɪn.tuː examiner
stænd ˈaʊt ressortir
wɜːk ˈaʊt comprendre
lʊk ˈfɔː.wəd tuː attendre avec impatience
ˈter.ə.faɪd terrifié
ˌbaɪt jɔː ˈneɪlz se ronger les ongles
swet suer
ˈpæn.ɪk paniquer
sʌm.wʌns ˈmaʊθ ɡəʊ j'avais la bouche sèche
ˈbriːð hɑːd haleter
ˈtrem.bl ̩ frissonner
ʃeɪk trembler
pəˈsen.tɪdʒ pourcentage
ˈkæn.dl ̩ bougie
ˈtʃaɪld.hʊd enfance
ˈrʌf.li à peu près
ˈpaʊə.fəl fort
ˈbʌn.dʒi ˌdʒʌm.pɪŋ saut à l'élastique
ˈstʌm.bl ̩ bafouiller