Focus 2 and 3 Vocabulary

VOCABULARY – 2nd YEAR
UNITS 6-8
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UNIT 6
Word Pronunciation French Example
Unit 6 Working life
6.1 Vocabulary
a day off ˌdeɪ ˈɒf un jour de congé Eliza gets very few days off.
an accountant əˈkaʊntənt un/e comptable An accountant works regular office hours.
advertising (U) ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ la publicité My dad works in advertising and my mum is a teacher.
to apply for a job əˌplaɪ fər ə ˈdʒɒb poser sa candidature pour Have you ever applied for a holiday job?
un emploi
an average salary ˌævərɪdʒ ˈsæləri un salaire moyen A computer programmer earns an average salary.
badly paid ˌbædli ˈpeɪd mal payé/e Hairdressers are often badly paid.
a banker ˈbæŋkə un banquier / une A banker earns a high salary.
banquière
banking (U) ˈbæŋkɪŋ la banque Eliza works in banking.
to be on one's feet ˌbi ɒn ˈwʌns ˈfiːt rester debout Lena is on her feet all day.
a builder ˈbɪldə un ouvrier / une ouvrière A builder works with his hands.
a computer programmer kəmˌpjuːtə ˈprəʊɡræmə un programmeur / une A computer programmer often works from home.
programmeuse
a construction company kənˈstrʌkʃən ˌkʌmpəni une entreprise en bâtiment I work for a construction company.
to deal with something ˈdiːl wɪð ˌsʌmθɪŋ s'occuper de qc. Albert deals with emergencies.
(dealt, dealt)
a department dɪˈpɑːtmənt un rayon, département Eliza is responsible for a department.
to do flexible hours (did, ˌduː ˌfleksəbəl ˈaʊəz travailler selon un horaire Albert does flexible hours.
done) flexible
to do long hours (did, ˌduː ˌlɒŋ ˈaʊəz faire de longues heures Lena does long hours as a hairdresser.
done)
to do overtime (did, done) ˌduː ˈəʊvətaɪm faire des heures Martin often does overtime.
supplémentaires
to do physical work (did, ˌduː ˌfɪzɪkəl ˈwɜːk faire du travail physique A builder does hard physical work.
done)
to do regular office hours ˌduː ˌreɡjələ ˈɒfəs ˌaʊəz travailler à des heures Justin does regular office hours.
(did, done) régulières / faire des
horaires de bureau
to do shifts (did, done) ˌduː ˈʃɪ s travailler en équipe Nurses often do shifts.
a doctor ˈdɒktə un/e médecin, un A doctor works long hours.
docteur/une doctoresse
to earn a high salary ˌɜːn ə ˌhaɪ ˈsæləri gagner un salaire élevé A banker earns a high salary.
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an electrician ɪˌlekˈtrɪʃən un électricien / une Electricians often work flexible hours.
électricienne
an emergency ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi une urgence Albert deals with emergencies.
to finish work ˌfɪnɪʃ ˈwɜːk finir le travail What time do most people finish work in your country?
a flight attendant ˈflaɪt əˌtendənt un steward / une hôtesse A flight attendant does hard physical work.
de l'air
the foot (plural: feet) fʊt/fiːt le pied Lena is on her feet all day.
to get a bonus (got, got) ˌɡet ə ˈbəʊnəs recevoir une gratification Eliza gets a bonus once a year.
to get a high salary (got, ˌɡet ə ˌhaɪ ˈsæləri toucher un salaire A banker gets a high salary.
got) supérieur
to get days off (got, got) ˌɡet ˌdeɪz ˈɒf avoir des jours de congé Eliza gets very few days off.
a hairdresser ˈheəˌdresə un coiffeur / une coiffeuse A hairdresser is on her feet all day.
hard work (U) ˌhɑːd ˈwɜːk du travail acharné A builder does hard physical work.
an industry ˈɪndəstri une industrie My mum works in the oil industry.
to look for a job ˌlʊk fər ə ˈdʒɒb chercher un emploi I’m looking for a Saturday job.
to make somebody happy ˌmeɪk ˌsʌmbɒdi ˈhæpi rendre qn. heureux What makes you happy in your job?
(made, made)
a nurse nɜːs un infirmier / une infirmière Nurses usually work long hours.
the oil industry ˈɔɪl ˌɪndəstri l'industrie pétrolière My mum works in the oil industry.
paid holiday ˌpeɪd ˈhɒlədeɪ les congés payés Justin gets five weeks’ paid holiday.
a pay rise ˈpeɪ raɪz une augmentation de Eliza gets a pay rise every year.
salaire
a philosopher fəˈlɒsəfə un/e philosophe Confucius was a Chinese philosopher and politician.
a plumber ˈplʌmə un plombier / une A plumber usually works flexible hours.
plombière
a receptionist rɪˈsepʃənəst un/e réceptionniste A receptionist earns an average salary.
a salary ˈsæləri un salaire A banker gets a high salary.
self-employed ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪd indépendant/e Albert is self-employed.
a shop assistant ˈʃɒp əˌsɪstənt un vendeur / une A shop assistant often works at the weekend.
vendeuse
to start work ˌstɑːt ˈwɜːk commencer à travailler What time do most people start work in your country?
the terms and conditions ˌtɜːmz ənd kənˈdɪʃənz les conditions générales Let’s discuss your terms and conditions of employment.
wages (plur.) ˈweɪdʒɪz le salaire Martin gets low wages.
work (U) (1) wɜːk le travail What time do you finish work?
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to work (2) wɜːk travailler Who works flexible hours?
to work at (+ ˈwɜːk ət travailler chez I work at Microsoft.
company/institution)
to work flexible hours ˌwɜːk ˌﬂeksəbəl ˈaʊəz travailler selon un horaire Albert works flexible hours.
flexible
to work from home ˌwɜːk frəm ˈhəʊm travailler à domicile Do either of your parents work from home?
to work in (+ area of ˈwɜːk ɪn travailler dans qc. I work in IT.
business / place)
to work overtime ˌwɜːk ˈəʊvətaɪm faire des heures Martin often works overtime.
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to work shifts ˌwɜːk ˈʃɪ s travailler par équipes Nurses often work shifts.
6.2 Grammar
a beautician bjuːˈtɪʃən un esthéticien / une Your ideal part-time job is in retail, e.g. a shop assistant or a beautician.
esthéticienne
to care for somebody ˈkeə fə ˌsʌmbɒdi prendre soin de qn. You would be good at caring for people, e.g. a babysitter or a carer for elderly
people.
a carer ˈkeərə un aidant / une aidante, You would be good at caring for people, e.g. a babysitter or a carer for elderly
une aide à domicile people.
to be connected with kəˈnektəd wɪð ˌsʌmθɪŋ être associé à qc. / être Your ideal part-time job is outside, possibly something connected with sport,
something en lien avec qc. e.g. a lifeguard or a skiing instructor.
to do manual jobs (did, ˌduː ˈmænjuəl dʒɒbz faire des travaux manuels If everybody went to university, nobody would want to do manual jobs.
done)
to give money to a charity ˌɡɪv ˌmʌni tə ə ˈtʃærəti donner de l'argent à un If I won the lottery, I’d give some money to a charity.
(gave, given) organisme de
bienfaisance
in retail ɪn ˈriːteɪl dans le commerce de Your ideal part-time job is in retail, e.g. a shop assistant or a beautician.
détail
last lɑːst dernier / dernière If today was the last day of my life, I’d tell all my family I love them.
a lifeguard ˈlaɪfɡɑːd un maître-nageur / une Your ideal part-time job is outside, possibly something connected with sport,
maître-nageuse e.g. a lifeguard or a skiing instructor.
a manual job ˌmænjuəl ˈdʒɒb un travail manuel If everybody went to university, nobody would want to do manual jobs.
possibly ˈpɒsəbli probablement Your ideal part-time job is outside, possibly something connected with sport,
e.g. a lifeguard or a skiing instructor.
to retire rɪˈtaɪə prendre sa retraite If people retired at fifty, there would be more jobs for young people.
to save seɪv sauver The charity I’d like to give money to is called ‘Save the Children’.
a skiing instructor ˈskiːɪŋ ɪnˌstrʌktə un moniteur / une Your ideal part-time job is outside, possibly something connected with sport,
monitrice de ski e.g. a lifeguard or a skiing instructor.
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to spend (spent, spent) spend passer If I had a day off tomorrow, I’d spend it with a friend.
a sports centre ˈspɔːts ˌsentə un centre sportif If I needed money, I’d get a part-time job in a sports centre.
6.3 Listening
away from home əˌweɪ frəm ˈhəʊm loin de chez soi Airline pilots have to spend a lot of time away from home.
a captain ˈkæptən un/e capitaine I may become captain after another ten years.
a career kəˈrɪə une carrière Aunt Mary doesn’t think it’s a good career for women with children.
a carpenter ˈkɑːpəntə un menuisier, charpentier A carpenter makes and repairs wooden furniture.
/ une menuisière,
charpentière
a childminder ˈtʃaɪldˌmaɪndə une nourrice, un/e You have to be responsible and sensible to be a childminder.
assistant/e maternel/le
to do training (U) ˌduː ˈtreɪnɪŋ suivre une formation Airline pilots must do long and expensive training.
a driving instructor ˈdraɪvɪŋ ɪnˌstrʌktə un moniteur / une My driving instructor says I need more practice.
monitrice d'auto-école
eyesight (U) ˈaɪsaɪt la vue Airline pilots must have excellent eyesight.
to get on (well) with ˌɡet ɒn ˈwel wɪð ˌsʌmbɒdi s'entendre bien avec qn. Airline pilots have to get on well with people.
somebody (got, got)
an instructor ɪnˈstrʌktə un instructeur / une Your ideal part-time job is outside, possibly something connected with sport,
instructrice e.g. a lifeguard or a skiing instructor.
an interpreter ɪnˈtɜːprətə un/e interprète You need excellent language skills to be an interpreter.
organised ˈɔːɡənaɪzd organisé/e To do this job you need to be sensible and organised but most importantly,
you need good social skills.
a secretary ˈsekrətəri un/e secrétaire My secretary will fax you all the details.
social skills ˌsəʊʃəl ˈskɪlz des compétences sociales To do this job you need to be sensible and organised but most importantly,
you need good social skills.
a specialist ˈspeʃələst un/e spécialiste We need a lawyer who is a specialist in banking law.
to take time off (took, ˌteɪk taɪm ˈɒf prendre congé Airline pilots can’t choose when they take time off.
taken)
a taxi driver ˈtæksi ˌdraɪvə un chauffeur / une The taxi driver helped me carry my luggage to the lift.
chauffeuse de taxi
training (U) ˈtreɪnɪŋ la formation Airline pilots must do long and expensive training.
a travel agent ˈtrævəl ˌeɪdʒənt un agent de voyage Do travel agents actually travel at all?
a university degree ˌjuːnəˈvɜːsəti dɪˌɡriː un diplôme universitaire Airline pilots need a university degree.
6.4 Reading
after all ˌɑːftər ˈɔːl après tout Businessman Mark Boyle did it and he found out that it wasn’t so bad after all.
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an aim eɪm un but, objectif Its aim is for people to share their time, knowledge and skills without
exchanging money.
the basics ˈbeɪsɪks l'essentiel He worked out how to manage the basics of life: food, shelter, washing,
transport and social life.
a bicycle (bike) ˈbaɪsɪkəl un vélo He knew it wouldn’t be easy, so he bought three things: a solar panel, a wood-
fired stove and a bicycle.
a bin bɪn une poubelle He also found food in bins outside supermarkets.
to borrow a book from the ˌbɒrəʊ ə ˌbʊk frəm ðə emprunter un livre à la He didn’t have electricity, so he used candles in the evening and read books
library ˈlaɪbrəri bibliothèque that he borrowed from the library.
a business (1) ˈbɪznəs une entreprise Ted started his business in the 1990s.
Business (2) ˈbɪznəs le commerce, les affaires, At college in his native Ireland he studied for a degree in Business.
les études commerciales
a businessman ˈbɪznəsmən un homme d'affaires Businessman Mark Boyle did it and he found out that it wasn’t so bad after all.
calculations ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃənz des calculs Work out your daily energy bill using our easy calculations.
a candle ˈkændl une bougie He didn’t have electricity, so he used candles in the evening and read books
that he borrowed from the library.
a caravan ˈkærəvæn une caravane For shelter, he lived in a caravan, which was donated by a member of the
Freeconomy Community.
cash (U) (to pay in cash) kæʃ les espèces (payer en Imagine living for a whole year without money: no cash, no credit cards,
espèces) nothing.
change (C,U) (1) tʃeɪndʒ un/le changement Be the change you want to see in the world.
to change (2) tʃeɪndʒ transformer During his final year at college, he saw a film called ‘Gandhi’ and heard the
words that changed his life.
to clean one's teeth ˌkliːn jə ˈtiːθ se nettoyer ˈwʌnz dents He cleaned his teeth using fennel seeds from the forest and a pack of
toothbrushes that he found in a supermarket bin.
to contaminate kənˈtæməneɪt contaminer If we had to clean our own drinking water, we wouldn’t contaminate it.
to copy something down ˌkɒpi ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈdaʊn noter qc. I copied it down wrong and deleted your email.
to cycle ˈsaɪkəl faire du vélo He cycled everywhere and kept fit by doing push-ups every morning.
a degree in something dɪˈɡriː ɪn ˌsʌmθɪŋ un diplôme en qc. At college in his native Ireland he studied for a degree in Business.
to delete dɪˈliːt supprimer I copied it down wrong and deleted your email.
to be dependent on dɪˈpendənt ɒn ˌsʌmθɪŋ dépendre de qc. The change that Boyle wanted to see in the world was for people to be less
something dependent on money.
an energy bill ˈenədʒi bɪl une facture énergétique Work out your daily energy bill using our easy calculations.
entitled ɪnˈtaɪtəld intitulé/e A quote from his book entitled ‘The Moneyless Man’ sums up his philosophy.
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everything ˈevriθɪŋ tout Money isn’t everything.
evil (U noun or adj.) ˈiːvəl le mal / malfaisant/e Money is the root of all evil.
fennel (U) ˈfenl le fenouil He cleaned his teeth using fennel seeds from the forest and a pack of
a food bank ˈfuːd bæŋk une banque alimentaire Instead of buying food you don’t use, why don’t you donate some tins and
packets of pasta to our Food Bank for local people who need it?
to give something up ˌɡɪv ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈʌp abandonner qc. So why did Mark Boyle decide to give up money?
(gave, given)
to grow (1) (grew, grown) ɡrəʊ pousser Money doesn’t grow on trees.
to grow (2) (grew, grown) ɡrəʊ faire pousser, cultiver For food, he grew his own vegetables and picked wild fruit, leaves and nuts in
the forest.
to imagine doing ɪˌmædʒən ˈduːɪŋ ˌsʌmθɪŋ s'imaginer faire qc. Imagine living for a whole year without money: no cash, no credit cards,
something nothing.
to keep fit (kept, kept) ˌkiːp ˈfɪt rester en forme He cycled everywhere and kept fit by doing push-ups every morning.
a leaf (plural: leaves) liːf/liːvz une feuille For food, he grew his own vegetables and picked wild fruit, leaves and nuts in
the forest.
less les moins The change that Boyle wanted to see in the world was for people to be less
dependent on money.
to live without something ˌlɪv wɪðˈaʊt ˌsʌmθɪŋ vivre sans qc. Boyle realised that if he wanted money to be less important to people, he
should try to live without it.
to manage (1) ˈmænɪdʒ réussir, se débrouiller How would you manage?
to manage (2) ˈmænɪdʒ gérer He worked out how to manage the basics of life: food, shelter, washing,
moneyless ˈmʌniləs pauvre, sans argent Could you resend me the website for the article about a moneyless man?
a music event ˈmjuːzɪk ɪˌvent un événement musical He went to free art exhibitions, cinema nights and music events.
native ˈneɪtɪv natif, native At college in his native Ireland he studied for a degree in Business.
the native country ˌneɪtɪv ˈkʌntri le pays natal My grandparents’ native country is Norway.
a nut nʌt une noix, une noisette For food, he grew his own vegetables and picked wild fruit, leaves and nuts in
the forest.
over ˈəʊvə plus de There are over 40,000 members of the community.
a packet ˈpækət un paquet Instead of buying food you don’t use, why don’t you donate some tins and
a philosophy fəˈlɒsəfi une philosophie A quote from his book entitled ‘The Moneyless Man’ sums up his philosophy.
to pick pɪk cueillir For food, he grew his own vegetables and picked wild fruit, leaves and nuts in
the forest.
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to do push-ups (did, done) ˈpʊʃ ʌps faire des pompes He cycled everywhere and kept fit by doing push-ups every morning.
a quote kwəʊt une citation A quote from his book entitled ‘The Moneyless Man’ sums up his philosophy.
to resend ˌriːˈsend renvoyer qc. Could you resend me the website for the article you recommended?
the root ruːt la racine, l'origine Money is the root of all evil.
satisfactory ˌsætəsˈfæktəri satisfaisant/e We have to find a satisfactory way of doing it.
a seed siːd une graine He cleaned his teeth using fennel seeds from the forest and a pack of
a shelter ˈʃeltə un abri He worked out how to manage the basics of life: food, shelter, washing,
a solar panel ˌsəʊlə ˈpænl un panneau solaire He knew it wouldn’t be easy, so he bought three things: a solar panel, a wood-
solar-powered ˌsəʊlə ˈpaʊəd à énergie solaire For washing, he used a solar-powered shower.
to start a business ˌstɑːt ə ˈbɪznəs lancer une entreprise Ted started his business in the 1990s.
a stove stəʊv une cuisinière He knew it wouldn’t be easy, so he bought three things: a solar panel, a wood-
to sum something up ˌsʌm ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈʌp résumer qc. A quote from his book entitled ‘The Moneyless Man’ sums up his philosophy.
to summarise ˈsʌməraɪz résumer qc. A quote from his book entitled ‘The Moneyless Man’ summarises his
philosophy.
to throw something away ˌθrəʊ ˌsʌmθɪŋ əˈweɪ jeter qc. If we all had to grow our own food, we wouldn’t unnecessarily throw away forty
(threw, thrown) percent of it as we do today.
throw something out ˌθrəʊ ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈaʊt jeter qc. If we made our own tables and chairs, we wouldn’t throw them out the
(threw, thrown) moment we changed the interior décor.
a tin tɪn une boîte Instead of buying food you don’t use, why don’t you donate some tins and
a toothbrush ˈtuːθbrʌʃ une brosse à dents He cleaned his teeth using fennel seeds from the forest and a pack of
to try to do something ˌtraɪ tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ essayer de faire qc. Boyle realised that if he wanted money to be less important to people, he
(tried, tried) should try to live without it.
wild waɪld sauvage For food, he grew his own vegetables and picked wild fruit, leaves and nuts in
the forest.
a wood-fired stove ˌwʊd ˌfaɪəd ˈstəʊv un poêle à bois He knew it wouldn’t be easy, so he bought three things: a solar panel, a wood-
to work something out ˌwɜːk ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈaʊt calculer qc. Work out your daily energy bill using our easy calculations.
6.5 Grammar
a break breɪk une pause He can go for a run when he wants a break.
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to call somebody by their ˌkɔːl ˌsʌmbɒdi baɪ ðə appeler qn. par son Can you call your teachers by their first name?
first name ˌfɜːst ˈneɪm prénom
a conference call ˈkɒnfərəns kɔːl une téléconférence He must remember to have a shave before his conference call tonight.
to have to do something ˌdəʊnt ˌhæv tə ˈduː devoir faire qc. He doesn’t have to wear the company T-shirt.
(had, had) ˌsʌmθɪŋ
to need to do something ˌdəʊnt ˌniːd tə ˈduː avoir besoin de faire qc. She doesn’t need to wear designer clothes or a suit.
ˌsʌmθɪŋ
a driving licence ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˌlaɪsəns un permis de conduire A bus driver has to have a driving licence.
a fashion magazine ˈfæʃən ˌmæɡəˌziːn un magazine de mode Erica works for a fashion magazine.
the food industry ˈfuːd ˌɪndəstri l'industrie agro-alimentaire I’ve been in food industry for nine years.
to have a degree ˌhæv ə dɪˈɡriː avoir un diplôme A secondary school teacher has to have a degree.
to have good eyesight (U) ˌhæv ˌɡʊd ˈaɪsaɪt disposer d'une bonne vue An airline pilot has to have good eyesight.
plenty of (+ U or C plur. ˈplenti əv plein de You needn’t rush – you’ve got plenty of time.
noun)
to remember to do rɪˌmembə tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ penser à faire qc., se He must remember to have a shave before his conference call tonight.
something rappeler de faire qc.
to rush rʌʃ précipiter, se précipiter You needn’t rush – you’ve got plenty of time.
to take a test (took, taken) ˌteɪk ə ˈtest faire / passer un test Do you have to take end of term tests in each subject?
to work at the weekend ˌwɜːk ət ðə ˌwiːkˈend travailler le week-end A tourist guide has to work at the weekend.
6.6 Speaking
be on time ˌbi ɒn ˈtaɪm à l'heure, ponctuel/le My best advice would be to be on time.
a career kəˈrɪə une carrière Work experience makes you think about possible careers.
to do work experience (U) ˌduː ˈwɜːk ɪkˌspɪəriəns gagner de l'expérience Nearly all fifteen- or sixteen-year-old students in the UK do work experience
(did, done) professionnelle before they leave school.
to give advice (U) (gave, ˌɡɪv ədˈvaɪs conseiller, donner des Could you give me some advice on how to learn from my work experience?
given) conseils
to learn from somebody ˈlɜːn frəm ˌsʌmbɒdi apprendre de qn. He thinks you can learn much from other employees.
(learnt, learnt)
off ɒf libre Work experience are 1 –3 weeks off school working full-time for a local
employer.
to reject rɪˈdʒekt rejeter He rejected my advice.
self-confidence (U) ˌself ˈkɒnfɪdənts la confiance en soi Work experience develops self-confidence and communication skills.
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to think about something ˈθɪŋk əˌbaʊt ˌsʌmθɪŋ réfléchir à qc. Work experience makes you think about possible careers.
(thought, thought)
to work full-time ˌwɜːk ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm travailler à temps plein Work experience are 1 –3 weeks off school working full-time for a local
employer.
6.7 Writing
to advertise something ˈædvətaɪz ˌsʌmθɪŋ mettre une annonce pour What kind of job are they advertising?
qc.
at any time ət ˌeni ˈtaɪm n'importe quand I can be available for interview at any time.
to be available to do əˌveɪləbəl tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ être disponible pour faire At the moment, I am in my final year at school and I will be available to start
something qc. work from 1 June.
a building site ˈbɪldɪŋ saɪt un chantier I worked on a building site last summer.
a camp kæmp un camp Wild West summer camps require camp supervisors.
a candidate ˈkændədət un/e candidat/e For these reasons, I feel I would be a suitable candidate for the job you are
advertising.
certain ˈsɜːtn certain/e Warn them not to call you at certain times.
a chance to do something ˌtʃɑːns tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ une opportunité de faire We offer a chance to learn office skills.
qc.
the characteristics ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪks les caractéristiques What characteristics should the candidate have?
the contact details ˈkɒntækt ˌdiːteɪəlz les coordonnées I have listed my contact details on my CV.
currently ˈkʌrəntli actuellement Currently, I am in my final year at school.
a CV ˌsiː ˈviː un CV Mention your CV and any relevant work experience.
to earn money (U) ˌɜːn ˈmʌni gagner de l'argent I really need this job because I want to earn some money to go on holiday.
to enclose ɪnˈkləʊz joindre I enclose my CV for your information.

experience (U) of ɪkˈspɪəriəns əv ˌsʌmθɪŋ de l'expérience en/de qc. I do not have much experience of office work, but I am a fast learner.
something
experience (U) with ɪkˈspɪəriəns wɪð ˌsʌmbɒdi de l'expérience avec qn. Experience with children and knowledge of first aid will be an advantage.
somebody
to express one's interest ɪkˌspres ˈwʌnz ˈɪntrəst ɪn montrer de l'intérêt pour I am writing to express my interest in the position of part-time office helper.
in something ˌsʌmθɪŋ qc.
a fast learner ˌfɑːst ˈlɜːnə qn. qui apprend vite I do not have much experience of office work, but I am a fast learner.
for this reason ˌfə ðɪs ˈriːzən pour cette raison For these reasons, I feel I would be a suitable candidate for the job you are
advertising.
for your information fə jə ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən pour ton/votre information I enclose my CV for your information.
to intend to do something ɪnˌtend tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ envisager de faire qc. How do you intend to spend your salary?
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a job advert ˈdʒɒb ˌædvɜːt une offre d'emploi I saw an interesting job advert in my local paper.
to know how to swim ˌnəʊ ˌhaʊ tə ˈswɪm savoir nager You must know how to swim.
(knew, known)
the knowledge of ˈnɒlɪdʒ əv ˌsʌmθɪŋ la connaissance de qc. We need friendly, outgoing young people with lots of energy and some
something knowledge of English.
a letter of application ˌletər əv ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən une lettre de candidature I wrote a letter of application for the job.
to mention ˈmenʃən mentionner Mention your CV and any relevant work experience.
an office helper ˈɒfəs ˌhelpə une aide de bureau Johnson’s Builders requires an office helper – €10 per hour.
outdoor ˌaʊtˈdɔː dehors, à l'extérieur Do you love outdoor life and camping?
part-time ˌpɑːt ˈtaɪm à temps partiel With reference to your advertisement in yesterday’s ‘Devonshire Times’, I
would like to apply for the position of part-time office helper.
per hour ˌpər ˈaʊə par heure Johnson’s Builders requires an office helper – €10 per hour.
a permanent job ˌpɜːmənənt ˈdʒɒb un emploi permanent Is it a permanent job?
a position pəˈzɪʃən une position With reference to your advertisement in yesterday’s Devonshire Times, I
would like to apply for the position of part-time office helper.
to require rɪˈkwaɪə avoir besoin de Johnson’s Builders requires an office helper – €10 per hour.
in response (to) rɪˈspɒns en réponse (à) I am writing in response to your advertisement in yesterday’s ‘Devonshire
Times’.
to spend (spent, spent) spend dépenser How do you intend to spend your salary?
suitable ˈsuːtəbəl approprié/e For these reasons, I feel I would be a suitable candidate for the job you are
advertising.
a supervisor ˈsuːpəvaɪzə un superviseur / une Wild West summer camps require camp supervisors.
superviseuse
a tent tent une tente I like the countryside, but I don’t particularly like sleeping in tents!
a well-paid job ˌwel ˌpeɪd ˈdʒɒb un travail bien payé Is it a well-paid job?
willing to learn ˌwɪlɪŋ tə ˈlɜːn prêt/e à apprendre Are you friendly and willing to learn?
with reference to wɪð ˈrefərəns tə ˌsʌmθɪŋ en référence à qc. With reference to your advertisement in yesterday’s ‘Devonshire Times’, I
something would like to apply for the position of part-time office helper.
to work as part of a team ˌwɜːk əz ˌpɑːt əv ə ˈtiːm travailler en équipe I have good communication skills and I enjoy working as part of a team.
to write in response to ˌraɪt ɪn rɪˈspɒns tə répondre à qc. I am writing in response to your advertisement in yesterday’s ‘Devonshire
something (wrote, written) ˌsʌmθɪŋ Times’.
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to answer phones ˌɑːnsə ˈfəʊnz répondre au téléphone My sister is an office assistant. She answers phones and takes messages.
at work ət ˈwɜːk au travail I had a terrible day at work.
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to be promoted ˌbi prəˈməʊtəd être promu I hope I’ll be promoted to nurse manager in the future.
bored bɔːd qui s'ennuie Talk about a situation when you or someone you know felt bored during an
important event.
a boss bɒs un patron / une patronne Do you think you could be a good boss?
a businessperson ˈbɪznəsˌpɜːsən un homme / une femme She would give lots of jobs to young people if she was a successful
d'affaires businessperson.
disadvantages to ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒɪz tə des inconvénients à qc. There are disadvantages to his job, of course.
something ˌsʌmθɪŋ
to dress smartly ˌdres ˈsmɑːtli s'habiller soigneusement I don’t have to dress smartly. I can wear what I want.
during ˈdjʊərɪŋ pendant Talk about a situation when you or someone you know felt bored during an
important event.
to employ ɪmˈplɔɪ employer We want to employ ten new workers.
to feel bored (felt, felt) ˌfiːl ˈbɔːd s'ennuyer ferme Talk about a situation when you or someone you know felt bored during an
important event.
to feel sleepy (felt, felt) ˌfiːl ˈsliːpi avoir sommeil What would do you if you suddenly felt very sleepy during a lesson?
to get an opportunity to do ˌɡet ən ˌɒpəˌtjuːnəti tə avoir la chance de faire qc. Jacob has always loved music, so he was very happy when he got the
something (got, got) ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ opportunity to work for a music company.
a gift ɡɪft un cadeau You needn’t buy Zara a gift – we’ve sent her some flowers.
in the future ɪn ðə ˈfjuːtʃə à l'avenir What kind of job do you hope to get in the future?
to be late for work ˌleɪt fə ˈwɜːk être en retard au travail I can’t be late for work this morning.
to laugh at somebody ˈlɑːf ət ˌsʌmbɒdi se moquer de qn. If I wore these glasses, everyone would laugh at me.
a music company ˈmjuːzɪk ˌkʌmpəni une société de musique Jacob has always loved music, so he was very happy when he got the
opportunity to work for a music company.
a music promoter ˈmjuːzɪk prəˌməʊtə un promoteur / une It is three years later now and he works full-time as a music promoter.
promoteuse de musique
a nurse manager ˌnɜːs ˈmænɪdʒə un infirmier coordinateur/ I hope I’ll be promoted to nurse manager in the future.
une infirmière
coordinatrice
of course əv ˈkɔːs bien sûr There are disadvantages to his job, of course.
an office assistant ˈɒfəs əˌsɪstənt un/e assistant/e de bureau My sister is an office assistant. She answers phones and takes messages.
on time ɒn ˈtaɪm à l'heure I have to get to work on time this morning.

once a year ˌwʌns ə ˈjɪə une fois par an Once a year the company pays a bonus to its best employees.
to pay a bonus ˌpeɪ ə ˈbəʊnəs accorder une prime Once a year the company pays a bonus to its best employees.
a profession prəˈfeʃən une profession Jon’s friends haven’t always taken his profession seriously.
to be satisfied with ˈsætəsfaɪd wɪð ˌsʌmθɪŋ être satisfait par/de qc. Jon is satisfied with his salary.
something
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sleepy ˈsliːpi fatigué/e What would do you if you suddenly felt very sleepy during a lesson?
strong strɒŋ fort/e Builders need to be fit and strong.
to take a day off (took, ˌteɪk ə ˌdeɪ ˈɒf prendre un jour de congé I’ll let you take an extra day off.
taken)
terrible ˈterəbəl terrible I had a terrible day at work.
to wear glasses (wore, ˌweə ˈɡlɑːsɪz porter des lunettes If I wore these glasses, everyone would laugh at me.
worn)
to work part-time ˌwɜːk ˌpɑːt ˈtaɪm travailler à temps partiel I work part-time, so I have a lot of free time.
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average ˈævərɪdʒ moyen/ne A computer programmer earns an average salary.
the chances of something ˈtʃɑːntsɪz əv ˌsʌmθɪŋ les chances de qc. I’m afraid Rebecca is too optimistic about her chances of promotion. She has
to wait till next year.
to confirm kənˈfɜːm confirmer The university has confirmed that tuition fees will go up next year.
Design dɪˈzaɪn le design I’d like to study Design and Technology in Copenhagen.
an employer ɪmˈplɔɪə un employeur Work experience are 1 –3 weeks off school working full-time for a local
employer.
an estate agent ɪˈsteɪt ˌeɪdʒənt un agent immobilier Tim is an estate agent. He sells flats and houses.
to finish school ˌfɪnɪʃ ˈskuːl finir l'école I got rid of all my textbooks when I finished school.
to go up (went, gone) ˌɡəʊ ˈʌp monter The university has confirmed that tuition fees will go up next year.
impressive ɪmˈpresɪv impressionnant/e As a student of Architecture, you should travel to other countries to see the
most impressive buildings.
a mechanic mɪˈkænɪk un mécanicien / une Do you know a good car mechanic?
mécanicienne
a method ˈmeθəd une méthode In my opinion, learning new things by heart is not the best method.
a school canteen ˌskuːl kænˈtiːn une cantine scolaire The school canteen is always full. The food is tasty and quite cheap.
tasty ˈteɪsti savoureux / savoureuse The school canteen is always full. The food is tasty and quite cheap.
a term tɜːm un trimestre, semestre What’s wrong with Ann? Her grades are very low this term.
a textbook ˈtekstbʊk un manuel scolaire I got rid of all my textbooks when I finished school.
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UNIT 7
Unit 7 Shopping
7.1 Vocabulary
an aquarium əˈkweəriəm un aquarium You can watch hundreds of sharks in the aquarium or spend an afternoon at
the cinema.
a baker’s ˈbeɪkəz une boulangerie You buy bread at a baker’s.
a bargain ˈbɑːɡən une bonne affaire Where can you pick up a bargain?
beans biːnz des haricots I need a can of beans to make some soup.
a biscuit ˈbɪskət un biscuit I can buy a bottle of shampoo, a packet of biscuits, a new pair of skis and a
bunch of flowers for my mum, all in the same place.
a bunch of bananas ˌbʌntʃ əv bəˈnɑːnəz un régime de bananes I bought some apples, kiwis and a bunch of bananas for the children.
a bunch of flowers ˌbʌntʃ əv ˈflaʊəz un bouquet de fleurs I can buy a bottle of shampoo, a packet of biscuits, a new pair of skis and a
a bunch of grapes ˌbʌntʃ əv ˈɡreɪps une grappe de raisins I bought some apples, kiwis and a bunch of grapes for the children.
business (U) ˈbɪznəs les affaires, le travail, la They take business away from small shops.
clientèle
a butcher's ˈbʊtʃəz une boucherie You buy meat at a butcher’s.
can't afford something ˌkɑːnt əˈfɔːd ˌsʌmθɪŋ n'en avoir pas les moyens When was the last time you thought ‘I’d love to buy that but I just can’t afford
(couldn't afford) it’?
to change a light bulb ˌtʃeɪndʒ ə ˈlaɪt bʌlb changer une ampoule When was the last time you changed a light bulb?
a chapel ˈtʃæpəl une chapelle There’s even a wedding chapel!
crisps krɪsps des chips I bought a packet of crisps, would you like some?
electrical goods ɪˈlektrɪkəl ɡʊdz des appareils/articles We offer a wide choice of electrical goods.
électroménagers
entertainment (U) ˌentəˈteɪnmənt le divertissement The town provides a wide choice of entertainment.
to get one's money back ˌɡet ˈwʌnz ˈmʌni bæk récupérer son argent If you don’t keep your receipt, is it still possible to take something back to a
(got, got) shop and get your money back?
grapes ɡreɪps des raisins I bought some apples, kiwis and a bunch of grapes for the children.
a greengrocer's ˈɡriːnˌɡrəʊsəz un magasin de fruits et You buy vegetables at a greengrocer’s.
légumes
happiness (U) ˈhæpinəs le bonheur People who say money can’t buy you happiness don’t know where to go
shopping.
to have a manicure (had, ˌhæv ə ˈmænəkjʊə se faire faire une You can have a manicure before lunch and then you can have a ride in the
had) manucure theme park.
health (U) helθ la santé The government has promised to spend more on health and education.
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in the same place ɪn ðə ˌseɪm ˈpleɪs au même endroit I can buy a bottle of shampoo, a packet of biscuits, a new pair of skis and a
indoor ˈɪndɔː à l'intérieur Shopping malls used to be indoor shopping centres, especially popular in the
USA.
instant coffee (U) ˌɪnstənt ˈkɒfi le café soluble We need a new jar of instant coffee.
jam (U) dʒæm la confiture Can you open this jar of jam, please?
a jar of instant coffee ˌdʒɑːr əv ˌɪnstənt ˈkɒfi un bocal/pot de café We need a new jar of instant coffee.
soluble
leisurewear (U) ˈleʒəweə des vêtements de loisirs To see our full range of leisurewear, go to our website.
a light bulb ˈlaɪt bʌlb une ampoule When was the last time you changed a light bulb?
a mall mɔːl un centre commercial All malls are the same.
a manicure ˈmænəkjʊə une manucure You can have a manicure before lunch and then you can have a ride in the
theme park.
meat (U) miːt la viande You buy meat at a butcher’s.
a newsagent's ˈnjuːzˌeɪdʒənts un kiosque à journaux You buy newspapers at a newsagent’s.
a packet of biscuits ˌpækət əv ˈbɪskɪts un paquet de biscuits I can buy a bottle of shampoo, a packet of biscuits, a new pair of skis and a
a packet of crisps ˌpækət əv ˈkrɪsps un paquet de chips I bought a packet of crisps, would you like some?
a packet of tea ˌpækət əv ˈtiː un paquet de thé I bought a packet of Rooibos tea, would you like a cup?
a pair of jeans ˌpeər əv ˈdʒiːnz une paire de jeans, des Mum, I need two new pairs of jeans.
jeans
a pair of scissors ˌpeər əv ˈsɪzəz une paire de ciseaux I can buy a bottle of shampoo, a packet of biscuits, a new pair of scissors and
a bunch of flowers for my mum, all in the same place.
a pair of skis ˌpeər əv ˈskiːz une paire de skis I can buy a bottle of shampoo, a packet of biscuits, a new pair of skis and a
a parcel ˈpɑːsəl un colis, un paquet When was the last time you posted a parcel at the post office?
parking (U) ˈpɑːkɪŋ le fait de se garer, le Parking is easy.
stationnement
perfume (U) ˈpɜːfjuːm du parfum When was the last time you bought some perfume or other expensive
toiletries?
a pet shop ˈpet ʃɒp un magasin pour les You buy toys for your dog at a pet shop.
animaux
a plant plɑːnt une plante In the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota you can buy trainers,
toiletries, light bulbs and plants.
to post a parcel ˌpəʊst ə ˈpɑːsəl poster un paquet / un colis When was the last time you posted a parcel at the post office?
a post office ˈpəʊst ˌɒfəs un bureau de poste When was the last time you posted a parcel at the post office?
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a price reduction ˈpraɪs rɪˌdʌkʃən une réduction de prix When do shops usually offer big price reductions in your country?
a receipt rɪˈsiːt un reçu If you don’t keep your receipt, is it still possible to take something back to a
shop and get a refund?
a reduction rɪˈdʌkʃən une réduction, baisse When do shops usually offer big price reductions in your country?
a ride raɪd un tour When was the last time you had a scary ride in a theme park?
a rug rʌɡ un tapis When was the last time you used a vacuum cleaner to clean a rug or a carpet?
a sale seɪl des soldes When do shops usually have a sale in your country?
scissors ˈsɪzəz des ciseaux I can buy a bottle of shampoo, a packet of biscuits, a new pair of scissors and
a bunch of flowers for my mum, all in the same place.
a service ˈsɜːvəs un service A wide range of services are available.
a shark ʃɑːk un requin You can watch hundreds of sharks in the aquarium or spend an afternoon at
the cinema.
a shirt ʃɜːt une chemise, un chemisier You buy shirts and skirts at a clothes shop.
a shopping mall ˈʃɒpɪŋ mɔːl un centre commercial Shopping malls used to be indoor shopping centres, especially popular in the
USA.
a skirt skɜːt une jupe You buy shirts and skirts at a clothes shop.
swimwear (U) ˈswɪmweə des maillots de bain See our wide range of swimwear and find the perfect summer look for you.
a theme park ˈθiːm pɑːk un parc d'attractions You can have a manicure before lunch and then you can have a ride in the
theme park.
toiletries ˈtɔɪlətriz des articles de toilette When was the last time you bought some perfume or other expensive
toiletries?
a vacuum cleaner ˈvækjuəm ˌkliːnə un aspirateur When was the last time you used a vacuum cleaner to clean a rug or a carpet?
a way of life ˌweɪ əv ˈlaɪf un mode de vie But some of the biggest shopping malls around the world are much more than
shopping centres – they’re a way of life!
7.2 Grammar
approximately əˈprɒksɪmətli environ, à peu près So far, the lives of approximately seven million people in developing countries
have been improved by Fairtrade.
to be around (was/were, əˈraʊnd exister So the idea of ‘fair trade’ has been around for many years.
been)
a billion ˈbɪljən un milliard Last year more than one billion kilos of chocolate was eaten around the world.
a cacao grower kəˈkaʊ ˌɡrəʊə un producteur de cacao In Africa, a typical cacao grower is paid less than a dollar a day.
a cacao plant kəˈkaʊ plɑːnt une plante de cacao Chocolate is made from the cacao plant.
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a chocolate bar ˈtʃɒklət bɑː une barre chocolatée The new chocolate bar hasn’t been introduced yet.
clean water (U) ˌkliːn ˈwɔːtə de l'eau propre However, many cacao farmers don’t earn enough money and can’t afford food,
medicine or clean water.
to collect kəˈlekt ramasser Rubbish is collected in our area every Wednesday and Friday.
to come together (came, ˌkʌm təˈɡeðə s'unir In 1997, many organisations from different countries came together and one
came) international Fairtrade organisation was formed.
a crop krɒp une récolte When you see the Fairtrade Mark on a product, you know that the farmers
have been paid a fair price for their crops.
to introduce ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs lancer The new chocolate bar hasn’t been introduced yet.
a premium ˈpriːmiəm une prime You also know that they have been given extra money – the Fairtrade
premium.
to pronounce prəˈnaʊns prononcer My name isn’t pronounced the same in English.
rubbish (U) ˈrʌbɪʃ les déchets Rubbish is collected in our area every Wednesday and Friday.
to set something up (set, ˌset ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈʌp installer, fonder qc. Farming organisations have been set up in African countries and the extra
set) money is invested in projects such as drinking water.
trade (U) treɪd le commerce So the idea of ‘fair trade’ has been around for many years.
7.3 Listening
a matter of something ə ˈmætər əv ˌsʌmθɪŋ une question de qc. I think the ability to choose good presents is a matter of personality.
a question of something ə ˈkwestʃən əv ˌsʌmθɪŋ une question de qc. I think the ability to choose good presents is a question of personality.
an aisle aɪl une allée Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?
to be capable of ˈkeɪpəbəl əv ˌsʌmθɪŋ être capable/à même de I think both men and women are capable of buying good presents.
something faire qc.
careful ˈkeəfəl prudent/e Be careful when buying women’s toiletries.
a castle ˈkɑːsəl un château There’s a fascinating ruined castle not far from where we’re staying.
to cheer somebody up ˌtʃɪə ˌsʌmbɒdi ˈʌp remonter le moral de qn. Isabelle thinks her mother is upset about being forty, so she wants to cheer her
up.
debts det des dettes He had enough money to pay off his debts.
to do some research (U) ˌduː ˌsəm rɪˈsɜːtʃ faire des recherches Before I buy a present for somebody, I do some research.
(did, done)
doubt (C,U) daʊt un/le doute Elizabeth had no doubts at all about his ability to do the job.
face cream (U) ˈfeɪs kriːm la crème pour le visage Don’t buy face cream as a present for an older woman!
a friendship bracelet ˈfrendʃɪp ˌbreɪslət un bracelet d'amitié Get her something personal but cheap, like a purse or friendship bracelet.
a game console ˈɡeɪm kənˌsəʊl une console de jeu I got a game console for my 16th birthday.
to give a present (gave, ˌɡɪv ə ˈprezənt offrir un cadeau My girlfriend has never given me a present.
given)
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to listen (to ˈlɪsən écouter (qc./qn.) Listen, you need to relax.
something/somebody)
lots of money ˌlɒts əv ˈmʌni beaucoup d'argent Don’t spend lots of money. It isn’t necessary.
nice naɪs beau / belle Charlotte wants to buy a nice expensive gift for one of her school friends.
an occasion əˈkeɪʒən une occasion What’s the occasion?
psychology (U) saɪˈkɒlədʒi la psychologie Before I started working for the police, I'd studied business and psychology at
university.
a purse pɜːs un sac à main, un porte- I got a purse for my 16th birthday.
monnaie
a recording studio rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ ˌstjuːdiəʊ un studio d'enregistrement For example, if she’s musical, you could pay for some time in a recording
studio.
7.4 Reading
an age group ˈeɪdʒ ɡruːp une tranche d'âge For products that focus on this age group and gender, pink is the colour that
shops always choose.
an airline ˈeəlaɪn une compagnie aérienne It’s no surprise that it’s the colour of cheap airlines like easyJet and the online
bookstore Amazon.
anger (U) ˈæŋɡə la colère Red is the colour of extremes and strong emotions: passion, danger and
anger.
angry ˈæŋɡri en colère, énervé/e I was angry because he hadn’t told me his plans.
anti-aging beauty products ˌænti ˌeɪdʒɪŋ ˈbjuːti des produits de beauté Expensive anti-aging beauty products are often packaged in purple, especially
ˈprɒdʌkts anti-âge to attract the older and wealthier customers.
to appeal to somebody əˈpiːl tə ˌsʌmbɒdi plaire à qn. They appeal to younger people.
to associate (with) əˈsəʊʃieɪt associer (à) All colours are associated with different emotions, so they have to choose
them carefully.
attention (U) əˈtenʃən l'attention Which colour would you use to attract somebody’s attention?
to attract somebody's əˌtrækt ˌsʌmbɒdiz əˈtenʃən attirer l'attention de qn. Which colour would you use to attract somebody’s attention?
attention
to be in a hurry ˌbi ɪn ə ˈhʌri être pressé Red is the most noticeable colour in the spectrum, so it’s used for everything
that wants to attract our attention in a hurry, such as warning signs on the road
and fire engines.
to beat (beat, beaten) biːt battre The colour red makes your heart beat faster and attracts people who buy
things on impulse.
a brand brænd une marque How many famous brands or logos can you think of?
branding (U) ˈbrændɪŋ la stratégie de marque However, black and white suggest elegance and was chosen by Chanel for
their branding.
brief briːf bref / brève Here’s a brief outline of the effect of different colours on the typical consumer.
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to buy something on ˌbaɪ ˌsʌmθɪŋ ɒn ˈɪmpʌls acheter qc. sur un coup de The colour red makes your heart beat faster and attracts people who buy
impulse (bought, bought) tête things on impulse.
care (U) keə la précaution Shops must use purple with care – it can easily look old-fashioned.
carefully ˈkeəfəli prudemment All colours are associated with different emotions, so they have to choose
them carefully.
to cause kɔːz provoquer, causer These colours can cause confusion.
a combination ˌkɒmbəˈneɪʃən une combinaison It’s difficult to see this combination without thinking of fast food.
a competitive market kəmˌpetətɪv ˈmɑːkət un marché concurrentiel In today’s competitive market, shops need to pay attention to the colours they
use to attract customers.
(to cause) confusion kənˈfjuːʒən (porter à) confusion These colours can cause confusion.
a consumer kənˈsjuːmə un consommateur / une Here’s a brief outline of the effect of different colours on the typical consumer.
consommatrice
creativity (U) ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti la créativité Yellow is the colour of youth, happiness and creativity.
a customer ˈkʌstəmə un client / une cliente If blue is used on a website, customers will trust the site with their credit card
details.
a danger ˈdeɪndʒə un danger Red is the colour of extremes and strong emotions: passion, danger and
anger.
easily ˈiːzəli facilement Shops must use purple with care – it can easily look old-fashioned.
eco-friendly ˈiːkəʊ ˌfrendli écologique Light green is fresh and eco-friendly, while dark green may be associated with
negative emotions such as jealousy and greed.
economical ˌekəˈnɒmɪkəl économique In shops orange may suggest that a product is economical or cheap.
the effect of something on ɪˈfekt əv ˌsʌmθɪŋ ɒn l'effet de qc. sur qc. Here’s a brief outline of the effect of different colours on the typical consumer.
elegance (U) ˈelɪɡənts l'élégance However, black and white suggest elegance and was chosen by Chanel for
their branding.
elegant ˈeləɡənt élégant/e May was a tall, elegant young woman.
an emotion ɪˈməʊʃən une émotion All colours are associated with different emotions, so they have to choose
them carefully.
excitement (U) ɪkˈsaɪtmənt l'excitation Red is associated with speed and excitement, so it’s no surprise that it is the
most popular colour for sports cars.
to fall (fell, fallen) fɔːl chuter When blue lighting was installed on the streets of Glasgow, crime fell
dramatically.
to feel energetic (felt, felt) ˌfiːl ˌenəˈdʒetɪk se sentir plein d'énergie Bright and cheerful, yellow is a colour that makes people feel energetic.
a fire engine ˈfaɪər ˌendʒən un camion de pompiers Red is used for warning signs on the road and fire engines.
to focus on something ˈfəʊkəs ɒn ˌsʌmθɪŋ se concentrer sur qc. If you want to focus on pre-teen girls, which colour is best?
food packaging (U) ˈfuːd ˌpækɪdʒɪŋ l'emballage alimentaire This is why it’s often used on food packaging.
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fresh freʃ frais / fraîche Light green is fresh and eco-friendly, while dark green may be associated with
fruity ˈfruːti fruité/e Orange is fruity and fun.
gender ˈdʒendə le sexe, le genre For products that focus on this age group and gender, pink is the colour that
shops always choose.
to get somebody to do ˌɡet ˌsʌmbɒdi tə ˈduː inciter qn. à faire qc. How can you get customers to trust you with their credit card details?
greed (U) ɡriːd l'avidité, la gourmandise Light green is fresh and eco-friendly, while dark green may be associated with
(nég.) negative emotions such as jealousy and greed.
greedy ˈɡriːdi avide He looked at the gold with greedy eyes.
growth (U) ɡrəʊθ la croissance Green has always been the colour of growth and nature.
a guide ɡaɪd un guide (un manuel) We’re going to publish a guide for shops on how to improve their sales.
a heart hɑːt un cœur The colour red makes your heart beat faster and attracts people who buy
things on impulse.
honesty (U) ˈɒnəsti l'honnêteté Blue is the colour of security, loyalty and honesty.
an impulse ˈɪmpʌls une impulsion, un coup de The colour red makes your heart beat faster and attracts people who buy
tête things on impulse.
an impulsive buyer ˈɪmpʌls ˌbaɪə un acheteur impulsif / une Blue is a calm, relaxing colour, often used to attract careful customers rather
acheteuse impulsive than impulse buyers.
impulsive ɪmˈpʌlsɪv impulsif / impulsive She was impulsive and sometimes regretted things she’d done.
in red ɪn ˈred en rouge This is why you often see ‘SALE’ signs in red.
to influence ˈɪnfluəns influencer This article is a summary of how colours can influence the consumer.
to install ɪnˈstɔːl installer When blue lighting was installed on the streets of Glasgow, crime fell
dramatically.
it’s no surprise that … ɪts ˌnəʊ səˈpraɪz ðæt il n'est guère surprenant Why is it no surprise that Amazon use the colour orange?
que …
to be jealous (of) ˈdʒeləs jaloux / jalouse (de) Why are you so jealous of his success?
jealousy (U) ˈdʒeləsi la jalousie Light green is fresh and eco-friendly, while dark green may be associated with
kindness (U) ˈkaɪndnəs la gentillesse Pink suggests love, friendship and kindness.
a logo ˈləʊɡəʊ un logo Red and yellow are used for logos by McDonald’s, Burger King and Kentucky
Fried Chicken.
lucky ˈlʌki porte-bonheur, chanceux / In western cultures, green is a lucky colour.
chanceuse
luxury (C,U) ˈlʌkʃəri un/le luxe It suggests magic and mystery, wealth and luxury.
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to make somebody think of ˌmeɪk ˌsʌmbɒdi ˈθɪŋk əv rappeler qc. à qn. An advert with red and yellow makes you think of fast food.
something (made, made) ˌsʌmθɪŋ
to make one's heart beat ˌmeɪk wʌns ˌhɑːt ˌbiːt faire battre le cœur plus The colour red makes your heart beat faster and attracts people who buy
faster ˈfɑːstə fort things on impulse.
a market ˈmɑːkət un marché What do you have to pay attention to in today’s market?
a mystery ˈmɪstəri un mystère It suggests magic and mystery, wealth and luxury.
negative emotions ˌneɡətɪv iˈməʊʃənz des émotions négatives Light green is fresh and eco-friendly, while dark green may be associated with
noticeable ˈnəʊtəsəbəl visible Red is the most noticeable colour in the spectrum.
old-fashioned ˌəʊld ˈfæʃˌənd démodé/e Shops must use purple with care – it can easily look old-fashioned.
an outline ˈaʊtlaɪn les grandes lignes Here’s a brief outline of the effect of different colours on the typical consumer.
to be packaged bi: ˈpækɪdʒd être emballé Expensive anti-aging beauty products are often packaged in purple, especially
to attract the older and wealthier customers.
passion (C,U) ˈpæʃən une/la passion Red is the colour of extremes and strong emotions: passion, danger and
anger.
to pay attention to ˌpeɪ əˈtenʃən tə ˌsʌmθɪŋ faire attention à qc. What do you have to pay attention to in today’s market?
something (paid, paid)
positive feelings ˌpɒzətɪv ˈfiːəlɪŋz des sentiments positifs Which colour is not associated with positive feelings?
a pre-teen girl ˌpriːˌtiːn ˈɡɜːl une fille préadolescente Pink is the colour of pre-teen girls.
purple ˈpɜːpəl violet/te If you don’t use purple with care, what can happen?
rather than ˈrɑːðə ðən plutôt que Blue is a calm, relaxing colour, often used to attract careful customers rather
than impulse buyers.
recognisable ˈrekəɡˌnaɪzəbəl reconnaissable Which logo do you think is the most recognisable?
a report rɪˈpɔːt un rapport, un reportage I’ve just read a report on which colours consumers prefer.
to report rɪˈpɔːt dénoncer, signaler The crime was reported immediately.
Roman times ˈrəʊmən taɪmz l'époque romaine Since Roman times, purple has been associated with royalty.
royalty (U) ˈrɔɪəlti la royauté Since Roman times, purple has been associated with royalty.
a sale seɪəlz une vente We’re going to publish a guide for shops on how to improve their sales.
secure sɪˈkʊə sûr/e We want a secure future for our children.
security (U) sɪˈkjʊərəti la sécurité Blue is the colour of security, loyalty and honesty.
a shade ʃeɪd une nuance There are different shades of green.
a shop window ˌʃɒp ˈwɪndəʊ une vitrine If a shop window has yellow in it, customers will be attracted to the shop.
a sign saɪn une pancarte This is why you often see ‘SALE’ signs in red.
a spectrum ˈspektrəm un spectre de couleur Red is the most noticeable colour in the spectrum.
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speed (U) spiːd la vitesse Red is associated with speed and excitement, so it’s no surprise that it is the
a sports car ˈspɔːts kɑː une voiture de sports Red is associated with speed and excitement, so it’s no surprise that it is the
a subjective opinion səbˌdʒektɪv əˈpɪnjən une opinion subjective This is just one person’s subjective opinion.
a summary ˈsʌməri un résumé This article is a summary of how colours can influence the consumer.
typical ˈtɪpɪkəl typique Here’s a brief outline of the effect of different colours on the typical consumer.
usual ˈjuːʒuəl habituel/le I’ll meet you at the usual time.

visible ˈvɪzəbəl visible Red is used for warning signs because it is the most visible.
wealth (U) welθ la richesse It suggests magic and mystery, wealth and luxury.
wealthy ˈwelθi riche Expensive anti-aging beauty products are often packaged in purple, especially
to attract the older and wealthier customers.
western cultures ˌwestən ˈkʌltʃə les cultures occidentale In western cultures, green is a lucky colour.
while waɪl tandis que, pendant que Light green is fresh and eco-friendly, while dark green may be associated with
youth (U) juːθ la jeunesse Yellow is the colour of youth, happiness and creativity.
7.5 Grammar
a little (+ U noun) ə ˈlɪtl un peu de With a little imagination and a lot of hard work, Mycoskie has transformed the
lives of a lot of people.
a lot of (+ U noun or C ə ˈlɒt əv beaucoup de With a little imagination and a lot of hard work, Mycoskie has transformed the
plur. noun) lives of a lot of people.
to allow somebody to do əˌlaʊ ˌsʌmbɒdi tə ˈduː permettre à qn. de faire Very few schools allow children to attend classes without shoes.
something ˌsʌmθɪŋ qc.
boots buːts des bottes Most people have a few pairs of trainers, some smart shoes, a pair of boots
and some sandals.
a charity worker ˈtʃærəti ˌwɜːkə un travailleur / une He met a charity worker, and she told him how many children in developing
travailleuse bénévole countries were without shoes.
to be closed bi: kləʊzd être fermé Lots of shops are closed on Sundays.
a disease dɪˈziːz une maladie Firstly, there are lots of diseases in the soil and shoes protect children.
to do exercise (U) (did, ˌduː ˈeksəsaɪz faire de l'exercice/du sport I do too little exercise.
done)
eyewear (U) ˈaɪweə des lunettes, des lentilles TOMS has become the One for One™ company who give eyewear as well as
de contact shoes to people around the world.
firstly ˈfɜːstli d'abord Firstly, there are lots of diseases in the soil and shoes protect children.
to get an education (got, ˌɡet ən ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃən s'instruire, recevoir une So shoes help children to get an education.
got) éducation
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to have lessons ˌhæv ˈlesənz avoir des cours I have too many lessons each week.
how many (+ C plur. ˌhaʊ ˈmeni combien (de)? How many pairs do you need?
noun)?
how much (+ U noun)? ˌhaʊ ˈmʌtʃ combien (de)? How much difference can a simple pair of shoes make to so many children’s
lives?
lots of (+ U noun or C plur. ˈlɒts əv beaucoup de Over the years, he’s given lots of shoes to people in need – more than a
noun) million, in fact.
many (+ C plur. noun) ˈmeni beaucoup de How much difference can a simple pair of shoes make to so many children’s
lives?
much (+ U noun) mʌtʃ beaucoup de He doesn’t have to do much advertising – when people hear about TOMS, they
tell one another.
one another ˌwʌn əˈnʌðə mutuellement He doesn’t have to do much advertising – when people hear about TOMS, they
tell one another.
a pair peə une paire Every time he sells a pair, he gives a pair of new shoes to a child in need.
a pair of boots ˌpeər əv ˈbuːts une paire de bottes Most people have a few pairs of trainers, some smart shoes, a pair of boots
and some sandals.
a pair of shoes ˌpeər əv ˈʃuːz une paire de chaussures Do you have too many pairs of shoes?
pumps pʌmps des escarpins (AmE), des No matter what your occupation or lifestyle, nothing will complete your head-to-
ballerines (BrE) toe look like a classic pair of pumps.
secondly ˈsekəndli deuxièmement Secondly, very few schools allow children to attend classes without shoes.
smart smɑːt élégant/e Most people have a few pairs of trainers, some smart shoes, a pair of boots
and some sandals.
the soil sɔɪl le sol, la terre Firstly, there are lots of diseases in the soil and shoes protect children.
some + C plur. noun sʌm des, quelques Most people have a few pairs of trainers, some smart shoes, a pair of boots
and some sandals.
to transform trænsˈfɔːm transformer With a little imagination and a lot of hard work, Mycoskie has transformed the
lives of a lot of people.
to watch television ˌwɒtʃ ˈteləˌvɪʒən regarder la télé Do you watch a lot of television?
7.6 Speaking
to bother ˈbɒðə ennuyer, embêter You don’t want the shop assistant to bother you.
Can I help you? ˌkən aɪ ˈhelp jə Puis-je vous aider? Good morning, Madam, can I help you?
a changing room ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ ruːm un vestiaire, une cabine The changing rooms are over there.
a colour ˈkʌlə une couleur The colour and style are perfect.
a dress dres une robe I bought this dress last week, but the zip doesn’t work.
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to exchange something for ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ˌsʌmθɪŋ fə échanger qc. contre qc. We can exchange it for a new one.
to be faulty bi: ˈfɔːl être défectueux I think the camera is faulty.
to fit (fitted, fitted (BrE)) fɪt aller (taille) If it doesn’t fit, can we get a refund?
to get a refund (got, got) ˌɡet ə ˈriːfʌnd obtenir un If it doesn’t fit, can we get a refund?
remboursement
to be half price bi: ˌhɑːf ˈpraɪs être à moitié prix Look, this smartphone is half price!
to look lʊk regarder I’m just looking, thanks.
to be on offer bi: ɒn ˈɒfə être en promotion They’re on offer – buy one and get one free.
to be out of stock bi: ˌaʊt əv ˈstɒk être indisponible, en The item is out of stock.
rupture de stock
over there ˌəʊvə ˈðeə là-bas The changing rooms are over there.
to pay by credit card (paid, ˌpeɪ baɪ ˈkredət kɑːd payer par carte de crédit ‘How would you like to pay?’ ‘By credit card.’
paid)
to be reduced bi: rɪˈdjuːst être réduit It’s reduced from £50 to £19.99.
a repair rɪˈpeə une réparation His job is to make minor repairs on all the machines.
to be ripped bi: rɪpt être déchiré Hmm, it’s ripped here. Are you sure you didn’t rip it?
to sell out (sold out, sold ˌsel ˈaʊt (tout) vendre Oh no! They’ve sold out.
out)
to shop for clothes ˌʃɒp fə ˈkləʊðz acheter des vêtements I usually shop for clothes at the mall.
(shopped, shopped)
to shrink (shrank, shrunk) ʃrɪŋk rétrécir, se rétrécir The T-shirt shrank after I washed it.
to take (took, taken) teɪk prendre I’ll take it.

to try something on (tried, ˌtraɪ ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈɒn essayer qc. (sur soi) Would you like to try it on?
tried) (vêtement)
a zip zɪp une fermeture éclair I bought this dress last week, but the zip doesn’t work.
7.7 Writing
an account əˈkaʊnt un compte Please close my account.
an action ˈækʃən une action, une activité Urgent action is required.
to be annoying bi: əˈnɔɪɪŋ être énervant, pénible I found it very annoying.
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anyway ˈeniweɪ quoi qu'il en soit, enfin, Anyway, he told me to write to the head office.
bref
to be missing bi: ˈmɪsɪŋ manquer Some parts are missing.
to be broken bi: ˈbrəʊkən être cassé The case is broken.
by mistake baɪ məˈsteɪk par errreur I deleted the file by mistake.
can't believe (couldn't ˌkɑːnt bəˈliːv ne pas pouvoir croire I can’t believe you’ve sent me another pair of headphones that don’t work.
believe)
a category ˈkætəɡəri une catégorie Select a category: choose from the drop-down menu.
to choose from something ˈtʃuːz frəm ˌsʌmθɪŋ choisir dans qc. Select a category: choose from the drop-down menu.
(chose, chosen)
to close an account ˌkləʊz ən əˈkaʊnt clôturer un compte Please close my account.

to complain about kəmˈpleɪn əˌbaʊt ˌsʌmθɪŋ se plaindre de qc. I am writing to complain about the service provided by your company.
something
a complaint kəmˈpleɪnt une plainte, une I sent a polite written complaint to the store, but I received a very rude reply.
réclamation
to complete kəmˈpliːt s'achever My download won’t complete.
the cost of something ˈkɒst əv ˌsʌmθɪŋ le coût de qc. I would be grateful if you could send me a full refund for the headphones and
the cost of sending them back to you three times.
Customer Services ˌkʌstəmə ˈsɜːvəsɪz le service clients Changes to your order can be made via our Customer Services.
to be damaged bi: ˈdæmɪdʒd être endommagé Guess what – the headphones are damaged and they don’t work!
a delivery dɪˈlɪvəri une livraison The delivery was late.
a description dɪˈskrɪpʃən une description The product was different from the description.
to be different from bi: ˈdɪfərənt frəm ˌsʌmθɪŋ être différent de qc. The product was different from the description.
something
the drop-down menu ˈdrɒp daʊn ˌmenjuː le menu déroulant Select a category: choose from the drop-down menu.
to experience a problem ɪkˌspɪəriəns ə ˈprɒbləm rencontrer un problème Please tell us the type of problem you are experiencing.
a file faɪl un fichier, un dossier My file won’t play.

to find (found, found) faɪnd constater, trouver que I received a pair of headphones from you today, but when I unpacked them, I
found they were damaged and they do not work.
Guess what! ˌɡes ˈwɒt Devine quoi! Guess what – they’re damaged and they don’t work!
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the head office ˌhed ˈɒfəs le siège social, le bureau Anyway, he told me to write to the head office.
principal
in contact with somebody ɪn ˈkɒntækt wɪð ˌsʌmbɒdi en contact avec qn. I think he’s in the wrong job – he shouldn’t be in contact with the public.
on the phone ˌɒn ðə ˈfəʊn au téléphone When I called about the first pair that didn’t work, the person on the phone
was very unhelpful.
a pair of headphones ˌpeər əv ˈhedfəʊnz un casque, les écouteurs I can’t believe you’ve sent me another pair of headphones that don’t work.
people skills ˈpiːpəl skɪlz les qualités relationnelles, He needs to do a course in people skills.
le sens du contact
polite pəˈlaɪt poli/e I sent a polite written complaint to the store, but I received a very rude reply.
a printer ˈprɪntə une imprimante My new printer doesn’t work.

public ˈpʌblɪk le public I think he’s in the wrong job – he shouldn’t be in contact with the public.
a refund ˈriːfʌnd un remboursement I would be grateful if you could send me a full refund for the headphones and
the cost of sending them back to you three times.
to refund rɪˈfʌnd rembourser Could you please refund my money?
a replacement rɪˈpleɪsmənt une pièce de Please send me a replacement.
remplacement
a return (1) rɪˈtɜːn un retour Mr McFarland is the person dealing with returns and complaints.
to return (2) rɪˈtɜːn rendre, retourner They arrived the next day, but when I tried them, they did not work, so I
returned them to you on 5 March and you exchanged them.
rude ruːd impoli/e The second time, he was rude.
to select səˈlekt sélectionner Select a category: choose from the drop-down menu.
the sell-by date ˈsel baɪ deɪt la date de péremption The product was past its sell-by date.
to send something back ˌsend ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈbæk renvoyer qc. Unfortunately, the second pair you sent were the wrong model, so I emailed
(sent, sent) you again and sent them back one more time.
the sound saʊnd le son The quality of the sound is low.
a subscription səbˈskrɪpʃən un abonnement I want a refund of my last month’s subscription.
to unpack ʌnˈpæk déballer I received a pair of headphones from you today, but when I unpacked them, I
found they were damaged and they do not work.
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useless ˈjuːsləs inutile, qui ne sert à rien This phone is useless!
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according to əˈkɔːdɪŋ tə selon According to some psychologists, this happens for two reasons.
to admit (admitted, ədˈmɪt admettre, avouer Sue Palmer, author of ‘Toxic Childhood’, admits that she is very worried about
admitted) this.
to affect əˈfekt nuire à, influencer Sue Palmer says that girls at this age cannot make rational decisions, but the
pink can affect the choices and the decisions they will make in the future.
any ˈeni de/du/des, n'importe quel Do you need any help?
anymore ˌeniˈmɔː ne … plus His twelve-year-old daughter never wears pink clothes anymore.
as well ˌəz ˈwel aussi When I opened the package, it turned out there was a problem with the
product as well.
to assure əˈʃʊə assurer The shop had assured me that I would receive the product within two days,
but I had to wait longer.
to be bad for somebody bi: ˈbæd fə ˌsʌmbɒdi être mauvais pour qn. Some people think that a lot of pink is bad for girls.
to blame bleɪm blâmer But parents can be blamed too, as many think their little daughter looks cute in
a pink outfit.
a bottle of milk ˌbɒtl əv ˈmɪlk une bouteille de lait I can buy a bottle of perfume, a bottle of milk, a new pair of skis and a bunch of
flowers for my mum, all in the same place.
by baɪ de I’d like to recommend a book by Sue Palmer.
childhood (C, U) ˈtʃaɪldhʊd une/l'enfance Sue Palmer, author of ‘Toxic Childhood’, admits that she is very worried about
this.
a choice tʃɔɪs un choix Sue Palmer says that girls at this age cannot make rational decisions, but the
pink can affect the choices and the decisions they will make in the future.
clearly ˈklɪəli très bien, clairement If you go shopping in any toy shop, you can see clearly the different games and
toys for boys and girls.
concerned kənˈsɜːnd inquiet / inquiète Some parents are concerned too.
cute kjuːt mignon / mignonne But parents can be blamed too, as many think their little daughter looks cute in
a pink outfit.
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dark-coloured ˌdɑːk ˈkʌləd foncé/e There are a lot of pink princesses and dolls on one side of the shop for girls;
and dark-coloured cars, guns and soldiers for boys.
a delay dɪˈleɪ un retard I complained about the delay in receiving the parcel.
to depend on somebody to dɪˈpend ɒn ˌsʌmbɒdi tə compter sur qn. pour faire We all need friends we can depend on.
do something ˌduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ qc.
a doll dɒl une poupée There are a lot of pink princesses and dolls on one side of the shop for girls;
an email of complaint ˌiːmeɪl əv kəmˈpleɪnt une plainte par courriel I wrote an email of complaint to the online shop.
to exaggerate ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt exagérer If they tell a lie or exaggerate, we won’t use them again.
for a reason ˌfər ə ˈriːzən pour une raison According to some psychologists, this happens for two reasons.
gentle ˈdʒentl gentil/le, doux/douce Pink says that you are soft and gentle.
to get paid ˌɡet ˈpeɪd être payé Kara has to send her report within twenty-four hours and she gets paid at the
end of each month.
to go for a meal (went, ˌɡəʊ fər ə ˈmiːl aller manger One day she buys a bottle of perfume, another day she goes for a meal in a
gone) restaurant.
to go window shopping ˌɡəʊ ˈwɪndəʊ ˌʃɒpɪŋ faire du lèche-vitrines I love going shopping, even if it’s just window shopping.
a gun ɡʌn un pistolet There are a lot of pink princesses and dolls on one side of the shop for girls;
to have a good memory ˌhæv ə ˌɡʊd ˈmeməri avoir une bonne mémoire Mystery Magic, the company that employs Kara, says mystery shoppers must
be reliable, have a good memory and most importantly, they must be honest.
to have a sale ˌhæv ə ˈseɪl proposer des soldes When do shops usually have a sale in your country?
most importantly ɪmˈpɔːtəntli ce qui importe le plus Mystery Magic, the company that employs Kara, says mystery shoppers must
be reliable, have a good memory and most importantly, they must be honest.
little (1) ˈlɪtl petit/e, jeune My girls used to love pink when they were little, but as they get older, they
change.
little + U noun (2) ˈlɪtl peu de When Mary goes shopping, she pays little attention to prices.
an outfit ˈaʊtfɪt une tenue But parents can be blamed too, as many think their little daughter looks cute in
a pink outfit.
to own əʊn avoir, posséder How many purses do you own?
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a package ˈpækɪdʒ un paquet When I opened the package, it turned out there was a problem with the
product as well.
to paint peɪnt peindre He painted more than 100 pictures in this studio.
past its sell-by date ˌpɑːst ɪts ˈsel baɪ deɪt qui a dépassé sa date de This box of chocolates is past its sell-by date.
péremption
to pick up a bargain pɪk ˌʌp ə ˈbɑːɡən faire une bonne affaire If you haven’t got money for an expensive jacket, you should try to pick up a
bargain.
plastic ˈplæstɪk le platique I throw so much plastic away.
powerful ˈpaʊəfəl puissant/e Blue says that you are strong and powerful.
to present prɪˈzent présenter The writer wants to present different opinions about the colour.
pretty ˈprɪti joli/e This top is really pretty. Why don’t you try it on in the changing room?
a princess ˌprɪnˈses une princesse There are a lot of pink princesses and dolls on one side of the shop for girls;
a psychologist saɪˈkɒlədʒəst un/e psychologue According to some psychologists, this happens for two reasons.
recently ˈriːsəntli récemment I recently bought a product from an online shop.
soft sɒft doux / douce Pink says that you are soft and gentle.
a soldier ˈsəʊldʒə un soldat There are a lot of pink princesses and dolls on one side of the shop for girls;
the sound quality ˈsaʊnd ˌkwɒləti la qualité du son The sound quality is bad.
to stop doing something ˌstɒp ˈduːɪŋ ˌsʌmθɪŋ cesser de faire qc. Should girls stop playing with pink toys?
(stopped, stopped)
a suggestion səˈdʒestʃən une suggestion This is how the shop or restaurant gets suggestions about how they could
improve, to keep customers happy.
toothpaste (U) ˈtuːθpeɪst le dentifrice Have you packed all your toiletries? What about toothpaste and shampoo?
toxic ˈtɒksɪk toxique Sue Palmer, author of ‘Toxic Childhood’, admits that she is very worried about
this.
to turn out ˌtɜːn ˈaʊt s'avérer When I opened the package, it turned out there was a problem with the
product as well.
a wash wɒʃ le lavage These jeans shrank after the first wash.
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within wɪðˈɪn dans Kara has to send her report within twenty-four hours and she gets paid at the
end of each month.
Use of English 4
a burglar ˈbɜːɡlə un cambrioleur / une The burglar escaped through the kitchen window.
cambrioleuse
to burgle ˈbɜːɡəl cambrioler Our house has been burgled last night.
a can kæn une boîte de conserve I need a can of tomatoes to make spaghetti sauce.
a crime kraɪm un crime Crimes like this will be punished.
a criminal ˈkrɪmənəl un/e criminel/le It’s a busy time for criminals.
to go to the sales ˌɡəʊ tə ðə ˈseɪəlz faire les soldes Are you going to the sales this week?
if I were you ɪf ˌaɪ wə ˈjʊ à ta place, … If I were you, I would ask for a refund.
a jar dʒɑː un bocal Can you open this jar of jam, please?
to judge dʒʌdʒ juger You should never judge a person by their looks.
a mugger ˈmʌɡə un/e agresseur The muggers who attacked the man haven’t been arrested yet.
an officer ˈɒfəsə un policier / une policière, A police officer ran after the suspects, but he didn’t manage to catch them.
un agent de police
a pickpocket ˈpɪkˌpɒkət un/e pickpocket Pickpockets had taken wallets, purses and cash.
to punish ˈpʌnɪʃ punir Crimes like this will be punished.
to redecorate riːˈdekəreɪt redécorer, repeindre We have redecorated our house.
to search sɜːtʃ fouiller The kidnapper’s house was searched.
to sentence ˈsentəns condamner The mugger was sentenced to three years in prison.
a shoplifter ˈʃɒpˌlɪftə un voleur/ une voleuse à Shoplifters were also hard at work! The store lost several bottles of expensive
l'étalage perfume and other small items from the shelves.
a shopper ˈʃɒpə un client/une cliente Warning to shoppers!
so … that səʊ … ðæt tellement … que During the sales, the stores are so busy that it is very easy for thieves.
to spot (spotted, spotted) spɒt repérer Although shops employ extra security during this time, it is hard to spot the
thieves.
to steal (stole, stolen) stiːl voler So, be careful and if you see anyone stealing, tell us immediately.
to stop a problem ˌstɒp ə ˈprɒbləm régler un problème We need witnesses to help stop this problem.
a store stɔː un magasin Yesterday more than twenty people reported thefts from one big store.
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a wallet ˈwɒlət un portefeuille Pickpockets had taken wallets, purses and cash.
a warning ˈwɔːnɪŋ une alerte Warning to shoppers!
a witness ˈwɪtnəs un témoin We need witnesses to help stop this problem.
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UNIT 8
Unit 8 Society
8.1 Vocabulary
to arrest əˈrest arrêter, appréhender A suspect was arrested for robbing a jewellery store on Saturday afternoon.
arson (U) ˈɑːsən l'incendie volontaire Other crimes such as vandalism and arson have fallen.
an arsonist ˈɑːsənəst un/e incendiaire The arsonist who set fire to the school building hasn’t been caught yet.
to break into something ˌbreɪk ˈɪntə ˌsʌmθɪŋ entrer par effraction In the past burglars used to break into houses to steal TVs and DVD players.
(broke, broken) quelque part
burglary (C/U) ˈbɜːɡləri un/le cambriolage But electronic goods are so cheap now that burglary has become less and
less common.
a campsite ˈkæmpsaɪt un terrain de camping A thirty-year-old man was arrested for vandalising a campsite.
a capital (city) ˌkæpətl ˈsɪti une capitale The capital city of the UK is London.
a car theft ˈkɑː θeft un vol de voiture Murder rates haven’t changed much and car crimes remain high: one in three
reported crimes is a car theft.
a case keɪs un dossier The case goes to court next month.
to collect evidence (U) kəˌlekt ˈevədəns rassembler des preuves We didn’t have to interview any witnesses or collect any evidence.
to commit a crime kəˌmɪt ə ˈkraɪm commetre un délit Some criminals commit truly crazy crimes.
common ˈkɒmən courant/e Electronic goods are so cheap now that burglary has become less and less
common.
in court / to court ɪn kɔːt / tə kɔːt au tribunal In court, the judge heard how the police caught the criminal.
crime (C, U) kraɪm un crime / un acte Young people’s worries are mostly youth unemployment, the environment and
criminel, la ciminalité crime.
to deal drugs (dealt, dealt) ˌdiːl ˈdrʌɡz faire du trafic de drogue He was sentenced to ten years for dealing drugs.
a drug dealer ˈdrʌɡ ˌdiːlə un dealer/une dealeuse, They arrested a couple of drug dealers in front of my school building.
un vendeur/une vendeuse
de drogue
drug dealing ˈdrʌɡ ˌdiːlɪŋ le trafic de stupéfiants Shoplifting and drug dealing crimes have grown, just like Internet crimes such
as hacking and online piracy.
electronic goods ˌelɪkˈtrɒnɪk ɡʊdz les produits électroniques But electronic goods are so cheap now that burglary has become less and
less common.
a fall in something ˈfɔːl ɪn ˌsʌmθɪŋ une chute /baisse de qc. So there has been a fall in the number of house burglaries and robberies, but
the number of muggings and mobile phone thefts has grown.
a general election ˌdʒenərəl ɪˈlekʃən une élection législative United Kingdom general elections are held every five years.
to go to court (went, gone) ˌɡəʊ tə ˈkɔːt aller au tribunal The case goes to court next month.
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government (C/U) ˈɡʌvəmənt un/le gouvernement The head of government is the prime minister.
to be guilty of doing ˌɡɪlti əv ˈduːɪŋ ˌsʌmθɪŋ être coupable de faire qc. He said that he couldn’t be guilty of robbing the jewellery store because on
something Saturday afternoon he was breaking into a school and he had a witness to
prove it.
hacking (U) ˈhækɪŋ le piratage informatique Shoplifting and drug dealing crimes have grown, just like Internet crimes such
a head of government ˌhed əv ˈɡʌvəmənt un chef/une cheffe du The head of government is the prime minister.
gouvernement
a head of state ˌhed əv ˈsteɪt un chef/une cheffe d'État The head of state is the Queen.
a house burglary ˈhaʊs ˌbɜːɡləri un cambriolage So there has been a fall in the number of house burglaries and robberies, but
in prison ɪn ˈprɪzən en prison The man was sentenced to three months in prison.
innocent ˈɪnəsənt innocent/e The suspect told police that he was innocent.
Internet crimes ˈɪntənet kraɪm les actes criminels par Shoplifting and drug dealing crimes have grown, just like Internet crimes such
internet as hacking and online piracy.
to interview a witness ˌɪntəvjuː ə ˈwɪtnəs interroger un témoin There was no victim. We didn’t have to interview any witnesses or collect any
evidence.
a jewellery store ˈdʒuːəlri une bijouterie A suspect was arrested for robbing a jewellery store on Saturday afternoon.
a judge dʒʌdʒ un juge In court, the judge heard how the police caught the criminal.
to mug (mugged, mugged) mʌɡ agresser My sister has been mugged.
mugging (C/U) ˈmʌɡɪŋ (une/l') agression So there has been a fall in the number of house burglaries and robberies, but
a murder ˈmɜːdə un meurtre, un assassinat Murder rates haven’t changed much and car crimes remain high: one in three
to murder ˈmɜːdə assassiner My neighbour has just murdered his wife.
a murderer ˈmɜːdərə un meurtrier/une The murderer was sentenced to life in prison.
meutrière, un assassin
a number of something ˈnʌmbər əv ˌsʌmθɪŋ un nombre de qc. So there has been a fall in the number of house burglaries and robberies, but
online piracy (U) ˌɒnlaɪn ˈpaɪərəsi le piratage en ligne Shoplifting and drug dealing crimes have grown, just like Internet crimes such
a pirate ˈpaɪərət un pirate Computer game pirates cost the industry twenty million pounds a year.
to pirate software ˌpaɪərət ˈsɒftweə copier un logiciel My neighbour was arrested for pirating software.
illégalement
the police pəˈliːs la police The suspect told police that he was innocent.
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a political system pəˌlɪtɪkəl ˈsɪstəm un système politique What’s the political system of your country?
a prime minister ˌpraɪm ˈmɪnəstə un premier ministre The head of government is the prime minister.
to prove pruːv prouver He said that he couldn’t be guilty of robbing the jewellery store because on
Saturday afternoon he was breaking into a school and he had a witness to
prove it.
a rate reɪt un taux Murder rates haven’t changed much and car crimes remain high: one in three
to rob rɒb cambrioler The woman was arrested for robbing two shops and three private residents.
a robber ˈrɒbə un voleur/une voleuse; un Have the police caught the bank robber?
cambrioleur/une
cambrioleuse
a robbery ˈrɒbəri un vol, un cambriolage So there has been a fall in the number of house burglaries and robberies, but
a sentence ˈsentəns une peine A judge decides on sentences in court.
to set fire to something ˌset ˈfaɪə tə ˌsʌmθɪŋ mettre le feu à qc. Some youths have set fire to a shop.
(set, set)
to shoplift ˈʃɒpˌlɪft voler à l'étalage There’s a man in my store. He’s shoplifting.
shoplifting (U) ˈʃɒpˌlɪftɪŋ le vol à l'étalage Shoplifting and drug dealing crimes have grown, just like Internet crimes such
a state steɪt un état The head of state is the Queen.
to suffer from something ˈsʌfə frəm ˌsʌmθɪŋ souffrir de qc. A victim is someone who suffered from a crime.
a trend trend une tendance A disturbing trend is that victims of violence are getting younger.
unemployment (U) ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt le chômage Young people’s worries are mostly youth unemployment, the environment and
crime.
vandalism (U) ˈvændəlɪzəm le vandalisme Other crimes such as vandalism and arson have fallen.
a youth juːθ un/e jeune Some youths have set fire to a shop.
8.2 Grammar
to appear in court əˌpɪər ɪn ˈkɔːt se présenter au tribunal Sophie felt nervous because she hadn’t appeared in court before.
a bank account ˈbæŋk əˌkaʊnt un compte bancaire However, the buyers had put the money into different bank accounts and,
understandably, they didn’t want to give it back.
a buyer ˈbaɪə un acheteur / une Luckily, the shop found the buyers through their credit card details.
acheteuse
a court case ˈkɔːt keɪs un procès After a court case, which lasted several months, the elderly couple finally got
their money back.
to be covered in ˈkʌvəd ɪn ˌsʌmθɪŋ être couvert de qc. The crime scene was covered in water.
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a crime scene ˈkraɪm siːn un scène de crime The crime scene was covered in water.
to disappear ˌdɪsəˈpɪə disparaître When the police arrived at the house, the burglar had disappeared.
a foreign country ˌfɒrən ˈkʌntri un pays étranger Have you ever been to a foreign country?
a fortune ˈfɔːtʃən une fortune They lost all their fortune because of poor management.
to get something back ˌɡet ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈbæk récupérer qc. After a court case, which lasted several months, the elderly couple finally got
(got, got) their money back.
to grow a beard (grew, ˌɡrəʊ ə ˈbɪəd se laisser pousser la barbe Julie hadn’t recognised the suspect because he had grown a beard.
grown)
to learn how to read ˌlɜːn haʊ tə ˈriːd apprendre à lire By the age of six, I had learnt how to read.
(learnt, learnt)
life savings ˌlaɪf ˈseɪvɪŋz les économies de toute He didn’t know that his wife had hidden their life savings – over $100,000 – in
une vie a pocket inside the suitcase!
a live concert ˌlaɪv ˈkɒnsət un concert live Have you ever been to a live concert?
to lock lɒk fermer à clé Dave suddenly remembered that he had not locked his apartment.
a pocket ˈpɒkət une poche He didn’t know that his wife had hidden their life savings – over $100,000 – in
a pocket inside the suitcase!
to put money into a bank ˌpʊt ˌmʌni ˌɪntə ə ˈbæŋk mettre de l'argent sur un However, the buyers had put the money into different bank accounts and,
account (put, put) əˌkaʊnt compte bancaire understandably, they didn’t want to give it back.
to recognise ˈrekəɡnaɪz reconnaître Julie hadn’t recognised the suspect because he had grown a beard.
savings ˈseɪvɪŋz des économies He didn’t know that his wife had hidden their life savings – over $100,000 – in
a pocket inside the suitcase!
a suitcase ˈsuːtkeɪs une valise An elderly man donated some things to a charity shop, including an old
suitcase.
the truth truːθ la vérité They had lived there for many years before they found out the terrible truth.
understandably ˌʌndəˈstændəbli tout naturellement However, the buyers had put the money into different bank accounts and,
understandably, they didn’t want to give it back.
8.3 Listening
to become interested in bɪˌkʌm ˈɪntrəstəd ɪn s'intéresser à qc. Martin Johnson became interested in the subject of lying when he was at
something (became, ˌsʌmθɪŋ university.
become)
to bite one's nails (bit, ˌbaɪt wʌnz ˈneɪəlz se ronger les ongles I wish I could stop biting my nails.
bitten)
to blink one's eyes ˌblɪŋk wʌnz ˈaɪz cligner des yeux If someone is lying, they often blink their eyes more.
body language (U) ˈbɒdi ˌlæŋɡwɪdʒ le langage corporel Which type of body language shows that a person is lying?
to cross one's arms ˌkrɒs wʌnz ˈɑːmz croiser les bras People cross their arms when they’re lying.
an ear ɪə une oreille The music was so loud that my ears started to ring.
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an eyebrow ˈaɪbraʊ un sourcil She raised her eyebrows in surprise.
a face feɪs un visage A genuine smile affects your whole face.
fake feɪk simulé/e, feint/e, It’s easy to do a fake smile – you just turn the sides of your mouth up.
faux/fausse
false fɔːls faux/fausse Students decide if statements are true or false.
fascinating ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ fascinant/e On my course we studied body language. I found it fascinating.
genuine ˈdʒenjuən véritable A genuine smile affects your whole face.
hair (U) heə les cheveux Some people fiddle with their hair or touch their face.
to identify aɪˈdentəfaɪ identifier Martin is employed to identify serious lies.
a liar ˈlaɪə un menteur/une menteuse Liars often look you in the eyes for too long.
a nail neɪl un ongle I wish I could stop biting my nails.

to raise one's eyebrows ˌreɪz wʌnz ˈaɪbraʊz froncer les sourcils She raised her eyebrows in surprise.
to stare at something ˈsteər ət ˌsʌmθɪŋ regarder fixement qc. What are you staring at?
to tell the truth (told, told) ˌtel ðə ˈtruːθ dire la vérité Martin knows when people are telling the truth, and also when they’re lying.
8.4 Reading
to apply to a school əˌplaɪ tə ə ˈskuːl faire une demande In the early 1950s in Kansas, a young black girl, Linda Brown, applied to a
d'inscription dans une school near her house, but she wasn’t accepted.
école
to assassinate əˈsæsəneɪt assassiner Tragically, on 4 April 1968 Martin Luther King was assassinated.
a black-only school ˌblæk ˌəʊnli ˈskuːl une école pour noirs Instead, she had to travel a long way to a black-only school.
a Board of Education ˌbɔːd əv ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃən un conseil scolaire She became famous when her father fought against the local Board of
Education.
to call the police ˌkɔːl ðə pəˈliːs appeler la police Police were called and Rosa was put in prison.
a citizen ˈsɪtəzən un/e citoyen/ne African Americans became citizens of the USA after the end of slavery.
civil rights ˌsɪvəl ˈraɪts les droits civiques Civil rights protests took place all around the country.
Civil Rights Movement ˌsɪvəl ˈraɪts ˌmuːvmənt le mouvement des droits The Civil Rights Movement fought against segregation.
civiques
content (C,U) ˈkɒntent un/du contenu I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where
they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their
character.
to declare dɪˈkleə déclarer In 1865 Abraham Lincoln declared the end of slavery.
to discriminate against dɪˈskrɪməneɪt əˌɡenst faire de la discrimination Black people were discriminated against and humiliated.
somebody ˌsʌmbɒdi envers/contre qn.
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discrimination (U) dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən la discrimination Martin Luther King got the Nobel Peace Prize for his work against racial
discrimination.
an election ɪˈlekʃən une élection Why was the election of Barack Obama so significant?
an end to something ˈend tə ˌsʌmθɪŋ une fin à qc. Abraham Lincoln ordered an end to slavery.
equal ˈiːkwəl égal/e He believed that all men and women, black or white, are equal members of
the human race.
to exist ɪɡˈzɪst exister In the 1950s racial segregation still existed.
to fight against something ˈfaɪt əˌɡenst ˌsʌmθɪŋ combattre qc. The Civil Rights Movement fought against segregation.
(fought, fought)
to fight for something ˈfaɪt fə ˌsʌmθɪŋ lutter pour qc. African Americans started fighting for their rights.
the front frʌnt l'avant In 1955 a forty-two-year-old black woman, Rosa Parks, sat near the front of a
crowded bus in Alabama and refused to give up her seat to a white man.
to give up one's seat ɡɪv ˌʌp wʌns ˈsiːt céder son siège In 1955 a forty-two-year-old black woman, Rosa Parks, sat near the front of a
(gave, given) crowded bus in Alabama and refused to give up her seat to a white man.
to hear somebody say ˌhɪə ˌsʌmbɒdi ˈseɪ entendre qn. dire qc. Did you hear him say that?
something (heard, heard) ˌsʌmθɪŋ
the human race ˌhjuːmən ˈreɪs la race humaine He believed that all men and women, black or white, are equal members of
the human race.
to humiliate hjuːˈmɪlieɪt humilier We are tired of being segregated and humiliated.
humiliation (U) hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən l'humiliation They protested against segregation and humiliation.
impossible ɪmˈpɒsəbəl impossible In the 1950s it was impossible for black and white people to sit together in a
restaurant.
to inspire somebody to do ɪnˌspaɪə ˌsʌmbɒdi tə ˈduː inspirer qn. à faire qc. Rosa’s actions inspired the black community to support the Civil Rights
something ˌsʌmθɪŋ Movement.
justice (U) ˈdʒʌstəs la justice But African Americans had fought for freedom and justice for many years
before that.
key kiː clé, fondamental/e, In the 1950s two key events took place.
essentiel/le
a leader ˈliːdə un leader, un chef / une With Martin Luther King as their leader, they refused to use public transport for
cheffe more than a year, until segregation on buses was stopped.
to make a speech (made, ˌmeɪk ə ˈspiːtʃ prononcer un discours Martin Luther King made over 3,000 speeches in the thirteen-year period
made) before his death.
a memorial məˈmɔːriəl un mémorial In August 1963 he gave his famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech at the Lincoln
Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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a mile maɪl un mile = 1,6 km Between 1955 and 1968 he travelled over six million miles and made more
than 3,000 speeches.
a movie theater ˈmuːvi ˌθɪətə un cinéma Black and white people were separated on trains and buses and in other
public areas such as restaurants and movie theaters.
the Nobel Peace Prize ˌnəʊˌbel ˈpiːs praɪz le Prix Nobel de la paix Martin Luther King got the Nobel Peace Prize for his work against racial
discrimination.
to order ˈɔːdə ordonner Abraham Lincoln ordered an end to slavery.
a public area ˌpʌblɪk ˈeəriə un espace public Black and white people were separated on trains and buses and in other
public areas such as restaurants and movie theaters.
a public school ˌpʌblɪk ˈskuːl une école publique Finally, the US Supreme Court agreed to stop segregation in public schools.
racial discrimination (U) ˌreɪʃəl dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən la discrimination raciale Martin Luther King got the Nobel Peace Prize for his work against racial
discrimination.
racial segregation (U) ˌreɪʃəl ˌseɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən la ségrégation raciale In the 1950s racial segregation still existed.
racism (U) ˈreɪsɪzəm le racisme Billie Holiday and other famous black singers sang about racism.
to segregate ˈseɡrɪɡeɪt séparer We are tired of being segregated and humiliated.
segregation (U) ˌseɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən la séparation In the 1950s racial segregation still existed.
racial separation (U) ˌsepəˈreɪʃən la séparation raciale In the 1950s racial separation of black and white people still existed.
significant sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt important/e Why was the election of Barack Obama so significant?
the skin skɪn la peau I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where
they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their
character.
a slave sleɪv un/e esclave Africans were sold as slaves in North America.
slave trade (U) ˈsleɪv treɪd la traite des esclaves Abraham Lincoln ordered an end to slave trade.
slavery (U) ˈsleɪvəri l'esclavage Abraham Lincoln ordered an end to slavery.
to support səˈpɔːt soutenir Rosa’s actions inspired the black community to support the Civil Rights
Movement.
to vote vəʊt voter Black American men were allowed to vote for the first time a few years after
slavery ended.
8.5 Grammar
broken ˈbrəʊkən sommaire, rudimentaire He spoke fluent English and broken German.
to bury (buried, buried) ˈberi enterrer He said his father had died two weeks ago and he had buried him in the forest.
an excuse ɪkˈskjuːs une excuse He said I’d used that excuse before!
fluent ˈfluːənt courant/e He spoke fluent English and broken German.
to go back home ˌɡəʊ bæk ˈhəʊm rentrer chez soi He is going back home very soon.
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to snowboard ˈsnəʊbɔːd faire du snowboard Can you snowboard?
Youth Services ˈjuːθ ˌsɜːvəsɪz les services de la jeunesse Berlin Youth Services are looking after the boy until they can find out his
identity.
8.6 Speaking
to advertise ˈædvətaɪz faire de la publicité Don’t advertise your phone to thieves!
an anti-drug campaign ˌænti ˈdrʌɡ kæmˌpeɪn une campagne antidrogue Do you think anti-drug campaigns are effective?
an anti-drug poster ˌænti ˈdrʌɡ ˌpəʊstə une affiche de prévention Do you think anti-drugs posters are effective?
drogues
convincing kənˈvɪnsɪŋ convaincant/e I don’t find it very convincing.
a drug drʌɡ une drogue There are lots of ways to say no to drugs.
a drug addict ˈdrʌɡ ˌædɪkt un/e toxicomane Do you think shocking images of drug addicts are effective in anti-drug
campaigns?
effective ɪˈfektɪv efficace Do you think shocking images of drug addicts in anti-drug campaigns are
effective?
a fact fækt un fait Do you think information and facts about the effects of drugs are effective in
anti-drug campaigns?
to find something ˌfaɪnd ˌsʌmθɪŋ kənˈvɪnsɪŋ trouver qc. convaincant I don’t find it very convincing.
convincing
an image ˈɪmɪdʒ une image Do you think shocking images of drug addicts are effective in anti-drug
campaigns?
in public ˌɪn ˈpʌblɪk en public Don’t use your mobile phone in public at night!
on the one hand ˌɒn ðə ˈwʌn hænd d'une part Well, on the one hand, it looks shocking, but on the other hand, it doesn’t look
real.
on the other hand ˌɒn ði ˈʌðə hænd d'autre part Well, on the one hand, it looks shocking, but on the other hand, it doesn’t look
real.
to organise a campaign ˌɔːɡənaɪz ə kæmˈpeɪn organiser une campagne My school is organising a campaign about mobile phone theft.
a prison sentence ˈprɪzən ˌsentəns une peine de prison Do you think information and facts about prison sentences are effective in anti-
drug campaigns?
to say no to something ˌseɪ ˈnəʊ tə ˌsʌmθɪŋ dire non à qc. There are lots of ways to say no to drugs.
spotty ˈspɒti boutonneux / boutonneuse Her skin is white and spotty and her eyes are dead.
to my mind tə ˈmaɪ maɪnd à mon avis To my mind, that was more shocking than a girl’s face because it was a true
story.
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can afford to do something əˌfɔːd tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ avoir les moyens / pouvoir The celebrity could easily afford to buy the necklace, so the question must be
se permettre de faire qc. asked: is she a criminal or is she sick?
to agree on something əˈɡriː ɒn ˌsʌmθɪŋ convenir de qc. Which two opinions do both writers agree on?
to agree that … əˈɡriː ðæt être d'accord sur le fait For this reason, I agree that the gang of graffiti artists should get prison
que … sentences.
to ask a question ˌɑːsk ə ˈkwestʃən poser une question The question must be asked about the people who spray graffiti: are they
artists or vandals?
to break the law ˌbreɪk ðə ˈlɔː violer / enfreindre la loi However, shoplifting is a crime and therefore the celebrity broke the law.
a celebrity səˈlebrəti une célébrité Celebrity shoplifting: crime or illness?
contrary to something ˈkɒntrəri tə ˌsʌmθɪŋ contrairement à qc. Contrary to what was said in the article, I think that the judge made the right
decision.
controversial ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl controversé/e I found the article controversial.
damage (U) ˈdæmɪdʒ les dommages The judge said that the damage had cost the government at least £1 million.
to damage public property ˌdæmɪdʒ ˌpʌblɪk ˈprɒpəti causer des dommages à Yesterday five members of a graffiti gang were sentenced to eighteen months
(U) la propriété publique in prison for damaging public property.
dirty ˈdɜːti sale For this reason, I think they should pay a big fine and have to pick up dirty
bags every day for a month.
to disagree about ˌdɪsəˈɡriː əˌbaʊt ˌsʌmθɪŋ ne pas être d'accord sur Which opinion do they disagree about?
something qc.
to disagree with something ˌdɪsəˈɡriː wɪð ˌsʌmθɪŋ être contre, désapprouver I strongly disagree with your opinion that they should go to prison.
qc.
a discussion dɪˈskʌʃən une discussion Join the daily discussion and tell us what you think in our Readers’ comments
section below.
to express oneself ɪkˈspres wʌnˌself s'exprimer You think you are expressing yourself, but you are also committing a crime,
and what is more, you could go to prison.
an expression ɪkˈspreʃən une expression I found it interesting because it shows that street art can be called ‘vandalism’
or ‘free expression’, depending on your point of view.
a fine faɪn une amende For this reason, I think they should pay a big fine and have to pick up dirty
a form of art ˌfɔːm əv ˈɑːt une forme d'art Personally, I believe that street art is a form of art.
a gang ɡæŋ un gang Yesterday five members of a graffiti gang were sentenced to eighteen months
in prison for damaging public property.
to get a prison sentence ˌɡet ə ˈprɪzən ˈsentəns être condamné à une For this reason, I agree that the gang of graffiti artists should get prison
(got, got) peine de prison sentences.
to give a clear message ˌɡɪv ə ˌklɪə ˈmesɪdʒ délivrer un message clair When the judge sent the graffiti artists to prison, he gave a clear message to
(gave, given) other graffiti artists.
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to give one's opinion on ˌɡɪv ˈwʌnz əˈpɪnjən ɒn donner son avis sur qc. I gave my opinion on the article.
a graffiti gang ɡræˈfiːti ɡæŋ une bande de graffeurs Yesterday five members of a graffiti gang were sentenced to eighteen months
half hɑːf la moitié de What is more, I think they should give half their money to charity!
an illness ˈɪlnəs une maladie Celebrity shoplifting: crime or illness?
litter (U) ˈlɪtə des déchets Personally, I believe that people who throw litter in the streets are committing
a crime.
a necklace ˈnekləs un collier The celebrity could easily afford to buy the necklace, so the question must be
asked: is she a criminal or is she sick?
to pay a fine (paid, paid) ˌpeɪ ə ˈfaɪn payer une amende For this reason, I think they should pay a big fine and have to pick up dirty
to pay taxes ˌpeɪ ˈtæksɪz payer des impôts I really think that rich people who don’t pay their taxes should spend a long
time doing some work for their community.
without permission pəˈmɪʃən sans permission However, it is illegal to paint on public or private property without permission.
to pick something up ˌpɪk ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈʌp ramasser qc. For this reason, I think they should pay a big fine and have to pick up dirty
a point of view ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈvjuː un point de vue I found it interesting because it shows that street art can be called ‘vandalism’
or ‘free expression’, depending on your point of view.
private property (U) ˌpraɪvət ˈprɒpəti la propriété privée However, it is illegal to paint on public or private property without permission.
public property (U) ˌpʌblɪk ˈprɒpəti la propriété publique Yesterday five members of a graffiti gang were sentenced to eighteen months
a section ˈsekʃən une section Join the daily discussion and tell us what you think in our Readers’ comments
section below.
to send somebody to ˌsend ˌsʌmbɒdi tə ˈprɪzən envoyer qn. en prison When the judge sent the graffiti artists to prison, he gave a clear message to
prison (sent, sent) other graffiti artists.
sick sɪk malade The celebrity could easily afford to buy the necklace, so the question must be
asked: is she a criminal or is she sick?
so səʊ alors, donc So, I agree that the gang of graffiti artists should get prison sentences.
to spray graffiti ˌspreɪ ɡræˈfiːti faire des graffitis The question must be asked about the people who spray graffiti: are they
artists or vandals?
to steal from shops ˌstiːl frəm ˈʃɒps voler dans les magasins Personally, I believe that rich people who steal from shops are sick.
(stole,stolen)
to strongly believe ˌstrɒŋli bəˈliːv croire fermement I strongly believe that the judge made the right decision.
to strongly disagree ˌstrɒŋli ˌdɪsəˈɡriː être fortement en I strongly disagree with your opinion that they should go to prison.
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to take drugs (took, taken) ˌteɪk ˈdrʌɡz consommer des drogues I strongly disagree with those who say that people who take drugs should go
to prison for a long time.
that’s why ˌðæts ˈwaɪ c'est pourquoi That’s why I agree that the gang of graffiti artists should get prison sentences.
therefore ˈðeəfɔː par conséquent Therefore, I agree that the gang of graffiti artists should get prison sentences.
what is more ˌwɒt ɪz ˈmɔː de plus You think you are expressing yourself, but you are also committing a crime,
and what is more, you could go to prison.
worth wɜːθ d'une valeur de Yesterday a judge sentenced a Hollywood star to six months in prison for
stealing jewellery worth $5,000.
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beware of something bɪˈweə əv ˌsʌmθɪŋ attention à qc. Beware of pickpockets!
to blink blɪŋk cligner des yeux If someone is lying, they often blink more.
to catch (caught, caught) kætʃ attraper The police officer chased the criminal for ten minutes, then he caught him.
to catch the bus ˌkætʃ ðə ˈbʌs prendre/attraper le bus How long did you have to wait to catch the bus?
to chase tʃeɪs poursuivre The police officer chased the criminal for ten minutes, then he caught him.
corruption (U) kəˈrʌpʃən la corruption The prime minister got a two-year sentence for corruption.
cyberbullying (U) ˈsaɪbəˌbʊliɪŋ la cyber-intimidation Say no to cyberbullying!
to decide on something dɪˈsaɪd ɒn ˌsʌmθɪŋ décider de qc. A judge decides on sentences in court.
to decide that … dɪˈsaɪd ðæt décider que … What will happen if the court decides he is not guilty?
a department store dɪˈpɑːtmənt stɔː un grand magasin The arsonist got a four-year sentence for setting fire to the department store.
disgusting dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ répugnant/e If someone is lying, they often blink more.

to escape ɪˈskeɪp s'enfuir The thief burgled the flat, then escaped through an open window.
to feel ill (felt, felt) ˌfiːl ˈɪl se sentir malade Eva said that she felt ill.
to follow ˈfɒləʊ suivre She followed the boy when he got off the bus.
a form fɔːm une forme I don’t think that community service is a good form of punishment.
freely ˈfriːli librement He will be able to go home freely.
to get off the bus (got, got) ɡet ˌɒf ðə ˈbʌs descendre du bus She followed the boy when he got off the bus.
handwriting (U) ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ l'écriture His handwriting is difficult to read.
to increase ɪnˈkriːs augmenter Lots of young people don’t have jobs and the level of unemployment is still
increasing.
to judge people by ˈdʒʌdʒ ˌpiːpəl baɪ ˌsʌmθɪŋ juger qn. selon qc. It’s common to judge people by the way they look.
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on the news ˌɒn ðə ˈnjuːz dans le journal / aux Grace was on the bus and she saw a young boy just like the photo on the
informations news.
to phone fəʊn appeler Why did you phone the police?
a piece of evidence ˌpiːs əv ˈevədəns un élément de preuve, The police have collected an important piece of evidence: a knife covered in
une preuve blood.
piracy (U) ˈpaɪərəsi le piratage If you have ever downloaded music illegally, you have committed online piracy.
to prevent prɪˈvent éviter What can you do to prevent being a victim of crime?
a punishment ˈpʌnɪʃmənt une punition I don’t think that community service is a good form of punishment.
a radio presenter ˈreɪdiəʊ prɪˌzentə un présentateur/une The radio presenter introduced a guest in the studio.
présentatrice radio
sexism (U) ˈseksɪzəm le sexisme Lots of young people don’t have jobs and the level of unemployment is still
increasing.
a suspect ˈsʌspekt un/e suspect/e He might be a suspect in this investigation.
to suspect səˈspekt suspecter What would you do if you suspected that someone was breaking into your
house at night?
unemployed ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd sans emploi How many young people are unemployed?
a victim of crime ˌvɪktəm əv ˈkraɪm une victime d'un acte What can you do to prevent being a victim of crime?
criminel
a weapon ˈwepən une arme ‘I found the weapon in the kitchen,’ said the detective.
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badly hurt ˌbædli ˈhɜːt gravement blessé/e In 1996, someone tried to assassinate the president. Luckily, he wasn’t badly
hurt.
a car thief (plural: car ˈkɑː θiːf/ˈkɑː θiːvz un voleur/une voleuse de A group of car thieves have stolen almost 100 cars in Madrid this month.
thieves) voitures
community service (U) kəˈmjuːnəti ˌsɜːvəs les travaux d'intérêt John has to do 90 hours of community service.
général
constitutional ˌkɒnstəˈtjuːʃənəl constitutionnel/le The UK is a constitutional monarchy.
a copy ˈkɒpi un exemplaire I’m afraid this book is out of stock, but we’ll get more copies next week.
to deal diːl faire du trafic de He was sentenced to ten years for dealing drugs.
a dealer ˈdiːlə un dealer/dealeuse They arrested a couple of drug dealers in front of my school building.
headphones ˈhedfəʊnz des écouteurs Use your headphones if you want to listen to music. Dad’s sleeping.
hurt hɜːt blessé/e In 1996, someone tried to assassinate the president. Luckily, he wasn’t badly
hurt.
informal ɪnˈfɔːməl non officiel/le Leisurewear are clothes for an informal situation.
a jeweller’s ˈdʒuːələz une joaillerie/une bijouterie You can buy a ring at a jeweller’s.
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The Nobel Prize ˌnəʊˈbel praɪz le Prix Nobel The Nobel Prize winner made a moving speech yesterday.
to report a crime rɪˌpɔːt ə ˈkraɪm signaler un délit If you see a crime, you can report it by phoning this free number.
a right raɪts un droit In the 1960s, there were a lot of cases of discrimination. Some people didn’t
have the same rights as other citizens.
a scarf / scarves skɑːf une écharpe You can buy a scarf in a clothes shop.
a tax tæks un impôt Some people try to avoid paying taxes.
the Supreme Court ðə sʊˌpriːm ˈkɔːt la Cour suprême The Supreme Court has decided that Mrs Smith is guilty – she has to go to
prison now.
a theft θeft un vol I went to the police station to report the theft of my car.
a wedding ceremony ˈwedɪŋ ˌserəməni une cérémonie de mariage I wasn’t invited to the wedding ceremony.
a winner ˈwɪnə un/e gagnant/e The Nobel Prize winner made a moving speech yesterday.
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UNIT 0
0.1 Home sweet home
apart from somebody əˈpɑːt frəm ˌsʌmbɒdi à part qn Who lives in your house, apart from you?
to do the cooking (did, ˌduː ðə ˈkʊkɪŋ préparer les repas Who usually does the cooking in your family?
done)
to go abroad (went, gone) ˌɡəʊ əˈbrɔːd aller à l'étranger I’ve been abroad several times, but never in South America.
in the suburbs ɪn ðə ˈsʌbɜːbz en banlieue Don’t you get bored living out here in the suburbs?
to move house ˌmuːv ˈhaʊs déménager We used to live in Brooklyn, but last year we moved house and now we live in
Queens.
to take (took, taken) teɪk prendre It takes me thirty minutes to get to the city centre.
0.2 National dishes
a few (+ C plur. noun) ə ˈfjuː quelques Chop a few onions and fry them in a little olive oil.
a little (+ U noun) ə ˈlɪtl un peu de Chop a few onions and fry them in a little olive oil.
a lot of (+ U or C plur. ə ˈlɒt əv beaucoup de You should eat a lot of fruit and vegetables and drink a lot of mineral water.
noun)
a barbecued steak ˌbɑːbɪkjuːd ˈsteɪk un steak grillé Nothings better in the summer than a barbequed steak with grilled onions and
mushrooms.
to be on a diet ˌbi ɒn ə ˈdaɪət être au régime I don’t eat any sweets because I’m on a diet.
cereal (U) ˈsɪəriəl des céréales Do you add milk or yoghurt to your breakfast cereal?
chips tʃɪps des frites Few people can resist the most popular American dish: a big hamburger with
lots of chips and tomato sauce.
a cod kɒd un cabillaud, une morue A cod is a large sea fish with white flesh that lives in the North Atlantic.
a dish dɪʃ un plat This dish is very simple – all you need to do is beat some eggs and fry them.
lots of (+ U or C plur. ˈlɒts əv beaucoup de You should eat lots of fruit and vegetables and drink lots of mineral water.
noun)
many (+ C plur. noun) ˈmeni beaucoup de, de It’s hard to choose one national dish for this huge country because there are
nombreux so many regional dishes.
much (+ U noun) mʌtʃ beaucoup There isn’t much milk left in the fridge.
to resist rɪˈzɪst résister à Few people can resist the most popular American dish: a big hamburger with
lots of chips and tomato sauce.
roast beef (U) ˌrəʊst ˈbiːf un rôti de boeuf Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding is a popular dish for Sunday lunchtime in
England.
a stew stjuː un ragoût Some people add carrots or other vegetables to the stew.
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to choose (chose, chosen) tʃuːz choisir I haven’t chosen the music for the party yet.
just dʒʌst venir juste de I’ve just arrived at the Central mall now and I’ve already heard about the
flashmob – everybody’s talking about it!
to miss mɪs manquer We were home late and missed the beginning of the film.
plenty of (+ U or C plur. ˈplenti əv plein de, beaucoup de Don’t worry, we have plenty of time.
noun)
yet jet encore I haven’t seen a flashmob yet, but my friends saw one last summer.
0.4 Money, money,
money
actually ˈæktʃuəli en fait Actually, I think my sister is the meanest person I know!
as soon as əz ˈsuːn əz dès que My brother spends his birthday money as soon as he gets it.
an attitude ˈætətjuːd une attitude We asked young people about their attitudes to money and shopping.
to be good with money bi ˌɡʊd wɪð ˈmʌni gérer bien son argent If you want to be good with money, here are some financial habits to start
forming – starting today.
to be careful with ˈkeəfəl wɪð ˌsʌmθɪŋ être prudent avec qc. I’m more careful with money than my brother.
something
an item of clothing ˌaɪtəm əv ˈkləʊðɪŋ un vêtement What is the most valuable item of clothing you have?
to lend (lent, lent) lend prêter My brother never lends me money because he is mean.
mean miːn avare Actually, I think my sister is the meanest person I know!
sociable ˈsəʊʃəbəl sociable I don’t go out much – Tom says I’m not sociable enough, but I just like staying
at home.
to spend money (spent, ˌspend ˈmʌni dépenser de l'argent My brother spends his birthday money as soon as he gets it.
spent)
a tie taɪ une cravate I have to wear a suit and tie to work every day.
to be honest tə ˌbi ˈɒnəst pour être honnête To be honest, I think my brother is stupid with his money.
valuable ˈvæljuəbəl précieux / précieuse, de What is the most valuable item of clothing you have?
valeur
working conditions ˈwɜːkɪŋ kənˌdɪʃənz des conditions de travail I buy expensive clothes because people who make cheap clothes have the
worst working conditions in the world.
to worry ˈwʌri s'inquiéter Don’t worry if you can’t finish all the questions.
0.5 At the movies
an advert ˈædvɜːt une publicité Did you know that you can actually get discounts for watching adverts on your
mobile phone?
a bridesmaid ˈbraɪdzmeɪd une demoiselle d'honneur Kate Middleton’s bridesmaid was her sister Pippa.
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a detective novel dɪˈtektɪv ˌnɒvəl un roman policier Agatha Christie wrote sixty-six detective novels and fourteen short story
collections.
a diary ˈdaɪəri un calendrier, un agenda Did you put the meeting date in your diary?
a documentary ˌdɒkjəˈmentəri un documentaire A local film crew is making a documentary about volcanoes.
to get a lift with somebody ˌɡet ə ˈlɪft wɪð ˌsʌmbɒdi être emmené par qn. ‘How did you get here?’ ‘I got a lift with my dad.’
(got, got)
to get married ˌɡet ˈmærid se marier My grandparents got married just after World War II.
to pick somebody up ˌpɪk ˌsʌmbɒdi ˈʌp aller chercher qn., passer We’ll pick you up on the way to the cinema, OK?
prendre qn.
a seat siːt une place We want to get to the cinema early because we want good seats.
the song lyrics ˈsɒŋ ˌlɪrɪks les paroles de chanson He wrote some great music, but the song lyrics weren’t that good.
a textbook ˈtekstbʊk un manuel scolaire, My English textbook is called ‘Focus Three’.
0.6 My technology manuel
to be addicted to əˈdɪktəd tə ˌsʌmθɪŋ être féru de qc. Do you think you are addicted to technology?
something
a device dɪˈvaɪs un appareil If you had to give up one of your devices (laptop, phone, etc.), which one
could you live without?
to do the dishes (did, ˌduː ðə ˈdɪʃɪz faire la vaisselle I cooked dinner, so you can do the dishes.
done)
to give something up ˌɡɪv ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈʌp renoncer à qc. If you had to give up one of your devices (laptop, phone, etc.), which one
(gave, given) could you live without?
the privacy ˈprɪvəsi l'intimité If you use social networking, you’ll lose your privacy.
social networking (U) ˌsəʊʃəl ˈnetwɜːkɪŋ les réseaux sociaux You won’t have any real friends if you use social networking.
a speaker ˈspiːkəz un haut-parleur You don’t need to set up these speakers – just plug them in into a USB port in
your computer.
to switch on your desktop swɪtʃ ˌɒn jə ˌdesktɒp allumer son ordinateur du When I switched on my desktop computer this morning, there was a blank
computer kəmˈpjuːtə bureau screen.
to time travel ˈtaɪm ˌtrævəl voyager dans le temps If you could time travel, what time would you travel to?
to win the lottery (won, ˌwɪn ðə ˈlɒtəri gagner à la loterie If I won the lottery, I’d go on a trip around the world.
won)
0.7 Growing up
to be allowed to do bi əˌlaʊd tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ avoir le droit de faire qc. Their children are allowed to do more or less whatever they want.
something
(was/were,been)
to call somebody by their ˌkɔːl ˌsʌmbɒdi baɪ ðeə appeler qn. par son Non-traditional parents allow their children to call them by their first names
first name ˈfɜːst neɪm prénom instead of ‘Mum’ and ‘Dad’.
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to call something out ˌkɔːl ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈaʊt crier qc., s'écrier When the teacher asks a question, you’re not allowed to call out the answer –
you have to put your hand in the air.
can do something ˌkæn ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ pouvoir faire qc. At our school children don’t have to follow many rules – they can usually make
their own decisions.
can’t do something ˌkɑːnt ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ ne pas pouvoir faire qc. Overprotective parents say their children can’t do anything dangerous.
don’t have to do ˌdəʊnt ˌhæv tə ˈduː ne pas devoir faire qc. At our school children don’t have to follow many rules – they can usually make
something ˌsʌmθɪŋ their own decisions.
don’t need to do ˌdəʊnt ˌniːd tə ˈduː ne pas avoir besoin de My parents are cool – they say I don’t need to be top of the class.
something ˌsʌmθɪŋ faire qc.
drama (U) ˈdrɑːmə le théâtre (art) Our Drama teacher is a well-known actress.
to follow rules ˌfɒləʊ ˈruːlz respecter des règles At our school children don’t have to follow many rules – they can usually make
their own decisions.
to learn the violin (learnt, ˌlɜːn ðə ˌvaɪəˈlɪn apprendre à jouer du Do you have to learn the violin?
learnt) violon
must do something ˌmʌst ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ devoir faire qc. Overprotective parents say their children must call them regularly when they
are not at home
mustn’t do something ˌmʌsənt ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ ne pas devoir faire qc. Overprotective parents say their children mustn’t do anything dangerous.
need to do something ˌniːd tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ il faut que … / devoir faire You need to show more respect for elderly people.
qc.
needn’t do something ˌniːdnt ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ ne pas avoir besoin de My parents are cool – they say I needn’t be top of the class.
faire qc.
non-traditional ˌnɒntrəˈdɪʃən‿əl non-traditionnel/le Non-traditional parents allow their children to call them by their first names
instead of ‘Mum’ and ‘Dad’.
on time ˌɒn ˈtaɪm à l'heure, ponctuellement You have to do your homework, but you don’t need to do it exactly on time.
overprotective ˌəʊvəprəˈtektɪv trop protecteur / trop Overprotective parents generally want to protect their children from harm,
protectrice unhappiness, pain, bad experiences and rejection.
P.E. ˌpiː ˈiː le sport, le cours P.E. is my least favourite subject because I don’t like doing sports.
d'éducation physique, la
gym (à l'école)
parenting (U) ˈpeərəntɪŋ le fait The program aims to teach young men parenting skills.
d'éduquer/l'éducation des
enfants
to practise ˈpræktəs pratiquer You need to practise your violin today.
to put one's hand in the ˌpʊt ˈwʌnz ˌhænd ɪn ði ˈeə lever le doigt When the teacher asks a question, you have to put your hand in the air.
air (put, put)
strengths and weaknesses ˌstreŋkθs ənd ˈwiːknəsɪz des points forts et des You should be aware of your own strengths and weaknesses.
points faibles
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a subject ˈsʌbdʒɪkt un sujet The subject of today’s lesson is Central America.
the usefulness ˈjuːsfəlnəs l'utilité There are doubts as to the usefulness of this invention.
0.8 Young entrepreneurs
business studies ˈbɪznəs ˌstʌdiz la gestion (des There’s a college in my city where you can do business studies.
entreprises)
a cooperative kəʊˈɒpərətɪv une coopérative Louis Barnett works with a cooperative in the Caribbean where they run all
their machinery with solar power.
to damage the ˌdæmɪdʒ ði ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt nuire à l'environnement Louis Barnett is interested in environmental protection, so he never uses
environment ingredients that damage the environment.
to do overtime (did, done) ˌduː ˈəʊvətaɪm faire des heures He’s been doing a lot of overtime recently.
supplémentaires
enjoyable ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbəl plaisant/e I have a job that’s fun and enjoyable – I’m a water slide tester!
an entrepreneur ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː un entrepreneur By the age of fifteen Louis had become a qualified chocolatier and one of the
youngest entrepreneurs in the world.
environmental protection ɪnˌvaɪrənˌmentl prəˈtekʃən la protection de Louis Barnett is interested in environmental protection, so he never uses
(U) l'environnement ingredients that damage the environment.
essential ɪˈsenʃəl essentiel/le There are plenty of colleges where you can learn business skills, but there is
one essential quality that they can’t teach you in college: passion!
to follow the crowd ˌfɒləʊ ðə ˈkraʊd faire comme tout le monde Entrepreneurs take risks and don’t follow the crowd.
the food industry ˈfuːd ˌɪndəstri l'industrie agroalimentaire Jeanie is a qualified chef, but she doesn’t want to work in the food industry.
to have a passion for ˌhæv ə ˈpæʃən fə ˌsʌmθɪŋ éprouver de la passion Louis Barnett is a twenty-three-year-old entrepreneur from England who has a
something pour qc. passion for chocolate.
to have difficulties at ˌhæv ˌdɪfɪkəltiz ət ˈskuːl rencontrer des difficultés When he was eleven, he was having difficulties at school, so his parents
school scolaires found a tutor who could teach him at home.
to include ɪnˈkluːd comprendre, inclure One day I’d like to get a job which includes foreign travel.
life skills ˈlaɪf skɪlz des compétences Future young entrepreneurs often have problems at school which teach them
essentielles important life skills.
long hours ˌlɒŋ ˈaʊ‿əz des horaires prolongés Many hospital staff have to work long hours.
a part-time job ˌpɑːt taɪm ˈdʒɒb un emploi à temps partiel I only want to work a couple of hours a day, so I’m looking for a part-time job.
qualified ˈkwɒləfaɪd qualifié/e By the age of fifteen Louis had become a qualified chocolatier and one of the
youngest entrepreneurs in the world.
to set up a company (set, set ʌp ə ˈkʌmpəni créer une entreprise He learnt about different ways of making chocolate and at the age of twelve he
set) set up a company which he called ‘Chokolit’.
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solar power (U) ˌsəʊlə ˈpaʊə l'énergie solaire Solar power components transform sunlight into electricity that can power
appliances, lights, TVs, stereos and more.
to start a business ˌstɑːt ə ˈbɪznəs lancer une entreprise The programme offers free advice to young people wanting to start a business.
successful səkˈsesfəl prospère There are many successful entrepreneurs who start life with little money or
education.
to take risks (take, taken) ˌteɪk ˈrɪsks prendre des riques Entrepreneurs take risks and don’t follow the crowd.
to turn something into ˌtɜːn ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈɪntə transformer qc. en qc. Entrepreneurs are people who can turn dreams into reality.
a water slide ˈwɔːtə slaɪd un toboggan aquatique At 168 feet 7 inches, the Verrückt in the Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas
City is currently the tallest water slide in the world.
a way weɪ une façon He learnt about different ways of making chocolate.
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UNIT 1
Unit 1 Looks
1.1 Vocabulary
adorable əˈdɔːrəbəl adorable The two older children are quite rude, but the youngest is absolutely adorable.
adventurous ədˈventʃərəs aventureux / aventureuse Ron isn’t an adventurous sailor.

an angle ˈæŋɡəl un angle de vue You can just see one eye or a mouth or part of the face from an unusual angle.
an appearance əˈpɪərəns une apparence You shouldn’t criticise other people’s appearance.
attractive əˈtræktɪv attractif / attractive Women seem to find him attractive.
a bangle ˈbæŋɡəl un bracelet rigide I’m wearing vintage sunglasses, my favourite silver ring and some bangles
from India.
blond blɒnd blond/e I’m blond now and I think it suits me!
a bracelet ˈbreɪslət un bracelet Many women like wearing gold bracelets but I prefer Indian bangles.
brave breɪv courageux / courageuse Only Gary was brave enough to stand up and say what he thought.
caring ˈkeərɪŋ bienveillant/e My grandfather was a warm and caring person.
casual clothes ˌkæʒuəl ˈkləʊðz des vêtements Jean felt more comfortable in casual clothes.
décontractés
charming ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ charmant/e Harry can be very sweet and charming.
cheeky ˈtʃiːki insolent/e Now, don’t be cheeky to your elders, young woman.
childish ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ puéril/e Greg’s really childish. I think boys are more immature than girls at that age.
a close-up ˈkləʊs ʌp un gros plan I managed to take a stunning close-up of Rihanna when she was visiting my
town.
a date deɪt un rendez-vous I’ve got a date with Andrea tomorrow night.
a desert ˈdezət un désert If you’re mountain climbing, scuba diving, bungee jumping or riding a camel in
the desert in your profile photo, you probably want to say that you’re dynamic
and adventurous and you like taking risks.
to do your hair ˌduː jə ˈheə se coiffer I didn’t have time to do my hair this morning, so it looks very untidy.
an extreme case ɪkˌstriːm ˈkeɪs un cas extrême Some people choose the romantic shot for their profile photo: two people with
their arms around one another (or in extreme cases, kissing).
fascinating ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ fascinant/e I found him quite fascinating.
a fleece fliːs une polaire, une laine Camping at night can be cold, so in the evening I get changed into trousers
polaire and a fleece.
formal clothes ˌfɔːməl ˈkləʊðz des vêtements formels We’re wearing formal clothes because it’s the end of school party.
to get changed (got, got) ˌɡet ˈtʃeɪndʒd se changer Do you get changed when you get home from school?
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to get dressed (got, got) ˌɡet ˈdrest s'habiller How long does it take you to get dressed for a party?
to get undressed (got, got) ˌɡet ˌʌnˈdrest se déshabiller I got undressed and went to bed.
to go out with somebody ˌɡəʊ ˈaʊt wɪð ˌsʌmbɒdi sortir avec qn. Tina used to go out with my brother.
(went, gone)
gorgeous ˈɡɔːdʒəs magnifique, splendide Daisy was gorgeous, with her black hair and dark eyes.
hard-working ˌhɑːd ˈwɜːkɪŋ studieux / studieuse, Many colleges reward their most hard-working and creative students with
travailleur / travailleuse prizes or scholarships.
hiking boots ˈhaɪkɪŋ buːts des bottes de randonnée When you go hiking, comfortable hiking boots are essential.
imaginative ɪˈmædʒənətɪv imaginatif / imaginative Hey, I’m creative and imaginative, but I’m also cool, sophisticated and stylish.
immature ˌɪməˈtʃʊə immature I think boys are more immature than girls at that age.
jealous ˈdʒeləs jaloux / jalouse Kerry was jealous when she saw all the girls in their new dresses.
to look (1) lʊk paraître, sembler Even the teachers looked elegant!
to look (2) lʊk regarder Look, I used to be cute and adorable and I still am!
to look at somebody ˈlʊk ət ˌsʌmbɒdi regarder qn. Look at me – I’m gorgeous, fascinating and mischievous!
to look into the camera ˌlʊk ˌɪntə ðə ˈkæmərə regarder la caméra They do their hair, put their make-up on, look straight into the camera and
‘click’.
looks lʊks le style, l'apparence Fiona’s got everything – looks, money and youth.
to match mætʃ associer Do you try to buy clothes that match the colour of your eyes or hair?
mischievous ˈmɪstʃəvəs malicieux / malicieuse, Their sons are noisy and mischievous.
espiègle
mittens ˈmɪtənz des moufles I still wear thick tights, but not pink ones, and my mittens aren’t attached to my
coat now.
outgoing ˌaʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ extraverti/e, sociable We’re looking for someone with an outgoing personality.
to put one's make-up on ˌpʊt ˈwʌnz ˈmeɪkʌp ɒn se maquiller They do their hair, put their make-up on, look straight into the camera and
‘click’.
to reveal rɪˈviːl révéler Did you know that you reveal something about your personality each time you
choose a new profile photo?
to ride (rode, ridden) raɪd monter If you’re mountain climbing, scuba diving, bungee jumping or riding a camel in
a scarf (plural: scarves) skɑːf/skɑːvz un foulard Angie often wears a colourful scarf in her hair.
to scuba dive ˈskuːbə daɪv faire de la plongée If you’re mountain climbing, scuba diving, bungee jumping or riding a camel in
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the shot ʃɒt la photo Some people choose the romantic shot for their profile photo: two people with
their arms around one another (or in extreme cases, kissing).
sophisticated səˈfɪstəkeɪtəd raffiné/e, élégant/e Hey, I’m creative and imaginative, but I’m also cool, sophisticated and stylish.
a suit (1) suːt un costume I have to wear a suit and tie to work every day.
to suit (2) suːt aller (bien) à qn. Which colours and styles do you think suit you best?
to take a photo of ˌteɪk ə ˈfəʊtəʊ əv ˌsʌmbɒdi prendre une photo de qn. Girls often take photos of themselves.
somebody (took, taken)
tights taɪts des collants I still wear thick tights, but not pink ones, and my mittens aren’t attached to my
coat now.
trainers ˈtreɪnəz des chaussures de sport I wore my new trainers for jogging this morning, and they weren’t very
comfortable.
vintage ˈvɪntɪdʒ rétro I’m wearing vintage sunglasses, my favourite silver ring and some bangles
from India.
a waistcoat ˈweɪskəʊt un gilet (d'un costume) I took my jacket, waistcoat and tie off, and at the end of the party I couldn’t find
them.
a woollen hat ˌwʊlən ˈhæt un bonnet de laine I love the woollen hat I’m wearing – it matches my winter coat.
1.2 Grammar
to dress dres s'habiller My aunt is an adorable person, but she really doesn’t know how to dress.
a fashion editor ˈfæʃən ˌedətə un rédacteur/une In the future Mia would like to work as a fashion editor for ‘Vogue’.
rédactrice de mode
the look (1) lʊk le look What is the ‘festival look’ this year?
to look (2) lʊk sembler, paraître Oh, it looks great!
to look for something ˈlʊk fə ˌsʌmθɪŋ chercher qc. I’m looking for a festival programme.
a pair of trainers ˌpeər əv ˈtreɪnəz une paire de chaussures I need a new pair of trainers.
de sport
to report on something rɪˈpɔːt ɒn ˌsʌmθɪŋ couvrir qc. Hi! I’m reporting on festival fashion for ‘HIP’ magazine.
skinny ˈskɪni maigre My legs are very skinny and so I never wear shorts, even in summer.
1.3 Listening
to be always there for bi ˌɔːlwəz ˈðeə fə ˌsʌmbɒdi être toujours là pour qn. That’s what I loved about my father – he was always there for me.
somebody
to fall out (fell, fallen) with ˌfɔːl ˈaʊt wɪð ˌsʌmbɒdi se brouiller avec qn. If you fall out with a friend, you stop seeing them.
somebody
to get on with somebody ˌɡet ˈɒn wɪð ˌsʌmbɒdi s'entendre (bien) avec qn. I get on well with boys, but I think girls understand one another better.
(got, got)
to hang out (hung, hung) ˌhæŋ ˈaʊt passer du temps Jon and Kevin often hang out together at weekends.
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to have a good ˌhæv ə ˌɡʊd rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp avoir de bonnes relations Jenny has a good relationship with all her online friends.
relationship with wɪð ˌsʌmbɒdi avec qn.
somebody
to have a lot in common ˌhæv ə ˌlɒt ɪn ˈkɒmən wɪð avoir beaucoup en I found I had a lot in common with these people.
with somebody ˌsʌmbɒdi commun avec qn.
to have an argument ˌhæv ən ˈɑːɡjəmənt se disputer Friends sometimes stop seeing each other when they’ve had an argument.
to lose touch with ˌluːz ˈtʌtʃ wɪð ˌsʌmbɒdi perdre qn. de vue I lost touch with Julie after we moved.
somebody (lost, lost)
reliable rɪˈlaɪəbəl fiable A good friend is always reliable in a crisis.
to socialise with somebody ˈsəʊʃəl-aɪz wɪð ˌsʌmbɒdi voir qn., fréquenter qn. My closest friends are the ones I socialise with.
1.4 Reading
an ancestor ˈænsəstə un ancêtre You may look like your mum or dad, or you may resemble one of your
ancestors, for example, a great-great-grandparent.
bald bɔːld chauve Fifty percent of men with bald fathers will lose their hair.
baldness (U) ˈbɔːldnəs la calvitie The gene for baldness can come from the mother’s family, too – boys should
look at their mother’s father.
to be like somebody ˈbi laɪk ˌsʌmbɒdi ressembler à qn. Do people say you’re just like your father or just like your mother?
to be the image of ˌbi ði ˈɪmɪdʒ əv ˌsʌmbɒdi être l'image de qn. Hayleigh looks exactly like her black father and Lauren is the image of her
somebody white mother.
blue-eyed ˌbluː ˈaɪd aux yeux bleus It’s common for two brown-eyed parents to have a blue-eyed child, but
unusual for two blue-eyed parents to have a brown-eyed child.
a brother-in-law ˈbrʌðər‿ɪn ˌlɔː un beau-frère My sister got married in Hawaii and I’ve never met my brother-in-law.
common ˈkɒmən courant/e, fréquent/e It’s common for two brown-eyed parents to have a blue-eyed child, but
unusual for two blue-eyed parents to have a brown-eyed child.
dark-haired ˌdɑːk ˈheəd aux cheveux foncés Two dark-haired parents can have a blond or red-headed child.
dark-skinned ˌdɑːk ˈskɪnd à la peau foncée Usually, a black and a white parent have dark-skinned children because black
is a dominant gene.
a daughter-in-law ˈdɔːtər‿ɪn ˌlɔː une belle-fille We never argue with our daughter-in-law; in fact, we love our son’s wife a lot.
to determine dɪˈtɜːmən déterminer Your genes determine what you look like.
a diet ˈdaɪət une alimentation It is important to have a balanced, healthy diet.
a dimple ˈdɪmpəl une fossette If you are left-handed or if you have dimples in your cheeks or chin, you can
thank your genes.
an exception ɪkˈsepʃən une exception We have one player who is only fourteen, but he’s an exception.
eyesight (U) ˈaɪsaɪt la vue As well as eye colour, you can inherit poor eyesight from your parents.
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fair-haired ˌfeə ˈheəd aux cheveux clairs/blonds Susie has red hair, but both her sisters are fair-haired.
a father-in-law ˈfɑːðər‿ɪn ˌlɔː un beau-père Despite the divorce, I still keep in touch with my father-in-law.
freckles ˈfrekəlz des taches de rousseur It is common for red-headed children to have freckles.
a gene dʒiːn un gène Finally, if you are left-handed or if you have dimples in your cheeks or chin,
you can thank your genes.
to give birth to somebody ˌɡɪv ˈbɜːθ tə ˌsʌmbɒdi donner naissance à qn. Most families share the same skin colour, but black parents can give birth to a
(gave, given) lighter-skinned child if they have pale-skinned ancestors.
to go bald (went, gone) ˌɡəʊ ˈbɔːld devenir chauve Men who go bald sometimes inherit baldness from their mother’s side.
a healthy lifestyle ˌhelθi ˈlaɪfstaɪl un mode de vie sain Children are getting taller thanks to improved diets and healthier lifestyles.
identical twins aɪˌdentɪkəl ˈtwɪnz de vrais jumeaux The only people who have exactly the same genes are identical twins.
to inherit something from ɪnˈherət ˌsʌmθɪŋ frəm hériter qc. de qn. As well as eye colour, you can inherit poor eyesight from your parents.
somebody ˌsʌmbɒdi
left-handed ˌleft ˈhændɪd gaucher Finally, if you are left-handed or if you have dimples in your cheeks or chin,
you can thank your genes.
lighter-skinned ˌlaɪtəˈ skɪnd à la peau plus claire Black parents can give birth to a lighter-skinned child if they have pale-skinned
ancestors.
long-haired ˌlɒŋ ˈheəd aux cheveux longs I think you’ll look more beautiful as a long-haired bride.
a member of the family ˌmembər əv ðə ˈfæməli un membre de la famille But even if you are like other members of your family, you are unique.
middle-aged ˌmɪdəl ˈeɪdʒd d'âge mûr More and more middle-aged people sign up for Facebook, with the 40–54-
year-olds becoming particularly interested in it.
pale-skinned ˌpeɪl ˈskɪnd à la peau claire Black parents can give birth to a lighter-skinned child if they have pale-skinned
ancestors.
poor pɔː mauvais / mauvaise As well as eye colour, you can inherit poor eyesight from your parents.
red-headed ˌred ˈhedəd aux cheveux roux It is common for red-headed children to have freckles.
a relative ˈrelətɪv un/e parent/e Her boyfriend is a distant relative of mine.
to resemble somebody rɪˈzembəl ˌsʌmbɒdi ressembler à qn. Who do you resemble more, your mum or your dad?
to share ʃeə avoir en commun Most families share the same skin colour, but black parents can give birth to a
lighter-skinned child if they have pale-skinned ancestors.
short ʃɔːt petit/e Chris was short and stocky, with broad shoulders.
short-haired ˌʃɔːt ˈheəd aux cheveux courts Jo is a short-haired brunette.
short-sighted ˌʃɔːt ˈsaɪtəd myope If you are short-sighted, you have to wear glasses or contact lenses.
a sister-in-law ˈsɪstər‿|ɪn ˌlɔː une belle-soeur My best friend and her sister-in-law, her husband’s sister Isabelle, got
pregnant at the same time.
the skin colour ˈskɪn ˌkʌlə la couleur de peau Most families share the same skin colour, but black parents can give birth to a
lighter-skinned child if they have pale-skinned ancestors.
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a son-in-law ˈsʌn ɪn ˌlɔː un beau-fils I don’t like the way my son-in-law is treating my daughter.
a spot spɒt une tache Freckles are small brown spots on the skin.
a stepbrother ˈstepbrʌðə un demi-frère My mum got married again, and her second husband’s son Noah became my
stepbrother.
a stepdaughter ˈstepdɔːtə une belle-fille ‘I don’t have a stepdaughter; I have a daughter who happened to be born
before I met her,’ my stepmum used to say.
a stepfather ˈstepfɑːðə un beau-père After my parents’ divorce, my mother got married again, but I never liked my
stepfather very much.
a stepmother ˈstepmʌðə une belle-mère After her father had died, Olivia was brought up by her stepmother – her
father’s second wife.
a stepsister ˈstepsɪstə une demi-soeur Armstrong told the court that his stepsister was treating his mother very badly.
a stepson ˈstepsʌn un beau-fils My future stepson is coming to meet me this afternoon.
to take after somebody ˌteɪk ˈɑːftə ˌsʌmbɒdi être le portrait craché de Do people say you’re just like your father or just like your mother or that you
(took, taken) qn. / tenir de qn. take after your grandparent in every way?
tall tɔːl grand/e Julia is tall with dark hair.
well-built ˌwel ˈbɪlt robuste Is Graham well-built like his dad or slim like his mum?
well-dressed ˌwel ˈdrest bien habillé/e The shop assistant was an attractive, well-dressed young woman.
1.5 Grammar
to introduce sb to sb ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs ˌsʌmbɒdi tə présenter qn. à qn. Let me introduce you to my mother, Theresa.
ˌsʌmbɒdi
look after sb/sth ˌlʊk ˈɑːftə s'occuper de qn./qc. I’ve been working at the Louvre Museum in Paris for twenty-one years and I’ve
ˌsʌmbɒdi/ˌsʌmθɪŋ been looking after the ‘Mona Lisa’ for nearly ten.
a queue kjuː une queue We’ve been standing in this queue for about twenty minutes.
1.6 Speaking
boots buːts des bottines, des bottes When you go hiking, comfortable hiking boots are essential.
a flying jacket ˈflaɪ-ɪŋ ˌdʒækət un blouson bombardier A flying jacket is in fashion now because it makes a practical and stylish winter
coat.
a formal occasion ˌfɔːməl əˈkeɪʒən une occasion solennelle You should definitely wear a long evening dress for this formal occasion.
high-heeled ˌhaɪ ˈhiːəld à talons hauts Julia Roberts caused a scandal at the Cannes Film Festival by taking off her
high-heeled shoes and stepping onto the red carpet barefoot.
patterned ˈpætənd à motifs I prefer brightly patterned dresses to dull plain ones.
to shop for sth ˈʃɒp fə ˌsʌmθɪŋ acheter qc. Do you enjoy shopping for clothes?
skinny ˈskɪni maigre Did you know that wearing skinny jeans can be really bad for your health?
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attached əˈtætʃt ci-joint/e Watch the video (attached) and let me know what you think.
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to be about somebody’s bi əˌbaʊt ˌsʌmbɒdiz ˈeɪdʒ être à peu près au même My new neighbour is in her late teens – about my age.
age âge que
to be in one's early ˌbi ɪn ˈwʌnz ˌɜːli ˈtwentiz être dans le début de la When she started writing, Rachel was in her early twenties, and by the time
twenties vingtaine she was twenty-five, she had already published three books.
to be in one's late twenties ˌbi ɪn ˈwʌnz ˌleɪt ˈtwentiz être à la fin de la vingtaine Savannah is in her late twenties – she’ll be thirty soon, can you believe it?
to be in one's mid twenties ˌbi ɪn ˈwʌnz ˌmɪd ˈtwentiz être dans la mi-vingtaine The witnesses who saw the robber said he was probably in his mid twenties
to be in one's teens ˌbi ɪn ˈwʌnz ˈtiːnz être à l'adolescence When my mum and dad first met, they were still in their teens.
to be into sth ˌbi ˈɪntə ˌsʌmθɪŋ faire qc., aimer faire qc. She’s into all sorts of music, from classical to punk.
a build bɪld une corpulence, une You’re a surprisingly strong swimmer for one of such a slender build.
stature
a career change kəˈrɪə tʃeɪndʒ un changement de carrière I met a physiotherapist who wanted to make a career change by becoming an
author.
curly hair (U) ˌkɜːli ˈheə des cheveux bouclés Long, curly hair is gorgeous but it can be really hard to deal with.
don’t care : I don't care. ˌdəʊnt ˈkeə être égal à qn. : cela m'est Matt is really scruffy – he doesn’t care what he wears.
égal.
to dress casually ˌdres ˈkæʒu‿əli s'habiller de manière Some employers allow their employees to dress casually to work.
décontractée
to dress in black ˌdres ɪn ˈblæk s'habiller de noir There’s a boy in my class who has a few tattoos and dresses in black.
to dress smartly ˌdres ˈsmɑːtli s'habiller de façon I dressed smartly in a shirt, trousers and black leather shoes and drove to the
élégante airport.
to dress well ˌdres ˈwel s'habiller bien Knowing a few basic rules makes it easy to dress well every day.
easy-going ˌiːzi ˈɡəʊɪŋ décontracté She’s very easy-going and she has a great sense of humour.
to fail an exam ˌfeɪl ən ɪɡˈzæm échouer à un examen He failed his Maths exam but passed all his other subjects.
fairly ˈfeəli assez She speaks English fairly well.
fashionable ˈfæʃənəbəl à la mode I like wearing comfortable clothes – I don’t care if they are fashionable.
fashionably (adv.) ˈfæʃənəbli à la mode She dresses fashionably, though usually in black.
to forget one's manners fəˌɡet wʌnz ˈmænəz manquer de tenue, oublier Ellie sometimes forgets her manners. She needs to be more polite.
(forgot, forgotten ) les bonnes manières
a general impression ˌdʒenərəl ɪmˈpreʃən une impression générale First give your general impression, then a detailed description.
to get on well (got, got ) ˌɡet ˈɒn wel bien s'entendre The two boys get on well most of the time.
glamorous ˈɡlæmərəs glamour The girls are wearing designer dresses – they look so glamorous!
to have a great sense of ˌhæv ə ˌɡreɪt ˌsens əv avoir un grand sens de She’s very easy-going and she has a great sense of humour.
humour ˈhjuːmə l'humour
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the height haɪt la taille (hauteur/grandeur) Sam’s about the same height as his sister now.
kind kaɪnd aimable I can still remember my grandma’s kind face and nice smile.
kind of ˈkaɪnd əv assez, plutôt She looks kind of cool.
to look forward to doing ˌlʊk ˈfɔːwəd tə ˌsʌmθɪŋ avoir hâte de faire qc. I’m really looking forward to meeting your sister when she comes to London in
something the summer.
to make (made, made ) meɪk faire - au sens 'être' I think she’d make a great singer for the band.
mature məˈtʃʊə mûr/e Ken is a mature student who is back at university because he wants a career
change.
medium height ˌmiːdiəm ˈhaɪt de taille moyenne She’s about medium height and slim.
mysterious mɪˈstɪəriəs mystérieux / mystérieuse I decided to find out more about my mysterious new neighbour.
overweight (adj.) ˌəʊvəˈweɪt en surpoids Ryan is a little overweight. He doesn’t do much exercise.
rude ruːd impoli/e I didn’t mean to be rude, but I had to leave early.
scruffy ˈskrʌfi peu soigné/e, négligé/e One day we were due to fly to Tampa, and a group of really scruffy
passengers got on the plane.
to show somebody round ˌʃəʊ ˌsʌmbɒdi ˈraʊnd faire visiter qc. à qn. I can show your sister round the city when she comes to London in the
something (showed, ˌsʌmθɪŋ summer.
shown )
straight hair (U) ˌstreɪt ˈheə des cheveux raides Straight hair is easier to manage that wavy or curly hair.
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to accept an invitation əkˌsept ən ˌɪnvəˈteɪʃən accepter une invitation Should I accept or reject her invitation on Facebook?
to ask somebody out ˌɑːsk ˌsʌmbɒdi ˈaʊt inviter qn. à sortir He wanted to ask Betty out on a date, but he was too shy.
to be aware of something ˌbi əˈweər əv ˌsʌmθɪŋ avoir pleine conscience Stella’s parents taught her to be aware of nature.
de qc.
challenging ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ exigeant/e, Thinking about these questions makes designing more challenging and more
ambitieux/ambitieuse, interesting.
stimulant/e
child labour (U) ˈtʃaɪld ˌleɪbə le travail des enfants Child labour deprives millions of children of their childhood, health and
education
a close friend kləʊz frend un/e ami/e proche Jenny has about five or six close friends and 313 online friends.
a community kəˈmjuːnəti une communauté The programme provides work for poor communities in Kenya.
to create kriˈeɪt créer Most fashion houses just create new designs season after season.
to create a profile kriˌeɪt ə ˈprəʊfaɪl créer un profil If your parents haven’t created a Facebook profile yet, they will probably do so
in the near future.
a date deɪt un rendez-vous He wanted to ask Betty out on a date, but he was too shy.
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determination (U) dɪˌtɜːməˈneɪʃən de la détermination For Stella, becoming a success took hard work, determination and, of course,
talent.
to develop a reputation dɪˌveləp ə ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən se faire une réputation Stella’s fashion house has developed a reputation as a fashion company with
(developed ) a difference.
disadvantaged ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒd défavorisé/e So far, 160 people in disadvantaged areas have been involved in the
production.
eco-friendly ˈiːkəʊ ˌfrendli écologique She has been experimenting with eco-friendly materials and production
processes for some time.
ethical ˈeθɪkəl éthique Ethical fashion covers issues such as working conditions, child labour, fair
trade and responsible production that does not harm the environment.
to exchange emails ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ ˈiː meɪəlz échanger des emails My best friend Ryan would like to exchange emails with someone from your
country.
fabric (C,U) ˈfæbrɪk (un/le) tissu The fabric she prefers is organic cotton.
fair trade (U) ˌfeə ˈtreɪd le commerce équitable By buying fair trade products, we help to provide fair opportunities for
producers around the world.
a family resemblance ˈfæməli rɪˌzembləns une ressemblance Is Mariah your cousin? There isn’t much family resemblance.
familiale
to fancy somebody ˈfænsi ˌsʌmbɒdi craquer sur qn. All the girls fancied him.
a fashion label ˈfæʃən ˌleɪbəl une marque de mode Stella launched her own fashion label and showed her first collection in 2001.
to follow somebody’s ˌfɒləʊ ˌsʌmbɒdiz ˈprəʊfaɪl suivre le profil de qn. When your parents join Facebook, they will probably want to be your online
profile friends and follow your profile!
fur (C,U) fɜː (une/la) fourrure As a lifelong vegetarian, Stella does not use any natural leather or fur in her
designs.
to grow up (grew, grown ) ˌɡrəʊ ˈʌp grandir When Stella was growing up on a farm, her parents taught her to respect
animals.
harmful to the environment ˌhɑːmfəl tə ði nocif / nocive pour The process used by the fabric factory to colour their fabrics was very harmful
ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt l'environnement to the environment.
to have a good ˌhæv ə ˌɡʊd rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp avoir de bonnes relations If you have a good relationship with your parents and tell them everything
relationship with wɪð ˌsʌmbɒdi avec qn. about your life, you may say yes to their Facebook invitation.
somebody
to have a look at ˌhæv ə ˈlʊk ət ˌsʌmθɪŋ jeter un coup d'oeil à qc., Can you have a look at this picture?
something examiner qc.
a human being ˌhjuːmən ˈbiːɪŋ un être humain Human beings share the planet with other creatures.
an impact ˈɪmpækt une impression, un impact These beliefs have had a huge impact on her.
to look as though ˈlʊk əz ðəʊ avoir l'air de / comme si It looks as though you could help me.
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luxurious lʌɡˈzjʊəriəs luxueux / luxueuse Famous designers create luxurious, beautiful items that people want to buy.
to make something out ˌmeɪk ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈaʊt discerner, voir Can you have a look at this picture? I can’t make out what it shows.
(made, made )
organic cotton (U) ɔːˌɡænɪk ˈkɒtn le coton de culture Organic cotton is grown from non genetically modified plants without the use
biologique of any synthetic chemicals.
polluted pəˈluːtəd contaminé/e The project’s aim is to clean up polluted land.
to pretend prɪˈtend faire semblant de You can’t pretend you haven’t seen the invitation.
a range reɪndʒ une gamme Stella has created a range of cloth bags.
to refuse to do something rɪˈfjuːz tə ˌduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ refuser de faire qc. Stella refused to work with the fabrics factory because the process used by it
to colour the fabrics was very harmful to the environment.
to reject an invitation rɪˌdʒekt ən ˌɪnvəˈteɪʃən décliner une invitation Should I accept or reject my mum’s invitation on Facebook?
to respect rɪˈspekt respecter When Stella was growing up on a farm, her parents taught her to respect
animals.
responsible rɪˈspɒnsəbəl responsable Ethical fashion covers issues such as working conditions, child labour, fair
a school reunion ˌskuːl riːˈjuːnjən une réunion d'école Now twenty years later they met again at the school reunion.
a season ˈsiːzən une saison Most fashion houses just create new designs season after season.
shy ʃaɪ timide He wanted to ask Betty out on a date, but he was too shy.
to succeed səkˈsiːd réussir He succeeded with the help of his parents.
working conditions ˈwɜːkɪŋ kənˌdɪʃənz des conditions de travail Ethical fashion covers issues such as working conditions, child labour, fair
Use of English 1
according to somebody ə ˈkɔːdɪŋ tə ˌsʌmbɒdi selon qn. According to her mother, Angie, Mayhem decided that she didn’t like the
princess dresses in the stores and started to make her own from cotton
scarves and sheets of paper.
at an early age ət ən ˌɜːli ˈeɪdʒ à un âge précoce It’s not unusual for children to become fashion-conscious at an early age.
an award show əˈwɔːd ʃəʊ une remise des prix Angie gave Mayhem pictures of celebrities wearing designer dresses at award
shows and Mayhem copied them.
a celebrity səˈlebrəti une vedette Angie gave Mayhem pictures of celebrities wearing designer dresses at award
a designer dress dɪˌzaɪnə ˈdres une robe haute couture Angie gave Mayhem pictures of celebrities wearing designer dresses at award
a fashion chain ˈfæʃən tʃeɪn une chaîne de mode Now she has her own ideas and an important fashion chain likes them a lot.
fashion-conscious ˌfæʃən ˈkɒnʃəs qui suit la mode It’s not unusual for children to become fashion-conscious at an early age.
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to get interested in ˌɡet ˈɪntrəstəd ɪn ˌsʌmθɪŋ commencer à s'intéresser When did you start to get interested in clothes?
something (got, got ) à qc.
to go a step further (went, ˌɡəʊ ə ˌstep ˈfɜːðə aller un peu plus loin However, it looks as though one little girl in the USA has gone a step further.
gone )
to have a clear idea of ˌhæv ə klɪər aɪˈdɪə əv avoir une idée précise de Most under-fives have a fairly clear idea of what they like to wear and what
something ˌsʌmθɪŋ qc. colours they want.
nowhere near ˌnəʊweə ˈnɪə loin de Angie says that she herself is completely unfashionable and nowhere near as
creative as her daughter.
a sheet of paper ˌʃiːt əv ˈpeɪpə une feuille de/en papier Mayhem decided that she didn’t like the princess dresses in the stores and
started to make her own from cotton scarves and sheets of paper.
a store stɔː un magasin Mayhem decided that she didn’t like the princess dresses in the stores and
started to make her own from cotton scarves and sheets of paper.
under-fives ˌʌndə ˈfaɪv les moins de cinq ans Most under-fives have a fairly clear idea of what they like to wear and what
colours they want.
unfashionable ʌnˈfæʃənəbəl démodé/e Angie says that she herself is completely unfashionable and nowhere near as
creative as her daughter.
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a changing room ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ ruːm une cabine d'essayage I decided to try this dress on and went to the changing room.
to look as if … ˈlʊk əz ɪf on dirait que … She looks as if she is asking the man something.
to look like something ˈlʊk laɪk ˌsʌmθɪŋ ressembler à qc. It looks like a word in my language.
to look out ˌlʊk ˈaʊt faire attention Look out! There’s a car coming.
to look something up ˌlʊk ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈʌp chercher qc., rechercher Look the word up in your dictionary.
qc.
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Unit 2 Just do it!
2.1 Vocabulary
an athletics track æθˈletɪks træk une piste d'athlétisme Everyone is able to train at one of the many athletics tracks in Kent.
a badminton racket ˈbædmɪntən ˌrækət une raquette de badminton The players took their badminton rackets and went back to the badminton
court.
a baseball bat ˈbeɪsbɔːl bæt une batte de base-ball A baseball bat is made of wood or metal and it’s used to hit the ball when the
pitcher throws it.
a basketball court ˈbɑːskətbɔːl kɔːt un terrain de basketball Basketball is played on a basketball court.
a boxing ring ˈbɒksɪŋ rɪŋ un ring de boxe The competition took place in the boxing ring at the back of the stadium.
to break a world record ˌbreɪk ə ˌwɜːld ˈrekɔːd battre un record du monde During his career, Sergey Bubka broke the world record in the pole vault thirty-
(broke, broken ) five times.
a bronze medal ˌbrɒnz ˈmedl une médaille de bronze In the 2012 Summer Olympics in London the USA won the most medals – 46
gold medals, 28 silver medals and 29 bronze medals.
a coach kəʊtʃ un coach, un entraîneur A coach trains you or your team.
to come first (came, ˌkʌm ˈfɜːst finir premier Max came first and Aaron came second in the 200 metres.
come )
to compete against kəmˈpiːt əˌɡenst ˌsʌmbɒdi rivaliser avec qn. He’ll be competing against the world’s best.
somebody
a competitive sport kəmˌpetətɪv ˈspɔːt un sport de compétition Competitive sports encourage children to work together as a team.
a cricket bat ˈkrɪkət bæt une batte de criquet A cricket bat looks a bit like a flat wooden club.
a cricket pitch ˈkrɪkət pɪtʃ un terrain de criquet Cricket is played on a cricket pitch.
a cycle track ˈsaɪkəl træk une piste cyclable Cycle tracks are usually located in special stadiums called velodromes.
to do athletics (did, done ) ˌduː æθˈletɪks faire de l'athlétisme Ethan doesn’t want to do athletics at school because he doesn’t like running or
jumping.
to do boxing (did, done ) ˌduː ˈbɒksɪŋ faire de la boxe Muhammad Ali started doing boxing at the age of twelve.
equipment (U) ɪˈkwɪpmənt l'équipement All sports equipment is kept in this room, including footballs, basketballs,
hockey sticks, pucks and badminton rackets.
a football pitch ˈfʊtbɔːl pɪtʃ un terrain de football Football is played on a football pitch.
to go canoeing (went, ˌɡəʊ kəˈnuːɪŋ faire du canoë Before you go canoeing, it’s a good idea to practise your balance by kneeling
gone ) down in the canoe and gently rocking it from side to side.
to go cycling (went, gone ) ˌɡəʊ ˈsaɪklɪŋ faire du vélo When I go cycling, I usually stay away from busy roads and cycle paths and
take the most remote routes.
a golf course ˈɡɒlf kɔːs un terrain de golf Golf is played on a golf course.
to hit the ball (hit, hit ) ˌhɪt ðə ˈbɔːl frapper la balle In baseball, the batter tries to hit the ball with a bat.
a hockey pitch ˈhɒki pɪtʃ un terrain de hockey Hockey is played on a hockey pitch.
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a hockey stick ˈhɒki stɪk une crosse de hockey Both field hockey and ice hockey are team sports in which players use hockey
sticks to hit a puck (in ice hockey) or a rubber ball (in field hockey).
an ice rink ˈaɪs rɪŋk une patinoire In winter our outdoor ice rink offers 10,000 square feet of real ice.
an individual sport ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl spɔːt un sport individuel Examples of individual sports include: swimming, skiing and boxing.
to keep fit (kept, kept ) ˌkiːp ˈfɪt se tenir en forme I swim twice a week to try and keep fit.
to keep in shape ˌkiːp ɪn ˈʃeɪp rester en forme, garder sa Mum has bought an exercise bike to keep in shape.
forme
a kit kɪt une tenue Team-mates wear the same kits.
to lose a game (lost, lost ) ˌluːz ə ˈɡeɪm perdre un jeu Their team didn’t lose any games and won the league championship.
a motor racing track ˈməʊtə ˌreɪsɪŋ træk un circuit automobile Residents keep complaining about the noise generated by the local motor
racing track.
an opponent əˈpəʊnənt un/e adversaire Serena Williams’ opponent in today’s final will be Garbiñe Muguruza.
the opposing team əˌpəʊzɪŋ ˈtiːm l'équipe adverse I’ve seen men cry when the opposing team scores a goal!
to pass the ball ˌpɑːs ðə ˈbɔːl passer le ballon Mignolet threw the ball to Balotelli, who then passed it to Origi.
a racket ˈrækət une raquette Some tennis coaches believe it’s better for beginners to start playing with a
heavy racket.
a referee ˌrefəˈriː un arbitre When the referee blew the final whistle, the spectators began to cheer.
rubber ˈrʌbə en caoutchouc Both field hockey and ice hockey are team sports in which players use sticks
to hit a puck (in ice hockey) or a rubber ball (in field hockey).
to score a goal ˌskɔːr ə ˈɡəʊl marquer un but René Vandereycken scored a goal for Belgium.
to score a point ˌskɔːr ə ˈpɔɪnt marquer un point He has scored 12 points so far this season.
a ski resort ˈskiː rɪˌzɔːt une station de ski If you’re looking for a nice ski resort in the Alps, the possibilities are endless.
a spectator spekˈteɪtə un spectateur / une When the referee blew the final whistle, the spectators began to cheer.
spectatrice
a sporting event ˈspɔːtɪŋ ɪˌvent un événement sportif The key sporting events of 2016 were Euro 2016 and the Summer Olympics.
a sportsperson ˈspɔːtsˌpɜːsən un sportif/une sportive Muhammad Ali was a great sportsperson and a very brave individual.
a squash court ˈskwɒʃ kɔːt un court de squash Squash is played on a squash court.
a squash racket ˈskwɒʃ ˌrækət une raquette de squash A squash racket is lighter and smaller than a tennis racket.
table tennis (U) ˈteɪbəl ˌtenəs le tennis de table Jean-Michel Saive learned playing table tennis from his parents, who were
both table tennis champions.
a table tennis bat ˈteɪbəl ˌtenəs bæt une raquette de tennis de You play table tennis with a table tennis bat, which is usually made of wood
table and rubber.
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to take part (took, taken ) ˌteɪk ˈpɑːt in ˌsʌmθɪŋ participer à qc. The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win, but take part.
in something
a team-mate ˈtiːm meɪt un coéquipier/une He finished just ahead of his Ferrari team-mate.
coéquipière
a tennis court ˈtenəs kɔːt un court/terrain de tennis Tennis is played on a tennis court.
a tennis racket ˈtenəs ˌrækət une raquette de tennis A squash racket is lighter and smaller than a tennis racket.
a tournament ˈtʊənəmənt un tournoi I feel I can win this tournament.
a training session ˈtreɪnɪŋ ˌseʃən un entraînement Our coach organised a training session before the spring championships.
a volleyball court ˈvɒlibɔːl kɔːt un terrain de volley Volleyball is played on a volleyball court.
a whistle ˈwɪsəl un sifflet A referee carries a whistle, a red card and a yellow card.
to win a game (won, won ) ˌwɪn ə ˈɡeɪm gagner une partie They finally won the game by a final score of 6–5.
to win a point ˌwɪn ə ˈpɔɪnt marquer un point Djokovic won five points in a row.
to win a prize ˌwɪn ə ˈpraɪz gagner un prix Venus won the gold medal and a prize worth £3000.
a yellow card ˌjeləʊ ˈkɑːd un carton jaune The player who gets a yellow card can continue playing.
2.2 Grammar
at high speed ət ˌhaɪ ˈspiːd à grande vitesse After three kilometres, he was leading when suddenly a local runner overtook
him at high speed.
an athlete ˈæθliːt un/e athlète My grandfather used to be a professional athlete and he’s still very sporty.
to beat (beat, beaten ) biːt battre Trautmann helped his team to beat Birmingham City 3–1.
to blow the whistle (blew, ˌbləʊ ðə ˈwɪsəl siffler The referee blew his whistle and the game started.
blown )
to carry on doing ˌkæri ˌɒn ˈduːɪŋ ˌsʌmθɪŋ continuer à faire qc. After Trautmann dived for the ball, he knew that he had hurt himself, but he
something carried on playing
to chase after somebody ˈtʃeɪs ˌɑːftə ˌsʌmbɒdi pourchasser qn. He looked round and saw that a large rhinoceros had crashed through the
trees next to the road and it was chasing after them!
to crash through ˈkræʃ θruː ˌsʌmθɪŋ passer à travers (en He looked round and saw that a large rhinoceros had crashed through the
something écrasant) trees next to the road and it was chasing after them!
a cycle race ˈsaɪkəl reɪs une course cycliste Paula was leading the cycle race when she fell off her bike.
to dive for the ball ˌdaɪv fə ðə ˈbɔːl plonger pour attraper le After Trautmann dived for the ball, he knew that he had hurt himself, but he
ballon carried on playing
to fall off something (fell, ˌfɔːl ˈɒf ˌsʌmθɪŋ tomber de qc. Paula was leading the cycle race when she fell off her bike.
fallen )
a football match ˈfʊtbɔːl mætʃ un match de football Sue and Jenny were excited because they hadn’t been to a football match
before.
to get injured (got, got ) ˌɡet ˈɪndʒəd être blessé What position was Trautmann playing when he got injured?
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a goalkeeper ˈɡəʊlˌkiːpə un gardien / une Simon Mignolet is a goalkeeper for Liverpool F.C. and for the Belgium national
gardienne de but team.
to hurt oneself (hurt, hurt ) ˈhɜːt wʌnˈself se blesser After Trautmann dived for the ball, he knew that he had hurt himself, but he
carried on playing.
to lead (led, led ) liːd mener After three kilometres, he was leading when suddenly a local runner overtook
him at high speed.
to look round lʊk raʊnd regarder autour de soi He looked round and saw that a large rhinoceros had crashed through the
trees next to the road.
to overtake (overtook, ˌəʊvəˈteɪk dépasser A local runner overtook Chris at high speed.
overtaken )
a pitch pɪtʃ un terrain Did Trautmann stay on the pitch for the whole game?
a race reɪs une course Three athletes were competing in a twenty-kilometre race in Kenya.
a score (1) skɔː un score Who won the 1956 FA Cup final and what was the score?
to score (2) skɔː marquer I’ll never forget the time I scored the winning goal for our school team.
to ski skiː skier Jeff broke his leg when he was skiing.
to speed up (sped, sped ) ˌspiːd ˈʌp accélérer He knew his rival would get tired later in the race, so he didn’t speed up.
a sports event ˈspɔːts ɪˌvent un événement sportif The key sports events of 2016 were Euro 2016 and the Summer Olympics.
a winning goal ˌwɪnɪŋ ˈɡəʊl un but gagnant/décisif I’ll never forget the time I scored the winning goal for our school team.
2.3 Listening
to admire ədˈmaɪə admirer Although Jackie is two years younger, she has always admired Rachel.
to become a member of a bɪˌkʌm ə ˌmembə əv ə devenir membre d'un club Jackie and Rachel both became members of a children’s sailing club when
club (became, become ) ˈklʌb they were young.
to copy ˈkɒpi copier When I was a child, I always copied my older brother.
courage (U) ˈkʌrɪdʒ le courage Sue showed great courage throughout her illness.
a court kɔːt un terrain The players took their badminton rackets and went back to the badminton
court.
determined dɪˈtɜːmənd résolu/e Robert Kubica inspires young people because he’s so courageous and
determined.
a draw drɔː une égalité, un match nul The match ended in a draw.
to encourage ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ encourager Jackie’s mum encouraged her when she took up rowing.
to enter a competition ˌentər ə ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən participer à un concours When Jackie’s mum was a teenager, she entered windsurfing competitions
herself.
generosity (U) ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti la générosité I shall never forget the generosity shown by the people of Bastaisk.
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generous ˈdʒenərəs généreux / généreuse Federer has always been passionate about tennis, but he’s also a caring and
generous human being.
to get into something ˌɡet ˈɪntə ˌsʌmθɪŋ se mettre à faire qc. We did lots of sailing and then we got into rowing.
(got, got )
inspired ɪnˈspaɪəd inspiré/e Liverpool F.C. delivered an inspired performance and secured a place in the
Champions League knockout stages.
to join a club ˌdʒɔɪn ə ˈklʌb adhérer à un club, I used to go sailing with Rachel and then we joined a children’s sailing club.
rejoindre un club
to look up to somebody ˌlʊk ˈʌp tə ˌsʌmbɒdi admirer qn. Rachel’s two years older than me and I’ve always looked up to her.
modest ˈmɒdəst modeste Ennis is an Olympic champion, but she’s also very modest – she says there
are things she dislikes about herself when she looks in the mirror, and
everybody can relate to that.
modesty (U) ˈmɒdəsti la modestie Anyone else would have done the same thing,’ he said with typical modesty.
personal qualities ˌpɜːsənəl ˈkwɒlətiz des qualités personnelles I think I take after my mum – I hope I have some of the same personal
qualities anyway.
to be realistic about bi: rɪəˈlɪstɪk əˌbaʊt être réaliste au sujet de She’s a brilliant athlete, but she’s also a normal, lovely person who is realistic
something ˌsʌmθɪŋ qc. about life
rowing (U) ˈrəʊɪŋ l'aviron I’m glad I took up rowing because it made my arms strong, and that helped my
windsurfing.
a serve sɜːv un service Federer missed the first serve.
to take something up ˌteɪk ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈʌp se mettre à qc. Jackie’s mum encouraged her when she took up rowing.
(took, taken )
2.4 Reading
archery (U) ˈɑːtʃəri le tir à l'arc For archery you need a bow and arrows.
to beat one's personal ˌbiːt ˈwʌnz ˌpɜːsənəl ˌbest battre son record She didn’t win, but she did beat her personal best time and set a new
best time (beat, beat, ˈtaɪm personnel American record.
beaten)
a benefit ˈbenəfɪt un avantage, bénéfice He believed passionately in the benefits of competitive sport for his patients.
a career choice kəˈrɪə tʃɔɪs un choix de carrière Becoming an actress was a very brave career choice for Katy, who was a
disabled person.
to compete in something kəmˈpiːt ɪn ˌsʌmθɪŋ concourir dans qc., There were 400 athletes from twenty-three countries, competing in nine
disputer qc. events.
devastated ˈdevəsteɪtəd abattu/e, accablé/e de After the accident Katy was devastated and gave up running for two years.
chagrin
a disability (plur: ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti un handicap Only seventeen percent of disabled people were born with their disabilities.
disabilities)
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disabled dɪsˈeɪbəld handicapé/e How many disabled people use wheelchairs?
the disabled games dɪsˈeɪbəld ɡeɪmz les jeux pour les How many athletes took part in the first disabled games in 1948?
personnes handicapées
to do a degree (do, did, ˌduː ə dɪˈɡriː obtenir un diplôme She did a degree in theatre and then moved to Los Angeles, where she has
done) played roles in theatre, television and film.
to fall over (fall, fell, fallen) ˌfɔːl ˈəʊvə tomber (par terre) During training she fell over and missed the chance to compete in the 2008
Beijing Paralympic Games.
to feel lucky (feel, felt, felt) ˌfiːl ˈlʌki s'estimer chanceux She feels lucky because her family treated her in just the same way as her
other siblings.
to fulfill one's ambitions fʊlˌfɪl wʌnz æmˈbɪʃənz réaliser ses ambitions Being deaf hasn’t stopped Karen fulfilling her ambition to be an athlete.
to give up something ˌɡɪv ˈʌp ˌsʌmθɪŋ abandonner qc. After the accident Katy was devastated and gave up running for two years.
(give, gave, given)
to go for something (go, ˈɡəʊ fə ˌsʌmθɪŋ viser qc. Katy has a positive outlook on life – she thinks that if you believe you can do
went, gone) something, you should go for it.
to grow in importance ˌɡrəʊ ɪn ɪmˈpɔːtəns croître en importance Since 1960 the games have grown in size and importance.
(grow, grew, grown)
to grow in size (grow, ˌɡrəʊ ɪn ˈsaɪz grandir Since 1960 the games have grown in size and importance.
grew, grown)
a gym dʒɪm une salle de sport She liked to be active and kept up with her siblings at the gym
to have a positive outlook ˌhæv ə ˌpɒzətɪv ˌaʊtlʊk ɒn avoir une Katy has a positive outlook on life – she thinks that if you believe you can do
on life (have, had, had) ˈlaɪf perspective/vision positive something, you should go for it.
de la vie
an injury (plur: injuries) ˈɪndʒəri une blessure Beckham has missed several games because of his injury.
the inspiration behind ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən bɪˌhaɪnd la source d'inspiration de Who was the ‘inspiration’ behind the Paralympic Games?
to keep up with ˌkiːp ˈʌp wɪð suivre qn./qc. She liked to be active and kept up with her siblings at the gym and the
somebody/something ˌsʌmbɒdi/ˌsʌmθɪŋ swimming pool.
(keep, kept, kept)
to make up something ˌmeɪk ˈʌp ˌsʌmθɪŋ inventer qc. Katy enjoyed making up stories because she thought it was boring to say, ‘I’ve
(make, made, made) been like this all my life.’
to make up one's mind meɪk ˌʌp wʌnz ˈmaɪnd se décider Before the play was over, Katy had made her mind up to be an actor.
(make, made, made)
a motivational speaker ˌməʊtɪˌveɪʃənəl ˈspiːkə un orateur motivant / une Katy Sullivan is an actor, an athlete, a motivational speaker and a person who
oratrice motivante refuses to accept the words ‘no’ or ‘I can’t’.
an occupation ˌɒkjəˈpeɪʃən une occupation, un métier Katy chose two occupations that are difficult, even with both legs.
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to overcome one's ˌəʊvəˌkʌm wʌnz surmonter son Her family, friends and fans think Katy has overcome her disability.
disability (plur: disabilities) ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti invalidité/handicap
passionately ˈpæʃənətli passionnément He believed passionately in the benefits of competitive sport for his patients.
a percentage pəˈsentɪdʒ un pourcentage What percentage of the UK population are disabled?

a play pleɪ une pièce de théâtre Before the play was over, Katy had made her mind up to be an actor.
to play a role ˌpleɪ ə ˈrəʊl jouer un rôle She loves acting, but she hasn’t played any roles on television.
a positive attitude ˌpɒzətɪv ˈætətjuːd une attitude positive People with a good sense of humour and a positive attitude to life are said to
live longer.
a prosthetic leg prɒsˌθetɪk ˈleɡ une jambe prothétique She was born without the lower half of her legs and has worn prosthetic legs
all her life.
a prosthetist ˈprɒsθətɪst un/e prothésiste Katy’s prosthetist asked her if she’d like to try running.
to put something on (put, ˌpʊt ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈɒn mettre qc. When Katy was a child, she didn’t like to put her prosthetic legs on because
put, put) she was much faster without them.
to qualify for something ˈkwɒləfaɪ fə ˌsʌmθɪŋ se qualifier pour qc. Katy qualified for the final of the 100 metres in the 2012 London Paralympics.
to represent ˌreprɪˈzent représenter 164 countries were represented in the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
a role model rəʊl ˈmɒdl un modèle Many disabled people look up to Katy as an impressive role model.
a sense of humour ˌsens əv ˈhjuːmə un sens de l'humour People with a good sense of humour and a positive attitude to life are said to
live longer.
to set a new record (set, ˌset ə ˌnjuː ˈrekɔːd établir un nouveau record In the London 2012 Paralympics, in the 100 metres, Katy set a new world
set, set) record.
to set out on something ˌset ˈaʊt ɒn ˌsʌmθɪŋ entreprendre qc., se She was given a pair of running legs and set out on a new chapter of her life.
(set, set, set) lancer dans qc.
a sibling ˈsɪblɪŋ un frère / une soeur Most young smokers are influenced by their friends’ and older siblings’
smoking habits.
a software developer ˈsɒftweə dɪˌveləpə un développeur / une Software developers write the codes that allow programs to run.
développeuse de logiciel
a spinal injury specialist ˈspaɪnl ˌɪndʒəri ˌspeʃələst un médecin spécialiste I hurt my back and had to see a spinal injury specialist.
des lésions médullaires
to stay in shape ˌsteɪ ɪn ˈʃeɪp garder la forme, rester en She took up running because she wanted to stay in shape.
forme
to take place (take, took, ˌteɪk ˈpleɪs avoir lieu The first Paralympic Games took place in Rome in 1960.
taken)
a track træk une piste To run a mile, you have to run four circuits of the track.
to treat (1) triːt traiter (blessure)/soigner Guttmann treated soldiers with terrible injuries from the Second World War.
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to treat (2) triːt traiter She feels lucky because her family treated her in just the same way as her
other siblings.
a wheelchair ˈwiːltʃeə un fauteuil roulant Fewer than ten percent of disabled people need wheelchairs.
2.5 Grammar
to advise somebody to do ədˌvaɪz ˌsʌmbɒdi tə ˈduː conseiller à qn. de faire qc. Before an important event, I advise athletes to visit the stadium.
to allow somebody to do əˌlaʊ ˌsʌmbɒdi tə ˈduː permettre à qn. de faire Visiting the stadium allows the athletes to visualise the day of the competition.
to avoid doing something əˌvɔɪd ˈduːɪŋ ˌsʌmθɪŋ éviter de faire qc. Athletes need to prepare for their competitions physically: they should get
plenty of sleep, remember to drink lots of fluids and avoid drinking alcohol.
to be happy to do bi ˌhæpi tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ être heureux de faire qc. I’m happy to lend my bike to my friends.
something (be, was, been)
can’t afford to buy ˌkɑːnt əˌfɔːd tə ˈbaɪ ne pas avoir les moyens I can’t afford to buy new trainers.
something (can, could, ˌsʌmθɪŋ d'acheter qc.
been able)
can’t help doing ˌkɑːnt ˌhelp ˈduːɪŋ ˌsʌmθɪŋ ne pas pouvoir Even top athletes can’t help feeling nervous, especially when they find
something (can, could, s'empêcher de faire qc. themselves standing next to last year’s champion!
been able)
to concentrate on ˈkɒnsəntreɪt ɒn ˌsʌmθɪŋ se concentrer sur qc. I force them to concentrate on the times when they won.
something
to control one's nerves kənˌtrəʊl wʌnz ˈnɜːvz contrôler ses nerfs It’s a simple fact that if they manage to control their nerves, they tend to do
(control, controlled, better.
controlled)
to decide to do something dɪˌsaɪd tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ décider de faire qc. The referee decided to add ten minutes to the game.
to encourage somebody ɪnˌkʌrɪdʒ ˌsʌmbɒdi tə ˈduː encourager qn. à faire qc. I encourage athletes to talk to themselves before a big race.
to do something ˌsʌmθɪŋ
to expect (somebody) to ɪkˌspekt (ˌsʌmbɒdi) tə s'attendre à faire qc. / Good athletes want to win, but top athletes expect to win.
do something ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ s'attendre à ce que qn.
fasse qc.
a fluid ˈfluːəd un liquide Athletes need to prepare for their competitions physically: they should get
to focus on something ˈfəʊkəs ɒn ˌsʌmθɪŋ concentrer ses efforts sur I focus on three areas: visualisation, positive thinking and relaxation.
qc., se focaliser sur qc.
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to force somebody to do ˌfɔːs ˌsʌmbɒdi tə ˈduː forcer qn. à faire qc. I force them to concentrate on the times when they won.
to get plenty of sleep (get, ˌɡet ˌplenti əv ˈsliːp dormir suffisamment Athletes need to prepare for their competitions physically: they should get
got, got) plenty of sleep, remember to drink lots of fluids and avoid drinking alcohol.
to help somebody to do ˌhelp ˌsʌmbɒdi tə ˈduː aider qn. à faire qc. I work with top athletes and I help them to prepare for important competitions.
to hope to do something ˌhəʊp tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ espérer faire qc. I hope to learn how to skate one day.
to imagine doing ɪˌmædʒən ˈduːɪŋ ˌsʌmθɪŋ imaginer faire qc. When they visit the stadium, the athletes can imagine the smells and the
something sounds in it, and they imagine winning the competition.
to intend to do something ɪnˌtend tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ avoir l'intention de faire qc. I don’t intend to take up jogging.
It’s all in the mind. ˌɪts ˌɔːl ɪn ðə ˈmaɪnd C'est dans la tête. It’s a simple fact that if they manage to control their nerves, they tend to do
better. Winning – it’s all in the mind!
to let somebody do ˌlet ˌsʌmbɒdi ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ laisser qn. faire qc. I let them talk to me about their worries, but on the day of the competition,
something (let, let, let) negative thoughts are not allowed!
to make somebody do ˌmeɪk ˌsʌmbɒdi ˈduː faire faire qc. à qn. After the athletes have spent time preparing their body, I make them relax and
something (make, made, ˌsʌmθɪŋ prepare the mind.
made)
to manage to do ˌmænɪdʒ tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ arriver à faire qc. It’s a simple fact that if they manage to control their nerves, they tend to do
something better.
a mind maɪnd un esprit After athletes have spent time preparing their body, I make them relax and
prepare the mind.
negative thoughts ˌneɡətɪv ˈθɔːts des pensées négatives I let them talk to me about their worries, but on the day of the competition,
negative thoughts are not allowed!
not mind doing something nɒt ˌmaɪnd ˈduːɪŋ ˌsʌmθɪŋ ne pas voir d'objection à I don’t mind lending my bike to my friends.
faire qc.
physically ˈfɪzɪkli physiquement Athletes need to prepare for their competitions physically: they should get
positive thinking (U) ˌpɒzətɪv ˈθɪŋkɪŋ la pensée positive I focus on three areas: visualisation, positive thinking and relaxation.
to prepare prɪˈpeə préparer After the athletes have spent time preparing their body, I make them relax and
prepare the mind.
should do something ˌʃəd ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ devrai(en)t faire qc. Athletes should get plenty of sleep, remember to drink lots of fluids and avoid
drinking alcohol.
to skate skeɪt patiner The children skated on the frozen pond.
a smell smel une odeur When athletes visit the stadium, they can imagine the smells and the sounds
in it, and they imagine winning the competition.
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a sound saʊnd un bruit When athletes visit the stadium, they can imagine the smells and the sounds
in it, and they imagine winning the competition.
to spend time doing ˌspend ˌtaɪm ˈduːɪŋ passer/consacrer du After the athletes have spent time preparing their body, I make them relax and
something (spend, spent, ˌsʌmθɪŋ temps à qc. prepare the mind.
spent)
a sports psychologist ˈspɔːts saɪˌkɒlədʒəst un/e psychologue du sport I’m a sports psychologist – I work with top athletes and I help them to prepare
for important competitions.
a stadium ˈsteɪdiəm un stade Visiting the stadium allows athletes to visualise the day of the competition.
to stay out ˌsteɪ ˈaʊt sortir tard, rester dehors My parents won’t allow me to stay out all night with my friends.
tard
to stop doing something ˌstɒp ˈduːɪŋ ˌsʌmθɪŋ arrêter de faire qc. Athletes need to tell the negative voice in their head to stop talking.
(stop, stopped, stopped)
to talk to oneself ˈtɔːk tə wʌnˌself parler tout seul I encourage athletes to talk to themselves before a big race.
to teach somebody to do ˌtiːtʃ ˌsʌmbɒdi tə ˈduː enseigner/apprendre à My uncle taught me to swim.
something (teach, taught, ˌsʌmθɪŋ qn. à faire qc.
taught)
to tend to do something ˌtend tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ avoir tendance à faire qc. It’s a simple fact that if they manage to control their nerves, they tend to do
better.
a top athlete ˌtɒp ˈæθliːt un/e athlète de haut I’m a sports psychologist – I work with top athletes and I help them to prepare
niveau for important competitions.
to try to do something (try, ˌtraɪ tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ essayer de faire qc. When the day of the competition arrives, athletes try to recreate the success
tried, tried) they imagined.
a visualisation ˌvɪʒʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən une image/représentation I focus on three areas: visualisation, positive thinking and relaxation.
mentale
to want to do something ˌwɒnt tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ vouloir faire qc. Good athletes want to win, but top athletes expect to win.
to waste time doing ˌweɪst ˌtaɪm ˈduːɪŋ perdre du temps à faire qc. I wasted a lot of time trying to learn windsurfing.
a worry (plur: worries) ˈwʌri un souci I let them talk to me about their worries, but on the day of the competition,
negative thoughts are not allowed!
2.6 Speaking
absolutely ˈæbsəluːtli absolument, tout à fait ‘I think boxing should be banned. It’s too dangerous.’ ‘Absolutely!’
to agree əˈɡriː être d'accord I’m sorry, I don’t agree with you.
Are you kidding? ˌɑː jə ˈkɪdɪŋ Vous plaisantez? Carlotta is 39? Are you kidding?
to ban (ban, banned, bæn interdire Boxing should be banned because it’s too dangerous.
banned)
convinced kənˈvɪnst convaincu/e I’m not convinced that they’re doing the right thing.
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to deserve dɪˈzɜːv mériter Only a few players earn that much and they deserve it.
to disagree ˌdɪsəˈɡriː ne pas être d'accord I’m afraid I completely disagree with you.
to earn a salary ˌɜːn ə ˈsæləri toucher un salaire I think female athletes should earn the same salary as male athletes.
an extreme sport ɪkˌstriːm ˈspɔːt un sport extrême Examples of extreme sports include: bungee jumping, ice climbing and
parachuting.
to play sports ˌpleɪ ˈspɔːts faire du sport (notion de Playing team sports is much better.
jeu)
to save lives ˌseɪv ˈlaɪvz sauver des vies Doctors and surgeons save people’s lives.
a surgeon ˈsɜːdʒən un chirurgien / une This wound should be assessed by a surgeon.
chirurgienne
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to ache eɪk faire mal The following morning, our legs were aching and tired, but we didn’t give up.
an announcement əˈnaʊnsmənt une annonce Look, I’ve just seen this announcement on an international students’ website.
to be involved in ˌbi ɪnˈvɒlvd in ˌsʌmθɪŋ être impliqué dans qc. I’m afraid your son’s been involved in an accident.
something (be, was, been)
a competitor kəmˈpetətə un/e concurrent/e On the first morning seventy-six competitors met at the start and at 8 a.m. the
race began.
to complete a race kəmˌpliːt ə ˈreɪs terminer une course Last weekend, after three months of training, my friends and I completed our
first 100-kilometre walking race.
to enjoy oneself ɪnˈdʒɔɪ wʌnˌself s'amuser After three days of snowboarding lessons, we felt more confident and we were
really starting to enjoy ourselves.
eventually ɪˈventʃuəli finalement Eventually, she got a job and moved to London.
exhausted ɪɡˈzɔːstəd épuisé/e By the end of the first day, we were exhausted.
to fall in love with ˌfɔːl ɪn ˈlʌv wɪð tomber amoureux de By the end of the week, we’d both fallen in love with snowboarding and we
somebody/something (fall, ˌsʌmbɒdi/ˌsʌmθɪŋ qn./qc. didn’t want to go home.
fell, fallen)
to feel confident (feel, felt, ˌfiːl ˈkɒnfədənt se sentir à l'aise After three days of snowboarding lessons, we felt more confident and we were
felt) really starting to enjoy ourselves.
finally ˈfaɪnəli finalement, enfin After several delays we finally took off at six o’clock.
to hire haɪə louer We’d booked some snowboarding lessons before we arrived and on the first
morning we hired our helmets, boots and boards.
to require rɪˈkwaɪə demander Snowboarding requires determination, but I’d definitely recommend it.
a rest stop ˈrest stɒp une aire de repos After six hours, our group reached the very first rest stop.
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a slope sləʊp une piste On the fourth day, we tried a more difficult slope and I’m proud to say I got all
the way to the bottom without falling over.
to start to do something ˌstɑːt tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ commencer à faire qc. After three days of snowboarding lessons, we felt more confident and we were
really starting to enjoy ourselves.
to take the lift (take, took, ˌteɪk ðə ˈlɪft prendre l'ascenseur/les We were both feeling quite nervous, but very excited as we took the lift up the
taken) remontées mécaniques mountain.
to try doing something ˌtraɪ ˈduːɪŋ ˌsʌmθɪŋ essayer de faire qc. Last month my friend and I went to Austria and tried snowboarding.
a walking race ˈwɔːkɪŋ reɪs une marche athlétique Running in a walking race automatically disqualifies a competitor.
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according to əˈkɔːdɪŋ tə selon qn./qc. According to sports experts, girls at school are still not encouraged to go into
somebody/something ˌsʌmbɒdi/ˌsʌmθɪŋ football.
to attract əˈtrækt attirer Women’s football used to be very popular in England at the end of the
nineteenth century and in the beginning the matches attracted more
spectators than the men’s matches did.
to avoid doing something əˌvɔɪd ˈduːɪŋ ˌsʌmθɪŋ éviter de faire qc. The local football team coach avoids talking to the press after his team loses a
match.
to bounce the ball ˌbaʊns ðə ˈbɔːl faire rebondir la balle First, practise bouncing a basketball with your right hand; then, stop and
continue with your left hand.
brilliant ˈbrɪljənt brillant/e Last weekend I watched a brilliant sports event at Wembley stadium.
a club klʌb un club, un bâton A cricket bat looks a bit like a flat wooden club.
to come a long way ˌkʌm ə ˌlɒŋ ˈweɪ beaucoup progresser The Football Association then started to help develop the game and women’s
(come, came, come) football has come a long way in the last twenty years.
to complete kəmˈpliːt achever, terminer The athletes completed the run and were getting ready for the swimming race.
a course kɔːs un terrain, un parcours When I got to the golf course, I realised that I had left my golf clubs at home.
a defeat dɪˈfiːt une défaite This was the twentieth defeat by Germany in a row!
to do exercise (do, did, ˌduː ˈeksəsaɪz faire de l'exercice The best way to keep fit is to do some exercise every day.
done)
to do sports (do, did, done) ˌduː ˈspɔːts faire du sport Why do you think some people enjoy doing dangerous sports?
to enjoy doing something ɪnˌdʒɔɪ ˈduːɪŋ ˌsʌmθɪŋ aimer faire qc. Why do you think some people enjoy doing dangerous sports?
to enter a sports ˌentər ə ˈspɔːts participer à une Is it a good idea for young children to enter sports competitions?
competition ˌkɒmpəˌtɪʃən compétition sportive
even ˈiːvən même There wasn’t much money given to develop the game and even in 1993 there
were only eighty girls’ teams, no professional players and not much training.
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to expect somebody to do ɪkˌspekt ˌsʌmbɒdi tə ˈduː s'attendre à ce que qn. Everyone at the stadium expected their team to win the match.
something ˌsʌmθɪŋ fasse qc.
to gain weight ˌɡeɪn ˈweɪt prendre du poids Tim tends to gain weight easily, so he has to be very active to stay in shape.
to get ready for something ˌɡet ˈredi fə ˌsʌmθɪŋ se préparer à/pour qc. The athletes completed the run and were getting ready for the swimming race.
(get, got, got)
to give a reason (give, ˌɡɪv ə ˈriːzən motiver sa décision, The reason they gave was that football was ‘unsuitable’ for women because it
gave, given) donner une raison wasn’t good for their health!
to go into something (go, ˌɡəʊ ˈɪntə ˌsʌmθɪŋ se lancer dans qc. According to sports experts, girls at school are still not encouraged to go into
went, gone/been) football.
to be good for ˌɡʊd fə ˌsʌmbɒdiz ˈhelθ être bon pour la santé de The reason they gave was that football was ‘unsuitable’ for women because it
somebody’s health (be, qn. wasn’t good for their health!
was, been)
a ground ɡraʊnd un terrain The Football Association (the FA) decided to ban all women’s football matches
on the FA’s clubs’ grounds.
to grow up (grow, grew, ˌɡrəʊ ˈʌp grandir When she turned eighteen, Eva decided it was time to grow up and give up
grown) certain childish habits.
a habit ˈhæbət une habitude When she turned eighteen, Eva decided it was time to grow up and give up
certain childish habits.
a half (plur: halves) hɑːf/hɑːvz une moitié The referee showed two red cards during the first half of the match.
to help (somebody) do ˌhelp (ˌsʌmbɒdi) ˈduː aider (qn.) à faire qc. The Football Association then started to help develop the game and women’s
something ˌsʌmθɪŋ football has come a long way in the last twenty years.
in a row ˌɪn ə ˈrəʊ de suite, d'affilée This was the twentieth defeat by Germany in a row!
to kick the ball ˌkɪk ðə ˈbɔːl frapper le ballon avec le Can you kick the ball in American football?
pied
leisurely ˈleʒəli tranquillement I was swimming leisurely when suddenly someone jumped into the pool.
to let somebody do ˌlet ˌsʌmbɒdi ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ laisser qn. faire qc. I don’t think my parents will let me go to the rugby championship on my own.
something (let, let, let)
nearly ˈnɪəli presque Whatever the reason, women’s football nearly disappeared completely.
a professional league prəˌfeʃənəl ˈliːɡ une ligue professionnelle Mark’s second wife was a goalkeeper in a women’s professional league.
a professional sport prəˌfeʃənəl ˈspɔːt un sport professionnel The doctor has advised to give up professional sport if I don’t want to get
injured seriously.
to pursue pəˈsjuː poursuivre Students should pursue their own interests, as well as do their school work.
to receive a prize rɪˌsiːv ə ˈpraɪz recevoir un prix We’re running a competition for articles about sporting events and the top five
entries will receive a prize!
to recommend ˌrekəˈmend recommander Lily recommends swimming because it isn’t an expensive sport.
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ridiculous rɪˈdɪkjələs ridicule Professional women football players’ earning can be as low as £20,000 a
year, and it’s ridiculous when you compare it to professional men footballers’
enormous salaries!
a run rʌn une course The athletes completed the run and were getting ready for the swimming race.
to run a competition (run, ˌrʌn ə ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən organiser un concours We’re running a competition for articles about sporting events and the top five
ran, run) entries will receive a prize!
a salary ˈsæləri un salaire Professional women football players’ earnings can be as low as £20,000 a
year, and it’s ridiculous when you compare it to professional men footballers’
enormous salaries!
(ice) skating (U) ˈskeɪtɪŋ le patinage (sur glace) Figure skating is my favourite sport to watch on TV.
a sports star ˈspɔːts stɑː une vedette sportive Some people say that sports stars – like football players – earn too much
money.
a stick stɪk une crosse Both field hockey and ice hockey are team sports in which players use sticks
to hit a puck (in ice hockey) or a rubber ball (in field hockey).
a swimming race ˈswɪmɪŋ reɪs un concours / une course The athletes completed the run and were getting ready for the swimming race.
de natation
to take up a sport (take, teɪk ˌʌp ə ˈspɔːt commencer à faire du John is thinking about taking up a sport: rugby or squash.
took, taken) sport
to tend to do something ˌtend tə ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ avoir tendance à faire qc. Tim tends to gain weight easily, so he has to be very active to stay in shape.
the Football Association ðə ˈfʊtbɔːl la fédération de football The Football Association (the FA) decided to ban all women’s football matches
(the FA) əˌsəʊsiˌeɪʃən/ðə ˌef ˈeɪ on the FA’s clubs’ grounds.
the high jump ðə ˈhaɪ dʒʌmp le saut en hauteur Javier Sotomayor, born in 1967 in Cuba, is the current record holder in men’s
high jump.
the long jump ðə ˈlɒŋ dʒʌmp le saut en longueur To do well in the long jump, the athlete has to balance technique, strength and
speed.
the press ðə ˈpres la presse The local football team coach avoids talking to the press after his team loses a
match.
to turn eighteen ˌtɜːn ˌeɪˈtiːn venir d'avoir, atteindre When she turned eighteen, Eva decided it was time to grow up and give up
l'âge de 18 certain childish habits.
unsuitable ʌnˈsuːtəbəl inapproprié/e The reason they gave was that football was ‘unsuitable’ for women because it
wasn’t good for their health!
to waste one's time ˌweɪst wʌnzˈtaɪm perdre son temps You really should stop wasting your time at table tennis practice.
whatever wɒtˈevə quoi que, peu importe(nt) Whatever the reason, women’s football nearly disappeared completely.
the World Cup ˌwɜːld ˈkʌp la Coupe du monde In 1966, when England won the World Cup, people started getting interested
in women’s football again.
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to advise ədˈvaɪz conseiller Peter advised me to spend more time at the gym.
an aerobics class eəˈrəʊbɪks klɑːs un cours d’aérobic She went to classes at a gym where her mother was doing aerobics classes
and discovered that she loved the sport.
an association əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən une association In fact, women’s boxing was banned by the Amateur Boxing Association in
1996.
to compete kəmˈpiːt disputer The 2012 Olympics in London were the first games that allowed women
boxers to compete and that was when Nicola Adams became the first female
gold medal winner.
a competition ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən une compétition Success, however, wasn’t easy for Nicola as there were very few competitions
for women.
to discover dɪsˈkʌvə découvrir She went to classes at a gym where her mother was doing aerobics classes
and discovered that she loved the sport.
to fall down (fell down, ˌfɔːl ˈdaʊn tomber She had fallen down the stairs a year before and her back was still giving her
fallen down) a lot of pain.
to follow ˈfɒləʊ suivre Female boxers have always found following their sport particularly hard.
a football match ˈfʊtbɔːl mætʃ un match de football Mike broke his ankle during the football match.
an Olympic sport əˌlɪmpɪk ˈspɔːt une discipline olympique Then, after lots of discussions, women’s boxing became an Olympic sport.
the Olympics əˈlɪmpɪks les Jeux olympiques The 2012 Olympics in London were the first games that allowed women
boxers to compete and that was when Nicola Adams became the first female
gold medal winner.
on top form ɒn ˌtɒp ˈfɔːm en pleine forme Nicola qualified for the British team although she wasn’t on top form.
to spend time at the gym spend ˌtaɪm ət ðə ˈdʒɪm passer du temps à la salle Peter advised me to spend more time at the gym.
(spent, spent) de sport
The rest is history. ðə ˌrest ɪz ˈhɪstəri Le reste appartient à But Nicola is a real fighter, and the rest is history.
l'histoire.
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a footballer ˈfʊtbɔːlə un footballeur / une I just don’t think footballers are good role models.
footballeuse
just (=equally) dʒʌst tout aussi He’s just as fast as she is.
just (=only) dʒʌst juste, seulement ‘Can I help you?’ ‘I’m just looking.’
just (=very recently) dʒʌst juste (venir juste de) Ronaldo’s just scored a fantastic goal.
just (=exactly) dʒʌst exactement Her family treated her in just the same way.
just ('to add emphasis') dʒʌst tout simplement I just don’t think they are good role models.
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VOCABULARY – 2nd YEAR

to enclose ɪnˈkləʊz joindre I enclose my CV for your information.

at work ət ˈwɜːk au travail I had a terrible day at work.

on time ɒn ˈtaɪm à l'heure I have to get to work on time this morning.

usual ˈjuːʒuəl habituel/le I’ll meet you at the usual time.

to take (took, taken) teɪk prendre I’ll take it.

to close an account ˌkləʊz ən əˈkaʊnt clôturer un compte Please close my account.

a file faɪl un fichier, un dossier My file won’t play.

a printer ˈprɪntə une imprimante My new printer doesn’t work.

any ˈeni de/du/des, n'importe quel Do you need any help?

a nail neɪl un ongle I wish I could stop biting my nails.

disgusting dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ répugnant/e If someone is lying, they often blink more.

adventurous ədˈventʃərəs aventureux / aventureuse Ron isn’t an adventurous sailor.

a percentage pəˈsentɪdʒ un pourcentage What percentage of the UK population are disabled?

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