Word Lesson Definition

Australia 1A a large island between the Indian Ocean and the southern Pacific
Ocean
Australian 1A relating to Australia or its people
Brazil 1A the largest country in South America
Brazilian 1A relating to Brazil or its people
China 1A the largest country in eastern Asia
Chinese 1A relating to China or its people
Egypt 1A a country in northeast Africa, next to the Mediterranean Sea and
the Red Sea
Egyptian 1A relating to Egypt or its people

Greece 1A a country in southeast Europe on the Mediterranean Sea, which is

a member of the EU

Greek 1A relating to Greece or its people

Japan 1A a country in East Asia consisting of four large islands, Hokkaido,

Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu and many smaller ones

Japanese 1A relating to Japan or its people

Mexico 1A a country to the south of the US and to the north of Guatemala

Mexican 1A relating to Mexico or its people

Poland 1A a country in central Europe, east of Germany and west of Belarus

Polish 1A relating to Poland or its people

Russia 1A a very large country in Eastern Europe and northern Asia, officially
called the Russian Federation

Russian 1A relating to Russia or its people

Spain 1A a country in southwest Europe, between France and Portugal

Spanish 1A relating to Spain or its people

Turkey 1A a country which is mainly in west Asia but partly in southeast
Europe, between the Mediterranean and Black Seas

Turkish 1A relating to Turkey or its people

the UK 1A a country in northwest Europe, made up of England, Wales,
Scotland and Northern Ireland
British 1A relating to the UK or its people
the US 1A the United States of America
American 1A relating to the US or its people
Argentina 1A VB a large country in the southern part of South America

Argentinian 1A VB relating to Argentina or its people

Colombia 1A VB a country in northern South America, with coasts on both the
Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea

Colombian 1A VB relating to Colombia or its people

Germany 1A VB a country in central Europe
German 1A VB relating to Germany or its people

India 1A VB a large country in southern Asia

Indian 1A VB relating to India or its people
Ireland 1A VB a large island to the west of Great Britain
Irish 1A VB relating to Ireland or its people
Italy 1A VB a country in southern Europe, surrounded on three sides by the
Mediterranean Sea
Italian 1A VB relating to Italy or its people

Nigeria 1A VB a country in West Africa, east of Benin and west of Cameroon

Nigerian 1A VB relating to Nigeria or its people

Portugal 1A VB a country in southwest Europe, west of Spain
Portuguese 1A VB relating to Portugal or its people
Sweden 1A VB a country in Scandinavia, northern Europe

Swedish 1A VB relating to Sweden or its people

Vietnam 1A VB a country in southeast Asia, next to Cambodia and China

Vietnamese 1A VB relating to Vietnam and its people

Africa 1A VB a continent that is south of the Mediterranean Sea and west of Asia
and the Indian Ocean
Asia 1A VB the world’s largest continent, which includes the countries of the
Middle East and the countries between the Ural Mountains and the
Pacific Ocean, such as India, China, Japan and part of Russia

Europe 1A VB a continent that is north of the Mediterranean and goes as far east
as the Ural Mountains in Russia

North 1A VB the third-largest continent in the world, consisting of Canada and

America the United States of America, as well as Mexico, Central America,
Greenland and other smaller islands

South 1A VB the fourth-largest continent in the world, between the Atlantic and
America Pacific Oceans
are you … ? 1B used to ask a question with an adjective
how 1B used to ask about someone’s health, especially when you meet
them
what 1B used to ask for information or for someone’s opinion

when 1B used to ask at what time something will happen

where 1B used to ask about a place
who 1B used to ask about which person is involved or what the name of a
person is
bike 1C short form of ‘bicycle’
board game 1C an indoor game played on a specially designed board made of
thick card or wood
book 1C a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that you
can read them
camera 1C a piece of equipment used to take photographs or make films or
television programmes
clock 1C an instrument that shows what time it is, in a room or outside on a
building
lamp 1C an object that produces light by using electricity, oil or gas
laptop 1C a small computer that you can carry with you
picture 1C shapes, lines, etc. painted or drawn on a surface, showing what
someone or something looks like

ring 1C a piece of jewellery that you wear on your finger

skateboard 1C a short board with two small wheels at each end, which you can
stand on and ride for fun or as a sport

suitcase 1C a large case with a handle, used for carrying clothes and
possessions when you travel
sunglasses 1C dark glasses that you wear to protect your eyes when the sun is
very bright
tennis racket 1C a specially shaped piece of wood or metal that you use for hitting
the ball in tennis, that has a circle filled with tight strings at one end

umbrella 1C an object that you use to protect yourself against rain or hot sun. It
consists of a circular folding frame covered in cloth.

mother 2A a female parent of a child or animal

mum 2A mother
father 2A a male parent of a child or animal

dad 2A father
parents 2A the father and mother of a person or animal
grandmother 2A the mother of your mother or father
grandma 2A grandmother
grandfather 2A the father of your father or mother
grandad 2A grandfather
grandparents 2A the parents of your mother or father

daughter 2A someone’s female child

son 2A someone’s male child
children 2A sons or daughters of any age

granddaughte 2A the daughter of your son or daughter

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grandson 2A the son of your son or daughter
grandchildren 2A the children of your son or daughter

sister 2A a girl or woman who has the same parents as you

brother 2A a boy or man who has the same parents as you

wife 2A the woman that a man is married to
husband 2A the man that a woman is married to

aunt 2A the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your father’s or
mother’s brother
uncle 2A the brother of your father or mother, or the husband of your father’s
or mother’s sister
niece 2A the daughter of your brother or sister, or the daughter of your wife’s
or husband’s brother or sister

nephew 2A the son of your brother or sister, or the son of your wife’s or
husband’s brother or sister
cousin 2A the child of your uncle or aunt

cap 2B a type of flat hat that has a curved part sticking out at the front and
is often worn as part of a uniform

driving 2B an official document or card that says that you are legally allowed
licence to drive
earrings 2B pieces of jewellery that you wear on your ears
gloves 2B pieces of clothing that you wear on your hands in order to protect
them or keep them warm
hairbrush 2B a brush you use on your hair to make it smooth
handbag 2B a small bag in which a woman carries money and personal things

make-up 2B coloured substances that are put on your face to improve or

change your appearance
necklace 2B a string of jewels, beads, etc. or a thin gold or silver chain to wear
around the neck
notebook 2B a book made of plain paper on which you can write notes

phone 2B a piece of equipment used to put electricity into the battery of a

charger mobile or wireless phone
purse 2B a small bag in which women keep paper money, coins, cards, etc.

scarf 2B a piece of cloth that you wear around your neck, head or shoulders,
especially to keep warm

sweater 2B a piece of warm wool or cotton clothing with long sleeves, which
covers the top half of your body

wallet 2B a small flat case, often made of leather, that you carry in your
pocket, for holding paper money, bank cards, etc.

battery 2B VB an object that provides a supply of electricity for something such as

a mobile phone, radio, car or toy

calendar 2B VB a set of pages that show the days, weeks and months of a
particular year, that you usually hang on a wall

envelope 2B VB a thin paper cover in which you put and send a letter

folder 2B VB a container for keeping loose papers in, made of folded card or
plastic
ID card 2B VB identity card; a card with your name, date of birth and photograph
on it, that proves who you are

poster 2B VB a large printed notice, picture or photograph, used to advertise

something or as a decoration
scissors 2B VB a tool for cutting paper, cloth, etc., made of two sharp blades
fastened together in the middle, with holes for your finger and
thumb
textbook 2B VB a book that contains information about a subject that people study,
especially at school or college
beautiful 2C someone or something that is beautiful is extremely attractive to
look at
broken 2C not working properly
brown 2C having the colour of earth, wood or coffee
comfortable 2C making you feel physically relaxed, without any pain or without
being too hot, cold, etc.
gold 2C made of, or having the colour of, a valuable soft yellow metal that is
used to make coins, jewellery, etc.

heavy 2C weighing a lot

large 2C big in size, amount or number

light 2C not very heavy
modern 2C belonging to the present time or most recent time

old 2C something that is old has existed or been used for a long time

round 2C shaped like a circle

soft 2C not hard, firm or stiff, but easy to press
special 2C not ordinary or usual, but different in some way and often better or
more important
square 2C having four straight equal sides and 90° angles at the corners

useful 2C helping you to do or get what you want

clean 2C VB without any dirt, marks, etc.

dirty 2C VB covered in or marked by an unwanted substance

fat 2C VB weighing too much because you have too much flesh on your body

hard 2C VB firm, stiff and difficult to press down, break or cut

high 2C VB measuring a long distance from the bottom to the top

low 2C VB having a top that is not far above the ground

soft 2C VB not hard, firm or stiff, but easy to press
thin 2C VB having little fat on your body
go online 3A to connect to other computers throuɡh the internet

watch TV 3A to look at programmes on the television

watch sport 3A to look at sports programmes on the television

on TV
meet friends 3A to go to a place where people you know and like will be at a
particular time, according to an arrangement, so that you can talk
or do something together

go for a bike 3A to ride a bicycle for enjoyment

ride
go for coffee 3A to visit a café and drink coffee, usually with a friend

go for a walk 3A to make a particular journey by walking, especially through an

interesting or attractive area
go to a club 3A to meet socially in a place where people go to dance and listen to
music
do sport 3A to take part in a physical activity in which people compete against
each other
visit a 3A to go to a building to see important cultural, historical or scientific
museum objects which are kept there to show to the public

read books 3A to look at and understand the words in books for interest,
enjoyment or study
read a 3A to look at and understand the words in a newspaper for interest or
newspaper enjoyment
paint pictures 3A to make pictures, designs, etc. using paint

draw pictures 3A to produce pictures of things or people using a pencil, pen, etc.

cook food 3A to prepare food for eating by using heat

cook dinner 3A to prepare food for the evening meal by using heat

play with your 3A to do things with your sons and/or daughters that you all enjoy,
children sometimes using toys or games or your imagination

get up 3B to get out of your bed after sleeping

have a 3B to stand under a piece of equipment to wash your whole body
shower
have 3B to eat a meal in the morning
breakfast
have lunch 3B to eat a meal in the middle of the day
have dinner 3B to eat a meal in the evening
get dressed 3B to put your clothes on
do your hair 3B to brush your hair and arrange it in a style

get ready 3B if you get ready, you prepare for what you are going to do

leave home 3B to go out of your house and go to work, school, college, etc.

go to work 3B to leave your house and travel to the place where you work

start work 3B to begin working at the place where you work

start school 3B to begin studying at school
go to the gym 3B to go to a special building or room and do physical exercise with
the equipment there
do exercise 3B to do physical activities in order to stay healthy and become
stronger
go to bed 3B to get onto a piece of furniture in order to go to sleep

actor 3B VB someone who performs in a play or film

cleaner 3B VB someone whose job is to clean other people’s houses, offices, etc.

doctor 3B VB someone who is trained to treat people who are ill

driver 3B VB someone who drives a car, bus, etc., especially for a living

farmer 3B VB someone who owns or manages an area of land used for growing
crops or keeping animals
journalist 3B VB someone who writes news reports for newspapers, magazines,
television or radio
musician 3B VB someone who plays a musical instrument, especially very well or as
a job
nurse 3B VB someone whose job is to look after people who are ill or injured,
usually in a hospital
photographer 3B VB someone who takes photographs, especially as a professional or
as an artist
police officer 3B VB someone who works for an official organisation whose job is to
catch criminals and make sure that people obey the law

shop 3B VB someone whose job is to help customers in a shop

assistant
tennis player 3B VB someone who plays tennis as a professional
play video 3C to play computer games in which you move images on a screen
games using electronic controls
play games 3C to use the internet to play computer games with a player or players
online who is/are using a different computer

play the 3C to produce music on a large musical instrument that has a long row
piano of black and white keys
play the 3C to produce music on a musical instrument usually with six strings
guitar that you play by pulling the strings with your fingers or with a
plectrum (= small piece of plastic, metal, etc.)

listen to 3C to pay attention to a series of sounds made by instruments and/or

music voices in a way that is pleasant or exciting

listen to the 3C to pay attention to programmes, such as music and news, that are
radio broadcast using a piece of electronic equipment

listen to a 3C to pay attention to a short piece of music with words that you sing
song
watch TV 3C to look at the television for a period of time, paying attention to the
programme, film, etc. that is shown

watch a TV 3C to look at the television for a period of time, paying attention to a

programme specific programme
watch a film 3C to pay attention to a story that is told using sound and moving
pictures, shown at a cinema or on television

watch a video 3C to use the internet to pay attention to a short film, usually uploaded
online by a member of the public

watch a 3C to go to a stadium or use a TV to watch a game played by two

football match teams of eleven players who try to kick a round ball into the other
team’s goal
go to the 3C if you go to the cinema, you visit a building to watch a film
cinema
go to the 3C to visit a building or place with a stage where plays and shows are
theatre performed
go to a 3C to attend a performance given by musicians or singers
concert
bus station 4A a place where buses start and finish their journeys

car park 4A an area where people can park their cars

castle 4A a very large strong building, built in the past as a safe place that
could be easily defended against attack

garage 4A a place where motor vehicles are repaired

office 4A a building that belongs to a company or an organisation, with
rooms where people can work at desks

police station 4A the local office of the police in a town, part of a city, etc.

post office 4A a place where you can buy stamps, send letters and packages, etc.

shop 4A a building or part of a building where you can buy things, food or
services
sports centre 4A a building where people can go to play many different types of
indoor sports
stadium 4A a building for public events, especially sports and large rock music
concerts, consisting of a playing field surrounded by rows of seats

theatre 4A a building or place with a stage where plays and shows are
performed
train station 4A a place where trains stop for passengers to get on and off

crowded 4A VB too full of people or things

dangerous 4A VB likely to cause death or serious harm or cause something bad to
happen
modern 4A VB made or done using the most recent designs or methods

dirty 4A VB covered in or marked by an unwanted substance

quiet 4A VB without much activity or without many people

noisy 4A VB a place that is noisy is full of noise

pretty 4A VB something that is pretty is pleasant to look at or listen to but is not

impressive
rainy 4A VB a rainy period of time is one when it rains a lot
safe 4A VB not in danger of being harmed, lost or stolen
polluted 4A VB dangerously dirty and not suitable for people to use

bath 4B a large long container that you fill with water and sit or lie in to wash
yourself
cupboard 4B a piece of furniture with doors and sometimes shelves, used for
storing clothes, plates, food, etc.

curtains 4B pieces of hanging cloth that can be pulled across to cover a

window, divide a room, etc.
downstairs 4B towards or on a lower floor of a building, especially a house

fridge 4B a large piece of electrical kitchen equipment, used for keeping food
and drinks cool
furniture 4B large objects such as chairs, tables, beds and cupboards

garage 4B a building for keeping a car in, usually next to or attached to a

house
garden 4B the area of land next to a house, where there are flowers, grass
and other plants and often a place for people to sit

shower 4B a piece of equipment that you stand under to wash your whole
body
upstairs 4B towards or on an upper floor in a building
wardrobe 4B a piece of furniture like a large cupboard that you hang clothes in

bin 4B VB a container for putting waste in

light 4B VB something that produces light, especially electric light, to help you
to see
mirror 4B VB a piece of special glass that you can look at and see yourself in

plate 4B VB a flat and usually round dish that you eat from or serve food on

sheet 4B VB a large piece of thin cloth that you put on a bed to lie on or lie under

shelf 4B VB a long flat narrow board attached to a wall or in a frame or

cupboard, used for putting things on
towel 4B VB a piece of cloth that you use for drying your skin or for drying things
such as dishes
backpack 4C a bag used for carrying things on your back, especially by people
on long walks
battery 4C an object that provides a supply of electricity for something such as
a radio, car or toy
blanket 4C a cover for a bed, usually made of wool
boot 4C a type of shoe that covers your whole foot and the lower part of
your leg
bowl 4C a wide round container that is open at the top, used to hold liquids,
food, flowers, etc.
can 4C a metal container in which food or drink is preserved without air

glove 4C one of a pair of pieces of clothing that you wear on your hands in
order to protect them or keep them warm

hat 4C a piece of clothing that you wear on your head

knife 4C a metal blade fixed into a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon

map 4C a drawing of a particular area, for example a city or country, which

shows its main features, such as its roads, rivers, mountains, etc.

mirror 4C a piece of special glass that you can look at and see yourself in

sunglasses 4C dark glasses that you wear to protect your eyes when the sun is
very bright
warm clothes 4C the things that people wear to cover their body when it is cold

water bottle 4C a bottle used for carrying water to drink

black 5A having the darkest colour, like coal or night
blonde 5A blonde hair is pale or yellow in colour

blue 5A having the colour of the sky or the sea on a fine day

brown 5A having the colour of earth, wood or coffee

dark 5A quite close to black in colour
grey 5A having the colour of dark clouds, neither black nor white

large 5A a large person is tall and often fat

long 5A measuring a great length from one end to the other

old 5A someone who is old has lived for a very long time

short 5A measuring a small amount in length or distance

small 5A not large in size or amount
tall 5A a person, building, tree, etc. that is tall is a greater height than
normal
thin 5A having little fat on your body
young 5A a young person, plant or animal has not lived for very long

go to the 5B if you go to the cinema, you visit a building to see a film

cinema
go on holiday 5B to have a time of rest from work, school, etc., often away from
home
go to a party 5B to attend a social event when a lot of people meet together to enjoy
themselves by eating, drinking, dancing, etc.

go to a 5B to visit a place where you can buy and eat a meal

restaurant
amazing 5B very good, especially in an unexpected way
awful 5B very bad or unpleasant
boring 5B not interesting in any way
brilliant 5B excellent
cool 5B very attractive, fashionable, interesting, etc. in a way that people
admire – used in order to show approval

excellent 5B extremely good or of very high quality

exciting 5B making you feel happy, interested or eager

great 5B very good

horrible 5B very bad and unpleasant
interesting 5B keeping your attention and making you want to know more

lovely 5B very pleasant, enjoyable or good

nice 5B pleasant, attractive or enjoyable
OK 5B satisfactory but not extremely good
perfect 5B as good as possible, or the best of its kind
terrible 5B very bad
angry 5B VB feeling strong emotions which make you want to shout at someone
or hurt them because they have behaved in an unfair, cruel,
offensive, etc. way or because you think that a situation is unfair,
unacceptable, etc.
afraid 5B VB frightened because you think that you may get hurt or that
something bad may happen
bored 5B VB tired and impatient because you do not think something is
interesting or because you have nothing to do

happy 5B VB having feelings of pleasure, for example because something good

has happened to you or you are very satisfied with your life

surprised 5B VB having the feeling you get when something happens that you did
not expect
unhappy 5B VB not happy; feeling that things are bad or you are not satisfied

upset 5B VB unhappy and worried because something unpleasant or

disappointing has happened
worried 5B VB unhappy because you keep thinking about a problem or about
something bad that might happen

bake a cake 5C to make a soft sweet food by cooking a mixture of flour, butter,
sugar and eggs, using dry heat, in an oven

climb a tree 5C to move up a tree using your feet and hands, especially when this
is difficult to do
cook a meal 5C to prepare food for eating by using heat

count to (50) 5C to say numbers in order up to (a certain number)

drive a car 5C to make a car move along

fix a 5C to repair an electronic machine that stores information and uses

computer programs that is broken or not working properly

make pizza 5C to cook a food made of thin flat round bread, baked with tomato,
cheese and sometimes vegetables or meat on top

play a 5C to perform music on an object such as a piano or guitar

musical
instrument
play chess 5C to take part or compete in a game for two players, who move their
playing pieces according to particular rules across a special board
to try to trap their opponent’s king

run (five 5C to move very quickly, by moving your legs more quickly than when
kilometres) you walk, for (a particular distance)

speak 5C to be able to talk in a particular language that is not your first

another language
language
spell a word 5C to form a word by writing or naming the letters in order

at 6A used to say exactly where something or someone is or where

something happens
at 6A used to say exactly when something happens
at 6A during a particular period of time
in 6A used with the name of a container, place or area to say where
someone or something is
in 6A used with the names of months, years, seasons, etc. to say when
something happens
inside 6A in or into (a building or room)
near 6A only a short distance from (a person or thing)
next to 6A very close to (someone or something), with no other person,
building, place, etc. in between
on 6A touching or being supported by (a surface)
on 6A during a particular day
outside 6A not inside (a building or room) but close to it
bought 6B irregular past form of ‘buy’ (= to get something by paying money for
it)
brought 6B irregular past form of ‘bring’ (= to take something or someone with
you to the place where you are now, or to the place you are talking
about)

caught 6B irregular past form of ‘catch’ (= to get hold of and stop an object
such as a ball that is moving through the air)

drove 6B irregular past form of ‘drive’ (= to make a car, truck, bus, etc. move
along)
felt 6B irregular past form of ‘feel’ (= to experience a particular physical
feeling or emotion)
left 6B irregular past form of ‘leave’ (= to go away from a place or a
person)
sat 6B irregular past form of ‘sit’ (= to be on a chair or seat or on the
ground, with the top half of your body upright and your weight
resting on your buttocks)

saw 6B irregular past form of ‘see’ (= to notice or examine someone or

something, using your eyes)

threw 6B irregular past form of ‘throw’ (= to make an object such as a ball

move quickly through the air by pushing your hand forward quickly
and letting the object go)

took 6B irregular past form of ‘take’ (= to move or go with someone or

something from one place to another)

went 6B irregular past form of ‘go’ (= to travel or move to a place that is

away from where you are or where you live)

woke up 6B irregular past form of ‘wake up’ (= to stop sleeping or to make

someone stop sleeping)
live with 6C if you live with someone, you share your home with them
someone
move to 6C if you move to somewhere, you go to live in a different place
somewhere
talk to 6C to say things to someone as part of a conversation
someone
go to 6C to travel or move to a place that is away from where you are or
somewhere where you live
work as 6C to do a particular job that you are paid for
something
walk to 6C to go somewhere on foot
somewhere
meet up with 6C if people meet up, they meet in order to do something together
someone
listen to 6C to pay attention to what someone is saying or to a sound that you
something can hear
travel to 6C to go from one place to another, especially places that are far away
somewhere or far apart
dance with 6C to move your feet and body with another person or people, in a way
someone that matches the style and speed of music

agree with 6C VB to have or express the same opinion about something as someone
someone else
ask for 6C VB to tell someone you want them to give you something
something
belong to 6C VB if something belongs to someone, they own it
someone
think about 6C VB to use your mind to decide about something or someone, form an
something/so opinion, imagine something or someone, etc.
meone
give 6C VB to let someone have something as a present, or to provide
something to something for someone
someone
know about 6C VB to have learned a lot about something or be skilful and experienced
something at doing something
smile at 6C VB to make your mouth curve upwards, in order to be friendly to
someone someone
lend 6C VB to let someone borrow money or something that belongs to you for
something to a short time
someone
send 6C VB to arrange for something to go or be taken to a person in another
something to place, especially by post
someone
stay with 6C VB to live in a place for a short time as a visitor or guest of another
someone person or people
fill in a form 6C VB to write all the necessary information on an official document with
spaces where you write information, especially about yourself

share 6C VB to let someone have or use something or part of something that

something belongs to you
with someone

point to 6C VB to show something to someone by holding up one of your fingers or

something a thin object towards it
look at 6C VB to turn your eyes towards something, so that you can see it
something
bean 7A a seed or a pod (= case containing seeds) that comes from a
climbing plant and is cooked as food. There are very many types of
bean.
chicken 7A the meat from a common farm bird that is kept for its meat and
eggs
coffee 7A a hot dark brown drink that has a slightly bitter taste

egg 7A a round object with a hard surface, especially one from a chicken,
that is used for food
fish 7A the flesh of an animal that lives in water, used as food

frozen food 7A frozen food has been stored at a very low temperature in order to
preserve it
fruit 7A something that grows on a plant, tree or bush, can be eaten as a
food, contains seeds or a stone and is usually sweet

ice cream 7A a frozen sweet food made of milk, cream and sugar, with fruit, nuts,
chocolate, etc. sometimes added to it

juice 7A the liquid that comes from fruit and vegetables, or a drink that is
made from this
meat 7A the flesh of animals and birds eaten as food
pasta 7A an Italian food made from flour, eggs and water and cut into
various shapes, usually eaten with a sauce

rice 7A a food that consists of small white or brown grains that you boil in
water until they become soft enough to eat

salad 7A a mixture of raw vegetables, especially lettuce, cucumber and

tomato
soft drink 7A a cold drink that does not contain alcohol
sweets 7A small pieces of sweet food made of sugar or chocolate

tea 7A a hot brown drink made by pouring boiling water onto the dried
leaves from a particular Asian bush, or a cup of this drink

vegetable 7A a plant that is eaten raw or cooked, such as a cabbage, a carrot or

peas
roast chicken 7A VB the meat from a common farm bird, cooked in an oven or over a fire

sushi 7A VB a Japanese dish that consists of small cakes of cooked rice served
with raw fish
kebab 7A VB small pieces of meat and vegetables cooked on a stick

apple pie 7A VB a hard round fruit that has red, light green or yellow skin and is
white inside, baked inside a covering made of pastry (= a mixture of
flour, butter and milk or water)

curry 7A VB a type of food from India, consisting of meat or vegetables in a

spicy sauce
omelette 7A VB eggs mixed together and cooked in hot fat, sometimes with other
foods added
burger 7A VB a flat round piece of finely cut beef, which is cooked and eaten, or
one of these served in a bread bun

chilli 7A VB chilli con carne, a spicy dish made with beans, meat and chillies
bag 7B a container made of paper, cloth or thin plastic, that usually opens
at the top, or the amount this container holds

bar 7B a small block of solid material that is longer than it is wide

bottle 7B a container with a narrow top for keeping liquids in, usually made of
plastic or glass, or the amount this container holds

box 7B a container for putting things in, especially one with four stiff
straight sides, or the amount this container holds

can 7B a metal container in which food or drink is preserved without air

carton 7B a small box made of cardboard or plastic that contains food or a

drink
cup 7B a small round container, usually with a handle, that you use to drink
tea, coffee, etc., or the amount of liquid inside this container

jar 7B a glass container with a wide top and a lid, used for storing food
such as jam or honey, or the amount it contains

packet 7B a container made of paper, plastic or cardboard that something is

sold in
tin 7B a small metal container in which food or drink is sold

add 7B VB to put (something) with something else or with a group of other

things
bake 7B VB to cook (something) using dry heat, in an oven (= a piece of
equipment shaped like a metal box with a door on the front)

boil 7B VB to cook (something) in boiling water (= water that is hot enough to

turn into gas)
cut 7B VB to divide (something) or separate (something) from its main part,
using scissors, a knife, etc.
fry 7B VB to cook (something) in hot fat or oil, or to be cooked in hot fat or oil

grill 7B VB if you grill something or if it grills, you cook it by putting it on a flat

metal frame with bars across it, above or below strong direct heat

mix 7B VB if you mix two or more substances or if they mix, they combine to
become a single substance and they cannot be easily separated

roast 7B VB to cook (something, such as meat) in an oven (= a piece of

equipment shaped like a metal box with a door on the front) or over
a fire, or to be cooked in this way

stir 7B VB to move (a liquid or substance) around with a spoon or stick in

order to mix it together
bright 7C shining strongly, or with plenty of light
cool 7C very attractive, fashionable, interesting, etc. in a way that people
admire – used in order to show approval

comfortable 7C making you feel physically relaxed, without any pain or without
being too hot, cold, etc.
crowded 7C too full of people or things
dark 7C if it is dark, there is little or no light
expensive 7C costing a lot of money
fresh 7C fresh food has recently been picked or prepared and is not frozen
or preserved
healthy 7C good for your body
nice 7C pleasant, attractive or enjoyable
noisy 7C a place that is noisy is full of noise

modern 7C made or done using the most recent designs or methods

popular 7C liked by a lot of people

small 7C not large in size or amount

strange 7C unusual or surprising, especially in a way that is difficult to explain
or understand
air 8A the mixture of gases around the Earth, that we breathe

beach 8A an area of sand or small stones at the edge of the sea or a lake

countryside 8A an area away from towns and cities, where there are fields, forests,
etc.
island 8A a piece of land completely surrounded by water

mountain 8A a very high hill

river 8A a natural and continuous flow of water in a long line across a
country into the sea
sea 8A the large area of salty water that covers much of the Earth’s
surface
sky 8A the space above the Earth where clouds and the Sun and stars
appear
tree 8A a very tall plant that has branches and leaves and lives for many
years
water 8A the clear liquid without colour, smell or taste that falls as rain and
that is used for drinking, washing, etc.; an area of this liquid such
as a sea or lake

autumn 8B the season (= time of the year) between summer and winter, when
leaves change colour and the weather becomes cooler

spring 8B the season (= time of the year) between winter and summer when
leaves and flowers appear
summer 8B the season (= time of the year) when the sun is hottest and the
days are longest, between spring and autumn

winter 8B the season (= time of the year) after autumn and before spring,
when the weather is coldest
snow 8B if it snows, soft white pieces of frozen water fall from the sky

windy 8B if it is windy, there is a lot of air moving strongly or quickly in a

current
rain 8B if it rains, drops of water fall from clouds in the sky
cloudy 8B if it is cloudy, the sky, day, etc. is dark because there are a lot of
clouds (= white or grey masses in the sky that form from very small
drops of water)

cool 8B low in temperature, but not cold, often in a way that feels pleasant

foggy 8B if it is foggy, there is cloudy air near the ground that is difficult to
see through
cold 8B when there is cold weather, the temperature of the air is very low

wet 8B if the weather is wet, it rains a lot

warm 8B slightly hot, especially in a pleasant way
sunny 8B having a lot of light from the sun
hot 8B if the weather is hot, the temperature of the air is high

arrive at 8C to get to (somewhere, such as the airport, the shopping mall, etc.)

arrive in 8C to get to (a place, such as a city, a country, etc.)

book 8C to make arrangements (to stay in a place, eat in a restaurant, go on

a journey for pleasure, etc.)

get back 8C to return (to a place, especially where you live)

get off 8C to leave (a form of transport)

get on 8C to go onto (a form of transport) and sit down

go 8C to travel (somewhere)
leave 8C to go out of (somewhere, such as your house) and go to work,
school, college, etc.
stay at 8C to live in (a place) for a short time as a paying guest

take 8C to use a form of transport to go somewhere, often for pleasure

aeroplane/ 8C VB a flying vehicle with wings and at least one engine

(US)
airplane/(shor
t form) plane
boat 8C VB a vehicle that travels across water
bicycle/(short 8C VB a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing its pedals (= two
form) bike parts of a bicycle that you push round with your feet to make the
bicycle go forward)

bus 8C VB a large vehicle that people pay to travel on

coach 8C VB a bus with comfortable seats, used for long journeys

helicopter 8C VB a type of aircraft with large metal blades on top which turn around
very quickly to make it fly
lorry/(US) 8C VB a large road vehicle for carrying heavy goods
truck
metro/(US) 8C VB a railway system that runs under the ground below a city
subway/(UK)
underground
motorbike 8C VB a small fast two-wheeled vehicle with an engine
scooter 8C VB a type of small, less powerful motorbike (= a small fast two-wheeled
vehicle with an engine) with small wheels

ship 8C VB a large boat used for carrying people or goods across the sea

taxi 8C VB a car and driver that you pay to take you somewhere

train 8C VB a set of several carriages that are connected to each other and
pulled along a railway line by an engine

tram 8C VB a vehicle for passengers, which travels along metal tracks in the
street
drive 8C VB to make (a car, truck, bus, etc.) move along
ride 8C VB to travel on (a bicycle or motorbike)
fly 8C VB to be at the controls of (a plane or helicopter) and direct it as it flies

sail 8C VB to travel on or across an area of water in a boat or ship

exercise 9A physical activities that you do in order to stay healthy and become
stronger
food 9A things that people and animals eat, such as vegetables or meat

sleep 9A the natural state of resting your mind and body, usually at night

work 9A a job or activity that you do regularly, especially in order to earn

money
eat well 9A to have enough food or have good food
stay healthy 9A to continue to be physically strong and not likely to become ill or
weak
keep fit 9A to stay strong and healthy, especially because you exercise
regularly
join a gym 9A to pay to regularly use a special building or room that has
equipment for doing physical exercise

do exercise 9A to do physical activities in order to stay healthy and become

stronger
walk up 9A to move up (a set of steps, a slope, etc.) by putting one foot in front
of the other
sit down 9A to get onto a chair or seat or onto the ground, with the top half of
your body upright and your weight resting on your buttocks

stand up 9A to be on your feet or to rise to your feet

walk around 9A to go to many parts of (a room, area, town, etc.) on foot

move around 9A to go from one place or position to another

go to sleep 9A to start resting your mind and body, usually at night when you are
lying in bed with your eyes closed
break your 9A VB to damage a bone in your arm or leg by making it crack or split
arm/leg
have an 9A VB to injure someone or damage something without anyone intending
accident it to happen
have 9A VB to suffer from a pain in one or more of your teeth
toothache
have a 9A VB to suffer from a pain in your head
headache
have a 9A VB to suffer from a pain in your stomach (= the organ inside your body
stomach ache where food begins to be digested) or near your stomach

have a 9A VB to have a body temperature that is higher than normal, especially

temperature because you are ill

catch a cold 9A VB to start to have a common illness that makes it difficult to breathe
through your nose and often makes your throat hurt

cut your 9A VB to injure one of the four long thin parts on your hand on something
finger sharp that breaks the skin and makes you bleed

make an 9A VB to make an arrangement for a meeting at an agreed time and

appointment place, for a particular purpose
chemist's 9A VB a shop where you can buy medicines, beauty products, etc.

doctor 9A VB someone who is trained to treat people who are ill

dentist 9A VB someone whose job is to treat people’s teeth

take medicine 9A VB to eat/drink a substance used for treating illness, especially a liquid
you drink
ambulance 9A VB a special vehicle that is used to take people who are ill or injured to
hospital
learn a new 9B to gain knowledge of a language that is not your first language
language
learn how to 9B to gain knowledge of a particular skill, by experience, by studying it
do something or by being taught

get a bonus 9B to receive money that is added to your wages, especially as a

reward for good work
get a new job 9B to change the regular paid work that you do and start working for a
new employer
do a course 9B to take a series of lessons in a particular subject

do exercise 9B to do physical activities in order to stay healthy and become

stronger
decide what 9B to make a choice about something, especially after considering all
to do the possibilities or arguments

decide where 9B to make a choice about a destination, especially after considering

to go all the possibilities or arguments

buy 9B to get (something, such as a camera, a book, etc.) by paying

money for it
look for 9B to try to find facts or details that tell you something about a
information situation, person, event, etc.

look for a job 9B to try to get different regular paid work that you do for an employer

save 9B to keep (money in a bank) so that you can use it later, or to not
waste (time, energy, etc.)
talk to friends 9B to say things to people who you know and like very much and enjoy
spending time with, as part of a conversation

talk to people 9B to say things to people as part of a conversation

go horse 9C to ride horses for pleasure
riding
go swimming 9C to move yourself through water using your arms and legs, for
pleasure
go climbing 9C to move up mountains or rocks using your feet and hands, for
pleasure
go surfing 9C to ride on waves while standing on a special board, for pleasure

go skiing 9C to take part in the sport of moving down hills or across land in the
snow wearing skis (= a pair of long thin narrow pieces of wood or
plastic that you fasten to your boots), for pleasure

go 9C to take part in the sport of going down snow-covered hills standing

snowboarding on a snowboard (= a long wide board made of plastic), for pleasure

go shopping 9C to go to shops and buy things

go cycling 9C to ride a bicycle for pleasure

go 9C to visit famous or interesting places, especially as a tourist

sightseeing
go bowling 9C to play an indoor game in which you roll a large heavy ball along a
wooden track in order to knock down a group of pins (= wooden
objects shaped like bottles), as a leisure activity

washing-up 10A the activity of washing plates, dishes, knives, etc.

share bills 10A to have equal responsibility for paying for the cost of running a
house, e.g. electricity, heating, etc.

tidy your 10A to make your bedroom look neatly arranged with everything in the
room right place
clean the 10A to remove dirt from a room where there is a bath or shower, a basin
bathroom and sometimes a toilet
do the 10A to wash and dry dirty clothes
laundry
fix things 10A to repair objects, machines, etc. that are broken or not working
properly
cook for 10A to prepare food for eating by using heat, and serve it to several
people people
boot 10B a type of shoe that covers your whole foot and often the lower part
of your leg
cap 10B a type of flat hat that has a curved part sticking out at the front and
is often worn as part of a uniform

coat 10B a piece of clothing with long sleeves that is worn over your clothes
to protect them or to keep you warm

dress 10B a piece of clothing worn by a woman or girl, that covers the top of
her body and part or all of her legs

helmet 10B a strong hard hat that soldiers, motorbike riders, the police, etc.
wear to protect their heads

jeans 10B trousers made of denim (= a strong, usually blue, cotton cloth)

shirt 10B a piece of clothing that covers the upper part of your body and your
arms, usually has a collar and is fastened at the front by buttons

shorts 10B short trousers ending at or above the knees

smart clothes 10B smart clothes are clean, tidy and attractive

suit 10B a set of clothes made of the same material, usually including a
jacket with trousers or a skirt

tie 10B a long narrow piece of cloth tied in a knot around the neck

trainers 10B a type of strong shoes that you wear for sport

trousers 10B a piece of clothing that covers the lower half of your body, with a
separate part fitting over each leg

uniform 10B a particular type of clothing worn by all the members of a group or
organisation such as the police, the army, etc.

app 10C a piece of computer software that does a particular job

file 10C information on a computer that you store under a particular name

laptop 10C a small computer that you can carry with you
tablet 10C a computer that you can carry with you which has a touch screen
(= a type of computer screen that you touch in order to tell the
computer what to do or to get information) and does not have a
separate keyboard

program 10C a set of instructions given to a computer to make it perform an

operation
online game 10C a computer game, connected to other computers through the
internet, in which you move images on a screen using electronic
controls

printer 10C a machine which is connected to a computer and can make a

printed record of computer information

screen 10C the part of a television or computer where the picture or information
appears
smartphone 10C a mobile phone that is also a small computer and can connect to
the internet
speaker 10C the part of a radio, sound system, etc. where the sound comes out

(text) 10C a written message that is sent or received on a mobile phone or

message pager (= a small machine you can carry in your pocket that can
receive signals from a telephone)

the internet 10C a computer system that allows millions of computer users around
the world to exchange information

(web)site 10C a place on the internet where you can find information about
something, especially a particular organisation

multiplayer 10C a computer game for two or more players, played on the internet
game
download 10C to move information or programs from a computer network to a
small computer
save 10C to make a computer keep (the work that you have done on it)

play 10C when you play a computer game, you take part in it for
entertainment
go online 10C to connect to other computers through the internet

own 10C to have (something) which belongs to you, especially because you
have bought it, been given it, etc. and it is legally yours

record 10C VB to store (music, sound, television programmes, etc.) on a disc or

tape so that people can listen to them or watch them again

turn on 10C VB to make (a piece of electrical equipment such as a television, etc.)

start operating by pushing a button

delete 10C VB to remove (something that has been written down or stored in a
computer)
play 10C VB if you play a radio, CD, online video, etc., it produces sound or film

turn off 10C VB to make (a piece of electrical equipment such as a television, etc.)
stop operating by pushing a button

save 10C VB to make a computer keep (the work that you have done on it)

(phone) 10C VB an object that provides a supply of electricity for a mobile phone
battery
(tablet) 10C VB a computer that you can carry with you which has a touch screen
computer (= a type of computer screen that you touch in order to tell the
computer what to do or to get information) and does not have a
separate keyboard

PC 10C VB personal computer; a computer that is used by one person at a

time, either at home or at work
games 10C VB an electronic machine that is used for playing games on a screen
console
keyboard 10C VB a board with buttons marked with letters or numbers that are
pressed to put information into a computer or other machine

digital camera 10C VB an electronic camera that does not use film

blog 10C VB web log; a web page containing information or opinions from a
particular person or about a particular subject, to which new
information is added regularly

web page 10C VB all the information that you can see in one part of a website
Example
We visited the Great Barrier Reef when we were on holiday
in Australia.
The koala is an Australian animal.
Portuguese is the principal language spoken in Brazil.
The Brazilian rainforest is an important habitat.
Beijing is the capital of China.
Chinese food is popular all over the world.
The River Nile flows through Egypt.

The Great Pyramid of Giza is a famous Egyptian landmark.

The Olympic Games were first held in Ancient Greece.

We spent two weeks exploring the Greek islands in a yacht.

Japan’s railway system is famous for its speed and efficiency.

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding.

Chocolate was first used as an ingredient in Mexico.

The Aztecs were an ancient Mexican civilisation.

Shipbuilding is one of Poland’s most important industries.

The Polish flag has one red stripe and one white stripe.
Russia hosted the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Tolstoy and Chekhov were famous Russian writers.

The Canary Islands are part of Spain.

Guernica was painted by the Spanish artist Picasso.

I spent a month in Turkey, learning to dive.

Nuts are an important ingredient in Turkish cooking.

Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the UK.

The pound sterling is the British currency.

The US purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867.
Los Angeles is the centre of the American film industry.
Argentina has four very different climate types.

The tango is a famous Argentinian dance.

Bogotá is the capital of Colombia.

Colombian coffee is enjoyed all over the world.

Germany has a successful car industry.
Beethoven and Wagner are important German composers.

Cricket is a popular sport in India.

The Taj Mahal is a much-visited Indian landmark.
The Aran Islands are off the west coast of Ireland.
Irish horse racing is world-famous.
Pizza originated in Italy but is now enjoyed all over the world.

Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci are well-known Italian

artists.
Lagos is the largest city in Nigeria.

Oil production is an important Nigerian industry.

Our favourite golf course is in the south of Portugal.
Seafood is very important in Portuguese cuisine.
The Øresund bridge and tunnel links Sweden with Denmark.

The Swedish flag is a yellow cross on a blue background.

Street food is very popular in Vietnam.

Tết is a festival to celebrate the Vietnamese New Year.

Giraffes are common animals in parts of Africa.

The five highest mountain ranges on Earth are in Asia.

Europe is home to both the largest and smallest nations in

the world.

Lake Superior in North America is the Earth’s largest

freshwater lake.

All the countries of South America are Spanish-speaking,

except Brazil.
Are you excited about your holiday?
‘Hi Laurie, how are you?’ ‘Fine, thanks. How are you?’

What’s your favourite flavour of ice cream?

When are we leaving?

Where are you going?
Who’s that guy in the black car?

I usually go to work by bike.

Chess is my favourite board game.

I’ve just started reading a book by Graham Greene.

The magazine has a review of the best digital cameras.

She looked at the clock. It was 8.30.

He read by the light of the bedside lamp.

I work on my laptop on the train journey to and from work.
The room had several pictures on the walls.

Callum gave Jenny a diamond ring on their anniversary.

They ride their skateboards in the park on Saturday
afternoons.

We’re only going for a few days, so I’ve just packed a small
suitcase.
I keep a pair of sunglasses in the car to use when I’m driving.

I’ve broken some of the strings on my tennis racket.

It started to rain, so Tricia stopped to put up her umbrella.

Elaine is a full-time teacher and a mother of two.

His mum taught him how to drive.
Steve recently became the proud father of a 7 lb 12 oz baby
girl.
Dad, can you give me a lift to the station?
Melissa’s spending the weekend at her parents’ house.
Mary became a grandmother at the age of 45.
My grandma picks me up from school twice a week.
Our grandfather arrived in this country when he was 20.
My grandad bakes delicious bread.
I stayed with my grandparents when my little sister was born.

She’s got two daughters and one son.

They have three sons and a daughter.
She lives with her husband, Paul and three grown-up
children.
My granddaughter looks just like her mother did at the same
age.
My grandson loves playing chess with his grandmother.
We’re looking after our grandchildren for a week, while their
parents are travelling on business.
He had two older sisters, Karen and Jacqueline.

I have to take my little brother to school.

Belinda is Rob’s second wife.
Alison’s husband drives their children to school on his way to
work.
My aunt is two years younger than my mum.

My uncle is taller than my dad.

Our niece often spends a week with us in the school

holidays.

Sarah’s nephews sometimes help her in the garden.

We often see our Irish cousins, but we hardly know our
Australian cousins.
All the children wore yellow caps for the school trip.

The police checked Sam’s driving licence.

She was wearing gold earrings and a diamond necklace.

Always wear gloves when gardening.

I forgot to pack a hairbrush, so I bought one at the airport.

I can’t find my keys. I usually keep them in my handbag.

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

She was wearing a coral necklace.

Laura wrote all the other students’ addresses in her

notebook.
Can I borrow a phone charger? I left mine at home.

Julie opened her handbag and took out her purse.

It’s going to be very cold, so pack a warm scarf and gloves.

You might need a sweater in the evening, when it gets

cooler.

He took a credit card out of his wallet.

You may need to change the battery in the smoke alarm.

I wrote the times of Dan’s flights on the calendar.

I opened the envelope, pulled out the document and read it.

I’ve lost the folder with all my biology notes in it.

You have to show your ID card to get into the laboratory.

A team of volunteers were putting up election posters.

Use a pair of scissors to cut out the photos.

There are revision notes at the back of your textbook.

It’s a beautiful old village.

The TV’s broken again.

My little sister has big brown eyes.
The bed wasn’t particularly comfortable.

These gold earrings were a birthday present from David.

She had difficulty getting on the train with two heavy

suitcases.
Birmingham is the second-largest city in the UK.
You can carry this bag – it’s fairly light.
Computers are an essential part of modern life.

The car’s getting old now, and things are starting to go wrong
with it.
Our new dining room table is round.
I slept very well – these pillows are nice and soft.
Maria gave me her special recipe for apple pie.

The interview was held in a large square room.

Their website has some useful advice for selling your home.

Are your hands clean?

They left the dirty dishes in the sink.

He looks much fatter than in his photo.

We sat for hours on hard wooden chairs.

The camp was surrounded by a high fence.

There’s a low wall between the garden and the river.

Cook the onions until they go soft.
He’s very thin because he’s been ill for several months.
I went online to check the news.

Sometimes we watch TV for a couple of hours after dinner.

Do you want to come over on Saturday afternoon and watch

sport on TV?
On Sunday afternoon I usually take a bus into town to meet
friends.

Yesterday we went for a long bike ride round the lake.

Would you like to go for a coffee after school?

He says he’s going for a long walk tomorrow.

We had dinner at an Italian restaurant, then went to a club.

All students are encouraged to do sport.

We visited several museums when we were in New York.

What books have you read recently?

I usually read the newspaper on the way to work.

Painting pictures helped me to recover after the accident.

My daughter likes to draw pictures at the kitchen table while

I’m cooking.
Ross loves cooking food on the barbecue.
It’s your turn to cook dinner.

Parents need to spend time just playing with their children.

We didn’t get up until lunchtime.

Mary loves having a hot shower after she’s been swimming.

Paul got up, washed and had breakfast.

We had a lot of work to do, so we didn’t have lunch.

Shall we have dinner before or after we go to the cinema?
The children get dressed after breakfast.
Can I borrow your hairbrush? I just need to do my hair again
before we go out.
Why does it take you so long to get ready to go out?

I like to leave home before the traffic gets bad.

Lisa checks her email before she goes to work.

He starts work at 4 a.m.

They start school at about 8.45 in the morning.
I go to the gym as often as I can.

Most people need to do more exercise.

You should go to bed earlier and then you might feel better.

For several years he had small parts as a television actor.

Luke worked as a cleaner in the evenings to pay for his
university course.
I’d been having bad headaches so I went to the doctor.

He’s a delivery driver for a pizza takeaway restaurant.

We buy eggs from a local farmer.

She worked as a journalist on The Times.

Jim’s background as a musician is useful in his new career

as a teacher.
Joe worked as a nurse in a clinic in Uganda.

Safira studied marine biology and has become an

underwater photographer.
A police officer was injured by one of the attackers.

I asked the shop assistant to refund my money.

Top tennis players usually train six days a week.

I had to stop playing video games because my dad wanted to
watch a film on TV.
We play games online with our cousins in Australia.

We all sang while Mum played the piano.

I’ve been playing the guitar in a band for two years.

I often listen to music when I’m in the car.

I listen to the radio in the morning when I’m getting ready for
work.

James asked me to listen to a new song that he’d written.

I was so tired after work that I didn’t even want to watch TV.

I want to watch a TV programme about Antarctica this

evening.
Do you want to come over and watch a film this weekend?

During breaks, a lot of the students use their phones to watch

videos together.

My dad took me to watch my first football match.

‘Why don’t we go to the cinema tonight?’ ‘OK, what film do

you want to see?’
The first time I went to the theatre was to see a production of
Hamlet.
Do you want to go to the concert in the park this weekend?
There’s a bus that goes direct from the bus station to the
airport every hour.
I parked in the car park next to the hospital.
Edinburgh Castle sits on a rock high above the city centre.

My car’s at the garage. They’re fixing the brakes.

The agency has a network of regional offices.

We took the wallet that we found to the police station.

I sent the package from the post office and paid extra for
next-day delivery.
Her brother runs a record shop in Chester.

The local sports centre offers judo classes twice a week.

The concert will be held in the new football stadium.

Our local theatre holds drama workshops on Saturday

mornings.
Our train was late leaving the train station because of a flood.

The narrow roads were crowded with holiday traffic.

Snow and ice are making driving conditions very dangerous.

A lot of progress has been made with the use of modern

technology.
Each year dirty water causes millions of cases of illness.

It was a Sunday, about three o’clock, and the streets were

quiet.
The bar was very noisy while the match was being shown on
TV.
What a pretty little garden!

The rainy weather is expected to continue for days.

She doesn’t feel safe in the house on her own.
The lake is polluted and many of the fish have died.

I had to get out of the bath to answer the phone.

The kitchen cupboards were empty.

Ella drew the curtains and switched the light on.

Rosie ran downstairs to answer the door.

Put the milk back in the fridge, please.

I helped him choose the furniture for his house.

I’ll just go and put the car in the garage.

Grace brought us some flowers from her garden.

The bathroom has a separate shower cubicle (=a shower in a

separate part of the room).
The bathroom is upstairs on your left.
Can you hang these in the wardrobe, please?

Please put all your rubbish in the bin.

I switched on the light in the bedroom.

She was studying her reflection in the mirror.

We usually heat the plates before serving a meal.

I’ll go and find you some clean sheets and blankets.

Put this book back on the top shelf, please.

She dried her hands on the kitchen towel.

We bought Tariq a little backpack for taking to school.

You have to take the top off to change the batteries.

It’s cold tonight. Do you want an extra blanket?

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

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl.

All we’ve got is a couple of cans of soup.

Nurses must wear disposable gloves when handling patients.

Abeni wore a beautiful hat to her daughter’s wedding.

Use a sharp knife to cut the melon into sections.

I’m just trying to find Vancouver on the map.

I keep a small make-up mirror in my handbag.

Declan always wears sunglasses when he’s sailing.

Pack some warm clothes for when we go hiking in the

mountains.
Is there a tap where we can fill our water bottles?
A zebra has black and white stripes.
Anja had blonde hair when she was little but it went darker as
she got older.
The sun was shining and the lake looked beautiful and blue.

First, remove the brown skin from the onion.

Milo wore a dark suit to the wedding.
Most elephants are grey.

There were two large security guards in the van.

I liked your hair when it was longer.

My grandma drove a car until she was very old.

Anita had her hair cut short.

A small, dark woman answered the door.
You’re taller than me. Can you get that packet from the top
shelf?
Keith is looking thin because he has been ill.
You’re too young to get married.

Why don’t we go to the cinema tonight?

The children were excited about going on holiday.

Are you going to Tom’s party? All our old school friends will
be there.

We went to a little Italian restaurant near Leicester Square.

He’s an amazing player to watch.

The weather was awful. It rained all day.
He found school incredibly boring.
We had an absolutely brilliant time.
‘I’m thinking of studying abroad.’ ‘Really? Cool.’

His car is in excellent condition.

The job offers an exciting career opportunity for the right
individual.
It’s great to be home.
What’s that horrible smell?
There’s an interesting article in the newspaper today.

Thank you for a lovely evening.

What a nice surprise!
‘How was the film?’ ‘It was OK, but not brilliant.’
The weather was perfect the whole week.
The journey was terrible – it took six hours.
Jesse laughed, which made me even angrier.
Many children are afraid of the dark.

I get bored if I’m at home on my own all day.

It’s a lovely house and we’ve been very happy here.

I’m really surprised that he remembered my birthday.

If you’re so unhappy, why don’t you change jobs?

She’s still upset about her uncle’s death.

You should have called me. I was getting worried.

Mark baked a chocolate cake for Stella’s birthday.

Boys were climbing trees along the river bank.

Grace had never cooked a meal before she went to

university.
Sarah can count to five now.

In the UK, it is legal to drive a car aged 17, if you have

passed a test.
The technician told me he could fix my computer, but it would
be cheaper to buy a new one.

We built an oven so that we can make pizza in the garden.

A scheme in Venezuela teaches very poor children to play a

musical instrument.

The first stage in playing chess is to learn the moves each

piece can make.

Firefighters are to run 500 km to raise money for a children’s

charity.

All our staff speak another language and some can speak
several other languages.

I learnt a way to remember how to spell ‘because’.

I was waiting at the bus stop.

The film starts at 8 o’clock.

My husband often works at night.
Mr Fisher is in Boston this week. / Manson spent 15 years in
prison.
He retired in October. / Bright yellow flowers appear in late
summer.
The sound was coming from inside the house.
They moved house to be nearer the school.
The hotel was right next to the airport.

Leave your things on the table over there.

They’ll be here on Tuesday.
I’ll meet you outside the theatre at 2 o’clock.
I’ve just bought a new car.

I wished I’d brought an umbrella.

Stephen leapt up and caught the ball in one hand.

He drives 12 miles to work.

When I first went to university, I felt lonely.

Frances left work early to meet her mother.

I sat on the shore and looked at the sea.

The moment we saw the house, we knew we wanted to buy

it.

Someone threw a stone at the car.

Barney took us to the airport.

We went to Canada last summer.

We woke up in the middle of a storm.

My grandmother came to live with us when I was ten.

When are you moving to Manchester?

She spent a long time talking to him about Chile, because he

used to live there.
She went to the same school as me. / I have been to Japan
several times.
She works as a consultant for a design company.

It was a beautiful day so we decided to walk to the station

instead of taking the bus.
I’ve got to go now, but I’ll meet up with you later for a coffee.

I love listening to classical music.

We travelled to Russia by train.

The bride danced with her father.

If she felt he was right, she would agree with him.

I’m going to ask for a pay rise.

The book belongs to Dan.

I’ve often thought about starting my own business.

I didn’t steal it! Maria gave it to me!

Bilal knew nothing about football.

‘I’m delighted to meet you,’ George said, smiling at the girl.

Did you lend that book to Mike?

I’ll send the photos to you.

My mother is staying with us this week.

Fill in the application form and send it back with your

payment.

Will you share your fries with me?

She was pointing to a small boat that was approaching the

shore.
I looked at the map on the screen.

Soak the beans overnight.

We never buy cheap frozen chicken.

Jake had a quick breakfast and a cup of coffee.

Joe always has bacon and eggs for breakfast.

In Japan, people eat raw fish.

At this time of year, we buy more frozen food in case we can't

get to the shops.
Try to eat plenty of fresh fruit.

Would you like some vanilla ice cream with your apple pie?

May I have a lemonade and a tomato juice, please.

I don’t eat meat – I’m vegetarian.

Harry loves pasta with tomato sauce.

Serve this chicken dish with plain boiled rice.

Would you like some salad with your pasta?

May I have a soft drink, please? I’m driving.

Eating sweets is bad for your teeth.

Do you take milk and sugar in your tea?

Most supermarkets sell organic fruit and vegetables.

My dad often cooks roast chicken on Sundays.

They prepare your food in front of you at that sushi

restaurant.
We ate delicious kebabs when we were in Turkey.

Would you like another piece of apple pie?

My uncle makes a prawn curry which is quite spicy – but

really good!
I was really tired when I got home, so we had a cheese
omelette for dinner.
We cooked burgers on the barbecue.

My brother adds chocolate when he cooks chilli.

Could you get me a bag of potatoes, please?

We shared a bar of chocolate when we reached the top of

the mountain.
The milkman delivers two bottles of milk on Fridays.

Louisa gave Shemil a box of chocolates to say thank you.

There are a few cans of lemonade in the fridge.

There was only a small amount of juice left in the carton.

Let’s go and have a cup of coffee.

There’s half a jar of peanut butter in the cupboard.

Is it OK if I open this packet of cereal?

This recipe uses two tins of tuna.

If the mixture seems dry, add water.

Bake the cake for 40 minutes.

I boiled two eggs for breakfast.

Cut the tomatoes in half.

I could smell onions frying.

They grilled the swordfish over charcoal.

Mix the herbs into the sauce.

We caught a rabbit and roasted it over an open fire.

Stir the paint to make sure it is smooth.

The flat has three large, bright bedrooms.

That’s a cool bike!

This sofa is much more comfortable than our old one.

The train was very crowded and we had to stand.
The church was dark and quiet.
Photography is an expensive hobby.
The beans are fresh from the garden.

Our diet is healthier these days; we eat less salt and fat.
Mm, something smells nice!
I prefer this café. The one near the station is always very
noisy.
The office will look much better with modern furniture and
improved lighting.
The restaurant is extremely popular, owing to its high
standard of food.
I grew up in a small town in the west of Ireland.
What’s that strange noise downstairs?

Let’s go outside and get some fresh air.

There is a beautiful sandy beach.

The countryside changes in winter.

There are over a thousand uninhabited islands in the seas

around Greece.
They went climbing in the mountains.
There were several boats on the river.

Whales are mammals that live in the sea.

The sky grew dark and a cold rain began to fall.

We planted a cherry tree in the garden.

Rangoon is surrounded on three sides by water.

In autumn the leaves turn red.

In spring the days get longer.

He worked as a lifeguard in the summer.

It usually snows here in the winter.

It started snowing around 5. Be careful on your way to work.

It’s too windy for a picnic.

It’s raining slightly, but we can still go out.

Tomorrow, it will be cloudy with some light rain.

The cooler weather in September was a relief after the

summer heat.
I try to avoid driving in foggy conditions.

The hut sheltered her from the cold wind.

There’s more wet weather on the way.

I hope we get some warm weather soon.
When we arrived in Hong Kong, it was warm and sunny.
The weather’s too hot to do any work.

We need to arrive at the airport at least two hours before our

flight.

We arrived in Belfast at 2 a.m.

Ross found a good hotel and booked a room. / I’ll book a

table for 7.30 tomorrow evening. / You have to book the tour
of Florence’s churches in advance.
What time do the boys get back (home) from school?
Get off the metro/bus/train at the museum and I’ll meet you
by the bridge. / Get off your bike before you come to the main
road.
I usually buy a coffee before I get on the train/bus/metro. / I
got on my bike and went for a newspaper.
I live in quite a small city, so I go everywhere by bike/bus.
Don’t forget to feed the cat before you leave (home/the
house).
We stayed at a small hotel by the lake.

Take a trip on the Santa Fe railway or cruise on a Mississippi

paddle boat. / We took a boat ride to the island and saw
hundreds of penguins. / It was late so we took a taxi to the
hotel.
The last two passengers got on the aeroplane/airplane/plane.

Why don’t we take the boat out on the river?

I got on my bicycle/bike and cycled over to Rob’s house.

The children travel to school by bus.

We went to Paris by coach.

We flew to the oil rig on a helicopter.

When the boat gets into the harbour, the fish is loaded
directly onto lorries/trucks.
It’s quicker to go on the metro/subway/underground at the
end of the working day.

Clare has been racing motorbikes since she was 12.

Many people travel round Hanoi on scooters.

Supplies are delivered to the research station by ship.

They sent me home in a taxi.

Which platform is it for the train to Munich, please?

The tram system from the airport to the centre of Edinburgh

opened in 2014.
Shall we drive or take the bus?
He had never learned to ride a bicycle.
The pilot was instructed to fly the plane to Montreal airport.

They’re sailing a boat down the coast of Portugal.

Gentle exercise can be beneficial for older people.

Spanish food is not usually very spicy.

I got hardly any sleep at all last night.

There isn’t a lot of work at this time of the year.

The people work hard, but they eat well.

A good diet helps you stay healthy.

I swim twice a week to try and keep fit.

Many people who join a gym stop going regularly after a

month or so.

Working in an office, I don’t do much exercise.

Whenever I can, I walk up the stairs instead of taking the lift.

I spend most of the working day sitting down.

As a teacher, you spend a large part of each day standing

up.
They spent a couple of hours walking around the narrow
streets of the old city.
I could hear someone moving around upstairs.
I went to sleep at 9 o’clock and woke up at 6.
She fell downstairs and broke her arm/leg.

Young drivers are more likely to have accidents than older

drivers.
I had terrible toothache all last night.

She’s not coming – she says she has a headache.

He said he had a stomach ache and didn’t want to go to

school.

Susie has a sore throat and a temperature and has gone to

bed.

I caught a cold and had to miss the match.

I noticed he’d cut his finger quite badly on the broken glass.

I’d like to make an appointment to see the doctor.

This new cold remedy is available at any good chemist’s.

I’d been having bad headaches so I went to the doctor.

I’ve made an appointment with the dentist because I’ve had a

toothache for a few days.
Did you remember to take your medicine this morning?

He isn’t breathing. Call an ambulance!

Jake found it difficult to learn a new language when he first

moved to Japan.
Hector spent the winter learning how to cope with his
blindness.

Each agent gets an annual bonus if they have met their sales
targets.
Rudi’s just got a new job with an airline.

Andy’s doing a one-year journalism course.

Try to do some regular exercise as part of your daily routine.

Have Ian and Pat decided what to do when they sell the
house?

Jian is letting Chun decide where to go for their anniversary

weekend.

Rosie has just bought one of the latest digital cameras. / I

bought my granddaughter a poetry book.
The investigators are looking for more information about the
accident.

Luis is bored with working in the hotel so he’s looking for a

new job.
He managed to save enough money to buy a small house. /
We’ll save a lot of time if we go by car.
Do you ever talk to your friends about things that worry you?

It isn’t easy to talk to people at a party.

You can go horse riding along the beach.

We went swimming in the lake on Saturday.

Ashwin goes climbing nearly every weekend.

I’m hoping to go surfing while we’re in Costa Rica.

We’re going to go skiing in Colorado this winter.

The boys have gone snowboarding to the village further

down the valley.

She skipped lunch in order to go shopping.

Alberto loves going cycling in the mountains near his home.

She swam and sunbathed, went sightseeing and relaxed.

Do you want to go bowling with us on Friday?

Let’s leave the washing-up till the morning, Sam.

I own the house, but we share the bills.

You can’t watch TV until you’ve tidied your room.

The hotel was terrible. Nobody had cleaned our bathroom!

She did the laundry and hung it out to dry.

He’s outside fixing the brakes on the car.

I promised I’d cook for them next time they visited.

Take your muddy football boots off before you come inside.
He was wearing a sweater and a baseball cap.

You’ll need a good winter coat in Canada.

She arrived in a red evening dress.

Always wear a helmet when you go cycling.

You can’t wear old jeans/an old pair of jeans and that dirty T-
shirt. We’re going out to a restaurant for dinner!
I have to wear a shirt and tie to work.

Isn’t it a bit cold to be wearing shorts/a pair of shorts?

Make sure you wear smart clothes for the interview.

She was wearing a black trouser suit.

We all wore our rugby club ties to the dinner.

Ben needs new trainers/a new pair of trainers for football. His
old ones are too small.
I need new trousres/a new pair of trousers for work.

He was still wearing his school uniform.

You can download an app that records your diet and

exercise.
You may need to close the file and restart the computer.

You can charge your laptop on the train.

All students are given a tablet when they start at the school.

You can download the program and use it free of charge for
90 days.
I play online games with my school friends to stay in touch.

We don’t have a colour printer at home.

It’s easy to change the text on screen before printing it.

You can have the latest flight information sent to your
smartphone.
The left-hand speaker is making a strange noise.

I didn’t read your message in time because I was driving.

We do most of our shopping on the internet.

You can visit the university’s website to get more information.

It’s a multiplayer game, where you join up with other players

to complete challenges.
I downloaded this game free from the internet.

Don’t forget to save before you close the file.

Alex spent the whole of last weekend playing computer

games with his friends.
Humza went online to check the football scores.

Many more people now own their own homes.

I’ll record the film and we can all watch it later.

Jake turned on his computer and checked his mail.

You can delete any files that are no longer required.

Press play to start the video.

Don’t forget to turn your computer off before you leave the
office.

Did you save the changes that you made?

It’s an old phone so the battery needs to be charged more

often.
Next time you log onto your tablet, you will have to use a new
password.

People can use their PCs to do their banking from home.

They’re bringing out a new games console this Christmas.

The computer keyboard is shaped to put less strain on your
wrists.

Digital cameras are cheaper overall because you can select

the photos you want to print.
I subscribe to a blog which gives tips about reducing your
carbon footprint.

We need to update the menu web page on the restaurant’s

site.