SO3 B1 Wordlist

SPEAKOUT 3RD EDITION B1 WORDLIST
Vocabulary Part of sp Pronunciation

chat to a colleague phr ˌtʃæt tə ə ˈkɒliːɡ
do some sport/exercise phr ˌdo səm ˈspɔːt/ˈeksəsa
do some work phr ˌdo səm ˈwɜːk
go out with friends phr ɡəʊ ˌaʊt wɪð ˈfrendz
have a meeting phr həv ə ˈmiːtɪŋ
listen to some music phr ˌlɪsən tə səm ˈmjuːzɪk
post a photo on social media phr ˌpəʊst ə ˈfəʊtəʊ ɒn ˌ
send an email phr ˌsend ən ˈiː meɪl
take a break phr ˌteɪk ə ˈbreɪk
watch a film phr ˌwɒtʃ ə ˈfɪlm
Definition
to talk in a friendly informal way to someone you work with
to do a physical activity for your health
to do a job that you are paid for
to leave your house, especially to enjoy yourself, with friends
to have an event at which people meet to discuss and decide things
to pay attention to the sound of some music
to put a message on social media on the Internet so that other people can see it
to make an email go somewhere, using radio equipment, computers etc
to stop doing something for a period of time before you start again
o look at a film for a period of time, paying attention to what is happening
Example GSE Unit/Lesson
I chatted to my colleages about the new project. 44 Lead in
He usually does some exercise at the weekends. / Lead in
I did some work for the local school. / Lead in
He went out for a meal with some friends. 19 Lead in
I have a meeting with Mr Edwards this afternoon. / Lead in
We sat around listening to music. / Lead in
She posted photos of the party on her website. / Lead in
I sent her an email yesterday. 25 Lead in
Shall we take a break for lunch? / Lead in
They were watching a film on TV. 22 Lead in
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be friendly with phr bi ˈfrendli wɪð
close friend collocationˌkləʊs ˈfrend
colleague n ˈkɒliːɡ
get on well with phr ˌɡet ɒn ˈwel wɪð
grandparent n ˈɡrænˌpeərənt
look up to phr v ˌlʊk ˈʌp tə
manager n ˈmænɪdʒə
partner n ˈpɑːtnə
stay in touch with phr v ˌsteɪ ɪn ˈtʌtʃ wɪð
take after phr v ˈteɪk ˌɑːftə
teammate n ˈtiːm-meɪt
bossy adj ˈbɒsi
crazy adj ˈkreɪzi
easy-going adj ˌiːzi ˈɡəʊɪŋ
funny adj ˈfʌni
generous adj ˈdʒenərəs
helpful adj ˈhelpfəl
kind adj kaɪnd
noisy adj ˈnɔɪzi
patient adj ˈpeɪʃənt
polite adj pəˈlaɪt
reliable adj rɪˈlaɪəbəl
rude adj ruːd
serious adj ˈsɪəriəs
tidy adj ˈtaɪdi
chef n ʃef
financial consultant n fəˌnænʃəl kənˈsʌltənt
gardener n ˈɡɑːdnə
journalist n ˈdʒɜːnəl-ɪst
mechanic n mɪˈkænɪk
musician n mjuːˈzɪʃən
plumber n ˈplʌmə
shop assistant n ˈʃɒp əˌsɪstənt
career n kəˈrɪə
full-time adj ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm
out of work phr ˌaʊt əv ˈwɜːk
part-time adj ˈpɑːt ˌtaɪm
profession n prəˈfeʃən
qualification n ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
responsible for v rɪˈspɒnsəbəl ˌfə
run v rʌn
volunteer n ˌvɒlənˈtɪə
wages n pl ˈweɪdʒɪz
clothes and fashion phr ˌkləʊðz ən ˈfæʃən
food and eating out phr ˌfuːd ən iːtɪŋ ˈaʊt
hobbies and free-time activities phr ˈhɒbiz ən ˌfriː taɪm æk
holiday experiences phr ˌhɒlədi ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz
politics n ˈpɒlətɪks
sport or music events phr ˌspɔːt ə ˈmjuːzɪk ɪˌven
the news n ðə ˈnjuːz
the weather n ðə ˈweðə
work or studies phr ˌwɜːk ə ˈstʌdiz
Definition
to behave towards someone in a way that shows you like them and are ready to
if two people are close, they like or love each other very much
someone you work with – used especially by professional people
if people get on well, they like each other and have a friendly relationship with
one of the parents of your mother or father
to admire or respect someone
someone whose job is to manage part or all of a company or other organization
one of two people who are married, or who live together and have a relationshi
to have the latest information or knowledge about something
to look or behave like an older relative
someone who works in the same team as you
always telling other people what to do, in a way that is annoying
very strange or not sensible
not easily upset, annoyed, or worried
making you laugh
someone who is generous is willing to give money, spend time etc, in order to h
providing useful help in making a situation better or easier
saying or doing things that show that you care about other people and want to
someone or something that is noisy makes a lot of noise
able to wait calmly for a long time or to accept difficulties, people’s annoying
behaving or speaking in a way that is correct for the social situation you are in,
someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or depended on
speaking or behaving in a way that is not polite and is likely to offend or annoy
a serious situation, problem, accident etc is extremely bad or dangerous
a room, house, desk etc that is tidy is neatly arranged with everything in the righ
a skilled cook, especially the main cook in a hotel or restaurant
a person qualified to give financial advice
someone whose job is to work in gardens
someone who writes news reports for newspapers, magazines, television, or rad
someone who is skilled at repairing motor vehicles and machinery
someone who plays a musical instrument, especially very well or as a job
someone whose job is to repair water pipes, baths, toilets etc
someone who helps customers in a shop
a job or profession that you have been trained for, and which you do for a long p
for all the hours of a week during which it is usual for people to work, study etc
unemployed
someone who has a part-time job works for only part of each day or week
a job that needs a high level of education and training
if you have a qualification, you have passed an examination or course to show you
to have a duty to be in charge of or to look after someone or something
to organize or be in charge of an activity, business, organization, or country
someone who does a job willingly without being paid
money you earn that is paid according to the number of hours, days, or weeks t
a style of clothes, hair etc that is popular at a particular time
food and eating in restaurants or bars
activities that you enjoy doing in your free time
things that happen to you while you are on holiday
ideas and activities relating to gaining and using power in a country, city etc
a performance, sports competition, music, etc at which people gather together t
information about something that has happened recently
the temperature and other conditions such as sun, rain, and wind
a job that you are paid for or a subject that you are learning
He is very friendly with all the members of the team. / 1A
Fiona and I have always been close friends. / 1A
She discussed the idea with some of her colleagues. 59 1A
The two boys get on well most of the time. 60 1A
My grandparents live in Sussex. 42 1A
I’ve always looked up to Bill for his courage and determination. 55 1A
She’s now marketing manager for the southeast area. 31 1A
Discuss your worries with your partner. 55 1A
I want you to stay in touch. / 1A
Jenni really takes after her mother. 58 1A
Sue and Jan are teammates. 73 1A
Kevin's mother is really bossy. 80 1A VB
I know this idea sounds crazy, but it may be worth a try. 48 1A VB
Her easy-going nature made her popular. 78 1A VB
Do you remember any funny stories about work? 35 1A VB
She’s always very generous to the kids. 60 1A VB
Thank you for your advice; it’s been very helpful. 41 1A VB
They’ve been very kind to me. 33 1A VB
The kids have been really noisy today. 46 1A VB
I'm sure she'll write soon. Just try to be patient. 58 1A VB
She’s always very polite. 45 1A VB
Miller was a quiet and reliable man. 59 1A VB
I didn’t mean to be rude, but I had to leave early. 43 1A VB
Luckily, the damage was not serious. 43 1A VB
Ellen’s room is always neat and tidy. 46 1A VB
Marco's ambition had been to become a chef in one of the big hotels. 48 1A VB
I have an appointment with a financial consultant this afternoon. / 1B
Mum has always been a good gardener. 50 1B
She worked as a journalist on the New York Times. 42 1B
He's a garage mechanic 44 1B
She's a talented young musician. 48 1B
She called the plumber to fix the leaking pipe. 64 1B
Winston got a job as a shop assistant in Boots. / 1B
She wanted a career in journalism. 35 1B VB
She works full-time and has two kids. 54 1B VB
He’s been out of work for six months. / 1B VB
She would like to return to work on a part-time basis / 1B VB
Some students enter other professions such as arts administration. 55 1B VB
He left school without any qualifications. 46 1B VB
Mills is responsible for a budget of over $5 million. 56 1B VB
For a while, she ran a restaurant in Boston. 50 1B VB
Most of the relief work was done by volunteers. 58 1B VB
The factory workers are demanding higher wages. 57 1B VB
Are you interested in clothes and fashion? / 1C
I enjoy food and eating out. / 1C
Tell me about your hobbies or free time activities. / 1C
He talked a lot about his holiday experiences. / 1C
He argues a lot with his father about politics. 34 1C
Have you been to any interesting sports events? / 1C
Have you seen the news? 32 1C
It's always safe to talk about the weather. 22 1C
He asked her about her studies. / 1C
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people and relationships 8
personality adjectives 136
jobs 11
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work 136
work 136
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amazing adj əˈmeɪzɪŋ
annoyed adj əˈnɔɪd
bored adj bɔːd
disappointed adj ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd
embarrassing adj ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ
excited adj ɪkˈsaɪtɪd
frightened adj ˈfraɪtnd
surprised adj səˈpraɪzd
angry adj ˈæŋɡri
calm adj kɑːm
exhausted adj ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd
in love adj ɪn ˈlʌv
jealous adj ˈdʒeləs
nervous adj ˈnɜːvəs
proud adj praʊd
silly adj ˈsɪli
sleepy adj ˈsliːpi
terrified adj ˈterɪfaɪd
upset adj ʌpˈset
worried adj ˈwʌrid
character n ˈkærəktə
ending n ˈendɪŋ
fairytale n ˈfeəriˌteɪl
hero n ˈhɪərəʊ
performance n pəˈfɔːməns
plot n plɒt
storyteller n ˈstɔːriˌtelə
TV show n ˌtiː ˈvi ʃəʊ
action film n ˈækʃən ˌfɪlm
adventure film n ədˈventʃə ˌfɪlm
animation n ænəˈmeɪʃən
biopic n ˈbaɪəʊˌpɪk
comedy n ˈkɒmədi
documentary n ˌdɒkjəˈmentəri
drama n ˈdrɑːmə
horror film n ˈhɒrə ˌfɪlm
mystery n ˈmɪstəri
romantic comedy n rəʊˈmæntɪk ˌkɒmədi
get held up collocationɡet ˌheld ˈʌp
get lost collocationɡet ˈlɒst
get off collocationɡet ˈɒf
get the wrong day collocationɡet ðə ˌrɒŋ ˈdeɪ
make a call collocationˌmeɪk ə ˈkɔːl
make a mess collocationˌmeɪk ə ˈmes
make a mistake collocationˌmeɪk ə məˈsteɪk
make plans collocationˌmeɪk ˈplænz
Definition
very good, especially in an unexpected way
slightly angry
tired and impatient because you do not think something is interesting, or becau
unhappy because something you hoped for did not happen, or because someone
making you feel ashamed, nervous, or uncomfortable
happy, interested, or hopeful because something good has happened or will ha
feeling afraid
having a feeling of surprise
feeling strong emotions which make you want to shout at someone or hurt them be
relaxed and quiet, not angry, nervous, or upset
extremely tired
to feel that you love someone and want to have a romantic relationship with th
feeling unhappy because someone has something that you wish you had
worried or frightened about something, and unable to relax
feeling pleased about something that you have done or something that you own,
not sensible, or showing bad judgment
tired and ready to sleep
very frightened
unhappy and worried because something unpleasant or disappointing has happ
unhappy because you keep thinking about a problem, or about something bad t
a person in a book, play, film etc
the way that a story, film, activity etc finishes
a children's story in which magical things happen
a person who is admired for doing something extremely brave
when someone performs a play or a piece of music
the events that form the main story of a book, film, or play
someone who tells stories, especially to children
a programme on television
an action film has a lot of exciting scenes in it, in which people fight, chase, and
an adventure film has a lot of exciting and dangerous or unusual things in it
a film, television programme, computer game etc that has pictures, clay models
a film that tells the story of someone’s life
entertainment that is intended to make people laugh
a film or a television or radio programme that gives detailed information about a
a play for the theatre, television, radio etc, usually a serious one, or plays in gen
a film in which strange and frightening things happen
a story, film, or play about a murder, in which you are not told who the murderer
a film which is intended to make people laugh and which involves a love story
to be delayed, for example in transport or production
not to know where you are and are unable to find your way somewhere
to leave a place, or to help someone to leave a place
not have the day that you intended
call someone on the phone
leave things in a way that is dirty or not neatly arranged
to do something in a way that is not right or incorrect
to prepare for something
He’s an amazing player to watch. 37 2A
I’ll be annoyed if we don’t finish by eight. 72 2A
After a while, I got bored and left. 57 2A
Dad seemed more disappointed than angry. 67 2A
She asked a lot of embarrassing questions. 60 2A
Steve flies home tomorrow – we’re all really excited. 53 2A
Don’t be frightened. We’re not going to hurt you. 60 2A
He looked surprised to see Cassie standing by the front door. 59 2A
I was angry because he hadn’t told me his plans. 32 2A VB
I tried to stay calm and just ignore him. 57 2A VB
You look absolutely exhausted. 58 2A VB
We were both young and very much in love. 79 2A VB
Why are you so jealous of his success? 62 2A VB
She was so nervous about her exams that she couldn’t sleep. 60 2A VB
Her parents are very proud of her. 54 2A VB
Stop asking silly questions. 41 2A VB
The warmth from the fire made her feel sleepy. 50 2A VB
Sid is terrified of heights. 61 2A VB
She was deeply upset about the way her father treated her. 53 2A VB
She gave me a worried look. 55 2A VB
Candida is the most interesting character in the play. 41 2B
Coffee is the perfect ending to a meal. 59 2B
In traditional fairy tales, the hero is rewarded and the enemy punished. 70 2B
His father was a war hero, a former fighter pilot. 53 2B
This evening’s performance will begin at 8.00 pm. 52 2B
The plot was a little confusing. 54 2B
In the old oral tradition, the storyteller was an important link with the p 73 2B
It's a new television quiz show. 43 2B
Gibson became famous in action films. / 2B VB
Jed enjoys adventure films. / 2B VB
Fantasia is an old Disney animation. 73 2B VB
Kundun is Martin Scorsese's biopic about the Dalai Lama. / 2B VB
It's aa highly successful TV comedy. 48 2B VB
A local film crew is making a documentary about volcanoes. 59 2B VB
He plays a Russian spy in the comedy drama Sleepers. 60 2B VB
I don’t enjoy horror films. They scare me too much. / 2B VB
Agatha Christie wrote many mysteries. 60 2B VB
500 Days of Summer is a romantic comedy. 75 2B VB
He got held up in a traffic jam on his way here. / 2C
I got thoroughly lost on the way here. / 2C
I got off at the wrong stop. 60 2C
You’ve got the wrong day. The meeting is tomorrow. / 2C
He made a few calls and then went out. / 2C
The falling tree hit the roof and made a mess of the bedroom. / 2C
The lab must have made a mistake – this can’t be right. / 2C
Mary has been busy making plans for her wedding. / 2C
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adjectives for feelings; -ed/-ing adjectives 20
adjectives for feelings 137
story words 23
story words 23
story words 23
story words 23
story words 23
story words 23
story words 23
story words 23
types of film 137
types of film 137
types of film 137
types of film 137
types of film 137
types of film 137
types of film 137
types of film 137
types of film 137
types of film 137
collocations with get and make 26
choice n tʃɔɪs
data n pl ˈdeɪtə
general knowledge n ˌdʒenərəl ˈnɒlɪdʒ
guess v ɡes
memory n ˈmeməri
mind n maɪnd
note down phr v ˌnəʊt ˈdaʊn
option n ˈɒpʃən
revise v rɪˈvaɪz
score n skɔː
solve v sɒlv
guess n ɡes
inform v ɪnˈfɔːm
information n ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən
know v nəʊ
knowledge n ˈnɒlɪdʒ
memorise v ˈmeməraɪz
preparation n ˌprepəˈreɪʃən
prepare v prɪˈpeə
solution n səˈluːʃən
understand v ˌʌndəˈstænd
understanding n ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ
advantages and disadvantages phr ədˌvɑːntɪdʒɪz ən ˈdɪsə
choose v tʃuːz
consider v kənˈsɪdə
decision n dɪˈsɪʒən
focus on v ˈfəʊkəs ˌɒn
make sense v ˌmeɪk ˈsens
make up your mind phr meɪk ˌʌp jə ˈmaɪnd
select v səˈlekt
campus n ˈkæmpəs
employment office n ɪmˈplɔɪmənt ˌɒfɪs
gym n dʒɪm
halls of residence n ˌhɔːlz əv ˈrezɪdəns
language school n ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ ˌskuːl
library n ˈlaɪbrəri
sports centre n ˈspɔːts ˌsentə
study area n ˈstʌdi ˌeəriə
theatre n ˈθɪətə
art gallery n ˈɑːt ˌɡæləri
bus station n ˈbʌs ˌsteɪʃən
car rental office n kɑː ˈrentl ˌɒfɪs
chemist n ˈkemɪst
cycle lane n ˈsaɪkəl ˌleɪn
doctor’s surgery n ˈdɒktəz ˌsɜːdʒəri
garage n ˈɡærɪdʒ
guest house n ˈɡest haʊs
museum n mjuːˈziəm
petrol station n ˈpetrəl ˌsteɪʃən
pharmacy n ˈfɑːməsi
police station n pəˈliːs ˌsteɪʃən
railway station n ˈreɪlweɪ ˌsteɪʃən
shopping mall n ˈʃɒpɪŋ ˌmɔːl
stadium n ˈsteɪdiəm
taxi rank n ˈtæksi ˌræŋk
tourist information centre n ˈtʊərɪst ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən ˌ
town square n ˌtaʊn ˈskweə
Definition
if you have a choice, you can choose between several thing
information or facts
knowledge of facts about many different subjects
to try to answer a question or form an opinion when you are not sure whether yo
someone’s ability to remember things, places, experiences etc
your thoughts or your ability to think, feel, and imagine things
to write something down so that you will remember it
a choice you can make in a particular situatio
to study facts again, in order to learn them before an examination
the number of points a student has earned for correct answers in a test
to find or provide a way of dealing with a problem
an attempt to answer a question or make a judgment when you are not sure whet
to officially tell someone about something or give them information
facts or details that tell you something about a situation, person, event etc
to have information about something
the information, skills, and understanding that you have gained through learnin
to learn words, music etc so that you know them perfectly
the process of preparing something or preparing for something
to make plans or arrangements for something that will happen in the future
a way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
to know the meaning of what someone is telling you, or the language that they
knowledge about something, based on learning or experience
the good and bad features of something
to decide which one of a number of things or people you want
to think about something carefully, especially before making a choice or decisi
a choice or judgment that you make after a period of discussion or thought
to give special attention to one particular person or thing, or to make people do
to have a clear meaning and be easy to understand
to decide which of two or more choices you want, especially after thinking for a
to choose something or someone by thinking carefully about which is the best, m
the land and buildings of a university or college, including the buildings where st
a business that makes money by finding jobs for people → job centreExamples
a special building or room that has equipment for doing physical exercise
a place where students live at a college or university
a school where foreign languages are taught
a room or building containing books that can be looked at or borrowe
a building where people can go to play many different types of indoor sports
an area in a building where students can study
a building or place with a stage where plays and shows are performed
a large building where people can see pieces of art
a place where buses start and finish their journeys
a place where you can hire a car for a short period of time
British Engllish: a shop where you can buy medicines, beauty products etc
a part of a wide road that only bicycles are allowed to use
a place where a doctor gives treatment
a place where you buy petrol
a house offering accommodation to paying guests
a building where important cultural, historical, or scientific objects are kept and
a place where you can take your car and fill it with petrol
American English: a shop or a part of a shop where medicines are prepared and
the local office of the police in a town, part of a city etc
a place where trains stop for passengers to get on and off
a group of shops together in one large covered building
a building for public events, especially sports and large rock music concerts, con
a place where taxis wait for customers
a place that gives information to tourists in an area
a large open area in the centre of a town or city, usually in the shape of a square
Voters have a choice between three main political parties. 43 3A
The research involves collecting data from two random samples. 52 3A
There was a general knowledge quiz. / 3A
You can guess what happened next. 35 3A
She has a terrible memory for names. 47 3A
It is impossible to understand the complex nature of the human mind. 43 3A
Note down the main points you want to include in your essay 36 3A
There are a number of options available. 51 3A
She’s revising for her history exam. 51 3A
The school’s test scores have not improved. 43 3A
Charlie thinks money will solve all his problems. 49 3A
I’d say she’s about 35, but that’s only a guess. 55 3A VB
Please inform us of any change of address as soon as possible. 40 3A VB
I need more information. 27 3A VB
Who knows the answer? 18 3A VB
He did not have much knowledge of American history. 45 3A VB
Don't write down your PIN number, memorise it. 71 3A VB
Business training is a good preparation for any career. 59 3A VB
The 45-year-old explorer has been preparing for his latest expedition to 41 3A VB
There are no simple solutions to the problem of overpopulation. 48 3A VB
She doesn’t understand English. 19 3A VB
Success depends on a clear understanding of the problem. 43 3A VB
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working from home. / 3A VB
I don’t mind which one we have – you choose. 33 3B
I seriously considered resigning. 56 3B
Do you ever wonder if you made the right decision? 45 3B
He needs to focus more on his career. 53 3B
Read this and tell me if it makes sense. 54 3B
He couldn’t make up his mind about what to do with the money. 64 3B
He had hopes of being selected for the national team. 53 3B
Most first-year students live on campus. 50 3C
If you are looking for a job, go to the employment office. / 3C
I go to the gym as often as I can. 42 3C
The halls of residence are in the middle of the campus. / 3C
He went to a language school to learn German. / 3C
I need to go to the library to return some books. 23 3C
Nigel also took up aerobics at his local sports centre. 64 3C
The library includes a study area with access to Wifi. / 3C
The play is on at the local theatre. 40 3C
He bought a guide to the city's museums and art galleries. 52 3C VB
Amelie looked around the crowded bus station at Arles. 58 3C VB
Claire went to find a car rental office. / 3C VB
She went to the chemnist and bought some painkillers. 44 3C VB
Don't park on the cycle lane. / 3C VB
He has an appointment at the doctor's surgery tomorrow. 57 3C VB
He stopped at a garage to buy some petrol. 61 3C VB
Do you want to stay in a hotel or a guest house? / 3C VB
The museum has an extensive collection of early photographs. 33 3C VB
The petrol station at Shiel Bridge also sells groceries. 61 3C VB
Is there an all-night pharmacy? 48 3C VB
Inspector Brian Jaggs outside Braintree's new police station. 46 3C VB
I’ll meet you outside the main railway station. 51 3C VB
The huge shopping mall near my home is my favourite place to shop. 58 3C VB
The stadium has a capacity of at least 10,000. 50 3C VB
She got off the train and headed for the taxi rank. 82 3C VB
There are guided walks organised by the local tourist information centr / 3C VB
It has a very pretty town square which is worth a visit. 60 3C VB
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verbs and nouns 138
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decisions 36
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facilities 38
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places in a city 138
bad loser collocationˌbæd ˈluːzə
carry on phr v ˌkæri ˈɒn
do well phr duː ˈwel
failure n ˈfeɪljə
give up phr v ɡɪv ˈʌp
strict adj strɪkt
success n səkˈses
work hard collocationwɜːk ˈhɑːd
create an account collocationkriˌeɪt ən əˈkaʊnt
create webpages collocationkriˌeɪt ˈwebpeɪdʒɪz
download an app collocationdaʊnˌləʊd ən ˈæp
find information collocationˌfaɪnd ɪnfəˈmeɪʃən
go live collocationɡəʊ ˈlaɪv
go viral collocationɡəʊ ˈvaɪərəl
launch a website collocationˌlɔːntʃ ə ˈwebsaɪt
receive a text collocationrɪˌsiːv ə ˈtekst
send a message collocationˌsend ə ˈmesɪdʒ
share videos collocationʃeə ˈvɪdiəʊz
take the picture collocationˌteɪk ə ˈpɪktʃə
create v kriˈeɪt
creation n kriˈeɪʃən
creator n kriˈeɪtə
develop v dɪˈveləp
developer n dɪˈveləpə
development n dɪˈveləpmənt
introduce v ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs
introduction n ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən
invent v ɪnˈvent
invention n ɪnˈvenʃən
inventor n ɪnˈventə
lead v liːd
leader n ˈliːdə
leadership n ˈliːdəʃɪp
succeed v səkˈsiːd
backgammon n ˈbækɡæmən
board game n ˈbɔːd ˌɡeɪm
bowling n ˈbəʊlɪŋ
champion n ˈtʃæmpiən
chess n tʃes
dance n dɑːns
e-sport n ˈiːspɔːt
fan n fæn
fishing n ˈfɪʃɪŋ
lose v luːz
match n mætʃ
outdoor adj ˌaʊtˈdɔː
rule n ruːl
snooker n ˈsnuːkə
support v səˈpɔːt
take part phr v ˌteɪk ˈpɑːt
team sport n ˈtiːm ˌspɔːt
video game n ˈvɪdiəʊ ˌɡeɪm
ball n bɔːl
bat n bæt
court n kɔːt
draw n drɔː
field n fiːld
goalkeeper n ˈɡəʊlˌkiːpə
hit v hɪt
pass v pɑːs
pitch n pɪtʃ
player n ˈpleɪə
racquet/racket n ˈrækɪt
referee n ˌrefəˈriː
score v skɔː
shoot v ʃuːt
stick n stɪk
win v wɪn
Definition
if someone is a bad loser, they hate losing and complain about it
to continue doing something
to be successful, especially in work or business
a lack of success in achieving or doing something
to stop doing something, especially something that you do regularly
expecting people to obey rules or to do what you sa
when you achieve what you want or intend
to do something with a lot of effort
to sign up to open an account with an organisation
to make content for a website
to move an app from a computer network to a small computer or phone
to discover, see, or get information that you have been searching for
when a system or project goes live, people start to use it after it has been plann
if a picture, video, joke etc goes viral, it spreads widely, especially on the Inter
to start a website
to call someone on the phone
to get a text which someone has sent you
to make a message go somewhere, using radio equipment, computers etc
to let other people see videos online
to photograph something
to make something exist that did not exist before
the act of creating something
someone who made or invented a particular thin
to grow or change into something bigger, stronger, or more advanced, or to ma
a person or an organisation that works on a new idea, product etc to make it suc
the process of gradually becoming bigger, better, stronger, or more advanced
if you introduce someone to another person, you tell them each other’s names fo
the act of formally telling two people each other’s names when they first meet
to make, design, or think of a new type of thing
a useful machine, tool, instrument etc that has been invented
someone who has invented something, or whose job is to invent things
to take someone somewhere by going in front of them while they follow
the person who directs or controls a group, organisation, country etc
the position of being the leader of a group, organisation, country etc
to do what you tried or wanted to do
a game for two players, using flat round pieces and dice on a special board
an indoor game played on a specially designed board made of thick card or woo
an indoor game in which you roll a large heavy ball along a wooden track in ord
someone or something that has won a competition, especially in spor
a game for two players, who move their playing pieces according to particular rul
a special set of movements performed to a particular type of music
video games played competitively
someone who likes a particular sport or performing art very much, or who admi
the sport or business of catching fish
to not win a game, argument, election, war etc
an organised sports event between two teams or people
existing, happening, or used outside, not inside a buildin
an official instruction that says how things must be done or what is allowed, espe
a game played especially in Britain on a special table covered in green cloth, in w
to say that you agree with an idea, group, or person, and usually to help them
to be involved in an activity, sport, event etc with other people
a sport played with a team
a computer game in which you move images on a screen using electronic contro
a round object that is thrown, kicked, or hit in a game or sport
a long wooden stick with a special shape that is used in some sports and games
an area made for playing games such as tennis
the final result of a game or competition in which both teams or players have t
an area of ground where sports are played
the player in a sports team whose job is to try to stop the ball going into the goa
if you hit a ball or other object, you make it move forward quickly by hitting it wit
to kick, throw, or hit a ball to a member of your own team during a game
a marked out area of ground on which a sport is played
someone who takes part in a game or sport
a specially shaped piece of wood or metal that you use for hitting the ball in games
someone who makes sure that the rules of a sport such as football, basketball, o
to win a point in a sport, game, competition, or test
to kick or throw a ball in a sport such as football or basketball towards the plac
a long, specially shaped piece of wood, plastic etc that you use in some sports to
to be the best or most successful in a competition, game, election etc
He's very competitive and a bad loser. / 4A
Sorry, I interrupted you. Please carry on. 33 4A
He’s doing very well at college. / 4A
Successful people often aren’t very good at dealing with failure. 53 4A
She gave up her job and started writing poetry. 57 4A
This company is very strict about punctuality. 55 4A
The experiment was a big success. 38 4A
If you don't work hard, you may fail. / 4A
You also need to create an account with the company to access the dat / 4B
I want to create a website for my local choir. 63 4B
If you want local travel information, download this app. 51 4B
I have to find more information of where the virus comes from. 32 4B
The new security project will go live in October. 69 4B
His amazing video of the bird has gone viral. / 4B
He launched his new website last week. 70 4B
He made a few calls and then went out. / 4B
I received a text to remind me of the appointment. 48 4B
My mum just sent me a text message. 25 4B
He shares his videos with his friends. 47 4B
She took a picture of her family on holiday by the lake. / 4B
The new factory is expected to create more than 400 new jobs. 53 4B VB
The dress is a stunning creation in green, gold, and white. 60 4B VB
Walt Disney is the creator of Mickey Mouse 71 4B VB
Corsica has developed its economy around the tourist industry. 42 4B VB
She is a software developer. 74 4B VB
There are opportunities for professional development. 54 4B VB
Have you two been introduced? Tom, this is Greg. 30 4B VB
Pete, are you going to make the introductions? 46 4B VB
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876. 45 4B VB
The dishwasher is a wonderful invention. 60 4B VB
Marconi was the inventor of radio. 66 4B VB
A nurse took her arm and led her to a chair. 40 4B VB
His air of confidence makes him a natural leader. 31 4B VB
The next leadership election is due in November. 53 4B VB
She wanted to be the first woman to climb Mount Everest, and she alm 42 4B VB
Do you know how to play backgammon? 84 4C
Every Sunday we play Monopoly or some other board game. 77 4C
Do you want to go bowling with us Friday? 71 4C
She's a top international athlete and an Olympic champion. 56 4C
They meet fairly often to play chess. 64 4C
The waltz is an easy dance to learn. 47 4C
This game could become a popular e-sport. / 4C
He’s a big fan of Elvis Presley. 45 4C
Terry’s going fishing at Lake Arrowhead next weekend. 55 4C
Arkansas just lost three games in a row. 27 4C
It’s our last match of the season. 43 4C
It is a huge outdoor market. 63 4C
These are the rules of the game. 29 4C
They meet up every Friday to play snooker. 73 4C
We need to support our teachers in their efforts to raise standards. 55 4C VB
About 400 students took part in the protest. 35 4C VB
Baseball is a team sport but golf is not. / 4C VB
His new video game is selling really well. 63 4C VB
The boys were kicking an old ball around. 18 4C VB
The ball was attached to the bat with a piece of elastic . 45 4C VB
The players are due on court in an hour. 59 4C VB
The match ended in a draw. 58 4C VB
They played on the local football field. 46 4C VB
Brentford owed their victory to goalkeeper Graham Benstead, who mad 70 4C VB
Hit the ball as hard as you can. 20 4C VB
He passed to Beckham on the edge of the penalty area. 37 4C VB
He ran the length of the pitch and scored. 46 4C VB
He's a basketball player. 30 4C VB
He bought a new tennis racquet. 71 4C VB
The referee blew his whistle to stop the game. 66 4C VB
He scored in the final minute of the game. 32 4C VB
Giggs shot from the halfway line. 67 4C VB
She needs a new hockey stick. 63 4C VB
He won the Tour de France last year. 27 4C VB
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success 44
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technology collocations 49
word building: suffixes 139
sports and games 50
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sport 140
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blog post n ˈblɒɡ ˌpəʊst
content n ˈkɒntent
fake news n ˌfeɪk ˈnjuːz
find out phr v ˌfaɪnd ˈaʊt
headline n ˈhedlaɪn
post online phr ˌpəʊst ɒnˈlaɪn
publish v ˈpʌblɪʃ
activist n ˈæktɪvɪst
campaign v kæmˈpeɪn
charity n ˈtʃærəti
collect v kəˈlekt
donate v dəʊˈneɪt
environment n ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt
levels of pollution phr ˌlevəlz əv pəˈluːʃən
recycle v ˌriːˈsaɪkəl
waste n weɪst
climate change n ˈklaɪmət ˌtʃeɪndʒ
factory smoke n ˈfæktəri ˌsməʊk
natural disaster n ˌnætʃərəl dɪˈzɑːstə
natural resources n pl ˌnætʃərəl rɪˈzɔːsɪz
public transport n ˌpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt
rainforest n ˈreɪnfɒrɪst
rubbish n ˈrʌbɪʃ
traffic jam n ˈtræfɪk ˌdʒæm
break your phone/laptop phr ˌbreɪk jə ˈfəʊn/ˈlæptɒ
celebrate your birthday phr ˌseləbreɪt jə ˈbɜːθdeɪ
fail your exam/driving test phr ˌfeɪl jə ɪɡˈzæm/ˈdraɪvɪ
get 2,000 likes phr ɡet tuː ˈθaʊzənd laɪks
get engaged/married phr ɡet ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ˈmærid
get promoted/a new job phr ɡet prəˈməʊtɪd/ə njuː
graduate from university phr ˌɡrædʒuət frəm juːnəˈ
have a baby phr həv ə ˈbeɪbi
have an argument phr həv ən ˈɑːɡjəmənt
lose your job phr ˌluːz jə ˈdʒɒb
move house phr ˌmuːv ˈhaʊs
pass your exam/driving test phr pɑːs jə ɪɡˈzæm/ˈdraɪvɪ
win a competition/a match phr ˌwɪn ə kɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ˈ
Definition
something that has been written as part of a blog
the ideas, facts, or opinions that are contained in a speech, piece of writing, fi
false stories that look like news, spread on the internet or using other media
to get information, after trying to discover it or by chance
the title of a newspaper report, which is printed in large letters above the report
to put a message or computer document on the Internet so that other people can
to arrange for a book, magazine etc to be written, printed, and sold
someone who works hard doing practical things to achieve social or political ch
to lead or take part in a series of actions intended to achieve a particular social or
an organisation that gives money, goods, or help to people who are poor, sick et
to get things of the same type from different places and bring them togethe
to give something, especially money, to a person or an organisation in order to
the natural features of a place, for example its weather, the type of land it has,
the amount or degree of pollution
to put used objects or materials through a special process so that they can be u
unwanted materials or substances that are left after you have used something
a permanent change in the Earth’s weather conditions
white, grey, or black gas from a factory that is produced by something burning
a sudden event such as a flood, storm or earthquake which causes great damage
things that exist in nature and can be used by people, for example oil, trees etc
buses, trains etc that are available for everyone to use
a tropical forest with tall trees that are very close together, growing in an area wh
food, paper etc that is no longer needed and has been thrown awa
a long line of vehicles on a road that cannot move or can only move very slowly
if you break something, you make it separate into two or more pieces, for example
to show that your birthday is important by doing something special or enjoyable
to not succeed in passing your exam/driving test
to receive acknowledgement that people like your post, photo etc on social med
to agree to marry/to marry
to be given a better more responsible job in a company/to have a job after looki
to complete a university degree, especially a first degree
to give birth
to have an angry disagreement with someone
to be made unemployed
to change the place you live
to succeed in your exam/driving test
to be the best or most successful in a competition or match
You can read more about the new guidelines and all the features in thi 58 5A
The content of the media course includes scripting, editing, and camer 53 5A
Can this be true or is it more fake news? / 5A
Has anyone found out how much this is going to cost? 44 5A
She saw a paper carrying the front-page headline: ‘Space Aliens meet w 43 5A
She is a well-known journalist and broadcaster. 42 5A
I enjoy the commentaries that he posts online. 54 5A
They are publishing the dictionary online. 61 5A
She's an environmental activist. 61 5B
He joined a group campaigning against the destruction of the rain fores 59 5B
Several charities sent aid to the flood victims. 45 5B
The company collects information about consumer trends. 55 5B
Last year he donated $1,000 to cancer research. 59 5B
The animal lives in a forest environment. 33 5B
Levels of air pollution in the city have increased. / 5B
We take all our bottles to be recycled. 56 5B
How much of our household waste is recycled? 46 5B
We are experiencing the effects of climate change. 58 5B VB
The factory smoke contributes to the problems with air pollution. 44 5B VB
The 1987 hurricane was the worst natural disaster to hit England for d / 5B VB
It is a country with many natural resources. 63 5B VB
I go to work by public transport. 51 5B VB
People are worried about the destruction of the rain forest. 65 5B VB
People are being encouraged to recycle their household rubbish. 42 5B VB
We were stuck in a traffic jam for two hours. 68 5B VB
He dropped his phone and broke it. / 5C
How shall we celebrate your birthday? 44 5C
I failed my English exam. 38 5C
His picture of his dog got 300 likes. / 5C
We got engaged at Christmas. 77 5C
Eventually, Mary got a job as a waitress. 60 5C
He graduated in physics from Cambridge University. 62 5C
Sue had a baby girl. / 5C
He had an argument with his brother about helping in the house. / 5C
She lost her job in the factory. 34 5C
He's going to help Sam move house this weekend. 40 5C
I passed my driving test! 50 5C
Our team won the match. 30 5C
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news and social media 57
social issues; the environmen 59
the environment 141
the environment 141
the environment 141
the environment 141
the environment 141
the environment 141
the environment 141
the environment 141
events and occasions 62
arts n pl ɑːts
composer n kəmˈpəʊzə
image n ˈɪmɪdʒ
painter n ˈpeɪntə
performer n pəˈfɔːmə
recording n rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ
style n staɪl
subject n ˈsʌbdʒɪkt
work n wɜːk
architect n ˈɑːkətekt
audience n ˈɔːdiəns
dancer n ˈdɑːnsə
design n dɪˈzaɪn
drawing n ˈdrɔːɪŋ
photographer n fəˈtɒɡrəfə
show n ʃəʊ
studio n ˈstjuːdiəʊ
venue n ˈvenjuː
art n ɑːt
artistic adj ɑːˈtɪstɪk
creative adj kriˈeɪtɪv
creativity n ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti
imagination n ɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃən
imaginative adj ɪˈmædʒənətɪv
imagine v ɪˈmædʒɪn
photographic adj ˌfəʊtəˈɡræfɪk
photography n fəˈtɒɡrəfi
skilful adj ˈskɪlfəl
skill n skɪl
talent n ˈtælənt
talented adj ˈtæləntɪd
essential adj ɪˈsenʃəl
fantastic adj fænˈtæstɪk
fascinating adj ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ
horrible adj ˈhɒrəbəl
huge adj hjuːdʒ
impossible adj ɪmˈpɒsəbəl
outstanding adj aʊtˈstændɪŋ
terrible adj ˈterəbəl
tiny adj ˈtaɪni
Definition
art, music, theatre, film, literature etc all considered together
someone who writes music
a picture or shape of a person or thing that is copied onto paper or is cut in woo
someone who paints picture
an actor, musician etc who performs to entertain people
music, sound, or images that have been stored on a disc, computer file, or tape
a typical way of writing, painting etc that is used by a particular person or during
the thing or person that you show when you paint a picture, take a photograph
something such as a painting, play, piece of music etc that is produced by a paint
someone whose job is to design buildings
a group of people who come to watch and listen to someone speaking or perform
someone who dances as a profession
the way that something has been planned and made, including its appearance, h
a picture that you draw with a pencil, pen etc
someone who takes photographs, especially as a professional or as an artist
a performance for the public, especially one that includes singing, dancing, or jo
a room where a painter or photographer regularly works
a place where an organised meeting, concert etc takes place
the skill of drawing or painting
good at painting, drawing, or producing beautiful things
someone who is creative is very good at using their imagination to make things
the ability to use your imagination to produce new ideas, make things etc
the ability to form pictures or ideas in your mind
containing new and interesting ideas
to form a picture or idea in your mind about what something could be like
relating to photographs, using photographs, or used in producing photographs
the art, profession, or method of producing photographs or the scenes in films
good at doing something, especially something that needs special ability or train
an ability to do something well, especially because you have learned and practise
a natural ability to do something well
having a natural ability to do something well
extremely important and necessary
extremely good, attractive, enjoyable etc
extremely interesting
very bad – used, for example, about things you see, taste, or smell, or about th
extremely large in size, amount, or degree
something that is impossible cannot happen or be done
extremely good
extremely severe in a way that causes harm or damage
extremely small
The government should provide more money for the arts. 56 6A
Henry Purcell was one of the greatest English composers. 69 6A
The image of the tree is particularly important because it symbolises g 53 6A
She is a talented young musician. 48 6A
Gerry’s ambition was to become a portrait painter. 44 6A
Most performers feel nervous before they go on stage. 59 6A
Have you heard the new recording of Mozart’s Requiem? 51 6A
The paintings are in an expressionistic style. 53 6A
Monet loved to use gardens as his subjects. 49 6A
It is another impressive work by the artist. 57 6A
St Paul's Cathedral was designed by the famous architect, Sir Christop 53 6A VB
There's a new exhibition at the local art gallery. 52 6A VB
The audience began clapping and cheering. 49 6A VB
Margot Fonteyn, the famous British ballet dancer. 52 6A VB
The car’s design has been greatly improved. 54 6A VB
I liked the drawing of Canterbury Cathedral. 35 6A VB
She is a fashion photographer. 46 6A VB
The show starts at 7:30 pm. 43 6A VB
We visited the artist's studio. 62 6A VB
The band will perform at as many venues as possible. 55 6A VB
He’s very good at art. 32 5B
John is very artistic. 59 5B
You’re so creative! I could never make my own clothes. 55 5B
Companies need to encourage creativity and innovation. 72 5B
She is a storyteller with an incredible imagination. 66 5B
This is an imaginative use of computer technology. 63 5B
Imagine life without hot water. 44 5B
He brought his photographic equipment. 71 5B
He did fashion photography for Vogue magazine. 63 5B
After a few years, he became very skilful at drawing. 73 5B
Reading and writing are two different skills. 31 5B
He has a lot of talent, and his work is fresh and interesting. 62 5B
Hew's a talented actor. 61 5B
A good diet is essential for everyone. 56 5C
It’s a fantastic place, really beautiful! 55 5C
That sounds absolutely fascinating. 61 5C
The weather has been really horrible all week. 46 5C
Your room’s huge compared to mine. 47 5C
The noise made sleep impossible. 36 5C
His performance was outstanding. 57 5C
Their son had been injured in a terrible accident. 45 5C
The earrings were tiny. 53 5C
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the arts 68
the arts 68
the arts 68
the arts 68
the arts 68
the arts 68
the arts 68
the arts 68
the arts 68
the arts 68
the arts: people, places, thin 141
creativity: word building 71
extreme adjectives 74
Vocabulary Part of spePronunciation
culture n ˈkʌltʃə
custom n ˈkʌstəm
destination n ˌdestəˈneɪʃən
festival n ˈfestəvəl
go sightseeing phr ɡəʊ ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ
out of season phr ˌaʊt əv ˈsiːzən
queue n kjuː
tourist attraction n ˈtʊərɪst əˌtrækʃən
tradition n trəˈdɪʃən
trip n trɪp
accommodation n əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən
backpacker n ˈbækˌpækə
book a tour phr ˌbʊk ə ˈtʊə
check-in n ˈtʃek ɪn
city break n ˈsɪti ˌbreɪk
exchange rate n ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ reɪt
luggage n ˈlʌɡɪdʒ
monument n ˈmɒnjəmənt
nightlife n ˈnaɪtlaɪf
rent bicycles phr ˌrent ˈbaɪsɪkəlz
resort n rɪˈzɔːt
souvenir n ˌsuːvəˈnɪə
accept v əkˈsept
come across phr v kʌm əˈkrɒs
expect v ɪkˈspekt
explore v ɪkˈsplɔː
funny adj ˈfʌni
never heard of phr ˌnevə ˈhɜːd əv
notice v ˈnəʊtɪs
realise v ˈrɪəlaɪz
strange adj streɪndʒ
surprising adj səˈpraɪzɪŋ
coast n kəʊst
countryside n ˈkʌntrisaɪd
jungle n ˈdʒʌŋɡəl
mountain range n ˈmaʊntɪn reɪndʒ
national park n ˌnæʃənəl ˈpɑːk
seaside n ˈsiːsaɪd
stream n striːm
valley n ˈvæli
waterfall n ˈwɔːtəfɔːl
ancient adj ˈeɪnʃənt
colourful adj ˈkʌləfəl
famous adj ˈfeɪməs
historical adj hɪˈstɒrɪkəl
modern adj ˈmɒdn
narrow adj ˈnærəʊ
peaceful adj ˈpiːsfəl
traditional adj trəˈdɪʃənəl
wide adj waɪd
wooden adj ˈwʊdn
Definition
the beliefs, way of life, art, and customs that are shared and accepted by people
something that is done by people in a particular society because it is traditiona
the place that someone or something is going to
an occasion when there are performances of many films, plays, pieces of music e
to visit famous or interesting places, especially as tourists
not the period of time in a year during which a particular activity takes place,
a line of people waiting to enter a building, buy something etc, or a line of vehic
a place that people visit for pleasure, often on holiday
a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time, or t
a visit to a place that involves a journey, for pleasure or a particular purpose
a place for someone to stay, live, or work
someone who is travelling for pleasure, usually with not very much money, and
to make arrangements to go on a tour at a particular time in the future
a place where you report your arrival at an airport, hotel, hospital etc
a short holiday in a large city
the value of the money of one country compared to the money of another coun
he cases, bags etc that you carry when you are travelling SYN baggage American English They searched his luggage for ille
a building, statue, or other large structure that is built to remind people of an
entertainment in the evening
to pay money for the use of bicicyles for a short period of time
a place where a lot of people go for holidays
an object that you buy or keep to remind yourself of a special occasion or a pla
to allow someone to become part of a group, society, or organization, and to t
to meet, find, or discover someone or something by chance
to think that something will happen because it seems likely or has been planned
to travel around an area in order to find out about it
unusual, strange, or difficult to explain
describing something/someone unknown
if you notice something or someone, you realise that they exist, especially becau
to know and understand something, or suddenly begin to understand it
unusual or surprising, especially in a way that is difficult to explain or understan
unusual or unexpected
the area where the land meets the sea
land that is outside cities and towns
a thick tropical forest with many large plants growing very close together
a series of mountains or hills arranged in a line and connected by high ground
land which is protected by a government because of its natural beauty or historica
place near the sea
a natural flow of water that moves across the land and is narrower than a river
an area of lower land between two lines of hills or mountains, usually with a rive
a place where water from a river or stream falls down over a cliff or rock
belonging to a time long ago in history, especially thousands of years ago
having bright colours or a lot of different colours
known about by many people in many places
relating to the past
belonging to the present time or most recent time
measuring only a small distance from one side to the other, especially in relation
a peaceful time, place, or situation is quiet and calm without any worry or exci
being part of the traditions of a country or group of people
measuring a large distance from one side to the other
made of wood
In our culture, it is rude to ask someone how much they earn. 32 7A
The guide offers information on local customs. 43 7A
Allow plenty of time to get to your destination. 58 7A
Come to the Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts. 44 7A
Why don't we go sightseeing tomorrow? 57 7A
Hotels are cheaper out of season. 56 7A
We stood in a queue for half an hour. 49 7A
Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction. 58 7A
The villagers are all keen to preserve local traditions. 57 7A
Did you enjoy your trip to Disneyland? 39 7A
The price for the holiday includes flights and accommodation. 38 7A VB
The bar was full of young Australian backpackers. 78 7A VB
He booked a bicycle sightseeing tour of Seville. 33 7A VB
Make sure you’re at the check-in by 5.30. 58 7A VB
Book now and make huge savings on city breaks to Paris, Berlin and Ed 50 7A VB
The banks a more favourable exchange rate. 55 7A VB
Security officers checked every piece of luggage. 47 7A VB
He erected a monument on the spot where his daughter was killed. 63 7A VB
The hotel is only a five minute walk from both the beach and the nightli 66 7A VB
They rented bicycles and cycled around the city. 39 7A VB
Aspen is a ski resort in Colorado. 54 7A VB
I bought a model of the Eiffel Tower as a souvenir of Paris. 57 7A VB
The children gradually began to accept her as one of the family. 48 7B
I came across an old diary in her desk. 54 7B
The company expects to complete work in April. 43 7B
Venice is a wonderful city to explore. 55 7B
What’s that funny smell? 54 7B
Who's he? I've never heard of him. / 7B
I didn’t notice any smoke. 54 7B
I suddenly realised that the boy was crying. 57 7B
It’s strange that we’ve never met before. 44 7B
She told me a surprising thing. 53 7B
We drove along the Pacific coast to Seattle. 36 7B VB
The house had lovely views over open countryside. 49 7B VB
It lives in the Amazon jungle. 42 7B VB
The Sierra mountain range runs the length of the north west coast of M 64 7B VB
We visited Yosemite National Park. 49 7B VB
We are worried about the destruction of the rain forest. 65 7B VB
We went on a day trip to the seaside. 54 7B VB
He came across a mountain stream. 43 7B VB
We looked down on the wide valley below. 69 7B VB
She could see waterfalls cascading down some of the mountain-sides. 67 7B VB
Rome is famous for its ancient monuments. 54 7C
The garden was full of colourful flowers. 49 7C
Many famous people have stayed in the hotel. 39 7C
It is important to look at the novel in its historical context. 54 7C
Computers are an essential part of modern life. 34 7C
The stairs were very narrow. 45 7C
It’s very peaceful out here in the woods. 50 7C
It is a traditional Irish folk song. 48 7C
We walked along a wide tree-lined road. 31 7C
He put it in a wooden box. 55 7C
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travel and tourism 81
new experiences 84
new experiences 84
new experiences 84
new experiences 84
new experiences 84
new experiences 84
new experiences 84
new experiences 84
new experiences 84
new experiences 84
the natural world 143
describing places 86
arrange a meeting phr əˌreɪndʒ ə ˈmiːtɪŋ
calculate the price of sth phr ˌkælkjəleɪt ðə ˈpraɪs ə
design sth phr dɪˈzaɪn ˌsʌmθɪŋ
put sth up on the wall phr ˌpʊt sʌmθɪŋ ʌp ən ðə
repair/replace sth phr rɪˈpeə/rɪˈpleɪs ˌsʌmθɪŋ
solve a problem phr sɒlv ə ˈprɒbləm
upload sth phr ʌpˈləʊd ˌsʌmθɪŋ
come up with phr v kʌm ˈʌp wɪð
get on with phr v ɡet ˈən wɪð
look after phr v ˌlʊkˈɑːftə
make up phr v meɪk ˈʌp
pick up phr v ˈpɪk ʌp
set up phr v ˈset ʌp
take up phr v ˈteɪk ʌp
work out phr v wɜːk ˈaʊt
comment on a video collocationˌkɒment ən ə ˈvɪdiəʊ
edit a video collocationˌedɪt ə ˈvɪdiəʊ
like a video collocationˌlaɪk ə ˈvɪdiəʊ
make a video collocationˌmeɪk ə ˈvɪdiəʊ
share a video collocationˌʃeə ə ˈvɪdiəʊ
video clip collocationˈvɪdiəʊ ˌklɪp
video podcast collocationˌvɪdiəʊ ˈpɒdkɑːst
charge v tʃɑːdʒ
install v ɪnˈstɔːl
plug sth in phr v ˌplʌɡ sʌmθɪŋ ˈɪn
restart v ˌriːˈstɑːt
run out of charge phr ˌrʌn aʊt əv ˈtʃɑːdʒ
shut sth down phr v ˌʃʌt sʌmθɪŋ ˈdaʊn
switch off phr v ˈswɪtʃ ɒf
switch sth on phr v ˌswɪtʃ sʌmθɪŋ ˈɒn
unplug phr v ʌnˈplʌɡ
attachment n əˈtætʃmənt
broken adj ˈbrəʊkən
connection n kəˈnekʃən
crash v kræʃ
file n faɪl
get cut off phr ˌɡet kʌt ˈɒf
not working phr nɒt ˈwɜːkɪŋ
out of order phr aʊt əv ˈɔːdə
password n
credit card n ˈkredɪt ˌkɑːd
PIN n pɪn
screen n skriːn
socket n ˈsɒkɪt
USB storage device n ˈjuː es ˌbiː ˈstɔːrɪdʒ dɪ
Definition
to organise or make plans for something such as a meeting
to find out how much something will cost
to make a drawing or plan of something that will be made or built
to place or attach something to the wall
to fix something that is broken or get a new one
if information, a computer program etc uploads, or if you upload it, you move it
to think of an idea, answer etc
if people get on with each other, they like each other and have a friendly relati
to take care of someone by helping them, giving them what they need, or keepi
to produce a new story, song, game etc by thinking
to learn something by watching or listening to other people
to start a company, organisation, committee etc
to become interested in a new activity and to spend time doing it
to think about something and manage to understand it
to express an opinion about a video
to prepare a video by deciding what to include and in what order
to give an acknowledgement that you like a video
to create a video
to let other people see your video
a short part of a film or television programme that is shown by itself
a video that can be downloaded from the Internet
if a battery charges, or if you charge it, it takes in and stores electricity
to add new software to a computer so that it is ready to be used
to connect a piece of electrical equipment to the main supply of electricity, or t
to start something such as a machine, process etc again after it has stopped
to no longer have the energy to continue working
if a company, factory, large machine etc shuts down or is shut down, it stops ope
to turn off a machine, light, radio etc using a switch
to turn on a machine, light, radio etc using a switch
to disconnect a piece of electrical equipment by pulling its plug out of a socket
a document or file that is sent with an email message
not working properly
a wire or piece of metal joining two parts of a machine or electrical system
if a computer crashes, or if you crash the computer, it suddenly stops working
information on a computer that you store under a particular name
to suddenly not be able to hear someone that you were speaking to on the tele
not doing what it is supposed to do
if a machine or piece of equipment is out of order, it is not working
a secret group of letters or numbers that you must type into a computer before
a small plastic card that you use to buy goods or services and pay for them later
(personal identification number) a number that you use when you get money fro
the part of a television or computer where the picture or information appears
a place in a wall where you can connect electrical equipment to the supply of ele
a small, portable device that plugs into the USB port on your computer
Beth arranged a meeting with the marketing director. 46 8A
He calculated the prices of the items in the shopping basket. 58 8A
She designed a new logo for the company. 53 8A
He put the pictures up on the wall. 51 8A
If it doesn't work, I can repair it or replace it for you. 45 8A
It might take a while for this to upload. 68 8A
We’ve been asked to come up with some new ideas. 67 8A VB
I’ve always got on well with Henry. 60 8A VB
Who’s taking care of the dog while you’re away? 33 8A VB
Nick made up a song about them. 54 8A VB
I picked up a few words of Greek when I was there last year. 57 8A VB
They want to set up their own import–export business. 57 8A VB
Roger took painting up for a while, but soon lost interest. 58 8A VB
The plot is very complicated – it’ll take you a while to work it out. 54 8A VB
Lots of people commented on his video. 58 8B
He created and edited the video. 61 8B
She asked people to like her video. 15 8B
She made several videos about her trip to Canada. 15 8B
He shared his video online. 47 8B
Learn how to make guacamole with this free Mexican cuisine video clip 63 8B
You can download the video podcast and watch it at home. 70 8B
The shaver can be charged. 47 8B VB
We’ve installed new anti-virus software. 54 8B VB
Marion filled the kettle and plugged it in. 61 8B VB
Please restart your computer to complete installation. 65 8B VB
My battery has run out of charge. 56 8B VB
The way to shut the machine down is to type EXIT. 59 8B VB
Don’t forget to switch off the lights before you go. 42 8B VB
Will you switch on the television? 42 8B VB
Unplug the TV before you go to bed. 73 8B VB
I’ll send the document as an attachment. 58 8C
The TV is broken. 50 8C
We have a bad connection. 60 8C
The system crashed and I lost three hours’ worth of work. 57 8C
Keep a list of all the files and folders on your hard disk. 49 8C
I don’t know what happened – we just got cut off. 62 8C
The Wifi isn't working. / 8C
The phone is out of order again. 54 8C
Enter your password, then click on the ‘proceed’ icon. 41 8C
We accept all major credit cards. 38 8C VB
Enter your PIN and key in the amount you want. 44 8C VB
He went on staring at the TV screen. 35 8C VB
There is an electric socket in the wall. 63 8C VB
He plugged the USB storage device into his computer. 85 8C VB
Topic Page number
practical abilities 92
practical abilities: phrasal ve 144
video collocations 95
technology 1 144
technology 1 144
technology 1 144
technology 1 144
technology 1 144
technology 1 144
technology 1 144
technology 1 144
technology 1 144
technical problems 98
technology 2 145
technology 2 145
technology 2 145
technology 2 145
technology 2 145
chat to a colleague phr ˌtʃæt tə ə ˈkɒliːɡ
do some sport/exercise phr ˌdo səm ˈspɔːt/ˈeksəsa
do some work phr ˌdo səm ˈwɜːk
go out with friends phr ɡəʊ ˌaʊt wɪð ˈfrendz
have a meeting phr həv ə ˈmiːtɪŋ
listen to some music phr ˌlɪsən tə səm ˈmjuːzɪk
post a photo on social media phr ˌpəʊst ə ˈfəʊtəʊ ɒn ˌ
send an email phr ˌsend ən ˈiː meɪl
take a break phr ˌteɪk ə ˈbreɪk
watch a film phr ˌwɒtʃ ə ˈfɪlm
be friendly with phr bi ˈfrendli wɪð
close friend collocationˌkləʊs ˈfrend
colleague n ˈkɒliːɡ
get on well with phr ˌɡet ɒn ˈwel wɪð
grandparent n ˈɡrænˌpeərənt
look up to phr v ˌlʊk ˈʌp tə
manager n ˈmænɪdʒə
partner n ˈpɑːtnə
stay in touch with phr v ˌsteɪ ɪn ˈtʌtʃ wɪð
take after phr v ˈteɪk ˌɑːftə
teammate n ˈtiːm-meɪt
bossy adj ˈbɒsi
crazy adj ˈkreɪzi
easy-going adj ˌiːzi ˈɡəʊɪŋ
funny adj ˈfʌni
generous adj ˈdʒenərəs
helpful adj ˈhelpfəl
kind adj kaɪnd
noisy adj ˈnɔɪzi
patient adj ˈpeɪʃənt
polite adj pəˈlaɪt
reliable adj rɪˈlaɪəbəl
rude adj ruːd
serious adj ˈsɪəriəs
tidy adj ˈtaɪdi
chef n ʃef
financial consultant n fəˌnænʃəl kənˈsʌltənt
gardener n ˈɡɑːdnə
mechanic n mɪˈkænɪk
plumber n ˈplʌmə
shop assistant n ˈʃɒp əˌsɪstənt
career n kəˈrɪə
full-time adj ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm
out of work phr ˌaʊt əv ˈwɜːk
part-time adj ˈpɑːt ˌtaɪm
profession n prəˈfeʃən
qualification n ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
responsible for v rɪˈspɒnsəbəl ˌfə
run v rʌn
volunteer n ˌvɒlənˈtɪə
wages n pl ˈweɪdʒɪz
clothes and fashion phr ˌkləʊðz ən ˈfæʃən
food and eating out phr ˌfuːd ən iːtɪŋ ˈaʊt
hobbies and free-time activities phr ˈhɒbiz ən ˌfriː taɪm æk
holiday experiences phr ˌhɒlədi ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz
politics n ˈpɒlətɪks
sport or music events phr ˌspɔːt ə ˈmjuːzɪk ɪˌven
the news n ðə ˈnjuːz
the weather n ðə ˈweðə
work or studies phr ˌwɜːk ə ˈstʌdiz
amazing adj əˈmeɪzɪŋ
annoyed adj əˈnɔɪd
bored adj bɔːd
disappointed adj ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd
embarrassing adj ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ
excited adj ɪkˈsaɪtɪd
frightened adj ˈfraɪtnd
surprised adj səˈpraɪzd
angry adj ˈæŋɡri
calm adj kɑːm
exhausted adj ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd
in love adj ɪn ˈlʌv
jealous adj ˈdʒeləs
nervous adj ˈnɜːvəs
proud adj praʊd
silly adj ˈsɪli
sleepy adj ˈsliːpi
terrified adj ˈterɪfaɪd
upset adj ʌpˈset
worried adj ˈwʌrid
character n ˈkærəktə
ending n ˈendɪŋ
fairytale n ˈfeəriˌteɪl
hero n ˈhɪərəʊ
performance n pəˈfɔːməns
plot n plɒt
storyteller n ˈstɔːriˌtelə
TV show n ˌtiː ˈvi ʃəʊ
action film n ˈækʃən ˌfɪlm
adventure film n ədˈventʃə ˌfɪlm
animation n ænəˈmeɪʃən
biopic n ˈbaɪəʊˌpɪk
comedy n ˈkɒmədi
documentary n ˌdɒkjəˈmentəri
drama n ˈdrɑːmə
horror film n ˈhɒrə ˌfɪlm
mystery n ˈmɪstəri
romantic comedy n rəʊˈmæntɪk ˌkɒmədi
get held up collocationɡet ˌheld ˈʌp
get lost collocationɡet ˈlɒst
get off collocationɡet ˈɒf
get the wrong day collocationɡet ðə ˌrɒŋ ˈdeɪ
make a mess collocationˌmeɪk ə ˈmes
make a mistake collocationˌmeɪk ə məˈsteɪk
make plans collocationˌmeɪk ˈplænz
choice n tʃɔɪs
data n pl ˈdeɪtə
general knowledge n ˌdʒenərəl ˈnɒlɪdʒ
guess v ɡes
memory n ˈmeməri
mind n maɪnd
note down phr v ˌnəʊt ˈdaʊn
option n ˈɒpʃən
revise v rɪˈvaɪz
score n skɔː
solve v sɒlv
guess n ɡes
inform v ɪnˈfɔːm
information n ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən
know v nəʊ
knowledge n ˈnɒlɪdʒ
memorise v ˈmeməraɪz
preparation n ˌprepəˈreɪʃən
prepare v prɪˈpeə
solution n səˈluːʃən
understand v ˌʌndəˈstænd
understanding n ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ
advantages and disadvantages phr ədˌvɑːntɪdʒɪz ən ˈdɪsə
choose v tʃuːz
consider v kənˈsɪdə
decision n dɪˈsɪʒən
focus on v ˈfəʊkəs ˌɒn
make sense v ˌmeɪk ˈsens
make up your mind phr meɪk ˌʌp jə ˈmaɪnd
select v səˈlekt
campus n ˈkæmpəs
employment office n ɪmˈplɔɪmənt ˌɒfɪs
gym n dʒɪm
halls of residence n ˌhɔːlz əv ˈrezɪdəns
language school n ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ ˌskuːl
library n ˈlaɪbrəri
sports centre n ˈspɔːts ˌsentə
study area n ˈstʌdi ˌeəriə
theatre n ˈθɪətə
bus station n ˈbʌs ˌsteɪʃən
car rental office n kɑː ˈrentl ˌɒfɪs
chemist n ˈkemɪst
cycle lane n ˈsaɪkəl ˌleɪn
doctor’s surgery n ˈdɒktəz ˌsɜːdʒəri
garage n ˈɡærɪdʒ
guest house n ˈɡest haʊs
museum n mjuːˈziəm
petrol station n ˈpetrəl ˌsteɪʃən
pharmacy n ˈfɑːməsi
police station n pəˈliːs ˌsteɪʃən
railway station n ˈreɪlweɪ ˌsteɪʃən
shopping mall n ˈʃɒpɪŋ ˌmɔːl
stadium n ˈsteɪdiəm
taxi rank n ˈtæksi ˌræŋk
tourist information centre n ˈtʊərɪst ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən ˌ
town square n ˌtaʊn ˈskweə
bad loser collocationˌbæd ˈluːzə
carry on phr v ˌkæri ˈɒn
do well phr duː ˈwel
failure n ˈfeɪljə
give up phr v ɡɪv ˈʌp
strict adj strɪkt
success n səkˈses
work hard collocationwɜːk ˈhɑːd
create an account collocationkriˌeɪt ən əˈkaʊnt
create webpages collocationkriˌeɪt ˈwebpeɪdʒɪz
download an app collocationdaʊnˌləʊd ən ˈæp
find information collocationˌfaɪnd ɪnfəˈmeɪʃən
go live collocationɡəʊ ˈlaɪv
go viral collocationɡəʊ ˈvaɪərəl
launch a website collocationˌlɔːntʃ ə ˈwebsaɪt
receive a text collocationrɪˌsiːv ə ˈtekst
send a message collocationˌsend ə ˈmesɪdʒ
share videos collocationʃeə ˈvɪdiəʊz
take the picture collocationˌteɪk ə ˈpɪktʃə
create v kriˈeɪt
creation n kriˈeɪʃən
creator n kriˈeɪtə
develop v dɪˈveləp
developer n dɪˈveləpə
development n dɪˈveləpmənt
introduce v ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs
introduction n ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən
invent v ɪnˈvent
invention n ɪnˈvenʃən
inventor n ɪnˈventə
lead v liːd
leader n ˈliːdə
leadership n ˈliːdəʃɪp
succeed v səkˈsiːd
backgammon n ˈbækɡæmən
board game n ˈbɔːd ˌɡeɪm
bowling n ˈbəʊlɪŋ
champion n ˈtʃæmpiən
chess n tʃes
dance n dɑːns
e-sport n ˈiːspɔːt
fan n fæn
fishing n ˈfɪʃɪŋ
lose v luːz
match n mætʃ
outdoor adj ˌaʊtˈdɔː
rule n ruːl
snooker n ˈsnuːkə
support v səˈpɔːt
take part phr v ˌteɪk ˈpɑːt
team sport n ˈtiːm ˌspɔːt
video game n ˈvɪdiəʊ ˌɡeɪm
ball n bɔːl
bat n bæt
court n kɔːt
draw n drɔː
field n fiːld
goalkeeper n ˈɡəʊlˌkiːpə
hit v hɪt
pass v pɑːs
pitch n pɪtʃ
player n ˈpleɪə
racquet/racket n ˈrækɪt
referee n ˌrefəˈriː
score v skɔː
shoot v ʃuːt
stick n stɪk
win v wɪn
blog post n ˈblɒɡ ˌpəʊst
content n ˈkɒntent
fake news n ˌfeɪk ˈnjuːz
find out phr v ˌfaɪnd ˈaʊt
headline n ˈhedlaɪn
post online phr ˌpəʊst ɒnˈlaɪn
publish v ˈpʌblɪʃ
activist n ˈæktɪvɪst
campaign v kæmˈpeɪn
charity n ˈtʃærəti
collect v kəˈlekt
donate v dəʊˈneɪt
environment n ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt
levels of pollution phr ˌlevəlz əv pəˈluːʃən
recycle v ˌriːˈsaɪkəl
waste n weɪst
climate change n ˈklaɪmət ˌtʃeɪndʒ
factory smoke n ˈfæktəri ˌsməʊk
natural disaster n ˌnætʃərəl dɪˈzɑːstə
natural resources n pl ˌnætʃərəl rɪˈzɔːsɪz
public transport n ˌpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt
rubbish n ˈrʌbɪʃ
traffic jam n ˈtræfɪk ˌdʒæm
break your phone/laptop phr ˌbreɪk jə ˈfəʊn/ˈlæptɒp
celebrate your birthday phr ˌseləbreɪt jə ˈbɜːθdeɪ
fail your exam/driving test phr ˌfeɪl jə ɪɡˈzæm/ˈdraɪvɪ
get 2,000 likes phr ɡet tuː ˈθaʊzənd laɪks
get engaged/married phr ɡet ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ˈmærid
get promoted/a new job phr ɡet prəˈməʊtɪd/ə njuː
graduate from university phr ˌɡrædʒuət frəm juːnəˈ
have a baby phr həv ə ˈbeɪbi
have an argument phr həv ən ˈɑːɡjəmənt
lose your job phr luːz jə dʒɒb
move house phr muːv haʊs
pass your exam/driving test phr pɑːs jə ɪɡˈzæm/ˈdraɪvɪ
win a competition/a match phr ˌwɪn ə kɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ˈ
arts n pl ɑːts
composer n kəmˈpəʊzə
image n ˈɪmɪdʒ
painter n ˈpeɪntə
performer n pəˈfɔːmə
recording n rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ
style n staɪl
subject n ˈsʌbdʒɪkt
work n wɜːk
architect n ˈɑːkətekt
audience n ˈɔːdiəns
dancer n ˈdɑːnsə
design n dɪˈzaɪn
drawing n ˈdrɔːɪŋ
photographer n fəˈtɒɡrəfə
show n ʃəʊ
studio n ˈstjuːdiəʊ
venue n ˈvenjuː
culture n ˈkʌltʃə
custom n ˈkʌstəm
destination n ˌdestəˈneɪʃən
festival n ˈfestəvəl
go sightseeing phr ɡəʊ ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ
out of season phr ˌaʊt əv ˈsiːzən
queue n kjuː
tourist attraction n ˈtʊərɪst əˌtrækʃən
tradition n trəˈdɪʃən
trip n trɪp
accommodation n əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən
backpacker n ˈbækˌpækə
book a tour phr ˌbʊk ə ˈtʊə
check-in n ˈtʃek ɪn
city break n ˈsɪti ˌbreɪk
exchange rate n ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ reɪt
luggage n ˈlʌɡɪdʒ
monument n ˈmɒnjəmənt
nightlife n ˈnaɪtlaɪf
rent bicycles phr ˌrent ˈbaɪsɪkəlz
resort n rɪˈzɔːt
souvenir n ˌsuːvəˈnɪə
accept v əkˈsept
come across phr v kʌm əˈkrɒs
expect v ɪkˈspekt
explore v ɪkˈsplɔː
funny adj ˈfʌni
never heard of phr ˌnevə ˈhɜːd əv
notice v ˈnəʊtɪs
realise v ˈrɪəlaɪz
strange adj streɪndʒ
surprising adj səˈpraɪzɪŋ
coast n kəʊst
countryside n ˈkʌntrisaɪd
jungle n ˈdʒʌŋɡəl
mountain range n ˈmaʊntɪn reɪndʒ
national park n ˌnæʃənəl ˈpɑːk
seaside n ˈsiːsaɪd
stream n striːm
valley n ˈvæli
waterfall n ˈwɔːtəfɔːl
ancient adj ˈeɪnʃənt
colourful adj ˈkʌləfəl
famous adj ˈfeɪməs
historical adj hɪˈstɒrɪkəl
modern adj ˈmɒdn
narrow adj ˈnærəʊ
peaceful adj ˈpiːsfəl
traditional adj trəˈdɪʃənəl
wide adj waɪd
wooden adj ˈwʊdn
arrange a meeting phr əˌreɪndʒ ə ˈmiːtɪŋ
calculate the price of sth phr ˌkælkjəleɪt ðə ˈpraɪs ə
design sth phr dɪˈzaɪn ˌsʌmθɪŋ
put sth up on the wall phr ˌpʊt sʌmθɪŋ ʌp ən ðə
repair/replace sth phr rɪˈpeə/rɪˈpleɪs ˌsʌmθɪŋ
solve a problem phr sɒlv ə ˈprɒbləm
upload sth phr ʌpˈləʊd ˌsʌmθɪŋ
come up with phr v kʌm ˈʌp wɪð
get on with phr v ɡet ˈən wɪð
look after phr v ˌlʊkˈɑːftə
make up phr v meɪk ˈʌp
pick up phr v ˈpɪk ʌp
set up phr v ˈset ʌp
take up phr v ˈteɪk ʌp
work out phr v wɜːk ˈaʊt
comment on a video collocationˌkɒment ən ə ˈvɪdiəʊ
edit a video collocationˌedɪt ə ˈvɪdiəʊ
like a video collocationˌlaɪk ə ˈvɪdiəʊ
make a video collocationˌmeɪk ə ˈvɪdiəʊ
share a video collocationˌʃeə ə ˈvɪdiəʊ
video clip collocationˈvɪdiəʊ ˌklɪp
video podcast collocationˌvɪdiəʊ ˈpɒdkɑːst
charge v tʃɑːdʒ
install v ɪnˈstɔːl
plug sth in phr v ˌplʌɡ sʌmθɪŋ ˈɪn
restart v ˌriːˈstɑːt
run out of charge phr ˌrʌn aʊt əv ˈtʃɑːdʒ
shut sth down phr v ˌʃʌt sʌmθɪŋ ˈdaʊn
switch off phr v ˈswɪtʃ ɒf
switch sth on phr v ˌswɪtʃ sʌmθɪŋ ˈɒn
unplug phr v ʌnˈplʌɡ
attachment n əˈtætʃmənt
broken adj ˈbrəʊkən
connection n kəˈnekʃən
crash v kræʃ
file n faɪl
get cut off phr ˌɡet kʌt ˈɒf
not working phr nɒt ˈwɜːkɪŋ
out of order phr aʊt əv ˈɔːdə
password n
credit card n ˈkredɪt ˌkɑːd
PIN n pɪn
screen n skriːn
socket n ˈsɒkɪt
USB storage device n ˈjuː es ˌbiː ˈstɔːrɪdʒ dɪ
Definition
to talk in a friendly informal way to someone you work with
to do a physical activity for your health
to do a job that you are paid for
to leave your house, especially to enjoy yourself, with friends
to have an event at which people meet to discuss and decide things
to pay attention to the sound of some music
to put a message on social media on the Internet so that other people can see it
to make an email go somewhere, using radio equipment, computers etc
to stop doing something for a period of time before you start again
o look at a film for a period of time, paying attention to what is happening
to behave towards someone in a way that shows you like them and are ready to
if two people are close, they like or love each other very much
someone you work with – used especially by professional people
if people get on well, they like each other and have a friendly relationship with
one of the parents of your mother or father
to admire or respect someone
someone whose job is to manage part or all of a company or other organization
one of two people who are married, or who live together and have a relationshi
to have the latest information or knowledge about something
to look or behave like an older relative
someone who works in the same team as you
always telling other people what to do, in a way that is annoying
very strange or not sensible
not easily upset, annoyed, or worried
making you laugh
someone who is generous is willing to give money, spend time etc, in order to h
providing useful help in making a situation better or easier
saying or doing things that show that you care about other people and want to
someone or something that is noisy makes a lot of noise
able to wait calmly for a long time or to accept difficulties, people’s annoying
behaving or speaking in a way that is correct for the social situation you are in,
someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or depended on
speaking or behaving in a way that is not polite and is likely to offend or annoy
a serious situation, problem, accident etc is extremely bad or dangerous
a room, house, desk etc that is tidy is neatly arranged with everything in the righ
a skilled cook, especially the main cook in a hotel or restaurant
a person qualified to give financial advice
someone whose job is to work in gardens
someone who is skilled at repairing motor vehicles and machinery
someone whose job is to repair water pipes, baths, toilets etc
someone who helps customers in a shop
a job or profession that you have been trained for, and which you do for a long p
for all the hours of a week during which it is usual for people to work, study etc
unemployed
someone who has a part-time job works for only part of each day or week
a job that needs a high level of education and training
if you have a qualification, you have passed an examination or course to show you
to have a duty to be in charge of or to look after someone or something
to organize or be in charge of an activity, business, organization, or country
someone who does a job willingly without being paid
money you earn that is paid according to the number of hours, days, or weeks t
a style of clothes, hair etc that is popular at a particular time
food and eating in restaurants or bars
activities that you enjoy doing in your free time
things that happen to you while you are on holiday
ideas and activities relating to gaining and using power in a country, city etc
a performance, sports competition, music, etc at which people gather together t
information about something that has happened recently
the temperature and other conditions such as sun, rain, and wind
a job that you are paid for or a subject that you are learning
very good, especially in an unexpected way
slightly angry
tired and impatient because you do not think something is interesting, or becau
unhappy because something you hoped for did not happen, or because someone
making you feel ashamed, nervous, or uncomfortable
happy, interested, or hopeful because something good has happened or will ha
feeling afraid
having a feeling of surprise
feeling strong emotions which make you want to shout at someone or hurt them be
relaxed and quiet, not angry, nervous, or upset
extremely tired
to feel that you love someone and want to have a romantic relationship with th
feeling unhappy because someone has something that you wish you had
worried or frightened about something, and unable to relax
feeling pleased about something that you have done or something that you own,
not sensible, or showing bad judgment
tired and ready to sleep
very frightened
unhappy and worried because something unpleasant or disappointing has happ
unhappy because you keep thinking about a problem, or about something bad t
a person in a book, play, film etc
the way that a story, film, activity etc finishes
a children's story in which magical things happen
a person who is admired for doing something extremely brave
when someone performs a play or a piece of music
the events that form the main story of a book, film, or play
someone who tells stories, especially to children
a programme on television
an action film has a lot of exciting scenes in it, in which people fight, chase, and
an adventure film has a lot of exciting and dangerous or unusual things in it
a film, television programme, computer game etc that has pictures, clay models
a film that tells the story of someone’s life
entertainment that is intended to make people laugh
a film or a television or radio programme that gives detailed information about a
a play for the theatre, television, radio etc, usually a serious one, or plays in gen
a film in which strange and frightening things happen
a story, film, or play about a murder, in which you are not told who the murderer
a film which is intended to make people laugh and which involves a love story
to be delayed, for example in transport or production
not to know where you are and are unable to find your way somewhere
to leave a place, or to help someone to leave a place
not have the day that you intended
call someone on the phone
leave things in a way that is dirty or not neatly arranged
to do something in a way that is not right or incorrect
to prepare for something
if you have a choice, you can choose between several thing
information or facts
knowledge of facts about many different subjects
to try to answer a question or form an opinion when you are not sure whether yo
someone’s ability to remember things, places, experiences etc
your thoughts or your ability to think, feel, and imagine things
to write something down so that you will remember it
a choice you can make in a particular situatio
to study facts again, in order to learn them before an examination
the number of points a student has earned for correct answers in a test
an attempt to answer a question or make a judgment when you are not sure whet
to officially tell someone about something or give them information
facts or details that tell you something about a situation, person, event etc
to have information about something
the information, skills, and understanding that you have gained through learnin
to learn words, music etc so that you know them perfectly
the process of preparing something or preparing for something
to make plans or arrangements for something that will happen in the future
a way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
to know the meaning of what someone is telling you, or the language that they
knowledge about something, based on learning or experience
the good and bad features of something
to decide which one of a number of things or people you want
to think about something carefully, especially before making a choice or decisi
a choice or judgment that you make after a period of discussion or thought
to give special attention to one particular person or thing, or to make people do
to have a clear meaning and be easy to understand
to decide which of two or more choices you want, especially after thinking for a
to choose something or someone by thinking carefully about which is the best, m
the land and buildings of a university or college, including the buildings where st
a business that makes money by finding jobs for people → job centreExamples
a special building or room that has equipment for doing physical exercise
a place where students live at a college or university
a school where foreign languages are taught
a room or building containing books that can be looked at or borrowe
a building where people can go to play many different types of indoor sports
an area in a building where students can study
a building or place with a stage where plays and shows are performed
a place where buses start and finish their journeys
a place where you can hire a car for a short period of time
British Engllish: a shop where you can buy medicines, beauty products etc
a part of a wide road that only bicycles are allowed to use
a place where a doctor gives treatment
a place where you buy petrol
a house offering accommodation to paying guests
a building where important cultural, historical, or scientific objects are kept and
a place where you can take your car and fill it with petrol
American English: a shop or a part of a shop where medicines are prepared and
the local office of the police in a town, part of a city etc
a place where trains stop for passengers to get on and off
a group of shops together in one large covered building
a building for public events, especially sports and large rock music concerts, con
a place where taxis wait for customers
a place that gives information to tourists in an area
a large open area in the centre of a town or city, usually in the shape of a square
if someone is a bad loser, they hate losing and complain about it
to continue doing something
to be successful, especially in work or business
a lack of success in achieving or doing something
to stop doing something, especially something that you do regularly
expecting people to obey rules or to do what you sa
when you achieve what you want or intend
to do something with a lot of effort
to sign up to open an account with an organisation
to make content for a website
to move an app from a computer network to a small computer or phone
to discover, see, or get information that you have been searching for
when a system or project goes live, people start to use it after it has been plann
if a picture, video, joke etc goes viral, it spreads widely, especially on the Inter
to start a website
to call someone on the phone
to get a text which someone has sent you
to make a message go somewhere, using radio equipment, computers etc
to let other people see videos online
to photograph something
to make something exist that did not exist before
the act of creating something
someone who made or invented a particular thin
to grow or change into something bigger, stronger, or more advanced, or to ma
a person or an organisation that works on a new idea, product etc to make it suc
the process of gradually becoming bigger, better, stronger, or more advanced
if you introduce someone to another person, you tell them each other’s names fo
the act of formally telling two people each other’s names when they first meet
to make, design, or think of a new type of thing
a useful machine, tool, instrument etc that has been invented
someone who has invented something, or whose job is to invent things
to take someone somewhere by going in front of them while they follow
the person who directs or controls a group, organisation, country etc
the position of being the leader of a group, organisation, country etc
to do what you tried or wanted to do
a game for two players, using flat round pieces and dice on a special board
an indoor game played on a specially designed board made of thick card or woo
an indoor game in which you roll a large heavy ball along a wooden track in ord
someone or something that has won a competition, especially in spor
a game for two players, who move their playing pieces according to particular rul
a special set of movements performed to a particular type of music
video games played competitively
someone who likes a particular sport or performing art very much, or who admi
the sport or business of catching fish
to not win a game, argument, election, war etc
an organised sports event between two teams or people
existing, happening, or used outside, not inside a buildin
an official instruction that says how things must be done or what is allowed, espe
a game played especially in Britain on a special table covered in green cloth, in w
to say that you agree with an idea, group, or person, and usually to help them
to be involved in an activity, sport, event etc with other people
a sport played with a team
a computer game in which you move images on a screen using electronic contro
a round object that is thrown, kicked, or hit in a game or sport
a long wooden stick with a special shape that is used in some sports and games
an area made for playing games such as tennis
the final result of a game or competition in which both teams or players have t
an area of ground where sports are played
the player in a sports team whose job is to try to stop the ball going into the goa
if you hit a ball or other object, you make it move forward quickly by hitting it wit
to kick, throw, or hit a ball to a member of your own team during a game
a marked out area of ground on which a sport is played
someone who takes part in a game or sport
a specially shaped piece of wood or metal that you use for hitting the ball in games
someone who makes sure that the rules of a sport such as football, basketball, o
to win a point in a sport, game, competition, or test
to kick or throw a ball in a sport such as football or basketball towards the plac
a long, specially shaped piece of wood, plastic etc that you use in some sports to
to be the best or most successful in a competition, game, election etc
something that has been written as part of a blog
the ideas, facts, or opinions that are contained in a speech, piece of writing, fi
false stories that look like news, spread on the internet or using other media
to get information, after trying to discover it or by chance
the title of a newspaper report, which is printed in large letters above the report
to put a message or computer document on the Internet so that other people can
to arrange for a book, magazine etc to be written, printed, and sold
someone who works hard doing practical things to achieve social or political ch
to lead or take part in a series of actions intended to achieve a particular social or
an organisation that gives money, goods, or help to people who are poor, sick et
to get things of the same type from different places and bring them togethe
to give something, especially money, to a person or an organisation in order to
the natural features of a place, for example its weather, the type of land it has,
the amount or degree of pollution
to put used objects or materials through a special process so that they can be u
unwanted materials or substances that are left after you have used something
a permanent change in the Earth’s weather conditions
white, grey, or black gas from a factory that is produced by something burning
a sudden event such as a flood, storm or earthquake which causes great damage
things that exist in nature and can be used by people, for example oil, trees etc
buses, trains etc that are available for everyone to use
food, paper etc that is no longer needed and has been thrown awa
a long line of vehicles on a road that cannot move or can only move very slowly
əʊn/ˈlæptɒp
to show that your birthday is important by doing something special or enjoyable
to not succeed in passing your exam/driving test
to receive acknowledgement that people like your post, photo etc on social med
to agree to marry/to marry
to be given a better more responsible job in a company/to have a job after looki
to complete a university degree, especially a first degree
to give birth
to have an angry disagreement with someone
to be made unemployed
to change the place you live
to succeed in your exam/driving test
to be the best or most successful in a competition or match
art, music, theatre, film, literature etc all considered together
someone who writes music
a picture or shape of a person or thing that is copied onto paper or is cut in woo
someone who paints picture
an actor, musician etc who performs to entertain people
music, sound, or images that have been stored on a disc, computer file, or tape
a typical way of writing, painting etc that is used by a particular person or during
the thing or person that you show when you paint a picture, take a photograph
something such as a painting, play, piece of music etc that is produced by a paint
someone whose job is to design buildings
a group of people who come to watch and listen to someone speaking or perform
someone who dances as a profession
the way that something has been planned and made, including its appearance, h
a picture that you draw with a pencil, pen etc
someone who takes photographs, especially as a professional or as an artist
a performance for the public, especially one that includes singing, dancing, or jo
a room where a painter or photographer regularly works
a place where an organised meeting, concert etc takes place
the beliefs, way of life, art, and customs that are shared and accepted by people
something that is done by people in a particular society because it is traditiona
the place that someone or something is going to
an occasion when there are performances of many films, plays, pieces of music e
to visit famous or interesting places, especially as tourists
not the period of time in a year during which a particular activity takes place,
a line of people waiting to enter a building, buy something etc, or a line of vehic
a place that people visit for pleasure, often on holiday
a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time, or t
a visit to a place that involves a journey, for pleasure or a particular purpose
a place for someone to stay, live, or work
someone who is travelling for pleasure, usually with not very much money, and
to make arrangements to go on a tour at a particular time in the future
a place where you report your arrival at an airport, hotel, hospital etc
a short holiday in a large city
the value of the money of one country compared to the money of another coun
he cases, bags etc that you carry when you are travelling SYN baggage American English They searched his luggage for illegal
a building, statue, or other large structure that is built to remind people of an
entertainment in the evening
to pay money for the use of bicicyles for a short period of time
a place where a lot of people go for holidays
an object that you buy or keep to remind yourself of a special occasion or a pla
to allow someone to become part of a group, society, or organization, and to t
to meet, find, or discover someone or something by chance
to think that something will happen because it seems likely or has been planned
to travel around an area in order to find out about it
unusual, strange, or difficult to explain
describing something/someone unknown
if you notice something or someone, you realise that they exist, especially becau
to know and understand something, or suddenly begin to understand it
unusual or surprising, especially in a way that is difficult to explain or understan
unusual or unexpected
the area where the land meets the sea
land that is outside cities and towns
a thick tropical forest with many large plants growing very close together
a series of mountains or hills arranged in a line and connected by high ground
land which is protected by a government because of its natural beauty or historica
place near the sea
a natural flow of water that moves across the land and is narrower than a river
an area of lower land between two lines of hills or mountains, usually with a rive
a place where water from a river or stream falls down over a cliff or rock
belonging to a time long ago in history, especially thousands of years ago
having bright colours or a lot of different colours
known about by many people in many places
relating to the past
belonging to the present time or most recent time
measuring only a small distance from one side to the other, especially in relation
a peaceful time, place, or situation is quiet and calm without any worry or exci
being part of the traditions of a country or group of people
measuring a large distance from one side to the other
made of wood
to organise or make plans for something such as a meeting
to find out how much something will cost
to make a drawing or plan of something that will be made or built
to place or attach something to the wall
to fix something that is broken or get a new one
if information, a computer program etc uploads, or if you upload it, you move it
to think of an idea, answer etc
if people get on with each other, they like each other and have a friendly relati
to take care of someone by helping them, giving them what they need, or keepi
to produce a new story, song, game etc by thinking
to learn something by watching or listening to other people
to start a company, organisation, committee etc
to become interested in a new activity and to spend time doing it
to think about something and manage to understand it
to express an opinion about a video
to prepare a video by deciding what to include and in what order
to give an acknowledgement that you like a video
to create a video
to let other people see your video
a short part of a film or television programme that is shown by itself
a video that can be downloaded from the Internet
if a battery charges, or if you charge it, it takes in and stores electricity
to add new software to a computer so that it is ready to be used
to connect a piece of electrical equipment to the main supply of electricity, or t
to start something such as a machine, process etc again after it has stopped
to no longer have the energy to continue working
if a company, factory, large machine etc shuts down or is shut down, it stops ope
to turn off a machine, light, radio etc using a switch
to turn on a machine, light, radio etc using a switch
to disconnect a piece of electrical equipment by pulling its plug out of a socket
a document or file that is sent with an email message
not working properly
a wire or piece of metal joining two parts of a machine or electrical system
if a computer crashes, or if you crash the computer, it suddenly stops working
information on a computer that you store under a particular name
to suddenly not be able to hear someone that you were speaking to on the tele
not doing what it is supposed to do
if a machine or piece of equipment is out of order, it is not working
a secret group of letters or numbers that you must type into a computer before
a small plastic card that you use to buy goods or services and pay for them later
(personal identification number) a number that you use when you get money fro
the part of a television or computer where the picture or information appears
a place in a wall where you can connect electrical equipment to the supply of ele
a small, portable device that plugs into the USB port on your computer
I chatted to my colleages about the new project. 44 Lead in
He usually does some exercise at the weekends. / Lead in
I did some work for the local school. / Lead in
He went out for a meal with some friends. 19 Lead in
I have a meeting with Mr Edwards this afternoon. / Lead in
We sat around listening to music. / Lead in
She posted photos of the party on her website. / Lead in
I sent her an email yesterday. 25 Lead in
Shall we take a break for lunch? / Lead in
They were watching a film on TV. 22 Lead in
He is very friendly with all the members of the team. / 1A
Fiona and I have always been close friends. / 1A
She discussed the idea with some of her colleagues. 59 1A
The two boys get on well most of the time. 60 1A
My grandparents live in Sussex. 42 1A
I’ve always looked up to Bill for his courage and determination. 55 1A
She’s now marketing manager for the southeast area. 31 1A
Discuss your worries with your partner. 55 1A
I want you to stay in touch. / 1A
Jenni really takes after her mother. 58 1A
Sue and Jan are teammates. 73 1A
Kevin's mother is really bossy. 80 1A VB
I know this idea sounds crazy, but it may be worth a try. 48 1A VB
Her easy-going nature made her popular. 78 1A VB
Do you remember any funny stories about work? 35 1A VB
She’s always very generous to the kids. 60 1A VB
Thank you for your advice; it’s been very helpful. 41 1A VB
They’ve been very kind to me. 33 1A VB
The kids have been really noisy today. 46 1A VB
I'm sure she'll write soon. Just try to be patient. 58 1A VB
She’s always very polite. 45 1A VB
Miller was a quiet and reliable man. 59 1A VB
I didn’t mean to be rude, but I had to leave early. 43 1A VB
Luckily, the damage was not serious. 43 1A VB
Ellen’s room is always neat and tidy. 46 1A VB
Marco's ambition had been to become a chef in one of the big hotels. 48 1A VB
I have an appointment with a financial consultant this afternoon. / 1B
Mum has always been a good gardener. 50 1B
She worked as a journalist on the New York Times. 42 1B
He's a garage mechanic 44 1B
She's a talented young musician. 48 1B
She called the plumber to fix the leaking pipe. 64 1B
Winston got a job as a shop assistant in Boots. / 1B
She wanted a career in journalism. 35 1B VB
She works full-time and has two kids. 54 1B VB
He’s been out of work for six months. / 1B VB
She would like to return to work on a part-time basis / 1B VB
Some students enter other professions such as arts administration. 55 1B VB
He left school without any qualifications. 46 1B VB
Mills is responsible for a budget of over $5 million. 56 1B VB
For a while, she ran a restaurant in Boston. 50 1B VB
Most of the relief work was done by volunteers. 58 1B VB
The factory workers are demanding higher wages. 57 1B VB
Are you interested in clothes and fashion? / 1C
I enjoy food and eating out. / 1C
Tell me about your hobbies or free time activities. / 1C
He talked a lot about his holiday experiences. / 1C
He argues a lot with his father about politics. 34 1C
Have you been to any interesting sports events? / 1C
Have you seen the news? 32 1C
It's always safe to talk about the weather. 22 1C
He asked her about her studies. / 1C
He’s an amazing player to watch. 37 2A
I’ll be annoyed if we don’t finish by eight. 72 2A
After a while, I got bored and left. 57 2A
Dad seemed more disappointed than angry. 67 2A
She asked a lot of embarrassing questions. 60 2A
Steve flies home tomorrow – we’re all really excited. 53 2A
Don’t be frightened. We’re not going to hurt you. 60 2A
He looked surprised to see Cassie standing by the front door. 59 2A
I was angry because he hadn’t told me his plans. 32 2A VB
I tried to stay calm and just ignore him. 57 2A VB
You look absolutely exhausted. 58 2A VB
We were both young and very much in love. 79 2A VB
Why are you so jealous of his success? 62 2A VB
She was so nervous about her exams that she couldn’t sleep. 60 2A VB
Her parents are very proud of her. 54 2A VB
Stop asking silly questions. 41 2A VB
The warmth from the fire made her feel sleepy. 50 2A VB
Sid is terrified of heights. 61 2A VB
She was deeply upset about the way her father treated her. 53 2A VB
She gave me a worried look. 55 2A VB
Candida is the most interesting character in the play. 41 2B
Coffee is the perfect ending to a meal. 59 2B
In traditional fairy tales, the hero is rewarded and the enemy punished. 70 2B
His father was a war hero, a former fighter pilot. 53 2B
This evening’s performance will begin at 8.00 pm. 52 2B
The plot was a little confusing. 54 2B
In the old oral tradition, the storyteller was an important link with the p 73 2B
It's a new television quiz show. 43 2B
Gibson became famous in action films. / 2B VB
Jed enjoys adventure films. / 2B VB
Fantasia is an old Disney animation. 73 2B VB
Kundun is Martin Scorsese's biopic about the Dalai Lama. / 2B VB
It's aa highly successful TV comedy. 48 2B VB
A local film crew is making a documentary about volcanoes. 59 2B VB
He plays a Russian spy in the comedy drama Sleepers. 60 2B VB
I don’t enjoy horror films. They scare me too much. / 2B VB
Agatha Christie wrote many mysteries. 60 2B VB
500 Days of Summer is a romantic comedy. 75 2B VB
He got held up in a traffic jam on his way here. / 2C
I got thoroughly lost on the way here. / 2C
I got off at the wrong stop. 60 2C
You’ve got the wrong day. The meeting is tomorrow. / 2C
He made a few calls and then went out. / 2C
The falling tree hit the roof and made a mess of the bedroom. / 2C
The lab must have made a mistake – this can’t be right. / 2C
Mary has been busy making plans for her wedding. / 2C
Voters have a choice between three main political parties. 43 3A
The research involves collecting data from two random samples. 52 3A
There was a general knowledge quiz. / 3A
You can guess what happened next. 35 3A
She has a terrible memory for names. 47 3A
It is impossible to understand the complex nature of the human mind. 43 3A
Note down the main points you want to include in your essay 36 3A
There are a number of options available. 51 3A
She’s revising for her history exam. 51 3A
The school’s test scores have not improved. 43 3A
I’d say she’s about 35, but that’s only a guess. 55 3A VB
Please inform us of any change of address as soon as possible. 40 3A VB
I need more information. 27 3A VB
Who knows the answer? 18 3A VB
He did not have much knowledge of American history. 45 3A VB
Don't write down your PIN number, memorise it. 71 3A VB
Business training is a good preparation for any career. 59 3A VB
The 45-year-old explorer has been preparing for his latest expedition to 41 3A VB
There are no simple solutions to the problem of overpopulation. 48 3A VB
She doesn’t understand English. 19 3A VB
Success depends on a clear understanding of the problem. 43 3A VB
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working from home. / 3A VB
I don’t mind which one we have – you choose. 33 3B
I seriously considered resigning. 56 3B
Do you ever wonder if you made the right decision? 45 3B
He needs to focus more on his career. 53 3B
Read this and tell me if it makes sense. 54 3B
He couldn’t make up his mind about what to do with the money. 64 3B
He had hopes of being selected for the national team. 53 3B
Most first-year students live on campus. 50 3C
If you are looking for a job, go to the employment office. / 3C
I go to the gym as often as I can. 42 3C
The halls of residence are in the middle of the campus. / 3C
He went to a language school to learn German. / 3C
I need to go to the library to return some books. 23 3C
Nigel also took up aerobics at his local sports centre. 64 3C
The library includes a study area with access to Wifi. / 3C
The play is on at the local theatre. 40 3C
He bought a guide to the city's museums and art galleries. 52 3C VB
Amelie looked around the crowded bus station at Arles. 58 3C VB
Claire went to find a car rental office. / 3C VB
She went to the chemnist and bought some painkillers. 44 3C VB
Don't park on the cycle lane. / 3C VB
He has an appointment at the doctor's surgery tomorrow. 57 3C VB
He stopped at a garage to buy some petrol. 61 3C VB
Do you want to stay in a hotel or a guest house? / 3C VB
The museum has an extensive collection of early photographs. 33 3C VB
The petrol station at Shiel Bridge also sells groceries. 61 3C VB
Is there an all-night pharmacy? 48 3C VB
Inspector Brian Jaggs outside Braintree's new police station. 46 3C VB
I’ll meet you outside the main railway station. 51 3C VB
The huge shopping mall near my home is my favourite place to shop. 58 3C VB
The stadium has a capacity of at least 10,000. 50 3C VB
She got off the train and headed for the taxi rank. 82 3C VB
There are guided walks organised by the local tourist information centr / 3C VB
It has a very pretty town square which is worth a visit. 60 3C VB
He's very competitive and a bad loser. / 4A
Sorry, I interrupted you. Please carry on. 33 4A
He’s doing very well at college. / 4A
Successful people often aren’t very good at dealing with failure. 53 4A
She gave up her job and started writing poetry. 57 4A
This company is very strict about punctuality. 55 4A
The experiment was a big success. 38 4A
If you don't work hard, you may fail. / 4A
You also need to create an account with the company to access the dat / 4B
I want to create a website for my local choir. 63 4B
If you want local travel information, download this app. 51 4B
I have to find more information of where the virus comes from. 32 4B
The new security project will go live in October. 69 4B
His amazing video of the bird has gone viral. / 4B
He launched his new website last week. 70 4B
He made a few calls and then went out. / 4B
I received a text to remind me of the appointment. 48 4B
My mum just sent me a text message. 25 4B
He shares his videos with his friends. 47 4B
She took a picture of her family on holiday by the lake. / 4B
The new factory is expected to create more than 400 new jobs. 53 4B VB
The dress is a stunning creation in green, gold, and white. 60 4B VB
Walt Disney is the creator of Mickey Mouse 71 4B VB
Corsica has developed its economy around the tourist industry. 42 4B VB
She is a software developer. 74 4B VB
There are opportunities for professional development. 54 4B VB
Have you two been introduced? Tom, this is Greg. 30 4B VB
Pete, are you going to make the introductions? 46 4B VB
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876. 45 4B VB
The dishwasher is a wonderful invention. 60 4B VB
Marconi was the inventor of radio. 66 4B VB
A nurse took her arm and led her to a chair. 40 4B VB
His air of confidence makes him a natural leader. 31 4B VB
The next leadership election is due in November. 53 4B VB
She wanted to be the first woman to climb Mount Everest, and she alm 42 4B VB
Do you know how to play backgammon? 84 4C
Every Sunday we play Monopoly or some other board game. 77 4C
Do you want to go bowling with us Friday? 71 4C
She's a top international athlete and an Olympic champion. 56 4C
They meet fairly often to play chess. 64 4C
The waltz is an easy dance to learn. 47 4C
This game could become a popular e-sport. / 4C
He’s a big fan of Elvis Presley. 45 4C
Terry’s going fishing at Lake Arrowhead next weekend. 55 4C
Arkansas just lost three games in a row. 27 4C
It’s our last match of the season. 43 4C
It is a huge outdoor market. 63 4C
These are the rules of the game. 29 4C
They meet up every Friday to play snooker. 73 4C
We need to support our teachers in their efforts to raise standards. 55 4C VB
About 400 students took part in the protest. 35 4C VB
Baseball is a team sport but golf is not. / 4C VB
His new video game is selling really well. 63 4C VB
The boys were kicking an old ball around. 18 4C VB
The ball was attached to the bat with a piece of elastic . 45 4C VB
The players are due on court in an hour. 59 4C VB
The match ended in a draw. 58 4C VB
They played on the local football field. 46 4C VB
Brentford owed their victory to goalkeeper Graham Benstead, who mad 70 4C VB
Hit the ball as hard as you can. 20 4C VB
He passed to Beckham on the edge of the penalty area. 37 4C VB
He ran the length of the pitch and scored. 46 4C VB
He's a basketball player. 30 4C VB
He bought a new tennis racquet. 71 4C VB
The referee blew his whistle to stop the game. 66 4C VB
He scored in the final minute of the game. 32 4C VB
Giggs shot from the halfway line. 67 4C VB
She needs a new hockey stick. 63 4C VB
He won the Tour de France last year. 27 4C VB
You can read more about the new guidelines and all the features in thi 58 5A
The content of the media course includes scripting, editing, and camer 53 5A
Can this be true or is it more fake news? / 5A
Has anyone found out how much this is going to cost? 44 5A
She saw a paper carrying the front-page headline: ‘Space Aliens meet w 43 5A
She is a well-known journalist and broadcaster. 42 5A
I enjoy the commentaries that he posts online. 54 5A
They are publishing the dictionary online. 61 5A
She's an environmental activist. 61 5B
He joined a group campaigning against the destruction of the rain fores 59 5B
Several charities sent aid to the flood victims. 45 5B
The company collects information about consumer trends. 55 5B
Last year he donated $1,000 to cancer research. 59 5B
The animal lives in a forest environment. 33 5B
Levels of air pollution in the city have increased. / 5B
We take all our bottles to be recycled. 56 5B
How much of our household waste is recycled? 46 5B
We are experiencing the effects of climate change. 58 5B VB
The factory smoke contributes to the problems with air pollution. 44 5B VB
The 1987 hurricane was the worst natural disaster to hit England for d / 5B VB
It is a country with many natural resources. 63 5B VB
I go to work by public transport. 51 5B VB
People are worried about the destruction of the rain forest. 65 5B VB
People are being encouraged to recycle their household rubbish. 42 5B VB
We were stuck in a traffic jam for two hours. 68 5B VB
He dropped his phone and broke it. / 5C
How shall we celebrate your birthday? 44 5C
I failed my English exam. 38 5C
His picture of his dog got 300 likes. / 5C
We got engaged at Christmas. 77 5C
Eventually, Mary got a job as a waitress. 60 5C
He graduated in physics from Cambridge University. 62 5C
Sue had a baby girl. / 5C
He had an argument with his brother about helping in the house. / 5C
She lost her job in the factory. 34 5C
He's going to help Sam move house this weekend. 40 5C
I passed my driving test! 50 5C
Our team won the match. 30 5C
The government should provide more money for the arts. 56 6A
Henry Purcell was one of the greatest English composers. 69 6A
The image of the tree is particularly important because it symbolises g 53 6A
She is a talented young musician. 48 6A
Gerry’s ambition was to become a portrait painter. 44 6A
Most performers feel nervous before they go on stage. 59 6A
Have you heard the new recording of Mozart’s Requiem? 51 6A
The paintings are in an expressionistic style. 53 6A
Monet loved to use gardens as his subjects. 49 6A
It is another impressive work by the artist. 57 6A
St Paul's Cathedral was designed by the famous architect, Sir Christop 53 6A VB
There's a new exhibition at the local art gallery. 52 6A VB
The audience began clapping and cheering. 49 6A VB
Margot Fonteyn, the famous British ballet dancer. 52 6A VB
The car’s design has been greatly improved. 54 6A VB
I liked the drawing of Canterbury Cathedral. 35 6A VB
She is a fashion photographer. 46 6A VB
The show starts at 7:30 pm. 43 6A VB
We visited the artist's studio. 62 6A VB
The band will perform at as many venues as possible. 55 6A VB
In our culture, it is rude to ask someone how much they earn. 32 7A
The guide offers information on local customs. 43 7A
Allow plenty of time to get to your destination. 58 7A
Come to the Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts. 44 7A
Why don't we go sightseeing tomorrow? 57 7A
Hotels are cheaper out of season. 56 7A
We stood in a queue for half an hour. 49 7A
Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction. 58 7A
The villagers are all keen to preserve local traditions. 57 7A
Did you enjoy your trip to Disneyland? 39 7A
The price for the holiday includes flights and accommodation. 38 7A VB
The bar was full of young Australian backpackers. 78 7A VB
He booked a bicycle sightseeing tour of Seville. 33 7A VB
Make sure you’re at the check-in by 5.30. 58 7A VB
Book now and make huge savings on city breaks to Paris, Berlin and Ed 50 7A VB
The banks a more favourable exchange rate. 55 7A VB
Security officers checked every piece of luggage. 47 7A VB
He erected a monument on the spot where his daughter was killed. 63 7A VB
The hotel is only a five minute walk from both the beach and the nightli 66 7A VB
They rented bicycles and cycled around the city. 39 7A VB
Aspen is a ski resort in Colorado. 54 7A VB
I bought a model of the Eiffel Tower as a souvenir of Paris. 57 7A VB
The children gradually began to accept her as one of the family. 48 7B
I came across an old diary in her desk. 54 7B
The company expects to complete work in April. 43 7B
Venice is a wonderful city to explore. 55 7B
What’s that funny smell? 54 7B
Who's he? I've never heard of him. / 7B
I didn’t notice any smoke. 54 7B
I suddenly realised that the boy was crying. 57 7B
It’s strange that we’ve never met before. 44 7B
She told me a surprising thing. 53 7B
We drove along the Pacific coast to Seattle. 36 7B VB
The house had lovely views over open countryside. 49 7B VB
It lives in the Amazon jungle. 42 7B VB
The Sierra mountain range runs the length of the north west coast of M 64 7B VB
We visited Yosemite National Park. 49 7B VB
We are worried about the destruction of the rain forest. 65 7B VB
We went on a day trip to the seaside. 54 7B VB
He came across a mountain stream. 43 7B VB
We looked down on the wide valley below. 69 7B VB
She could see waterfalls cascading down some of the mountain-sides. 67 7B VB
Rome is famous for its ancient monuments. 54 7C
The garden was full of colourful flowers. 49 7C
Many famous people have stayed in the hotel. 39 7C
It is important to look at the novel in its historical context. 54 7C
Computers are an essential part of modern life. 34 7C
The stairs were very narrow. 45 7C
It’s very peaceful out here in the woods. 50 7C
It is a traditional Irish folk song. 48 7C
We walked along a wide tree-lined road. 31 7C
He put it in a wooden box. 55 7C
Beth arranged a meeting with the marketing director. 46 8A
He calculated the prices of the items in the shopping basket. 58 8A
She designed a new logo for the company. 53 8A
He put the pictures up on the wall. 51 8A
If it doesn't work, I can repair it or replace it for you. 45 8A
It might take a while for this to upload. 68 8A
We’ve been asked to come up with some new ideas. 67 8A VB
I’ve always got on well with Henry. 60 8A VB
Who’s taking care of the dog while you’re away? 33 8A VB
Nick made up a song about them. 54 8A VB
I picked up a few words of Greek when I was there last year. 57 8A VB
They want to set up their own import–export business. 57 8A VB
Roger took painting up for a while, but soon lost interest. 58 8A VB
The plot is very complicated – it’ll take you a while to work it out. 54 8A VB
Lots of people commented on his video. 58 8B
He created and edited the video. 61 8B
She asked people to like her video. 15 8B
She made several videos about her trip to Canada. 15 8B
He shared his video online. 47 8B
Learn how to make guacamole with this free Mexican cuisine video clip 63 8B
You can download the video podcast and watch it at home. 70 8B
The shaver can be charged. 47 8B VB
We’ve installed new anti-virus software. 54 8B VB
Marion filled the kettle and plugged it in. 61 8B VB
Please restart your computer to complete installation. 65 8B VB
My battery has run out of charge. 56 8B VB
The way to shut the machine down is to type EXIT. 59 8B VB
Don’t forget to switch off the lights before you go. 42 8B VB
Will you switch on the television? 42 8B VB
Unplug the TV before you go to bed. 73 8B VB
I’ll send the document as an attachment. 58 8C
The TV is broken. 50 8C
We have a bad connection. 60 8C
The system crashed and I lost three hours’ worth of work. 57 8C
Keep a list of all the files and folders on your hard disk. 49 8C
I don’t know what happened – we just got cut off. 62 8C
The Wifi isn't working. / 8C
The phone is out of order again. 54 8C
Enter your password, then click on the ‘proceed’ icon. 41 8C
We accept all major credit cards. 38 8C VB
Enter your PIN and key in the amount you want. 44 8C VB
He went on staring at the TV screen. 35 8C VB
There is an electric socket in the wall. 63 8C VB
He plugged the USB storage device into his computer. 85 8C VB
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common phrases 6
common phrases 6
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jobs 11
jobs 11
jobs 11
jobs 11
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story words 23
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story words 23
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types of film 137
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types of film 137
types of film 137
types of film 137
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sports and games 50
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new experiences 84
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