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Australia 1A 7 n ɒˈstreɪliə a large island between the Indian We visited the Great Barrier
Ocean and the southern Pacific Ocean Reef when we were on holiday
in Australia.
Australian 1A 7 adj ɒˈstreɪliən relating to Australia or its people The koala is an Australian
animal.
Brazil 1A 7 n brəˈzɪl the largest country in South America Portuguese is the principal
language spoken in Brazil.
Brazilian 1A 7 adj brəˈzɪliən relating to Brazil or its people The Brazilian rainforest is an
important habitat.
China 1A 7 n ˈtʃaɪnə the largest country in eastern Asia Beijing is the capital of China.
Chinese 1A 7 adj ˌtʃaɪˈniːz relating to China or its people Chinese food is popular all over
the world.
Egypt 1A 7 n ˈiːdʒɪpt a country in northeast Africa, next to The River Nile flows through
the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Egypt.
Sea
Egyptian 1A 7 adj ɪˈdʒɪpʃən relating to Egypt or its people The Great Pyramid of Giza is a
famous Egyptian landmark.

Greece 1A 7 n ɡriːs a country in southeast Europe on the The Olympic Games were first
Mediterranean Sea, which is a held in Ancient Greece.
member of the EU

Greek 1A 7 adj ɡriːk relating to Greece or its people We spent two weeks exploring
the Greek islands in a yacht.

Japan 1A 7 n dʒəˈpæn a country in East Asia consisting of Japan’s railway system is

four large islands, Hokkaido, Honshu, famous for its speed and
Shikoku and Kyushu and many smaller efficiency.
ones
Japanese 1A 7 adj ˌdʒæpəˈniːz relating to Japan or its people Origami is the Japanese art of
paper folding.
Mexico 1A 7 n ˈmeksəkəʊ a country to the south of the US and to Chocolate was first used as an
the north of Guatemala ingredient in Mexico.

Mexican 1A 7 adj ˈmeksɪkən relating to Mexico or its people The Aztecs were an ancient
Mexican civilisation.
Poland 1A 7 n ˈpəʊlənd a country in central Europe, east of Shipbuilding is one of Poland’s
Germany and west of Belarus most important industries.

Polish 1A 7 adj ˈpəʊlɪʃ relating to Poland or its people The Polish flag has one red
stripe and one white stripe.
Russia 1A 7 n ˈrʌʃə a very large country in Eastern Europe Russia hosted the 2018 FIFA
and northern Asia, officially called the World Cup.
Russian Federation

Russian 1A 7 adj ˈrʌʃən relating to Russia or its people Tolstoy and Chekhov were
famous Russian writers.
Spain 1A 7 n speɪn a country in southwest Europe, The Canary Islands are part of
between France and Portugal Spain.

Spanish 1A 7 adj ˈspænɪʃ relating to Spain or its people Guernica was painted by the
Spanish artist Picasso.
Turkey 1A 7 n ˈtɜːki a country which is mainly in west Asia I spent a month in Turkey,
but partly in southeast Europe, learning to dive.
between the Mediterranean and Black
Seas
Turkish 1A 7 adj ˈtɜːkɪʃ relating to Turkey or its people Nuts are an important ingredient
in Turkish cooking.
the UK 1A 7 n ðə ˌjuː ˈkeɪ a country in northwest Europe, made Ben Nevis is the highest
up of England, Wales, Scotland and mountain in the UK.
Northern Ireland
British 1A 7 adj ˈbrɪtɪʃ relating to the UK or its people The pound sterling is the British
currency.
the US 1A 7 n ðə ˌjuː ˈes the United States of America The US purchased Alaska from
Russia in 1867.
American 1A 7 adj əˈmerikən relating to the US or its people Los Angeles is the centre of the
American film industry.
Argentina 1A 136 n ˌɑːdʒənˈtiːnə a large country in the southern part of Argentina has four very different
VB South America climate types.

Argentinian 1A 136 adj ˌɑːdʒən relating to Argentina or its people The tango is a famous
 VB ˈtɪniən Argentinian dance.
Colombia 1A 136 n kəˈlɒmbiə a country in northern South America, Bogotá is the capital of
VB with coasts on both the Pacific Ocean Colombia.
and the Caribbean Sea

Colombian 1A 136 adj kəˈlɒmbiən relating to Colombia or its people Colombian coffee is enjoyed all
VB over the world.

Germany 1A 136 n ˈdʒɜːməni a country in central Europe Germany has a successful car
VB industry.

German 1A 136 adj ˈdʒɜːmən relating to Germany or its people Beethoven and Wagner are
VB important German composers.

India 1A 136 n ˈɪndiə a large country in southern Asia Cricket is a popular sport in
VB India.

Indian 1A 136 adj ˈɪndiən relating to India or its people The Taj Mahal is a much-visited
VB Indian landmark.

Ireland 1A 136 n ˈaɪələnd a large island to the west of Great The Aran Islands are off the
VB Britain west coast of Ireland.

Irish 1A 136 adj ˈaɪərɪʃ relating to Ireland or its people Irish horse racing is world-
VB famous.

Italy 1A 136 n ˈɪtəli a country in southern Europe, Pizza originated in Italy but is
VB surrounded on three sides by the now enjoyed all over the world.
Mediterranean Sea
Italian 1A 136 adj ɪˈtæliən relating to Italy or its people Michelangelo and Leonardo da
VB Vinci are well-known Italian
artists.
Nigeria 1A 136 n naɪˈdʒɪəriə a country in West Africa, east of Benin Lagos is the largest city in
VB and west of Cameroon Nigeria.

Nigerian 1A 136 adj naɪˈdʒɪəriən relating to Nigeria or its people Oil production is an important
VB Nigerian industry.

Portugal 1A 136 n ˈpɔːtʃəɡəl a country in southwest Europe, west of Our favourite golf course is in
VB Spain the south of Portugal.

Portuguese 1A 136 adj ˌpɔːtʃəˈɡiːz relating to Portugal or its people Seafood is very important in
VB Portuguese cuisine.

Sweden 1A 136 n ˈswiːdən a country in Scandinavia, northern The Øresund bridge and tunnel
VB Europe links Sweden with Denmark.

Swedish 1A 136 adj ˈswiːdɪʃ relating to Sweden or its people The Swedish flag is a yellow
VB cross on a blue background.

Vietnam 1A 136 n vjetˈnæm a country in southeast Asia, next to Street food is very popular in
VB Cambodia and China Vietnam.

Vietnamese 1A 136 adj vjetnəˈmiːz relating to Vietnam and its people Tết is a festival to celebrate the
VB Vietnamese New Year.

Africa 1A 136 n ˈæfrɪkə a continent that is south of the Giraffes are common animals in
VB Mediterranean Sea and west of Asia parts of Africa.
and the Indian Ocean
Asia 1A 136 n ˈeɪʒə, ˈeɪʃə the world’s largest continent, which The five highest mountain
VB includes the countries of the Middle ranges on Earth are in Asia.
East and the countries between the
Ural Mountains and the Pacific Ocean,
such as India, China, Japan and part
of Russia

Europe 1A 136 n ˈjʊərəp a continent that is north of the Europe is home to both the
VB Mediterranean and goes as far east as largest and smallest nations in
the Ural Mountains in Russia the world.

North America 1A 136 n ˌnɔːθ ə the third-largest continent in the world, Lake Superior in North America
VB consisting of Canada and the United is the Earth’s largest freshwater
ˈmerɪkə States of America, as well as Mexico, lake.
Central America, Greenland and other
smaller islands
South America 1A 136 n ˌsaʊθ ə the fourth-largest continent in the All the countries of South
VB world, between the Atlantic and Pacific America are Spanish-speaking,
 ˈmerɪkə Oceans except Brazil.
are you … ? 1B 8 phr ˈɑː juː used to ask a question with an Are you excited about your
adjective holiday?
how 1B 8 adv haʊ used to ask about someone’s health, ‘Hi Laurie, how are you?’ ‘Fine,
especially when you meet them thanks. How are you?’

what 1B 8 pron wɒt used to ask for information or for What’s your favourite flavour of
someone’s opinion ice cream?

when 1B 8 adv wen used to ask at what time something When are we leaving?
will happen
where 1B 8 adv weə used to ask about a place Where are you going?
who 1B 8 pron huː used to ask about which person is Who’s that guy in the black car?
involved or what the name of a person
is
bike 1C 10 n baɪk short form of ‘bicycle’ I usually go to work by bike.
board game 1C 10 n ˈbɔːd ɡeɪm an indoor game played on a specially Chess is my favourite board
designed board made of thick card or game.
wood
book 1C 10 n bʊk a set of printed pages that are held I’ve just started reading a book
together in a cover so that you can by Graham Greene.
read them
camera 1C 10 n ˈkæmərə a piece of equipment used to take The magazine has a review of
photographs or make films or the best digital cameras.
television programmes
clock 1C 10 n klɒk an instrument that shows what time it She looked at the clock. It was
is, in a room or outside on a building 8.30.

lamp 1C 10 n læmp an object that produces light by using He read by the light of the
electricity, oil or gas bedside lamp.

laptop 1C 10 n ˈlæptɒp a small computer that you can carry I work on my laptop on the train
with you journey to and from work.
picture 1C 10 n ˈpɪktʃə shapes, lines, etc. painted or drawn on The room had several pictures
a surface, showing what someone or on the walls.
something looks like

ring 1C 10 n rɪŋ a piece of jewellery that you wear on Callum gave Jenny a diamond
your finger ring on their anniversary.
skateboard 1C 10 n ˈskeɪtbɔːd a short board with two small wheels at They ride their skateboards in
each end, which you can stand on and the park on Saturday afternoons.
ride for fun or as a sport
suitcase 1C 10 n ˈsuːtkeɪs a large case with a handle, used for We’re only going for a few days,
carrying clothes and possessions so I’ve just packed a small
when you travel suitcase.
sunglasses 1C 10 n pl ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsɪz dark glasses that you wear to protect I keep a pair of sunglasses in the
your eyes when the sun is very bright car to use when I’m driving.

tennis racket 1C 10 n ˈtenɪs ˌrækɪt a specially shaped piece of wood or I’ve broken some of the strings
metal that you use for hitting the ball in on my tennis racket.
tennis, that has a circle filled with tight
strings at one end
umbrella 1C 10 n ʌmˈbrelə an object that you use to protect It started to rain, so Tricia
yourself against rain or hot sun. It stopped to put up her umbrella.
consists of a circular folding frame
covered in cloth.
mother 2A 14 n ˈmʌðə a female parent of a child or animal Elaine is a full-time teacher and
a mother of two.
mum 2A 14 n mʌm mother His mum taught him how to
drive.
father 2A 14 n ˈfɑːðə a male parent of a child or animal Steve recently became the
proud father of a 7 lb 12 oz baby
girl.
dad 2A 14 n dæd father Dad, can you give me a lift to the
station?
parents 2A 14 n pl ˈpeərənts the father and mother of a person or Melissa’s spending the weekend
animal at her parents’ house.
grandmother 2A 14 n ˈɡrænˌmʌðə the mother of your mother or father Mary became a grandmother at
the age of 45.
grandma 2A 14 n ˈɡrænmɑː grandmother My grandma picks me up from
school twice a week.
grandfather 2A 14 n ˈɡrændˌfɑːðə the father of your father or mother Our grandfather arrived in this
country when he was 20.
grandad 2A 14 n ˈɡrændæd grandfather My grandad bakes delicious
bread.
grandparents 2A 14 n pl ˈɡræn the parents of your mother or father I stayed with my grandparents
when my little sister was born.
ˌpeərənts
daughter 2A 14 n ˈdɔːtə someone’s female child She’s got two daughters and one
son.
son 2A 14 n sʌn someone’s male child They have three sons and a
daughter.
children 2A 14 n ˈtʃɪldrən sons or daughters of any age She lives with her husband, Paul
and three grown-up children.

granddaughter 2A 14 n ˈɡrænˌdɔːtə the daughter of your son or daughter My granddaughter looks just like
her mother did at the same age.

grandson 2A 14 n ˈɡrænsʌn the son of your son or daughter My grandson loves playing
chess with his grandmother.
grandchildren 2A 14 n pl ˈɡræn the children of your son or daughter We’re looking after our
grandchildren for a week, while
ˌtʃɪldrən their parents are travelling on
business.
sister 2A 14 n ˈsɪstə a girl or woman who has the same He had two older sisters, Karen
parents as you and Jacqueline.

brother 2A 14 n ˈbrʌðə a boy or man who has the same I have to take my little brother to
parents as you school.
wife 2A 14 n waɪf the woman that a man is married to Belinda is Rob’s second wife.
husband 2A 14 n ˈhʌzbənd the man that a woman is married to Alison’s husband drives their
children to school on his way to
work.
aunt 2A 14 n ɑːnt the sister of your father or mother, or My aunt is two years younger
the wife of your father’s or mother’s than my mum.
brother
uncle 2A 14 n ˈʌŋkəl the brother of your father or mother, or My uncle is taller than my dad.
the husband of your father’s or
mother’s sister
niece 2A 14 n niːs the daughter of your brother or sister, Our niece often spends a week
or the daughter of your wife’s or with us in the school holidays.
husband’s brother or sister

nephew 2A 14 n ˈnefjuː, ˈnev- the son of your brother or sister, or the Sarah’s nephews sometimes
son of your wife’s or husband’s brother help her in the garden.
or sister
cousin 2A 14 n ˈkʌzən the child of your uncle or aunt We often see our Irish cousins,
but we hardly know our
Australian cousins.
cap 2B 16 n kæp a type of flat hat that has a curved part All the children wore yellow caps
sticking out at the front and is often for the school trip.
worn as part of a uniform

driving licence 2B 16 n ˈdraɪvɪŋ an official document or card that says The police checked Sam’s
that you are legally allowed to drive driving licence.
ˌlaɪsəns
earrings 2B 16 n pl ˈɪərɪŋz pieces of jewellery that you wear on She was wearing gold earrings
your ears and a diamond necklace.
gloves 2B 16 n pl ɡlʌvz pieces of clothing that you wear on Always wear gloves when
your hands in order to protect them or gardening.
keep them warm
hairbrush 2B 16 n ˈheəbrʌʃ a brush you use on your hair to make it I forgot to pack a hairbrush, so I
smooth bought one at the airport.
handbag 2B 16 n ˈhændbæɡ a small bag in which a woman carries I can’t find my keys. I usually
money and personal things keep them in my handbag.

make-up 2B 16 n ˈmeɪk ʌp coloured substances that are put on They’re not allowed to wear
your face to improve or change your make-up to school.
appearance
necklace 2B 16 n ˈnek-lɪs a string of jewels, beads, etc. or a thin She was wearing a coral
gold or silver chain to wear around the necklace.
neck
notebook 2B 16 n ˈnəʊtbʊk a book made of plain paper on which Laura wrote all the other
you can write notes students’ addresses in her
notebook.
phone charger 2B 16 n ˈfəʊn a piece of equipment used to put Can I borrow a phone charger? I
electricity into the battery of a mobile left mine at home.
 ˌtʃɑːdʒə or wireless phone
purse 2B 16 n pɜːs a small bag in which women keep Julie opened her handbag and
paper money, coins, cards, etc. took out her purse.

scarf 2B 16 n skɑːf a piece of cloth that you wear around It’s going to be very cold, so
your neck, head or shoulders, pack a warm scarf and gloves.
especially to keep warm

sweater 2B 16 n ˈswetə a piece of warm wool or cotton clothing You might need a sweater in the
with long sleeves, which covers the top evening, when it gets cooler.
half of your body

wallet 2B 16 n ˈwɒlɪt a small flat case, often made of He took a credit card out of his
leather, that you carry in your pocket, wallet.
for holding paper money, bank cards,
etc.
battery 2B 137 n ˈbætəri an object that provides a supply of You may need to change the
VB electricity for something such as a battery in the smoke alarm.
mobile phone, radio, car or toy

calendar 2B 137 n ˈkæləndə a set of pages that show the days, I wrote the times of Dan’s flights
VB weeks and months of a particular year, on the calendar.
that you usually hang on a wall

envelope 2B 137 n ˈenvələʊp a thin paper cover in which you put I opened the envelope, pulled
VB and send a letter out the document and read it.

folder 2B 137 n ˈfəʊldə a container for keeping loose papers I’ve lost the folder with all my
VB in, made of folded card or plastic biology notes in it.

ID card 2B 137 n ˌaɪ ˈdiː kɑːd identity card; a card with your name, You have to show your ID card
VB date of birth and photograph on it, that to get into the laboratory.
proves who you are

poster 2B 137 n ˈpəʊstə a large printed notice, picture or A team of volunteers were
VB photograph, used to advertise putting up election posters.
something or as a decoration
scissors 2B 137 n pl ˈsɪzəz a tool for cutting paper, cloth, etc., Use a pair of scissors to cut out
VB made of two sharp blades fastened the photos.
together in the middle, with holes for
your finger and thumb
textbook 2B 137 n ˈtekstbʊk a book that contains information about There are revision notes at the
VB a subject that people study, especially back of your textbook.
at school or college

beautiful 2C 18 adj ˈbjuːtəfəl someone or something that is beautiful It’s a beautiful old village.
is extremely attractive to look at

broken 2C 18 adj ˈbrəʊkən not working properly The TV’s broken again.
brown 2C 18 adj braʊn having the colour of earth, wood or My little sister has big brown
coffee eyes.
comfortable 2C 18 adj ˈkʌmftəbəl, making you feel physically relaxed, The bed wasn’t particularly
without any pain or without being too comfortable.
ˈkʌmfət- hot, cold, etc.
gold 2C 18 adj ɡəʊld made of, or having the colour of, a These gold earrings were a
valuable soft yellow metal that is used birthday present from David.
to make coins, jewellery, etc.

heavy 2C 18 adj ˈhevi weighing a lot She had difficulty getting on the
train with two heavy suitcases.

large 2C 18 adj lɑːdʒ big in size, amount or number Birmingham is the second-
largest city in the UK.
light 2C 18 adj laɪt not very heavy You can carry this bag – it’s
fairly light.
modern 2C 18 adj ˈmɒdn belonging to the present time or most Computers are an essential part
recent time of modern life.

old 2C 18 adj əʊld something that is old has existed or The car’s getting old now, and
been used for a long time things are starting to go wrong
with it.
round 2C 18 adj raʊnd shaped like a circle Our new dining room table is
round.
soft 2C 18 adj sɒft not hard, firm or stiff, but easy to press I slept very well – these pillows
are nice and soft.
special 2C 18 adj ˈspeʃəl not ordinary or usual, but different in Maria gave me her special
some way and often better or more recipe for apple pie.
important
square 2C 18 adj ˈskweə having four straight equal sides and The interview was held in a large
90° angles at the corners square room.

useful 2C 18 adj ˈjuːsfəl helping you to do or get what you want Their website has some useful
advice for selling your home.

clean 2C 137 adj kliːn without any dirt, marks, etc. Are your hands clean?
VB

dirty 2C 137 adj ˈdɜːti covered in or marked by an unwanted They left the dirty dishes in the
VB substance sink.

fat 2C 137 adj fæt weighing too much because you have He looks much fatter than in his
VB too much flesh on your body photo.

hard 2C 137 adj hɑːd firm, stiff and difficult to press down, We sat for hours on hard
VB break or cut wooden chairs.

high 2C 137 adj haɪ measuring a long distance from the The camp was surrounded by a
VB bottom to the top high fence.

low 2C 137 adj ləʊ having a top that is not far above the There’s a low wall between the
VB ground garden and the river.

soft 2C 137 adj sɒft not hard, firm or stiff, but easy to press Cook the onions until they go
VB soft.

thin 2C 137 adj θɪn having little fat on your body He’s very thin because he’s
VB been ill for several months.

go online 3A 22 v phr ˌɡəʊ ɒnˈlaɪn to connect to other computers throuɡh I went online to check the news.
the internet

watch TV 3A 22 v phr ˌwɒtʃ tiː ˈviː to look at programmes on the Sometimes we watch TV for a
television couple of hours after dinner.

watch sport on 3A 22 v phr ˌwɒtʃ ˈspɔːt to look at sports programmes on the Do you want to come over on
TV television Saturday afternoon and watch
ɒn tiː ˈviː sport on TV?
meet friends 3A 22 v phr ˌmiːt ˈfrendz to go to a place where people you On Sunday afternoon I usually
know and like will be at a particular take a bus into town to meet
time, according to an arrangement, so friends.
that you can talk or do something
together
go for a bike 3A 22 v phr ˌɡəʊ fər ə to ride a bicycle for enjoyment Yesterday we went for a long
ride bike ride round the lake.
ˈbaɪk raɪd
go for coffee 3A 22 v phr ˌɡəʊ fə ˈkɒfi to visit a café and drink coffee, usually Would you like to go for a coffee
with a friend after school?

go for a walk 3A 22 v phr ˌɡəʊ fər ə to make a particular journey by He says he’s going for a long
walking, especially through an walk tomorrow.
ˈwɔːk interesting or attractive area

go to a club 3A 22 v phr ˌɡəʊ tʊ ə to meet socially in a place where We had dinner at an Italian
people go to dance and listen to music restaurant, then went to a club.
ˈklʌb
do sport 3A 22 v phr ˌduː ˈspɔːt to take part in a physical activity in All students are encouraged to
which people compete against each do sport.
other
visit a museum 3A 22 v phr ˌvɪzɪt ə mjuː to go to a building to see important We visited several museums
cultural, historical or scientific objects when we were in New York.
ˈziːəm which are kept there to show to the
public
read books 3A 22 v phr ˌriːd ˈbʊks to look at and understand the words in What books have you read
books for interest, enjoyment or study recently?

read a 3A 22 v phr ˌriːd ə ˈnjuːs to look at and understand the words in I usually read the newspaper on
newspaper a newspaper for interest or enjoyment the way to work.
ˌpeɪpə
paint pictures 3A 22 v phr ˌpeɪnt to make pictures, designs, etc. using Painting pictures helped me to
paint recover after the accident.
ˈpɪktʃəz
draw pictures 3A 22 v phr ˌdrɔː ˈpɪktʃəz to produce pictures of things or people My daughter likes to draw
using a pencil, pen, etc. pictures at the kitchen table
while I’m cooking.
cook food 3A 22 v phr ˌkʊk ˈfuːd to prepare food for eating by using Ross loves cooking food on the
heat barbecue.

cook dinner 3A 22 v phr ˌkʊk ˈdɪnə to prepare food for the evening meal It’s your turn to cook dinner.
by using heat

play with your 3A 22 v phr ˌpleɪ wɪð jə to do things with your sons and/or Parents need to spend time just
children daughters that you all enjoy, playing with their children.
ˈtʃɪldrən sometimes using toys or games or
your imagination
get up 3B 24 v phr ɡet ˈʌp to get out of your bed after sleeping We didn’t get up until lunchtime.

have a shower 3B 24 v phr ˌhæv ə ˈʃaʊə to stand under a piece of equipment to Mary loves having a hot shower
wash your whole body after she’s been swimming.

have breakfast 3B 24 v phr hæv to eat a meal in the morning Paul got up, washed and had
breakfast.
ˈbrekfəst
have lunch 3B 24 v phr hæv ˈlʌntʃ to eat a meal in the middle of the day We had a lot of work to do, so
we didn’t have lunch.

have dinner 3B 24 v phr hæv ˈdɪnə to eat a meal in the evening Shall we have dinner before or
after we go to the cinema?

get dressed 3B 24 v phr ɡet ˈdrest to put your clothes on The children get dressed after
breakfast.

do your hair 3B 24 v phr ˌduː jə ˈheə to brush your hair and arrange it in a Can I borrow your hairbrush? I
style just need to do my hair again
before we go out.
get ready 3B 24 v phr ɡet ˈredi if you get ready, you prepare for what Why does it take you so long to
you are going to do get ready to go out?

leave home 3B 24 v phr ˌliːv ˈhəʊm to go out of your house and go to I like to leave home before the
work, school, college, etc. traffic gets bad.

go to work 3B 24 v phr ˌɡəʊ tə ˈwɜːk to leave your house and travel to the Lisa checks her email before she
place where you work goes to work.

start work 3B 24 v phr ˌstɑːt ˈwɜːk to begin working at the place where He starts work at 4 a.m.
you work

start school 3B 24 v phr ˌstɑːt ˈskuːl to begin studying at school They start school at about 8.45
in the morning.

go to the gym 3B 24 v phr ˌɡəʊ tə ðə to go to a special building or room and I go to the gym as often as I can.
do physical exercise with the
ˈdʒɪm equipment there
do exercise 3B 24 v phr ˌduː to do physical activities in order to stay Most people need to do more
healthy and become stronger exercise.
ˈeksəsaɪz
go to bed 3B 24 v phr ˌɡəʊ tə ˈbed to get onto a piece of furniture in order You should go to bed earlier and
to go to sleep then you might feel better.

actor 3B 138 n ˈæktə someone who performs in a play or For several years he had small
VB film parts as a television actor.

cleaner 3B 138 n ˈkliːnə someone whose job is to clean other Luke worked as a cleaner in the
VB people’s houses, offices, etc. evenings to pay for his university
course.
doctor 3B 138 n ˈdɒktə someone who is trained to treat people I’d been having bad headaches
VB who are ill so I went to the doctor.

driver 3B 138 n ˈdraɪvə someone who drives a car, bus, etc., He’s a delivery driver for a pizza
VB especially for a living takeaway restaurant.

farmer 3B 138 n ˈfɑːmə someone who owns or manages an We buy eggs from a local
VB area of land used for growing crops or farmer.
keeping animals
journalist 3B 138 n ˈdʒɜːnəl-ɪst someone who writes news reports for She worked as a journalist on
VB newspapers, magazines, television or The Times.
radio
musician 3B 138 n mjuːˈzɪʃən someone who plays a musical Jim’s background as a musician
VB instrument, especially very well or as a is useful in his new career as a
job teacher.
nurse 3B 138 n nɜːs someone whose job is to look after Joe worked as a nurse in a clinic
VB people who are ill or injured, usually in in Uganda.
a hospital
photographer 3B 138 n fəˈtɒɡrəfə someone who takes photographs, Safira studied marine biology
VB especially as a professional or as an and has become an underwater
artist photographer.
police officer 3B 138 n pəˈliːs ˌɒfəsə someone who works for an official A police officer was injured by
VB organisation whose job is to catch one of the attackers.
criminals and make sure that people
obey the law
shop assistant 3B 138 n ˈʃɒp əˌsɪstənt someone whose job is to help I asked the shop assistant to
VB customers in a shop refund my money.

tennis player 3B 138 n ˈtenɪs ˌpleɪə someone who plays tennis as a Top tennis players usually train
VB professional six days a week.

play video 3C 27 v phr ˌpleɪ ˈvɪdiəʊ to play computer games in which you I had to stop playing video
games move images on a screen using games because my dad wanted
ˌɡeɪmz electronic controls to watch a film on TV.
play games 3C 27 v phr pleɪ ˌɡeɪmz to use the internet to play computer We play games online with our
online games with a player or players who cousins in Australia.
ɒnˈlaɪn is/are using a different computer

play the piano 3C 27 v phr ˌpleɪ ðə pi to produce music on a large musical We all sang while Mum played
instrument that has a long row of black the piano.
ˈænəʊ and white keys
play the guitar 3C 27 v phr ˌpleɪ ðə ɡɪ to produce music on a musical I’ve been playing the guitar in a
instrument usually with six strings that band for two years.
ˈtɑː you play by pulling the strings with
your fingers or with a plectrum (= small
piece of plastic, metal, etc.)
listen to music 3C 27 v phr ˌlɪsən tə to pay attention to a series of sounds I often listen to music when I’m
made by instruments and/or voices in in the car.
ˈmjuːzɪk a way that is pleasant or exciting

listen to the 3C 27 v phr ˌlɪsən tə ðə to pay attention to programmes, such I listen to the radio in the
radio as music and news, that are broadcast morning when I’m getting ready
ˈreɪdiəʊ using a piece of electronic equipment for work.

listen to a song 3C 27 v phr ˌlɪsən tʊ ə to pay attention to a short piece of James asked me to listen to a
music with words that you sing new song that he’d written.
ˈsɒŋ
watch TV 3C 27 v phr ˌwɒtʃ tiː ˈviː to look at the television for a period of I was so tired after work that I
time, paying attention to the didn’t even want to watch TV.
programme, film, etc. that is shown

watch a TV 3C 27 v phr ˌwɒtʃ ə tiː to look at the television for a period of I want to watch a TV programme
programme time, paying attention to a specific about Antarctica this evening.
ˈviː programme
ˌprəʊɡræm
watch a film 3C 27 v phr ˌwɒtʃ ə ˈfɪlm to pay attention to a story that is told Do you want to come over and
using sound and moving pictures, watch a film this weekend?
shown at a cinema or on television

watch a video 3C 27 v phr ˌwɒtʃ ə to use the internet to pay attention to a During breaks, a lot of the
online short film, usually uploaded by a students use their phones to
ˈvɪdiəʊ ɒn member of the public watch videos together.
ˈlaɪn
watch a 3C 27 v phr ˌwɒtʃ ə to go to a stadium or use a TV to My dad took me to watch my first
football match watch a game played by two teams of football match.
ˈfʊtbɔːl mætʃ eleven players who try to kick a round
ball into the other team’s goal
go to the 3C 27 v phr ˌɡəʊ tə ðə if you go to the cinema, you visit a ‘Why don’t we go to the cinema
cinema building to watch a film tonight?’ ‘OK, what film do you
ˈsɪnəmə want to see?’
go to the 3C 27 v phr ˌɡəʊ tə ðə to visit a building or place with a stage The first time I went to the
theatre where plays and shows are performed theatre was to see a production
ˈθɪətə of Hamlet.
go to a concert 3C 27 v phr ˌɡəʊ tʊ ə to attend a performance given by Do you want to go to the concert
musicians or singers in the park this weekend?
ˈkɒnsət
bus station 4A 30 n ˈbʌs ˌsteɪʃən a place where buses start and finish There’s a bus that goes direct
their journeys from the bus station to the
 airport every hour.
car park 4A 30 n ˈkɑː pɑːk an area where people can park their I parked in the car park next to
cars the hospital.
castle 4A 30 n ˈkɑːsəl a very large strong building, built in the Edinburgh Castle sits on a rock
past as a safe place that could be high above the city centre.
easily defended against attack

garage 4A 30 n ˈɡærɪdʒ, -ɑːʒ a place where motor vehicles are My car’s at the garage. They’re
repaired fixing the brakes.
office 4A 30 n ˈɒfɪs a building that belongs to a company The agency has a network of
or an organisation, with rooms where regional offices.
people can work at desks

police station 4A 30 n pəˈliːs the local office of the police in a town, We took the wallet that we found
part of a city, etc. to the police station.
ˌsteɪʃən
post office 4A 30 n ˈpəʊst ˌɒfɪs a place where you can buy stamps, I sent the package from the post
send letters and packages, etc. office and paid extra for next-day
delivery.
shop 4A 30 n ʃɒp a building or part of a building where Her brother runs a record shop
you can buy things, food or services in Chester.

sports centre 4A 30 n ˈspɔːts ˌsentə a building where people can go to play The local sports centre offers
many different types of indoor sports judo classes twice a week.

stadium 4A 30 n ˈsteɪdiəm a building for public events, especially The concert will be held in the
sports and large rock music concerts, new football stadium.
consisting of a playing field surrounded
by rows of seats
theatre 4A 30 n ˈθɪətə a building or place with a stage where Our local theatre holds drama
plays and shows are performed workshops on Saturday
mornings.
train station 4A 30 n ˈtreɪn a place where trains stop for Our train was late leaving the
passengers to get on and off train station because of a flood.
ˌsteɪʃən
crowded 4A 139 adj ˈkraʊdɪd too full of people or things The narrow roads were crowded
VB with holiday traffic.

dangerous 4A 139 adj ˈdeɪndʒərəs likely to cause death or serious harm Snow and ice are making driving
VB or cause something bad to happen conditions very dangerous.

modern 4A 139 adj ˈmɒdn made or done using the most recent A lot of progress has been made
VB designs or methods with the use of modern
technology.
dirty 4A 139 adj ˈdɜːti covered in or marked by an unwanted Each year dirty water causes
VB substance millions of cases of illness.

quiet 4A 139 adj ˈkwaɪət without much activity or without many It was a Sunday, about three
VB people o’clock, and the streets were
quiet.
noisy 4A 139 adj ˈnɔɪzi a place that is noisy is full of noise The bar was very noisy while the
VB match was being shown on TV.

pretty 4A 139 adj ˈprɪti something that is pretty is pleasant to What a pretty little garden!
VB look at or listen to but is not impressive

rainy 4A 139 adj ˈreɪni a rainy period of time is one when it The rainy weather is expected to
VB rains a lot continue for days.

safe 4A 139 adj seɪf not in danger of being harmed, lost or She doesn’t feel safe in the
VB stolen house on her own.

polluted 4A 139 adj pəˈluːtɪd dangerously dirty and not suitable for The lake is polluted and many of
VB people to use the fish have died.

bath 4B 32 n bɑːθ a large long container that you fill with I had to get out of the bath to
water and sit or lie in to wash yourself answer the phone.

cupboard 4B 32 n ˈkʌbəd a piece of furniture with doors and The kitchen cupboards were
sometimes shelves, used for storing empty.
clothes, plates, food, etc.

curtains 4B 32 n pl ˈkɜːtnz pieces of hanging cloth that can be Ella drew the curtains and
pulled across to cover a window, switched the light on.
divide a room, etc.
downstairs 4B 32 adv ˌdaʊnˈsteəz towards or on a lower floor of a Rosie ran downstairs to answer
building, especially a house the door.

fridge 4B 32 n frɪdʒ a large piece of electrical kitchen Put the milk back in the fridge,
equipment, used for keeping food and please.
drinks cool
furniture 4B 32 n ˈfɜːnɪtʃə large objects such as chairs, tables, I helped him choose the furniture
beds and cupboards for his house.

garage 4B 32 n ˈɡærɪdʒ, -ɑːʒ a building for keeping a car in, usually I’ll just go and put the car in the
next to or attached to a house garage.

garden 4B 32 n ˈɡɑːdn the area of land next to a house, Grace brought us some flowers
where there are flowers, grass and from her garden.
other plants and often a place for
people to sit
shower 4B 32 n ˈʃaʊə a piece of equipment that you stand The bathroom has a separate
under to wash your whole body shower cubicle (=a shower in a
separate part of the room).
upstairs 4B 32 adv ˌʌpˈsteəz towards or on an upper floor in a The bathroom is upstairs on your
building left.
wardrobe 4B 32 n ˈwɔːdrəʊb a piece of furniture like a large Can you hang these in the
cupboard that you hang clothes in wardrobe, please?

bin 4B 140 n bɪn a container for putting waste in Please put all your rubbish in the
VB bin.

light 4B 140 n laɪt something that produces light, I switched on the light in the
VB especially electric light, to help you to bedroom.
see
mirror 4B 140 n ˈmɪrə a piece of special glass that you can She was studying her reflection
VB look at and see yourself in in the mirror.

plate 4B 140 n pleɪt a flat and usually round dish that you We usually heat the plates
VB eat from or serve food on before serving a meal.

sheet 4B 140 n ʃiːt a large piece of thin cloth that you put I’ll go and find you some clean
VB on a bed to lie on or lie under sheets and blankets.

shelf 4B 140 n ʃelf a long flat narrow board attached to a Put this book back on the top
VB wall or in a frame or cupboard, used shelf, please.
for putting things on
towel 4B 140 n ˈtaʊəl a piece of cloth that you use for drying She dried her hands on the
VB your skin or for drying things such as kitchen towel.
dishes
backpack 4C 34 n ˈbækpæk a bag used for carrying things on your We bought Tariq a little
back, especially by people on long backpack for taking to school.
walks
battery 4C 34 n ˈbætəri an object that provides a supply of You have to take the top off to
electricity for something such as a change the batteries.
radio, car or toy
blanket 4C 34 n ˈblæŋkɪt a cover for a bed, usually made of It’s cold tonight. Do you want an
wool extra blanket?
boot 4C 34 n buːt a type of shoe that covers your whole In the mountains you’ll need
foot and the lower part of your leg some strong walking boots.

bowl 4C 34 n bəʊl a wide round container that is open at Mix all the ingredients thoroughly
the top, used to hold liquids, food, in a large bowl.
flowers, etc.
can 4C 34 n kæn a metal container in which food or All we’ve got is a couple of cans
drink is preserved without air of soup.

glove 4C 34 n ɡlʌv one of a pair of pieces of clothing that Nurses must wear disposable
you wear on your hands in order to gloves when handling patients.
protect them or keep them warm

hat 4C 34 n hæt a piece of clothing that you wear on Abeni wore a beautiful hat to her
your head daughter’s wedding.
knife 4C 34 n naɪf a metal blade fixed into a handle, used Use a sharp knife to cut the
for cutting or as a weapon melon into sections.

map 4C 34 n mæp a drawing of a particular area, for I’m just trying to find Vancouver
example a city or country, which on the map.
shows its main features, such as its
roads, rivers, mountains, etc.
mirror 4C 34 n ˈmɪrə a piece of special glass that you can I keep a small make-up mirror in
look at and see yourself in my handbag.

sunglasses 4C 34 n pl ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsɪz dark glasses that you wear to protect Declan always wears
your eyes when the sun is very bright sunglasses when he’s sailing.

warm clothes 4C 34 n phr ˌwɔːm the things that people wear to cover Pack some warm clothes for
their body when it is cold when we go hiking in the
ˈkləʊðz, mountains.
ˈkləʊz
water bottle 4C 34 n ˈwɔːtə ˌbɒtl a bottle used for carrying water to drink Is there a tap where we can fill
our water bottles?
black 5A 38 adj blæk having the darkest colour, like coal or A zebra has black and white
night stripes.
blonde 5A 38 adj blɒnd blonde hair is pale or yellow in colour Anja had blonde hair when she
was little but it went darker as
she got older.
blue 5A 38 adj bluː having the colour of the sky or the sea The sun was shining and the
on a fine day lake looked beautiful and blue.

brown 5A 38 adj braʊn having the colour of earth, wood or First, remove the brown skin
coffee from the onion.
dark 5A 38 adj dɑːk quite close to black in colour Milo wore a dark suit to the
wedding.
grey 5A 38 adj ɡreɪ having the colour of dark clouds, Most elephants are grey.
neither black nor white

large 5A 38 adj lɑːdʒ a large person is tall and often fat There were two large security
guards in the van.
long 5A 38 adj lɒŋ measuring a great length from one end I liked your hair when it was
to the other longer.

old 5A 38 adj əʊld someone who is old has lived for a My grandma drove a car until
very long time she was very old.

short 5A 38 adj ʃɔːt measuring a small amount in length or Anita had her hair cut short.
distance
small 5A 38 adj smɔːl not large in size or amount A small, dark woman answered
the door.
tall 5A 38 adj tɔːl a person, building, tree, etc. that is tall You’re taller than me. Can you
is a greater height than normal get that packet from the top
shelf?
thin 5A 38 adj θɪn having little fat on your body Keith is looking thin because he
has been ill.
young 5A 38 adj jʌŋ a young person, plant or animal has You’re too young to get married.
not lived for very long

go to the 5B 40 v phr ˌɡəʊ tə ðə if you go to the cinema, you visit a Why don’t we go to the cinema
cinema building to see a film tonight?
ˈsɪnəmə
go on holiday 5B 40 v phr ˌɡəʊ ɒn to have a time of rest from work, The children were excited about
school, etc., often away from home going on holiday.
ˈhɒlədi, -deɪ
go to a party 5B 40 v phr ˌɡəʊ tʊ ə to attend a social event when a lot of Are you going to Tom’s party?
people meet together to enjoy All our old school friends will be
ˈpɑːti themselves by eating, drinking, there.
dancing, etc.
go to a 5B 40 v phr ˌɡəʊ tʊ ə to visit a place where you can buy and We went to a little Italian
restaurant eat a meal restaurant near Leicester
ˈrestərɒnt Square.
amazing 5B 40 adj əˈmeɪzɪŋ very good, especially in an unexpected He’s an amazing player to
way watch.
awful 5B 40 adj ˈɔːfəl very bad or unpleasant The weather was awful. It rained
all day.
boring 5B 40 adj ˈbɔːrɪŋ not interesting in any way He found school incredibly
boring.
brilliant 5B 40 adj ˈbrɪljənt excellent We had an absolutely brilliant
time.
cool 5B 40 adj kuːl very attractive, fashionable, ‘I’m thinking of studying abroad.’
interesting, etc. in a way that people ‘Really? Cool.’
admire – used in order to show
approval
excellent 5B 40 adj ˈeksələnt extremely good or of very high quality His car is in excellent condition.
exciting 5B 40 adj ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ making you feel happy, interested or The job offers an exciting career
eager opportunity for the right
 individual.
great 5B 40 adj ɡreɪt very good It’s great to be home.
horrible 5B 40 adj ˈhɒrəbəl very bad and unpleasant What’s that horrible smell?
interesting 5B 40 adj ˈɪntrəstɪŋ keeping your attention and making you There’s an interesting article in
want to know more the newspaper today.

lovely 5B 40 adj ˈlʌvli very pleasant, enjoyable or good Thank you for a lovely evening.
nice 5B 40 adj naɪs pleasant, attractive or enjoyable What a nice surprise!
OK 5B 40 adj ˌəʊ ˈkeɪ satisfactory but not extremely good ‘How was the film?’ ‘It was OK,
but not brilliant.’
perfect 5B 40 adj ˈpɜːfɪkt as good as possible, or the best of its The weather was perfect the
kind whole week.
terrible 5B 40 adj ˈterəbəl very bad The journey was terrible – it took
six hours.
angry 5B 140 adj ˈæŋɡri feeling strong emotions which make Jesse laughed, which made me
VB you want to shout at someone or hurt even angrier.
them because they have behaved in
an unfair, cruel, offensive, etc. way or
because you think that a situation is
unfair, unacceptable, etc.

afraid 5B 140 adj əˈfreɪd frightened because you think that you Many children are afraid of the
VB may get hurt or that something bad dark.
may happen
bored 5B 140 adj bɔːd tired and impatient because you do not I get bored if I’m at home on my
VB think something is interesting or own all day.
because you have nothing to do

happy 5B 140 adj ˈhæpi having feelings of pleasure, for It’s a lovely house and we’ve
VB example because something good has been very happy here.
happened to you or you are very
satisfied with your life
surprised 5B 140 adj səˈpraɪzd having the feeling you get when I’m really surprised that he
VB something happens that you did not remembered my birthday.
expect
unhappy 5B 140 adj ʌnˈhæpi not happy; feeling that things are bad If you’re so unhappy, why don’t
VB or you are not satisfied you change jobs?

upset 5B 140 adj ˌʌpˈset unhappy and worried because She’s still upset about her
VB something unpleasant or disappointing uncle’s death.
has happened
worried 5B 140 adj ˈwʌrid unhappy because you keep thinking You should have called me. I
VB about a problem or about something was getting worried.
bad that might happen

bake a cake 5C 43 v phr ˌbeɪk ə ˈkeɪk to make a soft sweet food by cooking a Mark baked a chocolate cake for
mixture of flour, butter, sugar and Stella’s birthday.
eggs, using dry heat, in an oven

climb a tree 5C 43 v phr ˌklaɪm ə ˈtriː to move up a tree using your feet and Boys were climbing trees along
hands, especially when this is difficult the river bank.
to do
cook a meal 5C 43 v phr ˌkʊk ə ˈmiːl to prepare food for eating by using Grace had never cooked a meal
heat before she went to university.

count to (50) 5C 43 v phr ˌkaʊnt tə to say numbers in order up to (a Sarah can count to five now.
certain number)
(ˈfɪfti)
drive a car 5C 43 v phr ˌdraɪv ə ˈkɑː to make a car move along In the UK, it is legal to drive a
car aged 17, if you have passed
a test.
fix a computer 5C 43 v phr ˌfɪks ə kəm to repair an electronic machine that The technician told me he could
stores information and uses programs fix my computer, but it would be
ˈpjuːtə that is broken or not working properly cheaper to buy a new one.

make pizza 5C 43 v phr ˌmeɪk ˈpiːtsə to cook a food made of thin flat round We built an oven so that we can
bread, baked with tomato, cheese and make pizza in the garden.
sometimes vegetables or meat on top

play a musical 5C 43 v phr ˌpleɪ ə to perform music on an object such as A scheme in Venezuela teaches
instrument a piano or guitar very poor children to play a
ˌmjuːzɪkəl musical instrument.
 ˈɪnstrəmənt
play chess 5C 43 v phr ˌpleɪ ˈtʃes to take part or compete in a game for The first stage in playing chess
two players, who move their playing is to learn the moves each piece
pieces according to particular rules can make.
across a special board to try to trap
their opponent’s king
run (five 5C 43 v phr ˌrʌn (faɪv to move very quickly, by moving your Firefighters are to run 500 km to
kilometres) legs more quickly than when you walk, raise money for a children’s
ˈkɪləˌmiːtəz, for (a particular distance) charity.
kɪˈlɒmɪtəz)
speak another 5C 43 v phr ˌspiːk əˌnʌðə to be able to talk in a particular All our staff speak another
language language that is not your first language language and some can speak
ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ several other languages.

spell a word 5C 43 v phr ˌspel ə ˈwɜːd to form a word by writing or naming the I learnt a way to remember how
letters in order to spell ‘because’.

at 6A 46 prep ət, æt used to say exactly where something I was waiting at the bus stop.
or someone is or where something
happens
at 6A 46 prep ət, æt used to say exactly when something The film starts at 8 o’clock.
happens

at 6A 46 prep ət, æt during a particular period of time My husband often works at

night.

in 6A 46 prep ɪn used with the name of a container, Mr Fisher is in Boston this week.
place or area to say where someone / Manson spent 15 years in
or something is prison.
in 6A 46 prep ɪn used with the names of months, years, He retired in October. / Bright
seasons, etc. to say when something yellow flowers appear in late
happens summer.
inside 6A 46 prep ɪnˈsaɪd in or into (a building or room) The sound was coming from
inside the house.

near 6A 46 prep nɪə only a short distance from (a person or They moved house to be nearer
thing) the school.

next to 6A 46 prep ˈnekst tʊ very close to (someone or something), The hotel was right next to the
with no other person, building, place, airport.
etc. in between
on 6A 46 prep ɒn touching or being supported by (a Leave your things on the table
surface) over there.

on 6A 46 prep ɒn during a particular day They’ll be here on Tuesday.

outside 6A 46 prep aʊtˈsaɪd not inside (a building or room) but I’ll meet you outside the theatre
close to it at 2 o’clock.

bought 6B 48 v bɔːt irregular past form of ‘buy’ (= to get I’ve just bought a new car.
something by paying money for it)

brought 6B 48 v brɔːt irregular past form of ‘bring’ (= to take I wished I’d brought an umbrella.
something or someone with you to the
place where you are now, or to the
place you are talking about)

caught 6B 48 v kɔːt irregular past form of ‘catch’ (= to get Stephen leapt up and caught the
hold of and stop an object such as a ball in one hand.
ball that is moving through the air)

drove 6B 48 v drəʊv irregular past form of ‘drive’ (= to make He drives 12 miles to work.
a car, truck, bus, etc. move along)

felt 6B 48 v felt irregular past form of ‘feel’ (= to When I first went to university, I
experience a particular physical feeling felt lonely.
or emotion)
left 6B 48 v left irregular past form of ‘leave’ (= to go Frances left work early to meet
away from a place or a person) her mother.
sat 6B 48 v sæt irregular past form of ‘sit’ (= to be on a I sat on the shore and looked at
chair or seat or on the ground, with the the sea.
top half of your body upright and your
weight resting on your buttocks)

saw 6B 48 v sɔː irregular past form of ‘see’ (= to notice The moment we saw the house,
or examine someone or something, we knew we wanted to buy it.
using your eyes)

threw 6B 48 v θruː irregular past form of ‘throw’ (= to Someone threw a stone at the
make an object such as a ball move car.
quickly through the air by pushing your
hand forward quickly and letting the
object go)
took 6B 48 v tʊk irregular past form of ‘take’ (= to move Barney took us to the airport.
or go with someone or something from
one place to another)

went 6B 48 v went irregular past form of ‘go’ (= to travel or We went to Canada last
move to a place that is away from summer.
where you are or where you live)

woke up 6B 48 phr v ˌwəʊk ˈʌp irregular past form of ‘wake up’ (= to We woke up in the middle of a
stop sleeping or to make someone storm.
stop sleeping)
live with 6C 50 v phr ˈlɪv wɪð if you live with someone, you share My grandmother came to live
someone your home with them with us when I was ten.
ˌsʌmwʌn
move to 6C 50 v phr ˈmuːv tə if you move to somewhere, you go to When are you moving to
somewhere live in a different place Manchester?
ˌsʌmweə
talk to 6C 50 v phr ˈtɔːk tə to say things to someone as part of a She spent a long time talking to
someone conversation him about Chile, because he
ˌsʌmwʌn used to live there.
go to 6C 50 v phr ˈɡəʊ tə to travel or move to a place that is She went to the same school as
somewhere away from where you are or where you me. / I have been to Japan
ˌsʌmweə live several times.
work as 6C 50 v phr ˈwɜːk əz to do a particular job that you are paid She works as a consultant for a
something for design company.
ˌsʌmθɪŋ
walk to 6C 50 v phr ˈwɔːk tə to go somewhere on foot It was a beautiful day so we
somewhere decided to walk to the station
ˌsʌmweə instead of taking the bus.
meet up with 6C 50 v phr ˌmiːt ˈʌp wɪð if people meet up, they meet in order I’ve got to go now, but I’ll meet
someone to do something together up with you later for a coffee.
ˌsʌmwʌn
listen to 6C 50 v phr ˈlɪsən tə to pay attention to what someone is I love listening to classical
something saying or to a sound that you can hear music.
ˌsʌmθɪŋ
travel to 6C 50 v phr ˈtrævəl tə to go from one place to another, We travelled to Russia by train.
somewhere especially places that are far away or
ˌsʌmweə far apart
dance with 6C 50 v phr ˈdɑːns wɪð to move your feet and body with The bride danced with her
someone another person or people, in a way father.
ˌsʌmwʌn that matches the style and speed of
music
agree with 6C 141 v phr əˈɡriː wɪð to have or express the same opinion If she felt he was right, she
someone VB about something as someone else would agree with him.
ˌsʌmwʌn
ask for 6C 141 v phr ˈɑːsk fə to tell someone you want them to give I’m going to ask for a pay rise.
something VB you something
ˌsʌmθɪŋ
belong to 6C 141 v phr bɪˈlɒŋ tə if something belongs to someone, they The book belongs to Dan.
someone VB own it
ˌsʌmwʌn
think about 6C 141 v phr ˈθɪŋk əbaʊt to use your mind to decide about I’ve often thought about starting
something/som VB something or someone, form an my own business.
eone ˌsʌmθɪŋ/ˌsʌ opinion, imagine something or
mwʌn someone, etc.
give something 6C 141 v phr ˈɡɪv ˌsʌmθɪŋ to let someone have something as a I didn’t steal it! Maria gave it to
to someone VB present, or to provide something for me!
tə ˌsʌmwʌn someone
know about 6C 141 v phr ˈnəʊ əbaʊt to have learned a lot about something Bilal knew nothing about football.
something VB or be skilful and experienced at doing
ˌsʌmθɪŋ something
smile at 6C 141 v phr ˈsmaɪl ət to make your mouth curve upwards, in ‘I’m delighted to meet you,’
someone VB order to be friendly to someone George said, smiling at the girl.
ˌsʌmwʌn
lend something 6C 141 v phr ˈlend to let someone borrow money or Did you lend that book to Mike?
to someone VB something that belongs to you for a
ˌsʌmθɪŋ tə short time
ˌsʌmwʌn
send 6C 141 v phr ˈsend to arrange for something to go or be I’ll send the photos to you.
something to VB taken to a person in another place,
someone ˌsʌmθɪŋ tə especially by post
ˌsʌmwʌn
stay with 6C 141 v phr ˈsteɪ wɪð to live in a place for a short time as a My mother is staying with us this
someone VB visitor or guest of another person or week.
ˌsʌmwʌn people
fill in a form 6C 141 v phr ˌfɪl ɪn ə ˈfɔːm to write all the necessary information Fill in the application form and
VB on an official document with spaces send it back with your payment.
where you write information, especially
about yourself
share 6C 141 v phr ˈʃeə ˌsʌmθɪŋ to let someone have or use something Will you share your fries with
something with VB or part of something that belongs to me?
someone wɪð you
ˌsʌmwʌn

point to 6C 141 v phr ˈpɔɪnt tə to show something to someone by She was pointing to a small boat
something VB holding up one of your fingers or a thin that was approaching the shore.
ˌsʌmθɪŋ object towards it
look at 6C 141 v phr ˈlʊk ət to turn your eyes towards something, I looked at the map on the
something VB so that you can see it screen.
ˌsʌmθɪŋ
bean 7A 54 n biːn a seed or a pod (= case containing Soak the beans overnight.
seeds) that comes from a climbing
plant and is cooked as food. There are
very many types of bean.
chicken 7A 54 n ˈtʃɪkɪn the meat from a common farm bird that We never buy cheap frozen
is kept for its meat and eggs chicken.

coffee 7A 54 n ˈkɒfi a hot dark brown drink that has a Jake had a quick breakfast and
slightly bitter taste a cup of coffee.

egg 7A 54 n eɡ a round object with a hard surface, Joe always has bacon and eggs
especially one from a chicken, that is for breakfast.
used for food
fish 7A 54 n fɪʃ the flesh of an animal that lives in In Japan, people eat raw fish.
water, used as food

frozen food 7A 54 n ˌfrəʊzən frozen food has been stored at a very At this time of year, we buy more
low temperature in order to preserve it frozen food in case we can't get
ˈfuːd to the shops.
fruit 7A 54 n sing or fruːt something that grows on a plant, tree Try to eat plenty of fresh fruit.
pl or bush, can be eaten as a food,
contains seeds or a stone and is
usually sweet

ice cream 7A 54 n ˌaɪs ˈkriːm a frozen sweet food made of milk, Would you like some vanilla ice
cream and sugar, with fruit, nuts, cream with your apple pie?
chocolate, etc. sometimes added to it

juice 7A 54 n dʒuːs the liquid that comes from fruit and May I have a lemonade and a
vegetables, or a drink that is made tomato juice, please.
from this
meat 7A 54 n miːt the flesh of animals and birds eaten as I don’t eat meat – I’m vegetarian.
food
pasta 7A 54 n ˈpæstə an Italian food made from flour, eggs Harry loves pasta with tomato
and water and cut into various shapes, sauce.
usually eaten with a sauce

rice 7A 54 n raɪs a food that consists of small white or Serve this chicken dish with
brown grains that you boil in water until plain boiled rice.
they become soft enough to eat
salad 7A 54 n ˈsæləd a mixture of raw vegetables, especially Would you like some salad with
lettuce, cucumber and tomato your pasta?

soft drink 7A 54 n ˌsɒft ˈdrɪŋk a cold drink that does not contain May I have a soft drink, please?
alcohol I’m driving.
sweets 7A 54 n pl swiːts small pieces of sweet food made of Eating sweets is bad for your
sugar or chocolate teeth.

tea 7A 54 n tiː a hot brown drink made by pouring Do you take milk and sugar in
boiling water onto the dried leaves your tea?
from a particular Asian bush, or a cup
of this drink
vegetable 7A 54 n ˈvedʒtəbəl a plant that is eaten raw or cooked, Most supermarkets sell organic
such as a cabbage, a carrot or peas fruit and vegetables.

roast chicken 7A 142 n ˌrəʊst ˈtʃɪkɪn the meat from a common farm bird, My dad often cooks roast
VB cooked in an oven or over a fire chicken on Sundays.

sushi 7A 142 n ˈsuːʃi a Japanese dish that consists of small They prepare your food in front
VB cakes of cooked rice served with raw of you at that sushi restaurant.
fish
kebab 7A 142 n kəˈbæb small pieces of meat and vegetables We ate delicious kebabs when
VB cooked on a stick we were in Turkey.

apple pie 7A 142 n ˌæpəl ˈpaɪ a hard round fruit that has red, light Would you like another piece of
VB green or yellow skin and is white apple pie?
inside, baked inside a covering made
of pastry (= a mixture of flour, butter
and milk or water)
curry 7A 142 n ˈkʌri a type of food from India, consisting of My uncle makes a prawn curry
VB meat or vegetables in a spicy sauce which is quite spicy – but really
good!
omelette 7A 142 n ˈɒmlət eggs mixed together and cooked in hot I was really tired when I got
VB fat, sometimes with other foods added home, so we had a cheese
omelette for dinner.
burger 7A 142 n ˈbɜːɡə a flat round piece of finely cut beef, We cooked burgers on the
VB which is cooked and eaten, or one of barbecue.
these served in a bread bun

chilli 7A 142 n ˈtʃɪli chilli con carne, a spicy dish made with My brother adds chocolate when
VB beans, meat and chillies he cooks chilli.

bag 7B 57 n bæɡ a container made of paper, cloth or Could you get me a bag of
thin plastic, that usually opens at the potatoes, please?
top, or the amount this container holds

bar 7B 57 n bɑː a small block of solid material that is We shared a bar of chocolate
longer than it is wide when we reached the top of the
mountain.
bottle 7B 57 n ˈbɒtl a container with a narrow top for The milkman delivers two bottles
keeping liquids in, usually made of of milk on Fridays.
plastic or glass, or the amount this
container holds
box 7B 57 n bɒks a container for putting things in, Louisa gave Shemil a box of
especially one with four stiff straight chocolates to say thank you.
sides, or the amount this container
holds
can 7B 57 n kæn a metal container in which food or There are a few cans of
drink is preserved without air lemonade in the fridge.

carton 7B 57 n ˈkɑːtn a small box made of cardboard or There was only a small amount
plastic that contains food or a drink of juice left in the carton.

cup 7B 57 n kʌp a small round container, usually with a Let’s go and have a cup of
handle, that you use to drink tea, coffee.
coffee, etc., or the amount of liquid
inside this container
jar 7B 57 n dʒɑː a glass container with a wide top and a There’s half a jar of peanut
lid, used for storing food such as jam butter in the cupboard.
or honey, or the amount it contains

packet 7B 57 n ˈpækɪt a container made of paper, plastic or Is it OK if I open this packet of

cardboard that something is sold in cereal?
tin 7B 57 n tɪn a small metal container in which food This recipe uses two tins of tuna.
or drink is sold

add 7B 142 v æd to put (something) with something else If the mixture seems dry, add
VB or with a group of other things water.

bake 7B 142 v beɪk to cook (something) using dry heat, in Bake the cake for 40 minutes.
VB an oven (= a piece of equipment
shaped like a metal box with a door on
the front)
boil 7B 142 v bɔɪl to cook (something) in boiling water (= I boiled two eggs for breakfast.
VB water that is hot enough to turn into
gas)
cut 7B 142 v kʌt to divide (something) or separate Cut the tomatoes in half.
VB (something) from its main part, using
scissors, a knife, etc.
fry 7B 142 v fraɪ to cook (something) in hot fat or oil, or I could smell onions frying.
VB to be cooked in hot fat or oil

grill 7B 142 v ɡrɪl if you grill something or if it grills, you They grilled the swordfish over
VB cook it by putting it on a flat metal charcoal.
frame with bars across it, above or
below strong direct heat
mix 7B 142 v mɪks if you mix two or more substances or if Mix the herbs into the sauce.
VB they mix, they combine to become a
single substance and they cannot be
easily separated
roast 7B 142 v rəʊst to cook (something, such as meat) in We caught a rabbit and roasted
VB an oven (= a piece of equipment it over an open fire.
shaped like a metal box with a door on
the front) or over a fire, or to be
cooked in this way
stir 7B 142 v stɜː to move (a liquid or substance) around Stir the paint to make sure it is
VB with a spoon or stick in order to mix it smooth.
together
bright 7C 58 adj braɪt shining strongly, or with plenty of light The flat has three large, bright
bedrooms.
cool 7C 58 adj kuːl very attractive, fashionable, That’s a cool bike!
interesting, etc. in a way that people
admire – used in order to show
approval
comfortable 7C 58 adj ˈkʌmftəbəl, making you feel physically relaxed, This sofa is much more
without any pain or without being too comfortable than our old one.
ˈkʌmfət- hot, cold, etc.
crowded 7C 58 adj ˈkraʊdɪd too full of people or things The train was very crowded and
we had to stand.
dark 7C 58 adj dɑːk if it is dark, there is little or no light The church was dark and quiet.
expensive 7C 58 adj ɪkˈspensɪv costing a lot of money Photography is an expensive
hobby.
fresh 7C 58 adj freʃ fresh food has recently been picked or The beans are fresh from the
prepared and is not frozen or garden.
preserved
healthy 7C 58 adj ˈhelθi good for your body Our diet is healthier these days;
we eat less salt and fat.
nice 7C 58 adj naɪs pleasant, attractive or enjoyable Mm, something smells nice!
noisy 7C 58 adj ˈnɔɪzi a place that is noisy is full of noise I prefer this café. The one near
the station is always very noisy.

modern 7C 58 adj ˈmɒdn made or done using the most recent The office will look much better
designs or methods with modern furniture and
improved lighting.
popular 7C 58 adj ˈpɒpjələ liked by a lot of people The restaurant is extremely
popular, owing to its high
standard of food.
small 7C 58 adj smɔːl not large in size or amount I grew up in a small town in the
west of Ireland.
strange 7C 58 adj streɪndʒ unusual or surprising, especially in a What’s that strange noise
way that is difficult to explain or downstairs?
understand
air 8A 62 n eə the mixture of gases around the Earth, Let’s go outside and get some
that we breathe fresh air.
beach 8A 62 n biːtʃ an area of sand or small stones at the There is a beautiful sandy
edge of the sea or a lake beach.

countryside 8A 62 n ˈkʌntrisaɪd an area away from towns and cities, The countryside changes in
where there are fields, forests, etc. winter.

island 8A 62 n ˈaɪlənd a piece of land completely surrounded There are over a thousand
by water uninhabited islands in the seas
around Greece.
mountain 8A 62 n ˈmaʊntɪn a very high hill They went climbing in the
mountains.
river 8A 62 n ˈrɪvə a natural and continuous flow of water There were several boats on the
in a long line across a country into the river.
sea
sea 8A 62 n siː the large area of salty water that Whales are mammals that live in
covers much of the Earth’s surface the sea.

sky 8A 62 n skaɪ the space above the Earth where The sky grew dark and a cold
clouds and the Sun and stars appear rain began to fall.

tree 8A 62 n triː a very tall plant that has branches and We planted a cherry tree in the
leaves and lives for many years garden.

water 8A 62 n ˈwɔːtə the clear liquid without colour, smell or Rangoon is surrounded on three
taste that falls as rain and that is used sides by water.
for drinking, washing, etc.; an area of
this liquid such as a sea or lake

autumn 8B 64 n ˈɔːtəm the season (= time of the year) In autumn the leaves turn red.
between summer and winter, when
leaves change colour and the weather
becomes cooler
spring 8B 64 n sprɪŋ the season (= time of the year) In spring the days get longer.
between winter and summer when
leaves and flowers appear
summer 8B 64 n ˈsʌmə the season (= time of the year) when He worked as a lifeguard in the
the sun is hottest and the days are summer.
longest, between spring and autumn

winter 8B 64 n ˈwɪntə the season (= time of the year) after It usually snows here in the
autumn and before spring, when the winter.
weather is coldest
snow 8B 64 v snəʊ if it snows, soft white pieces of frozen It started snowing around 5. Be
water fall from the sky careful on your way to work.

windy 8B 64 adj ˈwɪndi if it is windy, there is a lot of air moving It’s too windy for a picnic.
strongly or quickly in a current

rain 8B 64 v reɪn if it rains, drops of water fall from It’s raining slightly, but we can
clouds in the sky still go out.

cloudy 8B 64 adj ˈklaʊdi if it is cloudy, the sky, day, etc. is dark Tomorrow, it will be cloudy with
because there are a lot of clouds (= some light rain.
white or grey masses in the sky that
form from very small drops of water)

cool 8B 64 adj kuːl low in temperature, but not cold, often The cooler weather in
in a way that feels pleasant September was a relief after the
summer heat.
foggy 8B 64 adj ˈfɒɡi if it is foggy, there is cloudy air near I try to avoid driving in foggy
the ground that is difficult to see conditions.
through
cold 8B 64 adj kəʊld when there is cold weather, the The hut sheltered her from the
temperature of the air is very low cold wind.

wet 8B 64 adj wet if the weather is wet, it rains a lot There’s more wet weather on the
way.
warm 8B 64 adj wɔːm slightly hot, especially in a pleasant I hope we get some warm
way weather soon.
sunny 8B 64 adj ˈsʌni having a lot of light from the sun When we arrived in Hong Kong,
it was warm and sunny.
hot 8B 64 adj hɒt if the weather is hot, the temperature The weather’s too hot to do any
of the air is high work.
arrive at 8C 66 v phr əˈraɪv ət to get to (somewhere, such as the We need to arrive at the airport
airport, the shopping mall, etc.) at least two hours before our
flight.

arrive in 8C 66 v phr əˈraɪv ɪn to get to (a place, such as a city, a We arrived in Belfast at 2 a.m.
country, etc.)

book 8C 66 v bʊk to make arrangements (to stay in a Ross found a good hotel and
place, eat in a restaurant, go on a booked a room. / I’ll book a table
journey for pleasure, etc.) for 7.30 tomorrow evening. / You
have to book the tour of
Florence’s churches in advance.
get back 8C 66 v phr ɡet ˈbæk to return (to a place, especially where What time do the boys get back
you live) (home) from school?

get off 8C 66 v phr ɡet ˈɒf to leave (a form of transport) Get off the metro/bus/train at the
museum and I’ll meet you by the
bridge. / Get off your bike before
you come to the main road.
get on 8C 66 v phr ɡet ˈɒn to go onto (a form of transport) and sit I usually buy a coffee before I
down get on the train/bus/metro. / I got
on my bike and went for a
newspaper.
go 8C 66 v ɡəʊ to travel (somewhere) I live in quite a small city, so I go
everywhere by bike/bus.
leave 8C 66 v liːv to go out of (somewhere, such as your Don’t forget to feed the cat
house) and go to work, school, before you leave (home/the
college, etc. house).
stay at 8C 66 v phr ˈsteɪ ət to live in (a place) for a short time as a We stayed at a small hotel by
paying guest the lake.

take 8C 66 v teɪk to use a form of transport to go Take a trip on the Santa Fe

somewhere, often for pleasure railway or cruise on a Mississippi
paddle boat. / We took a boat
ride to the island and saw
hundreds of penguins. / It was
late so we took a taxi to the
hotel.
aeroplane/(US) 8C 143 n ˈeərəpleɪn, a flying vehicle with wings and at least The last two passengers got on
airplane/(short VB one engine the aeroplane/airplane/plane.
form) plane ˈeəpleɪn,
pleɪn

boat 8C 143 n bəʊt a vehicle that travels across water Why don’t we take the boat out
VB on the river?

bicycle/(short 8C 143 n ˈbaɪsɪkəl, a vehicle with two wheels that you ride I got on my bicycle/bike and
form) bike VB by pushing its pedals (= two parts of a cycled over to Rob’s house.
baɪk bicycle that you push round with your
feet to make the bicycle go forward)

bus 8C 143 n bʌs a large vehicle that people pay to The children travel to school by
VB travel on bus.

coach 8C 143 n kəʊtʃ a bus with comfortable seats, used for We went to Paris by coach.
VB long journeys

helicopter 8C 143 n ˈheləkɒptə a type of aircraft with large metal We flew to the oil rig on a
VB blades on top which turn around very helicopter.
quickly to make it fly
lorry/(US) truck 8C 143 n ˈlɒri, trʌk a large road vehicle for carrying heavy When the boat gets into the
VB goods harbour, the fish is loaded
directly onto lorries/trucks.
metro/(US) 8C 143 n ˈmetrəʊ, a railway system that runs under the It’s quicker to go on the
subway/(UK) VB ground below a city metro/subway/underground at
underground ˈsʌbweɪ, the end of the working day.
ˈʌndəɡraʊnd
motorbike 8C 143 n ˈməʊtəbaɪk a small fast two-wheeled vehicle with Clare has been racing
VB an engine motorbikes since she was 12.

scooter 8C 143 n ˈskuːtə a type of small, less powerful Many people travel round Hanoi
VB motorbike (= a small fast two-wheeled on scooters.
vehicle with an engine) with small
wheels
ship 8C 143 n ʃɪp a large boat used for carrying people Supplies are delivered to the
VB or goods across the sea research station by ship.

taxi 8C 143 n ˈtæksi a car and driver that you pay to take They sent me home in a taxi.
VB you somewhere

train 8C 143 n treɪn a set of several carriages that are Which platform is it for the train
VB connected to each other and pulled to Munich, please?
along a railway line by an engine

tram 8C 143 n træm a vehicle for passengers, which travels The tram system from the airport
VB along metal tracks in the street to the centre of Edinburgh
opened in 2014.
drive 8C 143 v draɪv to make (a car, truck, bus, etc.) move Shall we drive or take the bus?
VB along

ride 8C 143 v raɪd to travel on (a bicycle or motorbike) He had never learned to ride a
VB bicycle.

fly 8C 143 v flaɪ to be at the controls of (a plane or The pilot was instructed to fly the
VB helicopter) and direct it as it flies plane to Montreal airport.

sail 8C 143 v seɪl to travel on or across an area of water They’re sailing a boat down the
VB in a boat or ship coast of Portugal.

exercise 9A 70 n ˈeksəsaɪz physical activities that you do in order Gentle exercise can be
to stay healthy and become stronger beneficial for older people.

food 9A 70 n fuːd things that people and animals eat, Spanish food is not usually very
such as vegetables or meat spicy.

sleep 9A 70 n sliːp the natural state of resting your mind I got hardly any sleep at all last
and body, usually at night night.

work 9A 70 n wɜːk a job or activity that you do regularly, There isn’t a lot of work at this
especially in order to earn money time of the year.

eat well 9A 70 v phr ˌiːt ˈwel to have enough food or have good The people work hard, but they
food eat well.

stay healthy 9A 70 v phr ˌsteɪ ˈhelθi to continue to be physically strong and A good diet helps you stay
not likely to become ill or weak healthy.

keep fit 9A 70 v phr ˌkiːp ˈfɪt to stay strong and healthy, especially I swim twice a week to try and
because you exercise regularly keep fit.

join a gym 9A 70 v phr ˌdʒɔɪn ə to pay to regularly use a special Many people who join a gym
building or room that has equipment stop going regularly after a
ˈdʒɪm for doing physical exercise month or so.

do exercise 9A 70 v phr ˌduː to do physical activities in order to stay Working in an office, I don’t do
healthy and become stronger much exercise.
ˈeksəsaɪz
walk up 9A 70 v phr ˌwɔːk ˈʌp to move up (a set of steps, a slope, Whenever I can, I walk up the
etc.) by putting one foot in front of the stairs instead of taking the lift.
other
sit down 9A 70 phr v ˌsɪt ˈdaʊn to get onto a chair or seat or onto the I spend most of the working day
ground, with the top half of your body sitting down.
upright and your weight resting on your
buttocks
stand up 9A 70 phr v ˌstænd ˈʌp to be on your feet or to rise to your feet As a teacher, you spend a large
part of each day standing up.

walk around 9A 70 v phr ˌwɔːk ə to go to many parts of (a room, area, They spent a couple of hours
town, etc.) on foot walking around the narrow
ˈraʊnd streets of the old city.
move around 9A 70 v phr ˌmuːv ə to go from one place or position to I could hear someone moving
another around upstairs.
ˈraʊnd
go to sleep 9A 70 v phr ˌɡəʊ tə ˈsliːp to start resting your mind and body, I went to sleep at 9 o’clock and
usually at night when you are lying in woke up at 6.
bed with your eyes closed

break your 9A 144 v phr ˌbreɪk jər to damage a bone in your arm or leg She fell downstairs and broke
arm/leg VB by making it crack or split her arm/leg.
ˈɑːm/ˈleɡ
have an 9A 144 v phr ˌhæv ən to injure someone or damage Young drivers are more likely to
accident VB something without anyone intending it have accidents than older
 ˈæksɪdənt to happen drivers.
have 9A 144 v phr hæv ˈtuːθ-eɪk to suffer from a pain in one or more of I had terrible toothache all last
toothache VB your teeth night.

have a 9A 144 v phr hæv ə to suffer from a pain in your head She’s not coming – she says she
headache VB has a headache.
ˈhedeɪk
have a 9A 144 v phr hæv ə to suffer from a pain in your stomach He said he had a stomach ache
stomach ache VB (= the organ inside your body where and didn’t want to go to school.
ˈstʌmək eɪk food begins to be digested) or near
your stomach
have a 9A 144 v phr hæv ə to have a body temperature that is Susie has a sore throat and a
temperature VB higher than normal, especially temperature and has gone to
ˈtemprətʃə because you are ill bed.

catch a cold 9A 144 v phr ˌkætʃ ə to start to have a common illness that I caught a cold and had to miss
VB makes it difficult to breathe through the match.
ˈkəʊld your nose and often makes your throat
hurt

cut your finger 9A 144 v phr ˌkʌt jə ˈfɪŋɡə to injure one of the four long thin parts I noticed he’d cut his finger quite
VB on your hand on something sharp that badly on the broken glass.
breaks the skin and makes you bleed

make an 9A 144 v phr ˌmeɪk ən ə to make an arrangement for a meeting I’d like to make an appointment
appointment VB at an agreed time and place, for a to see the doctor.
ˈpɔɪntmənt particular purpose
chemist's 9A 144 n ˈkemɪsts a shop where you can buy medicines, This new cold remedy is
VB beauty products, etc. available at any good chemist’s.

doctor 9A 144 n ˈdɒktə someone who is trained to treat people I’d been having bad headaches
VB who are ill so I went to the doctor.

dentist 9A 144 n ˈdentɪst someone whose job is to treat people’s I’ve made an appointment with
VB teeth the dentist because I’ve had a
toothache for a few days.
take medicine 9A 144 v phr ˌteɪk to eat/drink a substance used for Did you remember to take your
VB treating illness, especially a liquid you medicine this morning?
ˈmedsən drink
ambulance 9A 144 n ˈæmbjələns a special vehicle that is used to take He isn’t breathing. Call an
VB people who are ill or injured to hospital ambulance!

learn a new 9B 73 v phr ˌlɜːn ə njuː to gain knowledge of a language that Jake found it difficult to learn a
language is not your first language new language when he first
ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ moved to Japan.
learn how to 9B 73 v phr ˌlɜːn haʊ tə to gain knowledge of a particular skill, Hector spent the winter learning
do something by experience, by studying it or by how to cope with his blindness.
ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ being taught

get a bonus 9B 73 v phr ɡet ə to receive money that is added to your Each agent gets an annual
wages, especially as a reward for good bonus if they have met their
ˈbəʊnəs work sales targets.
get a new job 9B 73 v phr ɡet ə ˌnjuː to change the regular paid work that Rudi’s just got a new job with an
you do and start working for a new airline.
ˈdʒɒb employer
do a course 9B 73 v phr ˌduː ə ˈkɔːs to take a series of lessons in a Andy’s doing a one-year
particular subject journalism course.

do exercise 9B 73 v phr ˌduː to do physical activities in order to stay Try to do some regular exercise
healthy and become stronger as part of your daily routine.
ˈeksəsaɪz
decide what to 9B 73 v phr dɪˌsaɪd wɒt to make a choice about something, Have Ian and Pat decided what
do especially after considering all the to do when they sell the house?
tə ˈduː possibilities or arguments

decide where 9B 73 v phr dɪˌsaɪd weə to make a choice about a destination, Jian is letting Chun decide
to go especially after considering all the where to go for their anniversary
tə ˈɡəʊ possibilities or arguments weekend.

buy 9B 73 v baɪ to get (something, such as a camera, a Rosie has just bought one of the
book, etc.) by paying money for it latest digital cameras. / I bought
my granddaughter a poetry
book.
look for 9B 73 v phr ˌlʊk fər ɪnfə to try to find facts or details that tell The investigators are looking for
information you something about a situation, more information about the
ˈmeɪʃən person, event, etc. accident.
look for a job 9B 73 v phr ˌlʊk fər ə to try to get different regular paid workLuis is bored with working in the
that you do for an employer hotel so he’s looking for a new
ˈdʒɒb job.
save 9B 73 v seɪv to keep (money in a bank) so that you He managed to save enough
can use it later, or to not waste (time, money to buy a small house. /
energy, etc.) We’ll save a lot of time if we go
by car.
talk to friends 9B 73 v phr ˌtɔːk tə to say things to people who you know Do you ever talk to your friends
and like very much and enjoy spending about things that worry you?
ˈfrendz time with, as part of a conversation

talk to people 9B 73 v phr ˈtɔːk tə to say things to people as part of a It isn’t easy to talk to people at a
conversation party.
ˌpiːpəl
go horse riding 9C 74 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈhɔːs to ride horses for pleasure You can go horse riding along
the beach.
ˌraɪdɪŋ
go swimming 9C 74 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈswɪmɪŋ to move yourself through water using We went swimming in the lake
your arms and legs, for pleasure on Saturday.

go climbing 9C 74 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈklaɪmɪŋ to move up mountains or rocks using Ashwin goes climbing nearly
your feet and hands, for pleasure every weekend.

go surfing 9C 74 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈsɜːfɪŋ to ride on waves while standing on a I’m hoping to go surfing while
special board, for pleasure we’re in Costa Rica.

go skiing 9C 74 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈskiːɪŋ to take part in the sport of moving We’re going to go skiing in
down hills or across land in the snow Colorado this winter.
wearing skis (= a pair of long thin
narrow pieces of wood or plastic that
you fasten to your boots), for pleasure
go 9C 74 v phr ˌɡəʊ to take part in the sport of going down The boys have gone
snowboarding snow-covered hills standing on a snowboarding to the village
ˈsnəʊbɔːdɪŋ snowboard (= a long wide board made further down the valley.
of plastic), for pleasure
go shopping 9C 74 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈʃɒpɪŋ to go to shops and buy things She skipped lunch in order to go
shopping.

go cycling 9C 74 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈsaɪklɪŋ to ride a bicycle for pleasure Alberto loves going cycling in the
mountains near his home.

go sightseeing 9C 74 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈsaɪt to visit famous or interesting places, She swam and sunbathed, went
especially as a tourist sightseeing and relaxed.
ˌsiːɪŋ
go bowling 9C 74 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈbəʊlɪŋ to play an indoor game in which you Do you want to go bowling with
roll a large heavy ball along a wooden us on Friday?
track in order to knock down a group of
pins (= wooden objects shaped like
bottles), as a leisure activity
washing-up 10A 78 n ˌwɒʃɪŋ ˈʌp the activity of washing plates, dishes, Let’s leave the washing-up till
knives, etc. the morning, Sam.

share bills 10A 78 v phr ˌʃeə ˈbɪlz to have equal responsibility for paying I own the house, but we share
for the cost of running a house, e.g. the bills.
electricity, heating, etc.

tidy your room 10A 78 v phr ˌtaɪdi jə to make your bedroom look neatly You can’t watch TV until you’ve
arranged with everything in the right tidied your room.
ˈruːm, ˈrʊm place
clean the 10A 78 v phr ˌkliːn ðə to remove dirt from a room where The hotel was terrible. Nobody
bathroom there is a bath or shower, a basin and had cleaned our bathroom!
ˈbɑːθrʊm, - sometimes a toilet
ruːm
do the laundry 10A 78 v phr ˌduː ðə to wash and dry dirty clothes She did the laundry and hung it
out to dry.
ˈlɔːndri
fix things 10A 78 v phr ˈfɪks ˌθɪŋz to repair objects, machines, etc. that He’s outside fixing the brakes on
are broken or not working properly the car.

cook for 10A 78 v phr ˈkʊk fə to prepare food for eating by using I promised I’d cook for them next
people heat, and serve it to several people time they visited.
ˌpiːpəl
boot 10B 80 n buːt a type of shoe that covers your whole Take your muddy football boots
foot and often the lower part of your off before you come inside.
leg
cap 10B 80 n kæp a type of flat hat that has a curved part He was wearing a sweater and a
sticking out at the front and is often baseball cap.
worn as part of a uniform

coat 10B 80 n kəʊt a piece of clothing with long sleeves You’ll need a good winter coat in
that is worn over your clothes to Canada.
protect them or to keep you warm

dress 10B 80 n dres a piece of clothing worn by a woman She arrived in a red evening
or girl, that covers the top of her body dress.
and part or all of her legs

helmet 10B 80 n ˈhelmɪt a strong hard hat that soldiers, Always wear a helmet when you
motorbike riders, the police, etc. wear go cycling.
to protect their heads

jeans 10B 80 n pl dʒiːnz trousers made of denim (= a strong, You can’t wear old jeans/an old
usually blue, cotton cloth) pair of jeans and that dirty T-
shirt. We’re going out to a
restaurant for dinner!
shirt 10B 80 n ʃɜːt a piece of clothing that covers the I have to wear a shirt and tie to
upper part of your body and your arms, work.
usually has a collar and is fastened at
the front by buttons
shorts 10B 80 n pl ʃɔːts short trousers ending at or above the Isn’t it a bit cold to be wearing
knees shorts/a pair of shorts?
smart clothes 10B 80 n phr ˌsmɑːt smart clothes are clean, tidy and Make sure you wear smart
attractive clothes for the interview.
ˈkləʊðz,
ˈkləʊz
suit 10B 80 n suːt, sjuːt a set of clothes made of the same She was wearing a black trouser
material, usually including a jacket with suit.
trousers or a skirt

tie 10B 80 n taɪ a long narrow piece of cloth tied in a We all wore our rugby club ties
knot around the neck to the dinner.

trainers 10B 80 n pl ˈtreɪnəz a type of strong shoes that you wear Ben needs new trainers/a new
for sport pair of trainers for football. His
old ones are too small.
trousers 10B 80 n pl ˈtraʊzəz a piece of clothing that covers the I need new trousres/a new pair
lower half of your body, with a of trousers for work.
separate part fitting over each leg

uniform 10B 80 n ˈjuːnəfɔːm a particular type of clothing worn by all He was still wearing his school
the members of a group or uniform.
organisation such as the police, the
army, etc.
app 10C 82 n æp a piece of computer software that does You can download an app that
a particular job records your diet and exercise.

file 10C 82 n faɪl information on a computer that you You may need to close the file
store under a particular name and restart the computer.

laptop 10C 82 n ˈlæptɒp a small computer that you can carry You can charge your laptop on
with you the train.
tablet 10C 82 n ˈtæblɪt a computer that you can carry with you All students are given a tablet
which has a touch screen (= a type of when they start at the school.
computer screen that you touch in
order to tell the computer what to do or
to get information) and does not have
a separate keyboard

program 10C 82 n ˈprəʊɡræm a set of instructions given to a You can download the program
computer to make it perform an and use it free of charge for 90
operation days.
online game 10C 82 n ˌɒnlaɪn a computer game, connected to other I play online games with my
computers through the internet, in school friends to stay in touch.
ˈɡeɪm which you move images on a screen
using electronic controls
printer 10C 82 n ˈprɪntə a machine which is connected to a We don’t have a colour printer at
computer and can make a printed home.
record of computer information

screen 10C 82 n skriːn the part of a television or computer It’s easy to change the text on
where the picture or information screen before printing it.
appears
smartphone 10C 82 n ˈsmɑːtfəʊn a mobile phone that is also a small You can have the latest flight
computer and can connect to the information sent to your
internet smartphone.
speaker 10C 82 n ˈspiːkə the part of a radio, sound system, etc. The left-hand speaker is making
where the sound comes out a strange noise.

(text) message 10C 82 n ˈmesɪdʒ, a written message that is sent or I didn’t read your message in
received on a mobile phone or pager time because I was driving.
ˈtekst (= a small machine you can carry in
ˌmesɪdʒ your pocket that can receive signals
from a telephone)
the internet 10C 82 n ði ˈɪntənet a computer system that allows millions We do most of our shopping on
of computer users around the world to the internet.
exchange information

(web)site 10C 82 n saɪt, a place on the internet where you can You can visit the university’s
find information about something, website to get more information.
ˈwebsaɪt especially a particular organisation

multiplayer 10C 82 n ˌmʌltipleɪə a computer game for two or more It’s a multiplayer game, where
game players, played on the internet you join up with other players to
ˈɡeɪm complete challenges.
download 10C 82 v ˌdaʊnˈləʊd to move information or programs from I downloaded this game free
a computer network to a small from the internet.
computer
save 10C 82 v seɪv to make a computer keep (the work Don’t forget to save before you
that you have done on it) close the file.

play 10C 82 v pleɪ when you play a computer game, you Alex spent the whole of last
take part in it for entertainment weekend playing computer
games with his friends.
go online 10C 82 v phr ˌɡəʊ ɒnˈlaɪn to connect to other computers through Humza went online to check the
the internet football scores.

own 10C 82 v əʊn to have (something) which belongs to Many more people now own
you, especially because you have their own homes.
bought it, been given it, etc. and it is
legally yours
record 10C 145 v rɪˈkɔːd to store (music, sound, television I’ll record the film and we can all
VB programmes, etc.) on a disc or tape so watch it later.
that people can listen to them or watch
them again
turn on 10C 145 phr v ˌtɜːn ˈɒn to make (a piece of electrical Jake turned on his computer and
VB equipment such as a television, etc.) checked his mail.
start operating by pushing a button

delete 10C 145 v dɪˈliːt to remove (something that has been You can delete any files that are
VB written down or stored in a computer) no longer required.

play 10C 145 v pleɪ if you play a radio, CD, online video, Press play to start the video.
VB etc., it produces sound or film

turn off 10C 145 phr v ˌtɜːn ˈɒf to make (a piece of electrical Don’t forget to turn your
VB equipment such as a television, etc.) computer off before you leave
stop operating by pushing a button the office.

save 10C 145 v seɪv to make a computer keep (the work Did you save the changes that
VB that you have done on it) you made?

(phone) battery 10C 145 n ˈbætəri, an object that provides a supply of It’s an old phone so the battery
VB electricity for a mobile phone needs to be charged more often.
ˈfəʊn ˌbætəri
(tablet) 10C 145 n ˈtæblɪt, a computer that you can carry with you Next time you log onto your
computer VB which has a touch screen (= a type of tablet, you will have to use a
ˌtæblɪt kəm computer screen that you touch in new password.
ˈpjuːtə order to tell the computer what to do or
to get information) and does not have
a separate keyboard

PC 10C 145 n ˌpiː ˈsiː personal computer; a computer that is People can use their PCs to do
VB used by one person at a time, either at their banking from home.
home or at work
games console 10C 145 n ˈɡeɪmz an electronic machine that is used for They’re bringing out a new
VB playing games on a screen games console this Christmas.
ˌkɒnsəʊl
keyboard 10C 145 n ˈkiːbɔːd a board with buttons marked with The computer keyboard is
VB letters or numbers that are pressed to shaped to put less strain on your
put information into a computer or wrists.
other machine
digital camera 10C 145 n ˌdɪdʒətl an electronic camera that does not use Digital cameras are cheaper
VB film overall because you can select
ˈkæmərə the photos you want to print.
blog 10C 145 n blɒɡ web log; a web page containing I subscribe to a blog which gives
VB information or opinions from a tips about reducing your carbon
particular person or about a particular footprint.
subject, to which new information is
added regularly
web page 10C 145 n ˈweb peɪdʒ all the information that you can see in We need to update the menu
VB one part of a website web page on the restaurant’s
site.