UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE HONDURAS

“NUESTRA SEÑORA REINA DE LA PAZ”

ASSIGMENTS UNIT 8

TEACHER:
MS. KARLA MARIA MENDOZA RIVERA

STUDENT:
WENDY JULIETH GARCIA MEJIA

ACCOUNT:
0301-2005-03064

DATE:
15/04/2024
 Vocabulary Unit 8
1. Age at marriage: The age at which a person gets married.
- Sentence: My grandmother always says that in her time, the age at marriage was much
younger than it is now.
2. Birthrate: The rate of births in a population during a specified period.
- Sentence: The government is concerned about the declining birthrate and is
implementing policies to encourage it.
3. Developed: Advanced or progressed.
- Sentence: This country has experienced rapid economic growth and is considered one
of the most developed in the world.
4. Disrespectful: Lack of respect towards someone or something.
- Sentence: His disrespectful attitude towards elders will not be tolerated in this house.
5. Education: Formal education or acquisition of knowledge.
- Sentence: Education is the key that unlocks the doors to a better future.
6. Few: A small number of people or things.
- Sentence: Only a few brave souls dared to challenge the tyrant.
7. Hard: Difficult or resistant.
- Sentence: Although the task seemed impossible at first, with effort and determination,
we managed to overcome it.
8. Health: State of physical, mental, and social well-being.
- Sentence: Health is the true treasure of life.
9. High: Tall, either in position, quantity, or quality.
- Sentence: The mountain reached so high that it seemed to touch the sky.
10. Income: Earnings or income, especially those obtained regularly.
- Sentence: Despite having a modest income, she always found ways to save some
money.
11. Lenient: Indulgent or tolerant in the imposition of punishments or rules.
- Sentence: Although known for being a strict judge, on this occasion, he decided to be
more lenient due to the special circumstances of the case.
12. Life expectancy: The average age that a person is expected to live.
- Sentence: Advances in medicine have significantly increased life expectancy
worldwide.
13. Old: Ancient or elderly.
 - Sentence: Despite being an old building, it has a charm and a history that make it
unique.
14. Overprotective: Overly protective.
- Sentence: His parents were so overprotective that they barely allowed him to leave
the house without their supervision.
15. Rebellious: Prone to challenging authority or established norms.
- Sentence: During his teenage years, he had a rebellious phase where he constantly
challenged the school rules.
16. Spoiled: Pampered or excessively indulged.
- Sentence: Due to his indulgent upbringing, the child had become extremely spoiled
and demanding.
17. Strict: Severe or rigorous in the enforcement of rules or norms.
- Sentence: The teacher was known for being very strict, but his students knew he did
it for their own good.
18. Successful: Achieving one's goals or objectives.
- Sentence: After years of hard work, she finally achieved the success she had longed
for.
19. Teenagers: Adolescents, individuals in the stage of adolescence.
- Sentence: Typical teenage problems often include identity searching and peer
pressure.
20. Trends: Trends or patterns of change in a specific direction.
- Sentence: Fashion trends constantly change, influenced by various cultural and social
factors.
UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE HONDURAS
“NUESTRA SEÑORA REINA DE LA PAZ”

ASSIGMENTS UNIT 9

TEACHER:
MS. KARLA MARIA MENDOZA RIVERA

STUDENT:
WENDY JULIETH GARCIA MEJIA

ACCOUNT:
0301-2005-03064

DATE:
15/04/2024
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 Vocabulary Unit 9
1. Authorities - Those in power or control, typically in an official capacity.
Example sentence: The authorities are investigating the incident thoroughly.
2. Believable - Able to be accepted as true or credible.
Example sentence: His story was so well-crafted, it seemed completely believable.
3. Careful - Exercising caution and attention to avoid mistakes or harm.
Example sentence: She handled the fragile artifact with careful hands.
4. Clause - A particular and separate provision in a contract, agreement, or law.
Example sentence: The lease agreement contained a clause regarding pet ownership.
5. Debatable - Open to discussion or argument.
Example sentence: Whether his decision was ethical or not was debatable among the
team.
6. Disappointed - Feeling let down or unhappy because of unmet expectations.
Example sentence: She was disappointed when her favorite band canceled their concert.
7. Discover - Find something unexpectedly or in the course of a search.
Example sentence: Scientists were excited to discover a new species of butterfly in the
rainforest.
8. Facts - Information that is proven to be true or accurate.
Example sentence: Despite his claims, the facts clearly contradicted his story.
9. Hoaxes - False information or deception, often spread with the intention to
deceive.
Example sentence: The internet is rife with hoaxes claiming miraculous cures.
10. Newspapers - Periodical publications containing news, information, and
advertisements.
Example sentence: She enjoys reading newspapers with her morning coffee.
11. Prison - A place where individuals are confined as punishment for crimes.
Example sentence: He spent five years in prison for his involvement in the robbery.
12. Publicity - Attention or notice given to something or someone by the media or
public.
Example sentence: The new product received a lot of publicity after being featured on
a popular talk show.
13. Questionable - Doubtful or suspect in terms of validity or morality.
Example sentence: The company's accounting practices were highly questionable.
 14. Surprise - To cause someone to feel unexpectedly or suddenly amazed or startled.
Example sentence: His friends threw him a surprise birthday party at his favorite
restaurant.
15. Suspicious - Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
Example sentence: The detective found the suspect's alibi to be highly suspicious.
16. Theories - Systematic explanations or interpretations of phenomena, often based
on observation and evidence.
Example sentence: The scientist presented a new theory about the origins of the
universe.
17. Troubling - Causing distress or worry.
Example sentence: The troubling news of the pandemic's resurgence spread quickly.
18. Unfortunately - Regrettably or sadly.
Example sentence: Unfortunately, we ran out of time to complete the project before the
deadline.
19. Unprovable - Not capable of being demonstrated or proven.
Example sentence: His claims of having seen a UFO were unprovable and dismissed
by skeptics.
20. Until - Up to the point in time or the event mentioned.
Example sentence: She promised to wait until he returned from his trip before making
any decisions.
UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE HONDURAS
“NUESTRA SEÑORA REINA DE LA PAZ”

ASSIGMENTS UNIT 10

TEACHER:
MS. KARLA MARIA MENDOZA RIVERA

STUDENT:
WENDY JULIETH GARCIA MEJIA

ACCOUNT:
0301-2005-03064

DATE:
15/04/2024
 Vocabulary Unit 10
1. Active: Demonstrating energy and movement; engaged in physical or mental
activity.
Example sentence: Despite his age, John remains active by hiking in the mountains every
weekend.
2. Be a nervous wreck: To be extremely anxious or stressed.
Example sentence: Before her job interview, Sarah was a nervous wreck, but she managed
to calm down before it started.
3. Be on call: To be available and ready to respond to a situation, typically related to
work or emergencies.
Example sentence: As a doctor, I have to be on call during weekends in case of any
medical emergencies.
4. Courteous: Polite, respectful, and considerate in behavior or speech.
Example sentence: The courteous waiter made sure to refill our drinks and attend to our
needs throughout the meal.
5. Draw the line: To establish a limit or boundary that should not be crossed.
Example sentence: I don't mind helping my friends, but I have to draw the line when they
start taking advantage of me.
6. Face it: To accept and confront a difficult or unpleasant reality.
Example sentence: Sarah knew she had to face it and apologize to her friend for her
mistake.
7. Frankly: In an honest and direct manner.
Example sentence: Frankly, I don't think your plan is going to work without some major
revisions.
8. Friendly: Warm, kind, and pleasant in manner or disposition.
Example sentence: The new neighbors were very friendly, inviting us over for dinner
shortly after we moved in.
9. Give something one’s all: To put forth maximum effort and dedication into
something.
Example sentence: Despite the challenges, she gave her new job her all and eventually
succeeded.
10. Have a lot on one’s plate: To be very busy or have many tasks and responsibilities
to manage.
Example sentence: Between work, family, and volunteering, Jane always has a lot on her
plate.
 11. Helpful: Providing assistance or support to others.
Example sentence: The helpful librarian guided me to the books I needed for my research
project.
12. Keep up: To maintain a particular pace or level, especially in terms of progress or
performance.
Example sentence: If you want to succeed in this class, you need to study hard and keep
up with the readings.
13. Laid back: Relaxed and easygoing in manner or attitude.
Example sentence: Mark has a laid-back personality; he never seems to let anything stress
him out.
14. Loner: A person who prefers to be alone or has little interest in socializing with
others.
Example sentence: Despite being a loner, Tom enjoys spending time hiking in the
wilderness.
15. Pay: To give money in exchange for goods or services.
Example sentence: Don't forget to pay the bill before we leave the restaurant.
16. Realized: To become aware of or understand something previously unknown.
Example sentence: It wasn't until later that she realized the impact her words had on her
friend.
17. Sedentary: Involving little physical activity; characterized by sitting for extended
periods.
Example sentence: Working from home has made many people more sedentary, leading
to health concerns.
18. Slack off: To decrease or relax one's effort or diligence in performing a task.
Example sentence: If you slack off at work, you'll never finish the project on time.
19. Sociable: Fond of the company of others; enjoying social activities and
interactions.
Example sentence: My sister has always been sociable, making friends wherever she
goes.
20. Travel: To journey from one place to another, typically over a considerable
distance.
Example sentence: We love to travel and explore new cultures whenever we have the
opportunity.