A2 Wordlist English

A2 Student’s Book Wordlist
STARTER UNIT
WORD PRONUNCIATION PART OF SPEECH EXAMPLE SENTENCE
add /æd/ verb Here’s a book to add to your collection.
affirmative /əˈfɜː(r)mətɪv/ adjective She gave us an affirmative answer, so we are allowed to go.
again /əˈɡen/ adverb Tell me again – I wasn’t listening.
alternative /ɔːlˈtɜː(r)nətɪv/ noun Water is a healthy alternative to fizzy drinks.
American /əˈmerɪkən/ adjective Her husband is American – he’s from Texas.
answer /ˈɑːnsə(r)/ verb Please answer the question – why haven’t you done your homework?
apostrophe /əˈpɒstrəfi/ noun There are two apostrophes in ‘Bob’s car isn’t blue’.
art /ɑː(r)t/ noun Drawing, painting and sculpture are types of art.
aunt /ɑːnt/ noun I love visiting my aunt. Her name is Gina, and she’s my dad’s sister.
Australia /ɒˈstreɪliə/ noun Brad comes from Melbourne in Australia.
Australian /ɒˈstreɪliən/ adjective Our Australian waiter is from Sydney.
bag /bæɡ/ noun I put my textbooks in my bag to take them to class.
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beard /bɪə(r)d/ noun Mr Smith is old and has a white beard and white hair.
biology /baɪˈɒlədʒi/ noun We learn about the body in biology.
blonde hair /blɒnd heə(r)/ phrase My friend has blonde hair – it’s yellow.
board /bɔː(r)d/ noun The teacher writes our homework on the board.
board rubber /bɔː(r)d ˈrʌbə(r)/ noun At the end of class, we clean the board with a board rubber.
British /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/ adjective British comedies are popular in many countries because they are very
funny.
brother /ˈbrʌðə(r)/ noun My brother’s name is Ryan. He’s 25, so he doesn’t live with my parents
anymore.
Canada /ˈkænədə/ noun Toronto is a city in Canada.
Canadian /kəˈneɪdiən/ adjective Jeffrey is from Vancouver and has a Canadian accent.
capital /ˈkæpɪt(ə)l/ noun Washington DC is the capital city of the US.
chair /tʃeə(r)/ noun I sit on a chair in class.
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ verb In the UK, the weather changes all the time.
check /tʃek/ verb Check your spelling when you write new words.
chemistry /ˈkemɪstri/ noun Steven is a professor of chemistry – he knows everything about science!
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children /ˈtʃɪldrən/ noun (plural) My parents have 2 children – a boy and a girl.
choose /tʃuːz/ verb I like this job because I choose when and where I do the work.
compare /kəmˈpeə(r)/ verb Compare my writing with yours – are they different?
complete /kəmˈpliːt/ verb Complete this sentence with a word. ‘ I like ____’.
computer science /kəmˈpjuːtə(r) noun Marwaan learns to make apps in computer science.
ˈsaɪəns/
correct /kəˈrekt/ adjective The first person to say the correct answer wins the competition.
cousin /ˈkʌz(ə)n/ noun Cara and I are cousins – our fathers are brothers.
curly hair /ˈkɜː(r)li heə(r)/ phrase Sasha’s curly hair bounces when she runs.
D&T (design and /diː ænd tiː/ (/dɪ noun In D&T we design and make products.
technology) ˈzaɪn ænd tek
ˈnɒlədʒi/)
dark hair /dɑː(r)k heə(r)/ phrase Dark hair is brown or black.
daughter /ˈdɔːtə(r)/ noun Janine’s daughter has her eyes and her father’s hair.
describe /dɪˈskraɪb/ verb He describes his uncle as tall with dark hair and a moustache.
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desk /desk/ noun I keep my laptop, pens, pencils and books on my desk.
dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ noun The course uses audio dialogues of two people talking.
dictionary /ˈdɪkʃən(ə)ri/ noun We use a dictionary when we want to understand new words.
different /ˈdɪfrənt/ adjective Every day I eat something different for lunch – it’s never the same.
door /dɔː(r)/ noun I’m cold – please close the door.
drama /ˈdrɑːmə/ noun We learn to act in drama class.
(blue/brown/green) (/bluː/braʊn/ phrase Most babies have blue eyes when they are born.
eyes ɡriːn/) /aɪz/
English /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ noun I study English at college.
false /fɔːls/ adjective That is just not true – it’s false!
family tree /ˈfæm(ə)li triː/ noun I have a family tree so you can see everyone in my family.
father /ˈfɑːðə(r)/ noun My father teaches me to drive in his car.
French /frentʃ/ noun Max is the best student in French – he speaks the language so well!
friend /frend/ noun Helga is my best friend – we are nearly always together.
geography /dʒiːˈɒɡrəfi/ noun We learn about our planet in geography.
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German /ˈdʒɜː(r)mən/ noun Anne thinks German is a difficult language.
glasses /ˈɡlɑːsɪz/ noun I need my glasses to see!
grandchildren /ˈɡræn(d)ˌˈtʃɪldrən/ noun (plural) My daughter’s children are my grandchildren.
granddaughter /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtə(r)/ noun I meet my granddaughter when she finishes school because her parents
are at work.
grandfather /ˈɡræn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ noun It’s my grandfather’s birthday tomorrow – he’s 90!
grandmother /ˈɡræn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ noun Her grandmother is 81 but still loves working in the garden.
grandparents /ˈgræn(d)ˌpeərənts/ noun (plural) My mother’s and father’s parents are my grandparents.
grandson /ˈɡræn(d)ˌsʌn/ noun Our family loves music – my son, my grandson and I play the piano.
half past /hɑːf pɑːst/ phrase The shops close at half past five (or 5.30).
heavy /ˈhevi/ adjective He is a big man and very heavy.
history /ˈhɪst(ə)ri/ noun He learns about the past in his history class.
how old /haʊ əʊld/ phrase ‘How old are you?’ ‘I’m 5 years old.’
husband /ˈhʌzbənd/ noun Carole and her husband have two children – a son and a daughter.
icon /ˈaɪkɒn/ noun The icon for email is a small picture of an envelope.
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if necessary /ɪf ˈnesəs(ə)ri/ phrase Only call if you need help – if necessary.
Ireland /ˈaɪə(r)lənd/ noun I want to visit Dublin in Ireland.
Irish /ˈaɪrɪʃ/ adjective He was born in Cork. He’s Irish.
language /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ noun Everyone speaks a language. I speak English.
listen /ˈlɪs(ə)n/ verb Listen to what I say.
long hair /lɒŋ heə(r) phrase Kelly’s long hair reaches her waist.
look /lʊk/ verb Susana looks at herself in the mirror.
match /mætʃ/ verb Your eyes and hair are the same colour – they match!
maths /mæθs/ noun Maths is difficult, especially multiplication!
meet /miːt/ verb I meet my friends every day to have lunch.
mean /miːn/ verb What does ‘necessary’ mean? It means something you need.
media studies /ˈmiːdiə ˈstʌdiz/ noun Marcelle enjoys media studies because she loves watching TV and reading
newspapers.
medium build /ˈmiːdiəm bɪld/ phrase The man is of medium build – he’s not large and he’s not small.
mother /ˈmʌðə(r)/ noun My mother and father live in Rome.
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moustache /məˈstɑːʃ/ noun The painter Salvador Dali had a very strange moustache.
music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ noun In music, we play instruments and sing.
nationality /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/ noun Two of my friends have different nationalities: one is Japanese and the
other is British.
negative /ˈneɡətɪv/ adjective ‘No’ is a negative response.
nephew /ˈnefjuː/ noun My nephew is visiting for the weekend. He looks a lot like his father, my
brother.
new /njuː/ adjective Do you like my new car? It’s very modern.
New Zealand /ˌnjuː ˈziːlənd/ noun New Zealand is famous for The Lord of the Rings movies.
New Zealander /ˌnjuː ˈziːləndə(r)/ adjective My cousin is a New Zealander. He lives in Auckland.
nice /naɪs/ adjective Your hair looks nice today – I like it.
niece /niːs/ noun My niece’s father is David, my brother.
notebook /ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ noun Write your homework in your notebook.
object /ˈɒbdʒekt/ noun There are three objects on the desk: a pen, a ruler and an apple.
o’clock /əˈklɒk/ adverb We finish school at four o’clock.
partner /ˈpɑː(r)tnə(r)/ noun John is my tennis partner – we play against other teams.
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PE (physical /ˌpiː ˈiː/ (/ˈfɪzɪk(ə)l noun We play football in PE.
education) ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/)
pen /pen/ noun Have you got a pen? I want to write something.
pencil /ˈpens(ə)l/ noun I like to draw with a pencil.
pencil case /ˈpens(ə)l keɪs/ noun Please put your pencils and pens in your pencil case.
pencil sharpener /ˈpens(ə)l noun Use a pencil sharpener to sharpen your pencils.
ˈʃɑː(r)p(ə)nə(r)/
physics /ˈfɪzɪks/ noun We study gravity in physics.
plural /ˈplʊərəl/ adjective The plural of ‘friend’ is ‘friends’.
possessive /pəˈzesɪv/ adjective ‘Her’, ‘his’ and ‘my’ are possessive pronouns.
practise /ˈpræktɪs/ verb You learn more when you practise speaking a new language.
pronoun /ˈprəʊnaʊn/ noun ‘You’, ‘it’, ‘mine’, ‘this’ and ‘myself’ are pronouns.
quarter /ˈkwɔː(r)tə(r)/ noun They arrived at a quarter past three (or 3.15).
red hair /red heə(r)/ phrase Prince Harry has red hair.
repeat /rɪˈpiːt/ verb Sorry, I didn’t hear you. Can you repeat your answer?
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rubber /ˈrʌbə(r)/ noun Use a rubber when you make a mistake with a pencil.
rule /ruːl/ noun A sentence starts with a capital letter. This is a rule.
ruler /ˈruːlə(r)/ noun Use your ruler to draw straight lines.
short /ʃɔː(r)t/ adjective Sarah is a short lady – she’s only 150 cm.
short hair /ʃɔː(r)t heə(r)/ phrase Bob has short hair – his hairdresser cuts it every month.
similar /ˈsɪmɪlə(r)/ adjective We have similar hobbies and interests – we both like singing and acting.
singular /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə(r)/ adjective The singular of ‘friends’ is ‘friend’.
sister /ˈsɪstə(r)/ noun He has two sisters – Amelia and Antonia.
son /sʌn/ noun Matt and Lay have a son called James.
Spanish /ˈspænɪʃ/ noun I love learning Spanish and other languages at school.
spell /spel/ verb How do you spell the word ‘beautiful’? B E A U T I F U L
straight hair /streɪt heə(r)/ phrase Her hair is straight – it is not curly or wavy.
student /ˈstjuːd(ə)nt/ noun I’m the teacher, and these are my students.
subject /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ noun In the sentence ‘Children enjoy writing stories’, the subject is ‘children’.
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table /ˈteɪb(ə)l/ noun Table six in your book shows the results of the study.
tall /tɔːl/ adjective Ahmed plays basketball well because he is tall – he’s 195 cm.
tell /tel/ verb Tell your partner about a book you like.
textbook /ˈteks(t)ˌbʊk/ noun In school we read textbooks. My favourite is my science textbook.
the UK /ðə ˌjuː ˈkeɪ/ noun England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are in the UK.
the US /ðə ˌjuː ˈes/ noun Washington DC is the capital city of the US.
thin /θɪn/ adjective Your cat looks thin – give it some food.
timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪb(ə)l/ noun My timetable shows that I have geography on Wednesday at 10 am.
true /truː/ adjective The film is about a true story that happened.
uncle /ˈʌŋk(ə)l/ noun Paul, my uncle, is my mother’s brother. I have another uncle called Peter
who is my father’s brother.
understand /ˌʌndə(r)ˈstænd/ verb If you don’t understand, put your hand up and ask me to explain.
wavy hair /ˈweɪvi heə(r)/ phrase Melinda’s hair is wavy – it isn’t straight and it’s not curly.
wife /waɪf/ noun My wife and I work. I’m a teacher and she is a doctor.
window /ˈwɪndəʊ/ noun Please open the window – I want some fresh air.
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UNIT 1
achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ verb Liu wants to achieve 100% in his exams so he works hard.
art gallery /ɑː(r)t ˈɡæləri/ noun The art gallery has many different types of paintings.
brush your teeth /brʌʃ jɔː(r) tiːθ/ phrase Brush your teeth after every meal.
café /ˈkæfeɪ/ noun Let’s get a snack at the café today.
calm /kɑːm/ adjective I feel calm when I look at the sea.
chat online /tʃæt ˈɒnlaɪn/ phrase I chat online with my friends after school.
cinema /ˈsɪnəmə/ noun We go to the cinema to see movies.
confidence /ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)ns/ noun Seth has the confidence to present in class. He likes talking in front of
people.
confident /ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)nt/ adjective After studying, I feel confident about taking my exams.
creative /kriˈeɪtɪv/ adjective I want to do something creative! I want to paint a picture.
dance /dɑːns/ verb I like to dance when I listen to music.
difficult /ˈdɪfɪk(ə)lt/ adjective Some exam questions are very difficult.
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do exercise /duː ˈeksə(r)saɪz/ phrase It’s important to do exercise three times a week.
do homework /duː ˈhəʊmˌwɜː(r)k/ phrase Do your homework every day.
do sport /duː spɔː(r)t/ phrase Melissa does sport in PE - football and basketball.
draw /drɔː/ verb Do you like to draw cartoons?
finish school /ˈfɪnɪʃ skuːl/ phrase She finishes school at four o’clock.
focused /ˈfəʊkəst/ adjective I am focused on my schoolwork because I want to pass my exams.
free /friː/ adjective When school finishes, I’m free to do what I want.
gentle /ˈdʒent(ə)l/ adjective We went for a short, gentle walk because my grandfather doesn’t walk
very fast.
get dressed /ɡet drest/ phrase Every day he gets up, has a shower and gets dressed.
get up /ɡet ʌp/ phrase He never gets up before 9 am.
go home /ɡəʊ həʊm/ phrase Do you usually go home after school?
go on social media /ɡəʊ ɒn ˈsəʊʃ(ə)l phrase I go on Facebook and other social media after I finish my homework.
ˈmiːdiə/
go shopping /ɡəʊ ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ phrase On Saturday I go shopping with my father to buy food for the week.
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go to bed /ɡəʊ tuː bed/ phrase Kerry goes to bed at eleven o’clock at night
go to school by bike /ɡəʊ tuː skuːl baɪ phrase Isla goes to school by bike. She loves cycling.
baɪk/
go to school by bus /ɡəʊ tuː skuːl baɪ phrase They go to school by bus every day. The bus comes at eight o’clock.
bʌs/
go to school by car /ɡəʊ tuː skuːl baɪ phrase I go to school by car. My dad drives me.
kɑː(r)/
go to school by train /ɡəʊ tuː skuːl baɪ phrase Malcolm lives far away. He goes to school by train.
treɪn/
go to school on foot /ɡəʊ tuː skuːl ɒn phrase Luna lives near the school. She goes to school on foot – she walks.
fʊt/
goal /ɡəʊl/ noun Xavier’s goal is to be a good tennis player.
great /ɡreɪt/ adjective Rihanna is a great singer – she’s really good.
gym /dʒɪm/ noun I exercise at the gym twice a week.
hang out with friends /hæŋ aʊt wɪθ phrase On Friday afternoons, I hang out with my friends at the park.
frɛndz/
happy /ˈhæpi/ adjective People are happy when there is sun and ice cream.
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hate /heɪt/ verb Mason hates eating green vegetables, but he loves pizza!
have a shower /hæv eɪ ˈʃaʊə(r)/ phrase Every morning, I have a shower to wake up and be clean.
have breakfast /hæv ˈbrekfəst/ phrase I have breakfast before I go to school – normally bread and tomato with
orange juice.
have dinner /hæv ˈdɪnə(r)/ phrase We have dinner at seven o’clock. I like it when we have pasta.
have lunch /hæv lʌntʃ/ phrase Ivan has lunch at college. He often has a sandwich.
in your opinion /ɪn jɔː(r) əˈpɪnjən/ phrase In your opinion, is exercise always good? Yes, I think so.
intonation /ˌɪntəˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ noun Listen to the intonation of my voice, the way it rises and falls when I speak.
justify /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/ verb How do you justify spending all your money on video games? Tell me why!
leave home /liːv həʊm/ phrase Stavros needs to leave home by 7 am to catch the bus.
library /ˈlaɪbrəri/ noun You can read many books at any public library.
like /laɪk/ verb Do you like my new hairstyle? Yes, I do – it looks great!
listen to music /ˈlɪs(ə)n tuː ˈmjuːzɪk/ phrase Olga listens to music every day. She loves pop music.
love /lʌv/ verb Lucy loves chocolate – it’s her favourite!
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lunchtime /ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm/ noun At lunchtime, the students eat their sandwiches and then play.
main /meɪn/ adjective Dinner is the main meal in the UK, but lunch is the main meal in Spain.
museum /mjuːˈziːəm/ noun The science museum has a model of the universe.
not mind /nɒt maɪnd/ verb Brad does not mind ironing, but I hate it!
objective /əbˈdʒektɪv/ noun My objective is to speak Spanish well by the end of the year.
pack your school bag /pæk jə(r) skuːl phrase I always pack my school bag in the morning before I go to school.
bæɡ/
park /pɑː(r)k/ noun At the weekend, Alice takes the children to the park to play.
play an instrument /pleɪ ən phrase Lishke plays the guitar and the piano, but I don’t play an instrument.
ˈɪnstrʊmənt/
play board games /pleɪ bɔː(r)d geɪmz/ phrase I like to play board games; Monopoly™ is my favourite.
play computer games /pleɪ kəmˈpjuːtə(r) phrase Brody plays computer games like Fortnite™ with his friends online.
geɪmz/
read /riːd/ verb I read a few chapters of a book every night.
restaurant /ˈrest(ə)rɒnt/ noun When I feel like eating pasta, we sometimes go to an Italian restaurant.
role-play /rəʊl-pleɪ/ noun In our role-play, you are the teacher and I am the student.
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set /set/ verb I set myself two goals: get fit and eat healthy food.
share /ʃeə(r)/ verb Share your ideas with a friend. Tell them what you think.
shopping centre /ˈʃɒpɪŋ ˈsentə(r)/ noun There are 100 shops in the new shopping centre.
special /ˈspeʃ(ə)l/ adjective We sometimes have a party when there is a special occasion like a
birthday or wedding.
sports centre /spɔːts ˈsentə(r)/ noun You swim, play sports and do yoga at the sports centre.
stadium /ˈsteɪdiəm/ noun Professional footballs teams play in stadiums. Thousands of people watch.
start school /stɑː(r)t skuːl/ phrase In England, children start school when they are five.
study /ˈstʌdi/ verb I always study for my French tests.
swimming pool /ˈswɪmɪŋ puːl/ noun I swim in the swimming pool at the sports centre.
take photos /teɪk ˈfəʊtəʊz/ phrase I enjoy taking photos of animals with my camera.
theatre /ˈθɪətə(r)/ noun We’re going to the theatre tonight to watch a Romeo and Juliet by
Shakespeare.
together /təˈɡeðə(r)/ adverb We both like walking so on Saturdays, we go walking together.
unnecessary /ʌnˈnesəs(ə)ri/ adjective I think homework is unnecessary because we do a lot of work in class.
wake up /weɪk ʌp/ phrase I wake up when my alarm clock beeps at 6 am.
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watch films /wɒtʃ fɪlmz/ phrase Maria loves watching old films at the cinema.
way /weɪ/ noun There are many different ways to go to school – by bike, by car, by train.
UNIT 2
armchair /ˈɑː(r)mˌtʃeə(r)/ noun My dad sits on his own in the armchair and watches TV.
attic /ˈætɪk/ noun We keep old things up in the attic in the space under the roof.
basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ noun The basement is very dark because there is not much light under the
house.
bath /bɑːθ/ noun After football, we have a shower or a bath to clean ourselves.
bathroom /ˈbɑːθˌruːm/ noun We have a shower and a bath in our bathroom.
bed /bed/ noun The room has two beds – which bed do you sleep in?
bedroom /ˈbedruːm/ noun Mum and Dad always sleep in the big bedroom.
carpet /ˈkɑː(r)pɪt/ noun Our carpet keeps the floor warm in the house.
chest of drawers /tʃest ɒv drɔːz/ noun Put your clothes in the chest of drawers.
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clean the floor /kliːn ðə flɔː(r)/ phrase We clean the floor in the kitchen because it often gets dirty when we make
meals.
clean the windows /kliːn ðə ˈwɪndəʊz/ phrase I clean the windows when they are dirty and difficult to see through!
clue /kluː/ noun Police look for clues to help them find criminals.
company /ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ noun Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak started the company Apple.
confirm /kənˈfɜː(r)m/ verb Please confirm that the train arrives at 2 pm. Yes, it does.
cooker /ˈkʊkə(r)/ noun We have a cooker in the kitchen to cook our food.
cupboard /ˈkʌbə(r)d/ noun Please put the dishes in the kitchen cupboard when they are clean.
curtains /ˈkɜː(r)t(ə)nz/ noun We have curtains in the living room to stop light entering.
dice /daɪs/ noun I want to find the dice and play Snakes and Ladders™.
dining room /daɪn ruːm/ noun We eat our meals in the dining room.
dishwasher /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə(r)/ noun Put the dirty plates in the dishwasher and switch it on so we have clean
plates in the morning.
do the ironing /duː ðə ˈaɪə(r)nɪŋ/ phrase I do the ironing when I need a shirt that is flat and smooth.
do the shopping /duː ðə ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ phrase Habib does the shopping on Saturday so there is food for the week.
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do the washing /duː ðə ˈwɒʃɪŋ/ phrase I do the washing when I have no clean clothes!
do the washing up /duː ðə ˈwɒʃɪŋ ʌp/ phrase There are dirty plates and cups in the kitchen. Please do the washing up.
dust the furniture /dʌst ðə phrase Elaine uses dusts the furniture to keep her house clean.
ˈfɜː(r)nɪtʃə(r)/
environment /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ noun The environment is everything around us – the land, air, water, plants and
animals.
even /ˈiːv(ə)n/ adverb This room is always cold, even in summer!
feature /ˈfiːtʃə(r)/ noun The best feature of this house is the garden – it’s beautiful.
find out /faɪnd aʊt/ phrase Please find out when the concert starts. OK, I’ll look online.
fridge /frɪdʒ/ noun Put the milk in the fridge to keep it cool.
full /fʊl/ adjective The bus is full of people – there is no space to sit!
games console /geɪmz kənˈsəʊl/ noun Jennifer loves playing video games on her games console.
garden /ˈɡɑː(r)d(ə)n/ noun The children play in the garden at the back of our house.
garage /ˈɡærɑːʒ/ , noun The car is in the garage.

/ˈɡærɪdʒ/
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hall /hɔːl/ noun Put your coat in the hall by the front door.
historical /hɪˈstɒrɪk(ə)l/ adjective The historical film Marco Polo showed the travels of this famous Italian
explorer.
housework /ˈhaʊsˌwɜː(r)k/ noun At the weekend, I help my parents with the housework by tidying up and
sweeping the floor.
jail /dʒeɪl/ noun Criminals go to jail when the police catch them.
kitchen /ˈkɪtʃən/ noun My dad is in the kitchen making lunch.
lake /leɪk/ noun There are some boys swimming in the lake.
lamp /læmp/ noun Use a desk lamp when you study at night.
lay the table /leɪ ðə ˈteɪb(ə)l/ phrase Dinner is almost ready. Can you lay the table, please?
light /laɪt/ noun Please switch the hall light off to save electricity.
living room /ˈlɪvɪŋ ruːm/ noun I want to sit on the sofa and watch TV in the living room.
location /ləʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ noun This is a good location for the new offices – close to home and the centre
of town.
look like /lʊk laɪk/ phrase I look like my mother – we have the same eyes and hair.
make lunch/dinner /meɪk lʌntʃ / phrase Emma makes lunch for the whole family – roast beef and salad.
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ˈdɪnə(r)/
make the bed /meɪk ðə bed/ phrase Make your bed before you leave for school. It makes your room look tidy!
microwave /ˈmaɪkrəˌweɪv/ noun Heating the milk in the microwave is very fast.
mirror /ˈmɪrə(r)/ noun Rachel looks at herself in the mirror.
opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ noun What is your opinion of her book? I think it’s very good!
outside /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ adjective Three cars are outside the house.
phone /fəʊn/ noun I use the phone to call my mum.
picture /ˈpɪktʃə(r)/ noun There is a picture of an apple on the dining-room wall.
positive /ˈpɒzətɪv/ adjective ‘Happy’ is a positive word, but ‘unhappy’ is a negative word.
poster /ˈpəʊstə(r)/ noun Zainab has a poster of her favourite sports star on her bedroom wall.
prize /praɪz/ noun People enter competitions because they want to win a prize.
radiator /ˈreɪdiˌeɪtə(r)/ noun It’s so hot in this house! Turn the radiator down.
reduce /rɪˈdjuːs/ verb If you want to be healthy, reduce the amount of sugar you eat or drink.
rug /rʌɡ/ noun There is a rug on the floor next to the bed.
save /seɪv/ verb How can we save money? Stop buying so many things that you don’t need.
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shelf (pl. shelves) /ʃelf/ (/ʃɛlvz/) noun The books are on the shelves in the library.
shower /ˈʃaʊə(r)/ noun Wash your hair when you have a shower.
sink /sɪŋk/ noun Put the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink and wash them.
sofa /ˈsəʊfə/ noun They’re sitting on the sofa watching TV.
suggestion /səˈdʒestʃ(ə)n/ noun My suggestion is that we eat at the Thai restaurant. What do you think?
sweep the floor /swiːp ðə flɔː(r)/ phrase The kitchen is dirty! Please sweep the floor.
table /ˈteɪb(ə)l/ noun They eat at the table in the dining room.
take the rubbish out /teɪk ðə rʌbɪʃ aʊt/ phrase I take the rubbish out after dinner when the bin is full.
tidy up /ˈtaɪdi ʌp/ phrase Susan, tidy up the living room! There are magazines and newspapers
everywhere.
toilet /ˈtɔɪlət/ noun The toilet doesn’t work – call a plumber.
traditional /trəˈdɪʃ(ə)nəl/ adjective Most schools play traditional sports like football and cricket.
TV /ˌtiː ˈviː/ noun What’s on TV tonight? The news and then a Jason Momoa film.
unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒʊəl/ adjective It’s unusual to find so many different plants in one garden.
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vacuum (the carpet) /ˈvækjʊəm/ (/ðə verb Jessica vacuums the bedroom carpet while Abdul sweeps the kitchen floor.
ˈkɑː(r)pɪt/)
wall /wɔːl/ noun There is a poster on the bedroom wall.
wardrobe /ˈwɔː(r)drəʊb/ noun Ted puts his clean clothes in the wardrobe.
washing machine /ˈwɒʃɪŋ məˈʃiːn/ noun Please put your dirty clothes in the washing machine.
wood /wʊd/ noun A lot of furniture is made of natural materials like wood.
wooden /ˈwʊd(ə)n/ adjective The table is made of wood – it’s wooden!
UNIT 3
ability /əˈbɪləti/ noun She has an ability to listen, so people find it easy to talk to her.
advert /ˈædvɜː(r)t/ noun Look at the TV! This is the advert for the shoes I want to buy.
ambidextrous /ˌæmbiˈdekstrəs/ adjective My aunt is ambidextrous – she can write with her left and right hand.
ankle /ˈæŋk(ə)l/ noun Your ankle is between your foot and your leg.
anxiety /æŋˈzaɪəti/ noun Nate’s anxiety makes him worry about the future.
arm /ɑː(r)m/ noun She is holding the baby in her arms.
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back /bæk/ noun My back hurts – maybe my schoolbag is too heavy.
badminton /ˈbædmɪntən/ noun I love playing badminton. It’s like tennis, but the net is different and it
doesn’t use a ball.
baseball /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/ noun There are a lot of baseball teams in America. My favourite is the New York
Yankees.
basketball /ˈbɑːskɪtˌbɔːl/ noun I’m good at basketball because I’m tall and fast. I can get the ball in the net
easily.
bat /bæt/ noun The bats we use to play cricket and baseball are usually wooden.
benefit /ˈbenɪfɪt/ noun The benefits of exercise are physical and mental health.
body /ˈbɒdi/ noun Jake’s whole body aches after each cycle race – from his neck to his toes.
calmly /ˈkɑːmli/ adverb The mum talks to her little boy calmly to help him relax.
cheek /tʃiːk/ noun Sandra’s cheeks go bright red when she laughs a lot.
chest /tʃest/ noun Put your hand on your chest and feel your heart beating.
chin /tʃɪn/ noun He has a big face with a double chin.
cliff /klɪf/ noun That cliff is dangerous – mountain climbers can easily fall.
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climb /klaɪm/ verb She is the third woman to climb Mount Everest.
climbing /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/ noun Climbing in the mountains can be a dangerous sport so always go with a
partner.
coach /kəʊtʃ/ noun Carlos Moyá is Rafael Nadal’s coach and he helps him to play tennis.
combination /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ noun A newspaper is a combination of text and pictures.
cycling /ˈsaɪklɪŋ/ noun Cycling is good for strong legs – I ride my bicycle every weekend.
dance /dɑːns/ verb When there’s good music, I like to dance.
dive /daɪv/ verb He dives from cliffs into the sea.
diving /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/ noun I enjoy deep-sea diving because I can swim with amazing animals in the
sea.
ear /ɪə(r)/ noun My ears hurt! Please turn the music down.
elbow /ˈelbəʊ/ noun She sits with her elbows on the table.
eye /aɪ/ noun Close your eyes and go to sleep.
face /feɪs/ noun He has a big smile on his face.
fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/ adjective We have a fantastic view from our hotel room.
finger /ˈfɪŋɡə(r)/ noun We have 5 fingers on our hands.
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foot (pl. feet) /fʊt/ (/fiːt/) noun Sadicka wears socks to keep her feet warm.
football /ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/ noun Rob watches the football on TV – he loves Manchester United.
forehead /ˈfɒrɪd/ noun Carter has a spot above his eyes on his forehead
goal /ɡəʊl/ noun Paula always scores goals when he plays football so his team often wins.
golf /ɡɒlf/ noun My dad loves golf, but I think hitting a small white ball into a hole is boring.
gymnastics /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/ noun You have to be strong and flexible and have very good balance to do
gymnastics.
hand /hænd/ noun He has a cup of coffee in his left hand and a book in his right hand.
head /hed/ noun Dave wears a hat in winter to keep his head warm.
headset /ˈhedˌset/ noun Put this VR headset on so you see and hear the virtual reality jungle and all
the animals!
high /haɪ/ adjective I can jump very high.
hit /hɪt/ verb You have to hit the ball with your hand when you play volleyball.
hockey /ˈhɒki/ noun We use a stick to play hockey and hit the ball into a goal.
horse-riding /hɔː(r)s-ˈraɪdɪŋ/ noun She enjoys horse-riding very much because she loves horses and sport.
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hurt /hɜː(r)t/ verb I fell and hit my head and now it hurts so much.
ice skating /aɪs ˈskeɪtɪŋ/ noun I go ice skating in the winter when the lake is frozen.
improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ verb Practice is the only way to improve your writing.
indoor /ˈɪndɔː(r)/ adjective I don’t like indoor sports because I like playing in the sunshine.
informal /ɪnˈfɔː(r)m(ə)l/ adjective I often have an informal conversation with my teacher – I feel relaxed
when we chat.
in-line skating /ɪnlaɪn ˈskeɪtɪŋ/ noun You can go very fast when you do in-line skating but you need to have
strong ankles.
intelligence /ɪnˈtelɪdʒ(ə)ns/ noun Her intelligence is amazing – she’s only three and she can speak seven
languages.
judo /ˈdʒuːdəʊ/ noun In our Judo class, we learn how to throw our partner to the ground.
jump /dʒʌmp/ verb The cat jumps up onto the sofa.
kick /kɪk/ verb I really enjoy kicking a ball with my friends in the park.
knee /niː/ noun When you run, your legs bend in the middle at the knees.
latest /ˈleɪtɪst/ adjective The latest phones have great cameras.
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leg /leɡ/ noun my legs feel tired after I go running.
lip /lɪp/ noun Tom always has some chocolate on his lips when he eats chocolate donuts.
live /laɪv/ adjective This restaurant has live music. Look – there is a rock band playing!
match /mætʃ/ noun The score at this hockey match is 4 - 2.
mental health /ˈment(ə)l helθ/ noun Look after your mental health. Your body is important but so is your mind.
mouth /maʊθ/ noun Her mouth is full of sweets.
neck /nek/ noun You have to turn your neck to see behind you.
net /net/ noun In tennis, badminton and volleyball all use a net.
nose /nəʊz/ noun Her nose is very sensitive – she can smell everything!
obligatory /əˈblɪɡət(ə)ri/ adjective It is obligatory for drivers to have a driving licence. You must have one!
outdoor /ˌaʊtˈdɔː(r)/ adjective Outdoor sports are great because you get fresh air while you play.
patiently /ˈpeɪʃəntli/ adverb I wait patiently in the long line at the shop. I don’t mind and I don’t get
angry.
passion /ˈpæʃ(ə)n/ noun For Adele, singing is a passion. She loves it so much.
permission /pə(r)ˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ noun I hope your parents give you permission to go to the party. I want you to
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be there.
player /ˈpleɪə(r)/ noun She is a very good rugby player. Her teams always win when she plays!
positive /ˈpɒzətɪv/ noun The positives of going to school is that you learn a lot and make friends.
possibility /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/ noun We can go to Mauritius if you want or another possibility is Mexico.
racket /ˈrækɪt/ noun We need tennis rackets and balls to play tennis this afternoon.
ride /raɪd/ verb He rides to school on his bicycle.
rugby /ˈrʌɡbi/ noun I like rugby because I can run very fast with the ball in my hands and I’m
very strong.
run /rʌn/ verb Every year, my mum runs in the London Marathon.
running /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ noun Usain Bolt is an Olympic running champion.
sail /seɪl/ verb They sail across the Pacific Ocean in a ship.
sailing /ˈseɪlɪŋ/ noun Sailing is so much fun if you like water and boats!
shoulder /ˈʃəʊldə(r)/ noun He has a good head on his shoulders.
sign up /saɪn ʌp/ phrasal verb Where can I sign up for karate lessons? I really want to join a class!
skate /skeɪt/ verb We enjoy skating on our skateboards at the park.
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skateboarding /ˈskeɪtˌbɔː(r)dɪŋ/ noun Skateboarding is like surfing in the street but it can be dangerous because
of cars.
skiing /ˈskiːɪŋ/ noun Skiing is his favourite sport. He goes to the mountains every winter and
loves going fast on the snow.
stomach /ˈstʌmək/ noun I am so hungry - my stomach has nothing in it!
strong /strɒŋ/ adjective Are you strong enough to carry that heavy box?
surf /sɜː(r)f/ verb The waves are huge today! Do you want to get our boards and surf?
surfing /ˈsɜː(r)fɪŋ/ noun Surfing is a great sport if you like the sea but you need a lot of balance to
stand on a surfboard.
swim /swɪm/ verb Can you teach me to swim? Yes, it’s easy. You use your arms and legs to
move through the water.
swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ noun Swimming is my favourite sport – it’s good to do exercise in water.
table tennis /ˈteɪb(ə)l ˈtenɪs/ noun Table tennis is very different to tennis – you hit a small ball with a wooden
bat across a low net in the middle of a table.
tennis /ˈtenɪs/ noun Every year, professional tennis players from around the world play each
other at Wimbledon.
thumb /θʌm/ noun The baby is sucking her thumb.
toe /təʊ/ noun My shoes are too small so my toes hurt.
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tooth (pl. teeth) /tuːθ/ (tiːθ) noun Brush your teeth after eating to remove any food and keep them clean.
touch /tʌtʃ/ verb Players can only touch the football with their feet.
training /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/ noun I’m in training for the swimming competition. I’m at the pool every
morning at 5 am to practise.
volleyball /ˈvɒliˌbɔːl/ noun In volleyball, you use your hands and arms to hit a ball over a high net. The
ball mustn’t touch the ground!
worry /ˈwʌri/ verb I worry about not doing well in school tests and sports matches.
wrist /rɪst/ noun He wears a watch on his wrist to tell the time.
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UNIT 4
abroad /əˈbrɔːd/ adverb I like to travel abroad every year to visit different countries.
Argentina /ˌɑː(r)dʒənˈtiːnə/ noun Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina in South America.
Argentinian /ˌɑː(r)dʒənˈtɪniən/ adjective Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi was born in Rosario.
attraction /əˈtrækʃ(ə)n/ noun The town’s big attraction is the dinosaur museum. It’s great!
Belgian /ˈbeldʒ(ə)n/ adjective Belgian chocolate is very popular all over the world.
Belgium /ˈbeldʒəm/ noun The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
bike /baɪk/ noun I ride my bike to school.
boat /bəʊt/ noun We are sailing on a boat down a long river.
book /bʊk/ verb Please book a table at my favourite restaurant for tonight at eight o’clock.
Brazil /brəˈzɪl/ noun The weather in Brazil is great for growing coffee.
Brazilian /brəˈzɪliən/ adjective My Brazilian friend always goes to Rio de Janeiro for Carnival.
bus /bʌs/ noun The school bus can take 60 children to school.
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car /kɑː(r)/ noun She is parking the car in the garage.
China /ˈtʃaɪnə/ noun You can see the Great Wall of China from space.
Chinese /ˌtʃaɪˈniːz/ adjective The Chinese restaurant makes great spring rolls and fried rice.
coach /kəʊtʃ/ noun I want to take a coach to tour the city. It’s like a bus but it’s really nice.
Colombia /kəˈlʌmbiə/ noun Bogotá is the capital of Colombia in South America.
Colombian /kəˈlʌmbiən/ adjective Shakira is Colombian. She is from Barranquilla in Colombia.
Czech /tʃek/ adjective Franz Kafka is a famous Czech writer from Prague.
Czech Republic /ˌtʃek rɪˈpʌblɪk/ noun The Czech Republic is in the centre of Europe.
definition /ˌdefəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ noun What is the definition of ‘harmony’ in the dictionary?
destination /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ noun They reached their destination on Friday after sailing for a week.
determined /dɪˈtɜː(r)mɪn/ adjective I am determined to get 100% in the next maths exam – nothing can stop
me.
diversity /daɪˈvɜː(r)səti/ noun The diversity of our class is great. We have many students from different
cultures and countries.
Ecuador /ˈekwədɔː(r)/ noun Quito is in the South American country of Ecuador between Colombia and
Peru.
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Ecuadorian /ˌekwəˈdɔːriən/ adjective Antonio Valencia, the footballer, is Ecuadorian.
Egypt /ˈiːdʒɪpt/ noun Egypt is famous for the pyramids.
Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪpʃ(ə)n/ adjective The Egyptian pyramids are in Giza, Egypt.
excursion /ɪkˈskɜː(r)ʃ(ə)n/ noun I went on a one-day excursion to the Grand Canyon.
experiment /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/ noun Scientists need to do more experiments to know that the medicine is safe.
explore /ɪkˈsplɔː(r)/ verb Tamryn would like to explore the Amazon jungle.
eyesight /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ noun The old woman’s eyesight is not very good. She wears glasses all day.
flight /flaɪt/ noun The flight from New York to Heathrow took about eight hours.
foreign /ˈfɒrɪn/ adjective Working in a foreign country can be difficult at first because you miss your
home country.
France /frɑːns/ noun Paris is the capital of France.
French /frentʃ/ adjective French wine is world famous.
German /ˈdʒɜː(r)mən/ adjective We went to a German restaurant last night and ate bratwurst, a type of
German sausage.
Germany /ˈdʒɜː(r)məni/ noun Sabina lives in Hamburg in Germany.
gravity /ˈɡrævəti/ noun An apple falling from a tree is an example of gravity.
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Greece /griːs/ noun The Acropolis Museum is in Athens, Greece.
Greek /ɡriːk/ adjective My favourite Greek food is moussaka.
helicopter /ˈhelɪˌkɒptə(r)/ noun A helicopter flew over the sea searching for the missing boat.
Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡeəriən/ adjective My dream is to go to the Hungarian capital, Budapest.
Hungary /ˈhʌŋgəri/ noun Last year, I visited Budapest in Hungary.
independent /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/ adjective He is very independent and wants to do everything for himself.
India /ˈɪndiə/ noun India is a country in South Asia. The official language is Hindi and English.
Indian /ˈɪndiən/ adjective Milly loves Indian food because of the spices.
invent ɪnˈvent/ verb I love inventing bedtimes stories for my little sister.
Italian /ɪˈtæliən/ adjective Some of the best fashion designers are Italian, e.g. Valentino, Versace,
Gucci and Prada.
Italy /ˈɪtəli/ noun He wants to go to Italy to see the Colosseum in Rome.
Japan /dʒəˈpæn/ noun Japan is an island country in East Asia.
Japanese /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ adjective The Japanese flag is white with a red circle in the middle.
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lifetime /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/ noun We went on the trip of a lifetime to the Caribbean. It was the best holiday
ever!
lorry /ˈlɒri/ noun Lorries transport large amounts of food all over the country by road.
luggage /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/ noun How much luggage do you usually take on holiday? Only three or four
suitcases.
Mexican /ˈmeksɪkən/ adjective Mexican food, like burritos and tacos, is quite spicy.
Mexico /ˈmeksɪkəʊ/ noun Mexico is a Spanish-speaking country in North America.
monument /ˈmɒnjʊmənt/ noun Stonehenge is an old monument in England.
moped /ˈməʊped/ noun Some of the students ride mopeds to college. They’re like motorbikes but
they are small.
motorbike /ˈməʊtə(r)ˌbaɪk/ noun Please wear your helmet when you ride your motorbike and don’t ride too
fast – the engine is powerful.
open-minded /ˈəʊpən-ˈmaɪndɪd/ adjective Our boss is open-minded; she lets us talk about different ideas instead of
making us follow hers.
package holiday /ˈpækɪdʒ ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ noun The package holiday to Ibiza includes your hotel stay, transport, meals and
entertainment.
passenger /ˈpæsɪndʒə(r)/ noun There were more than six hundred passengers on the ship.
passport /ˈpɑːspɔː(r)t/ noun I need my passport when travelling to foreign countries as it has my photo
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and shows that I come from South Africa.
patient /ˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/ adjective Be patient when you are stuck in traffic. It doesn’t help to get angry.
Peru /pəˈruː/ noun Look on the map. Peru is in South America, near Brazil and Colombia.
Peruvian /pəˈruːviən/ adjective A famous Peruvian food is ceviche – raw fish in lime juice with chillies and
onion.
plane /pleɪn/ noun The plane arrived at the airport after an eight-hour flight.
Poland /ˈpəʊlənd/ noun Poland is a country in central Europe.
Polish /ˈpɒlɪʃ/ adjective Mark is from Warsaw – he’s Polish.
rail /reɪl/ noun Many countries transport products by rail – they use trains.
respect /rɪˈspekt/ verb Respect people by listening and not talking when they speak.
responsible /rɪˈspɒnsəb(ə)l/ adjective Maria is very responsible – she always does her homework after school
and does housework when she has to.
review /rɪˈvjuː/ noun The new restaurant got amazing reviews. Everyone says the food is
delicious!
Russia /ˈrʌʃə/ noun Tolstoy is a famous writer. He was born near Moscow in Russia.
Russian /ˈrʌʃ(ə)n/ adjective Russian winters are really cold, especially in Siberia.
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(go) sightseeing (/ɡəʊ/) /ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ/ noun Explore the city and go sightseeing – visit all the interesting places.
scooter /ˈskuːtə(r)/ noun We rode scooters, like small motorbikes, around the town.
Scotland /ˈskɒtlənd/ noun Scotland is in the UK – it’s above England.
Scottish /ˈskɒtɪʃ/ adjective The bagpipes are a traditional Scottish musical instrument.
seller /ˈselə(r)/ noun I bought this from that book seller.
ship /ʃɪp/ noun We travelled across the sea in a ship.
Slovak /ˈsləʊvæk/ adjective Bratislava castle is a Slovak castle.
Slovakia /sləˈvækiə/ noun Slovakia is a country in Central Europe.
South Africa /ˌsaʊθ ˈæfrɪkə/ noun Table Mountain, in Cape Town, is a tourist attraction in South Africa.
South African /ˌsaʊθ ˈæfrɪkən/ adjective Nelson Mandela was a famous South African president.
souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə(r)/ noun She bought a postcard as a souvenir of her holiday to France.
spaceship /ˈspeɪsˌʃɪp/ noun You need a spaceship to travel to Mars.
Spain /speɪn/ noun Many British people go on holiday to Ibiza in Spain.
Spanish /ˈspænɪʃ/ adjective Flamenco is a traditional Spanish dance.
successful /səkˈsesf(ə)l/ adjective We were successful and saved all the money we needed for our holiday so
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we booked tickets.
surprising /sə(r)ˈpraɪzɪŋ/ adjective It’s surprising that the child didn’t cry at the dentist – she hates going.
Swiss /swɪs/ adjective Emmental is a famous Swiss cheese.
Switzerland /ˈswɪtsə(r)lənd/ noun Switzerland is famous for cheese, chocolate and the Swiss Army knife.
take (it in) turns /teɪk (ɪt ɪn) tɜːnz/ phrase At the beginning of our class, we take it in turns to talk about our
weekends; you go first.
taxi /ˈtæksi/ noun It’s too far to walk, so I think we should take a taxi. I have money to pay
the driver.
tent /tent/ noun I sleep in a tent when I go camping but it’s difficult to put up.
ticket /ˈtɪkɪt/ noun How much is a plane ticket to Sydney, Australia?
tolerant /ˈtɒlərənt/ adjective He is tolerant of people who disagree with him and accepts their ideas.
tour guide /tʊə(r) ɡaɪd/ noun The tour guide was so friendly, and she showed us all around Istanbul.
tourism /ˈtʊərɪz(ə)m/ noun Tourism is important here – people travelling for their holiday need these
services and the countries make a lot of money from it.
train /treɪn/ noun We travelled across China by train so that we didn’t have to travel on the
roads.
tram /træm/ noun Trams travel on metal tracks in the middle of streets.
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travel agency /ˈtræv(ə)l noun The travel agency helped me plan my trip and book the tickets.
/ˈeɪdʒ(ə)nsi/
(go on a) (/ɡəʊ ɒn eɪ) /trɪp/ɪk phrase We are going on a boat trip down the Amazon. We are going on an
trip/excursion ˈskɜː(r)ʃ(ə)n/ excursion to the museum.
Ukraine /juːˈkreɪn/ noun Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe.
Ukrainian /juːˈkreɪniən/ adjective Kiev is a Ukrainian city.
underground /ˈʌndə(r)ˌɡraʊnd/ noun I don’t enjoy travelling on the underground as it’s very busy and there is no
view below the city streets.
value /ˈvæljuː/ verb I really valued the tour guide’s tips on the best restaurants in the city.
van /væn/ noun A truck is too big. I will hire a van to move the boxes to our new home.
Wales /weɪlz/ noun Wales is a country in the United Kingdom.
Welsh /welʃ/ adjective Anthony Hopkins is a famous Welsh actor.
wildlife /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/ noun I enjoy the wildlife of Scotland – the animals, birds and plants.
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actor /ˈæktə(r)/ noun Milli Bobby Brown is my favourite actor. She is in the TV show Stranger
Things.
advantage /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ noun The home team have an advantage over visiting team because this is
where they practise.
architect /ˈɑː(r)kɪˌtekt/ noun An architect designed this house.
art /ɑː(r)t/ noun Do you like modern art? We could see some at the gallery on Friday.
astronaut /ˈæstrəˌnɔːt/ noun Neil Armstrong was the first astronaut to walk on the Moon.
athlete /ˈæθliːt/ noun The athletes ran the 100m race.
attitude /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ noun People here have a more relaxed attitude to their work – they don’t work
late because their family lives are more important.
author/writer /ˈɔːθə(r)/ /ˈraɪtə(r)/ noun The author J. K. Rowling is famous for her Harry Potter books.
ballet /ˈbæleɪ/ noun Ballet is a type of dance that tells a story. Swan Lake is my favourite ballet.
businessman/woman /ˈbɪznəsmæn/ noun Bill Gates is a rich American businessman.

/ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/
challenge /ˈtʃæləndʒ/ noun I enjoyed the challenge of learning a new language. It was difficult but fun.
channel /ˈtʃæn(ə)l/ noun Please change the channel – this TV show is so boring!
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chef /ʃef/ noun The chef came out of the restaurant kitchen to see if the customers were
enjoying her food.
classical music /ˈklæsɪk(ə)l ˈmjuːzɪk/ noun She likes to listen to classical music when she is relaxing, especially Mozart.
clinic /ˈklɪnɪk/ noun I went to the dental clinic to see the dentist about my teeth.
collaborate /kəˈlæbəreɪt/ verb The singers collaborated on the song. They enjoyed working together.
communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ verb They communicate with each other by email and phone.
composer /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/ noun Beethoven is my favourite composer. He wrote classical music.
concert /ˈkɒnsə(r)t/ noun I want front-row seats to Pink’s concert !
conductor /kənˈdʌktə(r)/ noun The musicians looked at the conductor, waiting for his signal to begin
playing.
connect /kəˈnekt/ verb Older people didn’t connect with the film because it was about the lives of
teenagers.
creativity /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/ noun Artists create art using their imagination and creativity.
dancer /ˈdɑːnsə(r)/ noun She wanted to be a dancer in the Royal Ballet.
dentist /ˈdentɪst/ noun I am at the dentist because I have a problem with my tooth.
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designer /dɪˈzaɪnə(r)/ noun The fashion designer drew his idea for his new dress.
director /dəˈrektə(r) , /daɪ noun Steven Spielberg is a famous film director. He tells the actors what to do.
ˈrektə(r)/
doctor /ˈdɒktə(r)/ noun Hannah wants to be a doctor and work in a hospital to help sick people.
encourage /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/ verb Mum encourages us to talk about our problems. She says that talking helps
us.
engineer /ˌendʒɪˈnɪə(r)/ noun Peter is a computer engineer. He designs and fixes computer programs.
exhibition /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃ(ə)n/ noun I went to an exhibition of paintings by the artist Henri Matisse.
extend /ɪkˈstend/ verb The teacher agreed to extend the time for the project, so we got four extra
hours.
film /fɪlm/ noun I love watching scary films at the cinema.
film/music producer /fɪlm/ˈmjuːzɪk prə noun A film producer has to choose the story and find the money to make the
ˈdjuːsə(r)/ film.
firefighter /ˈfaɪə(r)ˌfaɪtə(r)/ noun The firefighters put out the fire quickly so everyone was OK.
garage /ˈɡærɑːʒ/ , noun They took the car to a local garage and the mechanic fixed it.
/ˈɡærɪdʒ/
genius /ˈdʒiːniəs/ noun Cathy is a maths genius – she solves problems that our teacher cannot.
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generation /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ noun I am part of Generation Z – the people who were born from the mid-1990s
until about 2010.
grow /ɡrəʊ/ verb The redwood tree can grow over 80 metres tall.
hairdresser /ˈheə(r)ˌdresə(r)/ noun I asked the hairdresser to cut my hair short.
hospital /ˈhɒspɪt(ə)l/ noun There are many doctors and nurses working in this hospital .
humour /ˈhjuːmə(r)/ noun The book was full of humour – I laughed so much while reading it.
inspiration /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ noun My mum is my inspiration: she runs her own business and still has time for
her children. I want to work hard to be just like her.
journalist /ˈdʒɜː(r)nəlɪst/ noun I am a journalist for our local newspaper, and my job is to write about the
news of the town.
knowledge /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ noun Your knowledge of Egypt is amazing – you know everything about the
pyramids.
laboratory /ləˈbɒrət(ə)ri/ noun Our science teacher is doing experiments in the laboratory.
lawyer /ˈlɔːjə(r)/ noun Our lawyer told us to tell the police everything we know.
mechanic /mɪˈkænɪk/ noun Something is wrong with the car. Please ask the mechanic to fix it.
mischievous /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/ adjective The girl was very mischievous and enjoyed causing trouble.
musical /ˈmjuːzɪk(ə)l/ noun The Sound of Music is a good example of a musical – it is a play with acting
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and songs.
musician /mjʊˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ noun The musicians were playing her favourite song.
novel /ˈnɒv(ə)l/ noun Charles Dickens wrote the novel David Copperfield.
novelist /ˈnɒvəlɪst/ noun Charles Dickens is a famous English novelist.
nurse /nɜː(r)s/ noun Martha’s brother is a nurse in the local hospital. He helps the doctors.
office /ˈɒfɪs/ noun I work at my desk in the office with my co-workers
opera /ˈɒp(ə)rə/ noun I love the opera – it’s like a play but all the actors sing.
outdoors /ˌaʊtˈdɔː(r)z/ adverb The gardener loves his job because he works outdoors.
painter /ˈpeɪntə(r)/ noun Ben is a painter – he paints pictures of wild animals. He is the best artist I
know.
photographer /fəˈtɒɡrəfə(r)/ noun Sheryl is a photographer who takes very beautiful wedding photos.
playwright /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/ noun Shakespeare was a great playwright. He wrote Hamlet, Macbeth, and
Romeo and Juliet.
plumber /ˈplʌmə(r)/ noun Call the plumber, quickly! There’s water everywhere in the house!
poet /ˈpəʊɪt/ noun Emily Dickinson was an American poet who wrote the poem A Secret Told.
poetry /ˈpəʊɪtri/ noun I like to read poetry. Some poems rhyme and some don’t but I don’t mind.
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police officer /pəˈliːs ˈɒfɪsə(r)/ noun The police officer helped the lost boy to find his mother in the shopping
centre.
politician /ˌpɒləˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ noun I’m not sure which politician is good to run the country.
psychologist /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/ noun Bradley talked to a psychologist about his problems and what to do.
recording studio /rɪˈkɔː(r)dɪŋ noun The singer arrived at the recording studio to record her song.
stjuːdiəʊ/
repair /rɪˈpeə(r)/ verb The mechanic repaired the car and now it works really well.
restaurant /ˈrest(ə)rɒnt/ noun This Italian restaurant has great pasta and very friendly waiters.
school /skuːl/ noun I love going to school – my teacher is so nice, we learn new things and I see
all my friends.
scientist /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ noun The scientist is in her laboratory doing experiments.
shop /ʃɒp/ noun Morgan works in a shoe shop. I often buy my trainers there.
shop assistant /ʃɒp əˈsɪst(ə)nt/ noun ‘Can I help you?’ asked the shop assistant. ‘Yes, please. I want to buy this
textbook.’
singer /ˈsɪŋə(r)/ noun Shakira is my favourite pop singer. Her song Waka Waka is awesome.
soft skills /ˈsɒft ˌskilz/ noun Soft skills, like working well with others, are important in most jobs.
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soldier /ˈsəʊldʒə(r)/ noun My dad is a soldier. He joined the army after leaving school.
songwriter /ˈsɒŋˌraɪtə(r)/ noun Songwriters write songs.
teacher /ˈtiːtʃə(r)/ noun Our French teacher is Mrs Bernard. She’s new to our school.
theatre /ˈθɪətə(r)/ noun I am at the theatre to watch a play by Samuel Beckett.
unpopular /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə(r)/ adjective Josh is unpopular – no one likes him.
vet /vet/ noun We took our sick dog to the vet.
villain /ˈvɪlən/ noun The villain of the story Hansel and Gretel is the witch. She’s the main bad
character.
waiter/waitress /ˈweɪtə(r)/ noun The waiter who works in that restaurant gave me a free coffee with my
/ˈweɪtrəs/ muffin yesterday.
UNIT 6
advice /ədˈvaɪs/ noun Ask your father for advice about your problem. He can help you.
apple /ˈæp(ə)l/ noun Do you like red or green apples? Both!
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bag /bæɡ/ noun The shopping bags are heavy because they’re full of food
balanced /ˈbælənst/ adjective You need to have a balanced diet – make sure you eat the correct amounts
from each food group.
bean /biːn/ noun Beans are a good source of protein. I like kidney and soya beans.
biscuit /ˈbɪskɪt/ noun Would you like a chocolate biscuit with your tea?
bottle /ˈbɒt(ə)l/ noun There’s an bottle of water in the fridge.
box /bɒks/ noun Open the box! I want to see what’s inside.
broccoli /ˈbrɒkəli/ noun Many children don’t like Broccoli, but this green vegetable is good for our
bones and eyes.
burger /ˈbɜː(r)ɡə(r)/ noun Do you want cheese and tomato with your burger? Yes, please and
ketchup.
butter /ˈbʌtə(r)/ noun Do you like butter on your toast? Yes, and jam!
cabbage /ˈkæbɪdʒ/ noun I like eating red cabbage in salads.
can /kæn/ noun She bought four cans of fizzy drink.
carrot /ˈkærət/ noun The farmer pulled the orange carrots out of the ground.
carton /ˈkɑː(r)t(ə)n/ noun Is any milk left in the carton?
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challenge /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ verb I challenged Tim’s idea that fizzy drinks are good for you. He thinks they
are fine but I think they are full of sugar, which is bad for us.
chicken /ˈtʃɪkɪn/ noun They only eat white meat so we ate roast chicken for dinner.
container /kənˈteɪnə(r)/ noun We keep sugar in a container in the top cupboard.
cream /kriːm/ noun Would you like cream or ice cream with your apple pie?
crisps /krɪsps/ noun Do you like salt and vinegar crisps?
cucumber /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbə(r)/ noun I like thin slices of cucumber in my salad.
cup /kʌp/ noun Henry put the coffee into a cup and drank it.
curry /ˈkʌri/ noun Are you making Indian or Thai curry? I can smell the spices.
dairy /ˈdeəri/ noun Yoghurt and butter are dairy products – they are made from milk.
dessert /dɪˈzɜː(r)t/ noun Beth chose fruit for dessert but I was too full after my main meal.
developing country /dɪˈveləpɪŋ kʌntri/ phrase Developing countries don’t have much money or many ways to make
money.
diary /ˈdaɪəri/ noun Malakai writes about his life every day in his diary.
diet /ˈdaɪət/ noun Birds have a diet of nuts and berries.
egg /eɡ/ noun We had fried eggs for breakfast.
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empathise /ˈempəθaɪz/ verb Josh empathises with Sarah because he can imagine how she feels.
empathy /ˈempəθi/ noun Empathy is important because we need to show people that we
understand how they feel.
fat /fæt/ noun Some fats, like avocado, are better for you than others.
fish /fɪʃ/ noun Marsha hates eating most fish, but she will eat salmon and tuna.
flavour /ˈfleɪvə(r)/ noun This curry has no flavour – add some garlic and ginger to make it taste
delicious.
garlic /ˈɡɑː(r)lɪk/ noun There is a lot of garlic in this pasta sauce. It smells very strong.
glass /ɡlɑːs/ noun She drank a glass of milk and went to bed.
grape /ɡreɪp/ noun We picked a huge bunch of green grapes from the vine.
honey /ˈhʌni/ noun Honey is a heathy alternative to sugar.
ideal /aɪˈdɪəl/ adjective That holiday to Hawaii is ideal – it’s perfect!
invitation /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ noun I got an invitation asking me to go to Marlin’s birthday party.
jam /dʒæm/ noun I love strawberry jam on my sandwiches.
jar /dʒɑː(r)/ noun Please pass me the jar of peanut butter.
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lemonade /ˌleməˈneɪd/ noun I’m so thirsty – is there any lemonade in the fridge?
lentil /ˈlentɪl/ noun Shane adds lentils to his soup because the seeds contain protein.
lettuce /ˈletɪs/ noun The first thing I use to make a salad is fresh green lettuce.
melon /ˈmelən/ noun My favourite type of melon is the watermelon.
milkshake /ˈmɪlkˌʃeɪk/ noun How do I make a chocolate milkshake? Easy! Mix milk, ice cream and
chocolate together.
mushroom /ˈmʌʃruːm/ noun Be careful when you pick mushrooms – you can’t eat some types of them.
neighbourhood /ˈneɪbə(r)ˌhʊd/ noun The new girl and I live in the same neighbourhood. She lives next door!
nut /nʌt/ noun I love eating nuts– almonds, cashews and peanuts are my favourite.
onion /ˈʌnjən/ noun Chopping onions always makes me cry.
orange juice /ˈɒrɪndʒ dʒuːs/ noun Are you thirsty? Let’s make fresh orange juice. We can squeeze all the juice
out of the oranges and drink it.
packet /ˈpækɪt/ noun There are a lot of biscuits in the packet.
pancake /ˈpænˌkeɪk/ noun Pancakes are simple to make. You only need three ingredients: flour, eggs
and milk.
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pasta /ˈpæstə/ noun My favourite pasta is spaghetti.
pear /peə(r)/ noun Let’s put the apples and pears in the fruit bowl.
pepper /ˈpepə(r)/ noun Orange, red and yellow peppers are great in a salad – they’re sweet.
picnic /ˈpɪknɪk/ noun Our family is having a picnic at the beach. We have sandwiches, lemonade
and cake.
pizza /ˈpiːtsə/ noun Will has cheese and peperoni on his pizza. Ask him for a slice.
regularly /ˈreɡjʊlə(r)li/ adverb Shawn eats rice regularly – nearly every day.
rice /raɪs/ noun Let’s make paella. Can you cook the rice?
salad /ˈsæləd/ noun We make our salad with lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber.
salt /sɔːlt/ noun Add salt to the sauce to improve the flavour.
sausage /ˈsɒsɪdʒ/ noun Chorizo and Salami are types of sausage.
soft/fizzy drink /sɒft drɪŋk / /ˈfɪzi noun Soft drinks are nice but don’t have too many because of all the sugar.
drɪŋk/
soup /suːp/ noun To make vegetable soup, boil the vegetables in water for 30 minutes.
spinach /ˈspɪnɪdʒ/ noun You can have spinach in a salad, but I like it on my pizza.
strawberry /ˈstrɔːb(ə)ri/ noun At Wimbledon, people eat strawberries and cream and watch tennis.
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sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(r)/ noun Do you want sugar in your coffee?
sweet /swiːt/ noun Did you eat that whole bag of sweets?
takeaway /ˈteɪkəˌweɪ/ noun I don’t feel like cooking. Let’s get a takeaway from the restaurant to eat at
home.
taste /teɪst/ noun I love the taste of chocolate ice cream – the flavour is great.
tea /tiː/ noun A hot cup of tea is a great drink when you are thirsty.
third /θɜː(r)d/ noun Eli ate about a third of the cake.
thirsty /ˈθɜː(r)sti/ adjective I’m really thirsty – I need water!
tin /tɪn/ noun Rupert bought three tins of soup and one tin of beans.
toast /təʊst/ noun How many slices of toast do you want for breakfast? Two please – with
butter and jam.
tomato /təˈmɑːtəʊ/ noun Have you got any small tomatoes for my salad?
variety /vəˈraɪəti/ noun The variety of vegetables at the market was wonderful – there were so
many to choose from.
water /ˈwɔːtə(r)/ noun Water is a great drink if you are thirsty and it’s healthy too.
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yoghurt /ˈjɒɡə(r)t/ noun Yoghurt is made from milk and sometimes fruit. My favourite is strawberry
yoghurt.
UNIT 7
adapt /əˈdæpt/ verb Emma adapted to her new school quickly because she worked hard to
make new friends.
beach /biːtʃ/ noun I love walking on the beach next to the sea.
bear /beə(r)/ noun Polar bears live in the Arctic.
bee /biː/ noun Bees make honey and live in hives.
bucket list /ˈbʌkɪt ˌlɪst/ noun My bucket list is a list of things I want to do in my life.
butterfly /ˈbʌtə(r)ˌflaɪ/ noun Butterflies are insects with colourful wings.
climate /ˈklaɪmət/ noun The climate in Thailand around May is hot and wet.
cloud /klaʊd/ noun A few white clouds are in the sky.
cloudy /ˈklaʊdi/ adjective You won’t need your sunglasses today because it’s cloudy.
cold /kəʊld/ adjective The water was too cold for a shower.
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destroy /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ verb An earthquake destroyed the town. People had to build their houses
again.
disaster /dɪˈzɑːstə(r)/ noun We need to be ready for natural disasters like floods or earthquakes.
DNA /ˌdiː en ˈeɪ/ noun I look a lot like my dad because his genes are in my DNA – his genetic
information is in all my living cells.
dry /draɪ/ adjective The weather is usually dry because it doesn’t rain at this time of year.
eagle /ˈiːɡ(ə)l/ noun The bald eagle is a large bird of prey from the United States.
earthquake /ˈɜː(r)θˌkweɪk/ noun Earthquakes are natural disasters that make the ground shake.
field /fiːld/ noun We use this field for growing vegetables and that field for keeping sheep.
flower /ˈflaʊə(r)/ noun Roses can have white, red or pink flowers.
fog /fɒɡ/ noun Fog is like cloud close to the ground and makes it difficult to see.
foggy /ˈfɒɡi/ adjective It was too foggy to drive because I couldn’t see the road.
forest /ˈfɒrɪst/ noun The forest is my favourite place because there are lots of trees.
formal /ˈfɔː(r)m(ə)l/ adjective The wedding was a formal event, so I had to wear a suit.
fox /fɒks/ noun Foxes in the countryside eat small animals, insects, fruit and berries, but
foxes in the city eat rubbish!
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grass /ɡrɑːs/ noun We cut the grass in our garden and then lie on it in the sun.
habitat /ˈhæbɪtæt/ noun The forest is the natural habitat of many birds and other animals.
hill /hɪl/ noun They climbed to the top of the hill and looked down at the town and up at
the mountains.
hippo /ˈhɪpəʊ/ noun In Africa, hippos live in or near water.
horn /hɔː(r)n/ noun The horns on the rhino’s head looked sharp and dangerous.
hot /hɒt/ adjective It’s so hot in here – can we open a window?
ice /aɪs/ noun Water becomes ice when it’s really cold (0 °C).
icy /ˈaɪsi/ adjective He road was icy so he couldn’t walk well and fell.
intention /ɪnˈtenʃ(ə)n/ noun Her intention was to help her friend study – that was her plan, but it didn’t
work.
island /ˈaɪlənd/ noun You need to take a boat to get from one island to another.
jellyfish /ˈdʒeliˌfɪʃ/ noun Watch out for jellyfish when you swim in the sea. Even dead jellyfish can
sting.
lake /leɪk/ noun Let’s swim in the lake.
leopard /ˈlepə(r)d/ noun Leopards are fast cats – they can run up to 58 km per hour.
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lizard /ˈlɪzə(r)d/ noun Lizards are cold-blooded and need the sun to be warm.
meerkat /ˈmɪə(r)ˌkæt/ noun The meerkat is a small African animal that is grey and black.
monkey /ˈmʌŋki/ noun Monkeys use their long tails to help them climb trees and use their hands
like people do.
mountain /ˈmaʊntɪn/ noun Mountains are very high and often have snow on top of them. Everest is a
mountain.
ocean /ˈəʊʃ(ə)n/ noun The Indian ocean is the water around Asia, Africa and Australia.
owl /aʊl/ noun Owls fly at night to hunt small animals.
penguin /ˈpeŋɡwɪn/ noun Penguins are birds. They can’t fly, but they swim really well.
phenomenon (pl. /fəˈnɒmɪnən/ noun Tornadoes and hurricanes are less common weather phenomena.
phenomena)
plant /plɑːnt/ noun My strawberry plant is growing well because there is a lot of sun and rain
here.
predict /prɪˈdɪkt/ verb The weatherperson predicts that it’s going to be sunny tomorrow.
prediction /prɪˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/ noun Her prediction about the future actually happened! It did rain!
quality /ˈkwɒləti/ noun One of the qualities inventors must have is patience.
rain /reɪn/ noun The rain fell from the heavy grey clouds and we got wet.
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rainy /ˈreɪni/ adjective When it is rainy, it’s nice to stay indoors and listen to the rain against the
window.
rare /reə(r)/ adjective The black-eyed leaf frog is rare – there aren’t many and they are difficult
to find.
rat /ræt/ noun Rats are like large mice with long tails.
rhino /ˈraɪnəʊ/ noun Rhinos are large grey animals with horns that live in Africa and some parts
of Asia.
river /ˈrɪvə(r)/ noun Crocodiles live in water. They have long bodies, long mouths and sharp
teeth.
safari /səˈfɑːri/ noun We saw so many wild animals while on safari in South Africa.
sample /ˈsɑːmp(ə)l/ noun Researchers took samples of the rhino’s DNA.
scorpion /ˈskɔː(r)piən/ noun Scorpions live in hot dry places. They have long curved tails with a
poisonous sting.
shark /ʃɑː(r)k/ noun A shark is a large fish with very sharp teeth that lives in the sea.
shocking /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/ adjective The number of endangered animals is shocking – it makes me very upset.
sky /skaɪ/ noun At noon, the sun is directly above us in the sky.
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snake /sneɪk/ noun Some snakes, like the black mamba, have a poisonous bite that can kill
people.
snow /snəʊ/ noun In winter, the snow covered the ground and turned it white, so the
children dressed warmly and went outside to build a snowman.
snowy /ˈsnəʊi/ adjective Can you see the snowy mountaintops over there? Yes, they are beautiful!
species /ˈspiːʃiːz/ noun Over 120 species of birds live in this park – there are so many different
types.
storm /stɔː(r)m/ noun There’s a storm coming. Close all the doors and windows to protect us
from the rain and wind.
stormy /ˈstɔː(r)mi/ adjective Tuesday was a stormy night. Did you hear the thunder and see the
lightning?
sun /sʌn/ noun We could feel the hot sun on our backs.
sunny /ˈsʌni/ adjective It was very sunny so I put sun cream on to protect my skin
tiger /ˈtaɪɡə(r)/ noun Tigers are large wild cats that are orange and black. They can be very
dangerous.
valley /ˈvæli/ noun I wondered how I would cross the valley between the two mountains.
warm /wɔː(r)m/ adjective It is warm enough for us to sit outside.
waterfall /ˈwɔːtə(r)ˌfɔːl/ noun The waterfall flows over the edge of a 10-metre cliff.
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wet /wet/ adjective Come in or you’ll get wet standing in the rain.
whale /weɪl/ noun Whales are huge mammals that live in the sea and breath air through the
top of their heads.
wind /wɪnd/ noun The wind was cold and blew my umbrella out of my hand.
windy /ˈwɪndi/ adjective Clothes dry quickly on a windy day, especially when it is sunny too.
wolf /wʊlf/ noun Wolves are wild animals similar to dogs.
UNIT 8
aim /eɪm/ noun The aim of reading English is to help you learn more new words – I hope it
works.
angry /ˈæŋɡri/ adjective After the fight with my brother, I was still feeling angry.
bored /bɔː(r)d/ adjective Steve was bored with the game and said he wasn’t interested in playing.
characteristic /ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk/ noun Greta and I share some characteristics: we are both intelligent, kind and
funny.
charity /ˈtʃærəti/ noun I give money to the charity Cancer Research UK to help people who are
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sick.
cheerful /ˈtʃɪə(r)f(ə)l/ adjective Macy is a cheerful child, she is always so happy.
comparative /kəmˈpærətɪv/ adjective The word ‘newer’ is the comparative form of ‘new’.
competitive /kəmˈpetətɪv/ adjective She is a competitive tennis player and always wants to win.
confident /ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)nt/ adjective She is confident that she can do the job well – she believes in herself.
confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ adjective He was feeling confused in maths class. He couldn’t understand anything!
corruption /kəˈrʌpʃ(ə)n/ noun Businesses need to be aware of corruption because this behaviour is not
honest or legal.
create /kriˈeɪt/ verb How do I create a new file on this computer? Press Ctrl + N and it will make
a new document.
crime /kraɪm/ noun Stealing is a crime because it’s illegal and you could go to jail.
crowdfunding /ˈkraʊdfʌndɪŋ/ noun I used crowdfunding to get money to save the rhinos. Many people
donated to my crowdfunding website.
cyberattack /saɪbə(r) əˈtæk/ noun There was a cyberattack at the hospital – hackers illegally accessed the
computers and deleted files.
disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ noun One of the disadvantages of the job is the long hours I work.
disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ adjective She was disappointed that he did not reply to her letter. She felt very
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unhappy.
embarrassed /ɪmˈbærəst/ adjective They were too embarrassed to ask for help because they didn’t want to
look stupid.
excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ adjective I was so excited about the concert, I couldn’t sleep the night before.
frightened /ˈfraɪt(ə)nd/ adjective You’re frightened – I can see the fear on your face.
generalise /ˈdʒenər(ə)ˌlaɪz/ verb Men never do housework. You can’t generalise like that! My dad does the
ironing and sweeps the floor.
generous /ˈdʒenərəs/ adjective Billy is very generous to people who have less than he does. He volunteers
at a homeless shelter and gives money to charity.
happy /ˈhæpi/ adjective The children are very happy at their new school – they come home smiling
every day.
hard-working /hɑː(r)d-ˈwɜː(r)kɪŋ/ adjective Manuel is very hard-working. He puts a lot of effort into studying.
homeless /ˈhəʊmləs/ adjective We need more shelters for the homeless because they don’t have a place
to live.
homelessness /ˈhəʊmləsnəs/ noun Homelessness is a big problem in cities around the world. Many people
sleep on the streets.
hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə(r)/ noun There is a lot of hunger in many countries. Many people become ill or die
because there is no food.
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intelligent /ɪnˈtelɪdʒ(ə)nt/ adjective Martina is very intelligent – she thinks quickly and understands difficult
ideas.
interested /ˈɪntrəstɪd/ adjective I am interested in saving the rainforest so I read about it online.
irresponsible /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəb(ə)l/ adjective Kate is irresponsible – she never thinks about the results of her actions.
jealous /ˈdʒeləs/ adjective He’s jealous of my high marks in the science exam. He’s unhappy that I got
more than him.
kind /kaɪnd/ adjective Madeline was very kind to me when the children were sick. She really
cared and helped me.
lazy /ˈleɪzi/ adjective She’s so lazy – she never works hard and hates exercise.
personality /ˌpɜː(r)səˈnæləti/ noun He has a very shy personality and doesn’t like to be around big groups of
people.
pollution /pəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ noun The pollution in the river is very bad. Look at all the plastic in the water.
poverty /ˈpɒvə(r)ti/ noun Half the world’s people are living in poverty. They don’t have enough
money to pay for food.
previous /ˈpriːviəs/ adjective Today is Friday so the previous day was Thursday.
relaxed /rɪˈlækst/ adjective Bill came back from his holiday looking relaxed. He was calm and not
worried about anything.
report /rɪˈpɔː(r)t/ noun We must write a report on pollution – the types and amount of pollution
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and what we can do about it.
responsible /rɪˈspɒnsəb(ə)l/ adjective Parents are responsible for their children – they have to care for them.
sad /sæd/ adjective It is normal to feel sad when someone we know dies.
selfish /ˈselfɪʃ/ adjective The selfish boy wanted all the toys and did not want to share with his
friends.
serious /ˈsɪəriəs/ adjective Peter is very serious – he thinks carefully about things and doesn’t laugh a
lot.
shy /ʃaɪ/ adjective I want to meet her, but I’m too shy to introduce myself.
solidarity /ˌsɒlɪˈdærəti/ noun Solidarity is what makes us a good team – we have the same opinions and
goals, and we support each other.
speculate /ˈspekjʊleɪt/ verb We speculated that Brian left the country but we weren’t sure.
stressed /strest/ adjective I’m really stressed at school because I’m worried I won’t pass my exams.
superlative /sʊˈpɜː(r)lətɪv/ adjective The superlative form of the word ‘happy’ is ‘happiest’.
surprised /sə(r)ˈpraɪzd/ adjective He’s always late so I’ll be surprised if he arrives on time.
tight /taɪt/ adjective She is really tight with her money and hardly spends at all.
tired /ˈtaɪə(r)d/ adjective Vera was too tired to do any more housework so she went to bed.
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unemployment /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ noun I worry about the unemployment in our country – so many people don’t
have jobs.
unkind /ʌnˈkaɪnd/ adjective You’re very unkind to your sister sometimes – you should help her more.
upset /ʌpˈset/ adjective Tracy was very upset after fighting with her best friend. It made her very
sad
violence /ˈvaɪələns/ noun Some movies show a lot of violence – people hitting and hurting each
other.
volunteer /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/ noun I’m a volunteer at a local animal shelter. I work there, but I don’t get paid. I
do it because I love animals.
volunteer /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/ verb Thirty-two people volunteered to make food for the homeless.
worried /ˈwʌrid/ adjective We are very worried because our cat is sick.
UNIT 9
accessory /əkˈsesəri/ noun Let’s add some accessories to your outfit. What about a scarf and some
earrings?
assumption /əˈsʌmpʃ(ə)n/ noun I made the assumption that she was boring because her clothes were
boring, but I was wrong!
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aware /əˈweə(r)/ adjective Steph is aware that she will need to study harder to pass the next exam.
bakery /ˈbeɪkəri/ noun I bought a doughnut and some bread at the bakery.
ballgown /ˈbɔːlˌɡaʊn/ noun The fashion designer created the most beautiful silver ballgown for the
actor to wear to the party.
bandana /bænˈdænə/ noun He wore a bright blue and green bandana on his head.
bank /bæŋk/ noun I’m going to the bank to get a loan.
belt /belt/ noun She wore a belt around her waist so that her jeans didn’t fall down.
blouse /blaʊz/ noun He wore a shirt and she wore a blouse.
bookshop /ˈbʊkˌʃɒp/ noun I bought the latest Diary of a Wimpy Kid novel in the bookshop.
boots /buːts/ noun I like shoes but boots cover your ankles and sometimes part of your legs.
brand /brænd/ noun One of the most popular brand of jeans is Levi’s®.
bright /braɪt/ adjective His eyes are bright blue. They seem to shine!
butcher’s /ˈbʊtʃəz/ noun Please go to the butcher’s to buy a chicken and some sausages.
cap /kæp/ noun The boy is wearing a cap to protect his face and head from the sun.
cardigan /ˈkɑː(r)dɪɡən/ noun I like your jumper! Thanks but it’s a cardigan – it’s got buttons!
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chemist’s /ˈkemɪsts/ noun We need to go to the chemist’s to get some medicine.
clothes shop /kləʊðz /ʃɒp/ noun The clothes shop has a sale on their shirts.
coat /kəʊt/ noun Put your coat on – we’re going out.
coherent /kəʊˈhɪərənt/ adjective All the points in his essay were coherent – they were reasonable and made
sense.
collection /kəˈlekʃ(ə)n/ noun Dior will launch its spring collection next week – the clothes will be
amazing.
department store /dɪˈpɑː(r)tmənt noun The department store has different sections that sell different things. Let’s
stɔː(r)/ go to the shoe department.
design /dɪˈzaɪn/ verb He has just designed his latest collection of clothes and it includes
everything you need this summer.
dress /dres/ noun Camila was wearing a long blue dress.
earrings /ˈɪərɪŋz/ noun She had silver earrings in her ears which shone in the light.
electrical goods shop /ɪˈlektrɪk(ə)l ɡʊdz noun She bought a new computer mouse in the electrical goods shop.
/ʃɒp/
fashion /ˈfæʃ(ə)n/ noun I like fashion because I love clothes.
gloves /ɡlʌvz/ noun Mike put on his gloves to keep his hands warm.
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greengrocer’s /ˈɡriːnˌɡrəʊsəz/ noun They want to buy some fruit and vegetables at the greengrocer’s.
handbag /ˈhæn(d)ˌbæɡ/ noun Rebecca opened her handbag to get her money and keys.
hoodie /ˈhʊdi/ noun The best part about hoodies is the hood, which keeps your head warm.
jacket /ˈdʒækɪt/ noun He put on his black jacket over his white shirt and went outside.
(skinny) jeans (/ˈskɪni/) /dʒiːnz/ noun I love my new skinny jeans, but they are quite tight.
jeweller's /ˈdʒuːələz/ noun I like that ring in the jeweller’s window but it’s very expensive
jewellery /ˈdʒuːəlri/ noun I don’t like to wear a lot of jewellery, just earrings.
joggers /ˈdʒɒɡə(r)z/ noun Cath is always wearing joggers because they are such comfortable trousers
to exercise in.
jumper /ˈdʒʌmpə(r)/ noun I have a blue jumper that I wear over my t-shirt.
latest /ˈleɪtɪst/ adjective Fashion trends always change – the latest trend at the moment is yellow
handbags.
leggings /ˈleɡɪŋz/ noun She bought leggings to wear in her dance class.
luxury /ˈlʌkʃəri/ noun Ariana likes to have a few luxuries like expensive shoes. She doesn’t need
them but she loves them.
model /ˈmɒd(ə)l/ noun A model’s job is to wear clothes for fashion shows or magazine photos.
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model /ˈmɒd(ə)l/ verb David is modelling a grey suit by Armani.
necklace /ˈnekləs/ noun She wore a diamond necklace around her neck.
newsagent’s /ˈnjuːzˌeɪdʒ(ə)nts/ noun Let’s get a magazine and the newspaper from the newsagent’s.
pattern /ˈpætə(r)n/ noun He loves clothes with patterns – like shirts with the same shapes and
colours
piercing /ˈpɪə(r)sɪŋ/ noun She had many piercings: three earrings in each ear!
polo shirt /ˈpəʊləʊ ʃɜː(r)t/ noun Sebastian wears a polo shirt when it’s hot because the collar protects his
neck from the sun and the short sleeves keep him cool.
post office /pəʊst ˈɒfɪs/ noun We can send mail and buy stamps at the post office.
product /ˈprɒdʌkt/ noun Our shop sells beauty and bath products.
ring /rɪŋ/ noun She had a gold ring on every finger.
scarf /skɑː(r)f/ noun Maddy wrapped a scarf around her neck to keep herself warm.
shirt /ʃɜː(r)t/ noun He wore trousers, a shirt and tie to work.
shoe shop /ʃuː ʃɒp/ noun She went to the shoe shop to buy new boots and trainers.
shoes /ʃuːz/ noun Tess wore a pair of brown leather shoes on her feet.
shorts /ʃɔː(r)ts/ noun In summer we wear shorts instead of trousers.
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skirt /skɜː(r)t/ noun She was wearing a long skirt and a blouse.
socks /sɒks/ noun Some people say that wearing white socks with black shoes on your feet is
a fashion mistake.
sports shop /spɔːts ʃɒp/ noun Can we go to the sports shop? I need a new hockey stick.
stationery shop /ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ri ʃɒp/ noun Bronwyn is getting some new pens and paper from the stationery shop.
suit /suːt/ noun Mitchell needs a black suit – a smart jacket with matching trousers – to
wear to the wedding.
sunglasses/shades /ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsɪz/ /ʃeɪd/ noun She wore her sunglasses to protect her eyes from the bright sunshine.
supermarket /ˈsuːpə(r)ˌmɑː(r)kɪt/ noun We need to buy some food, fizzy drink and toilet paper from the
supermarket.
sweatshirt /ˈswetˌʃɜː(r)t/ noun Put on your sweatshirt, shorts and trainers and let’s go for a run.
swim shorts /swɪm ʃɔː(r)ts/ noun He put on his swim shorts, got his surfboard and went to the beach.
swimsuit /ˈswɪmˌsuːt/ noun Her swimsuit was bright orange, so it was easy to find her in the pool.
tie /taɪ/ noun For work, you should wear a shirt and tie.
tights /taɪts/ noun It was cold so she wore tights under her dress.
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tracksuit /ˈtrækˌsuːt/ noun He wore a tracksuit because he liked playing sport in trousers and a jacket
made for doing exercise .
trainers /ˈtreɪnə(r)/ noun These trainers are the most comfortable shoes I own and they help me run
fast.
trousers /ˈtraʊzə(r)z/ noun All the waiters in the restaurant wore white shirts and black trousers.
T-shirt /tiː-ʃɜː(r)t/ noun I often wear T-shirts at the weekend because they’re comfortable and my
arms can get some sun!
watch /wɒtʃ/ noun Joseph looked at his watch on his wrist and saw that he was late.
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UNIT 10
action /ˈækʃ(ə)n/ noun What you achieve depends on your actions – the things you do.
antenna /ænˈtenə/ noun Old TVs had an antenna on the top to receive the television signals.
automatic /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ adjective I love my automatic windscreen wipers – they switch themselves on when
it’s raining.
biography /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/ noun Walter is reading a biography about Steve Jobs to learn about his life.
build /bɪld/ verb They’re building a bridge over the river.
builder /ˈbɪldə(r)/ noun The builders will start work on the new house tomorrow.
building /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ noun The town hall is a huge building.
candle /ˈkænd(ə)l/ noun There were 8 candles on Sam’s birthday cake.
compose /kəmˈpəʊz/ verb My friend composed this song for our wedding. He’s good at writing music.
composer /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/ noun Aisha’s favourite composer of classical music is Mozart.
composition /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ noun One of Mozart’s compositions is the opera The Marriage of Figaro.
computer program /kəmˈpjuːtə(r) noun I need a computer program that checks for viruses.
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ˈprəʊɡræm/
conclusion /kənˈkluːʒ(ə)n/ noun Where is the last cupcake? Our conclusion is that the dog ate the last
cupcake.
create /kriˈeɪt/ verb How do I create a new file on this computer? Press Ctrl + N and it will make
a new document.
creation /kriˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ noun The Internet is an amazing creation that allows us to communicate all over
the world.
creator /kriˈeɪtə(r)/ noun Ian Fleming is the creator of James Bond. He wrote it.
decision /dɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/ noun We made the decision to stay home for the weekend because of the bad
weather.
demonstration /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/ noun The sales assistant gave us a demonstration of how the computer worked.
description /dɪˈskrɪpʃ(ə)n/ noun The tour guide gave us a quick description of the town – she described the
best places to visit.
design /dɪˈzaɪn/ noun We looked at four different designs for the new bridge and chose the
second one.
design /dɪˈzaɪn/ verb Giorgio Armani designed the actor’s dress for the Oscars.
designer /dɪˈzaɪnə(r)/ noun Coco Chanel was a great fashion designer.
develop /dɪˈveləp/ verb This technology company develops new software.
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developer /dɪˈveləpə(r)/ noun The software developers create this computer program.
development /dɪˈveləpmənt/ noun Personal development is always important – you always need to learn and
grow.
digital camera /ˈdɪdʒɪt(ə)l noun He took some amazing photos with his new digital camera.
ˈkæm(ə)rə/
discover /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/ verb Howard Carter discovered the tomb of the Egyptian prince Tutankhamun
discoverer /dɪsˈkʌvərə/ noun Alexander Fleming is the discoverer of penicillin.
discovery /dɪˈskʌv(ə)ri/ noun The big news this morning is the discovery of fossils in the town square.
drone /drəʊn/ noun My neighbour flies his drone over my garden every day.
electric car /ɪˈlektrɪk kɑː(r)/ noun We need more charging stations around the city for the electric cars.
entertainment /ˌentə(r)ˈteɪnmənt/ noun A brilliant rock band provided entertainment for the party.
explanation /ˌekspləˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ noun His gave a bad explanation for why he couldn’t do his homework so I didn’t
believe him.
expression /ɪkˈspreʃ(ə)n/ noun ‘Can you repeat that?’ is a useful expression when you are learning a
language.
fossil /ˈfɒs(ə)l/ noun One day I’d like to go fossil-hunting in Africa; I’d like to find a dinosaur
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bone.
fridge /frɪdʒ/ noun Please put the milk back in the fridge to keep it cold.
generator /ˈdʒenəˌreɪtə(r)/ noun Most hospitals have generators in case there is a problem with the power.
imagination /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ noun Roald Dahl’s imagination was amazing … he invented more than 500
words!
impact /ˈɪmpækt/ noun Online bookstores may have a serious impact on traditional bookstores
because they are quicker and easier.
information /ˌɪnfə(r)ˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ noun We got the information about the charity from the Internet.
inspiration /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ noun Authors can use the world and people around them as inspiration for their
books.
introduction /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/ noun Let me make the introductions: Jess, this is Billy, Mabel and Josh. Pleased
to meet you all!
invent /ɪnˈvent/ verb Alfred Nobel invented dynamite.
invention /ɪnˈvenʃ(ə)n/ noun Inventions like the electric light bulb changed the way people lived.
inventor /ɪnˈventə(r)/ noun Thomas Edison was a famous inventor.
investigation /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/ noun There was an investigation into how many students cheated on the maths
exam.
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laptop /ˈlæpˌtɒp/ noun She always typed on her laptop when she was on the train. She loved that
she could take her computer everywhere.
lead to / liːd tuː/ phrase Small crimes like stealing chocolate can lead to bigger crimes like burglary.
light bulb /laɪt bʌlb/ noun It’s dark in here because the light bulb has stopped working.
organisation /ˌɔː(r)ɡənaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ noun Amnesty International is a human rights organisation.
plan /plæn/ noun What are your plans for the weekend? I’m going to the shopping centre on
Saturday.
plan /plæn/ verb I am planning a day at the beach with my friends.
planner /ˈplænə(r)/ noun He trained as an architect and town planner – he plans how the town will
develop and grow.
preserve /prɪˈzɜː(r)v/ verb Before the invention of fridges, people preserved their meat with salt.
printer /ˈprɪntə(r)/ noun There’s no ink in the printer! How am I going to print my assignment?
produce /prəˈdjuːs/ verb Switzerland produces some of the best chocolate in the world.
producer /prəˈdjuːsə(r)/ noun Energy drink producers are thinking about reducing the sugar in their
recipes.
product /ˈprɒdʌkt/ noun Michelle cannot eat dairy products, like butter and yoghurt, because they
make her ill.
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satnav /ˈsætˌnæv/ noun If you get lost while driving, use a satnav to find the place you want to get
to.
smartphone /ˈsmɑː(r)tˌfəʊn/ noun My smartphone is amazing! I can call and message my friends, check my
email, go on social media and take pictures or videos.
software /ˈsɒf(t)ˌweə(r)/ noun There is new software for your computer – this program is for editing
photos.
tablet /ˈtæblət/ noun You can read articles and books on your tablet.
test /test/ noun The English test was so easy. I think I’ll get 100%!
test /test/ verb Now I will test your reading skills.
tester /ˈtestə(r)/ noun The company need testers to check that the new software works.
turning point /ˈtɜː(r)nɪŋ pɔɪnt/ noun The turning point is Alan’s life was when he found a job. It changed
everything.
vaccine /ˈvæksiːn/ noun I will get the flu vaccine because I was so sick last year and don’t want to
catch the flu again.
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add /æd/ verb Here’s a book to add to your collection.

again /əˈɡen/ adverb Tell me again – I wasn’t listening.

alternative /ɔːlˈtɜː(r)nətɪv/ noun Water is a healthy alternative to fizzy drinks.

American /əˈmerɪkən/ adjective Her husband is American – he’s from Texas.

Australia /ɒˈstreɪliə/ noun Brad comes from Melbourne in Australia.

Australian /ɒˈstreɪliən/ adjective Our Australian waiter is from Sydney.

bag /bæɡ/ noun I put my textbooks in my bag to take them to class.

biology /baɪˈɒlədʒi/ noun We learn about the body in biology.

Canada /ˈkænədə/ noun Toronto is a city in Canada.

capital /ˈkæpɪt(ə)l/ noun Washington DC is the capital city of the US.

chair /tʃeə(r)/ noun I sit on a chair in class.

dark hair /dɑː(r)k heə(r)/ phrase Dark hair is brown or black.

door /dɔː(r)/ noun I’m cold – please close the door.

drama /ˈdrɑːmə/ noun We learn to act in drama class.

English /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ noun I study English at college.

false /fɔːls/ adjective That is just not true – it’s false!

father /ˈfɑːðə(r)/ noun My father teaches me to drive in his car.

geography /dʒiːˈɒɡrəfi/ noun We learn about our planet in geography.

glasses /ˈɡlɑːsɪz/ noun I need my glasses to see!

grandchildren /ˈɡræn(d)ˌˈtʃɪldrən/ noun (plural) My daughter’s children are my grandchildren.

grandfather /ˈɡræn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ noun It’s my grandfather’s birthday tomorrow – he’s 90!

heavy /ˈhevi/ adjective He is a big man and very heavy.

Ireland /ˈaɪə(r)lənd/ noun I want to visit Dublin in Ireland.

Irish /ˈaɪrɪʃ/ adjective He was born in Cork. He’s Irish.

language /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ noun Everyone speaks a language. I speak English.

listen /ˈlɪs(ə)n/ verb Listen to what I say.

look /lʊk/ verb Susana looks at herself in the mirror.

maths /mæθs/ noun Maths is difficult, especially multiplication!

meet /miːt/ verb I meet my friends every day to have lunch.

mother /ˈmʌðə(r)/ noun My mother and father live in Rome.

music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ noun In music, we play instruments and sing.

negative /ˈneɡətɪv/ adjective ‘No’ is a negative response.

niece /niːs/ noun My niece’s father is David, my brother.

notebook /ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ noun Write your homework in your notebook.

o’clock /əˈklɒk/ adverb We finish school at four o’clock.

pencil /ˈpens(ə)l/ noun I like to draw with a pencil.

physics /ˈfɪzɪks/ noun We study gravity in physics.

plural /ˈplʊərəl/ adjective The plural of ‘friend’ is ‘friends’.

ruler /ˈruːlə(r)/ noun Use your ruler to draw straight lines.

singular /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə(r)/ adjective The singular of ‘friends’ is ‘friend’.

sister /ˈsɪstə(r)/ noun He has two sisters – Amelia and Antonia.

spell /spel/ verb How do you spell the word ‘beautiful’? B E A U T I F U L

textbook /ˈteks(t)ˌbʊk/ noun In school we read textbooks. My favourite is my science textbook.

café /ˈkæfeɪ/ noun Let’s get a snack at the café today.

calm /kɑːm/ adjective I feel calm when I look at the sea.

cinema /ˈsɪnəmə/ noun We go to the cinema to see movies.

creative /kriˈeɪtɪv/ adjective I want to do something creative! I want to paint a picture.

dance /dɑːns/ verb I like to dance when I listen to music.

difficult /ˈdɪfɪk(ə)lt/ adjective Some exam questions are very difficult.

do homework /duː ˈhəʊmˌwɜː(r)k/ phrase Do your homework every day.

draw /drɔː/ verb Do you like to draw cartoons?

focused /ˈfəʊkəst/ adjective I am focused on my schoolwork because I want to pass my exams.

get up /ɡet ʌp/ phrase He never gets up before 9 am.

go home /ɡəʊ həʊm/ phrase Do you usually go home after school?

goal /ɡəʊl/ noun Xavier’s goal is to be a good tennis player.

great /ɡreɪt/ adjective Rihanna is a great singer – she’s really good.

gym /dʒɪm/ noun I exercise at the gym twice a week.

love /lʌv/ verb Lucy loves chocolate – it’s her favourite!