Wordlist: English UnitEnglish WordPart of speech IPADefinitionExample sentenceMaboutadvəˈbaʊtrelating to a particular subject or personWe learn about some interesting people in history lessons.1aboutprepəˈbaʊtused before a number or amount to mean approximatelyI've got about thirty pounds in the bank.1actornˈæktəa man whose job is to perform in plays and films He's the most famous actor I've ever seen.1afterprepˈɑːftəwhen a time or event has happenedI have my music lessons after school.1afternoonnˌɑːftəˈnuːnthe time between the middle of the day, and the eveningPE lessons are always in the afternoon.1againadvəˈgenonce moreI'll see you again next week.1ageneɪdʒthe number of years that someone has lived, or that something has existed
You need to fill in your age on the form.1alwaysadvˈɔːlweɪzevery time, or at all times; at all times in the past; foreverI am always happy to see you; Have you always lived here?; I will always love him.1artisticadjɑːˈtɪstɪkshowing skill and imagination in creating things, especially in painting, drawing, etcShe's very artistic and she's good at music.1awayadvəˈweɪto or in a different place or situationHe doesn’t live far away from me.1backadvbækwhere someone or something was beforePut it back before anyone sees that it's gone.1be good atvbiː gʊd ətto be able to do something wellHe’s good at sports.1beachnbiːtʃan area of sand or rocks next to the seaThey enjoy going to the beach in the summer.1beenbiːa yellow and black insect that makes honey (=sweet, sticky food)Bees direct each other to the best flowers.1beehivenˈbiːhaɪvza special container where people keep beesBees live in beehives.1beekeepingnˈbiːˌkiːpɪŋ looking after bees in order to produce honeyBeekeeping is an unusual hobby.1bikenbaɪkbicycleI decided to go on my bike.1Biologynbaɪˈɒlədʒithe study of living thingsShe studies Biology at school1booknbʊkpages of paper together in a cover for people to read; a set of pages fastened together in a cover and used for writing onI’m reading such a good book; Let me write that in my address book.1boynbɔɪa male child or young manThere are more boys than girls in this class.1breakfastnˈbrekfəstthe food you eat in the morning after you wake upWhat would you like for breakfast?1Britishadj/nˈbrɪtɪʃcoming from or relating to The United KingdomThe Beatles were a British group. 1Chemistrynˈkemɪstrithe scientific study of substances and how they change when they combineMy favourite science is Chemistry, but I also enjoy Biology.1cinemanˈsɪnəməa building where you go to watch filmsWe decided to go to the cinema.1classnklɑːsa group of students who have lessons togetherShe's the cleverest person in the class.1clubnklʌban organization for people who want to take part in a sport or social activity together, or the building they use for thisOur school has a lot of clubs and groups.1come roundvraʊndto visit someone in their homeThey all came round to my house on my birthday.1completevkəmˈpliːtto finish doing or making somethingOnce the form is completed, you should post it.1computernkəmˈpjuːtəan electronic machine that can store and arrange large amounts of informationWe've put all our records on computer.1creativeadjkriˈeɪtɪvgood at thinking of new ideas and making interesting thingsThe students have all been very creative with this project.1curriculumnkəˈrɪkjʊləmall the subjects taught in a school, college, etc or on an educational courseEnglish and Maths are part of the National Curriculum.1dancevdɑːnsto move your feet and body to the rhythm of musicIf you enjoy dancing, you'll love the show.1dayndeɪa period of 24 hoursI'm only working four days this week.1differentadjˈdɪfrntnot the same as someone or something elseThere are different ways of showing your feelings.1Dramanˈdrɑːməplays and acting generallyI enjoyed drama, music and art at school.1earlyadjˈɜːlinear the beginning of a period of time, process, etc I get to school early so I can do my homework.1emailnˈiːmeɪla message sent to a computerWill you send me an email when you get home?1Englandnˈɪŋglənda country in EuropeI have a penfriend in England.1Englishnˈɪŋglɪʃthe language that is spoken in the UK, the US, and in many other countriesWe have an English lesson every day.1examplenɪgˈzɑːmplsomething that is typical of the group of things that you are talking aboutGive me an example of someone being kind.1falseadjfɑːlsnot true or correctDecide if the sentences are true or false.1feedvfiːdto give food to a person, group, or animal.Don't forget to feed the goldfish.1Francenfrɑːnsa country in EuropeParis is the capital of France1Frenchadj/nfrenʃcoming from or relating to FranceShe speaks with a French accent.1funnfʌnenjoyment or pleasure, or something that gives you enjoyment or pleasure We have so much fun in the drama club.1Geographyndʒiˈɒgrəfithe study of all the countries of the world, and of the surface of the Earth, such as the mountains and seasIn Geography this week, we learned about global warming.1get upvget ʌpto move out of your bed in the morningI got up at 7.30 this morning. 1groupngruːpa number of people or things that are together in one placeI joined an online group that supports press freedom.1guitarngɪˈtɑːa musical instrument with strings that you play by pulling the strings with your fingersan electric guitar1gymnasticsndʒɪmˈnæstɪksa sport in which you do physical exercises on the floor and on different pieces of equipment, often in competitions There's a gymnastics club at our local sports centre.1have tovhæv tuːif you have to do something, you need to do it or someone makes you do itI have to go to the doctor’s this afternoon.1Historynˈhɪstrithe study of things that happened in the pastHe’s studying history at college.1hivenhaɪva special container where people keep beesThe bees gathered around the hive.1hobbynˈhɒːbian activity that you enjoy and do regularly when you are not workingMy hobby is making jewellery.1honeynˈhʌnia sweet, sticky food that is made by beesHoney is very sweet.1horsenhɔːsa large animal with four legs, which people ride or use to pull heavy thingsShe's always wanted to own a horse.1ice creamnˌaɪsˈkriːma sweet food made from frozen milk or cream and sugarchocolate / vanilla ice cream1ICTnˌaɪsiːˈtiːinformation and communication technology: the use of computers and other electronic equipment to store and send informationICT is my favourite subject.1ideanaɪˈdɪəa suggestion or plan"Why don't we ask Georgia?" "That's a good idea."1informationnˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃnfacts about a situation or personIt’s a vital piece of information.1Information and Communication Technologynˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn ænd kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn tekˈnɒlədʒithe use of computers and other electronic equipment to send and store informationI am studying Information Technology because I want to be a computer programmer.1interestnˈɪntrəstsomething you enjoy doing, studying, or experiencingWe have time for our hobbies and interests at school.1Internetnˈɪntənetthe large system of connected computers around the world which allows people to share information and communicate with each other using email She spends all her time on the Internet.1interviewnˈɪntəvjuːa meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course; a meeting in which someone is asked questions for a newspaper article, television show, etc Michael Jackson didn't usually give interviews.1interviewernˈɪntəvjuːəa person who asks questions in an interviewThe interviewer has to ask interesting questions.1jazzndʒæzmusic with a strong beat that is often played without written music Jazz is my favourite type of music.1knowvnəʊto have information about something in your mind; to be familiar with a person, place, or thing because you have met them, been there or used it before"How old is she?" "I don't know."; I've known Tim since primary school.1lakenleɪka large area of water which has land all around itI go surfing on the lake every summer.1lastadjlɑːst(being) the most recent or the one before the present oneAre you tired because you went out last night?1learnvlɜːnto get knowledge or skill in a new subject or activityI learned Russian at school.1likevlaɪkto enjoy something or think that someone or something is niceI liked her as soon as I met her.1listen (to)vˈlɪsnto give attention to someone or something in order to hear themWhat kind of music do you listen to?1livevlɪvto spend your life in a particular wayMy parents live in Spain.1lovevlʌvto like something very muchThey love dancing.1lunchtimenˈlʌnʃtaɪmthe time when lunch is eatenAt lunchtime we go to Latin club.1magazinenˌmægəˈziːna thin book published every week or month, that has shiny, colourful pages with articles and pictures I read an article in a magazine about sailing.1magiciannməˈdʒɪʃnsomeone who entertains people by performing magic tricksHe's a great magician – I don’t know how he does his tricks.1matchnmætʃa sports competition in which two people or teams compete against each otherThere's a hockey match every Wednesday after school.1Mathsnmæθsthe study or science of numbers and shapesI was never very good at maths.1meetvmiːtIf a group of people meet, they come to a place in order to do something.The orchestra meets on Thursday morning.1millionnumˈmɪljənthe number 1,000,000If I had a million pounds, I'd buy a yacht and sail round the world.1morequanmɔːsomething in addition to what you already haveI'd like to have more time to spend with my friends.1musicnˈmjuːzɪka pattern of sounds that is made by playing instruments or singing, or a recording of thisI love listening to music.1nearadvnɪənot far away in distance or timeI like to sit near the front so I can hear better.1numbernˈnʌmbəone of a series of the symbols used in counting; a group of numbers that represents somethingA large number of people prefer having a holiday at home; I can't remember his phone number.1once (a week)advwʌnson one day of the weekI go round to see him once a week.1orchestranˈɔːkɪstrəa large group of musicians who play different instruments togetherThe school orchestra is playing in a concert at Christmas.1paintvpeɪntto produce a picture of something or someone using paintI love painting.1parentnˈpeərəntyour mother or fatherHer parents live in Oxford.1photographnˈfəʊtəgrɑːfa picture produced with a cameraI've got a photograph of you on my desk.1photographynfəˈtɒgrəfithe activity or job of taking photographsShe studied photography at college.1Physicsnˈfɪzɪksthe scientific study of natural forces, such as energy, heat and lightAlbert Einstein was good at Physics.1playvpleɪwhen you play you spend time doing an enjoyable and/or entertaining activity, such as a sport or playing a musical instrumentShe plays the violin and the piano.1pop musicnpɒp ˈmjuːzɪkmodern music which is liked by young peopleI love most pop music; especially Coldplay and Tatu.1potterynˈpɒtərithe activity of making plates, bowls, etc from clayWe have a pottery club after school on Tuesday evenings.1practisevˈpræktɪsto often repeat something in order to improve your abilityHow often do you practise the piano?1producevˈprɒdjuːsto make or grow somethingCars can produce a lot of pollution.1regularlyadvˈregjʊləlioftenYou must practise regularly if you want to improve.1ridevraɪdto travel by sitting on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle and controlling itI ride my bike to work1rulenruːla principle of a system, such as a language or scienceIf you learn the rules you'll find it easier to speak the language.1runvrʌnto move along, faster than walking, by taking quick steps in which each foot is lifted before the next foot touches the groundThe children had to run to keep up with their father.1sailingnˈseɪlɪŋa sport using boats with sailsThey go sailing at the weekends.1schoolnskuːla place where children go to be educatedHe goes to the same school as me.1sciencensaɪənsthe study and knowledge of the structure and behaviour of natural things in an organised wayScience is my favourite subject at school; I love doing experiments with chemicals.1sellnselto give something to someone who gives you money for itShe sells all her art in a local gallery.1spend (money)vspendto use money to buy or pay for somethingHe spends all his pocket money on sweets.1sportnspɔːta game or activity which people do to keep healthy or for enjoyment, often competing against each otherwinter sports1springnsprɪŋthe season of the year between winter and summer when the weather starts to get warmerSpring is my favourite season, because I love flowers.1studyvˈstʌdito learn about a subject, usually at school or universityWhat do you study at university?1subjectvˈsʌbdʒektan area of knowledge studied in school or universityChemistry is my favourite subject.1summernˈsʌməthe season between spring and autumn when the weather is warmestWe’re going away in the summer.1Sundaynˈsʌndeɪthe day of the week after Saturday and before MondayWe’re going out on Sunday.1swimmingnˈswɪmɪŋthe activity of moving through water by moving your bodyI go swimming every week at our local swimming pool.1take a photovteɪk ə ˈfəʊtəʊto take a picture with a cameraI took a photo of the kids.1teachvtiːtʃto show or explain to someone how to do somethingMy dad taught me to drive.1tennisnˈtenɪsa sport in which two or four people hit a small ball to each other over a netTennis is my favourite sport. I think Andre Agassi is great, but he's a bit old now.1theatrenˈθɪətəthe work of writing, acting in, and producing plays I saw a Shakespeare play at the theatre.1threenumθriːthe number 3 written as a wordI've got three sisters.1trombonentrɒmˈbəʊna metal musical instrument that you play by blowing into it and sliding a tube up and downHe plays the trombone in the school orchestra.1twice (a year)advtwaɪson two occassions during a yearWe travel abroad twice a year1twonumtuːthe number 2 written as a wordShe's got two boys and two girls.1typicaladjˈtɪpɪklhaving all the qualities you expect a particular person, object, place, etc to haveA typical dish in England is pie and chips.1volleyballnˈvɒlibɔːla game in which two teams use their hands to hit a ball over a net without allowing it to touch the groundI often play volleyball on the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro.1WalesnweɪlzA country in the UK.We stayed in a youth hostel in Wales for a week.1washvwɒʃto make something clean using water, or water and soapShe washes the floor every day.1weeknwiːka period of seven dayslast week / next week1writevraɪtto produce words, letters, or numbers on a surface using a pen or pencilShe loves writing stories.1yearnjɪəa period of twelve months, or three hundred and sixty-five days or three hundred and sixty-six days, especially from the first of January to the thirty-first of DecemberWe spent a year travelling around America.2Africanˈæfrɪkəa continentI saw elephants in Africa.2agreevəˈgriːto have the same opinion as someoneHe agreed that he had made a mistake.2aroundprepəˈraʊndto or in different parts of a placeShe spent a year travelling around Europe.2awardnəˈwɔːda prize given to someone for something they have achievedHe won an award for his artwork.2badgenbædʒa piece of plastic, metal, etc which you wear on your clothes showing your name or the organization you work forShe wears a name badge at work.2becomevbɪˈkʌmto begin to be somethingHe's training to become a vet.2bigadjbɪglarge in size or amount; important or seriousI come from a big family; Tonight's big game is between Real Madrid and Manchester United.2blackadjblækbeing the colour of coal or of the sky on a very dark nightHe has short black hair.2braceletnˈbreɪsləta piece of jewellery that you wear around your wristShe wears a gold bracelet that her grandmother gave her.2Britainnˈbrɪtnthe island in Europe containing England, Wales and ScotlandLondon is the capital of Britain.2busyadjˈbɪziworking hard, or giving your attention to a particular activityI've been busy writing thank-you letters.2cleanvkliːnto get the dirt off somethingI spent the morning cleaning the house.2clothingnˈkləʊðɪŋclothes, especially of a particular typeI need money to pay for food, clothing and travel.2communitynkəˈmjuːnətithe people living in a particular areaHe often works on community projects helping the elderly. 2conservationnˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃnthe protection of naturewildlife conservation2conversationnˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃna talk between two or more peoplea telephone conversation2cookvkʊkto prepare food and usually heat itWho's cooking dinner tonight?2countrynˈkʌntrian area of land that has its own government, army, etc I've visited ten different European countries.2designerndɪˈzaɪnəsomeone who draws and plans how something will be madeI'm going to be a fashion designer when I finish college.2dialoguenˈdaɪəlɒgthe talking in a book, play, or filmListen to the dialogue between the two friends and answer the questions.2difficultadjˈdɪfɪkltnot easy and needing skill or effort to do or understandThese questions are too difficult for me.2do the cookingvduː ðə ˈkʊkɪŋto cookWho’s going to do the cooking on holiday?2doctornˈdɒktəa person whose job is to treat people who are ill or hurtI have to go to the doctor's for a check-up.2easyadjˈiːzinot difficultI found the exam very easy.2eightnumeɪtthe number 8 written as a wordThere are eight houses in our street.2elseadvelsin addition to someone or somethingWhat else would you like to know?2expressionnɪkˈspreʃna phrase that has a special meaningChoose the correct expression and fill in the blanks.2fineadjfaɪnwell, healthy, or happy"How are you?" "I'm fine thanks. And you?"2gamengeɪman activity or sport that people play, usually with rules and needing skillShall we play a game?2give (someone) a handvgɪv ə hændto helpWe tried to give him a hand, but he said he could do it on his own.2go to universityvgəʊ tuː ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsɪtito study at a universityI want to go to university after school.2guestngestsomeone who comes to visit you in your home, at a party, etcWe had guests to stay at the weekend.2hardadjhɑːdwith a lot of effortShe worked very hard but she wasn't quite good enough.2hardly everadvˈhɑːdli ˈevəalmost neverWe hardly ever go out these days.2have a showervhæv ə ʃaʊəto wash your body while you are standing under running waterI have a shower after breakfast.2heavyadjˈheviweighing a lotThose look like heavy bags.2homeworknˈhəʊmwɜːkwork which teachers give students to do at homeHave you done your homework yet?2houseworknˈhaʊswɜːkthe work that you do to keep your house cleanI need to do my housework at the weekends.2importantadjɪmˈpɔːtntvaluable, useful, or necessaryMy family is very important to me.2insideadvˌɪnˈsaɪdin or into a room, building, container, etcCome inside, it’s cold out there.2ironingnˈaɪənɪŋthe activity of making clothes flat and smooth using an iron (=a piece of electrical equipment)Laurie was doing the ironing.2jewellerynˈdʒuːlriobjects made from gold, silver, and valuable stones that you wear for decorationShe wears a lot of jewellery.2justadvdʒʌstonlyHe just sits in his chair all day doing nothing.2kitchennˈkɪtʃna room used to prepare and cook food inThe kitchen is the busiest room in the house.2Let's (follow her)vletsused in making suggestionsLook! There's Charlotte; let's follow her.2lightnlaɪta device which produces lightWe put lights on the tree at Christmas.2listnlɪsta series of names, numbers, or items that are written one below the otherI always write a list of the things I have to do at the start of the day.2lunchnlʌnʃa meal that you eat in the middle of the dayLet’s have lunch and then go to the badminton club.2mad adjmæd(informal) stupid or crazyYou're mad to walk home alone at night.2meanvmiːnto have a particular meaningIt does not mean that you have to do what they say.2metalnˈmetla usually hard, shiny material such as iron, gold, or silver which heat and electricity can travel throughIt’s too heavy to lift; it’s made of metal.2mobileadjˈməʊbaɪlable to move or be moved easilyWe have two mobile classrooms in our school because there are too many children.2monthnmʌnθone of the twelve periods of time that a year is divided into approximately four weeksHe’s starting his new job next month.2Namibiannəˈmɪbiəa country in AfricaNamibia is a country in Southern Africa.2needvniːdIf you need something, you must have it, and if you need to do something, you must do it.I think she needs our help.2Netnnetthe internetHe spends all day surfing the Net.2neveradvˈnevənot ever"Have you ever been to Australia?" "No, never."2nextadjnekstcoming after this oneWe’re going on holiday next week.2niceadjnaɪspleasant; kind and friendlyIt’s a really nice town; He seems like a nice guy.2paymentnˈpeɪməntthe amount of money that is paidThey take payment by cash, cheque or credit card.2phrasenfreɪza group of words which are often used together and have a particular meaningComplete the phrases with the words in the box.2pinvpɪnto fasten something with a pinShe had a red ribbon pinned to her collar.2pitynˈpɪtia feeling of sadness for someone who has problemsIt's a pity that you can't come.2placenpleɪsa position, building, town, area, etcThere's a place I'd like to take you to.2plasticnˈplæstɪka light, artificial substance that can be made into different shapes when it is soft and is used in a lot of different waysThose flowers aren't real – they are made of plastic.2preparevprɪˈpeəto get someone or something ready for something in the futureI am preparing a special welcome for them.2prizenpraɪzsomething valuable that is given to someone who wins a competition or who has done good workHe won the prize for best new invention.2pushvpʊʃwhen you move someone or something by pressing them with your hands or bodyShe gave him a little push towards the door.2quickadjkwɪkdoing something fast or taking only a short timeI tried to catch him but he was too quick for me.2readyadjˈrediprepared for doing somethingGive me a call when you're ready.2rightadjraɪtcorrect or trueThat's the right answer.2scenensiːna short part of a film, play, or book in which things happen in one placeWhat's your favourite scene in the movie?2sickadjsɪkillNurses look after sick people.2situationnˌsɪtjuˈeɪʃnthe set of things that are happening at a particular time and placeI was in a very difficult situation.2sixnumsɪksthe number 6 written as a wordThe dog had six puppies.2southernadjˈsʌðənin or from the south part of an areaNamibia is a country in southern Africa.2surfvsɜːfto look at information on the Internet by moving from one page to another using electronic links; to ride on a wave in the sea using a special board He spends all day surfing the Net.2tentntenta structure made of metal poles and cloth which is fixed to the ground with ropes and used as a cover or to sleep under They went camping but the tent was blown away in the storm.2tidyvˈtaɪdito make a place tidyI』ll just tidy the kitchen.2tonightadvtəˈnaɪtthe night of this day, or during the night of this dayI'm not allowed out tonight because we've got school tomorrow.2trainvtreɪnto teach someone how to do something, usually a skill that is needed for a jobShe's training to be a teacher.2travelvˈtrævlto make a journeyAlthough I enjoy travelling, sometimes I like to stay at home.2uniformnˈjuːnɪfɔːma special set of clothes that are worn by people who do a particular job or people who go to a particular schoola school uniform2upstairsadvʌpˈsteəzon or to a higher level of a buildingI went upstairs to bed.2villagenˈvɪlɪdʒa place where people live in the countryside that includes buildings such as shops and a school but which is smaller than a townThey live in a small village just outside Cambridge.2washingnˈwɒʃɪŋclothes, sheets, and similar things that are being washed or have been washed, or when you wash theseI'm doing the washing this morning.2washing machinenˈwɒʃɪŋ məˈʃiːna machine that washes clothesOur washing machine is broken, so all my clothes are dirty.2washing-upnˌwɒʃɪŋˈʌpwhen you wash the dishes, pans, and other things you have used for cooking and eating a mealHe is doing the washing-up.2welladvwelused at the beginning of a sentence to pause slightly or to express doubt or disagreementWell, let me think. Yes, I can lend you some money.2wellexclwelin a successful or satisfactory wayI thought they played well.2workvwɜːkto do a job, especially the job you do to earn money; to do something that needs a lot of time or effort, or to make someone do thisHelen works for a computer company; I』ll have to work hard to finish my homework before 11 p.m.2worldnwɜːldthe Earth and all the people, places, and things on itThe world is getting warmer every year.2wristnrɪstthe part of your body between your hand and your armShe wears a beautiful gold watch on her right wrist.2youngadjjʌŋhaving lived or existed for only a short time and not oldyoung children / people3accidentnˈæksɪdntsomething bad which happens that is not intended and which causes injury or damage She was badly hurt in a car accident.3againstprepəˈgenstdisagreeing with a plan or activityI have nothing against animals, I just don't want a pet.3airportnˈeəpɔːta place where planes arrive and leave, with buildings for people to wait inWhich airport are you flying from?3alreadyadvɔːlˈredibefore now, or before a particular time in the pastI've already done my homework.3amazingadjəˈmeɪzɪŋvery surprisingHer dancing is amazing!3Americanəˈmerɪkəusually used to talk about the United States (North America), the United States and Canada, South America (Argentina, Brazil and Peru etc), Central America (Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica etc)Washington is the capital of America.3Americanadj/nəˈmerɪkəncoming from or relating to the United States of AmericaShe has an American accent.3anythingpronˈeniθɪŋused in questions and negatives to mean 'something'He hasn't done anything since he arrived.3be bornvbiː bɔːnwhen a person or animal is born, they come out of their mother's body and start to existShe was born in Paris in 1980.3bearnbeəa large, strong, wild animal with thick furBears are very savage animals.3Beijingnbeɪˈʒɪŋthe capital city of ChinaWe went to Beijing for our holiday.3bossnbɒssomeone who is responsible for employees and tells them what to doThe boss always tells me what to do.3Brazilnbrəˈzɪla country in South AmericaPeople speak Portuguese in Brazil.3buildvbɪldto make something by putting materials and parts togetherSometimes we build statues of famous people as a celebration of their life.3businessnˈbɪznɪsan organization that sells goods or servicesWe own a small family business.3Canadianadjkəˈneɪdiəncoming from or relating to CanadaWe flew over the Canadian mountains.3casenkeɪsa particular situation or example of somethingThis is a difficult medical case.3Chinanˈtʃaɪnəa country in AsiaThe Great Wall of China is world famous.3Chineseadjtʃaɪˈniːzcoming from or relating to ChinaDo you enjoy Chinese food?3chromiumnˈkrəʊmiəma hard blue-grey element used in combination with other substances to form a shiny covering on objects They didn't know that there was chromium in the water making them sick.3citynˈsɪtia large townThe city where I live is famous for its art galleries.3climb upvklaɪm ʌpto go up somethingThe cat climbed up the tree.3collegenˈkɒlɪdʒa place where students are educated after they have stopped going to schoolI hope to go to college after I finish school.3companynˈkʌmpənian organisation which sells goods or servicesHe works for a software company.3concretenˈkɒŋkriːta hard substance that is used in building and is made by mixing sand, water, small stones, and cement (=grey powder that is mixed with water and becomes hard when it dries)The building was made of concrete.3cut downvkʌt daʊnto cut something near the bottom so that it falls to the groundThey』ve cut down all those trees.3dangerousadjˈdeɪndʒrəsif someone or something is dangerous, they could hurt youa dangerous chemical3decidevdɪˈsaɪdto choose something after thinking about several possibilitiesI』ve decided not to go.3determinedadjdɪˈtɜːmɪndwanting so much to do something that you keep trying very hardShe's a very determined person and knows what she wants.3dievdaɪto stop livingShe died when she was ninety-eight.3discovervdɪˈskʌvəto find something or get information about something for the first timeScientists have discovered new ways of curing disease.3dreamndriːmthings that you imagine happening while you are sleeping; something that you want to happen although it is not likelyI had a horrible dream last night; It was his dream to become an actor.3drinking waternˈdrɪŋkɪŋ ˈwɔːtəwater that is safe for people to drinkIn many developing countries there is not enough drinking water.3exceptprepɪkˈseptnot including a particular fact, thing, or personEverybody came to the party except Daniel.3factorynˈfæktria building or group of buildings where large amounts of products are made or put togetherThat factory produces poisonous smoke.3fantasticadjfænˈtæstɪk(informal) very good We had a fantastic time.3footprintnˈfʊtprɪnta mark made by a foot or shoeThey followed our footprints in the snow and found where we were hiding.3forgetvfəˈgetto not rememberI forgot to call him.3forgetfuladjfəˈgetfloften forgetting thingsHe's so forgetful, he even forgot his wife's birthday.3fountainnˈfaʊntɪna structure that forces water up into the air as a decorationThe fountain sprayed water thirty feet in the air.3get invget ɪnto enter somewhere, especially a building or carThey must have got in through the bathroom window.3get outvget aʊtto move out of something, especially a vehicleI'll get out when you stop at the traffic lights.3holidaynˈhɒlɪdeɪa long visit to a place away from where you live, for pleasure We had a wonderful holiday on an island in the Pacific.3hotelnhəʊˈtela place where you pay to stay when you are away from homeThey stayed in a hotel by the sea.3human rightsnˈhjuːmən raɪtsthe basic rights that every person should have, such as justice and the freedom to say what you thinkShe's been fighting for human rights since she went to university.3huskynˈhʌskia large, strong dog that is used to pull heavy things across snowThe husky pulled the sledge across the snow.3illadjɪlnot feeling well, or suffering from a diseaseThe gas made everyone very ill.3includingprepɪnˈkluːdɪŋused to show that someone or something is part of a larger group, amount, or processEverybody was invited, including the teacher.3independencenˌɪndɪˈpendntswhen someone looks after themselves and does not need money, help, or permission from other peopleThey were involved in the fight for their country's independence.3Januarynˈdʒænjʊərithe first month of the yearWe’re coming back in January.3journeynˈdʒɜːniwhen you travel from one place to anothera car / train journey3judgendʒʌdʒa person who is in charge of a trial in a court and decides how a person is guilty of a crime should be punished, or who makes decisions on legal mattersa British high-court judge3lawnlɔːan official rule in a countryIf we break the law, we'll be punished.3leadvliːd to show someone where to go, usually by taking them to a place or by going in front of themHe lead his army over the mountains to safety.3leadernˈliːdəa person in control of a group, country, or situationHe wants to be the leader of his political party.3localadjˈləʊklrelating to an area near youWe went to the local shop because we had run out of milk.3Londonnˈlʌndənthe capital city of Britain.I'm going to London for the weekend.3look forvlʊk fɔːto try to find someone or somethingWe looked for it for ages but we couldn't find it.3magneticadjmægˈnetɪkwith the power of a magnetThey trekked to the magnetic North Pole with a pack of dogs.3managernˈmænɪdʒəsomeone in control of an office, shop, team, etcI would like to speak to the manager, please.3marryvˈmærito start to be someone’s husband or wifeWill you marry me?3memorialnməˈmɔːriəlan object, often made of stone, that is built to help people remember an important person or eventLet's meet at the war memorial at the top of the High Street.3memorynˈmemriyour ability to rememberI have a terrible memory for names.3mentionvˈmentʃnto briefly speak or write about something or someoneHe mentioned your name and said that you had met at a party.3messagenˈmesɪdʒa piece of written or spoken information which one person gives to anotherLeave a phone message if I am out.3milenmaɪla unit for measuring distance, equal to one thousand six hundred and nine metres or one thousand seven hundred and sixty yardsMy house is one mile from the school.3monumentnˈmɒnjʊməntsomething that is built to make people remember a famous person or something important that happenedWill you visit any ancient monuments when you are in England?3movevmuːvIf a person or an organization moves, they go to a different place to live or work.We used to live in London but then we moved to Edinburgh.3musiciannmjuːˈzɪʃnsomeone who plays a musical instrument, often as a job My uncle is a famous musician.3no-onepronnəʊ wʌnno personNo-one came to the party.3North Polennɔːθ pəʊlthe point on the Earth’s surface which is furthest northOne day I'm going to walk to the North Pole.3papersnˈpeɪpəzofficial documentsThe border guard asked to see their papers.3Parisnˈpærɪsthe capital city of FranceParis is my favourite capital city.3pavementnˈpeɪvmənta path by the side of a road that people walk on You aren't allowed to cycle on the pavement.3payvpeɪto give money to someone because you are buying something from them, or because you owe them moneyDo we have to pay to get in or is it free?3pick upvpɪk ʌpto lift someone or something by using your handsThe baby started to cry so she picked her up.3planvplænto decide what you are going to do or how you are going to do somethingThey are already planning their retirement.3polar bearnˈpəʊlə beəa large, white bear that lives in the North Pole (=most northern part of the Earth)Polar bears look nice, but if you get too close to one, it will eat you!3politiciannˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃnsomeone who works in politics, especially a member of the governmentShe has been a politician for twenty years.3posternˈpəʊstəa large, printed picture or notice that you put on a wallHis wall is covered with posters of rock stars.3protectvprəˈtektto keep someone or something safe from something dangerous or badIt's important to protect your skin from the sun.3put downvpʊt daʊnto place someone or something that you are holding onto the floor or a tableShe put her books down on the desk.3rainforestnˈreɪnˌfɒrɪsta forest with a lot of tall trees where it rains a lot We need to protect the rainforest from people who want to cut it down.3realisevˈrɪəlaɪzto notice or understand something that you did not notice or understand before Do you realise how much this costs?3savevseɪvto stop someone or something from being killed or destroyedHe was badly injured, but the doctors saved his life.3sculpturenˈskʌlptʃəa piece of art that is made from stone, wood, clay, etcThat is the ugliest sculpture I have ever seen!3sevennumˈsevnthe number 7 written as a wordMy little brother is seven years old.3soldiernˈsoʊldʒəa member of an armyMy brother wants to be a soldier but my parents are very worried.3starnstɑːa famous singer, actor, sports person, etcShe wants to be a film star when she grows up3statuenˈstætʃuːa model that looks like a person or animal, usually made from stone or metalWe have a statue of Cupid in our garden.3stayvsteɪto continue to be in a place, job, etc and not leave; to continue to be in a particular statehe weather was bad so we stayed at home3stopvstɒpto not continue; to prevent something from happening or someone from doing somethingStop laughing; it's not funny; If she wants to go to Australia, we can't stop her.3switch (something) offvswɪtʃ ɒfto turn off a light, television, etc by using a switchSwitch the computer off before you go to bed please.3temperaturenˈtemprətʃəhow hot or cold something isThe temperature can sometimes get as high as fifty degrees. 3testntesta set of questions to find out someone's knowledge or abilitya maths test; a driving test3theorynˈθɪərian idea or set of ideas that explains somethingShe has a theory that the internet makes people more sociable.3thirtynumˈθɜːtithe number 30 written as a wordMy mum's just turned thirty.3true adjtruːbased on facts and not imaginedIt’s a true story, so you』d better believe me!3warnwɔːfighting, using soldiers and weapons, between two or more countries, or two or more groups inside a countryThe war lasted for twelve years and many innocent people died.4agoadvəˈgəʊused to talk about a time in the pastThey left the party an hour ago.4alibinˈælɪbaɪproof that someone was not in the place where a crime happened and so cannot be guiltyHe had no alibi and was found guilty.4angryadjˈæŋgrihaving a strong feeling against someone who has behaved badly, making you want to shout at them or hurt them She was so angry with me I thought she would explode!4anotherpronəˈnʌðəone more person or thing, or an additional amountI enjoyed that so much I'd like another one please.4anywayadvˈeniweɪwhatever else is happening; not considering other thingsI don't like him, but I'll come anyway.4arrivevəˈraɪvto get to a placeWe arrived in time to see the fireworks.4athletenˈæθliːtsomeone who is very good at a sport and who takes part in competitionsMy brother was a real athlete.4Augustnˈɔːgəstthe eighth month of the yearHer birthday is in August.4Austrianˈɒstriəa country in EuropeWe spent our last holiday skiing in Austria.4awfuladjˈɔːflvery badThe food was awful.4badadjbædnot pleasantThe food in the restaurant was really bad.4basketballnˈbɑːskɪtbɔːla game in which two teams try to win points by throwing a ball through a high net; the large ball used in the game of basketballMichael Jordan is the most famous basketball player in history; A basketball is bigger than a football.4beatvbiːtto defeat someone in a competitionI can beat him at tennis.4beginvbɪˈgɪnto start College begins next week; I begin my new job in a month.4boardnbɔːda long, thin, flat piece of woodI had trouble staying on the board because the waves were so big.4bowlingnˈbəʊlɪŋa game in which you roll a large ball along a wooden track in order to knock down bottle-shaped objectsI go bowling every year for my birthday.4cakenkeɪka sweet food made from flour, butter, sugar, and eggs mixed together and bakedMy mum makes great birthday cakes.4championnˈtʃæmpiəna person, animal, or team that wins a competitionMy sister is the school tennis champion.4championshipnˈtʃæmpiənʃɪpa competition to find the best team or player in a particular game or sportOur basketball team won the championship last year.4coldadjkəʊldhaving a low temperatureIt's too cold to go out to play.4cookerynˈkʊkəripreparing or cooking foodMy favourite subject at school is cookery.4cyclingnˈsaɪ.klɪŋriding on a bicycleI do a lot of cycling in my spare time.4deliciousadjdɪˈlɪʃəsIf food or drink is delicious, it smells or tastes extremely good.That's the most delicious cake I've ever tasted.4diarynˈdaɪəria book in which you write each day about your personal thoughts and experiencesI keep a diary every evening. I've been writing it for seven years now.4equipmentnɪˈkwɪpməntthe things that are used for an activity or purposeYou'll need a lot of special equipment if you are going diving.4explainvɪkˈspleɪnto make something clear or easy to understand by giving reasons for it or details about itTry to explain the problem and we'll help you.4Februarynˈfebrurithe second month of the yearWe’re going away in February.4feelvfiːlto have an emotion or a physical feelingI felt so sad.4finalnˈfaɪnlthe last part of a competition to decide who will winThey are a great team and might even get to the final.4friendshipnˈfrenʃɪpwhen two people are friendsTheir friendship lasted their whole lives.4gold medalngəʊld ˈmedəla small, round piece of metal given to someone who has won a competitionShe won an Olympic gold medal.4historicadjhɪˈstɒrɪkimportant in history or likely to be important in historyWe visited a lot of historic buildings when we went to London.4honestadjˈɒnɪstsincere and not lying or stealingTo be honest with you, I hadn't really thought about it.4horribleadjˈhɒrɪblvery unpleasant or bad You've been horrible to me. I'm not going to talk to you anymore.4hotadjhɒtvery warmIt's so hot in here!4hurtvhɜːtto cause someone pain or to injure themDon't be afraid, this won't hurt a bit.4ice hockeynaɪs ˈhɒkia game played on ice in which two teams try to hit a small hard object into a goal using long sticksIce hockey is a very dangerous sport.4immediatelyadvɪˈmiːdiətlinow or without waiting or thinking about somethingCome to my office immediately.4inventvɪnˈventto design or make something newI would like to invent a new type of phone.4invitationnˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃnwhen someone invites you to do something or go somewhereI got an invitation to his party but I don't want to go.4invitevɪnˈvaɪtto ask someone to come to your house, to a party, etc.How many people have you invited to the party?4Italianadjɪˈtæljəncoming from or relating to ItalyMozzarella is an Italian cheese.4Japanndʒəˈpæna country consisting of a group of islands near the east coast of AsiaLots of technology comes from Japan.4jokendʒəʊksomething which someone says to make people laugh, usually a short story with a funny endingHe told me a funny joke.4Junendʒuːnthe sixth month of the yearShe was born in June.4long jumpnlɒŋ dʒʌmpthe sport of jumping as far as you canThe world record for the long jump is almost nine metres.4medalnˈmedla piece of metal given as a prize in a competition or given to someone who has been very braveShe is hoping to win a gold medal in the next Olympics.4meetvmiːtto see and speak to someone for the first timeIt's lovely to meet you.4meetvmiːtto come to the same place as someone else by arrangement or by chanceWe meet every week for a coffee and a chat.4mistakenmɪˈsteɪksomething that you do or think which is wrongSorry, I made a mistake.4morningnˈmɔːnɪŋthe first half of the day, from the time when the sun rises or you wake up until the middle of the dayI work better in the mornings than at night.4mysteryadjˈmɪstriA mystery person or thing is one who is unknownYou have to guess who the mystery person is.4naturaladjˈnætʃərəlnormal or expectedIt's only natural that he's cross.4Olympic Gamesnəʊ ˈlɪm.pɪk geɪmza set of international sports competitions that happen once every four yearsThe next Olympic Games will be in China.4playernˈpleɪəsomeone who plays a sport or gameShe's the best player in the world.4possibleadjˈpɒsəblIf something is possible, it can happen or be done.It's possible but not very likely.4puzzlenˈpʌzla game or activity in which you have to put pieces together or answer questions using skillI did a crossword puzzle to pass the time.4reactvriˈæktto say, do, or feel something because of something else that has been said or doneWhen she said I was late I reacted by saying it was her fault.4realadjrɪəltrue and not pretendedYou're a real friend.4reasonnˈriːzənthe facts about why something happens or why someone does something Can you please explain the reason for your decision?4relationshipnrɪˈleɪʃənʃɪpthe way two people feel and behave towards each otherYou are a good friend and our relationship is very important to me.4reporternrɪˈpɔːtəsomeone whose job is to discover information about news events and describe them on television, radio, or in a newspaperShe works as a reporter on the local paper.4Saturdaynˈsætədeɪthe day of the week after Friday and before SundayI』ll see her on Saturday.4sendvsendto arrange for something to go somewhere, especially by postI sent him a letter last week.4shootingnˈʃuːtɪŋthe sport of firing bullets from guns, sometimes to kill animalsWe go shooting at the weekends.4showvʃəʊto express a feeling so that other people are able to notice itHe hasn't shown any interest so far.4silknsɪlka type of cloth which is light and smoothShe wore a beautiful silk dress to the concert.4silvernˈsɪlvəa valuable, shiny, grey-white metal used to make jewelleryI love your silver necklace.4skateboardingnˈskeɪtbɔːdɪŋthe activity of moving using a skateboardSkateboarding is cool. I go skateboarding in the park after school.4skiingnˈskiːɪŋthe activity of moving over snow wearing skis (=long thin things that you attach to boots)Have you ever been skiing?4snowboardingnˈsnəʊbɔːdɪŋa sport in which you stand on a large board and move over snowI think snowboarding is more fun than skiing.4soundvsaʊndto seem good, interesting, strange, etc from what is said or writtenThat sounds interesting.4suggestvsəˈdʒestto express an idea or plan for someone to considerI suggest that we go to the cinema.4surprisedadjsəˈpraɪzdfeeling surprise because something has happened that you did not expectEveryone was surprised when I told them my news.4surprisingadjsəˈpraɪzɪŋnot expected and making someone feel surprisedIt is surprising that no-one wants to come.4talk tovtɔːk tuːto speak to someoneHave you talked to her yet?4teamntiːma group of people who work together to do something or play a sport together against another group of playersa management team / a football team4throughprepðəʊbecause of someone or something, or with someone's help; from the start to the end of somethingThey spoke to each other through a translator. She has been going through a difficult time at work.4tiredadjtaɪədfeeling that you want to rest or sleepI was feeling tired so went to bed early.4trainntreɪna long, thin vehicle which travels along metal tracks and carries people or goodsThe train arrives at 2.45.4translatorntrænsˈleɪtəsomeone whose job is to change written or spoken words from one language to anotherShe didn't speak my language so she told me through a translator.4troublenˈtrʌblproblems, difficulties, or worriesThe boys were sent home from scout camp for causing trouble.4unhappyadjʌnˈhæpisad; not satisfiedShe had a very unhappy childhood; Giorgio was unhappy with his test results.4uploadvʌpˈləʊdto copy computer programs or information electronically, usually from a small computer to a larger one or to the InternetI always upload my holiday photos as soon as I get home.4warmadjwɔːmhaving a temperature between cool and hotIt's nice and warm in here.4wavevweɪvto raise your hand and move it from side to side in order to attract someone's attention or to say goodbyeShe waved to the crowds from her carriage.4Wednesdaynˈwenzdeɪthe day of the week after Tuesday and before Thursday We go swimming every Wednesday.4wheelnwiːla circular object fixed under a vehicle so that it moves smoothly over the ground The wheels on the trolley got stuck and we couldn't push it.4wrongadjrɒŋnot correct; if something is wrong, there is a problemIt was the wrong answer; There's something wrong with my computer.4yesterdaynˈjestədeɪthe day before todayI went to see the doctor yesterday morning.5aboveprepəˈbʌvused in a piece of writing, above means higher on the page, or on a previous pagePlease send the articles to the address given above.5adultnˈædʌlta person or animal that has finished growing and is not now a childWhen I'm an adult, I'll do what I like.5asleepadjəˈsliːpsleepingThe children were all asleep.5autographnˈɔːtəgrɑːfa famous person's name, written by that personI've got David Beckham's autograph.5babynˈbeɪbia very young child Be quiet please. The baby is asleep.5bicyclenˈbaɪsɪkla vehicle with two wheels that you sit on and move by pushing two parts with your feet; also called a bikeIs he driving to school today or going on his bicycle?5carefullyadvˈkeəfəliwith a lot of attention so that you do not make a mistakeShe drives very carefully.5computer programmernkəmˈpjuːtə ˈprəʊgræməsomeone whose job is writing computer programmesMy brother is a computer programmer. He says it's very boring.5continuevkənˈtɪnjuːto start doing or saying something again, after stopping for a whileWe'll have to continue this discussion tomorrow.5couplenˈkʌpltwo or a fewThere are a couple of girls and a couple of boys in my group.5crazyadjˈkreɪzistupid or strangeDo you think this is a crazy idea?5creatornkriˈeɪtəsomeone who invents or makes somethingShe is the creator of that wonderful invention.5customernˈkʌstəməa person or organization that buys goods or services from a shop or businessAll the customers left when they heard that we had run out of pudding.5delivervdɪˈlɪvəto take letters or things to a person or placeOur letters are delivered on time every day.5dentistnˈdentɪstsomeone who repairs teethI've made an appointment with the dentist.5dictionarynˈdɪkʃənəria book that contains a list of words in alphabetical order with their meanings explained or written in another languageIf you don't know a word, look it up in a dictionary.5dislikevdɪˈslaɪkto not like someone or somethingI dislike dogs.5drivevdraɪvto make a car, bus, or train move, and control what it doesShe's learning to drive.5earnvɜːnto get money for doing workHow much money does a teacher earn?5elderlyadjˈeldəlia more polite word for 'old', used to describe people My elderly relatives always visit at Christmas.5engineernˌendʒɪˈnɪəsomeone whose job is to design, build, or repair machines, engines, roads, bridges, etcHe’s a mechanical engineer.5examnɪgˈzæma test of how much you know about something or how good you are at something I have an English exam tomorrow.5fewnfjuːsome, or a small number of somethingI have a few friends who I always go on holiday with every year.5Formula 1nˈfɔːmjʊlə wʌna type of car racingMichael Schumacher is a famous Formula 1 driver.5full-timeadjˌfʊlˈtaɪmhappening or working for the whole of the working week and not only part of itShe didn't want a full-time job.5futurenˈfjuːtʃəwhat will happen to someone or something in the time which is to comeWhat are your plans for the future?5go-kartnˈgəʊkɑːtgo-cart (=a small, low racing car with no roof or windows)I won all the go-kart races.5have something in commonvhæv ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn ˈkɒmənto have or do something that is the same as someone elseWe both like reading so at least we have that in common.5in factnɪn fæktas a matter of fact"Can she play the cello?" "Yes, in fact she's very good."5intelligentadjɪnˈtelɪdʒəntable to learn and understand things easilyShe’s a highly intelligent young woman.5involvevɪnˈvɒlvIf a situation or activity involves something, that thing is a part of it.My work involves meeting people and organising events.5joinvdʒɔɪnto become a member of a group or organizationI joined the orchestra because they do some really great concerts.5keep something upvkiːp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ʌpto continue If he keeps this speed up he'll certainly win.5lawyernˈlɔɪəsomeone whose job is to explain the law to people and give adviceBecoming a lawyer requires a lot of training.5look aftervlʊk ˈɑːftəto take care of someone or something by keeping them healthy or in a good conditionThey look after the baby when their parents go out.5membernˈmembəa person who belongs to a group or an organisation Do all the members of your family look similar?5Mondaynˈmʌndeɪthe day of the week after Sunday and before TuesdayI’m seeing her on Monday.5mostadvməʊstmore than anyone or anything elseThe thing I like most in the world is walking by the river in spring.5necessaryadjˈnesəserineeded in order to achieve somethingIs it really necessary to give so much detail?5neighbourhoodnˈneɪbəhʊdan area of a town or city that people live inIt's a very peaceful neighbourhood with no crime.5ninenumnaɪnthe number 9 written as a wordThere are nine horses on the farm.5onlyadvˈəʊnlinot more than a particular size or amountShe's only three years old.5outsideadvˌaʊtˈsaɪdnot inside a buildingThey played outside until I called them in for supper.5part-timeadjˌpɑːtˈtaɪmworking or studying only for part of the day or the weekHe decided to get a part-time job to help pay for his studies.5patientnˈpeɪʃəntsomeone who is being treated by a doctor, nurse, etc I see patients two days a week and teach in the hospital for the rest of the week.5pilotnˈpaɪlətsomeone who flies an aircraftPilots have a great life. They travel a lot and have lots of money.5pocket moneynˈpɒkɪt ˈmʌnian amount of money given regularly to a child by its parentsJulian spent his pocket money on ice cream and sweets.5policemannpəˈliːsməna male member of a police forceHis father was a policeman.5properadjˈprɒpəcorrect or suitableWhen I leave university I'll get a proper job.5pull out (teeth)vpʊl aʊtto remove teeth from the headThe dentist is going to pull out six of my teeth tomorrow.5reachvriːtʃto arrive somewhereWe won't reach Miami till five or six o'clock.5recognisevˈrekəgnaɪzto know someone or something because you have seen them beforeI didn’t recognise her with her new haircut.5respectedadjrɪˈspektɪdadmired by people because of your knowledge, achievements, etcHe's highly respected by everyone who knows him.5richadjrɪtʃhaving a lot of moneyShe's the third richest woman in Britain.5savevseɪvto keep money so that you can buy something with it in the futureI’m saving up for a car.5secondadjˈsekənd2nd written as a wordI get frustrated when I keep getting second place.5shop assistantnʃɒp əˈsɪstəntsomeone whose job is selling things in a shopI worked as a shop assistant when I finished school.5shoppingnˈʃɒpɪŋthe things that you buy from a shop or shopsCan you help me unpack the shopping?5shownʃəʊa television or radio programme or a theatre performanceI went to a magic show at the weekend.5sinceprepsɪntsfrom a time in the past until a later time or until nowI've lived here since I was born.5singernˈsɪŋəsomeone who singsa jazz singer5sort (something) outvsɔːt aʊtto successfully deal with something, such as a problem or difficult situationIf you have a problem we'll do our best to sort it out.5successnsəkˈsessomething that has a good result or that is very popular She's not famous yet, but she's certainly had a lot of success.5successfuladjsəkˈsesfəlachieving what you want to achieve; having achieved a lot or made a lot of money through your workIf the operation is successful, she should be walking within a few months; a successful businessman5teenagernˈtiːnˌeɪdʒəsomeone who is between thirteen and nineteen years oldThe worst thing about being a teenager is all the exams we have to do.5tennumtenthe number 10 written as a wordMy sister is ten years old.5tennis playernˈtenɪs ˈpleɪəsomeone who plays tennisI think Serena Williams is the best tennis player in the world.5thirdadjθɜːd3rd written as a wordHe came third in his first ever race.5TV show hostnˌtiːˈviː ʃəʊ həʊstsomeone who introduces the guests on a television programmeMy dad's a TV show host. He's really famous.5vetnvetsomeone whose job is to give medical care to animals that are ill or hurtMy sister wants to be a vet, because she loves animals.5waitvweɪtto not do something until something else happensWe'll wait until we have enough money.5waste moneyvweɪst ˈmʌnito use too much money or use it badly when there is a limited amount of itHe wastes all his money on sweets.5waste timevweɪst taɪmto use time doing things that are not useful or enjoyableI don't want to waste time learning German. I want to learn more English.5wealthyadjˈwelθirichHe might be wealthy but he's very unpleasant.5weekdaynˈwiːkdeɪone of the five days from Monday to Friday, when people usually go to work or schoolI get up early on weekday mornings.5youngestadjˈjʌŋgɪstsuperlative of 'young'She's the youngest in the family.6aarticleəone; every or each; used when saying how much of something there isThey left the party an hour ago; I need a new car; I run three times a week.6absolutelyadvˌæbsəˈluːtlicompletelyThat's absolutely fantastic news!6acceptvəkˈseptto agree to take something that is offered to youI don't accept your explanation. It's totally unbelievable.6activeadjˈæktɪvbusy doing a lot of thingsIt's good to keep active if you can.6advicenədˈvaɪssuggestions about what you think someone should doI decided to ask her for some advice about how to get a job.6applenˈæpla hard, round fruit which is white inside and green or red on the outside You should eat an apple a day.6averageadjˈævərɪdʒnot excellent, although not badHow many calories are there in an average apple?6avoidvəˈvɔɪdto stay away from a person or placeHave you been avoiding me? I haven't seen you for ages!6awakeadjəˈweɪknot sleepingThe baby is awake.6banananbəˈnɑːnəa long, yellow fruit which is white insideMost bananas come from South America or the Caribbean.6beansnbiːnza seed case of some climbing plants that is eaten as a vegetableWe're vegetarians so we eat a lot of beans.6beefnbiːfthe meat of a cowI had roast beef for dinner.6bodynˈbɒdithe whole physical structure of a person or animal He has a thin body and long legs.6boilvbɔɪlto cook food in water that is boilingYou have to boil the water before you put the pasta in.6breadnbreda basic food made by mixing flour and water and then baking itWould you like a slice of bread?6burn caloriesvbɜːn ˈkælərizto use energy when you do an activitySwimming helps you burn a lot of calories.6butternˈbʌtəa soft, pale yellow food made from cream that you put on bread and use in cookingWe have toast and butter for breakfast.6calorienˈkæləria unit for measuring the amount of energy food providesThere are more calories in fat than in vegetables.6canteennkænˈtiːna restaurant in an office, factory, or schoolThey go to the school canteen for lunch every day.6carbohydratenˌkɑːbəʊˈhaɪdreɪta substance in food such as sugar, potatoes, etc that gives your body energyYou need to eat a balanced diet of carbohydrates and proteins.6carrotnˈkærəta long, thin orange vegetable that grows in the groundMy horse likes eating carrots.6cheesentʃiːza food that is made from milk, is usually white or yellow, and can be either hard or softI have a cheese sandwich for lunch every day.6chickennˈtʃɪkɪnthe meat of a chickenCould I have a chicken sandwich, please.6chocolatenˈtʃɒkləta sweet, brown food that is usually sold in a blockI love chocolate but I try not to eat too much.6coffeenˈkɒfia hot drink made from dark beans which are made into a powder, or a cup of this drinkWould you like some coffee?6consistvkənˈsɪstto be formed or made from two or more thingsThe dish consisted of meat, cream and herbs.6containvkənˈteɪnIf one thing contains another, it has it inside it.This rucksack contains everything I need for the journey.6countvkaʊntto see how many people or things there areCount your money and make sure you have enough.6countable (noun)adjˈkaʊntəbl naʊna noun that can be used in the singular and the pluralBottles are countable but water is not.6crispnkrɪspa very thin slice of potato that has been cooked in oil and is eaten coldCrisps are high in fats.6cupnkʌpa small, round container with a handle on the side, used to drink fromI have a cup of coffee for breakfast every morning.6deep-friedadjˌdiːpˈfraɪdfried in a lot of oilIt's best to avoid deep-fried food.6dessertndɪˈzɜːtsweet food that is eaten after the main part of a mealMy favourite dessert is ice cream.6dietndaɪətthe type of food that someone usually eatsI try to eat a balanced diet.6diseasendɪˈziːzan illness caused by an infection or by a failure of health and not by an accident People who are overweight are more likely to suffer from heart disease.6dishndɪʃfood that is prepared in a particular way as part of a mealThey do a lot of vegetarian dishes.6drinkndrɪŋkto put liquid into your mouth and swallow itDo you drink milk?6drinkvdrɪŋka liquid or an amount of liquid that you drinkCan I buy you a drink?6exercisenˈeksəsaɪzphysical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthySwimming is my favourite form of exercise.6fast foodnfɑːst fuːdhot food that can be served very quickly in a restaurant because it is already preparedI don't like fast food.6fatnfæta solid or liquid substance like oil that is taken from plants or animals and used in cookingThe fat on meat is not good for you.6fitadjfɪthealthy, especially because you exercise regularlyHe's very fit for his age.6foodnfuːdsomething that people and animals eat, or plants absorb, to keep them aliveWe've bought the food for the party.6friedadjfraɪdcooked in hot oil or fatFried food is usually considered to be very unhealthy.6fruitnfruːtsomething such as an apple or orange that grows on a tree or a bush, contains seeds, and can be eaten as foodA healthy diet includes fruit and vegetables.6fryvfraɪto cook something in hot oil or fat or to be cooked in hot oil or fatIt's better to grill food than to fry it.6gardeningnˈgɑːdənɪŋthe job or activity of growing a garden and keeping it attractiveMy hobby is gardening.6garlicnˈgɑːlɪka vegetable like a small onion with a very strong taste and smellGarlic is good for your heart.6generaladjˈdʒenərəlincluding a lot of things or subjects and not limited to only one or a fewIn general I enjoy school but there are some subjects I don't really like.6glassnglɑːsa container made of glass that is used for drinkingWould you like a glass of juice?6go to sleepvgəʊ tuː sliːpto begin to sleepBabies often go to sleep after a feed.6GrandmanˈgrænmɑːgrandmotherI'm going to see Grandma and take her some cakes.6greenadjgriːnbeing the same colour as grassHer eyes are green.6grossadjgrəʊsvery unpleasantHe thinks it's gross, but I don't mind it.6growvgrəʊto develop and become bigger or taller as time passes She grows salad in her garden.6hamburgernˈhæmˌbɜːgəmeat in a round, flat shape, that you eat between breadI'll have a burger and chips, please.6headnhedthe part of your body above your neck which contains your brain, eyes, ears, mouth, etcHe fell and hit his head on the table.6healthyadjˈhelθigood for your healthHe tries to take exercise and eat healthy food.6heartnhɑːtthe organ inside your chest that sends blood around your body He looked fit but his heart was very unhealthy.6hungryadjˈhʌŋgriwanting or needing foodI'm hungry, Mum. Can I have something to eat please?6joinvdʒɔɪnto become a member of an organizationSo why do you want to join the army?6juicendʒuːsthe liquid that comes from fruit or vegetablesOrange juice is full of vitamin C.6keep fitvkiːp fɪtdo exercises to make you stay strong and healthyMy dad's very fat. He doesn't keep fit.6kindnkaɪnda type of thing or personWe have all kinds of chocolate in our shop6lambnlæmmeat from a young sheepI'll have lamb with mint sauce please.6lemonnˈlemənan oval, yellow fruit that has sour juiceShe drinks her tea with lemon but I prefer milk.6lessonnˈlesəna period of time when a teacher teaches peopleI had my first driving lesson today.6lifestylenˈlaɪfstaɪlthe way that you liveThey have a very busy lifestyle.6litrenˈliːtəa unit for measuring liquidWe drink a litre of milk every day in our house.6mealnmɪəlthe food that you eat at one timeWe had a four-course meal in the hotel.6meatnmiːtsoft parts of animals, used as foodI don't eat meat.6menunˈmenjuːa list of food and drinks that you can order in a restaurantWhat's on the menu today? Oh no! Not chips again!6milknmɪlka white liquid produced by female animals, such as cows, for feeding their babiesa carton of milk6mineral waternˈmɪnərəl ˈwɔːtəwater which is taken from the ground and contains chemicals that are good for your healthfizzy / sparkling mineral water6oilnɔɪla thick liquid produced from plants or animals that is used in cookingOil is high in calories.6olive oilnˈɒlɪv ɔɪloil produced from olives, used for cooking or on saladsOlive oil is a good oil.6onionnˈʌnjəna round vegetable with layers that has a strong taste and smellI like onions in my salad.6orangenˈɒrɪndʒa round, sweet fruit with a thick skin and a lot of juiceI eat an orange every day.6overweightadjˈəʊvəweɪttoo fatHe's still a few pounds overweight.6packetnˈpækɪta small container that contains several of the same thingPlease could you buy me a packet of crisps?6pastanˈpæstətraditional food from Italy made from flour and water that gets soft when you cook it in waterSpaghetti's my favourite pasta.6potatonpəˈteɪtəʊa round vegetable which is white inside and grows in the ground Would you like a potato with your meat and vegetables?6relaxvrɪˈlæksto (cause someone to) become less active and more calm and happy, or to (cause a part of the body to) become less stiffSome people relax by watching TV, others by reading.6ricenraɪssmall grains from a plant that are cooked and eatenWould you like rice or potatoes with that?6saladnˈsæləda cold mixture of vegetables that have not been cookedI made a big salad for lunch.6sandwichnˈsænwɪdʒtwo slices of bread with meat, cheese, etc between themI usually have a sandwich for lunch.6saucensɔːsa hot or cold liquid that you put on food to add flavoura tomato / cheese sauce6seaweednˈsiːwiːda plant that you find on the beach and that grows in the seaSeaweed is very good for you, but I don't really like the taste.6secretnˈsiːkrətsomething that you tell no one about or only a few peopleWhat's the secret of your success?6seriousadjˈsɪəriəsthinking or speaking sincerely about something and not jokingAre you serious when you say you want to go swimming with sharks?6servevsɜːvto give someone food or drink, especially guests or customers in a restaurant or barThey only serve vegetarian food in that restaurant.6sharevʃeəto have or use something at the same time as someone elseThe sisters share a love of horse-riding.6shouldvʃʊdused to say or ask what is the correct or best thing to doHe should go to the doctor.6sleepvsliːpto be in the state of rest when your eyes are closed and your mind is not consciousWe had to sleep in the car that night.6snacknsnæka small amount of food that you eat between mealsDo you want a quick snack before you go out?6spicenspaɪsa substance made from a plant, which is used to give a special taste to foodIndian cooking has a lot of spices in it.6stressnstresfeelings of worry caused by difficult situations such as problems at workI wish there was less stress in my life.6stuffnstʌfused to refer to a substance or a group of things or ideas, etc without saying exactly what they are I'm not interested in all that stuff about life on other planets.6supermarketnˈsuːpəˌmɑːkɪta large shop that sells food, drink, products for the home, etcWe buy all our food at the supermarket.6toastntəʊstbread that has been heated to make it browna slice of toast6tomatontəˈmɑːtəʊa soft, round, red fruit eaten in salad or as a vegetableI like eating pasta with tomatoes.6unhealthilyadvʌnˈhelθɪlinot good for your health, or not strong and wellHe eats unhealthily.6vegetablenˈvedʒtəbla plant that you eat, for example potatoes, onions, beans, etcI hate vegetables. I only eat meat.6vitaminnˈvɪtəmɪnone of a group of natural substances in food that you need to be healthyYour diet should include foods that are rich in vitamins.6voicenvɔɪsthe sounds that you make when you speak or sing She was so happy she sang at the top of her voice.6yoghurtnˈjɒgəta thick, liquid food with a slightly sour taste which is made from milka low-fat strawberry yoghurt7ableadjˈeɪblclever or good at doing somethingI want to be able to drive a car but I have terrible co-ordination.7accentnˈæksəntthe way in which someone from a country or area speaks a languageHe had an American accent.7adjectivenˈædʒektɪva word that describes a noun or pronoun. The words 'big', 'boring', 'purple', and 'obvious' are all adjectives.Use adjectives to give your work more colour.7afraidadjəˈfreɪdfrightenedYou mustn't be afraid to make a few mistakes when you speak.7Africanadj/nˈæfrɪkəncoming from or relating to AfricaAfrican music has some interesting drum beats.7amazedadjəˈmeɪzdextremely surprisedI was amazed at how much she had grown!7annoyedadjəˈnɔɪdslightly angryThe teacher was annoyed when I forgot my homework.7anyonepronˈeniwʌnany person or any peopleHas anyone seen my red pullover?7Arabicnˈærəbɪkthe language used by Arab peoplesArabic is a difficult language to learn.7authornˈɔːθəsomeone who writes a book, article, etcMy favourite author is Michael Morpurgo.7beautifuladjˈbjuːtɪfəlvery attractiveShe's the most beautiful person I've ever met.7biggestadjˈbɪgɪstsuperlative of bigThat's the biggest boat on the river.7boringadjˈbɔːrɪŋnot interesting or excitingHe has a very boring job.7cardinalnˈkɑːdɪnəla priest with a high rank in the Catholic ChurchCardinals wear very bright robes.7certainadjˈsɜːtəndefiniteAre you certain you saw her?7closeadjkləʊznear in distanceMy house is very close to the school.7columnnˈkɒləmany block of numbers or words written one under the otherPut the verbs in the correct columns.7communicatevkəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtto talk or write to someone in order to share information with themThere are many ways to communicate with others.7comparisonnkəmˈpærɪsənwhen you compare two or more people or thingsThere's no comparison between them; she is so much faster than he is.7complainvkəmˈpleɪnto say that something is wrong or that you are angry about somethingShe's always complaining about not having enough money.7correctvkəˈrektaccurate, or having no mistakesAll his answers were correct.7correctadjkəˈrektto make a mistake or problem right or betterCorrect your work before handing it to the teacher.7couldvkʊdused to talk about what someone or something was able or allowed to doHe could speak English before he started school.7coursenkɔːsa set of lessons about a particular subjectI'm doing a course in computer studies.7createvkriˈeɪtto make something happen or existWe created our own cartoon characters.7decadenˈdekeɪda period of ten yearsIn the decade after the war unemployment was high.7dependvdɪˈpendif something depends on someone or something, it is influenced by them, or changes because of themWhat happens in the future depends on what you do now.7dislikendɪˈslaɪkwhen you do not like someone or somethingWe all have different likes and dislikes.7easieradjˈiːziəcomparative of 'easy'This exercise is easier than the previous one.7easiestadjˈiːziɪstsuperlative of 'easy'This exercise is the easiest of all.7encyclopedianɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiəa book or a set of books containing facts about a lot of subjectsIf you need to know about something, look it up in an encyclopedia.7excitingadjɪkˈsaɪtɪŋmaking you feel very happy and interestedI think space travel sounds really exciting.7existvɪgˈzɪstto be real or presentI can't imagine what life was like before computers existed.7expertnˈekspɜːtsomeone who has a lot of skill in something or a lot of knowledge about somethingHe's an expert on dinosaurs.7fatadjfætSomeone who is fat weighs too much. He thinks he is too fat.7fatteradjˈfætəcomparative of 'fat'My dog's fatter than your dog.7fattestadjˈfætɪstsuperlative of 'fat'His dog's the fattest of all.7foreignadjˈfɒrənbelonging to or coming from another country, not your own I love tasting different foreign foods.7foreignernˈfɒrɪnəsomeone from another countryI like talking to foreigners and finding out about their culture.7formnfɔːma type of something or way of doing somethingFill in the gaps with the correct forms of the words in brackets.7frequentadjˈfriːkwənthappening oftenWe make frequent visits to London to see my parents.7friendlyadjˈfrendlibehaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someoneShe was very friendly.7furtheradvˈfɜːðəfar: at or to a place or time that is a longer distance awayHow much further is there to walk?7gatengeɪta door in a fence or outside wallYou have to go through a gate to get to their house.7goalngəʊlsomething you want to do successfully in the futureYou need to set clear goals for your work.7good-lookingadjˌgʊdˈlʊkɪŋattractiveHe thinks he's so good-looking!7Greekadj/ngriːkcoming from or relating to GreeceHe sails round the Greek islands every summer.7guessvgesto give an answer or opinion about something when you do not know for sureCan you guess how old he is?7hang aroundphrasal vhæŋ əˈraʊndto spend time somewhere, usually without doing very muchThey spend their evenings just hanging around the streets.7happieradjˈhæpiəcomparative of 'happy'She's happier than I've seen her for a long time.7harderadjˈhɑːdəcomparative of 'hard'I find Maths harder than English.7hardestadjˈhɑːdɪstsuperlative of 'hard'The hardest subject for me is Latin.7Hungariannhʌŋˈgeəriəncoming from or relating to HungaryHungarian is hard to learn because it's different from most other European languages.7Icelandnˈaɪslənda country on an island west of EuropeI'd love to visit Iceland.7Icelandicnaɪsˈlændɪkcoming from or relating to IcelandThere aren't many people outside Iceland who speak Icelandic.7imitatevˈɪmɪteɪtto copy the way someone or something looks, speaks, or behavesShe’s really good at imitating people.7Indianˈɪndiəa country in AsiaI spent a year travelling round India before I went to University.7Indonesianˌɪndəˈniːʒəa country consisting of a group of islands in southeast AsiaIndonesia is a country that is made up of thousands of islands.7interestingadjˈɪntrəstɪŋkeeping your attention and making you think a lotI found the talk very interesting.7inventionnɪnˈvenʃənsomething that has been designed or made for the first timeThe heart monitor is an invention that has saved lives.7languagenˈlæŋgwɪdʒcommunication between people, usually using wordsWe learn three foreign languages at our school.7Latinnˈlætɪnthe language used by ancient RomansLatin is a useful language to learn as it helps you understand lots of other languages.7learnernˈlɜːnəsomeone who is getting knowledge or a new skillLearner drivers have to take special care.7legendnˈledʒənda story from a time in the past that was very long agoWhen she was young she liked reading myths and legends.7longeradjˈlɒŋgəcomparative of 'long'Her hair is longer than mine.7longestadjˈlɒŋgɪstsuperlative of 'long'She has the longest hair in the class.7look upvlʊk ʌpto find information in a book or on the internetShe looked the word up in her dictionary.7make mistakesvmeɪk mɪˈsteɪksto do things that are not right and that cause problemsI made a mistake and put an extra zero in the figure.7Maltesenˌmɔːlˈtiːzcoming from or relating to MaltaMaltese has a lot of Italian and English words in it.7meaningnˈmiːnɪŋThe meaning of words, signs, or actions is what they express or represent.Some words have more than one meaning.7mother tonguenˈmʌðə tʌŋthe first language that you learn when you are a childHer mother tongue is English.7nativeadjˈneɪtɪvYour native language is the first language you learnThe best person to practise your English with is a native speaker.7Nigeriannaɪˈdʒɪəriəa country in AfricaNigeria is in west Africa.7normaladjˈnɔːməlusual and ordinaryWe lead a fairly normal life.7Norwaynˈnɔːweɪa country in EuropeNorway is part of Scandinavia.7probablyadvˈprɒbəbliused to mean that something is very likelyThey are probably just trying to be nice.7professornprəˈfesəthe highest rank of teacher in a British university, or a teacher in an American university or collegeShe is a professor and has written many books.7pronunciationnprəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃənhow words are pronouncedMario's English pronunciation is excellent.7quiteadvkwaɪta little or a lot but not completelyThis book is quite interesting.7recentadjˈriːsənthappening or starting from a short time agoA recent report criticised the organisation.7reportvrɪˈpɔːtto describe something that has just happened, especially on television, radio, or in a newspaperI have some good news to report.7Romenrəʊmthe capital city of ItalyRome is my favourite capital city.7Russianadjˈrʌʃəncoming from or relating to RussiaI collect Russian dolls.7shortadjʃɔːtcontinuing for a small amount of timeIt was only a short visit.7shorteradjˈʃɔːtəcomparative of 'short'She's shorter than he is.7shortestadjˈʃɔːtɪstsuperlative of 'short'I'm the shortest in my class.7Somalinsəˈmɑːlicoming from or relating to SomaliaThere are approximately twelve million speakers of Somali in the world.7Somaliansəˈmɑːliəa country in AfricaSomalia is a country on the horn of Africa.7Spanishnˈspænɪʃcoming from or relating to SpainDo you speak Spanish?7speakernˈspiːkəsomeone who makes a speech to a group of peopleThere are English speakers all round the world.7superlativensuːˈpɜːlətɪvthe form of an adjective or adverb that is used to show that someone or something has more of a particular quality than anyone or anything else. For example 'best' is the superlative of 'good' and 'slowest' is the superlative of 'slow'What is the superlative of big?7syllablenˈsɪləbla word or part of a word that has one vowel soundHow many syllables are there in hippopotamus?7Tibetanntɪˈbetncoming from of relating to TibetTibetan is a very difficult language to learn.7translatevtrænzˈleɪtto change words from one language to anotherHow would you translate this word?7translationntrænzˈleɪʃənsomething which has been translated from one language to another, or the process of translatingI'm reading the Polish translation of Macbeth in school.7UKnˌjuːˈkeɪUnited KingdomI've lived in the UK all my life.7Vaticannˈvætɪkənan independent state in ItalyWe went to the Vatican but we didn't see the Pope.7waitvweɪtto stay in a place until someone or something arrives or someone or something is ready for youHe didn't wait for me so I had to go on my own.7worseadjwɜːsmore unpleasant or difficult than something else that is also bad; less wellThe exam was worse than I expected; He was treated much worse than I was.8acrossprepəˈkrɒsfrom one side of something to the otherWe walked across the bridge and arrived in the ancient city.8adventure holidaynədˈventʃə ˈhɒlədeɪa holiday in which you do a lot of exciting activities, such as climbing rocksAlex went on an adventure holiday.8adventurousadjədˈventʃərəswilling to try new and often difficult thingsAdventurous divers can try shark cage diving.8alongprepəˈlɒŋfrom one part of a road, river, etc to anotherLet's go for a walk along the canal.8aquaticadjəˈkwætɪkliving or growing in water, or related to waterWe watched the aquatic animals for hours.8areanˈeəriəa part of a country or cityThere will be a special area for young people.8arrangementnəˈreɪndʒməntplans for how something will happenWe made an arrangement to meet the next day.8Artnɑːta school subject where you draw or paintShe studied Art at college.8attractionnəˈtrækʃənsomething that makes people come to a place or want to do a particular thingWhat are the most interesting attractions of your town?8baked beansnbeɪkt ˈbiːnzbeans cooked in a tomato (=soft, round, red fruit used like a vegetable) sauce and sold in tins (=metal containers)All English people like baked beans on toast.8Bangkoknbæŋˈkɒkthe capital city of ThailandBangkok has a population of over six million.8bed and breakfastnbed ən ˈbrekfəsta house where you pay to sleep in a room and have food in the morningWe stayed in a really nice bed and breakfast.8boatnbəʊta vehicle for travelling on waterThey arrived by boat but left by plane.8bootnbuːta strong shoe that covers your foot and part of your legMy walking boots were very uncomfortable.8brilliantadjˈbrɪliəntvery goodHer new film is absolutely brilliant!8campingnˈkæmpɪŋwhen you stay in a tent for a holidayWe're going camping in France this summer.8campsitenˈkæmpsaɪtan area where people can stay in tents for a holidayWe stayed on a really nice campsite.8Canadanˈkænədəa country in North AmericaWe're planning to visit friends in Canada.8canoeingnkəˈnuːɪŋthe activity of travelling in a canoe My favourite part of the activity holiday was the canoeing.8capitalnˈkæpɪtəlthe most important city in a country or state, where the government is basedLondon is the capital of England.8cassettenkəˈseta flat, plastic case containing a long piece of magnetic material that is used to record and play sound or picturesBefore CDs we listened to music on cassettes.8centnsenta coin or unit of money with a value of 0.01 of a dollar (=US unit of money); ¢There are one hundred cents in a dollar.8centrenˈsentəa place or a building used for a particular activityThey often go shopping in the city centre on Saturdays.8climatenˈklaɪmətthe weather conditions that an area usually hasThe climate in the UK isn't great for holidays.8climbingnˈklaɪmɪŋthe sport of climbing mountains, hills, or rocksWe have a climbing holiday once a year.8coachnkəʊtʃa comfortable bus used to take groups of people on long journeysWe went on a coach trip.8coastnkəʊstthe land next to the seaThe island lies off the North African coast.8coastlinenˈkəʊstlaɪnthe part of the land along the edge of the seaThe tour follow the coastline round the island.8combinevkəmˈbaɪnto become mixed or joined, or to mix or join things togetherI try to combine activity and relaxation into my holidays.8competitionnˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃənan event in which people try to win something by being the best, fastest, etcI entered a drawing competition and won first prize!8conservevkənˈsɜːvto prevent harm or damage to animals or placesWe are trying to conserve the bat population in Wales.8cruisenkruːza holiday on a ship, sailing from place to placeWe went on a cruise round Scandinavia.8currencynˈkʌrənsithe units of money used in a particular countryI need to change my money into local currency8cutlerynˈkʌtləriknives, forks, and spoonsWe had to take our own cutlery and plates.8datendeɪta particular day of the month or yearWhat date is your birthday?8day after tomorrownˌdeɪ ɑːftə təˈmɒrəʊthe day that will come after tomorrowI’m seeing him the day after tomorrow.8Decemberndɪˈsembəthe twelfth month of the yearHer birthday is in December.8describevdɪˈskraɪbto say what someone or something is likeDescribe your ideal day out.8destinationnˌdestɪˈneɪʃənthe place where someone or something is goingYou can go to many different destinations by train.8divendaɪvswimming under water, usually with breathing equipmentWe went on some excellent dives in Australia.8divernˈdaɪvəsomeone who swims under water, usually with breathing equipmentMy uncle is a diver.8divingnˈdaɪvɪŋthe activity or sport of swimming under water, usually using special breathing equipmentHis hobby is diving.8doubtndaʊtwhen you are not certain about something, or do not trust someone or somethingThere is no doubt that he is the best violinist in the group.8dreadfuladjˈdredfəlvery badIt was dreadful news.8Egyptnˈiːdʒɪpta country in AfricaHave you seen the pyramids in Egypt?8elephantnˈelɪfənta very large, grey animal with big ears and a very long noseWe saw a baby elephant in the zoo.8excellentadjˈeksələntvery good, or of a very high qualityThis is an excellent piece of work!8faintvfeɪntto suddenly become unconscious for a short time, usually falling down onto the floorIt was so hot that he fainted.8fallvfɔːlto become less in number or amountIf the temperature falls below nineteen degrees, we'll turn the heating on.8fannfænsomeone who likes and supports a famous person, sport, type of music, etcYou’re a football fan, aren’t you?8faultnfɔːltsomething that is wrong with something or with someone's characterIt's my fault that we missed the train.8ferrynˈferia boat that regularly carries passengers and vehicles across the watera car / passenger ferry8figurenˈfɪgəa number that expresses an amount, especially in official documentsThe figures don't add up. Go away and do it again.8gallerynˈgæləria room or building that is used for showing paintings and other art to the publicWe visited lots of art galleries in London.8golfngɒlfa game on grass where players try to hit a small ball into a series of holes using a long, thin stickThey spent all day wandering around the golf course.8Greecengriːsa country in EuropeThe best holiday I ever had was in Greece.8habitatnˈhæbɪtætthe natural environment of an animal or plantThe rainforest is the natural habitat of many species.8harbournˈhɑːbəan area of water near the coast where ships are kept and are safe from the seaWe arrived at the harbour in time to see the ships coming in.8hikingnˈhaɪkɪŋthe activity of going on long walks in the countrysideThey often go hiking at the weekend.8hirevhaɪəto pay money so that you can use something for a short timeThey hired a car for a few weeks.8hostelnˈhɒstəla place like a cheap hotel, where you can live when you are away from home or have no homeWe stayed in a hostel because it was cheaper than a hotel.8hundrednumberˈhʌndrədthe number 100Over a hundred people attended the talk.8idealadjaɪˈdɪəlperfect, or the best possibleThis is the ideal place for a picnic.8internationaladjˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlrelating to or involving two or more countriesWe went to an international school and met people from all over the world.8Irelandnˈaɪələnda country in EuropeMy father comes from Ireland.8kayakingnˈkaɪækɪŋthe activity of travelling in a kayak (=a light, narrow boat, usually for one person, which you move using a stick)We're going kayaking.8look forward tovlʊk ˈfɔːwəd təto feel happy and excited about something that is going to happenI look forward to seeing you next week.8Maynmeɪthe fifth month of the yearHe died in May.8mountainnˈmaʊntɪna very high hill The children climbed the mountain without complaining.8museumnmjuːˈziːəma building where you can look at important objects connected with art, history, or sciencea museum of modern art8Novembernnəˈvembəthe eleventh month of the yearShe’s leaving in November.8offervˈɒfəto give or provide somethingThis holiday will offer plenty of opportunities to visit world famous attractions.8outdooradjˌaʊtˈdɔːhappening, used, or in a place that is outside and not inside a building I enjoy the outdoor life.8outdoorsadvˌaʊtˈdɔːznot inside a buildingWe eat outdoors in the summer.8parachutingnˈpærəˌʃuːtɪŋusing a large piece of cloth which is fixed to your body by strings and helps you to drop safely from an aircraftI've always wanted to go parachuting.8pathnpɑːθa long, narrow area of ground for people to walk alongThere's a path at the end of our road which leads us into the woods.8penguinnˈpeŋgwɪna large, black and white sea bird that swims and cannot flyPenguins are my favourite birds.8plannplænsomething that you are going to doI don't have any plans for this weekend.8planenpleɪna vehicle that flies and has an engine and wingsWe always travel by plane because it's quicker.8pleasantadjˈplezəntenjoyable or attractiveHe's a very pleasant person.8popularadjˈpɒpjələliked by many peopleJack was the most popular boy's name that year.8populationnˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃənthe number of people living in a particular area What is the population of your country?8presentnˈprezəntsomething that you give to someone, usually for a special occasiona birthday / wedding present8pullvpʊlto take hold of something and move it somewhereThe cart was pulled by a large horse.8rangenreɪndʒa group of different things of the same general typeWe offer a range of different services.8resortnrɪˈzɔːta place where many people go for a holidayThey stayed in a resort near the sea.8rocknrɒkthe hard, natural substance which forms part of the Earth's surfaceWe climbed over the rocks and went for a swim in the sea.8scenerynˈsiːnərithe attractive, natural things that you see in the countrysideThat's the most spectacular scenery I've ever seen.8scuba divingnˈskuːbə ˈdaɪvɪŋa sport in which you swim under water using special equipment for breathingI did a lot of scuba diving on holiday.8settingnˈsetɪŋthe place where something is or where something happens, often in a book, play, or filmThey used my uncle's house as the setting for the film.8sharknʃɑːka large fish with very sharp teethMy friend Kevin was eaten by a shark last week!8shipwrecknˈʃɪprekan accident in which a ship is destroyed at sea They went diving on shipwrecks.8sightnsaɪtsomething which you see, especially something interestingLet's go and see all the sights of New York.8sightseeingnˈsaɪtsiːɪŋthe activity of visiting places which are interesting a sightseeing tour of London8Sloveniansləˈviːniəa country in EuropeShe comes from Slovenia.8snorkellingnˈsnɔːkəlɪŋthe activity of swimming while holding in your mouth a snorkel (=tube that helps you to breathe)I want to go snorkelling and see lots of fish swimming in the sea.8souvenirnˌsuːvənˈɪəsomething which you buy or keep to remember a special event or holidaya souvenir shop8sunbathingnˈsʌnbeɪðɪŋwhen you lie in the sun, wearing few clothes so that your skin will go brownMy favourite holiday activity is sunbathing on the beach.8sunnyadjˈsʌnibright because of light from the sunIt was a lovely sunny day.8teensntiːnzthe part of your life between the age of 13 and 19All their children are in their teens.8Thailandnˈtaɪlænda country in AsiaWe went to Thailand on holiday.8Thursdaynˈθɜːzdeɪthe day of the week after Wednesday and before FridayHe’s arriving on Thursday.8tin openernˈtɪn ˌəʊpənəa piece of kitchen equipment for opening metal food containersYou need to take a tin opener if you go camping.8toothachenˈtuːθeɪka pain in one of your teethI had dreadful toothache so I went to the dentist.8touristnˈtʊərɪstsomeone who visits a place for pleasure and does not live thereThere are a lot of tourists in Cambridge.8tripntrɪpa journey in which you visit a place for a short time and come back againThis could be the trip of your lifetime.8unforgettableadjˌʌnfəˈgetəbəlSomething that is unforgettable is so good, interesting, etc that you remember it for a long time.We saw an unforgettable play the other day.8volunteernˌvɒlənˈtɪəsomeone who does work without being paid, especially work that involves helping peoplea Red Cross volunteer8weathernˈweðəthe temperature or conditions outside, for example if it is hot, cold, sunny, etcYou can't rely on the weather in England.8wildlifenˈwaɪldlaɪfanimals, birds, and plants living in their natural environmentThe wildlife is very interesting in our garden.8winternˈwɪntəthe season between autumn and spring when the weather is coldWe like to go away in winter.8woodenadjˈwʊdənmade of woodWe went up the river in a wooden boat.8youth hostelnjuːθ ˈhɒstəla cheap, simple hotel, especially for young people who are travelling aroundHotels are too expensive, so I usually stay in a youth hostel when I'm travelling.9abroadadvəˈbrɔːdin or to a foreign countryI've never been abroad.9aeroplanenˈeərəpleɪna vehicle that flies and has an engine and wingsThe aeroplane landed on time.9affordvəˈfɔːdto have enough money to buy something or enough time to do somethingI'd love a new dress but sadly I can't afford one at the moment.9astrologynəˈstrɒlədʒithe study of the positions and movements of stars and planets to say how they might influence people's livesI don't believe in astrology.9BBCnˌbiːbiːˈsiːBritish Broadcasting Corporation: one of the main television and radio companies in the United KingdomWe usually watch programmes on BBC1.9betvbetsomething that you say to show that you believe that something is true or will happenI bet he'll be late; he's always late!9boredadjbɔːdtired and unhappy because something is not interesting or because you are doing nothingIf you are bored waiting, try reading a book.9bottomnˈbɒtəmthe lowest part of somethingThere's a drop left in the bottom of the mug.9break downvbreɪk ˈdaʊnIf a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working.The car broke down just minutes from home.9centurynˈsentʃəria period of hundred years, especially used in giving dates My grandfather planted that tree more than a century ago.9cheapadjtʃiːpnot expensive, or costing less than usualI bought a cheap car and it went wrong immediately.9controlvkənˈtrəʊlto make a person, organisation, or object do what you want We can't control the weather now, but maybe we will be able to do so in the future.9cottagenˈkɒtɪdʒa small house, usually in the countrysideWe stayed in a lovely litle cottage in Scotland.9digvdɪgto break or move the ground with a tool, machine, etcI'm going out to dig in the garden.9drillvdrɪlto make a hole in a hard substance using a special toolThey drilled a hole so that the water could drip through.9effectnɪˈfekta change or result that is caused by somethingI don't think this medicine is having any effect.9electricaladjɪˈlektrɪkəlelectrical goods or equipment work using electricityThe fire was caused by an electrical fault.9emptyvˈemptiif you empty a container, or if you empty the things inside it, you remove everything from itPlease could you empty the dishwasher for me?9expressvɪkˈspresto show what you think or how you feel using words or actionsIt's good to express your feelings.9finallyadvˈfaɪnəliused to introduce the last point or ideaFinally, I'd like to thank my mother for everything she's done for me.9fusenfjuːza small object that stops electrical equipment working if there is too much electricity going through itShe's very good around the house; she can even mend a fuse.9get marriedvget ˈmæridto start to be someone’s wife or husbandWe got married last year.9girlfriendnˈgɜːlfrenda woman or girl who someone is having a romantic relationship withIs she your girlfriend?9governmentnˈgʌvənməntthe group of people who officially control a countryThe government have to make a lot of important decisions.9grandchildnˈgræntʃaɪldthe child of your son or daughterThey' ve got fifteen grandchildren.9groundngraʊndthe soil in an areaThe apples fell off the tree and landed on the ground.9handyadjˈhændiuseful or easy to useHe's very handy with a paintbrush.9hard worknhɑːd ˈwɜːkwork that is difficult to doIt’s hard work studying for a degree.9healthnhelθthe condition of your body It's important to look after your health.9holenhəʊla hollow space in something, or an opening in a surface There's a hole in my shoe.9horoscopenˈhɒrəskəʊpa description of what someone is like and what might happen to them in the future, based on the position of the stars and planets when they were bornI read my horoscope every week, but it never comes true.9howeveradvhaʊˈevəbutMost people can sing, however, not all can sing well.9hurricanenˈhʌrɪkəna violent storm with very strong windsAll the houses were destroyed in the hurricane.9imaginevɪˈmædʒɪnto create an idea or picture of something in your mindIt's hard to imagine a life without you.9includevɪnˈkluːdto have something or someone as part of something larger or more general, such as a group, price, or processThe price includes bed and breakfast.9inneradjˈɪnəon the inside, or near the middle of somethingThe monastery is built around an inner courtyard.9keynkiːa piece of metal cut into a particular shape and used for locking things such as doors, or for starting an engineYou need to take your keys with you so you can let yourself in. 9kneenniːthe middle part of your leg where it bendsHe broke his knee in a car accident.9knitvnɪtto make clothes using wool and two long needles to join the wool into rowsMy grandmother knitted me a jumper.9linenlaɪna short letter or messageDrop me a line to tell me how you are.9linenlaɪna long, thin markShe has lines round her eyes from smiling a lot.9lockvlɒkto fasten something with a key, or to be fastened with a keyDon't forget to lock the car.9luckyadjˈlʌkiIf an object is lucky, some people believe that it gives you luck.I always take my lucky teddy into exams with me.9machinenməˈʃiːna piece of equipment with moving parts that uses power to do a particular jobHe wants a coffee machine for his birthday.9mendvmendto repair something that is broken, torn, or not working correctlyI need to mend the hole in the roof.9methodnˈmeθəda way of doing something, often one that involves a system or planHe found an interesting method for solving the puzzle.9modestadjˈmɒdɪstIf you are modest, you do not talk in a proud way about your skills or successes.She's very clever but very modest.9nobodypronˈnəʊbədino personNobody stayed to help clear up after the party so I had to do it on my own.9nonsensenˈnɒnsənssomething that someone has said or written that is silly and not trueShe talks such nonsense sometimes.9Octobernɒkˈtəʊbəthe tenth month of the yearShe』ll be eighteen in October.9oldestadjˈəʊldɪstsuperlative of 'old'the oldest building in town9onlineadjˌɒnˈlaɪnconnected to a system of computers, especially the Internet They play online games all the time.9palmnpɑːmthe inside surface of your handShe put the coin in the palm of my hand.9palmistrynˈpɑːmɪstrithe skill and activity of looking at the lines on the inside of people's hands and claiming to be able to see signs about their character and futureI don't believe in palmistry.9personaladjˈpɜːsənəlrelating to or belonging to a particular personPlease take your personal belongings with you.9personalitynˌpɜːsənˈælətithe qualities that make one person different from anotherMy brothers and sisters have very different personalities.9plantnplɑːnta living thing that grows in the soil or water and has leaves and roots, especially one that is smaller than a treeI've got some beautiful plants in my garden.9pollutionnpəˈluːʃəndamage caused to water, air, etc by harmful substances or waste There's a problem with pollution in my city.9positionnpəˈzɪʃənthe place where someone or something isSailors could tell where they were by the position of the stars.9postcardnˈpəʊskɑːda card with a picture on one side that you send without an envelopeSend me a postcard from your holidays.9potnpɒta round container, usually used for storing things or cookingPlease could you buy me a pot of honey?9pourvpɔːto make a liquid flow from or into a containerI poured the milk into a jug.9powernpaʊəcontrol or influence over people and eventsHe likes to have power over people.9practicaladjˈpræktɪkəlgood at repairing and making thingsShe's very practical.9predictvprɪˈdɪktto say what you think will happen in the futureI can predict the weather by looking at the clouds.9predictionnprɪˈdɪkʃənwhen you say what you think will happen in the futureCan you make a prediction about where you'll be next year?9reckonvˈrekən(informal) to think or believe How old do you reckon she is?9record companynˈrekɔːd ˌkʌmpənia company that records and sells musicI sent my music to a record company but they didn't like it.9recyclevˌriːˈsaɪkəlto put used paper, glass, plastic, etc through a process so that it can be used again We recycle all our rubbish.9reliableadjrɪˈlaɪəbəlable to be trusted or believedIf only your brother was more reliable!9repairvrɪˈpeəto fix something that is broken or damagedCan you repair this broken radio?9robotnˈrəʊbɒta machine controlled by a computer, which can move and do other things that people can doThey have a robot that cleans their house.9rocketnˈrɒkɪta tube-shaped vehicle for travelling in spaceThey went to the moon in a rocket.9sadadjsædunhappy or making you feel unhappyI was sad to hear that he had died.9scientistnˈsaɪəntɪstsomeone who studies science or works in scienceScientists have found new ways of preventing illness.9sectionnˈsekʃənone of the parts that something is divided intoShe always reads the sport section of the newspaper first.9shapenʃeɪpthe physical form of something made by the line around its outer edgeThat apple is a very odd shape!9stilladvstɪlused to emphasize that you did not expect something to happen because something else makes it surprisingI can still taste the pepper in my mouth.9stormnstɔːmvery bad weather with a lot of rain, snow, wind, etcThe boat was damaged in the storm.9sweaternˈswetəa warm piece of clothing which covers the top of your body and is pulled on over your headShe's knitting me a sweater.9tapenteɪpa long, thin piece of plastic which is used to store sound, pictures, or information, or a plastic box containing itWe used to listen to music on tape.9teantiːa hot drink that you make by pouring water onto dried leavesThe English drink tea with milk.9teacupnˈtiːkʌpa cup that you drink tea fromTea tastes good in a china teacup.9thousandnumˈθaʊzəndthe number 1,000There were more than a thousand people in the theatre.9totallyadvˈtəʊtəlicompletelyThe two sisters are totally different.9trustvtrʌstto believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm youI would trust her with my life.9usefuladjˈjuːsfəlhelping you to do or achieve somethingIt’s useful information.9viewnvjuːyour opinionWe fell out because we had very different views.9virtualadjˈvɜːtʃuəlusing computer images and sounds that make you think an imagined situation is realHe lives in a virtual world of computers.9weednwiːda wild plant that you do not want to grow in your gardenThe garden is full of weeds.9weighvweɪto measure how heavy someone or something isCan you weigh that piece of cheese for me?9wheneverconjwenˈevəevery time or at any timeWhenever I see him he's in a hurry.9wifenwaɪfthe woman that a man is married toHis wife has red hair and green eyes.9windyadjˈwɪndiwith a lot of windIt’s a windy day out there.9wiseadjwaɪza wise decision or action shows good judgment and is the right thing to doMy grandfather is a wise old man.9workernˈwɜːkəsomeone who works for a company or organization but does not have a powerful positionHe's a factory worker.9x-raynˈeksreɪa photograph that shows the inside of your bodyThey took an x-ray of the bones but they weren't broken.10adverbnˈædvɜːba word that describes or gives more information about a verb, adjective, phrase, or other adverb. In the sentences 'He ate quickly.' and 'It was extremely good.', 'quickly' and 'extremely' are both adverbs.Fill in the gaps with the correct adverb from the list.10aliveadjəˈlaɪvliving, not deadShe was injured in the accident but she was pleased to be alive.10althoughconjɔːlˈðəʊdespite the fact thatAlthough I've read the book many times, I still love it.10aspirinnˈæsprɪna common drug used to reduce pain and fever I had a headache so I took an aspirin and felt much better.10attacknəˈtæka violent act intended to hurt or damage someone or somethingAnimals can seem angry if they fear an attack.10Austrianadjˈɒstriəncoming from or relating to AustriaMy sister is married to an Austrian man.10badlyadvˈbædlivery much; in a way that is not goodHe his arm hurt badly; She plays the piano very badly.10biologistnbaɪˈɒlədʒɪsta scientist who studies biologyHe's a famous biologist.10birthnbɜːθthe time when a baby is bornYou need to tell them your date of birth.10Brazilianadjbrəˈzɪliəncoming from or relating to BrazilIt’s Brazilian coffee.10bricklayernˈbrɪkˌleɪəsomeone whose job is to build houses, walls, etc with bricksHe is a very good bricklayer.10clearvklɪəif the sky or weather clears, the clouds and rain disappearWhen the fog clears we can go out.10compulsoryadjkəmˈpʌlsəriif something is compulsory, you must do it because of a rule or lawSchool uniform is compulsory in our school.10crocodilenˈkrɒkədaɪla big reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth, that lives in lakes and riversI'm not scared of crocodiles.10deepadjdiːphaving a long distance from the top to the bottom The pool is very deep at that end.10directorndɪˈrektəsomeone who tells the actors in a film or play what to doHe's a famous film director.10documentarynˌdɒkjəˈmentəria film or television programme that gives facts about a real situation or real peopleWe watched a documentary on television.10easilyadvˈiːzɪliwith no difficultyWe found the house easily.10expectvɪkˈspektto think that something will happenWhat do you expect you will do when you are older?10explodevɪkˈspləʊdif something such as a bomb explodes, it bursts (=breaks suddenly from inside) with noise and force, and if you explode it, you make it burst with noise and forceThe bomb exploded just a few metres away from the shop.10extremelyadvɪkˈstriːmliveryThis car is extremely safe.10fognfɒgthick cloud just above the ground or sea that makes it difficult to seeThe fog is very thick today.10foggyadjˈfɒgiwith foga foggy day10forecastnˈfɔːkɑːstsomething that says what will happen in the futureListen to the weather forecast to see if it will rain.10fortunatelyadvˈfɔːtʃənətlihappening because of good luckFortunately they mended the car and we were able to go home.10freezevfriːzf something freezes, it becomes hard and solid because it is very coldIt might freeze tonight.10headachenˈhedeɪkpain inside your headI've got a terrible headache.10heavilyadvˈhevɪliwhen it snows a lot, it snows heavilyIt snowed heavily last night; two metres of snow!10highnhaɪthe top amount or level which something reachesHe reached his all-time high and decided to retire.10hillnhɪla raised area of land, smaller than a mountainWe live on top of a hill.10hold (someone) upvhəʊld ˈʌpto make something or someone slow or lateIf they hold us up, we'll be late for school.10hurry upvˌhʌri ˈʌpto start moving or doing something more quicklyHurry up if you don't want to be late.10hutnhʌta small, simple building, often made of woodWe stayed in a hut halfway up the mountain.10impatientlyadvɪmˈpeɪʃəntlieasily annoyed by someone's mistakes or because you have to waitHe spoke to me impatiently.10incorrectadjˌɪnkərˈektnot correctThe exercise was incorrect.10incredibleadjɪnˈkredɪbəlvery good, exciting, or largeIt was an incredible game.10junglenˈdʒʌŋgəlan area of land, usually in tropical countries, where trees and plants grow close together They got lost in the jungle.10keep goingvkiːp ˈgəʊɪŋto continue doing somethingEven though you’re tired you have to keep going.10latelyadvˈleɪtlirecentlyHe hasn't been very well lately.10lazilyadvˈleɪzɪliin a lazy wayShe lifted herself up lazily and walked slowly to the door.10liftvlɪftto put something or someone in a higher positionCould you help me lift this table, please?10lightningnˈlaɪtnɪŋa sudden flash of light in the sky during a stormThe lightning struck the tree and it caught fire.10losevluːzIf you lose a game, the team or person that you are playing against wins.I know he hates it when his team loses.10loudadjlaʊdmaking a lot of noiseThis music is far too loud!10loudlyadvˈlaʊdlimaking a lot of noiseShe talks very loudly.10metrenˈmiːtəa unit for measuring length, equal to one hundred centimetresHe ran one hundred metres in less than ten seconds!10missvmɪsto arrive too late to get on a bus, train, or aircraftI missed the bus so my dad came and picked me up.10necknnekthe part of the body between your head and your shoulders She's got a very long neck.10noisennɔɪza sound, often a loud, unpleasant soundYou're making too much noise.10painnpeɪnan unpleasant physical feeling caused by an illness or injury I've got a pain in my little finger.10paintingnˈpeɪntɪŋa picture that someone has paintedThis painting is worth a great deal of money.10passvpɑːsto succeed at a test or an exam, or to decide that someone has been successfulIf you don't pass the exam, you won't go to university.10Perunpəˈruːa country in South AmericaI went to Peru with my boyfriend.10pleasedadjpliːzdhappy or satisfiedI'm very pleased with your progress.10prefervprɪˈfɜːto like someone or something more than another person or thingI prefer dogs to cats.10pressvpresto push something firmlyPress on the cut and the bleeding will stop.10quietlyadvˈkwaɪətlimaking little or no noise"Don't worry", she said quietly.10runnernˈrʌnəsomeone who runs, usually in competitionsShe's a very good runner.10safelyadvˈseɪfliin a safe wayThey are learning how to cycle safely.10Scotlandnˈskɒtlənda country in the UKWe went to Scotland on holiday.10shinevʃaɪnto produce bright lightEveryone is happy when the sun shines.10shouldernˈʃəʊldəwhere your arm joins your body next to your neck He hurt his shoulder.10slowlyadvˈsləʊliat a slow speedCould you speak more slowly, please?10sportswomannˈspɔːtsˌwʊməna woman who is good at sportShe's a very good sportswoman.10stomachnˈstʌməkthe organ inside your body where food goes after it has been eaten and where it starts to be digestedI've got a pain in my stomach.10survivalnsəˈvaɪvəlwhen someone continues to live, especially after a dangerous situationWater is essential for survival.10survivevsəˈvaɪvto continue to live after almost dying because of an accident, illness, etcShe was in a serious car accident and was lucky to survive.10Swedishadjˈswiːdɪʃfrom SwedenThey have a Swedish car.10terribleadjˈterəbəlvery badIt was a terrible accident.10thundernˈθʌndəthe loud noise in the sky that you hear during a stormIf you hear thunder, don't shelter under a tree.10thunderstormnˈθʌndəstɔːma storm that has thunder (=loud noise) and lightning (=sudden flashes of light in the sky) We couldn't go out because of the thunderstorm.10unconsciousadjʌnˈkɒnʃəsin a state as though you are sleeping, for example because you have been hit on the headHe was knocked unconscious by a passing lorry.10versionnˈvɜːʃənone form of something that is slightly different to other forms of the same thingWhat is your version of the story?10weirdadjwɪədvery strangeIt was a very weird story.10wimpnwɪmpsomeone who is not brave and tries to avoid dangerous or difficult situationsHe's a bit of a wimp.11ambulancenˈæmbjələnsa vehicle that takes people to hospital when they are ill or hurt He was taken to hospital in an ambulance.11bandnbænda group of musicians who play modern music togetherShe plays in a band.11bass guitarnbeɪs gɪˈtɑːan electric guitar that makes a low soundHe played bass guitar in a band.11billionnumˈbɪliənthe number 1,000,000,000There were more than a billion people watching.11bluesnbluːza type of slow, sad music that was developed by African-AmericansHe sang the blues.11bracketsnˈbrækɪtstwo curved lines ( ) used around extra information or information that should be considered as separate from the main partHe wrote the meaning in brackets.11CDnˌsiːˈdiːcompact disc: a small disc on which music or information is recordedI have a huge collection of CDs but I don’t listen to them any more.11chartsntʃɑːtsan official list of the most popular songs each weekMy brother had a record in the charts.11cheatvtʃiːtto do something that is not honest, in order to get somethingIf you cheat you will not be allowed to sit other exams.11cheervtʃɪəto shout loudly in order to show your approval or to encourage someoneThe crowd clapped and cheered.11clocknklɒka piece of equipment that shows you what time it is, usually in a house or on a buildingThe clock was ten minutes slow so we were late for school.11cloudnklaʊda white or grey mass that floats in the sky, made of small water dropsthere isn't a cloud in the sky.11combinationnˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃəna mixture of different people or thingsHe plays a combination of rock and blues.11drumsndrʌmzround, hollow musical instruments that you hit with your hands or with sticks She plays the drums very well.11equaladjˈiːkwəlthe same in amount, number, or sizeShe feels strongly that women are equal to men.11freedomnˈfriːdəmthe right to live in the way you want, say what you think, and make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone elseHe's enjoying his freedom.11fussvfʌsto worry too much or get too excited, especially about unimportant thingsHe's fussing about nothing.11generallyadvˈdʒenərəliusually, or in most situationsShe's generally very good, but she been very naughty recently.11get acrossvget əˈkrɒsto move from one side of something to the other sideA bridge is useful if you want to get across a river.11gymndʒɪma building with equipment for doing exercisesHe goes to the gym three times a week.11heartbeatnˈhɑːtbiːtthe regular movement of the heart as it moves blood around the bodyThe doctor measured his heartbeat.11insteadadvɪnˈstedin the place of someone or something elseAs it was raining we decided to take the bus instead of walking.11intentionnɪnˈtenʃənsomething that you want and plan to doWhat are your intentions for tomorrow?11Jamaicandʒəˈmeɪkəa country on an island in the Caribbean (=a sea between North and South America)We went to Jamaica for our honeymoon.11Jamaicanadjdʒəˈmeɪkənfrom or relating to JamaicaWe like listening to Jamaican music.11lyricsnˈlɪrɪksthe words of a song I never listen to the lyrics.11midnightnˈmɪdnaɪttwelve o'clock at nightWe went out to look at the stars at midnight.11musicaladjˈmjuːzɪkəlrelating to musicHis musical style is different from mine.11mustvmʌstused to say that it is necessary that something happens The meat must be cooked before you eat it.11New Year’s Eve/Daynnjuː jɪəz ˈiːv / ˈdeɪthirty-first of December, the last day of the year / first of January, the first day of the yearHe’s having a New Year’s Eve party.11obligatoryadjəˈblɪgətriIf something is obligatory, you must do it because of a rule, or because everyone else does itIt is obligatory to go to school until you are seventeen.11pairnpeətwo people who are doing something togetherWe did the exercise in pairs.11politicaladjpəˈlɪtɪkəlrelating to or involved in politicsHe was involved in a scandal and his political career ended.11prepositionnˌprepəˈzɪʃəna word or group of words that is used before a noun or pronoun to show place, direction, time, etc. For example 'on' in 'Your keys are on the table.' is a preposition.Use the correct preposition to complete the exercises.11prettyadjˈprɪtiIf a woman or girl is pretty, she is attractive.She's a very pretty girl.11reggaenˈregeɪa type of popular music from Jamaica with a strong beat Reggae is my favourite kind of music.11resolutionnˌrezəlˈuːʃəna promise to yourself to do somethingMy New Year's resolution is to do more exercise.11rhythmnˈrɪðəma regular, repeating pattern of soundI like music with a strong rhythm.11rocknrɒkloud, modern music with a strong beat, often played with electric guitars and drumsHis favourite kind of music is rock.11Scottishadjˈskɒtɪʃrelating to ScotlandMy cousins are Scottish.11secondnˈsekəndone of the sixty parts a minute is divided intoIt takes Usain Bolt less than ten seconds to run one hundred metres.11set upvset ˈʌpto start a company or organizationWe're going to set up our own dog-walking business.11simplyadvˈsɪmplionlyHe's just a naughty boy, to put it simply.11skynskaɪthe area above the Earth where you can see clouds, the sun, the moon, etcThe sky was full of birds.11sparklingadjˈspɑːklɪŋshining brightly because of reflected lightHe has sparkling eyes.11strikevstraɪkIf a clock strikes, a bell rings to show what the time is.We're waiting for the clock to strike midnight.11take upvteɪk ˈʌpto start doing a particular job or activityI』ve taken up swimming every morning.11twelvenumtwelvthe number 12 written as a wordHer son is twelve years old.11unfortunatelyadvʌnˈfɔːtʃənətliused to say that you wish something was not true or that something had not happenedUnfortunately, he lost all his money.11unhealthyadjʌnˈhelθilikely to damage your healthEating too much is unhealthy.11wake upvweɪk ˈʌpto stop being asleep, or to make someone stop being asleep We wake up at seven o'clock every morning.11wonderfuladjˈwʌndəfəlvery goodWe had a wonderful holiday.11work out a problemvwɜːk aʊt ə ˈprɒbləmto solve a problemThis maths question is too difficult – I can't work it out!12addvædto say another thing"Come here," he said. "It's time to go," he added.12agedadjeɪdʒdhaving a particular ageHe started school aged four.12airline pilotnˈeəlaɪn ˌpaɪlətsomeone who flies an aircraftShe's married to an airline pilot.12allowvəˈlaʊto give someone permission for something We don’t allow them to take their phones to school.12bitevbaɪtto cut something using your teethShe bit into an apple.12braveadjbreɪvnot afraid of dangerous or difficult situationsYou’re very brave to get on a horse of that size!12bulbnbʌlba glass object containing a wire which produces light from electricityWe need to change the light bulb.12calmadjkɑːmrelaxed and not worried or frightenedStay calm and don't panic.12can't standvkɑːnt ˈstændto hate something or someoneI can’t stand his mother.12carriagenˈkærɪdʒone of the separate parts of a train where the passengers sitWe sat in the front carriage.12characternˈkærəktəa person in a book, film, etcWho is your favourite character in the film?12choicentʃɔɪswhen you can choose between two or more thingsI felt as if I didn't have any choice except to agree.12clapvklæpto hit your hands together, often repeatedly, especially in order to show that you enjoyed a performanceThey clapped their hands in appreciation.12collapsevkəˈlæpsto fall downHe ran the marathon then collapsed from exhaustion.12cooleradjˈkuːləcomparative of 'cool'It's cooler in the evening than during the day.12couragenˈkʌrɪdʒthe ability to deal with dangerous or difficult situations without being frightenedHe has a lot of courage.12crashvkræʃif a vehicle crashes, it hits something by accidentThe car skidded and crashed into a tree.12damagenˈdæmɪdʒharm or injuryThey caused a lot of damage.12dangernˈdeɪndʒəthe possibility that someone or something will be harmed or killedAnimals sense when they are in danger.12deal withvˈdiːl wɪðto take action in order to achieve something or to solve a problemI'll deal with that phone call before I leave the office.12decisionndɪˈsɪʒəna choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilitiesPlease can you make a decision. I'm tired of waiting.12designvdɪˈzaɪnto draw or plan something before making itHe designs bridges.12devicendɪˈvaɪsa piece of equipment that is used for a particular purposeIt's a device that takes the cores out of apples.12digitaladjˈdɪdʒɪtəlusing an electronic system that changes sounds or images into signals in the form of numbers before it stores them or sends themWe're living in a digital age whether we like it or not.12drawingnˈdrɔːɪŋa picture made with a pencil or penShe did a beautiful drawing and put it in a frame.12dutynˈdjuːtisomething you do as part of your job or because of your positionIt's your duty to help around the house.12embarrassingadjɪmˈbærəsɪŋmaking you feel embarrassedI've just had a very embarrassing experience.12experiencenɪkˈspɪəriənsknowledge that you get from doing a job, or from doing, seeing, or feeling somethingHow much experience have you had as a teacher?12fivenumfaɪvthe number 5 written as a wordThere are five people in his family.12frightenvˈfraɪtənto make someone afraid or nervousIt frightens me when he drives so fast.12frightenedadjˈfraɪtəndafraid or nervousDon't be frightened! It's only a branch creaking.12go onvgəʊ ˈɒnsomething that you say to encourage someone to do somethingGo on, what were you trying to say?12gunngʌna weapon that you fire bullets out ofThe bank robber took a gun out of his bag.12imagenˈɪmɪdʒa picture, especially on film or television or in a mirrorThey saw a sonar image of their baby.12injurynˈɪndʒəridamage to someone's body in an accident or attackShe had a minor injury.12interestedadjˈɪntrəstɪdliking something and wanting to give your attention to itSarah's only interested in boys and clothes.12killvkɪlto make someone or something dieHe was sorry that he had killed his dog.12labelvˈleɪbəlto fix a small piece of paper or other material to something which gives information about itShe labelled all their clothes.12laboratorynləˈbɒrətria room used for scientific workHe works in a laboratory.12landvlændwhen an aircraft lands, it arrives on the ground after a journeyWe should land in Madrid at 7 a.m.12lievlaɪto be in a horizontal or flat position on a surfaceto lie on a beach12lightnlaɪtthe brightness that shines from the sun, from fire, or from electrical equipment, allowing you to see thingsThere was light coming from under the door.12losevluːzto not be able to find someone or somethingBe careful not to lose that money.12luckilyadvˈlʌkɪliused when you are saying about something good that happened that prevented a problemLuckily I had some money with me.12marathonnˈmærəθəna race in which people run for about twenty-six miles / forty-two kmShe ran the marathon in under five hours.12nastyadjˈnɑːstivery badShe got a nasty cut on her hand.12nearlyadvˈnɪəlialmostShe nearly did it.12ontoprepˈɒntuːused to show movement into or on a particular placeHe climbed onto the stadium and received his medal.12overturnvəʊvəˈtɜːnif something overturns or if you overturn something, it turns over onto its top or onto its sideShe overturned her car in the accident.12pardonnˈpɑːdənused for saying 'sorry' when you have made a mistake or done something wrongI beg your pardon.12passengernˈpæsɪndʒəsomeone who is travelling in a vehicle, but not controlling the vehicleAll the passengers need to wear a seatbelt.12passportnˈpɑːspɔːtan official document, often a small book, that you need to enter or leave a countryDon't forget your passport.12patheticadjpəˈθetɪksad and weakDon't be pathetic.12platformnˈplætfɔːmthe area in a railway station where you get on and off the trainThey were waiting on the station platform.12possibilitynˌpɒsəˈbɪlətia chance that something may happen or be trueThere are plenty of possibilities.12railnreɪlthe metal tracks that trains run onHe fell onto the rails.12responsibilitynrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlətisomething that it is your job or duty to doThey should take responsibility for their actions.12robbernˈrɒbəsomeone who stealsThe police caught the robbers and put them in prison.12robberynˈrɒbərithe crime of stealing from someone or somewhereAll the money was taken in the robbery.12ropenrəʊpvery thick string made from twisted threadCharlotte climbed the tree using a rope.12scaryadjˈskeərifrighteningShe's reading a very scary book.12screamvskriːmto make a loud, high noise with your voice, or to shout something in a loud, high voice because you are afraid, hurt, or angryPeople were shouting and screaming.12screennskriːnthe part of a television or computer which shows images or writing My computer has a very small screen.12severaladjˈsevrəlsome, but not a lotHe tried phoning several times without an answer.12shockedadjʃɒktsurprised and upsetHe was shocked when he saw the bill.12shoutvʃaʊtto say something very loudlyI can hear you; there's no need to shout.12somebodypronˈsʌmbədisomeoneIs there somebody you can call if you get lost?12spidernˈspaɪdəa small creature with eight long legs which catches insects in a web (=structure like a net)The spider spun a beautiful web in the garden.12stairnsteəone of the steps in a set of stepsShe went up the stairs two at a time.12stand upvstænd ˈʌpto move to a vertical position from sitting or lying downI'm so tired, I can't stand up!12storevstɔːto keep information on a computerAll the information is stored on the hard disk.12subwaynˈsʌbweɪa system of trains that travel undergroundI've never been on the New York subway.12terrifiedadjˈterəfaɪdvery frightened He was terrified when he saw the dog.12terrifyingadjˈterəfaɪɪŋextremely frightening It was a terrifying film.12tiringadjˈtaɪərɪŋmaking you feel tiredI』ve had a tiring day.12trackntrækthe long metal lines which a train travels alongThe train came off the track.12unfairadjʌnˈfeənot treating people in an equal wayThe teacher was very unfair when she punished one child but not the other.12yellowadjˈjeləʊnot braveThey call her 『yellow Mary』 because she’s such a coward!13attractiveadjəˈtræktɪvnice to look atShe’s very attractive.13barefootadvˈbeəfʊtnot wearing any shoes or socks She ran barefoot through the snow.13bird watchingnˈbɜːd ˌwɒtʃɪŋthe hobby of looking at birdsThey went bird watching in Scotland.13bordernˈbɔːdəthe line that separates two countries or statesHe crossed the border and was picked up by the police.13boyfriendnˈbɔɪfrenda man or boy who someone is having a romantic relationship withI've got a new boyfriend.13bump intovbʌmp ˈɪntəto hurt part of your body by hitting it against something hardCareful, you nearly bumped into me!13cheerfuladjˈtʃɪəfəlhappyHe seemed more cheerful yesterday.13Colombianadjkəˈlɒmbiəncoming from or relating to ColombiaThey live near the Columbian capital.13culturenˈkʌltʃəthe habits, traditions, and beliefs of a country, society, or group of people; music, art, theatre, literature, etc Their culture is very different from ours.13dishonestadjdɪˈsɒnɪstnot honestI don’t think he was being dishonest with me.13disorganisedadjdɪˈsɔːgənaɪzdnot planned or organised wellThe competition was completely disorganised.13dulladjdʌlboringI found the film very dull.13Ecuadornˈekwədɔːa country in South AmericaShe comes from Ecuador.13escapevɪˈskeɪpto succeed in getting away from a place where you do not want to beHe was locked in his room but managed to escape through a window.13footballernˈfʊtbɔːləsomeone who plays football, especially as their job My cousin is a famous footballer.13Germanynˈdʒɜːmənia country in EuropeBerlin is the biggest city in Germany.13hard-workingadjˌhɑːdˈwɜːkɪŋdoing a job seriously and with a lot of effortThey are a hardworking pair who run their own printing business.13helpfuladjˈhelpfəlwilling to helpYou have been very helpful, thank you.13heroicadjhɪˈrəʊɪkIf someone makes a heroic effort to do something, they work very hard to try to do it.That was a heroic act.13kindadjkaɪndkind people do things to help others and show that they care about themYour mother was very kind to us.13kissvkɪsto press your lips against another person's lips or skin to show love or affectionHe kissed her cheek.13lazyadjˈleɪzisomeone who is lazy does not like working or using any effortGet out of bed, you lazy thing!13mapnmæpa picture that shows where countries, towns, roads, rivers, etc areWe have a map of the area so we shouldn't get lost.13Marchnmɑːtʃthe third month of the yearMy birthday is in March.13medicaladjˈmedɪkəlrelating to medicine and different ways of curing illnessThey provide medical care and support.13miserableadjˈmɪzərəbəlunhappyI woke up feeling miserable.13naturenˈneɪtʃəall the plants, creatures, etc that exist in the world, which are not made by peoplethe laws of nature13nervousadjˈnɜːvəsworried and anxiousI was so nervous in my interview.13nursennɜːssomeone whose job is to care for people who are ill and hurtThe nurse came to take my temperature.13offervˈɒfəto ask someone if they would like something; to say that you are willing to do something He offered me a drink but I wasn't thirsty.13organisedadjˈɔːgənaɪzdplanning things wellMy secretary is very organised.13paradisenˈpærədaɪsa perfect place or situationWe live in a tropical paradise.13politeadjpəˈlaɪtbehaving in a way that is not rude and shows that you think about other peopleIt's polite to say thank you when someone has helped you.13poundsnpaʊndzthe standard unit of money in the UK and some other countriesIt costs thirty pounds (£30).13povertynˈpɒvətiwhen you are very poorToo many children live in poverty.13professionaladjprəˈfeʃənəlrelating to a job that needs special training or educationShe's a professional musician.13raincoatnˈreɪnkəʊta coat that you wear when it is rainingShe left her raincoat on the bus.13reactionnriˈækʃənsomething you say, feel, or do because of something that has happenedThere have been mixed reactions to the news.13relaxedadjrɪˈlækstfeeling happy and calm because nothing is worrying youShe seemed relaxed and in control of the situation.13rudeadjruːdbehaving in a way which is not polite and upsets other peopleI hope you’re not rude to your teacher.13schoolworknˈskuːlwɜːkstudying done by a child at school or at homeMake sure you get all your schoolwork done on time.13separatevˈsepəreɪtto divide into parts, or to make something divide into partsThe teacher separated the two boys who kept chatting.13smalleradjˈsmɔːləcomparative of 'small'She's smaller than I am.13Spainnspeɪna country in EuropeIn Spain it's always hot in summer.13supplynsəˈplaɪthe system of supplying something to peopleThey still don't have a supply of fresh water.13take (something) offvteɪk ˈɒfto remove somethingHe took his shoes off before coming into the room.13talenteɪla story, especially one which is not true or is difficult to believeThe tales my grandfather told about his time in the Navy were very exciting.13tipntɪpa piece of useful advicegardening tips13uglyadjˈʌgliunpleasant to look atIt’s an ugly city.13umbrellanʌmˈbreləa thing that you hold above your head to keep yourself dry when it is rainingDon't forget your umbrella when you go to England.13unfriendlyadjʌnˈfrendlinot friendlyI didn’t want to appear unfriendly.13unkindadjʌnˈkaɪndslightly cruelI didn't tell her the truth because I thought it would be unkind.14activitynækˈtɪvɪtisomething that you do for enjoymentThey prefer holidays with lots of activities, such as skiing or hiking.14agesnˈeɪdʒɪza very long timeI haven't seen you for ages!14Albanianælˈbeɪniəa country in EuropeI've never been to Albania.14appearvəˈpɪəto start to be seenHe appeared out of nowhere.14articlenˈɑːtɪkəla piece of writing in a magazine, newspaper, etcI wrote an article about language schools for a magazine.14artistnˈɑːtɪstsomeone who creates art, especially paintings and drawings My mother is a famous artist.14balletnˈbæleɪa type of dancing that is done in a theatre and tells a story, usually with musicI prefer classical ballet to modern dance.14bottlenˈbɒtəla container for liquids, usually made of glass or plastic, with a narrow topPlease could you buy me a bottle of milk?14break a recordvbreɪk ə ˈrekɔːdto do something faster, better, etc than anyone elseHe broke the world record for the two hundred metres.14charitynˈtʃærɪtian official organization that gives money, food, or help to people who need itPlease give the money to your favourite charity.14classicaladjˈklæsɪkəltraditional in style She studies classical ballet at a special school. 14clownnklaʊna silly person He's a bit of a clown.14constructvkɒnˈstrʌktto build something from several partsThey constructed a bridge out of lollipop sticks.14cooladjkuːlgood, stylish or fashionableHe looks really cool in those sunglasses.14daydreamvˈdeɪdriːmto have nice thoughts about something you would like to happenI was just daydreaming about all the things I』d do with the money.14elevennumɪˈlevənthe number 11 written as a wordShe's nearly eleven years old.14frognfrɒga small, green animal with long back legs for jumping that lives in or near waterLots of big frogs live in the Amazon in Brazil.14fundnfʌndan amount of money collected, saved, or provided for a purposeThey gave a lot of money to the school fund.14gorillangəˈrɪləa big, black, hairy animal, like a large monkeyI don't think gorillas should live in the zoo – they should be free!14helmetnˈhelməta hard hat that protects your headYou aren't allowed on your bike without your helmet.14holdernˈhəʊldəsomeone who officially owns somethingMy brother is the current record holder for sitting in a bath of cold custard.14hugeadjhjuːdʒextremely large She has a huge car.14jugglingnˈdʒʌglɪŋto keep two or more objects such as balls in the air by throwing them repeatedly, usually in order to entertain peopleShe's very good at juggling.14largestadjˈlɑːdʒɪstsuperlative of 'large'I bought the largest box in the shop.14locomotivenˌləʊkəˈməʊtɪvthe part of a train that makes it moveWe went to the museum and saw the locomotives.14lotterynˈlɒtəria way of making money by selling numbered tickets to people who then have a chance of winning a prize if their number is chosenI won the lottery and paid all my bills.14measurevˈmeʒəto find the size, weight, amount, or speed of somethingCan you measure how tall I am?14modelnˈmɒdəla smaller copy of a real object, often used to show how something works or what it looks likeHe has models of dinosaurs all round his house.14motor cyclenˈməʊtəˌsaɪkəla motorbikeHe rides his motor cycle to work every day.14physicaladjˈfɪzɪkəlrelating to the bodyHe's very physical person and likes being hugged.14pogo sticknˈpəʊgəʊ stɪka children's toy made of a long metal stick with a bar to hold across the top, and a large spring and a bar for your feet at the bottom, used to bounce around onHe bounced on his pogo stick until he had a headache.14raise moneyvreɪz ˈmʌnito collect money from lots of peopleWe’re raising money for charity.14receivevrɪˈsiːvto get something that someone has given or sent to you I receive hundreds of emails every day.14recordnˈrekɔːdthe best, biggest, longest, tallest, etcHe was trying to beat the record for world's fastest cyclist.14risknrɪsksomething bad that might happenHe takes too many risk when he drives.14Septembernsepˈtembəthe ninth month of the yearThe new term starts in September.14sillyadjˈsɪlistupidDon't be silly!14skipvskɪpto jump over a rope while you or two other people move it over and then under your body again and againShe enjoys skipping in the park.14snakensneɪka long, thin creature with no legs that slides along the groundMost snakes are harmless.14spoonnspuːnan object with a handle and a round, curved part at one end, used for eating and serving foodYou can't eat toast with a spoon.14strangeadjstreɪndʒIf something is strange, it is surprising because it is unusual or unexpected.That's a very strange story; I can hardly believe it.14suitnsuːta set of clothes or a piece of clothing to be worn in a particular situation or while doing a particular activityWe put on our animal suits and went to the fancy dress party.14tarantulantəˈræntjələa large, hairy spider that is often poisonousHelp! There's a tarantula in the bath!14tigernˈtaɪgəa large wild cat that has yellow fur with black lines on itI want a tiger, but my parents say I can have a cat.14toothpicknˈtuːθpɪka small, thin stick that you use to remove pieces of food from between your teethThey made models out of toothpicks.14touchvtʌtʃto put your hand on somethingYou can look at them but please don't touch them.14weightnweɪthow heavy someone or something isShe thinks she needs to lose weight but I think she's perfect.14whosedethuːzused to say that something or someone is connected with or belongs to a personShe's the one whose sister won the marathon.Project 3planetnˈplænɪta large, round object in space that moves around the sun or another starJupiter is the largest planet of our solar system.Welcomearmchairnˈɑːmtʃeəa comfortable chair with sides that you put your arms onFred is tired, so he's sitting in the armchair.Welcomebathnbɑːθthe thing that you sit or lie in to wash your bodyFred is in the bath.Welcomebednbeda piece of furniture that you sleep onI’m going to bed.Welcomebetweenprepbɪˈtwiːnin the space that separates two places, people, or things; in the period of time that separates two events or timesThe town lies between Florence and Rome; The shop is closed for lunch between 12.30 and 1.30.Welcomebirthdaynˈbɜːθdeɪthe day of the year on which someone was bornWhen is your birthday?Welcomebookshopnˈbʊkʃɒpa shop that sells booksWorld of Books is the best bookshop in Cambridge.Welcomebrothernˈbrʌðəa boy or man who has the same parents as youI have an older brother.Welcomecafénˈkæfeɪa small restaurant where you can buy drinks and small mealsLet’s meet in the café.Welcomechairntʃeəa seat for one person, with a back and usually four legsHere, take a chair.Welcomeclosevkləʊzif you close something, you make it move so that it is not openCould you close the window?Welcomeclothes shopnkləʊðz ʃɒpa shop where you can buy clothesBenetton is my favourite clothes shop.Welcomecookernˈkʊkəa piece of equipment used to cook foodan electric cookerWelcomecryvkraɪif you cry, water comes out of your eyes, usually because you are sadI could see that she'd been crying.Welcomecupboardnˈkʌbəda piece of furniture with a door on the front which you use for putting things inI put the plates back in the cupboard.Welcomedisconˈdɪskəʊa place or event where people dance to pop musicAre you coming to the disco tonight?Welcomefootballnˈfʊtbɔːla game in which two teams of players kick a round ball and try to score goalsWe play football twice a week.Welcomefournumfɔːthe number 4 written as a wordShe's got four children.Welcomefridgenfrɪdʒa large container that uses electricity to keep food coldCould you put the milk back in the fridge?Welcomefriendnfrendsomeone who you know well and likeSarah's my best friend.Welcomegovgəʊto move or travel somewhereI'm going to a rock concert for my birthday.Welcomehave gotvhæv ˈgɒtto have somethingThey』ve got three children.Welcomehousenhaʊsa building where people live, usually one family or groupThey have a big house in the country.WelcomeItalynˈɪtəlia country in EuropeItaly is a beautiful country, but I don't like the food there.WelcomeJapaneseadj/nˌdʒæpənˈiːzcoming from or relating to JapanIt’s a Japanese car.Welcomejumpvdʒʌmpto push your body up into the air using your feet and legsHe was so happy he jumped up and down.Welcomelanguage schoolnˈlæŋgwɪdʒ skuːla school where you can learn languagesI'm learning English at a language school in London.Welcomelaughvlɑːfto smile and make a noise because you think something is funnyYou never laugh at my jokes.Welcomelook atvˈlʊk ætto turn your eyes to something or someone so that you can see themLook at me, Daddy!Welcomelovelyadjˈlʌvlivery attractiveThey have a lovely house.Welcomemothernˈmʌðəyour female parenta single motherWelcomeMy name’s …
maɪ neɪmzused when introducing yourself to someone elseHi! My name's Andrew. Nice to meet you!Welcomenice to meet youexclˌnaɪs tə ˈmiːt juːsaid when you meet someone for the first time"Hi Fred, I'm Andrew." "Nice to meet you!"Welcomeopenvˈəʊpənto put something in a position that is not closedCould you open the window, please?Welcomepost officenˈpəʊst ˌɒfɪsa place where you can buy stamps and send letters and parcelsI hate going to the post office to buy stamps.Welcomeshoenʃuːa strong covering for the foot, often made of leathera pair of shoesWelcomeshopnʃɒpa building where you can buy thingsa book shopWelcomeshowernʃaʊəa piece of bathroom equipment that you stand under to wash your whole bodyHe likes to sing in the shower.Welcomesisternˈsɪstəa girl or woman who has the same parents as youI have an older sister.Welcomesmilevsmaɪlto make a happy expression in which the corners of your mouth curve upShe smiled at me.Welcomestationnˈsteɪʃəna building where trains stop so that you can get on or off themDad met me at the station.Welcomestreetnstriːta road in a town or city that has houses or other buildingsWe live on the same street.Welcomestudentnˈstjuːdəntsomeone who is studying at a school or universitya law studentWelcomeswimvswɪmto move through water by moving your bodyI learnt to swim when I was about five years old.WelcomeT-shirtnˈtiːʃɜːta piece of cotton clothing for the top part of the body with short sleeves and no collarHe wore jeans and a T-shirt.WelcomeUSAnˌjuːesˈeɪUnited States of AmericaI'd like to go to the USA; especially New York and Chicago.Welcomeusuallyadvˈjuːʒəliin the way that most often happensI usually get home at about six o'clock.Welcomewallnwɔːlone of the vertical sides of a room or buildingThe walls were so thin I could hear everything they said.WelcomeweekendnˌwiːkˈendSaturday and Sunday, the two days in the week when many people do not workWe meet at the weekends and go shopping.Welcomewindownˈwɪndəʊa space in the wall of a building or vehicle that has glass in it, used for letting light and air inside and for looking throughOpen the window if you're too hot.