Word List

E N G L I S H F I L E T H I R D E D I T I O N A D VA N C E D i T U T O R
Wordlist
File 1
Vocabulary Banks
PERSONALITY
a cold fish
a heart of gold
a quick temper
a real pain in the neck
a soft touch
attention to detail
bright adj
change your mind
conscientious adj
deep down
determined adj
down to earth adj
gentle adj
insecure adj
on the surface
refuse to compromise
resourceful adj
sarcastic adj
seem self-confident
self-sufficient adj
spontaneous adj
steady adj
straightforward adj
sympathetic adj
take advantage of
take risks
tend to avoid
thorough adj
/ kld f/
/ ht v gld/
/ kwk temp/
/ rl pen n nek/
/ sft tt/
/tenn t ditel/
/brat/
/tend j mand/
/kniens/
/dip dan/
/dtmnd/
/dan tu /
/dentl/
/nskj/
/n sfs/
/rfjuz t
kmprmaz/
/rzsfl/
/skstk/
/sim self knfdnt/
/self sfnt/
/spntenis/
/stedi/
/stretfwd/
/smpetk/
/tek dvntd v/
/tek rsks/
/tend tu vd/
/r/
My boss is a bit of a cold fish. Hes unfriendly and unemotional.

Shes so kind and generous. Shes got a heart of gold.
My sister has a quick temper. She gets angry so easily.
My brothers a real pain in the neck. Hes so annoying.
My dad is a soft touch. I can always persuade him to give me extra pocket money.
Im sure your work will be perfect. Youve got great attention to detail.
My daughter is a bright student and gets very good marks.
Im quite a stubborn person and I never change my mind.
You have to be conscientious and do things carefully and correctly.
Deep down hes quite insecure.
Shes a determined girl. Once shes decided to do something, nothing will stopher.
My mum is very practical and down to earth.
He is a calm and gentle boy.
She felt nervous and insecure.
On the surface, he seems quite nice.
I tried to reach an agreement but he refused to compromise.
/blti/
/kdemk
tivmnt/
/pla f/
/bi fad/
/bi led f/
/bi med rdndnt/
/bi f wk/
/bi at v wk/
/bi skt/
/benfts/
Everyone has a special ability that makes them good at something.

Im very proud of my sons academic achievement.
Louise is quite resourceful. Shes good at solving problems.

Dont be so sarcastic! That comment was very cruel.
He may seem self-confident, but hes actually quite insecure.
Hes very self-sufficient. He never needs anyones help.
Id love to be more spontaneous and not plan things in advance.
Hes a reliable and steady guy.
Shes honest and straightforward and says just what she thinks.
Our manager is not very sympathetic. He never tries to understand our problems.
Shes very generous and trusting so some people take advantage of her.
If you want to succeed, you have to take risks.
I dont like arguing with people so I tend to avoid conflict.
You have to be very thorough if you want to be a researcher.
WORK
ability n
academic achievement n
apply for v
be fired v
be laid off v
be made redundant v
be off work v
be out of work v
be sacked v
benefits n pl
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Im going to apply for a job this summer.

If you keep on being late for work, you are going to be fired.
Many colleagues were laid off when the company was restructured.
There has been a decrease in sales and some employees may be made redundant.
Im off work this week.
Ive been out of work for two months now.
If you dont start working harder, youll be sacked soon.
The salary is not great, but the company offers generous benefits.
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career ladder n
challenging adj
clock off v
colleague n
compassionate leave n
co-worker n
demanding adj
demoralizing adj
employ v
events management n
fixed-term contract n
freelance contract n
full-time contract n
full-time occupation n
get a rise v
get promoted v
hire v
impatient adj
intern n
internship n
irrelevant adj
job-hunting n
maternity leave n
monotonous adj
motivating adj
part-time contract n
paternity leave n
perk n
permanent contract n
position n
quit v
repetitive adj
resign v
rewarding adj
sick leave n
skills n pl
staff n
tedious adj
temporary contract n
unpaid adv
unpaid leave n
work experience n
workforce n
/kr ld/
/tlnd/
/klk f/
/klig/
/kmpnt liv/
/k wk/
/dmnd/
/dmrlaz/
/mpl/
/vents
mndmnt/
/fkst tm
kntrkt/
/frilns kntrkt/
/fl tam kntrkt/
/fl tam kjupen/
/get raz/
/get prmtd/
/ha/
/mpent/
/ntn/
/ntnp/
/relvnt/
/db hnt/
/mtnti liv/
/mntns/
/mtvet/
You need to work hard if you want to move up the career ladder.
Teaching can be a very challenging profession.
I clock off at five and go home.
Im helping out a new colleague at work.
My dad is seriously ill so Im on compassionate leave.
My co-worker has been laid off.
Being a surgeon is very demanding.
Being unemployed can be really demoralizing.
The new factory will employ 200 people.
Have you got any experience in events management?
Ive been offered a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
The company offered me a freelance contract.

Ive got a full-time contract. I work from nine to five, five days a week.
Being a teacher is a full-time occupation.
If you want to get a rise, you have to ask for one.
If you want to get promoted, you have to work hard.
Theyre looking to hire a new manager.
Dont be impatient. Wait for your turn!
The company is looking for a summer intern.
Ive applied for an internship at a law firm.
Your qualifications are irrelevant if you dont have work experience.
Job-hunting can be very time-consuming.
She had a baby last week and shes now on maternity leave.
My job as a checkout assistant can be monotonous sometimes.
His talks are very motivating. You always feel you can do anything after listening
to him.
/pt tam kntrkt/ The firm has offered me a part-time contract, but Id like to work full time.
/ptnti liv /
My manager went on paternity leave to take care of his newborn baby.
/pk/
The company offered free health insurance as a perk.
/pmnnt
Ive got a permanent contract, so my job is pretty stable.
kntrkt/
/pzn/
/kwt/
/rpettv/
/rzan/
/rwd/
/sk liv/
/sklz/
/stf/
/tidis/
/temprri kntrkt/
/nped/
/nped liv/
/wk ksprins/
/wkfs/
Im looking for a full-time position.

I didnt agree with the new company policy so I decided to quit.
I couldnt work on a factory production line. It is such a repetitive job.
If they dont give me a promotion soon, Ill resign.
I think being a nurse is a very rewarding job.
Meryl isnt in the office this week. Shes on sick leave.
The salary will be dependent on the skills of the candidates.
We have 20 full-time members of staff.
My job is not very interesting. Actually, its quite tedious.
My first contract was a temporary contract. It didnt last too long.
Ive been working unpaid for a year.
I need a couple of months off, so I may go on unpaid leave.
Have you got any relevant work experience?
Two-thirds of the workforce is female.
Useful words and phrases

affectionate adj
assertive adj
bossy adj
breaks my heart
build up v
catch your eye
/feknt/
/stv/
/bsi/
/breks ma ht/
/bld p/
/kt jr a/
Hes an affectionate and loving child.

You should be more assertive, otherwise people just wont listen to your ideas.
My older sister is a bit bossy and always tells me what to do.
It breaks my heart to see you so sad.
We should set off early before the traffic builds up.
I never just buy whatever catches my eye. I write a shopping list.
curious adj
does my head in
easy-going adj
get stuck v
gets wearing
go blank v
go round v
gut feeling n
head on adv
keep up with v
life or death adj
look down on v
loyal adj
moody adj
needy adj
put things off
put together v
rebellious adj
reliable adj
sensitive adj
to the letter
white lie n
/kjris/
/dz ma hed n/
/izi g/
/get stk/
/gets wer/
/g blk/
/g rand/
/gt fil/
/hed n/
/kip p w/
/laf de/
/lk dan n/
/ll/
/mudi/
/nidi/
/pt z f/
/pt tge/
/rbeljs/
/rlabl/
/senstv/
/t let/
/wat la/
He is a very curious boy and often asks questions.

Being with someone who is constantly checking their phone does my head in.
I should try to be more easy-going and relaxed about things.
If you get stuck, check the instructions.
Having identical conversations every day quickly gets wearing.
When I get nervous, I sometimes go blank and forget what I was going to say.
Did you go round all the aisles in the supermarket?
I always go with my gut feeling.
She always faces problems head on.
The lecturer talked so fast that it was hard to keep up with her.
Its not life or death if you miss your class, is it?
Some people look down on me because I work in a supermarket.
She has always been a loyal and faithful friend.
Hes so moody. I never know how hes going to react to things.
As a child, I was quite needy. Im stronger and more independent now.
Dont put things off until the last minute.
I put together an itinerary for the trip.
I was an extremely rebellious child and gave my parents a hard time.
Shes a very reliable friend. You can always count on her.
Hes very sensitive to other peoples feelings.
Follow the instructions to the letter and you wont get it wrong.
Have you ever told your best friend a white lie?
More words in File 1

/ ha prfal
kmpni/
/bslutli/
Absolutely! adv
beauty counter manager n /bjuti kant
mnd/
/bkm nm/
become the norm
/dil w klants
dealing with clients by
ba fn/
phone
/dentst/
dentist n
/a rl/
eye-rolling
/gv bk/
give back v
/hndrat/
handwriting n
I agree up to a point, but /a gri p tu
pnt bt/
/a
m rat tu
I am writing to apply for the
pla f pst
post of
v/
/a tt fl si vi/
I attach a full CV
/a dnt rili k
I dont really think youre
j rat/
right.
I have a high level of spoken /a hv ha levl v
spkn gl/
English
/a
hv risntli
I have recently graduated
grduetd frm/
from
/a hv sm,
I have some relevant
relvnt
experience
ksprins/
/a lk fwd t
I look forward to hearing
hr frm ju/
fromyou
I see what you mean, but /a si wt ju min
bt/
/a si j pnt bt/
I see your point, but
a high-profile company
Id like to work for a high-profile company everyone knows about.

The meal was fantastic. Dont you agree? Absolutely!
As a beauty counter manager, I try to convince people to buy products which will
make them look younger.
My manager started wearing casual clothes to work and it quickly became the norm.
My tasks included dealing with clients by phone.
I should go to the dentist. Ive got a bad toothache.
There was a lot of eye-rolling at the lecture.
Id like to have a job where I can give something back to society.
What does your handwriting say about you?
I agree up to a point, but sometimes I think we are too hard on her.
I am writing to apply for the post of receptionist advertised on your website.
I attach a full CV for your consideration.
I dont really think youre right. In fact, I disagree completely.
I have a high level of spoken English as I lived in Canada for six months.
I have recently graduated from the University of Edinburgh.
I have some relevant experience because I worked as an intern at a travelcompany.
I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
I see what you mean, but I dont think youre right.
I see your point, but Im afraid I dont agree.
I totally agree
I would welcome the
chance
Im afraid
Im not sure I agree with you
If you require further
information
imply v
issue n
IT support worker n
misjudged adj
personal growth n
personality test n
personality type n
pizza delivery man n
ploy n
sneer v
star sign n
tackle v
travel-focused adj
well-being n
workload n
yawn v
/a ttli gri/
/a wd welkm
tns/
/am fred/
/am nt r a gri
w ju/
/f ju rkwa
fr nfmen/
/mpla/
/u/
/a ti spt wk/
/msddd/
/psnl gr/
I totally agree with your argument.

I would welcome the chance to be part of such a successful company.
Im afraid I dont really agree.
Im not sure I agree with you. I think theres a better way of doing this.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information.
I didnt want to imply that you were wrong.

Money is not the biggest issue on this project its time.
My computer has crashed. I have to call the IT support worker.
I feel Im often misjudged. Im a waitress so people think I have no qualifications.
Id like to work for a company which considers the personal growth of
itsemployees.
/psnlti test/
They asked me to do a personality test at a job interview.
/psnlti tap/
This quiz tells you your personality type.
/pits dlvri mn/ The pizza delivery man will be there in 20 minutes.
/pl/
His words were clearly a ploy to get an advantage over his competitors.
/sn/
He sneers at people who are less educated than him.
/st san/
Whats your star sign? Im an Aries.
/tkl/
My manager is determined to tackle absenteeism.
/trvl fkst/
Hes so travel-focused he hasnt been able to settle down.
/wel bi/
The company tries to ensure the well-being of its employees.
/wkld/
I had such a heavy workload that they had to hire a new assistant.
/jn/
Excuse me if I yawn. I couldnt sleep last night.
File 2
adulthood n
assess v
at cross purposes
bewildered adj
brush up v
celebration n
curiosity n
debt n
disappointment n
error n
freedom n
get by v
get my head round
get the wrong end of the
stick
get your tongue round a
word
ghost n
gnome n
happiness n
impairment n
lexis n
mice n pl
moveable adj
/dlthd/
/ses/
/t krs ppsz/
/bwldd/
/br p/
/selbren/
/kjristi/
/det/
/dspntmnt/
/er/
/fridm/
/get ba/
/get ma hed rand/
/get r end v
stk/
/get j t rand
wd/
/gst/
/nm/
/hpins/
/mpemnt/
/lekss/
/mas/
/muvbl/
It is usually harder to learn a second language in adulthood.

The tests were designed to assess the benefits of language learning.
I think we are talking at cross purposes. Thats not what I meant.
You look bewildered. Is it really that confusing?
I need to brush up my French before we go to Paris.
They organized a big celebration when they finished the project.
Children show curiosity about everything.
After years of overspending, he ran into debt.
It was a big disappointment when our team lost the match.
It must have been an error. I didnt do that on purpose.
She really enjoys the freedom of living alone.
I know a little Italian, so I think Ill get by in Rome.
I cant get my head round this problem.
Im terribly sorry. I got the wrong end of the stick.
I just cant get my tongue round that word.
You dont believe in ghosts, do you?
He has bought a new gnome for his garden.
His daughter is a constant source of happiness for him.
She has some visual impairment and cant leave the house alone.
Despite being a non-native speaker, his lexis is very wide.
The house was abandoned and overrun with mice.
The toy has moveable parts and it could be dangerous for babies.
on the tip of my tongue

pass for v
pick up v
raise questions
relationship n
request v
respond to v
rhubarb n
scribe n
stride n
take in v
the onset n
tongue n
verbal fluency n
/n tp v ma
t/
/ps f/
/pk p/
/rez kwestnz/
/rlenp/
/rkwest/
/rspnd t/
/rubb/
/skrab/
/strad/
/tek n/
/i nset/
/t/
/vbl flunsi/
Its very annoying when a word is on the tip of your tongue, but you cant quite
remember it.
His English was so good that he could pass for a local.
He picks up languages very easily.
The study wasnt very clear and it raised many questions.
She has a very close relationship with her sister.
We were requested to assemble in the lobby.
The manager will respond to you as soon as she gets here.
I can never remember how to spell rhubarb, but I love eating it!
Scribes made copies of written documents before printing was invented.
This is a great stride forward in the search for a cure.
Its hard to take in everything that is said at a meeting.
Doing crossword puzzles could delay the onset of dementia.
Whats your mother tongue?
His writing skills are definitely better than his verbal fluency.

amazement n
anger n
awareness n
belief n
boredom n
bubble away
complication n
concoct v
danger n
death n
excitement n
friendship n
frustration n
generosity n
go rushing out
grab v
hatred n
hazardous adventure
idyllic childhood
imagination n
improvement n
it is common for
kindness n
leap v
loss n
membership n
native adj
neighbourhood n
partnership n
picture v
racing around on our bikes
revue n
sadness n
shame n
slap v
/mezmnt/
/g/
/wens/
/blif/
/bdm/
/bbl we/
/kmplken/
/knkkt/
/dend/
/de/
/ksatmnt/
/frendp/
/frstren/
/denrsti/
/g r at/
/grb/
/hetrd/
/hzds dvent/
/dlk taldhd/
/mdnen/
/mpruvmnt/
/t z kmn f/
/kandns/
/lip/
/ls/
/membp/
/netv/
/nebhd/
/ptnp/
/pkt/
/res rand n
baks/
/rvju/
/sdns/
/em/
/slp/
To my amazement, I won the contest!

Some people find it hard to express their anger.
Environmental awareness has increased lately.
My belief in democracy made me become a politician.
Please stop reading that long document. Im going to die of boredom.
The soup is bubbling away on the stove.
Taking the dog on holiday with us is an added complication.
They concocted a soup from five different kinds of fish.
She is now out of danger.
Tomorrow is the anniversary of my dads death.
I felt such excitement when they told me you were coming.
Their friendship began at primary school.
I cant stand the frustration of not being able to help.
Giving the homeless man five pounds was a real act of generosity.
When I heard the news, I went rushing out of my room and told everyone.
She grabbed the chocolate bar and gave it to me.
He looked at me with hatred in his eyes.
I can still recall some hazardous adventures my parents never knew about.
I had an idyllic childhood it was perfect.
My eldest daughter has a very vivid imagination.
The economy is showing signs of improvement.
It is common for both parents to work these days.
I dont why people dislike her. Shes always treated me with kindness.
Our cat leaps from the chair whenever he sees the dog.
I reported the loss of my suitcase.
I need to renew my gym membership.
Are you a native speaker of English?
We grew up together in the same neighbourhood.
I set up a new business in partnership with my mum.
I dont know why, but I pictured you a bit taller.
As children, we used to go out racing around on our bikes.
A revue is a show in a theatre with songs, dances, and jokes.
She felt a deep sadness when her cat died.
I couldnt live with the shame of other people knowing Im a cheat.
He slapped me on the back as a sign of appreciation.
temptation n
wisdom n
/tempten/
/wzdm/
I couldnt resist the temptation to eat the chocolate cake.

He spoke words of wisdom.
/get laf/
/get muv n/
/get k/
/get rand/
/get we w/
/get bk t/
/get bhand/
/get ba/
/get dan/
/get hr kt tge/
/get hr n we/
/get hld v/
/get nt/
/get nt trbl w/
/get n lak has n
fa/
/get n ma nvz/
/get n w/
/get at v/
/get at v we/
/get v/
/get rl/
Hes in his 40s and still living with his parents. He needs to get a life.
You should get a move on or youll miss the train.
Youll get a shock when you see him. Hes changed so much!
The best way to get around this city is by bike.
I tried to cheat in an exam once, but I didnt get away with it.
Please leave a message and well get back to you as soon as possible.
Let me know if you get behind with your work and Ill help you.
My salary is not enough to get by.
Does the bad weather ever get you down?
She needs to get her act together and start looking for a job.
Shes quite bossy and tends to get her own way.
I need to speak to Lou, but I cant get hold of her.
Whats the best way to get into politics?
Youll get into trouble with your mum if she finds out you took her car.
I introduced them last month and now they get on like a house on fire.
File 3
Vocabulary Banks
PHRASES WITH GET
get a life
get a move on
get a shock
get around v
get away with v
get back to v
get behind v
get by v
get down v
get her act together
get her own way
get hold of
get into v
get into trouble with
get on like a house on fire
get on my nerves
get on with v
get out of v
get out of the way
get over v
get real
get rid of
get the chance
get the impression
get the joke
get the message
get through to v
get to know
get together with
get your own back on
getting on
mother-in-law n
not getting anywhere
obligation n
recover from v
urgent adj
I find children really irritating. They just get on my nerves.

Ill leave you now. I need to get on with some work.
My brother always gets out of doing his share of the housework.
He wouldnt get out of the way, so I got stuck behind him.
It took him more than a year to get over their break-up.
You want a well-paid job in a big company, but you wont even do your homework.
Get real!
/get rd v/
I cant get rid of that painting because it was a wedding present.
/get tns/
I didnt get the chance to speak to him.
/get i mpren/
Did you get the impression they didnt like our present?
/get dk/
Everyone laughed except you. Didnt you get the joke?
/get mesd/
I told him to leave us alone, but he didnt get the message.
/get ru t/
It is very difficult to get through to him.
/get t n/
Im sure youll like him once you get to know him.
/get tge w/
How often do you get together with your extended family?
/get jr n bk n/ Ill get my own back on him one day and take revenge.
/get n/
My grandma is getting on a bit. Shes in her 80s now.
/mr n l/
My mother-in-law gave me an awful painting as a wedding present.
/nt get eniwe/
Im not getting anywhere with this crossword.
/blgen/
I didnt do it because I had no obligation.
/rkv frm/
It took him a long time to recover from the death of his friend.
/dnt/
I need to talk to you. Its urgent.
CONFLICT AND WARFARE

ally n
arrow n
blow up v
bow n
break out v
/la/
/r/
/bl p/
/b/
/brek at/
They were loyal allies during the war.

The arrow missed its target.
The rebels decided to blow up the airport runway.
I bought a new bow and arrow for the next competition.
If war breaks out, there will be thousands of refugees trying to escape the fighting.
bullet n
cannon n
capture v
casualty n
ceasefire n
civil war n
civilian n
commander n
coup n
declare v
defeat v
execute v
forces n pl
helmet n
loot v
machine gun n
missile n
overthrow v
prisoner n
rebel n
rebellion n
refugee n
release v
retreat v
revolution n
shell v
shield n
siege n
sniper n
spear n
surrender v
survivor n
sword n
the wounded n
treaty n
troops n pl
This gun has no bullets.

The cannon was fired.
The army captured over 300 rebels.
There were thousands of casualties in the attack.
The armies agreed on a temporary ceasefire.
The population was exhausted after ten years of civil war.
Many civilians who were not involved in the fighting were injured.
A commander is an officer in charge of a group of soldiers or a military operation.
He seized power in a military coup.
The government declared war.
They finally defeated the enemy.
They executed the rebel leader.
My dad is a member of the security forces.
They found an old helmet at the archaeological site.
During the riot many shops were looted.
He fired the machine gun.
A missile fell on the city.
The rebels are trying to overthrow the government.
The rebel soldiers took hundreds of prisoners.
Armed rebels advanced towards the city.
After years of dramatic cuts in spending, part of the population rose in rebellion.
There was a steady flow of refugees from the war zone.
The army released most of the prisoners.
The army was forced to retreat.
Things have got so bad that the country is on the verge of revolution.
The army started to shell the rebels as they retreated.
He used a dustbin lid as a shield.
The siege finally ended after two months.
Two soldiers were killed by snipers.
The tribesmen were armed with spears.
After months of fighting the rebels surrendered.
There were no survivors of the attack.
My parents bought a sword on their trip to Toledo.
There was an on-site hospital for the wounded.
They signed a peace treaty at the end of the war.
The president has decided to send in more troops.
/blt/
/knn/
/kpt/
/kulti/
/sisfa/
/svl w/
/svlin/
/kmnd/
/ku/
/dkle/
/dfit/
/ekskjut/
/fsz/
/helmt/
/lut/
/min gn/
/msal/
/vr/
/przn/
/rebl/
/rbeljn/
/refjudi/
/rlis/
/rtrit/
/revlun/
/el/
/ild/
/sid/
/snap/
/sp/
/srend/
/svav/
/sd/
/ wundd/
/triti/
/trups/

against overwhelming odds /genst vwelm
dz/
/vn gd/
avant-garde n
/bsidd/
besieged adj
/buke/
bouquet n
/kptv/
captive n
/klie/
clich n
/kmnd/
command n
/kmnd/
commanding adj
/de vu/
dj vu n
/ekskjut/
execute v
/ekskjun/
executionn
/fet kmpli/
fait accompli n
/f p/
faux pas n
/finse/
fianc n
/get flat/
get a flight v
The retreating soldiers survived against overwhelming odds.

Her works were a bit avant-garde for me. They were just too modern.
The besieged city was forced to surrender.
She surprised him with a huge bouquet of flowers.
The army is going to set their captives free.
I know its a clich, but it was love at first sight.
You must obey the captains command.
Who is your commanding officer?
The moment I walked in I had a sense of dj vu, even though Id never been there.
We hope that none of the prisoners will be executed.
Over 200 executions were carried out last year.
They got married secretly and presented their parents with a fait accompli.
I made a real faux pas when I mentioned his ex-wife.
I met Janes fianc last night. Theyre getting married next year.
I had to get a flight a day after a plane crash. I almost cancelled it!
get caught v
get stopped v
hang v
historic adj
kidnap v
looting n
prisoner-of-war camp n
rebellious adj
recapture v
rendezvous n
revolutionary adj
shoot v
succeed v
survival n
surviving adj
victorious adj
/get kt/
/get stpt/
/h/
/hstrk/
/kdnp/
/lut/
/prznr v w
kmp/
/rbeljs/
/rikpt/
/rndvu/
/revlunri/
/ut/
/sksid/
/svavl/
/svav/
/vktris/
I cheated in an exam once, but luckily I didnt get caught.

I never get stopped by the police because Im a careful driver.
He was hanged from a tree as a form of punishment.
It was a historic victory.
He was kidnapped in 1841 and sold as a slave.
There was widespread looting in the city.
We visited a prisoner-of-war camp on a history field trip.
They got rid of the rebellious factions.
The prisoners who had managed to escape were quickly recaptured.
We used to have a secret rendezvous every Thursday at the gallery.
There were revolutionary uprisings in the big cities.
The prisoner was shot trying to escape.
Obama succeeded Bush as American president.
His only chance of survival was a heart transplant.
She was the last surviving member of the family.
In the end, the revolutionaries were victorious.

at least adv
exaggeration n
first impression n
in fact adv
looking good
modern era n
obviously adv
personal taste n
plot n
politeness n
roadblock n
/t list/
/gzdren/
/fst mpren/
/n fkt/
/lk gd/
/mdn r/
/bvisli/
/psnl test/
/plt/
/platns/
/rdblk/
It works, or at least I think it does.

That must be an exaggeration. Hes not that good.
So you finally met my fianc. Whats your first impression?
I didnt like the movie. In fact, I thought it was dead boring.
Have you got any tips on looking good? Ive got a date tonight.
He is so old-fashioned. He doesnt seem to live in the modern era.
Obviously, we dont want to spend too much money.
You dont have to understand why I like the movie. Its just a matter of personal taste.
The special effects were good, but the plot of the movie was a little bit weak.
This is not old-fashioned courtesy. Its simply politeness.
The police set up a roadblock on the bridge.
File 4
Vocabulary Banks
SOUNDS AND THE HUMAN VOICE
amused adj
bang n, v
blow v
brakes n
buzz n, v
click n, v
crash n, v
creak n, v
crisp adj
crunch n, v
drip n, v
giggle v
groan v
hiss n, v
hoot n, v
hum n, v
mumble v
/mjuzd/
/b/
/bl/
/breks/
/bz/
/klk/
/kr/
/krik/
/krsp/
/krnt/
/drp/
/ggl/
/grn/
/hs/
/hut/
/hm/
/mmbl/
They were amused by his stories.

Did you hear that bang? It sounded like a gun.
I hate when people blow their nose in public.
She stopped with a screech of brakes.
I could hear the buzz of a fly.
Click on the print icon to get a copy.
She heard the loud crash of a tree falling down.
I heard a floorboard creak and I knew she was coming in late.
I love walking through the crisp snow.
I love hearing the crunch of my feet walking through the snow.
Please turn the tap off properly or it will drip.
They giggled nervously as they waited for their turn.
He groaned with pain.
Did you hear the snakes hiss?
I hate people who hoot at me when I slow down at an amber light.
I began to hum along with the music.
She mumbled a few words and left.
rattle n, v
relieved adj
roar n, v
scream v
screech n, v
sigh v
slam n, v
slurp n, v
sniff n, v
snore n, v
sob v
splash n, v
stammer n, v
tap n, v
terrified adj
tick n, v
tissue n
tune n
whisper v
whistle v
yell v
Every time a bus goes by, the windows rattle.

She sounded relieved when I told her I had got a job.
We could hear the roar of the crowd in the football stadium
The boy screamed when he fell.
I heard the screech of brakes as the bus driver tried to stop.
He sighed deeply at the thought.
Please dont slam the door.
Its rude to slurp your soup.
Dont sniff! Get a tissue and blow your nose!
I cant share a room with you if you snore.
A child was sobbing loudly when I walked in.
She screamed when her friend splashed her in the swimming pool.
My friend stammers when he gets nervous and its hard to understand him.
When Im nervous I often tap my fingers on the table.
I was terrified when they told me I had to do another test.
This clock has a very loud tick.
Have you got a tissue? I need to blow my nose.
Please stop humming that tune.
Its rude to whisper.
I can whistle a little bit, but I cant really whistle a whole song.
Please dont yell at me. It wasnt my fault.
/rtl/
/rlivd/
/r/
/skrim/
/skrit/
/sa/
/slm/
/slp/
/snf/
/sn/
/sb/
/spl/
/stm/
/tp/
/terfad/
/tk/
/tu/
/tjun/
/wsp/
/wsl/
/jel/

/ bm/
a balm n
/ fkt v laf/
a fact of life n
a tinge of disappointment n / tnd v
dspntmnt/
/brptli/
abruptly adv
/kntnjuli/
continually adv
/ka/
cower v
/dpres/
depressing adj
/entten/
entertaining adj
/fst muv/
fast-moving adj
/grp/
gripping adj
/hdli/
hardly adv
/hnt/
haunting adj
/hevi g/
heavy-going adj
/mplzbl/
implausible adj
/nsesntli/
incessantly adv
/ntrig/
intriguing adj
/muv/
moving adj
/nev/
never adv
/n sun/
no sooner adv
/nt
nli/
not only adv
/nli let/
only later adv
/fbi/
phobia n
/plndd nt
plunged into darkness
dkns/
/strendli/
strangely adv
/t prvk/
thought-provoking adj
/pset/
upsetting adj
/w iz/
with ease adv
Being in such a quiet place was a balm for my nerves.

It is a fact of life that cities will always be noisy places.
Although I got an A for nine of my exams, I only got a C for the tenth. I felt
a tinge of disappointment.
She hung up the phone abruptly.
They argue continually about money.
We all cowered behind doors and under tables when he burst in with a gun.
The novel was so depressing it made me want to cry.
It isnt my favourite novel, but its entertaining.
Action movies tend to rely on fast-moving stories.
It was such a gripping story. I got really hooked.
Hardly had she sat down to have dinner than the phone rang.
It was a haunting story frightening and sad. It wont be easy to forget.
The movie was so heavy-going I didnt finish watching it.
The story was highly implausible. I didnt believe it for a minute.
My colleague chews gum incessantly.
The plot was really intriguing. I couldn't put the book down.
The film was so moving it brought tears to my eyes.
Never have I seen so many people in an art gallery looking happy.
No sooner had we arrived than they left.
Not only had she killed her husband, she had also killed her ex-boyfriend.
Only later did I understand that this was not the way to proceed.
My phobia has affected my ability to get on in life.
When the heavy door shut behind me, I was plunged into darkness.
Strangely, she didnt mind that I left early.
Its a thought-provoking essay. It raises many interesting questions.
I found watching the documentary about sick children really upsetting.
She switches from English to Spanish with ease.

employed to adj
extremely adv
finished with adj
imaginable adj
immobile adj
implore v
incredibly adv
media coverage n
Mediterranean adj
merely adv
mute adj
note-taking n
precise adj
pretty adv
quite adv
rather adv
rucksack n
slightly adv
somewhat adv
spoiler n
totally adv
translation n
tremendous adj
university studies n
I was employed to translate the novel into English.

It was an extremely enjoyable film.
The novel will be published in English when Im finished with the translation.
The translation must be identical to the original story in every imaginable way.
I sat there, immobile, when they told me the news.
She implored him to stay.
The film is incredibly moving.
There was no media coverage of the event.
I know shes from a Mediterranean country, but I cant remember which one.
She said nothing, she merely watched him.
When I heard what had happened I was mute with shock.
Are you trying to write down everything I say? You should improve your
notetaking techniques.
/prsas/
Could you give me some more precise details about the job?
/prti/
The story was pretty entertaining.
/kwat/
I didnt enjoy the book. The story was quite boring.
/r/
The end of the novel is rather disappointing.
/rksk/
I took my rucksack and went away.
/slatli/
My only criticism is that the plot is slightly implausible.
/smwt/
His novel was somewhat surprising.
/spl/
Please note this review contains spoilers.
/ttli/
The two films are totally different.
/trnslen/
She wrote a very good translation of the Russian poem.
/trmends/
The brakes screeched and then there was a tremendous crash.
/junvsti stdiz/ My phobia affected my university studies.
/mpld t/
/kstrimli/
/fnt w/
/mdnbl/
/mbal/
/mpl/
/nkredbli/
/midi kvrd/
/medtrenin/
/mli/
/mjut/
/nt tek/
File 5
Vocabulary Banks
EXPRESSIONS WITH TIME
/ mtr v tam/
a matter of time
any time from 10.00 to 2.00 /eni tam frm ten
t tu/
/t tam/
at the time
/t tamz/
at times
/bf ma tam/
before my time
/bhand tamz/
behind the times
/ba tam/
by the time
/f tam bi/
for the time being
/frm tam t tam/
from time to time
/gv mi hd tam/
give me a hard time
/hv tam v j
have the time of your life
laf/
/n tam f/
in time for
/ts bat tam/
its about time
/kl tam/
kill time
/mek p f lst
make up for lost time
tam/
/mi taim/
me time
Im sure youll find a job. Its just a matter of time.

You can come any time from 10.00 to 2.00.
I missed the birth of my first child. I was on a plane at the time.
She can be bad-tempered at times.
Ive never heard of that singer. She must have been before my time.
Hes a bit behind the times. He still thinks men should wear a suit at work.
By the time we got to the station, the train had left.
You can stay here for the time being.
I eat out at restaurants from time to time.
If Im late again, Dad will give me a hard time.
New York is such a fantastic city. You are going to have the time of your life.
We arrived in time for his speech.
Youve had that computer for ages. Its about time you got a new one.
I do crosswords to kill time while I wait at the airport.
Ill have to work hard now to make up for lost time.
I go shopping when I want some me time.
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on time adv
run out of time
save time
short of time
spare the time
spend too long
take up all my time
take your time
time off n
time on my hands
times up
time-consuming adj
waste a lot of time
with time to spare
/n tam/
/rn at v tam/
/sev tam/
/t v tam/
/spe tam/
/spend tu l/
/tek p l ma tam/
/tek j tam/
/tam f/
/tam n ma hndz/
/tamz p/
/tam knsjum/
/west lt v tam/
/w tam t spe/
We expect staff to be on time every morning.

If we take too long at the museum, well run out of time.
Take the motorway if you want to save time. Its quicker.
Id love to help you out, but Im a little short of time right now.
Id love to come with you, but Im too busy and cant spare the time.
Lets not spend too long at the museum. There are lots of other things I want to see.
My children take up all my time. I dont have a minute to myself.
We arent in a hurry so take your time.
Im working too hard. I need to take some time off.
My mum has got time on her hands since she retired.
Times up. The exam is over.
Filling in your tax return is incredibly time-consuming.
I waste a lot of time playing video games.
We left early and got to the airport with time to spare.
/kant/
/flunt/
/blns/
/br/
/brk/
/bdt/
/knt fd/
/trti/
/knsjum ssati/
/kst v lv/
/krnsi/
/dpzt/
/dnen/
/kstend ret/
/fe/
/fi/
/fan/
/g bkrpt/
/grnt/
/hd p/
/n det/
/nstlmnt/
/ntrst ret/
/lj/
/ligl dkjumnt/
/lend/
/ldd/
/ln/
/lmp sm/
/mek pemnts/
/mek trnsfz/
/mnd jr
kants/
/mgd/
/ken/
/ptkjl/
/penils/
/prpti/
I have opened a new bank account.

My boss lives in an affluent neighbourhood.
I usually use a cash machine to check my balance.
I borrowed some money from my parents to pay the bills.
Can I borrow some money? Im broke.
We needed a new assistant, but the department had no budget to hire anyone.
Many young people cant afford to buy a home.
She volunteers for a charity in her free time.
We live in a consumer society where everybody wants to buy something new.
Peoples income has gone up, but inflation is high so the cost of living has also risen.
Whats the currency in Vietnam? Is it the Vietnamese Dong?
We have already paid a deposit on the house.
My dad often gives donations to charities.
Our currency is unstable and exchange rates fluctuate a lot.
Whats the bus fare these days?
My lawyer charges an unreasonably high fee.
I had to pay a parking fine.
A lot of small businesses went bankrupt during the recession.
He has been offered a grant to go to Harvard University for a term.
Im always hard up by the end of the month.
A lot of people are in debt and cant afford to buy their first home.
We paid for the car in instalments.
People who have loans have to pay high interest rates.
She studied law, but she never worked as a lawyer.
You need a legal document if you want to prove who you are.
My parents lent me some money to pay the bills.
You dont know what money problems are. Youre loaded!
I had to take out a loan to buy a new car.
She was given a lump sum when she was made redundant.
I never use online banking to make payments.
Can you make transfers into your bank account from your computer?
Online banking is a convenient way for people to manage their accounts.
MONEY
account n
affluent adj
balance n
borrow v
broke adj
budget n
cant afford v
charity n
consumer society n
cost of living n
currency n
deposit n
donation n
exchange rate n
fare n
fee n
fine n
go bankrupt v
grant n
hard up adj
in debt adj
instalment n
interest rate n
lawyer n
legal document n
lend v
loaded adj
loan n
lump sum n
make payments v
make transfers v
manage your accounts v
mortgage n
occasion n
particular adj
penniless adj
property n
I cant get a mortgage because I dont earn much money.

Ive seen her on several occasions this week.
Is there any particular type of car youd like to see?
She arrived in 1978 as a virtually penniless refugee.
He invested in the property market and lost most of his money.
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punishment n
purpose n
recession n
savings n
shares n
standard of living n
stock market n
wealthy adj
well off adj
will n
/pnmnt/
/pps/
/rsen/
/sevz/
/ez/
/stndd v lv/
/stk mkt/
/weli/
/wel f/
/wl/
I had to pay a fine as punishment for not returning the books to the library.
Our main purpose is to raise money.
The economy is in recession.
I keep my savings in an account at my local bank.
Some people make money by buying and selling shares on the stock market.
The standard of living in many European countries is lower than it was years ago.
Some people make money by buying and selling shares on the stock market.
He was a wealthy old man. He lived in a mansion and had a luxury yacht.
He comes from a well-off family.
My mum left me all her paintings in her will.

collide v
good looks n
healthy bank balance n
high-flying adj
in the black adj
/trktv
psnlti/
/klad/
/gd lks/
/heli bk blns/
/ha fla/
/n blk/
in the red adj

juggle v
littered with adj
mindfulness n
multitasking n
quid n
shoulder v
/n red/
/dgl/
/ltd w/
/mandflns/
/mltitsk/
/kwd/
/ld/
attractive personality n
I like women with attractive personalities.

She was riding in a bus when it collided with a tram.
He relies on his good looks, because his personality is dreadful!
It is important to keep a healthy bank balance.
She is a high-flying career woman.
We managed to stay in the black this year, so we might have enough money for a
short holiday.
Im in debt my account is 200 in the red.
It is sometimes hard to juggle a full-time job and domestic responsibility.
The divorce courts are littered with high earners.
Is it true that people trained in mindfulness are happier?
Teenagers today are used to multitasking they do several things at the same time.
Can I borrow two quid for a sandwich?
When I got divorced, I had to shoulder the mortgage alone.

be capable of v
be faced with v
become aware of v
concentrate on v
deal with v
focus on v
live beyond ones means
make endsmeet
marry down v
marry up v
tight-fisted adj
/bi kepbl v/
/bi fest w/
/bkm wer v/
/knsntret n/
/dil w/
/fks n/
/lv bjnd wnz
minz/
/mek endz mit/
/mri dan/
/mri p/
/tat fstd/
Are you capable of doing this alone?

What would you do if you were faced with unemployment?
I suddenly became aware of people looking at us.
Do you find it easy to concentrate on a particular task?
I cant deal with two problems at the same time.
Please dont disturb me. Im trying to focus on this project.
Im not surprised they went bankrupt. They were clearly living beyond their means.
I cant make ends meet ever since I got fired.
Do you think you married down? Were you a lot wealthier than your husband?
What do you mean, you married up? I think you are as worthy as your husband.
I wouldnt waste my time asking him for money. Hes tight-fisted.
File 6
Vocabulary Banks
PHONES AND TECHNOLOGY
Accounts department n
attachment n
beep n
broadband n
busy adj
/kants
dptmnt/
/ttmnt/
/bip/
/brdbnd/
/bzi/
If you have a problem with your invoice, talk to the Accounts department.
She sent me the photo as an attachment, but I cant open it.
If you leave your message after the beep, well call you back.
If I didnt have fast broadband, I wouldnt be able to work from home.
I tried calling her, but her phone is busy.
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charge my phone v
contacts n pl
cookie n
coverage n
credit n
cut off v
delete v
download v
engaged adj
free up v
get through v
give me a call
hang up v
hard drive n
home phone n
keyboard n
keypad n
landline n
log in v
make a few calls
missed call n
netbook n
passcode n
password n
pay-as-you-go adj
phone signal n
pop-up n
put through v
reception n
run out v
scroll down v
settings n pl
speak up v
stream v
tablet n
tone n
top up v
touch screen n
unplug my phone v
update n
username n
virus n
/td ma fn/
/kntkts/
/kki/
/kvrd/
/kredt/
/kt f/
/dlit/
/danld/
/ngedd/
/fri p/
/get ru/
/gv mi kl/
/h p/
/hd drav/
/hm fn/
/kibd/
/kipd/
/lndlan/
/lg n/
/mek fju klz/
/mst kl/
/netbk/
/pskd/
/pswd/
/pe z ju g/
/fn sgnl/
/pp p/
/pt ru/
/rsepn/
/rn at/
/skrl dan/
/setz/
/spik p/
/strim/
/tblt/
/tn/
/tp p/
/tt skrin/
/nplg ma fn/
/pdet/
/juznem/
/vars/
Wi-fi n
/wa fa/
I need to charge my phone the battery is very low.

I can give you her phone number if you want. Shes in my list of contacts.
A cookie is a computer file that is sent to a central server when you use the internet.
There wasnt any mobile coverage in the village, so I couldnt call you.
I have no credit on my mobile. Can I borrow yours?
We were suddenly cut off in the middle of the conversation.
Ive deleted my essay by mistake!
Films can take a long time to download.
I couldnt get through. The lines engaged.
I need to delete some files to free up more space on the hard drive.
I called you at the office, but I couldnt get through. The line was busy.
Can you give me a call this afternoon?
Sorry, I have to hang up now. My flight is about to board.
I save most of my photos on the hard drive.
Do you want my mobile number or my home phone?
Using the mouse is quicker than typing on the keyboard.
The keypad on my home phone doesnt work. I have to buy a new one.
Ill be at home so you can call me on my landline.
You can log in with your username and password.
I cant leave now. I still have to make a few calls.
I know hes been trying to call me because I have three missed calls from him.
A netbook is a small laptop computer. Its designed especially for using the internet.
Please enter the passcode to connect to the network.
Your password to access your online bank account shouldnt be too easy to guess.
My mobile is pay-as-you-go. I need to top up my credit from time to time.
I cant get a phone signal. The reception is so poor here.
I like reading the paper online, but I find advertising pop-ups very annoying.
If you hold, Ill put you through to the Accounts department.
There was very bad reception on my phone.
Im afraid the printer isnt working. The black ink has run out.
If you scroll down the page, youll see the attachment at the bottom.
If you want to change the time on your mobile, go to the settings.
I cant hear you very well. Could you speak up a little?
You dont need to download the video. You can just stream it.
Tablets usually have large touch screens.
Please leave a message after the tone.
I need to top up my mobile phone.
Some older people find it difficult to use mobiles with touch screens.
You can unplug your phone now. Its fully charged.
You should set up automatic updates.
Enter your username and password to log in.
Theres a computer virus that deletes all your files and then emails itself to everyone
on your contacts list. Its a nightmare!
You could get rid of a few cables if you had Wi-fi.

addicted to adj
air-conditioned adj
app n
behave like a child
beyond belief
dead-end adj
dependent on adj
do your share
/dktd t/
/e kndnd/
/p/
/bhev lak tald/
/bjnd blif/
/ded end/
/dpendnt n/
/du j e/
Are you addicted to your phone?

In the summer, I spend most of my time in air-conditioned buildings.
Ive downloaded a new dictionary app for my phone.
Lou is so dependent. I think she behaves like a child sometimes.
My mum irritates me beyond belief.
Hes in a dead-end job in a factory.
I refuse to be dependent on a smartphone to have a social life.
You certainly help with the cleaning, but you dont do your share of the cooking.
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eco-friendly adj
fed up with adj
feel-good adj
go into child mode
ground-breaking adj
hand in v
hands-free adj
helpful to adj
high-heeled adj
high-pitched adj
high-risk adj
home-made adj
hooked on adj
keen on adj
labour-saving adj
last-minute adj
life-changing adj
long-distance adj
lose your cool
low-cost adj
narrow-minded adj
non-profit organization n
obsessed with adj
on an empty stomach
open to adj
proud of adj
second-hand adj
self-conscious adj
self-help book n
sick of adj
sleep-deprived adj
squirrel away v
stress you out
truck n
well-behaved adj
worn-out adj
/ik frendli/
/fed p w/
/fil gd/
/g nt tald
md/
/grand brek/
/hnd n/
/hndz fri/
/helpfl t/
/ha hild/
/ha ptt/
/ha rsk/
/hmmed/
/hkt n/
/kin n/
/leb sev/
/lst mnt/
/laf tend/
/l dstns/
/luz j kul/
/l kst/
/nr mandd/
/nn prft
gnazen/
/bsest w/
/n n empti
stmk/
/pn t/
/prad v/
/seknd hnd/
/self kns/
/self help bk/
/sk v/
/slip dpravd/
/skwrl we/
/stres ju at/
/trk/
/wel bhevd/
/wn at/
Is your new fridge eco-friendly?

People are fed up with all these traffic jams.
I usually watch a feel-good movie when Im down.
When you live with your parents, it is easy to go into child mode.
Im reading a paper on ground-breaking research. This will change the world
ofmedicine!
Check your exam before you hand it in.
I prefer hands-free phones, especially for the car.
People are generally helpful to foreign tourists.
How can you wear high-heeled shoes on a trekking trip?
I cant stand his high-pitched voice.
Do you do any high-risk sports like bungee jumping?
I love home-made food. Its much better than restaurant food.
A lot of people are hooked on American TV series.
Couples are not as keen on getting married as they used to be.
The washing machine was probably my mums favourite labour-saving device.
Do you do a lot of last-minute revision before an exam?
Being in an accident was a life-changing experience for him.
I think long-distance relationships are very difficult to maintain.
Dont lose your cool if you cant answer a question. Concentrate on what you know.
Have you ever travelled on a low-cost airline?
I dont think its true we all get more narrow-minded as we get older.
She works for an independent non-profit organization.
A lot of people are obsessed with celebrities.
Never go to an exam on an empty stomach. Make sure you eat breakfast.
Some old people arent as open to new ideas as younger people are.
Im very proud of my daughters sporting achievements.
Have you ever bought a second-hand car?
Do you ever feel self-conscious when you have your photo taken?
I might read a self-help book if I needed advice.
People are sick of being bombarded with depressing news.
You might be sleep-deprived, but at least youll finish your novel!
I had to live at my parents for a year to be able to squirrel away some money.
Last-minute searching for things can really stress you out before an exam.
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a truck driver.
Children who are not well-behaved will be asked to leave.
You need to replace those worn-out running shoes.

all things considered
another drawback
another point in favour
antisocial behaviour n
exit plan n
fester v
first and most important
housemate n
in addition
niggle v
/l z knsdd/
/n drbk/
/n pnt n
fev/
/nti sl
bhevj/
/ekst pln/
/fest/
/fst nd mst
mptnt/
/hasmet/
/n dn/
/ngl/
All things considered, smartphones have both pros and cons.

Another drawback is the price.
Another point in favour of this technology is that smartphones allow us to live our
lives spontaneously.
It is very hard to deal with antisocial behaviour in the classroom.
So youre going back to your parents. Have you got an exit plan?
Dont allow a slight worry to fester, or it will turn into a problem.
First and most important, smartphones give us an incredible amount of information.
I have a new housemate. He moved in just yesterday.
In addition, smartphones can be very expensive to repair.
Please tell me if anything is niggling you.
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non-confrontational adj
not only that
officiate v
on balance
on the whole
one disadvantage
plodder n
racing heart n
stay focused
the greatest benefit
/nn knfrntenl/
/nt nli t/
/fiet/
/n blns/
/n hl/
/wn dsdvntd/
/pld/
/res ht/
/ste fkst/
/ gretst benft/
what is more
/wt z m/
I asked both teachers and students to remain non-confrontational.

Not only that, but people should be able to use it whenever they want.
A referee from a neutral country will officiate the game.
On balance, I think smartphones have had a positive impact on our lives.
On the whole, I think smartphones have made our lives easier.
One disadvantage of smartphones is that they make it too difficult to disconnect.
I was never a brilliant student. I was more of a plodder.
I had a racing heart when I saw my team out on the pitch.
You have to stay focused and believe in what you are doing.
The greatest benefit of tourism is that it has a real economic impact on
localbusinesses.
What is more, I think everybody should have a smartphone.
/ntivars/
/tfks/
/banjul/
/kgzst/
/difjuz/
/dimstfa/
/divlju/
/dsgri/
/dskntnju/
/dsmbk/
/dsnst/
/ligl/
/ldtmt/
/ltrt/
/ldkl/
/l tritd/
/mbal/
/mrl/
/mpsnl/
/mprktkl/
/nprprit/
/nkepbl/
/nkhrnt/
/nkmptnt/
/nhsptbl/
/ntgvnmentl/
/rnl/
/regjl/
/relvnt/
/rplesbl/
/msndstnd/
/mnslbl/
/mltivtmnz/
/atbld/
/atgr/
I need to install a new antivirus program on my computer.

I always use autofocus when I take photos.
The committee has biannual meetings in October and March.
Several different species now coexist peacefully side by side.
The police are trying to defuse racial tension in the community.
Will you demystify the workings of this new program for me?
The pound was devalued against the US dollar.
He thinks we should buy a new car. But I disagree.
The company has decided to discontinue the free gym membership.
We had just disembarked from the boat and felt a bit dizzy.
I dont like him. I think hes dishonest.
Are you sure what youre doing is not illegal? It doesnt look right to me.
They had an illegitimate child.
A large percentage of the rural population was illiterate in the 1800s.
I dont think you are right. Your conclusion is illogical.
As a child, she was ill-treated by her stepmother.
He stood immobile by the window, watching us depart.
Stealing is not only illegal, it is also immoral.
I dont like big companies. They tend to be impersonal.
It was an impractical idea and nobody thought it would work.
Do you think colourful clothes are a bit inappropriate for a funeral?
My children are incapable of working by themselves.
His speech was incoherent and nobody understood it.
I wont work with him again. Hes completely incompetent.
The Atacama desert must be an inhospitable place to live.
There will be an intergovernmental conference to look at climate change.
Fear of spiders is pretty irrational.
My attendance at the gym has been very irregular this term.
It is irrelevant if I believe your excuses or not.
These antiques are irreplaceable.
Sorry, I misunderstood you. I thought you werent coming.
A lot of common English verbs are monosyllables.
The doctor told me to take multivitamins because I was feeling a bit weak.
She lived in a farmhouse with several outbuildings.
My daughter has outgrown most of her clothes.
File 7
Vocabulary Banks
PREFIXES
antivirus adj
autofocus n
biannual adj
coexist v
defuse v
demystify v
devalue v
disagree v
discontinue v
disembark v
dishonest adj
illegal adj
illegitimate adj
illiterate adj
illogical adj
ill-treated adj
immobile adj
immoral adj
impersonal adj
impractical adj
inappropriate adj
incapable adj
incoherent adj
incompetent adj
inhospitable adj
intergovernmental adj
irrational adj
irregular adj
irrelevant adj
irreplaceable adj
misunderstand v
monosyllable n
multivitamins n pl
outbuilding n
outgrow v
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outnumber v
outpatient n
overeating n
postgraduate n
precondition n
reinstate v
substandard adj
superhuman adj
unattractive adj
understaffed adj
undo v
uneasy adj
unofficial adj
upgrade v
/atnmb/
/atpent/
/vrit/
/pstgrdut/
/prikndn/
/rinstet/
/sbstndd/
/suphjumn/
/ntrktv/
/ndstft/
/ndu/
/nizi/
/nfl/
/pgred/
The demonstrators outnumber the police.

I have to go to the hospital twice a week as an outpatient.
My sister goes through periods of compulsive overeating.
Im doing a postgraduate course in literary translation.
A ceasefire is an essential precondition for any negotiation.
He was innocent so he was reinstated in his old post.
This work is totally substandard. Its not acceptable.
When he lifted her up, he seemed to have superhuman strength.
What makes a voice sound unattractive to you?
This restaurant is really understaffed. They clearly need to hire more waiters.
Why dont you try to undo the damage?
I felt a bit uneasy about his visit.
Unofficial estimates put the figure at two million.
I was incredibly lucky on my flight to New York. I was upgraded to business class!

abstract painting n
antibiotics n pl
ban v
bilingual adj
black market n
calm traffic v
cite v
confiscate v
dismantled adj
grey area n
grimace v
illegible adj
impose v
in black and white
inability n
inconvenient adj
interfere v
/bstrkt pent/
/ntibatks/
/bn/
/balgwl/
/blk mkt/
/km trfk/
/sat/
/knfsket/
/dsmntl/
/gre eri/
/grms/
/ledbl/
/mpz/
/n blk nd wat/
/nblti/
/nknvinint/
/ntf/
landscape n
limp v
microwave n
misprint n
out of the blue
outdoor adj
overcharged adj
portrait n
recycle v
red herring n
red tape n
rewrite v
sculpture n
self-portrait n
still life n
submarine n
unnoticed adj
uphill adj
white elephant n
/lndskep/
/lmp/
/makrwev/
/msprnt/
/at v blu/
/atd/
/vtdd/
/ptrt/
/risakl/
/red her/
/red tep/
/rirat/
/sklpt/
/self ptrt/
/stl laf/
/sbmrin/
/nntst/
/phl/
/wat elfnt/
Mark Rothko specialised in abstract painting.

Most antibiotics are made from bacteria.
Liquids over 100ml are banned in carry-on baggage.
More than half the worlds population is bilingual.
I think he bought that painting on the black market.
The city council should do something to calm the traffic around schools.
He cited terrorism laws as a reason for not allowing us to take photographs.
I had my tweezers confiscated at an airport once.
This sculpture is made from dismantled engines.
Online copyright is still a bit of a grey area.
She grimaced as the needle went in.
I cant read my doctors handwriting. Its almost illegible.
My boss has imposed a ridiculous set of rules after the accident last week.
My uncle sees everything in black and white. Hes not very subtle.
His inability to concentrate on anything really irritates me.
Having to take care of my sisters dogs is terribly inconvenient.
There is no evidence that using your mobile phone on a plane will interfere with
the systems.
A landscape is a painting of a view of the countryside.
I twisted my ankle, so I limped painfully back home.
Microwave ovens use more electricity running their digital clock than heating food.
The first book ever printed in Oxford had a misprint. The date was wrong.
We were talking about work when out of the blue she asked if I was married.
The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool.
Im not coming back to this restaurant. They have clearly overcharged us.
The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous portraits in art history.
Paper can only be recycled six times.
The letter was a red herring. It had nothing to do with the murder at all.
We had to deal with so much red tape that we decided to cancel the tour.
You should rewrite this paragraph. Its unclear.
Hes a sculpture collector.
As a painter, Im quite tempted to do a self-portrait.
She prefers landscapes to still life.
Listening to the radio is virtually impossible on a submarine.
Her achievements passed almost unnoticed.
Its going to be an uphill struggle to motivate the team after last weeks defeat.
That sculpture is a real white elephant. We dont know what to do with it.
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generally speaking
I strongly recommend
in general
it is generally considered
it would be advisable
it would be far preferable
jellyfish n
lizard n
overall adv
public health n
tarantula n
the general view
we propose
we suggest
/denrli spik/
/a strli
rekmend/
/n denrl/
/t z denrli
knsdd/
/t wd bi dvazbl/
/t wd bi f
prefrbl/
/delif/
/lzd/
/vrl/
/pblk hel/
/trntl/
/ denrl vju/
/wi prpz/
/wi sdest/
Generally speaking, students think university tuition fees should be lower.

I strongly recommend that you extend the opening hours.
In general, students think university tuition fees should be lower.
It is generally considered that study trips to the UK are enriching and useful.
It would be advisable for the registration process to be improved.
It would be far preferable for classes to last one hour.
I was stung by a jellyfish. It was really painful.
Some people keep lizards as pets.
Overall, we all think the study trip is a good programme.
Smoking is a public health issue.
Did you know that some people actually eat tarantulas?
The general view is that certain improvements need to be made.
We propose that you make the classes smaller.
We suggest that you buy new computers.
File 8
Vocabulary Banks
TRAVEL AND TOURISM
atmosphere n
breathtaking adj
cancel v
chill out v
cuisine n
dull adj
extend v
get away from it all
go backpacking v
go camping v
go on holiday v
hit the shops
impressive adj
leisurely adj
lively adj
off the beaten track
overcrowded adj
overrated adj
picturesque adj
postpone v
recharge your batteries
remote adj
reschedule v
sample the local cuisine
seafront n
set off
/tmsf/
/bretek/
/knsl/
/tl at/
/kwzin/
/dl/
/kstend/
/get we frm t l/
/bkpk/
/g kmp/
/g n hlde/
/ht ps/
/mpresv/
/leli/
/lavli/
/f bitn trk/
/vkradd/
/vretd/
/pktresk/
/pspn/
/ritd j btriz/
/rmt/
/riedjul/
/smpl lkl
kwzin/
/sifrnt/
/set f n dni/
There was a lovely atmosphere at the local market.

The views from our hotel room were breathtaking.
Its foggy, so they may cancel your flight.
Youve been working too much. You need to chill out now.
I love Italian cuisine.
The museum is pretty dull, but the caf is good.
There were so many things to visit that we decided to extend our trip.
Its been a crazy time at the office. I need to book a holiday and get away from it all.
They went backpacking in Argentina last year.
Have you decided to go camping this year?
When are you going to go on holiday? Is it next week?
My new book hits the shops tomorrow. Im so nervous.
The view is really impressive you should go and have a look.
We took a leisurely stroll along the beach.
Its a really lively area at night.
We found a tiny caf in the backstreets of Venice, right off the beaten track.
The hotel pool is always overcrowded.
I think that restaurant is overrated. Its not as good as people say.
We went to a very picturesque little fishing village yesterday.
My mum wasnt feeling well so we decided to postpone the trip.
A weeks holiday is all I need to recharge my batteries.
The temple was really remote. We had to walk for four hours to get there.
Well have to reschedule the meeting.
When Im visiting a foreign country, I love to sample the local cuisine.
We went for a walk along the seafront after dinner.
I cant see you tomorrow. Im setting off on a journey.
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soak up v
spectacular adj
spoilt adj
stroll n
tacky adj
tiring adj
touristy adj
unspoilt adj
unwind v
wander round v
/sk p/
/spektkjl/
/splt/
/strl/
/tki/
/tar/
/trsti/
/nsplt/
/nwand/
/wnd rand/
It was such a beautiful scene that we sat down to soak up the atmosphere.
We saw some spectacular scenery on the road trip.
The seafront has been spoilt by all the new hotels.
Ive been working at home all day. Im going for a stroll to get a breath of fresh air.
The souvenirs were all plastic Eiffel Towers and key rings really tacky stuff.
What do you do to relax after a tiring day?
The shops are quite touristy, but we bought some nice things.
Its a lovely city, almost completely unspoilt by tourism.
You need to unwind a bit. Why dont you go for a walk?
We wandered round the old town for hours.
drink like a fish

eat like a horse
fall down v
food poisoning n
gain height v
gale-force winds n pl
go on about v
GP n
heart attack n
/prt/
/z bland z bt/
/z def z pst/
/z gd z gld/
/z kwk z fl/
/z stbn z
mjul/
/z n z rek/
/z wat z it/
/bndd/
/blst/
/bruz/
/bmpi/
/skl/
/kld/
/dalem/
/dan f/
/du wn eni hm/
/du rekmendd
mant/
/du ju gd/
/ddi/
/dnt tek ma wd
fr t/
/drk lak f/
/it lak hs/
/fl dan/
/fud pzn/
/gen hat/
/gel fs wndz/
/g n bat/
/di pi/
/ht tk/
it makes the doctors heart

sink
look on v
make a difference
make decisions
/t meks dktz
ht sk/
/lk n/
/mek dfrns/
/mek dsnz/
make friends
minuscule adj
mishap n
/mek frendz/
/mnskjul/
/mshp/
approach v
as blind as a bat
as deaf as a post
as good as gold
as quick as a flash
as stubborn as a mule
as thin as a rake
as white as a sheet
bandage n
blister n
bruise n
bumpy adj
circle v
cold n
dilemma n
dine off v
do one any harm
do the recommended
amount
do you good
dodgy adj
dont take my word for it
As we were approaching Gatwick, it started to snow.

Your mother is as blind as a bat. She should have her eyes tested.
My grandad is as deaf as a post, so you have to speak up a little.
Shes been as good as gold. She took all her medicine without complaining.
When I pressed the button, the nurse came as quick as a flash.
My husband is as stubborn as a mule. He refuses to go to the doctor about his back
problems.
Hes lost a lot of weight since his illness. Hes as thin as a rake.
Shes as white as a sheet. I think shes going to faint.
If you twist your ankle, you should probably put a bandage round it.
These shoes have given me blisters.
I fell down and got a bruise on my arm.
It was a good landing, if a bit bumpy.
The plane circled the airport.
Ive got a headache and a sore throat. I think Ive caught a cold.
The pilot had a bit of a dilemma should he try to land in the high wind or not?
Ive dined off that story for years people always love to hear about it.
Sleeping a bit less than eight hours a night wont do you any harm.
Do the recommended amount of activity. It will help you stay healthy.
Why dont you take up swimming? It will do you good.
Her job involves some risk. She sometimes has to travel to dodgy places.
Miracle diets dont exist. Dont take my word for it just do some research.
He drinks like a fish. He really ought to cut down.
Some people can eat like a horse and not put on weight.
I think his argument falls down on the specifics.
We all got food poisoning after eating in that restaurant.
The plane started gaining height.
There is a bad storm in Glasgow with gale-force winds.
It was fun at first, but when he started going on about it I stopped listening.
I think you should go and see your GP as soon as possible.
He was only 40, but suffered a heart attack. Hes going to need to watch his diet
from now on.
When patients go to their GPs with a long list of symptoms, it makes the doctors
heart sink.
A couple looked on as we were attacked.
Does it really make a difference?
Youre constantly making decisions based on what you want versus what you know
is right.
As I child, I found it difficult to make friends.
The chances of winning the lottery are minuscule.
I had a series of mishaps on my last trip.
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nothing to do with
pass through v
people underestimate
the risk
pitfall n
plaster n
put these incidents down to
experience
rash n
relieved adj
rip off v
run into v
scan n
shoot back up v
side-effects n pl
sleep like a log
specialist n
stand off from v
stitches n pl
stroke n
surgeon n
the advantages outweigh
thedisadvantages
the flu n
turbulence n
turn into v
turn up v
were off
works like a dream
would bother
X-ray n
/n t du w/
/ps ru/
/pipl ndrestmet
rsk/
/ptfl/
/plst/
/pt iz nsdnts
dan tu
ksprins/
/r/
/rlivd/
/rp f/
/rn nt/
/skn/
/ut bk p/
/sad fekts/
/slip lak lg/
/spelst/
/stnd f frm/
/sttz/
/strk/
/sdn/
/i dvntdz
atwe
dsdvntdz/
/ flu/
/tbjlns/
/tn nt/
/tn p/
/wr f/
/wks lak drim/
/wd b/
/eks re/
My decision not to have an operation had nothing to do with fear.

We didnt stay in the village, we just passed through.
People underestimate the risk of sunbathing.
She tried to avoid the potential pitfalls of buying a house.
I cut my finger while cooking dinner, so I put a plaster on it.
Ive always put these incidents down to experience.
If I eat peanuts, I come out in a rash.
I was so relieved when we got down on the ground.
I had the feeling I had been ripped off by my insurance company.
Im generally delighted to run into other Britons when Im travelling.
Hes a bit nervous because hes having a brain scan tomorrow.
The plane suddenly shot back up in the air.
All drugs have side-effects. Some of them can be quite bad.
She sleeps like a log. I dont think shell ever have problems with insomnia.
Her GP referred her to a specialist.
Travellers are busy standing off from humanity while tourists are having a great
time together.
Thats a deep cut. It may need stitches.
The stroke left him paralysed.
Do you know which surgeon will be operating on you?
I know you dont want to take these pills for the rest of your life, but
the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Shes off sick today. I think shes got the flu.
We had the worst turbulence I have ever experienced.
Our dream holiday turned into a nightmare.
Tourists turned up in large groups.
Were off to Holland now.
My new medication works like a dream. I feel so much better.
Very few of us would bother to get insurance for a trip to London.
Im having a chest X-ray done next week.

anaesthetic n
demotivated adj
diagnosis n
dose n
I believe
I feel
In my opinion
In my view
infection n
It is often claimed that
mental health n
Personally,
quay n
screening n
Some people argue
surgery n
The dentist gave me a local anaesthetic before she pulled out my tooth, so at least I
didnt feel any pain.
/dimtvetd/
I get very demotivated when I feel Im not making progress.
/dagnss/
Im still waiting for the doctors diagnosis.
/ds/
Repeat the dose after eight hours.
/a bliv/
I believe that tourism can improve local peoples lives.
/a fil/
I feel that the impact of tourism on small villages is mainly negative.
/n ma pnjn/
In my opinion, tourism is not as bad as some people think.
/n ma vju/
In my view, the influences of tourism are generally positive.
/nfekn/
Ear infections tend to be painful.
/t z fn klemd t/ It is often claimed that popular destinations are spoiled by tourism.
/mentl hel/
It affected his mental health.
/psnli/
Personally, I dont like going to overcrowded tourist attractions.
/ki/
We sat on the quay, watching the fishermen mend their nets.
/skrin/
A screening is a medical test when there are no symptoms.
/sm pipl gju/
Some people argue that touristy restaurants arent very good.
/sdri/
He has to undergo surgery.
/nsetk/
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there are a number of flaws /er r nmbr

v flz n s
in this argument
gjumnt/
/er z hu se/
There are those who say
/s z smpli nt
this is simply not the case
kes/
You are very sure youre right, but there are a number of flaws in this argument.
There are those who say some tourists can be disrespectful to locals.
You think tourists are mainly rude, but this is simply not the case.
File 9
Vocabulary Banks
ANIMAL MATTERS
animal charity n
animal rights activist n
bark v
beak n
bee n
blackbird n
bred in captivity
cage n
calf n
canary n
chick n
claw n
endangered species n
environment n
fin n
foal n
fur n
goldfish n
grunt v
hive n
hoof / hooves n / n pl
horn n
hunted for sport
inhumane conditions n
insect n
kennel n
kitten n
lamb n
live in the wild
meow v
neigh v
nest n
paw n
protect v
puppy n
reintroduce v
roar v
shell n
squeak v
/nml trti/
/nml rats
ktvst/
/bk/
/bik/
/bi/
/blkbd/
/bred n kptvti/
/ked/
/kf/
/kneri/
/tk/
/kl/
/ndendd spiiz/
/nvarnmnt/
/fn/
/fl/
/f/
/gldf/
/grnt/
/hav/
/huf, huvz/
/hn/
/hntd f spt/
/nhjumen
kndnz/
/nsekt/
/kenl/
/ktn/
/lm/
/lv n wald/
/mia/
/ne/
/nest/
/p/
/prtekt/
/ppi/
/rintrdjus/
/r/
/el/
/skwik/
He works for an animal charity.

She is an animal rights activist.
The dog is barking. There might be someone at the door.
Male blackbirds have yellow beaks.
I'm scared of bees. I'm allergic to their stings.
A blackbird has nested in my garden.
The bear was bred in captivity.
I hate seeing animals in cages.
The cow had a calf last night.
Please keep the canary inside the cage.
There were a few chicks in the yard.
Be careful with the cats claws. Theyre sharp.
The sea turtle is an endangered species.
It is important to respect natural animal environments.
Fish use their fins for swimming.
I love foals. They are so beautiful.
Some animals are hunted for their fur.
I have to buy a new tank for the goldfish.
The pigs grunted and everybody laughed.
There was a hive full of bees in the park near the school.
They have to shoe the horses hooves.
Rams have curved horns.
Some animals are hunted for sport.
Chickens were transported in inhumane conditions.
Use this repellent if you want to deter insects.
My dog usually sleeps in a kennel.
My parents gave me a kitten as a birthday present.
Seeing all the lambs in the fields in spring is wonderful!
There is a national park nearby where animals live in the wild.
I can hear the cat meowing from here.
The horse neighed when it saw me.
Have you seen that birds nest? I think there are eggs in there.
The cat had white paws.
This organization is trying to protect animals.
The dog had seven puppies.
Theyll try to reintroduce the bear into the wild.
We heard a lion roar in the reserve. Its a really scary sound!
Snail shells break easily, so dont tread on them.
Oh no! I think I heard a mouse squeak.
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stable n
tail n
tank n
treat cruelly v
twitter v
wing n
/stebl/
/tel/
/tk/
/trit kruli/
/twt/
/w/
The horse was led back to the stable.

The dog was wagging its tail wildly.
We bought a new fish tank. Its really big and looks great.
Some people treat animals cruelly.
I love to hear the birds twitter in the garden.
The bird had a broken wing and couldnt fly.
/bekt fgz/
/bek tre/
/bbkjud pk
rbz/
/bskt/
/bld ras/
/tpt psli/
/tp bd/
/klnd/
/dip frad njn
rz/
/fud prses/
/fra pn/
/gretd tiz/
/grld flt v f/
/ketl/
/mt ptetz/
/meltd tklt/
/mnst bif/
/mks bl/
/mlt/
/pild prnz/
/ptt egz/
/pts nd pnz/
/rst lm/
/sspn/
/skrmbld egz/
/sv/
/slast bred/
/spgeti/
/stimd mslz/
/stjud plmz/
/stft tkn brest/
/tstd snwt/
/jutenslz/
/wpt krim/
/wsk/
Have you tried baked figs? Theyre delicious.

Place the cookie dough on the baking tray and put it in the oven.
My favourite food is barbecued pork ribs.
PREPARING FOOD
baked figs n pl
baking tray n
barbecued pork ribs n pl
biscuit n
boiled rice n
chopped parsley n
chopping board n
colander n
deep-fried onion rings n pl
food processor n
frying pan n
grated cheese n
grilled fillet of fish n
kettle n
mashed potatoes n pl
melted chocolate n
minced beef n
mixing bowl n
omelette n
peeled prawns n pl
poached egg n
pots and pans n pl
roast lamb n
saucepan n
scrambled eggs n pl
sieve n
sliced bread n
spaghetti n
steamed mussels n pl
stewed plums n pl
stuffed chicken breast n
toasted sandwich n
utensils n pl
whipped cream n
whisk n
Would you like some biscuits with your tea?

Im going to prepare some boiled rice for the curry.
I like my scrambled eggs sprinkled with chopped parsley.
Please pass me the chopping board. I need to chop the onions.
Drain the vegetables using a colander.
Deep-fried onion rings are one of my favourite pub snacks.
Why dont you use the food processor to combine the ingredients?
Use a frying pan to cook the omelette.
Why dont you add some grated cheese to your chips?
I quite enjoy a grilled fillet of fish.
Ill put the kettle on and make some tea.
I like my salmon with mashed potatoes.
She poured some melted chocolate over the ice cream.
My favourite lasagne is made with minced beef.
Put the flour and the water in a mixing bowl.
I often eat an omelette for dinner.
Add the peeled prawns to the pan and stir.
I cant remember the last time I had poached egg.
You need a good collection of pots and pans if you like cooking.
We generally have roast lamb on Sundays.
Boil the potatoes in a saucepan.
My favourite breakfast is scrambled eggs.
Put the vegetables in a sieve to drain the water.
Put the sliced bread in the toaster.
Many kids like spaghetti. Its just fun to eat.
I love the taste of steamed mussels, but they sometimes make me feel ill.
Have you ever cooked stewed plums?
Im having stuffed chicken breast for dinner.
I had a toasted sandwich for lunch.
Some kitchen utensils are very useful.
Try the hot chocolate with whipped cream.
Stir the eggs with a whisk.

a dark horse
adore v
buttery adj
care very little about
cheesy adj
chefs hat n
/ dk hs/
/d/
/btri/
/ke veri ltl bat/
/tizi/
/efs ht/
I think James was married before, but Im not sure. Hes a bit of a dark horse.
My children absolutely adore animals.
I love buttery biscuits.
Im not an animal lover. I care very little about other species.
My kids love cheesy cauliflower.
You need to wear a chefs hat at all times.
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childrens portion n
/tldrnz pn/
chocolatey adj
comfort food n
count your chickens before
theyhatch
creamy adj
do all the donkey work
/tklti/
/kmft fud/
/kant j tknz
bf e ht/
/krimi/
/du l dki
wk/
/fi/
/fruti/
/h bk z ws n
h bat/
/hbi/
/a m pztvli
vs/
/a kn lv w t/
fishy adj
fruity adj
her bark is worse
than her bite
herby adj
I am positively averse
I can live with that
I was sceptical
kill two birds with one
stone
lemony adj
like a fish out of water
like water off a ducks back
meaty adj
minty adj
peppery adj
recipe book n
salty adj
smell a rat
spicy adj
sugary adj
the lions share
tuna salad n
watery adj
with his tail between his
legs
/a wz skeptkl/
/kl tu bdz w
wn stn/
/lemni/
/lak f at v
wt/
/lak wtr f
dks bk/
/miti/
/mnti/
/pepri/
/respi bk/
/slti/
/smel rt/
/spasi/
/gri/
/d lanz e/
/tjun sld/
/wtri/
/w hz tel btwin
hz legz/
The restaurant is good value and they serve childrens portions, so the kids dont
waste food.
I dont like cakes which are too chocolatey.
I tend to eat comfort food when I feel a little bit down.
You might think youve passed the exam, but dont count your chickens before
they hatch.
The salmon is served with a creamy sauce.
I did all the donkey work for this project. I hope to get some credit for it.
What are you cooking? It smells fishy.
This cheese has a slightly fruity flavour.
My boss can seem quite aggressive, but in fact her bark is worse than her bite.
His food tends to be a little too herby for me.
I am positively averse to dogs.
My wife insists on watching The X Factor on TV. I can live with that as long as I
can watch the football on Saturdays.
I was sceptical about having a pet at first, but its been great.
The meeting is in Manchester so I can visit my mother and kill two birds with one
stone.
This fish has a lemony flavour.
He was like a fish out of water when we moved to London.
I told him everything I thought about him, but it was like water off a ducks back.
We had a meaty stew for dinner.
My son complains that his toothpaste is too minty.
This sauce is a bit too peppery.
My mum bought me a recipe book for my birthday. What was she trying to say?
Crisps are rather salty.
They said no one was going to be fired, but I smell a rat.
I cant eat really spicy food.
I love sugary doughnuts.
When they divorced, his wife got the lions share of everything they owned.
I like my tuna salad dressed with olive oil.
The sauce is a bit watery.
After playing so badly, he walked off with his tail between his legs.

according to our online
reservation
dressing n
I am writing to complain
about
I feel strongly
I look forward to hearing
yourviews
not only brought us the bill,
butalso
nuts n pl
sauce n
/kd tu
nlan rezven/
/dres/
/a m rat t
kmplen bat/
/a fil strli/
/a lk fwd t
hr j vjuz/
/nt nli brt s
bl bt ls/
/nts/
/ss/
According to our online reservation, the table was booked for 7.00.
Whats your favourite salad dressing?
Im writing to complain about the meal I had on Thursday 16th March at
yourrestaurant.
I feel strongly that the service should be efficient.
I look forward to hearing your views on the matter.
The waiter not only brought us the bill, but also asked us to hurry.
Im allergic to nuts.
Have you tried mint sauce?
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acquire v
actually adv
advertise v
affect v
announce v
ashamed adj
beside prep
besides prep
commitment n
/kwa/
/ktuli/
/dvtaz/
/fekt/
/nans/
/emd/
/bsad/
/bsadz/
/kmtmnt/
compromise n
currently adv
custom-made adj
deepen v
deny v
depth n
dispiriting adj
economic adj
economical adj
effect n
embarrassed adj
far-fetched adj
flatness n
flatten v
flexibility n
foreigner n
garment n
gravely adv
guesswork n
height n
heighten v
lay v
length n
lengthen v
lie v
lungs n
melancholy n
on returning home
outsider n
pamphlet n
press-ups n
primary adj
reflect on v
refuse v
shorten v
shortness n
sit-ups n
spine n
stranger n
strength n
/kmprmaz/
/krntl/
/kstm med/
/dipn/
/dna/
/dep/
/dsprt/
/iknmk/
/iknmkl/
/fekt/
/mbrst/
/f fett/
/fltns/
/fltn/
/fleksblti/
/frn/
/gmnt/
/grevli/
/geswk/
/hat/
/hatn/
/le/
/le/
/len/
/la/
/lz/
/melnkli/
/n rtn hm/
/atsad/
/pmflt/
/pres ps/
/pramri/
/rflekt n/
/rfjuz/
/tn/
/tns/
/st ps/
/span/
/strend/
/stre/
I wanted to acquire citizenship to be able to stay in the UK.

I thought I wouldnt enjoy the film, but actually, it was very funny.
The company is planning to advertise the new product on TV and online.
How does the crisis affect you?
The Royal Family may announce the princes engagement next week.
When the shop manager told my parents I had stolen some sweets I felt ashamed.
They live in the new block of flats beside the school.
Let's stay home tonight. I'm tired and besides, I want to read.
The companys commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been
key to its success.
I know we will never agree, but we should try and reach a compromise.
The rate of inflation is currently 2%.
Id love to get a custom-made pair of shoes.
The water started to deepen gradually.
I dont deny being in the house, I just didnt touch anything!
Whats the depth of the water here?
Getting a new passport was quite a dispiriting experience it took ages!
I dont agree with this governments economic policy.
The Toyota isnt only nicer, its also much more economical.
What is the main effect of the crisis?
As soon as the man from the garage arrived, my car started. I was so embarrassed!
His ideas were a bit far-fetched.
She liked the flatness of the plain.
The cookies will flatten slightly while cooking.
I need to do some exercises to develop my flexibility.
As a foreigner, things were a bit more complicated for me.
A garment is a piece of clothing.
My parents looked gravely at me.
It is so accurate it has completely eliminated guesswork.
Im the same height as my sister.
Tension has heightened after the attack.
If you lay her on the sofa gently, she may not wake up.
Whats the length of the room?
I need to lengthen this skirt.
Please lie down and relax.
Your heart and lungs are the biggest beneficiaries of exercise.
A mood of melancholy descended on me.
The first thing I did on returning home was phone my parents.
She felt like an outsider most of the time.
I brought you an instructional pamphlet.
He does 20 press-ups every morning.
Wanting to stay in the UK was my primary reason for acquiring citizenship.
When I reflected on the issue, my view changed.
The man refused to put out his cigarette.
I need to shorten these trousers. They are too long.
My grandfather suffers from shortness of breath.
I can perform 10 more sit-ups since I started the training.
When I lifted the heavy weight I injured my spine and had to see a back specialist.
Do not talk to strangers.
I need to gain some strength in my legs.
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strengthen v
stretch v
suit n
suite n
the proceedings n
thicken v
thickness n
thigh n
training n
trunk n
vigorous adj
weaken v
weakness n
widen v
width n
/stren/
/stret/
/sut/
/swit/
/ prsidz/
/kn/
/kns/
/a/
/tren/
/trk/
/vgrs/
/wikn/
/wikns/
/wadn/
/wd/
Regular exercise strengthens your muscles.

This exercise is designed to stretch your leg muscles.
You should definitely wear a suit to the interview.
The hotel gave us a suite instead of a double bedroom.
My family viewed the proceedings from the public gallery.
If you want to thicken the sauce, add flour.
I dont like the thickness of the sauce.
The strength for a great serve is provided by your thigh muscles.
Weight training speeds up the rate at which calories are burnt.
Abdominal muscles support the trunk.
You should do vigorous exercise at least twice a week.
The team has been weakened by injury.
Hes almost unbeatable. He has no real weakness.
Here the stream widens into a river.
Whats the width of the river?

close adj
close v
content n
content adj
minute adj
minute n
row v
row n, v
tear v
tear n
use v
use n
wound n
wound v
/kls/
/klz/
/kntent/
/kntent/
/manjut/
/mnt/
/r/
/ra/
/te/
/t/
/juz/
/jus/
/wund/
/wand/
I like it when they show close views of the action.

What time does the ticket office close?
The content of the programme wasnt very interesting.
Footballers never seem content with their contracts.
They found a minute quantity of a banned substance in his blood sample.
He scored a goal one minute before the end of the match.
People who row tend to have very good biceps.
The coach had a row with the owner of the team.
If you tear a muscle, you may not be able to train for six months.
A tear rolled down her cheek.
If you use a high-tech swimsuit, youll be able to swim much faster.
Its no use complaining.
His head wound was bleeding.
He wound the tape tightly around his ankle to prevent a sprain.
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