Intermediate wordlist with English Profile level description

Part of
Wordlist Definition
speech
a bit phrase A2 a small amount
a little phrase B2 slightly
a lot phrase A1 very much or very often
a shorter form of a word or phrase, especially
abbreviation noun
used in writing
the skill or qualities that you need to do
ability noun B1
something
close to a particular number or time, although
about adverb A1
not exactly that number or time
about preposition A1 relating to a particular subject
If you are about to do something, you are going
about to phrases B2
to do it very soon.
absolute adjective B2 complete or very great
absolutely adverb B1 completely

related to subjects which involve thinking and

academic adjective B2
studying and not technical or practical skills
when you have the right or opportunity to use or
access noun B1
see something
extra objects, equipment, decorations, etc. which
accessory noun C1 are used with other things to make them more
attractive or useful
something bad which happens by chance, and
accident noun A2
hurts someone or damages something
accomplish verb C1 to succeed in doing something

accomplished adjective skilled

according to preposition B1 as said by someone or as shown by something

an arrangement with a bank to keep your money
account noun B1
there
accurate adjective B1 correct or exact
to succeed in doing something, usually by
achieve verb B1
working hard
something good that you have done that was
achievement noun B1
difficult
acknowledge verb C1 to accept that something is true or exists

act verb B2 to do something

act (noun) noun B2 something that someone does
things which are happening, especially exciting
action noun B1
or important things
active adjective B1 doing a lot of things, or moving around a lot

activity noun A2 something that you do for enjoyment

actual adjective B2 real, not guessed or imagined

actually adverb A2 used when you are saying what is true a situation
used when you are disagreeing with someone or
actually adverb B2
saying no to them
ad noun B1 an advertisement
liking something very much and doing or having
addicted adjective B2
it too often
If something is addictive, it makes you want
addictive adjective C1
more of it so that you become addicted.
the period of time in someone's life between
adolescence noun
being a child and an adult
adore verb to like or love something or someone very much
advert noun B1 an advertisement
to put information in a newspaper or on the
advertise verb B1 Internet, asking for someone or something that
you need
to influence someone or something, or cause
affect verb B2
them to change
afford verb B1 to have enough money to buy something
used to politely introduce bad news or disagree
afraid adjective A2
with someone
after conjunction B1 at a later time than something else happens

again and again phrase B1 many times

against preposition B2 disagreeing with a plan or activity
an international organisation or government
agency noun C1
department
to say you will do something that someone asks
agree verb B2
you to do
aim (noun) noun B1 something you plan to do
the system used for keeping the air in a building
air conditioning noun B1
or vehicle cool
alight adjective burning
alike adjective B1 similar, or in a similar way
all pronoun B1 the only thing

allow verb C1 to make it possible for someone to do something

allowed to adjective B1 permitted to do something
almost adverb A2 nearly
already adverb B1 before now, or before a time in the past

although conjunction B1 despite the fact that

always adverb A2 forever

amazing adjective B1 very surprising

ambition noun B1 something that you want to do in your life

ambitious adjective B2 wanting to be successful or powerful

amount noun B1 how much there is of something

to examine the details of something carefully, in

analyse verb B2
order to understand or explain it
when there is no law or government, or when
anarchy noun
people ignore them
used after a list of things to show that you could
and so on phrase A2
add other similar things
feeling that you want to shout at someone or
angry adjective A2 hurt them because they have done something
bad

an animated film, or the process of making

animation noun B1
animated films

to tell people about something officially or with

announce verb B1
force or confidence
annoy verb B1 to make someone slightly angry
annual adjective B1 happening or produced once a year
the correct information given as a reply to a
answer noun A2
question in a test
anxious adjective B1 worried and nervous
used in questions and negatives before a
any adverb A1 comparative adjective to make the sentence
stronger
used in questions and negatives to mean
anything pronoun A1
'something'
anything pronoun A1 any object, event, or situation
used when you are returning to an earlier
anyway adverb A2
subject
apart from phrase B1 except for
apologise verb B1 to say sorry
app noun a computer program with a particular purpose
a set of equipment or tools used for a particular
apparatus noun
purpose
 used to say that you have read or been told
apparently adverb B2
something
apply for verb B1 to request something officially
appreciate verb B2 to feel grateful for something

approach verb B1 to come close in distance or time

close to a particular number or time although

approximately adverb B1
not exactly that number or time

architect noun B1 someone whose job is to design buildings

architecture noun B1 the skill of designing buildings

to speak angrily to someone, telling them that
argue verb B2
you disagree with them
when you tell someone that you disagree with
argument noun B1
them and are angry with them
used before a number or amount to mean 'close
around preposition A2
to, although not exactly'
If the police arrest someone, they take them
arrest verb B1 away to ask them about a crime which they
might have done
arrogant adjective B2 believing that you are better than other people
an object, especially something very old of
artefact noun
historical interest
article noun B1 a piece of writing in a magazine or newspaper
used to compare two things, people, amounts,
as ... as phrase A2
etc

as well as phrase A1 in addition to

If you put or set something aside, you do not use

aside adverb B2
it now, but keep it to use later.
aspect noun B2 one part of a situation, problem, subject, etc
assault noun C2 the crime of attacking someone
assist verb B2 to help
an organisation of people with the same
association noun B2
interests or with a particular purpose
If something must be done at all costs, it is very
at all costs phrase B2
important that it is done.
at first phrase B1 at the beginning of a situation or period of time

at some point phrase B2 at an unspecified time in the future

at the moment phrase A2 now
at the particular point when something was
at the time phrase A2
thought of or done
to add an attachment (=computer file) to an
attach verb B1
email message
to use violence to hurt or damage someone or
attack verb B1
something
 a violent act intended to hurt or damage
attack noun B1
someone or something
attend verb B1 to go to an event
when you watch, listen to, or think about
attention noun B1
something carefully or with interest
listening or watching carefully and showing that
attentive adjective
you are interested
attic noun a room at the top of a house under the roof

attitude noun B1 how you think or feel about something

to make people come to a place or do a particular

attract verb B1
thing by being interesting, enjoyable, etc
a feature of an activity which makes people want
attraction noun B1
to do it
the people who sit and watch a performance at a
audience noun B1
theatre, cinema, etc
author noun B1 someone who writes a book, article, etc

autobiography noun a book written by someone about their own life

average adjective B2 usual and like the most common type
avoid verb B2 to not do something because you do not want to
a prize given to someone for something good
award noun B2
they have done
If you are aware of something, you know about
aware adjective B2
it.
back adverb B1 to the state something or someone was in before

in one direction, then the opposite way, then in

back and forth phrase C2
the original direction again many times
a person's education, family, and experience of
background noun B1
life
bad adjective A1 not good or pleasant
all the cases and bags that you take with you
baggage noun B1
when you travel
an official rule that people must not do or use
ban noun B2
something
bang verb B2 to hit part of your body against something hard
not able to continue in business because you owe
bankrupt adjective C1
too much money
something that is sold for less than its usual
bargain noun B2
price
a type of hat with a long flat piece at the front to
baseball cap noun
protect the eyes from the sun
basically adverb B2 used before you explain something simply
a situation, fact, or idea from which something
basis noun C1
can develop
a container with a handle made of thin pieces of
basket noun B1
wood, wire, plastic, etc
 an object that provides electricity for things such
battery noun A2
as radios, toys, or cars
be able to verb A2 to have an ability

be meant to verb B1 to be intended to

be supposed to phrase B1 to be intended to

used to give the speaker time to think or do
bear with me phrase
something
because conjunction A1 used to give a reason for something

because of preposition B1 as a result of someone or something

begin verb A2 to start to do something

behaviour noun B1 the way that you behave
to think that something is true, or that what
believe verb A2
someone says is true
to change the rules in a way that is considered to
bend the rules phrase
be not important or not harmful
something that helps you or gives you an
benefit noun B1
advantage
involving or affecting other things or people than
beyond preposition C1
the ones you have talked about

billion noun B2 the number 1,000,000,000

an occasion when you do something to an
binge noun
extreme degree
the story of a person's life written by another
biography noun B1
person
birth noun B1 the time when a baby is born
bit noun A2 a small amount or piece of something
block of flats noun B1 a large building that is divided into apartments
a record of your thoughts that you put on the
blog noun B1
Internet for other people to read
If something blows down, or if the wind blows
blow down phrasal verb B1 something down, that thing falls to the ground
because the wind blows it.
(of strong wind) to detach parts of buildings or
blow off phrasal verb B1
other objects
blow your own to tell other people how good or successful you
phrase
trumpet are
to talk too proudly about something good that
boast verb B2
you have done or that you own
the way you move your body, that shows people
body language noun
what you are feeling
bother verb B2 to worry or upset someone

bottom noun A2 the flat surface on the lowest side of something

brand new adjective B1 completely new
bravery noun B2 when someone is brave
break verb A2 to damage a bone in your body
break down phrasal verb B1 when a car stops working
to get into a building or vehicle by force, usually
break into phrasal verb B1
to steal something
breather noun a small bottle of oxygen
bride noun B1 a woman who is getting married
bright adjective B2 intelligent
bring up (a
phrasal verb B1 to care for a child until it is an adult
child)
a thin book with pictures and information,
brochure noun B1
usually advertising something
a dark area on your skin where you have been
bruise noun B2
hurt
a plan that shows how much money you have
budget noun B2
and how you will spend it
budget adjective B2 very cheap
a chair on wheels which is used to move small
buggy noun
children
to increase or develop, or to make something
build up phrasal verb C1
increase or develop
to intentionally frighten someone who is smaller
bully verb C1
or weaker than you
to destroy something with fire, or to be
burn verb B1
destroyed by fire
burn verb B1 to be destroyed by fire
If a container bursts, or if you burst it, it breaks
burst verb B2
suddenly, so that what is inside it comes out
bush noun B2 a short, thick plant with a lot of branches
used to introduce something new, especially
but conjunction A1 something which is different from what you have
just said
butcher noun B1 someone who prepares and sells meat
a switch that you press to control a piece of
button noun B1 equipment or a symbol on a computer screen
that looks like one of these
buzz noun C2 a feeling of excitement, energy, or pleasure

by preposition A2 through doing or using something

used to introduce a new subject to be considered

by the way phrase A2
or to give further information
cab noun B1 a taxi (=car that you pay to travel in)
when you use mathematics to discover a number
calculation noun B2
or amount
calm adjective B1 relaxed and not worried or frightened
campsite noun B1 an area where people stay in tents for a holiday

cancel verb B1 to say that an organized event will not happen

 a stick of wax with string inside it that you burn
candle noun B1
to make light
can't stand verb B1 to hate something
capable adjective B2 able to do something
to show or describe something successfully
capture verb B2
using words or pictures
carcass noun the body of a dead animal
someone who looks after a person or animal who
carer noun
is young, old, or ill
carry on (doing
phrasal verb B1 to continue doing something
sth)
case noun C2 an argument or point of view
to make something happen, especially
cause verb B2
something bad

cautious adjective B2 taking care to avoid risks or danger

centenarian noun someone who is a hundred years old or more

used to refer to a particular person or thing

certain adjective B1
without naming or describing them exactly
difficult in a way that tests your ability or
challenging adjective B1
determination
chance noun B1 the opportunity to do something
when something happens because of luck, or
chance noun B1
without being planned
change verb A2 when something becomes different
a number on a television that you choose in
channel noun A2
order to watch a programme
a situation where there is no order at all and
chaos noun B2
everyone is confused
chaotic adjective C1 in a state of chaos
a person, especially in descibing a particular
character noun B1
quality they have
a typical or obvious quality that makes one
characteristic noun B2
person or thing different from others
charcoal adjective a dark grey colour
charge verb B2 to officially say that someone has done a crime
an official organisation that gives money, food,
charity noun B1
or help to people who need it
a quality that makes you like someone or
charm noun B2
something
charming adjective B1 nice and attractive
a drawing which shows information in a simple
chart noun B2
way
chat noun A2 when you talk with someone in a friendly way
cheap adjective A1 not expensive, or costing less than usual

cheat noun a person who behaves in a dishonest way

check verb B1 to find out information about something
describes a place or thing that is bright and
cheerful noun B2
pleasant and makes you feel positive and happy
chest of a piece of furniture with drawers for keeping
noun B1
drawers clothes in
when someone looks after children while their
childcare noun
parents are working
chip verb to break a small piece off something that is hard
when you can choose between two or more
choice noun B1
things
choose verb A1 to decide which thing you want
chore noun C1 a boring job that you must do
choreograph verb to arrange an event or series of events carefully
a long thin structure that people or things can
chute noun
slide down
to say that something is true, although you have
claim verb B2
not proved it
to make something easier to understand by
clarify verb C1
explaining it
clean up phrasal verb A1 to make a person or place clean and tidy
clever adjective A1 good at learning and understanding things
to cause a computer operation by pressing a
click on phrasal verb A2
button on the mouse
someone who pays someone else for services or
client noun B2
advice
someone who climbs mountains, hills, or rocks
climber noun
as a sport
climbing noun A2 the sport of climbing mountains, hills, or rocks

clip verb to fasten together with a clip

Clumsy people move in a way that is not
clumsy adjective B2 controlled or careful, and often knock things
over.
clutter noun a lot of objects that are not tidy or well organized

a set of numbers used at the beginning of all the

code noun B2
telephone numbers in a particular area
to go to a place and bring someone or something
collect verb A2
away from it
come off phrasal verb C2 to become detached
come on phrasal verb C1 to start to happen or work
come up with phrasal verb B2 to suggest or think of an idea or plan
a successful attempt to become powerful,
comeback noun C2
important, or famous again
a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from
comfort noun B1
pain
comfortable adjective B2 relaxed and without pain
 something that you say or write that shows your
comment noun B2
opinion
commission noun a request to do a special piece of work

common adjective B1 happening often or existing in large numbers

to share information with others by speaking,
communicate verb B1 writing, moving your body, or using other
signals

communication noun B1 the act of communicating with other people

a group of people with the same interests,

community noun B2
nationality, job, etc
to make a journey regularly between work and
commute verb C1
home
compare verb B2 to examine the difference between two things

compartment noun a separate part of a container, bag, etc

competitive adjective B2 wanting to win or be better than other people

to say that something is wrong or that you are
complain verb B1
angry about something
when someone says that something is wrong or
complaint noun B1
not good enough
completely adverb B1 in every way or as much as possible

involving a lot of different but connected parts in

complex adjective B2
a way that is difficult to understand
compose verb B2 to write a piece of music
when you agree to something which is not
compromise noun B2
exactly what you want
a game which is played on a computer, in which
computer game noun A1 the pictures that appear on the screen are
controlled by pressing keys or moving a joystick
concentrate on to use most of your time and effort to do
phrasal verb B1
(sth) something
concept noun B2 an idea or principle
condition noun B1 the state that something or someone is in
conduct
verb C2 to behave in a particular way.
(yourself)
when you are certain of your ability to do things
confidence noun B2
well
confident adjective B2 certain about your ability to do things well

confirm verb B2 to say or show that something is true

conflict noun B2 disagreement or fighting

confused adjective B2 complicated and not clear

connection noun B1 something that joins things together

conscious of If you are conscious of something, you know that
phrase B2
sth it exists or that it is happening.
the result of an action or situation, especially a
consequence noun B2
bad result
consider verb B1 to think carefully about something
the work of building something, especially
construction noun B2
houses, offices, bridges, etc.
someone who advises people about a particular
consultant noun B2
subject
contain verb B2 to have something as a part
one of the seven main areas of land on the Earth,
continent noun B1
such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
a legal agreement between two people or
contract noun B1 organisations, especially one that involves doing
work for a particular amount of money
an obvious difference between two people or
contrast noun B2
things
the power to make a person or thing do what you
control (noun) noun B2
want
convenient adjective B1 near or easy to get to

convinced adjective B2 completely certain about something

cookery noun preparing or cooking food
to work together with someone in order to
cooperate verb B2
achieve the same aim
the ability to make different parts of your body
co-ordination noun
move together in a controlled way
someone who organises the different parts of an
co-ordinator noun activity or makes people or things work together
effectively
to deal quite successfully with a difficult object
cope verb B2
or situation
corporate adjective C1 relating to a large company or group
the group of people who govern a particular
council noun B2
area, town or city, and organise services for it
the place where a judge decides if someone has
court noun B2
done a crime
to break something so that thin lines appear on
crack verb B2
its surface, or to become broken in this way

craft noun B2 an activity in which you make something using a

lot of skill, especially with your hands
If a vehicle crashes, it hits something by
crash verb B1
accident.
a team of people with special skills who work
crew noun B2
together
crime noun B1 an illegal act
criminal noun B1 someone who has committed a crime
saying that someone or something is bad or
critical adjective B2
wrong
criticise verb B2 to say that something or someone is bad
criticism noun B2 when you say that something or someone is bad
to examine something and say what is good and
critique verb
bad about it
a big reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth,
crocodile noun B2
that lives in lakes and rivers
plant such as a grain, fruit or vegetable that is
crops noun B1 grown in large amounts, or the amount of plants
of a particular type that are produced at one time
to go from one side of something to the other
cross verb A2
side
cuisine noun a style of cooking
the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a country,
culture noun B1
society, or group of people
current adjective B2 happening or existing now
curve noun B2 a line which bends round, like part of a circle

a cloth bag filled with something soft which you

cushion noun B1
sit on or lean against to make you comfortable
a way of behaving or a belief which has been
custom noun B1
established for a long time
the part of an organisation that answers
customer
noun customers' questions, replaced goods that are
service
damaged, etc.
to hurt yourself on a sharp object which makes
cut verb B1
you bleed
damage noun B1 harm or injury
data noun B2 information or facts about something
information stored in a computer in an
database noun B2 organized structure so that it can be searched in
different ways
an arrangement or an agreement, especially in
deal noun B2
business
deal with phrasal verb B1 to take action in order to solve a problem

death noun B1 the end of life

debate noun B2 discussion or argument about a subject
debris noun broken pieces of something
a choice that you make about something after
decision noun B1
thinking about different possibilities
a machine that you use to play records or tapes
deck noun (=plastic cases containing magnetic material
used to record sounds)
to get rid of objects that make a place untidy and
declutter verb
are not needed
something that you put on something to make it
look attractive or special, or the activity of
decorations noun B2
putting things on something to make it look
more attractive or special
deed noun something that you do
define verb B2 to say exactly what something means or is

definitely adverb B1 without any doubt

to remove something, especially from a
delete verb B1
computer's memory
deliberate adjective B2 done intentionally, or planned
delicate adjective B2 easy to damage or break
If food or drink is delicious, it smells or tastes
delicious adjective B1
extremely good.
If an actor or performer delivers their lines, they
deliver verb B2
say the words they have learned.

when things such as goods, letters, or parcels are

delivery noun B1
taken to people's houses or places of work
a person who studies changes in numbers of
demographer noun births, marriages, deaths, etc. in an area over a
period of time
to create a hollow area in the hard surface of
dent verb
something by hitting it
departure the area in an airport where passengers wait
noun
lounge before getting on an aircraft
to be decided by or to change according to the
depend on sth verb B1
stated thing
describe verb A2 to say what someone or something is like
If a thing deserves something such as care,
deserve verb B1
attention or time, it is worth giving it that thing.
the art of making plans or drawings for
design noun B1
something
someone who draws and plans how something
designer noun B1
will be made
to damage something so badly that it does not
destroy verb B1
exist or cannot be used
to change and become better, or to make
develop verb B1
someone or something become better
development noun B1 when something new is made
devote (sth) to
(sth)phrasal phrase B2 to use space, time, etc for a particular purpose
verb
a simple picture showing what something looks
diagram noun B1
like or explaining how something works
the way in which two people or things are not the
difference noun A2
same
used to talk about separate things or people of
different adjective B1
the same type
difficult adjective A1 not easy to do or understand
difficult adjective B1 not friendly or easy to deal with
an important manager in an organisation or
director noun B1
company
when people have a different opinion about
disagreement noun B2
something or have an argument
 to suddenly go somewhere and be impossible to
disappear verb B1
see or find
disappointment noun B1 the feeling of being disappointed
a very bad situation, especially something that
disaster noun B2
causes a lot of harm or damage
discipline noun B2 the ability to control yourself or other people
when someone does something very bad that
disgrace(d) verb B2 makes people stop respecting them or their
family, team, etc.
to arrange something somewhere so that people
display verb B1
can see it
a disagreement, especially one that lasts a long
dispute noun C2
time
causing trouble and therefore stopping
disruptive adjective C2
something from continuing as usual
Something that is distinctive is easy to recognize
distinctive adjective C1
because it is different from other things.
something that makes you stop giving your
distraction noun C1
attention to something else
domestic adjective B2 relating to the home and family relationships

doorstep noun a step in front of the door of a building

when you are not certain about something, or do

doubt noun B1
not trust someone or something
the usually sudden failure of a person,
downfall noun organisation or government and their loss of
power, money or health
dozens phrase C1 a lot
drag verb C2 to make someone go somewhere with you
dramatically adverb B2 suddenly or obviously
dreadful adjective B2 extremely bad or unpleasant
something that you want to happen although it is
dream noun B1
not very likely
drop verb B1 to fall or let something fall
to die because you are under water and cannot
drown verb B2
breathe, or to kill someone in this way

drug noun B2 a chemical substance used as a medicine

dry cleaner's noun a shop where clothes are cleaned with chemicals

due to phrase B1 because of

dry dirt in the form of powder that covers

dust noun B1 surfaces inside a building, or very small dry
pieces of soil, sand or other substances
something you must do because it is morally or
duty noun B1
legally right
 a substance that is used to change the colour of
dye noun
something
a sudden movement of the Earth's surface, often
earthquake noun B2
causing damage
If you do something with ease, it is easy for you
ease noun B2
to do it.
easy adjective A1 not difficult
when the sun is covered by the moon, or the
eclipse noun
moon is covered by the Earth's shadow
a quality or characteristic of someone or
edge noun C2
something
eerie adjective unusual and slightly frightening
a change, reaction, or result that is caused by
effect noun B1
something
in a way that is successful or achieves the result
effectively adverb B2
that you want
efficient adjective B1 working well and not wasting time or energy
used when you are giving a choice of two or
either ... or phrase B1
more things
a more polite word for 'old', used to describe
elderly adjective B1
people
someone whose job is to put in or repair
electrician noun B2
electrical equipment
when someone or something is stylish or
elegance noun C1
attractive in their appearance or behaviour

elsewhere adverb B2 in or to another place

email noun A1 a message sent to a computer

to accept new ideas, methods, etc in an
embrace verb C1
enthusiastic way
emit verb C2 to send out gas, heat, light, etc into the air
to be able to imagine what it must be like to be in
empathise verb
someone's situation
If a person or company employs someone, they
employ verb B1
pay that person to work for them.
encounter noun a meeting, especially one that happens by chance

to say good things to someone that will make

encourage verb B1
them confident about doing something

endless adjective B2 never finishing, or seeming never to finish

end up phrasal verb B1 to finally be in a particular place or situation

engineer noun A2 someone whose job is to design, build or repair

machines, engines, roads, bridges, etc.
enhance verb C1 to improve something

the process of putting someone on the official

enrolment noun
list of members of a course, college, group, etc
 interesting and helping someone to have an
entertaining adjective B2
enjoyable time
shows, films, television, or other performances
entertainment noun B1
or activities that entertain people

someone who is very interested in and involved

enthusiast noun
with a particular activity or subject
someone who starts their own business,
entrepreneur noun
especially when this involves risks
environmentally
adjective B2 not damaging the environment
friendly
episode noun B2 one programme of a series on television or radio
the same in importance and deserving the same
equal adjective B2
treatment
the things that are used for an activity or
equipment noun B1
purpose
a period of time in history that is special for a
era noun B2
particular reason
especially adverb A2 more than other things or people
to guess the cost, size, amount, value, etc of
estimate verb B2
something
to move people from a dangerous place to
evacuate verb
somewhere safer
to consider or study something carefully and
evaluate verb C1
decide how good or bad it is
something that happens, especially something
event noun B1
important or strange
eventually adverb B2 in the end, especially after a long time

ever adverb A2 at any time

everyday adjective normal, usual, or happening every day

used when you are giving or asking for
exactly adverb A2
information that is completely correct
to make something seem larger, better, worse,
exaggerate verb C1
etc than it really is
excel verb to be very good at something
excellent adjective A2 very good, or of a very high quality
excited adjective A1 feeling very happy and interested
excuse me phrase A1 used to politely get someone's attention

executive noun C1 someone who has an important job in a business

a machine for taking exercise which looks
exercise bike noun similar to and is used like a bicycle but does not
move from one place
exhausted adjective B1 extremely tired
exist verb B1 to be real or present
expand verb B2 to get larger, or to make something get larger
 to think that someone should do a particular
expect verb B1
thing
expense noun B2 the money that you spend on something
something that happens to you that affects how
experience noun B1
you feel
having skill and knowledge because you have
experienced adjective B1
done something many times
experiment noun B1 a test of a new idea, method, etc
to make something clear or easy to understand
explain verb A2
by giving reasons for it
the details or reasons that someone gives to
explanation noun B1
make something clear or easy to understand
explode verb B1 to burst and break up into pieces violently
to go around a place where you have never been
explore verb B1
in order to find out what is there
the look on someone's face showing what they
expression noun B2
feel or think
exquisite adjective C2 very beautiful or perfect
extensive adjective B2 large in amount or size
extreme adjective B2 the most unusual or most serious possible
face (verb) verb B2 to deal with something unpleasant
facial adjective C2 of or on the face
facility noun an ability, often natural rather than learned
something that you know is true, exists, or has
fact noun A2
happened
If a colour or sound fades, it becomes less bright
fade verb B2
or strong.
fair (adj) adjective B1 treating everyone in the same way
the belief that someone or something is good
faith noun B2
and can be trusted
an object which is made to look real or valuable
fake noun C2
in order to deceive people
fall asleep phrase B1 to start sleeping
a group of people who are related to each other,
family noun A1
especially parents and children
fan noun A2 someone who likes a person or thing very much
fantastic adjective A2 very good
far adverb B2 very much

If you fast-forward a recording, or if it fast-

fast-forward verb forwards, you make it play at very high speed so
that you get to the end more quickly.

If something bad that has happened is

fault noun B1
someone's fault, they are responsible for it.

favour noun B1 something that you do to help someone

feel verb B1 to have an opinion about something
feeling noun B1 an opinion or belief
field noun B1 an area of grass where you can play a sport
field noun B2 an area of study or activity
fiery adjective showing strong emotion, especially anger
figures noun B1 statistics

finally adverb B1 used before you say the last point or idea

the control of how large amounts of money

finance noun B2
should be spent
financial adjective B1 relating to money or how money is managed
to think or feel a particular way about someone
find verb B1
or something
to get information about something, or to learn a
find out phrasal verb A2
fact for the first time
finger noun A2 one of the five long parts at the end of your hand

fire (verb) verb B2 to remove someone from their job

a vehicle for carrying firefighters and equipment
fire engine noun
for stopping large fires
a piece of equipment kept inside buildings which
fire extinguisher noun
is used to stop small fires
firefighter noun B1 someone whose job is to stop fires burning
firm noun B1 a company that sells goods or services
first of all phrase A2 before all other things
If a battery is flat, it does not have any power
flat adjective
left.
flood (verb) verb B1 to become covered with water
a long, narrow, flat board that forms part of a
floorboard noun
wooden floor in a building
focus noun C2 when you give special attention to something
follow verb C1 to watch news or events closely
fond adjective B1 expressing or causing happy feelings
foolish adjective B2 silly and not wise
a path or track for people to walk along,
footpath noun
especially in the countryside
If you follow in someone's footsteps, you do the
footstep noun C2 same job or the same things in your life as them,
especially a member of your family.
to make someone do something that they do not
force verb B2
want to do
forest fire noun A2 a fire which damages an area of forest

forget verb B1 to not remember something

formal adjective B2 serious and official in style

 happening, existing or true in the past but not
former adjective B1
now
fortunately adverb B1 happening because of good luck
a structure that pushes water up into the air as a
fountain noun B1
decoration
free adjective A2 costing no money
the condition or right of being able or allowed to
freedom noun B2 do, say, think, etc. whatever you want to, without
being controlled or limited
frequent adjective B1 happening often
fresh air phrase B1 air outside buildings that is clean and cool
friend noun A1 someone who you know well and like
friendship noun B1 when two people are friends
fright noun C1 a sudden feeling of shock and fear
from time to
phrase B2 sometimes, but not often
time
the side of something that is most often seen
front noun A2
because it faces forward
things such as apples or oranges that grow on a
fruit noun A1 tree or a bush, contain seeds, and can be eaten
as food
annoyed because things are not happening in the
frustrated adjective C1
way that you want, or in the way that they should
fully adverb B1 completely
an amount of money collected, saved, or
fund noun C1
provided for a purpose

fundamentally adverb C2 in a basic and important way

funny adjective B1 strange or unusual and not what you expect

further adjective A2 more or extra

when people become excited, annoyed, or
fuss noun C1 anxious about something, especially about
something unimportant
gate noun A2 a door in a fence or outside wall
gel noun a thick, clear, liquid substance
gender noun B2 the state of being male or female
all the people in a society or family who are
generation noun B1
approximately the same age
someone who is extremely intelligent or
genius noun C1
extremely good at doing something
get verb B2 to understand something
to talk to someone again in order to give them
get back to phrasal verb C1
some information
get off phrasal verb A2 to leave a bus, train, aircraft, or boat
get on phrasal verb A2 to go onto a bus, train, aircraft, or boat
get on with phrasal verb B1 to have a good relationship
get rid of phrase B1 to throw away something that you do not need
get the better of If an emotion gets the better of you, you cannot
phrase
(sb) control it.
get used to phrasal verb B1 to become familiar with something or someone
give away phrasal verb B1 to give something to someone for free
If you give up a habit, you stop doing it or having
give up phrasal verb B1
it.
glamorous adjective attractive in an exciting and special way
when the air around the world becomes warmer
global warming noun B2
because of pollution
gloomy adjective unhappy and without hope
go ahead phrase B2 used to allow someone to do something
to become unable to continue in business
go bankrupt phrase C1
because you cannot pay your debts
If a piece of equipment goes dead, it stops
go dead phrase B2
working.
go for phrasal verb B1 to choose something
go off phrasal verb B1 If a light or machine goes off, it stops working.

goal noun B1 something that you want to do in the future

negative conversation about other people that
gossip noun B2
might not be true
gossip verb B2 to talk about other people negatively
gradually adverb B2 slowly over a period of time
a picture with measurements marked on it as
graph noun B2 lines or curves, used to compare different things
or show the development of something
wanting to say 'thank you' to someone who has
grateful adjective B1
done something good for you
great adjective A1 very good
something that covers or protects someone or
guard noun
something
guilty adjective B2 having broken a law
to give something to each person in a group or
hand (sth) out phrasal verb B1
place
a book that contains information and advice
handbook noun
about a particular subject

a skilled activity in which something is made in a

handicrafts noun traditional way with the hands rather than being
produced by machines in a factory, or an object
made by such an activity
the part of something that you use to hold it or
handle (noun) noun B2
open it
hang-gliding noun the activity of using a hang glider
hardly ever phrase B1 almost never
harm noun B2 physical or other injury or damage
cruel, unkind, or unpleasant in a way that seems
harsh adjective C1
unfair
have to verb A2 used to express obligation
headfirst adverb with the head going first
the title of a newspaper story that is printed in
headline noun B1
large letters above it
health club noun a place where people go to do physical exercise
hear verb B1 to be told some information
heart noun B1 someone's deepest feelings and true character
heating noun A2 the system that keeps a building warm
help verb A1 to do something for someone

a telephone number that you can ring for help or

helpline noun
information
a reddish-brown dye, used mainly for changing
henna noun
the colour of the hair and skin
here adverb A1 in the place where you are
someone who does something brave or good
hero noun B1
which people respect or admire them for
a set of electronic equipment for playing music,
hi-fi noun
consisting of a CD player, radio, etc
A high-profile person or event is known about by
high-profile adjective C2 a lot of people and receives a lot of attention
from television, newspapers, etc.
Someone who is high-spirited is energetic and
high-spirited adjective happy and likes doing exciting and enjoyable
things.
to collect and store a large supply of something,
hoard verb
often secretly
hold verb B1 to organize an event
hold on phrasal verb B1 to wait
homemade adjective made at home and not bought from a shop
honesty noun B2 the quality of being honest
a part of a piece of clothing that covers your
hood noun B2
head and neck
A hospitable person or place is friendly,
hospitable adjective C1
pleasant, and welcomes visitors.
when people are friendly and welcoming to
hospitality noun C1
guests and visitors
How about ...? phrase A2 used to make a suggestion

however adverb A2 but

huge adjective B1 very large
hurricane noun a violent storm with very strong winds
hush-hush adjective If something is hush-hush, it is kept secret.
something that you say to show that you believe
I bet verb B1
that something is true or will happen
ice noun A2 water that is so cold it has become solid
 a small picture on a computer screen that you
icon noun B2 choose in order to make the computer do
something
idea noun A2 a suggestion or plan
ideal adjective B2 perfect, or the best possible

believing that very good things can be achieved,

idealistic adjective
often when this does not seem likely to others
to find a particular thing or all the things of a
identify verb B2
particular group
to not listen or give attention to someone or
ignore verb B2
something
immediately adverb A2 now, without waiting
Impersonal buildings are not friendly or
impersonal adjective C1
interesting.
important adjective A1 valuable, useful, or necessary
impress verb B2 to make someone admire or respect you
Someone or something that is impressive makes
impressive adjective B2
you admire and respect them.
to make or do something without any
improvise verb preparation, using only the things that are
available
If you have things in common with someone
in common phrase B1 else, you share, interests, experiences, or other
characteristics with them.
used to introduce the last part of a speech or
in conclusion phrase B2
piece of writing
in particular phrase especially

in the middle of phrase B1 during an activity

in those days phrase B2 used to talk about a period in the past

in touch phrase B1 having contact with someone

inaccurate adjective B2 not correct or exact
the place on a computer where email messages
inbox noun
are sent
something that happens, especially something
incident noun B2
bad
If someone is artistically/technically, etc
inclined adjective C2
inclined, they have natural ability in that area.
included adjective A2 contained within something else
money that you earn by working, investing, or
income noun B2
producing goods
not good at making decisions, or not producing a
indecisive adjective
decision
used to add emphasis after 'very' followed by an
indeed adverb B1
adjective or adverb
a person, especially when considered separately
individual noun B2
and not as part of a group
 all the companies involved in a particular type of
industry noun B1
business
to affect or change how someone or something
influence verb B2
develops, behaves, or thinks
influential adjective C1 having a lot of influence

information noun A2 facts about a situation, person, event, etc.

informative adjective C1 containing a lot of useful facts

inhibited adjective not confident enough to say or do what you want

initial adjective B2 first, or happening at the beginning

the ability to make decisions and do things
initiative noun C1
without needing to be told what to do
when someone puts medicine into your body
injection noun C2
using a needle
injure verb B1 to hurt a person or animal
injury noun B2 damage to someone's body
inside preposition A2 in or into a room, building, or container
to demand that something must be done or that
insist verb CB
you must have a particular thing
someone whose job is to check that things are
inspector noun B2
being done correctly
someone or something that gives you ideas for
inspiration noun B2
doing something
instantly adjective B2 immediately
instead conjunction A2 in place of someone or something else

an organisation where people do a particular

institute noun B2
kind of scientific, educational, or social work

instruct verb C1 to tell someone to do something

information that explains how to do or use
instructions noun A2
something
someone who teaches a particular sport or
instructor noun B1
activity
intelligence noun B2 the ability to learn and understand things
Interactive computer programs, games, etc
interactive adjective B2 involve the person using them by reacting to the
way they use them.
money which is charged by a bank or other
interest noun C1
financial organization for borrowing money
wanting to do something or know more about
interested adjective A2
something
interesting adjective A1 keeping your attention
to try to control or become involved in a
interfere verb B2
situation, in a way that is annoying
internet access noun B1 connection to the Internet

interpersonal adjective connected with relationships between people

 to explain or decide what you think a particular
interpret verb C1
phrase, performance, action, etc means
to stop someone while they are talking or doing
interrupt verb B1 something, by saying or doing something
yourself
a meeting in which someone asks you questions
interview noun B1
to see if you are suitable for a job or course
into preposition B1 enthusiastic about or interested in
a system that connects the computers in a
intranet noun company or organisation so that people can
share information and send messages
connected with someone's understanding of
intrapersonal adjective
their own personality and abilities
to make something exist or happen for the first
introduce verb B2
time
someone who is quiet and shy and prefers to be
introvert noun C2
alone
the feeling that you know something without
intuition noun C2
being able to explain why
invent verb B1 to design or make something new
something that has been designed or made for
invention noun B1
the first time
inventor noun B2 someone who designs and makes new things

to give money to a bank, business, etc., or buy

invest verb B2
something, because you hope to get a profit
someone who puts money in a bank, business,
investor noun B2
etc in order to make a profit
irritating adjective B2 making you feel annoyed
a subject or problem that people are thinking or
issue noun B1
talking about
it depends phrase B1 it is not decided yet
jar noun B1 a glass container used for storing food
unhappy and angry because you want something
jealous adjective B2
that someone else has
job noun A1 the work that you do in order to get money

jogger noun B1 someone who runs for exercise

join verb A2 to become a member of an organization
a short funny story which someone says to make
joke noun B1
people laugh
a magazine containing articles about a particular
journal noun C1
subject
someone who controls a court and decides how
judge noun B2
criminals should be punished
judicial adjective relating to a court of law or the legal system
a sport from Japan in which two people try to
judo noun
throw each other to the ground
a group of people in a court of law who decide if
jury noun B2
someone has done a crime
 to give a good enough reason to make something
justify verb B2
seem acceptable
keen on adjective B1 very interested in something
keep verb B1 to do something again and again
to take someone away using force, saying that
kidnap verb you will only bring them back if someone gives
you money
someone who takes a person by force, usually in
kidnapper noun order to demand money in exchange for
returning them
used when you are trying to explain or describe
kind of phrase B2
something, but you cannot be exact

kindness noun B2 when someone is kind

to upset an object by hitting it with part of your

knock over phrasal verb B2
body
to have information about something in your
know verb A1
mind
lab noun B1 laboratory (=a room used for scientific work)
a piece of equipment which is used to reach high
ladder noun B1 places, consisting of short steps fixed between
two long sides
landlady noun B2 a woman who you rent a room or house from

landlord noun B2 a man who you rent a room or house from

a building that you can easily recognise,
landmark noun C1 especially one that helps you to know where you
are
landowner noun someone who owns an area of land
the appearance of an area of land, especially in
landscape noun B1
the countryside
last adjective A2 the most recent
lately adverb B1 recently
the time when a new product or service becomes
launch noun C1
available
law noun B2 an official rule in a country
lawn noun C1 an area of grass that is cut
someone whose job is to explain the law to
lawyer noun B1
people and give advice
to begin a process that causes something to
lead on to (sth) phrasal verb
happen or exist
the job of being in control of a group, country, or
leadership noun C1
situation
If a container leaks, it allows liquid or gas to
leak verb B2
come out when it should not.
leave verb C2 to give something to someone after you die
a formal talk given to a group of people in order
lecture noun B1
to teach them about a subject
legal adjective B2 allowed by law
less adverb A2 not as much
to allow someone to do something or to allow
let verb B1
someone to have something
liar noun B2 someone who tells lies
something that you say or write which you know
lie (noun) noun B1
is not true
lifestyle noun B2 the way that you live
lift (noun) noun A2 a free ride somewhere, usually in a car
light noun A2 an object that produces light
lighten up phrasal verb to become more relaxed and less serious
likely adjective B1 expected
the largest amount of something that is possible
limit noun B1
or allowed
a connection between documents or areas on the
link noun B1
Internet
live (verb) verb A1 to have your home somewhere
loan noun B1 money that someone has borrowed
someone who lives in the area you are talking
local noun C2
about
location noun B1 a place or position
lock (oneself) to prevent oneself from entering a building by
noun B2
out locking the door
to prevent someone from entering a room or
lock (sb) out phrasal verb B2
building by locking a door
someone who pays to live with someone in their
lodger noun
home
logic noun C1 the use of reason, or the science of using reason

lonely adjective B1 unhappy because you are not with other people

look back phrasal verb B2 to remember something in the past

look out for phrasal verb B2 to try to notice someone or something
lost adjective A2 not knowing where you are
a room where things that people have
lost property noun
accidentally left, for instance on a train, are kept

always liking and supporting someone or

loyal adjective B2
something, sometimes when other people do not

a big, thin book that you can buy every week or

magazine noun A2
month, that has pictures and writing
to make a situation or activity continue in the
maintain verb B2
same way
more important or more serious than other
major adjective B2
things or people of a similar type
make a living phrase B2 to earn enough money to live
to have a meaning or reason that you can
make sense phrase B2
understand
make up phrasal verb B2 to invent
to succeed in doing something, especially
manage verb B1
something difficult
manage verb B1 to be in control of something
manipulate verb to change the shape or appearance of something
a book that tells you how to use something or do
manual noun B2
something
a picture that shows where countries, towns,
map noun A2
roads, etc are
marginally adverb by a small amount
someone whose job is to find out what people
market
noun like about products and what things they want to
researcher
buy
the work of encouraging people to buy a product
marketing noun B2
or service
You call a man 'mate' when you are speaking to
mate noun B1
him informally in the UK.
to make something as great in amount, size, or
maximise verb C2
importance as possible
mean verb A2 to have a particular meaning
mean verb B1 to have a particular result

the study of the effect of physical forces on

mechanics noun
objects and their movement
television, newspapers, magazines, and radio
media noun B2
considered as a group
when people come together for a reason, usually
meeting noun A2
to talk about something
If something melts, it changes from a solid into a
melt verb B2
liquid because of heat.
To learn something so that you remember it
memorise verb
exactly.
memory noun B1 your ability to remember things
to speak or write a few words about something
mention verb B1
or someone
mess noun B1 an untidy or dirty place or thing
to spend time doing things that are not
mess around phrasal verb C1 important, without any particular purpose or
plan
a machine that you move over the ground or a
metal detector noun
surface to discover if there is metal there
a nurse who has had special training to help
midwife noun
women give birth
mind (verb) verb A2 to be angry or worried about something

the industry or activity of removing substances

mining noun C1
such as coal or metal from the ground by digging
minor adjective B2 not important or serious
minute noun A2 a period of time equal to 60 seconds
 to represent something honestly or be very
mirror verb
similar to something
mistake noun A2 something that you do or think which is wrong

misunderstand verb B2 to not understand something correctly

to complain or speak in a way that shows you are
moan verb C2
unhappy
a telephone that you can carry everywhere with
mobile phone noun A1
you
moment noun A2 a very short period of time
the coins or pieces of paper that are used for
money noun A1
buying things
mood noun the atmosphere that a place has
mortgage noun money that you borrow to buy a home
motion noun C2 when or how something moves

motivation noun C1 the need or reason for doing something

motorist noun B2 someone who drives a car

move in phrasal verb B1 to begin living in a new home
to change from one subject to another when you
move on phrasal verb
are talking or writing

movie noun A1 a film shown at the cinema or on television

multiple adjective C1 with several things or parts
murder noun B1 the crime of intentionally killing someone
used to show that it is the person who is
myself pronoun A2
speaking who is referred to
nasty adjective B1 very bad
the process of directing a vehicle from one place
navigation noun
to another
nearly adverb A2 almost
need (noun) noun B2 something that is necessary to have or do
to try to make or change an agreement by talking
negotiate verb
about it
neighbourhood noun B1 an area of a town or city that people live in
used when a negative fact is true of two people
neither ... nor phrase B2
or things
nervous adjective B1 worried and anxious
a set of computers that are connected to each
network noun B2
other
never adverb A1 not ever, not one time

nevertheless adverb B2 despite that

information about important things that have

news noun B1 just happened on television, radio and in
newspapers
 someone who reads the news on the radio or
newsreader noun
television
nice adjective A1 kind and friendly
nightmare noun B1 a very unpleasant experience
to move your head up and down as a way of
nod verb B2
agreeing
northern lights noun the aurora borealis

not only ... but used to say that one thing is true and another
phrase B2
also thing is true too, especially a surprising thing

not quite phrase B2 almost but not completely

notes noun A2 information written on paper
nothing pronoun B2 not anything
notice verb B1 to see something and be aware of it
a book that tells a story about imaginary people
novel noun B1
and events

now adverb A2 at the present time

number noun B1 a group of numbers that represents something

obesity noun C1 the state of being very fat
objective noun B2 something that you are trying to achieve
obviously adverb B1 in a way that is easy to understand or see
occurrence noun C1 something that happens
odd adjective B2 strange or unusual

of course phrase A1 used to show that what you are saying is obvious

offence noun B2 a crime

someone who has an important position in an
official noun C2
organisation such as the government
a smooth, thick substance that is used on painful
ointment noun
or damaged skin
used to give your opinion after you have
on balance phrase B2
considered all the facts about something
Some types of workers, especially doctors, are
described as being on call if they are available to
on call phrase
make official visits at any time when they are
needed, whether they are at home or at work.
on fire phrase B1 burning
on the way phrase A2 at a point in a journey
on top of phrase B2 in addition to

once adverb A2 one time

connected to a system of computers, especially
online adverb A2
the Internet
only adverb A1 not more than a particular size or amount
 If you have an open mind, you wait until you
open mind noun B2
know all the facts before forming an opinion

opinion noun B1 a thought or belief about something or someone

optimistic adjective B2 always thinking that good things will happen

used after a number or amount to show that it is

or so phrase B1
not exact

order (noun) noun B2 when everything is tidy and in its correct place
order verb A2 to ask for food, goods, etc.
existing since the beginning, or being the earliest
original adjective B1
form of something

outlook noun C2 the way a person thinks about something

outside noun B2 the outer part or surface of something
someone who does not belong to a particular
outsider noun
group, organisation, or place
expressing an opinion forcefully and not
outspoken adjective
worrying about what other people think
over adverb A2 more than an amount, number, or age

over and over phrase B2 repeatedly

overall adjective B2 considering everything or everyone
overlook verb B2 to have a view of something

overuse noun when something is used too often or too much

owner noun B1 someone who legally owns something
a large, flat sea creature that lives in a shell -
oyster noun
some can be eaten; some produce pearls
an object that is covered in paper, inside a box,
package noun B2
etc, especially so that it can be sent somewhere

painful adjective B1 causing physical pain

palm noun C2 the inside surface of your hand

the part of a car, aircraft, computer, etc that the
panel noun C2
controls are fixed to
to suddenly feel so worried or frightened that
panic verb B2 you cannot think or behave calmly, or to make
someone feel this way

panoramic adjective describing a view of a wide area

in some countries, a group of people who make

parliament noun B2
the laws for the country
a room in a house used for relaxing and
parlour noun
entertaining guests
partial adjective B2 not complete
particularly adverb B1 especially or more than usual

partly adverb B1 to some extent, but not completely

someone who is walking past something by
passer-by noun
chance
passionate adjective B2 showing a strong feeling about a subject

path noun A2 a long, thin area of ground for people to walk on

a particular way that something is often done or
pattern noun B2
repeated
payment noun B2 the act of paying
peace noun B1 when there is quiet and calm
a hard, white, round object made inside the shell
pearl noun
of an oyster and used to make jewellery
a punishment for doing something which is
penalty noun B2
against a law or rule
people noun A1 more than one person
to think of something or someone in a particular
perceive verb C1
way
period noun B1 a length of time
permission noun B1 when you allow someone to do something
an official document that allows you to do
permit noun C1
something
person noun A1 a human being
personal adjective B1 belonging to a particular person
the qualities that make one person different
personality noun B2
from another
physical adjective B2 relating to the body
physiological adjective relating to how the bodies of living things work
If you pick flowers, fruit, etc, you take them off a
pick verb B1
tree or out of the ground.
an amount of a substance in the shape of a small
pile noun B1
hill or a number of objects on top of each other

If words or an image ping onto your computer

ping verb
screen, they arrive there suddenly.
a long tube which liquid or gas can move
pipe noun B1
through
place noun A1 a position or location
having a simple design, without much
plain adjective B1
decoration
plan noun A2 something that you are going to do
If a machine plays up, it does not work as it
play up phrasal verb
should.
pleasure noun B1 a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
plenty quantifier B1 easily as much or as many as you need

plot noun B2 the things that happen in a story

to connect a piece of electrical equipment to an
plug (sth) in phrasal verb B2 electricity supply or to another piece of
equipment
to connect a piece of electronic equipment to a
plug in phrasal verb B2
power supply
someone whose job is to repair or connect water
plumber noun B2
pipes, toilets and baths
a part of a piece of clothing that you can put
pocket noun A2
things in
a container for drinks which keeps them hot or
pod noun
cold
point noun B2 the reason for or purpose of something
a substance that can make you ill or kill you if
poison noun B2
you eat or drink it
the organization that makes people obey the law
police noun A2
and that protects people against crime
Someone who is pompous is too serious and
pompous adjective thinks they are more important than they really
are.
pop out phrasal verb B2 to go somewhere for a short time
popular adjective A2 liked by many people
possession noun B2 a thing that you own
qualities or abilities that may develop and allow
potential noun B2
someone or something to succeed
power noun B2 control or influence over people and events

power cut noun B2 when the supply of electricity suddenly stops

suitable or useful for a situation which may
practical adjective C1
involve some difficulty
a small vehicle with four wheels for carrying a
pram noun
baby
predict verb B1 to say what you think will happen in the future
to like someone or something more than another
prefer ... to ... verb A2
person or thing
when you like something or someone more than
preference noun B2
another person or thing
something that you give to someone, usually on
present noun A2
a special day
presentation noun B1 a talk giving information about something

press verb B1 to push something firmly

respected and admired, usually because of being
prestigious adjective C1
important
existing or happening before something or
previous adjective B1
someone else
 a rule or belief which influences your behaviour
principle noun C2
and which is based on what you think is right

primary school noun B1 a school for children aged 5-11

printer noun A2 a machine which is connected to a computer and

which produces writing or images on paper
probably adverb A2 used to mean that something is very likely
problem noun A1 a situation that causes difficulties
a series of actions that you take in order to
process noun B2
achieve a result
something that someone makes or grows so that
product noun B1
they can sell it
a short description of someone's life, character,
profile noun B2
work, etc
money that you get from selling something for
profit noun B2
more than it cost you to buy
programme noun A2 a show on television or radio
to say that you will certainly do something or
promise (verb) verb B1
that something will certainly happen
promising adjective C1 likely to be very good or successful in the future
likely to experience a particular problem more
prone suffix C2
than is normal
a word that is used instead of a noun which has
pronoun noun B1 usually already been talked about. For example
the words 'she', 'it', and 'mine' are pronouns.

property noun B2 a building or area of land

to keep someone or something safe from

protect verb B1
something dangerous or bad
prove verb B1 to show that something is true

provide verb B1 to supply something to someone

a doctor who is trained in the study and
psychiatrist noun C2
treatment of mental illness
psychological adjective B2 relating to the human mind and feelings
the scientific study of the way the human mind
psychology noun B2
works and how it influences behaviour

to prepare and print a book, newspaper,

publish verb B1
magazine, article, etc so that people can buy it

put (sth) out phrasal verb B1 to make something that is burning stop burning

quality noun B2 part of the character of someone or something

a sentence or phrase that asks you for
question noun A1
information
quick adjective A1 doing something fast or taking only a short time
quickly adverb A2 fast or in a short time
quite adverb A2 a little or a lot but not completely
a piece of equipment used for listening to radio
radio noun A1
broadcasts
the illegal activity of entering a place by force in
raid noun
order to steal from it
a group of different things of the same general
range noun B1
type
the money that is demanded for the return of
ransom noun
someone who is being kept as a prisoner
rare adjective B1 very unusual
rather than phrase B1 instead of
reach a to make an agreement in which each side agrees
phrase
compromise to part of what the other side wants
to say, do, or feel something because of
react verb B2
something else that has been said or done
realise verb B1 to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly
a TV show about ordinary people filmed in real
reality show noun
situations
really adverb A1 very or very much
reasonable adjective B2 fair and showing good judgment

recall verb B2 to remember something

recent adjective B1 happening or starting from a short time ago

recently adverb B1 not long ago

reckon verb B2 to think that something is probably true
to know someone or something because you
recognise verb B1
have seen or heard them before
recognise verb B2 to accept that something is true or real
to say that someone or something is good or
recommend verb B1
suitable for a particular purpose
to try to persuade someone to work for a
recruit verb C1
company or to join an organisation
reflect verb B2 to show or be a sign of something
an amount of money that is given back to you,
refund noun B1 especially because you are not happy with
something you have bought
to think of someone or something in a particular
regard verb B2
way
to feel sorry about a situation, especially
regret verb B1
something that you wish you had not done
to practise a play in order to prepare for a
rehearse verb C1
performance
when someone does not get the love, attention
rejection noun C2
or success they were expecting
the way two people feel and behave towards each
relationship noun B1
other
to become happy and comfortable because
relax verb B1 nothing is worrying you, or to make someone do
this
 to make a record, film or other product available
release verb B2
for people to buy or see
reliable adjective B1 able to be trusted or believed
relieve verb C2 to make pain or a bad feeling less severe
rely on (sb/sth) phrasal verb B2 to trust someone or something
to keep something in your mind, or bring it back
remember verb A1
into your mind
to make someone remember something, or
remind verb B1
remember to do something
a piece of equipment that is used to control
remote control noun B1
something such as a television from a distance
to pay or receive money to live in a building that
rent verb B1
someone else owns
repaint verb to apply a new or fresh coat of paint

a new thing or person in place of something or

replacement noun B2
someone that was there before

represent verb B2 to be a sign or symbol of something

rescue verb B1 to save someone from a dangerous situation

when someone studies a subject in order to
research noun B1
discover new information
resident noun B2 someone who lives in a particular place
to officially tell your employer that you are
resign verb B2
leaving your job
resolve verb C1 to solve or end a problem or difficulty
when you are polite to someone, especially
respect noun B1 because they are older or more important than
you
to say or do something as an answer or reaction
respond verb B2
to something that has been said or done

responsibility noun B2 something that it is your job or duty to deal with

something that happens or exists because

result noun B1
something else has happened
to leave your job and stop working because you
retire verb B1
are old
the period of your life after you have stopped
retirement noun B2
working
an occasion when people who have not met each
reunion noun C2
other for a long time meet again

reveal verb B2 to tell someone a piece of secret information

to change a situation or change the order of

reverse verb C1
things so that it becomes the opposite
a piece of writing in a newspaper that gives an
review noun B1
opinion about a new book, film, etc
 to make someone start to feel healthier and
revive verb C2
more active again
something good that you get or experience
reward noun B1
because you have worked hard, behaved well, etc

ridiculous adjective B2 very silly

right now phrase B1 at the present time
the leader of a group who are doing something
ringleader noun
harmful or illegal
rise (verb) verb B2 to get bigger in level
If you risk something, you do something
risk (verb) verb B2
although something bad might happen.
to steal from someone or somewhere, often
rob verb B1
using violence
robber noun someone who steals
the surface that covers the top of a building or
roof noun A2
vehicle
rope noun B2 very thick string made from twisted thread
a plan which shows who must do which jobs and
rota noun
when they must do them
the roads or paths you follow to get from one
route noun B1
place to another place
a device which connects a computer to a network
router noun
of computers
row noun B2 a loud, angry argument
royal adjective B2 relating to a queen or king and their family
things that you throw away because you do not
rubbish noun B1
want them
an official instruction about what you must or
rule noun B1
must not do
run verb B1 to organize or control something
If a supply of something runs out, there is none
run out phrasal verb B2
left because it has all been used.
a fixed amount of money that you receive from
salary noun B1
your employer, usually every month

same adjective A1 exactly alike

a small amount of something that shows you

sample noun B2
what it is like
a strong wind in a desert carrying a large
sandstorm noun
amount of sand
a piece of equipment that is sent into space
satellite noun B2
around the Earth to get and send signals
to stop someone or something from being killed
save verb B1
or destroyed
to keep money so that you can buy something
save up phrasal verb A2
with it in the future
a news story that shocks people because they
scandal noun B2
think it is very bad
scene noun B2 a place where a bad thing has happened
sceptical adjective C2 doubting that something is true or useful
relating to science, or using the organised
scientific adjective B1
methods of science
the number of points someone gets in a game or
score noun B1
test
to make a slight cut or long, thin mark with a
scratch (verb) verb B2
sharp object
to make a loud, high noise with your voice
scream verb B1
because you are afraid or hurt
a computer program which finds information on
search engine noun the Internet by looking for words which you
have typed in
a strap that you fasten across your body when
seatbelt noun
travelling in a car or aeroplane
seawater noun water from the sea
second (noun) noun B1 a very short period of time
secondary
noun B1 a school for students aged between 11 and 18
school
used for introducing the second reason, idea,
secondly adverb B2
etc.
something that you tell no one about or only a
secret noun B1
few people
see verb B1 to understand something
seem verb B1 to appear to be
select verb B1 to choose someone or something
senior adjective B2 having an important job or position
a feeling or understanding about yourself or
sense noun B1
about a situation
sense of the ability to find places or to know which
phrase B2
direction direction to go
sensible adjective B1 showing good judgment
sensitive adjective B2 easily damaged or hurt
sergeant noun an officer of low rank in the police
series noun B1 a set of television or radio programmes

when people help you and bring you things in a

service noun B1
place such as a shop, restaurant, or hotel
to get all the necessary equipment ready for an
set up phrasal verb B1
activity
to start living in a place where you intend to stay
settle down phrasal verb B2
for a long time
used instead of 'will' when the subject is 'I' or
shall modal verb A2
'we', especially when asking for suggestions

shame noun A2 an unlucky situation

having a very thin or pointed edge that can cut
sharp adjective B1
things
shout verb A2 to say something very loudly
show verb B1 to give information about

If you shuffle papers or cards, you mix them or

shuffle verb
arrange them in a different order.
not confident, especially about meeting or
shy adjective B1
talking to new people
a flat, outer surface of an object, especially one
side noun A2
that is not its top, bottom, front, or back
a series of light waves or sound waves which are
signal noun B2
sent to a radio or television
significant adjective B2 important or noticeable
silent adjective B1 without any sound
something which is similar to something else has
similar adjective B1 many things the same, although it is not exactly
the same.

since conjunction B1 because

website (=an area on the Internet where

site noun A2 information about a particular subject,
organization, etc. can be found)
size noun A2 how big or small something is
a picture that you draw quickly and with few
sketch noun C1
details
a small piece of film that you shine light through
slide noun
in order to see a photograph
slightly adverb B2 a little
slip verb B1 to slide by accident and fall or almost fall
slowly adverb A2 at a slow speed
to hit something hard and break into a lot of
smash into (sth) verb B2
pieces with a loud noise
snowdrift noun a deep pile of snow that the wind has blown

so that phrase B1 in order to

soaked adjective B2 completely wet

A sociable activity is one in which you can enjoy
sociable adjective B1
spending time with other people.
social using the Internet to keep in touch with friends
noun B1
networking and meet new people
to spend the time when you are not working with
socialise verb B2
friends or other people in order to enjoy yourself
a large group of people who live in the same
society noun B1 country or area and have the same laws,
traditions, etc
the place on a wall where you connect electrical
socket noun
equipment to the electricity supply
 programs that you use to make a computer do
software noun A2
different things
solution noun B1 the way to stop a problem
to find the answer to something or to stop a
solve verb B1
problem
in a way which you do not know or do not
somehow adverb B1
understand
used to mean a person when you do not know
someone pronoun A2 who they are or when it is not important who
they are
used to mean a thing when you do not know
something pronoun A1
what it is or when it is not important what it is
sort (noun) noun A2 a type of something
source noun B2 where something comes from
something which you buy or keep to remember a
souvenir noun B1
special event or holiday
space noun B1 the area outside the Earth
speak verb A1 to say something using your voice
to spend most of your time doing one type of
specialise verb B2
business
someone who has a lot of experience,
specialist noun B2
knowledge, or skill in a particular subject
a formal talk that someone gives to a group of
speech noun B2
people
the fastest speed that a car is allowed to travel on
speed limit noun B1
a particular road
to use time doing something or being
spend verb A2
somewhere
a man who is chosen by a group or organisation
spokesman noun C1
to speak officially to the public for them
attractive, comfortable and stylish car, clothes
sporty adjective
etc.
to force liquid out of a container in many small
spray verb B2
drops
stairway noun a set of stairs and the structure around them

stallholder noun a person who rents or owns a stall in a market

one of the parts that some countries such as the
state noun B1
US are divided into
to secretly take something that belongs to
steal verb A2
someone else
a man who looks after people on an aircraft,
steward noun
boat, or train
to treat someone with a deep cut by sewing the
stitch (sb) up phrasal verb
two sides of their wound together
stool noun B2 a seat that does not have a back or arms
to stop somewhere for a short period of time
stop over phrasal verb B2
when you are on a long journey
stopper noun someone who stops something from happening

a description of a series of real or imaginary

story noun A2
events which people read for enjoyment

strange adjective A2 unusual or not expected

a thin piece of material used to fasten two things
strap noun C2
together or to carry something
A strict person makes sure that children behave
strict adjective B1
well and does not allow them to break any rules.
string noun B2 very thin rope used for tying things
strip (someone To deprive of possessions, office, rank,
verb
of something) privileges, or honours
stripe noun B1 a long, straight area of colour
struggle verb B2 to try very hard to do something difficult
stuck adjective B2 not able to move anywhere
when someone studies a subject in detail in
study (noun) noun B2
order to find new information
used to mean a substance or a group of things or
stuff noun B1
ideas, etc without saying exactly what they are

stunned adjective C2 very shocked or surprised

stunning adjective B2 very beautiful
when someone does something dangerous that
stunt noun
needs great skill, usually in a film
stuntman / a man or woman who performs stunts instead of
noun
stuntwoman an actor in a film
a way of designing hair, clothes, furniture,
style noun B1
buildings etc
subject noun B1 what someone is writing or talking about

subside verb If water subsides, it sinks down to a lower level.

subtle adjective C2 not obvious or easy to notice
succeed verb B1 to achieve what you are trying to achieve
when you do something good that you have been
success noun B1
trying to do
having achieved a lot or made a lot of money
successful adjective B2
through your work
sudden adjective B2 done or happening quickly and unexpectedly
suddenly adverb B1 quickly and when not expected
suffer verb B2 to experience something bad

sufficient adjective B2 as much as is necessary

suitable adjective B1 acceptable or right for someone or something

a short description that gives the main facts or
summary noun B2
ideas about something
 a person whose job is to watch a person or
supervisor noun C1 activity and make sure that everything is done
safely, correctly, etc
supplement noun C2 an extra amount or part added to something
sure adjective A2 certain
a long piece of wood or plastic that you use to
surfboard noun
ride on waves in the sea

surfboarding noun a sport where a person stands on a surfboard

and rides a wave towards the shore
surprise noun A2 something that you did not expect to happen
when someone or something continues to live or
survival noun B2 exist, especially after a difficult or dangerous
situation
survive on phrasal verb B2 to be able to live on an amount of money or food
to use language which people think is rude or
swear verb B2
offensive
sweep verb C2 to quickly affect a large area
a small object that you push up or down with
switch noun B1
your finger to turn something electrical on or off
to turn on a light, television, etc by using a
switch (sth) on phrasal verb B1
switch
to turn off a light, television, etc. by using a
switch off phrasal verb B1
switch
a combination of physical problems that often go
syndrome noun
together in a particular illness
a set of connected pieces of equipment that
system noun B1
operate together
an arrangement of facts or numbers in rows or
table noun B1
blocks
take over phrasal verb B2 to get control of or responsibility for something

take part phrase B1 to be involved in an activity with other people

take place phrase B1 to happen

talent noun B1 a natural ability to do something

when someone speaks to a group of people about
talk noun B2
a particular subject
talk (sb) out of
phrasal verb C2 to persuade someone not to do something
(sth)
the part at the end of a pipe which controls the
tap noun B1
flow of water
something or someone that you attack, shoot at,
target noun B2
try to hit, etc
tear verb B1 to pull something apart
relating to the knowledge, machines, or methods
technical adjective B2
used in science and industry
someone whose job involves practical work with
technician noun C1
scientific or electrical equipment
technique noun B1 a particular or special way of doing something

telecommunicat the process or business of sending information

noun B2
ions or messages by telephone, radio, etc
to say something to someone, usually giving
tell verb A1
them information
someone who pays rent to live in a room, house,
tenant noun C2
etc
tend verb B2 to generally do something

a feeling of fear or anger between two groups of

tension noun B2
people who do not trust each other
a flat area outside a house, restaurant, etc where
terrace noun B2
you can sit
terrible adjective A2 very bad
to send a text message (=written message from a
text verb A2
mobile phone)
to tell someone that you are pleased about
thank verb A2
something they have given you or done for you
the air, land, and water where people, animals,
the environment noun B1
and plants live
the other day phrase B1 a few days ago
theft noun B2 the action or crime of stealing something
an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain
theory noun B2
something

therefore adverb B1 for that reason

these days phrase A2 used to talk about the present time

thing noun B2 one part of a situation, problem, or subject
think verb B1 to consider an idea or a problem
used to add a new fact or opinion which changes
though adverb B2
what you have just said
thought noun B1 an idea or opinion
to get rid of something that you do not want
throw away phrasal verb B1
anymore
tidy up phrasal verb B1 to make a place tidy

time noun A2 a period of time in the past

time off phrase A2 time when you are not working
time-consuming adjective C1 needing a lot of time
timeless adjective not changing because of time or fashion
tip noun B1 a piece of useful advice
tiring adjective B1 making you feel tired
to be honest phrase B1 used to express your real opinion
together adverb A1 with each other
together adverb B1 at the same time
the quality of a sound, especially of someone's
tone noun B2
voice
torch noun B2 a small electric light that you hold in your hand
total adjective B2 complete
tough adjective B2 difficult

towards preposition B1 in the direction of someone or something

trait noun C2 a quality, good or bad, in someone's character

to change something completely, usually to

transform verb B2
improve it

trash verb C2 to destroy something

a collection of gold, silver, jewellery and valuable
treasure noun B2
objects
someone who searches for valuable, often buried
treasure hunter noun
items such as old coins
treasure the activity of searching for valuable, often
noun
hunting buried items such as old coins
treat noun C2 a special and enjoyable occasion or experience
something which you do to try to cure an illness
treatment noun B2 or injury, especially something suggested or
done by a doctor
a group of people who live together, usually in
areas far away from cities, and who share the
tribe noun B2
same culture and language and still have a
traditional way of life
trick noun B2 an effective way of doing something
tricky adjective B2 difficult
trillion number the number 1, 000, 000, 000, 000
to fall because you hit your foot on something
trip over phrasal verb B2
when you are moving
a metal structure on wheels that is used for
trolley noun B2
carrying things
trouble noun B2 problems
to believe that someone or something is good
trust verb B1
and will not harm you
truth phrase B1 the real facts about a situation

truthful adjective honest and not containing or telling any lies

try noun B2 an attempt to do something
to put on a piece of clothing to discover if it fits
try on phrasal verb A2
you or if you like it
 an extremely large wave from the sea which
causes a lot of damage to buildings, etc. on land
tsunami noun
and is often caused by an earthquake (=sudden
movement of the Earth's surface) under the sea
tuna noun B1 a large sea fish, or the meat from this fish
a long passage under the ground or through a
tunnel noun B1
mountain
turn over phrasal verb to change to a different television station
twice adverb A2 two times
having all the qualities you expect a particular
typical adjective B1
person, object, place, etc. to have
If you are unable to do something, you cannot do
unable adjective B1
it.
unacceptable adjective B2 too bad to be allowed to continue
extremely bad or good and making you feel
unbelievable adjective B1
surprised
uncovered adjective not hidden or covered
under preposition A2 less than a number, amount, or age

underneath preposition B1 under something

to know the meaning of something that someone
understand verb A1
says
An understandable feeling or action is one that
understandable adjective B2
you would expect in that particular situation.
Something that is unexpected surprises you
unexpected adjective B1 because you did not know it was going to
happen.
unfair adjective B1 not treating people in an equal way
unfortunate adjective B2 bad and causing problems
used to say that you wish something was not true
unfortunately adverb A2
or that something had not happened
a single, complete thing that may be part of a
unit noun B1
larger thing
unlikely adjective B1 not expected to happen

to stop a piece of electrical equipment being

unplug verb connected to an electricity supply by pulling its
plug (=object with pins) out of the wall
unpopular adjective B2 disliked by most people

changing so much that you do not know what

unpredictable adjective B2
will happen next

Something that is unreal seems so strange that it

unreal adjective C1
is difficult to believe.
not thinking about what is likely to happen or
unrealistic adjective B2
what you can really do
 having no equal; better than any other of the
unrivalled adjective
same type
the way your parents treat you when you are
upbringing noun B2
growing up
up-to-date adjective B1 modern, and using the most recent knowledge
upwards adverb C1 towards a higher place
urban adjective B2 belonging or relating to a town or city
very important and needing you to take action
urgent adjective B1
immediately
usable adjective that can be used
used to adjective B1 familiar with something or someone
valley noun B1 an area of low land between hills or mountains

valuable adjective B1 Valuable objects could be sold for a lot of money.

value noun B1 how much money something could be sold for

vase noun B1 a container that you put flowers in
something such as a car or bus that takes people
vehicle noun B1
from one place to another, especially using roads
a place where a sports game, musical
venue noun B2
performance, or special event happens
view noun B1 your opinion
someone who has suffered the effects of
victim noun B2
violence, illness or bad luck
using computer images and sounds that make
virtual adjective B2
you think an imagined situation is real

visual adjective B2 relating to seeing

vital adjective B2 necessary

one of a group of natural substances in food that
vitamin noun B2
you need to be healthy
volcanic when a volcano lets out a large amount of dust
noun
eruption and lava
someone who does work without being paid,
volunteer noun B2
especially work that involves helping people

to choose someone or something in an election

vote verb B1 or meeting by writing a cross on an official piece
of paper or putting your hand up
want verb A1 to hope to have or do something
to tell someone that something bad may happen
warn verb B1
in the future, so that they can prevent it
to use too much of something or use something
waste verb B1
badly
waterproofs noun clothes that do not allow water to go through
wealth noun B2 how much money someone has
wealthy adjective B2 rich
a part of a website that can be read on a
web page noun A2
computer screen
an official ceremony at which a man and a
wedding noun B1
woman get married
weight noun B1 how heavy someone or something is
weight noun B2 something that is heavy
well adjective A1 healthy
whatever pronoun B1 anything or everything
a circular object fixed under a vehicle so that it
wheel noun A2
moves smoothly over the ground
whenever conjunction B1 every time or at any time

whereas conjunction B2 compared with the fact that

which determiner B2 used to give more information about something

while conjunction A2 during the time that

to speak very quietly so that other people cannot
whisper verb B2
hear
who pronoun A2 used to give more information about someone

widow noun B2 a woman whose husband has died

a system for connecting electronic equipment

wi-fi noun such as computers and electronic organisers to
the Internet without using wires
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural
wildlife noun B1
environment
to get the most points or succeed in a
win verb A2
competition, fight or war
a form of sailing in which a person stands on a
windsurfing noun B1
surfboard
within preposition B1 less than a particular distance from something
to see something happen, especially an accident
witness verb B2
or crime
woman noun A1 an adult female person
If a machine or piece of equipment works, it is
work (verb) verb A2
not broken.
work out phrasal verb B2 to end in a successful way

workplace noun C1 the place where you work

worrying adjective B2 making you feel anxious
worth noun the value in money of something
would ('d) rather If you would rather do something, you would
phrase B1
... prefer to do that thing.
used to refer back to a time in the past from a
would have phrase B1
point of view in the future
 to cover something or someone with paper,
wrap verb B2
cloth, etc
wreck verb C2 to destroy something completely
the part of your body between your hand and
wrist noun B2
your arm
wrong adjective A2 not suitable
yet adverb A2 now or as early as this time
used to connect two words, phrases, or clauses
yet conjunction B1 when the second part adds something surprising
to the first part
used to make sure someone understands which
you know phrase B1
person or thing you are talking about
used to end a formal letter to someone whose
Yours faithfully phrase B2
name you do not know
a line or pattern that looks like a Z or a row of Zs
zigzag noun
joined together
ish Profile level description

Example Unit

Could you tell me a little bit about your

Unit 05
background?
I am a little more fussy. Unit 07
We are both studying a lot. Unit 07

g' is an abbreviation of 'grams'. Unit 03

They have the ability to perform

Unit 03
complex calculations.
I run for about an hour a day. Unit 01

I saw this great programme about

Unit 01
whales.
She was about to leave. Unit 11

absolute nonsense Unit 07

At some point, I'd absolutely love to be
Unit 01
comfortable in the water.

academic subjects Unit 12

I don't have access to that kind of

Unit 06
information.
They sell belts and scarves and other
Unit 03
fashion accessories.

a car accident Unit 04

I feel as if I've accomplished nothing all

Unit 12
day.
She's a very accomplished IT
Unit 07
professional.
According to the chart ... Unit 11

My account number is 18635PK. Unit 10

accurate information Unit 01

I've achieved my ambition Unit 02

This film is his greatest achievement to

Unit 03
date.
He acknowledged that there was a
Unit 03
problem.
We have to act now to stop the spread
Unit 02
of this disease.
acts of kindness and bravery Unit 13

He likes films with a lot of action. Unit 04

Even at the age of 80 she's still very

Unit 10
active.
Activities on offer include cycling,
Unit 07
swimming, and tennis.
We were expecting about fifty people,
though the actual number was a lot Unit 10
higher.
He's actually only 12 years old. Unit 02

Actually, I don't think I'm the best

Unit 05
person to ask.
Let's put an ad in the paper. Unit 14

He's addicted to chocolate/football. Unit 02

Tobacco is highly addictive. Unit 02

During adolescence, the body grows

Unit 04
very quickly.
I adore travelling. Unit 06

The magazine was full of adverts. Unit 14

The university is advertising for

Unit 09
administrative staff.
It's a disease which affects many older
Unit 03
people.
I can't afford a new computer. Unit 06
Im afraid I cant come to your
Unit 05
wedding.
He went to university he after finished
Unit 06
school.
I don't know how you can read books
Unit 01
again and again.
I'm against this plan. Unit 14

an international development agency Unit 14

I've agreed to let it go this time. Unit 11

My aim is to go there next year. Unit 03

I wish my car had air conditioning. Unit 01

Vandals set the car alight (=made it

Unit 12
burn).
They get more alike over time. Unit 07
All I can say is that you will definitely
Unit 12
like it!
The extra money will allow me to
Unit 12
upgrade my computer.
You're not allowed to eat in here. Unit 13
I almost missed the bus. Unit 03

I've already written a novel actually. Unit 03

Although the hotel is comfortable, the

Unit 07
conference facilities aren't very good.
I've always wanted to train at the
Unit 03
hospital.
It's amazing how much I miss my work. Unit 01

My ambition is to live in Tokyo for a

Unit 03
year.
This is our most ambitious project so
Unit 07
far.
Men and women spent about the same
amount of time relaxing and Unit 11
socialising.

to analyse information Unit 11

The country has descended into

Unit 13
anarchy.
On this website, you can chat with
Unit 02
friends, post photos, and so on.
He's really angry with me for upsetting
Unit 14
Sophie.

Thanks to computer animation, it is

now possible to make cartoons much Unit 07
more quickly than in the past.
The company has announced plans to
Unit 06
open six new stores.
He's always late and it's starting to
Unit 02
annoy me.
an annual meeting/report Unit 02

I don't know the answer to that! Unit 12

She's very anxious about her exams. Unit 12

Any further questions? Unit 12

I haven't got anything to wear. Unit 01

Tom will eat anything. Unit 01

Anyway, what about a venue? Unit 14

Apart from Jodie, who hurt her leg, all

Unit 09
the children were fine.
He apologised for being late. Unit 13
He downloaded a dictionary app for his
Unit 10
phone.
The diver wore breathing apparatus. Unit 12
Apparently it's going to rain today. Unit 14

I've applied for a new passport. Unit 12

I'd really appreciate it. Unit 10

The train now approaching platform 2

Unit 13
is the 5.35 to London, Kings Cross.
The college has approximately 700
Unit 03
students.
He trained as an architect in Edinburgh
Unit 07
and then moved to London to find work.
He studied architecture. Unit 07

They are always arguing about money. Unit 09

Some people have a lot of arguments

Unit 09
and disagreements.
Women look after the home and family
Unit 11
for around three hours per day.

What did the police officers arrest the

Unit 14
boy for?
He's so arrogant! He thinks he's always
Unit 03
right.
He is interested in historical artefacts. Unit 12

I read this funny article about Ben

Unit 14
Johnson the other day.
I enjoy my food just as much as he
Unit 07
enjoys his.
As well as always paying my rent on
time, I've also looked after this Unit 09
property.
We've put some money aside to pay for
Unit 06
the children's education.
His illness affects almost every aspect of
Unit 01
his life.
He was charged with assault. Unit 14
The army arrived to assist in the
Unit 13
search.
the Football Association Unit 03

I want to win at all costs. Unit 03

I didn't really like her at first. Unit 01

At some point, I'd absolutely love to be

Unit 03
comfortable in the water.
She's not here at the moment. Unit 01

It seemed like a good idea at the time. Unit 04

He attached the document. Unit 05

The lions attacked them. Unit 14

After the attack the police came. Unit 14

to attend a meeting Unit 14

Ladies and gentlemen, could I have
Unit 02
your attention, please?
an attentive student Unit 10

I found a jar of old coins in the attic. Unit 12

He has a very bad attitude towards

Unit 03
work.
The castle attracts more than 300,000
Unit 09
visitors a year.
I definitely see the attraction of scuba
Unit 14
diving.
There were a lot of children in the
Unit 10
audience.
a popular author of children's fiction Unit 08

He decided to write an autobiography. Unit 13

an average person Unit 02

She managed to avoid answering my
Unit 06
question.
Awards should honour the top people in
Unit 14
their field.
Are you aware of the risks involved? Unit 13

The lights came back on. Unit 09

He has to travel back and forth between

Unit 02
London and Paris every week.
She came from a middle-class
Unit 03
background.
bad weather Unit 01

baggage reclaim Unit 06

There's a ban on eating in the

Unit 02
classroom.
I banged my head on the cupboard
Unit 04
door.
He went bankrupt. Unit 13

She looked out for bargains. Unit 06

He was wearing a baseball cap. Unit 10

Basically, there aren't enough people. Unit 01

Dani's essay can serve as a basis for our

Unit 10
discussion.
a shopping basket Unit 04
The batteries are flat. Unit 09

You'll be able to make decisions

Unit 02
immediately.
Rob's meant to be picking his mum up. Unit 05

I'm supposed to be going on that bike

Unit 05
ride today.
Bear with me a moment. Unit 12

He passed the exam because he studied

Unit 06
hard.
Many businesses don't succeed because
Unit 06
of financial issues.
I began to understand what had
Unit 01
happened.
good/bad behaviour Unit 11
She says she's only thirty but I don't
Unit 01
believe it.

I don't try and bend the rules. Unit 03

I've had the benefit of a happy

Unit 03
childhood.
You should try to develop interests
Unit 05
beyond the family.

Cosmetics is a billion dollar industry. Unit 02

I went on a cleaning binge. Unit 08

I like reading biographies. Unit 01

What is your place of birth? Unit 01

I get that bit. Unit 06

We lived in a block of flats. Unit 10

I read my son's blog to see where he's

Unit 02
travelling.

A tree had blown down in the garden. Unit 09

Part of our roof was blown off. Unit 09

You don't want to sound as if you're

Unit 03
blowing your own trumpet.
He's always boasting about his salary. Unit 11

I could tell from his body language that

Unit 02
he wasn't happy.
The thing that bothers me is the parents'
Unit 14
attitude, not the boy.
It has a little silver stripe on the bottom. Unit 08

This computer is brand new. Unit 06

Saving the child was a true act of
Unit 13
bravery.
I broke my wrist. Unit 04
The bus broke down. Unit 05

Someone broke into my flat. Unit 10

You wear small bottles of oxygen called

Unit 12
'breathers' inside your suit.
the bride and groom Unit 02

My new assistant is a really bright guy. Unit 07

I was brought up to do things in his

Unit 11
way.
a holiday/travel brochure Unit 12

He suffered cuts and bruises after

Unit 03
falling off his bike.
She kept to her budget. Unit 06

a budget airline Unit 01

My daughter is getting too big to be
Unit 03
pushed in a buggy.
He built it up into a global success. Unit 13

He was bullied at school by some older

Unit 14
boys.
I burnt all the old letters. Unit 12

The dry wood will burn easily. Unit 12

The pipe's burst. Unit 09

a rose bush Unit 06

But if I agree to do that, could you

Unit 05
please do something for me?
I buy meat from a butcher. Unit 06

Press the play button to listen to your

Unit 06
recording.
He gets a real buzz from going to the
Unit 02
gym.
Andrew Fisher risked his life by diving
Unit 01
into the river.
I think we've discussed everything we
Unit 14
need to - by the way, what time is it?
We took a cab to the office. Unit 08
I did some quick calculations to see if I
Unit 01
could afford to buy it.
He's such a calm person. Unit 07

I've found a campsite by the beach. Unit 08

All the trains were cancelled. Unit 08

We had to use candles when the lights
Unit 09
went out.
I can't stand watching the ads. Unit 01
Real Madrid are capable of winning the
Unit 03
league.
His book really captures the spirit of the
Unit 01
place.
She made soup from chicken carcasses. Unit 06

He is his wife's main carer. Unit 14

The doctors have warned him but he

Unit 13
just carries on eating too much.
I would argue my case. Unit 09

If someone's done something which

Unit 02
causes tension, nobody says anything.
She is cautious about lending money to
Unit 04
anyone.
The country boasts a large number of
Unit 14
centenarians.
The office is only open at certain times
Unit 05
of the day.
This has been a challenging time for us
Unit 12
all.
I haven't had a chance to ask him yet. Unit 02

I met him by chance yesterday in town. Unit 02

Our lives changed dramatically. Unit 05

Which channel do you think each
Unit 01
person watches?
There was chaos in the stadium when
Unit 09
all the lights suddenly failed.
a chaotic situation Unit 13

My boss is a difficult character. Unit 07

a national characteristic Unit 07

She wore a charcoal coat. Unit 11

How many offences were the family
Unit 14
charged with?
Charities help poor people. Unit 06

The building had a certain charm. Unit 13

a charming smile Unit 07

As the chart shows, ... Unit 11

I had a chat with this old lady. Unit 08

a cheap flight Unit 13

Trouble broke out in the match when
one of the players called a member of Unit 14
the other team a cheat.
Let me check. Unit 06
The doctor's waiting room was bright
and cheerful with yellow walls and Unit 08
curtains.
Your shirts are in the chest of drawers. Unit 08

My parents help with the childcare. Unit 11

The cup's chipped. Unit 10

I don't have a choice. Unit 08

Have you chosen a name for the baby? Unit 14

I find cooking a real chore. Unit 11

a carefully choreographed publicity
Unit 12
stunt
a water chute Unit 06

She claimed that the dog attacked her. Unit 07

The law aims to clarify building

Unit 02
regulations.
I'd clean up the kitchen. Unit 08
a clever student Unit 01

Click on the 'Save' icon. Unit 06

We're losing a lot of our clients. Unit 14

The climbers had to be rescued by

Unit 12
helicopter.
rock/mountain climbing Unit 12

The microphone clips to the collar of

Unit 03
your jacket.

Try not to be so clumsy. Unit 04

Free yourself from clutter. Unit 08

What is your area code? Unit 08

I'll collect you from the station. Unit 14

The handle's come off. Unit 09

The lights came back on. Unit 09

Come up with a new and better plan. Unit 03

He has struggled to make a comeback. Unit 13

The car has been designed for

Unit 13
practicality, safety, and comfort.
Are you comfortable talking about your
Unit 03
achievements?
Do you ever post comments on blogs? Unit 02

He got the commission to design the

Unit 07
new bridge.
Injuries are common in sports such as
Unit 11
hockey.
We can now communicate instantly
with people on the other side of the Unit 03
world.
The school is improving communication
Unit 02
between teachers and parents.

the business/Chinese community Unit 11

It takes me two hours to commute to

Unit 11
work.
... compared to only around fifteen
Unit 11
minutes for men ...
a fridge with a small freezer
Unit 03
compartment
Would you say you're a competitive
Unit 03
person?
Lots of people have complained about
Unit 11
the noise.
I wish to make a complaint. Unit 10

I completely forgot that you were

Unit 01
coming.

complex details/issues Unit 03

Who composed this piece of music? Unit 03

We'll reach a compromise. Unit 09

He loves playing computer games. Unit 14

I'm concentrating on my career at the

Unit 08
moment.
the concept of self-development Unit 03
The table's in quite good condition. Unit 08
She conducted herself with great
Unit 11
dignity.
He's a good student, but he lacks
Unit 07
confidence.
I am confident that we can win this. Unit 03

The report could not be confirmed

Unit 10
independently.
They often don't try to resolve the
Unit 09
conflict.
Their finances have become confused. Unit 06

Many companies now offer free

Unit 06
connection to the Internet.
People are really conscious of rules. Unit 13

The ship capsized, with disastrous

Unit 02
consequences.
Have you considered getting a new
Unit 03
one?
the construction industry Unit 14

a tax consultant Unit 08

Most apartments contain a living room. Unit 01

I've been to three continents this year

Unit 11
alone.

I had to go to Japan to discuss a

Unit 05
contract.

In contrast to Scotland, England is

Unit 11
quite warm.
You're in control. Unit 12

My new house is more convenient for

Unit 01
the station.
I'm not convinced about this option. Unit 14

a cookery show Unit 01

Witnesses are cooperating with
Unit 03
detectives.
Exercise helps develop balance and
Unit 04
coordination.

I work as a stunt co-ordinator. Unit 12

How do you cope with stress? Unit 03

corporate finance Unit 13

Edinburgh City Council Unit 12

What is the problem with using

Unit 10
witnesses in court?

The glass is cracked. Unit 10

the craft of furniture-making/boat-

Unit 14
building

Satellites crash in space. Unit 06

Fire and ambulance crews were at the

Unit 12
scene.
He committed a serious crime. Unit 10
a dangerous/violent criminal Unit 10

He's critical of the new plan. Unit 13

He criticised my driving. Unit 01

She doesn't take criticism well. Unit 11

They will be able to critique their

Unit 12
performance.
We saw a crocodile by the river. Unit 14

The main crops grown for export are

Unit 12
coffee and rice.

I saw him crossing the street. Unit 10

French/international cuisine Unit 13

American/Japanese culture Unit 01

What is your current address? Unit 14

a curve in the road Unit 07

We sat on cushions on the floor. Unit 11

local/ancient customs Unit 02

a customer service helpline Unit 10

I've cut my finger on the glass. Unit 04

He suffered brain damage in the car

Unit 06
crash.
financial data Unit 11

a national database of missing people Unit 11

a business deal Unit 05

The government wants to deal with

Unit 09
unemployment.
There are many deaths due to
Unit 12
accidents.
a debate about science Unit 03
Debris from the aircraft was scattered
Unit 14
over a wide area.
What was your decision - are you
Unit 02
coming or not?

a tape deck Unit 08

I would like to declutter my desk. Unit 08

She's good at cake decoration. Unit 02

good deeds Unit 13

It's difficult to say what I define myself
Unit 07
as first.
This book is definitely worth reading. Unit 02

All names have been deleted from the

Unit 02
report.
This was a deliberate attempt by them
Unit 14
to deceive us.
a delicate china cup Unit 08

This soup is absolutely delicious. Unit 01

He delivered his lines clearly. Unit 12

a delivery van Unit 10

Demographers have noted the decline

Unit 14
in birth rates.

It's dented. Unit 10

We waited in the departure lounge. Unit 06

Whether or not we go to Spain for our

Unit 11
holiday depends on the cost.
I tried to describe what I had seen. Unit 07

The book deserves to be treasured. Unit 01

web design courses Unit 12

a fashion designer Unit 03

Many works of art were destroyed in

Unit 12
the fire.
It will help you to develop new and
Unit 09
creative solutions to problems.
the development of new medicines Unit 03

Most of the magazine was devoted to

Unit 11
the star's wedding.

Have a look at these diagrams. Unit 04

I don't see the difference. Unit 14

eight different flavours of ice cream Unit 01

This exercise is too difficult for me. Unit 01

My boss is a difficult character. Unit 07

Meet the new sales director. Unit 13

They had a disagreement about money. Unit 09

She watched him disappear into the
Unit 02
crowd.
She couldn't hide her disappointment
Unit 07
when she lost.
floods and other natural disasters Unit 14

You have to have discipline to keep

Unit 07
going.

They were sent home in disgrace. Unit 14

There were some family photographs

Unit 06
displayed on his desk.
Did you resolve the dispute with your
Unit 10
neighbours?
All this noise is very disruptive. Unit 02

a distinctive style of writing Unit 07

The phone calls were a constant

Unit 10
distraction.
domestic issues Unit 11

I sat down on the doorstep and waited. Unit 05

We have some doubts about a few

Unit 03
things in the business plan.

His downfall was when the business

Unit 13
totally failed
She's got dozens of friends. Unit 01
I dragged my friends to the beach. Unit 06
Your life changes dramatically when
Unit 06
you have a baby.
a dreadful mistake Unit 14

My dream is to be an architect. Unit 03

I dropped your camera. Unit 04

Two people drowned in a boating

Unit 03
accident yesterday.

Drugs are dispensed by pharmacists. Unit 14

I took my coat to the dry cleaner's. Unit 08

His high grade was due to his hard

Unit 06
work.

The furniture was covered in dust. Unit 14

a moral duty Unit 11

She put the material into the dye. Unit 02

The earthquake destroyed the town

Unit 04
hall.
She won the 400m race with ease. Unit 10

Critics said it was easy to use. Unit 01

I watched the lunar eclipse with my
Unit 04
family.
a competitive edge Unit 03

an eerie silence Unit 04

The accident had a huge effect on her
Unit 07
life.
They communicate effectively. Unit 03

an efficient person/organisation Unit 02

Either you or I can go. Unit 09

an elderly man Unit 06

We need to call an electrician to fix the

Unit 09
television.

the elegance of their surroundings Unit 13

The report studies economic growth in

Unit 04
Europe and elsewhere.
I got an email from Danielle yesterday. Unit 02

We are always eager to embrace the

Unit 13
latest technology.
The machine emits a high-pitched
Unit 14
sound when you press the button.
People find it easy to empathise with the
Unit 03
main character.
The company employs 2500 staff. Unit 09

We were not prepared for the

Unit 10
encounter.
My parents encouraged me to study
Unit 11
history.
We used to have endless arguments
Unit 01
about the coolest cars.
I never thought he'd end up in prison. Unit 03

a software engineer Unit 03

Winning that award greatly enhanced

Unit 14
her reputation.

Enrolment is at 10.30. Unit 12

an entertaining and informative book Unit 14

There is good entertainment on TV at

Unit 01
the weekend.

a sports enthusiast Unit 14

He is a successful entrepreneur. Unit 03

environmentally friendly washing

Unit 03
powder
Did you see last week's episode? Unit 01

All people are equal. Unit 02

kitchen/office equipment Unit 06

the Clinton era Unit 14

This book isn't especially helpful. Unit 01

They estimate that a hundred people
Unit 14
were killed in the accident.
The police quickly evacuated the area
Unit 14
after the accident.
He carefully evaluated the options. Unit 01

Local people have been shocked by

Unit 06
recent events in the town.
We all hope that an agreement can be
Unit 05
reached eventually.
Did you ever travel around Europe? Unit 05

Computers are now part of everyday

Unit 07
life.
What exactly do you mean? Unit 02

Don't exaggerate - it didn't cost that

Unit 10
much!
They excel at abstract patterns of
Unit 03
recognition.
That was an excellent meal. Unit 10
happy, excited faces Unit 03
Excuse me, guys, but please can we keep
Unit 14
to the point?
a company executive Unit 14

I use my exercise bike every day. Unit 08

By the time they reached the top of the

Unit 05
mountain they were exhausted.
Some animals exist in desert areas. Unit 10
Here are some ideas for expanding the
Unit 09
business.
Children are expected to take part in
Unit 11
most family activities.
You have to pay your own medical
Unit 06
expenses.
Say how you felt about the experience. Unit 04

I'm experienced in sales. Unit 12

I decided to live on 1 a day, and the

Unit 06
experiment worked well.
Can you explain why you did this? Unit 11

What's your explanation for the team's

Unit 04
poor performance?
The gas bottle exploded. Unit 12

The children love exploring. Unit 06

facial expression Unit 02

a garden of exquisite flowers Unit 13

an extensive collection Unit 03
extreme weather conditions Unit 01

I can't face moving everything again. Unit 06

facial expression Unit 02

They have a facility with words and
Unit 03
languages.
The fact is that we don't have enough
Unit 09
money.
The sofa's faded. Unit 10

It's not fair that I have to clean up the

Unit 10
mess that she made.
You need to have faith in the people
Unit 07
around you.
Fake car parts are dangerous. Unit 01

He fell asleep in front of the TV. Unit 10

I'm from a big family. Unit 01

I'm not a big fan of TV. Unit 01

It's a fantastic car. Unit 03

Watching him is far better than
Unit 07
watching television.

I always fast-forward through the ads. Unit 01

It's my fault we're late. Unit 04

She was always doing favours for

Unit 12
people.
However, we feel that we will not be
Unit 05
able to work together.
I have a feeling it's on Tuesday. Unit 08
a football field Unit 08
He's an expert in the field of
Unit 07
biochemistry.
a fiery temper Unit 09
I have the figures here. Unit 11

Finally, I'll give you a website address

Unit 12
where you can find more information.

He works in finance. Unit 03

a financial adviser Unit 06

I found it quite difficult at first. Unit 01

I'll find out for you. Unit 04

We have four fingers and a thumb on

Unit 04
each hand.
He was fired from the family business. Unit 12

A fire engine was called to the scene. Unit 14

They showed us how to use the fire

Unit 12
extinguishers.
The firefighters got the fire under
Unit 14
control.
a law firm Unit 05
First of all, you need to send us an
Unit 12
application form.
The batteries in my torch are flat. Unit 09

The bathroom's flooded. Unit 04

One of the floorboards was loose. Unit 12

Their main focus must be on reducing

Unit 02
crime.
I'll try and follow the news. Unit 01
I'm very fond of Agata. Unit 10
a foolish man/mistake Unit 03

a public footpath Unit 08

He followed in his father's footsteps and

Unit 11
became an actor.

I always thought they were forced to

Unit 11
spend time with their families.
The forest fire was started by a
Unit 04
cigarette.
I've forgotten what we were talking
Unit 04
about.
a formal dinner party, formal clothes Unit 07
his former wife Unit 07

Fortunately, no one was hurt in the

Unit 04
accident.
There is a beautiful fountain in the
Unit 01
middle of the square.
free events Unit 06

freedom of movement Unit 03

He is a frequent visitor to the US. Unit 14

Let's go outside and get some fresh air. Unit 10

Sarah's my best friend. Unit 06

a close friendship Unit 02
That dog gave me a terrible fright. Unit 14
I still see my old teacher from time to
Unit 02
time.
There's a heart design on the front. Unit 08

dried/fresh fruit Unit 06

I'm very frustrated at/with my lack of

Unit 11
progress.
The restaurant was fully booked. Unit 12

a pension fund Unit 14

Our new managing director has

reorganised the company a bit, but Unit 11
nothing has fundamentally changed.

What's funny is that the guy who

Unit 14
wanted to fight was oner 80 years old.
Any further questions? Unit 12

What's all the fuss about? Unit 13

Please shut the gate. Unit 08

hair gel Unit 12
It depends on the gender of the person
Unit 02
you are talking to.
the older/younger generation Unit 02

Einstein was a genius. Unit 01

I don't really get it. Unit 02

I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Unit 05

We got off the train. Unit 08

We got on the wrong train. Unit 08
I get on well with my boss. Unit 07
I got rid of my old furniture. Unit 08

Anger got the better of me. Unit 03

I got used being with a lot of people. Unit 01

He gave away all his books. Unit 08

She gave up treats and holidays. Unit 06

The new hotel is very glamorous. Unit 07

We are all worried about global
Unit 12
warming.
The future looks gloomy. Unit 09

Can I use your phone? "Sure, go ahead." Unit 01

He went bankrupt after only a year in

Unit 13
business.
My phone has gone dead. Unit 05

I'd go for this one. Unit 14

The heating went off. Unit 09

His goal was to make it simple to use. Unit 03

Listening to gossip is a waste of time. Unit 11

He's always gossiping on the phone. Unit 11

Gradually he began to get better. Unit 08

This graph shows in the increase in

Unit 12
sales this year.

I'm really grateful to you for all your

Unit 10
help.
My boss is a great character. Unit 01

a fire guard Unit 13

She was guilty of the crime. Unit 14

They stood on the corner handing out
Unit 06
leaflets.
a teacher's handbook Unit 02

Her favourite handicraft is knitting. Unit 14

a door handle Unit 09

He's taken up hang-gliding. Unit 13

I hardly ever watch TV. Unit 01
There's no harm in checking your email
Unit 02
from time to time.
harsh criticism/punishment Unit 13
We'll have to call someone. Unit 09
She dived headfirst into the pool. Unit 12

a front-page headline Unit 14

I belong to a local health club. Unit 13

Did you hear about Hussein? Unit 10

Listen to your heart. Unit 09

The heating went off. Unit 09

She helped me with my household
Unit 02
chores.
If you have any questions about any of
Unit 06
our products, just call our helpline.
She had henna decorations on her
Unit 02
hands.
Let me just have a look here. Unit 12

He became a national hero for playing

Unit 13
in the national football team. .

hi-fi equipment Unit 08

a high-profile campaign/case Unit 14

She's a high-spirited child. Unit 10

He hoarded antique books in the attic. Unit 08

hold a meeting Unit 09

If you hold on a minute, I'll tell you. Unit 12

homemade bread/cookies Unit 06

We rely on the honesty of witnesses. Unit 10

a waterproof jacket with a hood Unit 12

They were incredibly hospitable people. Unit 01

The local people showed me great

Unit 01
hospitality.
How about if we take turns to do the
Unit 09
washing-up?
However, there are some differences. Unit 05

a huge house Unit 02

The hurricane blew the roof off our
Unit 04
house.
The project's all very hush-hush. Unit 09

I bet it'll be there. Unit 08

I slipped on the ice and fell over. Unit 04

Click on the print icon. Unit 06

Brainstorm ideas. Unit 01

It's ideal for anyone who wants to
Unit 08
exercise at home.
When I was young and idealistic I
believed it was possible to change the Unit 01
world.
You need to identify your priorities. Unit 09

She irritates me, so I just try to ignore

Unit 06
her.
She asked him to come home
Unit 04
immediately.
large, impersonal buildings Unit 07

My family is very important to me. Unit 10

I was impressed by her
Unit 03
professionalism.
an impressive teacher Unit 03

For a football, we improvised with

Unit 13
some rolled-up socks.

Sue and I don't have much in common. Unit 10

In conclusion, I'd like to thank our guest

Unit 11
speaker.
Are you looking for anything in
Unit 09
particular?
I was in the middle of washing up. Unit 04

In those days, boys used to wear short

Unit 04
trousers.
I'm now back in touch with people I
Unit 02
knew in primary school.
inaccurate information Unit 01

I need to check my inbox. Unit 02

Police are investigating the incident. Unit 14

My children are not artistically

Unit 03
inclined.
The instructions are included. Unit 08

families on low incomes Unit 11

She was weak and indecisive. Unit 11

For a four-year-old, her vocabulary is

Unit 12
very good indeed.
We try to treat our students as
Unit 01
individuals.
the construcion industry Unit 14

Many factors influence a film's success. Unit 01

an influential figure in modern science Unit 03

Can you give us a bit more information

Unit 03
about your background?
a very informative lecture Unit 01

We are less inhibited with our friends. Unit 09

My initial reaction was one of anger. Unit 12

You have to have initiative to do this

Unit 07
job.
an injection of insulin Unit 14

She injured her ankle when she fell. Unit 12

head injuries Unit 04
The wallet's got some cash inside. Unit 08
The school insists on good behaviour
Unit 01
from its students.
a factory inspector Unit 02

His father was his inspiration. Unit 01

Both drivers were killed instantly. Unit 10

Visit people instead of making phone
Unit 06
calls.
the Massachusetts Institute of
Unit 13
Technology
Staff are instructed not to use the
Unit 06
telephones for personal calls.
I just followed the instructions. Unit 08

a driving instructor Unit 12

What do you think is the best test of

Unit 03
intelligence?
The museum has lots of interactive
Unit 14
displays.

Interest charges on a loan are usually

Unit 06
quite high.

Sarah's only interested in studying. Unit 12

an interesting person Unit 07

I know he's worried about us, but I wish
Unit 09
he wouldn't interfere.
Does this computer have internet
Unit 06
access?
He needs to work on his interpersonal
Unit 03
skills.
His comments were interpreted as an
Unit 05
attack on the manager.

Sorry to interrupt, but what time is it? Unit 14

I had an interview last week for a job in

Unit 11
London.
I'm really into sport. Unit 01

You can see the document on the

Unit 02
intranet.

intrapersonal intelligence Unit 03

What new laws have been introduced? Unit 14

He's always been an introvert. Unit 03

Her approach to childcare is based on

Unit 09
intuition.
Who invented the television? Unit 03
A lot of great inventions have come
Unit 03
from China.
Thomas Edison was the inventor of the
Unit 03
light bulb.
The institute will invest 5 million in the
Unit 06
project.
We're looking for investors for our new
Unit 03
business.
an irritating habit Unit 01

the issues of race and social class Unit 06

Well, it depends what you want to find. Unit 12

a jar of jam Unit 12

His new bike was making his friends
Unit 11
jealous.
It's the kind of job that requires a lot of
Unit 07
confidence.
There were lots of joggers in the park. Unit 03

I want to join a tennis club. Unit 02

He made a joke to make everyone feel
Unit 13
relaxed.
a medical journal Unit 14

The judge sentenced him to 15 years in

Unit 10
prison.
a judicial inquiry Unit 10

a judo champion Unit 12

The jury found the woman guilty of

Unit 10
theft.
I don't know how they can justify those
Unit 09
ticket prices.
I'm not keen on reality TV shows. Unit 01
My router keeps going wrong. Unit 06

The businessman's son was kidnapped

Unit 14
for the ransom money.

She was taken by kidnappers. Unit 14

It's a kind of sales and marketing

Unit 12
position.

I wanted to thank her for her kindness. Unit 13

Our arms are longer than the brain

Unit 04
thinks they are so we knock things over.

I didn't know what they were doing. Unit 04

I spend a lot of time in the lab doing

Unit 11
experiments.

I'll fetch a ladder. Unit 05

I'll ask my landlady if you can stay. Unit 04

My landlord is going to double my rent. Unit 09

a historic landmark Unit 13

a wealthy landowner Unit 14

The castle dominates the landscape for
Unit 07
miles around.
The last time I saw you, you were going
Unit 05
to study finance.
Have you spoken to Hussein lately? Unit 11
The film's launch attracted a lot of
Unit 06
Hollywood stars.
There are laws against driving too fast. Unit 13

to mow the lawn Unit 06

Her lawyer advised her to take action
Unit 10
against the company.
This could lead on to a career in law. Unit 14

We need strong leadership. Unit 11

The pipe's leaking. Unit 09

A wealthy widow left all her money to

Unit 13
the village.
We went to a lecture on banking. Unit 09

Is it legal to carry a handgun? Unit 12

It's less likely to be busy then. Unit 02

People let you do what you want more. Unit 12

Are you a good liar? Unit 11

Why might these people tell lies? Unit 11

a healthy lifestyle Unit 08

The man who gave us a lift was really
Unit 08
nice.
The lights came back on. Unit 09
I wish she'd lighten up a bit. Unit 08
I'm likely to forget if you don't remind
Unit 02
me.
a time limit or speed limit Unit 13

Click on this link to visit our online

Unit 03
bookstore.
We lived together for two years. Unit 06
She's trying to get a 30 000 loan to
Unit 06
start her own business.
The locals are very upset about the shop
Unit 01
closing.
The hotel is in a lovely location
Unit 01
overlooking the lake.
Have you ever locked yourself out. Unit 05

I've locked myself out again. Unit 05

I got a lodger to help me pay the rent. Unit 09

It was difficult to understand the logic

Unit 03
behind his argument.
She gets lonely now that the kids have
Unit 13
all left home.
Looking back on it, it was a silly thing
Unit 10
to do.
She looked out for bargains. Unit 06
We got lost. Unit 06

You need to go to lost property. Unit 08

a loyal supporter Unit 12

a fashion magazine Unit 01

The army has been brought in to

Unit 11
maintain order in the region.
a major problem/issue Unit 14

He makes a living selling mobile

Unit 03
phones.
That makes sense. Unit 14
He made up facts in 27 of the 41 articles
Unit 01
he had written.
Did you manage to talk to your friend? Unit 05

How do you manage your money? Unit 06

to manipulate an image Unit 03

Would you prefer to read a manual? Unit 06

She draws you a map. Unit 08

marginally more expensive Unit 07

She is a market researcher. Unit 06

a career in marketing/sales and

Unit 03
marketing
Thanks, mate. Unit 13

Some airlines have cancelled less

popular routes in an attempt to Unit 14
maximise profits.
What does 'twitter' mean? Unit 02
That means I won't be able to come to
Unit 02
the party.
He's considering doing a course in
mechanics and then a degree in Unit 03
engineering.
The issue has been much discussed in
Unit 01
the media.
Hold a meeting Unit 09

The ice soon melted. Unit 12

I've memorised his phone number. Unit 03

People in this category have a good

Unit 03
visual memory.
You've never mentioned her before. Unit 04

My bedroom's in a mess. Unit 12

They spend their weekends messing

Unit 02
around on their boat.

I often take my metal detector to the

Unit 12
beach.

She is a trained midwife. Unit 09

Would you mind if I opened the

Unit 12
window?

Coal/salt mining Unit 04

a minor offence Unit 12

If you hold on a minute. Unit 12
Our newspaper aims to mirror the
Unit 07
opinions of ordinary people.
I made a huge mistake. Unit 13

She misunderstood the instructions. Unit 06

She's always moaning about

Unit 10
something.
I'll be out, so call my mobile phone. Unit 06

Bear with me a moment. Unit 04

How much money have you got? Unit 03

Her book captures the mood of the

Unit 01
place.
a monthly mortgage payment Unit 06
The motion of the boat made him feel
Unit 07
sick.
What was the motivation for the attack? Unit 03

Motorists should expect delays of up to

Unit 14
one hour.
We're moving in next week. Unit 10

I'm going to move on now to talk about

Unit 12
the different parts of the course.
I don't like watching movies more than
Unit 01
once.
multiple injuries Unit 03
to commit murder Unit 01

I see myself as a father first. Unit 07

a nasty shock/surprise Unit 12

a satellite navigation system Unit 06

I've nearly finished. Unit 07

I don't see the need for more TV
Unit 14
channels.
We are negotiating for a new contract. Unit 09

I grew up in a very poor

Unit 08
neighbourhood.
Neither he nor his mother would talk to
Unit 09
the police.
a nervous cough/laugh Unit 04
All our computers are on the same
Unit 06
network.
I've never been able to go with them. Unit 03

I knew a lot about the subject already,

but her talk was interesting Unit 12
nevertheless.
I listen to the news on the radio every
Unit 14
morning.
Even the newsreader looked upset. Unit 14

He's a really nice person. Unit 07

The traffic can be a real nightmare
Unit 08
after 4.30.
They nodded enthusiastically at the
Unit 05
proposal.
You can see the northern lights from
Unit 04
parts of Norway.
Not only did he turn up late, he also
Unit 09
forgot his books.
We certainly aren't quite as tolerant as
Unit 07
we used to be.
Make notes about her answers. Unit 03
This is nothing to do with Celia. Unit 14
I noticed someone on the street. Unit 10

Have you read any good novels lately? Unit 03

I'm going to move on now to talk about

Unit 12
the different parts of the course.

How many will the numbers rise to? Unit 14

childhood obesity Unit 14

His main objective was to increase
Unit 06
profits.
They're obviously happy. Unit 04
a common/everyday occurrence Unit 12
I always thought there was something
Unit 04
odd about her.
Of course it's his property in law. Unit 09

He committed several serious offences. Unit 14

a senior official Unit 08

Rub some ointment on the affected

Unit 12
area.
On balance, I have to say I'd go for the
Unit 07
second option.

She's a doctor, so she's often on call at

Unit 02
the weekend.

That house is on fire. Unit 12

I was on the way to work. Unit 04
On top of that, the Italian restaurant is
Unit 07
closer.
I don't like watching films more than
Unit 01
once.
How often do you go online? Unit 02

It's only five kilometres to the venue. Unit 11

It's good to have an open mind about
Unit 07
things.

What's your opinion on the matter? Unit 02

We're optimistic about our chances of

Unit 03
success.
After living in Egypt for six months or
so, I began to understand what had Unit 02
happened.
It's in good working order. Unit 08

I ordered some pasta and a mixed salad. Unit 10

His original plan was to stay for a
week, but he ended up staying for a Unit 10
month.
Despite her illness, she has a very
Unit 06
positive outlook on life.
It has pink stripes on the outside. Unit 08
The villagers are very suspicious of
Unit 02
outsiders.
outspoken comments Unit 10

He took just over an hour to get ready. Unit 11

I often record whole series and then

Unit 01
watch them over and over.
the overall cost of the holiday Unit 12
We sat in a caf overlooking the market
Unit 13
square.
The overuse of X-rays may be causing
Unit 11
250 deaths each year.
a property owner Unit 07

Oyster farm Unit 04

He was carrying a package under his

Unit 04
arm.
Recovery from the operation is a slow
Unit 04
and painful process.
He held the beetle on the palm of his
Unit 08
hand.
a control panel Unit 06

Don't panic, we've got plenty of time. Unit 09

The hotel offers a wonderful panoramic

Unit 13
view of the countryside.

the Russian parliament Unit 14

My favourite room in my house is the

Unit 08
parlour.
He made a partial recovery. Unit 12
She didn't seem particularly interested. Unit 05

The house is partly owned by her

Unit 06
father.
Police were alerted by a passer-by who
Unit 13
saw the accident.
It's good to see someone so passionate
Unit 03
about their product.
There's a path through the forest. Unit 08

behaviour patterns Unit 11

They will accept payment by credit

Unit 06
card.
a feeling of peace Unit 10

My mother's favourite piece of jewellery

Unit 04
is a pearl necklace.
There should be greater penalties for
Unit 14
vandals.
People say it's amazing. Unit 01
Retirement is perceived as a bit lazy
Unit 07
really.
a 24-hour period Unit 10
She gave him permission without
Unit 12
asking any questions.
a work permit Unit 14

You're the only person I know here. Unit 07

personal qualities Unit 07

She's got a lovely warm personality. Unit 07

physical fitness/strength Unit 03

physiological advantage Unit 14

Pick fruit from bushes and trees

Unit 06
whenever you walk anywhere.

a pile of books/bricks Unit 04

A message pinged onto my screen. Unit 02

The pipe's leaking. Unit 09

Is it a good place to get reliable facts? Unit 01

a plain blue carpet Unit 08

Come up with a new and better plan. Unit 09

The CD deck can play up sometimes. Unit 08

His visits used to give us such pleasure. Unit 07

Don't bring any food - we've got plenty. Unit 03

I don't like movies with complicated

Unit 14
plots.

Could you plug the iron in for me? Unit 06

Make sure everything is plugged in. Unit 06

We need to call a plumber to fix the tap. Unit 09

My wallet was in my coat pocket. Unit 03

a drink pod Unit 03

I don't see the point of working too

Unit 02
hard.
They put down poison to kill the rats. Unit 12

What did the police ask motorists to do? Unit 14

He's very pompous. Unit 03

He's just popped out to the shops. Unit 09

'Jack' was the most popular boy's name. Unit 01

personal possessions Unit 08

It's got potential. Unit 14

He likes to have power over people. Unit 01

We've got candles in case there's a

Unit 09
power cut.
Practical clothes/shoes Unit 07

She was pushing a pram. Unit 03

Companies are predicting massive

Unit 11
profits.
I prefer radio to TV. Unit 01

personal preferences Unit 01

a wedding present Unit 06

Jasmina is giving a presentation to her

Unit 12
colleagues.
If you're phoning about a technical
Unit 06
problem, please press two.
A prestigious award Unit 07

the previous day/year Unit 05

He must be punished - it's a matter of
Unit 06
principle.

My daughter is still at primary school. Unit 02

A laser printer Unit 10

I'll probably be home by midnight. Unit 02

health problems Unit 02
Buying a house can be a long and
Unit 10
complicated process.
We have a new range of skin-care
Unit 03
products.
You can update your profile. Unit 02

He made a good profit. Unit 13

a TV programme Unit 01

He promised not to do it again. Unit 05

This one looks promising. Unit 14

accident-prone Unit 04

Liars often use the pronoun 'we' instead

Unit 11
of 'I'.

As well as always paying my rent on

time, I've also looked after this Unit 09
property.
It's important to protect your skin from
Unit 11
the harmful effects of the sun.
They knew who had stolen the money,
Unit 10
but they couldn't prove it.
This booklet provides useful
Unit 14
information about local services.
He went to see a psychiatrist. Unit 02

psychological problems Unit 14

She studied psychology at Harvard. Unit 07

This book is published by Cambridge

Unit 03
University Press.

We managed to put out the fire. Unit 12

personal qualities Unit 07

Wed like to ask you some questions

Unit 03
about international sales.
I tried to catch him but he was too quick
Unit 02
for me.
I quickly shut the door. Unit 04
It's quite a dangerous website. Unit 01
Would you mind not having the radio
Unit 09
on all the time?
A bank raid Unit 14

a range of colours/patterns Unit 03

They demanded a 1 million ransom for

Unit 14
his daughter's release.
a rare disease/species Unit 12

I'd like coffee rather than tea, please. Unit 01

We discuss things, and usually we reach

Unit 09
a compromise.
He reacted angrily to her comments. Unit 14

I immediately realised what had

Unit 04
happened.
There are too many reality shows on TV
Unit 01
these days.
I'm really into sport. Unit 01
It's not reasonable to expect people to
Unit 14
work those hours.
I don't recall arranging a time to meet. Unit 10

a recent photo Unit 01

Have you seen any good films recently? Unit 03

I reckon you must get tired. Unit 02

I didn't recognise the man at first. Unit 10

A bad diet is recognised as a leading

Unit 04
cause of heart disease.
Can you recommend a good electrician? Unit 01

How many people did we recruit last

Unit 12
month?
The statistics reflect a change in
Unit 03
people's spending habits.

Ask for a refund. Unit 10

Work isn't regarded as so important

Unit 07
over there.
If you don't tell her the truth you'll
Unit 13
regret it later.
We used to rehearse in an old hall. Unit 12

a feeling of rejection Unit 07

He has a very good relationship with

Unit 02
his older sister.

It's difficult to relax. Unit 02

The CD is due to be released in
Unit 03
December.
a reliable car Unit 01
Breathing exercises can help to relieve
Unit 11
stress.
I know I can rely on you to help. Unit 10
I remember you always wanted to do
Unit 04
that.
Remind yourself of any nervous habits. Unit 05

The hi-fi comes with a remote control. Unit 08

I rent a room to a lodger. Unit 09

I repainted my bedroom because I

Unit 01
didn't like the colour.
It's not going to be easy to find a
Unit 10
replacement for you.

The blue on the map represents water. Unit 09

A man rescued a driver from a car. Unit 13

They've clearly done a lot of research. Unit 01

We have had complaints from local

Unit 14
residents.
Mr Aitken has resigned from the
Unit 13
company.
They often don't try to resolve the
Unit 09
conflict.

I would still always show him respect. Unit 09

The government has responded by

sending food and medical supplies to Unit 02
the region.
The head of the department has various
Unit 03
additional responsibilities.
Unemployment has risen as a direct
Unit 07
result of new economic policies.

She retired from the company in 1990. Unit 07

We wish you a long and happy

Unit 07
retirement.
a family/school reunion Unit 05

It was revealed in this morning's

Unit 14
papers that the couple intend to marry.
It is unlikely that the judge will reverse
Unit 11
his decision.
Click here to see all my reviews. Unit 01
A cup of tea and something to eat might
Unit 14
revive you.
There'll be a reward for whoever
Unit 06
finishes first.

I've never heard anything so ridiculous. Unit 08

We're very busy right now. Unit 05

the ringleader of a criminal gang Unit 14

How many will the numbers rise to? Unit 14

David Warne risked his life by diving

Unit 04
into the river.
to rob a bank Unit 14

a bank robber Unit 13

He climbed onto the roof. Unit 09

We tied a rope to the branch. Unit 04

We'll have to make a rota for the
Unit 09
washing-up.
an escape route Unit 02

Try and avoid leaving your router on

Unit 06
all the time.
We will still have quite angry rows. Unit 09
the British royal family Unit 02
Our rubbish gets collected on
Unit 08
Thursdays.
There are rules for what you're
Unit 03
supposed to do.
He runs the business with only six
Unit 13
people.
Come on, time is running out. Unit 05

My salary is paid directly into my bank

Unit 06
account.
Men and women spent about the same
amount of time relaxing and Unit 11
socialising.
a free sample of chocolate Unit 06

Sandstorms often occur at this time of

Unit 14
year.
a weather satellite Unit 14

I've saved a guy from drowning. Unit 06

She saved up enough money for a

Unit 06
wedding gift.
He never recovered from the financial
Unit 01
scandal.
How many firefighters were at the
Unit 14
scene?
Scientists remain sceptical about
Unit 11
astrology.
scientific experiments/research Unit 03

a high/low score Unit 06

It's scratched. Unit 10

scream something Unit 11

I typed his name into a search engine

Unit 02
and couldn't believe what I saw.
Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten
Unit 13
your seatbelts.
Seawater was rushing in over the land. Unit 04

Just give me a second. Unit 12

My son starts secondary school next
Unit 07
term.
I want two things: firstly, more money,
Unit 12
and secondly, better working hours.

Can you keep a secret? Unit 11

I don't see the point of adverts. Unit 01

She seemed happy. Unit 14
Select one of the stories as a starting-
Unit 14
point.
a senior executive Unit 12
Travelling away from the city gives us
Unit 04
a sense of freedom.
a good sense of direction Unit 03

a sensible decision Unit 13

sensitive eyes/skin Unit 12
a police sergeant Unit 14
I often record whole series and then
Unit 01
watch them over and over.
The service in that restaurant is very
Unit 10
poor.

He set up a health club. Unit 13

Do you think he'll ever settle down and

Unit 11
have a family?

What shall we do? Unit 09

Erin wasn't very well, which was a

Unit 10
shame.
a sharp knife Unit 13

There's no need to shout. Unit 11

Figure 1 shows the minutes per day that
men and women spent doing different Unit 01
activities.
He shuffled the cards. Unit 06

He was too shy to say anything in the

Unit 07
meeting.

My bag's got pockets on the side. Unit 08

You've still got a signal. Unit 06

These measures will save a significant

Unit 11
amount of money.
The building was dark and silent. Unit 04

The two houses are remarkably similar. Unit 07

Since it's such a big issue, you need to

Unit 03
make sure you're completely open.

Are you on a social networking site? Unit 02

It's the wrong size. Unit 10

He did a quick sketch of a car. Unit 07

I brought some slides to show the

Unit 04
audience.
I find it slightly worrying. Unit 07
I slipped on the ice and fell over. Unit 04

Could you speak more slowly, please? Unit 04

His car smashed into a wall. Unit 10

There were snowdrifts blocking the

Unit 12
paths.
It's important to have your own money
so that you can buy yourself something Unit 06
from time to time.

I forgot to take a coat and I got soaked. Unit 04

Playing and watching football can be

Unit 12
sociable activities.
There are thousands of social
Unit 02
networking sites.

I don't socialise with my colleagues. Unit 02

Unemployment is a problem for society. Unit 07

Check that the plug is in the socket

Unit 06
properly.
educational software Unit 11

There's no easy solution to this problem. Unit 09

We have solved the problem. Unit 09

Don't worry, we'll fix it somehow. Unit 07

Someone said Abdullah's moving house. Unit 01

It's something that people don't really

Unit 07
understand.
It's a sort of chest of drawers. Unit 08
a source of income/information Unit 01

a souvenir shop Unit 10

Two satellites crashed in space

Unit 14
yesterday.
Have you spoken to Hussein lately? Unit 11

We specialise in bringing together

Unit 03
entrepreneurs with suitable investors.

a cancer/software specialist Unit 08

I had to make a speech at my brother's

Unit 13
wedding.
I never break the speed limit. Unit 13

How much time do you spend online? Unit 02

a government spokesman Unit 13

That car looks rather sporty! Unit 07

The fields are sprayed with pesticides. Unit 12

Go up the stairway opposite. Unit 06

Stallholders want lower rents. Unit 13

Washington State Unit 11

Burglars broke into the house and stole

Unit 13
a computer.
an air steward Unit 08

I went to hospital to get stitched up. Unit 13

He sat on a stool. Unit 04

We stopped over in Los Angeles for two
Unit 11
nights.
a crime stopper Unit 14

Listen to the news stories Unit 14

The new managing director is a strange

Unit 07
person.
a watch strap Unit 03

a strict teacher Unit 04

a ball of string Unit 08

The court stripped him of his property. Unit 14

white with blue stripes Unit 08

He's struggling to pay off his debts. Unit 07
The window's stuck. Unit 08
The government has published a new
Unit 14
study.

We keep getting and keeping more stuff. Unit 08

They stood in stunned silence beside the

Unit 11
bodies.
stunning views over the city Unit 01

He always does his own stunts. Unit 12

Rocky Taylor has been a stuntman for

Unit 12
more than 40 years.
She's had her hair cut in a really nice
Unit 07
style.
While we're on the subject of parties, ... Unit 14

The water subsided very quickly. Unit 04

a subtle change/difference Unit 05

She has the skill and determination to
Unit 07
succeed.
Her success is due to hard work and
Unit 03
determination.
a successful businessman Unit 03

a sudden change/increase Unit 06

I suddenly realized who she was. Unit 04

I can't bear to see animals suffering. Unit 14

She didn't have sufficient time to

Unit 07
answer all the questions.
a suitable time to call Unit 03

He gave a brief summary of what

Unit 03
happened.
I asked my supervisor for a break. Unit 10

Vitamin supplements could actually

Unit 14
shorten life expectancy.
I'm not sure. Unit 14

We took our surfboards to the beach. Unit 04

Surfboarding is popular in Australia. Unit 13

I didn't get a reply, which was no

Unit 05
surprise really.

Flood victims had to fight for survival. Unit 02

She survived on 1 a day for six

Unit 06
months.
He was sent home because he swore at
Unit 09
the teacher.
Fire swept through the area. Unit 14

Where is the light switch? Unit 09

Could you switch on the light? Unit 05

Have you switched the computer off? Unit 06

Down's syndrome Unit 01

They've had an alarm system installed

Unit 06
at their home.
The table shows the percentage of
Unit 11
people living in poverty.
He took over the business from his
Unit 13
father.
He didn't take part in any of the
Unit 11
activities.
The meeting will take place next week. Unit 10

She showed an early talent for

Unit 07
drawing.
It can be hard to deal with questions in
Unit 04
a talk.
We talked him out of walking there. Unit 12

the cold/hot tap Unit 09

It's very difficult to hit a moving target. Unit 08

One of the pages is torn. Unit 10

We're having a few technical problems. Unit 06

a lab technician Unit 06

Scientists have developed a new
Unit 09
technique for taking blood samples.

He works in telecommunications. Unit 05

He told me about his new school. Unit 11

You've been a good tenant. Unit 09

I tend to listen to the news on the radio. Unit 01

If someone's done something which

Unit 09
causes tension, nobody says anything.

We had dinner on the terrace. Unit 09

a terrible accident Unit 01

I'll text you when we arrive. Unit 02

She wanted to thank everyone for the

Unit 13
welcome she received.
The new road may cause damage to the
Unit 14
environment.
I saw Terry the other day. Unit 10
car theft Unit 12

mathematical theory Unit 03

We were unable to get funding and Unit 12

therefore had to abandon the project.
I don't go out much these days. Unit 04
Another thing is that we don't have
Unit 07
enough money.
Let me think for a moment. Unit 03
Okay, I'll come to the party - I'm not
Unit 01
staying late though.
I'm very interested to hear your
Unit 03
thoughts about the business plan.
I threw away all my old magazines. Unit 08

We should tidy up the house before your

Unit 08
parents arrive.
At that time, I didn't know what I
Unit 01
wanted to do with my life.
I need to have some time off. Unit 11
The legal process was time-consuming
Unit 06
and expensive.
Her clothes have a timeless quality. Unit 13
Kath's money-saving tips. Unit 06
a long and tiring day Unit 02
To be honest, I didn't really enjoy the
Unit 07
party.
They live together. Unit 06
We can deal with both problems
Unit 06
together.
I knew by her tone of voice that she was
Unit 05
serious.
I always carry a torch. Unit 09

a total eclipse of the moon Unit 04

He's had a tough time at work recently. Unit 13

She stood up and walked towards him. Unit 06

a family trait Unit 07

Within weeks they had transformed the

Unit 13
area into a beautiful garden.

Vandals broke in and trashed the place. Unit 14

buried treasure Unit 12

All responsible treasure hunters have

Unit 12
their own rules.
We spend our weekends treasure
Unit 12
hunting.
She gave up treats. Unit 06

She's receiving treatment for a lung

Unit 09
infection.

a tribe of Amazonian Indians Unit 12

What's the trick to pulling out this sofa

Unit 14
bed?
a tricky question Unit 10
Last year, the world sent five trillion
Unit 02
emails.
I tripped over that stool. Unit 04

a supermarket trolley Unit 03

If it starts to hurt, then you're in

Unit 12
trouble.
Trust your intuition when you look at
Unit 01
situations.
Do you think he was telling the truth? Unit 11

a truthful answer Unit 11

I'll give it a try. Unit 01

Why don't you try on the green shirt? Unit 09

The Asian tsunami of 2004 killed over
Unit 04
200,000 people.

a tuna sandwich Unit 02

The train went into the tunnel. Unit 06

Can we turn over? There's something

Unit 04
good on Channel 4.
I've been there twice. Unit 11

typical German food Unit 10

I was unable to attend. Unit 03

The water contains unacceptable levels

Unit 11
of pollution.
It's unbelievable how lucky she's been. Unit 08

His face stayed uncovered. Unit 12

Women spent just under three hours on
Unit 11
childcare.
The coins were hidden underneath the
Unit 12
floorboards.
She didn't understand so I explained it
Unit 01
again.

It's understandable that he's angry. Unit 10

His death was completely unexpected. Unit 13

an unfair system Unit 13

an unfortunate mistake Unit 10

I'd love to come, but unfortunately I

Unit 04
have to work.

a French course book with ten units Unit 01

It's unlikely that I'll be able to come to

Unit 02
the party.

Unplug the charger when you're not

Unit 06
using it.

an unpopular idea Unit 08

The weather there can be a bit
unpredictable - one minute it's blue
Unit 07
skies and the next minute it's raining
hard.
For a while I couldn't believe she was
Unit 10
dead - it all seemed unreal.
She has a totally unrealistic view of life. Unit 02
The museum boasts an unrivalled
Unit 07
collection of antiques.
a middle-class / strict upbringing Unit 04

All the information is up-to-date and

Unit 01
free.
Fire moves upwards. Unit 12
urban areas Unit 12

an urgent message Unit 02

The specific software is also usable in

Unit 08
other areas of research.
I'm used to driving on the left now. Unit 01

They have a cottage in the valley. Unit 12

valuable paintings and antiques Unit 12

The new road has affected the value of

Unit 06
these houses.
I put the roses in a vase. Unit 12

How many vehicles do you own? Unit 12

This is a great venue for a party. Unit 14

Could you tell me your views on that,

Unit 12
please?
victims of crime Unit 14

a virtual art gallery Unit 02

The film has some powerful visual

Unit 03
effects.
Tourism is vital to the country's
Unit 11
economy.
Oranges are full of vitamin C. Unit 14

volcanic ash/activity/rock Unit 04

a charity volunteer Unit 06

Who will vote against this new plan? Unit 14

I've been wanting to speak to you. Unit 03

I warned you that it would be cold but

Unit 02
you still wouldn't wear a coat.
I find myself wasting a lot of time on
Unit 02
Facebook.
Make sure you wear your waterproofs. Unit 04
You don't know the wealth of the person
Unit 02
you are talking to.
a wealthy businessman/nation Unit 13

He has his own web page. Unit 02

We're going to a wedding on Saturday. Unit 06

He's lost weight recently. Unit 14

Try not to lift heavy weights. Unit 04
You're looking well. Unit 05
Come whatever time you like. Unit 06

My bike needs a new front wheel. Unit 03

Pick fruit from bushes and trees

Unit 06
whenever you walk anywhere.
His parents were rich, whereas mine
Unit 07
had to struggle.
I've got that essay to write, which I
Unit 10
think is going to be a bit tricky.
While I was at university, I met my best
Unit 14
friend.
whisper something Unit 11

Do you know about him: the guy who

Unit 01
was banned from athletics?
She has been a widow for many years. Unit 13

Does the room have a wi-fi connection? Unit 07

a wildlife park Unit 14

I want to win at all costs. Unit 03

We had a great holiday by the beach

Unit 13
with lots of windsurfing.
She was born within 20 miles of New
Unit 04
York.
Have you ever witnessed a crime? Unit 10

a 30-year-old woman Unit 07

The washing machine's not working. Unit 09

I wanted to study, but it didn't work

Unit 05
out.
We are trying to get rid of bullying in
Unit 11
the workplace.
a worrying situation Unit 10
They caused thousands of pounds worth
Unit 06
of damage.
I'd rather watch documentaries. Unit 01

It would have been better to bring our

Unit 13
map.
to wrap a present Unit 12

The explosion wrecked several cars and

Unit 13
damaged nearby buildings.
I hurt my wrist playing tennis. Unit 04

It's the wrong size. Unit 01

It hasn't come out yet. Unit 03

simple yet effective Unit 12

You know, like, I didn't really prepare

Unit 12
or practise.

Yours faithfully, David Watson. Unit 10

a zigzag path/road/coastline Unit 08