Word Unit No Definition

ambitious 1 wanting to be successful or powerful

summit 1 the top of a mountain
risky 1 dangerous because something bad might happen
glacier 1 a very large piece of ice that moves very slowly
slip 1 to slide by accident and fall or almost fall
awkwardly 1 moving in a way that is not natural, relaxed, or attractive
knot 1 a place where one or more pieces of string, rope, etc. have bee
stuck 1 unable to move, or set in a particular position, place, or way of thinking
crevasse 1 a deep, wide crack, especially in ice
assume 1 to think that something is likely to be true
assistance 1 help
thrilled 1 very excited and pleased
extremely 1 very, or much more than usual
climb 1 to use your legs and hands to go up or onto the top of someth
crawl 1 to move on your hands and knees
hop 1 to jump on one foot or to move about in this way
wander 1 to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear pu
stagger 1 to walk as if you might fall
tiptoe 1 to walk quietly on your toes
leap 1 to make a large jump or sudden movement, usually from one place to another
swing 1 to move smoothly backwards and forwards, or to make somethi
rush 1 to hurry or move quickly somewhere
descend 1 to go or come down
awkward 1 not relaxed or confident
guilty 1 feeling guilt
desperate 1 extremely worried or frightened and ready to do anything to ch
ashamed 1 feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done
puzzled 1 confused because you do not understand something
stuck 1 not able to continue doing something because it is too difficul
ultimate 1 better, greater or worse than all similar things
parachuting 1 jumping from an aircraft using a parachute (large piece of cloth fixed to your body w
trek 1 a long, difficult journey that you make by walking
paraglider 1 someone who paraglides
stranded 1 unable to leave a place
remote 1 far away
stunt 1 an exciting action that is dangerous and usually needs to be done by someone skill
found 1 to bring an organisation into existence
comprise 1 to have as parts or members, or to be those parts or members
combination 1 the mixture you get when two or more things are combined
fundamentals 1 the main principles, or most important parts of something
navigate 1 to find the right direction to travel by using maps or other eq
tracking 1 following a person or animal by looking for proof that they have been somewhere
shelter 1 a place that protects you from bad weather or danger
practical 1 relating to real situations or actions and not to thoughts or ide
distinguish 1 to make one person or thing seem different from another
Same here. 1 something that you say when something another person has said
something or other 1 used when you do not want to be exact about the thing you are
give me a shout 1 used to tell someone to contact you
You know what? 1 said before giving an opinion or a piece of information
Where were we? 1 used when you want to be reminded what you had been talking
It's a deal. 1 used to say that you agree to an arrangement or a suggestion
right? 1 used to check whether you are correct about something
right away 1 immediately
too right 1 said when you agree completely
right up to 1 all the way
all right 1 used at the beginning of a sentence to get someone's attenti
right 1 used at the beginning of a sentence to get someone's attenti
shortage 2 when there is not enough of something
desperately 2 in a way that shows that you want or need something very mu
workshop 2 a room or building where things are made or repaired using machines and/or tools
renovate 2 to repair and decorate a building that is old and in bad conditi
mayor 2 the person who is elected to be the leader of the group that go
praise 2 to express admiration or approval about the achievements or ch
courage 2 the ability to deal with a dangerous or difficult situation witho
compassion 2 a feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering
employee 2 someone who is paid to work for someone else
employer 2 a person or organisation that employs people
immigrant 2 a person who has come to a different country in order to live there permanently
inhabitant 2 a person or animal that lives in a particular place
politician 2 a member of a government or law-making organisation
refugee 2 a person who has escaped from their own country for political, religious, or econom
audience 2 the group of people together in one place to watch or listen to a play, film, someon
motorist 2 a person who drives a car
pedestrian 2 a person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles go
resident 2 a person who lives or has their home in a place
crew 2 the people who work together on a ship, aircraft or train
staff 2 the group of people who work for an organisation
abroad 2 in or to a foreign country
overall 2 in general rather than in particular
risk 2 the possibility of something bad happening
homesickness 2 a feeling of unhappiness cuased by being away from home
invaluable 2 extremely useful
put up with 2 to accept an unpleasant situation or experience
bring about 2 to cause something to happen
run into 2 to experience something unexpectedly
turn out 2 to happen in a particular way or to have a particular result, e
hang out with 2 to spend a lot of time with someone
pick up 2 If you pick up a language, you learn it.
go through 2 to experience something, esp. something unpleasant or difficult
wear out 2 to make someone very tired
formation 2 the development of something into a particular thing or shape
severe 2 extremely bad
urbanisation 2 the process by which more and more people leave the countryside to live in cities
traditionally 2 according to tradition or in a traditional way
migration 2 when people go to another place to live or find work
gatherer 2 a member of a society that lives by hunting and collecting wild food, rather than by
national border 2 a line that separates two countries
remain 2 to continue to exist, especially after other things or people ha
drought 2 a long period when there is no rain and people do not have e
destination 2 the place where someone or something is going
annual 2 happening once every year, or relating to a period of one year
principally 2 mainly
possession 2 something that you own or that you are carrying with you at a particular time
diet 2 the type of food that someone usually eats
ordinary 3 not special, different, or unusual in any way
fancy-dress 3 special clothes that people wear for a party, which make them l
doorstep 3 a step in front of the door of a building
collection 3 a group of objects of one type that have been collected by one
farewell 3 when someone says goodbye
costume 3 a set of clothes worn in order to look like someone else, especia
uniform 3 a special set of clothes that are worn by people who do a partic
sword 3 a weapon with a long sharp metal blade and a handle, used espe
shield 3 a large, flat object that police officers and soldiers hold in fro
leather jacket 3 a short coat made of leather
wig 3 a covering of hair that you wear on your head
belt 3 a long, thin piece of leather, cloth, or plastic that you wear ar
sunglasses 3 dark glasses that you wear to protect your eyes from the sun
helmet 3 a hard hat that protects your head
cape 3 a loose coat without any sleeves that is fastened at the neck
mask 3 a covering for the face which protects, hides or decorates the
apron 3 a piece of clothing that keeps your clothes clean when you coo
football top 3 a shirt that you wear for playing football
genius 3 someone who is extremely intelligent or extremely good at do
provocative 3 causing an angry reaction, usually intentionally
parenting 3 the things that you do during the time when you take care of y
childhood 3 the time when someone is a child
grow up 3 to gradually become an adult
do well 3 to be successful in life
strict 3 A strict person makes sure that children or people working for
do your best 3 to make the greatest effort possible
soft 3 not severe or forceful enough, especially in criticising or punishing someone
bring up 3 to care for a child until it is an adult
get ahead in life 3 to be successful in your life
trendy 3 fashionable at the moment
not know the first thing about 3 to not know anything at all about a subject
whichever way you look at sth 3 any way in which you consider a situation
I can tell you that for nothing. 3 used to emphasise a fact or opinion
straightforward 3 easy to do or understand
mess up 3 to spoil something or do something badly
swear 3 to use language which people think is rude or offensive
off your head 3 crazy
tribe 4 a group of people who live together who share the same culture
livestock 4 animals that are kept on a farm
some degree of success 4 some success but not a lot of success
in terms of 4 used to describe which particular area of a subject you are discussing
on the basis that 4 because of an idea that something is true
scarecrow 4 a model of a person that is put in a field to frighten birds and
pose 4 to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty
solar panel 4 a piece of equipment that changes light from the sun into elect
charge 4 to put electricity into something
bulb 4 a glass object which produces light from electricity
flash 4 to shine suddenly for a short time
scholarship 4 an amount of money given to a person by an organisation to pa
conflict 4 serious disagreement between people with opposing opinions o
bright 4 clever
responsible 4 having control and authority over something or someone
decisive 4 able to make decisions quickly and confidently, or showing this
bad-tempered 4 describes a person who becomes angry and annoyed easily
imaginative 4 good at thinking of new, original, and clever ideas
organised 4 An organised person is able to plan things carefully and keep things tidy.
cautious 4 taking care to avoid risks or danger
dull 4 not interesting or exciting in any way; boring
impatient 4 easily annoyed by someone's mistakes or because you have to
practical 4 Someone who is practical is good at planning things, making se
confident 4 certain about your ability to do things well
arrogant 4 believing that you are better or more important than other pe
journalism 4 the work of collecting, writing and publishing news stories an
anxious 4 worried and nervous
deny 4 to refuse to accept that something exists
capable 4 able to do things effectively and achieve results
brainstorm 4 to suggest a lot of ideas for a future activity very quickly before considering some o
enthusiasm 4 a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activit
in secret 4 without telling other people
in a row 4 one after another without a break
on purpose 4 intentionally
in a panic 4 in a way that is not calm and that shows you are worried or fr
by accident 4 without being intended
in a hurry 4 quickly
in private 4 in a place where nobody else can hear you or see what you are
in public 4 in a place where other people can hear you and see what you
sb can't be serious 4 used to say that something someone has said is silly or extrem
Give it a rest! 4 said when you want someone to stop talking about or doing so
calm down 4 to stop feeling upset, angry, or excited, or to make someone st
that's just it 4 said to show that a point is important
again 4 said to ask someone to tell you something one more time
out of order 4 If someone's behaviour is out of order, it is not acceptable.
so far, so good 4 used to say that something has gone well until now
not very good at 4 without skill in a subject or activity
no good 4 said to show that something is not suitable or is not of a high q
a good thing 4 If it's a good thing that something happened or is true, it is luc
for good 4 forever
all good 4 If you say that a situation is all good, you mean that you are hap
limited 5 kept within a particular size, range, time, etc.
potential 5 possible when the necessary conditions exist
excessive 5 more than is necessary or wanted
peer pressure 5 the influence of people who are of a similar age or in a similar
disadvantaged 5 in a situation in which you are less likely to succeed than others
irritable 5 becoming annoyed very easily
expose 5 to remove what is covering something so that it can be seen
awash 5 having an amount of something that is very large
artificial 5 not natural, but made by people
unreachable 5 not able to be contacted
USB port 5 a part of a computer that devices such as printers or digital c
headset 5 a piece of equipment that you wear over your ears so that you
webcam 5 a camera that records moving pictures and sounds and allows
plug 5 a plastic or rubber object with metal pins, used to connect elec
adaptor 5 a device that enables you to use your own electrical equipment
power lead 5 a wire that carries electricity from a supply to a piece of equi
protective case 5 a case that is designed to protect something
charger 5 a device that is used to recharge a battery
at symbol 5 the symbol '@', often used in email addresses
wireless router 5 a device that enables you to use the Internet without being co
upgrade 5 to improve something so that it is of a higher quality or is a n
zip a file 5 to reduce the size of a computer file so that it is easier to send
save (a document) 5 to make sure that a computer keeps information that you have
browse the Internet 5 to look at information on the Internet
plug sth in 5 to connect a piece of electrical equipment to an electricity sup
sync devices 5 to connect two electronic devices so that they both have the lat
post an update 5 to write something on a social media website
stream a video 5 to watch a video directly from the Internet
extract files 5 to get files that are in a compressed form such as a zip file
connect sth to wifi 5 to enable a device to use the Internet using a wifi system
launch 5 to begin an important plan or activity
proficient 5 very good at something
motivate 5 to make someone enthusiastic about doing something
emigrate 5 to leave your own country to live in a different one
outcome 5 the final result of an activity or process
tutorial 5 a class or short programme of study that teaches you how to
acquire 5 to get something
reunite 5 to bring people together who have been apart for a long time,
follow-up 5 something that is done to continue or complete something tha
initiative 5 a plan or activity that is done to solve a problem or improve a
decade 5 a period of ten years, especially a period such as 1860 to 1869
evolution 5 a gradual process of change and development
influence 5 to affect or change how someone or something develops, beha
reflect 5 If a surface such as a mirror or water reflects something, you ca
surface 5 the top or outside part of something
automatically 5 If a machine does something automatically, it does it indepen
roughly 5 approximately
lens 5 a curved piece of glass in cameras, glasses, and scientific equi
transparent 5 If a substance or object is transparent, you can see through it v
spooky 5 strange and frightening
forerunner 5 an earlier, less developed example
reel 5 an object shaped like a wheel that you can put film, thread, et
startle 5 to suddenly surprise or frighten someone
flourish 5 to grow or develop well
shutter 5 the part at the front of a camera which opens quickly to let in
dreaded 6 causing a strong feeling of fear or worry
groan 6 a long, low sound such as one expressing pain, unhappiness, et
take sth in your stride 6 to deal with a problem or difficulty calmly and not to allow it to influence what you
recommend 6 to say that someone or something is good or suitable for a par
introduce 6 to tell someone another person's name the first time that the
announce 6 to tell people about something officially or with force or confi
confess 6 to admit that you have done something wrong or something tha
enquire 6 to ask someone for information about something
complain 6 to say that something is wrong or that you are annoyed about
fall in love 6 to start to love someone
split up 6 If two people who have a romantic relationship split up, they fin
get married 6 to begin a legal relationship with someone as their husband or
get engaged 6 to formally agree to marry
ask sb out 6 to invite someone to come with you to a place, especially as a way of starting a rom
go out 6 If two people go out together, they have a romantic relationshi
go on a date 6 to have a romantic meeting with someone, for instance going to
start a family 6 to have your first child
get over 6 to stop feeling sad when you think about someone you used to
craze 6 something that is very popular for a short time
sweep 6 to quickly spread through and influence an area
despite 6 used to say that something happened or is true, although som
awareness 6 when you know about something
sufferer 6 someone who suffers from an illness or other health problem
nominate 6 to officially suggest a person for a job or a position in an organ
viral 6 used to describe something that quickly becomes very popular or well known by be
participant 6 someone who is involved in an activity
human resource 6 something that people need in order to live
nevertheless 6 despite that
draughtsman 6 someone who draws detailed drawings as plans for something
whiff 6 a smell which you only smell for a short time
scandal 6 something that shocks people because they think it is morally
quits 6 in a situation in which people are equal and do not feel they
chatter 6 to talk for a long time about things that are not important
tear 6 to move very quickly
fib 6 a small lie that is not very important
make it 6 to be able to go to an event
attitude 7 how you think or feel about something, and how this makes y
pessimistic 7 always believing that bad things are likely to happen
pessimist 7 someone who always believes that bad things will happen
armed 7 using or carrying weapons
at gunpoint 7 with someone pointing a gun towards you
conscious 7 awake and able to notice things
operating room 7 a room in a hospital where doctors do operations
paramedic 7 a person who is trained to do medical work, especially in an emergency, but who is
allergic 7 If you are allergic to something, your body reacts badly to it if yo
be about to 7 to be going to do something very soon
off to 7 If you are off to a place, you are going there or going to go the
be on the point of sth 7 to be going to do something very soon
cheer (sb) up 7 to make someone feel happier
rainbow 7 a half circle of seven colours that you see in the sky when rain i
optimist 7 someone who always believes that good things will happen
inspirational 7 making you feel full of hope or encouraged
quote 7 a sentence or phrase that is taken from speech or writing
gloomy 7 sad or without hope
incapable 7 unable to do something
on the contrary 7 used to introduce a fact or opinion that is the opposite of som
capacity 7 the ability to do, experience, or understand something
apprehensive 7 feeling anxious about something that you are going to do
unsure 7 not certain or having doubts
look forward to 7 to feel pleasure because an event or activity is going to happen
positive 7 feeling enthusiastic and happy about something
good feeling 7 If you have a good feeling about something, you think it will be
dread 7 to feel worried or frightened about something that has not ha
not know where to start 7 to have no idea how to begin doing something
worried 7 anxious because you are thinking about problems or unpleasan
worked up 7 very nervous, angry, or excited
bad feeling 7 If you have a bad feeling about something, you think it will be
anyway 7 used when you are returning to an earlier subject or changing
Fair enough. 7 used for saying that you can understand and accept someone's
for a start 7 used when you are giving the first in a list of reasons or things
get your hopes up 7 to start to feel that something could be successful or happen i
go for it 7 to try very hard to get something or achieve something
make a fool of yourself 7 to do something that makes other people think you are silly or not to be respected
so far 7 until now
I told you so. 7 used to say that you were right and that someone should have
or so 7 approximately
I guess so. 7 used when you believe something is true or likely but are not certain
so 7 used to get someone's attention when you are going to ask the
I'm afraid so 7 used to say that something unpleasant is true
face mask 8 a covering that goes over your mouth in order to prevent dise
procedure 8 the official or usual way of doing something
infection 8 a disease in a part of your body that is caused by bacteria or a
manifesto 8 a document that states what a person or organisation intends
surgeon 8 a doctor who is specially trained to perform medical operation
specific 8 used to refer to a particular thing and not something general
rubber gloves 8 gloves made from rubber (a strong material that bends easily)
skyscraper 8 a very tall building
calculation 8 when you use mathematics to discover an amount or number
statement 8 something that someone says or writes officially
relevant 8 related or useful to what is happening or being talked about
run through 8 to look at, examine, think of, or deal with a set of things, esp. quickly
point out 8 to tell someone a fact, often in order to support your opinion
look into 8 to examine the facts about a problem or situation
work out 8 to understand something
come down with 8 to start to suffer from an illness, especially one that is not serious
come up with 8 to think of something such as an idea, a plan, or an example
turn out 8 to happen in a particular way or to have a particular result
carry out 8 to do or complete something
apparently 8 used to say that something seems to be true, although it is not
view 8 to watch something
archive 8 a collection of historical records relating to a place, organisatio
suppose 8 to imagine a situation
provided 8 if, or only if
as long as 8 used to say that something must happen before something el
otherwise 8 used after an order or suggestion to show what the result will
unless 8 except if
poll 8 an occasion when people are asked for their opinion about so
civilisation 8 human society with its well developed social organisations, or t
observatory 8 a building that is used by scientists to look at stars and planets
concrete 8 a very hard building material made by mixing together cement,
measure 8 to be a certain size
structure 8 a building or something that has been built
sacred 8 relating to a religion or considered to be holy
monastery 8 a building where men live as a religious group
heritage 8 the buildings, paintings, customs, etc. which are important in a
marble 8 hard, smooth stone which is often used for decoration
icon 8 a person or thing that is famous because it represents a particul
hostile 8 unfriendly and not liking or agreeing with something
succession 8 a number of similar events or people that happen, exist, etc. a
abandon 8 to leave a place
flourish 8 to grow or develop well
carve 8 to make something by cutting into especially wood or stone, or to cut into the surfa
bury 8 to put a dead body into the ground
spectacle 8 an event that is exciting or unusual to watch
instantly 9 immediately
overdramatise 9 to make something seem more exciting or bad than it really is
put sth into perspective 9 to think about things as they really are and not think that the
sleep on sth 9 to delay making a decision about something important until the next day so that yo
simplistically 9 in a way that makes something complicated seem simple by ignoring important par
snap 9 to say something suddenly in an angry way
unreasonable 9 not fair or acceptable
overreact 9 to react in an extreme, especially an angry or frightened, way
perfection 9 when someone or something is perfect
similarly 9 in a similar way
not go your way 9 if a situation or event doesn't go your way, it doesn't happen i
blame 9 to say or think that someone or something is responsible for
let sb down 9 to disappoint someone
try your hardest 9 to use as much effort as you can to try to achieve something
get in the way of sth 9 to stop something from happening
work out well/badly 9 to have a good/bad result
live up to your expectations 9 If something or someone lives up to your expectations, they ar
dwell on sth 9 to keep thinking or talking about something, especially something bad or unpleasa
work experience 9 a period of time in which someone temporarily works for an e
school leaver 9 a young person who is about to leave or has just left secondar
careers advisor 9 someone whose job is to give advice to people about jobs they
higher education 9 education at a college or university
degree 9 a qualification given for completing a university course
graduate 9 a person who has a first degree from a university or college
life experience 9 knowledge that you get from doing and seeing things in your li
degree course 9 a university or college course that leads to a qualification call
lie in 9 when you stay in bed in the morning longer than usual
storm 9 to enter or leave a place in a way that shows that you are angry
misguided 9 not likely to succeed because of a bad judgement or understand
butler 9 a man who opens the door, serves dinner, etc. in a large house
dignity 9 calm and serious behaviour that makes people respect you
youth 9 the time when someone is young
pleasure-seeker 9 someone who wants to have an enjoyable time
vouch for sth 9 to say or show that something is true
aspiration 9 something that you hope to achieve
contentment 9 the feeling of being happy or satisfied
co-founder 10 someone who starts an organisation together with someone el
originally 10 at the beginning or before any changes
impact 10 the effect that a person, event or situation has on someone o
accurate 10 correct, exact and without any mistakes
stand up to sth 10 to defend yourself against a powerful person or organisation when they treat you u
bullying 10 to hurt or frighten someone who is smaller or less powerful than you
sexism 10 when someone is treated unfairly because they are a woman o
racism 10 the unfair treatment of people because they belong to a partic
let someone know 10 to tell someone something
pass on the message 10 to tell someone something that someone else has asked you to
get in touch 10 to contact someone
keep in touch 10 to communicate or continue to communicate with someone, fo
break the news 10 to tell someone about something bad that has happened
retweet 10 to publish a short remark or piece of information that you hav
drop sb a line 10 to write a letter to someone
give sb a call 10 to contact someone by phone
bias 10 when you support or oppose someone or something in an unfai
prejudice 10 an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially wh
controversial 10 causing disagreement or discussion
newsworthy 10 interesting or important enough to be included in the news
snooker 10 a game in which two people use long sticks to hit coloured balls
foolish 10 stupid and not wise
hacking 10 the activity of illegally using a computer to access information stored on another co
editor 10 a person who is in charge of a newspaper or magazine
invade 10 to spoil a situation or quality for another person without think
privacy 10 the right to be alone and do things without other people seein
victim 10 someone that has been hurt or killed or has suffered because of the actions of som
distress 10 the feeling of being extremely upset or worried
paparazzi 10 photographers whose job is to follow famous people and take
admit 10 to agree that something is true, especially unwillingly
apologise 10 to tell someone that you are sorry about something you have
regret 10 to feel sorry about a situation, especially something that you
warn 10 to make someone realise a possible danger or problem, especia
accuse 10 to say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind
deny 10 to say that something is not true
criticise 10 to express disapproval of someone or something
agree 10 to say you will do something that someone asks you to
order 10 to give someone an instruction that they must obey
at least 10 as the minimum
don't bother 10 used to tell someone that they do not need to do something
on earth 10 used to ask a question in an emphatic way, especially if you ar
or something 10 used to show that what you have just said is only an example or
none of your business 10 used to tell someone that they do not need to know about som
in any case 10 used to give another reason for something you are saying, or
the way 10 how you do something
the same way 10 If people think the same way, they have similar opinions.
in sb's way 10 If you are in someone's way, you are preventing them from mo
on your way 10 If you are on your way to a place, you are going there.
one way or another 10 in some way that is not stated
way too 10 much too
significant 11 important or noticeable
abduct 11 to force someone to go somewhere with you, often using threats or violence
galaxy 11 one of the independent groups of stars in the universe
weapon 11 any object used in fighting or war, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.
resource 11 a useful or valuable possession or quality of a country, organisation, or person
assert 11 to say that something is certainly true
signal 11 an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or an
rocket 11 a large cylinder-shaped object that moves very fast by forcing out burning gases, us
pretend 11 to behave as if something is true when it is not
out of this world 11 extremely good
not rocket science 11 If you say that something is not rocket science, you mean that i
once in a blue moon 11 not very often
starry-eyed 11 If a person is starry-eyed, they have a lot of thoughts and opin
over the moon 11 very pleased
down to earth 11 Down-to-earth people or ideas are practical and work well.
lunar eclipse 11 a situation where the shadow of the earth makes the moon da
oxygen 11 a gas that is in the air and that animals need to live
odds 11 the probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
destruction 11 when something is destroyed
mankind 11 all people, considered as a group
greed 11 when you want a lot more food, money, etc., than you need
interrupt 11 to stop an action or activity, usually for a short period of time
exception 11 someone or something that is not included in a rule, group or
invade 11 to enter a place in large numbers, usually when unwanted and in order to take pos
reminder 11 something that makes you remember something else
thrilling 11 very exciting
sentimental 11 too strongly influenced by emotional feelings
stunning 11 very beautiful or impressive
delightful 11 very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable
far-fetched 11 very unlikely to be true, and difficult to believe
action-packed 11 full of exciting events
memorable 11 If an occasion is memorable, you will remember it for a long ti
breathtaking 11 very beautiful or surprising
profit 11 money that you get from selling goods or services for more tha
embark on sth 11 to start something new or important
portray 11 If a book or film portrays someone or something, it describes
bonus 11 another pleasant thing in addition to something you were expe
squeeze 11 to press something firmly in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liq
reputation 11 the opinion that people have about someone or something base
quest 11 an attempt to get something or do something difficult
drift 11 to move slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over directio
beyond 11 past a place
column 11 a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine, usually on a particular subject, that
commonly 11 often or usually
hygiene 11 the process of keeping things clean, especially to prevent dise
pose 11 to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty
wreck 11 a vehicle or ship that has been destroyed or badly damaged
hold 12 to contain or be able to contain something
reveal 12 to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret
inhospitable 12 describes an area that is not suitable for humans to live in
determine 12 to discover the facts or truth about something
immense 12 extremely big
advance 12 an improvement or development in something
conduct 12 to organise and perform a particular activity
harsh 12 very cold, dangerous, or unpleasant and difficult to live in
vast 12 extremely big
biodiversity 12 the number and types of plants and animals that exist in a parti
species 12 a group of plants or animals which share similar characteristics
mammal 12 any animal of which the female feeds her young on milk from her own body
unsuitable 12 not acceptable or right for someone or something
drill 12 to make a hole in something using a special tool
tragic 12 very sad, often involving death and suffering
reef 12 a line of rocks or sand just above or just below the surface of
bay 12 an area of coast where the land curves in
dune 12 a hill of sand in the desert or on the coast
canyon 12 a large valley with very steep sides and usually a river flowing
waterfall 12 water, especially from a river or stream, dropping from a highe
mountain range 12 a line of mountains
volcano 12 a mountain with a large hole at the top which sometimes exp
glacier 12 a very large piece of ice that moves very slowly
ancestry 12 the origin of your family
origins 12 the cause of something, or where something begins or comes
monumental 12 very big
territory 12 an area of land
establish 12 to start something such as communication or a relationship
timid 12 shy and easily frightened
disturb 12 to cause someone to be worried or upset
wound 12 to damage an area of the body, especially by making a cut or hole in the skin
arrow 12 a weapon that is like a long thin stick with a sharp point at on
protection 12 the act of protecting or state of being protected
motto 12 a short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose
make friends 12 to begin to know and like someone
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make a journey 12 to travel somewhere
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make progress 12 to develop or improve something or to get nearer to completing
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make a decision 12 to decide something
do research 12 to study a subject in detail in order to find out new informatio
make money 12 to earn money
take revenge 12 to do something to punish someone who has done something
play the fool 12 to behave in a deliberately silly way to make people laugh
give an example 12 to mention something that is typical of something you are talk
play a joke 12 to do something to trick someone in order to make people lau
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take advantage of 12 to use the good things in a situation
make amends 12 to do something good to show that you are sorry about somet
make fun of sb 12 to say something to make someone seem foolish
dawn 12 the early morning when light first appears in the sky
clumsily 12 awkwardly in movement or manner
aware 12 knowing that something exists
motionless 12 without moving
intently 12 in a way that shows great attention to something
gaze 12 to look at something or someone for a long time
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Example CEF
This is the story of two ambitious mountain climbers. B2
After reaching the summit, Joe and Simon decided to go back down via the North Ridge. C1
Joe and Simon decided to go back down via the North Ridge, an extremely risky but faster route. B2
They needed to descend quickly to the glacier, about 1,000 metres below.
Joe slipped and landed awkwardly, breaking his leg.
Joe slipped and landed awkwardly, breaking his leg. B2
Suddenly, the knot got stuck between two rocks and Joe was left hanging from a cliff. C2
Suddenly, the knot got stuck between two rocks and Joe was left hanging from a cliff.
Joe was left hanging from a cliff in mid-air over a huge crevasse.
Simon said he saw nothing and assumed Joe was dead. B2
He even managed to cross a glacier with no safety equipment or rope assistance whatsoever. B2
The others were thrilled and amazed to see him especially because they had been preparing to leave. B2
Joe and Simon decided to go back down via the North Ridge, an extremely risky but faster route. B1
Joe and Simon managed to climb the West Face of Siula Grande. B2
Despite his extreme injuries, he had managed to crawl out of the crevasse. B2
For the next three and a half days, he continued to descend the mountain, hopping on one leg. C1
We spent the morning wandering around the old part of the city. B2
He staggered drunkenly towards the door. C2
I tiptoed into the room where the child was sleeping.
She had to leap across the crevasse. C2
The climber was left swinging on the end of a rope above the crevasse. B2
She rushed to get help for her friend. B2
He continued to descend the mountain. B2
When I'm with Mrs Meyer I always feel awkward. B2
It was my best friend’s birthday last Monday and I forgot to give her a present. I’m feeling guilty. B2
I have a test tomorrow and I haven’t studied enough. I’m desperate. B2
Karen ought to be ashamed of herself - talking to her mother like that! B1
We’re a bit puzzled because we haven't heard from her in weeks. B2
Without your help we'd be stuck and wouldn't know what to do. C1
Bear Grylls is the ultimate survivor. B2
When he was 20, he broke his back three times in a parachuting accident. B2
Shortly afterwards, he led the first unassisted trek across the frozen North Atlantic. C1
In 2007, he set another world record by flying over Mount Everest in a powered paraglider.
In the show, he was stranded in remote locations to demonstrate survival techniques. C2
In the show, he was stranded in remote locations to demonstrate survival techniques. B2
Millions of breathless viewers witnessed him doing amazing ice climbing stunts.
Rather recently, Bear Grylls founded Young Survivors, training courses for teenagers. B2
It's a training course comprising a combination of survival skills and adventure tasks. C1
It's a training course comprising a combination of survival skills and adventure tasks. B2
It includes adventure tasks designed to teach the fundamentals of outdoor survival and self-rescue. C2
Techniques taught include learning how to navigate at both day and night.
Techniques taught include learning tracking and hunting and tying knots. C2
Techniques taught include learning how to build a shelter.
These character building and practical situations help define and distinguish people as an adult. C1
These character building and practical situations help define and distinguish people as an adult. B2
Same here. And all of these projects for school.
Always on your phone doing something or other.
Give me a shout over the weekend when you have time.
You know what? We’re telling Justin off for being on his phone too much, but we’re all just as bad.
Right. Where were we?
OK, it's a deal.
You know my friends Emma, Justin and Liam, right?
Whenever someone texts me I've just got to reply right away.
Too right. So many things to do.
No phones, right up to Monday morning, starting now.
All right. We have a winner!
Right. Where were we?
A shortage of jobs meant that many of the inhabitants left the village to find work in other places. B2
Riace desperately needed more inhabitants and there were plenty of people in the world looking for B2
Lucano created workshops for them to work in. C1
The men renovate empty houses to rent to tourists. C1
Lucano, who became mayor of Riace in 2004, has managed to create jobs and to stop the villagers mo B2
Lucano was praised for his courage and compassion. B2
Lucano was praised for his courage and compassion. B2
Lucano was praised for his courage and compassion.
Città Futura also has 13 local employees B1
The factory is one of the biggest employers in the city. B1
About a hundred immigrants live in Riace now. B2
A shortage of jobs meant that many of the inhabitants, especially young people, left the village to find B2
Many politicians have visited Riace hoping that they can use Lucano’s ideas in their own towns and citiB1
They were refugees who had arrived by boat to escape problems in their countries. B2
At the end of the play, the audience stood up and cheered. B1
Motorists are not allowed to drive down this street. B2
You can't drive down this street - it's for pedestrians only. B1
There is a 50% discount for city residents. B2
The flight crew boarded the plane first. B1
Our school has a staff of 30 teachers. A2
Five not-so-good things about living abroad. B1
Overall it’s turning out to be a great experience. B2
Going abroad is always a risk. B2
Homesickness makes you miss all kinds of things (and people) from back home.
The experience gained by living abroad is invaluable. C1
It’s not nice to hear, but you have to put up with it. B2
Living abroad can bring about some challenges and difficulties.
Sure there are problems but you can run into problems wherever you are. B2
Overall it’s turning out to be a great experience. B2
That special food, that TV programme, the friends who you used to hang out with. B1
There’s new vocabulary which you have to pick up. B2
Well, it’s a phase you have to go through. B2
Speaking French all day wears me out. B2
Due to the formation of new countries and stricter borders, nomadic life became more difficult in the C2
Due to severe droughts and urbanisation, nomadic life became more difficult in the 20th century. B2
Due to severe droughts and urbanisation, nomadic life became more difficult in the 20th century.
Traditionally, the women and children travelled on camels, and the men rode horses or walked. B2
Many of the Shahsavan believe that their grandchildren will not do the annual migration any more. C1
The Aborigines are hunters and gatherers, almost always on the move. B2
However, being nomadic people, they regularly cross national borders.
Some traditional beliefs remain from before the arrival of Islam. B2
Due to severe droughts and urbanisation, nomadic life became more difficult in the 20th century. C2
When they arrive at their destination, everyone is involved in setting up the main camp. B1
Their grandchildren will not do the annual migration any more. B1
Principally it is the women who gather food and care for children.
They have very few possessions, and the ones they have are mostly light. B2
They need to keep moving in search of food and to maintain a balanced diet. B2
Ok, so that doesn’t sound too bad, but this was no ordinary goodbye. B1
Each day Rain’s dad said goodbye to the bus wearing a different fancy-dress costume!
Rain’s mum and dad sent him off to school with a big wave from the doorstep.
He got loads of costumes from the family fancy-dress collection. B1
For the final farewell on the last day of school, Dale dressed up as a pirate.
Each day Rain’s dad said goodbye to the bus wearing a different fancy-dress costume! B2
Can you list five jobs in which people wear uniforms? A2
One day he was a king waving his sword and shield, the next a chef in his hat and apron. B2
One day he was a king waving his sword and shield, the next a chef in his hat and apron. C2
Elvis wore a leather jacket.
Is that his real hair or a wig?
Cowboys kept their gun on their belt. A2
Dark sunglasses covered my eyes. A2
There was his dad waving him off, dressed as an American football player, complete with ball and helmB2
Many superheroes wear capes over their costumes.
I didn't have a mask to cover my face. B2
One day he was a king waving his sword and shield, the next a chef in his hat and apron.
Rain's dad was wearing a football top and a helmet.
They wonder what Chinese parents do to produce so many mathematical and musical geniuses. C1
Funny, entertaining and provocative, this is an important book that will change your ideas of parenting forever.
Funny, entertaining and provocative, this is an important book that will change your ideas of parenting forever.
What is she trying to do? Take away their childhoods? B1
How can any child in the 21st Century grow up without playing on a computer? A2
There are loads of children who spend hours in front of the TV and still do well. B1
This is an interesting book but Amy Chua’s parenting ideas are too strict for me. B2
They are just trying to do their best for me.
Too many parents are soft on their children these days. B1
Yes, she was hard on her children at times but she did bring up two amazing children. B1
She was only doing the best for her children and trying to help them get ahead in life.
He's very trendy - he knows which sneakers are fashionable.
He doesn't know the first thing about anything else.
Neither of them was doing all right, whichever way you looked at it.
I can tell you that for nothing.
He had always looked on being a mother as straightforward and simple. B2
You could mess it up by doing something really obvious. B2
There were loads of kids at school who stole and swore too much. B2
He could decide that, actually, she was off her head.
Richard Turere is a member of the Masai tribe in Africa. B2
The Masai are used to lions attacking their livestock, but of course they aren’t happy about it.
This had some degree of success in terms of protecting their cattle. C2
This had some degree of success in terms of protecting their cattle. B2
His first idea was to use fire, on the basis that lions were probably scared of fire. C1
His next idea was to use a scarecrow.
They realised it posed no danger. C1
So he got a battery and a solar panel to charge it. B2
So he got a battery and a solar panel to charge it. B2
He connected everything up to some light bulbs which he then put outside the cowshed. B2
During the night, the bulbs flashed throughout the night. B2
Richard’s creativity led to him winning a scholarship at one of the top schools in Kenya. C1
But it has also given him the pleasure of seeing people and cattle and lions living together without the B2
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Richard is a bright young man. B2
In the Masai tribe the young boys are responsible for protecting their fathers’ cattle. B2
In difficult situations, you need a decisive leader. B2
Brian gets angry all the time and he complains a lot. He’s pretty bad-tempered. B2
It’s important to be imaginative. C1
Susie is in charge of planning the trip because she's very organised. B2
I'm not very good at skiing because I'm too cautious. B2
The conversation at dinner was very dull. B1
Do you often get impatient in this kind of situation? B2
Being imaginative is better than being practical. B2
I'm not confident enough to travel on my own. B2
These arrogant politicians think they know what's best for the rest of us. B2
I’m going to do journalism because I want to work in TV. B2
I’m really anxious because I’m just not a creative person! B1
Denying your creativity is terrible – it’s like saying you’re not a real person. B2
I’m no expert but I do want you to see that you are capable of thinking creatively. B2
Try to brainstorm ideas in an enjoyable way – then choose the best ideas later.
Work hard, don’t hold yourself back, do everything with enthusiasm and you’ll be fine. B2
She worked on her novel in secret. B2
He's been late for work four times in a row. B2
I think she destroyed the documents on purpose. B1
They rushed around in a panic, trying to contact everyone.
I deleted the wrong file by accident. B1
It's obvious that they did this work in a hurry.
I'd like to speak with you in private. B2
I don't think she would express those views in public. B2
Five hundred words!? She can’t be serious!
Give it a rest, Justin!
OK, calm down. B2
No, no, that’s just it – it has to be original.
What’s the ending again?
Well, you were a bit out of order, Justin.
OK, that’s five words. So far, so good.
I may not be very good at creative writing but I can think of a few words for you right now!
No , that’s no good. That’s just that film I saw with Nicole . B2
It’s a good thing I’m such a reliable person.
I think you may have lost the keys for good this time. C1
To be honest, I never really liked that dress anyway, so it’s all good.
Most experts are in agreement that it should be limited. B2
Clearly children can't see the potential harm that an excessive amount of time spend in front of a scre B2
Clearly children can't see the potential harm that an excessive amount of time spend in front of a scre C1
Peer pressure means that they feel unfairly disadvantaged. C2
Peer pressure means that they feel unfairly disadvantaged. C1
Children become more and more irritable after being exposed to so much screen time. C2
Children become more and more irritable after being exposed to so much screen time. B2
Most modern cities are awash with colour from artificial lighting.
Most modern cities are awash with colour from artificial lighting. B2
We have lost the ability to be unreachable and to truly switch off.
You can recharge the lights using a USB port.
You need a special headset to play these games.
Most computers have a built-in webcam nowadays. B1
You can’t use a European plug here. B1
You need an adaptor when you travel.
Plug the power lead into the back of the computer.
The lamp comes in its own protective case.
You need to get a charger.
Where is the at symbol on this keyboard?
We get our wi-fi via a wireless router.
I'll be able to upgrade my phone next month. B2
Could you zip the file before you send it, please?
To save the file, click on ‘file’ again. A2
She spends a lot of time browsing the Internet. B2
I couldn't plug in my laptop. B2
Which devices do you sync?
How often do you post updates on social media? B1
What was the last TV programme you streamed?
I extracted all the files, and they are now in the folder called 'figures'. B2
It's not connected to the wifi.
A new documentary called Cyber Seniors recently launched in New York and Los Angeles. B2
Their grandparents could use the Internet at a basic level but wanted to become more proficient.
The two students were so motivated by that success that they got several of their friends to join them.B2
Some of them wanted to stay in touch with family who had emigrated to countries as far away as Australia.
The outcomes of the project were amazing. C1
89-year-old Shura, together with a friend, managed to create a YouTube cooking tutorial.
He even managed to use his newly acquired skills to reunite with his daughter who he had lost touch wB2
He even managed to use his newly acquired skills to reunite with his daughter who he had lost touch wC1
A number of follow-up projects have been launched. B2
This is all thanks to a wonderful initiative by two teenage girls. C1
He was able to reconnect with people he hadn't seen in decades. B2
The evolution of film has been influenced by the development of science. B2
The evolution of film has been influenced by the development of science. B2
He used hand-drawn pictures painted on a reflecting surface. C1
He used hand-drawn pictures painted on a reflecting surface. B2
Thomas Edison and William Dickenson invented a camera that automatically took a picture of a movingB2
They started producing short films that were all roughly 50 seconds long. B2
He used a simple lens to project images onto a wall. C2
His audience sat on one side of a transparent screen while he sat on the other. B1
He scared his audience with witches, ghosts and other spooky creatures.
His plays were the forerunner of modern horror films.
The late 19th century saw the development of reel film.
The audience were so startled they started to scream.
The film industry began to flourish. C2
He created these images by using a shutter to create fading effects and changing the focus.
Finally the dreaded announcement came: ‘We are sorry to announce that this train is delayed.’ C2
There was a loud groan throughout the carriage. C2
They were having an amazing time and were taking the delay in their stride.
I recommended some places they should visit. B2
I was at school when the teacher introduced him as the new student. B1
We are sorry to announce that this train is delayed. B1
He confessed that he had stolen the money. B2
I'm enquiring about dentists in the area. B2
At first, everyone just complained about the trains. B1
They met at college and fell in love. B1
Dave's split up with his girlfriend. B1
They got married in New York. A2
They got engaged last year. B1
He asked Sophie out in an email.
Olivia's going out with my brother. B1
I went on several dates with him. B1
We can't afford to start a family.
It took me a long time to get over Ellen. B2
In the summer of 2014, a weird and wonderful craze swept across the world.
In the Summer of 2014 a weird and wonderful craze swept across the world. C2
Despite the popularity of the challenge, not many people knew where it had come from. B2
Frates wanted to do something to raise both money and awareness to help sufferers of ALS. C1
Frates wanted to do something to raise both money and awareness to help sufferers of ALS. C2
Then it was their turn to nominate two more people and challenge them. C1
Soon it had gone viral with plenty of celebrities worldwide joining in.
Only 10% of the participants had actually given any money to charity. C1
Water is a valuable human resource that is in short supply.
Nevertheless, for a few hot months of summer the Ice Bucket challenge brought millions of people from
B2
Vic Brown is a young draughtsman at an engineering works.
I hold the door open for her and get a gorgeous whiff of her scent as she goes by.
She’s as full of scandal as the Sunday papers. B2
I get both fares into town and she says, ‘That makes us quits,’ and smiles.
She picks up where she left off and starts chattering again.
The bus is tearing down the road into town.
This is another fib, but I don’t care.
I’m going to a party. Can you make it Wednesday? C1
Guys, we all need to work on our attitudes. B1
So many of my friends are often pessimistic. B2
If you’re a pessimist maybe this story will change your attitude a bit.
An armed robber came in, held him up at gunpoint and made Jim open the safe. B2
An armed robber came in, held him up at gunpoint and made Jim open the safe.
Jim was still conscious when the ambulance arrived, and he was rushed to hospital. C1
Jim was in the operating room, surrounded by doctors and nurses.
He’d felt fine because the paramedics kept telling him: ‘Don't worry'.
One question was: ‘Are you allergic to anything?
He’s about to attack me. B1
I’m off to Spain on Tuesday.
I’m on the point of doing this right now. B2
Do you think quotations can cheer you up when you’re down? B2
We could see a rainbow. B2
I wasn’t exactly born an optimist myself. C1
I discovered the power of inspirational quotes. B2
I discovered the power of inspirational quotes. C2
You shouldn't just sit around complaining that everything's gloomy. C2
I keep telling myself that I am incapable of doing things. C1
On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall have the capacity to do it. B2
On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall have the capacity to do it. B2
It’s a big game and I’m feeling quite apprehensive.
I’m excited but I’m also a bit unsure about our chances. B2
I’m really looking forward to it and I feel quite positive about it. B1
I’m really looking forward to it and I feel quite positive about it. B2
I’ve got a really good feeling about this.
I’m absolutely dreading it and I’m sure I’m going to fail. C2
I haven’t done any revision and I just don’t know where to start.
It’s a nightmare – I’m really worried about it. A2
I don’t know why I’m getting so worked up.
I’ve just got a bad feeling about it this time. C1
Anyway, there’s a photo competition at school that I’m thinking of entering. B1
Fair enough. But if you do agree with us, then you’ve got to stop him! B2
They were out of focus for a start! C1
I don’t want him to get his hopes up.
That’s great. Go for it.
We can’t let him make a fool of himself. B2
It’s the best one you’ve shown me so far. B1
Ha, I told you so! C2
And I’ve only been doing it for two months or so. B1
Yes. Yes, I guess so. B2
So, guess who won the competition - me. A2
Yes, I'm afraid so.
He was surprised– wearing a face mask is basic hospital procedure. B2
He was surprised– wearing a face mask is basic hospital procedure. B2
It turned out that she had contracted a serious infection. B2
Atul Gawande wrote a book called The Checklist Manifesto: How to get things right.
If surgeons run through a simple checklist before every operation, then lives will be saved. C1
Doctors used a 5-point checklist before they carried out specific procedures. B2
There is a list of routine things doctors should normally do – for example, wearing rubber gloves.
Suppose a skyscraper fell down because the engineers hadn’t remembered to do some important calculations.
Suppose a skyscraper fell down because the engineers hadn’t remembered to do some important calcuB2
They were shown the statement ‘If I had surgery, I’d want the surgeon to use this list’. B2
It’s relevant for all of us, not just for doctors. B2
If surgeons run through a simple checklist before every operation, then lives will be saved. C2
He points out that people like engineers and pilots use checklists all the time. B2
There would be an immediate inquiry to look into these events. B2
So it’s hard to work out why they don’t want to use it themselves. B2
The operation was a success but a few days later the patient came down with a fever. B2
He comes up with some good examples. B2
It turned out that she had a serious infection. B2
Doctors used a 5-point checklist before they carried out specific procedures. B1
Apparently Johnny Depp avoids viewing his own films. B2
Apparently Johnny Depp avoids viewing his own films. C1
You can find these lists in my archives.
Suppose a skyscraper fell down because the engineers hadn’t remembered to do some important calculations.
I'm sure you'll love them, provided you like ugly animals! B2
Here are some museums you can visit, as long as you have the money to travel. B1
Please send me a list, otherwise I won't have anything for next week. B1
You might like this list, unless you are from somewhere like San Marino. B1
Recently, an online poll was held to choose the New Seven Wonders of the World.
A symbol of Mayan civilisation, the city was a centre for trade. B2
The Mayans used it as an observatory– the view of the night sky from the top is beautiful.
Constructed of concrete and soapstone, the statue is about thirty metres high. B2
The outstretched arms measure 28 metres end-to-end. B2
This amazing structure was built over a period of more than two thousand years. B2
Machu Picchu is believed to have been a sacred place for the inhabitants of nearby Cusco. C1
There are many buildings carved out of stone, an amphitheatre and a monastery.
Petra became a World Heritage Site in 1985.
The Taj Mahal is built of white marble.
The ‘Cristo Redentor’ statue on Mount Corcovado has become a worldwide icon of Brazil. B2
It was built in order to keep out the hostile tribes of Mongolia on the other side. C1
The Great Wall is not actually just one continuous wall, but a succession of many different ones. C1
The Incas abandoned the city and for many years, only local people knew about it. B2
The city of Petra flourished from 9 BC to 40AD. C2
There are many buildings carved out of stone. C2
It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan as the place to bury his wife Mumtaz Mahal when she died. B1
It was used by the Romans for about 500 years for all kinds of public spectacles.
Here are a few simple tips we can use to instantly change to the way we live for the better. B2
Overdramatising a situation only makes it worse.
Try and put things into perspective a little, take a step back, sleep on it. C1
Try and put things into perspective a little, take a step back, sleep on it. C2
Try not to look at people so simplistically.
Do you sometimes snap at your parents? C2
Just because you feel angry, it doesn’t mean they’re being unreasonable. B2
Maybe you are overreacting.
If you’re always looking for perfection in others, you’re sure to be disappointed. C1
Similarly, when your football team loses, they didn’t lose just to upset you. C1
Things don't always go your way.
Maybe it's time to stop blaming other people. B1
Life can let us down and can sometimes fail to deliver what we were hoping for. B2
Your teacher didn’t give you the part in the school play that you tried your hardest for at the audition.
Maybe other problems with school or friends are getting in the way of you thinking clearly.
The plan worked out well in the end. B2
If you’re not living up to your own expectations, be kind to yourself. B2
Don’t dwell on the past. C1
It’s a good idea to get work experience when you’re still at school.
This job would suit a school leaver.
All students should see a careers advisor before they leave school.
Higher education isn’t for everyone.
It’s important to get a good degree to be successful in life. B1
Most of us are science graduates. B2
By the time you're thirty, you have more life experience.
Doing a degree course is a waste of money.
It’s the weekend and you’re having a lie in.
He storms into your room and says ‘It’s about time you got out of bed.'
He chose a certain path in life, it proved to be a misguided one.
Stevens has spent his life as a butler, working for Lord Darlington.
Really – one has to ask oneself – what dignity is there in that? C2
All right, so neither of us are exactly in our first flush of youth. B2
The pleasure-seekers were gathering on the pier.
Their happiness would vouch for the correctness of my companion's words.
We are prepared to sacrifice much in life in order to pursue such aspirations. C2
Surely that is in itself, whatever the outcome, cause for pride and contentment.
Twitter's co-founder is Jack Dorsey. C2
Twitter was originally created as a messaging system for a podcasting website. B2
Perhaps the greatest impact Twitter has had is on breaking news. B2
A journalist had to make sure the news was accurate and true.
It allows people to stand up to things such as cyber bullying, sexism and racism. C1
It allows people to stand up to things such as cyber bullying, sexism and racism. C1
It allows people to stand up to things such as cyber bullying, sexism and racism.
It allows people to stand up to things such as cyber bullying, sexism and racism. B2
I’ll let you know as soon as I hear anything. A2
If you see Jim can you pass on the message?
An old friend of mine got in touch with me on Facebook the other day. B1
It’s so easy to keep in touch with all your friends these days. B1
When you tell her, break the news gently. C2
His followers retweeted his message more than 10,000 times.
I’ll drop you a line when we get there.
Give me a call when you get home. A2
They should be able to report the facts without bias or prejudice. C2
They should be able to report the facts without bias or prejudice. B2
Sting operations are one of the most controversial ways a journalist can legally get a story. B2
They hope that they will do something newsworthy.
In 2010 a newspaper accused the professional snooker player John Higgins of taking money to lose ma
Higgins admitted that meeting the men was foolish. B2
Whereas sting operations might be legal, phone-hacking is certainly not.
In 2007, the editor of a leading UK newspaper was sent to prison for four months. B2
The editor said he regretted having invaded the privacy of these people. B2
The editor said he regretted having invaded the privacy of these people. B2
He apologised for causing his victims distress. B2
He apologised for causing his victims distress. C1
The paparazzi are famous for pursuing the rich and famous hoping to get a photograph.
Higgins admitted that meeting the men was foolish. B1
He apologised for causing his victims distress. B1
The editor said he regretted having invaded the privacy of these people. B1
He warned other journalists not to make the same mistake. B1
In 2010 a newspaper accused the professional snooker player John Higgins of taking money to lose maB2
Higgins denied having done anything wrong. B2
The judge criticised the journalists for behaving so badly. B2
Higgins agreed to meet the men. B1
He ordered the photographers to stay away from her home. B2
Give us a hint at least. B1
No, don’t bother. Here she is. B2
Who on earth is Ben Anderson? C1
You stopped at the supermarket to buy us crisps or chocolate or something. A2
It’s none of your business, Liam. B2
And in any case, Justin’s wrong. B2
She wanted to change the way her school magazine reported stories.
Twitter allows people who think the same way to get together. C1
Liam, you’re in my way!
I was on my way to meet you when I saw a TV cameraman.
I’ll get there, one way or another. B2
This is way too difficult.
A significant number of people claim to have seen strange spaceships in the sky. B2
Some claim that they have even been abducted by them.
The universe, Hawking says, has 100 billion galaxies. B2
They are bound to also have the technology needed to build better weapons than us. B2
They might only see Earth as a place of valuable resources. B2
Lord Rees, another famous scientist, recently asserted that aliens could be advanced. C1
So maybe it’s time to turn off the radio signals we’re sending into space. B2
Maybe we should forget about sending rockets outside of our solar system. B2
So maybe we should try and pretend that we really are alone in the universe. B2
The special effects in the movie are out of this world. C2
If you eat more, you put on weight. It's not rocket science.
We only go to the cinema once in a blue moon.
In those days, she was still a starry-eyed young lawyer.
She was over the moon when she got the job. B2
I like my boss because he's down to earth and gets things done. C1
Well it’s not every day you get a full lunar eclipse.
The Apollo 13 mission nearly ended in disaster when one of the rocket’s oxygen tanks exploded. B2
The three-man crew have to fight against all the odds to bring their spaceship home. C1
Only Disney could produce a film about environmental destruction that is light-hearted and fun. B2
When the film starts, the Earth is a mess as a result of mankind’s greed. B2
When the film starts, the Earth is a mess as a result of mankind’s greed. C1
WALL-E's daily routine is interrupted by the arrival of EVE. B2
James Cameron’s films are masterpieces, and the sci-fi thriller Avatar is no exception. B2
Mankind has invaded the planet Pandora because of its natural resources. B2
It is a reminder for all of us of how important it is that we take care of our own planet. C1
You are in for a thrilling journey. B2
It gets a little sentimental at the end. C2
It's got stunning special effects. B2
This delightful and entertaining animated film is aimed at kids. B2
It gets a little far-fetched at times.
When it comes to action-packed blockbusters, James Cameron's films are masterpieces.
Matt Damon gives a memorable performance. B2
Cameron's Pandora is breathtaking. B2
There are private businesses selling space trips for huge profits. B2
There may be very few who are keen to embark on such an extreme adventure.
In the media, astronauts are portrayed as heroes. B2
Astronauts are allowed a bonus container with a few of their favourite dishes. B2
When she squeezed the tube, the paste came out and went everywhere. B2
The Russian Soyuz spacecraft has a particular reputation for offering rather bumpy rides. B2
Other nations have joined in the quest to learn more about life beyond Earth. C2
While you're sleeping you might start drifting. C2
Other nations have joined in the quest to learn more about life beyond Earth. B2
In today’s Real Humans column we go behind the scenes of a space lab. B2
Wasabi is commonly eaten with sushi. C1
Hygiene can be a challenge in space. C1
Sleeping in a gravity free environment poses problems. C1
I’ve heard it described as a train wreck followed by a car crash followed by falling off your bike. C2
The world holds many more secrets, secrets that are waiting to be revealed. B2
The world holds many more secrets, secrets that are waiting to be revealed. B2
Voronya Cave is so inaccessible and inhospitable that very little is known about it.
The exact number of caves on Earth is yet to be determined. B2
Due to immense water pressure, the deep ocean is totally hostile to humans. C1
Technological advances have led to the discovery of many new varieties of deep-sea creature. B2
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Its vast biodiversity supports a huge number of species of plants. B2
Its vast biodiversity supports a huge number of species of plants.
Its vast biodiversity supports a huge number of species of plants. B2
Over 2,000 species of birds and mammals are known to live there. C1
The climate is quite unsuitable for human life. B2
Tubes of ice have been drilled out of the deepest ancient ice.
Desert explorations have frequently had tragic outcomes. B2
We went diving around the reef.
Their house overlooks the bay.
We had a picnic on one of the sand dunes.
You can go canoeing in the canyon.
We could hear the sound of a waterfall in the distance.
We flew over the mountain range.
The volcano is still active.
It is possible to ski on the glacier.
His father was of Portuguese ancestry, and his mother was a native Brazilian.
His origins would play a big part in helping to connect so many cultures. B2
He was later given the monumental task of placing telegraph lines from Brazil to Bolivia and Peru.
Rondon opened paths through uncharted territory. B2
Rondon established a friendly and respectful relationship with the Bororo people. B2
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Rondon was attacked several times, and once he was wounded by an arrow. B2
Rondon set up Brazil’s Indian Protection Service. B2
Rondon’s famous words became its motto.
I made friends with some locals. B1
I made a deal with some local men to help with the work.
Pete’s dad gave him some good advice.
The journey could previously only be made by boat.
They asked her to make a speech at her old school.
His origins would play a big part in helping to connect so many cultures. B2
It was a great meeting - we made a lot of progress.
Remember to make a wish when you blow out your candles.
I decided to make an effort to finish the work that week.
We had to make a very difficult decision.
Do research on the Internet if you need to.
She makes money by giving piano lessons.
Other members of the expedition wanted to take revenge on the native people.
He always used to play the fool in class.
Can you give any real life examples of what she’s describing?
We decided to play a joke on our teacher. B2
We made a complaint to the hotel manager.
We took advantage of the good weather and went for a long walk. B2
She offered to cook a meal to make amends for her earlier behaviour.
At first, I thought he was making fun of me. B2
At dawn and at sunset the monkeys screamed together. B2
Once some creature, an ant-eater or a bear, walked clumsily amid the shadows. B2
On the third day out we were aware of a strange, deep, rhythmic beat in the air. B2
Our guides remained motionless, as if they had been turned to bronze.
They were listening intently with expressions of terror upon their faces.
‘How can they watch us?’ I asked, gazing into the dark. B2
Sometimes they beat quickly, one far to the east breaking out in a high-pitched beat. B2
That night we tied our canoes with heavy stones for anchors in the centre of the stream. C2
IPA Translation
æmˈbɪʃ.əs ambicioso
ˈsʌm.ɪt cima
ˈrɪs.ki riesgoso
ˈglæs.i.ə glaciar
slɪp resbalarse
ˈɔː.kwəd.li torpemente
nɒt nudo
stʌk atorado, atascado
krəˈvæs grieta
əˈsjuːm suponer
əˈsɪs.təns auxilio
θrɪld fascinado
ɪkˈstriːm.li extremadamente
klaɪm escalar
krɔːl arrastrarse
hɒp brincar en un pie
ˈwɒn.də deambular
ˈstæg.ə tambalearse
ˈtɪp.təʊ caminar de puntitas
liːp saltar
swɪŋ mecerse
rʌʃ apurarse, apresurarse
dɪˈsend descender
ˈɔː.kwəd incómodo
ˈgɪl.ti culpable
ˈdes.pər.ət desesperado
əˈʃeɪmd avergonzado
ˈpʌz.l ld confundido
stʌk atorado, bloqueado
ˈʌl.tɪ.mət principal
ˈpær.əˌʃuː.tɪŋ salto en paracaídas
trek viaje arduo
ˈpær.əˌglaɪ.də parapentista
ˈstræn.dɪd varado
rɪˈməʊt remoto
stʌnt acto arriesgado
faʊnd fundar
kəmˈpraɪz incluir
ˌkɒm.bɪˈneɪ.ʃən combinación
ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təlz fundamentos
ˈnæv.ɪ.geɪt navegar
ˈtræk.ɪŋ rastrear
ˈʃel.tə refugio
ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl práctico
dɪˈstɪŋ.gwɪʃ distinguir
ˌseɪm ˈhɪə Yo igual./Igual que yo.
ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɔːr ˌʌð.ə esto y el otro
ˌgɪv miː ə ˈʃaʊt échame una llamada/échame un grito
jə ˌnəʊ ˈwɒt ¿Sabes qué?
ˌweə ˈwɜː ˌwiː ¿En qué nos quedamos?
ˌɪts ə ˈdɪəl Ya quedamos.
raɪt ¿No?, ¿Verdad?
ˌraɪt əˈweɪ inmediatamente
ˌtuː ˈraɪt Exactamente./Ya sé.
raɪt ˈʌp ˌtuː hasta
ˌɔːl ˈraɪt muy bien, bueno
raɪt muy bien, bueno
ˈʃɔː.tɪdʒ escasez
ˈdes.pər.ət.li desesperadamente
ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp taller
ˈren.ə.veɪt restaurar
meə alcalde
preɪz alabar
ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ valentía
kəmˈpæʃ.ən compasión
ɪmˈplɔɪ.iː empleado
ɪmˈplɔɪ.ə patrón
ˈɪm.ɪ.grənt inmigrante
ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tənt habitante
ˌpɒl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən político
ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː refugiado
ˈɔː.di.əns audiencia, público
ˈməʊ.tər.ɪst automovilista
pəˈdes.tri.ən peatón
ˈrez.ɪ.dənt residente
kruː tripulación
stɑːf personal
əˈbrɔːd en el extranjero
ˌəʊ.vəˈrɔːl en términos generales
rɪsk riesgo
ˈhəʊm.sɪk.snəs nostalgia por estar lejos de casa
ɪnˈvæl.jʊ.bl l invaluable
pʊt ˈʌp wɪð tolerar
brɪŋ əˈbaʊt provocar
rʌn ˈɪn.tuː toparse con
tɜːn ˈaʊt resultar
hæŋ ˈaʊt wɪð juntarse con (alguien)
pɪk ˈʌp aprender
gəʊ ˈθruː pasar por (una situación)
weər ˈaʊt agotar
fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən formación
sɪˈvɪə grave
ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən urbanización
trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl.i tradicionalmente
maɪˈgreɪ.ʃən migración
ˈɡæð.ər.ə recolector
ˌnæʃ.ən.əl ˈbɔː.də frontera nacional
rɪˈmeɪn permanecer
draʊt sequía
ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən destino
ˈæn.ju.əl anual
ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl.i principalmente
pəˈzeʃ.ən propiedad
ˈdaɪ.ət dieta
ˈɔː.dɪ.nə.ri común, ordinario
ˌfæn.si ˈdres traje
ˈdɔː.step umbral
kəˈlek.ʃən colección
ˌfeəˈwel despedida
ˈkɒs.tjuːm disfraz
ˈjuː.nɪ.fɔːm uniforme
sɔːd espada
ʃiːld escudo
ˌleð.ə ˈdʒæk.ɪt chamarra de cuero
wɪg peluca
belt cinturón
ˈsʌŋˌglɑː.sɪz lentes de sol
ˈhel.mɪt casco
keɪp capa
mɑːsk máscara
ˈeɪ.prən delantal
ˈfʊt.bɔːl ˌtɒp camiseta de futbol
ˈdʒiː.ni.əs genio
prəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv provocador
ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ crianza
ˈtʃaɪld.hʊd niñez
grəʊ ˈʌp crecer
ˌdu: ˈwel irle bien a alguien
strɪkt estricto
ˌdu: jɔː ˈbest da lo mejor de ti
sɒft blando
brɪŋ ˈʌp criar
get əˈhed ɪn ˌlaɪf salir adelante
ˈtren.di a la moda
nɒt ˌnəʊ ðə ˌfɜːst ˈθɪŋ ə.ba no tener idea de (algo)
wɪˌtʃev.ə ˌweɪ ju: ˈlʊk ət por donde lo veas
aɪ kən ˌtel juː ˈðæt fə ˌnʌθ.ɪEs obvio./Por algo te lo estoy diciendo.
ˌstreɪtˈfɔː.wəd claro
mes ˈʌp echar a perder (algo)
sweə decir groserías
ˌɒf jɔː ˈhed estar mal de la cabeza
traɪb tribu
ˈlaɪv.stɒk ganado
ˌsʌm dɪˌgriː əv səkˈses cierto nivel de éxito
ɪn ˈtɜːmz əv en términos de (algo)/en lo que se refiere a (algo)
ˌɒn ðə ˈbeɪ.sɪs ðət sobre la base de
ˈskeə.krəʊ espantapájaros
pəʊz representar
ˌsəʊ.lə ˈpæn.əl panel solar
tʃɑːdʒ cargar
bʌlb foco
flæʃ destellar
ˈskɒl.ə.ʃɪp beca
ˈkɒn.flɪkt conflicto
braɪt brillante
rɪˈspɒn.sɪ.bl l responsable
dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv decidido
ˌbædˈtemp.əd gruñón
ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nə.tɪv creativo
ˈɔː.ɡən.aɪzd organizado
ˈkɔː.ʃəs precavido
dʌl soso
ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt impaciente
ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl práctico
ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt seguro de sí mismo
ˈær.ə.gənt arrogante
ˈdʒɜː.nə.lɪ.zəm periodismo
ˈæŋk.ʃəs ansioso
dɪˈnaɪ negar
ˈkeɪ.pə.bl l capaz
ˈbreɪn.stɔːm hacer una lluvia de ideas
ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm entusiasmo
ɪn ˈsiː.krət en secreto
ɪn ə ˈrəʊ consecuitvo, seguido
ɒn ˈpɜː.pəs a propósito
ɪn ə ˈpæn.ɪk aterrorizado
baɪ ˈæk.sɪ.dənt por accidente
ɪn ə ˈhʌr.i de prisa
ɪn ˈpraɪ.vət en privado
ɪn ˈpʌb.lɪk en público
ˌkɑːnt biː ˈsɪə.ri.əs (alguien) debe estar bromeando
ˌgɪv ɪt ə ˈrest ¡Ya!, ¡Ya basta!
kɑːm ˈdaʊn cálmate
ˌðæts dʒʌst ˈɪt Ese es el punto.
əˈgen ¿Podrías repetir?
ˌaʊt əv ˈɔː.də fuera de lugar
səʊ ˌfɑː səʊ ˈgʊd todo bien hasta ahora
ˌnɒt ver.i ˈgʊd ət no ser muy bueno para (algo)
ˌnəʊ ˈgʊd no estar nada bien
ə ˌgʊd ˈθɪŋ es bueno que…/ ¡qué bueno que…!
fə ˈgʊd para siempre
ˈɔːl ˌgʊd excelente
ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd limitado
pəˈten.ʃəl potencial
ekˈses.ɪv excesivo
ˈpiəˌpreʃ.ə presión de compañeros
ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒd en desventaja
ˈɪr.ɪ.tə.bl l irritable
ɪkˈspəʊz descubrir
əˈwɒʃ inundado
ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl artificial
ʌnˈri:tʃ.ə.bl l inaccesible
ˌjuː.esˈbiː ˌpɔːt puerto USB
ˈhed.set audífonos con micrófono
ˈweb.kæm cámara web
plʌg enchufe
əˈdæp.tə adaptador
ˈpaʊə ˌliːd cable de corriente
prəˌtek.tɪv ˈkeɪs funda protectora
ˈtʃɑː.dʒə cargador
ˈæt ˌsɪm.bəl símbolo de arroba
ˌwaɪə.ləs ˈruː.tə enrutador inalámbrico
ʌpˈgreɪd actualizar
ˌzɪp ə ˈfaɪl comprimir un archivo
seɪv guardar (un documento o un archivo)
ˌbraʊz ðiː ˈɪn.tə.net navegar en internet
plʌg ˈɪn enchufar
ˌsɪŋk dɪˈvaɪs.ɪz sincronizar dispositivos
ˌpəʊst ən ˈʌp.deɪt publicar actualizaciones
ˌstriːm ə ˈvɪd.i.əʊ ver un video en streaming
ɪkˌstrækt ˈfaɪlz extraer archivos
kəˌnekt tə ˈwaɪ.faɪ conectarse a wifi
lɔːntʃ lanzar
prəˈfɪʃ.ənt competente
ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt motivar
ˈem.ɪ.greɪt emigrar
ˈaʊt.kʌm resultado
tjuːˈtɔː.ri.əl tutorial
əˈkwaɪə adquirir
ˌriː.juːˈnaɪt reunir
ˈfɒl.əʊ.ʌp seguimiento
ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv iniciativa
ˈdek.eɪd década
ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən evolución
ˈɪn.flu.əns influir
rɪˈflekt reflejar
ˈsɜː.fɪs superficie
ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪ.kəl.i automáticamente
ˈrʌf.li más o menos
lenz lente
trænˈspær.ənt transparente
ˈspuː.ki escalofriante
ˈfɔːˌrʌn.ə precursor
rɪəl rollo
ˈstɑː.tl l sobresaltar
ˈflʌr.ɪʃ florecer
ˈʃʌt.ə obturador
ˈdred.ɪd temible
grəʊn gruñido
ˌteɪk ɪn jɔː ˈstraɪd tomarse algo con calma
ˌrek.əˈmend recomendar
ˌɪn.trəˈdjuːs presentar
əˈnaʊns anunciar
kənˈfes confesar
ɪnˈkwaɪə investigar
kəmˈpleɪn quejarse
ˌfɔːl ɪn ˈlʌv enamorarse
splɪt ˈʌp terminar (con alguien)
ˌget ˈmær.id casarse
ˌget ɪnˈgeɪdʒd comprometerse
ɑːsk ˈaʊt invitar a alguien a salir
gəʊ ˈaʊt andar con (alguien)
ˌgəʊ ɒn ə ˈdeɪt tener una cita
ˌstɑːt ə ˈfæm.əl.i formar una familia
get ˈəʊ.və superar (a alguien)
kreɪz moda
swiːp arrasar
dɪˈspaɪt a pesar de
əˈweə.nəs consciencia
ˈsʌf.ər.ə paciente
ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt nominar
ˈvaɪə.rəl viral
pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənt participantes
ˌhjuː.mən rɪˈzɔːs recurso humano
ˌnev.ə.ðəˈles sin embargo
ˈdrɑːfts.mən dibujante
wɪf tufo
ˈskæn.dəl escándalo
kwɪts quedar tablas
ˈtʃæt.ə platicar
teə ir a toda velocidad
fɪb mentira piadosa
ˈmeɪk ɪt poder ir/poder llegar
ˈæt.ɪ.tjuːd actitud
ˌpes.ɪˈmɪs.tɪk negativo/pesimista
ˈpes.ɪ.mɪst pesimista
ɑːmd armado
ˈgʌn.pɔɪnt a punta de pistola
ˈkɒn.ʃəs consciente
ˈɒp.əreɪ.tɪŋ ˌruːm quirófano
ˌpær.əˈmed.ɪk paramédico
əˈlɜː.dʒɪk alérgico
bi: əˈbaʊt tuː a punto de
ˈɒf tuː irse a (algún lado)
bi: ˌɒn ðə ˈpɔɪnt əv estar a punto de
ˌtʃɪər ˈʌp animar (a alguien)
ˈreɪn.bəʊ arcoíris
ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪst optimista
ˌɪn.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən.əl inspirador
kwəʊt cita
ˈgluː.mi deprimente
ɪnˈkeɪ.pə.bl l incapaz
ˌɒn ðə ˈkɒn.trə.ri al contrario
kəˈpæs.ə.ti capacidad
ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sɪv aprehensivo
ʌnˈʃɔː inseguro
lʊk ˈfɔː.wəd tuː esperar algo con interés
ˈpɒz.ə.tɪv positivo
ˌgʊd ˈfiː.lɪŋ buen presentimiento
dred temor
ˌnɒt nəʊ ˌweə tə ˈstɑːt no saber por dónde empezar
ˈwʌr.id preocupado
wɜːkt ˈʌp exaltado
ˌbæd ˈfiː.lɪŋ mal presentimiento
ˈen.i.weɪ en fin
ˌfeər ɪˈnʌf se vale
ˌfər ə ˈstɑːt para empezar
ˌget jɔː ˈhəʊps ʌp hacerse ilusiones
ˈgəʊ ˌfɔːr ɪt luchar por algo
ˌmeɪk ə ˈfuːl əv jəˌself hacer el ridículo
ˈsəʊ ˌfɑː hasta ahora
aɪ ˈtəʊld juː ˌsəʊ te lo dije
ɔː ˈsəʊ o algo así
aɪ ˈges ˌsəʊ me parece que sí
səʊ pues
aɪm əˈfreɪd ˌsəʊ me temo que sí
ˈfeɪs ˌmɑːsk cubrebocas
prəˈsiː.dʒə procedimiento
ɪnˈfek.ʃən infección
ˌmæn.ɪˈfes.təʊ manifiesto
ˈsɜː.dʒən cirujano
spəˈsɪf.ɪk específico
ˌrʌb.ə ˈɡlʌvz guantes de hule
ˈskaɪˌskreɪ.pə rascacielos
ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən cálculo
ˈsteɪt.mənt declaración
ˈrel.ə.vənt relevante
rʌn ˈθruː revisar rápidamente
pɔɪnt ˈaʊt indicar
lʊk ˈɪn.tuː examinar
wɜːk ˈaʊt descifrar
kʌm ˈdaʊn wɪð contraer (una enfermedad)/enfermarse de (algo)
kʌm ˈʌp wɪð ocurrírsele (algo a alguien)
tɜːn ˈaʊt resultar
kær.i ˈaʊt llevar a cabo
əˈpær.ənt.li supuestamente
vju: ver
ˈɑː.kaɪv archivo
səˈpəʊz suponer
prəˈvaɪ.dɪd siempre y cuando
əz ˈlɒŋ əz siempre que
ˈʌð.ə.waɪz de otro modo
ənˈles a menos que
pəʊl encuesta
sɪv.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən civilización
əbˈzɜː.və.tər.i observatorio
ˈkɒŋ.kriːt concreto
ˈmeʒ.ə medir
ˈstrʌk.tʃə estructura
ˈseɪ.krɪd sagrado
ˈmɒn.ə.stri monasterio
ˈher.ɪ.tɪdʒ patrimonio
ˈmɑː.bl l mármol
ˈaɪ.kɒn ícono
ˈhɒs.taɪl hostil
səkˈseʃ.ən secuencia
əˈbæn.dən abandonar
ˈflʌr.ɪʃ prosperar
kɑːv labrar
ˈber.i enterrar
ˈspek.tə.kl l espectáculo
ˈɪn.stənt.li instantáneamente
ˌəʊ.vəˈdræm.ə.taɪz exagerar
ˌpʊt ɪn.tə pəˈspek.tɪv poner algo en perspectiva
ˈsliːp ɒn consultar algo con la almohada
sɪmˈplɪs.tɪk.li de manera simplista
snæp decir bruscamente
ʌnˈriː.zən.ə.bl l absurdos
ˌəʊ.və.riˈækt reaccionar exageradamente
pəˈfek.ʃən perfección
ˈsɪm.ɪ.lə.li igualmente
nɒt ˌgəʊ jɔː ˈweɪ no salir como uno espera
bleɪm culpar
let ˈdaʊn decepcionar
ˌtraɪ jɔː ˈhɑːd.ɪst hacer el máximo esfuerzo
ˌget ɪn ðə ˈweɪ əv interponerse
ˌwɜːk aʊt ˈwel/ˈbæd.li salir bien/mal
lɪv ˌʌp tə jɔːr ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃəcumplir con tus expectativas
ˈdwel ɒn darle vueltas a (algo)
ˈwɜːk ɪkˌspɪə.ri.əns experiencia laboral
ˈskuːl ˌliː.və egresado
kəˈrɪəz ədˌvaɪ.zə orientador vocacional
ˌhaɪər edʒʊˈkeɪ.ʃən educación superior
dɪˈgriː título universitario
ˈgrædʒ.u.ət licenciado
ˌlaɪf ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns experiencia de vida
dɪˈgriː ˌkɔːs licenciatura
ˈlaɪ ˌɪn quedarse acostado hasta tarde
stɔːm llegar o salir hechando chispas
ˌmɪsˈgaɪ.dɪd erróneo
ˈbʌt.lə mayordomo
ˈdɪg.nɪ.ti dignidad
juːθ juventud
ˈpleʒ.əˌsiː.kə sibarita
ˈvaʊtʃ fɔː garantizar
ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən aspiración
kənˈtent.mənt satisfacción
ˌkəʊˈfaʊn.də cofundador
əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nə.li originalmente
ˈɪm.pækt impacto
ˈæk.jʊ.rət preciso
stænd ˈʌp tu: alzarse en contra de (algo)
ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ intimidar
ˈsek.sɪ.zəm sexismo
ˈreɪ.sɪ.zəm racismo
ˌlet sʌm.wʌn ˈnəʊ hacerle saber algo a alguien
ˌpɑːs ɒn ðə ˈmes.ɪdʒ pasar un recado
ˌget ɪn ˈtʌtʃ ponerse en contacto
ˌkiːp ɪn ˈtʌtʃ mantenerse en contacto
ˌbreɪk ðə ˈnjuːz dar la mala noticia
ˌriːˈtwiːt retweetear
ˌdrɒp ə ˈlaɪn escribirle a alguien
ˌgɪv ə ˈkɔːl llamar a alguien
ˈbaɪ.əs sesgo
ˈpredʒ.ʊ.dɪs prejuicio
ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl contoversial
ˈnjuːzˌwɜː.ði de interés periodístico
ˈsnuː.kə billar inglés
ˈfuː.lɪʃ tonto
ˈhæk.ɪŋ hackeo
ˈed.ɪ.tə editor
ɪnˈveɪd invadir
ˈprɪv.ə.si privacidad
ˈvɪk.tɪm víctima
dɪˈstres aflicción
ˌpæp.ərˈæt.si paparazzi
ədˈmɪt aceptar
əˈpɒl.ə.dʒaɪz disculparse
rɪˈgret arrepentirse
wɔːn advertir
əˈkjuːz acusar
dɪˈnaɪ negar
ˈkrɪt.ɪ.saɪz criticar
əˈgriː estar de acuerdo
ˈɔː.də ordenar
ət ˈliːst por lo menos
ˌdəʊnt ˈbɒð.ə no tomarse la molestia
ɒn ˈɜːθ quién demonios/qué demonios
ɔː ˈsʌm.θɪŋ o algo por el estilo
ˌnʌn əv jɔː ˈbɪz.nɪs no es asunto tuyo
ɪn ˈen.i ˌkeɪs en todo caso
ðə ˈweɪ la manera
ðə ˌseɪm ˈweɪ de la misma forma
ɪn ˌsʌm.wʌnz ˈweɪ estorbarle a alguien
ˌɒn jɔː ˈweɪ en camino
ˈwʌn ˌweɪ ɔːr əˌnʌð.ə de una u otra forma
ˈweɪ ˌtuː demasiado
sɪgˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt significativo
æbˈdʌkt secuestrar
ˈgæl.ək.si galaxia
ˈwep.ən arma
rɪˈzɔːs recurso
əˈsɜːt afirmar
ˈsɪg.nəl señal
ˈrɒk.ɪt cohete
prɪˈtend fingir
ˌaʊt əv ðɪs ˈwɜːld fuera de serie
nɒt ˈrɒk.ɪt ˌsaɪəns no es gran ciencia
ˌwʌns ɪn ə ˌbluː ˈmuːn muy de vez en cuando
ˌstɑː.riˈaɪd soñador
ˌəʊ.və ðə ˈmuːn en las nubes
ˌdaʊn tuː ˈɜːθ con los pies en la tierra
ˌluː.nər ɪˈklɪps eclipse lunar
ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən oxígeno
ɒdz pronósticos
dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən destrucción
mænˈkaɪnd humanidad
griːd avaricia
ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt interrumpir
ɪkˈsep.ʃən excepción
ɪnˈveɪd invadir
rɪˈmaɪn.də recordatorio
ˈθrɪl.ɪŋ apasionante
ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl sentimental
ˈstʌn.ɪŋ espectacular
dɪˈlaɪt.fəl encantador
ˌfɑːˈfetʃt descabellado
ˌæk.ʃənˈpækt cargado de acción
ˈmem.ər.ə.bl l memorable
ˈbreθˌteɪ.kɪŋ impresionante
ˈprɒf.ɪt ganancia
ɪmˈbɑːk emprender algo
pɔːˈtreɪ retratar
ˈbəʊ.nəs adicional
skwiːz apretar
ˌrep.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən reputación
kwest misión
drɪft ir a la deriva
biˈjɒnd más allá de
ˈkɒl.əm columna
ˈkɒm.ən.li comúnmente
ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn higiene
pəʊz implicar
rek choque
həʊld contener
rɪˈviːl revelar
ˌɪn.hɒsˈpɪt.ə.bl l inhóspito
dɪˈtɜː.mɪn determinar
ɪˈmens inmenso
ədˈvɑːns avance
kənˈdʌkt efectuar
hɑːʃ hostil
vɑːst vasto
ˌbaɪ.əʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti biodiversidad
ˈspiː.ʃiːz especie
ˈmæm.əl mamífero
ʌnˈsuː.tə.bl l inadecuado
drɪl perforar
ˈtrædʒ.ɪk trágico
riːf arrecife
beɪ bahía
djuːn duna
ˈkæn.jən cañón
ˈwɔː.tə.fɔːl cascada
ˈmaʊn.tɪn ˌreɪndʒ cordillera
vɒlˈkeɪ.nəʊ volcán
ˈglæs.i.ə glaciar
ˈæn.ses.tri ascendencia
ˈɒr.ɪ.dʒɪnz orígenes
ˌmɒn.jʊˈmen.təl monumental
ˈter.ɪ.tər.i territorio
ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ establecer
ˈtɪm.ɪd tímido
dɪˈstɜːb perturbar
wuːnd herir
ˈær.əʊ flecha
prəˈtek.ʃən protección
ˈmɒt.əʊ lema
ˌmeɪk ˈfrendz hacer amistad
ˌmeɪk ə ˈdɪəl hacer un trato
ˌgɪv ədˈvaɪs dar un consejo
ˌmeɪk ə ˈdʒɜː.ni hacer un viaje
ˌmeɪk ə ˈspiːtʃ dar un discurso
ˌpleɪ ə ˈpɑːt participar
ˌmeɪk ˈprəʊ.gres avanzar
ˌmeɪk ə ˈwɪʃ pedir un deseo
ˌmeɪk ən ˈef.ət hacer un esfuerzo
ˌmeɪk ə dɪˈsɪʒ.ən tomar una decisión
ˌdu: rɪˈsɜːtʃ investigar
ˌmeɪk ˈmʌn.i ganar dinero
ˌteɪk rɪˈvendʒ vengarse
ˌpleɪ ðə ˈfuːl hacerse el tonto
ˌgɪv ən ɪgˈzɑːm.pl l dar un ejemplo
ˌpleɪ ə ˈdʒəʊk hacer una broma
ˌmeɪk ə kəmˈpleɪnt presentar una queja
ˌteɪk ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ əv aprovechar
ˌmeɪk əˈmendz enmendarse
ˌmeɪk ˈfʌn əv burlarse de (alguien o algo)
dɔːn amanecer
ˈklʌm.zɪ.li torpemente
əˈweə consciente
ˈməʊ.ʃən.ləs inmóvil
ɪnˈtent.li atentamente
geɪz mirar fijamente
breɪk ˈaʊt estallar
ˈæŋ.kə ancla