Unit 1: HOMELIFE
I. Reading:
A family of five people
Biologist(n)
As much ( + noun) as possible
Take the responsibility for …
Willing(a)
Under pressure
Obey – obedient(a) - dutiful(a)
Supportive(a) of
Disscuss (v) - discussion
Feel safe
Work as + job
Project(a)
It is believed /thought/said/ ... that
Leave somewhere for somewhere
Special dishes
Take out the garbage
Join sb in doing something
Share(v)
Frank (a)
Secure (a)
Night shift(n)
Although/though + clause
Caring (a)
Rush/ hurry
To be in attempt to do st
Mischievous (a) = naughty (a)
Close-knit (a)
Problem(n)
solution(n)
confidence(n)
II. Speaking:
household chores (n)
interest = hobby (n)
secret (n) (a)
responsible(a) --> responsibility
share closely(v)
decide(v) = make a decision
wash the dishes
person(n) – personal(a)
important (a)
III. Listening:
Reserved (a) (v)
Leftovers(n)
go out for something
book(v)a flight
decide(v)
be married (a) >< single
It's always a lot of fun
Coach (n)
rarely (a)
fly (v) - flight (n)
important (a)- importance (n)
wait for (v)
holiday season(n)
meal (n)
Spread out (v) all over the place
Crowded (a)
be excited about
live(v) - life (n)
sound (v) + adj
a kid (n) = a child
IV. Writing:
let sb do st
have to do st
allow sb to do st
permit sb to do st
Sb (be) allowed to do st
share (n) (v)
V. Language Focus:
differ (v) - different (a)
a half (n)--> halves (n)
a kid (n)
photographs (n) - photos(n)
lately = recently
in the middle of
speed (n)
have dates = have an appointment
toy kit (n)
be/get married = marry
change(n) (v)
on holiday
tear(v) - tore(p) - tore(pp)
rain(n) (v) – rainy(a)
be back from somewhere
times (n)
expensive(a)
move (v) - movement (n)
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Unit 2: CULTURAL DIVERSITY
I. Reading:
Approve (v) - approval (n)
Believe (v) - belief (n)
Fall in love with
Develop (v) - development (n)
Precede(v)
Determine (v) - determination (n)
Summary (n) - summarize (v)
Physical attractiveness (n)
Appearance (n)
Majority (n) = main
Confide(v) - confiding (n)
Trust (n)
Demand (v)
Suggest (v) - suggestion (n)
Tradition(n) - traditional(a)
Romantic (a)
Contract (n) - contractual
Be supposed to do st
Different (a) - difference (n)
Attitude(n)
Response (v) (n)
Agree (v)
View (n) = point of view
Wise (a)
Partnership of equals
Significant (a)
Compare (v)
Counterpart (n)
Marry (v) - marriage(n)
Be attracted to sb
Groom(male), bride(female)
Follow
Conduct (v) ---> be conducted
Toward (a)
Key value
Maintain (v)
Think (v) - thought (n)
Certain (a)
Sacrifice (n)
Obliges (v) - obligation (n)
Comparison (n)
Modern (a)
II. Speaking:
Point of view (n) = opinion(n)
Be based on
In the public
Lead (v)
Typical (a)
Corresponding(a)
Greet (v)
Different (a) - difference (n)
Generation (n)
Suppose (v)
Roof (n)
a life(n) ---> lives
feature (n)
polite (a)
groceries(n)
Marriage (n)
Hold hands
Nursing home (n)
Depend(v) on - (In)dependent(a)
Culture (n)
Income(n)
Similar(a) - similarity(n)
III. Listening:
Attend (v)
Altar (n)
Schedule(n) = timetable
Blessing (n)
Serve (v) - service (n)
Exchange (v)
Not only ...... but also
Introduce (v)
Advice(n)
In turn (adv)
Wedding ceremony(n)
Tray (n)
Banquet (n)
Choose (v) - chose - chosen
Envelop (n)
Ring (n)
Involve(v)
Relatives(n)
Guest (n)
Reception (n)
Bride(n) and groom (n)
Master of Ceremony (n)
Ancestor (n)
Gift (n)
Contain (n)
Prepare (n)
Be in charge of:
Ask permission to do st
Neighbour(n)
Newly wedded couple
IV. Writing:
Conical(a)
Equivalent (a)
Strap(n)
Materials (n)
Protect (v)...... from ....
Leaf (n) - leaves
Rim(n)
Part of
Shape (n)
Conclusion(n)
Symbol (n)
Rib (n)
Spirit (n)
Diameter(n)
Pretty (a)
V. Language Focus:
Crossing (n)
Thief (n)
Gross(a) = fat (a)
Prize(n)
Complain (v)
Stereo (n)
Fail(v) exam
Ambulance (n)
Give up (v)
Meatball(n)
Elephant (n)
Noise(n)
Turn down (v)
Ask sb to do st
Arrest (v)
Healthy (a) --> healthier (a)
Rice noodles (n)
Rhino (n)
Apartment(n)
Several (a)
Grateful
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Unit 3: WAYS OF SOCIALISING
I. Reading:
Society(n)-social(a)-socialise(n)
Eitheir ….. or ….
Attract(v) - ive(a) - ion(n)
Signal(n)
Instance(n) = example(n)
Appropriate(a)
Let sb do st
Clap … hands
Informality (n) = friendliness(n)
Point(v) at
Attend(v) - attention(n)
Verbal(a) - non-verbal(a)
Wave(n)(v)
Situation(n)
Jump(v)
Nod(v)
Assistance(n)
Consider (v)
Across (adv)
Be considered + adj
Busy(a) + Ving
Communicate(v) - ion(n)
Raise(v) … hand
Get off the plane/ car…
Obvious(a) = clear(n)
Catch(v) sb's eyes
Whistle(v)
Rude(a)
Approach(v)
Acceptable(a)
II. Speaking:
Pay attention to
Such +(a/an) + (adj) + noun
Decent(a) = suitable (a)
Glad(a)
You have got to/must be kidding
Public speaking
Respond(v) - response(n)
Hairstyle(n)
Handle(v)
Finally(adv)
Do half as well as
A pair of
Compliment(n)
Terrific(a)= extreme(a)
Terrible
Badminton
Tune(n)
Fashionable(a)
III. Listening:
Potential(a)
Decent(a)
(un)necessary
Instrument(n) = tool
Duration(n)
Maximum(n)
Serious (a)
Fright(n) - frighten(v)
Install(v)
Battleground/field(n)
So as to = in order to = To+V
(dis)agree(v) - ment(n)
Regulation (n)
Work out = solve(v)
Long (a)- length (n)
Particular(a) = special(a)
Heart attack(n)
Separate(a)
Pieces of advice
Avoid(v) doing st
Marvellous(a) = excellent(a)
Reason(n)- able(a)
Absolute(a)
Object(v) to st / doing st
Shank of evening = sunset
Startle(v)
Stick to
IV. Writing:
Depend(v) on/upon
Seldom(adv)
Thoughtful(a)
Apologise(v) to sb for - apology(n)
Make a mistake
Admit(v)
Hurt(v)
Observe(v)
Departure(n)
Pleasant (a)
Indicate (v)
Regret (n)
Wrongdoing(n)
Ask permission
Abruptly(adv) = suddenly
Farewell(n) = goodbye
Relate(v) to = involve(v) in
Realize(v)
Sorrow (n)
Discourtesy(a) = impoliteness
Interrupt(v)- ion(n)
V. Language Focus:
Sail(v)
Upset(a)
Break down
Forgive (v)
I really owe you one
Company(n)
Promise (n)(v)
Get(v) through
Explain (v)
That's all right
Get back
Turn up a promise
Otherwise (conj)
Sarcastic(a)
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TEST YOUR SELF A
I. Listening:
Be in love Realize(v) Take care of
II. Reading:
Communicate(v)
Posture (n) = appearance
Interpret (v)
Sign = signal(n)
Move (v) – movement (n)
Superior(a) to
Not only ….but also
Face (n) --- facial (a)
Slumped (a)
Challenge (v)
Either ….or
Type of = sort of = kind of
Body language (n)
gesture
Express (v) – expression (n)
Lack (v) ---- lack of
(im)patient
Point at
III. Grammar:
Imagine (v)
At the moment (adv) = now
Give regards to
Promise sb to do st
Settle (v)
Upstairs (adv)
Put off
Apologize to sb for st/ doing st
Carpet (n)
Keep in touch
Ask sb to do st
Thank sb for st / doing st
IV. Writing:
Behave (v) – behaviour
Unit 4: SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM
I. Reading:
Compulsory (a)
Divide(v)
Parallel (a)
Educate(v) – education (n)
Core subject
Consist(v) of
Separate (v)
State(n) = government(n)
Curriculum (n)
Stage(n)
Academic(a) = study
On week break
Fee-paying
Science(n)
Certificate (n)
II. Speaking:
Nursery (n)
Lower secondary
Kindergarten (n)
Upper secondary
Optional(a)
Last (v)
III. Listening:
Get on = get along
Actually
A bit of
Essay (n)
Pretty hard = quite hard
Disruptive (a)
On the whole (n)
Methodical (a)
Enjoy (v)
Behave (v) – well behaved (a)
Struggle(n)
Boarding school
V. Language Focus:
Commence(v)
Surprise party
Conference(n)
Progress (n)
Control (v)
Stage (n)
Translate (v)
Electronic (n)
Powerful (a)
Store (v)
Publish (v)
Strategy (n)
Commercially (adv)
Forecast (v)
Calculation (n)
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Unit 5: HIGHER EDUCATION
I. Reading:
Apply (v) for
Exciting (a)
Roommate
Notice (v)
Lonely (a)
Leave sb/st do st = let sb/st do st
Graduate from (v)
Scary (a)
Academy (n) – academicals(ly)
Chance (n) = opportunity
Society (n) – social(a) – socially
Impress (v) – impression (n)
Explain (v)
Busy doing st
Exist(v) – existence(n)
Fight back/ against
Blame (v)
Over and over
Twice (adv)
Thoroughly (adv)
Creative (a) – creativity (n)
Calendar (n)
Campus (n)
Follow (v)
Seem to do st
Suddenly (adv)
Tear(v)
Daunting (a)
Amazing (a)
Challenge(v) – challenging (a)
Advance(n) – advanced (a)
Engineer (n) – engineering (n)
Plenty of = Lots of = a lot of
II. Speaking:
Application form(n)
Certificate(n)
Perform (v) – performance (n)
Require(v) – requirement (n)
Identity card(n)
Original (a)
Score (v)
Tertiary(a) = third
Reference letter
Record(n) = report (n)
Entrance examination (n)
Accept (v) – acceptance (n)
III. Listening:
Proportion(n)
Available (a)
Thoroughly (adv)
Make use of
Item (n)
AERD: Agricultural Extension
Particular(a)
List (n) (v)
Agriculture (n) – agricultural (a)
Tutor (n) – tutorial (a)
Department (n
Share with
Msc course = Master of science
Rural development
Overseas student
Necessary (a)
Majority (n)
Appointment (n)
Shy (a)
Deal (v) with
Get along on = deal with
Be based on
Amount of
Limited
IV. Writing:
Undergraduate (n)
Tuition fee
Accommodation (n)
Request (n) (v)
Proficiency (n)
Such as + n
Admission (n)
Provide(v) = supply(n)
Polite (a)
V. Language Focus:
Socio-linguistics (n)
Demand (v) – demanding
Allow sb to do st
Translate (v)
Alarm
Favourite (a)
Geography- Geographical (a)
Be able to do st
Be afraid of
Thief - thieves (n)
Considerable (a)
Take place = happen
Hate (v) st / doing st
Install (v)
Break in to st
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Unit 6: FURTURE JOB
I. Reading:
Casual clothes
Sense of humour (n)
Reduce(n)
Impress (v)- Impression(n) on
Résumés = curriculum vitae
School certificate (n)
Employ (v) – ee (n) – er (n)
Qualification (n)
Formally (adv)
Technical (a)
Enthusiastic(a) – enthusiasm (n)
Office (n)
Disappointed
Nervous (a)
Avoid st / doing st
Pressure (n)
Vacancy (n)
Candidate (n)
Letter of recommendation
In addition,
Relate to
Concentrate on st / doing st
Aspect (n)
Keen(a) – keenness = interest(n)
Offer (v) st / to do st
Comment (n)
self confidence (n)
Stress (n) – stressful (a)
Create(v) – creative (a)
Letter of application (n)
Position (n)
Previous (a)
Jot down = Note down (v)
Neatly(adv)
Make an effort to do st=attempt
Admit st / doing st
Sense of responsibility
Congratulation(v)
Shortcoming = lack = shortage
II. Speaking:
Tourist guide(n)
Character (n)
Customer (n)
Irrigation (n)
Electrician (n)
Receptionist (n)
Fantastic (a)
Take care of
Event (n)
Take ____ to ___
Apply(v)
Waiter (n)
Rewarding(a) = worthy
Work as + job
Imagine(v) – imaginary (a)
Safe(a) – safety (n)
Construct (v) = build (v)
Save one’s life
Journalist (n)
Fascinating (a)
Chance (n)
III. Listening:
Accountant (n)
Service (n)
Economy (n)
Recent change (n)
Shift (n) = change (n)
Group (v) (n)
Such as + n
Lawyer (n)
Category (n)
Goods (n)
Job market (n)
Service job
Transportation (n)
Economy(n) - Economist (n)
Workforce (n)
Manufacturing (n) = production
Retail (v) >< Wholesale
Predict (v) – prediction (n)
Generally (adv)
Finance (n)
Medicine (n)
IV. Writing:
Advertise (v) – advertisement (n)
Accompany (v) = go with
Manner (n) = style (n)
Manage (v) – er(n) - ent (n) – ing
Foreign (a)
Fluent (a) – fluently (adv)
Guide (v)
Diploma(n) = certificate(n)
Character (n)
V. Language Focus:
Owe (v)
Be due = be planned
Shared holiday
Cowboy (n)
Arrow (n)
Schoolyard
Blame (v)
Thick fog
Depend(v) on
Fall off st
The crash(n)
Main(a) – mainly
Usual(a) – unusual (a)
Descend(v) = fade
Import (v) >< export (v)
Wound (v) = hurt (v)= injure(v)
Anxious(a)
South(n) >< North
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