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Laser B1 Companion English–G

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Laser B1

Laser B1A modern, fun and exciting intermediate course specifically designed for teenagers.

Laser B1 provides thorough language skills training and comprehensive coverage of the grammar and vocabulary required at intermediate level.

Laser B1 features Sixteen engaging and motivating topic-based units Lexical and grammatical syllabus based on the Threshold level

of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference Integrated development of key reading, writing, listening

and speaking skills Dictionary Corner sections, focusing on topic-based lexis,

collocations, word formation and phrasal verbs Comprehensive practice in PET and revised FCE type exam tasks Revision sections after every two units Sixteen Composition Planners, providing detailed and

comprehensive guidance Pattern and collocation database, Phrasal verb database, Irregular

verb database, and Speaking database, for students’ reference Grammar database at the back of the book, providing easy-to-use,

detailed grammar reference Reading and listening in the Workbook and the photocopiable Tests A CD-ROM with every Student’s Book providing motivating

reinforcement of the structures and vocabulary taught in every unit of Laser B1

COMPONENTS Student’s Book with CD-ROM Workbook with Key, with Audio CD Workbook without Key, with Audio CD Teacher’s Book with photocopiable Tests and Audio CD Class Audio CDs

B1

Council ofEurope

CompanionEnglish–German

Use your Macmillan English Dictionary with this book.

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Laser B1CompanionEnglish–German

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© Macmillan Publishers Limited 2008. Deutsche Übersetzung: © Max Hueber Verlag 2008. Dieses Blatt darf fotokopiert werden.

Das Werk und seine Teile sind urheberrechtlich geschützt.Jede Verwertung in anderen als den gesetzlich zugelassenenFällen bedarf deshalb der vorherigen schriftlichenEinwilligung des Verlags.

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Laser B1 Companion English-German is an adapted version of Laser B1 Companion English-Greek

Laser B1 Companion English-Greek

First published by Macmillan Hellas 2007

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UNIT 1 3

1 Welcome Back!

Reading1.1 look forward to (sth/-ing) (phr v) \lUk

ÆfO…

w´d tU\sich auf etwas freuen wait/hope for sth to happenJane is looking forward to going to Vienna with her parents this summer.

1.2 prepare (v) \prIÆpe´\

(sich auf) etwas vorbereitenmake or get sth readyI must prepare myself well for the Maths test tomorrow.lpreparation (n), preparatory (adj)

1.3 be fond of (sth/-ing) (phr) \bi ÆfÅnd ´v\

etwas sehr mögen, sehr gerne tunto like sth or like doing sth very muchKate is very fond of music; she plays the piano and is now learning how to play the flute!l fondness (n)

1.4 foreign (adj) \ÆfÅrIn\

fremd, ausländischsth or sb that comes from another country, not your ownJane speaks four foreign languages.l foreigner (n)

1.5 a bit (phr) \´ ÆbIt\

etwas, ein weniga littleCan I have a bit of this chocolate cake? It looks delicious!

1.6 get stuck (phr) \get Æstøk\

hängen/stecken bleibenbe confused or unable to understand or think of sthJim didn’t do very well in the test; he got stuck and couldn’t think of anything to write.

1.7 attention (n) \´ÆtenSn\

Aufmerksamkeitcare, concern, concentrationWhat did you want to talk to me about? I’m listening. You’ve got my full attention.lattentive (adj)

1.8 mention (v) \ÆmenSn\

erwähnenrefer to sth, bring sth up in a conversationRemember to mention to Jim that Helen called.

1.9 ambition (n) \œmÆbISn\

Hoffnung, (Be–)Streben, Ziel, Ehrgeiza great hope/desire/aim for the futureStuart’s greatest ambition is to become a doctor to help children in poor countries.lambitious (adj)

Dictionary Corner1.10 after all (phr) \ÆA…ft´r

ÆO…l\

schließlich, im Grunde, letzten Endesan expression we use to support sth we have just said; in any case, in spite of everythingI don’t know where George is. After all, I’ve just got home.

Grammar 11.11 last (v) \lA…st\

(an-)dauerncontinue, carry onIt was a long film; it lasted three hours. l lasting (adj)

1.12 revise (v) \rIÆvaIz\

wiederholenstudy, read sth again in order to prepare for an examThe teacher has told us exactly what to revise for tomorrow’s test; it’s not much.l revision (n)

1.13 work out (phr v) \Æw‰…k ÆaUt\

etwas herausbekommen, be-/ausrechnen, lösenthink carefully about sth in order to decide what to doI can’t work out this Physics problem; can you help me, please?

1 Welcome Back!

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1 Welcome Back!

1.14 annoying (adj) \´ÆnOIIN\

ärgerlich, störendirritating, sth that disturbs you or makes you angryThey’re playing loud music next door and I can’t get any sleep; it’s very annoying! lannoy (v), annoyed (adj), annoyance (n)

1.15 joke (n) \dZÚk\Witz, Scherzsth funny that you say and it makes people laughWe always laugh when Jim is around; he tells the best jokes.l joke (v)

Listening1.16 cause (v) \kO…z\

auslösen, bewirken, hervorrufento make sth happenDiana left the restaurant early; the food caused her to have a bad stomach ache.lcause (n)

Grammar 21.17 on the whole (phr) \Ån D´

ÆhÚl\

im (Großen und) GanzengenerallySome people didn’t come to the party and there were problems with the music but, on the whole, we had a good time.

1.18 doubt (v) \daUt\etwas bezweifeln, an etwas zweifelnnot to believe that sth is true I doubt that Henry will come to the beach with us; he doesn’t like swimming. ldoubt (n)

Opp.: believe

1.19 academic (adj) \Æœk´ÆdemIk\

akademisch, wissenschaftlich, schulischrelated to schools and collegesLuke has always wanted an academic career; it’s no surprise he’s a professor at the University of Athens.lacademically (adv)

1.20 qualification (n) \ÆkwÅlIfIÆkeISn\

Qualifikation, BefähigungskillVera finished school four years ago but doesn’t have any qualifications; it will be extremely difficult for her to find a job.

Dictionary Corner1.21 break (n) \breIk\

PausepauseYou look tired; why don’t you take a break and have something to eat? You can continue later.

1.22 report (n) \rIÆpO…t\

Zeugnisa written account/record of a student’s progress at schoolSusan’s report is excellent; she has A’s in all the subjects.l report (v)

1.23 varied (adj) \Æve´rId\

unterschiedlich, vielgestaltigsth that is varied consists of different thingsHis talents and interests are varied; he’s good at music and sports and he’s going to study film direction.lvary (v), variation (n)

1.24 progress (n) \ÆprÚgres\

Fortschritt(e)the process of becoming better; development, improvementPeter has made great progress at school since last term; all the teachers are very pleased with him.lprogress (v)

Soundstation1.25 pill (n) \pIl\

Pille, TablettetabletMy grandmother has high blood pressure and takes a pill every morning.

1.26 peel (v) \pi…l\schälen, (ab-)blättern to remove the skin of a fruit or vegetableLet me help you prepare lunch; I can peel the potatoes.

1.27 grin (v) \grIn\grinsensmile broadlyCelia grinned at the cute little girl who was staring at her from across the room.lgrin (n)

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UNIT 1 5

1 Welcome Back!

1.28 lid (n) \lId\Deckel, Klappethe top of a box, bottle, etc which you remove in order to open the box, bottle, etcThe lid was so tightly fixed that Martha couldn’t open the bottle; so she asked Martin to open it for her.

1.29 lead (v) \li…d\führen, voran-/vorausgehen to walk in front of sb in order to show the wayThe police dogs led the way into the woods and the men followed.l leader (n)

1.30 filling (n) \ÆfIlIN\

Füllungthe material a dentist puts in the hole of a toothFiona’s teeth were in a rather bad condition and she had to have three fillings.lfill (v)

1.31 chick (n) \tSIk\Kükena baby bird Six new chicks came out of their eggs yesterday.

1.32 cheek (n) \tSi…k\Wangeone side of our face Look at Bertha and Nick; they’re dancing cheek to cheek.

Speaking1.33 subject (n) \"søbdZIkt\

Fach(richtung)course of study at schoolHistory is my favourite subject at school.

Use Your English1.34 telepathy (n) \t´

Ælep´Ti\

Telepathiethe ability to communicate with sb by reading their thoughtsDo you expect me to know what you want by telepathy? If you don’t tell me, I can’t know.l telepathic (adj)

1.35 jet-propulsion (adj) \ÆdZet pr´ÆpølSn\

Düsenantriebmoving at great speed using the power of hot air and gasesJet-propulsion planes are very useful to a country’s air force; they cover long distances in no time!

1.36 get the hang of sth/(-ing) (phr) \get D´ ÆhœN ´v ÆsømTIN\hinter etwas kommen, etwas kapieren, den Dreh bei etwas heraushaben understand how to do sthTake your time to learn the new computer game; when you get the hang of it, you’ll be an expert.

1.37 efficient (adj) \IÆfISnt\

effizient, tüchtigbe able to do sth successfully, effectiveTina is a very efficient employee; she gets more work done than all the other secretaries.lefficiency (n)

Opp.: inefficient

1.38 effective (adj) \IÆfektIv\

effektiv, wirkungsvollsth that is effective works well and has the results you wantedAerobics is a very effective method of exercising; you get fit quite quickly.leffect (n), effectively (adv), effectiveness (n)Opp.: ineffective

1.39 surgery (n) \Æs‰…dZ´ri\

OperationoperationThe doctor performed laser surgery on the patient which was very successful.l surgeon (n)

Writing1.40 stay in touch (phr) \ÆsteI In

ÆtøtS\

in Kontakt bleibenmaintain contact with sb by writing or talking to them regularlyNowadays with emails it’s easy to stay in touch with all your friends no matter where they are in the world.

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1 Welcome Back!

1.41 express (v) \IkÆspres\

ausdrückenshow what you think and feelIt’s good for you to express your feelings; don’t keep everything inside.lexpression (n), expressive (adj)

1.42 have a good chance of (-ing) (phr) \hœv ´ ÆgUd

ÆtSA…ns ´v\

gute Aussichten auf etwas haben, etwas tritt für jemanden mit hoher Wahr schein-lichkeit ein be likely to do sth, it is possible that you will be able to do sthIan has studied very hard for the English test; I think he has got a very good chance of getting an A.

1.43 loads of (phr) \ÆlÚdz ´v, Åv\

eine Mengea lot of, lots ofDon’t disturb me, please! I’ve got loads of homework for tomorrow and it’s 9 o’clock already!

Workbook1.44 take an exam (phr) \ÆteIk ń Ig

Æzœm\

eine Prüfung machenbe tested on sthTomorrow Jerry is taking the English language exam and he’s extremely nervous.

1.45 age (n) \eIdZ\Zeitalterperiod of timeTom doubts that the age of robots the way we see it in films will ever come.

1.46 sign up (phr v) \ÆsaIn Æøp\

sich einschreibenagree officially to do a course or a jobAshley has signed up for the tree-planting scheme in the local park on Sunday.

1.47 series (n) \ÆsI´ri…z\

Seriea number of things one after the otherIt wasn’t just one thing but a series of problems that made Joanne decide to find her own place and live alone.

1.48 receive (v) \rIÆsi…v\

empfangenget sth that sb has sent youThere seems to be a problem with my email; I can’t send or receive any messages.

1.49 whenever (conj) \wenÆev´\

wann (auch) immerany timeI’m home all day; you can come by whenever you want.

1.50 join (v) \dZOIn\Mitglied werdenbecome a member of a group or team Mum wants to get fit, so she’s thinking of joining a health club.

1.51 chat (n) \tSœt\Unterhaltung, Gespräch, Plaudereitalk, conversationCorina seems very nice; we had a very pleasant chat at the café and talked about a million things.lchatty (adj)

1.52 access (v) \Æœkses\

Zugang habenbe allowed to use, see or enterAt school we can also access the internet and create aur own website. laccess (n)

1.53 website (n) \ÆwebÆsaIt\

Webseiteinformation about sth in particular which you can find on the internetHow are you going to access this website? You need a password to do that.

1.54 lonely (adj) \ÆlÚnli\

einsam, allein, verlassenwhen you feel lonely you feel that you are alone, without any friends, lonesomePedro feels lonely in the new town; he misses all his old friends.l loneliness (n)

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UNIT 2 7

2 The Weird and the Unexplained

Get Warmed Up!2.1 weird (adj) \wI´d\

unheimlich, sonderbarstrangeI had a very weird dream last night; I dreamt that I could fly like a bird.lweirdly (adv), weirdness (n)

Opp.: ordinary

2.2 ghost (n) \gÚst\Geist, Gespenstthe spirit of a dead personEveryone is afraid to go into that house; people say there are ghosts in there.

Reading2.3 fearless (adj) \

ÆfI´l´s\

furchtlos, angstfreibrave, courageousI don’t believe you’re so fearless; we’re all afraid of something.l fear (n), fearlessly (adv)

2.4 investigate (v) \InÆvestIÆgeIt\

recherchieren, untersuchen, ermitteln, erforschenexamine, inspect, look intoThe reporter is investigating what caused the road accident.l investigation (n), investigator (n)

2.5 case (n) \keIs\(Vor-)Fallsituation, eventMr Paltron’s house was broken into last night; the police are investigating the case and, who knows, maybe they’ll catch the thieves.

2.6 Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) (n) \ønaIÆdentIfaId ÆflaIIN

ÆÅbdZIkt\

UFO, unbekanntes Flugobjekta flying saucer which people believe comes from another planetI don’t believe Jacob’s story about the UFO; he’s always telling us stories about UFOs.

2.7 governor (n) \Ægøv“´‘n´\

Gouverneurthe politician in charge of a state, leader, chiefThe governor is giving an interview on CNN tonight; I’d like to watch it.lgovern (v)

2.8 bright (adj) \braIt\hellshining, glowingYou shouldn’t look straight at the sun; its light is very bright and it might blind you.lbrightness (n), brightly (adv), brighten (v)Opp.: dark

2.9 glow (v) \glÚ\glühen, glimmenshine, brighten, produce a steady light Jenny’s face is glowing tonight; it shows how happy she is that she’s been accepted to Oxford University.lglowing (adj)

2.10 circular (adj) \Æs‰…kjUl´\

kreisförmig, kreisrundsth in the shape of a circle, roundThere was a picture of a house in the magazine whose rooms were all circular; there were no corners at all.lcircle (n)

2.11 amazed (adj) \´ÆmeIzd\

überrascht, verwundertsurprised, astonishedI was amazed to see that the sequel of The Lord of the Rings was even better than the first part; I really liked it.lamaze (v), amazing (adj), amazingly (adv)

2.12 further (adv) \Æf‰…D´\

weiter, fernerat a greater distance, fartherGo straight ahead and you’ll see the church a little further down on your right.


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2.13 officially (adv) \´ÆfIS´li\

offiziell, amtlichformally, approved by sb in authorityJames is now officially vice president of the company; he signed the contract yesterday.lofficial (adj)

Opp.: unofficially

2.14 report (v) \rIÆpO…t\

anzeigenstate, tell, inform sb ofKate reported her motorbike stolen yesterday morning and the police have just called to say that they have found it.

2.15 sighting (n) \ÆsaItIN\

Sichtungthe occasion on which you see sth unusualI don’t understand why there are more UFO sightings in the USA than in any other part of the world.l sight (n)

2.16 disbeliever (n) \ÆdIsbIÆli…v´\

Zweifleropponent, sb who is against an idea/view, etcDon’t talk to him about aliens and life on other planets; he’s a disbeliever.ldisbelieve (v)

Opp.: believer

2.17 tyre (n) \ÆtaI´\

Reifenthick piece of rubber fitted on the wheel of a car or bicycleWe got a flat tyre on our way here; that’s why we’re so late.

2.18 creature (n) \Ækri…tS´\

Lebewesenany living thing apart from plantsWhales are the largest creatures that live in water.lcreate (v)

2.19 grab (v) \grœb\etwas an sich reißen, packencatch, take hold of sth suddenlyThe man on the motorbike grabbed my handbag and rode off before I could say or do anything.

2.20 lizard (n) \ÆlIz´d\

Eidechsea reptile which has short legs and a tailThere are all sorts of creatures living in her back garden; there are even some lizards.

2.21 shake (v) \SeIk\zitterntremble, making small quick movements with your body without moving from where you areShe was so scared during the earthquake, she was shaking like a leaf.

2.22 scratch (n) \skrœtS\Kratzera small cut on sth (eg our skin)The little boy started crying loudly even though he wasn’t badly hurt; it was only a small scratch.l scratch (v)

2.23 bizarre (adj) \bIÆzA…\

seltsam, eigenartig, groteskweird, strangeI’m absolutely certain I turned off the lights before I left; and now they’re on. How bizarre!

2.24 flight engineer (n) \Æf laIt endZIÆnI´\

Flugingenieurthe person whose job is to make sure that the engines of an aircraft function properly while in flightLuke has always loved planes but couldn’t become a pilot because of his short sight; so he became a flight engineer.

2.25 crew member (n) \Ækru… Æmemb´\

Mitglied der Mannschaft/Crewone of the people who work on an aircraftThe crew members were all very kind and very helpful; we really enjoyed our flight.

2.26 claim (v) \kleIm\behaupten, beanspruchenhave the view/opinionDiane claims she can speak eight foreign languages, but I think she’s lying.lclaim (n)

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2.27 take-off (n) \ÆteIk ÆÅf\

Start, Abhebenthe beginning of a flightPassengers on a plane need to have their seat belts fastened during take-off and landing.

2.28 flight attendant (n) \Æf laIt ´Ætendńt\

Flugbegleitera crew member that looks after the passengers on an aircraftMarianne worked as a flight attendant before she got married; then she couldn’t go on travelling around the world all the time.

2.29 vanish (v) \ÆvœnIS\

verschwindendisappearThe man in the garden vanished before I had the chance to go and ask him what he wanted.

Opp.: appear

2.30 cancel (v) \Ækœnsl\

absagen, streichenif you cancel sth that was arranged to take place, you stop it from happeningThe day is rainy; I think we’ll have to cancel our picnic in the woods.lcancellation (n)

2.31 (be) on board (phr) \Ån ÆbO…d\

an Bord seinbe on board a plane means that you are on the planeAll the passengers were on board the plane when suddenly the pilot announced that the police needed to search the plane for a bomb.

2.32 odd (adj) \Åd\eigenartig, seltsam, merkwürdigstrange, unusualMary has always liked going out but for the past few months she hasn’t been out of the house; isn’t that odd?loddly (adv), oddness (n)

2.33 incident (n) \ÆInsId“´‘nt\

Vorfall, Begebenheit, Ereignisevent, sth that happensGreg doesn’t know what to make of all these unlucky incidents; yesterday his car was stolen, this morning his restaurant was broken into.

2.34 simmer (v) \ÆsIm´\

köcheln lassenboil gentlyLet the tomato sauce simmer for a few minutes.

2.35 stove (n) \stÚv\Ofena heater that burns wood or coalIt was a very cold night and the family were all sitting around the stove.

2.36 hut (n) \høt\Hüttea very small house made of wood, mud or stonesThey spent the night in a small fishermen’s village which had no electricity and they slept in a hut.

2.37 track (n) \trœk\(Fuß-)Spurfootprint, marks left on the ground by the feet of people or animalsThe hunters followed the tracks of the wild animal; they thought it was a lion. l track (v)

2.38 massive (adj) \ÆmœsIv\

massiv, ausgeprägtbig, huge, enormousThere were massive air attacks on Iraq during the war; it was awful.lmass (n), massively (adj)

2.39 trace (n) \treIs\Spura sign that shows that sb has been in a place; track, footprintWe’ve called all her friends; no one seems to know where she is; there’s no trace of her.l trace (v)

2.40 tribe (n) \traIb\Stamma group of people of the same raceThe people of one particular tribe in central Africa were very friendly to the team of environmental scientists.l tribal (adj)

2.41 witness (n) \ÆwItn´s\

Zeugea person who sees an event as it happensAnn was witness to a bad car accident that happened near her house.lwitness (v)

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2.42 terrify (v) \Æter´faI\

in Schrecken versetzen, erschreckenscare, frightenJust the thought of seeing a ghost terrifies me!l terrified (adj), terrifying (adj), terror (n)

Dictionary Corner2.43 magician (n) \m´

ÆdZISn\

Zauberera person who does magic tricksThe magician did the well-known trick of pulling a rabbit out of his hat.lmagic (n)

2.44 occur (v) \´Æk‰…\

geschehen, passierenhappen, take placeEvery time something like that occurs, I feel completely helpless. loccurrence (n)

Grammar 12.45 flash (n) \f lœS\

Blitza sudden spark of lightWe saw a flash of lightning in the distance and we knew that a bad storm was approaching.

Dictionary Corner2.46 be wide awake (phr) \bi ÆwaId ´

ÆweIk\

hellwach seinbe fully awake, not sleepingVera was wide awake the whole night; that’s why she’s so sleepy this morning.

2.47 be fast asleep (phr) \bi ÆfA…st ´Æsli…p\

tief schlafenbe sound asleep, in deep sleepHe’s fast asleep; nothing can wake him up now.

2.48 have a high temperature (phr) \hœv ´ ÆhaI

ÆtemprItS´\

hohe Temperatur/Fieber habenhave a feverWhy don’t you go to a doctor? You look like you have a very high temperature.

2.49 a narrow escape (n) \´ ÆnœrÚ IÆskeIp\

knappes Entkommenwhen sb has a narrow escape, they come close to having a very bad experience The truck was coming towards them at great speed but Tom turned the car at the last minute and avoided it; it was a narrow escape.

2.50 distant (adj) \ÆdIstńt\

weit, fernfarawayMaybe people will be able to live on Mars some time in the distant future.ldistance (n)

Opp.: nearby

2.51 take a short cut (phr) \ÆteIk ´ ÆSO…t køt\

eine Abkürzung nehmentaking a quicker way in order to get somewhereThe highway was extremely busy so we took a short cut through a small town.

2.52 in slow motion (phr) \In ÆslÚ ÆmÚSn\

in Zeitlupemove or be shown much more slowly than normalThe combat scene in the film was shown in slow motion and this made it more dramatic; it was brilliant!

2.53 in a deep voice (phr) \In ´ Ædi…p ÆvOIs\

mit tiefer Stimmein a low voiceHe spoke in a deep voice which was very calming and his advice was particularly helpful; it was exactly what I needed.

2.54 be in big trouble (phr) \bi In ÆbIg Ætrøbl\

große Probleme/Schwierigkeiten habenhave problems because you have done sth wrongIf the teacher finds out it was you who scratched his car, you will be in big trouble.

2.55 woods (n) \wUdz\WaldforestWe took a nice walk through the woods.

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2.56 panic (panicked, panicking) (v) \ÆpœnIk\

in Panik geraten, durchdrehenbecome hysterical, lose one’s nerveThere’s no need to panic; I’ll help you clean up the mess before your mother returns.lpanic (n)

2.57 clap (v) \klœp\(Beifall) klatschenapplaudThe school play was very successful and everybody clapped at the end.

Soundstation2.58 bin (n) \bIn\

Abfalleimer, -behältera metal container in which we throw rubbishThis bin is for recycled paper; the other one is for glass.

2.59 bean (n) \bi…n\Bohnea kind of seedHarry only likes beans in a salad; he hates bean soup.

2.60 din (n) \dIn\Krach, Lärma loud noiseClose the windows, please! How am I supposed to work with all this din?

2.61 dean (n) \di…n\Dekana person in charge of a universityThe dean has decided to grant two scholarships this year; the applications have to be sent in by the end of next month.

2.62 fist (n) \fIst\Fausta hand with the fingers and thumb held in towards the palmPeter got so angry with him that he clenched his fists and was ready to hit him.

2.63 feast (n) \f i…st\Festfestival, celebration, dinnerIt was a great feast with lots of food, music and dancing; everybody had a good time.l festive (adj)

2.64 hill (n) \hIl\Hügela very small mountainGeorge is in bad shape; by the time they reached the top of the hill he was out of breath.lhillside (n), hilltop (n)

2.65 heel (n) \hi…l\Fersethe back part of our footAchilles’ weak point was his heel.

2.66 lip (n) \lIp\Lippeour two lips are the edges of our mouthCelia is very beautiful; she’s got long black hair, green eyes, an upturned nose and full lips.

2.67 leap (v) \li…p\springenjumpThe stream wasn’t very wide; you could easily leap from one side to the other.

2.68 mill (n) \mIl\Mühlegrinder, crusherThere are many small traditional mills all over the island of Mykonos.

2.69 sill (n) \sIl\Fensterbank, -simsa kind of shelf at the bottom of a windowThe plant in the pot on the sill is growing very fast; I suppose it’s because of all the sunlight it gets.

2.70 seal (n) \si…l\Robbelarge animal that lives in cold seas and eats fishThere was a documentary on TV about seals; it seems that the sounds they make are their special way of communicating.

2.71 wheel (n) \wi…l\Rada circular object used to create motion; cars, bicycles, etc have wheelsThe wheel was mankind’s first and most important invention.

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Use Your English2.72 experiment (n) \Ik

ÆsperImńt\

Experimenttest, examinationChemistry class is very interesting; we have our lesson in the school’s lab where we carry out different experiments.lexperiment (v), experimental (adj)

2.73 location (n) \lÚ"keISn\Lagethe place where something isThe location of the hotel is ideal; the view from the windows is spectacular.l locate (v), located (adj)

2.74 scientist (n) \ÆsaIńtIst\

(Natur-)Wissenschaftlera person whose job is to study and do research in scienceAlbert Einstein was a great scientist but a little forgetful; once he couldn’t remember his address.l science (n), scientific (adj)

2.75 invisible (adj) \InÆvIz´bl\

unsichtbarthat which cannot be seenYears ago, there was a series on TV about a chemist who became invisible and no one could see where he was.

Opp.: visible

2.76 fog (n) \fÅg\Nebelthick cloudBob couldn’t see clearly because of the fog so he drove into the car in front of him.l foggy (adj)

2.77 cover (v) \Ækøv´\

abdeckenput sth over sth else in order to hide it or protect itThe wind was blowing so hard that she covered her eyes with her hands to protect them from the dust.lcover (n)

2.78 fall ill (phr) \ÆfO…l ÆIl\

krank werdenbecome sickAlex has fallen ill; that’s why he hasn’t come to work since Tuesday.

2.79 go wrong (phr) \gÚ ÆrÅN\

schiefgehen, missratenwhen sth doesn’t work out the way you wantSissy was afraid that something might go wrong with the presentation at work but in the end her boss was very pleased.

2.80 deny (v) \dIÆnaI\

leugnen, bestreitenclaim that sth is not trueLittle Joy denied having broken the vase; she blamed it on the cat.ldenial (n)

Opp.: admit

Writing2.81 disastrous (adj) \dI

ÆzA…str´s\

katastrophal, verheerendterrible, tragic, devastating, catastrophicThe last earthquake in Turkey was disastrous; many houses fell apart and many people were killed.ldisaster (n)

2.82 gaze (v) \geIz\starrenstare, look steadily at sth for a long timeShe was gazing at the sea and didn’t hear me calling her name.lgaze (n)

2.83 glance (v) \glA…ns\(flüchtig) blicken auflook at sth very quickly, glimpseShe glanced at my outfit and didn’t say a word; this girl is jealous of everybody.lglance (n)

2.84 reply (v) \rIÆplaI\

antwortenanswerIan sent some job applications last week and today one company replied that they want him to attend a job interview.l reply (n)

2.85 state (v) \steIt\erklären, darlegensay sth in a formal wayThe mayor stated that they are going to spend more money on making parks and planting trees. l statement (n)

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2.86 suggest (v) \s´ÆdZest\

vorschlagen, anregen, nahelegenpropose, advise, implyJason suggested going to a Chinese restaurant tonight. Are you coming?l suggestion (n)

2.87 tiny (adj) \ÆtaIni\

winzigvery smallHow can five people live in this house? It’s tiny!

Opp.: huge

2.88 whisper (v) \ÆwIsp´\

flüsternsay sth very quietlyWhy are you whispering? There’s just the two of us here.lwhisper (n)

Opp.: shout

2.89 unconscious (adj) \ønÆkÅnS´s\

bewusstlos, ohnmächtignot having one’s sensesSomebody came from the back, hit him on the head and he fell down unconscious; later he saw that all his money was gone.lunconsciousness (n), unconsciously (adv)Opp.: conscious

2.90 keep (-ing) (v) \ki…p\etwas fortwährend tundo sth repeatedly Why do you keep making that sound when you know it’s driving me crazy?

Units 1-2 Revision2.91 roof (n) \ru…f\

Dachthe top part of a houseThere was a leak in the roof but he managed to repair it himself.

Workbook2.92 downstairs (adv) \ÆdaUn

Æste´z\

im unteren Stockwerk, treppabwärtson the ground floor or on a lower floorThe house is quite big; there’s a kitchen, a bathroom and a big living room downstairs and three bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs.

Opp.: upstairs

2.93 dressing gown (n) \ÆdresIN ÆgaUn\

Morgenmantelsomething you wear over your pyjamasShe heard the doorbell in the middle of the night so she answered the door in her dressing gown.

2.94 beat (v) \bi…t\schlagenwhen our heart beats, it makes regular rhythmic movement and soundMy heart was beating fast as we were all waiting to hear who the winner of the singing contest was; it was me! I couldn’t believe it!

2.95 make one’s way to (phr) \ÆmeIk wønz ÆweI tU\sich auf den Weg machengo somewhereAfter a seven-hour walk up the mountain, we made our way back to the hotel as we were all exhausted.

2.96 figure (n) \ÆfIg´\

Gestalt, Figurthe shape of sb’s bodyJake saw a figure in the dark and thought it was his brother; but he was wrong.

2.97 break out (phr v) \ÆbreIk ÆaUt\

ausbrechenbegin suddenlyA fire broke out in the building but, luckily, the fire brigade came only seconds later and put it out.

2.98 powerful (adj) \ÆpaU´f l\

mächtig, kraftvollstrong, impressive, convincingHe is one of the richest and most powerful men in the country.lpowerfully (adv)

Opp.: powerless

2.99 nightmare (n) \ÆnaItÆme´\

Albtrauma very bad dreamThe boy woke up crying because he had a nightmare but his mother calmed him down after a while.

2.100 move (v) \mu…v\umziehengo to live in a different houseHer father has got a job in another city so the whole family will move.

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2.101 mushroom (n) \ÆmøSru…m\

Pilza kind of plant (fungus) that we eatBe careful when you pick mushrooms because some kinds are poisonous.

2.102 spaceship (n) \ÆspeIsÆSIp\

Raumschiffspacecraft, a vehicle in which we can travel in spaceNick doesn’t like films with spaceships, aliens and things like that; he likes comedies.

2.103 cave (n) \keIv\Höhlea large hole in the side of a hill or undergroundThey thought they could explore the cave and got lost; they were lucky, though, because the local people managed to find them after a few hours.

3 The Law’s the Law

Get Warmed Up!3.1 law (n) \lO…\

Gesetz, Rechta rule that organises and controls our societyIt is against the law to steal.l lawyer (n)

3.2 commit a crime (phr) \k´ÆmIt ´ ÆkraIm\

ein Verbrechen begehendo sth which is against the lawIn the end the man proved to be innocent; he had committed no crime.

3.3 be under arrest (phr) \bi Æønd´r ´Ærest\

in Haft seinto be taken to the police station because the police believe you have committed a crimeJoe called; he’s under arrest and he’s at the police station at the moment. Hurry up!

3.4 murder (n) \Æm‰…d´\

Mordthe killing of another human beingThe film was very violent with a lot of murders; don’t let the children watch it.lmurderer (n)

3.5 burglary (n) \Æb‰…gl´ri\

Einbruchthe act of stealing things from a building (eg a house, an office, etc), robbery, theftDo you see this man in the picture? He’s wanted by the police for at least ten burglaries in this neighbourhood. lburglar (n)

Reading3.6 shoplifting (n) \

ÆSÅpÆlIftIN\

Ladendiebstahlthe act of stealing things from a shopA famous American actress was arrested for shoplifting some years ago. l shoplift (v), shoplifter (n)

3.7 illegal (adj) \IÆli…gl\

illegal, ungesetzlichagainst the law, unlawful, forbiddenIt is illegal to exceed the speed limit; if you’re caught, you’ll have to pay a fine.l illegally (adv)

Opp.: legal

3.8 hijack (v) \ÆhaIÆdZœk\

entführen (Sache)to take control of a plane, bus, lorry, etc, by forceIt was on the news last night that a plane was hijacked and 300 people were held hostage.lhijacker (n), hijacking (n)

3.9 kidnap (v) \ÆkIdÆnœp\

entführen (Person)take sb away by forceThe rich businessman’s son has been kidnapped; the kidnappers have asked for a huge amount of money as ransom.lkidnapper (n), kidnapping (n)

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3.10 (act of) terrorism (n) \Æœkt ´v Æter´ÆrIz“´‘m\terroristischer Akt, Terrorismussth extremely violent (ie bombing) that people do in order to demand that a government do sth they wantThe bombing in the city centre yesterday was an act of terrorism; thankfully, no one was killed.l terrorist (n)

3.11 guess (n) \ges\Vermutung, Schätzungprediction, hypothesisWhen faced with a particular situation, we could make a good guess whether it's legal or not. lguess (v)

3.12 point out (phr v) \ÆpOInt ÆaUt\

auf etwas hinweisen, etwas herausstellentell sb sth, draw their attention to sthI’d like to point out only one mistake; this word has been spelt incorrectly.

3.13 break the law (phr) \ÆbreIk D´ ÆlO…\

das Gesetz brechendo sth illegalThe young boy broke the law the minute he decided to drive his father’s car without a driving licence.

3.14 mince pie (n) \ÆmIns ÆpaI\

Weihnachtsgebäck mit einer Füllung aus Dörrobst und Sirupa kind of traditional Christmas sweet with dried fruitMy grandmother makes the best mince pies you have ever tasted; you have to try one!

3.15 remain (v) \rIÆmeIn\

(ver-)bleibenif sth remains, it continues in the same stateI didn’t know what to say, so I remained silent.

3.16 musical instrument (n) \Æmju…zIkl ÆInstr´mńt\Musikinstrumentthe piano, the guitar, the flute, etc are musical instruments; you use them to make musicDo you know how to play any musical instruments?

3.17 wrap up (phr v) \Ærœp Æøp\

einwickelncover with a cloth or paperShe wrapped up the small box in some beautiful colourful paper and gave it to her friend.

3.18 be keen on (-ing) (phr) \bi Æki…n Ån\

sehr an etwas interessiert sein, auf etwas scharf seinwant to do sth very muchMichael is keen on mountaineering; he’s away almost every weekend.

3.19 chase (v) \tSeIs\jagen, verfolgenrun after, followThe dog was chasing the cat, but it didn’t manage to catch it.

3.20 telegraph pole (n) \Ætel´grA…f ÆpÚl\

Telegrafenmasta wooden post with telephone wiresThere is a man on the telegraph pole trying to repair the damage the storm caused to the wires.

3.21 highway (n) \ÆhaIÆweI\

Schnell-, Fern-, Bundesstraßea main road that connects two citiesYou can’t enjoy the scenery when you’re on the highway because you have to keep your eyes on the road.

3.22 end up (phr v) \Æend Æøp\

(schließlich) bei etwas landenfind yourself doing sth that you didn’t want to do in the beginningThey wanted to go abroad on holiday but they ended up staying in the city because they were both busy.

Dictionary Corner3.23 punishment (n) \

ÆpønISmńt\

Strafea way to discipline sb when they have done sth wrongThe teacher gave the students extra work as a punishment for being naughty.lpunish (v)


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3.24 court of law (n) \ÆkO…t ´v ÆlO…\

Gerichtthe place where trials take place, where a judge decides if sb has committed a crime or not and how they should be punishedAll people are innocent in a court of law until they’re proved guilty.

3.25 theft (n) \Teft\DiebstahlstealingHe’s been charged with theft but he denies it.l thief (n)

3.26 robbery (n) \ÆrÅb´ri\

Raubstealing money or property by using forceThere was a robbery early in the morning at the local bank; the robbers got away with €2 million.l rob (v), robber (n)

3.27 smuggling (n) \ÆsmøglIN\

Schmuggeltake things into or out of a country illegallyAs a shipowner, I’m sure he’s been involved in smuggling; it would explain how he became so rich so quickly.l smuggle (v), smuggler (n)

3.28 prison (n) \ÆprIzn\

GefängnisjailIf he really is the one who killed the woman, he’ll be sent to prison. There’s no escaping that! l imprison (v), prisoner (n)

Grammar 13.29 luggage (n) \

ÆløgIdZ\

GepäckbaggageKeep an eye on your luggage all the time when you’re at the airport; otherwise, someone might steal it.

3.30 lawyer (n) \"lO…j´\Rechtsanwaltsomebody who represents clients in a court of lawMy lawyer told me not to speak to newspapers and the TV about the case.l law (n)

3.31 amount (n) \´ÆmaUnt\

Mengequantity, number of sth, how much there is of sthSarah has got a small amount of money in her bank account.

3.32 justice (n) \ÆdZøstIs\

GerechtigkeitfairnessOur teacher has a strong sense of justice; she always treats us fairly.l just (adj)

Listening3.33 admit to sth (phr) \´d

ÆmIt t´ ÆsømTIN\

etwas zugeben, bekennen, eingestehenconfessThe man confessed his crimes and admitted to robbing the bank.

Opp.: deny

3.34 innocent (adj) \ÆIn´s“´‘nt\

unschuldignot guilty‘All I want is justice!’ the innocent man cried in court in front of everybody.l innocence (n), innocently (adv)

Dictionary Corner3.35 get off (phr v) \Æget

ÆÅf\

aussteigenleave a bus, train, aircraftPaul missed his bus stop and got off at the next one.

Opp.: board

3.36 go off (phr v) \ÆgÚ ÆÅf\

hoch-, losgehen, explodierenexplodeLuckily, the bomb went off in the middle of the night when no one worked in the building, so no one was killed.

3.37 let off (phr v) \Ælet ÆÅf\

etwas durchgehen lassenlet sb go away without punishing themI’ll let you off this time but next time I catch you cheating, you’re in big trouble!

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3.38 make off (phr v) \ÆmeIk ÆÅf\

sich davonmachen, aus dem Staub machenleave quickly, get away, escapeThe little boy offered to take my picture but when I gave him my camera, he made off with it and I never saw him again.

3.39 take off (phr v) \ÆteIk ÆÅf\

ausziehenremove a piece of clothingJohn took off his clothes and changed into his pyjamas.

Opp.: put on


abhebenleave the ground (an airplane)The plane took off an hour later than scheduled due to bad weather conditions.

Opp.: land

3.41 turn off (phr v) \Æt‰…n ÆÅf\

ausstellenswitch offRemember to turn off the lights before you go to bed.

Opp.: turn on

3.42 injure (v) \ÆIndZ´\

verletzenhurt, woundThree people were badly injured in the car accident.l injury (n)

3.43 warning (n) \ÆwO…nIN\

Warnungsth that tells people of sth dangerous that might happenCigarette packets carry a health warning.lwarn (v)

3.44 security (n) \sIÆkjU´r´ti\

SicherheitsafetyThere will be very tight security measures during the Olympic Games.l secure (v, adj)

3.45 alert (n) \´Æl‰…t\

Warnung, Alarmwarning, alarmDue to a security alert, the metro will not run for the rest of the day.

Grammar 23.46 mayor (n) \me´\

Bürgermeisterthe person (politician) who is in charge of a cityThe mayor gave a warning regarding the water shortage in the area and asked people to use as little water as possible.

3.47 introduce (v) \ÆIntr´Ædju…s\

einführen present, bring inThey introduced a new law regarding drinking and driving.l introduction (n), introductory (adj)

3.48 support (v) \s´ÆpO…t\

unterstützenhelp, defendWhatever you decide to do, I’ll support you.l support (n), supporter (n)

3.49 cemetery (n) \Æsem´t“´‘ri\

FriedhofgraveyardThe funeral took place in the local cemetery.

3.50 permission (n) \p´ÆmISn\

Genehmigung, Erlaubnisbe allowed to do something, consentThe student asked for permission to leave the classroom but the teacher didn’t let him.lpermit (v)

3.51 alternative (n) \O…lÆt‰…n´tIv\

Alternative, Wahlchoice, optionThere’s no alternative; you have to tell him the truth.

3.52 unfortunately (adv) \ønÆfO…tS“´‘n´tli\

unglücklicherweisesad or disappointingUnfortunately, John didn’t pass his language test; he’ll have to take it again in six months.lunfortunate (adj)

Opp.: luckily, fortunately

3.53 despite (prep) \dIÆspaIt\

trotz, trotzdemin spite ofDespite the fact that it wasn’t very warm, he went for a swim.

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3.54 guard (n) \gA…d\Wachea person who protects or watches another person or a placeYves didn’t know where the exit was, so she asked the guard.lguard (v)

3.55 scarecrow (n) \Æske´ÆkrÚ\

Vogelscheuchesth that looks like a person that farmers put in their fields to frighten birds awayEvery summer my father made a scarecrow which he put in the middle of our field to frighten the birds away.

3.56 watchtower (n) \ÆwÅtSÆtaU´\

Beobachtungs-, Wachturm a high building where the guard of a place isThe lifeguard was on his watchtower when suddenly he heard a girl in the sea screaming.

3.57 make one’s escape (phr) \ÆmeIk wønz IÆskeIp\

ausbrechen, (ent-)fliehenmanage to get away/break freeThe man was the first one to make his escape from that high security prison.

3.58 currently (adv) \Ækørńtli\

gegenwärtig, laufendnow, at the momentKate is currently working as a shop assistant until she finds something better.

Use Your English3.59 out of tune (phr) \ÆaUt ´v

Ætju…n\

falsch singend, verstimmtnot singing the right notesI can’t stand it when she starts singing; she’s always out of tune but she doesn’t want to admit it!

Speaking3.60 bully (v) \

ÆbUli\

schikanieren, drangsalierenpush aroundDon’t let older kids at school bully you; next time, go and tell your teachers.lbully (n)

3.61 cheat (v) \tSi…t\betrügen, schummeln, mogelnnot obey certain rulesJamie is a very good student; she doesn’t have to cheat to get high marks.lcheat (n)

3.62 fizzy drink (n) \ÆfIzi ÆdrINk\

Getränk mit Kohlensäuregassy/bubbling drinkI can’t stand fizzy drinks; they always upset my stomach.

3.63 property (n) \ÆprÅp´ti\

(Grund-)Besitz, Anwesenthe land that sb owns, possessionsWe can’t take a walk in this park; it’s private property.

3.64 swear (v) \swe´\fluchencall sb names, curseSimon nearly hit the man when he heard him swearing at him.

3.65 measure (n) \ÆmeZ´\

Maßnahmerule, regulationAfter the robbery, they took better security measures at the bank; there are five guards with guns now.

3.66 confiscation (n) \ÆkÅnfIÆskeISn\

Beschlagnahmethe act of taking sb’s belongings away in order to punish themUnless they found the money to pay off their loan, the bank would issue an order for the confiscation of their property.lconfiscate (v)

3.67 detention (n) \dIÆtenSn\

Nachsitzenmake a student stay after school as punishmentYou’ll be held in detention as punishment for not having done your homework again.

3.68 exclusion (n) \Ik"sklu…Zn\Ausschlussmaking a student stay away from school as punishmentThe headmaster has said that any student found smoking will be given a ten-day exclusion.lexclude (v), excluded (adj)

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3.69 permanently (adv) \Æp‰…mńńtli\

dauerhaft, auf DauerforeverHe’s studying to be a mechanical engineer; he doesn’t want to work at this factory permanently.lpermanent (adj), permanence (n)

Opp.: temporarily

Writing3.70 contrast (n) \"kÅntrÅ…st\

Kontrast, Widersprucha difference between two things or ideasThe contrast between his cheap clothes and the expensive car he drives makes people wonder about him.lcontrasting (adj)

Opp.: similarity

3.71 doubt (n) \daUt\Zweifela feeling of not being certainHis article was very convincing; it left me in no doubt that what he believed was absolutely right.ldoubt (v)

3.72 advantage (n) \´dÆvA…ntIdZ\

Vorteila good feature or qualityOne of the advantages of studying abroad is having everyday practice in the country’s language.ladvantageous (adj)

Opp.: disadvantage

3.73 mentally (adv) \Æment´li\

geistigin the mindThe criminal was found to be mentally ill so the judge decided that he should have psychotherapy.lmental (adj)

3.74 medical (adj) \ÆmedIk´l\

medizinischconnected to illnesses and their cureThe injured man needed medical treatment immediately.

3.75 community service (n) \k´Æmju…n´ti Æs‰…

vIs\gemeinnützige Arbeitwork that criminals do instead of spending time in prisonHis crimes were not serious so the court decided that he should do community service for six months.

3.76 depend on (v) \dIÆpend Ån\

abhängen vonbe based on, rely onWhether he’ll study abroad or not depends on how much money he manages to save by the end of the year.ldependable (adj), dependence (n)

3.77 suitable (adj) \Æsu…t´b´l\

passend, angemessenappropriate, rightMs Peterson is the most suitable person for this job; I think we should hire her.l suitability (n)

3.78 draft (n) \drA…ft\Entwurfoutline, plan, first version of sthMake a draft of your essay first; this way you can arrange your ideas better.ldraft (v)

3.79 comment on (v) \ÆkÅment Ån\

etwas kommentierenremark, point out, sayFred commented on Susan’s extreme outfit saying that he had never seen anybody looking so weird.

Workbook3.80 pretend (v) \prI

Ætend\

vorgeben, vorspiegeln, so tun als ob make believeRichard pretended not to mind her comments but I knew he was deeply hurt.lpretender (n)

3.81 drug (n) \drøg\Rauschgift, Drogeillegal chemical substanceVivian had been on drugs for a year or so but her parents sent her away to an institution for detoxification and now she’s well.

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3.82 break into (phr v) \ÆbreIk ÆInt´\

einbrechenenter a place by force in order to steal thingsDon’s flat was broken into last night and his hi-fi system was stolen.

3.83 crime prevention (n) \ÆkraIm prIÆvenSn\

Verbrechensverhütungways to stop crime from happeningCrime prevention is currently our government’s most pressing concern.

3.84 device (n) \dIÆvaIs\

Apparat, Gerätmachine, toolWhat do you use this for? It’s the strangest device I’ve ever seen.

3.85 reward (n) \rIÆwO…d\

Belohnungprize, bonusThere’s a €50 reward for whoever finds the neighbour’s lost dog.l reward (v)

3.86 chance (n) \tSA…ns\Chance, AussichtpossibilityThere’s no chance Scott will win the race; Martin has got a better bicycle and he’s a faster cyclist.

3.87 airport terminal (n) \Æe´pO…t Æt‰…mIn“´‘l\

Flughafenabfertigungsgebäudeairport buildingThe plane from Moscow will land at the airport’s eastern terminal.

3.88 congratulate sb on sth (v) \kń

ÆgrœtSUÆleIt Æsømb´di Ån ÆsømTIN\

jemanden zu etwas beglückwünschen, jemandem zu etwas gratulierento tell someone how happy you are about their success, luck or happiness I’d like to congratulate you on your new job. Well done!lcongratulations (n)

3.89 ordinary (adj) \ÆO…dn“´‘ri\

gewöhnlich, alltäglich, einfachusual, commonThe film was nothing special; the story was ordinary and the acting unimaginative.

3.90 cruel (adj) \Ækru…´l\

gemein, brutal, grausamheartless, unkindWhy are you being so cruel to the children? They didn’t do anything wrong.lcruelty (n)

3.91 incredibly (adv) \InÆkred´bli\

unglaublichunbelievablyThe scenery here is incredibly beautiful and quiet; I’d like to have a country house here.l incredible (adj)

3.92 legendary (adj) \ÆledZ“´‘nd“´‘ri\

legendär, sagenumwobenmythical, traditionalWilliam Wallace’s name has become legendary; he was the one to free Scotland from England.l legend (n)

3.93 evil (adj) \Æi…vl\

bösartig, bösebad, harmfulAt times I feel that this colleague of mine is really evil; he does everything in his power to get me into trouble.levil (n)

3.94 enemy (n) \Æen´mi\

FeindopponentIn World War II, the USA and Japan were enemies.

Opp.: ally

3.95 lifestyle (n) \ÆlaIfÆstaIl\

Lebensführung, -haltungthe way sb lives their lifeTony has a very healthy lifestyle; he goes to the gym every day and eats lots of fruit and vegetables.

3.96 membership (n) \Æmemb´SIp\

Mitgliedschaftthe situation where sb belongs to a groupYou have to pay €20 to renew your membership at the club.lmember (n)

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3.97 gang (n) \gœN\Bandea group of young people who usually cause troubleThe police believe that a gang is to blame for the vandalised cars.

3.98 isolated (adj) \ÆaIs´ÆleItId\

isoliertbeing separated from the rest, lonelyThe famous writer is staying in a house in an isolated part of the country and is now working on his new novel.

3.99 (not) be bothered by (phr) \bi ÆbÅD´d

baI\sich (nicht) stören lassen durch etwas, sich nicht behelligen lassentrouble (or not) yourself with sthAdrianne isn’t bothered by her cruel comments; she doesn’t like her anyway.lbother (n)

3.100 destructive (adj) \dIÆstrøktIv\

schädlich, zerstörerischdamaging, catastrophicViolent films can have a destructive effect on children.ldestroy (v)

4 Meet the Stars

Get Warmed Up!4.1 celebrity (n) \s´

Ælebr´ti\

Berühmtheit, berühmte Persönlichkeita famous personPaula always reads the gossip column in magazines; she’s very interested in the lives of celebrities.

Reading4.2 interview (n) \

ÆInt´vju…\

Interviewa meeting/talk between a famous person and a journalistThere’s a very interesting interview with Monica Bellucci in this magazine.l interview (v), interviewer (n)

4.3 wonder (v) \Æwønd´\

sich etwas fragenask oneselfI wonder what happened to Jim; we were to meet here an hour ago.

4.4 arrange (v) \´ÆreIndZ\

etwas organisieren, ausrichtenplan, organiseTina arranged for us to have dinner at an Indian restaurant; she’s also booked a table.larrangement (n)

4.5 include (v) \InÆklu…d\

beinhaltencontain, involveDoes your essay on America’s most famous film directors include John Huston too?

4.6 run a company (phr) \Ærøn ´ Ækømpńi\

eine Firma führenbe in charge of / the manager of a companyKaren’s father is very busy running a company and she rarely sees him.

4.7 specialise in (-ing) (v) \ÆspeS´ÆlaIz In\

sich auf etwas spezialisierenbe an expert in/on sthHe teaches English Literature at the university but specialises in the Romantics; they’re his favourite.l specialisation (n), specialist (n)

4.8 media (n) \Æmi…di´\

Medienthe television/radio/newspapers/magazinesThe media play a major part in presenting various famous people as role models for the younger generation.

4.9 contact (n) \ÆkÅntœkt\

Beziehunga person you know, eg in a companyHe’s got a contact in a travel agency and sometimes gets cheaper tickets.lcontact (v)

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4.10 industry (n) \ÆInd´stri\

Industrie(zweig), Gewerbebusiness, commerceHe’s involved in the oil industry; he’s very rich.l industrial (adj), industrialise (v)

4.11 come out (phr v) \Ækøm ÆaUt\

herauskommenbe releasedThe domestic film industry isn’t doing very well; not many good films have come out over the last few years.

4.12 journalist (n) \ÆdZ‰…n´lIst\

JournalistreporterDina has always wanted to be a journalist; now, she writes in a newspaper and has her own programme on TV.l journalism (n)

4.13 get on well with sb (phr v) \Æget Ån Æwel

wID Æsømb´di\mit jemandem gut auskommenget along with sb, like sbLook at our children playing together; they seem to get on well with each other.

4.14 argument (n) \ÆA…gjUmńt\

Argument, Streitdisagreement, quarrel, fightHer arguments against rock music were ridiculous; she can’t really believe that rock music encourages young people to break the law!largue (v)

4.15 space exploration (n) \ÆspeIs ekspl ÆreISn\

Weltraumforschungthe search in the area beyond Earth, where the stars and planets areThe USA and the former USSR have spent millions of dollars on space exploration.

4.16 be in a good mood (phr) \bi In ´ ÆgUd Æmu…d\gute Laune habenbe cheerfulHenry hasn’t been in a very good mood lately; he must be very stressed at work.

4.17 respect (v) \rIÆspekt\

achten, respektierenthink highly of, admireYou have to respect yourself first if you want other people to respect you.l respect (n), respectful (adj)

Dictionary Corner4.18 TV presenter (n) \Æti…

Ævi… prIÆzent´\

Fernsehmoderatorthe person who introduces a programme on TVOprah Winfrey is a very famous TV presenter in the USA; she’s had her own show for many years now.

Grammar 14.19 get sth right (phr) \Æget sømTIN

ÆraIt\

etwas richtig machencorrect sth, make it appropriateAlex is a perfectionist; he never hands in an essay unless he’s certain he’s got it absolutely right.

4.20 hit movie (n) \ÆhIt Æmu…vi\

Erfolgsfilm, Straßenfegera very successful filmThey all thought it was going to be a hit movie but they were wrong; the audience hated it.

4.21 win (v) \wIn\gewinnencome first, succeedWe did our best to win the last round of Trivial Pursuit but we didn’t know the answer to the last question, so the other team won.lwinner (n)

Opp.: lose

4.22 award (n) \´ÆwO…d\

Preis, AuszeichnungprizeNicole Kidman won the Oscar award for best actress for her part in The Hours.

4.23 throughout (prep) \Tru…ÆaUt\

durchgehend, durchwegfrom start to finish, right throughThroughout the journey, Liam was listening to music on his Discman and didn’t say a single word to me.

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Dictionary Corner4.24 patient (adj) \

ÆpeISnt\

geduldigcalm, understandingThese things take time; you have to be patient.lpatience (n)

Opp.: impatient

Listening4.25 lyrics (n) \

ÆlIrIks\

Liedtextthe words to a songTravis knows the lyrics to every Beatles song by heart. He used to love them when he was young.

4.26 the rest (phr) \D´ Ærest\

Restthat which remainsHarriet tidied the bedrooms and Martha cleaned the rest of the house.

4.27 issue (n) \ÆISu…,

ÆIsju…\

Thema, (Streit-)Punktsubject, matter, pointIt’s not what you said but how you said it that made me angry! That’s the issue!

Soundstation4.28 pass sb sth (v) \

ÆpA…s Æsømb´di ÆsømTIN\

jemandem etwas reichen/gebengive sth to sbCould you pass me the salt and pepper, please? Thank you.

Speaking4.29 regularly (adv) \

ÆregjUl´li\

regelmäßigoften, frequentlyAfter his heart attack, he has check-ups regularly.l regular (adj)

4.30 entertainment (n) \Æent´ÆteInmńt\

Unterhaltungpastime, fun, enjoymentGoing to clubs full of people, with loud music, where you can’t dance is not my idea of entertainment.lentertain (v), entertainer (n)

4.31 educate (v) \ÆedjUÆkeIt\

unterrichten, (schulisch) erziehen, lehrenteachAs a child she had a weak heart so her parents didn’t send her to school; she was educated at home.leducation (n), educational (adj)

Use Your English4.32 be in the public eye (phr) \Æbi In D´

ÆpøblIk ÆaI\

im Blickpunkt der Öffentlichkeit stehenbe well known or famousI imagine it’s difficult to be in the public eye; everybody wants to know what you do in your private life.

4.33 the press (n) \D´ Æpres\

die PressenewspapersA politician was involved in a financial scandal; it’s all in the press today.

Writing4.34 interpret (v) \In

Æt‰…prIt\

deuten, interpretierenexplain, make sense ofShe didn’t know how to interpret his behaviour; one minute he was kind and talkative and the next he didn’t say a word.l interpretation (n), interpreter (n)

4.35 fan (n) \fœn\Anhänger, Fansupporter, followerJacob is a big fan of Eric Clapton; he’s got all his records.

4.36 definitely (adv) \Ædef“´‘n´tli\

bestimmt, sichercertainly, absolutelyYou definitely need an English-English dictionary at this level.

4.37 to hear from sb (phr v) \t´ ÆhI´ fr´m

Æsømb´di\von jemandem etwas hörento get news from sb Beth heard from Lynn this morning; she’s in Italy on business.

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Units 3-4 Revision4.38 invent (v) \In

Ævent\

etwas erfindencreate, discoverMy uncle has invented a device which can feed your pet while you’re away on holiday!l invention (n), inventor (n)

4.39 freelance (adv) \Æfri…ÆlA…ns\

freiberuflichnot regularly employed but paid according to work done each timeRita isn’t a full-time employee of the company; she works freelance.

4.40 available (adj) \´ÆveIl´b´l\

verfügbar, erhältlichfree, not busyI’m always available for a coffee; call me whenever you can and we’ll arrange it.

Workbook4.41 bring out (phr v) \ÆbrIN

ÆaUt\

herausbringenmake, produceMasters Publications have recently brought out a book called The Frog; I’ve read it; it’s good.

4.42 producer (n) \pr´Ædju…s´\

Produzentthe person who makes the arrangements and gives the money for a film or play to be madeFilm producers usually have a say in the making of the film; after all they’re the ones who pay for it.lproduce (v), production (n)

4.43 go on sale (phr) \ÆgÚ Ån ÆseIl\

in den Verkauf gehenon the market, for saleThe new shampoo will go on sale next month; this is only a sample.

4.44 thrilled (adj) \TrIld\begeistert, verzückt, vor Freude außer sichexcited, very pleasedFanny was absolutely thrilled when she read The Lord of the Rings; she said the book is even better than the film.l thrill (v, n), thrilling (adj)

4.45 original (adj) \´ÆrIdZn“´‘l\

original, ursprünglich (Vorlage)first, earliestA Perfect Murder is the remake of the original Dial M for Murder which was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starred Grace Kelly.

4.46 champion (n) \ÆtSœmpiń\

Champion, MeisterwinnerThis couple are the world champions in ice-skating.lchampionship (n)

4.47 bodybuilder (n) \"bÅdi ÆbIld´\Bodybuildersomebody who exercises his body in order to build his musclesIn our gym there are many men who come and lift weights; they are bodybuilders.

4.48 science fiction (sci-fi) (n) \ÆsaIńs ÆfIkSn

“ÆsaI faI‘\

Science-Fictionimaginary stories that take place in the future or in spaceHave you seen Dark City? It’s one of the best pieces of science fiction I’ve ever seen.

4.49 according to (phr) \´ÆkO…dIN t´\

gemäß, zufolge, entsprechendas believed byAccording to this writer, we are all capable of communicating by telepathy; it just needs a lot of practice.

4.50 hear of sb (phr) \ÆhI´r ´v Æsømb´di\

von jemandem hörenknow about sbHave you heard of Yann Tiersen? He’s the one who composed the music for Amelie.

4.51 special effects (n) \ÆspeSl IÆfekts\

Spezialeffektesounds, lighting and objects specially created for a film or a playIf nothing else, The Matrix has amazing special effects.

4.52 alien (n) \ÆeIliń\

AußerirdischerextraterrestrialDo you remember E.T.? It was a film made in the early 80s about a friendly alien.

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4.53 live (adj) \laIv\livea live show is happening at the time it is being broadcastThe radio programme is live; if you call the radio station, you’ll go on air.l live (adv)

Opp.: prerecorded

4.54 queue (n) \kju…\(Warte-)Schlangea long line of people waiting for sthDerek wanted to go to the cinema last night but there was a long queue outside so he came back; he’ll try again this evening.lqueue (v)

4.55 violent (adj) \ÆvaI´lńt\

gewalttätig, brutalaggressiveUsually violent films are shown late on TV when kids are most probably already in bed.lviolence (n)

4.56 make money (phr) \ÆmeIk Æmøni\

Geld verdienenbecome richThe series Friends is so popular all over the world, I’m sure the actors and actresses have made a lot of money.

4.57 sth suits sb fine (phr) \ÆsømTIN Æsu…ts Æsømb´di

ÆfaIn\

etwas kommt jemandem gelegen, passt gutlike sth, have no objection to sthStaying at home tonight suits me fine; I’m a bit tired.

4.58 personality (n) \Æp‰…s´Ænœl´ti\

Persönlichkeit, Charaktercelebrity, characterAfter reading her interview I realised that she’s not just a beautiful model; she’s got a very interesting personality too.

4.59 acting (n) \ÆœktIN\

Schauspielereiperformance in a play or filmAl Pacino’s acting in Scent of a Woman was magnificent. lact (v), actor (n), actress (n)

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Get Warmed Up!5.1 race (n) \reIs\

(Wett-)Rennen, Wettkampfcontest, competitionJohn loves watching sports car races on TV.l race (v)

Reading5.2 invader (n) \In

ÆveId´\

Eindringling, AngreiferattackerThe army fought the invaders and, after a wild battle, forced them out of the country.l invade (v), invasion (n)

5.3 outer space (n) \ÆaUt´ ÆspeIs\

Weltallthe area beyond Earth, where the stars and planets areDo you think that in the future people will be able to travel in outer space?

5.4 asteroid (n) \Æœst´ÆrOId\

Asteroida very small planetHave you seen that film where Superman saved the Earth from an asteroid that was going to crash into it?

5.5 calculate (v) \ÆkœlkjUÆleIt\

aus-, berechnenwork out, estimateCan you calculate how much 78 divided by 3 is?lcalculator (n), calculation (n)

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5.14 prevent sth/sb from (-ing) (phr) \prI

Ævent ÆsømTIN, Æsømb´di fr´m\

etwas verhindern, jemanden daran hindern etwas zu tunstop sth from happeningThere was nothing I could do to prevent Susan from leaving; she was very determined.lprevention (n)

5.15 unlike (prep) \ønÆlaIk\

im Gegensatz zu, anders alsin contrast toUnlike her sister, who is very good at foreign languages, Anne doesn’t speak any English.

Opp.: like

5.16 nuclear weapons (n) \Ænju…kli´ Æwepńz\

Atomwaffenbombs that kill people using atomic energyThere’s a big demonstration against nuclear weapons this Saturday; are you coming?

5.17 option (n) \"ÅpSn\Wahlmöglichkeit, Alternativea choice that you can take or notWe have many options for our holidays this year; we don’t have to spend them at home.loptional (adj), optionally (adv)

5.18 involve (v) \InÆvÅlv\

mit etwas einhergehen, verknüpft seinif a situation involves sth, then this is part of the situationA secretary’s work involves answering the phone, typing letters, sending faxes, etc.l involvement (n)

5.19 rocket (n) \"rÅkIt\Raketea vehicle designed for space travelAfter the first rocket went into space, the world changed forever.l rocket (v)

5.20 solar (adj) \ÆsÚl´\

solarrelated to the sunDo you see this car in the picture? It doesn’t run on petrol; it is operated by solar power.l solarium (n)

5.6 path (n) \pA…T\Pfad, Fußwegway, track, course, directionLet’s follow this path; I’m sure it will take us back to the village.

5.7 fairly (adv) \Æfe´li\

ziemlich, ganzquite, pretty wellThe film was fairly good; I enjoyed it but I wasn’t thrilled.l fair (adj)

5.8 confident (adj) \ÆkÅnfId“´‘nt\

überzeugt, zuversichtlichconvinced, positiveJerry is confident that he will pass the language exam; the truth is he’s studied really hard.lconfidence (n)

5.9 collide with (v) \k´ÆlaId wID\

zusammenprallen, -stoßencrash intoHe fell asleep while driving; that’s how he collided with the tree at the side of the street.lcollision (n)

5.10 orbit (v) \ÆO…bIt\

umkreisen, -rundengo around, taking a specific path or route, a star or planet Many satellites orbit our planet.lorbit (n)

5.11 it is likely that sth will happen (phr) /It Iz ÆlaIkli D´t ÆsømTIN wIl

Æhœpń\

etwas tritt wahrscheinlich einthere’s a good chance that sth will happenIt is likely that John will not come with us tonight as he has a lot of work to do.

5.12 global (adj) \ÆglÚbl\

weltweit, globalworldwide, universalNowadays there’s a global concern regarding terrorism; governments try to find ways to fight against it.lglobally (adv)

5.13 climate changes (n) \ÆklaIm´t ÆtSeIndZIz\

Klimaveränderung, -wandelchanges in the weather conditions and the world’s temperatureClimate changes are obvious in Greece too; it never used to rain so much in the middle of the summer.

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5.21 sail (n) \seIl\Segela large piece of material, part of a ship, against which the wind blows and the ship moves forwardThe strong wind tore the ship’s sails and everybody was afraid.l sail (v), sailing (n)

5.22 damage (n) \ÆdœmIdZ\

Schadenharm, destructionThe fire that broke out last night caused great damage to all the houses in the block.ldamage (v)

5.23 become extinct (phr) \bIÆkøm IkÆstINkt\

aussterbenexist no longer More and more animal species are becoming extinct day by day.

5.24 detect (v) \dIÆtekt\

entdeckenfind, discoverLook at this; it’s a metal detector; it can detect metal objects that are buried in the sand.ldetective (n)

5.25 in time (phr) \In ÆtaIm\

rechtzeitignot too lateWe arrived at the theatre in time to find seats in the front row.

5.26 take action (phr) \ÆteIk ÆœkSn\

Maßnahmen ergreifenact, do sthScientists are ready to take action in case they detect any signals from outer space.

Dictionary Corner5.27 manned (adj) \mœnd\

bemannta manned spacecraft has people on itWe’ve just heard on the news about an accident involving a manned spacecraft; it exploded a few seconds after it took off and all the astronauts on it were killed.

5.28 mission (n) \ÆmISn\

Einsatz, Auftragtask, dutyHe works for the army; he left this morning and no one knows where he’s going; I suppose he’s on a secret mission.

Grammar 15.29 spacesuit (n) \

ÆspeIsÆsu…t\

Raumanzuga protective suit that astronauts wear when in spaceNobody can survive in space without wearing a spacesuit.

Listening5.30 research (n) \rI

Æs‰…tS\

Forschunginvestigation, examinationGeorge is a biologist and works in research; his team is trying to find the cure for cancer.l research (v), researcher (n)

Dictionary Corner5.31 develop (v) \dI

Ævel´p\

entwickelnimprove, make more completeMyrna needs to develop her typing skills; she doesn’t type fast enough.ldevelopment (n)

5.32 equipment (n) \IÆkwIpmńt\

Ausrüstung, Ausstattungtools, stuffClimbing equipment can be quite expensive but you don’t have to buy anything; you can rent it at the club.lequip (v)

5.33 engine (n) \ÆendZIn\

Motor, MaschinemotorTim likes very fast cars, so he bought this one which has a turbo engine.lengineer (n)

5.34 cut off (phr v) \Ækøt ÆÅf\

abschalten, Verbindung trenneninterrupt, disconnect, stop providing (eg electricity)She was talking on the phone to her friend when suddenly they got cut off.

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5.35 satellite (n) \Æsœt´ÆlaIt\

Satellitsatellites move in orbit around the Earth in order to collect and provide us with informationThere’s a satellite in orbit around the Earth which takes beautiful pictures of different parts of it.

Grammar 25.36 come round (phr v) \Ækøm

ÆraUnd\

vorbeischauencome overI’ll be at home all day today; you can come round any time you want.

5.37 get back (phr v) \Æget Æbœk\

zurückkommenreturn‘How long will you be gone?’ ‘I’ll get back around six.’

5.38 on the way back (phr) \Ån D´ ÆweI Æbœk\

auf dem Rückweg, auf der Rückfahrtwhile returning from a placeDave drove the car on the way there and he let me drive it on the way back.

Soundstation5.39 cart (n) \kA…t\

Karre, Fuhrwerk, Wagena kind of vehicleLet’s get on the horse-drawn cart; it will be fun!

5.40 pun (n) \pøn\Wortspiel, -witza play on wordsMary loves playing with the language; and sometimes her puns are extremely funny!

5.41 larder (n) \ÆlA…d´\

Speisekammer, Vorratsrauma room in the house used as a cupboardHave a look in the larder; there should be some bottles of wine left in there.

5.42 bat (n) \bœt\Fledermausan animal that looks like a mouse but with wings that flies during the nightHave you ever seen a bat close up? I have! They’re very ugly!

Use Your English5.43 speed of light (n) \Æspi…d ´v "laIt\

Lichtgeschwindigkeitthe speed at which light travels in spaceIt is impossible for human beings to travel at the speed of light.

Writing5.44 advert (n) \

Æœdv‰…t\

Anzeige, Reklameannouncement, noticeIf you’re looking for a job, it might be a good idea to look at the job adverts in the local newspaper too.ladvertise (v), advertiser (n), advertising (n)

5.45 regarding (prep) \rIÆgA…dIN\

bezüglich, hinsichtlichwith regard to, concerning, aboutThere are extreme views regarding this book; some people loved it and others hated it.

5.46 transportation (n) \ÆtrœnspO…ÆteISn\

Beförderungmeans of travelling from one place to anotherThe trip to Spain will cost €700; this includes the hotel and transportation costs.l transport (n, v)

5.47 accommodation (n) \´ÆkÅm´ÆdeISn\

Unterkunfta place where people can live or stayJulia is leaving for England next week and she has not managed to find accommodation yet.laccommodate (v)

5.48 facility (n) \f´ÆsIl´ti\

Angebot, Einrichtungextra service provided, eg at a hotelDoes the hotel offer any facilities such as a gym, a sauna or tennis courts?

5.49 confirm (v) \kEnÆf∏…m\

bestätigenmake something definiteWe phoned the hotel to confirm the booking of our rooms.lconfirmation (n), confirmed (adj)

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5.50 injection (n) \InÆdZekSn\

SpritzevaccinationThe little girl was crying while the nurse was giving her the injection.l inject (v)

5.51 reasonable (adj) \Æri…zn´bl\

vernünftigsensible, logicalPlease be reasonable! You can’t go out wearing just a T-shirt; you’ll catch a cold!l reasonably (adv)

Opp.: unreasonable

Workbook5.52 ultimately (adv) \

ÆøltIm´tli\

letztendlich, schließlichafter all, finally, in the end Ultimately, it was for the best that you decided not to work for them; it turned out their business was illegal.lultimate (adj)

5.53 take over (phr v) \ÆteIk ÆÚv´\

übernehmenbe in control ofWhile I was away from school, another teacher took over my classes.

5.54 float (off) (v) \f lÚt\(ab-)treiben to stay on the surface or move easily through the surface of a liquidThe little boy was playing with his boat on the river and it floated off.

5.55 sample (n) \ÆsA…mpl\

Probe, Musterspecimen, exampleThe chemist went to the river and took a sample of its water to test it at the lab.l sample (v)

5.56 form (v) \fO…m\(aus-)formen, -bilden, -prägenmake, create, shapeWhen she was little she used to imagine that clouds formed different shapes of animals.l formation (n)

5.57 galaxy (n) \Ægœl´ksi\

Galaxiea large group of stars and planetsOur solar system isn’t the only one in the galaxy; there are many more.lgalactic (adj)

5.58 data (n) \ÆdeIt´\

Dateninformation, detailsHer computer crashed and lost all her data.

5.59 gravity (n) \Ægrœv´ti\

Schwerkraft(in physics) the force that makes things fall to the groundIt was Newton who discovered the law of gravity when an apple fell on his head while sitting under a tree.

5.60 place (v) \pleIs\legenputJust place the books one on top of the other for the time being; I’ll arrange them on the shelves later.

5.61 breathe (v) \bri…D\atmentake air into the lungs, inhale and exhaleDiane felt the smog in the city centre was so thick that she couldn’t breathe.lbreath (n)

5.62 binoculars (n) \bIÆnÅkjUl´z\

Fernglasa device through which you can look at things which are very far awayProfessor Stanley uses his binoculars to study birds in their natural environment.

5.63 astronomer (n) \´ÆstrÅn´m´\

Astronoma scientist who studies the planets and the starsThe astronomer spent hours looking at the stars through his telescope.lastronomy (n), astronomical (adj)

5.64 comet (n) \ÆkÅmIt\

Kometa bright object with a long tail that travels in spaceThat night everybody was out looking at the sky, waiting to see Halley’s comet.

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5.65 model (n) \ÆmÅdl\

Modellcopy, miniatureHis hobby is making model aeroplanes; his house is full of them.

5.66 planetarium (n) \Æplœn´Æte´ri´m\

Planetariuma building where one can watch special shows about the universeThey took us on a school trip to the planetarium where we watched a very interesting show about how the world was created.

5.67 meteor shower (n) \Æmi…ti´ ÆSaU´\

Meteoritenniederschlaga large number of pieces of rock which come from outer space and fall to the EarthAccording to a theory, dinosaurs became extinct when millions of years ago a meteor shower destroyed the surface of our planet.

5.68 interplanetary (adj) \ÆInt´ÆplœnIt“´‘ri\

zwischenplanetarischrelating to more than one planetScientists have proven that the space between the planets is full of interplanetary dust.

5.69 detailed (adj) \Ædi…teIld\

detailliert, ausführlichcontaining a lot of details, thoroughThis is a detailed report of all the events that took place during the music festival.ldetail (n)

5.70 power (v) \ÆpaU´\

antreibenprovide power, energyPetrol powers the car’s engine. lpower (n), powerful (adj)

5.71 recharge (v) \ri…ÆtSA…dZ\

aufladenrefill, reload with energyThis kind of battery can be recharged; you don’t have to buy new ones.

5.72 photographic plates (n) \ÆfÚt´grœfIk ÆpleIts\Fotoplattenspecial kind of equipment used to take photographs in the pastPhotographic plates were one of the earliest forms of photographic film.

5.73 measure (v) \ÆmeZ´\

(ab-, aus-)messen, Maß nehmencalculateI don’t know if this will fit in the room; let me measure it.lmeasure (n), measurement (n)

5.74 thickness (n) \ÆTIkn´s\

Stärke, DickedensityA sheet of paper has less than half a millimetre thickness.l thick (adj)

5.75 surface (n) \Æs‰…f´s\

Oberflächethe flat, top side of sthMost of the Earth’s surface is covered by water.

5.76 liquid (n) \ÆlIkwId\

Flüssigkeitfluid, not solidWhen you have a high temperature, the best thing you can do is to drink plenty of liquids.

5.77 underneath (adv) \Æønd´Æni…T\

darunter, unter(halb)beneathA cat hid underneath that car to escape the dog that was chasing her.

5.78 submarine (n) \Æsøbm´ri…n\

U-Boota type of ship that travels underwaterHenry is in the navy; at the moment he’s doing two-month’s service on a submarine.

5.79 melt (v) \melt\schmelzenbecome liquidIf the icebergs in the North Pole ever melt, a lot of countries in northern Europe will flood.

5.80 dust particle (n) \Ædøst ÆpA…tIkl\

Staubpartikelan extremely small piece of dustWe can’t really see dust particles in the air until after they have formed a layer on a surface.

5.81 space station (n) \"speIs ÆsteISn\(Welt-)Raumstationa man-made satellite where astronauts can stay for long periods of timeA Russian astronaut stayed for more than a year in the Mir space station.

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5.82 primary school (n) \"praIm´ri Æsku…l\Grundschulea school for children aged between six and twelve years of ageMy little sister is in the last class of primary school and she feels very grown up.

5.83 attend (v) \´Ætend\

an etwas teilnehmenbe presentI’d like to attend this seminar on ‘Ways to deal with Stress’; I’ve heard it is going to be very interesting.lattendance (n), attendee (n)

5.84 grateful (adj) \ÆgreItf´l\

dankbarthankfulHelga bought me a little present to show me how grateful she was that I helped her move house.lgratefully (adv)

Opp.: ungrateful

5.85 register (v) \ÆredZIst´\

sich einschreibensign up, enrolHave you registered for the course in English or American Literature this semester?

6 It Takes All SortsReading6.1 jealous (adj) \

ÆdZel´s\

neidisch, eifersüchtigenviousSarah bought the same dress Helen was wearing the other day; I’d say she must be very jealous of her. l jealousy (n), jealously (adv)

6.2 rude (adj) \ru…d\unverschämt, grob, gemeinimpoliteThe shop assistant was very rude and unhelpful; I’ll never go to that shop again.l rudely (adv), rudeness (n)

Opp.: polite

6.3 selfish (adj) \ÆselfIS\

egoistischself-centred, egoisticJohn is a very selfish boy; he never likes to share his toys with his brother. l selfishly (adv), selfishness (n)

Opp.: unselfish, selfless

6.4 shy (adj) \SaI\schüchtern, scheutimid, hesitantJane is a bit shy when she meets somebody new but if you get to know her better, she can be great fun.l shyly (adv), shyness (n)

6.5 sociable (adj) \ÆsÚS´bl\

gesellig, kontaktfreudigfriendly, outgoingAlex isn’t really sociable; he doesn’t like going out and meeting new people.l sociability (n)

Opp.: antisocial, unsociable

6.6 strict (adj) \strIkt\strengfirm, harshOur teacher is not at all strict; even when we’re noisy, she never shouts at us or punishes us.l strictly (adv), strictness (n)

Opp.: lenient

6.7 chat (v) \tSœt\sich unterhalten, plauderntalk, speak toLook at them; they’ve been chatting for the past hour as if they were old friends.lchatty (adj)

6.8 gossip (v) \ÆgÅsIp\

klatschen, tratschentalk with sb about other people’s livesI can’t stand her; she likes gossiping and she’s always talking behind other people’s backs.lgossip (n), gossipy (adj)

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6.16 ignore (v) \Ig"nO…\jemanden übersehen, ignorierenpay no attention to somebodyI spoke to George but he completely ignored me and kept talking to his friends.l ignorance (n), ignorant (adj), ignorantly (adv)

6.17 at least (phr) \´t "li…st\zumindest, mindestens, wenigstensthe good thing that exists despite the general bad situationThey lost their car in the storm, but at least their house wasn’t damaged.

6.18 nasty (adj) \"nœsti\böse, garstig, fiesbad, evilJennifer is a really nasty person; I don’t like her at all.lnastily (adv), nastiness (n)

Opp.: nice

6.19 unkind (adj) \øn"kaInd\unfreundlich, gemeinnot kind or nice to peopleHe’s very unkind to people and never helps anybody who asks him.lunkindly (adv), unkindness (n)

Opp.: kind

6.20 bet (v) \bet\wettenbe sure that something is trueThey don’t know who stole the bicycle, but I bet it was John.

6.21 trust (v) \trøst\trauencount on, have faith in, depend onI can’t trust you anymore; I asked you not to tell anybody about this but now everybody knows!l trusting (adj), trustful (adj), trustworthy (adj)

6.22 discover (v) \dI"skøv´\entdeckenfind out something you didn’t know about beforeThomas Edison discovered the light bulb.ldiscovery (n), discoverer (n)

6.9 nightfall (n) \"naItÆfO…l\Abenddämmerungthe time when it gets dark and night fallsMy mother always asks me to get back home before nightfall.

6.10 secure (adj) \sIÆkjU´\

sichersafe, protectedThe little boy can’t be separated from his mother even for a minute; he feels secure only around her.l secure (v), security (n), securely (adv)

Opp.: insecure

6.11 mistake (v) \mIÆsteIk\

verwechseln, missverstehenconfuse with, misunderstandI’m really sorry; I mistook you for a friend of mine. You look so much like her.

6.12 arrogance (n) \Æœr´gńs\

Hochmut, Arroganzpride, conceitIt’s his arrogance that makes people dislike him; he always acts as if he’s the best at everything.larrogantly (adv), arrogant (adj)

6.13 intelligent (adj) \InÆtelIdZ“´‘nt\

klug, intelligentcleverMarco must be extremely intelligent; he’s only five but he can already read.l intelligence (n), intelligently (adv)

6.14 look down on sb (phr v) \ÆlUk "daUn Ån Æsømb´di\auf jemanden herabsehento believe that somebody is not as good as youShe’s very rich and looks down on anyone who doesn’t have as much money as she does.

6.15 tease (v) \ti…z\jemanden aufziehen, ärgernlaugh at or make jokes about sb, pull sb’s legStop teasing her; you can see she doesn’t think it’s funny.l teaser (n)


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6.23 combination (n) \ÆkÅmbI"neISn\Verbindung, Kombinationtwo or more things together which affect one anotherThe combination of smoke and noise made me feel quite ill.lcombine (v), combined (adj)

6.24 attempt (n) \´Ætempt\

VersucheffortThis joke was only an attempt to cheer you up; I’m sorry if you thought it was silly.lattempt (v)

6.25 go over to (phr v) \ÆgÚ "Úv´ tU\hinübergehenapproach somebody The teacher went over to the little boy to see why he was crying.

6.26 still (adj) \stIl\ruhig, still, bewegungslosnot movingPlease stay still and listen to me. l stillness (n)

Opp.: moving

6.27 get (sb/sth/sth) out of (sth) (phr v) \get Æsømb´di "aUt ´v ÆsømTIN\jemanden/etwas aus etwas herausziehen, -holenremove somebody from a placeI tried to get the kitten out of the box, but it was stuck.

6.28 breathless (adj) \"breTl´s\atemlos, kurzatmigbeing short of breathAfter running for half an hour, I felt quite breathless.lbreathe (v), breath (n)

6.29 bleed (v) \bli…d\blutento lose blood from a woundThe injured car driver was bleeding and we didn’t know what to do to help him.lblood (n), bleeding (adj)

6.30 eventually (adv) \I"ventSu´li\schließlich, endlichfinallyWe couldn’t decide what to do, so eventually we stayed at home and watched TV.leventual (adj), event (n)

6.31 ridiculous (adj) \rIÆdIkjUl´s\

lächerlichfunny, comical in a silly wayIt’s ridiculous not to believe me! I’m telling you, I’m late because I had a lot of work at the office.l ridicule (v, n), ridiculously (adv)

6.32 show off (phr v) \ÆSÚ ÆÅf\

angebenboastJames was showing off his new bicycle; he was riding it in front of all the children and didn’t let anyone touch it.

6.33 witness (v) \"wItn´s\etwas miterleben, bezeugento see something happeningI was there when the accident happened; I witnessed the whole thing.lwitness (n)

6.34 gain (v) \geIn\zulegen, gewinnenobtain, reach, winLaura looks as if she has gained some weight; she used to be size 38 but now she’s size 42.

6.35 confidence (n) \ÆkÅnfId“´‘ns\

Vertrauen, Zutrauencourage, nerveAnne doesn’t have confidence in herself; she always gets nervous about job interviews and thinks that she’s not good enough for the job.

lconfident (adj), confidently (adv)

Dictionary Corner6.36 caring (adj) \

Æke´rIN\

fürsorglich, liebevoll, sozialkindShe’s a very caring mother; you can see it in the way she speaks to her children.lcare (n)

6.37 gentle (adj) \ÆdZentl\

sanft, zart, zärtlich, behutsamkind, calmAndy is very gentle; he never raises his voice and always knows how to behave.lgently (adv), gentleness (n), gentleman (n)

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6.38 embarrass (v) \ImÆbœr´s\

jemanden in Verlegenheit bringenmake sb feel shy or ashamedHe embarrassed her by calling her stupid in front of his friends. lembarrassment (n), embarrassing (adj), embarrassed (adj)

6.39 impress (v) \Im"pres\beeindruckenmake a good impression on somebodyHe impressed her with his good manners and gentle words.l impression (n), impressive (adj), impressively (adv)

Grammar 16.40 obligation (n) \ÆÅblI

ÆgeISn\

Verpflichtungduty, responsibilityMeg felt an obligation to help Nina after all Nina had done for her.loblige (v), obligatory (adj), obliged (adj)

6.41 ballroom (n) \ÆbO…lru…m\

Ball-, Tanzsaala big room where people danceWe took a guided tour around the palace; the ballroom was huge.

6.42 amateur (n) \Æœm´t´,

Æœm´tSU´\

Laienot a professionalThis group of amateur actors is very good; I’ve seen a couple of their productions and they do very good work.lamateur (adj)

Opp.: professional

6.43 competition (n) \ÆkÅmp´ÆtISn\

WettbewerbcontestWendy decided to enter the chocolate cake competition and won first prize.lcompete (v), competitor (n)

6.44 sprain (v) \spreIn\verstauchentwist or bend violently causing damageTony sprained his ankle while jogging yesterday and it is still swollen today.l sprain (n)

6.45 dedicated (adj) \ÆdedIÆkeItId\

engagiertdevoted, committedIf you want to become a member of WWF, you have to be hard-working and a dedicated animal lover. ldedicate (v), dedication (n)

Listening6.46 furious (adj) \

ÆfjU´ri´s\

aufgebracht, erbost, wütendextremely angryHer behaviour made the teacher furious so he took her to the headmaster.l fury (n), furiously (adv)

6.47 depressed (adj) \dIÆprest\

niedergeschlagen, deprimiertvery sad and unhappyShe was depressed for a long time after her husband’s death.ldepression (n), depressing (adj)

6.48 upset (adj) \øpÆset\

verärgertangry, annoyedMary was upset because Mike was late for their appointment.

6.49 shocked (adj) \SÅkt\erschüttert, schockierthorrified, disgustedEverybody was shocked to see the two of them arguing in public.l shock (n), shocking (adj)

6.50 nervous (adj) \Æn‰…v´s\

aufgeregt, nervösworried and anxiousHe was so nervous about the job interview that he didn’t manage to sleep all night.lnervously (adv), nervousness (n)

6.51 roller coaster (n) \ÆrÚl´ ÆkÚst´\

Achterbahna small railway at an amusement park that moves at great speedMartin had never been on a roller coaster before and when he tried it, he got really scared.

6.52 funfair (n) \ÆfønÆfe´\

Jahrmarkt, Rummelamusement parkChildren love going to the funfair.

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Dictionary Corner6.53 fuss (n) \føs\

Aufheben, GetuetroubleWhy are you making such a fuss about a pencil? Here, take mine.l fuss (v)

Speaking6.54 active (adj) \

ÆœktIv\

aktivenergeticDoctors say that we must try to remain active as we grow older.lactively (adv), activity (n)

6.55 relaxing (adj) \rIÆlœksIN\

entspannendsth that helps you rest, restfulWe spent a very relaxing evening at home watching a nice film on TV.l relax (v), relaxation (n)

Soundstation6.56 bark (v) \bA…k\

bellenthe sound that dogs makeThe neighbour’s dog was barking all night last night and I didn’t get any sleep.

6.57 buck (n) \bøk\umgangssprachl. Ausdruck für US-DollardollarHere’s a buck; go and get some candy.

6.58 shack (n) /Sœk/Barackesimple hut built with metal or woodThere are a lot of people in the world who live in shacks.

6.59 shark (n) /SA…k/Haia big fish with sharp teethHave you seen the film Jaws? It’s about a shark that attacks and kills people.Very scary!

6.60 calf (n) (plural calves) /kA…f/Kalba young cowLook at that cow with its calf! I’ll take a picture of them.

6.61 cuff (n) /køf/(Hemd-)Manschettethe thicker, harder part of material at the end of the sleeve of a shirtDoes your shirt have one or two buttons on the cuffs?

6.62 rag (n) /rœg/Lumpen, Lappena piece of old clothThe old man was dressed in rags.

6.63 rug (n) /røg/Vorleger, kleiner Teppicha small carpetHe’s so careless! He spilt coffee on the rug.

6.64 chart (n) /tSA…t/Diagramm, Tabellediagram, tableThis chart shows the profit the company has made over the past year in comparison to last year’s profit.

6.65 garter (n) \ÆgA…t´\

Strumpfbanda piece of elastic used for holding up a stockingNowadays women do not use garters as much as they did in the past.

6.66 gutter (n) \Ægøt´\

Rinnsteinthe edge of the road, where water flows awayMy purse fell into the gutter.

6.67 batter (v) \Æbœt´\

auf jemanden/etwas einschlagenhitThe wind and the high waves battered the little fishing boats in the harbour.

6.68 starter (n) \ÆstA…t´\

Vorspeisefood that you eat before the main courseShall we have spring rolls for starters?

6.69 stutter (v) \Æstøt´\

stotternstammerThe boy got extremely anxious and started to stutter.

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Use Your English6.70 make up one’s mind (phr) \ÆmeIk øp

wønz ÆmaInd\

sich entscheiden/entschließendecideI like both very much and I can’t make up my mind which one to buy.

6.71 challenging (adj) \ÆtSœlIndZIN\

anspruchsvoll, herausfordernd, schwierigdemandingMy new job is very challenging.lchallenge (v, n)

6.72 renovate (v) \Æren´ÆveIt\

renovierenrepair, restoreThe restaurant will be closed for a while because they are renovating it.l renovation (n)

6.73 creative (adj) \kriÆeItIv\

kreativimaginative, inspired, artisticHe works in advertising; his work must be really creative.lcreate (v), creation (n)

6.74 leisure time (n) \ÆleZ´ ÆtaIm\

Freizeitfree, spare timeHelen likes going to the cinema and reading novels in her leisure time.

Writing6.75 demonstrate (v) \

ÆdemńÆstreIt\

vorführenshowThese people are demonstrating how to use the machine.ldemonstration (n)

6.76 heading (n) \ÆhedIN\

Überschrift, TiteltitlePut your notes for the last paragraph under the heading ‘Conclusion’.

6.77 request (v) \rIÆkwest\

(an-)fragen, erbittenask for sthThe girl next door requested that the music be turned down; she has exams tomorrow and she’s trying to study.l request (n)

6.78 satisfy (v) \ÆsœtIsÆfaI\

zufriedenstellenplease sbHe went to Law school to satisfy his parents but the truth is he always dreamt of studying photography.l satisfaction (n), satisfactory (adj), satisfactorily (adv)

6.79 be willing to (phr) \bi ÆwIlIN t´\

bereit, willens seinbe prepared to Liz was willing to lend Jim her car as long as he promised to return it without a scratch.

Opp.: unwilling

6.80 local (adj) \ÆlÚkl\

örtlichbelonging to a specified areaThe people working for the local newspaper do a very good job; the articles are always very interesting.l locally (adv)

6.81 council (n) \ÆkaUnsl\

GemeinderatcommitteeThe council finally decided to make more parks and playgrounds for the children.

6.82 provide (v) \pr´ÆvaId\

bereitstellen, zur Verfügung stellen, ausstatten, versehengive, supplyThey have provided me with another car until I get mine back from the garage.lprovider (n), provision (n)

6.83 range (n) \reIndZ\Auswahl, Sortimentselection, varietyThere’s a range of different designer clothes available in this shop.

6.84 reduce (v) \rIÆdju…s\

verringern, verkleinern make less, decreaseWe have to try to talk less on the phone and reduce the amount of money we spend on phone bills.l reduction (n)

Opp.: increase

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6.85 consider (-ing) (v) \kńÆsId´\

betrachten, in Erwägung ziehenthink aboutHe’s considering leaving the country and moving abroad but he hasn’t made up his mind yet.lconsideration (n)

Units 5-6 Revision6.86 universe (n) \

Æju…nIÆv‰…s\

Universumthe world and all existenceThere’s no way we are the only beings in the universe; I’m sure there’s life on other planets too.luniversal (adj)

6.87 niece (n) \ni…s\Nichteyour sister’s or brother’s daughter John bought a lovely present for his niece’s 18th birthday.

6.88 uncomfortable (adj) \ønÆkømft´bl\

unbehaglich, unbequem, ungemütlichawkward, uneasyAlthough this couch was very expensive, it turned out to be very uncomfortable.luncomfortably (adv)

Opp.: comfortable

6.89 affect (v) \´Æfekt\

beeinflussen, einwirkeninfluenceHe’s always affected by other people’s opinions.

6.90 misunderstand (v) \ÆmIsønd´Æstœnd\

missverstehen, falsch verstehentake sth that was said wronglyCelia misunderstood him when he said he didn’t want to eat anymore; she thought he didn’t like the food.lmisunderstanding (n)

6.91 constant (adj) \ÆkÅnstńt\

(an-)dauernd, fortwährend, bleibendcontinuousPeople in the north of Turkey live under the constant threat of an earthquake.lconstantly (adv)

6.92 speed up (phr v) \Æspi…d Æøp\

beschleunigen, schneller machen/werdengo fasterSpeed up a little; we’re never going to make it if you drive that slowly!

6.93 slow down (phr v) \ÆslÚ ÆdaUn\

(ab-)bremsen, langsamer fahren/machengo more slowlySlow down! We’re going to get a ticket for exceeding the speed limit.

Workbook6.94 lose one’s temper (phr) \Ælu…z wønz

Ætemp´\die Beherrschung/Geduld verlieren, aus der Haut fahrenbecome furious and lose control of yourselfWhen the manager saw that his secretary had made so many mistakes, he lost his temper and started shouting at her.

6.95 coach (n) \kÚtS\TrainertrainerThe football team has a new coach and is doing much better.

6.96 take sb along (phr v) \ÆteIk Æsømb´di ´ÆlÅN\

jemanden mitnehmentake sb with youIf you promise to be good, I’ll take you along to the concert.

6.97 take care of (phr) \ÆteIk Æke´r ´v, Åv\

auf jemanden/etwas aufpassen, betreuenlook afterCould you please take care of the dog while I’m away on a business trip?

6.98 make an effort (to) (phr) \ÆmeIk ń Æef´t

t´\sich bemühen, anstrengen, Mühe machentryFred is very clever but he doesn’t make an effort; that’s why he gets bad marks on his school report.

6.99 make fun of sb (phr) \ÆmeIk Æføn ´v, Åv\

sich lustig machen überlaugh at sbThe other children made fun of Tom’s strange clothes.

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6.100 teach sb a lesson (phr) \Æti…tS Æsømb´di ´ Ælesn\jemandem eine Lektion erteilenpunish sbSomebody has to teach that kid a lesson; he’s going around in the neighbours’ garden and picking all the flowers.

6.101 play a trick on sb (phr) \ÆpleI ´ ÆtrIk Ån

Æsømb´di\jemandem einen Streich spielen, jemanden hereinlegenhave fun at sb else’s expenseJoe played a trick on me this morning; he called me, we arranged to meet and then he never showed up!

6.102 take pity on sb (phr) \ÆteIk ÆpIti Ån

Æsømb´di\mit jemandem Mitleid habenfeel sorry for sbGeorge took pity on the injured cat and took it home with him.

6.103 fancy dress party (n) \Æfœnsi Ædres ÆpA…ti\

Kostümfesta party where everybody wears costumes The fancy dress party was great fun; everybody was dressed as different historical characters.

6.104 surf the net (phr) \Æs‰…f D´ Ænet\

im Internet surfenspend time looking for things on the internetIn the evenings Peter usually surfs the net; he’s found some very interesting sites.

6.105 thread a needle (phr) \ÆTred ´ Æni…dl\

(Faden) in eine Nadel einfädelnpass the thread through the needleHer eyesight was never very good; she couldn’t thread a needle.

6.106 defend (v) \dIÆfend\

verteidigensupport, stand up forThe people were ready to defend their country in case of an attack. ldefence (n)

6.107 fitness (n) \ÆfItn´s\

Fitnessgood physical conditionA healthy diet and a little exercise every day result in physical fitness.lfit (adj)

6.108 martial art (n) \ÆmA…Sl ÆA…t\

Kampfsport, -kunstmethod of fighting from AsiaHe spent five years in Japan studying martial arts.

6.109 crate (n) \kreIt\(Latten-)Kiste, Steigea type of boxGreengrocers keep the fruit in crates.

6.110 brick (n) \brIk\Ziegelsteina block of clayThere’s a very high brick wall around the prison.

6.111 dizzy (adj) \ÆdIzi\

benommen, schwindeligshaky, nauseous Sandra was feeling a bit dizzy so she went out to get some fresh air.ldizziness (n)

6.112 carriage (n) \ÆkœrIdZ\

KutschecoachIn the past, people used to ride in carriages; that’s how they travelled from one place to another.

6.113 make it (someplace) (phr) \ÆmeIk It

ÆsømpleIs\rechtzeitig ankommen, es schaffenmanage to get someplace in timeIt’s too late now; we’ll never make it to the cinema in time for the film.

6.114 destination (n) \ÆdestIÆneISn\

Reise-, Fahrzielthe end of a journeyThe islands in the Aegean Sea are my favourite summer holiday destinations.

6.115 length (n) \leNT\Länge, Dauerdistance, durationThis room is about seven metres in length and three in width.l long (adj), lengthy (adj)

6.116 furthermore (adv) \Æf‰…D´ÆmO…\

außerdem, darüber hinaus, weiterhinmoreover, what is more, additionallyAmanda is a clever girl; furthermore, she’s very hard-working.

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7 Going Out and Staying InReading7.1 poster (n) \"pÚst´\

Plakat, Postera large photograph which can be put up on a wallShe has decorated her bedroom with posters of film stars and famous singers.

7.2 note (n) \nÚt\Notiza short written letter informing somebody about somethingDid you read the note I left for you in the morning?lnote (v)

7.3 instructions (n) \In"strøkSnz\Anweisung, Anleitungwritten notes that tell you how to do somethingBefore you operate the new stereo system, please read the instructions carefully.l instruct (v), instructor (n), instructive (adj)

7.4 notice (n) \"nÚtIs\Aushang, Bekanntmachung, Ankündigunga written note announcing somethingHave you read the notice? They are looking for actors for the school play.lnoticeable (adj), noticed (adj), unnoticed (adj)

7.5 direct (v) \dI"rekt\Regie führenexplain to actors and crew how to do a filmWhen he decided to direct the film, he had no idea of the many difficulties he would face.ldirector (n), direction (n), directive (adj)

7.6 take place (phr) \ÆteIk "pleIs\stattfindenhappen, occurWhere are the next Olympic Games taking place?

7.7 mobile (n) \"mÚÆbaIl\Handya kind of phone that you can carry with you anywhere you goMy mother never uses her mobile when there are other people around.

7.8 set (v) \set\spielen (Film, Handlung)place, locate in time or spaceThe story is set in the 19th century in rural England.l setting (n)

7.9 plot (n) \plÅt\HandlungstorylineThis book’s plot had an unexpected twist at the end; it’s really fascinating.

7.10 youth club (n) \Æju…T Ækløb\

Jugendhaus, -club, -treffa youth club which offers the chance to young people to take part in various leisure activitiesThe local youth club is very organised and young people can take part in many different activities.

7.11 set (n) \set\Gerätradio or television receiverThey bought a bigger TV set for the living room and put the smaller one in their bedroom.

7.12 remote control (n) \rIÆmÚt kńÆtrÚl\

Fernsteuerungthe device you use to control a set from a distanceUse the remote control, not the switch on the set.

7.13 concert (n) \"kÅns´t\Konzerta musical performance for an audienceWould you like to come to the Arctic Monkeys concert with me? I’ve got two tickets.

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7 Going Out and Staying In

7.22 collect (v) \k´"lekt\abholen, (ein-)sammelnpick upOn your way back from work, can you please collect the clothes from the dry cleaner’s?lcollection (n)

Dictionary Corner7.23 play (n) \pleI\

Theaterstück, Schauspiela piece of writing that is performed in theatres, television or radioOthello is my favourite Shakespeare play.

7.24 novel (n) \"nÅvl\Romana long fictional story written in a bookHave you read the new novel by Dan Brown? It’s very exciting.lnovelist (n)

7.25 complicated (adj) \"kÅmplIÆkeItId\verwickelt, kompliziertdifficult to understandThe problem is really complicated and I don’t have time to explain it to you now.lcomplicate (v), complication (n),

Opp.: uncomplicated

7.26 loser (n) \Ælu…z´\

Verliererthe person who loses a gameOur school’s football team was the day’s big loser; they scored no goals while the other team scored six!l lose (v)

Opp.: winner

7.27 channel (n) \"tSœnl\(Fernseh-)Programm, Sendera television stationThat channel is terrible; it has far too many advertisements and its programmes are boring.

7.28 nightclub (n) \"naItÆkløb\Nachtlokala place where you can go and dance and have something to drink in the eveningWe went out for dinner and then to a nightclub where we danced until early in the morning; it was great!

7.14 apart from (prep) \´"pA…t Æfr´m\abgesehen von, außerexcept forApart from Mary, all the other children enjoyed the excursion.

7.15 lend (v) \lend\(ver-)leihengive something to somebody and expect to get it back at a later timeMy sister never lends me her clothes, but she always wants to borrow mine.l lender (n)

7.16 select (v) \sI"lekt\auswählen, -suchenchoosePlease select how you want to pay for your purchases from the choices below.l selection (n), selective (adj)

7.17 seating map (n) \"si…tIN Æmœp\Sitzplana diagram that shows what seats are available at a cinema, theatre or stadiumWe should look at the seating map before we book our seats for the performance.

7.18 afterwards (adv) \"A…ft´w´dz\anschließend, danach, hinterherlater, after something which happened firstLet’s go to the cinema and afterwards we can go for dinner.lafter (prep)

Opp.: beforehand

7.19 fix (v) \fIks\reparierenrepairI must have the computer fixed; it has stopped working.

Opp.: break

7.20 expect (v) \Ik"spekt\erwarten, entgegensehenwait for something to happenI never expected to see Jerry at my party; he said he couldn’t make it.lexpectation (n), expected (adj)

7.21 performance (n) \p´"fO…mńs\Aufführunga theatre play shown to an audienceThe performance was very good and all the actors played marvellously.lperform (v), performer (n), performing (adj)


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7.29 ballet (n) \"bœleI\Ballettclassical danceShe enjoys ballet and goes to see great performances whenever she can.

7.30 circus (n) \"s‰…kEs\Zirkusa group of travelling entertainers like clowns, acrobats and jugglersWhen I was young, my parents often took me to the circus to see the acrobats.

7.31 acrobat (n) \"œkr´Æbœt\Akrobata gymnast who entertains in a circusHe always found acrobats fascinating and wanted to be able to do what they could.lacrobatic (adj), acrobatically (adv)

7.32 clown (n) \klaøn\Clowna comic performer, usually in a circusThe little children at the party laughed at the clown and enjoyed his tricks.

7.33 museum (n) \mju…"zi…´m\Museuma building where objects of historical or scientific importance are kept and people can see themWhen I go to London, I always visit the Natural History Museum and look at the dinosaur exhibition.

7.34 exhibit (n) \IgÆzIbIt\

Ausstellungsstück, -gegenstand, Exponatan item that is shown/displayed, eg in an art galleryA priceless exhibit was stolen from the museum last night.lexhibit (v), exhibition (n)

Grammar 17.35 mad (adj) \mœd\

verrückt, wahnsinnig, bösecrazyIt’s 10ºC outside and you want to go for a swim? Are you mad?lmadly (adv), madness (n)

7.36 make a fool of oneself (phr) \ÆmeIk ´ Æfu…l

´v wønÆself\sich zum Narren machendo sth that makes you look sillyIf you go to the party wearing this dress and high heels, you’ll make a fool of yourself; everybody will be wearing jeans and T-shirts.

7.37 set (v) \set\stellenprepare, programme I need to leave early tomorrow morning; I’ll set the alarm clock for six.

7.38 obviously (adv) \ÆÅbvi´sli\

offensichtlich, nahe liegendclearlyWhat you said obviously hurt her; look at her; she’s crying.lobvious (adj)

7.39 stand-up comedian (n) \Æstœnd øp k´Æmi…

diń\Stegreifkomikera comedian who gives a live performance alone in front of an audienceThis man used to be a stand-up comedian; now he has a show on TV.

Dictionary Corner7.40 do up (phr v) \Ædu…

Æøp\

renovierenrestore, renovateThey’re doing up the children’s room so the children have been sleeping in the living room this past week.

7.41 give up (phr v) \ÆgIv Æøp\

aufgeben, aufhören mit etwasquitHe gave up smoking after ten years.

7.42 make up (phr v) \ÆmeIk Æøp\

sich etwas ausdenken, etwas erfindenimagine, inventHe told us a story about seeing aliens in his back yard but of course it was all lies; he had made it up.

7.43 pick sb up (phr v) \ÆpIk Æsømb´di Æøp\

jemanden abholentake sb away from a place, usually in a carThe concert starts at nine; shall I come and pick you up at eight?

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7.44 put sb up (phr v) \ÆpUt Æsømb´di Æøp\

jemanden unterbringen, übernachten lassenprovide accommodation Let’s go to Santorini this weekend; we won’t have to pay for a hotel room, a friend’s got a house there and he’s willing to put us up.

7.45 set up (phr v) \Æset Æøp\

gründento start a company or organizationMy grandfather set up this company in 1916.

7.46 take up (phr v) \ÆteIk Æøp\

mit etwas anfangen, beginnenstart, become interested in doing sthIan has taken up jogging; now we go jogging together every morning.

7.47 turn up (phr v) \Æt‰…n Æøp\

auftauchen, erscheinenshow up, appearPeter had invited Beth to his fancy dress party but she never turned up; we don’t know why.

Grammar 27.48 ice-skating (n) \

ÆaIs ÆskeItIN\

Eislauf(en)glide on ice wearing ice skatesWould you like to go ice-skating with me tomorrow?

7.49 skateboarding (n) \ÆskeItÆbO…dIN\

Skateboardfahrenrunning on a skateboardSkateboarding has become very popular among teenagers.

7.50 outdoor (adj) \ÆaUtÆdO…\

im Freienbe or taking place outsideThere’s a nice little outdoor restaurant near here with a very nice garden.

Opp.: indoor

7.51 art gallery (n) \ÆA…t Ægœl´ri\

Kunstgaleriea place where works of art are exhibitedShe runs her own art gallery where you can find paintings by some interesting young artists.

7.52 basic (adj) \ÆbeIsIk\

grundlegend, elementarelementary, fundamentalShe’s only got some basic knowledge of English; she can’t possibly work at the travel agency.

7.53 instructor (n) \InÆstrøkt´\

Ausbilder, Lehrerteacher, trainer, coachMy ski instructor was very good and very helpful; he helped me up every time I fell.l instruct (v), instruction(s) (n)

7.54 intend (v) \InÆtend\

beabsichtigenplan, have in mindWhat do you intend to do when you graduate; are you going to do a Master’s degree?l intention (n)

7.55 improvement (n) \Im"pru…vmńt\(Ver-)Besserungthe situation of getting better at somethingHis English has shown a remarkable improvement since he moved to London.l improve (n), improved (adj)

Opp.: deterioration

Soundstation7.56 lad (n) \lœd\

Bursche, Junge, Typ (nur männlich)young manHi there, lad! How are you?

7.57 ban (v) \bœn\untersagen, verbieten, ausschließenforbidThe teachers’ board has banned mobile phones from the school.lban (n)

7.58 bend (v) \bend\biegen, beugen, knickentwistThe strong wind was bending the tree in our garden.

7.59 trend (n) \trend\Trend, EntwicklungfashionDo you know about the latest trend? Women wear army clothes. It’s the military look.l trendy (adj)

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7.60 tread (v) \tred\tretenstep/walk on sthLuke dances in a very funny way and treads on your feet all the time.

7.61 juggle (v) \ÆdZøgl\

jonglierenentertain people by throwing many things in the air and catching them one after the other without dropping anythingLook at this man! It’s amazing how he juggles three burning torches without getting burnt!l juggler (n)

Use Your English7.62 card trick (n) \"kA…d trIk\

Kartentricka magic act using cards intended to entertainMy brother can do many card tricks and they are always funny and clever.

7.63 regret (v) \rI"gret\bedauern, bereuenfeel sorry for something you have doneHe regretted telling his friend the secret because now everybody has heard it.l regretful (adj), regretfully (adv), regrettable (adj)

Writing7.64 complaint (n) \k´m"pleInt\

Beschwerdesaying that you are unhappy about a situationMary wrote a letter of complaint to the shop where she bought the faulty MP3 player, but they never answered her.lcomplain (v)

7.65 judge (n) \dZødZ\Mitglied der Jury (Juror), RichtercriticThe local newspaper is running a short story competition; the editor and journalists working for it will be the judges.l judge (v), judgment (n)

7.66 descriptive (adj) \dIÆskrIptIv\

anschaulichdetailed, expressive, illustrativeThis reporter uses such descriptive language in his articles that you always think you are in the places he describes.ldescribe (v), description (n)

7.67 persuasive (adj) \p´ÆsweIsIv\

überzeugend, Überredungs-convincing, influentialThe shop assistant was very persuasive; at first I didn’t want to buy the dress but in the end I did!lpersuade (v), persuasion (n)

7.68 quiz show (n) \ÆkwIz ÆSÚ\

Quiza test in general knowledgeThere’s a quiz show on TV every Tuesday; I like watching it because the questions they ask are always interesting and quite difficult.

7.69 start off (phr v) \ÆstA…t ÆÅf\

anfangen, beginnenbeginLet’s see; we’ll start off by preparing the starters and then we’ll prepare the main course.

7.70 to one’s surprise (phr) \tU wønz s´ÆpraIz\

zu jemandes Überraschungnot to be prepared for sth, not to expect itTo her family’s surprise, Lynn announced yesterday that she was moving to the USA.

7.71 publish (v) \ÆpøblIS\

veröffentlichenannounce, circulateThe writer’s first book was published only five months ago and it has already become very popular with readers.lpublisher (n), publication (n)

Workbook7.72 throw sb out (phr v) \ÆTrÚ Æsømb´di

ÆaUt\

jemanden hinauswerfen force sb to leave a placeI was so mad after what she had told me that I threw her out of the house!

7.73 feature (v) \Æf i…tS´\

in der Hauptrolle haben/seinincludeMinority Report is a very good film featuring Tom Cruise.

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7.74 sculpture (n) \ÆskølptS´\

Plastik, Skulptura work of art made of marble, stone, etcSome of the exhibits at the museum were ancient stone sculptures of animals.l sculpt (v), sculptor (n)

7.75 contemporary (adj) \kńÆtemp“´‘r´ri\

zeitgenössischmodern, present-dayThe art gallery has a collection of paintings by contemporary artists only.

7.76 traditional (adj) \tr´ÆdISn“´‘l\

traditionell, althergebracht, überliefertold, sth traditional hasn’t changed over the yearsWhen I was at school, they used to teach us traditional folk dances.l tradition (n)

7.77 surroundings (n) \s´ÆraUndINz\

UmgebungenvironmentSometimes little children get nervous in new surroundings.

7.78 located (adj) \lÚÆkeItId\

liegen, ansässig seinsituatedThe villa is located in the suburbs of New York.l locate (v), location (n)

7.79 balance (n) \Æbœlńs\

GleichgewichtstabilityAfter you practise riding your bicycle it will be very easy for you to keep your balance.

7.80 barely (adv) \Æbe´li\

gerade noch, mit Mühe, kaumhardly, almost not at allI’m so tired, I can barely walk.

7.81 book (v) \bUk\buchen, bestellen, reservierenreserveZoe had to book her flight to Hamburg four weeks in advance.lbooking (n)

7.82 by accident (phr) \baI ÆœksId“´‘nt\

zufälligby chanceI was waiting for John at the café today when I saw Miriam completely by accident.

7.83 fire brigade (n) \ÆfaI´ brIÆgeId\

Feuerwehrthe organisation which deals with firesI can see smoke coming out of our neighbour’s kitchen. Shall I call the fire brigade?

7.84 on purpose (phr) \Ån Æp‰…p´s\

absichtlichintentionallyI’m sorry! I didn’t break the china on purpose.

Opp.: by mistake

7.85 row (n) \rÚ\Reihea line of seatsThe only seats available at the cinema were in the last row and I couldn’t see a thing!

7.86 stand in line (phr) \Æstœnd In ÆlaIn\

(in der Schlange) anstehenwait in the queueThere were so many people at the theatre that I had to stand in line for 20 minutes to get tickets.

7.87 cinema complex (n) \ÆsIn´m´ ÆkÅmpleks\

Kinokomplex, -anlage a building where there are many films shown at the same time in different roomsCinema complexes, like the Village Centre, are fairly new in Greece.

7.88 chess (n) \tSes\Schacha board gameYou have to be good at strategy to be good at chess.

7.89 appreciate (v) \´Æpri…SiÆeIt\

dankbar sein, anerkennen, wertschätzenbe grateful forThanks for your help; I really appreciate it.

7.90 fire extinguisher (n) \ÆfaI´r IkÆstINgwIS´\

Feuerlöscherequipment used to put out firesAll schools are obliged by law to have a fire extinguisher in each classroom.

7.91 put out (phr v) \ÆpUt ÆaUt\

löschenextinguishHe grabbed the fire extinguisher and put out the fire in the rubbish bin.

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7.92 April Fools’ Day (n) \ÆeIpr´l Æfu…lz ÆdeI\

1. April1st April when people play tricks on one anotherSylvia always falls for the jokes we play on her on April Fools’ Day.

7.93 chorus (n) \ÆkO…r´s\

ChorchoirJohn sang with the church’s chorus every Sunday morning.

7.94 recommend (v) \Ærek´Æmend\

empfehlen, zu etwas ratenpropose, suggestHe recommended the new Indian restaurant down town; he said the food there was very good.l recommendation (n)

7.95 to cut a long story short (phr) \t´ køt ´ ÆlÅN stO…ri

ÆSO…t\

kurz und gut, der langen Rede kurzer Sinnin a few words, in a nutshellThey met five years ago at a party. They started going out and, to cut a long story short, they got married a year ago.

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Reading8.1 agony aunt (n) \

Æœgńi ÆA…nt\

Kummerkastentanteadvice columnistI don’t trust agony aunts; how can they give you advice regarding your problems when they don’t know you?

8.2 gorgeous (adj) \ÆgO…dZ´s\

hinreißend, wunderschön, traumhaftvery attractive, extremely beautifulHave you seen the new girl in our class? She’s tall and slim, with long brown hair and green eyes. She’s gorgeous!lgorgeously (adv)

8.3 drive sb crazy (phr) \ÆdraIv Æsømb´di ÆkreIzi\jemanden auf die Palme bringenannoy or upset sb extremelyStop that noise now! You’re driving me crazy!

8.4 engaged (adj) \InÆgeIdZd\

verlobttwo people who are engaged have agreed to marry each otherPeter and Lina are engaged to be married but they haven’t set a date yet.lengagement (n)

8.5 treat (v) \tri…t\behandeln, umgehen mitbehave/act towards You should see how Tina is treating the puppy; with such love and care.l treatment (n)

8.6 get hurt (phr) \get Æh‰…t\

verletzt werdenfeel upset, unhappy, sadDon’t tell Susan about Paul’s party; since she’s not invited she might get hurt.

8.7 get divorced (phr) \Æget dIÆvO…st\

sich scheiden lassentwo people that get divorced separate and end their marriage legallyIt was only a matter of time for these two to get divorced; they didn’t truly love each other.ldivorce (n)

8.8 fiancée (n) \f iÆÅnseI\

Verlobtea man’s fiancée is the woman he’s engaged toTim’s grandmother adores his fiancée. She keeps sending her flowers and sweets.lfiancé (n) (a woman’s fiancé)

8.9 arise (v) \´ÆraIz\

sich ergeben, entstehen, aufkommenoccur, happen, appear (for problems)Did anything interesting arise from the meeting?

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8.17 pierce (v) \pI´s\durchbohren, -stechen, “piercen”make a hole through sth (a part of the body)She’s had her ears pierced.

8.18 disobey (v) \ÆdIs´ÆbeI\

missachten, Gehorsam verweigern, ignorierenignore, deliberately not do what you were told to do Her mother didn’t want her to have her eyebrow pierced but Eve disobeyed her and did it.ldisobedient (adj), disobedience (n)

Opp.: obey

Listening8.19 disagreement (n) \ÆdIs´

Ægri…mńt\

Meinungsverschiedenheit, Unstimmigkeitargument, objectionThey found it difficult to agree on anything and very often had serious disagreements; this is why they broke up eventually.ldisagree (v)

Opp.: agreement

Grammar 28.20 be for the best (phr) \bi f´ D´

Æbest\

zu jemandes Bestem seinit’s the most helpful/useful thing that could happen at the given momentYou might feel hurt now but you’ll see that breaking up with him was for the best.

8.21 fair (adj) \fe´\angemessen, gerechtjust, proper, reasonableIt was only fair that she should leave him considering the way he treated her.l fairness (n)

Opp.: unfair

8.22 break the news to sb (phr) \ÆbreIk D´ Ænju…z t´ Æsømb´di\jemandem eine schlechte Nachricht über–bringentell somebody some bad news as kindly as you canI hate to be the one to break the news to you but it’s clear he’s not in love with you anymore.

8.10 split up (phr v) \ÆsplIt Æøp\

sich trennenbreak up with sb, end your relationship or marriageOnce they were married and living on their own, problems began to arise and after a year they split up.

8.11 move house (phr) \Æmu…v ÆhaUs\

umziehengo to a different houseThe Smiths moved house last week; this is their new address if you want to reach them.

8.12 achieve (v) \´ÆtSi…v\

etwas erreichen, leisten, fertigbringenaccomplishWhat do you want to achieve in your life? Fame? A lot of money? A quiet family life?

8.13 relationship (n) \rIÆleISnSIp\

Beziehungbond, connectionTheirs is a love-hate relationship; one day they fight and break up, next day they make up.

l relate (v), relative (n), relation (n)

Dictionary Corner8.14 fall in love with sb (phr) \ÆfO…l In

Æløv wID

Æsømb´di\sich in jemanden verliebenstart to love sbThe moment he laid eyes on her, he fell madly in love with her.

8.15 go out with sb (phr v) \ÆgÚ ÆaUt wID

Æsømb´di\mit jemandem gehen, zusammen seinspend time with sb, start having a romantic relationship with themThey met last August for the first time but they didn’t start going out until four months later.

Grammar 18.16 break one’s heart (phr) \ÆbreIk wønz

ÆhA…t\jemandes Herz brechenmake sb very unhappy because you end your relationship with him/herWhen she told me she didn’t love me anymore, she broke my heart.

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Speaking8.23 civil servant (n) \ÆsIvl

Æs‰…v“´‘nt\

Beamter, staatlicher Angestelltera person who works for the stateHer mother is a civil servant; she works for the tax office.

8.24 consist of (v) \kńÆsIst ´v\

bestehen ausbe made up of, include, containMy diet at the moment consists of fruit, juice and vegetables.

8.25 siblings (n) \ÆsIblINz\

Geschwisteryour brothers and sistersJoe’s siblings are much older than him; his sister is 20 and his brother is 21; Joe is only ten.

8.26 state (n) \steIt\Staat, Regierungthe governmentAccording to the laws of this state, you can’t hire an employee without providing proper insurance.

8.27 practise medicine (phr) \ÆprœktIs Æmedsn\

als Arzt arbeitenwork as a doctorHis father stopped practising medicine at the age of 70.

Use Your English8.28 argue (v) \

ÆA…gju…\

streiten, diskutierenfight, quarrel The two sisters always argue about who’s got the best and most toys.largument (n)

8.29 relate (v) \rI"leIt\in Beziehung/Verbindung setzen, zuordnenbe connected with something elseHe can’t see how the two issues relate to each other, as they are entirely different.l relation (n)

8.30 differ (v) \ÆdIf´\

sich unterscheiden, abhebenvary, be differentAlthough they’re twin sisters, they differ extremely in terms of character.ldifference (n)

Writing8.31 calm (adj) \kA…m\

ruhigcool, quiet, mildNo matter what he tells you, try to stay calm and don’t get angry with him.lcalmly (adv), calmness (n)

8.32 can afford (v) \kń ´ÆfO…d\

sich etwas leisten könnenhave the money or the time to pay for or do sthHe couldn’t afford any summer holidays this year; he was extremely busy.

8.33 deliver (v) \dIÆlIv´\

(an-, be-)lieferncarry, distribute, transportThis pizza place delivers too; shall we call and order two pizzas?ldelivery (n)

Units 7-8 Revision8.34 only child (n) \ÆÚnli

ÆtSaIld\

Einzelkinda child with no brothers or sistersIt’s sometimes lonely being an only child.

8.35 cast (n) \kA…st\Besetzung, Ensemblethe actors performing in a film or theatre playI believe that the cast in the last Harry Potter film performed very well.lcasting (n)

8.36 perform (v) \p´ÆfO…m\

(schau-)spielenactJulia Roberts performed very well in the film Erin Brockowitz; no wonder she won the Oscar award for best actress that year.lperformance (n), performer (n)

8.37 attic (n) \ÆœtIk\

Dachboden, -kammerthe room at the very top of the houseThere is some old furniture in the attic which belonged to my great-grandmother.

8.38 spare (adj) \spe´\übrigextra, freeHave you got a spare pen? I left mine at home.

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8 The Problem Page8 The Problem Page

8.39 let sb know (phr) \Ælet Æsømwøn "n´ø\jemandem Bescheid gebeninform somebody of somethingIf you want to come to the cinema with me, please let me know before 8 o’clock so I can buy tickets.

8.40 confusing (adj) \kń"fju…zIN\verwirrend, unklarunclear and difficult to understandThe directions he gave on how to get to his house were very confusing, so I got lost.lconfuse (v), confusion (n), confused (v)

Opp.: clear

8.41 movement (n) \Æmu…vmńt\

Bewegungmotion, activityThe police have been watching the suspect’s movements; if he is really guilty, they’ll know soon.lmove (v)

8.42 wedding ring (n) \ÆwedIN ÆrIN\

Eheringthe ring you wear that shows you are marriedIsn’t it strange that although they have been married for two years they don’t wear their wedding rings?

8.43 band (n) \bœnd\Musikkapelle, Banda group of musicians performing togetherOasis was a very famous British band, which had many hits.

8.44 sell out (phr v) \Æsel ÆaUt\

ausverkaufenrun out of, be out of stock of The tickets to the film were sold out when we got to the cinema, so we left.

8.45 editor (n) \ÆedIt´\

Cutter (Film), Redakteur (Zeitung)the person who prepares a film by selecting what has been filmed and arranging it in the order it is going to be shownI never thought that as a film editor I would get to meet so many famous people!

Workbook8.46 couple (n) \

Ækøpl\

Paartwo people who are married or romantically involved Thomas and Lia make a nice couple; they seem to be very much in love.

8.47 marriage (n) \"mœrIdZ\Ehea legal relationship between a husband and a wifeMy grandparents’ marriage was a long and happy one.lmarry (v), married (adj)

8.48 mind (v) \maInd\stören, etwas ausmachenobject to Kate didn’t mind that her daughter came late home that night.

8.49 come up with (phr v) \Ækøm Æøp wID\

mit etwas aufwarten, sich etwas einfallen lassenhave an ideaLet me think about it for a while; I’m sure I’ll come up with something.

8.50 take full responsibility for sth (phr) \teIk ÆfUl rIspÅns´

ÆbIl´ti f´\

die volle Verantwortung übernehmenbe willing to deal with the consequences, admit that you are to blameTrust me; do as I say and if anything goes wrong, I promise I’ll take full responsibility.

8.51 remind sb of sth (phr) \rIÆmaInd Æsømb´di

´v ÆsømTIN\jemanden an etwas erinnernmake/help sb rememberShe reminded him of the fact that they weren’t alone and asked him to talk about this later.

8.52 foolish (adj) \"fu…lIS\albern, törichtnot very clever, or behaving in a silly wayWhat you said was rather foolish; you should think before you speak.l fool (n), foolishly (adv), foolishness (n)

Opp.: wise

8.53 invitation (n) \ÆInvIÆteISn\

Einladunga written request to attend a party, wedding, etcRachel has to send at least 200 invitations for her wedding next month.

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9 It’s The Way You Tell ‘em!

9.7 comedian (n) \k´"mi…diń\Komikersomebody who makes others laugh as part of his/her jobJim Carrey is a very talented comedian.lcomedy (n)

9.8 universal (adj) \ju…nI"v‰…sl\universell, global, weltweitsomething which relates to the whole worldPollution and the greenhouse effect are universal problems and all countries need to start looking for solutions to them.luniverse (n), universally (adv)

9.9 itch (n) \ItS\Juckreiz, Brennenif you have an itch, you want to scratch your skinA mosquito bit me last night and now I’ve got an itch.l itchy (adj)

Dictionary Corner9.10 hilarious (adj) \hI

Æle´ri´s\

urkomisch, wahnsinnig komischextremely funnyDid you see that comedy with Steve Martin on TV last night? It was hilarious, wasn’t it?lhilariously (adv)

9.11 laughter (n) \"lA…ft´\Lachenthe sound or act of laughingThe laughter of children filled the room when the clown appeared.l laugh (v)

Opp.: crying

9.12 punchline (n) \ÆpøntSÆlaIn\

Pointethe last sentence of a jokeMark tried to tell a joke but he got the punchline wrong; everybody just stared at him.

9.13 sitcom (n) \ÆsItÆkÅm\

Fernsehkomödiea comedy series where the same characters appear in every episode but in different comical situationsPeter loves watching American sitcoms; he thinks they’re very funny.

Get Warmed Up!9.1 tell jokes (phr) \Ætel

ÆdZÚks\

Witze erzählensay a funny storyJames is the best at telling jokes; by the time he’s finished, everyone is laughing their heads off.

Reading9.2 episode (n) \"epIsÚd\

Folge, Episodea part of a longer series on TVHave you seen the episode of Friends where Rachel marries Ross?

9.3 popular (adj) \"pÅpjUl´\beliebt, populärsomething a lot of people likeReality shows are very popular in Greece.lpopularity (n), popularly (adv)

Opp.: unpopular

9.4 translate (v) \trœns"leIt\übersetzensay or write a text in a different languageHe translated the book from Chinese into English.l translator (n), translation (n)

9.5 tradition (n) \tr´"dISn\Traditiona custom or belief which has lasted for a long timeIt is a tradition in our family to celebrate Christmas in our village in the mountains.l traditional (adj), traditionally (adv)

9.6 sound (v) \saUnd\klingenappear, seemHmm, what you say sounds reasonable, but I’m sure there’s a fault in your logic somewhere.l sound (n)


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9.14 keep a straight face (phr) \Æki…p ´ ÆstreIt ÆfeIs\keine Miene verziehena serious facial expressionAnna has no sense of humour; when Henry finished his joke, we all roared with laughter while she kept a completely straight face.

9.15 things go wrong (phr) \ÆTINz gÚ ÆrÅN\

etwas missrät, geht schiefthings happen the wrong wayEvery time I go on holiday, things always go wrong; either the flights are delayed, or the weather is awful. I’m so unlucky!

9.16 deal with (phr v) \Ædi…l wID\

mit jemandem/etwas umgehen, etwas bewältigencope with, handleThe kids are so noisy and naughty today; I don’t know how to deal with them anymore.

9.17 audience (n) \ÆO…dińs\

Publikum, Zuschauer, Zuhörerschaftspectators, viewers, listenersThe audience seemed to enjoy the play very much because at the end they applauded for quite a long time.

Grammar 19.18 parachute (n) \

Æpœr´ÆSu…t\

Fallschirma device consisting of cloth and string that you put on when jumping out of a planeSomething went wrong with his parachute and it didn’t open but luckily he landed on a huge haystack and so he wasn’t hurt.lparachuting (n)

9.19 haystack (n) \ÆheIÆstœk\

Heuhaufena pile of dried grass which is food for animalsWhen we were kids we used to climb on the top of haystacks and sleep there.

9.20 pitchfork (n) \ÆpItSÆfO…k\

Heugabel a large fork with a long handle which is used for lifting hay Go and get the pitchfork from the barn, please. I need it to move some hay.

Listening9.21 lab (n) \lœb\

Labor(short for laboratory) a room where scientific research is carried outOur school has a very well equipped chemistry lab and we have all our chemistry lessons in there.

9.22 purpose (n) \Æp‰…p´s\

Zweckaim, intentionThe purpose of this letter is to inform you about your son’s progress at school.lpurposely (adv), purposeful (adj), purposeless (adj)

9.23 sense of humour (n) \Æsens ´v Æhju…m´\

Sinn für Humorbe able to find things funny and amusingJohn has got a great sense of humour; he can be very funny and always makes me laugh.

Dictionary Corner9.24 timing (n) \

ÆtaImIN\

Zeiteinteilungthe right moment to do sthPerfect timing; he told a very funny joke just when everybody started getting bored.

9.25 boo sb off the stage (phr) \Æbu… Æsømb´di ÆÅf D´

ÆsteIdZ\

jemanden ausbuhen/auspfeifenmake loud noises to show that you don’t like sb’s live performanceThe poor guy was so nervous his first time on stage that he got all his lines wrong and in the end the audience booed him off the stage.

Grammar 29.26 bar (n) \bA…\

Lokal, Gitterstaba place where you can have a drink; a long piece of metalHe’s put bars across all the windows of the house to prevent thieves from breaking into it.

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9.27 look into sth (phr v) \ÆlUk ÆInt´ ÆsømTIN\

prüfen, untersucheninvestigate‘I don’t know who broke the window but I’ll look into it and you can be certain that I will find out,’ the teacher said.

9.28 time flies (phr) \ÆtaIm Æf laIz\

die Zeit vergeht (wie) im Flugetime passes very fastWhen we have a good time, time flies!

9.29 door knocker (n) \ÆdO… ÆnÅk´\

Türklopfera metal object fixed to the door of a house used for knockingDon’t just bang on the door with your fists! Use the door knocker.

9.30 grow (v) \grÚ\wachsenarise, springThis dog has very long hair growing all over his body.

9.31 knee (n) \ni…\Kniethe joint in the human leg between the thigh and the lower legCan you touch your nose with your knee?lkneel (v)

Use Your English9.32 hook (n) \hUk\

Hakena bent piece of metalHe hung his coat on a hook on the wall.

9.33 black patch (n) \Æblœk ÆpœtS\

(schwarze) Augenklappea small piece of material that covers the eye, eye patchThe black patch he was wearing helped the policeman identify and arrest him immediately.

9.34 overboard (adv) \ÆÚv´ÆbO…d\

über Bordfall over the side of a boat or ship into the waterPaul was rocking the boat and Fred couldn’t keep his balance so he fell overboard.

9.35 rescue (v) \Æreskju…\

befreien, retten, bergensaveThe prince fought the witch and rescued the princess who was kept prisoner in the castle.l rescue (n)

9.36 bite sth off (phr) \ÆbaIt ÆsømTIN ÆÅf\

abbeißencut with your teethHe was so hungry that he bit a big piece off my sandwich when I wasn’t looking.lbite (n)

9.37 sword (n) \sO…d\Schwerta kind of weapon with a long blade and a handleIn the past soldiers used to fight with swords.

9.38 sand (n) \sœnd\Sanddeserts and beaches are made up of sandThere’s a beach in Kefalonia which has got red sand; it’s very beautiful!

9.39 fail (v) \feIl\durchfallen, fehlschlagenbe unsuccessfulHe had his driving test this morning but he failed; he’ll try again in a month.l failure (n)

Opp.: succeed

Writing9.40 practical joke (n) \ÆprœktIkl

ÆdZÚk\

Streich, SchabernackprankThey tried to play a practical joke on me to embarrass me in front of my friends but they failed; in the end, everybody was laughing at them.

9.41 get one’s own back (phr) \Æget wønz ÆÚn

bœk\jemandem eins auswischen, sich an jemandem rächenhave revenge on sbKate got her own back when she hid Peter’s car keys and he thought he had lost them.

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9.42 creep (v) \kri…p\kriechen, schleichensneak, crawl unnoticedJane crept into Emma’s room while she was taking a nap and took her Walkman.

9.43 oversleep (v) \ÆÚv´Æsli…p\

verschlafensleep longer than you shouldBetty overslept this morning and went to work an hour later.

Workbook9.44 hunting (n) \

ÆhøntIN\

Jagd, Jagenkilling of animalsHe dislikes people who go hunting for fun; having a good time by killing animals is cruel.lhunt (v), hunter (n)

9.45 sense (n) \sens\Verstand, Wahrnehmungintelligence, judgmentNo one can keep on working so hard without having anything to eat; it’s common sense.l sensible (adj)

9.46 impress (v) \ImÆpres\

beeindruckenexcite, make sb admire youHis kindness, intelligence and great sense of humour impressed everybody; he must be a very interesting person.l impression (n), impressive (adj)

9.47 act (n) \œkt\Aufführung, Einlage, Show, Schauspiel–kunst)performance, showWe all liked his act and clapped when he finished.

9.48 curious (adj) \ÆkjU´ri´s\

neugierigwanting to learn new things all the timeMaria was curious what was behind the wall, so she climbed over it to see.lcuriously (adv), curiosity (n)

9.49 fish pond (n) \ÆfIS ÆpÅnd\

Fischteicha small lake with fishShe slipped and fell into the fish pond; when she came out of the water she had a goldfish on her head!

9.50 brand new (adj) \Æbrœnd Ænju…\

brandneucompletely newLook at Bob’s red sports car; it’s brand new!

9.51 reaction (n) \riÆœkSn\

ReaktionresponseWhen they told her she had been fired, her reaction was wild; she started shouting and breaking things in the office.l react (v)

9.52 fool (v) \fu…l\jemanden in die Irre führen, zum Narren haltentrickI can tell you’re lying; you can’t fool me.

9.53 be suspicious of (phr) \bi s´ÆspIS´s ´v\

misstrauisch/argwöhnisch sein doubtful, scepticalHe’s always suspicious of people who don’t look at you straight in the eye; it seems they’re hiding something.l suspect (v, n), suspiciously (adv)

9.54 theatre company (n) \ÆTI´t´ Ækømp“´‘ni\

Theaterensemblea group of actors/actressesAmanda, who has been an actress for ten years, has decided to set up her own theatre company and tour around the country.

9.55 pedestrian (n) \p´Ædestriń\

Fußgängera person who’s walkingAs a motorist you must respect pedestrians.

9.56 street performer (n) \Æstri…t p´ÆfO…m´\

Straßenkünstlera person who performs in the streets for passersbyIt was in Barcelona that I first saw street performers. In the city centre there was one on every corner.

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9.57 crowd (n) \kraUd\Menschenmasse, -mengea lot of peopleThe crowd really enjoyed Paul McCartney’s concert in Hamburg last week.lcrowded (adj)

9.58 stilts (n) \stIlts\Stelzen(a pair of) two long straight pieces of wood that people walk onPeter tried to stand on stilts but fell and almost hurt himself.

9.59 mime artist (n) \ÆmaIm ÆA…tIst\

Pantomime (Person)an artist who uses mime rather than speech, eg to tell a storyThe theatre company that has just arrived in town has two excellent mime artists.

9.60 turn red (phr) \Æt‰…n Æred\

rot werdenwhen your face becomes red because you’re embarrassedThe moment she looked at him, he turned red and couldn’t say a word.

9.61 razor (n) \ÆreIz´\

Rasierapparata tool that you use for shavingAre you still using that old razor? You must buy a new one; this one is going rusty.

9.62 fairy (n) \Æfe´ri\

Feea creature with magical powersPeople say that fairies live in this forest. l fairy tale (n)

9.63 pick up (phr v) \ÆpIk Æøp\

aufheben, einsammelnliftPick up all your toys and put them away; it’s time for bed.

9.64 magic wand (n) \ÆmœdZIk ÆwÅnd\

Zauberstaba long thin stick with which fairies do their magic tricksThe fairy waved her magic wand and the prince turned into a frog.

9.65 wave (v) \weIv\winkenwhen you move your hand from side to sideShe waved her hand at the waiter to ask for some more coffee.

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Reading10.1 diving (n) \"daIvIN\

Tauchenswimming below the surface of water, using special breathing equipmentWhen she travelled to Australia, she went diving in the Great Coral Reef and saw amazing fish and strange corals.ldive (v), diver (n)

10.2 explore (v) \Ik"splO…\erforschen, erkundentravel to a place in order to discover what it is likeDavid Livingston explored the Zambezi River in the heart of Africa.lexploration (n), explorer (n), explorative (adj)

10.3 physical health (n) \ÆfIzIkl "helT\(körperliche) Gesundheitthe condition of the bodyExercising regularly works wonders for one’s physical health.

10.4 spend (one’s) time (phr) \Æspend wønz "taIm\seine Zeit verbringenuse your effort and time in doing somethingMy brother spends too much of his time on the internet; he really needs to get out and play some sport.

10.5 hang-gliding (n) \ÆhœN ÆglaIdIN\

Drachenfliegen flying in the air with a hang-glider, a device without an engineRobert likes extreme sports; he’s into hang-gliding now. Every Saturday he flies off hills!

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10.14 pool (n) \pu…l\Poolbillarda game played on a table with 15 balls which you hit with a stickMy brother and his friends enjoy a game of pool after school every Friday.

10.15 disabled (adj) \dIs"eIbld\behindertunable to use part of your body because of an injury or diseaseHe became disabled as a result of a car accident.

10.16 wheelchair (n) \"wi…lÆtSe´\Rollstuhla chair on wheels which people who cannot walk use to move aroundWhen he broke his leg in the accident, he had to use a wheelchair for a few days.

10.17 part-time (adv) \ÆpA…t "taIm\teilzeitlich, Teilzeit-for less than the usual amount of timeShe works part-time at a local café.

Opp.: full-time

Grammar 110.18 rollerblades® (n) \

ÆrÚl´ ÆbleIdz\

(eigentlich Markenname für) Inlineskates, Rollschuhe mit Rollen in einer Reihea type of roller skates with a single line of wheelsHave you seen my rollerblades by any chance? They were here, next to your skateboard.

10.19 goalie (n) \ÆgÚli\

“Keeper”, Torwart, -hütergoalkeeperWhenever we play football, he’s our goalie. He’s the best at catching the ball!lgoal (n)

10.20 an own goal (n) \ń ÆÚn ÆgÚl\

Eigentora goal you score against your teamThey won because the other team scored two own goals.

10.21 tournament (n) \ÆtUń´mńt\

Wettkampf, Turniersports competitionKathy was the winner at the local school tennis tournament.

10.6 master (v) \"mA…st´\etwas beherrschen become skilled at something I’ve been learning how to play tennis for two years, but I can’t say that I’ve mastered the game yet.lmasterful (adj), masterfully (adv)

10.7 fit (adj) \fIt\fithealthy, in good shapeMike isn’t very fit; he climbs up the stairs and stops on every floor to catch his breath. lfitness (n)

Opp.: unfit

10.8 be worth it (phr) \Æbi… "w‰…∏It\etwas lohnt sichimportant enough to do somethingWhen you go to London, it’s worth visiting London Zoo; it’s amazing!

10.9 get oneself in shape (phr) \Æget wønÆself In "SeIp\sich in Form bringento improve your physical condition so that you are more healthyThe doctor told my dad to start exercising in order to get himself in shape.

10.10 convenient (adj) \kń"vi…nińt\bequem, komfortabel, gelegen seinuseful or suitable because it makes things easier or because it is nearLiving near the Metro station is really convenient for me because I can go to the centre of town very easily.lconvenience (n), conveniently (adv)

Opp.: inconvenient

10.11 for the time being (phr) \f´ D´ ÆtaIm Æbi…IN\

einstweilen, vorerst, fürs Erstefor nowShe still hasn’t found a proper job, so, for the time being, she’s working as a babysitter.

10.12 court (n) \kO…t\Platz (Tennis), Halle, Courta special area for playing a sportOur club has four tennis courts and two basketball and volleyball courts.

10.13 prize (n) \praIz\Preisan award for winnersHer painting won first prize and she’s been extremely happy since then.lprized (adj)

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Dictionary Corner10.22 beat (v) \bi…t\

schlagen, gewinnendefeat, be the winner Our school’s football team beat the other team 3-2.

10.23 draw (v) \drO…\unentschieden spielenhave the same number of points in a game Real Madrid drew 2-2 with Olympiakos last week.

10.24 score (v) \skO…\treffen, einen Punkt machen, ein Tor erzielengain a point They all thought that Italy would draw with Germany but Germany scored in the last minute and beat Italy 3-2.

Listening10.25 commentator (n) \

ÆkÅmńÆteIt´\

Kommentator, Berichterstattersportscaster, reporterThe commentator gave a very good commentary on the basketball game.lcomment (v), commentary (n)

10.26 jockey (n) \ÆdZÅki\

Jockeyhorse rider in a horse raceThe horse didn’t manage the jump; he stopped and the jockey, losing her balance, fell off.

10.27 referee (n) \Æref´Æri…\

Schiedsrichterthe judge of a match or game (eg football, basketball, etc)The referee disqualified the footballer who fouled another player.

10.28 spectator (n) \spekÆteIt´\

ZuschauerviewerThe spectators cheered as their team entered the stadium.

l spectacle (n)

Grammar 210.29 athletics track (n) \œT

ÆletIks Ætrœk\

Leichtathletikbahnthe place where sports such as running take placeEverybody in the stadium stood up to see the marathon runners entering the athletics track.

10.30 wide range of (phr) \ÆwaId ÆreIndZ ´v\

breites Angebot/Sortimentbig variety ofUnfortunately, the local video club doesn’t have a wide range of comedies.

10.31 stuff (n) \støf\ZeugthingsDon’t pack too much stuff or you won’t be able to carry your suitcases.

10.32 trolley (n) \ÆtrÅli\

Einkaufswagen, Gepäckkuliwe use a trolley at the airport or in the supermarket to transport our luggage or shoppingSome supermarkets have small trolleys especially for children.

10.33 tracksuit (n) \ÆtrœkÆsu…t\

Trainingsanzugthe clothes we wear when exercisingShe went to the sportswear department to get a new tracksuit and a pair of trainers.

10.34 wetsuit (n) \ÆwetÆsu…t\

Neoprenanzuga rubber suit for underwater swimmingMy brother is starting diving again this summer and he is planning to buy a new wetsuit.

Speaking10.35 professional (adj) \pr´"feSn´l\

beruflich, Berufs-relating to a person’s jobHe’s very successful in his professional life, but he doesn’t seem to be happy in his personal life.lprofession (n), professionally (adv),

Opp.: unprofessional

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Use Your English10.36 lift (v) \lIft\

(auf-, hoch-)hebenraise, pick upDon’t lift heavy weights your first time at the gym or you’ll get sore arms.

Writing10.37 ahead (adv) \´

Æhed\

geradeausin frontGo straight ahead and at the end of the road turn left.

Opp.: behind

10.38 tough (adj) \tøf\schwierig, hartdifficult, hardLife in the country is quiet and more relaxed while life in the city is a lot tougher.

10.39 take part in (phr) \ÆteIk ÆpA…t In\

teilnehmenparticipateShe took part in the short story competition and won first prize.

Units 9-10 Revision10.40 laugh out loud (phr) \ÆlA…f aUt

ÆlaUd\

laut (auf-)lachenroar with laughterThe children seemed to be enjoying the film a lot; they were laughing out loud all the time.

10.41 kind-hearted (adj) \ÆkaIndÆhA…tId\

gutherzig, gütighaving a kind heartShe’s always ready to help anybody in need; she’s a very good, kind-hearted person.

10.42 staff (n) \stA…f\Belegschaft, Mitarbeiter(stab), Personalpersonnel, employeesThe manager of the company announced that they were in the top ten companies in the country and thanked the staff for their efficiency.

10.43 member (n) \Æmemb´\

Mitgliedone of many in a group of peopleHe’s a member of the local tennis club.lmembership (n)

10.44 bench-press (n) \ÆbentS Æpres\

Bankdrückena weight training exercise in which a person lies on a bench and pushes weightsIf you want to strengthen the muscles in your arms and chest you need to do some bench-presses.

10.45 be capable of (-ing) (phr) \bi ÆkeIp´bl ´v\

imstande/fähig sein etwas zu tunbe able toWendy is so clumsy; she’s simply not capable of washing the dishes without breaking a couple of plates.

10.46 trophy (n) \ÆtrÚf i\

Trophäe, Preisprize, awardThe crowd was cheering the basketball players as they held their trophy high.

Workbook10.47 opponent (n) \´

ÆpÚnńt\

Gegnercompetitor, contestant, enemyAt the end of the game, even though he had lost, he congratulated his opponent.

10.48 final (n) \ÆfaInl\

Endspiel, Finalethe last gameThe football team was so bad they didn’t make it to the final.

10.49 admire (v) \´dÆmaI´\

bewundern, verehrenrespect, appreciate, approveHis students really admire him; his way of teaching makes the lesson very interesting for them.ladmiration (n), admirer (n), admiring (adj)

10.50 be for real (phr) \bi f´ ÆrI´l\

ernst (gemeint) seinwhen you are doing sth seriously, not just practising or pretendingYou are leaving me! So this is for real!

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10.51 go-kart (n) \ÆgÚ ÆkA…t\

Gokarta small motor vehicleJim is selling his go-kart and I am thinking of buying it but I don’t know where I will go karting.

10.52 squash (n) \skwÅS\Squasha sport quite similar to tennisHer fitness secret is squash; she plays for an hour every afternoon.

10.53 announcer (n) \´"naUns´\Rundfunk-/Fernsehsprechersomebody who makes announcements on TV or the radioShhh … I think the announcer is saying something important!lannounce (v), announcement (n), announced (adj)

10.54 overtake (v) \ÆÚv´ÆteIk\

überholenget past, leave behindThe car in front of us was going extremely slowly so as soon as I saw that it was safe, I overtook it.

10.55 pitch (n) \pItS\Fußballfeld, -platzsports fieldThere were two tennis and two basketball courts, one swimming pool and one football pitch at the sports club.

10.56 endangered species (n) \InÆdeIndZ´d Æspi…

Si…z\vom Aussterben bedrohte Artanimals that face the danger of extinctionPandas are an endangered species

10.57 shelter (n) \ÆSelt´\

Schutz, Zufluchtprotection, coverIan was caught in heavy rain but managed to find shelter in a small café.

10.58 entertain (v) \Æent´"teIn\unterhaltenamuse your guestsThe parents had invited a clown to entertain the little children at the party.lentertainer (n), entertainment (n), entertaining (adj)

10.59 present (v) \prI"zent\präsentieren, darstellenintroduce something formallyThis book aims to present the reasons for the environmental changes in our planet.lpresentable (adj), presentation (n)

10.60 pupil (n) \"pju…pl\Schülera school studentAll the pupils in our school have to wear a school uniform.

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11 The Land of Plenty?

11.8 recycle (v) \ri…ÆsaIkl\

recyceln, wiederverwertenreusePaper, glass and aluminium can be recycled, so dispose of them separately.l recycling (n), recyclable (adj)

11.9 tonne (n) \tøn\Tonneone thousand kilosScientists believe that the largest dinosaurs weighed up to 100 tonnes.

11.10 degrade (v) \dIÆgreId\

abbauenbreak downPlastic isn’t environmentally friendly because it doesn’t degrade; you throw a plastic bag away, it’s still there after 50 or 100 years.lbiodegradable (adj), degradation (n)

11.11 give off (phr v) \ÆgIv ÆÅf\

abgeben, ausstoßen, emittierenemit, release, send outA volcano can give off gases and smoke for days before it finally erupts.

11.12 reuse (v) \ri…"ju…z\wiederverwendento use againI think we should all reuse plastic shopping bags.l reusable (adj)

11.13 unpackaged (adj) \ønÆpœkIdZd\

unverpacktwithout packaging, without being covered or wrapped by sthTry to buy unpackaged food; this way you don’t have to worry about throwing away material that pollutes the environment.lpackaging (n)

Opp.: packaged

11.14 goods (n) \gUdz\Ware(n)things, commoditiesPeople want to have as much money as they can in order to buy as many goods as possible.

Get Warmed Up!11.1 care about (v) \

Æke´r ´ÆbaUt\

sich für jemanden/etwas interessierenbe concerned aboutAll she cares about is going out and having a good time.

Reading11.2 throw away (phr v) \ÆTrÚ ´

ÆweI\

wegwerfenget rid of If you don’t want these old chairs for your garden, throw them away.

11.3 disposal of sth (phr) \dIÆspÚzl ´v ÆsømTIN\

Entsorgung, Beseitigung, Deponierenthe act of throwing away sthThe pollution of our seas is due to careless disposal of chemical waste.ldisposable (adj)

11.4 social (adj) \ÆsÚSl\

gesellschaftlich, sozialof the communityUnemployment is a major social issue.l socially (adv), society (n)

11.5 environmental (adj) \InÆvaIrńÆmentl\

die Umwelt betreffend, ökologischecological, greenThe fact that many animal species are facing extinction is a serious environmental problem.lenvironmentally (adv), environment (n)

11.6 landfill site (n) \ÆlœndfIl ÆsaIt\

(Müll-)Deponiea place where rubbish is disposed of and buriedThe people are complaining about the landfill site being so close to their houses; it can become a source of diseases.

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11.15 single-use (adj) \ÆsINgl Æju…s\

Einweg-sth that can be used only onceSurgeons wear single-use gloves when they operate; after the operation they throw them away.

11.16 non-rechargeable (adj) \ÆnÅn ri…ÆtSA…dZ´bl\

nicht wiederaufladbardisposable, sth (usually a battery) that cannot be reusedThese are non-rechargeable; when they die you have to throw them away.l recharge (v)

Opp.: rechargeable

11.17 grow out of (one’s clothes) (phr) \ÆgrÚ ÆaUt ´v wønz

ÆklÚDz\

aus (seinen Kleidern) herauswachsenbecome too tall or big to wear sthThere’s no point in buying a young child many pairs of shoes; he/she grows out of them every six months.

11.18 charity (n) \ÆtSœr´ti\

Wohlfahrt, Wohltätigkeitdonations, help, philanthropyShe does very important work for charity; she collects money, clothes and food and gives it to the poor.lcharitable (adj)

11.19 a load of old rubbish (n) \´ ÆlÚd ´v Úld ÆrøbIS\Unsinn, Blödsinn, Mist, QuatschnonsenseWhat you’re saying is a load of old rubbish! I’m right and you know it!

Dictionary Corner11.20 process (n) \

ÆprÚses\

Prozess, Verlaufprocedure, methodThe process of learning a foreign language isn’t simple and it takes quite a lot of time.lprocessing (n), processed (adj)

Grammar 111.21 volunteer (n) \ÆvÅlń

ÆtI´\

Freiwilliger, Ehrenamtlichersb who has agreed to work without being paid The town council are looking for volunteers to plant some trees in the parks.lvolunteer (v), voluntary (adj), voluntarily (adv)

11.22 separate (v) \Æsep´ÆreIt\

trennendivide, come apartThe students took a test in English so that the teacher could separate the advanced students from the rest.l separate (adj), separately (adv)

11.23 exhaust fumes (n) \IgÆzO…st Æfju…mz\

Abgasethe gases that are given off through the exhaust pipes of carsNot all cars are allowed in the city centre every day in an effort to reduce the emission of exhaust fumes in the atmosphere.

11.24 recycling scheme (n) \ri…ÆsaIklIN Æski…m\

Recyclingplan, Wiederaufbereitungspro–gramm (-projekt)a plan/project/system for recyclingIt seems that the new recycling scheme in town has been successful; people are responding positively.

11.25 pump (v) \pømp\pumpenpourOur heart is responsible for our blood circulation by pumping the blood into our veins.lpump (n)

Listening11.26 rural (adj) \

ÆrU´r´l\

ländlich, bäuerlichagricultural, countryThere aren’t any big hospitals in the country’s rural areas; people have to travel to the big cities when they need to be operated on.

Opp.: urban

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11.27 urban (adj) \Æ‰…bń\

städtisch, urbanof the city/townThey are planning to build big parks in all urban areas.

Opp.: rural

11.28 environmentally friendly (phr) \InÆvaIrńmentli

Æfrendli\

umweltfreundlichsth that does not pollute the environmentShe recycles as much as she can and buys products that are environmentally friendly.

11.29 ozone layer (n) \ÆÚzÚn ÆleI´\

Ozonschichtthe gas (ozone) above the earth’s surfaceThe ozone layer filters the light that comes from the sun which otherwise would be too strong and dangerous for life on Earth.

11.30 be aware (of) (phr) \bi ´Æwe´r ´v\

sich bewusst seinknow about sth, be familiar with, conscious ofShe wasn’t aware of the changes in our plans so she was quite surprised to see us there.lawareness (n)

Opp.: unaware

11.31 protect (v) \pr´"tekt\(be-)schützenprevent from being harmed or damagedAll parents do their best to protect their children.lprotection (n), protective (adj)

Opp.: harm

Dictionary Corner11.32 improve (v) \Im"pru…v\

(ver-)bessernmake betterHis trip to sunny Greece improved his health greatly.l improvement (n)

Opp.: worsen

11.33 break out (phr v) \ÆbreIk ÆaUt\

ausbrechen, (ent-)fliehenescapeThe man broke out of prison last night and now the police are after him.

11.34 fall out (with sb) (phr v) \ÆfO…l ÆaUt wID\

sich mit jemandem verkrachen/überwerfenargue, quarrelShe’s fallen out with her boyfriend again; I think this time they’ll finally break up.

11.35 hand out (phr v) \Æhœnd ÆaUt\

ausgebengive out, distributeThe teachers at school handed out some leaflets regarding the environment and what we can do to protect it.

11.36 look out (phr v) \ÆlUk ÆaUt\

aufpassen, achtgebenwatch out, be carefulLook out! That car is going to hit us!

11.37 make out (phr v) \ÆmeIk ÆaUt\

richtig lesen/hören, entziffern, verstehenunderstand, work outCould you write more clearly? I can’t make out your handwriting.

11.38 turn out (phr v) \Æt‰…n ÆaUt\

sich herausstellenprove to be in the endIt turned out she was being so friendly to us because she wanted to borrow some money.

11.39 disaster (n) \dIÆzA…st´\

Katastrophe, Desastercatastrophe, tragedyThe surprise party for Mike was a disaster; he found out about it and then not many people came. It was awful!ldisastrous (adj)

11.40 solar-powered (adj) \ÆsÚl´ ÆpaU´d\

solarzellenbetriebena machine that uses the sun as its source of energyIf cars were solar powered, there would be no exhaust fumes and therefore no air pollution.l solar power (n)

11.41 leaflet (n) \Æli…f l´t\

Falt-, Flugblatt, Handzettel, Broschürebooklet, pamphletThey handed out leaflets to inform the people of the mayor’s speech on Saturday night in the central square of the city.

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Grammar 211.42 wasp (n) \wÅsp\

Wespea kind of insectShe’s afraid of wasps because she’s allergic to their sting.

11.43 nest (n) \nest\Nestthe home of birds and insectsThe mother bird brings food to feed her little ones that she’s left behind in the nest.

11.44 remove (v) \rIÆmu…v\

entfernen, wegnehmen, beseitigentake awayRemove this big box; it’s blocking my way and I can’t get through.l removal (n), removable (adj)

11.45 water heater (n) \ÆwO…t´ Æhi…t´\

Warmwasserbereiter, Boilera device that heats/raises the temperature of waterWith a solar-powered water heater you have hot water all the time and you save a lot of money.

11.46 install (v) \InÆstO…l\

installieren, aufspielenset up, placeBefore you can run this new program you have to install it on your computer.l installation (n)

11.47 expert (n) \Æeksp‰…t\

Experte, Fachmannspecialist, professionalHe’s an expert on American cinema; he knows all the directors and every film they’ve ever made.lexpertly (adv), expertise (n)

11.48 smoke alarm (n) \"smÚk ´ÆlA…m\Rauchmelderdevice which makes a noise if there is a fire in the buildingMany people died in the fire because the smoke alarm wasn’t working.

Soundstation11.49 knot (n) \nÅt\

Knotenjoint, tieHe tied the two shorter ropes in a knot and used them to tie the box on the roof of the car.

11.50 shore (n) \SO…\Küste, Meeresuferbeach, coastThe country house was near the sea, so we used to go on walks down to the shore every evening.

Speaking11.51 benefit (n) \

ÆbenIfIt\

Nutzen, Vorteil, WohltatadvantageI’ve been doing yoga for almost a month and I feel that the benefits to my health and fitness are great.lbeneficial (adj)

Opp.: drawback, disadvantage

11.52 drawback (n) \ÆdrO…Æbœk\

Nachteil, Hindernis, MankodisadvantageThis is a very well-paid job but there is a big drawback; you have no free time.

11.53 industrial area (n) \InÆdøstri´l Æe´ri´\

Industrie-, Gewerbegebietan area where the manufacturing and trading of products is very developedThere’s not much greenery in this part of the country as this is an industrial area; all you can see is factories.

11.54 rubbish dump (n) \ÆrøbIS Ædømp\

Müllkippe, Müllabladeplatzlandfill siteAvoid throwing the bottles in the bin. They will end up in the rubbish dump. You can recycle them instead.

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Use Your English11.55 frequently (adv) \

Æfri…kwńtli\

häufig, öfters, oftoftenMoira visits her grandad in the country quite frequently; she goes there at least twice a month.l frequent (adj), frequency (n)

Opp.: rarely, seldom

11.56 rainforest (n) \ÆreInÆfÅrIst\

Regenwalda thick forest with tall trees in a tropical areaThe Amazon rainforest is being cut down.

11.57 regal (adj) \Æri…gl\

majestätisch, königlich, hoheitsvollroyal, nobleHe looks like an aristocrat; his attitude is very gentleman-like, almost regal. Maybe he’s a prince.

Writing11.58 on a regular basis (phr) \Ån ´ ÆregjUl´

ÆbeIsIs\regelmäßig/auf regelmäßiger Grundlagefrequently, regularlyHe does his shopping here on a regular basis; he very rarely goes elsewhere.

11.59 deodorant (n) \diÆÚd“´‘rńt\

Deo(dorant)antiperspirantI stopped using this deodorant because it seems I’m allergic to it.

11.60 waste (n) \weIst\Abfall, MüllrubbishThe factories have polluted the sea in this part of the country by carelessly dumping their toxic waste into it.lwaste (v)

11.61 construct (v) \kńÆstrøkt\

bauenbuildThey’re planning to construct a new road which will save motorists a lot of time.lconstruction (n)

11.62 attitude (n) \ÆœtIÆtju…d\

Haltung, Einstellungopinion, point of viewThe teacher got very angry at the student’s attitude and took him to see the headmaster.

Workbook11.63 bottle bank (n) \

ÆbÅtl ÆbœNk\

Altglas-, Flaschencontainera container in which glass bottles are thrown in order to be recycledHere are some empty bottles; could you please take them to the bottle bank?

11.64 be associated with (phr) \bi ´ÆsÚsiÆeItId

wID\verbunden sein mit, nahe stehendbe connected/combined withCrete is associated with summer holidays and a happy childhood because we used to go there every summer.

11.65 greenery (n) \Ægri…n´ri\

Grün, Laubplants and flowers that make a place beautifulThere’s a lot of greenery in our neighbourhood; there are some big parks where we often go for a nice walk.

11.66 outing (n) \ÆaUtIN\

AusflugexcursionWe’ve planned an outing to the countryside this weekend; will you join us?

11.67 presence (n) \Æprezns\

Anwesenheit, Gegenwartbeing at some place, attendanceYour presence at this meeting is necessary; if you can’t come, we’ll have to reschedule it.lpresent (adj)

Opp.: absence

11.68 top priority (phr) \ÆtÅp praIÆÅr´ti\

oberste Priorität, höchste Dringlichkeits–stufethe most important thing that has to be done before anything elseDoing well at school is your top priority; everything else can wait.

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11.69 city-dweller (n) \ÆsIti Ædwel´\

Stadtbewohner, Städtera person who lives in the cityHe’s been a city-dweller all his life and now he finds it hard that he has to move to the country.

11.70 to top it all (phr) \t´ ÆtÅp It ÆO…l\

um noch einen draufzusetzen, dem Ganzen die Krone aufzusetzensth is bigger, better or more importantShe’s been very unlucky today; she slipped and fell, her purse was stolen and, to top it all, she had to work till very late.

11.71 soil (n) \sOIl\Boden, Erdreichearth, dirt, groundPlant the seed deep into the soil and water it every other day.

11.72 disused (adj) \dIsÆju…zd\

stillgelegt, ausgedientno longer usedThey’re planning to restore this old disused building and turn it into an art gallery.luse (v), misused (adj)

11.73 theme park (n) \"Ti…m ÆpA…k\Themenparkan amusement park where the entertainments are based on the same subject or ideaWhen you go to France, don’t forget to visit the Eurodisney and the Asterix theme parks.

11.74 committee (n) \k´ÆmIti\

Ausschuss, Gremium, Komiteea group of people that make decisions on behalf of an organisation, company, etcThe local committee decided to organise a tree-planting day to add to the greenery of the town.

11.75 establish (v) \IÆstœblIS\

gründenset up, foundThis charity organisation was established 20 years ago and it’s still very active.lestablishment (n)

11.76 state (n) \steIt\Zustand, Lagecondition, situationI can’t do anything now in the state I’m in; I’m exhausted.

11.77 filthy (adj) \ÆfIlTi\

dreckig, schmutzigvery dirtyLook at you! You’re filthy! What have you been doing? Rolling in mud?lfilth (n)

11.78 oil spill (n) \ÆOIl ÆspIl\

Ölverschmutzung, -lachea layer of oil floating on the waterThe oil spill off the coast has caused great damage to the wildlife there.

11.79 pebble (n) \Æpebl\

Kieselsteina small stoneI prefer beaches with pebbles to beaches with sand.lpebbly (adj)

11.80 approach (v) \´ÆprÚtS\

(an-)nähern, heranfahrenmove towards, come close/nearThey tried hard to approach the northern harbour but the sea was very rough and they had to turn the boat eastwards.

11.81 cautiously (adv) \ÆkO…S´sli\

vorsichtig, sorgsam, sorgfältig, umsichtigcarefullyThe stray dog looked at me, approached me and cautiously started eating the food out of my hand.lcaution (n), cautious (adj)

11.82 recycling plant (n) \ri…ÆsaIklIN ÆplA…nt\

Wiederaufbereitungsanlagea place where paper, glass or plastic is put through a process so that it can be used againThe new recycling plant on the outskirts of Madrid is an arts centre at the same time.

11.83 prohibit (v) \prÚÆhIbIt\

verbieten, untersagenban, forbidThey’ve prohibited all cars from entering the city centre for a week due to intense air pollution.lprohibition (n)

Opp.: allow

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11.84 optician (n) \Åp"tISn\Optikersomebody who makes and fits glasses and contact lenses but who is not an eye doctorWhen I lost my glasses, I had to go to the optician’s to buy a new pair.loptical (adj)

11.85 dry cleaner’s (n) \ÆdraI "kli…n´z\chemische Reinigungplace which clean clothes or fabrics without washing them but by using a chemical substanceThis scarf must not be washed; you should take it to the dry cleaner’s instead.

11.86 pedestrianise (v) \p´ÆdestrińaIz\

in eine Fußgängerzone verwandelnmake suitable for pedestrians, for walkersThey are going to pedestrianise some streets in the city centre and ban cars completely.

11.87 virus (n) \ÆvaIr´s\

Virusgerm that causes diseaseThere are viruses which are not dangerous and others which are deadly.

11.88 technician (n) \tek”nISn\Techniker, Monteursomeone whose job is to check equipment or machines and repair them if they have a problemWhen our TV broke down, we had to call in a technician.l technical (adj), technically (adv), technique (n)

11.89 charge (v) \tSA…dZ\berechnen, in Rechnung stellenrequire/demand money for work doneThe plumber charged me €100 for fixing the leak in the bathroom.lcharge (n)

11.90 blank (adj) \blœNk\leer, unbeschriebenempty, whiteHe stared at the blank sheet of paper and couldn’t think of anything to write.lblankly (adv), blankness (n)

11.91 software (n) \ÆsÅftÆwe´\

Softwarecomputer programThere must have been a virus in the software I tried to install and it’s damaged the computer.

Opp.: hardware

11.92 out-of-date (adj) \ÆaUt ´v ÆdeIt\

veraltet, nicht mehr aktuellold-fashionedThis hairstyle is out-of-date; no one wears their hair like this anymore.

Opp.: up-to-date

11.93 speechless (adj) \Æspi…tSl´s\

sprachlossilent, at a loss for wordsWhen he saw how beautiful she looked, he was speechless.

11.94 extinction (n) \IkÆstInkSń\

Aussterbendying out, destructionWhales and seals are facing extinction due to illegal hunting.lextinct (adj)

11.95 enormously (adv) \IÆnO…m´sli\

enorm, ungeheuergreatly, to a great degreeShe was enormously influenced by the film she watched last night.lenormous (adj), enormity (n)

11.96 to a certain extent (phr) \tU ´ Æs‰…tn Ik

Æstent\

gewissermaßen, bis zu einem gewissen Grad, in gewissem Ausmaßup to a point, to a certain/some degreeWe can all help protect the environment to a certain extent; of course, governments have to make the most important decisions.

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12.8 sth is here to stay (phr) \ÆsømTIN Iz ÆhI´ t´ ÆsteI\auf Dauer bleibensth has become part of our everyday lifeNuclear weapons are here to stay; I believe that no country will ever agree to destroy them.

12.9 one might as well do sth (phr) \wøn ÆmaIt ´z Æwel

Ædu… ÆsømTIN\

sich in das Unabänderliche fügen und etwas (wider seinen Willen) tun(often for sth negative) you have no choice but to accept itI know he wasn’t invited but since he’s here you might as well be polite.

Dictionary Corner12.10 ring (v) \rIN\

Anrufcall sb on the phonePeter rang me this morning and we caught up on our news.

12.11 keyboard (n) \Æki…ÆbO…d\

Tastaturthe set of keys we press to operate a typewriter or a computerI need to clean my keyboard; the keys get stuck and I can’t type.

12.12 conversation (n) \ÆkÅnv´ÆseISn\

Gespräch, AustauschdiscussionWe had a nice, long conversation about our favourite films and books.

Grammar 112.13 for ages (phr) \f´r

ÆeIdZIz\

sehr lange, seit einer Ewigkeitfor a very long timeI haven’t seen you for ages! How are you?

12.14 join (v) \dZOIn\Mitglied werdenbecome a member ofI’d like to join a health club so that I can exercise regularly.

Get Warmed Up!12.1 text message (n) \

Ætekst ÆmesIdZ\

SMS-Nachrichta written message that you send from your mobile phoneHe sent me a text message that he’s going to be a bit late.

Reading12.2 means (n) \mi…nz\

Mittel, Methodenmethod, wayThe means of transport in this city aren’t very efficient that’s why almost everybody uses their cars.


abheben, richtig losgehensuddenly become very successfulJulia Robert’s career took off after Pretty Woman, the film that made her known worldwide.

12.4 away (adv) \´ÆweI\

in einem fort, immer weiter, unablässigto suggest that you do sth very often, for a long time, all the timeShe was fired because she used to chat away on the phone and get no work done.

12.5 chat room (n) \ÆtSœt Æru…m\

Chatroom (virtueller Raum im Internet zum Austausch von Informationen)internet program that allows people to chat onlineI know him from a chat room; we have never met and I don’t even know his real name.

12.6 messenger service (n) \ÆmesIndZ´ Æs‰…vIs\

Internetdienst für Nachrichtenaustausch a site on the internet where people can exchange messagesI use a messenger service to talk to my friends; it’s much cheaper than the telephone and I can even see them on my screen.

12.7 clear (adj) \klI´\klar, ohne ZweifelcertainI don’t know if you like the film or not but one thing is clear; it’s a classic.

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12.15 not have a clue (phr) \ÆnÅt hœv ´ Æklu…\

keine Ahnung habenhave no idea, be unable to understandShe asked me where John had gone but I didn’t have a clue; he hadn’t told me anything.

12.16 assistant (n) \´ÆsIst“´‘nt\

Verkäufera shop assistant, the person who sells things to customersThe assistant at the shop was very kind and helped me choose a nice present for my sister.lassist (v)

12.17 counter (n) \ÆkaUnt´\

Ladentisch, Schalter, Theke, Tresena long narrow table at shops where customers are servedThere were no tables available at the café so we sat at the counter and had a cup of coffee.

12.18 sign language (n) \ÆsaIn ÆlœNgwIdZ\

Zeichen-, Gebärdensprachethe way deaf people communicate by moving their handsTheir son was born deaf so they both had to learn sign language to be able to communicate with him.

12.19 relieved (adj) \rIÆli…vd\

erleichtertcalm, relaxedIt was the second time she had sat for that exam so she was relieved to find out that she had passed.l relieve (v), relief (n)

Listening12.20 gesture (n) \

ÆdZestS´\

Gestesignal, motion, signThumbs-up is a common gesture which means that you like or approve of something. lgesture (v)

12.21 shake hands (with sb) (phr) \ÆSeIk Æhœndz\

jemandem die Hand gebentake someone’s hand and shake it as a greeting or to offer congratulationsWhen he finished his speech, we went up to him to congratulate him and shake hands with him.lhandshake (n)

12.22 shrug (v) \Srøg\die Achseln/Schultern zuckenraise your shoulders to show that you’re not interested or that you don’t careWhen we asked him what he would like to do, he just shrugged his shoulders.

12.23 nod (v) \nÅd\nickenmove your head up and down to show that you agree, understand, etcWhen I asked him whether he liked the book he was reading, he just nodded.

12.24 shake one’s head (phr) \ÆSeIk wønz Æhed\

Kopf schüttelnmove your head from side to side to say ‘no’She liked the dress but when she saw the price she shook her head and said it was too expensive.

12.25 cross (v) \krÅs\kreuzenput one on top of the otherHe crossed his arms and legs and refused to answer our questions.

Dictionary Corner12.26 sensible (adj) \

Æsens´bl\

vernünftigreasonable, logicalShe’s a very sensible girl; she wouldn’t do anything dangerous.l sense (n)

12.27 in public (phr) \In ÆpøblIk\

in der/aller Öffentlichkeit, öffentlichpublicly, in front of peopleThe two drivers were arguing and shouting in public and everybody was looking at them.

Soundstation12.28 librarian (n) \laI

Æbre´riń\

Bibliothekara person who is in charge of a libraryThe librarian was very helpful and immediately found the book I wanted to borrow.l library (n)

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12.29 scientific (adj) \ÆsaIńÆtIfIk\

(natur-)wissenschaftlichrelating to scienceHe works as a chemist and he’s involved in important scientific research.l science (n), scientifically (adv)

12.30 economical (adj) \Æi…k´ÆnÅmIkl, Æek´

ÆnÅmIkl\

sparsam, wirtschaftlichnot spending or costing a lot of money or timeThis car is fast and very economical; I don’t spend a lot of money on petrol.leconomy (n), economic (adj)

12.31 secretarial (adj) \Æsekr´Æte´ri´l\

die Arbeit des Sekretariats betreffend, Büro-relating to a secretary’s workThey want somebody fluent in English and German and with secretarial skills for this job.l secretary (n)

Use Your English12.32 accent (n) \

Æœksńt\

Akzentpronunciation, toneShe has a very strong accent; you can tell right away that she’s from Scotland.

12.33 dialect (n) \ÆdaI´Ælekt\

Dialektlanguage of a particular area in a countryIn this part of the country people speak in a dialect which I can’t understand; apart from their accent, they even use different vocabulary.

12.34 breadth (n) \bredT\BreitewidthThis piece of land isn’t very big; it’s only 20 metres in length and another 30 in breadth.lbroad (adj)

12.35 native speaker (of) (n) \ÆneItIv Æspi…k´\

Muttersprachlera native speaker of English is someone who has English as his/her mother tongue/first languageThere are only native speakers of English working as teachers at this school.

12.36 region (n) \Æri…dZ“´‘n\

Region, GegendareaPeople in this region are very independent; they produce and manufacture everything they need and make great businessmen.l regional (adj)

12.37 actual (adj) \ÆœktSu´l\

eigentlich, wirklich, tatsächlichdefinite, realShe never told me the actual reason for her visit; she started talking about all sorts of things and after a while she left.lactually (adv), actuality (n)

Writing12.38 enquiry (inquiry) (n) \In

ÆkwaI´ri\

AnfragequestionThe customer made some enquiries regarding the new model of car. lenquire (v), enquirer (n), enquiring (adj)

12.39 hesitate (v) \ÆhezIÆteIt\

zögernbe reluctant/unwilling, doubt, waitHe hesitated for a while but then he decided to go up to her and ask her out.lhesitation (n), hesitant (adj), hesitantly (adv)

12.40 put on (phr v) \ÆpUt ÆÅn\

inszenieren, organisierenperform, organiseThe students put on a play by Shakespeare and it was very successful.

12.41 extend (v) \IkÆstend\

(aus-)strecken, ausweitenstretch out, offerShe extended her arm to shake hands with her new colleague.

12.42 sort out (phr v) \ÆsO…t ÆaUt\

etwas aussortieren, bereinigen, in Ordnung bringenresolve, clear up, organiseBefore we start, let’s sort out what each one of us in the team will be doing; this way we’ll save a lot of time.

12.43 incomplete (adj) \ÆInk´mÆpli…t\

unvollständig, lückenhaftunfinishedThis composition is incomplete; you haven’t written a conclusion.

Opp.: complete

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12.44 extract (n) \IkÆstrœkt\

Auszug, Exzerpt, Zusammenfassungpart, selectionI just read an extract of the book in a review and I want to buy it because it seemed very interesting.

12.45 printout (n) \ÆprIntÆaUt\

Ausdruckdocument printed by a computerShe took a quick look at the printout of the letter, made a couple of changes and asked me to print it again.

12.46 make friends with sb (phr) \ÆmeIk Æfrendz

wID sømb´di\mit jemandem Freundschaft schließenbecome friends with sbWe have made friends with the neighbours next door; they seem to be really nice people.

12.47 lip read (v) \ÆlIp Æri…d\

von den Lippen (vom Mund) ablesendeaf people are usually able to read the lips of others so as to understand what they’re sayingThe deaf girl knew how to lip read and understood every single word I was saying.

Units 11-12 Revision12.48 collect (v) \k´

Ælekt\

sammelngather, saveShe travels a lot and collects souvenirs from all over the world.lcollector (n), collection (n)

12.49 crash (v) \krœS\abstürzen, einen Zusammenstoß haben(for computers) fail, stop workingMy computer crashed twice this morning; something is definitely wrong.

12.50 organisation (n) \ÆO…gńaI"zeISn\Organisationan official group of people that work together for a particular purposeGreenpeace is probably the best known environmental organisation.lorganise (v)

Workbook12.51 cyberspace (n) \"saIb´ÆspeIs\

virtueller Raumthe imagined world of virtual reality on the internetMore and more people are meeting in cyberspace these days; they don’t even know each other from real life.12.52 risk (n) \rIsk\Risikosomething negative that might happenThere are many risks involved in space travel.l risky (adj)

12.53 instant (adj) \"Instńt\augenblicklich, sofortig, unmittelbarhappening immediatelyHis reaction to the news was instant; he immediately organised a search party for the missing child.l instance (n), instantly (adv)

Opp.: delayed

12.54 delete (v) \dI"li…t\löschenremove from the computerI receive a lot of junk mail and it takes me ages to delete it from my computer; it’s very annoying.ldeletion (n), deleted (adj)

12.55 upgrade (v) \øpÆgreId\

aufrüsten, auf eine höhere Version um–steigenimproveEver since they upgraded the equipment in the factory, production has increased enormously.

12.56 log on (v) \ÆlÅg ÆÅn\

sich anmeldenget connected to a computer systemYou can’t log on unless you know the password.

12.57 unexpectedly (adv) \ÆønIkÆspektIdli\

unerwartet, überraschendsurprisinglyNo one knew he was coming; he turned up unexpectedly.lexpect (v), unexpected (adj)

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12.58 anti-virus (adj) \Æœnti ÆvaIr´s\

vor Viren schützendthat offers protection against virusesThis anti-virus program will protect all your files on your hard disk.

12.59 junk mail (n) \ÆdZøNk ÆmeIl\

unerwünschte Postmail that you receive without having asked for itThere’s only one letter, all the rest is junk mail.

2.60 scenery (n) \Æsi…n´ri\

Landschaft, Umgebunglandscape, surroundings, viewWe went on a day trip to the country and enjoyed some very beautiful scenery.

12.61 hacker (n) \Æhœk´\

Computereindringling, Hackerhackers are expert on computers and can break into systems without passwords and steal secret informationI heard on the news this morning that a hacker broke into NASA’s system and stole top secret information about aliens.

12.62 assure (v) \´"SO…\versichern, zusichern, beteuernconvince somebody of somethingMary assured me that everything would be ready for the company party.lassurance (n), assured (adj), assuredly (adv)

12.63 realistic (adj) \ÆrI´"lIstIk\wirklichkeitsnah, realistischlooks realThe performance the actors gave was so realistic that a lot of people in the audience started crying.l realistically (adv), real (adj), realism (n), reality (n)Opp.: unrealistic

12.64 purchase (n) \Æp‰…tS´s\

Kauf, Erwerbsth you have boughtThis is today’s purchase: a brand new mobile phone! lpurchase (v)

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Get Warmed Up!13.1 get by (phr v) \Æget

ÆbaI\

aus-, klar-, zurechtkommenmake enough money to live on, manage, surviveHis wife doesn’t work so they get by on his salary.

Reading13.2 sales representative (n) \

ÆseIlz

reprIÆzent´tIv\Vertreter, Außendienstmitarbeitersales person, a person that sells a company’s products She applied for the position of sales representative for a big cosmetics company and she has an interview with them tomorrow.

13.3 (work on) commission (n) \k´ÆmISn\

(auf) Provisionsbasis (arbeiten)percentage, payment of the sales person depends on how much he sellsShe didn’t make as much money as she had hoped for this month because she didn’t sell as many products; she works on commission, you see.

13.4 outgoing (adj) \ÆaUtÆgÚIN\

kontaktfreudig, geselligsociable, friendly, openShe’s a very outgoing person who meets new people very easily.

13.5 income (n) \ÆInkøm\

Einkommenthe amount of money you earnShe works very hard at two jobs but at least she has a very good income.

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13.13 self-employed (adj) \Æself ImÆplOId\

selbstständighave your own business, be your own bossBeing self-employed has a lot of disadvantages; the most important one is that how much money you make depends on how much you sell, not on how many hours you work.

13.14 distribute (v) \dIÆstrIbju…t\

verteilen, verschickengive outThey distributed some free copies of a new magazine to make it known to the public.ldistribution (n), distributor (n)

13.15 expand (v) \IkÆspœnd\

ausbauen, -weiten, expandierenincrease, develop, spread outAt first this publishing company sold books in England only, but now they’ve expanded and are selling to all the countries in Europe.lexpansion (n)

13.16 driving licence (n) \ÆdraIvIN ÆlaIsns\

Führerscheinan official piece of paper that gives you permission to drive a carThe young man was under age and without a driving licence so he was taken to the police station.

13.17 full-time (adj) \ÆfUl ÆtaIm\

ganztägig, ganztagswork all the hours of the normal working weekShe’s got a full-time job as a secretary.

Opp.: part-time

13.18 require (v) \rIÆkwaI´\

erfordern, erforderlich machenneedThis job does not require you to work more than four or five hours a day.l requirement (n)

13.19 be/get sacked (phr) \bi, get Æsœkt\

entlassen/gefeuert werdenget fired, lose your jobShe got sacked after six months because, according to the manager, she wasn’t making an effort to learn and be more efficient.

13.6 regulation (n) \ÆregjUÆleISn\

Bestimmung, Vorgabe, VorschriftruleThere are certain company regulations which you need to know if you are to work with us.

13.7 application (n) \ÆœplIÆkeISn\

Antrag, BewerbungrequestYou can fill in this application form and we’ll call you to arrange a suitable time for an interview.lapply (v), applicant (n)

13.8 temporary (adj) \Ætemp“´‘r´ri\

befristet, zeitlich begrenzt, vorübergehendsth that lasts for a short period of timeThis job is temporary until she gets her university degree; then, she’ll look for a job as a graphic designer.l temporarily (adv)

Opp.: permanent

13.9 graduate student (n) \ÆgrœdZu´t Æstju…dnt\

Hochschulabsolvent, Akademiker a person who has successfully completed a degree at university or collegeGeorge is a graduate student who’s doing a Master’s course at the moment.

13.10 wages (n) \ÆweIdZIz\

(Arbeits-)Lohn, Entlohnungthe money you earn from your work, salaryHe was given a promotion so I suppose his wages have gone up as well.

13.11 publisher (n) \ÆpøblIS´\

Verlegera person in charge of a publishing company, a newspaper or a magazineNina wants to be a writer; she’s finished her first novel and she’s now looking for a publisher.lpublish (v), publication (n)

13.12 advertising department (n) \Æœdv´ÆtaIzIN dIÆpA…tmńt\

Werbeabteilungthe section/part of a company responsible for making it known to the publicShe’s head of the advertising department of the magazine; her job is both creative and well-paid.

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Grammar 113.20 apply for (v) \´

ÆplaI f´\

sich bewerben um requestAnne applied for the position of art director in a publishing company.

13.21 sweat (v) \swet\schwitzenperspireIt was so hot in the room that we were all sweating.l sweat (n), sweaty (adj)

13.22 carry on (phr v) \Ækœri ÆÅn\

weitermachen, fortsetzencontinue, keep doing sthI asked him a question but he ignored me and carried on reading his newspaper.

13.23 skill (n) \skIl\Fähigkeit, Fertigkeit, Könnenability, qualificationShe always tries to learn new skills; at the moment she’s doing a course on some new computer programs.l skilled (adj)

Listening13.24 employee (n) \Im

ÆplOIi…, ÆemplOI

Æi…\

Beschäftigter, Angestellter, Arbeitermember of the staff, workerThey hired two new employees at the beginning of this month; one of them will be working in our department.

13.25 colleague (n) \ÆkÅli…g\

Kollegesb you work withSusan asked to see the manager today to complain about a colleague.

13.26 campaign (n) \kœmÆpeIn\

(Marketing-, Werbe-)Kampagneorganised action to interest people in somethingAs head of the advertising department, I’m responsible for the magazine’s advertising campaign.

Dictionary Corner13.27 make sb do sth (phr) \ÆmeIk Æsømb´di

Ædu…

ÆsømTIN\jemanden zwingen etwas zu tunforce sb to do sthShe made her say she was sorry for the way she behaved.

13.28 cause sb to do sth (phr) \ÆkO…z Æsømb´di t´ Ædu… ÆsømTIN\etwas bei jemandem verursachenmake sth (usually bad) happenHe was very cruel to her and caused her to cry.

13.29 approve of (v) \´Æpru…v ´v\

zustimmen, bejahenhave a good opinion of, like, praiseHer mother approved of her decision to go abroad to study Economics.lapproval (n)

Opp.: disapprove

13.30 complain about (v) \k´mÆpleIn ´ÆbaUt\

sich über jemanden/etwas beschweren express dissatisfaction with sthThey complained about the slow service at the restaurant.lcomplaint (n)

13.31 be interested in (phr) \bi ÆIntr´stId In\

interessiert seinlike sth, express interest in sthShe is very interested in the cinema too, so the two of you will have a lot to talk about.l interest (n), interested (adj), interesting (adj)Opp.: uninterested

13.32 be made to do sth (phr) \bi ÆmeId t´ Ædu…

ÆsømTIN\etwas tun müssenbe forced to do sthThe students were made to write a composition in class.

13.33 be involved in (phr) \bi InÆvÅlvd In\

an etwas beteiligt sein, teilhaben an etwastake part in sthAll the students were involved, one way or the other, in the production of the school play.l involvement (n)

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13.34 apologise for (v) \´ÆpÅl´ÆdZaIz f´\

sich für etwas entschuldigensay you are sorryHe apologised for talking like that and promised never to do it again.lapology (n), apologetic (adj), apologetically (adv)

13.35 insist on (v) \InÆsIst Ån\

auf etwas bestehen demandThe manager insisted on having the report ready by midday.l insistent (adj), insistence (n)

13.36 overtime (n) \ÆÚv´ÆtaIm\

Überstundenthe time you work in addition to normal working hoursBeing the General Manager of the company means that you work overtime almost every day.

13.37 heavily (adv) \ÆhevIli\

schwervery muchShe was heavily involved in a project that took up most of her time.

13.38 redesign (v) \Æri…dIÆzaIn\

neu gestalten, entwerfendesign againThe head of the graphics department made his team redesign the cover of the magazine to make it more attractive to the public.

Grammar 213.39 per (prep) \p´, p‰…\

pro, jeeach, everyDinner at this restaurant costs approximately €25 per person.

Soundstation13.40 sake (n) \seIk\

um jemandes/einer Sache willenbenefit, good, interestI’m doing this for your own sake! Can’t you see that?

13.41 sip (v) \sIp\nippen, schlürfendrink The ladies were sitting in the living room, sipping their tea and talking.

13.42 shell (n) \Sel\Muschel, Gehäusehard outer case of a sea creatureShe looked for shells on the sandy beach.

13.43 shed (n) \Sed\Schuppen (Gebäude)a small building used to store thingsYou’ll find the tools you want in the garden shed.

Use Your English13.44 (do sth) for a living (phr) \f´r ´

ÆlIvIN\

mit etwas seinen Lebensunterhalt ver–dienendo a job in order to make enough money to live on‘What do you do for a living?’ ‘I build houses; I’m an architect.’

13.45 take (some time) off (phr) \ÆteIk ÆÅf\

sich beurlauben lassenget permission not to work for (some time)She decided to take a week off because she was feeling very tired.

13.46 traffic jam (n) \ÆtrœfIk ÆdZœm\

Verkehrsstaulots of cars unable to move forward They were half an hour late because they got stuck in a traffic jam.

Writing13.47 experience (n) \Ik

ÆspI´rińs\

Erfahrungknowing about something because you’ve done it beforeShe’s an experienced computer operator.

13.48 pay (n) \peI\Bezahlung, Entlohnungwages, salaryThe staff are all complaining about their pay and asking for pay rises.

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13.49 rate (n) \reIt\Preis, Satz, Kostencharge, cost, priceChildren’s rates at the museum are much cheaper.

Workbook13.50 shop owner (n) \

ÆSÅp ÆÚn´\

Ladenbesitzera person who has a shop of their ownJulia applied for the position of assistant in a shop and had an interview with the shop owner himself.

13.51 be one’s own boss (phr) \Æbi… wønz ÆÚn "bÅs\sein eigener Chef/Herr seinwork for oneself, have no other employerHe chose to start his own company because he wanted to be his own boss and not have anyone tell him what to do.

13.52 working conditions (n) \Æw‰…kIN

kńÆdISnz\Arbeitsbedingungenthe situation regarding your job (mainly surroundings, hours, pay)The workers at the factory went on strike to ask for better working conditions.

13.53 slave driver (n) \ÆsleIv ÆdraIv´\

Sklaventreibersb who makes people work extremely hardOur boss at work is a slave driver; he demands that we all work overtime every day without getting paid!

13.54 understanding (n) \Æønd´ÆstœndIN\

verständnisvollconsiderate, kind, sympatheticThe head of our department is quite understanding; she never refuses if you ask for some time off for a good reason.

13.55 application form (n) \œplIÆkeISn ÆfO…m\

Anmelde-, Antrags-, Bewerbungsformularthe actual piece of paper you fill in when you apply for sthYou will need to fill in an application form before you receive the money.

14 Away from HomeReading14.1 cruise (n) \kru…z\

Kreuz-, Vergnügungsfahrta sea trip on which you get to visit a number of placesThey went on a cruise in the Aegean and visited a number of islands.

14.2 travel broadens the mind (phr) \Ætrœvl ÆbrO…dnz D´

ÆmaInd\

Reisen bildetgoing places helps you understand and accept the cultures of other peopleI believe that travel broadens the mind, so I spend about six months a year abroad.

14.3 package holiday (n) \ÆpœkIdZ ÆhÅlIdeI\

Pauschalreisea holiday arranged by a travel agencyWe’ve decided to go on a package holiday this year and let the travel agency take care of everything.

14.4 coach (n) \kÚtS\Reisebusa big and comfortable bus for long journeysI don’t particularly enjoy travelling by coach; I find it tiring.

14.5 major (adj) \"meItZ´\hauptsächlich, wichtigste(r), Haupt- very big or importantTraffic jams and lack of parking spaces are major problems in many big cities.

Opp.: minor

14.6 flight (n) \flaIt\Flug(reise)aeroplane journeyThe flight from Salonica to Berlin takes over two hours.lfly (v)

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14.15 entrance (n) \"entrńs\Eingang the way into a buildingA security guard stopped me at the entrance and asked to see my identity card. lenter (v), entry (n),

Opp.: exit

14.16 latecomer (n) \"leItÆkøm´\Nachkömmling, Nachzüglera person who has arrived late for an eventLatecomers were made to wait until the first interval before being admitted to the theatre.

14.17 admit (v) \´d"mIt\jemanden einlassen/eintreten lassenallow somebody into a building or other placeMy boyfriend wasn’t admitted to the restaurant because he wasn’t wearing a tie.ladmittance (n), admission (n)

14.18 cabin (n) \"kœbIn\Kabine a small room on a ship where you can sleep during the voyageShe always takes a cabin even when the voyage is quite short.

14.19 get off (phr v) \Æget "Åf\von Bord gehen (aussteigen)disembarkWhen the passengers saw Piraeus, they started getting ready to get off the ship.

Opp.: get on

Dictionary Corner14.20 journey (n) \"dZ‰…ni\

Reisea trip from one place to anotherAfter the long journey, which lasted for two days, we all felt very tired.

14.21 show somebody round (phr) \ÆSÚ Æsømb´di "raUnd\jemanden herumführen, jemandem alles zeigenshow a newcomer the area they have arrived inThe headmaster asked me to show the new boy round the school.

14.7 bus ride (n) \Æbøs ÆraId\

Busfahrta journey on a busThe bus ride from the airport to the hotel took about an hour.

14.8 port (n) \pO…t\Hafena safe place by the sea where boats can dockMarseilles is one of the largest ports in the world.

14.9 guided tour (n) \ÆgaIdId ÆtU´\

geführte Tour/Besichtigung when sb takes you to a place, shows you around and tells you about itWe were taken on a guided tour around Knossos and it was all very exciting!

14.10 current (adj) \ÆkeIbl ÆkA…\

aktuell, gegenwärtig, laufendbelonging to the present, happening nowMy father always follows current affairs because he likes to be informed of what is happening in the world.lcurrently (adv)

Opp.: dated

14.11 passport (n) \ÆpA…spO…t\

Reisepassofficial document you need to travel abroadWhen he arrived at the airport he realised that he had left his passport at home.

14.12 border (n) \bO…d´\(Staats-)Grenzeboundary of a stateThey were asked to show their passports at the border.

14.13 digital camera (n) \ÆdIdZItl "kœm“´‘r´\Digialkameraa camera for taking photographs which uses digital technologySince digital cameras have become cheaper, most people own one now.

14.14 free (adj) \fri…\kostenfrei, umsonstwithout having to pay for somethingWe enjoyed the free drinks and food offered at the school disco.l freely (adv)

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Grammar 114.22 travel agent (n) \

Ætrœvl ÆeIdZ“´‘nt\

Mitarbeiter in einem Reisebürosb who works at a travel agencyThe travel agent gave us information about different places and helped us choose our holiday destination.

14.23 sunbathe (v) \ÆsønÆbeID\

sonnenbadenlie in the sun to tanShe loves the sun and likes to sunbathe but now it has become quite dangerous.l sunbather (n), sunbathing (n)

14.24 century (n) \"sentS´ri\Jahrhunderta period of a hundred yearsThe last year of the 20th century was 1999.

14.25 adult (n) \"œdølt\Erwachsenera grown-up person over 18The school play was a great success; so many adults came to see their children.

14.26 petrol (n) \"petr´l\Benzintype of fuel used in cars and other vehiclesDriving is becoming very expensive; the price of petrol keeps going up!

14.27 fuel (n) \fju…´l\Brenn-, Kraftstoffsomething that provides energy when burntIt’s been terribly cold this winter; we’ve spent so much money on heating fuel.

Dictionary Corner14.28 business trip (n) \"bIzn´s ÆtrIp\

Geschäftsreiseact of travelling for work purposesI’m sorry; Mr Johnson is away on a business trip. He’ll be back on Monday.

14.29 excursion (n) \Ik"sk‰…Sn\Ausflug, Exkursiontrip for pleasureWe went on a lovely excursion to Lake Plastiras, where we had a marvellous time.

14.30 voyage (n) \"vOIIdZ\Schiffsreisejourney on a shipThe sea was rough and many people felt seasick during the voyage.lvoyager (n)

14.31 miss (the plane) (v) \ÆmIs D´ "pleIn\(ein Flugzeug) verpassennot to catch a plane because you are lateHurry up! We’re going to miss the plane if we don’t leave immediately!

14.32 departure lounge (n) \dIÆpA…tS´ ÆlaUndZ\

Abflughallea place where passengers wait before they board the planeWe didn’t have to wait long in the departure lounge; the buses soon came to take us to the plane.

14.33 backpacking (n) \ÆbœkÆpœkIN\

Rucksacktour(ismus)travel while carrying your things on your backAlthough I find backpacking extremely tiring, it is the cheapest way to travel.lbackpack (n), backpacker (n)

14.34 route (n) \ru…t\Fahrstrecke, Routeway, courseThe bus followed a different route because the road it usually took was blocked.

Listening14.35 receptionist (n) \rI"sepSnIst\

Empfangsmitarbeitera person who works in an office, greeting visitors, making appointments and answering the phoneI didn’t know which floor was Ms Green’s office, so I asked the receptionist.l reception (n), receive (v), receptive (adj)

14.36 guest (n) \gest\Gastsb who stays at a hotelSome guests at the hotel complained about the room service.

14.37 airline (n) \Æe´ÆlaIn\

Fluggesellschafta company that has aeroplanes and transports people or goodsOur national airline is very reliable; there are seldom any delays.

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14.38 passenger (n) \ÆpœsIndZ´\

Fahrgast, Fluggast, Passagiersb travelling on a means of transport, travellerThe bus driver asked the passengers to get off the bus as it had broken down.

14.39 viewer (n) \Ævju…´\

(Fernseh-)Zuschauersb who watches TVViewers can take part in some TV quiz shows by calling a number and answering some questions.lview (v)

14.40 tour guide (n) \ÆtU´ ÆgaId\

Reiseführersb who shows tourists around places and tells them about themThe tour guide gave us a tour around the museum and explained where each exhibit came from.

14.41 furniture (n) \"f‰…nItS´\Möbelobjects such as beds, tables, chairs, etc, used in housesHis sister moved recently, so he’s helping her buy some furniture for the new house.

14.42 replace (v) \rIÆpleIs\

ersetzentake the place ofHe replaced the old couch with a new one.l replacement (n), replaceable (adj)

14.43 credit card (n) \ÆkredIt ÆkA…d\

Kreditkartea plastic card that allows you to buy things without using moneyHe paid for dinner by credit card.

Opp.: in cash

Grammar 214.44 seafood (n) \

Æsi…Æfu…d\

Meeresfrüchtesea creatures that we can eatThere is this nice seafood restaurant near here; would you like to try it?

14.45 it’s a shame (phr) \Its ´ ÆSeIm\

es ist sehr schade (eine Schande)it’s a pityIt’s a shame Kate didn’t come with you; I’m sure she would like it here.

14.46 phrase book (n) \ÆfreIz ÆbUk\

Sprachführera small book for travellers with common words and phrases in a foreign language He used his German phrase book all the time and managed quite well while he was in Frankfurt.

Use Your English14.47 drive off (phr v) \ÆdraIv

ÆÅf\

wegfahrenleave in a car, drive awayHe got into the car, started the engine and drove off.

Writing14.48 budget (n) \"bødZIt\

Budget, Etat, finanzielle Mittelthe total amount of money available for a particular purposeUnfortunately, we have a very small budget and can’t afford to buy new equipment.lbudget (v)

14.49 beach holiday (n) \"bi…tS ÆhÅlIdeI\Strandurlaubholiday spent in a sunny country that involves lots of relaxation on the beachHis holiday last year involved too much travelling; this year he wants to take a beach holiday and to relax.

14.50 review (n) \rI"vju…\Besprechung, Bewertung, Rezensionan article giving an opinion on a film, restaurant, etcWe always read the reviews before going to see a new film.l reviewer (n), reviewed (adj)

14.51 attraction (n) \´"trœkSn\Sehenswürdigkeiten, Attraktionenthings or places that attract touristsWhen Sarah came to Athens, she wanted to see all of the city’s famous attractions.lattract (v), attractive (adj)

14.52 costume (n) \"kÅstju…m\Trachttraditional clothingThe Evzones are a popular tourist attraction in Athens; people love their costumes.

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14.53 jewellery (n) \"dZu…´lri\Schmuckitems such as rings, bracelets, etc, worn as ornamentsShe doesn’t like gold jewellery; she prefers to wear just a silver ring or bracelet.l jewel (n), jeweller (n)

14.54 valuable (adj) \"vœljUbl\wertvollworth a lot of moneyThe painting is too valuable to keep at home, so we keep it in the bank.l value (n), invaluable (adj), valuably (adv)

Opp.: valueless, worthless

14.55 plenty (pron) \"plenti\Menge, viel(e), Füllea lot, a large amountThere were plenty of people at the party, so we had great fun.l plentiful (adj)

Opp.: insufficient

Units 13-14 Revision14.56 aspect (n) \

Æœspekt\

Blickpunkt, Aspektside, point of viewThe interviewer considered the suitability of the candidate from all aspects and concluded that they wouldn’t offer him the job.

14.57 casual clothes (n) \ÆkœZu´l ÆklÚDz\

Freizeitkleidunginformal, everyday clothesHe wore casual clothes when he should have been more formally dressed.

Opp.: formal clothes

14.58 smartly dressed (adj) \ÆsmA…tli Ædrest\

modern/chic/elegant gekleidetwearing modern, elegant clothesShe’s always smartly dressed although she doesn’t wear designer clothes.

14.59 candidate (n) \ÆkœndIÆdeIt,

ÆkœndId´t\

Bewerber, KandidatapplicantThe candidate was very nervous and didn’t do very well in the oral examination.

14.60 traffic lights (n) \ÆtrœfIk ÆlaIts\

Ampela set of lights to control trafficHe drove through red traffic lights at a great speed so the police car started chasing him.

14.61 pay rise (n) \ÆpeI ÆraIz\

Lohn-, Gehaltserhöhungraise, increased salaryMat got a 15% pay rise at work today so he’s buying us dinner to celebrate.

14.62 single (ticket) (n) \ÆsINgl\

Fahrkarte für einfache Fahrt (hin)one-way ticket, travel to a place but not back She bought a single train ticket to Athens.

Opp.: return

Workbook14.63 emergency (n) \I"m‰…dZ“´‘nsi\

Not-, Ernstfallan unexpected and sudden thing which must be dealt with immediatelyGeorge missed the party because there was an emergency at the hospital where he works.lemergency (adj)

14.64 be due to (phr) \Æbi… "dju… tU\zu erwarten seinexpected to arrive or happen at a given timeThe plane is due to arrive in five minutes.

14.65 on request (phr) \ÆÅn rI"kwest\auf Anfrageif you ask for something More information and prices for the excursion are available on request.

14.66 canal (n) \k´Ænœl\

KanalwaterwayThe canals in Venice are full of gondolas; it’s such a beautiful sight.

14.67 delay (v) \dIÆleI\

aufhalten, verschiebenput off, postpone, hold upHe was delayed at the office that’s why he arrived a little late.ldelay (n)

14.68 pack (v) \pœk\packenput your things and clothes in your suitcaseShe’s leaving early in the morning and she still hasn’t packed her suitcase.

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14 Away from Home

14.69 day trip (n) \ÆdeI ÆtrIp\

Tagesreise, -ausfluga short trip that lasts for a dayAegina is very close to Athens; you can even go on a day trip.

14.70 open-air concert (n) \ÆÚpń e´ ÆkÅns´t\

Freiluftkonzerta concert that takes place outdoorsIn summer there are lots of open-air concerts in the city.

14.71 souvenir shop (n) \Æsu…v´"nI´ ÆSÅp\Andenkenladena shop that sells souvenirs from a particular placeIf you go to Athens, you’ll find many souvenir shops in Plaka.

14.72 straight ahead (phr) \ÆstreIt ´Æhed\

geradeausforwardTurn right here and then go straight ahead; you’ll see the museum on your right.

14.73 luxury (adj) \ÆløkS´ri\

luxuriöscostly, comfortableThey stayed at a very expensive luxury hotel.l luxurious (adj)

14.74 directions (n) \dI"rekSnz\Weg-, Anfahrtsbeschreibungexplain to somebody how to go somewhereCan you give me directions on how to get to your house from the airport?ldirect (v)

14.75 local (n) \ÆlÚkl\

Einheimischer, Ortsansässigera resident, nativeThe locals were all very friendly and offered to show us around.

14.76 sights (n) \saIts\Sehenswürdigkeitensomething worth seeing in a city or countryWe left our luggage in the hotel room and immediately went out to see the sights.l see (v), sight (n), sightseeing (n)

14.77 clear up (phr v) \ÆklIr "øp\aufheiternwhen clouds go away and the sky becomes clearIf it clears up, we can go play tennis.

14.78 school trip (n) \"sku…l ÆtrIp\Schulausfluga class tour organised by a schoolMy brother went to Russia on a school trip.

14.79 bungee jumping (n) \"bøndZi… ÆdZømpIN\Bungeespringenthe activity of jumping from a great height with an elastic cord attached to the anklesI don’t think I could ever do a bungee jump; I’m terrified of heights. lbungee jump (n)

14.80 mystery novel (n) \"mIst“´‘ri ÆnÅvl\Kriminalromana book in which strange things happen which are not explained until the endAgatha Christie is her favourite author of mystery novels.

14.81 memory (n) \"mem“´‘ri\Erinnerungsomething you remember from the pastMy childhood is full of happy memories.

14.82 spot (v) \spÅt\jemanden/etwas erkennen/ausmachento noticeA man spotted the missing girl and rang the police.

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15.8 invention (n) \In"venSn\Erfindunga thing that somebody has created, which didn’t exist beforeI believe the telephone was one of the greatest inventions in history.l invent (v), inventor (n), inventive (adj)

15.9 struggle (n) \"strøgl\Anstrengung, Kampfgreat effortThe climbers managed to reach the top of the mountain after a great struggle.l struggling (adj)

15.10 manage to do sth (v) \ÆmœnIdZ t´ "du… ÆsømTIN\etwas bewältigen, hinbekommensucceed in doing something, especially a difficult taskLuckily, firemen managed to save all of the people from the burning building.

15.11 product (n) \"prÅdøkt\Produkt, Erzeugnissomething produced and sold in large amountsThe company held a party to launch its new product. lproduction (n), produce (v)

15.12 generation (n) \dZen´"reISn\Generationa group of people of approximately the same ageOur generation hasn’t experienced any wars or other catastrophes, so we should feel very lucky.lgenerate (v), generator (n)

15.13 encourage (v) \InÆkørIdZ\

ermutigengive courage and confidence to sbShe encouraged me to apply for the job although I thought I wasn’t good enough for it.lencouragement (n), encouraging (adj)

Opp.: discourage

Reading15.1 fortune (n) \

ÆfO…tSń\

Vermögenwealth, property, richesHe made a fortune in the USA; now he has come back to set up his own business.

15.2 estimate (v) \"estIÆmeIt\schätzencalculate something It is estimated that over a million trees are cut down every year.lestimation (n), estimative (adj)

15.3 lecture (n) \"lektS´\Vortrag, Vorlesunga speech on a subjectThe university professor gave a very interesting lecture on space exploration.l lecture (v)

15.4 recipe for success (n) \Æres´pi f´ s´k"ses\Erfolgsrezepta method of doing something that always succeedsStudying hard and getting good qualifications is a recipe for success.

15.5 engineering (n) \ÆendZI"nI´rIN\Ingenieurwesen, -wissenschaftthe study or work of designing and constructing engines, machinery or structures such as roads and bridgesThe Rio-Antirio bridge is a remarkable work of engineering.lengineer (v), engine (n)

15.6 vacuum cleaner (n) \"vœkjU´m Ækli…n´\Staubsaugera machine that cleans floors and carpets by using air to suck up dustMy cats are always afraid and disappear when I use the vacuum cleaner in the house.

15.7 determined (adj) \dIÆt‰…mInd\

entschlossenresolvedJulie was determined to study architecture although her father wanted her to become a doctor.ldetermine (v)

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15.14 design (n) \dI"zaIn\Design, Entwurfthe study or the process and art of planning and making detailed drawings of somethingIn yesterday’s design class we looked at different clock designs from the past.ldesigner (n)

15.15 grade (n) \greId\(Fach-)Noteschool markYou need to improve your grades if you want to get into university.lgraded (adj), gradable (adj)

15.16 prove (v) \pru…v\beweisento show that something is trueThe police never managed to prove that Davidson had committed the crime and were forced to let him free.lproof (n), provable (adj)

Opp.: disprove

15.17 prove sb wrong (v) \Æpru…v Æsømb´di "rÅN\beweisen, dass jemand unrecht hatshow that somebody is incorrect in what they thinkDad was sure that I didn’t do well in my exams; he was glad when my results proved him wrong.

Grammar 115.18 lottery ticket (n) \

ÆlÅt´ri ÆtIkIt\

Lotterielosa ticket for a game of chanceShe buys a lottery ticket every week and hopes to win enough money to buy her own house.

15.19 take risks (phr) \ÆteIk ÆrIsks\

etwas riskieren, Risiken eingehendareIn business you have to take risks.

Opp.: play it safe

15.20 play it safe (phr) \ÆpleI It ÆseIf\

auf Nummer sicher gehenbe cautious and avoid risksHe became such a successful businessman because he was willing to take risks and didn’t always play it safe.

Opp.: take risks

Dictionary Corner15.21 turn down (phr v) \Æt‰…n

ÆdaUn\

ablehnen, zurückweisenreject, refuseThe company made him a job offer but he turned them down because he had already found another job.

Opp.: accept

15.22 put up (phr v) \ÆpUt Æøp\

bauen, erstellenbuildHe put up a small garden shed to store his gardening equipment.

15.23 put on (phr v) \ÆpUt ÆÅn\

gewinnen, zulegengainShe put on a lot of weight at Christmas and now she’s on a diet.

15.24 turn in (phr v) \Æt‰…n ÆIn\

ins Bed gehen, sich hinlegengo to bedI think I’ll turn in early tonight; I feel a bit tired.

15.25 look on (phr v) \ÆlUk ÆÅn\

zuschauenwatchThere was a crowd looking on as two people tried to get the injured motorist out of his car.

Grammar 215.26 consolation (n) \ÆkÅns´

ÆleISn\

Trostcomfort, encouragementHer only consolation after her husband’s death was her children.lconsole (v)

15.27 token (n) \ÆtÚkń\

Zeichen, Symbolsth small or unimportant that indicates feelings, symbolShe gave him her handkerchief with her initials on as a token.

15.28 make a promise to sb (phr) \ÆmeIk ´ ÆprÅmIs t´ Æsømb´di\jemandem etwas versprechengive your word to sbShe made a promise to me to buy me a new bicycle for my birthday.

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15.29 certificate (n) \s´ÆtIfIk´t\

Zertifikat, Abschluss, Zeugnisdocument, diplomaShe’s studying because she has exams for the language certificate next week.lcertify (v)

Speaking15.30 represent (v) \reprI"zent\

jemanden/etwas vertretentake part in an event on behalf of a school, organisation, country, etcI was honoured to be asked to represent my school at the science competition. l representative (n)

Soundstation15.31 dawn (n) \dO…n\

MorgendämmerungsunriseShe woke up at dawn and left for the airport.

15.32 bun (n) \bøn\(süßes) Brötchena small bread roll, usually sweetIf you are going to the baker’s, don’t forget to buy some buns for tea, please.

15.33 bud (n) \bød\KnospesproutRose buds are my favourite.

Writing15.34 compete (v) \k´m"pi…t\

konkurrieren, gegeneinander antretentake part in a game or sport against somebody elseIn the tennis final John was competing with Jason for the first prize.lcompletion (n), competitor (n)

15.35 knowledge (n) \"nÅlIdZ\Wissen, Kenntnis(se)the information we have about somethingAlice knows everything about horses; her knowledge is amazing.lknowledgeable (adj)

15.36 desire (n) \dIÆzaI´\

Wunsch, Begehrenstrong wishHe has a strong desire to become a doctor so that he can help people.ldesire (v)

15.37 human (n) \"hju…mń\MenschpeopleHumans are more intelligent than gorillas.lhumanity (n)

15.38 do one’s best (phr) \Ædu… wønz Æbest\

sein Bestes tuntry as hard as you can, do sth as well as you canShe did her best at the singing competition and came in second.

15.39 disappointment (n) \ÆdIs´ÆpOIntmńt\

Enttäuschungdissatisfaction Looking for a job and not being able to find one can lead to great disappointment.ldisappoint (v), disappointed (adj), disappointing (adj)

15.40 suit (v) \su…t\(zu jemandem) passen, genehm seinplease, satisfySending text messages doesn’t really suit me; I prefer calling my friends and saying a few words over the phone.l suitable (adj)

15.41 based on (phr) \ÆbeIst Ån\

auf der Grundlage vondepending onThe film is based on a well-known book.

Workbook15.42 quit (v) \kwIt\

kündigen, ausscheiden, aufhörendecide to leave a jobHe really loves working in that job; I don’t think he will ever quit.

15.43 take advantage of (phr) \ÆteIk ´d

ÆvA…ntIdZ ´v\

jemanden/etwas ausnutzentreat sb unfairly for your own benefitHe’s not a very decent man; he takes advantage of people and their work and presents it as his own.

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15.44 persuade (v) \p´ÆsweId\

überredenconvince, talk sb into sthHe persuaded me to go out with them although I didn’t want to at first.lpersuasion (n), persuasive (adj)

15.45 miss the opportunity (phr) \ÆmIs Di ÆÅp´

Ætju…n´ti\

eine Gelegenheit verpassenlose the chance of doing sthIt’s the second time I’ve missed the opportunity to go to Italy.

15.46 take one step at a time (phr) \teIk Æwøn Æstep ´t ´

ÆtaIm\

schrittweise vorgehenstep by step, do sth graduallyHe knows what he wants in his life and doesn’t rush into things; he takes it one step at a time.

15.47 realistic (adj) \ÆrI´ÆlIstIk\

realistischpractical, down to earthTry to be realistic; how will you pay for a flat of your own when you don’t have a job?l realism (n), realistically (adv)

15.48 advisor (n) \´dÆvaIz´\

Beratersb who gives advicePaul went to a careers advisor to discuss his future.ladvise (v), advice (n)

15.49 hand sth to sb (phr) \Æhœnd ÆsømTIN t´

Æsømb´di\etwas an jemanden übergebengive sth to sbI asked her to hand me her pen for a moment to note something down.

15.50 put sth (an idea) into practice (phr) \ÆpUt ÆsømTIN Int´

ÆprœktIs\

etwas (eine Idee) umsetzenact according to itNow is the time to put your ideas into practice and see what the consequences will be.

15.51 make your dreams come true (phr) \ÆmeIk j´ Ædri…mz køm

Ætru…\

seine Träume leben/umsetzenmake your wishes become realShe’s always wanted to travel around the world; now that she’s won the lottery, she’ll make her dream come true.

15.52 set oneself a goal (phr) \Æset wønÆself ´ "gÚl\sich ein Ziel setzendecide and work hard to achieve an aimThe Irish student set himself the goal of learning Greek in six months; I wish him luck.

15.53 course of action (n) \ÆkO…s ´v ÆœkSn\

Vorgehen(sweise)a series of actions that you have to do in a particular situationHaving lost the battle, the general is trying to decide on the best course of action.

15.54 sth is sb’s fault (phr) \ÆsømTIN Iz Æsømb´dizh "fO…lt\etwas ist jemandes Schuldwhen somebody is the cause of something that goes wrongEveryone told him that the crash wasn’t his fault; there was nothing he could do.

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16.8 shop around (phr) \ÆSÅp ´ÆraUnd\

Preise vergleichengo to various shops to find the cheapest possible thingsShe doesn’t know how to shop around; she buys the first thing she sees and then she might find it at another shop much cheaper.

16.9 look through (phr v) \ÆlUk ÆTru…\

etwas durchsehenexamine carefullyMary looked through the magazine to see if there was a review on the new film that had come out.

16.10 brand name (n) \Æbrœnd ÆneIm\

Markennamethe name of the manufacturerCoca-Cola is a brand name known to everybody all around the world.

16.11 hang out (phr v) \ÆhœN ÆaUt\

herumhängen, „abhängen“spend time at a placeThis is our favourite local café where we usually hang out in the evenings.

16.12 bargain (n) \ÆbA…gIn\

Gelegenheitskauf, gutes Angebot, Schnäppchencheap purchaseThis second-hand leather jacket was a bargain at the market; I bought it for only €20.lbargain (v)

16.13 shopping trip (n) \ÆSÅpIN ÆtrIp\

Einkaufsbummel, -toura visit to the shopsTina doesn’t spend much money when she goes on shopping trips; she knows exactly what she wants and where to find it.

16.14 wallet (n) \ÆwÅl´t\

(Herren-)Geldbörse, Brieftaschea small flat case where you keep your moneyApparently, his wallet was stolen on the bus and he didn’t realise until he looked for it in the supermarket.

Reading16.1 citizen (n) \

ÆsItIzn\

Bürgerdweller, residentJames is an American citizen but now he lives in England.lcity (n), citizenship (n)

16.2 consumer (n) \kńÆsju…m´\

Verbraucher, Konsumentbuyer, shopperAdvertising companies try to make different products attractive to consumers.lconsume (v), consumption (n), consumerism (n)

16.3 questionnaire (n) \ÆkwestS´Æne´\

Fragebogena written list of questions used in a surveyCustomers at this restaurant are asked to fill in a questionnaire regarding the service and food provided.

16.4 try on (phr v) \ÆtraI ÆÅn\

etwas anprobierenput on to see if it fits or if it suits youI think that this is your size but why don’t you try it on anyway?

16.5 receipt (n) \rIÆsi…t\

Quittung, Belegproof of purchaseThese are your things from the supermarket and here’s your receipt; they cost €50.60.

16.6 take sth back (phr v) \ÆteIk sømTIN Æbœk\

etwas zurückbringen/reklamierenreturn sth to a shop because there’s sth wrong with itWhen I got home I realised that the CD-ROM didn’t work properly so I had to take it back.

16.7 sales (n) \seIlz\Ausverkauf, Sonderverkaufa period of discount pricesShe waits for the sales to buy designer clothes at lower prices.

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16.15 purse (n) \p‰…s\(Damen-)Geldbörsea small case where women carry money, credit cards, etcMy mother gave me a purse as a present after I lost mine in a restaurant.

16.16 match (v) \mœtS\(zusammen-)passen, übereinstimmengo withThis top matches your black skirt; why don’t you buy it?

16.17 opening hours (n) \ÆÚp“´‘nIN ÆaU´z\

Öffnungszeiten the times when a shop, bank, etc is open for the customersThe opening hours of the museum are from 9am to 3pm.

16.18 be addicted to (phr) \bi ´ÆdIktId t´\

süchtig nach etwasbe dependent on sthShe’s addicted to chocolate. She has chocolate for breakfast, lunch and dinner.laddiction (n)

16.19 for a change (phr) \f´r ´ ÆtSeIndZ\

zur Abwechslungfor onceYou go out every evening! Why don’t you spend some time at home for a change?

16.20 shopaholic (n) \ÆSÅp´ÆhÅlIk\

Einkaufssüchtigerbe addicted to shoppingMartha is a shopaholic. She has to buy something every day even if it is something small!

16.21 imply (v) \ImÆplaI\

unterstellen, nahelegensuggest, meanSo what if I like going shopping? Are you implying that I’ve become a shopaholic?l implicit (adj)

16.22 lighthearted (adj) \ÆlaItÆhA…tId\

fröhlichcarefree, without worriesOn the first day of her summer holidays she was feeling lighthearted and ready to have a good time.

Dictionary Corner16.23 fit (v) \fIt\

(von der Größe her) passenbe the right sizeThese trousers don’t fit me; could you give me a bigger size?

16.24 pay cash (phr) \ÆpeI ÆkœS\

bar bezahlengive money rather than pay by credit cardFred is against having a credit card; he always pays cash.

Opp.: pay by credit card

Grammar 116.25 borrow (v) \

ÆbÅrÚ\

sich etwas von jemandem leihen/borgentake sth from sb for a short period of time and promise to give it backElaine had nothing formal to wear at the dinner party so she borrowed my black dress.

Opp.: lend

16.26 bank holiday (n) \ÆbœNk ÆhÅlIdeI\

gesetzlicher Feiertagpublic holidayThe 25th of March is a bank holiday in Greece; no one works on that day.

16.27 cheque book (n) \ÆtSekÆbUk\

Scheckbucha book of printed pages which we sign and use instead of money As I don’t like carrying cash with me, I went to the bank and asked for a cheque book.

16.28 online (adv) \ÆÅnÆlaIn\

onlineconnected to the internetMy friends and I often chat online late in the evenings.

Listening16.29 bank account (n) \

ÆbœNk ´ÆkaUnt\

Bankkontomoney you have in the bankYou need to have a certain amount of money in your bank account for the bank to issue you a cheque book.

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16.30 cash card (n) \"kœS ÆkA…d\Geldautomatenkartea card you use to take out money from a cash machineI lost my cash card on Friday evening, so I had no money all weekend.

16.31 unnecessary (adj) \ønÆnes´s“´‘ri\

unnötigneedlessIt’s completely unnecessary to buy another pair of shoes; you’ve got plenty!

Opp.: necessary

16.32 bill (n) \bIl\(Ab-)Rechnungdocument showing the amount of money you owe for a particular serviceMy sister talks so much on the phone; our monthly phone bill is enormous.

Soundstation16.33 trainers (n) \

ÆtreIn´z\

Turnschuhesports shoesShe bought a new pair of white trainers and a red tracksuit.

Writing16.34 findings (n) \

ÆfaIndINz\

Ergebnis(se), Resultat(e)conclusions, resultsAccording to the reporter’s findings, the prices at this supermarket are extremely high; this is something that calls for legal action.

16.35 outline (v) \ÆaUtlaIn\

skizzieren, entwerfen, zusammenfassensummarise, plan, explain in generalThe employee has outlined her ideas for attracting more customers to the shop in this report.

16.36 ideal (adj) \aI"dI´l\ideal, optimalthe best possible person or something for a purposeA person with excellent mathematic skills would be ideal for the job.

16.37 rent (n) \rent\Miete, Pachtpayment for use of sthAnne thought that the rent for such a small house was very high so she decided to look around some more.l rent (v)

16.38 poor (adj) \pO…, pU´\schlechtbadThe house was in such a poor condition that it cost them quite a lot of money to have it all repaired.

Opp.: good

Units 15-16 Revision16.39 ageing (adj) \

ÆeIdZIN\

alterndbecoming olderJack’s parents died years ago; he lives with an ageing aunt.lage (n)

16.40 waste (v) \weIst\verschwendenmisuseShe’s wasting her time trying to make him understand; he never will.lwaste (n)

16.41 bother (v) \ÆbÅD´\

sich die Mühe machentrouble, worryDon’t bother washing the dishes; I’ll do it in the morning.

16.42 outskirts (n) \ÆaUtÆsk‰…ts\

Außenbezirk, Stadtrand, VorortsuburbsThey don’t live in the city centre; they live on the outskirts where it is quieter and greener.

16.43 right (n) \raIt\Rechtfreedom, permissionAs a customer, it is my right to complain if I think that the prices are very high or the service is not efficient.

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Workbook16.44 catalogue (n) \"kœt´ÆlÅg\

Kataloga booklet containing a list of items for saleThe latest catalogue from the Swedish furniture company is full of fantastic offers.

16.45 victim (n) \ÆvIktIm\

Opfersb who’s been hurt, suffererConsumers who don’t know their rights often fall victim to shop owners who take advantage of them in order to make a profit.lvictimise (v)

16.46 fresh produce (n) \ÆfreS ÆprÅdju…s\

Frischware(n)milk, fruit and vegetablesShe doesn’t buy fresh produce at the supermarket; she buys everything at the greengrocer’s round the corner.

16.47 tinned (adj) \tInd\in Dosenfood found in tinsYou can’t live on tinned food; it’s not healthy.

16.48 work wonders (phr) \Æw‰…k Æwønd´z\

Wunder wirkensth that works wonders is very effectiveThis diet has worked wonders for me; I’ve managed to lose seven kilos in a month.

16.49 quality (n) \ÆkwÅl´ti\

Qualitätcondition, nature, standardThe clothes in this shop are low quality; that’s why they’re so cheap.

16.50 unconcerned (adj) \ÆønkńÆs‰…nd\

unbekümmert, gleichgültigindifferent, uninterestedHe seems totally unconcerned about the fact that he still hasn’t found a job.lconcern (n)

Opp.: concerned

16.51 inexperience (n) \ÆInIkÆspI´rińs\

Unerfahrenheitlack of experience, knowledge, trainingWe don’t mind inexperience; everybody learns with time. But we can’t stand laziness.l inexperienced (adj)

Opp.: experience

16.52 sheet music (n) \ÆSi…t Æmju…zIk\

Musik auf Notenblätternmusic written on loose papersMy cousin asked me to lend him my sheet music to learn to play some new songs on his guitar.

16.53 deal in (v) \Ædi…l In\

mit etwas handelnbuy and sell, do businessTheir company deals in camping equipment.

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WORDLIST(act of) terrorism (n) 3.10(be) on board (phr) 2.31(do sth) for a living (phr) 13.44(not) be bothered by (phr) 3.99(work on) commission (phr) 13.3a bit (phr) 1.5a load of old rubbish (n) 11.19a narrow escape (n) 2.49academic (adj) 1.19accent (n) 12.32access (v) 1.52accommodation (n) 5.47according to (phr) 4.49achieve (v) 8.12acrobat (n) 7.31act (n) 9.47acting (n) 4.59active (adj) 6.54actual (adj) 12.37admire (v) 10.49admit (v) 14.17admit to sth (phr) 3.33adult (n) 14.25advantage (n) 3.72advert (n) 5.44advertising department (n) 13.12advisor (n) 15.48affect (v) 6.89after all (phr) 1.10afterwards (adv) 7.18age (n) 1.45ageing (adj) 16.39agony aunt (n) 8.1ahead (adv) 10.37airline (n) 14.37airport terminal (n) 3.87alert (n) 3.45alien (n) 4.52alternative (n) 3.51amateur (n) 6.42amazed (adj) 2.11ambition (n) 1.9amount (n) 3.31an own goal (n) 10.20announcer (n) 10.53annoying (adj) 1.14anti-virus (adj) 12.58apart from (prep) 7.14

apologise for (v) 13.34application (n) 13.7application form (n) 13.55apply for (v) 13.20appreciate (v) 7.89approach (v) 11.80approve of (v) 13.29April Fools’ Day (n) 7.92argue (v) 8.28argument (n) 4.14arise (v) 8.9arrange (v) 4.4arrogance (n) 6.12art gallery (n) 7.51aspect (n) 14.56assistant (n) 12.16assure (v) 12.62asteroid (n) 5.4astronomer (n) 5.63at least (phr) 6.17athletics track (n) 10.29attempt (n) 6.24attend (v) 5.83attention (n) 1.7attic (n) 8.37attitude (n) 11.62attraction (n) 14.51audience (n) 9.17available (adj) 4.40award (n) 4.22away (adv) 12.4backpacking (n) 14.33balance (n) 7.79ballet (n) 7.29ballroom (n) 6.41ban (v) 7.57band (n) music band 8.43bank account (n) 16.29bank holiday (n) 16.26bar (n) 9.26barely (adv) 7.80bargain (n) 16.12bark (v) 6.56based on (phr) 15.41basic (adj) 7.52bat (n) 5.42batter (v) 6.67be addicted to (phr) 16.18be associated with (phr) 11.64be aware of (phr) 11.30be capable of (-ing) (phr) 10.45be due to (phr) 14.64

be fast asleep (phr) 2.47be fond of (sth/-ing) (phr) 1.3be for real (phr) 10.50be for the best (phr) 8.20be in a good mood (phr) 4.16be in big trouble (phr) 2.54be in the public eye (phr) 4.32be interested in (phr) 13.31be involved in (phr) 13.33be keen on (-ing) (phr) 3.18be made to do sth (phr) 13.32be one’s own boss (phr) 13.51be suspicious of (phr) 9.53be under arrest (phr) 3.3be wide awake (phr) 2.46be willing to (phr) 6.79be worth it (phr) 10.8be/get sacked (phr) 13.19beach holiday (n) 14.49bean (n) 2.59beat (v) 2.94beat (v) 10.22become extinct (phr) 5.23bench-press (n) 10.44bend (v) 7.58benefit (n) 11.51bet (v) 6.20bill (n) 16.32bin (n) 2.58binoculars (n) 5.62bite sth off (phr) 9.36bizarre (adj) 2.23black patch (n) 9.33blank (adj) 11.90bleed (v) 6.29bodybuilder (n) 4.47boo sb off the stage (phr) 9.25book (v) 7.81border (n) 14.12borrow (v) 16.25bother (v) 16.41bottle bank (n) 11.63brand name (n) 16.10brand new (adj) 9.50breadth (n) 12.34break (n) 1.21break into (phr v) 3.82break one’s heart (phr) 8.16break out (phr v) 2.97break out (phr v) 11.33

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break the law (phr) 3.13break the news to sb (phr) 8.22breathe (v) 5.61breathless (adj) 6.28brick (n) 6.110bright (adj) 2.8bring out (phr v) 4.41buck (n) 6.57bud (n) 15.33budget (n) 14.48bully (v) 3.60bun (n) 15.32bungee jumping (n) 14.79burglary (n) 3.5bus ride (n) 14.7business trip (n) 14.28by accident (phr) 7.82cabin (n) 14.18calculate (v) 5.5calf (n) 6.60calm (adj) 8.31campaign (n) 13.26can afford (v) 8.32canal (n) 14.66cancel (v) 2.30candidate (n) 14.59card trick (n) 7.62care about (v) 11.1caring (adj) 6.36carriage (n) 6.112carry on (phr v) 13.22cart (n) 5.39case (n) 2.5cash card (n) 16.30cast (n) 8.35casual clothes (n) 14.57catalogue (n) 16.44cause (v) 1.16cause sb to do sth (phr) 13.28cautiously (adv) 11.81cave (n) 2.103celebrity (n) 4.1cemetery (n) 3.49century (n) 14.24certificate (n) 15.29challenging (adj) 6.71champion (n) 4.46chance (n) 3.86channel (n) 7.27charge (v) 11.89charity (n) 11.18chart (n) 6.64chase (v) 3.19chat (n) 1.51

chat (v) 6.7chat room (n) 12.5cheat (v) 3.61cheek (n) 1.32cheque book (n) 16.27chess (n) 7.88chick (n) 1.31chorus (n) 7.93cinema complex (n) 7.87circular (adj) 2.10circus (n) 7.30citizen (n) 16.1city-dweller (n) 11.69civil servant (n) 8.23claim (v) 2.26clap (v) 2.57clear (adj) 12.7clear up (phr v) 14.77climate changes (n) 5.13clown (n) 7.32coach (n) 6.95coach (n) 14.4colleague (n) 13.25collect (v) 7.22collect (v) 12.48collide with (v) 5.9combination (n) 6.23come out (phr v) 4.11come round (phr v) 5.36come up with (phr v) 8.49comedian (n) 9.7comet (n) 5.64comment on (v) 3.79commentator (n) 10.25commit a crime (phr) 3.2committee (n) 11.74community service (n) 3.75compete (v) 15.34competition (n) 6.43complain about (v) 13.30complaint (n) 7.64complicated (adj) 7.25concert (n) 7.13confidence (n) 6.35confident (adj) 5.8confirm (v) 5.49confiscation (n) 3.66confusing (adj) 8.40congratulate sb on sth (v) 3.88consider (-ing) (v) 6.85consist of (v) 8.24consolation (n) 15.26constant (adj) 6.91construct (v) 11.61consumer (n) 16.2

contact (n) 4.9contemporary (adj) 7.75contrast (n) 3.70convenient (adj) 10.10conversation (n) 12.12costume (n) 14.52council (n) 6.81counter (n) 12.17couple (n) 8.46course of action (n) 15.53court (n) 10.12court of law (n) 3.24cover (v) 2.77crash (v) 12.49crate (n) 6.109creative (adj) 6.73creature (n) 2.18credit card (n) 14.43creep (v) 9.42crew member (n) 2.25crime prevention (n) 3.83cross (v) 12.25crowd (n) 9.57cruel (adj) 3.90cruise (n) 14.1cuff (n) 6.61curious (adj) 9.48current (adj) 14.10currently (adv) 3.58cut off (phr v) 5.34cyberspace (n) 12.51damage (n) 5.22data (n) 5.58dawn (n) 15.31day trip (n) 14.69deal in (v) 16.53deal with (phr v) 9.16dean (n) 2.61dedicated (adj) 6.45defend (v) 6.106definitely (adv) 4.36degrade (v) 11.10delay (v) 14.67delete (v) 12.54deliver (v) 8.33demonstrate (v) 6.75deny (v) 2.80deodorant (n) 11.59departure lounge (n) 14.32depend on (v) 3.76depressed (adj) 6.47descriptive (adj) 7.66design (n) 15.14desire (n) 15.36despite (prep) 3.53

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destination (n) 6.114destructive (adj) 3.100detailed (adj) 5.69detect (v) 5.24detention (n) 3.67determined (adj) 15.7develop (v) 5.31device (n) 3.84dialect (n) 12.33differ (v) 8.30digital camera (n) 14.13din (n) 2.60direct (v) 7.5directions (n) 14.74disabled (adj) 10.15 disagreement (n) 8.19disappointment (n) 15.39disaster (n) 11.39disastrous (adj) 2.81disbeliever (n) 2.16discover (v) 6.22disobey (v) 8.18disposal of sth (phr) 11.3distant (adj) 2.50distribute (v) 13.14disused (adj) 11.72diving (n) 10.1dizzy (adj) 6.111do one’s best (phr) 15.38do up (phr v) 7.40door knocker (n) 9.29doubt (n) 3.71doubt (v) 1.18downstairs (adv) 2.92draft (n) 3.78draw (v) 10.23drawback (n) 11.52dressing gown (n) 2.93drive off (phr v) 14.47drive sb crazy (phr) 8.3driving licence (n) 13.16drug (n) 3.81dry cleaner’s (n) 11.85dump (v) 11.7dust particle (n) 5.80economical (adj) 12.30editor (n) 8.45educate (v) 4.31effective (adj) 1.38efficient (adj) 1.37embarrass (v) 6.38emergency (n) 14.63employee (n) 13.24encourage (v) 15.13end up (phr v) 3.22

endangered species (n) 10.56enemy (n) 3.94engaged (adj) 8.4engine (n) 5.33engineering (n) 15.5enormously (adv) 11.95enquiry (inquiry) (n) 12.38entertain (v) 10.58entertainment (n) 4.30entrance (n) 14.15environmental (adj) 11.5environmentally friendly (phr) 11.28episode (n) 9.2equipment (n) 5.32establish (v) 11.75estimate (v) 15.2eventually (adv) 6.30evil (adj) 3.93exclusion (n) 3.68excursion (n) 14.29exhaust fumes (n) 11.23exhibit (n) 7.34expand (v) 13.15expect (v) 7.20experience (n) 13.47experiment (n) 2.72expert (n) 11.47explore (v) 10.2express (v) 1.41extend (v) 12.41extinction (n) 11.94extract (n) 12.44facility (n) 5.48fail (v) 9.39fair (adj) 8.21fairly (adv) 5.7fairy (n) 9.62fall ill (phr) 2.78fall in love with sb (phr) 8.14fall out (with sb) (phr v) 11.34fan (n) 4.35fancy dress party (n) 6.103fearless (adj) 2.3feast (n) 2.63feature (v) 7.73fiancée (n) 8.8figure (n) 2.96filling (n) 1.30filthy (adj) 11.77final (n) 10.48findings (n) 16.34fire brigade (n) 7.83fire extinguisher (n) 7.90fish pond (n) 9.49

fist (n) 2.62fit (adj) 10.7fit (v) 16.23fitness (n) 6.107fix (v) 7.19fizzy drink (n) 3.62flash (n) 2.45flight (n) 14.6flight attendant (n) 2.28flight engineer (n) 2.24float (off) (v) 5.54fog (n) 2.76fool (v) 9.52foolish (adj) 8.52for a change (phr) 16.19for ages (phr) 12.13for the time being (phr) 10.11foreign (adj) 1.4form (v) 5.56fortune (n) 15.1free (adj) 14.14freelance (adv) 4.39frequently (adv) 11.55fresh produce (n) 16.46fuel (n) 14.27full-time (adj) 13.17funfair (n) 6.52furious (adj) 6.46furniture (n) 14.41further (adv) 2.12furthermore (adv) 6.116fuss (n) 6.53gain (v) 6.34galaxy (n) 5.57gang (n) 3.97garter (n) 6.65gaze (v) 2.82generation (n) 15.12gentle (adj) 6.37gesture (n) 12.20get (sb) out of (sth) (phr v) 6.27get back (phr v) 5.37get by (phr v) 13.1get divorced (phr) 8.7get hurt (phr) 8.6get off (phr v) 3.35get off (phr v) 14.19get on well with sb (phr v) 4.13get one’s own back (phr) 9.41get oneself in shape (phr) 10.9get sth right (phr) 4.19get stuck (phr) 1.6

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get the hang of sth/(-ing) (phr) 1.36ghost (n) 2.2give off (phr v) 11.11give up (phr v) 7.41glance (v) 2.83global (adj) 5.12glow (v) 2.9go off (phr v) 3.36go on sale (phr) 4.43go out with sb (phr v) 8.15go over to (phr v) 6.25go wrong (phr) 2.79goalie (n) 10.19go-kart (n) 10.51goods (n) 11.14gorgeous (adj) 8.2gossip (v) 6.8governor (n) 2.7grab (v) 2.19grade (n) 15.15graduate student (n) 13.9grateful (adj) 5.84gravity (n) 5.59greenery (n) 11.65grin (v) 1.27grow (v) 9.30grow out of (one’s clothes) (phr) 11.17guard (n) 3.54guess (n) 3.11guest (n) 14.36guided tour (n) 14.9gutter (n) 6.66hacker (n) 12.61hand out (phr v) 11.35hand sth to sb (phr) 15.49hang out (phr v) 16.11hang-gliding (n) 10.5have a good chance of (-ing) (phr) 1.42have a high temperature (phr) 2.48haystack (n) 9.19heading (n) 6.76hear of sb (phr) 4.50heavily (adv) 13.37heel (n) 2.65hesitate (v) 12.39hijack (v) 3.8highway (n) 3.21hilarious (adj) 9.10hill (n) 2.64hit movie (n) 4.20hook (n) 9.32

human (n) 15.37hunting (n) 9.44hut (n) 2.36ice-skating (n) 7.48ideal (adj) 16.36ignore (v) 6.16illegal (adj) 3.7imply (v) 16.21impress (v) 6.39impress (v) 9.46improve (v) 11.32improvement (n) 7.55in a deep voice (phr) 2.53in public (phr) 12.27in slow motion (phr) 2.52in time (phr) 5.25incident (n) 2.33include (v) 4.5income (n) 13.5incomplete (adj) 12.43incredibly (adv) 3.91industrial area (n) 11.53industry (n) 4.10inexperience (n) 16.51injection (n) 5.50injure (v) 3.42innocent (adj) 3.34insist on (v) 13.35install (v) 11.46instant (adj) 12.53instructions (n) 7.3instructor (n) 7.53intelligent (adj) 6.13intend (v) 7.54interplanetary (adj) 5.68interpret (v) 4.34interview (n) 4.2introduce (v) 3.47invader (n) 5.2invent (v) 4.38invention (n) 15.8investigate (v) 2.4invisible (adj) 2.75invitation (n) 8.53involve (v) 5.18isolated (adj) 3.98issue (n) 4.27it is likely that sth will happen (phr) 5.11it’s a shame (phr) 14.45itch (n) 9.9jealous (adj) 6.1jet-propulsion (n) 1.35jewellery (n) 14.53jockey (n) 10.26

join (v) 1.50join (v) 12.14joke (n) 1.15journalist (n) 4.12journey (n) 14.20judge (n) 7.65juggle (v) 7.61junk mail (n) 12.59justice (n) 3.32keep (-ing) (v) 2.90keep a straight face (phr) 9.14keyboard (n) 12.11kidnap (v) 3.9kind-hearted (adj) 10.41knee (n) 9.31knot (n) 11.49knowledge (n) 15.35lab (n) 9.21lad (n) 7.56landfill site (n) 11.6larder (n) 5.41last (v) 1.11latecomer (n) 14.16laugh out loud (phr) 10.40laughter (n) 9.11law (n) 3.1lawyer (n) 3.30lead (v) 1.29leaflet (n) 11.41leap (v) 2.67lecture (n) 15.3legendary (adj) 3.92leisure time (n) 6.74lend (v) 7.15length (n) 6.115let off (phr v) 3.37let sb know (phr) 8.39librarian (n) 12.28lid (n) 1.28lifestyle (n) 3.95lift (v) 10.36light-hearted (adj) 16.22lip (n) 2.66lip read (v) 12.47liquid (n) 5.76live (adj) 4.53lizard (n) 2.20loads of (phr) 1.43local (adj) 6.80local (n) 14.75located (adj) 7.78location (n) 2.73log on (v) 12.56lonely (adj) 1.54look down on sb (phr v) 6.14

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look forward to (sth/-ing) (phr v) 1.1look into sth (phr v) 9.27look on (phr v) 15.25look out (phr v) 11.36look through (phr v) 16.9lose one’s temper (phr) 6.94loser (n) 7.26lottery ticket (n) 15.18luggage (n) 3.29luxury (adj) 14.73lyrics (n) 4.25mad (adj) 7.35magic wand (n) 9.64magician (n) 2.43major (adj) 14.5make a fool of oneself (phr) 7.36make a promise to sb (phr) 15.28make an effort (to) (phr) 6.98make friends with sb (phr) 12.46make fun of sb (phr) 6.99make it (someplace) (phr) 6.113make money (phr) 4.56make off (phr v) 3.38make one’s escape (phr) 3.57make one’s way to (phr) 2.95make out (phr v) 11.37make sb do sth (phr) 13.27make up (phr v) 7.42make up one’s mind (phr) 6.70make your dreams come true (phr) 15.51manage to do sth (v) 15.10manned (adj) 5.27marriage (n) 8.47martial art (n) 6.108massive (adj) 2.38master (v) 10.6match (v) 16.16mayor (n) 3.46means (n) 12.2measure (n) 3.65measure (v) 5.73media (n) 4.8medical (adj) 3.74melt (v) 5.79member (n) 10.43membership (n) 3.96memory (n) 14.81mentally (adv) 3.73mention (v) 1.8

messenger service (n) 12.6meteor shower (n) 5.67mill (n) 2.68mime artist (n) 9.59mince pie (n) 3.14mind (v) 8.48miss (the plane) (v) 14.31miss the opportunity (phr) 15.45mission (n) 5.28mistake (v) 6.11misunderstand (v) 6.90mobile (n) 7.7model (n) 5.65move (v) 2.100move house (phr) 8.11movement (n) 8.41murder (n) 3.4museum (n) 7.33mushroom (n) 2.101musical instrument (n) 3.16mystery novel (n) 14.80nasty (adj) 6.18native speaker (of) (n) 12.35nervous (adj) 6.50nest (n) 11.43niece (n) 6.87nightclub (n) 7.28nightfall (n) 6.9nightmare (n) 2.99nod (v) 12.23non-rechargeable (adj) 11.16not have a clue (phr) 12.15note (n) 7.2notice (n) 7.4novel (n) 7.24nuclear weapons (n) 5.16obligation (n) 6.40obviously (adv) 7.38occur (v) 2.44odd (adj) 2.32officially (adv) 2.13oil spill (n) 11.78on a regular basis (phr) 11.58on purpose (phr) 7.84on request (phr) 14.65on the way back (phr) 5.38on the whole (phr) 1.17one might as well do sth (phr) 12.9online (adv) 16.28only child (n) 8.34open-air concert (n) 14.70opening hours (n) 16.17opponent (n) 10.47

optician (n) 11.84option (n) 5.17orbit (v) 5.10ordinary (adj) 3.89organisation (n) 12.50original (adj) 4.45out of tune (phr) 3.59outdoor (adj) 7.50outer space (n) 5.3outgoing (adj) 13.4outing (n) 11.66outline (v) 16.35out-of-date (adj) 11.92outskirts (n) 16.42overboard (adv) 9.34oversleep (v) 9.43overtake (v) 10.54overtime (n) 13.36ozone layer (n) 11.29pack (v) 14.68package holiday (n) 14.3panic (v) 2.56parachute (n) 9.18part-time (adv) 10.17pass sb sth (v) 4.28passenger (n) 14.38passport (n) 14.11path (n) 5.6patient (adj) 4.24pay (n) 13.48pay cash (phr) 16.24pay rise (n) 14.61pebble (n) 11.79pedestrian (n) 9.55pedestrianise (v) 11.86peel (v) 1.26per (prep) 13.39perform (v) 8.36performance (n) 7.21permanently (adv) 3.69permission (n) 3.50personality (n) 4.58persuade (v) 15.44persuasive (adj) 7.67petrol (n) 14.26photographic plates (n) 5.72phrase book (n) 14.46physical health (n) 10.3pick sb up (phr v) 7.43pick up (phr v) 9.63pierce (v) 8.17pill (n) 1.25pitch (n) 10.55pitchfork (n) 9.20place (v) 5.60

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planetarium (n) 5.66play (n) 7.23play a trick on sb (phr) 6.101play it safe (phr) 15.20plenty (pron) 14.55plot (n) 7.9point out (phr v) 3.12pool (n) 10.14poor (adj) 16.38popular (adj) 9.3port (n) 14.8poster (n) 7.1power (v) 5.70powerful (adj) 2.98practical joke (n) 9.40practise medicine (phr) 8.27prepare (v) 1.2presence (n) 11.67present (v) 10.59pretend (v) 3.80prevent sth/sb from (-ing) (phr) 5.14primary school (n) 5.82printout (n) 12.45prison (n) 3.28prize (n) 10.13process (n) 11.20producer (n) 4.42product (n) 15.11professional (adj) 10.35progress (n) 1.24prohibit (v) 11.83property (n) 3.63protect (v) 11.31prove (v) 15.16prove sb wrong (v) 15.17provide (v) 6.82publish (v) 7.71publisher (n) 13.11pump (v) 11.25pun (n) 5.40punchline (n) 9.12punishment (n) 3.23pupil (n) 10.60purchase (n) 12.64purpose (n) 9.22purse (n) 16.15put on (phr v) 12.40put on (phr v) 15.23put out (phr v) 7.91put sb up (phr v) 7.44put sth (an idea) into practice (phr) 15.50put up (phr v) 15.22qualification (n) 1.20

quality (n) 16.49questionnaire (n) 16.3queue (n) 4.54quit (v) 15.42quiz show (n) 7.68race (n) 5.1rag (n) 6.62rainforest (n) 11.56range (n) 6.83rate (n) 13.49razor (n) 9.61reaction (n) 9.51realistic (adj) 12.63realistic (adj) 15.47reasonable (adj) 5.51receipt (n) 16.5receive (v) 1.48receptionist (n) 14.35recharge (v) 5.71recipe for success (n) 15.4recommend (v) 7.94recycle (v) 11.8recycling plant (n) 11.82recycling scheme (n) 11.24redesign (v) 13.38reduce (v) 6.84referee (n) 10.27regal (adj) 11.57regarding (prep) 5.45region (n) 12.36register (v) 5.85regret (v) 7.63regularly (adv) 4.29regulation (n) 13.6relate (v) 8.29relationship (n) 8.13relaxing (adj) 6.55relieved (adj) 12.19remain (v) 3.15remind sb of sth (phr) 8.51remote control (n) 7.12remove (v) 11.44renovate (v) 6.72rent (n) 16.37replace (v) 14.42reply (v) 2.84report (n) 1.22report (v) 2.14represent (v) 15.30request (v) 6.77require (v) 13.18rescue (v) 9.35research (n) 5.30respect (v) 4.17reuse (v) 11.12

review (n) 14.50revise (v) 1.12reward (n) 3.85ridiculous (adj) 6.31right (n) 16.43ring (v) 12.10risk (n) 12.52robbery (n) 3.26rocket (n) 5.19roller blades (n) 10.18roller coaster (n) 6.51roof (n) 2.91route (n) 14.34row (n) 7.85rubbish dump (n) 11.54rude (adj) 6.2rug (n) 6.63run a company (phr) 4.6rural (adj) 11.26sail (n) 5.21sake (n) 13.40sales (n) 16.7sales representative (n) 13.2sample (n) 5.55sand (n) 9.38satellite (n) 5.35satisfy (v) 6.78scarecrow (n) 3.55scenery (n) 12.60school trip (n) 14.78science-fiction (sci-fi) (n) 4.48scientific (adj) 12.29scientist (n) 2.74score (v) 10.24scratch (n) 2.22sculpture (n) 7.74seafood (n) 14.44seal (n) 2.70seating map (n) 7.17secretarial (adj) 12.31secure (adj) 6.10security (n) 3.44select (v) 7.16self-employed (adj) 13.13selfish (adj) 6.3sell out (phr v) 8.44sense (n) 9.45sense of humour (n) 9.23sensible (adj) 12.26separate (v) 11.22series (n) 1.47set (n) 7.11set (v) 7.8set (v) 7.37set oneself a goal (phr) 15.52

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set up (phr v) 7.45shack (n) 6.58shake (v) 2.21shake hands (with sb) (phr) 12.21shake one’s head (phr) 12.24shark (n) 6.59shed (n) 13.43sheet music (n) 16.52shell (n) 13.42shelter (n) 10.57shocked (adj) 6.49shop around (phr) 16.8shop owner (n) 13.50shopaholic (n) 16.20shoplifting (n) 3.6shopping trip (n) 16.13shore (n) 11.50show off (phr v) 6.32show sb round (phr) 14.21shrug (v) 12.22shy (adj) 6.4siblings (n) 8.25sighting (n) 2.15sights (n) 14.76sign language (n) 12.18sign up (phr v) 1.46sill (n) 2.69simmer (v) 2.34single (ticket) (n) 14.62single-use (adj) 11.15sip (v) 13.41sitcom (n) 9.13skateboarding (n) 7.49skill (n) 13.23slave driver (n) 13.53slow down (phr v) 6.93smartly dressed (adj) 14.58smoke alarm (n) 11.48smuggling (n) 3.27sociable (adj) 6.5social (adj) 11.4software (n) 11.91soil (n) 11.71solar (adj) 5.20solar-powered (adj) 11.40sort out (phr v) 12.42sound (v) 9.6souvenir shop (n) 14.71space exploration (n) 4.15space station (n) 5.81spaceship (n) 2.102spacesuit (n) 5.29spare (adj) 8.38special effects (n) 4.51

specialise in (-ing) (v) 4.7spectator (n) 10.28speechless (adj) 11.93speed of light (n) 5.43speed up (phr v) 6.92spend (one’s) time (phr) 10.4split up (phr v) 8.10spot (v) 14.82sprain (v) 6.44squash (n) 10.52staff (n) 10.42stand in line (phr) 7.86stand-up comedian (n) 7.39start off (phr v) 7.69starter (n) 6.68state (n) 8.26state (n) 11.76state (v) 2.85stay in touch (phr) 1.40sth is here to stay (phr) 12.8sth is sb’s fault (phr) 15.54sth suits sb fine (phr) 4.57still (adj) stay still 6.26stilts (n) 9.58stove (n) 2.35straight ahead (phr) 14.72street performer (n) 9.56strict (adj) 6.6struggle (n) 15.9stuff (n) 10.31stutter (v) 6.69subject (n) 1.33submarine (n) 5.78suggest (v) 2.86suit (v) 15.40suitable (adj) 3.77sunbathe (v) 14.23support (v) 3.48surf the net (phr) 6.104surface (n) 5.75surgery (n) 1.39surroundings (n) 7.77swear (v) 3.64sweat (v) 13.21sword (n) 9.37take (some time) off (phr) 13.45take a short cut (phr) 2.51take action (phr) 5.26take advantage of (phr) 15.43take an exam (phr) 1.44take care of (phr) 6.97take full responsibility for sth (phr) 8.50take off (phr v) 3.39take off (phr v) 3.40

take off (phr v) 12.3take one step at a time (phr) 15.46take over (phr v) 5.53take part in (phr) 10.39take pity on sb (phr) 6.102take place (phr) 7.6take risks (phr) 15.19take sb along (phr v) 6.96take sth back (phr v) 16.6take up (phr v) 7.46take-off (n) 2.27teach sb a lesson (phr) 6.100tease (v) 6.15technician (n) 11.88telegraph pole (n) 3.20telepathy (n) 1.34tell jokes (phr) 9.1temporary (adj) 13.8terrify (v) 2.42text message (n) 12.1the press (n) 4.33the rest (phr) 4.26theatre company (n) 9.54theft (n) 3.25theme park (n) 11.73thickness (n) 5.74things go wrong (phr) 9.15thread a needle (phr) 6.105thrilled (adj) 4.44throughout (prep) 4.23throw away (phr v) 11.2throw sb out (phr v) 7.72time flies (phr) 9.28timing (n) 9.24tinned (adj) 16.47tiny (adj) 2.87to a certain extent (phr) 11.96to cut a long story short (phr) 7.95to hear from sb (phr v) 4.37to one’s surprise (phr) 7.70to top it all (phr) 11.70token (n) 15.27tonne (n) 11.9top priority (phr) 11.68tough (adj) 10.38tour guide (n) 14.40tournament (n) 10.21trace (n) 2.39track (n) 2.37tracksuit (n) 10.33tradition (n) 9.5traditional (adj) 7.76traffic jam (n) 13.46

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traffic lights (n) 14.60trainers (n) 16.33translate (v) 9.4transportation (n) 5.46travel agent (n) 14.22travel broadens the mind (phr) 14.2tread (v) 7.60treat (v) 8.5trend (n) 7.59tribe (n) 2.40trolley (n) 10.32trophy (n) 10.46trust (v) 6.21try on (phr v) 16.4turn down (phr v) 15.21turn in (phr v) 15.24turn off (phr v) 3.41turn out (phr v) 11.38turn red (phr) 9.60turn up (phr v) 7.47TV presenter (n) 4.18tyre (n) 2.17ultimately (adv) 5.52uncomfortable (adj) 6.88unconcerned (adj) 16.50unconscious (adj) 2.89

underneath (adv) 5.77understanding (n) 13.54unexpectedly (adv) 12.57unfortunately (adv) 3.52Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) (n) 2.6universal (adj) 9.8universe (n) 6.86unkind (adj) 6.19unlike (prep) 5.15unnecessary (adj) 16.31unpackaged (adj) 11.13upgrade (v) 12.55upset (adj) 6.48urban (adj) 11.27vacuum cleaner (n) 15.6valuable (adj) 14.54vanish (v) 2.29varied (adj) 1.23victim (n) 16.45viewer (n) 14.39violent (adj) 4.55virus (n) 11.87volunteer (n) 11.21voyage (n) 14.30wages (n) 13.10wallet (n) 16.14

warning (n) 3.43wasp (n) 11.42waste (n) 11.60waste (v) 16.40watchtower (n) 3.56water heater (n) 11.45wave (v) 9.65website (n) 1.53wedding ring (n) 8.42weird (adj) 2.1wetsuit (n) 10.34wheel (n) 2.71 wheelchair (n) 10.16whenever (conj) 1.49whisper (v) 2.88wide range of (phr) 10.30win (v) 4.21witness (n) 2.41witness (v) 6.33wonder (v) 4.3woods (n) 2.55work out (phr v) 1.13work wonders (phr) 16.48working conditions (n) 13.52wrap up (phr v) 3.17youth club (n) 7.10

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