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| Using this book |
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Learning and revising with this book have a routine, revision, say the word aloud |
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Keeping a vocabulary notebook record, the most important thing is... |
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Using a dictionary look up a word, guess the meaning |
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English language words adjective, phrasal verb, question mark |
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Classroom language board pen, share a book, swap places |
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Prefixes un-, in-, im-, dis- |
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Noun suffixes -ment, -ity, -ness, -tion |
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Adjective suffixes -able, -ive, -al, -y |
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Nouns and verbs with the same form guess/to guess, kiss/to kiss, rest/to rest |
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Compound nouns traffic light, tin opener, credit card, film star |
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Compound adjectives easy-going, well-known, part-time |
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Collocation (word partners) miss the bus, a soft drink, fast asleep |
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Idioms and fixed expressions never mind, go ahead, take it in turns |
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Verb or adjective + preposition depend on, belong to, interested in |
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Preposition + noun by train, on the radio, in a hurry |
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Apologies, excuses and thanks sorry I'm late, I got held up, thanks a lot |
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Requests, invitations and suggestions Could you ...? How about ...? if you like |
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Opinions, agreeing and disagreeing What do you think of ...? a brilliant idea |
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Likes, preferences and interests I quite like, and that sort of thing, I'd rather |
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Frequently asked questions How's it going? What's the matter? |
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Common responses I hope so, that sounds great, what a shame |
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Greetings, farewells and special expressions Nice to meet you, see you soon, good luck |
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Phrasal verbs (1): form and meaning wake up, find out, run out of sth |
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Phrasal verbs (2): grammar and style take sth off, grow up, break down |
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Have and have got have a rest, I've got a headache, have a look |
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Make, do and take make a mistake, do homework, take a photo |
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Give, keep, break, see give sb a ring, break a record, I see |
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Leave, catch and let leave a message, catch a bus, let sb know |
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Get: uses and expressions get dressed, get married, get on with |
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Go: uses and expressions go for a drink, have a go, go deaf |
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The senses it looks nice, it feels like wool, don't touch |
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Partitives: a bag of ..., a bit of ... a cup of coffee, a bit of luck, a pair of shoes |
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Parts of speech (special problems) |
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Uncountable nouns and plural nouns information (U), trousers (pl) |
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Verbs + -ing form or infinitive enjoy + -ing, refuse + infinitive |
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Verb patterns advise him to go ..., suggest (that) we leave |
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Adjectives boring or bored, big or enormous |
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Prepositions: place at the bus stop, on the floor, past the castle |
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Adverbs: frequency and degree I rarely go, I quite often drive, rather good |
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Time and sequence as soon as, while, eventually |
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Addition and contrast as well, although, however |
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Similarities, differences, comparisons, exceptions very similar, compared with, apart from |
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Reason, purpose, result, condition so, because of, so that, therefore, unless |
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The physical world round the world, Sahara Desert, floods |
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Weather heavy rain, a strong wind, lightning |
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Animals and insects pets, elephants, in the wild, protect |
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Countries, nationality and language Poland, the Far East, the French, in general |
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The body and what it can do elbow, neck, breathe in, shake hands |
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Describing people's appearance good-looking, tall and slim, fair hair |
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Describing character shy, show your feelings, a sense of humour |
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Human feelings and actions angry, proud of, glance at, have a stroll |
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Family and friends mother-in-law, close friend, ex-husband |
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Ages and stages childhood, go to university, in your twenties |
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Daily routines fall asleep, have a shower, get to work |
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The place where you live right in the centre, on the first floor, rent |
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Around the home (1) spare room, lamp, cupboard, turn on the TV |
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Around the home (2) pillows, have a wash, do the ironing |
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Everyday problems spill, out of order, run out of bread |
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Money £10 note, lend and borrow, can't afford |
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Health: illness I don't feel well, flu, I get backache |
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Health: physical injuries break an arm, go to hospital, painful |
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Clothes skirt, earrings, put on a coat, too small |
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Shops and shopping go shopping, department store, cash desk |
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Food peach, peel an orange, lamb, salad dressing |
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Cooking and restaurants fresh bread, medium-rare, main course |
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City life the rush hour, shopping centre, lively |
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Life in the country rural area, on a farm, the nearest village |
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On the road main road, turn left, break down |
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Transport get on the bus, go by car, platform two |
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Work: duties, pay and conditions What do you do?, deal with, salary |
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Jobs surgeon, design buildings, in the army |
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The career ladder apply for a job, pay rise, work abroad |
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In the office send e-mail, do paperwork, it isn't working |
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Business and finance interest rate, profit and loss, rise sharply |
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Leisure and entertainment |
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Sport: ball games table tennis, pass the ball, win a game |
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Sport and leisure swimming, go to the gym, support a team |
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Cinema and theatre stage, third row, war film, violent, gripping |
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Music composer, lead singer, hit single, latest CD |
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Communication and technology |
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Newspapers daily paper, headline, according to... |
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Television switch over, soap opera, What's on TV? |
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On the phone mobile phone, wrong number, Is that Mary? |
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Computers and the Internet hard disk, download, get online, browse |
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Education: school primary school, geography, pass an exam |
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Education: university engineering, do a degree, graduate, PhD |
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Law and order illegal, break the law, arrest someone, guilty |
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Crime shoplifting, robbery, late at night, valuables |
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Politics believe in democracy, left-wing, election |
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Bureaucracy identity card, fill in, signature, date of birth |
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Global problems pollution, destroy the planet, civil war |
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Air travel check-in desk, land, a two-hour delay |
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Hotels and restaurants single room, pay the bill, Is dinner included? |
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A sightseeing holiday in the city have a look round, guidebook, nightlife |
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Holidays by the sea seaside resort, sunbathe, sandy beach |
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Time on Monday, since May, it takes an hour |
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Numbers two million, one and a half, divide by three |
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Distance, size and dimension a long way, too far, How wide is it? |
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Shapes, colours and patterns a round table, a dark green skirt, yellowish |
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Notices and warnings sold out, no exit, mind the step, no parking |
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Vague language a vague idea, things, stuff, a bit, roughly |
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Formal and informal English buy vs purchase, kids vs children |
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Abbreviations and abbreviated words CV, MP, e.g., etc., lab, fridge, bike |
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| Answer key |
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| Phonemic symbols |
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| Pronunciation problems |
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| Index |
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| Acknowledgements |
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