Laser b1 Word List

Word/phrase (with Macmillan
English Dictionary star rating) Part of speech
Phonetic
transcription
Translation
Example sentence
Unit
Page and section
I believe in your ability to do the job well.

All the students are able to write letters to their penfriends.
Unit 12
Unit 1
p109, Dictionary Corner, ex

1
p9, Reading text
Pattern and collocation database

ability***
able***
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
/blti/
/eb()l/
according to***
PREPOSITION
/k(r)d tu/
Is it likely that someone will invent a machine for travelling through time?
The answer is no, according to most scientists.
Unit 5
p44, Reading text
achieve***
VERB
/tiv/
Dyson realised that the only way he could achieve his ambitions was to
start his own company.
Unit 15
p134, Reading text
be able to do something
advertise**
VERB
/dv(r)taz/
Pedro is interested in applying for the job of Hotel Manager he saw

advertised in the local paper.
Unit 16
p145, Dictionary Corner
advertisement**
NOUN [COUNTABLE/
UNCOUNTABLE]
/dv(r)tsmnt/
I am writing with regard to your advertisement for holidays on Mars.
Unit 16
advertiser
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/dv(r)taz(r)/
Did you know that TV, radio and newspaper advertisers have to tell the
truth?
Unit 16
advertising agency
PHRASE
/dv(r)taz
ed()nsi/
An advertising agency designs advertisements for its clients.
Unit 16
against***
PREPOSITION
/enst/
In Barber, North Carolina, it's against the law for cats and dogs to fight!
Unit 3
p26, Reading text
agreement***
ahead***
NOUN
ADVERB
/rimnt/
/hed/
(go/be) straight ahead
We finally came to an agreement: I would cook and Ann would clean.

Go straight ahead and turn left at the traffic lights.
Unit 8
Unit 14

allow***
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
/la/
allow someone to do something
In France, shops are not allowed to sell dolls that don't have a human face. Unit 3
p26, Reading text
ambition**
NOUN
/mb()n/
Dyson realised that the only way he could achieve his ambitions was to
start his own company.
Unit 15
p134, Reading text
ambitious**
ADJECTIVE
/mbs/
I don't usually get on well with very ambitious people.
Revision 15-16 p151, ex 8
apologise**
VERB [INTRANSITIVE]
/pldaz/
They apologised for making me do so much overtime, but they didn't offer
to pay me any more money.
Unit 13

1
appear***
VERB [INTRANSITIVE] [NOT

/p(r)/
USUALLY PROGRESSIVE]
Suddenly a very bright object appeared in the sky.
Unit 2
p16, Reading text
appearance***
NOUN
/prns/
Do you think if I change my appearance it will make a big difference?
Unit 8
Unit 13

1
Unit 13

1
apologise for (doing) something
apply***
VERB
/pla/
apply for a job

approve***
VERB
/pruv/
approve of (doing) something
I don't approve of people wearing casual clothes to work.
arrangement***
NOUN
/rendmnt/
arrest**
arrogant*
VERB [TRANSITIVE] NOUN

[COUNTABLE/UNCOUNTABL
E]
/rest/
ADJECTIVE
/rnt/
arrest someone for (doing)

something; be under arrest
asleep**
autograph
ADJECTIVE [NEVER
BEFORE NOUN]
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/slip/
/trf/
awake*
ADJECTIVE [NEVER
BEFORE NOUN]
/wek/
We made an arrangement to meet at six o'clock and he just didn't turn up. Unit 8
You're under arrest for riding an ugly horse!

He turned into a really arrogant person when he became rich.
Unit 3
Unit 6
p26, Reading text

be fast asleep
I was fast asleep and I had a really strange dream.

Have you got a film star's or pop star's autograph?
Unit 2
Unit 4

1
p34, Reading text
be wide awake
I've been wide awake for hours.
Unit 2

1
far away (from something)
I walked through the woods for a long time, but the house still seemed to
be far away in the distance.
Unit 2

1
I'm going to have to give up ballet I just don't have the time.
Unit 7

2
away***
ADVERB
/we/
ballet*
NOUN
/ble/
bargain**
bath***
battery**
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
NOUN
/b(r)n/
/b/
/bt()ri/
take/have a bath; be in the bath
I shop around for the cheapest bargains rather than the things I like best.
I relaxed in a nice deep bath.
There's a tiny battery in this watch.
Unit 16
Unit 6
Unit 5
p143, Reading text

beat***
VERB
/bit/
beat a person/team, etc
Arsenal beat Chelsea by four goals to two.
Unit 10

1
begin***
VERB
/bn/
begin (to do)
If you are beginning to do badly in a subject, think about doing some

revision.
Unit 1
p9, Reading text
belief***
NOUN
/blif/
Everyone is entitled to have their own beliefs.
Unit 12

1
best***
NOUN
/best/
do your best; make the best of

something
I don't know if I can finish the whole job in one day, but I'll do my best.
big***
ADJECTIVE
/b/
(be in) big trouble
If you don't get to school in the next three minutes, you'll be in big trouble. Unit 2

1
Unit 11
Unit 2
p99, Reading text

p16, Reading text
Unit 6
bin*
bizarre*
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
ADJECTIVE
/bn/
/bz(r)/
Don't just put your old clothes in the bin think about giving them to
charity.
There were deep scratches on the roof of my car. Bizarre!
border***
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/b(r)d(r)/
There will not be time for those leaving the ship to cross the border from
Gibralter into Spain.
Unit 14
p125, Reading, ex 3
bottle bank
brand name*
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
BRITISH
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/bt()l bk/
/brnd nem/
Do you have time to go to the bottle bank and recycling centre for me,
please?
How important are brand names to you?
Unit 11
Unit 16
p99, Reading text

p142, Reading text
break***
break***
bully*
NOUN
VERB
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
/brek/
/brek/
/bli/
We have a five-minute break between every lesson.

Are cats and dogs ever punished for breaking the law?
Vantura bullied Zarena more than the other gefods.
Unit 1
Unit 3
Unit 6

1
p27, Reading text
p52, Reading text
burglar*
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/b(r)l(r)/
The burglar stupidly took off his mask and everyone saw his face.
Unit 3

2
burglary*
bus***
business***
NOUN [COUNTABLE/
UNCOUNTABLE]
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
NOUN
/b(r)lri/
/bs/
/bzns/
We all know that murder, burglary and shoplifting are illegal.

We'll take a short bus ride between Palma Airport and the port.
Dad's away on a business trip at the moment.
Unit 3
Unit 14
Unit 14

2
p124, Reading text
cabin**
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/kbn/
Always give your name and cabin number to a member of staff before
leaving the ship.
Unit 14
p124, Reading text
caf**
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/kfe/
I'm working in a caf not far from the university.
Unit 7

2
capable***
ADJECTIVE
/kepb()l/
be capable of doing
I'm not sure he's capable of performing to such large audiences.
Unit 9

1
care***
NOUN
/ke(r)/
take care of someone
I've got to take care of my niece while her parents are away this weekend. Unit 6
cash***
catalogue**
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/k/
/ktl/
cause***
celebrity*
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
NOUN
/kz/
/slebrti/
choice***
NOUN
cinema**
bus ride
(go/be on a) business trip
I always pay cash as I don't want to get a huge credit card bill at the end of
Revision 15-16 p151, ex 5
the month.
Dan's got the new Sarks catalogue, hasn't he?
Unit 16
p142, Reading text
Stress can cause people to behave very strangely!
Have you ever written to a celebrity?
Unit 13
Unit 4

1
p34, Reading text
/ts/
There's so much choice! I don't know where to start!
Unit 12

1
NOUN
/snm/
When a film comes out, you can go and see it at the cinema.
Unit 7

2
circus
coach**
comedian
comedy**
NOUN
NOUN
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
NOUN
/s(r)ks/
/kt/
/kmidin/
/kmdi/
I love the acrobats and clowns at the circus.

Oh, no! I've missed the coach!
Being a professional comedian is actually very hard work.
Although the film is a comedy, there are some very sad scenes too.
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit

2
p124, Reading text
p81, Reading text
p81, Reading text
commission***
NOUN
/km()n/
My salary's excellent I get around 100,000 a year, plus commission.
Unit 13
commit***
VERB
/kmt/
In Wilbur, Washington, you're committing a crime if you 'ride an ugly horse'! Unit 3
p26, Reading text
competition***
NOUN
/kmpt()n/
We won the competition.
p97, ex 6
complain***
VERB [INTRANSITIVE/
TRANSITIVE]
/kmplen/
Melissa's going to complain about being made to work three weekends in a

Unit 13
row.

1
concert**
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/kns(r)t/
I've got tickets for a concert.
Unit 7

2
confidence***
consume**
consumer***
NOUN
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/knfd()ns/
/knsjum/
/knsjum(r)/
She slowly started to gain the confidence she needed to talk to them.
The new light bulbs consume less electricity.
The technology means better service for consumers.
Unit 6
Unit 16
Unit 16
p52, Reading text

consumer rights
PHRASE
/knsjum(r) rats/
If you're a regular shopper, you ought to make sure you know your
consumer rights.
Unit 16
consumer society
consumption**
conversation***
PHRASE
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
NOUN
/knsjum(r) ssati/
/knsmp()n/
/knv(r)se()n/
We're all citizens of the consumer society these days.

Many new cars have a much lower fuel consumption.
She had a long telephone conversation with her mother.
Unit 16
Unit 16
Unit 11

countryside***
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
/kntrisad/
Farmland and the countryside have been destroyed by landfill sites.
Unit 11
p98, Reading text
course***
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/k(r)s/
I'm thinking of doing a two-week English course in London next summer.
Unit 1

1
cause someone to do something
commit a crime; commit suicide
complain about (doing) something
have a conversation
7
14
9
9
Revision 9-10
p116, Reading text
credit card**
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/kredt k(r)d/
Stacy used her credit card, didn't she?
crime***
NOUN
/kram/
In Wilbur, Washington, you're committing a crime if you 'ride an ugly horse'! Unit 3
p26, Reading text
criminal*
cruise*
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/krmn()l/
/kruz/
(go/be on a) luxury cruise
Few criminals are never brought to justice.

I've always wanted to go on a luxury cruise round the Caribbean.
Unit 3
Unit 14

2
cut***
decision***
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
NOUN
/kt/
/ds()n/
(take/be a) short cut

make a decision
I decided to take a short cut through the woods.

Jenny and Adrian always make decisions together.
Unit 2
Unit 6

1
deep***
degrade
deliver***
ADJECTIVE
VERB
VERB
/dip/
/dred/
/dlv(r)/
(in a) deep voice
I recognised George's deep voice on the other end of the phone.

Plastic takes about 450 years to degrade.
It can be quite fun delivering newspapers.
Unit 2
Unit 11
Unit 16

1
p98, Reading text
delivery1***
NOUN
/dlv()ri/
Please allow ten days for delivery.
Unit 16
delivery ***
NOUN
/dlv()ri/
pay cash on delivery/free delivery
Can I pay cash on delivery?
Unit 16
depend***
VERB
/dpend/
depend on (doing) something
Being funny often depends on getting your timing right.
Unit 9

1
description***
destroy***
determined**
develop***
difference***
NOUN
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
ADJECTIVE
VERB
NOUN
/dskrp()n/
/dstr/
/dt(r)mnd/
/dvelp/
/dfrns/
develop something
make a difference
I'd like you all to write a description of your best friend.

Because the animal's habitat was destroyed, it became extinct.
If you are determined enough, you won't let anything stop you.
They're going to develop the software further so it's much faster.
This will certainly make a difference to the way I do my job.
Unit 12
Unit 11
Unit 15
Unit 5
Revision 7-8

1
p98, Reading text
p134, Reading text
p78, ex 2
direct***
directions***
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
NOUN [PLURAL]
/darekt/
/darek()nz/
give someone directions
Our school play was directed by our drama teacher.

Irene gave us very good directions so we didn't get lost.
Unit 7
Unit 14

1
disco*
discover***
NOUN
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
/dsk/
/dskv(r)/
discover something
I'm meeting Sian at the disco on Friday at eight.

Do you think we'll ever discover life on other planets?
Unit 7
Unit 5

2
dishonest*
ADJECTIVE
/dsnst/
Pretending to be a journalist in order to meet famous people is a very

dishonest thing to do.
Unit 4

1
Unit 11
Unit 8
p98, Reading text

p70, Reading text
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit

1
disposal**
divorced**
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
ADJECTIVE
/dspz()l/
/dv(r)st/
The disposal of rubbish has been a social and environmental problem for
thousands of years.
My mum and dad got divorced a few months ago.
draw***
dream***
effort***
electricity***
VERB
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
NOUN
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
/dr/
/drim/
/ef(r)t/
/lektrsti/
have a dream
make an effort
Manchester United and Liverpool drew three all.

I had a really strange dream last night.
Simon has made a real effort at school this term.
If you don't pay the bill, they'll cut off your electricity.
email***
engaged**
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
/imel/
/nedd/
get/receive/send/type/write an email Claire sent Lady Gaga an email.

My elder brother and his girlfriend are engaged.
Unit 16
10
6
6
5
p142, Reading text
Unit 11
Unit 8

p70, Reading text
Unit 5
Unit 8

engine***
enjoyment*
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
NOUN
/endn/
/ndmnt/
There's a problem with the engine, so Dad's going to take the car to the
garage.
Lisa ate the cake with obvious enjoyment.
entertainment**
environment***
equipment***
NOUN [COUNTABLE/
UNCOUNTABLE]
NOUN
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
/ent(r)tenmnt/
/nvarnmnt/
/kwpmnt/
Is TV just for entertainment, or does it educate us too?

Is it important to care about protecting the environment?
TVs, videos and DVDs are all examples of electrical equipment.
Unit 7
Unit 11
Unit 5

2
p98, Reading text
escape**
excitement**
experience***
NOUN
NOUN
NOUN
/skep/
/ksatmnt/
/ksprins/
A couple had a narrow escape when a tree fell just in front of their car.
The long wait only added to our excitement.
The experience left them so scared they cancelled the flight.
Unit 2
Unit 8
Unit 2

1
p17, Reading text
explanation***
NOUN [COUNTABLE/
UNCOUNTABLE]
/eksplne()n/
My grandma always said there was an explanation for everything.
Unit 12

1
Recycling means factories need to produce fewer new bottles, packets and
Unit 11
paper.
The opposite of 'success' is 'failure'.
Unit 15
I've been a huge fan of Lady Gaga for about two years.
Unit 4
p99, Reading text

p135, Reading text
p35, Reading text
(have/be a) narrow escape
factory***
failure***
fan**
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
NOUN
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/fktri/
/felj(r)/
/fn/
far***
ADJECTIVE/ADVERB
/f(r)/
far away (from something)
I walked through the woods for a long time, but the house still seemed to
be far away in the distance.
Unit 2

1
fast***
favour***
find***
ADJECTIVE
NOUN
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
/fst/
/fev(r)/
/fand/
be fast asleep
do someone a favour
could find the time
I was fast asleep and I had a really strange dream.

Could you do me a favour, please?
You could find the time to get more exercise.
Unit 2
Unit 6
Unit 10

1
p88, Reading text
first***
flight***
ADVERB, NUMBER,
PRONOUN, NOUN
NOUN
/f(r)st/
/flat/
for the first time
This course is perfect for people trying diving for the first time.
Unit 10
Unit 14
p88, Reading text

p124, Reading text
fond**
ADJECTIVE
/fnd/
be fond of (doing) something
I'm very fond of learning languages.
Unit 1
p8, Reading text
football***
NOUN
/ftbl/
play football
We played football last week.
Revision 9-10
p97, ex 6
for***
fortune**
PREPOSITION, CONJUCTION /f(r)/

NOUN
/f(r)tn/
for the time being
Unfortunately, for the time being this course is adults only.

Sir James Dyson is worth a fortune.
Unit 10
Unit 15
p88, Reading text

p134, Reading text
forward**
ADJECTIVE/ADVERB
/f(r)w(r)d/
look forward to (doing) something
I'm looking forward to telling you about my school.
Unit 1
p8, Reading text
fresh produce
friendship**
PHRASE
NOUN
/fre prdjus/
/fren(d)p/
Local people come to the market every day to sell their fresh produce.
How important is friendship to you?
Unit 16
Unit 8

full-time**
ADJECTIVE [USUALLY
BEFORE NOUN]
/fl tam/
My husband works full-time, so together we bring in quite a good income.
Unit 13
p116, Reading text
fun**
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/fn/
The other children made fun of her because she was always so serious.
Unit 6
funfair
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
BRITISH
/fnfe(r)/
Let's go to the funfair at the weekend.
Unit 7

2
fuss*
NOUN [SINGULAR/
UNCOUNTABLE]
/fs/
Stop making such a fuss!
Unit 6
gallery**
NOUN
/lri/
I'll pick you up outside the art gallery.
Unit 7

2
game***
NOUN
/em/
Arsenal and Chelsea played a very exciting game.
Unit 10

1
games***
NOUN [PLURAL]
/emz/
Toys don't have winners and losers and rules but games do.
Unit 7

1
goal***
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/l/
score a goal
Both Manchester United and Liverpool scored three goals.
Unit 10

1
good***
good***
gossip
guided (tour)
ADJECTIVE
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
VERB [INTRANSITIVE]
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/d/
/d/
/sp/
/add (t(r))/
be good at (doing)
do (someone) good
(go/be on a) guided tour
I'm good at learning vocabulary, but I need to work on my grammar.

I think a trip to the beach would do us all a lot of good.
They chatted and gossiped for an hour or two before nightfall.
We were given a guided tour of the palace.
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
p9, Reading text

p52, Reading text
have***
VERB
/hv/
have the time
If you have the time, why not take part in our Sunday Family Tournaments? Unit 10
p88, Reading text
height***
NOUN
/hat/
He was about the same height as his wife.
Unit 12

1
help***
VERB
/help/
help someone with something; help

someone to do something
I use a dictionary to help me with any words I don't know.
Unit 1
p8, Reading text
high***
ADJECTIVE
/ha/
(have a) high temperature
Because I had a high temperature, my mum said I had to go to bed.
Unit 2

1
hilarious
ADJECTIVE
/hleris/
I think Jim Carrey is hilarious. He always makes me laugh.
Unit 9
p80, Reading text
holiday***
homework*
NOUN
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
/hlde/
/hmw(r)k/
be on holiday; have/take a holiday;

school holidays; bank holiday
do (your) homework
Do you think people will have holidays on other planets in the future?
Diana sometimes forgets to do all her homework.
Unit 6
Unit 6

do (the) housework
a sense of humour
have an idea
My dad does most of the housework because my mum works very long
hours.
You have to have a sense of humour to work here!
I have a good idea. Let's go to the beach this weekend.
Unit 6
Unit 9
Unit 6

p80, Reading text
have/be fun; make fun of someone
make a fuss
win/play a game/match, etc
1
6
6
14
housework*
humour**
idea***
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
NOUN
/hasw(r)k/
/hjum(r)/
/ad/
illegal**
ADJECTIVE
/li()l/
In Turkey during the 16th and 17th centuries, it was illegal to drink coffee.
Unit 3
p26, Reading text
impatient*
ADJECTIVE
/mpe()nt/
Don't be so impatient! The film will be out soon.
Unit 4

1
impossible***
incident***
include***
ADJECTIVE
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
/mpsb()l/
/nsd()nt/
/nklud/
There are just too many bikes to choose from! It's impossible!
The incident occurred at half past three in the morning.
The cost of the holiday includes transport to the airport.
Unit 4
Unit 2
Unit 14

1
p17, Reading text
p124, Reading text
innocence*
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
/ns()ns/
He has continued to protest his innocence throughout his six years in

prison.
Unit 8
insist***
intelligence**
VERB [INTRANSITIVE/
TRANSITIVE]
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
/nsst/
/nteld()ns/
insist on (doing) something
We insist on your having a clean driving licence.

Someone of your age is expected to show more intelligence.
Unit 13
Unit 8

1
interested***
internet, the***
ADJECTIVE
NOUN [SINGULAR]
/ntrstd/
/nt(r)net/
be interested in (doing) something

chat on the internet

How often do you chat on the internet?
Unit 13
Unit 11

1
interview***
invent**
NOUN
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
/nt(r)vju/
/nvent/
invent something
I get very excited if there's an interview with Robert Downey Jr. in a

newspaper or magazine.
I wish they'd invent a machine that does your homework for you!
Unit 4
Unit 5
p35, Reading text

include (doing) something
investigation***
NOUN [COUNTABLE/
UNCOUNTABLE]
/nveste()n/
involve***
involvement***
jealous*
job***
journalist**
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
NOUN
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/nvlv/
/nvlvmnt/
/dels/
/db/
/d(r)nlst/
be involved in (doing) something
keyboard*
kind*
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
ADJECTIVE
/kib(r)d/
/kand/
type on a keyboard
laughter**
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
/lft(r)/
law***
NOUN
/l/
lawyer***
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/lj(r)/
length***
NOUN
lesson***
apply for a job; have a job
Who's going to carry out the investigation into why the satellite crashed?
Unit 5
At the moment Jo's heavily involved in a project to redesign the town

centre.
I don't think we could have done it without your involvement.
I'm sure that Diane isn't jealous of Linda.
I'm glad I don't have a full-time job.
He's been working as a journalist for about 15 years.
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit

1
p52, Reading text
p34, Reading text
Options can be selected by using the mouse or typing on the keyboard.

Jessica helped me such a lot when I broke my leg. She's so kind.
Unit 11
Revision 5-6
13
8
6
13
4

p61, ex 5
The audience's laughter was so loud, you could hear it outside the theatre! Unit 9
p80, Reading text
In Barber, North Carolina, it's against the law for cats and dogs to fight!
Unit 3
p26, Reading text
My advice was to see a lawyer.
Unit 3

2
/le/
Test messages usually have a maximum length of about 160 characters.
Unit 12

1
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/les()n/
Our English lessons usually last about an hour.
Unit 1

1
let***
VERB
/let/
let someone do
They didn't let him tell any more bad jokes.
Unit 9

1
letter***
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/let(r)/
get/have/receive/send/type/ write a
letter
I sent them a letter complaining about it.
Unit 11
likely***
lonely**
ADJECTIVE
ADJECTIVE
/lakli/
/lnli/
be likely to do; be likely that + clause It's likely that we'll win the match on Saturday.
Perhaps I am a bit lonely, she said to herself.
Unit 5
Unit 6
p44, Reading text

p52, Reading text
long***
ADJECTIVE
/l/
for a long time
The film won't be shown at the cinema for a long time.
Unit 2

1
look***
VERB
/lk/
look forward to (doing) something
I'm looking forward to telling you about my school.
Unit 1
p8, Reading text
lose***
loud**
love***
VERB
ADVERB
NOUN
/luz/
/lad/
/lv/
out loud
fall in love
Arsenal won the match and Chelsea lost.

The book was so funny that I couldn't stop laughing out loud.
I fell in love with her the first time I spoke to her.
Unit 10
Unit 9
Unit 8

1
p80, Reading text
luxury*
machine***
ADJECTIVE [ONLY BEFORE

NOUN]
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/lkri/
/min/
(go/be on a) luxury cruise
I've always wanted to go on a luxury cruise round the Caribbean.

I'll put the washing machine on this evening.
Unit 14
Unit 5

make***
VERB
/mek/
make someone do; be made to do
manage***
management***
VERB
NOUN
/mnd/
/mndmnt/
manage to do
managing director*
marry***
media, the***
mind***
miss***
mistake***
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
VERB
NOUN
NOUN
VERB
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/mnd darekt(r)/
/mri/
/midi/
/mand/
/ms/
/mstek/
motion***
NOUN
/m()n/
murder***
NOUN [COUNTABLE/
UNCOUNTABLE]
murderer*
be against the law; break the law
Melissa's going to complain about being made to work three weekends in a

row.
Unit 13

1
The comedian didn't manage to make the audience laugh.

In this company we have a new approach to management.
Unit 9
Unit 16

1
make up your mind (to do)

miss a plane/ferry, etc
make a mistake
He's the managing director of a company that makes toilet rolls.

They're planning to get married sometime next year.
I want to work in the media when I'm older.
I wish you would make up your mind!
If you don't hurry up, we'll miss the plane.
I think you've made a mistake.
Unit 16
Revision 7-8
Unit 4
Unit 6
Unit 14
Unit 6

p78, ex 4
p34, Reading text
(in) slow motion
Let's see it again in slow motion.
Unit 2

1
/m(r)d(r)/
Unit 3

2
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/m(r)dr(r)/
Prisons keep us safe from dangerous criminals such as murderers.
Unit 3

2
museum***
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/mjuzim/
Let's stay until the museum closes.
Unit 7

2
narrow***
ADJECTIVE
/nr/
A couple had a narrow escape when a tree fell just in front of their car.
Unit 2

1
nightclub
odd**
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
ADJECTIVE
/natklb/
/d/
They're planning to do up the old cinema and turn it into a nightclub.

That's odd. I'm sure my pen was here a minute ago.
Unit 7
Unit 2

2
p17, Reading text
opera**
order***
NOUN
VERB
/p()r/
/(r)d(r)/
Tom tried to get tickets for the opera, but they'd already sold out.
Let's see if we can order it online, shall we?
Unit 7
Unit 16

2
p142, Reading text
outlaw
NOUN [COUNTABLE] OLDFASHIONED
/atl/
Robin Hood was a well-known outlaw who stole from the rich and gave to
the poor.
Unit 3

2
(have/be a) narrow escape
package holiday
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
TOURISM BRITISH
/pkd hlde/
part***
part-time**
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
/p(r)t/
/p(r)t tam/
take part in something
pass***
VERB
/ps/
time passes (quickly/slowly, etc)
passport*
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/psp(r)t/
patience*
performance***
phone call*
pity**
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
NOUN
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
/pe()ns/
/p(r)f(r)mns/
/fn kl/
/pti/
plan***
VERB
/pln/
play***
VERB
I don't want to go on another boring package holiday with Mum and Dad!
Unit 14
p124, Reading text
Andy's in a ballroom dancing team and takes part in amateur competitions. Unit 6
I started working part-time after I had my first child.
Unit 13

p116, Reading text
When you're diving, time passes very quickly as you explore rocks and
watch fish.
Unit 10
p88, Reading text
You often need to show your passport when you enter another country.
Unit 14
p124, Reading text
get/make/receive a phone call

take pity on someone
In rehearsals, we all appreciated your patience at difficult moments.

If his performance doesn't improve, he'll never be famous.
Excuse me, I have to make a phone call.
She took pity on all the children living in such terrible conditions.
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
8
8
11
6

plan your route
If you're backpacking through France, you should plan your route carefully
before you set off.
Unit 14
/ple/
Arsenal and Chelsea played a very exciting game.
Unit 10

1
1
plot**
NOUN
/plt/
Fight Club is such a complicated film that it's difficult to understand the plot
at times.
Unit 7
police***
NOUN [PLURAL]
/plis/
The police have little information to help them solve the crime.
Unit 3

2
policeman**/policewoman*
pollute*
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
/plismn/ /plis
wmn/
/plut/
The policeman handcuffed me and took me to the police station.

Exhaust fumes from cars pollute the atmosphere.
Unit 3
Unit 11

2
p98, Reading text
pollution***
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
/plu()n/
An increase in the number of cars on our roads leads to an increase in the

amount of air pollution.
Unit 11
p99, Reading text
popular***
ADJECTIVE
/ppjl(r)/
I wouldn't like to be like Vantura even though she's more popular than me. Unit 6
p52, Reading text
possibility***
NOUN
/psblti/
I thought that one possibility might be to start wearing trendier clothes.
Unit 8
poster**
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/pst(r)/
My best friend gave me a really nice poster of Cameron Diaz for my

birthday.
Revision 7-8
p79, ex 7
practice***
preference**
NOUN
NOUN
/prkts/
/pref()rns/
Don't worry if you can't manage it first time. It'll come with practice.
Do you or your family have any meal preferences?
Unit 12
Unit 8

1
premiere*
prepare***
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
VERB
/premie(r)/
/prpe(r)/
Whenever a new movie comes out I stand outside the premiere and try to
take photos of the celebrities.
Wendy helped Karen prepare the room for their guests.
Unit 4
Unit 5
p34, Reading text

p45, Reading text
pretence
NOUN [COUNTABLE/
UNCOUNTABLE]
/prtens/
I can't keep up the pretence much longer!
Unit 8
prevent1***
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
/prvent/
prevent someone from doing
The audience prevented him from finishing his act.
Unit 9

1
prevent2***
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
/prvent/
prevent something from happening
We have to prevent asteroids from entering the Earth's atmosphere.
Unit 5
p45, Reading text
prison***
NOUN
/prz()n/
I've only got a few months until I get out of prison.
Unit 3

2
prisoner***
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/prz()n(r)/
It's difficult for ex-prisoners to find work.
Unit 3

2
problem page
produce***
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
BRITISH
VERB
/prblm ped/
/prdjus/
Maybe I should write to a problem page for some advice.

We produce over a hundred different products in this factory.
Unit 8
Unit 16

product***
NOUN
/prdkt/
Try not to buy disposable products like non-rechargeable batteries.
Unit 16
punch line
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
[USUALLY SINGULAR]
/pnt lan/
The punch line of a joke is the final, funny line.
Unit 9
p80, Reading text
Without any academic qualifications, you may have serious problems in

later life.
Unit 15
p134, Reading text
Next time it happens, we'll be ready for it.

You've got the receipt, haven't you?
Remember the three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle!
Recycling cuts down the waste going to landfill sites.
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
p45, Reading text

p142, Reading text
p98, Reading text
p99, Reading text
We've all got to try to reduce the amount of rubbish we throw away.
Unit 11
p98, Reading text
I actually have a very good relationship with my mother-in-law.
Unit 8
I want to change channels, but I can't find the remote control.
Unit 7

1
qualification***
NOUN
/kwlfke()n/
ready***
receipt**
recycle*
recycling*
ADJECTIVE
NOUN
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
/redi/
/rsit/
/risak()l/
/risakl/
reduce***
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
/rdjus/
relationship***
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/rle()np/
remote control*
NOUN
/rmt kntrl/
prepare for something
be ready for something; be ready to

do
have a good/close relationship with
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16
11
11
report***
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/rp(r)t/
I hope Mrs Lockwood says I'm working hard when she writes her end-ofterm report.
Unit 1

1
research***
respect***
responsibility***
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
NOUN
NOUN
/ris(r)t/
/rspekt/
/rspnsblti/
We'll have to do a lot more research before we're sure that the asteroid
won't his us.
The other gefods started to treat her with respect.
We have a responsibility to protect the environment.
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 8

p52, Reading text
responsible***
ADJECTIVE
/rspnsb()l/
Unit 5
p45, Reading text
restaurant***
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/rest()rnt/
I'll call you after we arrive at the restaurant.
Unit 7

2
We've got a history test next week, so I've got to do lots of revision this
weekend.
We'll take a short bus ride between Palma Airport and the port.
Unit 1
Unit 14

1
p124, Reading text
It's possible that a meteor was responsible for the dinosaurs becoming
be responsible for (doing) something extinct.
revision**
ride**
NOUN
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/rv()n/
/rad/
ridiculous**
ADJECTIVE
/rdkjls/
Vantura didn't tell anyone because she didn't want to look ridiculous.
Unit 6
p52, Reading text
robber*
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/rb(r)/
The bank robbers escaped as quickly as they could.
Unit 3

2
robbery*
NOUN [COUNTABLE/
UNCOUNTABLE]
/rbri/
A large amount of money was stolen in the robbery.
Unit 3

2
route***
rude**
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
ADJECTIVE
/rut/
/rud/
If you're backpacking through France, you should plan your route carefully
before you set off.
She's nasty, selfish, rude and unkind!
Unit 14
Unit 6

p52, Reading text
salary**
sale***
salesperson
scared**
school***
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
NOUN
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
ADJECTIVE
NOUN
/slri/
/sel/
/selzp(r)s()n/
/ske(r)d/
/skul/
My salary's excellent I get around 100,000 a year, plus commission.

Even though the top was in the sale, Justine decided not to buy it.
I don't like it when salespeople are rude to customers.
We're going on a school trip next week.
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
13
16
16
2
14
p116, Reading text

p142, Reading text
p17, Reading text
score***
secure**
self-employed
selfish*
VERB
ADJECTIVE
ADJECTIVE
ADJECTIVE
/sk(r)/
/skj(r)/
/self mpld/
/self/
Both Manchester United and Liverpool scored three goals.

She didn't feel secure enough to join in their conversations.
It's extremely hard work being self-employed.
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
10
6
13
6

1
p52, Reading text
p117, Reading text
p52, Reading text
set***
VERB
/set/
The novel is set in Japan in the Second World War.
Unit 7

1
Why don't you turn off your TV set and do something more interesting
instead?
I like to shop at the local supermarket.
Unit 7
Unit 16

1
Unit 16
bus ride
plan your route
(go/be on a) school trip

score a goal
set***
shop**
NOUN
VERB
/set/
/p/
shop assistant
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
BRITISH
/p sst()nt/
I don't like it when shop assistants are rude to customers.
shoplifter
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/plft(r)/
The shoplifter said it was all a mistake and he hadn't done anything wrong. Unit 3

2
shoplifting
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
/plft/

2
shopper*
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/p(r)/
Would you say that you're a sensible shopper or do you normally spend too
Unit 16
much when you go shopping?
shopping**
shopping centre
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/p/
/p sent(r)/
go shopping
Do you like going shopping on your own, with friends or with your family?
Let's go to that new shopping centre tomorrow.
Unit 16
Unit 16

short***
shy*
ADJECTIVE
ADJECTIVE
/(r)t/
/a/
(take/be a) short cut
I decided to take a short cut through the woods.

I haven't ever asked a film star for their autograph I'm too shy!
Unit 2
Unit 6

1
p52, Reading text
sight***
sitcom
NOUN
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/sat/
/stkm/
He has lost 75 per cent of his sight in his right eye.

My favourite sitcom is Friends.
Unit 12
Unit 9

1
p81, Reading text
slow***
ADJECTIVE
/sl/
Let's see it again in slow motion.
Unit 2

1
smuggler
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/sm()l(r)/
The smuggler was caught taking the goods off his boat.
Unit 3

2
smuggling
solve***
spare (time)*
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
/sm()l/
/slv/
/spe(r) (tam)/
He was arrested for smuggling bars of chocolate.

Tom says that scientists will solve environmental problems.
I love skateboarding in my spare time.
Unit 3
Unit 11
Unit 7

2
p98, Reading text
p62, Get warmed up!
speech***
NOUN
/spit/
The Queen gave a wonderful speech.
Unit 12

1
spend***
VERB
/spend/
spend time doing; spend money on

something
If you like to spend your time having fun playing sports, then volleyball is
for you.
Unit 10
p88, Reading text
theft/stealing
Any student caught stealing at school should be immediately and

permanently excluded.
Unit 3

2
steal***
VERB
/stil/
shop around
(in) slow motion
spare time
Unit 3
straight***
ADVERB
/stret/
(go/be) straight ahead
Go straight ahead and turn left at the traffic lights.
Unit 14
straight face
PHRASE
/stret fes/
keep a straight face
I don't know how he can keep such a straight face when he's telling jokes.
Unit 9
p80, Reading text
strength***
strict**
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
/stre/
/strkt/
The strength of his accent made it impossible to work out what he said.
Mrs Walker never lets us talk in class. She's very strict.
Unit 12
Unit 6

1
p52, Reading text
subject***
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/sbdkt/
What is your favourite subject at school?
Unit 1

1
succeed***
take***
team***
tease*
VERB
VERB
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
VERB
/sksid/
/tek/
/tim/
/tiz/
succeed in (doing) something

takes a long time
They succeeded in booing him off the stage.

It takes a long time to master hang-gliding.
We beat the other team!
They teased her or ignored her and made her feel sad.
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
9
10
10
6

1
p88, Reading text
p88, Reading text
p52, Reading text
temperature***
temporary***
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
/temprt(r)/
/temp()rri/
(have a) high temperature
Because I had a high temperature, my mum said I had to go to bed.

I have decided to get a temporary job.
Unit 2
Unit 13

1
p116, Reading text
text message
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/tekst mesd/
How often do you send and receive text messages?
Unit 11
theatre***
NOUN
/t(r)/
Have you ever been to the theatre?
Unit 7

2
theft**
NOUN [COUNTABLE/
UNCOUNTABLE]
/eft/
Schools in some countries face problems such as theft.
Unit 3

2
thief**
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/if/
The thief escaped on a motorbike.
Unit 3

2
thought***
NOUN
/t/
A sudden thought occurred to him, just as he was leaving.
Unit 12

1
Unit 2

1
Unit 1

1
get/receive/send/write a text
message
theft/stealing
for a long time; spare time; find/have

(the) time to do; take up time; for the
time being; spend time doing; time
passes (quickly/slowly, etc); it takes
time to do; for the first/last, etc time;
The film won't be shown at the cinema for a long time.
have a good/nice, etc time (doing)
time***
NOUN
/tam/
timetable**
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/tamteb()l/
tour***
travel***
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
/t(r)/
/trv()l/
(go/be on a) guided tour
If you go on a guided tour, someone shows you round a place and gives you
Unit 14
information about it.
Unit 14
Travel is an uncountable noun that means 'going on journeys'.
p125, Dictionary Corner.

p124, Reading text
trip***
NOUN
/trp/
(go/be on a) business/school trip
Dad's away on a business trip at the moment.
Unit 14
trophy**
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/trfi/
We won the trophy.
Revision 9-10
p97, ex 6
trouble***
trust***
NOUN
VERB [TRANSITIVE]
/trb()l/
/trst/
unable***
ADJECTIVE
uncertain**
Look at the timetable to find out when and where all your lessons are.
If you don't get to school in the next three minutes, you'll be in big trouble. Unit 2
I'm sure none of them trust her.
Unit 6

1
p52, Reading text
/neb()l/
Celebrities are often unable even to go to the supermarket without being

followed by the press.
Unit 4

1
ADJECTIVE
/ns(r)t()n/
Celebrities are uncertain about their future and worry that they'll lose their
Unit 4
fame and career.

1
uncomfortable**
under***
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB/PREPOSITION
/nkmftb()l/
/nd(r)/
Some celebrities feel uncomfortable being in the public eye all the time.
You're under arrest for riding an ugly horse!
Unit 4
Unit 3

1
p26, Reading text
unemployed***
ADJECTIVE
/nmpld/
I'd definitely prefer not to be unemployed, so I had better work hard at

school.
Unit 4

1
unhappy**
ADJECTIVE
/nhpi/
When we feel unhappy, it affects our bodies.
Unit 4

1
unhelpful
unkind*
ADJECTIVE
ADJECTIVE
/nhelpf()l/
/nkand/
If a shop assistant is unhelpful or rude, always insist on talking to the

manager.
Unit 4
Unit 6

1
p52, Reading text
unpopular*
ADJECTIVE
/nppjl(r)/
Some celebrities are terrified of becoming unpopular.
Unit 4

1
untidy*
vanish**
violence***
ADJECTIVE
VERB [INTRANSITIVE]
NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]
/ntadi/
/vn/
/valns/
The room was dirty and untidy.

They said he suddenly vanished before their eyes.
There's far too much violence on TV nowadays.
Unit 4
Unit 2
Unit 8

1
p17, Reading text
voice***
wage***
NOUN
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
/vs/
/wed/
I recognised George's deep voice on the other end of the phone.

I wish my wages were higher!
Unit 2
Unit 13

1
p116, Reading text
(be in) big trouble
under arrest
(in a) deep voice
waste***
way***
weird*
NOUN
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
ADJECTIVE
/west/
/we/
/w(r)d/
make your way
Recycling cuts down the waste going to landfill sites.

We made our way to the departure lounge.
I had a weird dream last night.
Unit 11
Unit 14
Unit 2
p99, Reading text

p16, Reading text
wide**
ADVERB
/wad/
be wide awake
I've been wide awake for hours.
Unit 2

1
win a game/match/competition, etc;

win a prize/trophy, etc
work in
Arsenal won the match and Chelsea lost.

I work in telecommunications, so I mainly sell telecoms equipment.
Unit 10
Unit 13

1
p116, Reading text
My friends and I usually go to the youth club on Friday evenings.
Unit 7

1
win***
work***
VERB
VERB
/wn/
/w(r)k/
youth club
NOUN [COUNTABLE]
BRITISH
/ju klb/
Phrasal verb database

break out
bring out
PHRASAL VERB
PHRASAL VERB
/brek at/
/br at/
escape
start selling a new product
Three prisoners broke out of the prison last night.

We're bringing out a new CD next month.
Unit 11
Unit 11

carry on
PHRASAL VERB
/kri n/
continue
I'm just going out for a minute. Carry on working while I'm away.
Unit 15

1
carry out
PHRASAL VERB
/kri at/
to do a particular piece of work,

research, etc
A lot of research on time machines has been carried out in the last
hundred years or so.
Revision 5-6
p61, ex 6
/km at/
/du p/
book/film: become available

renovate, redecorate
Whenever a new movie comes out I stand outside the premiere and try to
take photos of the celebrities.
Unit 4
Unit 7
We're going to do up the living room this weekend.
come out
do up
PHRASAL VERB
PHRASAL VERB
p34, Reading text

fall out
PHRASAL VERB
/fl at/
stop being friends (usually because of

a disagreement)
Karen and Mike have fallen out again.
Unit 11
get by
get off
PHRASAL VERB
PHRASAL VERB
/et ba/
/et f/
to have just enough of something

leave a plane, bus, train, etc
I get 7.50 an hour, but it's enough for me to get by.

We got of the plane and went into the airport.
Unit 13
Unit 3
p116, Reading text

get on (well, badly, etc)

give up
go off
PHRASAL VERB
PHRASAL VERB
PHRASAL VERB
/et n/
/v p/
/ f/
have a (good, bad) relationship

stop, quit
explode
I get on well with all my teachers.

My dad gave up smoking last year.
The bomb went of at 3am.
Unit 15
Unit 7
Unit 3

1
go out
hand out
let off
PHRASAL VERB
PHRASAL VERB
PHRASAL VERB
/ at/
/hnd at/
/let f/
have a relationship with someone

distribute
not punish
My elder brother has been going out with his girlfriend for about two
years.
The teacher handed out the tests and we started writing.
The teacher decided to let us of.
Unit 8
Unit 11
Unit 3
p70, Reading text

look after
PHRASAL VERB
/lk ft(r)/
take care of
Can you look after my cat for me while I'm away?
Unit 15

1
look into
look out
PHRASAL VERB
PHRASAL VERB
/lk nt/
/lk at/
to try to discover the facts about

something
be careful
The researchers are looking into whether money can buy you happiness.
Look out! There's a car coming.
Unit 15
Unit 11

1
look through
make off
make out
make up
PHRASAL
PHRASAL
PHRASAL
PHRASAL
/lk ru/
/mek f/
/mek at/
/mek p/
to read/look at something to find

what you need/want
escape
see clearly
invent (a story)
It's easier to look through a mail-order catalogue at home without a shop

assistant trying to get you to buy something you don't want.
The thieves made of on a motorbike.
I can't make out if that's Tracy or not over there.
He said he's met Madonna but I think he made it up.
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
p142, Reading text

pick up
PHRASAL VERB
/pk p/
meet someone in order to take them

somewhere in your car, etc
Will you pick me up outside the supermarket?
Unit 7
put on
put out
put up
set up
PHRASAL
PHRASAL
PHRASAL
PHRASAL
/pt n/
/pt at/
/pt p/
/set p/
gain (usually for weight)

extinguish (a fire, cigarette, etc)
provide accommodation
start (a club, organisation, etc)
I put on a few kilos while I was on holiday.

Dad managed to put out the fire before the firemen got there.
Could you put me up for the night?
I'm thinking of setting up a youth club.
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit

1
shop around
PHRASAL VERB
/p rand/
to go to several shops before you

decide what particular thing to buy
Do you always shop around for the cheapest prices?
Unit 16
p142, Reading text
show off
split up
PHRASAL VERB
PHRASAL VERB
/ f/
/splt p/
to behave in a way that is intended to

attract people's attention and make
them admire you
Zarena didn't tell anyone because she didn't want to show of.
to end a marriage or relationship
Joe and Jo have just split up. It's really sad.
Unit 6
Unit 8
p52, Reading text

p71, Reading text
take back
PHRASAL VERB
/tek bk/
to take something that you have

bought back to the shops because it
is broken or not suitable
You should keep your receipt in case you have to take back what you've
bought.
Unit 16
p142, Reading text
VERB
VERB
VERB
VERB
VERB
VERB
VERB
VERB
16
3
11
7
15
11
7
7
take off1
PHRASAL VERB
/tek f/
leave the ground (for planes, space

rockets, etc)
We watched the planes taking of and landing.
Unit 3
take off2
PHRASAL VERB
/tek f/
remove
I didn't know who he was until he took of his sunglasses.
Revision 3-4
p42, ex 2
take up1
PHRASAL VERB
/tek p/
start (a new hobby, sport, etc)
I'm thinking of taking up golf.
Unit 7
take up2
PHRASAL VERB
/tek p/
use space/time
Homework takes up most of my time at the moment.
Unit 10
try on
PHRASAL VERB
/tra n/
to put on a piece of clothing in order

to see how it looks and whether it fits Do you try on clothes before you buy them?
Unit 16
p142, Reading text
turn down
PHRASAL VERB
/t(r)n dan/
not accept
I was offered a job but I turned it down.
Unit 15

1
Unit 15

1
turn into
PHRASAL VERB
/t(r)n nt/
become
The holiday started well, but it turned into a nightmare when I lost my
passport.
turn off
PHRASAL VERB
/t(r)n f/
stop a piece of equipment from

working by pressing a button or
turning a switch (switch off)
I turned of the computer and left the room.
Unit 3
be in the end, have as a result

arrive (often unexpectedly)
I thought the party was going to be a disaster, but it turned out to be a

great success.
I couldn't believe it when John turned up at my door last night.
Unit 11
Unit 7

turn out
turn up
PHRASAL VERB
PHRASAL VERB
/t(r)n at/
/t(r)n p/

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English Dictionary star rating) Part of speech

Page and section

I believe in your ability to do the job well.

p109, Dictionary Corner, ex

Pattern and collocation database

p44, Reading text

p134, Reading text

Pedro is interested in applying for the job of Hotel Manager he saw

p145, Dictionary Corner

I am writing with regard to your advertisement for holidays on Mars.

p145, Dictionary Corner

p145, Dictionary Corner

An advertising agency designs advertisements for its clients.

p145, Dictionary Corner

p26, Reading text

(go/be) straight ahead

We finally came to an agreement: I would cook and Ann would clean.

p73, Dictionary Corner

allow someone to do something

p26, Reading text

p134, Reading text

I don't usually get on well with very ambitious people.

Revision 15-16 p151, ex 8

p119, Dictionary Corner, ex

VERB [INTRANSITIVE] [NOT

Suddenly a very bright object appeared in the sky.

p16, Reading text

Do you think if I change my appearance it will make a big difference?

p73, Dictionary Corner

p119, Dictionary Corner, ex

p119, Dictionary Corner, ex

apologise for (doing) something

apply for a job

Pedro is interested in applying for the job of Hotel Manager he saw

approve of (doing) something

I don't approve of people wearing casual clothes to work.

VERB [TRANSITIVE] NOUN

arrest someone for (doing)

p73, Dictionary Corner

You're under arrest for riding an ugly horse!

p26, Reading text

I was fast asleep and I had a really strange dream.

p19, Dictionary Corner, ex

I've been wide awake for hours.

p19, Dictionary Corner, ex

far away (from something)

p19, Dictionary Corner, ex

p63, Dictionary Corner, ex

take/have a bath; be in the bath

p143, Reading text

beat a person/team, etc

Arsenal beat Chelsea by four goals to two.

p90, Dictionary Corner, ex

begin (to do)

If you are beginning to do badly in a subject, think about doing some

p9, Reading text

Everyone is entitled to have their own beliefs.

p109, Dictionary Corner, ex

do your best; make the best of

(be in) big trouble

p19, Dictionary Corner, ex

p99, Reading text

p55, Dictionary Corner