1. technology and computing
2. consumer electronics
3. game systems and consoles
4. playstation

New Headway Upper-Intermediate Italian wordlist
Unit 1 Home and away!
Away from home
cheers interj
toasts n pl
guy n
to pass v
mile n
/tʃɪəz/
/təʊsts/
/ɡaɪ/
/pɑːs/
/maɪl/
A fortnight is two weeks.
The plane was delayed because of a big snowstorm.
I sometimes travel abroad with my work.
He’s going to Brazil on business, so he’ll be busy with meetings.
How long did it take you to learn English?
A wedding is a formal event so you should wear a suit.
My work is informal, so we can wear jeans.
I’m going to spend a year teaching English in Kenya.
It’s strange how people drive on the left in England.
I’m still at the airport, waiting for my flight.
It feels like we’ve been waiting forever for this plane.
It’s time to board the plane for London.
Everyone went out except Marta, who wanted to stay in.
I’ve known my buddy Dave for ten years.
I’m staying with a host family in London.
She explained it to me twice, but I didn’t get it.
It’s kind of weird how they have an apartment in a big
old house.
It’s weird how she left without saying goodbye.
We bought a two-bedroom flat in central London.
I’m going to the bathroom to have a shower.
I love having a bath, but a shower is quicker.
Dave and I are hanging out together today.
He was driving on the wrong side of the road.
I think it’s crazy how English people drive on the wrong side of
the road.
In England, ‘cheers’ means ‘thank you’.
I thought people only said ‘cheers’ for making toasts.
Tom is a really nice guy.
A guy said ‘cheers’ to me for letting him pass.
The nearest subway station is about a mile away.
subway n
hometown n
plays n pl
stuff n
mega adv
famous adj
on holiday /ˈsʌbweɪ/
/ˈhəʊmtaʊn/
/pleɪz/
/stʌf/
/ˈmeɡə/
/ˈfeɪməs/
/ɒn ˈhɒlədeɪ/
/ˈhɒlədeɪ/
/laɪks/
/dɪsˈlaɪks/
/kəˈlekʃn/
/njuːz/
/ˈeə kənˌdɪʃnɪŋ/
/ˈrʌbɪʃ/
/fænz/
/ˈməʊtəbaɪk/
/friːk/
/ˈkeəfl/
/ˈbʌmpi/
/hed/
/kəʊst/
You can walk, cycle, or get the subway to work.
I live in Oxford, but my hometown is Dublin.
Shakespeare’s plays are very famous.
I like going to the cinema and stuff.
I’m mega excited about our trip to California!
J.K. Rowling is a famous writer.
The best thing about being on holiday is swimming in the sea.
We’re going on holiday to Mexico this summer.
Tell me about your likes and dislikes.
What are some of her likes and dislikes about the place?
He has a large collection of baseball cards.
What’s the latest news from home?
I wish we had air conditioning and not just a fan.
You shouldn’t watch that film – it’s rubbish.
We had two fans, but we needed air conditioning.
Riding a motorbike can be dangerous.
Don’t freak, Mum, but I bought a motorbike!
I’m a careful driver and have never been in an accident.
I’m very careful, especially on the bumpy road to school.
We decided to head up the coast to look for a nice beach.
We drove up the coast, stopping at different beaches.
fortnight n
snowstorm n
abroad adv
on business to learn v
formal adj
informal adj
to spend (a year) v
strange adj
airport n
forever adv
to board v
except prep
buddy n
host family n
get it idiom
kind of
(weird) idiom
weird adj
flat n
bathroom n
bath n
to hang out v
wrong adj
crazy adj
holiday n
likes n pl
dislikes n pl
collection n
news n
air conditioning n
rubbish adj
fans n pl
motorbike n
to freak v
careful adj
bumpy adj
to head v
coast n
/ˈfɔːtnaɪt/
/ˈsnəʊstɔːm/
/əˈbrɔːd/
/ɒn ˈbɪznəs/
/lɜːn/
/ˈfɔːml/
/ɪnˈfɔːml/
/spend …/
/streɪndʒ/
/ˈeəpɔːt/
/fərˈevə(r)/
/bɔːd/
/ɪkˈsept/
/ˈbʌdi/
/ˈhəʊst ˌfæməli/
/ˈɡet ɪt/
/ˈkaɪnd əv …/
/wɪəd/
/flæt/
/ˈbɑːθruːm/
/bɑːθ/
/ˌhæŋ aʊt/
/rɒŋ/
/ˈkreɪzi/
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uindici giorni
q
tempesta di neve
all’estero
per affari
imparare
formale
informale
trascorrere (un anno)
strano
aeroporto
in eterno
imbarcarsi su
tranne
amico
famiglia ospite
capire
piuttosto (strano)
s trano
appartamento
(stanza da) bagno
bagno
uscire
sbagliato
folle
g razie
brindisi
tipo
passare
miglio (di unità di
misura)
metropolitana
città natale
opere teatrali
cose del genere
super
famoso
in vacanza
vacanza
simpatie
antipatie
collezione
notizie
aria condizionata
schifezza
ventilatori
motocicletta
impazzire
attento
irregolare
dirigersi
costa
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awesome adj
incredible adj
sand n
fabulous adj
shells n pl
shelling n
load of (something) picnic n
to barbecue v
unbelievable adj
spectacular adj
missing you raindrops n pl
/ˈɔːsəm/
/ɪnˈkredəbl/
/sænd/
/ˈfæbjələs/
/ʃelz/
/ˈʃelɪŋ/
/ˈləʊd əv …/
/ˈpɪknɪk/
/ˈbɑːbɪkjuː/
/ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl/
/spekˈtækjələ(r)/
/ˈmɪsɪŋ ju/
/ˈreɪndrɒps/
Pangani is an awesome beach with beautiful white sand.
Pangani is an awesome beach with incredible white sand.
It’s a beautiful beach with white sand and bright blue water.
She wore a fabulous new dress and looked amazing.
I found some pink and orange shells on the beach.
Shelling, or collecting shells, is a popular hobby in Tanzania.
I was given a load of money for my eighteenth birthday!
Let’s bring some food and have a picnic in the park.
For lunch, we barbecued fish on the beach.
The sunsets here are unbelievable – very quick, but spectacular.
The sunsets here are very quick, but spectacular.
Missing you. Can’t wait to see you!
When it rains, you can hear the raindrops falling on the roof.
f avoloso
incredibile
sabbia
favoloso
conchiglie
collezionare conchiglie
un sacco di (qualcosa)
picnic
grigliare
incredibile
spettacolare
mi manchi
gocce di pioggia
/sɜːv/
/ˈæksɪdənt/
/ˈlesn/
/hæŋ ˈɒn/
/lɪft/
We waited an hour for dinner to be served.
I hurt my neck in a traffic accident.
In our next English lesson we’re learning the past perfect.
Hang on! I’ll be there in one minute!
I can give you a lift in my car if you don’t want to walk.
s ervire
incidente
lezione
aspettare
passaggio
/hɒp ˈɪn/
Hop in the car. I’ll give you a lift.
saltare dentro
In my job you’re expected to work long hours.
I’m a salesman. I sell cars.
I keep buying watermelons, but each one is a disappointment.
The air was crisp and clear and the sky was blue.
Up there, the air is crisp and clear.
We’re moving to a bigger house just outside the city.
The hardest thing about living abroad was the language barrier.
Moving abroad is a great opportunity to learn a new language.
c i si aspetta
venditore
delusione
frizzante
limpido
trasferirsi
barriera
opportunità
I was tired, so it was hard not to fall asleep.
I’m too scared to walk home alone at night.
This house has a lot of significance for me because I grew up
in it.
I zoomed down on the town and saw the waterfall where I used
to play.
I zoomed down and bang – there was the waterfall where I used
to play.
We walked for two hours to see the amazing waterfall.
Saroo had a job cleaning the trains.
Our family home has four bedrooms.
We didn’t have a map, so we got lost.
Saroo worked as a sweeper on India’s trains.
India has a large network of trains.
If you tell me what time your train arrives, I’ll meet you at
the station.
That fateful nap would determine the rest of his life.
If you’re tired, you should have a nap.
That fateful nap would determine the rest of his life.
I don’t like these two photographs, but the rest of them are
really nice.
It was a shock to see him after so many years.
Calcutta is notorious for its slums.
The slums of Calcutta are its poorest areas.
He was homeless, and sleeping rough on the streets.
He was wandering alone in the streets and train stations
of Calcutta.
He had to fend for himself, so he started begging.
a ddormentarsi
spaventato
importanza
Practice
to serve v
accident n
lesson n
to hang on v
lift (transport in a
vehicle) n
to hop in v
Listening and speaking
to be expected to v
salesman n
disappointment n
crisp adj
clear adj
to move v
barrier n
opportunity n
/ɪkˈspektɪd/
/ˈseɪlzmən/
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
/krɪsp/
/klɪə(r)/
/muːv/
/ˈbæriə(r)/
/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/
Reading and speaking
to fall asleep v
scared adj
significance n
/fɔːl əˈsliːp/
/skeəd/
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
to zoom down v
/ˈzuːm daʊn/
bang /bæŋ/
waterfall n
to clean v
family home n
to get lost v
sweeper n
network n
station n
/ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/
/kliːn/
/ˌfæməli ˈhəʊm/
/get lɒst/
/ˈswiːpə(r)/
/ˈnetwɜːk/
/ˈsteɪʃn/
fateful adj
nap n
to determine v
rest of (something) /ˈfeɪtfl/
/næp/
/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/
/ˈrest əv …/
shock n
notorious adj
slums n pl
to sleep rough to wander v
/ʃɒk/
/nəʊˈtɔːriəs/
/slʌmz/
/sliːp ˈrʌf/
/ˈwɒndə(r)/
fend for himself /ˌfend fə(r) hɪmˈself/
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scendere rapidamente
ecco
c ascata
pulire
casa di famiglia
perdersi
spazzino
rete
stazione
f atidico
sonnellino
determinare
resto di (qualcosa)
s hock
famigerato
quartieri poveri
dormire alla meglio
vagare
cavarsela da solo
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endicante
m
mendicare
promettere
riparo
sospetto
/ˈɔːfənɪdʒ/
/pʊt ˈʌp …/
He gave money to the beggar on the street.
Saroo started begging on the streets of Calcutta.
I promise I’ll write to you every day while I’m away.
Homeless people need food and shelter.
The suspicious-looking man turned and disappeared down the
dark corridor.
Before she was adopted, she lived in an orphanage.
He was taken to an orphanage and put up for adoption.
/əˈdɒpt/
/ˈkʌpl/
/əkˈsept/
/ˌsetl ˈdaʊn/
/dɪˈzaɪə(r)/
/ˈbɜːθ ˌfæməli/
/strɒŋ/
/ɪˈlɪtərət/
/ˈvɪvɪd/
/ˈmeməriz/
/ˌɡuːɡl ˈɜːθ/
/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/
/ˈhɪt ɒn …/
Saroo was adopted from an orphanage by an Australian family.
Saroo was adopted by a couple from Tasmania.
In the end, I had to accept that I was lost.
Saroo settled down well in his new home.
The desire to find his birth family became stronger with time.
Saroo returned to India to find his birth family.
I had a strong feeling that something was wrong.
In my job I teach illiterate children how to read.
The dream was so vivid, it felt like it had really happened.
I have so many good memories of the house I grew up in.
He used Google Earth to search for his home town.
Playing the violin is difficult, so I practise a lot.
Eventually he hit on a good strategy.
a dottare
coppia
accettare
sistemarsi
desiderio
famiglia naturale
forte
analfabeta
vivido
ricordi
Google Earth
difficile
imbattersi in (qualcosa)
/ɪˈfektɪv/
/ˈstrætədʒi/
/rʌf/
/ˈdɪstəns/
/ˈreɪdiəs/
His strategy was effective, and he found his family.
It’s a difficult problem, so we need a good strategy.
I came up with a rough distance, about 1,200 km.
We travelled a distance of 100 kilometres.
If you live within a five-mile radius of the restaurant, they’ll
deliver to your house.
He had a happy childhood in Tasmania.
It looked old and shabby because nobody had lived there for a
long time.
He struck gold with his latest book – it’s so popular.
When she was younger, she was very pretty.
I can’t read my emails because I’ve forgotten my password.
I had forgotten that age would get the better of her.
efficace
s trategia
approssimativo
distanza
raggio (distanza)
beggar n
to beg v
to promise v
shelter n
suspicious adj
/ˈbeɡə(r)/
/beɡ/
/ˈprɒmɪs/
/ˈʃeltə(r)/
/səˈspɪʃəs/
orphanage n
to be put up (for
adoption) v
to adopt v
couple n
to accept v
to settle down v
desire n
birth family n
strong adj
illiterate adj
vivid adj
memories n pl
Google Earth n
difficult adj
to hit on
(something) v
effective adj
strategy n
rough adj
distance n
radius n
childhood n
shabby adj
/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
/ˈʃæbi/
to strike gold pretty adj
to forget v
to get the better of
(someone) to recognize v
to grab v
to grasp v
/straɪk ˈɡəʊld/
/ˈprɪti/
/fəˈɡet/
/ˌɡet ðə ˈbetə(r)
əv …/
/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
/ɡræb/
/ɡrɑːsp/
to return v
to fear v
dead adj
fortune teller n
originally adv
railway track n
heartbroken adj
to pass away v
foul play n
/rɪˈtɜːn/
/fɪə/
/ded/
/ˈfɔːtʃuːn ˌtelə(r)/
/əˈrɪdʒənəli/
/ˈreɪlweɪ træk/
/ˈhɑːtbrəʊkən/
/pɑːs əˈweɪ/
/ˌfaʊl ˈpleɪ/
lifelong adj
wish n
grateful adj
to grant v
amazing adj
/ˈlaɪflɒŋ/
/wɪʃ/
/ˈɡreɪtfl/
/ˈɡrɑːntɪd/
/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
rfanotrofio
o
essere dato (in adozione)
i nfanzia
in cattivo stato
t rovare l’oro
carino
dimenticare
sopraffare (qualcuno)
I hadn’t seen him for 20 years, so I didn’t recognize him at first.
I was walking along the street when a man tried to grab my bag.
It was hard for her to grasp that her son had returned after
25 years.
When will you return home from your holiday?
His mother had long feared he was dead.
He’d been gone for 25 years so his mother thought he was dead.
A fortune teller told her that she would see her son again.
I live in Germany, but I’m originally from Poland.
Our train was delayed because a tree fell on the railway track.
I was heartbroken knowing my brother had died.
My father is dead. He passed away six years ago.
She didn’t know if it was an accident or if foul play
was involved.
His lifelong wish was to see his birth mother again.
My biggest wish is to be a successful actor.
I’m so grateful for all the help you’ve given me.
He’s so happy that his wish was granted.
Saroo’s amazing story is being made into a film.
r iconoscere
afferrare
comprendere
It was a big change in lifestyle when we moved to China.
This Elvis statue isn’t life-size because he was taller than this.
It’s a dangerous country with a low life expectancy.
If you take out life insurance, your family will receive money
when you die.
s tile di vita
a grandezza naturale
speranza di vita
assicurazione sulla vita
r itornare
temere
morto
indovino
originariamente
binario
disperato
morire
gioco sleale
i tutta la vita
d
desiderio
grato
esaudire
meraviglioso
Vocabulary and pronunciation
lifestyle n
life-size adj
life expectancy n
life insurance n
/ˈlaɪfstaɪl/
/ˈlaɪf saɪz/
/ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspektənsi/
/ˈlaɪf inˌʃʊərəns/
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nostrano
/ˈhaʊsplɑːnt/
/ˈhaʊswaɪf/
/ˈhaʊswɜːk/
/ˌhəʊm ˈmeɪd/
/ˈtaɪdi/
/dræɡ/
Home-grown vegetables taste better than vegetables from
the supermarket.
When she gets back, let’s give her a great party to celebrate
her homecoming.
Mike was a homeless beggar who slept on the streets.
Please visit our homepage for more information.
When I was living abroad I sometimes felt homesick.
Our teacher gives us homework every day.
Her grandma’s sick and house-bound, so they have to go
and help.
They’re house-proud and keep their home very clean and tidy.
I’ve just moved into a new house and I’m having a
house-warming party.
This is a houseplant, so you should keep it indoors.
I’m a housewife with three kids, two dogs, and a cat!
My husband and I share the housework.
Is this cake home-made or did you buy it?
Your house is lovely, and it’s so neat and tidy.
Homework is such a drag!
dessert n
somewhere adv
to drop in v
shame n
mousse n
flatmate n
/dɪˈzɜːt/
/ˈsʌmweə(r)/
/drɒp ˈɪn/
/ʃeɪm/
/muːs/
/ˈflætmeɪt/
We’re having ice cream for dessert.
Excuse me, don’t I know you from somewhere?
I was just passing and thought I’d drop in.
It’s a shame you can’t come to my party.
I’ll have the chocolate mousse for dessert.
My flatmate never helps with the cleaning.
feel up to
(something) swing it /fiːl ˈʌp tə …/
I don’t feel up to going for a run, so I’ll go for a walk instead.
/ˈswɪŋ ɪt/
take it easy stressed out /ˌteɪk ɪt ˈiːzi/
/strest ˈaʊt/
tickets n pl
show n
have a lot on Lucky you! /ˈtɪkɪts/
/ʃəʊ/
/ˌhəv ə lɒt ˈɒn/
/ˌlʌki ˈju/
/ˈtʊərɪsts/
/kəmˈpleɪn/
/ˈtrævl ˌeɪdʒənt/
/meɪk ə ˈlɪvɪŋ/
Sharon managed to swing it for us and got us the last
two tickets.
You look stressed – you should take it easy.
I’m stressed out at work because my boss is away and I have to
do all her work.
My husband bought me tickets to the ballet.
We’re going to the theatre to see a show.
I have a lot on this week, so next week would be better.
You’re going on holiday? Lucky you!
There are a lot of tourists, so the city is really busy.
If your food is cold, you should complain to the waiter.
I work as a travel agent and organize holidays for people.
I’m a travel agent so I make a living from tourists.
essert
d
da qualche parte
fare un salto
peccato
mousse
compagno di
appartamento
sentirsela di fare
(qualcosa)
sistemare le cose
home-grown adj
/ˌhəʊm ˈɡrəʊn/
homecoming n
/ˈhəʊmkʌmɪŋ/
homeless adj
homepage n
homesick adj
homework n
house-bound adj
/ˈhəʊmləs/
/ˈhəʊmˌpeɪdʒ/
/ˈhəʊmsɪk/
/ˈhəʊmwɜːk/
/ˈhaʊs baʊnd/
house-proud adj
house-warming adj
/ˈhaʊs praʊd/
/ˈhaʊs ˌwɔːmɪŋ/
houseplant n
housewife n
housework n
home-made adj
tidy adj
drag n
ritorno a casa
s enza tetto
homepage
nostalgico
compiti per casa
confinato in casa
a mante della casa
per l’inaugurazione di
una casa nuova
pianta da appartamento
casalinga
lavori domestici
fatto in casa
ordinato
peso
everyday english
tourists n pl
to complain v
travel agent n
make a living r estare calmo
stressato
iglietti
b
spettacolo
avere molto da fare
Beato te!
turisti
lamentarsi
agente di viaggio
guadagnarsi da vivere
Unit 2 Been there, got the T-shirt!
to discover v
Ouch! boyfriend n
/dɪˈskʌvə(r)/
/aʊtʃ/
/ˈbɔɪfrend/
When did Columbus discover America?
Ouch! That hurt!
Jade’s new boyfriend is very friendly.
s coprire
Ahi!
ragazzo
e sploratore
escursionista con lo
zaino
mercante
mettersi in viaggio per
(un luogo)
viaggio
storia
paesaggio
Off to see the world
explorer n
backpacker n
/ɪkˈsplɔːrə(r)/
/ˈbækpækə(r)/
Marco Polo was a famous explorer.
Jake is a backpacker travelling around Asia for nine months.
merchant n
set off for
(somewhere)
/ˈmɜːtʃənt/
/set ˈɒf fə(r) …/
Marco Polo was born in Venice, the son of a merchant.
When do you set off for Cambodia?
journey n
history n
scenery n
/ˈdʒɜːni/
/ˈhɪstri/
/ˈsiːnəri/
ancient adj
temple n
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
/ˈtempl/
The train journey was long and tiring.
The history of China is long and fascinating.
You can see some beautiful scenery on the train ride up
to Edinburgh.
He visited some ancient temples in Cambodia.
She visited a beautiful Buddhist temple in Thailand.
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a ntico
tempio
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cheap adj
hostel n
traveller n
route n
emperor n
territory n
/tʃiːp/
/ˈhɒstl/
/ˈtrævələ(r)/
/ruːt/
/ˈempərə(r)/
/ˈterətri/
to travel v
extensively adv
/ˈtrævl/
/ɪkˈstensɪvli/
diarrhoea n
worry n
to sting v
fortune n
gold n
jewellery n
trade link n
/ˌdaɪəˈrɪə/
/ˈwʌri/
/stɪŋ/
/ˈfɔːtʃuːn/
/ɡəʊld/
/ˈdʒuːəlri/
/ˈtreɪd lɪŋk/
to mug v
/mʌɡ/
to raise v
charity n
to party v
/reɪz/
/ˈtʃærəti/
/ˈpɑːti/
tourist spot n
/ˈtʊərɪst spɒt/
sponsored adj
bike ride n
/ˈspɒnsəd/
/ˈbaɪk raɪd/
travel bug idiom
/ˈtrævl bʌɡ/
blog n
brilliant adj
fantastic adj
novel n
/blɒɡ/
/ˈbrɪliənt/
/fænˈtæstɪk/
/ˈnɒvl/
He’s been staying in cheap hostels to save money.
We’re staying in a hostel because the hotels are too expensive.
I was the only traveller staying in the hostel.
Shall we take the quickest route or the scenic route?
Marco Polo met the emperor Kublai Khan.
When Marco Polo went to China, he was one of the first
Europeans to visit the territory.
One day I’d love to travel around India.
Marco Polo travelled extensively around China and the
Far East.
Be careful what you eat on holiday so you don’t get diarrhoea.
His only worry is the insects.
He was stung by insects all over his body.
Marco Polo left China with a fortune in gold and jewellery.
Do you prefer gold or silver?
We bought some gold jewellery – necklaces and earrings.
The Silk Road was the main trade link between China and
the West.
We called the police because my husband was mugged
in Barcelona.
How much money did Jake raise on his sponsored bike ride?
I’m running 5 km this weekend to raise money for charity.
Instead of partying, he spent his holiday raising money
for charity.
When you go on holiday, do you like to see more than just the
tourist spots?
Jake raised money for WaterAid by doing a sponsored bike ride.
Jake cycled from Saigon to Angkor Wat on a sponsored
bike ride.
Once you’ve got the travel bug, it’s hard to stay in the same place
for too long.
You can read about my travels on my blog.
I’ve been having a brilliant time on my travels.
I always eat here because the food is fantastic.
I’m reading a Jane Austen novel at the moment.
e conomico
ostello
viaggiatore
itinerario
imperatore
territorio
There are many environmental problems facing the planet.
Can you please have the report on my desk by the end of
the day?
I have a bad headache, so I think I’ll stay in tonight.
Travel guides tell you about all the must-see places.
His performance was outstanding, and everyone clapped
and cheered.
Lonely Planet is a publishing success.
He enjoyed much success as an actor.
Can you translate this from English to German?
Our offices are in central London.
Apple’s headquarters are in California.
This bridge is a wonderful example of modern engineering.
He travelled overland from Vietnam to Cambodia.
roblemi
p
relazione
We asked 20,000 people in a poll what they most wanted to do
before they die.
We went whale-watching in Alaska but didn’t see anything.
inchiesta
v iaggiare
ampiamente
iarrea
d
preoccupazione
pungere
fortuna
oro
gioielli
collegamento
commerciale
aggredire e derubare
r accogliere
beneficenza
fare festa
posto turistico
s ponsorizzato
giro in bicicletta
voglia di viaggiare
log
b
magnifico
fantastico
romanzo
practice
problems n pl
report n
/ˈprɒbləmz/
/rɪˈpɔːt/
headache n
travel guides n pl
outstanding adj
/ˈhedeɪk/
/ˈtrævl ɡaɪdz/
/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/
publishing n
success n
to translate v
offices n pl
headquarters n
engineering n
overland adv
/ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
/səkˈses/
/trænzˈleɪt/
/ˈɒfɪsɪz/
/ˌhedˈkwɔːtəz/
/ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
/ˈəʊvəlænd/
al di testa
m
guide turistiche
eccezionale
e ditoria
successo
tradurre
uffici
sede centrale
ingegneria
per via di terra
Speaking and listening
poll n
/pəʊl/
whale-watching n
/ˈweɪl ˌwɒtʃɪŋ/
paradise island n
/ˌpærədaɪs ˈaɪlənd/
white-water
rafting n
fighter plane n
/ˌwaɪt wɔːtə
ˈrɑːftɪŋ/
/ˈfaɪtə pleɪn/
hot-air balloon n
/hɒt ˈeə bəˌluːn/
© Oxford University Press
It’s a beautiful paradise island with white sandy beaches and
palm trees.
We went white-water rafting on a river in New Zealand.
Some people said they wanted to fly in a fighter plane before
they die.
She’s always wanted to fly in a hot-air balloon.
osservazione delle
balene
isola paradisiaca
discesa su rapide in
gommoni
aereo da caccia
mongolfiera
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dolphin n
safari n
skydiving n
shark n
/ˈdɒlfɪn/
/səˈfɑːri/
/ˈskaɪdaɪvɪŋ/
/ʃɑːk/
Formula 1 car n
scuba diving n
to surprise v
/ˌfɔːmjələ ˈwʌn
kɑː(r)/
/ˈskuːbə ˌdaɪvɪŋ/
/səˈpraɪz/
uneventful adj
to spoil v
fillers n pl
/ˌʌnɪˈventfl/
/spɔɪl/
/ˈfɪləz/
nervous adj
/ˈnɜːvəs/
We saw a dolphin jump out of the sea.
We’re going on safari in Kenya.
I enjoy adventure sports like skydiving.
We saw a shark when we went scuba diving, but it wasn’t a
dangerous one.
My dream is to drive a Formula 1 car.
elfino
d
safari
paracadutismo
squalo
We saw lots of colourful fish when we went scuba diving.
They’re in love, so it wouldn’t surprise me if they got
married soon.
My day was uneventful so I don’t have any news.
Don’t spoil the film for me by telling me how it ends!
Fillers are used when we speak to give us time to decide what to
say next.
I get really nervous when I have to speak in public.
f are immersioni
sorprendere
An infinite number of plastic products fill our lives.
Everyone should try to use less plastic.
Plastic products, such as bags and water bottles, should
be avoided.
How many plastic products do you use in a typical day?
The sandy beach was being transformed into a plastic beach.
Plastic is gobbled up by fish that think it’s food.
We need to spurn and reject plastic bags and water bottles.
We need to spurn and reject plastics that damage
the environment.
Plastic waste is the main culprit destroying our beaches
and oceans.
Our planet is being poisoned by plastic.
Some snake bites can be lethal.
We’re paying a price for our throwaway society.
i nfinito
plastica
prodotti
Simon is an adventurer and he travels all over the world.
You can no longer guarantee finding paradise in Hawaii.
Barbados is a tropical island in the Caribbean.
Countless TV series have been filmed in Hawaii.
The beaches are perfect and the sea is a beautiful shade
of turquoise.
I was staggered to discover beaches covered in plastic rubbish.
A lot of your rubbish can be recycled.
The pristine sand was covered by plastic garbage.
Don’t forget to pack toothpaste and toothbrushes!
Old plastic toothbrushes, combs, and mouldings covered
the sand.
Old plastic toothbrushes, combs, and mouldings covered
the sand.
A conservationist works to protect the environment.
These people aren’t paid for their work – they’re volunteers.
The world’s plastic waste is dumped into the oceans.
We collected large pieces of waste from the beach.
The beach was covered with millions of small plastic pellets.
A nurdle is a small plastic pellet.
amante dell’avventura
g arantire
isola tropicale
innumerevole
turchese
auto da Formula 1
on movimentato
n
rovinare
riempitivi
nervoso
Reading and speaking
infinite adj
plastic n
products n pl
/ˈɪnfɪnət/
/ˈplæstɪk/
/ˈprɒdʌkts/
typical adj
to transform v
to gobble up v
to spurn v
to reject v
/ˈtɪpɪkl/
/trænsˈfɔːm/
/ˌɡɒbl ˈʌp/
/spɜːn/
/riːˈdʒekt/
culprit n
/ˈkʌlprɪt/
to poison v
lethal adj
throwaway
society n
adventurer n
to guarantee v
tropical island n
countless adj
turquoise adj
/ˈpɔɪzn/
/ˈliːθl/
/ˌθrəʊəweɪ səˈsaɪəti/
/ədˈventʃərə(r)/
/ˌɡærənˈtiː/
/ˌtrɒpɪkl ˈaɪlənd/
/ˈkaʊntləs/
/ˈtɜːkwɔɪz/
staggered adj
rubbish n
pristine adj
toothbrushes n pl
combs n pl
/ˈstæɡəd/
/ˈrʌbɪʃ/
/ˈprɪstiːn/
/ˈtuːθbrʌʃɪz/
/kəʊmz/
mouldings n pl
/ˈməʊldɪŋz/
conservationist n
volunteers n pl
to dump v
waste n
pellets n pl
nurdle n
/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃənɪst/
/ˌvɒlənˈtɪəz/
/dʌmp/
/weɪst/
/ˈpelɪts/
/ˈnɜːdl/
raw adj
/rɔː/
factory n
to biodegrade v
/ˈfæktəri/
/ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪd/
flecks n pl
to reduce v
spine n
/fleks/
/rɪˈdjuːs/
/spaɪn/
to soil v
/sɔɪl/
© Oxford University Press
Nurdles are the raw material that factories use to make
plastic products.
Every factory needs to reduce the amount of plastics it produces.
Plastic doesn’t biodegrade – it just breaks down into even
smaller pieces.
His eyes are brown with little flecks of green.
Factories should reduce the amount of plastics they produce.
A chill went down my spine when I realized how awful it
all was.
We are soiling our beaches and seas with all of this rubbish.
t ipico
trasformare
divorare
rifiutare
respingere
colpevole
a vvelenare
letale
società usa-e-getta
s balordito
immondizie
incontaminato
spazzolini da denti
pettini
stampi
a mbientalista
volontari
scaricare
rifiuti
sferette, pellets
nurdle (piccola sfera di
plastica)
grezzo
f abbrica
biodegradarsi
acchioline
m
ridurre
spina dorsale
imbrattare
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coastlines n pl
/ˈkəʊstlaɪnz/
litter n
fraction n
/ˈlɪtə(r)/
/ˈfrækʃn/
to clog v
overboard adv
to slosh v
scale n
accumulation n
/klɒɡ/
/ˈəʊvəbɔːd/
/slɒʃ/
/skeɪl/
/əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃn/
debris n
decade n
to swirl v
scandal n
/ˈdebriː/
/ˈdekeɪd/
/swɜːl/
/ˈskændl/
global adj
/ˈɡləʊbl/
helmets n pl
packaging n
out of control /ˈhelmɪts/
/ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/
/ˌaʊt əv kənˈtrəʊl/
/ˈfræɡments/
/ruːɪn/
/tʃəʊk/
/ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/
/ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
fragments n pl
to ruin v
to choke v
consequences n pl
devastating adj
obscenity n
do away with
(something) jute bag n
/əbˈsenəti/
/du əˈweɪ wɪð …/
to ban v
at stake idiom
/bæn/
/ət ˈsteɪk/
future n
environmental
emergency n
emergency n
to pollute v
in common idiom
/ˈfjuːtʃə(r)/
/ɪnvaɪrənˌmentl
iˈmɜːdʒənsi/
/iˈmɜːdʒənsi/
/pəˈluːt/
/ɪn ˈkɒmən/
/ˈdʒuːt bæɡ/
I loved the beach and used to play on beautiful coastlines
in Devon.
Don’t throw litter on the streets – put it in a rubbish bin.
The plastic we see on beaches is just a fraction of the plastic
waste in our oceans.
All of this plastic waste is clogging our oceans.
Plastic containers are dumped overboard by ships.
There is a huge aount of rubbish sloshing around in our seas.
The scale of the problem is extraordinary.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is an accumulation of the
world’s rubbish.
The world’s plastic debris floats in the Pacific Ocean.
A decade is ten years.
There are five garbage patches swirling in our oceans.
His political career ended after a scandal involving
another woman.
It affects everyone around the world because it is a
global problem.
We always wear helmets when we cycle.
Plastic is often used to make food packaging.
The production and use of plastic is out of control.
Fish eat tiny fragments of plastic because they look like food.
There are three major ways that plastic is ruining our planet.
Plastic is ruining our beaches and choking the oceans.
The consequences of plastic litter are likely to be awful.
Plastics are having a devastating effect on our beaches
and oceans.
Single-use water bottles are a wasteful obscenity.
I think we should do away with the monarchy because
it’s expensive.
In Bangladesh, you carry your shopping in a jute bag, not a
plastic bag.
The small town of Modbury has banned plastic bags.
The future of our beaches, our seas, and the food chain is
at stake.
In the future, she’d like to study medicine and become a doctor.
The use and dumping of plastics is an
environmental emergency.
Our beaches and seas are in a state of emergency.
Large factories pollute the air.
We have lots of things in common, for example we both
love football.
linee costiere
At first we didn’t make any money, but now we’re making a
good profit.
If our business keeps making a loss we won’t be able to continue.
When you go for a job interview, it’s important to make a
good impression.
A lot of research has been done into the causes of cancer.
Our company’s director is great and really gets results.
He’s not very reliable and he’s often late for work.
Please be honest – does this dress make me look fat?
He’s a hard-working, intelligent man and always gets
good results.
We should get down to business right away – we have so much
to do.
Do you think she’s good enough to make the big time as
an actress?
I’m working overtime today so I’ll be home late.
She can command $20 million a movie.
I think the monarchy brings a lot of tourists to our country.
My personal assistant organizes everything, so I could never do
without her.
guadagno
i mmondizia
frazione
i ntasare
in mare
sciabordare
dimensioni
accumulazione
acerie
m
decennio
turbinare
scandalo
globale
c aschi
imballaggio
fuori controllo
frammenti
rovinare
soffocare
conseguenze
devastante
scenità
o
abolire (qualcosa)
borsa di iuta
roibire
p
in pericolo
f uturo
emergenza ambientale
e mergenza
inquinare
in comune
Vocabulary
profit n
/ˈprɒfɪt/
loss n
interview n
/lɒs/
/ˈɪntəvjuː/
cancer n
director n
reliable adj
honest adj
results n pl
/ˈkænsə(r)/
/daɪˈrektə(r)/
/rɪˈlaɪəbl/
/ˈɒnɪst/
/rɪˈzʌlts/
get down to business make the big time /ɡet ˌdaʊn tə
ˈbɪznəs/
/ˌmeɪk ðə ˈbɪɡ taɪm/
overtime n
to command v
the monarchy n
personal assistant n
/ˈəʊvətaɪm/
/kəˈmɑːnd/
/ðə ˈmɒnəki/
/ˌpɜːsənl əˈsɪstənt/
© Oxford University Press
erdita
p
colloquio
c ancro
direttore
affidabile
onesto
risultati
mettersi al lavoro
avere successo
s traordinario (lavoro)
(riuscire ad) ottenere
la monarchia
assistente personale
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/θiːvz/
/ænˈtiːk/
Some thieves stole our car.
The thieves stole jewellery and antique paintings.
l adri
antico
quarter n
/ˈhɑːt əv …/
/ˈkwɔːtə(r)/
c uore di (qualcosa)
quartiere
outskirts n pl
edge n
massive adj
structures n pl
pharaohs n pl
/ˈaʊtskɜːts/
/edʒ/
/ˈmæsɪv/
/ˈstrʌktʃəz/
/ˈfeərəʊz/
terrace n
/ˈterəs/
sightseeing n
must-see adj
destination n
magnificent adj
reflections n pl
complex n
coastal adj
/ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ/
/ˈməst siː/
/ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/
/mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt/
/rɪˈflekʃnz/
/ˈkɒmpleks/
/ˈkəʊstl/
parkland n
luxury adj
suite n
/ˈpɑːklænd/
/ˈlʌkʃəri/
/swiːt/
private beach n
villa n
self-catering adj
/ˌpraɪvət ˈbiːtʃ/
/ˈvɪlə/
/self ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/
misleading adj
roadworks n pl
speed limit n
wind turbines n pl
stroll n
sat nav n
GPS n
maze n
corridor n
/ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ/
/ˈrəʊdwɜːks/
/ˈspiːd ˌlɪmɪt/
/ˈwɪnd ˌtɜːbaɪnz/
/strəʊl/
/ˈsæt næv/
/ˌdʒiː piː ˈes/
/meɪz/
/ˈkɒrɪdɔː(r)/
They live in a beautiful house in the heart of the countryside.
There are some great restaurants in the French quarter of
the city.
I live on the outskirts of the city, so I catch a train to work.
We saw a deer standing on the edge of the forest.
I saw a massive spider the size of my hand.
The pyramids are massive stone structures in Egypt.
Looking at the pyramids in Giza takes you back to the time of
the pharaohs.
It was a sunny morning, so we ate breakfast outside on
the terrace.
We did a lot of sightseeing on holiday, which was really tiring!
The Great Wall of China is a must-see landmark.
Greece is a popular holiday destination.
The ocean view from our hotel room is magnificent.
You can see wonderful reflections of the Taj Mahal in the river.
Our hotel complex is right on the beach.
Our hotel is set in an area of coastal parkland, with access to a
private beach.
You can go for a long walk in the surrounding parkland.
Our luxury suites give 360-degree views of the surrounding area.
We stayed in a luxury suite with a bedroom, bathroom, and
living room.
There’s a private beach that only hotel guests can use.
We stayed in a beautiful villa in Crete.
The apartments are self-catering, and you can buy food at a
nearby supermarket.
Some of the questions are misleading, so read them carefully.
There’s a lot of traffic this morning because of the roadworks.
The speed limit on this road is 70 kilometres per hour.
The wind turbines along the coast spoil the view.
Shall we go for an evening stroll along the beach?
I’m not sure where it is, so I’ll use the sat nav.
We won’t get lost if we use the GPS.
This place is a bit of a maze so it’s easy to get lost.
To get to reception, go along the corridor and turn right.
/ˈɪndʒəd/
She was badly injured in a car accident.
ferito
headline n
/ˈhedlaɪn/
titolo
to survive v
to stick v
experts n pl
sceptical adj
handfuls n pl
snowdrifts n pl
to recover v
hibernation n
to plunge v
emaciated adj
/səˈvaɪv/
/stɪk/
/ˈekspɜːts/
/ˈskeptɪkl/
/ˈhændfʊlz/
/ˈsnəʊdrɪfts/
/rɪˈkʌvə(r)/
/ˌhaɪbəˈneɪʃn/
/plʌndʒ/
/ɪˈmeɪsieɪtɪd/
remote adj
snowmobile n
rescuer n
/rɪˈməʊt/
/ˈsnəʊməbiːl/
/ˈreskjuːə(r)/
The news headline is about a man who was stuck in the snow
for 60 days.
The man tried to stay warm and ate snow to survive.
The man was stuck in the snow for 60 days.
Experts think he went into a form of hibernation.
I was sceptical at first, but now I love my Kindle.
The man survived by eating handfuls of snow.
The man’s car became trapped in snowdrifts.
It took me a few weeks to recover from the accident.
Some animals go into hibernation in winter.
Temperatures plunged to as low as -30°C.
The man was emaciated after being stuck in the snow for
60 days.
We visited a remote village in the mountains.
He was found by a worker driving a snowmobile.
She wrote a letter to thank her rescuer for saving her life.
thieves n pl
antique adj
Everyday English
heart of (something) eriferie
p
margine
enorme
strutture
faraoni
terrazza
v isita turistica
cosa che bisogna vedere
destinazione
magnifico
riflessi
complesso
costiero
arco
p
lussuoso
suite
s piaggia privata
villa
con uso cucina
f uorviante
lavori stradali
limite di velocità
turbine eoliche
passeggiata
navigatore satellitare
GPS
labirinto
corridoio
Unit 3 News and views
injured adj
Can you believe it?
© Oxford University Press
s opravvivere
bloccare
esperti
scettico
manciate
cumuli di neve
riprendersi
letargo
calare all’improvviso
deperito
l ontano
gatto delle nevi
soccorritore
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to notice v
/ˈnəʊtɪs/
to scrape v
windscreen n
/skreɪp/
/ˈwɪndskriːn/
poor state n
sleeping bag n
fuel n
/ˈpɔː steɪt/
/ˈsliːpɪŋ bæɡ/
/ˈfjuːəl/
intensive care n
to treat v
hypothermia n
nature lover n
elk n
/ɪnˌtensɪv ˈkeə(r)/
/triːt/
/ˌhaɪpəˈθɜːmiə/
/ˈneɪtʃə ˌlʌvə(r)/
/elk/
professor n
nutrition n
avalanche n
to ski v
missing adj
igloo n
drift n
/prəˈfesə(r)/
/njuˈtrɪʃn/
/ˈævəlɑːnʃ/
/skiː/
/ˈmɪsɪŋ/
/ˈɪɡluː/
/drɪft/
I didn’t notice the car at first because I was busy cleaning
the road.
I stopped to scrape some snow from the windscreen.
The snow started falling on my windscreen and it was difficult
to see.
His health was in a poor state, and he was taken to hospital.
He used a sleeping bag to keep warm.
I need to go to the petrol station because I don’t have much
fuel left.
The doctors kept her in intensive care for several hours.
The doctors had to treat him for hypothermia.
He has hypothermia because of the freezing temperatures.
He was a nature lover and would often photograph wildlife.
An elk is a large deer that can be found in some
northern countries.
She’s a professor at Oxford University.
Diet and nutrition are important for your health.
He got hit by an avalanche while he was mountain-climbing.
We’re going skiing in France this winter.
Why didn’t anyone report the man as missing?
The car was covered in snow and looked like an igloo.
It started snowing and his car became stuck in a drift.
notare
g rattare
parabrezza
cattivo stato
s acco a pelo
carburante
t erapia intensiva
curare
ipotermia
amante della natura
alce
rofessore
p
alimentazione
valanga
sciare
scomparso
igloo
cumulo
Practice
l icenziare
rubare
riparare
di successo
to sack v
to steal v
to repair v
successful adj
/sæk/
/stɪəl/
/rɪˈpeə/
/səkˈsesfl/
to tow v
/təʊ/
He was sacked from his job because he stole some money.
I need a new phone because my old one was stolen.
It’ll cost £1,000 to get my car repaired.
We worked really hard, but in the end our business
wasn’t successful.
My car was towed away because I parked on a yellow line.
competition n
news bulletin n
property tycoon n
masked adj
newly-built adj
van n
in connection with
(something) stuntman n
/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/
/ˈnjuːz ˌbʊlətɪn/
/ˌprɒpəti taɪˈkuːn/
/mɑːskt/
/ˌnjuːli ˈbɪlt/
/væn/
/ɪn kəˈnekʃn wɪð …/
The author has won more than one writing competition.
I heard an interesting story on a radio news bulletin.
He’s a millionaire property tycoon.
I couldn’t see the robbers because they were masked.
The robbers broke into their newly-built home.
I have a van so I can help you move house.
Three men have been arrested in connection with the robbery.
rimuovere (con il carro
attrezzi)
concorso
notiziario
magnate immobiliare
mascherato
appena costruito
furgone
in relazione a (qualcosa)
/ˈstʌntmæn/
You have to be very brave to be a stuntman.
stuntman
It’s a romance about a young man and woman who fall in love.
It’s a biography about Steve Jobs.
It’s a psychological thriller about a killer.
s toria d’amore
biografia
thriller psicologico
This book is an exciting thriller full of action.
Peter’s attraction to Zoe became an unhealthy obsession.
It’s a psychological thriller about the life of a killer.
The book is about a killer and his psychiatrist.
What was the name of that recent sci-fi movie that starred
Tom Cruise?
Tragically, the woman died.
In the end, they all live happily ever after.
t hriller
ossessione
assassino
psichiatra
avere come protagonista
The author of this book was awarded a prize.
I always read the synopses of books before I buy them.
Ruth Rendell is a writer at the height of her powers.
The author uses all her crafts to produce a real page-turner.
This exciting novel is a real page-turner.
a ggiudicare
sinossi
poteri
abilità
libro che si legge tutto
d’un fiato
battere
svelare
Vocabulary and speaking
romance n
biography n
psychological
thriller n
thriller n
obsession n
killer n
psychiatrist n
to star v
/ˈrəʊmæns/
/baɪˈɒɡrəfi/
/saɪkəˌlɒdʒɪkl
ˈθrɪlə(r)/
/ˈθrɪlə(r)/
/əbˈseʃn/
/ˈkɪlə(r)/
/saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/
/stɑː/
tragically adv
happily ever after to award v
synopses n pl
powers n pl
crafts n pl
page-turner n
/ˈtrædʒɪkli/
/ˈhæpɪli ˌevə(r)
ˈɑːftə(r)/
/əˈwɔːd/
/sɪˈnɒpsiːz/
/ˈpaʊəz/
/krɑːfts/
/ˈpeɪdʒ tɜːnə(r)/
to pound v
lay bare /paʊnd/
/leɪ ˈbeə(r)/
© Oxford University Press
Her exciting novel makes the heart pound.
The author manages to lay bare the thoughts of an insane man.
t ragicamente
felici e contenti
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twisted adj
unbalanced adj
haunting adj
accuracy n
/ˈtwɪstɪd/
/ˌʌnˈbælənst/
/ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
/ˈækjərəsi/
top of her class /ˈtɒp əv hə ˈklɑːs/
to transcend v
sublime adj
double n
sensuous adj
/trænˈsend/
/səˈblaɪm/
/ˈdʌbl/
/ˈsenʃuəs/
manipulative adj
/məˈnɪpjələtɪv/
fiancé n
to risk v
sanity n
cautious adj
security n
/fiˈɒnseɪ/
/rɪsk/
/ˈsænəti/
/ˈkɔːʃəs/
/sɪˈkjʊərəti/
roommate n
sinister adj
/ˈrʊmmeɪt/
/ˈsɪnɪstə(r)/
charismatic adj
violent adj
maternal adj
play (something) out /ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/
/ˈvaɪələnt/
/məˈtɜːnl/
/pleɪ ... ˈaʊt/
/ˈmɒdɪst/
/ˈsuːɪsaɪd/
/ˈvɪktɪm/
/pəˈzesɪvnəs/
/ljʊə(r)/
/ˈprɒmɪs/
/hɔːnt/
/ˈɪnsɪdənt/
n phr
modest adj
suicide n
victim n
possessiveness n
to lure v
promise n
to haunt v
incident n
She successfully describes the twisted mind of a killer.
She’s quite unbalanced, and is seeing a psychiatrist.
The book is a haunting psychological thriller.
I’m not sure about the accuracy of this information – some of it
looks wrong.
Marie is doing really well at school. She’s top of her class.
alato
m
squilibrato
ossessionante
accuratezza
Her books transcend the limits of the mystery genre.
Her writing is sublime; she is a very talented author.
He’s your double – he looks just like you.
She was beautiful and sensuous and men would often fall in
love with her.
She’s quite manipulative and always knows what to say to get
what she wants.
My fiancé and I are getting married next year.
I want to thank you for risking your life to save my daughter.
Peter becomes obsessed with Zoe and risks his sanity for her.
She’s a cautious woman and always locks her doors.
Pet dogs are good for security because they bark when a stranger
comes near the house.
My roommate is really messy, so he’s difficult to live with.
Her roommate’s careless behaviour resulted in
sinister consequences.
He’s charismatic and the people love him.
I don’t think children should be allowed to watch violent movies.
Sometimes mothers are not maternal and reject their children.
How did the story play out?
He’s very modest and will never say how good he is.
She used to be depressed and would often think about suicide.
He was the victim of a violent attack.
His possessiveness ruined their relationship.
A stranger tried to lure the little boy into his car.
He tried to get the boy into his car with the promise of sweets.
It happened ten years ago, but I’m still haunted by the incident.
The incident happened one morning in June.
t rascendere
sublime
sosia
sensuale
The girl was clinging to the railings of the balcony.
The aircraft was flying too low overhead.
His gaze moved from the blue sky to the hanging figure.
He looked at the bright vanishing arrow of the aircraft in
the sky.
His sleepy gaze alighted on the figure of a girl hanging from
the building.
I couldn’t believe what was happening, and stared at the woman
in disbelief.
He thought it was a stunt because it didn’t seem real.
a ggrapparsi
di sopra
sguardo
dileguarsi
primo della classe
manipolativo
f idanzato
rischiare
sanità mentale
cauto
sicurezza
c ompagno di stanza
sinistro
c arismatico
violento
materno
andare a finire
modesto
suicidio
vittima
possessività
adescare
promessa
tormentare
fatto spiacevole
Reading and listening
to cling v
overhead adv
gaze n
to vanish v
/klɪŋ/
/əʊvəˈhed/
/ɡeɪz/
/ˈvænɪʃ/
to alight v
/əˈlaɪt/
disbelief n
/ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf/
stunt n
/stʌnt/
cameraman n
safety precautions /ˈkæmrəmæn/
/ˈseɪfti prɪˌkɔːʃnz/
dummy n
/ˈdʌmi/
deserted adj
to clutch v
anchorage n
obviously adv
/dɪˈzɜːtɪd/
/klʌtʃ/
/ˈæŋkərɪdʒ/
/ˈɒbviəsli/
melodrama n
/ˈmelədrɑːmə/
constituent n
nerve n
/kənˈstɪtjuənt/
/nɜːv/
n pl
© Oxford University Press
A cameraman filmed the incident.
If you are careful and follow the safety precautions, you’ll
be fine.
He thought that the girl was a dummy because she didn’t
look real.
It was early in the morning and everywhere was deserted.
I watched the girl clutch the balcony rail.
She held on to the anchorage of the balcony rail.
The girl hanging from the building was obviously trying to
kill herself.
Melodrama is always unbelievable, even though it
happens often.
Melodrama is a frequent constituent of real life.
She wanted to kill herself, but lost her nerve and was trying to
stay alive.
posarsi
incredulità
trucco, trovata
(pubblicitaria)
cameraman
misure di sicurezza
manichino
eserto
d
tenere stretto
appiglio
ovviamente
melodramma
e lemento costitutivo
coraggio
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ultimate adj
/ˈʌltɪmət/
focus n
gossip n
/ˈfəʊkəs/
/ˈɡɒsɪp/
speculation n
tenants n pl
/ˌspekjuˈleɪʃn/
/ˈtenənts/
to alert v
unwilling hero limelight n
novelty n
overcoat n
bus stop n
/əˈlɜːt/
/ʌnˌwɪlɪŋ ˈhɪərəʊ/
/ˈlaɪmlaɪt/
/ˈnɒvlti/
/ˈəʊvəkəʊt/
/ˈbʌs stɒp/
stench n
/stentʃ/
dully adv
feebly adv
prediction n
/ˈdʌli/
/ˈfiːbli/
/prɪˈdɪkʃn/
Then came the arrival of the police and the ultimate rescue of
the girl.
She was the focus of gossip and speculation.
There was a lot of gossip when Adam and Kate started seeing
each other.
There was a lot of speculation about why Sarah left her job.
Four tenants live in this flat, and they share the cooking
and cleaning.
He alerted the police and they arrived soon after.
When he helped to rescue the girl he became an unwilling hero.
She’s modest so she doesn’t like the limelight.
The novelty wore off, and people left him alone.
He was just putting on his overcoat when the doorbell rang.
You can catch the bus into town from the bus stop across
the street.
The first thing he noticed when he got home was the stench
of gas.
‘How long,’ she asked dully, ‘will you be gone?’
The empty bottle of pills was still clutched feebly in her hand.
My prediction is that his new film will be very successful.
finale
r omantico
vantaggi
c entro
chiacchiere
c ongettura
inquilini
a llertare
eroe involontario
notorietà
novità
cappotto
fermata dell’autobus
puzzo
igramente
p
debolmente
previsione
Listening and speaking
romantic adj
benefits n pl
/rəʊˈmæntɪk/
/ˈbenɪfɪts/
limitations n pl
to switch v
pros n pl
cons n pl
to download v
to stream v
/ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃnz/
/swɪtʃ/
/prəʊz/
/kɒnz/
/ˌdaʊnləʊd/
/striːm/
to be set v
/set/
My husband is quite romantic and often buys me flowers.
One of the benefits of the Kindle is that you can have your
whole library in your handbag.
What are the benefits and limitations of using a Kindle?
I think I’ll switch to using a Kindle instead of buying books.
What are the pros and cons of going to the cinema?
What are the pros and cons of living abroad?
I prefer downloading movies to going to the cinema.
I like streaming movies because it’s cheaper than going to
the cinema.
My new book is a thriller set in Paris.
/əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/
/dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
/wɒt ə ˈdræɡ/
/ˈtræfɪk dʒæm/
I need to apologize for breaking your vase.
I don’t eat mushrooms because I think they’re disgusting.
I have so much homework to do. What a drag!
I’ll be a bit late because I’m stuck in a traffic jam.
scusarsi
isgustoso
d
Che barba!
ingorgo
/dʒæz/
My favourite kind of music is jazz.
jazz
politician n
it suits you to hurt (somebody’s)
feelings /ˌpɒləˈtɪʃn/
/ɪt ˈsjuːts ju/
/ˌhɜːt …ˈfiːlɪŋz/
He’s a politician, but he’s very honest.
You should buy that shirt because it suits you.
She doesn’t love him, but she doesn’t want to hurt his feelings.
urgent adj
/ˈɜːdʒənt/
I’m really busy, so I can only see him if it’s urgent.
olitico
p
ti sta bene
ferire i sentimenti (di
qualcuno)
urgente
vegan n
/ˈviːɡən/
atheist n
teetotaller n
insomniac n
dyslexic adj
pacifist n
naturist n
tiny adj
/ˈeɪθiɪst/
/ˌtiːˈtəʊtlə(r)/
/ɪnˈsɒmniæk/
/dɪsˈleksɪk/
/ˈpæsɪfɪst/
/ˈneɪtʃərɪst/
/ˈtaɪni/
He’s a vegan, so he doesn’t eat meat, eggs, or anything made
with milk.
She’s an atheist, so she doesn’t believe in God.
Mark won’t be drinking because he’s a teetotaller.
He’s an insomniac, so how come he overslept?
He’s dyslexic, so he has trouble reading and writing.
I would never fight in a war because I’m a pacifist.
He’s a naturist and he hates wearing clothes.
He lives in a tiny one-roomed flat.
l imiti
passare
pro
contro
scaricare
vedere in streaming
essere ambientato
Everyday English
to apologize v
disgusting adj
What a drag! traffic jam n
Unit 4 The naked truth
jazz n
Telling lies
practice
© Oxford University Press
vegano
a teo
astemio
insonne
dislessico
pacifista
naturista
minuscolo
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single adj
/ˈsɪŋɡl/
pets n pl
unemployed adj
vegetarian n
anti-social adj
/pets/
/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/
/ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/
/ˌænti ˈsəʊʃl/
to give (somebody)
a lift /ɡɪv … ə ˈlɪft/
I think Dave will always be single because he hates being in
a relationship.
He hasn’t got any pets, but he’d like to get a dog.
I’m currently unemployed, but I have a job interview next week.
Laura’s a vegetarian, so you can’t cook chicken for her tonight.
He’s anti-social. He’d rather play computer games than see
his friends.
I can give you a lift to work if you’re too tired to walk.
single
a nimali domestici
disoccupato
vegetariano
asociale
dare un passaggio (a
qualcuno)
Listening and speaking
secret n
guilty adj
diehard adj
treasure n
MP n
judge n
scalding adj
/ˈsiːkrət/
/ˈɡɪlti/
/ˈdaɪhɑːd/
/ˈtreʒə(r)/
/ˌemˈpiː/
/dʒʌdʒ/
/ˈskɔːldɪŋ/
to feel justified /fiːl ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/
/ˌwaɪt ˈlaɪ/
/skriːm/
/nɔɪz/
/ˈfʊtsteps/
/ˌʌnsəˈspektɪŋ/
/skwɒʃ/
/strænd/
white lie n
to scream v
noise n
footsteps n pl
unsuspecting adj
to squash v
to strand v
Please don’t tell anyone – it’s a secret.
He feels really guilty that he broke your phone.
He’s a diehard Manchester United fan and never misses a match.
Many explorers found treasure and became very rich.
She became an MP and works in Parliament.
He started working as a lawyer, and eventually became a judge.
The water is scalding, so wait for it to cool before you get in
the bath.
She felt justified in complaining because the food was terrible.
I couldn’t tell her the dress looked bad, so I told a white lie.
When she saw the spider, she started to scream.
Stop making so much noise! I’m trying to sleep.
I thought I was alone, but then I heard someone’s footsteps.
The poor unsuspecting diners didn’t know I’d spat in their soup.
Four of us were squashed into the back of the car.
My car broke down and I was stranded in the middle of
the countryside.
s egreto
colpevole
irriducibile
tesoro
deputato
giudice
bollente
Do you believe the conspiracy theory that Princess Diana
was murdered?
It didn’t take long for theories to appear on the Internet.
The views from the top of the mountain were breathtaking.
Some of the hypotheses about Diana’s death belong in a James
Bond film.
The training was a farce and nobody could take it seriously.
Some people think Princess Diana’s death was a fiendish
murder plot.
Nobody believed her elaborate story.
Some people think Princess Diana’s car crash was just a hoax.
Maybe they faked their own deaths so they could live peacefully
for the rest of their lives.
Our first few months together were blissful, but then we started
arguing all the time.
They love the isolation of living in such a quiet place.
I’m fed up with cooking. Let’s eat out tonight!
Some celebrities find the intrusions into their private life difficult
to deal with.
She never wanted to be a celebrity because her private life is
very important to her.
I would love to go on holiday somewhere tropical, like
the Caribbean.
They live on a tropical island, and they use satellite video
conferencing to communicate.
They hatched a clever plot, but in the end it didn’t work.
Someone tampered with my bike and now the brakes
don’t work.
We found it hard to believe that the school year was
over already.
His decisions were completely arbitrary so a lot of
people complained.
It is hard to believe that a princess was killed by something as
mundane as a traffic accident.
teoria del complotto
s entirsi giustificato
bugia innocente
urlare
rumore
rumore di passi
senza sospetto
accalcarsi
rimanere a piedi
Reading and speaking
conspiracy theory n
/kənˈspɪrəsi ˌθɪəri/
to appear v
breathtaking adj
hypotheses n pl
/əˈpɪə(r)/
/ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/
/haɪˈpɒθəsiːz/
farce n
fiendish adj
/fɑːs/
/ˈfiːndɪʃ/
elaborate adj
hoax n
to fake v
/ɪˈlæbərət/
/həʊks/
/feɪk/
blissful adj
/ˈblɪsfl/
isolation n
fed up adj
intrusions n pl
/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃn/
/ˌfed ˈʌp/
/ɪnˈtruːʒnz/
private life n
/ˈpraɪvət laɪf/
tropical adj
/ˈtrɒpɪkl/
satellite video
conferencing n
to hatch v
to tamper v
/ˈsætəlaɪt ˌvɪdiəʊ
ˈkɒnfərənsɪŋ/
/hætʃ/
/ˈtæmpə/
hard to believe /ˌhɑːd tə bəˈliːv/
arbitrary adj
/ˈɑːbɪtrəri/
mundane adj
/mʌnˈdeɪn/
© Oxford University Press
c omparire
mozzafiato
ipotesi
f arsa
diabolico
e laborato
mistificazione
simulare
felice
i solamento
stufo
interferenze
vita privata
tropicale
video conferenza via
satellite
ordire
manomettere
difficile da credere
arbitrario
banale
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bearable adj
/ˈbeərəbl/
paranoia n
/ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/
rumours n pl
to flutter v
breeze n
/ˈruːməz/
/ˈflʌtər/
/briːz/
stunning adj
array n
/ˈstʌnɪŋ/
/əˈreɪ/
shadows n pl
plausible adj
unanimously adv
/ˈʃædəʊz/
/ˈplɔːzəbl/
/juˈnænɪməsli/
geological analysis n
UFO n
/dʒiːəˌlɒdʒɪkl
əˈnæləsɪs/
/ˌjuːefˈəʊ/
widespread adj
/ˈwaɪdspred/
NASA n
/ˈnæsə/
to conceal v
/kənˈsiəl/
media n
believable adj
/ˈmiːdiə/
/bɪˈliːvəbl/
to breed v
/briːd/
Knowing that I’ll be on holiday next week makes work
more bearable.
All the conspiracy theories on the Internet increase
global paranoia.
Did you hear the rumours that Katie has met someone else?
Why was the US flag fluttering if there’s no wind on the Moon?
It was a hot day, but there was a breeze so it was
quite comfortable.
She’s a model and she always looks stunning.
On a clear night, you can see a beautiful array of stars in
the sky.
The sun was too bright, so there are shadows in the picture.
I don’t think any of the conspiracy theories are plausible.
Scientists have unanimously agreed that the conspiracy theorists
are wrong.
The rocks taken from the Moon have gone through a lot of
geological analysis.
I saw something strange in the night sky and wondered if it was
a UFO.
Some people think NASA found widespread evidence of
alien life.
Do you think NASA has been trying to hide evidence of
alien life?
Some people think NASA is trying to conceal evidence of aliens
from the public.
The media should leave celebrities alone.
I don’t think any of the theories are believable because they all
sound ridiculous.
The Internet breeds conspiracy theories because it allows people
to share their ideas.
sopportabile
Your theory is ridiculous and completely implausible.
Some theories are plausible, but others are ridiculous.
I don’t find his theories credible because he hasn’t done
enough research.
In most US states, the legal driving age is 16.
The probable explanation is that the car crash was an accident.
I don’t think I’m responsible enough to be a parent.
That looks like an expensive designer bag, but it’s actually fake.
She seems friendly, but I’m not sure if her behaviour is genuine.
He thought the dummy was a real girl.
This watch isn’t fake – it’s authentic.
I loathe school and can’t wait to finish.
For me, happiness is spending time with the people I love.
Bungee jumping is safe as long as you are careful.
Why can’t you admit that you are wrong?
If you practise the violin every day, you’ll improve.
You can believe what she says because she’s sincere.
Girls are often more mature than boys of the same age.
Banks shouldn’t encourage people to borrow money.
She’s a kind person and is always helping others.
It was very generous of you to give me such an expensive gift.
I like adventure sports like bungee jumping and skydiving.
I need a new computer as my old one is completely useless.
I couldn’t complain because his decision was fair.
What lousy weather! I hope it will stop raining soon.
We have two dogs – one is clever but the other is a bit thick!
She’s not the brightest of students, so she might not pass
her exams.
I cooked the meat for too long so it’s a bit tough.
I love their CD, but they don’t sound so good when they
play live.
I prefer light blue to dark blue.
on plausibile
n
ridicolo
credibile
paranoia
icerie
d
sventolare
brezza
s tupenda
schiera
mbre
o
plausibile
unanimamente
analisi geologiche
UFO
molto esteso
NASA
nascondere
edia
m
credibile
generare
Vocabulary
implausible adj
ridiculous adj
credible adj
/ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/
/rɪˈdɪkjələs/
/ˈkredəbl/
legal adj
probable adj
responsible adj
fake adj
genuine adj
real adj
authentic adj
to loathe v
happiness n
safe adj
to admit v
to improve v
sincere adj
mature adj
to encourage v
kind adj
generous adj
bungee jumping n
useless adj
fair adj
lousy adj
thick adj
brightest adj
/ˈliːɡl/
/ˈprɒbəbl/
/rɪˈspɒnsəbl/
/feɪk/
/ˈdʒenjuɪn/
/ˈriːəl/
/ɔːˈθentɪk/
/ləʊð/
/ˈhæpinəs/
/seɪf/
/ədˈmɪt/
/ɪmˈpruːv/
/sɪnˈsɪə(r)/
/məˈtjʊə(r)/
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/
/kaɪnd/
/ˈdʒenərəs/
/ˈbʌndʒi ˌdʒʌmpɪŋ/
/ˈjuːsləs/
/feə(r)/
/ˈlaʊzi/
/θɪk/
/ˈbraɪtəst/
tough adv
live adv
/tʌf/
/laɪv/
light adj
/laɪt/
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l egale
probabile
responsabile
falso
autentico
vero
autentico
detestare
felicità
sicuro
ammettere
migliorare
sincero
maturo
incoraggiare
gentile
generoso
bungee jumping
inutile
equo
pessimo
tonto
il più intelligente
uro
d
dal vivo
chiaro
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Everyday English
polite adj
to roast v
sparkling adj
still adj
Bon appetit! /pəˈlaɪt/
/rəʊst/
/ˈspɑːklɪŋ/
/stɪl/
/ˌbɒn æpeˈtiː/
It’s important to be polite and say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’.
I roasted the vegetables in the oven for 20 minutes.
I decided to order a glass of sparkling water.
Do you prefer sparkling or still water?
Bon appetit! Enjoy your meal!
c ortese
arrostire
frizzante
naturale
Buon appetito!
Why did you call if you have no intention of seeing me?
Can you check the timetable to see what time the train leaves?
We didn’t plan our trip – it was spontaneous.
It’s an important decision, so think about it carefully.
We have an arrangement where we help each other to study.
Can I make a suggestion? You should have a break!
I’m going to be a racing driver when I grow up.
I’m from Australia, but I didn’t grow up there.
i ntenzione
orario
spontaneo
decisione
accordo
suggerimento
pilota da corsa
crescere
reparare (le valigie)
p
ambizione
pan di Spagna
marmellata
guadagnare
al momento
Unit 5 Looking ahead
intention n
timetable n
spontaneous adj
decision n
arrangement n
suggestion n
racing driver n
to grow up v
/ɪnˈtenʃn/
/ˈtaɪmteɪbl/
/spɒnˈteɪniəs/
/dɪˈsɪʒn/
/əˈreɪndʒmənt/
/səˈdʒestʃən/
/ˈreɪsɪŋ ˌdraɪvə(r)/
/ɡrəʊ ˈʌp/
How do you see your future?
to pack v
ambition n
sponge cake n
jam n
to earn v
at the moment /pæk/
/æmˈbɪʃn/
/ˈspʌndʒ keɪk/
/dʒæm/
/ɜːn/
/ət ðə ˈməʊmənt/
supper n
/ˈsʌpə(r)/
I go on holiday tomorrow so I’m packing my case right now.
His main ambition is to become a teacher.
I’m making a sponge cake with jam in it for Lisa’s birthday.
Would you like jam and butter with your toast?
He’s earning much more money in his new job.
If you’re not busy at the moment, can you help me with
my homework?
We’re having spaghetti for supper tonight.
/steɪts/
/ɪˈnʌf əv …/
New York is my favourite city in the States.
I’ve had enough of her lazy attitude.
( gli) Stati Uniti
abbastanza di (qualcosa
o qualcuno)
/ˈleɪzi/
/ˈætɪtjuːd/
/ə ɡʊd ˈtɔːkɪŋ tə/
/ˌpreznˈteɪʃn/
/skeəd ˈstɪf/
/kəʊtʃ/
/ˌmeɪk ə səkˈses əv/
/ˈkruːzɪŋ spiːd/
/ˈkæbɪn kruː/
/kruː/
/əˈsɪstəns/
/ˈkɔːl ˌbʌtn/
/ˈtɜːbjələns/
/ˈsiːtbelt/
/ˈfɑːsn/
/ˌdjuːti ˈfriː ˌʃɒpɪŋ/
Stop being so lazy and help me clean the house!
The boss told him he didn’t like his lazy attitude.
I gave her a good talking to as I was tired of her lazy attitude.
I’m really nervous about my presentation this afternoon.
I was scared stiff after watching that horror movie.
The coach leaves at 3.00.
We worked really hard to make a success of our new business.
The plane’s cruising speed is 575 miles per hour.
The cabin crew will serve dinner in ten minutes.
I asked a member of the crew for a bottle of water.
Please press the call button if you need assistance.
Press the call button if you need assistance.
We’re having some turbulence, so please fasten your seatbelts.
Make sure everyone in the car is wearing their seatbelt.
Please sit down and fasten your seatbelts.
The best thing about airports is duty-free shopping.
igro
p
atteggiamento
una bella ramanzina
presentazione
morto di paura
pullman
rendere un successo
velocità di crociera
personale di bordo
equipaggio
assistenza
pulsante di chiamata
turbolenza
cintura di sicurezza
allacciare
acquisti al duty free
/ˈlændɪŋ kɑːd/
Remember to fill out your landing card before the plane arrives
in Boston.
What’s the average temperature in Stockholm in the winter?
It’s chilly outside, so wear a jacket.
Please put your seats in an upright position.
Stay in your seats until the plane comes to a complete standstill.
Singapore has a tropical climate.
The climate might change a little bit, but not dramatically.
Her business was highly successful and she became
a millionaire.
carta di sbarco
cena
Practice
(the) States n
enough of
(something or
somebody) lazy adj
attitude n
a good talking to presentation n
scared stiff coach n
make a success of cruising speed n
cabin crew n
crew n
assistance n
call button n
turbulence n
seatbelt n
to fasten v
duty-free
shopping n
landing card n
temperature n
chilly adj
upright adj
standstill n
climate n
dramatically adv
millionaire n
/ˈtemprətʃə(r)/
/ˈtʃɪli/
/ˈʌpraɪt/
/ˈstændstɪl/
/ˈklaɪmət/
/drəˈmætɪkli/
/ˌmɪljəˈneə(r)/
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t emperatura
freddo
diritto
arresto
clima
radicalmente
milionario
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grandchildren n
cure n
/ˈɡræntʃɪldrən/
/kjʊə(r)/
Her grandchildren visit her every week.
Doctors are trying to find a cure for the disease.
ipoti (di nonno)
n
cura
The real turning point for me was when I got help from a
careers adviser.
What are some of the challenges facing young carers?
When I first saw your sister I thought she was you because you’re
so similar.
Horse racing isn’t my kind of thing.
I love animals and would never wear fur.
I’ve had a lot of in-company IT training.
The rate of unemployment is increasing.
On average, we spend £75 a week on food.
The annual cost to the EU is €120bn.
The USA, Japan, and Germany are examples of
developed economies.
The figures reveal that unemployment is a real problem
in Europe.
My degree is in history, but I work in business.
A university degree is no longer a guarantee to a job.
Greek men have to do military service.
I’m mentoring a less experienced colleague.
I’m getting some help from a personal adviser.
When you’re looking for a job it’s important to have
Internet access.
There are some grants you can apply for that will help you pay
for university.
Setting up the equipment takes about half an hour.
I’ve got a good idea for a new business.
punto di svolta
I was a bit moody when I was a teenager.
Today’s teenagers often get a bad press.
I’m looking forward to finishing university and starting
my career.
Graduating from university was a big milestone for me.
Nick is a young entrepreneur who sold his app to Yahoo
for $30m.
I’m going to hang about outside your room until you decide to
talk to me.
Not all teenagers sulk in their bedrooms.
She’s ambitious, so I’m sure she’ll do very well.
Jake grew up in a council estate but, against the odds, made a
success of his life.
I work as a banker and the hours are pretty long.
I’m getting a divorce and I need a good lawyer.
Which apps do you have on your iPad?
Clare posted a picture of us on my timeline.
Your report is rather long. Can you summarize it for me?
I’m in a bad mood so I don’t want to talk to anyone right now.
Skim-read the text and tell me what you think it’s about.
The web is overrun with information.
Nick created an app that automatically summarizes webpages.
How many new webpages are added to the Internet every day?
Nick’s app had 100,000 downloads in its first month.
I’m looking for funding for my new research project.
How does Nick reconcile his life as an entrepreneur with his
other life of being a student?
I’m a keen fan of rugby and cricket.
I enjoy watching rugby at the weekends.
Cricket is a popular sport in England.
Steve Jobs is an idol of mine.
a dolescente
critiche
carriera
Listening and speaking
turning point n
/ˈtɜːnɪŋ pɔɪnt/
challenges n pl
similar adj
/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/
/ˈsɪmələ(r)/
horse racing n
fur n
training n
rate n
average n
annual adj
developed
economies n pl
to reveal v
/ˈhɔːs ˌreɪsɪŋ/
/fɜː(r)/
/ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
/reɪt/
/ˈævərɪdʒ/
/ˈænjuəl/
/dɪˌveləpt
ɪˈkɒnəmiz/
/rɪˈviəl/
degree n
guarantee n
military service n
to mentor v
adviser n
access n
/dɪˈɡriː/
/ˌɡærənˈtiː/
/ˈmɪlətri ˌsɜːvɪs/
/ˈmentɔːr/
/ədˈvaɪzə(r)/
/ˈækses/
grants n pl
/ɡrɑːnts/
setting up v
business n
/ˌsetɪŋ ˈʌp/
/ˈbɪznəs/
s fide
simile
c orse dei cavalli
pelliccia
formazione
tasso
media
annuale
economie sviluppate
rivelare
l aurea
garanzia
servizio militare
fare da mentore
consulente
accesso
borse di studio
ontaggio
m
azienda
Reading and speaking
teenager n
press n
career n
/ˈtiːneɪdʒə(r)/
/pres/
/kəˈrɪə(r)/
milestone n
entrepreneur n
/ˈmaɪlstəʊn/
/ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː(r)/
to hang about v
/hæŋ əˈbaʊt/
to sulk v
ambitious adj
against the odds /sʌlk/
/æmˈbɪʃəs/
/əˌɡeɪnst ðə ˈɒdz/
banker n
lawyer n
apps n pl
timeline n
to summarize v
mood n
to skim-read v
to overrun v
automatically adv
webpages n pl
downloads n pl
funding n
to reconcile v
/ˈbæŋkə(r)/
/ˈlɔɪjə(r)/
/æps/
/ˈtaɪmlaɪn/
/ˈsʌməraɪz/
/muːd/
/ˈskɪm riːd/
/ˌəʊvəˈrʌn/
/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
/ˈwebpeɪdʒɪz/
/ˈdaʊnləʊdz/
/ˈfʌndɪŋ/
/ˈrekənsaɪl/
keen adj
rugby n
cricket n
idol n
/kiːn/
/ˈrʌɡbi/
/ˈkrɪkɪt/
/ˈaɪdl/
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ietra miliare
p
imprenditore
stare in attesa
t enere il broncio
ambizioso
contro ogni previsione
anchiere
b
avvocato
app
diario
riassumere
umore
leggere sommariamente
invadere
automaticamente
pagine web
download
finanziamento
conciliare
a ppassionato
rugby
cricket
idolo
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vision n
obsessive adj
to control v
aspect n
entire adj
in progress idiom
technology n
exploits n pl
council estate n
/ˈvɪʒn/
/əbˈsesɪv/
/kənˈtrəʊl/
/ˈæspekt/
/ɪnˈtaɪə(r)/
/ɪn ˈprəʊɡres/
/tekˈnɒlədʒi/
/ˈeksplɔɪts/
/ˈkaʊnsl ɪˌsteɪt/
Steve Jobs had a clear vision of his product.
He’s obsessive when it comes to quality control.
I’m obsessive about controlling every aspect of my product.
The worst aspect of my job is the long hours.
The baby spent the entire journey crying.
I haven’t finished my report yet, but it’s in progress.
Every year, technology gets more and more advanced.
We’ll be hearing about Nick’s exploits for many years to come.
They don’t have much money and live on a council estate.
guitar n
festival n
audition n
inspiring adj
/ɡɪˈtɑː(r)/
/ˈfestɪvl/
/ɔːˈdɪʃn/
/ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/
tastes n pl
to extend v
pop releases n pl
to browse v
influences n pl
advertisement n
aspirations n pl
hit n
jamming session n
debut album n
autobiographical​ adj
primarily adv
multiple sclerosis n
/teɪsts/
/ɪkˈstend/
/ˈpɒp rɪˌliːsɪz/
/braʊz/
/ˈɪnfluənsɪz/
/ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/
/ˌæspəˈreɪʃnz/
/hɪt/
/ˈdʒæmɪŋ ˌseʃn/
/ˈdeɪbjuː ˌælbəm/
/ˌɔːtəˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkl/
/praɪˈmerəli/
/ˌmʌltɪpl
skləˈrəʊsɪs/
/kæmˈpeɪn/
Jake started playing the guitar at age 12.
Glastonbury is a big music festival in England.
I went to an audition for a play, but I didn’t get a part.
Her music is so inspiring, it makes me want to become a
singer too.
Our musical tastes are very different.
His musical tastes extend past the Top 40.
I prefer older music to the latest pop releases.
He browses the web to explore the artists he likes.
My main musical influences are Jimi Hendrix and Don McLean.
Jake’s song was used in a TV advertisement for beer.
He has a lot of aspirations, such as having a number one hit.
I’d love my new song to be a number one hit.
I’d love to have a jamming session with Noel Gallagher of Oasis.
Our second album didn’t sell as well as our debut album.
His song is an autobiographical look at life on a council estate.
She cares for both her parents, but primarily her mum.
Sarah looks after her mother, who has multiple sclerosis.
to campaign v
to draw attention
to v
attention n
needs n pl
to post v
to highlight v
/drɔː əˈtenʃn tə/
wheelchair n
only child n
condition n
mobile adj
fatigue n
pills n pl
injection n
eating disorder n
stressed adj
burden n
to carry on v
necessary adj
proud adj
/ˈwiːltʃeə(r)/
/ˌəʊnli ˈtʃɑɪld/
/kənˈdɪʃn/
/ˈməʊbaɪl/
/fəˈtiːɡ/
/pɪlz/
/ɪnˈdʒekʃn/
/ˈiːtɪŋ dɪsˌɔːdə(r)/
/strest/
/ˈbɜːdn/
/ˈkæri ɒn/
/ˈnesəsəri/
/praʊd/
torchbearer n
prime minister n
inspiration n
/ˈtɔːtʃˌbeərə(r)/
/ˌpraɪm ˈmɪnɪstə(r)/
/ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/
hard-working adj
/ˌhɑːd ˈwɜːkɪŋ/
conscientious adj
wonderful adj
to admire v
/ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəs/
/ˈwʌndəfl/
/ədˈmaɪə(r)/
/əˈtenʃn/
/niːdz/
/pəʊst/
/ˈhaɪlaɪt/
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ercezione
p
ossessivo
controllare
aspetto
intero
in corso
tecnologia
gesta
quartiere di case
popolari
chitarra
festival
audizione
che ispira
g usti
estendersi
uscite pop
navigare
influenze
pubblicità
aspirazioni
successo
jam-session
album di debutto
autobiografico
soprattutto
sclerosi multipla
Sarah spends time campaigning for a charity called the
MS Society.
She worked hard to draw attention to the needs of young carers.
fare campagne
Sarah has drawn attention to the needs of young carers.
She made a video about the needs of young carers.
Have you ever posted a video on YouTube?
She made a video to highlight the challenges of being a
young carer.
He can’t walk so he has a wheelchair.
He’s an only child and would love to have a brother or sister.
My boots are in a really bad condition. I need a new pair!
Sarah’s mum is mobile but she falls over a lot.
Her mum suffers from fatigue and can’t do much.
My mum is ill and has to take pills every day.
I need to get an injection before I go to Vietnam.
She has an eating disorder and is far too thin.
I’m really stressed because I have so much to do.
Caring for my mum is hard, but it’s not a burden.
I’ll carry on working until I’m 65.
I will continue to look after my mum for as long as necessary.
We were so proud when our daughter won the
writing competition.
Sarah was a torchbearer in the London 2012 Olympics.
Tony Blair used to be prime minister of the UK.
He’s an inspiration to young people who want to be
computer programmers.
You should give me the job because I’m hard-working
and reliable.
He’s a conscientious student and his grades are excellent.
We had a wonderful time on holiday.
I really admire Peter because he’s such a great singer.
a ttenzione
necessità
postare
evidenziare
attirare l’attenzione su
s edia a rotelle
figlio unico
condizione
che si muove
affaticamento
pastiglie
iniezione
disordine alimentare
stressato
peso
continuare a
necessario
orgoglioso
t edoforo
primo ministro
ispirazione
che lavora sodo
c oscienzioso
meraviglioso
ammirare
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Vocabulary
consiglio
/ˈklaɪənts/
/ˈlaɪə(r)/
/mes/
/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃnz/
You should take my advice and get lots of sleep before
your exam.
I don’t think your work has been up to your usual standard.
I hate my job, so I might resign.
I’ll check my diary to see if I’m free.
Try not to panic about your exam tomorrow!
Don’t panic – try to calm down.
Don’t worry about it – it’s not your fault.
You really put your foot in it when you asked Carla if she
was pregnant.
The article is quite complicated, but I’ll try to summarize it
for you.
My business picked up after I got a few new clients.
That’s not true – you’re a liar!
Tidy your room! It’s a mess!
You need good qualifications to become a doctor.
customer
services n
to hold v
department n
My pleasure /ˌkʌstəmə ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/
I’ll call customer services to get help with my new TV.
servizio assistenza
/həʊld/
/dɪˈpɑːtmənt/
/maɪ ˈpleʒə(r)/
r estare in linea
ufficio
Prego
Give me a ring What a shame! /ˌɡɪv mi ə ˈrɪŋ/
/ˌwɒt ə ˈʃeɪm/
Please hold and I’ll connect you to an operator.
I work in the sales department.
–Thank you for your help.
–My pleasure.
Give me a ring. I’d love to hear your news.
–I won’t be able to come to your party.
–What a shame!
advice n
/ədˈvaɪs/
standard n
to resign v
diary n
to panic v
to calm down v
fault n
put your foot in it /ˈstændəd/
/rɪˈzaɪn/
/ˈdaɪəri/
/ˈpænɪk/
/kɑːm ˈdaʊn/
/fɔlt/
/ˌpʊt jə ˈfʊt ɪn ɪt/
complicated adj
/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/
clients n pl
liar n
mess n
qualifications n pl
s tandard
licenziarsi
agenda
perdere la testa
calmarsi
colpa
fare una gaffe
complicato
c lienti
bugiardo
confusione
qualifiche
Everyday English
hiamami
C
Che peccato!
Unit 6 Hitting the big time
hit the big time traffic n
hold-ups n pl
pollution n
crimes n pl
criminals n pl
violence n
to hope v
ingredients n pl
unemployment n
luck n
knowledge n
herbs n pl
enthusiasm n
energy n
knives n pl
/hɪt ðə ˈbɪg taɪm/
/ˈtræfɪk/
/ˈhəʊld ʌps/
/pəˈluːʃn/
/kraɪmz/
/ˈkrɪmɪnlz/
/ˈvaɪələns/
/həʊp/
/ɪnˈɡriːdiənts/
/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
/lʌk/
/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/
/hɜːbz/
/ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/
/ˈenədʒi/
/naɪvz/
cutlery n
fluids n pl
/ˈkʌtləri/
/ˈfluːɪdz/
When did Jamie Oliver hit the big time?
We’re stuck in traffic at the moment.
There were a few hold-ups on the road this morning.
There are a lot of factories and a lot of pollution.
The police arrested him for his crimes.
There are too many criminals on the streets.
There’s too much violence in films these days.
I hope the weather will be better tomorrow.
What ingredients did you use to make this cake?
Unemployment is a real problem in Europe right now.
My success was due to hard work and a lot of luck!
My recipe for success is passion and knowledge.
Using herbs like basil and oregano will improve the flavour.
Jamie Oliver has so much enthusiasm for cooking.
I don’t have enough energy to go to the gym.
It’s important to buy a good set of knives if you’re going to
start cooking.
My friends love it when the old glasses and cutlery come out.
It’s important to drink plenty of fluids.
a ffermarsi
traffico
ingorghi
inquinamento
reati
criminali
violenza
sperare
ingredienti
disoccupazione
fortuna
conoscenza
erbe aromatiche
entusiasmo
energia
coltelli
I love watching TV chefs like Jamie Oliver.
Jamie Oliver is a chef, writer, and restaurateur.
Jamie Oliver is a popular media personality.
c hef
ristoratore
personalità dei media
She has won numerous prizes for her work.
His cooking show is broadcast in several different countries.
Try not to eat unhealthy food like crisps.
Fame and fortune came quickly to Jamie Oliver.
His rise to fame and fortune came swiftly.
umeroso
n
trasmettere
non sano
fama
rapidamente
osate
p
liquidi
The celebrity chef
chefs n pl
restaurateur n
media personality n
numerous adj
to broadcast v
unhealthy adj
fame n
swiftly adv
/ʃefs/
/ˌrestərəˈtɜː(r)/
/ˌmiːdiə
pɜːsəˈnæləti/
/ˈnjuːmərəs/
/ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/
/ʌnˈhelθi/
/feɪm/
/ˈswɪftli/
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ub
p
paghetta
college per chef
scoprire
naturale
telecamera
spostarsi rapidamente
/ˈskuːtə(r)/
/ˌrɒk ənd ˈrəʊl/
/ˈsaʊndtræk/
/tekˈniːks/
/ˈplenti/
/freʃ/
/əˈtrækt/
/ˌəʊvənaɪt səkˈses/
/ˈfɔːmə(r)/
/ˈmɒdl/
/ˈresəpi/
Let’s go to the pub for a drink.
We give our children pocket money every week.
I’m going to catering college because I want to be a chef.
Jamie Oliver was spotted by a TV producer.
He was very natural in front of the camera.
He’s really comfortable in front of the camera.
His first programme showed him zipping about London on
his scooter.
Before I bought my car, I used to travel on a scooter.
I love listening to pop and rock and roll.
That film has a beautiful soundtrack.
His recipes don’t use difficult cooking techniques.
Jamie’s recipes use plenty of fresh ingredients and herbs.
Jamie Oliver’s recipes always use fresh ingredients.
What kind of customers do you want to attract?
Jamie Oliver became an overnight success.
Jamie’s wife Jools is a former model.
She works as a fashion model.
I’m not a great cook, but I can follow a recipe.
/ˈfætnɪŋ/
/weɪst/
/frɪdʒ/
/məˈdʒɒrəti/
/tʃɜːtʃ/
/ˈbɜːɡl/
/ˈklʌbɪŋ/
I try not to eat too much cheese because it’s quite fattening.
I’ve wasted too much time surfing the Internet.
Can you please put the milk away in the fridge?
The majority of my friends own a car.
We go to church every Sunday.
Our house was burgled and all our jewellery was taken.
Do you want to go clubbing this weekend?
c he fa ingrassare
sprecare
frigorifero
maggioranza
chiesa
rubare in casa
andare per discoteche
Apple and Starbucks are both famous brands.
They have a reputation for producing cool products that
everyone wants.
Apple’s products are really popular.
Samsung and Apple are rivals.
For many, computers have become synonymous with Windows
and Bill Gates.
Apple has a lot of loyal fans who will never buy anything else.
Their devotion to the brand is almost religious.
Steve Jobs was a co-founder of Apple.
He’s very religious and goes to church every week.
Twitter was overwhelmed with posts when Steve Jobs died.
Lots of people used Twitter to write a tribute to Steve Jobs.
Steve Jobs was the gadget guru responsible for Apple’s success.
I wanted to drop out of university, but in the end I finished
my degree.
He sold his car to get capital for his new business.
You are a valued member of this team, so it’s a shame
you’re leaving.
My most valuable possessions are my car and my laptop.
I sold my scientific calculator when I finished school.
arche
m
reputazione
Apple introduced point and click graphics to the world.
grafica punta e clicca
I don’t need any help with my new computer because it’s so
user-friendly.
Apple realized it had to become a more grown-up company.
They didn’t get on well and would argue bitterly.
After a power struggle, Steve Jobs was forced to resign
from Apple.
In 1996, Apple was in trouble because of the dominance of
Windows software.
Their user-friendly software is simple to use.
intuitivo
pub n
pocket money n
catering college n
to spot v
natural adj
camera n
to zip v
/pʌb/
/ˈpɒkɪt ˌmʌni/
/ˈkeɪtərɪŋ ˌkɒlɪdʒ/
/spɒt/
/ˈnætʃrəl/
/ˈkæmərə/
/zɪp/
scooter n
rock and roll n
soundtrack n
techniques n pl
plenty n
fresh adj
to attract v
overnight success former adj
model n
recipe n
s cooter
rock and roll
colonna sonora
tecniche
gran quantità
fresco
attirare
successo immediato
ex
modella
ricetta
Practice
fattening adj
to waste v
fridge n
majority n
church n
to burgle v
clubbing n
Reading and speaking
brands n pl
reputation n
/brændz/
/ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/
popular adj
rivals n pl
synonymous adj
/ˈpɒpjələ(r)/
/ˈraɪvlz/
/sɪˈnɒnɪməs/
loyal adj
devotion n
co-founder n
religious adj
to overwhelm v
tribute n
gadget guru n
drop out of /ˈlɔɪəl/
/dɪˈvəʊʃn/
/ˈkəʊ ˈfaʊndə(r)/
/rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
/ˌəʊvəˈwelm/
/ˈtrɪbjuːt/
/ˈɡædʒɪt ˌɡʊruː/
/ˌdrɒp ˈaʊt əv/
capital n
valued adj
/ˈkæpɪtl/
/ˈvæljuːd/
possessions n pl
scientific
calculator n
point and click
graphics n pl
user-friendly adj
/pəˈzeʃnz/
/saɪənˌtɪfɪk
ˈkælkjuleɪtə(r)/
/ˌpɔɪnt ən ˈklɪk
ˌɡræfɪks/
/ˌjuːzə ˈfrendli/
grown-up adj
bitterly adv
power struggle n
/ˌɡrəʊn ˈʌp/
/ˈbɪtəli/
/ˈpaʊə ˌstrʌɡl/
dominance n
/ˈdɒmɪnəns/
software n
/ˈsɒftweə(r)/
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opolare
p
rivali
sinonimo
l eale
devozione
co-fondatore
religioso
sommergere
tributo
guru dei gadget
ritirarsi da
c apitale
apprezzato, stimato
roprietà
p
calcolatrice scientifica
a dulto
aspramente
lotta per il potere
dominio
software
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c loni
in crisi
redditività
clones n pl
ailing adj
profitability n
/kləʊnz/
/ˈeɪlɪŋ/
/ˌprɒfɪtəˈbɪləti/
vitally adv
range n
appeal n
cool adj
to launch v
sleek adj
utilitarian adj
lounge n
data storage n
stylish adj
to network v
speciality coffees /ˈvaɪtəli/
/reɪndʒ/
/əˈpiəl/
/kuːl/
/lɔːntʃ/
/sliːk/
/ˌjuːtɪlɪˈteəriən/
/laʊndʒ/
/ˈdeɪtə ˌstɔːrɪdʒ/
/ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
/ˈnetwɜːk/
/speʃiˌæləti ˈkɒfiz/
A lot of Mac clones could use Windows software.
In 1996 Apple was ailing, but Steve Jobs saved the company.
Apple was in trouble in 1996, but Steve Jobs returned the
company to profitability.
We think design is vitally important.
We sell a range of coffees and teas.
The appeal of Apple is their attention to design.
Your new iPad is so cool!
When did Apple launch the first Mac computer?
Their products are sleek and beautifully designed.
Thanks to Apple, computers are no longer ugly and utilitarian.
They’re watching TV in the lounge.
Apple’s iCloud is a data storage service.
She buys a lot of clothes and she always looks stylish.
These computers are networked for easy file sharing.
This café has a great range of speciality coffees.
roaster n
retailer n
/ˈrəʊstə(r)/
/ˈriːteɪlə(r)/
Starbucks is a popular coffee roaster and retailer.
Starbucks is the world’s leading coffee retailer.
passionately adv
fine adj
determination n
quality adj
equipment n
coffeemaker n
out of curiosity He cared passionately about fine coffee and tea.
He really cared about fine coffee and tea.
Their determination helped their business to succeed.
We sell only quality coffee.
You need a lot of equipment to be a photographer.
We bought a new coffeemaker that makes amazing espresso.
Out of curiousity, he travelled to Seattle to find out more.
founder members /ˈpæʃənətli/
/faɪn/
/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃn/
/ˈkwɒləti/
/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
/ˈkɒfimeɪkə(r)/
/ˈaʊt əv
ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti/
/ˌfaʊndə ˈmembəz/
t orrefattore
commerciante al
dettaglio
appassionatamente
buono
determinazione
qualità
attrezzatura
macchina da caffè
per curiosità
There were three founder members of Starbucks.
membri fondatori
to hire v
marketing n
espresso n
logo n
criticism n
extract n
policy n
fair trade n
employee welfare n
/ˈhaɪə(r)/
/ˈmɑːkɪtɪŋ/
/eˈspresəʊ/
/ˈləʊɡəʊ/
/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzm/
/ˈekstrækt/
/ˈpɒləsi/
/feə ˈtreɪd/
/ɪmˌplɔɪiː ˈwelfeə(r)/
They decided to hire him to help with marketing.
Clever marketing can really help to sell a product.
I love having an espresso at the end of a meal.
Starbucks’ new logo didn’t have the words ‘Starbucks’ or ‘coffee’.
At first, Starbucks’ logo received a lot of criticism.
Starbucks makes an energy drink using green coffee extract.
Starbucks has a fair-trade policy.
Starbucks supports fair trade, which helps developing countries.
I want to work for a company that has good employee welfare.
target n
anti-globalization n
Our target is to become the biggest publisher in the world.
Starbucks has been the target of anti-globalization protests.
protests n pl
to compete v
/ˈtɑːɡɪt/
/ˌænti
ɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
/ˈprəʊtests/
/kəmˈpiːt/
a ssumere
marketing
espresso
logo
critica
estratto
politica
commercio equo
previdenza per i
dipendenti
obiettivo
anti globalizzazione
fierce adj
chains n pl
recession n
worldwide adv
blend n
/fɪəs/
/tʃeɪnz/
/rɪˈseʃn/
/ˈwɜːldwaɪd/
/blend/
commercialism n
comfy adj
essential adj
genuinely adv
multinational
corporation n
/kəˈmɜːʃəlɪzəm/
/ˈkʌmfi/
/ɪˈsenʃl/
/ˈdʒenjuɪnli/
/ˌmʌltiˈnæʃnəl
ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃn/
n pl
n pl
There have been lots of protests against Starbucks.
It’s difficult for independent shops to compete with the
large chains.
Some stores were closed due to fierce competition.
Starbucks suffered from competition from other chains.
A lot of shops closed down during the recession.
Jamie Oliver is famous worldwide.
Its blend of comfy sofas and commercialism is a recipe
for success.
Starbucks’ commercialism has affected its success.
This sofa is so comfy.
Getting enough sleep is essential for your health.
I’m genuinely sad that you are leaving.
Some people avoid Starbucks because it’s a
multinational corporation.
e stremamente
gamma
richiamo
forte
lanciare
elegante
funzionale
salotto
immagazzinamento dati
elegante
collegare
caffè speciali
roteste
p
competere
feroce
c atene
recessione
in tutto il mondo
unione
c ommercialismo
comodo
essenziale
veramente
società multinazionale
Vocabulary and pronunciation
export n
to export v
import n
/ˈekspɔːt/
/ɪkˈspɔːt/
/ˈɪmpɔːt/
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Scotland’s exports include oil, beef, and whisky.
How much wine does France export to other countries?
European oil is a major import in the UK.
e sportazione
esportare
importazione
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to import v
progress n
refund n
to refund v
permit n
to permit v
transport n
to transport v
insult n
to insult v
whisky n
cheat n
demonstration n
blood sports n pl
remote n
/ɪmˈpɔːt/
/ˈprəʊɡres/
/ˈriːfʌnd/
/rɪˈfʌnd/
/ˈpɜːmɪt/
/pəˈmɪt/
/ˈtrænspɔːt/
/trænˈspɔːt/
/ˈɪnsʌlt/
/ɪnˈsʌlt/
/ˈwɪski/
/tʃiːt/
/ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/
/ˈblʌd spɔːts/
/rɪˈməʊt/
dustman n
/ˈdʌstmən/
We import a lot of our food from other countries.
Have you made much progress with your essay?
My new camera doesn’t work so I’m going to ask for a refund.
Please refund me the money owed.
You need to get a permit before you can learn to drive.
Will you permit me to enter the construction site?
What kind of transport do you use to get to work?
The sheep will be transported to the farm on Monday.
I’m not a liar! What an insult!
You insulted my brother yesterday.
Not all whisky is made in Scotland – some is made in Japan!
I’m not a cheat! I’m very honest.
There was a demonstration yesterday about capitalism.
There was a demonstration yesterday about blood sports.
You can’t have the remote because I’m watching something
on TV.
I work as a dustman, collecting rubbish.
i mportare
progresso
rimborso
rimborsare
permesso
permettere
trasporto
trasportare
insulto
insultare
whisky
imbroglione
dimostrazione
sport sanguinari
telecomando
We opened our first shop in Chicago, then started to expand all
over the country.
We are going to increase taxes to help the economy.
espandersi
spazzino
Speaking
to expand v
/ɪkˈspænd/
economy n
/ɪˈkɒnəmi/
economia
Everyday English
I don’t know their number offhand, but I can look it up.
I’ll email the file to you as an attachment.
I’m not going to apply for the job because I’m not qualified
for it.
Things are good and business is booming.
s u due piedi
allegato
qualificato
Sorry, you can’t pay by cheque. Only cash or card.
Stop at the crossroads and check for cars.
assegno
i ncroci
/fɪt/
/ˌswɒləʊ jə ˈpraɪd/
/fəˈɡɪv/
/fəˈɡet/
/ˈseɪk əv …/
You’re a terrible driver and you’re not fit to be on the roads.
You should swallow your pride and tell her you’re sorry.
Do you think she’ll ever forgive me for what I did?
I might forgive him but I’ll never forget what he did.
We’ll try to work it out for the sake of our children.
a datto
abbassare la cresta
perdonare
dimenticare
bene di (qualcuno)
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
/baʊnd/
/rɪˈfjuːz/
/ˈsməʊkɪŋ/
/twɪn/
/ˈpʌpi/
/ˌdezɪɡneɪtɪd ˈeəriə/
/ˈviːzə/
/ɡrɑːs/
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
/ˌkæpɪtl ˈsɪtiz/
/praɪz/
/kɪd/
/ɪmˈprest/
/ˌəʊvəˈlʊk/
/ˈsɪəriəs/
You must be exhausted after such a long journey.
It’s bound to rain at the weekend.
I refuse to get a mortgage until I’m much older.
I stopped smoking when I had my first child.
My brother is my twin, so we look very similar.
I can’t have a puppy because I don’t have time to look after it.
You can only smoke in the designated area.
You need a visa to work in Australia.
We sat down on the grass and had a picnic.
I tried to call you earlier, but the line was engaged.
Out of all the capital cities, Paris is my favourite.
First prize in the competition is $10,000.
I didn’t mean that – I was just kidding.
The Park Director was impressed with Bob’s tree houses.
Doesn’t the Ritz Carlton overlook Central Park?
Are you serious? I’d love to visit you in New York!
e sausto
destinato
rifiutare
fumare
gemello
cucciolo
area dedicata
visto
erba
occupato
capitali
premio
scherzare
essere colpito
affacciarsi su
serio
offhand adv
attachment n
qualified adj
/ˌɒfˈhænd/
/əˈtætʃmənt/
/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/
to boom v
/buːm/
prosperare
Unit 7 Getting along
cheque n
crossroads n pl
/tʃek/
/ˈkrɒsrəʊdz/
We can work it out
fit adj
swallow your pride to forgive v
to forget v
sake of
(somebody) n
Practice
exhausted adj
bound adj
to refuse v
smoking n
twin n
puppy n
designated area n
visa n
grass n
engaged adj
capital cities n pl
prize n
to kid v
to be impressed v
to overlook v
serious adj
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Listening and speaking
matrimoni
/əˌreɪndʒd ˈmærɪdʒ/
Summer weddings are popular because people want to get
married in the sun.
I had an arranged marriage, so my father chose my husband.
/ˈpæləs/
Their house was huge and looked like a palace.
palazzo
My generation refuses to grow up.
We’re taking out a mortgage to buy our first home.
Miraculously, nobody was injured in the car crash.
I hate it when people cough and don’t cover their mouth.
He coughed nervously and started asking me about my plans
for life.
There was a pause, and then I answered his question.
I shrugged my shoulders and said I didn’t know.
He muttered something about having to leave and then
walked out.
And then I said that immortal phrase, loved by teenagers:
‘I dunno’.
When you retire, you’ll get a pension.
I don’t own a house – I live in a rented flat with my sister.
Marriage is no closer to being a reality than when I was 23.
She smiled sweetly and kissed him on the cheek.
I’m a paid-up member, so I don’t owe any more
membership fees.
Fewer people in society are choosing to get married.
I have been paying my taxes since I started working.
I cast my vote when there is an election.
I am in denial about my age and still act like I’m 21.
A sizeable number of people in their 30s are not married.
Sociologists have been studying the phenomenon of the ‘Peter
Pan generation’.
Some people find it hard to make commitments like
getting married.
Some people would rather continue partying into middle age.
I blame the economy for my financial problems.
Fear is the root of our refusal to grow up.
Our refusal to grow up can be caused by fear.
I have a fear of commitment so I don’t know if I’ll ever
settle down.
We are scared of getting old because all of our cultural values
are with youth.
Youth of today have so many more options.
Young people today are spoilt for choice. They have so
many options.
Having too many life choices can make people unhappy.
Having too many choices can make us anxious and depressed.
I was depressed after my boyfriend ended our relationship.
My teenage daughter is going through a moody phase.
In some ways, she’s a grown up because she works and
pays taxes.
The behaviour of young people has changed, with many
choosing to live with their parents.
We postponed the barbecue because it was raining.
She’s really small – she only reaches up to my shoulders.
I have no savings, only debts!
g enerazione
mutuo
miracolosamente
tossire
nervosamente
My brother and I get on well and we don’t often argue.
I’m turning 60, but I’m not scared of ageing.
a ndare d’accordo
invecchiare
weddings n pl
/ˈwedɪŋz/
arranged
marriage n
palace n
matrimonio combinato
Reading and speaking
generation n
mortgage n
miraculously adv
to cough v
nervously adv
/ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
/ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ/
/mɪˈrækjələsli/
/kɒf/
/ˈnɜːvəsli/
pause n
to shrug v
to mutter v
/pɔːz/
/ʃrʌɡ/
/ˈmʌtər/
immortal adj
/ɪˈmɔːtl/
pension n
rented adj
reality n
sweetly adv
paid-up adj
/ˈpenʃn/
/ˈrentɪd/
/riˈæləti/
/ˈswiːtli/
/ˈpeɪd ʌp/
society n
taxes n pl
to cast my vote v
denial n
sizeable adj
phenomenon n
/səˈsaɪəti/
/ˈtæksɪz/
/ˌkɑːst maɪ ˈvəʊt/
/dɪˈnaɪəl/
/ˈsaɪzəbl/
/fəˈnɒmɪnən/
commitments n pl
/kəˈmɪtmənts/
middle age n
to blame v
root n
refusal n
fear n
/ˌmɪdl ˈeɪdʒ/
/bleɪm/
/ruːt/
/rɪˈfjuːzl/
/fɪə(r)/
cultural values n pl
/ˌkʌltʃərəl ˈvæljuːz/
youth n
spoilt for choice /juːθ/
/ˌspɔɪlt fə ˈtʃɔɪs/
choices n pl
anxious adj
depressed adj
phase n
grown up n
/ˈtʃɔɪsɪz/
/ˈæŋkʃəs/
/dɪˈprest/
/feɪz/
/ˈɡrəʊn ˌʌp/
behaviour n
/bɪˈheɪvjə(r)/
to postpone v
shoulders n pl
debts n pl
/pəˈspəʊn/
/ˈʃəʊldəz/
/dets/
ausa
p
scrollare
mormorare
immortale
ensione
p
in affitto
realtà
dolcemente
iscritto
s ocietà
tasse
votare
diniego
considerevole
fenomeno
impegni
ezza età
m
accusare
causa
rifiuto
timore
valori culturali
g iovani
imbarazzo della scelta
s celte
ansioso
depresso
fase
adulto
comportamento
osporre
p
spalle
debiti
Vocabulary and speaking
get on well to age v
/ˌɡet ɒn ˈwel/
/eɪdʒ/
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/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/
/ˈnɔːti/
I’m going to hospital to have an operation on my knee.
I was a naughty child and was always getting into trouble.
i ntervento
birichino
exaggeration n
/ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃn/
esagerazione
understatement n
nationalities n pl
passionate adj
temperamental adj
/ˈʌndəsteɪtmənt/
/ˌnæʃəˈnælətiz/
/ˈpæʃənət/
/ˌtemprəˈmentl/
controlled adj
reserved adj
crazy about
(somebody/
something) fond adj
to worship v
madly in love /kənˈtrəʊld/
/rɪˈzɜːvd/
/ˈkreɪzi əˌbaʊt …/
That was an incredible story, but I think some of it was
an exaggeration.
Saying I’m tired is an understatement. I’m exhausted!
Which nationalities are passionate and spontaneous?
She’s passionate about food and cooking.
I never know what mood my flatmate will be in because she’s
so temperamental.
She didn’t get angry but stayed calm and controlled.
British people can be reserved and don’t like showing emotion.
I’m crazy about you. Let’s get married!
/fɒnd/
/ˈwɜːʃɪp/
/ˌmædli ɪn ˈlʌv/
/wel ˈɒf/
/ˌhɪt ðə ˈruːf/
/kræʃ/
/kɑːnt ˈstænd …/
I’m really fond of her, but I don’t love her.
I worship the ground you walk on.
They’re madly in love and are always together.
His family were well off and he had a big house.
My dad hit the roof when I crashed his car.
Yesterday I saw a car crash into a tree.
I can’t stand football so I never watch it.
/braɪt/
/ˈnækəd/
/ˈdaɪɪŋ fə(r)/
/əz ˌθɪk əz tuː ʃɔːt
ˈplæŋks/
/ˌaʊt əv ˈɔːdə(r)/
/ˌaʊt əv ˈbreθ/
/ˈləʊdɪd/
/nɒt ˈkiːn ɒn …/
He’s a bright boy and he’s learning fast.
I’m knackered. Can we stop for a rest?
I’m so thirsty. I’m dying for a glass of water!
He always says stupid things. He’s as thick as two short planks.
a ffezionato
adulare
follemente innamorato
benestante
andare su tutte le furie
schiantarsi
non sopportare
(qualcosa)
intelligente
esausto
morire dalla voglia di
proprio stupido
He was completely out of order to say that to you!
I was out of breath after running for the bus.
Have you seen how big their house is? They must be loaded.
I was not keen on him at first, but I grew to love him.
v ergognoso
senza fiato
ricco sfondato
non entusiasta di
(qualcuno/qualcosa)
/ˈduː wɪð ˌsʌmθɪŋ/
I could do with something to eat.
avere voglia di qualcosa
/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
/ˌlɪstɪd ˈbɪldɪŋ/
We’re delighted that you’re going to visit us.
It was built in the sixteenth century, so it’s a listed building.
f elice
edificio dichiarato di
interesse storico o
architettonico
talent n
impression n
musical n
musical adj
to diagnose v
/ˈtælənt/
/ɪmˈpreʃn/
/ˈmjuːzɪkl/
/ˈmjuːzɪkl/
/ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊz/
t alento
impressione
musical
musicale
diagnosticare
learning
difficulties n pl
/ˈlɜːnɪŋ ˌdɪfɪkəltiz/
He has so much talent, I’m sure he’ll be famous one day.
I hope I made a good impression at the job interview.
It’s unusual for a musical to win best movie.
Both my parents were singers, so we were a musical family.
The doctor is not able to diagnose anything until more tests
are done.
She has learning difficulties so she’s getting extra help at school.
bullies n pl
/ˈbʊliz/
production n
to persuade v
/prəˈdʌkʃn/
/pəˈsweɪd/
plump adj
/plʌmp/
sensation n
best-selling adj
album n
miner n
/senˈseɪʃn/
/ˌbest ˈselɪŋ/
/ˈælbəm/
/ˈmaɪnə(r)/
operation n
naughty adj
Everyday English
well off adj
hit the roof to crash v
can’t stand
(something) bright adj
knackered adj
dying for as thick as two short
planks out of order out of breath loaded adj
not keen on
(somebody/
something) do with something ichiarazione attenuata
d
nazionalità
appassionato
emotivo
c ontrollato
riservato
pazzo di (qualcuno/
qualcosa)
Unit 8 How remarkable!
delighted adj
listed building n
She’s got talent!
© Oxford University Press
She had trouble with bullies at school because of her
learning difficulties.
Our school is doing a production of a musical this year.
People managed to persuade Susan Boyle to audition for
the show.
People were amazed when this plump, middle-aged woman sang
so beautifully.
Susan Boyle’s audition became a YouTube sensation.
She is a successful singer, with three best-selling albums.
Each album has been highly successful.
Her father worked as a gold miner.
difficoltà di
apprendimento
bulli
roduzione
p
persuadere
grassottello
g rande successo
di successo
album
minatore
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topped the
charts phrase
/ˌtɒpt ðə ˈtʃɑːts/
All of our singles have topped the charts.
sceptically adv
conceited adj
pretentious adj
self-important adj
adventurous adj
arrogant adj
humble adj
ordinary adj
worn adj
/ˈskeptɪkli/
/kənˈsiːtɪd/
/prɪˈtenʃəs/
/ˌself ɪmˈpɔːtənt/
/ədˈventʃərəs/
/ˈærəɡənt/
/ˈhʌmbl/
/ˈɔːdnri/
/wɔːn/
Everyone looked at Susan Boyle sceptically before she sang.
It’s conceited of you to think that your work is the best.
Stop being so pretentious – just be yourself.
You’re so self-important, but you’re no better than anyone else.
She’s adventurous and travels to unusual countries.
I thought he was arrogant at first, then realized he was just shy.
She doesn’t like talking about her success because she’s humble.
Susan Boyle is just an ordinary lady from Scotland.
The carpets were old and worn.
drums n pl
fascinating adj
driving test n
aim n
bald adj
scene of the
crime phrase
to seek v
/drʌmz/
/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
/ˈdraɪvɪŋ test/
/eɪm/
/bɔːld/
/ˌsiːn əv ðə ˈkraɪm/
coral reef n
situated adj
documentary n
challenging adj
shocking adj
relaxing adj
embarrassing adj
miserable adj
stuck indoors phrase
graffiti n
goods n pl
burglar n
wallet n
/ˌkɒrəl ˈriːf/
/ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/
/ˌdɒkjuˈmentri/
/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
/ˈʃɒkɪŋ/
/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
/ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
/ˈmɪzrəbl/
/ˌstʌk ɪnˈdɔːz/
/ɡrəˈfiːti/
/ɡʊdz/
/ˈbɜːɡlə(r)/
/ˈwɒlɪt/
I play the guitar and Alex plays the drums.
He’s a fascinating man who has lots of interesting stories to tell.
I passed my driving test when I was 18.
My aim is to finish this report by the end of the day.
The police are looking for a short, bald man.
Police are looking for a man seen running away from the scene
of the crime.
A man seen running away from the scene of the crime is being
sought by the police.
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the world.
It is situated off the north-east coast of Australia.
We watched a documentary on elephants.
The work is challenging, but I enjoy it.
It was shocking to see you shout at your wife like that.
Did you have a relaxing break?
It was embarrassing when I fell over.
You look miserable. What’s wrong?
It’s been raining all day so we’ve been stuck indoors.
On the wall was some graffiti written in big letters.
Goods bought in the sales cannot be refunded.
A burglar broke into our house last night.
A boy found a wallet on the metro.
essere primo nella hitparade
in modo scettico
presuntuoso
pretenzioso
borioso
avventuroso
arrogante
umile
ordinario
consunto
Practice
/siːk/
atteria
b
affascinante
esame di guida
scopo
calvo
scena del delitto
cercare
arriera corallina
b
situato
documentario
impegnativo
sconvolgente
rilassante
imbarazzante
infelice
chiuso in casa
graffiti
prodotti
scassinatore
portafoglio
Vocabulary and pronunciation
valuable adj
silly adj
interesting adj
pleased adj
clever adj
marvellous adj
enormous adj
priceless adj
to thrill v
soaking adj
/ˈvæljuəbl/
/ˈsɪli/
/ˈɪntrestɪŋ/
/pliːzd/
/ˈklevə(r)/
/ˈmɑːvələs/
/ɪˈnɔːməs/
/ˈpraɪsləs/
/θrɪl/
/ˈsəʊkɪŋ/
awful adj
gorgeous adj
dreadful adj
extraordinary adj
excellent adj
downpour n
really adv
to recommend v
extreme adj
award n
to vote v
unusual adj
/ˈɔːfl/
/ˈɡɔːdʒəs/
/ˈdredfl/
/ɪkˈstrɔːdnri/
/ˈeksələnt/
/ˈdaʊnpɔː(r)/
/ˈrɪəli/
/ˌrekəˈmend/
/ɪkˈstriːm/
/əˈwɔːd/
/vəʊt/
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/
© Oxford University Press
I’d like to thank my wife for her valuable support.
I thought she looked silly in that flowery hat.
The documentary wasn’t very interesting, so I switched it off.
I’m so pleased you can come to my party.
The thief was too clever to be caught.
You’re having a baby? How marvellous!
They live in an enormous 12-bedroom house.
The museum has some priceless antiques.
We’re absolutely thrilled that you’re getting married.
I forgot my umbrella and was soaking wet by the time I
got home.
How awful that your car was stolen!
Your new baby boy is absolutely gorgeous.
You shouldn’t watch that movie – it’s dreadful.
‘North West’ is an extraordinary name to give a child.
Thank you for the excellent meal.
We got caught in a downpour without an umbrella.
I’m really happy that it’s the weekend.
The film was a bit dull so I wouldn’t recommend it.
You can use adjectives to make your writing more extreme.
I am surprised and pleased to win this award.
I entered a photography competition. Please vote for me!
It’s unusual for a musical to win best movie.
rezioso
p
sciocco
interessante
lieto
furbo
meraviglioso
enorme
inestimabile
elettrizzare
fradicio
t erribile
magnifico
orribile
straordinario
ottimo
acquazzone
davvero
consigliare
estremo
premio
votare
insolito
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to predict v
last but not
least phrase
/prɪˈdɪkt/
/ˌlɑːst bət nɒt ˈliːst/
We didn’t predict how successful the film would be.
Last but not least, I’d like to thank my wife.
revedere
p
ultimo ma non meno
importante
America is known as a land of opportunity.
terra delle opportunità
After a hectic day, I sat down to have a rest.
Finance is a competitive industry.
I felt better after a comforting cup of tea.
He’s a businessman, working in the city.
You get a brilliant view of Central Park from the hotel room.
The park extends northwards until it is lost from sight in
the treetops.
This wall is made of stone and cement.
There were legends about men who lived in the treetops.
He’s tall and handsome, and he’s a nice person.
The city authorities found a man living in the trees.
It’s a touching tale of a man’s love of trees.
I’m addicted to buying shoes. I have 100 pairs!
We built a tree house in the garden.
I love the solitude of going fishing alone.
The view of the night sky is so amazing it’s beyond description.
We live in a five-room split level home.
His final house was the grandest of them all.
The estate agent is taking a long time to sell our house.
The views of the city skyline are spectacular.
His tree house had a bridge leading to an adjacent tree.
Redman went to great pains to hide his tree houses.
He used quiet, neglected corners of the park.
He hid his tree houses, camouflaging them with green paint.
People saw him up in the branches of a tree.
It was dark, so we used torches to see.
You must obey the rules.
People heard the drums and thought there was a tribe living in
the trees.
The authorities did not detect his houses at first.
The houses were unnoticed for long periods of time.
A mournful Bob watched as his house was destroyed.
He was generous in his praise for the houses.
They admired the workmanship of the tree houses.
Being a model is the perfect job for me as I love fashion.
Instead of sending him to jail, they gave him a job.
Bob Redman now works as a pruner in Central Park.
Now he’s a professional tree climber and pruner.
He now works for the Central Park conservancy.
Vietnam’s cities are polluted, but the countryside is wonderful.
His friends were told to behave well and stay quiet.
i ntenso
competitivo
confortante
uomo d’affari
vista
cime degli alberi
Reading and speaking
land of
opportunity idiom
hectic adj
competitive adj
comforting adj
businessman n
view n
treetops n pl
/ˌlænd əv
ɒpəˈtjuːnəti/
/ˈhektɪk/
/kəmˈpetətɪv/
/ˈkʌmfətɪŋ/
/ˈbɪznəsmæn/
/vjuː/
/ˈtriːtɒps/
cement n
legends n pl
handsome adj
authorities n pl
touching adj
addicted adj
tree house n
solitude n
beyond description split level home n
grandest adj
estate agent n
skyline n
adjacent adj
pains n pl
neglected adj
to camouflage v
branches n pl
torches n pl
to obey v
tribe n
/sɪˈment/
/ˈledʒəndz/
/ˈhænsəm/
/ɔːˈθɒrətiz/
/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
/əˈdɪktɪd/
/ˈtriː haʊs/
/ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/
/bɪˌjɒnd dɪˈskrɪpʃn/
/ˌsplɪt levl ˈhəʊm/
/ˈɡrændɪst/
/ɪˌsteɪt ˌeɪdʒənt/
/ˈskaɪlaɪn/
/əˈdʒeɪsnt/
/peɪnz/
/nɪˈɡlektɪd/
/ˈkæməflɑːʒ/
/ˈbrɑːntʃɪz/
/ˈtɔːtʃɪz/
/əˈbeɪ/
/traɪb/
to detect v
periods n pl
mournful adj
praise n
workmanship n
perfect adj
jail n
pruner n
tree climber n
conservancy n
countryside n
to behave v
/dɪˈtekt/
/ˈpɪəriədz/
/ˈmɔːnfl/
/preɪz/
/ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/
/ˈpɜːfɪkt/
/dʒeɪl/
/ˈpruːnə(r)/
/ˈtriː ˌklaɪmə(r)/
/kənˈsɜːvənsi/
/ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
/bɪˈheɪv/
c emento
leggende
bello
autorità
toccante
patito (di qualcosa)
casa sull’albero
solitudine
indescrivibile
casa su livelli sfalsati
il più imponente
agente immobiliare
profilo
adiacente
affanni
abbandonato
mimetizzare
rami
torce
obbedire
tribù
s coprire
periodi
triste
lode
fattura
perfetto
prigione
potatore
arrampicatore d’alberi
tutela
campagna
comportarsi
Listening and speaking
night club n
heat exhaustion n
rehydration n
pyramids n pl
sunrise n
anonymous adj
/ˈnaɪt klʌb/
/ˈhiːt ɪɡˌzɔːstʃən/
/ˌriːhaɪˈdreɪʃn/
/ˈpɪrəmɪdz/
/ˈsʌnraɪz/
/əˈnɒnɪməs/
landscape n
nostrils n pl
tram n
old lady n
bonfire n
/ˈlændskeɪp/
/ˈnɒstrəlz/
/træm/
/ˌəʊld ˈleɪdi/
/ˈbɒnfaɪə(r)/
© Oxford University Press
We were up all night, dancing in a night club.
I suffered from heat exhaustion after walking in the hot sun.
We were hot and exhausted, and needed rehydration salts.
I want to go to Egypt to see the pyramids.
We woke up at 5.00 a.m. to watch the sunrise.
The landscape was anonymous. All the buildings looked
the same.
The landscape is beautiful, with mountains and forests.
It was so cold, my nostrils froze.
We rode on a tram in San Francisco.
I helped an old lady cross the street.
We lit a bonfire to keep warm.
l ocale notturno
collasso da calore
reidratazione
piramidi
alba
anonimo
aesaggio
p
narici
tram
anziana
falò
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/kəmˈpliːtli/
/ɪɡˈzæktli/
/ɪkˈstriːmli/
/prəˈfjuːsli/
/ˈprɒpəli/
/ˈsɪəriəsli/
/ˈstjuːpɪdli/
/breɪn/
/ˈɑːftəθɔːt/
/breɪk ˈdaʊn/
/ˈdezət/
/dʒəʊk/
/ˌlɑːfɪŋ ˈmætə(r)/
I can’t eat anymore. I’m completely full.
You and your twin brother look exactly the same.
It was extremely hot and we were sweating.
She apologized profusely for forgetting our meeting.
My brain wasn’t working properly.
I work hard because I take my job seriously.
I stupidly left my phone at home, so I can’t call her.
I was so tired, my brain wasn’t working properly.
She did thank me, but it was an afterthought.
The car was old, but it didn’t break down.
It’s very hot in the desert.
That joke you told was really funny.
It was no laughing matter when our car broke down.
c ompletamente
esattamente
estremamente
profusamente
correttamente
seriamente
stupidamente
cervello
ripensamento
guastarsi
deserto
barzelletta
cosa da ridere
delicious adj
What a relief! /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
/ˌwɒt ə rɪˈliːf/
elizioso
d
Che sollievo!
thank goodness /ˌθæŋk ˈɡʊdnəs/
/ˈtrɪpləts/
/ˈbɪzi/
/rɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/
Mmm, this pizza is delicious!
–I passed my driving test.
–What a relief!
Thank goodness you’re home! I was so worried.
We’re not having one baby, we’re having triplets!
She’s always too busy to spend time with me.
I’m busy revising for my exams.
completely adv
exactly adv
extremely adv
profusely adv
properly adv
seriously adv
stupidly adv
brain n
afterthought n
to break down v
desert n
joke n
laughing matter n
Everyday English
triplets n pl
busy adj
revising v
g razie al cielo
tre gemelli
occupato
ripassare
Unit 9 The way we were
habit n
builder n
/ˈhæbɪt/
/ˈbɪldə(r)/
My worst habit is smoking.
He’s used to working hard because he’s a builder.
retired adj
Victorian adj
big-headed adj
bedtime n
to sigh v
top hat n
/rɪˈtaɪəd/
/vɪkˈtɔːriən/
/ˌbɪɡ ˈhedɪd/
/ˈbedtaɪm/
/saɪ/
/ˌtɒp ˈhæt/
He used to work hard but now he’s retired.
In Victorian times men wore top hats.
Big-headed people are always talking about themselves.
My dad used to read me a story at bedtime.
What’s wrong? You keep sighing.
He’s old-fashioned and wears a top hat.
a bitudine
operaio, impreditore
edile
in pensione
vittoriano
presuntuoso
l’ora di andare a letto
sospirare
cappello a cilindro
/ˌɡet ɪn ˈtʌtʃ/
/pɑːst/
/luːz ˈtʌtʃ/
/əˈpɑːt/
/ˌaʊəz ɒn ˈend/
/ˈfjʊəriəs/
/ˌbləʊ ˈʌp/
/læb/
/mæd/
/miːt ˈʌp/
/ˌskuːl riːˈjuːniən/
/ˌdrɒp mi ə ˈlaɪn/
I thought I would get in touch to see how you’re doing.
I only keep in touch with a few friends from my past.
It’s easy to lose touch with childhood friends.
The teacher made us sit apart because we talked too much.
We used to listen to music for hours on end.
Your mother was furious when we ate all the food in the fridge.
Do you remember when we nearly blew up the science lab?
He’s a scientist and works in a lab.
Penny is still as mad as ever.
Are you free to meet up sometime?
It’s my ten-year school reunion next month.
If you’d like to come, drop me a line.
ettersi in contatto
m
passato
perdere i contatti
separato
ore ed ore
furioso
far esplodere
laboratorio
pazzo
incontrarsi
riunione di ex allievi
scrivimi una riga
/ˈskuːlmeɪt/
/ˈfæktʃuəl/
c ompagno di scuola
che riguarda i fatti
/nɒˈstældʒɪk/
/ˈɡɪɡl/
/ˈbɒrəʊ/
He’s an old schoolmate of mine.
I like reading factual books because you actually
learn something.
I feel nostalgic when I look at old photographs.
What are you two giggling about?
Can I borrow your car today?
/ˌiːzi ˈɡəʊɪŋ/
/ˈklʌmzi/
/miːn/
/ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/
He’s easy-going and never gets angry.
It was clumsy of me to walk into the table.
He’s too mean to buy anyone a birthday present.
He’s so absent-minded. He’s always forgetting things.
onario
b
impacciato
avaro
distratto
Getting back in touch
get in touch phrase
past n
lose touch apart adv
hours on end furious adj
to blow up v
lab n
mad adj
to meet up v
school reunion n
drop me a
line phrase
schoolmate n
factual adj
nostalgic adj
to giggle v
to borrow v
nostalgico
ridacchiare
prendere in prestito
Practice
easy-going adj
clumsy adj
mean adj
absent-minded adj
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You’re so argumentative, you’d pick a fight about anything!
She’s sensitive and she cries really easily.
It’s sensible to think carefully before you act.
He’s too stubborn to take my advice.
She’s ruled by her head, not her heart.
I remember that bloke Dave.
I’m insanely jealous of your new iPad!
My girlfriend is jealous of my female friends.
Josh is the coolest guy I know.
It was sweet of her to bake you a cake.
She’s too self-obsessed to think about other people.
It’s nosy to ask someone how much they earn.
My tablet and my laptop are my favourite gadgets.
When I was young we would often visit the seaside.
Our children love to build sandcastles on the beach.
Mike’s a techno-geek, so he can recommend which tablet to buy.
It’s wasteful to buy a shirt and only wear it once.
My dad gave us chocolate as a treat.
olemico
p
sensibile
assennato
testardo
dominare
tipo
follemente
geloso
il più forte
carino
narcisistico
invadente
gadget
(posto di) mare
castelli di sabbia
fanatico di tecnologia
dispendioso
premio, dolcetto
to scald v
freezing cold brand new fast asleep /ˌded ˈiːzi/
/ɡreɪt ˈbɪɡ/
/ˌbɔɪlɪŋ ˈhɒt/
/skɔːld/
/ˌfriːzɪŋ ˈkəʊld/
/ˌbrænd ˈnjuː/
/ˌfaːst əˈsliːp/
The exam was dead easy, and I got 100%.
They live in a great big house in London.
The water’s boiling hot so be very careful.
The soup is boiling hot – don’t scald yourself.
I can’t shower because the water is freezing cold.
I got a brand new bike for my birthday.
The children are fast asleep in their beds.
wide awake bored stiff /ˌwaɪd əˈweɪk/
/bɔːd ˈstɪf/
I’m wide awake so I don’t want to go to bed.
Let’s do something! I’m bored stiff.
f acilissimo
grandissimo
bollente
scottarsi
freddo polare
nuovo di zecca
profondamente
addormentato
perfettamente sveglio
annoiato a morte
argumentative adj
sensitive adj
sensible adj
stubborn adj
to rule v
bloke n
insanely adv
jealous adj
coolest adj
sweet adj
self-obsessed adj
nosy adj
gadgets n pl
seaside n
sandcastles n pl
techno-geek n
wasteful adj
treat n
/ˌɑːɡjuˈmentətɪv/
/ˈsensətɪv/
/ˈsensəbl/
/ˈstʌbən/
/ruːl/
/bləʊk/
/ɪnˈseɪnli/
/ˈdʒeləs/
/ˈkuːlɪst/
/swiːt/
/ˌself əbˈsest/
/ˈnəʊzi/
/ˈɡædʒɪts/
/ˈsiːsaɪd/
/ˈsændkɑːslz/
/ˈteknəʊ ˌɡiːk/
/ˈweɪstfl/
/triːt/
Listening and speaking
dead easy great big boiling hot Reading and speaking
entertainment n
council worker n
haven n
waistcoat n
flat cap n
cottage n
pantry n
hand-picked adj
antique fair n
car boot sales n pl
auctions n pl
sitting room n
fireplace n
gone to a lot of
trouble passion n
sing-song n
supportive adj
features n pl
microwave oven n
central heating n
fridge freezer n
mod cons n pl
cleverly adv
running water n
loo n
to restore v
fittings n pl
conveniences n pl
/ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/
/ˈkaʊnsl ˌwɜːkə(r)/
/ˈheɪvn/
/ˈweɪskəʊt/
/ˈflæt kæp/
/ˈkɒtɪdʒ/
/ˈpæntri/
/ˌhænd ˈpɪkt/
/ænˌtiːk ˈfeə(r)/
/ˌkɑː ˈbuːt seɪlz/
/ˈɒkʃnz/
/ˈsɪtɪŋ ˌruːm/
/ˈfaɪəpleɪs/
/ˈɡɒn tə ə ˌlɒt əv
ˈtrʌbl/
/ˈpæʃn/
/ˈsɪŋsɒŋ/
/səˈpɔːtɪv/
/ˈfiːtʃəz/
/ˌmaɪkrəweɪv ˈʌvn/
/ˌsentrəl ˈhiːtɪŋ/
/ˌfrɪdʒ ˈfriːzə(r)/
/ˌmɒd ˈkɒnz/
/ˈklevəli/
/ˌrʌnɪŋ ˈwɔːtə(r)/
/luː/
/rɪˈstɔː(r)/
/ˈfɪtɪŋz/
/kənˈviːniənsɪz/
© Oxford University Press
We read and sing songs for entertainment.
Peter is a council worker from Nottingham.
Peter turned his house into a Victorian haven.
He wore a three-piece suit: jacket, trousers, and waistcoat.
He wears a flat cap on his head.
We live in a little cottage in the countryside.
Can you get the bread out of the pantry, please?
Our furniture is hand-picked from car boot sales.
We bought some old furniture at an antique fair.
We save money by shopping at car boot sales.
Sometimes you get great deals at auctions.
The children are watching TV in the sitting room.
I stood by the fireplace to try to warm up.
Peter has gone to a lot of trouble to make his house
look Victorian.
He has a passion for food and cooking.
The Victorians loved a sing-song around the piano.
My wife is supportive of my decision.
Peter uses all the original cooking features in his kitchen.
I’ll heat up the dinner in the microwave oven.
I’m cold. Can I turn on the central heating?
Having a fridge freezer is very convenient.
I have a few mod cons like a microwave and fridge.
My mod cons are cleverly hidden around the house.
Most Victorians had running water, but not hot water.
I’ll just go to the loo before we go out.
We’re trying to restore an old house that we bought.
My bathroom is Victorian style with antique fittings.
My house has all the modern conveniences but looks Victorian.
s vago
operaio comunale
rifugio
panciotto
coppola
cottage
dispensa
selezionato
fiera dell’antiquariato
vendita di articoli usati
aste
salotto
caminetto
darsi da fare
assione
p
riunione canora
di sostegno
caratteristiche
forno a microonde
riscaldamento centrale
frigocongelatore
comodità moderne
abilmente
acqua corrente
gabinetto
restaurare
finiture
comodità
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quaint adj
cosy adj
twee adj
re-creation n
graphic designer n
pinny n
fantasy world n
lady n
/kweɪnt/
/ˈkəʊzi/
/twiː/
/ˌrekriˈeɪʃn/
/ˌɡræfɪk dɪˈzaɪnə(r)/
/ˈpɪni/
/ˈfæntəsi ˌwɜːld/
/ˈleɪdi/
breadwinner n
/ˈbredwɪnə(r)/
It’s a quaint little village with pretty white houses.
The heating is on so the house is nice and cosy.
His house isn’t twee and has been restored in a genuine fashion.
We live in a re-creation of a 1950s home.
He’s quite creative, and works as a graphic designer.
I wear a pinny when I cook.
I live in a 1950s fantasy world.
In our marriage, I am a lady and my husband is
the breadwinner.
My mum is the main breadwinner in our family.
roles n pl
immaculate adj
petrol n
unladylike adj
pencil skirt n
blouse n
original adj
supermarkets n pl
ordeal n
distressing adj
retro adj
cabinet n
social life n
to revolve around v
like-minded adj
halcyon time n
feminine adj
protective adj
marking time courtship n
to propose v
/rəʊlz/
/ɪˈmækjələt/
/ˈpetrəl/
/ˈʌnleɪdilaɪk/
/ˈpensl ˌskɜːt/
/blaʊz/
/əˈrɪdʒənl/
/ˈsuːpəmɑːkɪts/
/ɔːˈdiːl/
/dɪˈstresɪŋ/
/ˈretrəʊ/
/ˈkæbɪnət/
/ˈsəʊʃl ˌlaɪf/
/rɪˌvɒlv əˈraʊnd/
/ˌlaɪk ˈmaɪndɪd/
/ˈhælsiən taɪm/
/ˈfemənɪn/
/prəˈtektɪv/
/ˌmɑːkɪŋ ˈtaɪm/
/ˈkɔːtʃɪp/
/prəˈpəʊz/
We’re happy because we both know our roles.
I look after the house well so it looks immaculate.
I get my husband to put petrol in the car.
She thinks that putting petrol in the car is unladylike.
I love wearing a blouse and pencil skirt.
I wore a blouse and skirt for my interview.
The kitchen is an original ‘English Rose’ design.
I prefer shopping in small shops rather than supermarkets.
Joanne thinks shopping in supermarkets is an ordeal.
She finds newspapers too distressing to read.
We hide our television in a retro cabinet.
I keep my glasses in the cabinet next to my bed.
I don’t have time for a social life now that I have children.
Our social life revolves around visiting like-minded friends.
I met like-minded people at university.
Old movies represent a halcyon time when life was simpler.
I love feminine clothing like skirts and dresses.
I like it when men are protective of women.
I was marking time until I met the right man.
We had an old-fashioned courtship before we got married.
John proposed and I said yes!
ecstatic adj
to patronize v
to tease v
/ɪkˈstætɪk/
/ˈpætrənaɪz/
/tiːz/
home-made adj
colleagues n pl
to devote v
solely adv
era n
to obsess v
to source v
bygone era n
members n pl
/ˌhəʊm ˈmeɪd/
/ˈkɒliːɡz/
/dɪˈvəʊt/
/ˈsəʊlli/
/ˈɪərə/
/əbˈses/
/sɔːs/
/ˈbaɪɡɒn ˌɪərə/
/ˈmembəz/
I was ecstatic to meet someone with the same passion.
I don’t feel patronized spending my time caring for my husband.
Kevin gets teased at work for having home-made cakes and jam
at lunch.
After dinner, we had a home-made cake.
I have a meeting with my colleagues after lunch.
Joanne devotes her life to her husband’s happiness.
Joanne devotes herself solely to Kevin’s happiness.
Peter is obsessed with the Victorian era.
Peter is obsessed with the Victorian era.
How does he source things for the house?
The 1950s is a bygone era.
My other family members love music too.
/ˌfɑːst ˈfuːd/
I love fast food, especially cheeseburgers.
ittoresco
p
accogliente
stucchevole
rifacimento
grafico
grembiule
mondo di fantasia
signora
chi guadagna il pane per
sé e la famiglia
ruoli
impeccabile
benzina
indegno di una signora
gonna a matita
camicetta
originale
supermercati
calvario
angoscioso
retro
mobiletto
vita sociale
incentrarsi
che ha le stesse idee
tempo beato
femminile
protettivo
non fare progressi
corteggiamento
fare una proposta di
matrimonio
entusiasta
trattare con superiorità
prendere in giro
f atto in casa
colleghi
dedicare
esclusivamente
epoca
ossessionare
procurarsi
epoca passata
componenti
Everyday English
fast food n
fast food
Unit 10 Over my dead body!
Practice
vacuum cleaner n
to cancel v
unharmed adj
to delay v
/ˈvækjuəm
ˌkliːnə(r)/
/ˈkænsl/
/ʌnˈhɑːmd/
/dɪˈleɪ/
postman n
to drown v
/ˈpəʊstmən/
/draʊn/
© Oxford University Press
I fixed the vacuum cleaner so we don’t need a new one.
aspirapolvere
You could have told me the lesson was cancelled.
They were lucky to get out of the car unharmed.
Our flight was delayed so we had to wait at the airport for
three hours.
The postman delivered a letter for you.
You could have drowned swimming in such rough sea!
c ancellare
illeso
ritardare
ostino
p
affogare
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/ɪmˈpɒsəbl/
/splɪt ˈʌp/
That exam was impossible! I couldn’t answer any questions.
I’m not seeing Mike anymore – we split up.
i mpossibile
lasciarsi
/ˈmɜːdə(r)/
/sɒlv/
/ˈdɒmɪneɪt/
We thought it was a suicide, but the police said it was a murder.
Police are trying to solve the murder.
She’s loud and always tries to dominate the conversation.
micidio
o
risolvere
dominare
The Vikings did more than just raid and colonize.
Viking culture was complex and fascinating.
Studies of Viking culture show that they were more than just
violent raiders.
The Vikings were farmers, growing crops and tending livestock.
The Vikings grew vegetables and tended their livestock.
The Vikings used trade to get the goods they needed.
The country was named Greenland to attract new settlers.
The Vikings had many gods in their religion.
f are scorrerie
complesso
cultura
/ˈmɒrəl/
/zuː/
/ˈfɔɪbl/
/ˌhæpi ˈendɪŋ/
The moral of the story is to be kind to your neighbours.
We saw lions and tigers at the zoo.
Jim’s foible was running away whilst at the zoo.
Did the story have a happy ending?
orale
m
zoo
mania
lieto fine
intelligence n
manual skills n pl
emotions n pl
/ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/
/ˌmænjuəl ˈskɪlz/
/ɪˈməʊʃnz/
i ntelligenza
abilità manuali
emozioni
heart-to-heart n
journalist n
putting a brave face /ˌhɑːt tə ˈhɑːt/
/ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/
/ˌpʌtɪŋ ə breɪv ˈfeɪs/
The brain is associated with intelligence.
You need good manual skills to be a painter.
I don’t like showing my emotions, so I try not to cry in front
of people.
We had a heart-to-heart, and things are better now.
I studied media and now I work as a journalist.
I’ve broken my arm, but I’m putting a brave face on.
on its last legs sharp tongue goes to their head /ɒn ɪts ˌlɑːst ˈleɡz/
/ˌʃɑːp ˈtʌŋ/
/ˌɡəʊz tə ðeə ˈhed/
pulling your leg finding my feet /ˌpʊlɪŋ jə ˈleɡ/
/ˌfaɪndɪŋ maɪ ˈfiːt/
/kəˈreɪdʒəs/
impossible adj
to split up v
Speaking
murder n
to solve v
to dominate v
Reading and speaking
to raid v
complex adj
culture n
/reɪd/
/ˈkɒmpleks/
/ˈkʌltʃə(r)/
crops n pl
livestock n
trade n
settlers n pl
religion n
/krɒps/
/ˈlaɪvstɒk/
/treɪd/
/ˈsetləz/
/rɪˈlɪdʒən/
r accolti
bestiame
commercio
coloni
religione
Listening and vocabulary
moral n
zoo n
foible n
happy ending n
Everyday English
courageous adj
My laptop is six years old and on its last legs.
She said some really nasty things. She’s got a sharp tongue.
Success goes to their head and they think they’re better
than others.
Don’t take him seriously – he was just pulling your leg.
Uni is a big change, but I’m slowly finding my feet.
She’s in a lot of pain but is being very courageous.
iscussione schietta
d
giornalista
far buon viso a cattivo
gioco
sfasciato
lingua tagliente
dà loro alla testa
renderti in giro
p
ambientarmi
coraggioso
Unit 11 It’s all hypothetical!
Can I ask you a hypothetical question?
ipotetico
/rɪˈɡret/
My biggest regret is never visiting Egypt.
rimpianto
fluently adv
cliff n
bay n
fall in love phrase
/ˈfluːəntli/
/klɪf/
/beɪ/
/ˌfɔːl ɪn ˈlʌv/
c orrentemente
scogliera
baia
innamorarsi
architect n
to redesign v
dream home n
/ˈɑːkɪtekt/
/ˌriːdɪˈzaɪn/
/ˈdriːm həʊm/
to shake v
earthquake n
/ʃeɪk/
/ˈɜːθkweɪk/
I wish I spoke English fluently.
The house was on a cliff overlooking a bay.
The house has wonderful views across the bay.
What was so special about the house to make you fall in love
with it?
We hired an architect to design our home.
An architect is going to redesign our home.
My dream home would have a swimming pool and a
home cinema.
The room was shaking – it was an earthquake.
We lost our house in an earthquake.
hypothetical adj
/ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkl/
I wish things were different
regret n
Practice
© Oxford University Press
a rchitetto
riprogettare
casa dei sogni
t remare
terremoto
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region n
cent n
/ˈriːdʒən/
/sent/
It was the biggest earthquake that had ever hit the region.
We didn’t have insurance, so we lost every cent.
r egione
centesimo
I don’t like it, but I’ll grin and bear it.
I work flexible hours so I can choose my starting time.
I don’t like her, but I can just about tolerate her.
I bought socks for Ben and hairbands for Jane.
s tringere i denti
flessibile
sopportare
cerchietti
My children wonder why our pet cat can’t talk.
What questions do you puzzle over?
Do you think the Internet could ever collapse?
How many species live on the human body?
A leap year happens every four years.
What is the origin of the @ symbol?
Our dependence on the Internet is always increasing.
Which cable is for the telephone?
About 200 species inhabit the human body.
Our bodies are host to various bacteria.
A mindboggling number of bacteria live on our bodies.
Bacteria are the smallest forms of life.
Every day, billions of bacteria are excreted by the human body.
Hong Kong is a densely populated city.
Some cities are densely populated.
Most bacteria are found in the teeth, throat, and
alimentary tract.
Some parasites are commonly found on the human body.
A follicle mite eats dead skin cells.
The follicle mite harmlessly eats dead skin cells.
I’d love to munch on some crisps right now.
The parasite feeds on dead skin cells.
This spider looks dangerous, but it’s actually harmless.
One type of parasite can invade the human brain.
The parasite multiplies until the person dies.
In the modern calendar, a leap year is every four years.
The alignment of the Earth and Sun helped us to create our
modern calendar.
The calendar was based on the Earth’s revolutions around
the Sun.
The Gregorian calendar had more criteria than the
Julian calendar.
Did you know that monks invented the @ symbol?
Before the invention of the printing press, everything had to be
written by hand.
Every word had to be painstakingly written by hand.
The monks transcribed every word by hand.
Writing everything by hand was tedious work.
The word ‘at’ is written with three strokes of the pen, but the @
symbol is written with one.
Songs play in your head in continuous loops.
An earworm is a song that gets stuck in your head.
Some people are more susceptible to earworms than others.
The auditory areas of the brain process music.
Musical information is retained in the brain.
Gmail is a popular mail server.
Do you have any annoying habits?
Yuri Gagarin was the first man to journey into space.
Connections go through space via satellites.
The follicle mite is found on every square centimetre of skin.
c hiedersi
scervellarsi
crollare
specie
anno bisestile
origine
dipendenza
cavo
abitare
ospite
sbalorditivo
batteri
espellere
densamente
popolare
tratto digerente
There’s a parasite that lives on our flesh and eats dead skin.
carne
Vocabulary and pronunciation
to grin v
flexible adj
to tolerate v
hairbands n pl
/ɡrɪn/
/ˈfleksəbl/
/ˈtɒləreɪt/
/ˈheəbændz/
Reading and speaking
to wonder v
to puzzle over v
to collapse v
species n
leap year n
origin n
dependence n
cable n
to inhabit v
host n
mindboggling adj
bacteria n
to excrete v
densely adv
to populate v
alimentary tract n
/ˈwʌndə(r)/
/ˌpʌzl ˈəʊvə(r)/
/kəˈlæps/
/ˈspiːʃiːz/
/ˈliːp jɜː(r)/
/ˈɒrɪdʒɪn/
/dɪˈpendəns/
/ˈkeɪbl/
/ɪnˈhæbɪt/
/həʊst/
/ˈmaɪndˌbɒɡlɪŋ/
/bækˈtɪəriə/
/ɪkˈskriːt/
/ˈdensli/
/ˈpɒpjuleɪt/
/ˌælɪmentəri ˈtrækt/
parasites n pl
follicle mite n
harmlessly adv
to munch v
skin cells n pl
harmless adj
to invade v
to multiply v
calendar n
alignment n
/ˈpærəsaɪts/
/ˈfɒlɪkl ˌmaɪt/
/ˈhɑːmləsli/
/mʌntʃ/
/ˈskɪn selz/
/ˈhɑːmləs/
/ɪnˈveɪd/
/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/
/ˈkælɪndə(r)/
/əˈlaɪnmənt/
revolutions n pl
/ˌrevəˈluːʃnz/
criteria n
/kraɪˈtɪəriə/
monks n pl
printing press n
/mʌŋks/
/ˈprɪntɪŋ ˌpres/
painstakingly adv
to transcribe v
tedious adj
strokes n pl
/ˈpeɪnzteɪkɪŋli/
/trænˈskraɪb/
/ˈtiːdiəs/
/strəʊks/
loops n pl
earworm n
susceptible adj
auditory adj
to retain v
mail server n
annoying adj
space n
satellites n
square
centimetre n
flesh n
/luːps/
/ˈɪəwɜːm/
/səˈseptəbl/
/ˈɔːdətri/
/rɪˈteɪn/
/ˈmeɪl ˌsɜːvə(r)/
/əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
/speɪs/
/ˈsætəlaɪts/
/ˌskweə
ˈsentɪmiːtə(r)/
/fleʃ/
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arassiti
p
acaro del follicolo
in modo innocuo
sgranocchiare
cellule della pelle
innocuo
invadere
moltiplicare
calendario
allineamento
rivoluzioni
criteri
onaci
m
macchina da stampa
eticolosamente
m
trascrivere
noioso
tratti
cicli
tormentone
soggetto
uditivo
trattenere
server di posta
fastidioso
spazio
satelliti
centimetro quadrato
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Some bacteria are very harmful to humans.
Why did monks devise the @ symbol?
annoso
d
ideare
/driːm/
/ˈsaʊndskeɪp/
/kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
/ˈnaɪtmeəz/
Can you remember your dream from last night?
Soundscape is a list of dream themes that you can choose from.
What a coincidence! I didn’t expect to see you here.
My son often has nightmares about ghosts.
s ogno
paesaggio sonoro
coincidenza
incubi
/məʊnz/
/ɡrəʊnz/
/ˈbʊkkeɪs/
/ˈdɪʃwɒʃə(r)/
/ɪnˈstrʌkʃnz/
/ˈdʒiːniəs/
/ˈhelplaɪn/
/ˈflætpæk/
The baby’s cries and moans kept me up all night.
Do you have any moans and groans about your new job?
My bookcase is mostly filled with romantic novels.
You don’t need to wash up – we have a dishwasher.
A recipe gives you instructions on how to cook a meal.
If you can follow these complicated instructions, you’re a genius.
My new computer won’t work. I’ll phone the helpline.
This table is flatpack, so you have to build it at home.
gemiti
lamentele
libreria
lavastoviglie
istruzioni
genio
assistenza telefonica
da montare
/rɪˈtaɪə/
/kruːz/
/seɪl/
/ˈwɪdəʊ/
/ˈkæptɪn/
/ʃɪp/
He retired at the age of 65.
My grandfather went on a cruise around the world.
They sailed all around the world on their cruise.
My grandfather met an attractive widow.
They were married by the captain of the ship.
We sailed around the Caribbean on a cruise ship.
a ndare in pensione
crociera
navigare
vedova
capitano
nave
pace n
relaxation n
frantic adj
to prioritize v
/peɪs/
/ˌriːlækˈseɪʃn/
/ˈfræntɪk/
/praɪˈɒrətaɪz/
The pace of my life is slow and relaxing.
For me, holidays are about relaxation.
I had a frantic day so I need a rest.
I prioritize the important tasks.
to put off v
enough adj
minor adj
mobile phone n
peace and quiet /pʊt ˈɒf/
/ɪˈnʌf/
/ˈmaɪnə(r)/
/ˌməʊbaɪl ˈfəʊn/
/ˌpiːs ən ˈkwaɪət/
/ˌpʌŋktʃuˈæləti/
/ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/
/ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃnt/
/ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/
/ˈpeɪʃns/
/ˈleʒə taɪm/
/ˌriːˈtʃɑːdʒ/
/ˈbætəriz/
/ˈhɒbiz/
/tʃæt/
/fəˈlɒsəfi/
/ˈdres rɪˌhɜːsl/
/laɪn/
/səˈfɪʃnt/
I do the important things and put off the rest.
There’s not enough time to do everything.
I don’t get stressed about minor problems.
I switch off my mobile phone when I’m in a meeting.
I switch off my phone when I need peace and quiet.
Punctuality is important because it’s rude to be late.
It’s impolite not to say ‘please’ when you ask for something.
Being late is impolite and inefficient.
It’s important to be punctual for a job interview.
I have no patience for people who are late.
I work long hours so don’t have much leisure time.
I relax and recharge my batteries at the weekend.
At the weekend I rest and recharge my batteries.
I have few hobbies and little leisure time.
I’m going to phone my mum for a chat.
My life philosophy is ‘grasp every moment’.
Life isn’t a dress rehearsal – it’s the real thing.
Read this line of text and tell me what it means.
Do you allow sufficient time for relaxation?
r itmo
relax
frenetico
dare la priorità a,
mettere in ordine di
priorità
posporre
abbastanza
meno importante
telefono cellulare
pace e tranquillità
puntualità
scortese
inefficiente
puntuale
pazienza
tempo libero
ricaricare
pile
hobby
chiacchierata
filosofia
prova generale
riga
sufficiente
/ˈvaɪtl/
/vet/
/ˈstrɔːbəriz/
/ˌɡetɪŋ mi ˈdaʊn/
/rɪˈspekt/
A love of animals is vital for a vet.
Our dog is ill so we’re taking him to the vet.
We eat a lot of strawberries in the summer.
This awful weather is really getting me down.
It’s important for children to have respect for their parents.
e ssenziale
veterinario
fragole
mi deprime
rispetto
harmful adj
to devise v
/ˈhɑːmfl/
/dɪˈvaɪz/
Listening and speaking
dream n
soundscape n
coincidence n
nightmares n pl
Everyday English
moans n pl
groans n pl
bookcase n
dishwasher n
instructions n pl
genius n
helpline n
flatpack adj
Unit 12 Time flies
to retire v
cruise n
to sail v
widow n
captain n
ship n
The pace of life
punctuality n
impolite adj
inefficient adj
punctual adj
patience n
leisure time n
to recharge v
batteries n pl
hobbies n pl
chat n
philosophy n
dress rehearsal n
line n
sufficient adj
Practice
vital adj
vet n
strawberries n pl
getting me down respect n
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authority n
guest n
pint n
/ɔːˈθɒrəti/
/ɡest/
/paɪnt/
Children don’t respect authority these days.
We have a really rude guest staying in the hotel just now.
Shall we go to the pub for a pint?
a utorità
ospite
pinta (di birra)
I started primary school when I was five.
I just want to get all our bits and pieces into the new home.
Playing a game helped to break the ice.
I want to stand on my own two feet and get my own flat.
s cuola primaria
cianfrusaglie
rompere il ghiaccio
essere indipendente
Then I got the bug, so I travelled around South America.
Working at the weekend is such a pain!
When I lost my job, it hit me like a ton of bricks.
i sono appassionato
m
stressante
mi ha fatto restare di
sasso
seguire il mio naso
guaritore
estetista
Listening and speaking
primary school n
bits and pieces break the ice stand on my own
two feet I got the bug such a pain it hit me like a ton of
bricks follow my nose healer n
beautician n
/ˈpraɪməri ˌskuːl/
/ˌbɪts ən ˈpiːsɪz/
/ˌbreɪk ðə ˈaɪs/
/ˈstænd ɒn ˌmaɪ
ˈəʊn ˌtuː ˈfiːt/
/aɪ ˌɡɒt ðə ˈbʌɡ/
/ˌsʌtʃ ə ˈpeɪn/
/ɪt ˈhɪt mi laɪk ə
ˌtʌn əv ˈbrɪks/
/ˌfɒləʊ maɪ ˈnəʊz/
/ˈhiːlə(r)/
/bjuːˈtɪʃn/
I like to just follow my nose around a city.
I know you’re upset now, but time is a great healer.
Time is a great healer, but a terrible beautician.
Reading and speaking
s cuola secondaria
raro
rivelarsi
/ɪnˈhæbɪtənts/
I started secondary school when I was 12.
This is a rare opportunity to live on a remote Scottish island.
Her phone hasn’t stopped ringing since the news broke that
she’s leaving.
This tiny island only has 35 inhabitants.
/ˈbəʊnəs/
/ˈmærɪdʒ/
My boss said I’d get a bonus this year.
Mark and Laura have a happy marriage.
onus
b
matrimonio
secondary school n
rare adj
to break v
/ˈsekəndri ˌskuːl/
/reə(r)/
/breɪk/
inhabitants n pl
abitanti
Everyday English
A001724
bonus n
marriage n
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