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Unit 7

Reading & Vocabulary (p. 60)

to participate (in) / pA;(r)"tIsIpeIt / participer, prendre part à 20,000 people participated in the march. demonstration to demonstrate (against) demonstrator

/ %dem@n"streIs(@)n / / "dem@n%streIt / / "dem@n%streIt@(r) /

manifestation manifester contre manifestant

20,000 people participated in a demonstration. A demonstrator is someone who marches with other people in public to show that they support or oppose something.

protester to protest (against) to protest (at or about)

/ pr@"test@(r) / / pr@"test / / pr@"est /

manifestant, contestataire protester contre se plaindre de

A protester is someone who publicly shows their opposition to something such as a law or policy. Workers are protesting against high unemployment and inflation. Prisoners began a hunger strike to protest at their conditions.

to march / mA;(r)tS / défiler Protesters marched slowly to Trafalgar Square. a march / mA;(r)tS / défilé, marche banner / "b&n@(r) / bannière, étendard Thousands of people carried banners and shouted slogans. to shout / SaUt / crier to deliver a letter to deliver

/ dI%lIv@(r) @ "let@ / / dI"lIv@(r) /

livrer, remettre une lettre délivrer de

A group of protesters delivered a letter to the Prime Minister. It was another hundred years before they were finally delivered from slavery.

crowded crowd

/ "kraUdId / / kraUd /

(sur) peuplé, bondé, plein foule

A lot of people took part in the demonstration, the place was crowded. The boys disappeared into the crowd.

peaceful peacefully

/ "pi;sf(@)l / / "pi;sf@li /

calme, tranquille, pacifique calmement, pacifiquement

Most of the protesters marched peacefully.

climate change / "klaIm@t %tSeIndZ / changement climatique World leaders met for climate change talks and speeches. to take part in (took, taken) / %teIk %pA;t In "sVmDIN / participer, prendre part à 20,000 people took part in protest marches and demonstrations. world leader / %w3;ld "li;d@z / chef d’Etat A leader is someone who is responsible for or in control of a group,

organization, country etc. event / I"vent/ événement The climate change march was a big event. campaign (for or against) / k&m"peIn / campagne The event was organised by the Campaign against Global Warming. global warming / %gl@Ubl "wO;mIN / réchauffement de la planète to organise (UK), to organize (UK,US) organisation (UK), organization (US)

/ "O;g@naIz / / %O;g@naI"zeISn /

organiser organisation

I work for an organisation called Eco Holidays.

embassy / "emb@si / ambassade An embassy is a) a group of officials who represent their government in a foreign country.

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Listening &Vocabulary (p. 61)

b) the building where such officials work. speech / spi;tS / discours The day started with speeches and poetry readings. talk / tO;k / conférence, exposé poetry reading / "p@Uitri %ri;dIN / lecture de poèmes The day started with speeches and poetry readings. to make your way to (made, made) / %meIk j@ "weI tu; / se diriger, aller vers A group of protesters on bicycles made their way to 10 Downing Street. to demand / dI"mA;nd / réclamer, exiger de faire The protesters delivered a letter demanding urgent action on climate change. to swarm with people swarm

/ "swO;(r)m wID %pi;pl / / swO;(r)m /

grouiller de monde essaim

Trafalgar Square was swarming with people and buzzing with activity. A swarm is a large group of insects flying or moving together or a large number of people moving together as a group.

to be buzzing with activity / bI %bVzIN wID &k"tIv@ti / bourdonner d’activité to provide sb with sth / pr@"vaId ... wID / fournir Music was provided by bands and Scottish pipers. piper pipe

/ "paIp@ / / paIp /

joueur de cornemuse tube, tuyau; pipeau

A piper is a musician who plays a musical pipe or the bagpipes.

to break away (from) (broke, broken) / %breIk @"weI / se détacher de A small group of people broke away from the peaceful demonstrators. to smash / sm&S / briser If you smash something that is made of glass, you break it. to set fire (to) (set, set) / %set "faI@ t@ / mettre le feu à Some protesters tried to set fire to a supermarket.

to arrest / @"rest / arrêter The police have arrested five people.

Wild / waIld / sauvage I’m in favour of protecting wild animals such as polar bears and penguins. import to import from

/ ImpO;(r)t / / Im"pO;(r) /

importation importer

I’m against food imports and I support local farmers.

responsible (for) / rI"spQns@bl fO; / responsable de He was responsible for the accident. family-run / "f&mli%rVn / géré par la famille I’m in favour of small family-run companies. to fight (against) (fought, fought) / faIt (@genst) / se battre (contre) Nelson Mandela fought against apartheid for over fifty years.

package holiday / %p&kIdZ "hQlIdeI / vacances organisées A package holiday is a holiday arranged by a travel company for a fixed price that includes the cost of your hotel and transport, and sometimes meals and entertainment.

accommodation (U) / @%kQm@"deISn / hébergement, logement The hotel provides accommodation for up to 100 people. to be against / bI; @"genst / être opposé, contre I’m against food imports and I support local farmers. to believe to believe in

/ bI"li;v / / bI"li;v In /

croire croire en

To believe is to think that a fact is true. To believe in someone/something is to think that someone or something exists.

to care about / "ke@(r) @%baUt / s’intéresser à To care about someone is to be interested in someone and want them to be well

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Grammar (p. 61)

Speaking (p. 63)

Writing (p. 63)

and happy. to be in favour of / In "feIv@(r) @v / être favourable à, être pour I’m in favour of protecting wild animals such as polar bears and penguins. to support / s@"pO;(r)t / soutenir I support local farmers and buy food from farmers’markets. to be worried about / "wVrId @%baUt / être inquiet au sujet de I’m worried about global warming. to worry about / "wVri @%baUt / s’inquiéter, se faire du souci People worry more about their health than they used to. to feel strongly about (felt, felt) / fi;l "strQNli @%baUt / tenir à coeur , s’intéresser I don’t feel strongly about politics.

main / meIn/ principal, important English is a main subject at school.

rainbow / "reIn%b@U / arc-en-ciel A rainbow is a curved line of colours that appears in the sky when the sun shines while it is raining.

environment plastic container

/ In"vaIr@nm@nt / / "pl&stIk / / k@n"teIn@(r) /

environnement plastique emballage

The plastic containers for hamburgers are bad for the environment.

environmentally friendly / In"vaIr@nmentlI"frendli / respectueux de l’environnement Would you pay more for environmentally friendly products? mass-produced / %m&s pr@;"dju;st / produit en masse Mass-produced, cheap clothes cannot be recycled. public transport/transportation (U) / %pVblIk "tr&spO;t / transports publics Using public transport is better for the environment.

to pick up litter (U) / %pIk "Vp "lIt@(r) / ramasser des déchets If you pick up litter, you pick up paper, bottles that people have left on the ground on a public place.

bottled water (U) / %bQtld "wO;t@(r) / de l’eau en bouteille If you drink bottled water, you should recycle the bottles.

green / gri;n / écologique The aim of the survey was to find how green the people are. everybody / "evrI%bQdi / chacun, tout le monde Everybody likes chocolate. nobody / "n@UbQdi / personne Nobody came last night. I was alone. several / "sevr@l / plusieurs Several people or things is a number that is more than one or two, but not many. most people / %m@Ust "pi;pl / la plupart des gens Most people go to the cinema. a few (+ pl) / @ "fju; / quelques Only a few people have picked up litter.

organic farming /organic vegetable / O;%g&nIk "fA;mIN/"vedZt@blz / agriculture bio / egume bio Volunteers plant trees and do organic farming.

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Reading &Listening (p. 64)

Listening (p. 65)

Useful phrases (p. 66)

Vocabulary Extra (p. 67)

orphanage orphan

/ "O;f(@)nIdZ / / "O;(r)f(@)n /

orphelinat orphelin

An orphanage is a building where orphans live and are looked after. An orphan is a child whose parents have died.

sick / sIk / malade If you are sick, you do not feel well. to construct / k@n"strVkt / construire Volunteers help to construct houses, bridges and roads. skill / skIl / compétence A skill is a particular ability that involves special training and experience. gain self-confidence / geIn self"kQnfId@ns / gagner de la confiance en soi You can gain self-confidence in training. volunteer / %vQl@n"tI@ / volontaire, bénévole Volunteers help to construct houses, bridges and roads.

coordinator / k@U"O;dI%neIt@(r) / coordinateur A coordinator is someone whose job is to organize the various parts of an activity and make sure that all the people involved work well together.

authentic / O;"TentIk / authentique, vrai The letter is certainly authentic.

arrangement arrangements

/ @"reIndZm@nt / / @"reIndZments /

solution, arrangement preparatifs, préparations

An arrangement is a way of organizing things so that problems are solved or avoided. How are the wedding arrangements coming along?

chemicals / "kemIk(@)lz / produits chimiques You must wear gloves when handling any of these chemicals. to hold on (held, held) / %h@Uld "Qn / rester en ligne Hold on, please, I’ll try to put you through. to put through (put, put) / %pUt "Tru; / passer, mettre en ligne Hold on, please, I’ll try to put you through. to be afraid / bi; @"freId @v / craindre, avoir peur de I’m afraid Mr Carr is out at the moment. to pollute / p@"lu;t / polluer Multinational companies pollute rivers and oceans.

bottle bank / "bQtl %b&Nk / conteneur de recyclage de bouteilles A bottle bank is a large container in a public place where people can put empty bottles so that the glass can be recycled (= used again).

footprint / "fUt%prInt / empreinte de pied Robinson saw footprints in the sand. renewable / rI"nju;@b(@)l / renouvelable Renewable energy can be replaced by natural processes and is never used up. laptop / "l&p%tQp / un ordinateur portable A laptop is a small computer that you can carry with you.

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Unit 8

Education (p. 68) to become (became, become) / bI"kVm / devenir It’s very expensive to become a geisha. blood-red (adj) / "blVdred / rouge sang, rouge vif Geishas have white faces and blood-red lips.

boarding house / "bO;dIN haUs / internat, pensionnat A trainee geisha has to leave her family and move into a special boarding house.

customer / "kVst@m@(r) / client A geisha has to serve and entertain customers. describe / dI"skraIb / décrire We asked Makiko to describe what a geisha does. to enjoy (+ ing) / In"dZOI / aimer, apprécier “Do you enjoy your life as a geisha?” – “I love it.” to entertain / ent@"teIn / divertir, distraire A geisha has to serve and entertain customers. entertainment (U) / ent@"teInm@nt / divertissement We didn’t have a TV so we had to make our own entertainment. fascinated / "f&sIneItId / fasciné Both Japanese and foreigners are fascinated by geisha. flower arranging / "flaU@(r) @"reIndZIN / l’art du bouquet Flower arranging is a traditional Japanese art. foreigner / "fQr@IN@(r) / étranger (d’autre pays) Foreigners are people who come from other countries. geisha / "geIS@ / geisha We asked Makiko to describe what a geisha does.

it’s a hard life … / Its@ "hA;d "laIf / c’est une vie dure It’s a hard life for a trainee geisha – she has to leave her family and live in a boarding house.

to be hard work / bi; hA;d w3;k / être dur, fatigant I love being a geisha but it’s hard work.

high school / "haI "sku;l / collège, lycée Sometimes I want to wear jeans and go to high school like a normal teenager.

instrument / "Instr@m@nt / instrument Geishas have to learn to play instruments. kimono / kI"m@Un@U / kimono A kimono costs three million yen, that’s about $30,000. to learn / l3;(r)n / apprendre Geishas have to learn traditional Japanese arts. lips / lIps / lèvres Geishas have white faces and blood-red lips. make conversation / meIk %kQnv@ "seIS(@)n / faire la conversation A geisha has to sing, dance and make conversation.

medicine / "med@s@n / médecine You must study medicine for seven years before becoming a doctor.

mysterious / mI"stI@rI@s / mystérieux Geishas are beautiful and mysterious women.

of course / @v "kO;s / bien sûr “Can you have a family later?” – “Of course, I can get married when I choose.”

play a role / %pleI @ "r@Ul / jouer un rôle University students play an important role in the future of the country.

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to preserve / prI"z3;(r)v / conserver, préserver Geishas play an important role in preserving Japanese culture and history.

relationship / rI"leIS@nSIp / la relation Scott and his father have a close relationship. to serve / s3;v / servir A geisha has to serve and entertain customers. tea ceremony / %ti; "ser@m@ni / la cérémonie du thé The tea ceremony is a Japanese custom that involves serving tea. traditional / tr@"dISn(@)l / traditionnel Geishas have to learn traditional Japanese arts. trainee / %treIni; / stagiaire / personne en formation It’s a hard life for a trainee geisha.

Vocabulary& Speaking (p. 69) computer programmer / "k@m%pju;t@ "pr@ugr&m@ / programmeur informaticien More and more people are training to be computer programmers. to develop photographs / dI"vel@p / développer des photos Miss Lewis taught us to develop our own photographs. to do well / %du; "wel / bien travailler Tony’s father wanted him to do well at school. engineering / %endZ"nI@rIN / ingénierie Andy went to university and studied engineering.

to be proud of sb / bI "praUd @v %sVmb@di / être fier de qn Recently I won a photography competition – Miss Lewis would be proud of me!

varied (adj) / ve@rId / varié Her lessons were interesting and varied.

Reading (p. 70) afterwards (adv) / "A;ft@w@dz / ensuite, après My father left school early and regretted it afterwards. definitely / "def@n@tli / définitivement We’re definitely not in a hurry to get married. to disturb / dI"st3;b / déranger We couldn’t disturb him because he was tired. free / fri; / gratuit Scott thinks colleges and universities should be free for everybody. freedom / "fri;d@m / liberté When Scott was at school, he had a lot of freedom.

generation / "dZen@"reISn / génération A generation is a group of people who are born and live at about the same time.

to grow up (grew, grown) / %gr@U "Vp / grandir When I was growing up, my father was always at work. to hide (hid, hidden) / haId / cacher I have a good relationship with my dad – I don’t have to hide anything from him. to be in a hurry / bi; In @ "hVri 7 être pressé We’re definitely not in a hurry to get married. luxury / "lVkS@ri / luxe I have to work to pay for any luxuries I want. to obey someone / @"beI / obéir My father was very strict and we had to obey him. pregnant / "pregn@nt / enceinte We got married when Louise found out she was pregnant.

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public place / %pVblIk "pleIs / endroit public We had to meet girlfriends in public places. to regret / rI"gret / regretter I left school early and regretted it. strict / strIkt / sévère, stricte My father was very strict and we had to obey him. without question / wI%DaUt "kwestS(@)n / sans poser de question He was very strict – we had to obey him without question.

Education and Training (instruction et formation) academic (adj) / %&k@"demIk / scolaire I wasn’t very academic at school, but I loved art. to apply for (a job) (applied) / @"plaI %fO; / poser sa candidature At 17 or 18 many students apply for a place at university. competition / %kQmp@"tISn / concours / concurrence Recently I won a photography competition – Miss Lewis would be proud of me! course / kO;s / cours (année de cours) Students get a degree when they finish the course. degree / dI"gri; / diplôme Students get a degree when they finish the course.

end-of-year exam / %end@vjI@ Ig"z&m / examen de fin d’année If you fail your end-of-year exams, you can usually take them again.

entrance exam / "entr@ns Ig%z&m / examen d’admission You have to pass an entrance exam if you want to go to university. to fail (an exam) / feIl (@n Igz&m) / rater (un examen) Did you pass your exam or fail? finals (n pl) / "faIn@lz / épreuves finales Final year exams are often called “finals”.

gap year / "g&p %jI@ / année sabbatique A gap year is a year between school and university when students often go abroad.

to get a place at university (got, got) / %bet @ "pleIs / obtenir une place à l’uni. When Tony was eighteen, he got a place at university.

to go to university (went, gone) / %g@U t@ ju;nI"v3;s@ti / aller à l’université It costs a lot of money to go to university. to be good at sth (was/were,

been) / bi "gUd @t %sVmTIN / être bon en qch Art was Andy’s favourite subject – he was good at it.

grant / grA;nt / bourse My parents didn’t support me financially because I got a grant. homework (U) / "h@Um%w3;k / devoirs Tony had to do his homework every night after school. to leave school/university (left,

left) / %li;v "sku;l / ju;nI"v3;s@ti / arrêter l’école/ uni Gordon left school early and regretted it afterwards.

lesson / lesn / cours (leçon) She was a really good teacher – her lessons were interesting and varied. nursery school / "n3;s(@)ri %sku;l / école maternelle Most children go to nursery school between the ages of 3 and 5. to pass (a test/exam) / pA;s (@ test/Igz&m) / réussir (épreuve, examen) Students get a degree when they pass the final exams. primary school / "praIm@ri %sku;l / école primaire Children start primary school at the age of 6.. to qualify / "kwQlIfaI / être diplômé It takes seven years before you qualify as a doctor. secondary school / "sek@nd(@)ri %sku;l / collège, lycée Children start secondary school at the age of 11.

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studies (n pl) / "stVdIz / études Scott’s parents pay for his college studies. subject / "sVbdZekt / matière / discipline What’s your favourite subject at school? to support sb financially / s@"pOMt sVmb@di faI"n&nS(@)li aider qn financièrement My parents didn’t support me financially because I got a grant. to take a test/exams (took, taken) / %teIk @ "test/Ig"z&m / re -passer/-faire épreuve/un examen My parents didn’t support me financially because I got a grant. to train (as a nurse) / treIn / se former (comme infirmier) What job would you like to train for?

vocational course / v@U"keISn(@)l %kO;s / enseignement professionnel A vocational course is one such as secretarial studies or car maintenance that trains you directly for a job.

Listening (p. 71) complicated / "kQmplI%keItId / compliqué Life was less complicated in my day. to fasten / "fA;sn / boucler Fasten your seatbelt, grandad. in my day / In "maI %deI / à mon époque, de mon temps Life was less complicated in my day. in the back / In D@ "b&k / dans le dos You have to fasten your seatbelt in the back. to do military service (did, done) / %mIlIt@ri "s3;vIs / faire son service militaire Scott’s grandfather was proud to do military service. motorbike / "m@Ut@%baIk / moto I had a beautiful motorbike – a Triumph. motorway / "m@Ut@%weI / autoroute We couldn’t drive fast because there weren’t any motorways. Oh dear! / %@U "dI@ / Hélas! “You have to wear a seatbelt.” – “Oh dear. All these rules and regulations.” rules and regulations (n pl) / %ru;lz @n %regjU"leISnz / les règles et les règlements “You have to wear a seatbelt.” – “Oh dear. All these rules and regulations.” seatbelt / "si;t%belt / ceinture de sécurité Fasten your seatbelt, grandad.

Reading, listening & vocabulary (p. 72) to avoid / @"vOId / éviter Avoid talking about subjects such as politics and religion.

brilliant / "brIlj@nt / brillant, prodigieux If you’re unemployed, tell them about your plans for a brilliant career.

cheek / tSi;k / joue You should give Mum a quick kiss on the cheek. controversial / %kQntr@"v3;Sl / controversé, sujet à polémiques Avoid controversial topics of conversation.

It’s fine to … / Its "faIn tu; / C’est bien de … It’s fine to wear jeans and a T-shirt most of the time, but not when you meet the parents.

firm (adj) / f3;m / ferme Greet Dad with a firm handshake.

to greet / gri;t / saluer When you greet someone, you say hello to them or shake their hand.

handshake / "h&nd%SeIk / poignée de main Greet Dad with a firm handshake.

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to have sth in common (with sb) (had, had) / h&v %sVmTIN In "kQm@n / avoir qch. en commun avec Find out if you have anything in common with the

parents before you meet them. honest (about sth) / "QnIst / honnête Don’t tell lies. You should be honest about what you do.

interior design / In%tI@rig dI"zaIn / décoration intérieure “I’m a sort of interior design consultant.” – “He works in a furniture shop.”

a kiss / kIs / embrasser Give Mum a kiss on the cheek. to make an effort (made, made) / %meIk @n "ef@t / faire un effort Make an effort to dress smartly when you meet the parents. to make a good impression (made

made) / %meIk @ %gUd Im"preSn / faire bonne impression It’s important to make a good first impression.

to go to the opposite extreme (went, gone) / %g@U t@ Di; %Qp@zIt Ik"stri;m / agir à l’extrême opposé Don’t go to the opposite extreme and wear your

“job interview” clothes. photo album / "fgUt@U %&lb@m / album de photos I’ll get the photo albums and we can look at some photos. politics (sing) / "pQl@tIks / politique Don’t talk about politics or religion. to be prepared to (was/were,

been) / bi prI"pe@d tu; / être préparé à Be prepared to answer questions.

religion / rI"lIdz@n / religion Avoid subjects such as politics and religion.

research (U) / rI"s3;tS / recherche Do some research and find out information about the parents before you meet them.

to share / Se@ / partager You probably don’t share the same opinions so don’t talk about politics or religion.

to take a seat (took, taken) / %teIk @ "si;t / prendre place, s’asseoir Come in and take a seat. taste / teIst / goût You probably don’t share the same opinions and tastes as the parents. to tell the truth (told, told) /%tel D@ "tru;T / dire la vérité Tell the truth – you should be honest about what you do. topic of conversation / %tQpIk @v kQnv@"seISn / sujet de conversation Avoid topics of conversation such as politics or religion.

Reading & Speaking (p. 73) comment / "kQment / commentaire If you make a comment about something, you criticise it. to cook / kUk / cuisiner You should cook for your boyfriend. date / deIt / rendez-vous You should arrive on time for dates with your girlfriend.

equal / "i;kw@l / égal You should pay when you go out. Women want to be equal, but not that equal!

(to be) hungry / "hVNgri / (avoir) faim Don’t give him a salad if he’s hungry. to keep sb waiting (kept, kept) / %ki;p sVmb@di "weItIN / faire attendre qn Women hate it when you keep them waiting.

well-dressed / %wel"drest / bien habillé You may be good-looking and well-dressed but you have to make her laugh as well.

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Useful phrases (p. 74) absolutely / %&bs@"lu;tli / absolument “I think children need their mothers at home.” – “Absolutely.” couple / "kVpl / couple Do you think couples should live together before they get married? the elderly (n pl) / %Di; "eld@li / les personnes âgées, le troisième âge “The elderly” is an expression meaning old people. marriage / "m&rIdZ / mariage Attitudes to marriage have changed over the years. to take care of (took, taken) / %teIk "ke@r @v / prendre soin de If you take care of someone, you look after them.

Unit 9

Reading (p. 76) to appear / @"pI@ / apparaître On some people, dimples appear in their cheeks when they smile. around / @"raUnd / autour de A true smile involves the muscles around the eyes. at the corners of / %@t D@ "kO;n@z @v / aux coins de A true smile involves the muscles at the corners of the mouth. the edge of / %Di; "edZ @v / bord de When people smile, wrinkles appear around the edge of their eyes. to encourage / In"kVrIdZ / encourager A listener will smile to encourage the speaker. enjoyment / In"dZOIm@nt / plaisir, joie The genuine smile of enjoyment makes us feel good, and other people too. extremely / Ik"stri;mli / extrêmement A true smile is extremely hard to fake. Fake / feIk / faux Fake” is the opposite of “true”. to fake / feIk / simuler It’s very difficult to fake a “true” smile. genuine / "dZenjuIn / véritable “Genuine” means the same as “true”. to have a tooth out / %h&v @ "tu;T aUt / se faire arracher une dent When you have a tooth out, the dentist removes it.

horrible / "hQr@bl / horrible If your aunt gives you a horrible birthday present, you might give a polite smile.

to make sb feel good / %meIk sVmb@di fi;l "gUd / faire que qn se sente bien A true smile makes you and other people feel good. miserable / "mIz(@)r@bl / malheureux “Miserable” means very sad or unhappy.

polite / p@"laIt / poli A polite smile is the sort of smile you give when someone gives you a horrible birthday present.

social smile / "s@USl %smaIl / sourire de politesse Very often social smiles are not real; they are “fake” smiles. Smile / smaIl / sourire Very often social smiles are not real; they are “fake” smiles.

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Vocabulary (p. 76)

Reading (p. 77)

to smile / smaIl / sourire According to research, we smile for many different reasons. speaker / "spi;k@ / personne qui parle A listener will smile to encourage the speaker.

to tighten / "taItn / serrer “Fake” smiles are easy to do – you just have to tighten the muscles in your cheeks.

wrinkle / "rINkl / ride Wrinkles are small lines that appear in the skin on your face.

cheeks / tSi;ks / joues Your cheeks are the soft parts on each side of your face below your eyes. curly / "k3;li / bouclé Curly hair is not straight and falls in rings or circles. dimple / "dImpl / fossette In some people, dimples appear in their cheeks when they smile. eyebrows / "aIbraUz / sourcils Raised eyebrows and dimples in the cheeks are signs of a “true” smile. full / fUl / pleine, charnue Full lips are wide and round. mouth / maUT / bouche Your mouth is the part of your face that you eat and speak with. pale / peIl / pale Pale cheeks are white in colour. pointed / "pOIntId / pointu A pointed chin is long and narrow, with a point at the end. rosy / "r@Uzi / coloré Rosy cheeks are red or pink in colour. square / skwe@ / carré A square chin has straight edges and is not curved or pointed.

straight / streIt / 1) raide 2) droit

1) Straight hair has no curls or waves. 2) Straight teeth are in the correct position and do not lean to one side.

teeth / ti;T / les dents It’s important to brush your teeth regularly. thick / TIk / épais Thick eyebrows are wide with a lot of hairs.

thin / TIn / mince Thin lips are straight and narrow. Thin eyebrows are narrow with not many hairs.

wavy / "weIvI / fries Wavy hair has waves or small curls in it. white / wait / blanc White teeth are the same colour as milk and look clean.

authority / O:"TQr@ti / autorité Someone who is a rebel has no respect for authority. the centre of attention / D@ %sent@r @v @"tenSn / le centre d’attention Sensitive people don’t usually like being the centre of attention in a crowd.

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Vocabulary (p. 77)

crowd / kraUd / la foule Shy people do not feel confident in a crowd.

joker / "dZ@Uk@ / blagueur A joker is someone with a good sense of humour who likes doing or saying funny things.

raised / reIzd / relevé Raised eyebrows and dimples in the cheeks are signs of a “true” smile. rebel / "rebl / rebelle Someone who is a rebel has no respect for authority. respect / rI"spekt / respect Someone who is a rebel has no respect for authority. sense of humour / %sens @v "hju;m@ / sens de l’humour Someone who has a good sense of humour can laugh at things and tell jokes. to be sure of yourself / bI "SO:(r) @v jO;%self / être sûr de soi People who are sure of themselves are often bossy and ambitious. toothy / "tu:TI / de toutes ses dents A toothy smile is one in which you show your teeth. wide / waId / large A wide, toothy smile shows that a person is easygoing and friendly.

ability / @"bIl@ti/ capacité Someone who is confident is certain about their abilities. ambitious / &m"bIS@s / ambitieux Someone who is ambitious wants to be successful. bossy / "bQsI / autoritaire Someone who is bossy likes telling other people what to do. calm / kA;m / calme Someone who is calm is relaxed and not easy to upset. to care (about) / ke@r (@baUt) / se soucier (de), faire attention à Someone who is sensitive cares about other people’s feelings. certain / "s3;tn / sûr Someone who is confident is certain about their abilities.

cheeky / "tSi;kI / effronté, déluré Someone who is cheeky has a good sense of humour but no respect for authority.

confident / "kQnfId(@)nt / sûr de soi Someone who is confident is certain about their abilities. easygoing / %i;zI"g@UIN / facile à vivre Someone who is easygoing is relaxed and calm. friendly / "frendli / sympathique A friendly person enjoys being with other people. hardworking / %hA;d "w3:kIN / travailleur Hardworking, ambitious people work hard to get what they want. loyal / "lOI@l / fidèle A loyal friend continues to support you in difficult times. nervous / "n3;v@s/ nerveux Shy people are nervous in the company of other people. relaxed / rI"l&kst / détendu A relaxed person is calm and does not worry a lot about things. sensitive / "sens@tIv / sensible Sensitive people care about other people’s feelings. shy / SaI / timide Shy people can also be loyal, sensitive friends. sociable / "s@US@bl / sociable Sociable people are friendly and enjoy being with other people. to start up (TS) / %sta;t"Vp / démarrer I hope to start up my own company soon. to upset / Vp"set / déstabiliser Someone who is easygoing is calm and is not easy to upset.

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Reading (p. 78)

Reading (p. 79)

Listening (p. 79)

warm / wO;m / chaleureux If you have a warm personality, you are friendly and sociable. welcoming / "welk@mIN / accueillant The people in Thailand are warm and welcoming. whatever (TS) / wQt"ev@ / quoi que ce soit, n’importe quoi “Shall we go to the cinema?” “Yeah, whatever. I don’t really mind.”

a cold / @ "k@Uld / un rhume When you have a cold, your nose is blocked and you cough. country /"kVntri / la campagne Do you like doing long walks in the country? irritating / "IrI%teItIN / énervant Optimists can sometimes be irritating. to kill / kIl / tuer I’ve got a cold.” “Don’t worry – it won’t kill you.” optimist / "QptImIst / optimiste An optimist sees the positive side of life. pessimist / "pes@mIst / pessimiste A pessimist sees the negative side of life.

the positive/negative side of life / D@ "pQz@tIv/"neg@tIv saId @v %laIf / le côté positif/négatif de la vie An optimist sees the positive side of life; a pessimist sees the negative side

of life. realist / "rI@lIst / réaliste A realist knows that there are ups and downs in life. ups and downs / %Vps @n "daUnz / hauts et bas A realist knows that there are ups and downs in life. to waste time / %weIst "taIm / perdre son temps I never waste time worrying about the future.

addictive / @"dIktIv / addictif, qui crée une dépendance Coffee can be addictive argument. the cost of living / D@ %kQst @v "lIvIN / le coût de la vie The cost of living is cheap in Thailand. jungle / "dZVNgl / la jungle The jungles in the north of Thailand are perfect for elephant trekking. mouth-watering / "maUT%wO;t@rIN / qui met l’eau à la bouche Mouth-watering food smells or tastes good. vibrant / "vaIbr@nt / trépidant A place that is vibrant is lively and interesting.

honeymoon (TS) / "hVni%mu;n / lune de miel A honeymoon is a holiday that two people have after they get married. inspiring (TS) / In"spaI@rIN / exhaltant, enthousiasmant An inspiring place makes you feel happy and excited.

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Grammar (p. 80-81-142-143)

Useful phrases (p. 82)

laid-back(TS) / %leId"b&k / tranquille, cool, décontracté A laid-back lifestyle is calm and relaxed.

lifestyle (TS) / "laIf%staIl / style de vie Your lifestyle is the type of life you lead.

to miss(TS) / mIs / manquer “What do you miss about home?” “Not the weather or food, but I miss my family and friends.”

obvious (TS) / "Qbvi@s / évident What does Jeff like about Thailand, apart from the obvious things like weather, food and lifestyle?

to rent (TS) / rent / louer Hans has rented a house in Thailand because he wants to write a novel. rose petals (TS) / "r@Uz %petlz / pétales de rose The Rayavadee Hotel is wonderful – they put rose petals in our bath! to stay away (TS) / %steI @"weI / ne pas venir Tourists stayed away for a long time after the tsunami.

course / kO;s / cours I’ve had this textbook since I started the course. dive centre / daIv %sent@r / centre de plongée Jeff has been working in a dive centre for six months. for /fO: / depuis, il y a, voilà “How long have you been here, Jeff?” “For about six months.” to go abroad / %g@U @"brO ;d / aller à l’étranger He has been abroad on business for a few weeks. to go out for dinner / %g@U %aUt f@ "dIn@(r) / souper au restaurant I haven’t been out for dinner since my birthday. to go skiing / %g@U "ski;IN / aller faire du ski I have been skiing since I was 4 years old. hairstyle / "he@(r)%staIl / coiffure I’ve had this hairstyle for ages. length / leNT / longueur You use for when you give the length of the time. ring tone / "riN%t@Un/ sonnerie de téléphone I’ve had the same ring tone on my mobile since I bought it. since / sIns / depuis Becky and Jeff have been running a bar on the beach since 2004. textbook / "tekst%bUk/ manuel I’ve had this textbook since I started the course.

to propose (to) / pr@"p@Uz / demander la main I’m going to propose to Dawn – I hope she says “yes”. to cost an arm and a leg / %kQst @n %A;rm @n @ "leg / coûter les yeux de la tête Something that costs an arm and a leg is extremely expensive. to give sb a hand / %gIv %sVmb@di @ "h&nd / donner un coup de main If you give someone a hand, you help them. to keep your fingers crossed (for sb) / %ki;p j@ "fiNg@z %krQst / croiser les doigts If you keep your fingers crossed for someone, you hope that something

good will happen to them.

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Vocabulary Extra : Parts of the body (p. 83)

Focus on verbs +ing-form or to-infinitive (p. 83)

not to see eye to eye with sb / nQt si; aI tu; "aI wiD %sVmb@di / voir les choses du même oeil que qn People who do not see eye to eye with each other, do not get on together or agree.

to pull sb’ s leg / %pUl sVmb@diz "leg / se moquer de If you pull someone’s leg, you say something to them as a joke. wedding / "wedIN / noces, mariage What are you wearing to Dawn and Adam’s wedding ?

ankle / "&Nkl / la cheville bottom / "bQt@m/ le derrière chest / tSest / la poitrine chin / tSIn / le menton elbow / "elb@U / le coude finger / "fINg@(r) / le doigt forehead / "fO;(r)%hed / le front heel / hi;l / le talon hip / hIp / la hanche knee / ni; / le genou lip / lIp / la lèvre nail / neIl / l’ongle neck / nek / la nuque shoulder / "S@Uld@(r) / l’épaule stomach / "stVm@k / l’estomac thumb / TVm / le pouce toe / t@U / l’orteil waist / weIst / la taille wrist / rIst / le poignet

to lock / lQk / fermer à clé Could you remember to lock the door when you go out?

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Unit 10

p. 88 ancestors (n pl) /ˈænsestərz/ ancêtres Your ancestors are people related to you who lived a long time ago. engrave (v) /ɪnˈɡreɪv/ graver If you engrave something onto stone, you write it there using something

such as a knife. knock (v) /nɒk/ frapper If someone is ill, a neighbour will always knock on their door to see how

they are. low-calorie (adj) /ˌləʊˈkæləri/ à basses calories Okinawans eat a low-calorie diet. serving (n) /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ portion The Okinawans eat seven servings of fruit and vegetables every day. stress-resistant (adj) /ˌstresrɪˈzɪstənt/ résistant au stress If you have a stress-resistant personality, you do not suffer from stress. timetable (n) /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbl/ emploi du temps, horaire A timetable is a list of times at which you must do something or at which

something happens.

Collocations (Words used together) a brisk walk /ə brɪsk wɔːk/ une marche rapide We usually go for a brisk four-hour walk in the morning. extended family /ðiː ɪkˈstendɪd ˈfæməli/ famille étendue A family group that consists not only of parents and children but also of

grandparents, uncles, aunts, etc. be in a hurry /biː ɪn ə ˈhʌri/ être pressé In Okinawa, nobody is in a hurry and timetables are non-existent. keep fit /kiːp fɪt/ rester en forme I go swimming twice a week to keep fit. lead a healthy life /liːd ə ˈhelθi laɪf/ mener une vie saine Eating fruit and vegetables and doing sport is a good way to lead a healthy

life. do martial arts /duː ˈmɑːʃl ɑːts/ pratiquer les arts martiaux If you do martial arts, you do sports such as judo or karate. a network of friends /ə ˈnetˌwɜːk əv frendz/ un réseau d’amis A network of friends is the group of friends you see regularly. a spectacular sunset /ə spekˈtækjʊlə ˈsʌnˌset/ un coucher de soleil spectaculaire A spectacular sunset is very beautiful to watch.

p. 89 as soon as /əz suːn əz/ dès que As soon as your husband arrives, he’ll have a fitness test. consist (of) (v) /kənˈsɪst əv/ consister (en) Their low-calorie diet consists of three quarters plant food and one quarter

animal food.

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fitness test (n) /ˈfɪtnəs test/ check-up de santé As soon as your husband arrives, he’ll have a fitness test. strictly (adv) (TS) /ˈstrɪktli/ strictement You’re not allowed to have a cigarette in here – it’s a strictly no-smoking

area. be in trouble /biː ɪn ˈtrʌbl/ avoir des ennuis If you have a cigarette in a no-smoking area, you’ll be in trouble!

p. 90 – 91 Food & Cooking Nourriture et cuisine add (v) /ad/ ajouter Add vanilla ice cream to the bananas to make a banana split. aubergine (n) /ˈəʊbəʒiːn/ aubergine An aubergine is a vegetable with a dark purple skin and white flesh. bake (v) /beɪk/ cuire (au four) You can bake bananas in the oven in their skin. banana (n) /bəˈnɑːnə/ banane A banana is a long curved fruit with a yellow skin. banana split (n) /bəˈnɑːnə splɪt/ banana-split Banana split is a dish that consists of bananas and ice cream. batter (n) /ˈbatə(r)/ pâte à frire Batter is a mixture of flour, milk and eggs used in cooking. bean (n) /biːn/ haricot Do you like green beans? boil (v) /bɔɪl/ faire bouillir If you boil something, you cook it in hot water. brown sugar (n) /braʊn ˈʃʊgə(r)/ sucre brun You can grill bananas and put brown sugar on top. butter (n) /ˈbʌtə(r)/ beurre Cut the bananas in half and fry them in butter. carrot (n) /ˈkarət/ carotte A carrot is a long orange vegetable that grows under the ground. cauliflower (n) /ˈkɒlɪflaʊə(r)/ chou-fleur A cauliflower is a vegetable with a hard, round white part surrounded by

green leaves. cherry (n) /ˈtʃɛri/ cerise A cherry is a small round black or red fruit. chicken (n) /ˈtʃɪkɪn/ poulet Chicken is the white meat of a chicken, eaten as food. chop (v) /tʃɒp/ découper If you chop something, you cut it into pieces with a knife. coconut (n) /ˈkəʊkənʌt/ noix de coco A coconut is a very large nut that is white inside and has a hard brown shell. cucumber (n) /ˈkjuːkʌmbə(r)/ concombre A cucumber is a long thin vegetable with dark green skin, often eaten in

salads. cut in half /kʌt ɪn hɑːf/ couper en deux If you cut something in half, you cut it into two equal pieces. dish (n) /dɪʃ/ plat, mets Her favourite dish is pasta. fresh (adj) /frɛʃ/ frais We had some fresh fruit salad. fritters (n pl) /ˈfrɪtəz/ beignets Banana fritters are bananas that are fried in milk, flour and eggs. fruit salad (n) /fruːt ˈsaləd/ salade de fruits Fruit salad is a dish consisting of small pieces of different fruit.

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fry /fraɪ/ (faire) frire Fry bananas in batter to make banana fritters. garlic (n) /ˈgɑːlɪk/ ail Garlic is a vegetable similar to an onion that you use in cooking to add a

strong flavour. grape (n) /greɪp/ raisin A grape is a small green or purple fruit that can be used for making wine. grill (v) /grɪl/ griller Grill bananas with brown sugar on top. ice cream (n) /aɪs kriːm/ glace A banana split is a dish consisting of bananas and vanilla ice cream. ingredient (n) /ɪnˈgriːdɪənt/ ingrédient The ingredients of batter are milk, flour and eggs. lemon (n) /ˈlɛmən/ citron A lemon is a fruit with a hard yellow skin. lettuce (n)(c/u) /ˈlɛtɪs/ laitue Lettuce is a vegetable with large green leaves used for making salads milk (n) /mɪlk/ lait Black coffee is coffee without milk. mix (v) /mɪks/ mélanger Mix bananas with rice for a Cuban dish. orange (n) /ˈɒrɪndʒ/ orange An orange is a round fruit with hard orange skin. oven (n) /fɔː(r)/ four You can bake bananas in their skin in the oven. peach (n) /piːtʃ/ pêche A peach is a fruit with soft yellow-pink skin that has a big stone inside. peel (v) /piːl/ peler If you peel fruit or vegetables, you take the skin off them. prawn (n) /prɔːn/ grosse crevette A prawn is a type of small pink sea animal. raw (adj) /rɔː/ cru Food that is raw has not been cooked. recipe (n) /ˈresəpi/ recette A recipe is a set of instructions for cooking a dish or meal. red pepper (n) /red ˈpepə(r)/ poivron rouge A red pepper is a vegetable with small white seeds inside that you cook or

eat raw in salads. rice (n) /raɪs/ riz You can mix bananas with rice to make a Cuban dish. sardine (n) /sɑːˈdiːn/ sardine A sardine is a common silver fish that is eaten as food. sausage (n) /ˈsɒsɪdʒ/ saucisse Sausages are long tubes of meat mixed with spices. slice (v) /slaɪs/ couper (en tranche/en rondelle) Slice the bananas in half and add ice cream for a banana split. soup (n) /suːp/ soupe Soup is a liquid food often eaten at the beginning of a meal. spinach (n)(u) /ˈspɪnɪdʒ/ épinard Spinach is a vegetable with dark green leaves that you can cook or eat raw in

salads. sugar (n) /ˈʃʊɡə(r)/ sucre Sugar is a very sweet substance that some people add to tea and coffee. tea (n) /tiː/ thé Tea is a hot brown drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves. tomato (n) /təˈmɑːtəʊ/ tomate A tomato is a very common round red fruit, often eaten in salads.

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trout (n) /traʊt/ truite A trout is quite a large fish that lives in rivers and lakes and is often eaten as food.

vanilla (n) /vəˈnɪlə/ vanille Vanilla is the most common flavour of ice cream and is light yellow in colour.

p. 92 - 93 cute (adj) /kjuːt/ mignon The little red Porsche was cute but I didn’t use it much. drive sb crazy /draɪv ˈsʌmbədi ˈkreɪzi/ rendre fou qn I used to drive my brother crazy! driving licence (n) /ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˈlaɪs(ə)ns/ permis de conduire I got a car for my 17th birthday, but I didn’t even have a driving licence. guy (n, informal) /ɡaɪ/ type, mec He used to introduce me to all these nice guys, but I wasn’t interested in

them. heaven (n) /ˈhev(ə)n/ paradis “Heaven” is the place where good people are supposed to go when they die. introduce (v) /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/ présenter Daddy used to introduce me to all these nice guys, but I wasn’t interested. love-hate relationship (n) /lʌv heɪt rɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ relation ambivalente I had a love-hate relationship with that car – I loved it when it worked but I

hated it when it broke down! luggage (uncountable) /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/ bagage(s) We didn’t take any luggage because there wasn’t any room for suitcases. tent (n) /tent/ tente Every weekend we left town with our tent in the back of the car.

Cars Automobiles air conditioning (uncountable)

/eə kənˈdɪʃ(ə)nɪŋ/ air conditionné Air conditioning is a system that makes the air colder.

bonnet (n) /ˈbɒnɪt/ capot The bonnet is the front part of a car that covers the engine. boot (n) /buːt/ coffre The boot is the back part of a car that you can put luggage into. break down (phr v) /breɪk daʊn/ tomber en panne If your car breaks down, it stops working and you can’t use it. bumper (n) /ˈbʌmpə(r)/ pare-chocs A bumper is a piece of metal or rubber at the front and back of a car that

protects it. economical to run /ˌekəˈnɒmɪk(ə)l/ économique A car that is economical to run does not use a lot of petrol. engine (n) /ˈendʒɪn/ moteur The engine is the part of a car that uses petrol to produce movement. environmentally friendly (adj)

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈment(ə)li fren(d)li/ respectueux de l’environnement A car that is environmentally friendly is designed not to harm the environment.

fall off (phr v) /fɔːl ɒf/ tomber One day it was raining, and the windscreen wiper fell off!

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flashy (adj, informal) (TS) /ˈflæʃi/ tape-à-l’oeil, tapageur He drives a flashy red car. gear stick (n) /ɡɪə stɪk/ levier de vitesse The gear stick is the short metal stick in a car that you use when you

increase speed. glamorous (adj) (TS) /ˈɡlæmərəs/ glamour I’d love to wear glamorous evening clothes and go to a restaurant in a

Chevrolet! headlight (n) (TS) /ˈhedˌlaɪt/ phare The headlights are the lights on the front of a car that you use for driving at

night. leather seat (n) /ˈleðə siːt/ siège en cuir Our car has soft leather seats. give sb a lift /ɡɪv ˈsʌmbədi ə lɪft/ déposer/emmener qn Can you give me a lift to the station? made in your country fabriqué dans votre pays I only buy cars that are made in my country. number plate (n) /ˈnʌmbə pleɪt/ plaque d’immatriculation The number plate is the sign on the front and back of a vehicle with letters

and numbers on it. overtake (v) /ˌəʊvə(r)ˈteɪk/ doubler You should only overtake other drivers when the road ahead is clear. park (v) /pɑːk/ garer A lot of women want cars that are easy to park. posh (adj, informal) (TS) /pɒʃ/ chic A place that is posh is expensive and attractive run out of petrol (phr v) /rʌn aʊt əv ˈpetrəl/ tomber en panne d’essence If you run out of petrol, you have no more petrol left. rush hour (n) /rʌʃ ˈaʊə(r)/ heure de pointe Most people hate driving during the rush hour. satellite navigation system (n) /ˈsætəlaɪt ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n

ˈsɪstəm/

GPS, système de navigation par satellite

A satellite navigation system shows you the direction in which you should travel.

seat belt (n) /siːt belt/ ceinture de sécurité Don’t forget to fasten your seat belt! sound system (n) /saʊnd ˈsɪstəm / équipement audio A sound system is a piece of equipment for playing music. spacious (adj) /ˈspeɪʃəs/ spacieux The car is really spacious, with plenty of room to stretch your legs. steering wheel (n) /ˈstɪərɪŋ wiːl/ volant The steering wheel is the wheel that you hold and turn to control the

direction of the car. stretch your legs (TS) /stretʃ jə leɡz/ allonger vos jambes The car is really spacious, with plenty of room to stretch your legs. sunroof (n) /ˈsʌnˌruːf/ toit ouvrant A sunroof is part of the roof of a car that you can open. traffic jam (n) /ˈtræfɪ dʒæm/ embouteillage If you are stuck in a traffic jam, you can’t drive because there is too much

traffic. tyre (n) /ˈtaɪə(r)/ pneu A tyre is the thick rubber cover around the wheel of a car. wheel (n) /wiːl/ roue A car has four wheels. windscreen (n) /ˈwɪndˌskriːn/ parebrise The windscreen is the large glass window at the front of a vehicle. windscreen wiper (n) /ˈwɪndˌskriːn ˈwaɪpə(r)/ essuie-glace A windscreen wiper is a long, thin thing that moves across a windscreen

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and removes rain.

p. 94 be like chalk and cheese /biː laɪk tʃɔːk ænd tʃiːz/ être comme le jour et la nuit Pete and his sister are like chalk and cheese. be full of beans (informal) /biː fʊl əv ˈbiːnz/ être en pleine forme, péter le feu If you are full of beans, you are very energetic. It’s a piece of cake. /ɪts ə piːs əv keɪk/ c’est du gâteau It’s not difficult at all, in fact it’s a piece of cake be packed in like sardines /biː pækt ɪn laɪk sɑːˈdiːnz/ être serré comme des sardines It was so crowded – we were packed in like sardines.

Unit 11

p. 96 Reading and Speaking essential (adj.) / I"senSl / essentiel Do you agree that animal testing is essential for progress

in the medical field? human (n) / "hju:m@n / être humain Do you think that animals are as important as humans? hunting (n) / "hVntIN / chasse A lot of people think hunting is very cruel. illegal (adj) / I"li:gl / illégal Some people think animal testing is wrong and should be illegal. medical field (n) / "medIkl fi:ld / domaine médical Do you agree that animal testing is essential for progress

in the medical field? mirror (n) / "mIr@(r) / miroir A dolphin recognises its own image in a mirror. misunderstood (adj) / %mIs%Vnd@"stUd/ mal compris, incompris When people do not understand a person or thing properly, you

say that that person or thing is misunderstood. pain (n) / peIn / douleur Animal testing is OK if there is no pain or suffering involved. progress (n) / "pr@Ugres, (US) "prQgres / progrès Is animal testing essential for progress in the medical field? protect (n) / pr@"tekt / protéger Do you think that zoos are important for protecting

endangered species? respect (n) / rI"spekt / respecter I think animals should be respected and protected. sauce (n) / sO:s / sauce A sauce is a liquid food that you put on other food to give it flavour. scary (adj) / "ske@rI / effrayant, qui donne des frissons I’m frightened of sharks – I think they’re really scary. suffering (n) / "sVf@rIN / souffrance Animal testing is OK if there is no pain or suffering involved. unnatural (adj) / Vn"n&tSr@l / contre-nature I think zoos are depressing and unnatural. endangered species (n) / In"deIndZ@(r)d "spi:Si:z / espèce en voie de disparition An endangered species is a type of animal that may soon no longer exist.

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fluffy (adj) / "flVfI / pelucheux, duveteux Animals that are fluffy are covered with a lot of fur and are nice and gentle.

p.97 Listening dislike (v) (TS) / dIs"laIk / ne pas aimer, trouver désagréable “Are there any animals that you really dislike?”

“Spiders – I’m afraid of them.”

heavy breathing (n) (TS) / "hevI "bri:DIN/ respiration bruyante If you hear heavy breathing, you hear a person or animal breathing very loudly.

put up (a tent) (phr v) (TS) / pUt Vp/ monter, dresser (une tente) When Richard put the tent up, there weren’t any animals in the field.

shadow (n) (TS) / "S&d@U / ombre “I could see a shadow outside the tent.” “What was it?” “A big cow!”

alligator (n) / "&lIgeIt@(r) / alligator An alligator is an animal with a long tail and sharp, pointed teeth that lives in water and on land.

animal testing (n) / "&nIml "testIN/ expérimentation sur les animaux Do you think that animal testing should be illegal?

bat (n) / b&t / chauve-souris A bat is an animal that flies at night. bear (n) / be@(r) / ours A bear is a large animal such as a panda with thick fur. bull (n) / bUl / taureau A bull is an adult male cow. cage (n) / keIdZ / cage Emma keeps the snake in a cage. calf (n) -ves / kA:f / veau A calf is a young cow. camel (n) / "k&ml / chameau A camel is a large animal, used for carrying people,

especially in the desert. cat (n) / k&t / chat Cats and dogs are popular pets.

cheetah (n) / "tSi:t@ / guépard Cheetahs can run at 100 kilometres per hour. chicken (n) / "tSIkIn / poulet A chicken is a young hen. cow (n) / kaU / vache A cow is a popular farm animal used for its milk and meat. cricket (n) (TS) / "krIkIt / criquet Crickets are insects that move by jumping and make a noise. crocodile (n) / "krQk@daIl / crocodile A crocodile has a long body and sharp teeth, and lives

in water. deer (n) / dI@(r) / cerf /biche A deer is a brown animal with long legs that is often

very shy. dog (n) / dQg / (US) /dO:g/ chien Cats and dogs are popular pets. dolphin (n) / "dQlfIn / dauphin Dolphins live in water and are very intelligent animals. eagle (n) / "i:gl / aigle An eagle is a large bird that kills other bird for food.

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elephant (n) / "elIf@nt / éléphant Elephants can smell water that is fifteen kilometres away. foal (n) / f@Ul / poulain A foal is a young horse. frog (n) / frQg / (US) /frO:g/ grenouille Frogs are small animals with smooth green skin that

live in water and on land. fur (n) / f3:(r) / fourrure Fur is the hair that covers some animals. giraffe (n) / dZI"rA:f / (US) /dZ@"r&f / girafe A giraffe is a very tall animal with a very long neck. hairy (adj) (TS) / "he@rI / poilu A spider has eight hairy legs. hamster (n) / "h&mst@(r) / hamster Hamsters are popular pets for children. hen (n) / hen / poule A hen is a female chicken. horse (n) / hO:s / cheval Can you ride a horse? iguana (n) / Ig"wA:n@ / iguane An iguana is a type of large lizard with points on its back. kitten (n) / "kItn / chaton A young cat is called a kitten. lamb (n) / l&m / agneau A young sheep is called a lamb. lion (n) / "laI@n / lion Gus likes lions because they’re big and tough. loveable (adj) (TS) / "lVv@bl / adorable A loveable pet is one that is easy to love. mouse (pl mice) (n) / maUs / (pl / maIs /) souris Mice are small furry animals with long tails that live in

fields or that people sometimes keep as pets. mynah bird (n) / "maIn@ b3:d / ménate A mynah bird is a bird that can talk. paw (n) / pO: / patte A paw is a dog’s or cat’s foot. pet (n) / pet / animal familier Pets are animals that people keep at home as companions. pig (n) / pIg / cochon A pig is a fat animal with pink skin that farmers

keep for meat. puppy (n) / "pVpI / chiot A puppy is a young dog. rabbit (n) / "r&bIt / lapin Rabbits are furry and have long ears and some people

keep them as pets. rat (n) / r&t / rat A rat is an animal like a mouse with a long tail; a lot of

people dislike them because they are dirty. reptile (n) (TS) / "reptaIl/ (US) /-tl / reptile Crocodiles, alligators and iguanas are all reptiles. shark (n) / SA:k / requin A shark is a very large fish with large teeth that can

kill people. sheep (pl sheep) (n) / Si:p / mouton A sheep is an animal with white fur that is made into wool. snake (n) / sneIk / serpent Snakes are long thin animals that move along the ground

and can kill people. tail (n) / teIl / queue Cats usually have long tails. tortoise (n) / "tO:t@s / tortue Tortoises have shells on their back and move very slowly. whale (n) / weIl/ (US) /hweIl / baleine The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived. wild bird/animal (n) / waIld b3:d - "&nIml / oiseau / animal sauvage Wild birds or animals live in natural conditions and are not kept by

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/ "Insekts / / zu: / zoo A zoo is a place where wild animals are kept in cages so that people can see them.

Insects Insectes

ant (n) / &nt / fourmi An ant is a small insect that lives in large groups and can

carry fifty times its own weight.

bee (n) / bi: / abeille A bee is a yellow and black insect that flies and makes

honey.

butterfly (n) / "bVt@flaI / papillon A butterfly is an insect with colourful, often beautiful wings.

cockroach (n) cafard, blatte A cockroach is a large black insect that lives in places

where food is kept.

fly (n) / flaI / mouche A fly is a very common small insect with wings.

mosquito (n) / m@s"ki:t@U, mQs- / moustique A mosquito is a small flying insect that bites the skin of

people and animals to feed on their blood.

spider (n) / "spaId@(r) / araignée Spiders are insects with eight hairy legs that a lot of people

are frightened of.

wasp (n) / wQsp / guêpe A wasp is a yellow and black insect that can sting you.

p. 97 Vocabulary Adjectives and prepositions be afraid of / bi: @"freId Qv / avoir peur de I’m afraid of sharks – I think they’re scary. be allergic to / bi: @"l3:dZIk tU/ être allergique à Richard doesn’t like cats because he’s allergic to them. be fond of / bi: fQnd Qv / aimer, avoir de l'affection pour Harry is fond of all animals. be interested in / bi: "Intr@stId In / être intéressé par Richard is interested in wild birds. be keen on / bi: ki:n Qn / être enthousiasmé par Alicia likes most animals but she’s particularly

keen on horses.

be terrified of / bi: "terIfaId Qv / être terrifié par “Are you afraid of frogs” “Afraid?” “I’m terrified of

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them.”

p.98 Reading and Vocabulary accidentally (adv) / %&ksI"dent@lI / par hasard, accidentellement Morris is a Siamese cat who accidentally deleted some valuable

computer files. activity (n) / &k"tIv@tI / activité Do you think that hunting is a cruel activity? amused (adj) / @"mju:zd / content, amusé When they discovered the cat had deleted some computer

files, they were not amused. on business / Qn "bIznIs / pour affaires Robert isn’t at home at the moment –

he’s away on business. contact (v) /"kQnt&kt / contacter Robert hardly ever contacts his parents when

he’s coming home. delete (v) / dI"li:t / effacer, supprimer, biffer, rayer Morris is a Siamese cat who accidentally deleted some

valuable computer files. file (n) / faIl / fichier The deleted computer files were worth $100,000! get in touch (with) / get In tVtS (wID) entrer en contact avec, contacter Robert hardly ever gets in touch with his parents to

tell them he’s coming home. image (n) / "ImIdZ / image A dolphin recognises its own image in a mirror. imaginative (adj) / I"m&dZIn@tIv/ (US) /-@neItIv

/ fictive, plein d'imagination A tale is an imaginative story.

keep an eye on / ki:p &n aI Qn / garder un oeil sur Ralph took his sick cat into work to keep an eye on him. key in (phr v) / ki: In / introduire, taper, saisir (un code) The cat accidentally keyed in a secret code that deleted

some computer files. keyboard (n) / "ki:bO:d / clavier Morris got up and walked across the keyboard of

the computer. lift (v) / lIft / soulever Ants can lift fifty times their own weight! look up (phr v) / lUk Vp / lever les yeux Pat and Tina looked up and suddenly realised they

were surrounded by cows. own (v) / @Un / avoir, posséder Ralph owned a Siamese cat called Morris. owner (n) / "@Un@(r) / propriétaire Some people say that pets and their owners often look alike! pull up (phr v) / pUl Vp / s'arrêter, faire une halte They decided to pull up in a quiet place to have a picnic. recognise (v) / "rek@gnaIz / reconnaître A dolphin recognises its own image in a mirror. secret code (n) / "si:krIt k@Ud / code secret The cat accidentally keyed in a secret code that deleted

some computer files. tour (v) / tU@(r), tO:(r) / visiter, faire du tourisme, voyager They were touring in the north of England by car when

they decided to stop for a picnic.

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turn round (phr v) / t3:n raUnd / faire demi-tour When they put on a pop music CD the cows turned round and walked off!

turn up (phr v) / t3:n Vp / arriver, apparaître, se pointer They know when their son is going to turn up because the bird starts calling “Robbie”!

type (v) / taIp / taper, écrire If you type information into a computer, you write it using the keys on the keyboard.

unwell (adj) / Vn"wel / pas bien, souffrant, indisposé “Unwell” is a word that means “ill” or “sick”. walk off (phr v) / wO:k Qf / s'en aller (en marchant) When they put on a pop music CD the cows turned round

and walked off! be worth $100,000 / bi: w3:T / valoir 100'000 dollars The deleted computer files were worth $100,000!

p.99 Grammar arachnophobic (adj) /əˈ ræk.nə̩ fəʊ.bik/ arachnophobique Arachnophobic describes someone who is afraid of spiders. ornithologist (n) / %O:nI"TQl@dZIst / ornithologue Someone who studies birds is an ornithologist. the theory of evolution / D@ "TI@rI @v %i:v@"lu:Sn

/ la théorie de l'evolution Charles Darwin was the scientist who developed the theory of evolution.

p. 100 Pronunciation bare (adj) / be@(r) / nu Bare walls are empty; someone who is bare is undressed. companion (n) / k@m"p&nI@n / compagnon Pets can be very good companions for humans. cool (adj) / ku:l / cool, calme, imperturbable Gus thinks Hendrix the spider looks cool! cruel (adj) / "krU@l / cruel Do you think that hunting is a cruel activity? fir (n) / f3:(r) / sapin A Christmas tree is a type of fir tree. frighten sb away / "fraItn "sVmb@dI @"weI / effaroucher qqu Gus’s spider frightens a lot of people away. look alike / lUk @"laIk / (se) ressembler “Do you and your pet look alike?” “I’m not that hairy –

but I think he looks cool, like me!” tough (adj) (TS) / tVf / fort, dur, robuste, rude Lions are big and tough, and they rule.

p. 101 Grammar change (n) / tSeIndZ / monnaie Would you keep the money if a shop assistant gave you too

much change?

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fluently (adv) / "flu:@ntlI / couramment Someone who speaks a language fluently, speaks it very well.

lead (n) (TS) / li:d / laisse Angus takes the iguana for walks in the park on a lead!

tale (n) / teIl / conte, légende A tale is an imaginative story.

the tip of the nose (TS) / D@ tIp @v D@ n@Uz / la pointe du museau (le bout du

nez) Angus’s iguana is almost a metre long from the tip of its nose to the end of its tail.

p. 102 Useful Phrases never mind. / "nev@(r) maInd / Ça ne fait rien. Ne t'en fais pas “Sorry, Emma, we’re going to London this weekend.”

“Never mind.” wallet (n) / "wQlIt / portefeuille A wallet is a small flat container where men keep money.

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p. 104 Reading anniversary (n) / %&nI"v3:s@rI / anniversaire The fifth anniversary of their relationship was on 1st July. arrangement (n) / @"reIndZm@nt / disposition The “two Lauras” have made arrangements to meet up. attached (adj) / @"t&tSt / attaché à la ficelle, fixée, ci-

joint Laura released a balloon with her name and address and a note attached.

balloon (n) / b@"lu:n / ballon A balloon is a child’s toy that floats in the air. celebrate (v) / "selIbreIt / célébrer If you celebrate a birthday or anniversary, you have a party to show

that it is special. connecting flight (n) / k@"nektIN flaIt / vol de correspondance They both stopped in Singapore to wait for connecting flights. golden wedding anniversary (n) / "g@Uld@n "wedIN

%&nI"v3:s@rI / les noces d'or A golden wedding anniversary is the day when a couple celebrates 50 years

of marriage. guinea pig (n) / "gInIpIg / cochon d'Inde Both Lauras have a rabbit and a guinea pig.

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p. 105 Vocabulary

Collocations with do, get, go, have, make, take

do a course / du: @ kO:s / suivre(faire) un cours I’m doing a part-time English course.

do some homework / du: sVm "h@Umw3:k / faire des devoirs In the evening, we usually have to do some homework.

do the housework / du: D@ "haUsw3:k / faire le ménage “Do you enjoy doing the housework?” “No, I hate it.”

do research / du: rI"s3:tS / faire des recherches, de la recherche

If you do research, you study something in detail.

do the shopping / du: D@ "SQpIN / faire les courses Mum has asked me to do the shopping this week. get better / get "bet@(r) / aller mieux I’ve been ill but I’m getting better now. get changed / get tSeIndZd (aller) se changer You should get changed before you go out. get dressed / get dresd s’habiller I had a shower, got dressed and had breakfast. get lost / get lQst / se perdre It’s easy to get lost when you’re in a strange place. get married / get "m&rId / se marrier People often live together nowadays before they get married. go for a drink / g@U f@(r) @ drINk / aller boire un verre Let’s go for a drink after work. go for a walk / g@U f@(r) @ wO:k / (aller) faire une promenade I try to go for a walk every day. go home / g@U h@Um / aller à la maison What time do you go home from school? go mad / g@U m&d / devenir fou If they give us any more homework, I’ll go mad! go skiing / g@U "ski:IN / aller faire du ski We go skiing every winter. have a go / h&v @ g@U / essayer, faire un essai Everybody should have a go at doing something dangerous once

in their life.

helium-filled (adj) / "hi:lI@m "fIl@d/ rempli à l'hélium A helium-filled balloon is a balloon filled with a gas that keeps it in the air. incredible (adj) / In"kred@bl / incroyable What’s the name of the most incredible building Curro has ever seen? journey (n) / "dZ3:nI / voyage Amy didn’t know that Ian had just started his journey from Sydney to London. Labrador (n) / "l&br@dO:(r) / Labrador A Labrador is a type of large dog with short hair that is a popular pet. meet up (phr v) / mi:t Vp / se rencontrer If two people decide to meet up, they arrange to see each other. note (n) / n@Ut / petit mot Laura released a balloon with her name and address and a note attached. outside (adv) / aUt"saId, "aUtsaId / à l’extérieur, dehors Outside, the temperature is -30ºC. release (v) / rI"li:s / lâcher, libérer If you release a balloon, you let it go into the air. reply (n) / rI"plaI / réponse The letter was a reply from another Laura Buxton. write back (phr v) / raIt b&k / répondre (à une lettre) If you write back to someone, you reply to them.

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have a good time / h&v @ gUd taIm / bien s’amuser The holiday was very enjoyable – we had a really good time. have a laugh / h&v @ lA:f / rire (ensemble) If you can’t have a laugh with your partner, you’re in the wrong

relationship. have lunch / h&v lVntS / prendre son déjeuner, dîner We usually have lunch at 13.00. have a rest / h&v @ rest / faire une pause You’ve worked hard – it’s time to have a rest. make a decision / meIk @ dI"sIZn / prendre une décision It’s important to make a decision in the next few days. make a living / meIk @ "lIvIN / gagner sa vie It can be hard to make a living as an actor. make mistakes / meIk mI"steIks / faire des erreurs Everyone makes mistakes when they’re learning a language. make money / meIk "mVnI / gagner de l’argent Do you agree that the only reason to get a job is to make money? make a promise / meIk @ "prQmIs / faire une promesse You should never make a promise if you can’t keep it. take a bus / teIk @ bVs / prendre le bus “Do you walk to school?” “No, I take a bus.” take an exam / teIk @n Ig"z&m / passer un examen I’m taking my English exam in summer. take a photo / teIk @ "f@Ut@U / prendre une photo The press shouldn’t take photos of famous people without their permission. take responsibility / teIk rI%spQns@"bIl@tI / prendre la responsabilité You have to learn to take responsibility for your own life. take risks / teIk rIsks/ prendre des risques If you don’t take risks, you won’t succeed in life.

p. 106 Reading all over the world / O:l "@Uv@(r) D@ w3:ld / dans le monde entier The interior of the hotel is designed by artists from all over the

world. build (v) / bIld / construire Every winter, work starts on building a new Ice Hotel. building (n) / "bIldIN / immeuble, construction Curro thinks that the Alhambra is the most incredible building he has ever

seen. design (v) / dI"zaIn / créer, concevoir The interior of the hotel is designed by artists from all over the world disappear (v) / %dIs@"pI@(r) / disparaître In spring, the Ice Hotel melts away and disappears. entirely (adv) / In"taI@lI / entièrement The Ice Hotel in Sweden is made entirely of ice. exist (v) / Ig"zIst / exister A hotel made entirely of ice exists in Sweden. guest (n) / gest / hôte Guests at the hotel are given special arctic sleeping bags. ice cube (n) / aIs kju:b / glaçon You put ice cubes in drinks to make them cold. including (prep) / In"klu:dIN / y compris All the furniture is made of ice, including the beds! inside (prep) / "InsaId / à l’intérieur Inside the hotel, the temperature is always around -5ºC. interior (n) / In"tI@rI@(r) / intérieur The interior of the hotel is designed by artists from all over the

world. melt (away) (v) / melt @"weI/ fondre In spring, the Ice Hotel melts away and disappears. reindeer skin (n) / "reIndI@(r) skIn / peau de renne The beds in the Ice Hotel are covered with reindeer skins. shore (n) / SO:(r) / rive, rivage The hotel is situated on the shores of the Torne River.

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be situated / bI "sItjUeItid/ être situé It’s situated on the shores of the Torne River. sleeping bag (n) / "sli:pIN b&g / sac de couchage Guests at the hotel are given special arctic sleeping bags. spring (n) / sprIN / printemps In spring, the Ice Hotel melts away. stunning (adj) / "stVnIN / sensationnel, renversant,

stupéfiant Something that is stunning is very beautiful or spectacular.

temperature (n) / "tempr@tS@(r) / température Today will start off cold, with temperatures of -13ºC. unique (adj) / ju:"ni:k / unique A place that is unique is the only one of its type. visitor (n) / "vIzIt@(r) / visiteur The hotel is described by visitors as “absolutely stunning”. Well, … (interjection) / wel / Eh bien,… Can you imagine a hotel made entirely of ice? Well, it exists in Sweden, but

only in winter. winter (n) / "wInt@(r) / hiver Every winter, work starts on building a new Ice Hotel.

p. 107 Speaking ago (adv) / @"g@U / il y a (combien de temps) “How long ago was the Alhambra built?” “In the 13th or 14th century.” architect (n) (TS) / "A:kItekt / architecte “Who was the architect of the Alhambra.” “I don’t know.” century (n) / "sentS@rI / siècle The Alhambra was built in the 13th or 14th century. In my opinion (TS) / In maI @"pInI@n / à mon avis In my opinion, the Alhambra is one of the seven wonders of the

modern world. king (n) (TS) / kIN / roi The Alhambra Palace was built for the Moorish kings. location (n) / l@U"keISn / emplacement The location of a building is the place or position where it is built. overlook (v) (TS) / %@Uv@"lUk / surplomber, donner sur,

dominer The Alhambra is built on a hill overlooking the city of Granada.

palace (n) (TS) / "p&lIs / palais The Alhambra is a beautiful palace in the south of Spain. style (n) / staIl / style The style of the Alhambra is Moorish, or Islamic. wherever (adv) (TS) / we@r"ev@(r) / où que (ce soit), partout où At the Alhambra, you can hear water running wherever you go. one of the wonders of … (TS) / wVn @v D@ "wVnd@z @v / une des merveilles du Curro thinks the Alhambra is one of the seven wonders of the

modern world.

p. 108 Vocabulary & Listening weather / "weD@(r) / le temps breeze (n) / bri:z / brise, vent assez fort A breeze is a light wind. breezy (adj) / "bri:zI / venteux It was quite breezy walking by the sea. Celsius (n) / "selsI@s / Celsius The temperature is 20 degrees Celsius. cloud (n) / klaUd / nuage Look at those clouds in the sky – I think it’s going to rain. cloudy (adj) / "klaUdI / nuageux The weather tomorrow will be cloudy and dull.

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cold (adj) / k@Uld / froid Today will start off cold, with temperatures of -13ºC. dark (adj) / dA:k / sombre The sky often becomes very dark before a storm. dry (adj) / draI / sec If the weather is dry, it doesn’t rain. dull (adj) / dVl / maussade It was a dull, grey depressing day. fine (adj) / faIn / beau (temps) People feel happier when the weather is fine and sunny. fog (n) / fQg / brouillard We couldn’t see anything because of the fog. foggy (adj) / "fQgI / brumeux Driving when it’s foggy can be dangerous. freeze (v) / fri:z / geler If it freezes, water on the ground and on windows turns to ice. freezing (adj) / "fri:zIN / glacial Freezing weather is weather that is very cold. heat (n) / hi:t / chaleur Walking long distances in the heat can be tiring. hot (adj) / hQt / très chaud It can be very hot here in the summer. humid (adj) / "hju:mId / humide Humid weather is hot and wet in a way that makes you

feel uncomfortable. humidity (n) / hju:"mId@tI / humidité British people are not used to high levels of humidity. ice (n) / aIs / glace The Ice Hotel in Sweden is made entirely of ice. icy (adj) / "aIsI / verglacé Tomorrow will be cold and icy, with temperatures of -13ºC. minus 13/30 degrees / "maIn@s T3:"ti:n / "T3:tI /

dI"gri:z/ moins 13/30 degrés Temperatures are expected to be minus 30 degrees.

mist (n) / mIst / brume A mist is a very light fog. misty (adj) / "mIstI / brumeux Tomorrow will be a typical misty autumn day. rain (n) / reIn / pluie If the weather is dry, there is no rain. rain (v) / reIn / pleuvoir Look at those clouds in the sky – I think it’s going to rain. rainy (adj) / "reInI / pluvieux Rainy weather is wet and unpleasant. shower (n) / "SaU@(r) / averse A shower is a short period of rain. showery (adj) / "SaU@rI / temps de giboulées When it is showery there are a lot of short periods of rain. snow (n) / sn@U / neige We had a lot of snow last winter. snow (v) / sn@U / neiger It’s very cold – I think it might snow. storm (n) / stO:m / tempête, orage When there is a storm, a lot of rain falls very quickly, often with

strong winds. stormy (adj) / "stO:mI / orageux, tempétueux Stormy weather can be dangerous for drivers. sun (n) / sVn / soleil Most people like the sun. sunny (adj) / "sVnI / ensoleillé The weather today will be warm and sunny. warm (adj) / wO:m / chaud The weather today will be warm and sunny. wet (adj) / wet / humide Rainy weather is wet and unpleasant. wind (n) / wInd / vent Rain and strong winds make driving conditions difficult. windy (adj) / "wIndI / venté, venteux It was very windy walking by the sea.

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p. 109 Reading & Speaking abroad (adv) / @"brO:d / à l’étranger Do you go abroad for your holidays? crazy (adj) / "kreIzI / fou, dingue Something that is crazy is slightly mad. expect (v) / Ik"spekt / (s’y) attendre “How many children will I have?” “More than you expect.” fame (n) / feIm / célébrité Fame is the state or situation of being famous. for pleasure / f@(r) "pleZ@(r) / pour le plaisir If you do something for pleasure, you do it because you like and

enjoy it. well-known (adj) / %wel"n@Un / connu, célèbre, renommé Someone or something that is well-known is famous.

p. 110 Useful Phrases adorable (adj) / @"dO:r@bl / adorable That little girl is absolutely adorable! awful (adj) / "O:fl / terrible, atroce, affreux “His suit isn’t very nice.” “It’s absolutely awful!” enormous (adj) (TS) / I"nO:m@s / énorme The Alhambra is very big, in fact it’s an enormous building. exhausted (adj) / Ig"zO:stId épuisé, éreinté “He looks tired, doesn’t he?” “He looks absolutely exhausted.” hilarious (adj) / hI"le@rI@s / hilarant Something that is hilarious is extremely funny. pretty (adj) / "prItI / joli, ravissant “That dress is very pretty.” “Yes, it’s absolutely gorgeous.” ridiculous (adj) / rI"dIkjUl@s / ridicule £7,400 for a dress ? That’s absolutely ridiculous. strange (adj) / streIndZ / étrange Their daughter doesn’t look anything like them – that’s very strange sweet (adj) / swi:t / charmant, doux “Look at that little girl – she’s very sweet.” “She’s absolutely

adorable.” tasty (adj) / "teIstI / qui a bon goût, relevé,

savoureux “The food is tasty.” “Yes, it’s absolutely delicious!” Tasty food has a nice flavour