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Unit 1 Language summary
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Unit 1 Language summaryNouns(homemaking) abilityaccomplishmentaffection(physical) attractiveness(close) friendhomemakingintelligenceleadershippassionperformance(earnings) potentialselflessness(fashion) sensesense of humorsensitivity(job/social) skillssuccesswarmth
Pronounshim/herselfotherssomeone
AdjectivesPersonalitieseasygoingegotisticalintolerantmodestorganized(un)reliablesociablestingysupportivetemperamentalOtherattractivedepressedidealinterestedmad
VerbsModalscan/couldwill/wouldOtherbragcan’t standfindget (along [with]/angry/annoyed)go out (with)have (a sense of humor/in
common)
Prepositionduring (a movie)
Vocabulary
Expressing likes and dislikesWhat kind of . . . do you like?
I like people who/that . . . .I’d prefer someone who/that . . . .
I like/love (it when) . . . .I’d really like to . . . .I don’t mind it when . . . .
Asking for more informationWhat else?
ComplainingI can’t stand it when . . . .I think it’s disgusting when . . . .It bothers me when . . . .I hate it when . . . .
Making an offerLet me . . . .
Expressing agreement and disagreementFor me, . . . ./I think . . . .I agree./I’m not sure I agree.I feel the same way.
Expressing approvalOh, good.Great!
Expressions
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Unit 2 Language summary
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Unit 2 Language summaryNounsJobs/Occupations/Careersaccountant(secret) agentair traffic controllerarchitectchild-care workerchoir director(high school) coach(gossip) columnistcomedian(restaurant) cookcounselor(clothing/Web) designer(bus/taxi) driverflight attendantheadhunter(aerobics) instructorinternlandscaper
lawyerpharmacistpoliticianpsychiatrist(newspaper/TV) reporterveterinarianOther(dis)advantagelandscaping(job) leadorchestrasalary(public) speakingtan
Adjectivesconventionalenterprisinginvestigative(un)predictablerealisticsocial
Verbsconductearnseemsound
Adverbprobably
Conjunctionsasbut
Vocabulary
ExpressionsAsking for and giving an opinionWhat do you think? As far as I’m concerned, . . . .How about this/that? In my opinion, . . . ./It
seems/sounds . . . .Doesn’t that sound . . .? It sure does.
Disagreeing Not so!I don’t think so.I don’t agree!I’m not so sure.
Beginning a seriesFirst of all, . . . .
Adding informationIn addition, . . . .Further, . . . .On the other hand, . . . .For example, . . . .
Expressing surpriseReally?Are you kidding?
Expressing enthusiasmWow!Guess what . . . .That's great!
Making a suggestionLet’s . . . .
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Unit 3 Language summaryNouns(digital) cameraespresso(staff) meeting(phone) number
Adjectivescomplicatedfree (= not busy)readyunderwater
Verbsaccept (an apology/an invitation/
a request)declinedeny (a request)do (a favor)finish
give (a gift)have (a party)look atmake (a phone call/a request)move (into)offer (an apology)owe (an apology)receive (a compliment/a gift/
an invitation/a phone call)refuse (a gift/a request)rejectreturn (a favor/a phone call/
a compliment)spillstaytake backtake care (of)turn down (an invitation)
Adverbsbeforeout
Prepositionsat (five)behind (me)on (Friday)
Interjectionsby the wayof courseuhuh-huhumyeah
Vocabulary
Talking on the telephoneHi, . . . . This is . . . .
Oh, hi, . . . . What’s up?
Leaving telephone messagesHello?
Hello. May I speak to . . . , please?I’m sorry, . . . ’s not in right now.
Would you like to leave a message?Yes, please.
Making, accepting, and decliningrequests
Could you please . . . ?I’d like to, but . . . ./I’d be glad to.
Is it OK if I . . . ?Of course.
Do you mind if I . . . ?Go right ahead!/I’m sorry, but . . .
Would it be OK if I . . . ?Fine. No problem.
Would you mind if I . . . ?That’s OK, I guess.
I wonder if . . . .Sure, that’s fine.
I was wondering if you’d mind . . . .Not at all.
Thanking someoneThanks a million./Thanks!
Sure.
Making indirect requestsCould you tell . . . (that) . . . ?Would you ask . . . to . . . ?Can you tell . . . (not) to . . . ?Can/Could you ask . . .
if/whether . . . ?Please ask . . . if/whether . . . .Can/Could you ask . . . what/when . . . ?
ApologizingOh, I’m sorry.
Expressions
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Unit 4 Language summaryNounsEventscoincidencedisasteremergencylucky breakmisfortunemysterypredicamenttriumphOtherachievement(classified) adsambulance(job) applicantcarjackercoastdestructiondiver(revolving) doordoorstepdrivereditorialelevatorenvelopeeye(good) fortunefreewaygold illusionincident(driver’s) license
lockermailboxpainpolice(hair care) productprotester(coral) reefrobberysecretaryshipwreckskysolutionstuff(hair) stylistsufferingsurprisethieftwin
Pronouneach other
Adjectivesapartconnectedhalfidenticalobviouspuzzlingquickstrangesuddenunexplained
VerbsModalbe able toOtherarrestbreak intocome backget (caught/locked out/stuck)interruptinvolvekicklight up(un)lockorderperformreachreuniterobrun out (of)score
Adverbsaccidentallyhardly
Prepositionsoffby chance
Conjunctioneven though
Vocabulary
ExpressionsReacting to a storyWhat happened?Is that true?Don’t tell me!
Expressing concernOh no!
SympathizingI’m sorry. That’s terrible!
ExclaimingWhat a (pain/. . . )!
AgreeingExactly.
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Unit 5 Language summaryNounschallengecookingclimateculture shockhostlanguagetempletip
AdjectivesFeelingsanxious(un)comfortableconfidentcuriousembarrassedenthusiasticfascinated
homesickinsecurenervousuncertainworried
VerbsModalwould/couldOthercommunicateeat outfeelget used toget sickhave (a baby)keep (in mind)plantake (photographs)
Adverbsalongappropriatelyever(the) most
Prepositionsby (bus/train)for (a while/example)in (public)
Vocabulary
Expressing emotionsI don’t think I could ever . . . . I don’t think I’d mind . . . . One thing I’d be (anxious/ . . . ) about . . . .
Asking for permissionIs it all right to . . . ?
Describing expectationsYou’re supposed to . . . .You aren’t supposed to . . . .You’re expected to . . . .It’s the custom to . . . . It’s not acceptable to . . . .
Giving advice/Emphasizing a pointOne of the most important things to
remember is . . . .Another thing to keep in mind is . . . .One thing people don’t often realize is . . . .
Telling someone something surprisingGuess what!
Expressing an opinion/a feelingOh, how (nice/awful/ . . . )!
Expressions
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Unit 6 Language summaryNounsElectronicsanswering machinecalculatorhair dryerovenrefrigeratorremote control(flat-screen) TVtelephonewashing machineOthercontrolcrackdamagediscountdry cleanerlandlordlamp shadelens(jacket) liningmugpair (of)pitcherreceiptrefundscratch
shirtstainstore credittableclothtabletopteartemperaturevase
Pronouneverything
AdjectivesPast participleschippedcrackeddamageddented(well) madescratchedstainedtornwornOtherdirtysolar-poweredundercooked
Verbsadjustbreak (down)chargecrashdeliverflickergo deadjamleakoverheatpurchaserepairreplaceshrinkskipwork (= function)
Adverbsby handeven (when)overright away/now
Conjunctionthrough
Vocabulary
ExpressionsOffering helpCan I help you?/What can I do for you?
I’d like . . . .
Describing problemsIs there something the matter with it?/
What’s wrong with it?It’s torn/stained/damaged/scratched/cracked/chipped/worn.
What exactly is the problem?It has a tear/a hole/a stain/somedamage.There are a lot of scratches.There’s a crack.It’s leaking./It has a leak.
Expressing a preferenceI’d rather . . . .
Speaking frankly about a difficult topicWell, to be honest, . . . .
Adding informationIn fact, . . . ./ . . . , in fact.
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Unit 7 Language summaryNounsWorld problemsacid raindrug traffickingfamineglobal warminggovernment corruptionHIV/AIDS(the) homelessinflationovercrowdingoverbuildingoverpopulationpolitical unrestpollutionpovertyunemploymentThe earthaircoalfarm(land)fish(rain) forestoceanoilozone layerplantriversoilwildlife
OtherCFCchemicalcontributiondependenceexecutivefactoryfumesgrowthhair sprayhealthlandfilllawlivestockmanagementpaperpublicityrecyclingreductionrun (a story)shelter(TV) stationsupply(heavy) traffictraining
Adjectivesfreeillegalindustrialinnovativejammed
majorrareundergroundunemployedurbanwasteful
Verbsconservecontaminatecreatedepletedevelopdisplacedispose (of)eat upeducateharmpollutepumpreducethink aboutthreatenwork on
Adverboutside
Prepositionsagainst (the law)as a result ofbecause ofdue toon (the street)
Vocabulary
Describing problemsThe . . . are being . . . by . . . .(The) . . . is being . . . because of/due to . . . .The . . . have been . . . through . . . .(The) . . . has been . . . as a result of . . . .
Offering solutionsOne thing to do about it is to . . . .Another way to stop them is to . . . .The best way to help is to . . . .
Talking about what will happenWhat if . . . ?
Well, then . . . .
Identifying somethingWhat’s the name of . . . ?
It’s called . . . .
Getting someone’s attentionExcuse me.
Expressing approval/disapprovalI think what you’re doing is . . . .
Expressing a regretI wish I could . . . .
Expressions
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Unit 8 Language summaryNounsCollege majorsbroadcastingcriminologyeconomicsenvironmental scienceexercise sciencefashionfilm studieshospitalityinterior designnutritional scienceLanguage learningaccent grammaridiomlearner’s dictionarypronunciationtranslationvocabulary
Personal qualitiesartistic appreciationcommunication skillscompetitivenessconcern for otherscooperationcourtesycreativityperseveranceself-confidencetoleranceOthercurriculummartial artpen palsitcomsoftware (program)
Adjectivesnativeprivateright (= correct)useful
Verbsattendjoinlearn (about)register (for)sign up (for)stick (on)take (a class/a course [on])volunteer
Adverbcorrectly
Prepositionon (= about)
Vocabulary
ExpressionsAsking about preferencesWould you rather . . . or . . . ?
I’d rather (not) . . . .Would you prefer to . . . or . . . ?
(I think) I’d prefer . . . to . . . . I’d prefer (to) . . . .
Do you want to . . . ?I’d rather not./I’d prefer not to.
Asking for personal informationHow’s (your French class/ . . . ) going?
Not bad.
Talking about learning methodsYou could . . . by . . . .
That’s a good idea.I . . . by . . . .
Maybe I should try that!A good way to . . . is by . . . .
Admitting somethingTo tell you the truth, . . . .
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Unit 9 Language summaryNounsServicesbeauty services(house) cleaningcomputer supportdry cleaningessay typinglanguage tutoringlaundrymusic lessons(house) paintingpet sittingrepairs(financial/handyman) servicesOtherclothingcommuterdating servicefingernail(shopping) mallphotoportraitreunionshynesstempervending machine
Adjectivesfattyoverweight
VerbsPhrasalbreak up withcome up withcut down onget along withlook forward tokeep up withput up withtake care ofOtherarguecontrolexamineget (in shape)guaranteeovercomequitrelaxupgrade
Adverbsactivelyprofessionally
Prepositionover (the Internet)
Vocabulary
Talking about things you need to have doneDo you know where I can have someone . . . . ?
You can have . . . ./You can get . . . to . . . . Do you know where I can have . . . ?
You can have/get . . . .
Asking for and giving adviceWhat can I do?
What about . . . ?Have you thought about . . . ?Why don’t you . . . ?Maybe you could . . . . One thing you could do is (to) . . . . It might be a good idea to . . . .
Replying to adviceThat’s not a bad idea.Actually, I’ve tried that.
Urging someone to do somethingCome on.
Expressing frustrationThis is so depressing!
Expressions
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Unit 10 Language summaryNounsHistoric eventsachievementassassinationdisasterdiscoveryepidemicinventionterrorism/terrorist actSpace travel/explorationatmospherelaunchmissionmoonroverspacecraftsurfaceOtheralbumbaldnesscenturycrazediscoexistence
fadfeatherhula hoophumanice capimpactpublic figurerock ’n’ rollsensationsummitthoughtvaccinevoice command
Pronounseveryonenone
Adjectivescellularcoastalpeacefulpolarrespected
Verbscome out (with)eliminatefunctiongatherhijackhit the sceneintroducepreventreleaseset upsweep the nationtranslate
Adverbsnot everso far
Prepositionsfor (44 years)in (existence/1989)within (20 years)
Vocabulary
ExpressionsTalking about historical eventsWhen did . . . begin?
During the . . . s./In the . . . s./About . . .years ago.
How long was the . . . ?From . . . to . . . ./For . . . years.
How long has the . . . been in existence?Since . . . ./For about the last . . . years.For over . . . years.
Talking about the futureThey’re coming out with . . . .It will be able to . . . ./You won’t need to . . . .
Saying you do something wellI’m good at . . . .
Offering to solve a problemLet me give it a try.
Making a predictionComputers are going to take over our lives
one of these days.Soon everyone will be using . . . . Within . . . years, they will have found a
way for us to . . . . By then, maybe even . . . will have
disappeared.I bet . . . .
Expressing an opinionIsn’t it (great/ . . . )!
Expressing and agreeing with an opinionI don’t believe . . . .
I don’t either.
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Unit 11 Language summaryNounsbank accountbar/bat mitzvahconfirmationhigh schoolimportancepaycheckpromotionrelationshiprite of passageSweet 15/16turning point
Pronounmyself
AdjectivesBehavior and personalityambitiousargumentativecarefreeconscientious(im)maturenaivepragmaticrebellious(ir)responsibleselfishsensiblesophisticatedtolerantOtherbrokepractical
Verbsappreciatefind outgo backmake (friends)retiresave (money)tend (to)
AdverbNot . . . anymore
Prepositionat (this job)
Vocabulary
Describing yourself in the pastBy the time I was in high school, . . . .The moment I got my first job, . . . . Before I had my first job, . . . . Once you have a job, . . . .After I finished high school, . . . .As soon as I graduated, . . . .Until you graduate, . . . .
Describing regrets about the pastI should have . . . ./I shouldn’t have . . . .
Describing hypothetical situationsIf I had . . . , I would have . . . . If I had . . . , I wouldn’t be . . . .
Asking for clarificationWhat do you mean?
Asking about someoneWhat does . . . do?
He’s/She’s a(n) . . . .
Expressions
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Unit 12 Language summaryNounsBusinessesathletic center(clothing) boutiquecoffee barconcert halldance clubhealth clubmegastoresupermarketOtheracousticsadvertisingreasonslogansort (of)trainerwait
AdjectivesQualities for successaffordablecharmingcleverentertainingfabulousfashionableindustriousinformativeknowledgeablemuscularpersuasiveslendertoughwell writtenOtherbrand newcatchy
crowdeddiversefunny (= strange)“in”packedprofitablesufficienttrendy
Verbsattractbe seenoperatesucceed
Adverbsanywayplentyworldwide
Vocabulary
ExpressionsDescribing the purpose of somethingIn order to . . . , you need to . . . .(In order) for a/an . . . to . . . , it has to . . . .To . . . , it’s a good idea to . . . .
Describing featuresA nice thing about . . . is the . . . .Another nice thing is that . . . .
Giving reasonsI like . . . because . . . .It’s so popular because of the . . . .The reason people . . . is to . . . .Due to . . . .
HypothesizingI think it might . . . . This could be . . . .
Enumerating considerationsThere are three things to consider: First
of all, . . . . Next, . . . . Finally, . . . .
Accepting an invitationI thought you’d never ask!
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Unit 13 Language summaryNounsReactionsassumptioncriticismdemandexcusepredictionsuggestionsuspicionwarningOtheracquaintanceexplanationfieldlocksmithmoodpet peevetow truckvoice mail
Pronounone
Adjectivesinconsiderateguiltymessyshort (of money)
Verbsaccuseadviseburst (out laughing)catch (a bus)check (e-mail/one’s messages)dentfireget peevedhave (on one’s mind)impressmiss out (on)sleepwalkturn upyawn
Adverbscarefullyslowly
Conjunctionhowever
Vocabulary
Expressing curiosityI wonder what happened.
Asking for and telling timeWhat time is it now?
It’s . . . .
Offering to do somethingWhy don’t I . . . ?
Saying you can’t be exact. . . or something.
Expressing approval of someone’s action. . . did the right thing.
Expressions
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Unit 14 Language summaryNounsMoviesactoranglecostumedetaildirectordrive-in (theater)editorfilmlocationoutlinereviewscenescreenscreenplayscriptsetshotstudioMedia professionscamera operatorcasting directorcomputer programmer(graphic/prop/special-effects/
Web-page) designerdialect coach(editorial page/film/photo) editor
foreign correspondentlocation scoutmovie producernetwork installerscreenwriterscript doctorstunt personOthercomputer graphics(rock) concertfashion showindustryscandalstagestagehandthousands (of)(TV) sitcom (= situational comedy)
AdjectivesKinds of filmscomputer animatedfull-lengthIMAXnarrativesilentthree-dimensional (3-D)
Otheradvancedfinalready
Verbscompletedependdistributedivideexpandgross (= earn)pickpreparerehearseshoot (a [movie] scene)stand in (for)stick outwrite out
Adverbsseparatelysoon after
Prepositionsin (order/sequence)on (stage)
Vocabulary
ExpressionsExplaining or identifying someone. . . is the person who/that . . . .
Asking for an explanationWhy is that?
Saying you haven’t decided yetIt depends.
Talking about an opportunityI get to . . . .
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Unit 15 Language summaryNounsSocial issueschild/day caredownsizingethnic conflictgraffitigun violencehealth careilliteracystray animalsstreet crimeOther(coffee) breakcar alarm
handgunhelmethorn(health) insuranceoffenseSeeing Eye dog(sales) taxtelemarketing
Adjectiveshigh-riseoff (= free)periodicrun-down
Verbsflushgo offhonkhuntmake ends meetpasspermitpretend
Adverbnext door
Vocabulary
Making a recommendationPeople ought to/should be required to . . . .People shouldn’t be allowed to . . . .Something has to be done to . . . .A rule has to be made to . . . .Laws must be passed to . . . .People mustn’t be permitted to . . . .
Giving an opinionI feel that . . . .I don’t think that . . . .In my opinion, . . . .
Saying you already know somethingTell me about it.
Acknowledging an opinion and offering adifferent one
That sounds interesting, but I think . . . .That’s not a bad idea. On the other hand,
I feel that . . . .You may have a point. Nevertheless, I
think . . . .
Asking for and giving reasonsDo you? Why?/Don’t you? Why not?
Well, because . . . . And another thing . . . . Why do you say that?
Because I think that . . . .
Talking about the past. . . used to . . . when I . . . .
Expressions
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Unit 16 Language summaryNounsaddiction(goodwill) ambassadoremergency roomgradeland minenursing homeorphanagesenior citizen(animal/homeless) shelterweakness
Adjectivesadaptablecompassionatecourageous
cynicaldependentfrustrating(un)imaginative(visually) impairedinsensitivelife-or-deathresourcefulrigidself-sufficienttimidupbeatyouthful
Verbsaccomplishdeal withmanage (to)
Adverbahead
Prepositionon (a regular basis)on (one’s own)
Vocabulary
ExpressionsDescribing challenges, frustrations, and
rewardsThe most challenging/frustrating/rewarding
thing about . . . is . . . .
Describing past accomplishmentsI’ve managed to/I managed to . . . .I’ve been able to/I was able to . . . .
Talking about future accomplishmentsWhat do you hope you’ll have achieved?
I hope I’ll have . . . .I’d like to have . . . .
Expressing birthday wishesHappy birthday.
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