VOCABULARY UNITS 1, 2 AND 3 foolproof geek good-natured rivalry gut feeling job-seeker light-hearted response the point of work–life balance absent-minded bad-tempered big-headed easy-going good-tempered laid-back narrow-minded open-minded self-centred strong-willed tight-fisted two-faced well-balanced well-behaved allergic reaction be sick bleed blister (high / low) blood pressure burn choke cold come round cough cut diarrhoea dizzy earache faint feel sick flu infalible friki sana rivalidad intuición solicitante de empleo respuesta desenfadada la cuestión equilibrio entre la vida personal y laboral distraído de mal humor engreído de trato fácil sereno despreocupado estrecho de miras abierto de mente egocéntrico de fuerte carácter agarrado falso equilibrado bien educados reacción alérgica ponerse enfermo sangrar ampolla presión arterial (alta/baja) /fuːl pruːf/ /ɡiːk/ /ɡʊd ˈneɪtʃəd ˈraɪvlriː/ /ɡʌt ˈfiːlɪŋ/ /dʒɒb ˈsiːkə/ /laɪt ˈhɑːtɪd rɪˈspɒns/ /ðə pɔɪnt əv/ /wɜːk laɪf ˈbæləns/ quemar atragantarse resfriado volver en sí tos cortarse diarrea mareado dolor de oído desmayarse sentirse enfermo gripe /bɜːn/ /tʃəʊkɪŋ/ /kəʊld/ /kʌm raʊnd/ /kɒf/ /kʌt/ /daɪəˈrɪə/ /ˈdɪzi/ /ˈɪəreɪk/ /ˈfeɪnt/ /fiːl sɪk/ /fluː/ /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/ /bæd ˈtempəd/ /bɪɡ ˈhedɪd/ /ˌiːziˈɡəʊɪŋ/ /ˌɡʊd ˈtempəd/ /ˌleɪd ˈbæk/ /ˌnærəʊ ˈmaɪndɪd/ /ˌəʊpən ˈmaɪndɪd/ /self ˈsentəd/ /strɒŋ wɪld/ /taɪt fɪstɪd/ /tuː feɪst/ /wel ˈbælənst/ /wel bɪˈheɪvd/ /əˈlɜːdʒɪk riˈækʃn/ /bi sɪk/ /ˈbliːd/ /ˈblɪstə/ /haɪ ləʊ blʌd ˈpreʃə/ This app is foolproof . Absolutly anyone can use it. I call myself a geek because I love technology and science-fiction. Our offices have a good-natured rivalry to get the better sales figures. I have a gut feeling that this is going to go wrong. Job-seekers have to work hard at applying to lots of places. I was relieved at his light-hearted response . I was worried he'd be angry. The point of the matter is that we need to change. That's the main thing. Do you have a good work–life balanc e? ~ Yes, I have time for my family and my hobbies. She’s so absent-minded – she’s always forgetting things. Don't be so bad-tempered . You can't always win things. She always tells me how clever she is. That's so big-headed . My husband is really easy-going and calm. My mum is very good-tempered and kind. I’m really laid-back – nothing bothers me usually. The people who live here are judgemental and narrow-minded . Psychotherapists need to be open-minded . I worry that I'm too self-centred . I'm trying to be more aware of people's needs. My three year old is very strong-willed . She doesn't want to go to bed on time. Don't try to borrow money from them. They're very tight-fisted . You're so two-faced ! You tell me one thing and tell my friends something else. I think I'm quite well-balanced . I don't get stressed easily. They're very well-behaved children. I'm proud of them. I had an allergic reaction to the medicine I was given. I feel terrible – I think I’m going to be sick . A cut finger can sometimes bleed for a long time. You will get a blister if you wear shoes that are too tight. My grandparents have high blood pressure and have to take medication for it. Don’t touch that hot pan – it will burn you. Be careful not to choke on that sweet. I get at least one cold every winter. If you pour cold water on his face he might come round . You've had that cough for ages. Do you need to see a doctor? I cut my finger when I was chopping cucumbers. I had diarrhoea last night and had to go to the toilet six times. If I don’t eat enough I feel dizzy . I have an earache and it’s really painful. I faint when I see blood. I'm going to go home. I feel sick and I can't concentrate. My teacher has flu and hasn’t been at school all week. VOCABULARY UNITS 1, 2 AND 3 food poisoning get over headache hurt lie down pass out rash sore throat sprain stomach ache sunburn swell temperature throw up toothache unconscious vomit casual checked classic cotton vest denim waistcoat dress up fit fur collar get changed get dressed get undressed go with hang up hooded lace top leather sandals linen suit long-sleeved loose lycra swimsuit match old-fashioned patterned intoxicación alimentaria curarse (de) dolor de cabeza doler echarse desmayarse sarpullido dolor de garganta torcer(se) dolor de estómago quemarse por el sol dar de sí temperatura vomitar dolor de muelas inconsciente vomitar informal de cuadros clásico camiseta de algodón chaleco vaquero arreglarse quedar bien (algo) estola de piel cambiarse vestirse quitar(se) la ropa pegar (con) colgar con capucha top de encaje sandalias de cuero traje de lino de manga larga holgado bañador de lycra ir a juego anticuado estampado /ˈfuːd pɔɪzənɪŋ/ /ɡet ˈəʊvə/ /ˈhedeɪk/ /hɜːt/ /ˌlaɪ ˈdaʊn/ /pɑːs aʊt/ /ræʃ/ /sɔ θrəʊt/ /spreɪn/ /ˈstʌmək eɪk/ /ˈsʌnbɜːn/ /ˈswel/ /ˈtemprətʃə/ /θrəʊ ʌp/ /ˈtuːθeɪk/ /ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ /ˈkæʒuəl/ /tʃekt/ /ˈklæsɪk/ /ˈkɒtn vest/ /ˈdenɪm ˈweɪskəʊt/ /dres ʌp/ /fɪt/ /fɜː ˈkɒlə/ /ɡet tʃeɪndʒd/ /ɡet drest/ /ɡet ʌnˈdrest/ /ɡəʊ wɪð/ /ˈhæŋ ʌp/ /ˈhʊdɪd/ /leɪs tɒp/ /ˈleðə ˈsændlz/ /ˈlɪnɪn suːt/ /lɒŋ sliːvd/ /luːs/ /ˈlaɪkrə ˈswɪmsuːt/ /mætʃ/ /əʊld ˈfæʃənd/ /ˈpætənd/ I ate some mussels and they gave me food poisoning . It often takes a long time to get over flu. If you have a headache , take some paracetemol. Does your back hurt after driving so long? Please lie down on the couch. I’m so tired I think I’m going to pass out . One of the symptoms of measles is a red rash . I can’t talk too long because I have a sore throat . Did you sprain your wrist when you were playing tennis? I’ve eaten too much and now I have a stomach ache . Don’t stay out in the sun too long or you will get sunburn . This bee sting is starting to swell. I’ve got a high temperature and I feel feverish. I felt very ill and I had to run to the bathroom and throw up . If you have a toothach e you should go to see the dentist. She's unconscious so we need medical help immediately. Some people vomit when they travel by boat in rough seas. You can wear anything you like, we have a casual dress code. I wore a checked shirt to the party. The coat, suit and smart shoes are a classic combination. I always wear a cotton vest under my clothes in winter. He wore jeans, a shirt and a demin waistcoat . I’m going to dress up tonight and wear a smart suit. These jeans don’t fit me. I need a different size. I love that coat with the fur collar . I need to get changed before we can go to the beach. Get up and get dressed . Hurry up and get undressed ! I don’t think that skirt will go with this top. Please hang up your coat. I have a warm black hooded top which I like to wear. I wore a black lace top on our first date. He wore leather sandals every day on his holiday. He wore a beige linen suit at the wedding. I wore a blue long-sleeved shirt. He was wearing a loose linen suit. I bought myself a new lycra swimsuit . Does this bag match my shoes? She was wearing an old-fashioned dress in the style of the 1920s. She wore a patterned skirt with flowers on. VOCABULARY UNITS 1, 2 AND 3 plain scruffy silk scarf sleeveless smart spotted striped suede boots suit tight velvet bow tie V-neck wool(len) cardigan airport terminal aisle bag(gage) drop baggage reclaim board boarding pass business cabin crew check check in check-in desk closed collect connecting flight customs delayed departures board direct flight drop off first class flight time fill in gate get off get on hand luggage illegal goods liso desaliñado pañuelo de seda sin mangas elegante de lunares de rayas botas de ante quedar bien (algo) apretado pajarita de terciopelo cuello de pico rebeca de lana terminal de aeropuerto pasillo mostrador de equipajes recogida de equipajes embarcar tarjeta de embarque business personal de cabina inspeccionar facturar mostrador de facturación cerrado recoger vuelo de enlace aduana retrasado panel de salidas vuelo directo llevar (a alguien) primera clase hora del vuelo rellenar puerta bajar(se) (de algo) subir(se) (a algo) equipaje de mano productos ilegales /pleɪn/ /ˈskrʌfi/ /sɪlk skɑːf/ /ˈsliːvləs/ /smɑːt/ /ˈspɒtɪd/ /straɪpt/ /sweɪd buːts/ /suːt/ /taɪt/ /ˈvelvɪt bəʊ taɪ/ /ˈviː nek/ /ˈwʊl ˈkɑːdɪɡən/ /ˈeəpɔːt ˈtɜːmɪnl/ /aɪl/ /ˈbæɡɪdʒ drɒp/ /ˈbæɡɪdʒ rɪˈkleɪm/ /bɔːd/ /ˈbɔːdɪŋ pɑːs/ /ˈbɪznəs/ /ˈkæbɪn kruː/ /tʃek/ /tʃek in/ /tʃek ɪn desk/ /kləʊzd/ /kəˈlekt/ /kəˈnektɪŋ flaɪt/ /ˈkʌstəmz/ /dɪˈleɪd/ /dɪˈpɑːtʃəz bɔːd/ /ˌdəˈrekt flaɪt/ /drɒp ɒf/ /fɜːst klɑːs/ /flaɪt taɪm/ /fɪl in/ /ɡeɪt/ /ɡet ɒf/ /ɡet ɒn/ /ˈhænd lʌɡɪdʒ/ /ɪˈliːɡl ɡʊdz/ I wore a plain blue top. My younger brother always looks really scruffy and dirty. That’s a beautiful silk scarf . I wore a sleeveless dress to the wedding. You need to look smart when we go out for dinner tonight. She wore a pink and white spotted dress to the party. I wore a blue and white striped T-shirt on the beach. I bought myself some lovely brown suede boots . Those glasses really suit you. This T-shirt is very tight now. I bought it when I was much younger. He wore a suit and a velvet bow tie . He always wears a V-neck jumper over his shirts. My grandmother knitted me a blue wool cardigan . The taxi dropped us off at the airport terminal . Don't leave your bag in the aisle ! People need to walk up and down. Please take that bag to baggage drop . You need to go to baggage reclaim to collect your bags. Can we board our flight now? You have to show your boarding pass at the gate. Are you in economy? ~ No, I'm in business class today. I asked one of the cabin crew to help me with my bags. They will check your hand baggage when you go through security. You need to check in when you arrive at the airport. Please go immediately to the check-in desk . I'm sorry, the check-in for your flight is now closed. Please collect your luggage on arrival. When I get to Frankfurt I need to get a connecting flight to Berlin Show your passport at customs. Oh no! Our flight is delayed by three hours. We looked at the departures board to find out about our flight. Is there a direct flight from London to Bangkok? Can your mum drop us off at the airport tomorrow morning? There is more space for each passenger in first class . Have you looked at the board to check your flight time ? Please fill in this immigration form before landing. How long will it take to walk to our gate ? I’m always happy to get off the plane at the end of a flight. When I get on a plane I always look for the emergency exits. There isn't much space on the plane for everyone's hand luggage . At customs, they check if anyone is bringing illegal goods into the country. VOCABULARY UNITS 1, 2 AND 3 jet lag journey land liquid long-haul flight (airline) lounge luggage on time pick up pick up row runway scan seat belt security sharp object take off travel trip trolley turbulence actually apparently at the end at the moment basically certainly especially even eventually ever gradually hard hardly ideally in fact in the end late lately near desfase horario viaje aterrizar líquido vuelo de larga distancia sala (de compañía aérea) equipaje puntual recoger (algo) recoger (a alguien) fila pista pasar por el escáner cinturón de seguridad seguridad objeto punzante despegar viajar viaje carrito turbulencia en realidad al parecer al final en estos momentos sencillamente desde luego especialmente incluso al final alguna vez poco a poco duro apenas (lo) ideal en realidad al final tarde últimamente cerca /ˈdʒet læɡ/ /ˈdʒɜːni/ /lænd/ /ˈlɪkwɪd/ /ˌlɒŋ hɔːl ˈflaɪt/ /ˈeəlaɪn laʊndʒ/ /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/ /ɒn taɪm/ /pɪk ʌp/ /pɪk ʌp/ /rəʊ/ /ˈrʌnweɪ/ /skæn/ /ˈsiːt belt/ /sɪˈkjʊərəti/ /ʃɑːp ˈɒbdʒekt/ /teɪk ɒf/ /ˈtrævl/ /trɪp/ /ˈtrɒli/ /ˈtɜːbjələns/ /ˈæktʃuəli/ /əˈpærəntli/ /æt ðə end/ /æt ðə ˈməʊmənt/ /ˈbeɪsɪkli/ /ˈsɜːtnli/ /ɪˈspeʃəli/ /ˈiːvn/ /ɪˈventʃuəli/ /ˈevə/ /ˈɡrædʒuəli/ /hɑːd/ /ˈhɑːdli/ /aɪˈdiːəli/ /ɪn fækt/ /ɪn ðə end/ /leɪt/ /ˈleɪtli/ /nɪə/ My jet lag after the flight was worse than usual. Did you have a good journey ? ~ Yes, there were no problems, thanks. Their flight will land in 20 minutes. If you want to take any liquid through security it must be less than 100 ml. Have you ever been on a long-haul flight ? Let's go and sit in the lounge for a while. We have an hour to wait. How much luggage have you brought for a two-week holiday? Is our flight on time ? Let's check the departures board. Where can we pick up our luggage? Can you pick me up at the airport when my flight lands? Here we are, row 15. You're sitting in 15A. The plane taxied along the runway . They will scan your luggage at security Put on your seat belt , please. They opened my bag at security. You can't have any sharp object s like scissors in your hand luggage. The plane is going to take off in five minutes. I love to travel . It's one of my favourite activities. Are you going away next week? ~ Yes, just for a short trip . We have lots of bags. Let's get a trolley to carry them. Is turbulence really dangerous? I thought it was simple, but actually it was quite difficult. Apparently , this house is worth £500,000! At the end of the concert we all clapped. Are you busy at the moment ? I have a question. Basically , we don’t have enough money to move. I certainly wasn't expecting the film to end in that way. I was really surprised. I love ice cream, especially mint flavoured ice-cream. I lose everything! I even lost my boarding pass when I was at the airport. It took a long time, but eventually we had enough money to buy a house. Have you ever been on a long-haul flight? I kept studying and gradually I started to understand things. You should work hard , but ask for help if you need it. It’s so foggy, I can hardly see anything. Ideally , we’d like to live near the sea, but it’s not practical. I thought the café would be closed, but in fact it was open. I thought the job would be boring, but in the end I loved it. The plane arrived late because of bad weather. I haven’t heard from Mike lately . Have you? Is there a bank near here? VOCABULARY UNITS 1, 2 AND 3 nearly obviously specially still yet casi obviamente expresamente todavía aún /ˈnɪəli/ /ˈɒbviəsli/ /ˈspeʃəli/ /stɪl/ /jet/ I’ve nearly finished my coffee. When I've finished it, we'll go. It will be winter there, so obviously it will be cold. I wrote a specially commissioned report for the government. I'm still reading the book you lent me. It's long, but it's good. Are you ready yet ? We need to leave in five minutes. VOCABULARY UNITS 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 AND 10 below zero blizzard boiling breeze bright changeable chilly clear cool damp drizzle drought bajo cero ventisca hacer un calor sofocante brisa brillante variable fresco despejado fresco húmedo lloviznar sequía /bɪˈləʊ ˈzɪərəʊ/ /ˈblɪzəd/ /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ /briːz/ /braɪt/ /ˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/ /ˈtʃɪli/ /klɪə/ /kuːl/ /dæmp/ /ˈdrɪzl/ /draʊt/ flood inundación /flʌd/ fog freezing hail heatwave niebla hacer mucho frío granizo ola de calor /fɒɡ/ /ˈfriːzɪŋ/ /heɪl/ /ˈhiːtweɪv/ heavy humid intenso húmedo /ˈhevi/ /ˈhjuːmɪd/ hurricane icy lightning mild mist huracán helado relámpago templado neblina /ˈhʌrɪkən/ /ˈaɪsi/ /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/ /maɪld/ /mɪst/ monsoon pour (with rain) settled monzón llover a mares estable /mɒnˈsuːn/ /ˈpɔːr/ /ˈsetld/ shower smog strong sunny tormenta contaminación fuerte soleado /ˈʃaʊə/ /smɒɡ/ /strɒŋ/ /ˈsʌni/ thick denso /θɪk/ The temperature is below zero . It’s minus five. A blizzard is a snow storm with very strong winds. It’s too hot today. It’s boiling . The breeze is really cooling me down. The bright sunshine lit up the mountain. The weather is often very changeable in the UK. It’s a bit chilly in here. Shall I put the heating on? On a clear day you can see for miles. It’s a bit cool for this time of year. It’s normally hotter. My jacket is still damp from walking in the rain yesterday. It started to drizzle , but didn't rain heavily. There has been a long drought and all the rivers have dried up. It was so wet that the water covered the roads in a big flood. The fog is so thick that I can't see anything. It’s freezing ! I’ll have to scrape the ice from my car. Is that rain? ~ No, it's hail . You can see the ice! The heatwave is causing problems for many people in the area. Drink plenty of water! The rain was so heavy I had to stop driving. We live close to to a river so the air is often humid in summer. The house was destroyed by a hurricane. I fell over on the icy path. The flash of lightning could be seen for miles. It’s quite mild by September. The summer heat has gone. The mist from the sea was so thick I couldn’t see anything. We get very heavy rains in the monsoon season. You can't go out now. It's pouring with rain. After a period of changeable weather it became much more settled . Let’s wait a minute to see if it’s just a short shower . The pollution causes a thick smog which covers the city. The strong wind blew over many trees. Was it sunny on holiday? ~ Yes, we had wonderful weather. The fog was so thick I couldn’t see anything. thunder warm take advantage of take after take against trueno calor aprovechar parecerse (a alguien) estar enfadado /ˈθʌndə/ /wɔːm/ /teɪk ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ əv/ /teɪk ˈɑːftə(r)/ /teɪk əˈɡeɪnst/ take care of take into account encargarse de tener en cuenta /teɪk keə əv/ /teɪk ˈɪntu əˈkaʊnt/ take no notice of no hacer caso de /teɪk nəʊ ˈnəʊtɪs əv/ take off despegar /teɪk ɒf/ take (sth) off take (sb) out take (sth) out quitarse (algo) llevar (a alguien) sacar (fuera) /teɪk ɒf/ /teɪk aʊt/ /teɪk aʊt/ take part in participar en /teɪk pɑːt ɪn/ take pity on take place apiadarse de tener lugar /teɪk ˈpɪti ɒn/ /teɪk pleɪs/ take risks take (your) time take to tomar riesgos tomarse el tiempo necesario encariñarse con /teɪk rɪsks/ /teɪk jɔː taɪm/ /teɪk tu/ take up astonished bewildered empezar a hacer algo asombrado perplejo /teɪk ʌp/ /əˈstɒnɪʃt/ /bɪˈwɪldəd/ delighted desperate devastated disappointed down fed up encantado desesperado devastado decepcionado decaído harto /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ /ˈdespərət/ /ˈdevəsteɪtɪd/ /dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ /daʊn/ ˌfed ˈʌp/ gobsmacked atónito /ˈɡɒbsmækt/ Can you hear the thunder ? There's a storm nearby. How warm is it outside? Do I need a jumper? This is a great opportunity to travel. Take advantage of it! I take after my father. We like the same kind of jokes! They used to be friends, but now they've taken against each other. If you get a pet, you'll have to take care of it. Do the final results take into account your coursework as well as exam results? Some people didn't like our school show. ~ Take no notice of them. It was a great show! When does your flight leave? We take off at 2 p.m. and land three hours later. It's really hot in here. You should take your coat off . Daniel is going to take Elena out for dinner tonight. Can you take the recycling out ? It's collection day tomorrow. More and more people are starting to take part in the sport. I took pity on the cat and brought it some food. When does the firework show take place ? ~ At 10 p.m. tonight. I like to take risks . I think it's exciting. Take your time ! We don't need to leave yet. The children have really taken to you. They love to see you. I've taken up kayaking recently. I enjoy it. I was astonished when they lost. They always win. I was bewildered by the range of choices. I couldn't make a decision. I was delighted with my high score. I was desperate to get a job. I really needed the money. I was devastated when my granddad died. I was disappointed you couldn't come to the party. You look a bit down . What's the problem? I'm bored and tired and I've been trying to read this for ages. I'm fed up with it. I was gobsmacked when I heard that Tereza and Adam were getting divorced! grateful gutted agradecido quedarse hecho polvo /ˈɡreɪtfl/ /ˈɡʌtɪd/ homesick horrifed lonely miserable tener nostalgia horrorizado solo abatido /ˈhəʊmsɪk/ /ˈhɒrɪfaɪd/ /ˈləʊnli/ /ˈmɪzrəbl/ offended ofendido /əˈfendɪd/ overwhelmed abrumado /əʊvəˈwelmd/ proud relieved orgulloso aliviado /praʊd/ /rɪˈliːvd/ scared stiff muerto de miedo /ˌskeəd ˈstɪf/ shattered hecho añicos /ˈʃætəd/ sick of harto de /ˈsɪk əv/ stunned thrilled aturdido entusiasmado /stʌnd/ /θrɪld/ upset disgustado /ʌpˈset/ amaze asombrar /əˈmeɪz/ confuse confundir /kənˈfjuːz/ disappoint embarrass decepcionar avergonzar /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ /ɪmˈbærəs/ exhaust frustrate agotado frustrar /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ /frʌˈstreɪt/ infuriate inspire terrify enfurecer inspirar aterrorizar /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/ /ɪnˈspaɪə/ /ˈterɪfaɪ/ I’m grateful for any help I get. I was absolutely gutted when they missed that last penalty. I really miss home. I’m feeling homesick . My mum was horrified by the mess in my room. I feel lonely without you here. I feel miserable when my manager criticizes me and doesn't notice my hard work. I feel really offended . My cousin didn’t invite me to his wedding. I just don’t know what to say. I’m overwhelmed with emotion. I’m so proud my daughter won the race. I thought I'd lost my wallet, but then I found it. I'm so relieved. I hate heights. I was scared stiff when we went in the cable car. I’m absolutely shattered . I just want to sit down and relax. I’m sick of hearing you complain about my food. Why don’t you learn to cook? I was stunned by the job offer. I just wasn’t expecting it. I was thrilled when I heard I was going to become an uncle. I was really upset when my flight was cancelled. I had to have a shorter holiday. It amazes me that they've become so famous – who would have thought it? It confuses me when people keep changing their schedules. Did it disappoint you when your team lost? My children had a fight in front of everyone and it embarrassed me. That was a long run. It's exhausted me. It frustrates me when I have to ask people to repeat themselves several times. I hate being stuck in traffic. It really infuriates me. Does it inspire you to see such beautiful scenery? Honestly, quite a few things terrify me. I'm easily scared. thrill hacer (mucha) ilusión /θrɪl/ be a light sleeper tener un sueño ligero /biː ə laɪt ˈsliːpə/ be fast asleep blanket dormirse rápido manta /biː fɑːst əˈsliːp/ /ˈblæŋkɪt/ duvet fall asleep have nightmares edredón dormirse tener pesadillas /ˈduːveɪ/ /fɔːl əˈsliːp/ /hæv ˈnaɪtmeəs/ insomnia insomnio /ɪnˈsɒmniə/ keep you awake nap oversleep pillow set the alarm sheet impedir dormir siesta quedarse dormido almohada poner la alarma sábana /kiːp ju əˈweɪk/ /næp/ /ˌəʊvəˈsliːp/ /ˈpɪləʊ/ /set ðə əˈlɑːm/ /ʃiːt/ sleeping pill pastilla para dormir /ˈsliːpɪŋ pɪl/ sleep like a log sleepwalk dormir como un tronco ser sonámbulo /sliːp laɪk ə lɒɡ/ /sliːp wɔːk/ sleepy snore yawn architecture tener sueño roncar bostezar arquitectura /ˈsliːpi/ /snɔː/ /jɔːn/ /ˈɑːkɪtektʃə/ ballet barista bass guitar bouquet cappuccino cello chauffeur chef chic ballet barista bajo ramo capuchino violonchelo chófer chef elegante /ˈbæleɪ/ /bəˈrɪstə/ /beɪs ɡɪˈtɑː/ /buˈkeɪ/ /ˌkæpuˈtʃiːnəʊ/ /ˈtʃeləʊ/ /ˈʃəʊfə/ /ʃef/ /ʃiːk/ It thrills me to think we'll be going on holiday this time tomorrow! I can't wait! I 'm a light sleeper. I wake up very easily if I think I hear something. Don't wake the children! They 're fast asleep . Do you want an extra blanket for your bed? It's cold at night. Do you like to have a duvet or a blanket on your bed? How quickly do you usually fall asleep at night? My children used to have nightmares . They used to wake up and shout for me. My mother has insomnia . She finds it very difficult to fall asleep. Does my music keep you awake ? I'll turn it off. I'm tired. I'm going to have a nap for an hour. Be careful not to oversleep ! Set an extra alarm. When you get into bed, you put your head on the pillow . Don't forget to set the alarm for 6.30 a.m. tomorrow. It's too hot to have a blanket on my bed. I'll just have a sheet . My doctor suggested I take sleeping pills to help me get to sleep. I'm so tired! I'm going to sleep like a log tonight. My son sleepwalks at night. Once, he walked downstairs and almost out of the house. It's been a long day and I'm sleepy . I'm going to bed. I have to sleep in a different room because I snore loudly. Don't sit there and yawn . If you're tired, go to bed. I like to look at the architecture of cities – all the different styles of buildings. Let's go and see a ballet . I love Swan Lake. Which coffee would you like? Tell the barista . He wants to learn to play the bass guitar . I gave her a bouquet of flowers for Valentine’s Day. I prefer cappuccino to other types of coffee. I play the cello . It's quite big and difficult to carry around. The company sent a chauffeur to pick them up. This restaurant is famous for its food. The chef is amazing. Those clothes look wonderful - you're so chic . choir coro /ˈkwaɪə/ chorus concerto conductor croissant drum encore estribillo concierto director croissant tambor bis /ˈkɔːrəs/ /kənˈtʃɜːtəʊ/ /kənˈdʌktə/ /ˈkrwæsɒ/ /drʌm/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ fiancé flute prometido flauta /fɪˈɒnseɪ/ /fluːt/ genre graffiti hypochondriac keyboard género grafiti hipocondríaco teclado /ˈʒɒnrə/ /ɡrəˈfiːti/ /hʌɪpəˈkɒndrɪak/ /ˈkiːbɔːd/ macchiato mezzo-soprano microphone macchiato mezzo-soprano micrófono /ˌmækɪˈɑːtəʊ/ /metsəʊ səˈprɑːnəʊ/ /ˈmaɪkrəfəʊn/ orchestra orquesta /ˈɔːkɪstrə/ paparazzi paparazzi /ˌpæpəˈrætsi/ philosophy filosofía /fəˈlɒsəfi/ psychic adivino /ˈsaɪkɪk/ psychologist psicólogo /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/ rhythm saxophone soprano symphony villa ritmo saxofón soprano sinfonía chalet /ˈrɪðəm/ /ˈsæksəfəʊn/ /səˈprɑːnəʊ/ /ˈsɪmfəni/ /ˈvɪlə/ violin violín /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ There were 30 people in the choir and they all sang very well. The chorus is the most famous part of the song. Mozart wrote a concerto when he was very young. The conductor told the orchestra when to start playing. My favourite breakfast is croissants and a cup of coffee. I like to play the drums . I have a good sense of rhythm. The crowd wanted more so they started shouting for an encore . My fiancé is a teacher. He really enjoys his work. I love the sound of flutes . They're my favourite woodwind instrument. What genre of fiction do you like? Some graffiti is great art. You're not ill! You're such a hypochondriac. She took the keyboard out of her car, set it up and started playing. I like to drink macchiato because it’s a bit lighter. She is a mezzo-soprano in the choir. Can I have a microphone ? I want to make sure everyone can hear me. It's amazing to hear the orchestra . They're one of the best in the world. The paparazzi chased the celebrities in order to take photos of them. I'm interested in philiosophy and how it influences cultures. A psychic predicted that I would move to Australia one day soon. My daughter is a trained psychologist . She works with a lot of different patients. I really like the rhythm of this song. This is a solo for a saxophone . It's a very moving piece. More than half of the women in the choir are sopranos . I love ' Symphony No. 9' by Beethoven. We stayed in a beautiful villa which had its own swimming pool. My daughter learned to play the violin when she was at school. advise aconsejar /ədˈvaɪz/ argue avoid beat borrow argumentar evitar derrotar pedir prestado /ˈɑːɡjuː/ /əˈvɔɪd/ /biːt/ /ˈbɒrəʊ/ deny discuss expect negar hablar (de algo) esperar /dɪˈnaɪ/ /dɪˈskʌs/ /ɪkˈspekt/ hope esperar /həʊp/ lay (past laid ) lend lie (past lay ) matter mind notice prevent raise poner (la mesa...) prestar tumbarse importar importar darse cuenta impedir subir /leɪ/ /lend/ /laɪ/ /ˈmætə/ /maɪnd/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ /prɪˈvent/ /reɪz/ realize refuse remember remind rise rob darse cuenta (de) negarse acordarse (de) recordar (algo a alguien) subir robar /ˈriːəlaɪz/ /rɪˈfjuːz/ /rɪˈmembə/ /rɪˈmaɪnd/ /raɪz/ /rɒb/ steal wait warn robar esperar advertir /stiːl/ /weɪt/ /wɔːn/ win ganar /wɪn/ wish ankle ojalá tobillo /wɪʃ/ /ˈæŋkl/ I advise you to start thinking about your future careers while you are at school. I often argue with my parents about doing housework. Jack always tries to avoid arguing with me. Manchester United beat Arsenal 5–2. I went to the bank to borrow some money for my business. Alex denies saying that, but I remember it. I need to discuss the problem with my boss. I expect that Daniel will forget our anniversary. He always does. I hope that you can come on Friday. I haven't seen you for ages. Can you lay the table? Put the plates and cutlery on it. Can you lend me a pen? I need to make a note of this. I want to go home and lie on the sofa for half an hour. It doesn’t matter if we are five minutes late. My parents don’t mind if I stay out late. I didn't notice that Katy had changed her hair colour. My parents can't prevent me from seeing my friends. It’s hard not to raise your voice when you are arguing with someone. I didn't realize you were so unhappy. My friend always refuses to discuss the problem. Remember to turn off the lights before you leave. Can you remind me to call my parents later? The cost of living is going to rise again this month. The police said that four people had tried to rob the bank last night. If you leave your bike unlocked, somebody might steal it. We’ll have to wait half an hour for the next train. I should warn you that it's always cold in that lecture hall. Take something warm! Did Manchester United win the match? ~ Yes, they won 5– 2! I wish I was a bit taller! I sprained my ankle playing football. bite your nails blow your nose bottom brain brush your hair brush your teeth calf cheek chest morderse las uñas sonarse la nariz trasero cerebro cepillarse el pelo lavarse los dientes pantorrilla mejilla pecho /baɪt jɔː neɪlz/ /bləʊ jɔː nəʊz/ /ˈbɒtəm/ /breɪn/ /brʌʃ jɔː heə/ /brʌʃ jɔː tiːθ/ /kɑːf/ /tʃiːk/ /tʃest/ chew chin comb your hair elbow masticar barbilla peinarse codo /tʃuː/ /tʃɪn/ /kəʊm jɔː heə/ /ˈelbəʊ/ eye eyebrow eyelash eyelid fist fold your arms forehead frown ojo ceja pestaña párpado puño cruzarse de brazos frente fruncir el ceño /aɪ/ /ˈaɪbraʊ/ /ˈaɪlæʃ/ /ˈaɪlɪd/ /fɪst/ /fəʊld jɔː ɑːmz/ /ˈfɔːhed/ /fraʊn/ heart heel hip hold someone's hand hug kidneys knee kneel corazón tacón cadera coger a alguien de la mano abrazar riñón rodilla arrodillarse /hɑːt/ /hiːl/ /hɪp/ /həʊld sʌmwʌnz hænd/ /hʌɡ/ /ˈkɪdnɪz/ /niː/ /niːl/ lips liver labio hígado /lɪps/ /ˈlɪvə/ Do you bite your nails when you’re nervous? Here’s a tissue to blow your nose . My bike saddle is uncomfortable and it hurts my bottom ! Is it true we only use 25% of our brain ? You need to brush your hair before school. It looks untidy. Brush your teeth before you go to bed. I pulled my calf muscle running. Their cheeks are really red after running. You're much taller than me. My head is level with your chest . The steak was tough and difficult to chew . He has got a small beard on his chin . I comb my hair , but it just won't lie flat. The bus was crowded. I couldn't help touching people with my elbows . She closed one eye and opened it again in a slow wink. Your eyebrows usually match the colour of your hair. Wow! Your eyelashes are so long. They're really striking. She put deep blue makeup on her eyelids . She closed her hand into a fist and hit the punchbag. Fold your arms – it will keep you warmer. Most of my wrinkles are on my forehead . The train was late. I frowned because I was annoyed, but there was nothing I could do. My heart was beating so fast after that race. Don't walk so close to me! You stood on my heel . My grandmother broke her hip and had to go to hospital. I told my son to hold my hand while we crossed the road. When we meet we always hug each other. The kidneys help clean the blood. Ouch! I hit my knee on the edge of that coffee table. Can you kneel on the ground and take the photograph from a new angle? Put the flute to your lips and blow gently into it. The liver is part of your digestive system and does many essential things in your body. lungs nails pulmón uñas /lʌŋz/ /neɪlz/ neck palm cuello palma /nek/ /pɑːm/ point señalar /pɔɪnt/ raise your eyebrows scratch shake hands levantar las cejas rascar darse la mano /reɪz jɔː ˈaɪbraʊz/ /skrætʃ/ /ʃeɪk hændz/ shake your head shrug your shoulders negar con la cabeza encogerse de hombros /ʃeɪk jɔː hed/ /ʃrʌɡ jɔː ˈʃəʊldəz/ stare mirar fijamente /steə/ stretch stubble estirar(se) vello /stretʃ/ /ˈstʌbl/ suck your thumb thigh touch your toes chuparse el dedo muslo tocarse los dedos de los pies /sʌk jɔː θʌm/ /θaɪ/ /tʌtʃ jɔː təʊz/ waist wave wink wrinkles wrist yawn accuse acquit arrest cintura saludar guiñar el ojo arruga muñeca bostezar acusar absolver detener /weɪst/ /weɪv/ /wɪŋk/ /ˈrɪŋklz/ /rɪst/ /jɔːn/ /əˈkjuːz/ /əˈkwɪt/ /əˈrest/ blackmail chantajear /ˈblækmeɪl/ bribery burglary sobornar robo (de una casa) /ˈbraɪbəri/ /ˈbɜːɡləri/ Take a deep breath! Fill your lungs with this fresh air. I like the colour you've painted your nails . They look really nice. Wrap a scarf around your neck . It's cold today. Some people think that the lines on your palm can tell you about your life. If you don’t know the word for something, just point at what you want. Why did you raise your eyebrows when he said that? Don't scratch that mosquito bite. You'll make it worse. In my office we usually shake hands when we meet people. Nod if you agree or shake your head if you don’t. Do you shrug your shoulders when you don’t know the answer? The painting was so strange that I stared at it for a long time. It's important to stretch before and after doing exercise. I need to shave this stubble or grow it into a beard. I can't decide which to do. Did you suck your thumb when you were young? Horseriders often have strong muscles in their thighs . You know you’re getting old when you can’t touch your toes . What waist size are your trousers? The children waved to their grandparents when they left. He winked at me to show that he was only joking. Most of my wrinkles are on my forehead. I can’t play tennis. I’ve hurt my wrist . It’s rude to yawn without covering your mouth. They were accused of armed robbery and car theft. The defendants were acquitted and allowed to go free. The vandals were immediately arrested and taken to the police station. She tried to blackmail the celebrity by threatening to sell photos to the press. They got the contract by using bribery . The burglary was very upsetting for the people who lived there. catch atrapar /kætʃ/ charge acusar /tʃɑːdʒ/ commit cometer /kəˈmɪt/ court drug dealing evidence tribunal tráfico de drogas prueba /kɔːt/ /drʌɡ ˈdiːlɪŋ/ /ˈevɪdəns/ fraud guilty fraude culpable /drʌɡ ˈdiːlɪŋ/ /ˈɡɪlti/ hacking hijacking innocent investigate judge jury hackeo secuestrar inocente investigar juez jurado /hækɪŋ/ /ˈhaɪdʒækɪŋ/ /ˈɪnəsnt/ /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/ /dʒʌdʒ/ /ˈdʒʊəri/ kidnapping secuestro /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/ mugging murder proof asalto asesinato prueba /ˈmʌɡɪŋ/ /ˈmɜːdə/ /pruːf/ punishment question rape castigo interrogar violación /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ /ˈkwestʃən/ /reɪp/ robbery sentence smuggling robo sentencia contrabando /ˈrɒbəri/ /ˈsentəns/ /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/ stalking terrorism acoso terrorismo /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/ /ˈterərɪzəm/ theft robo /θeft/ The police were able to catch the criminals as they tried to escape. Two people were questioned by the police and charged with armed robbery. Two people committed a crime. They robbed a bank and stole a car. The defendants appeared in court . Drug dealing involves selling any illegal drug. The jury of twelve people looked at and heard all the evidence . He committed fraud by using other people’s identities. The jury decided that the defendant was guilty of the crime. Computer hacking can enable people to steal information. The hijacking of the plane forced the airport to close. The jury decided that the defendant was innocent . The police investigated the crime. The judge decided what the punishment should be. The jury of twelve people looked at and heard all the evidence. The kidnapping was an attempt to get money from the wealthy family. The mugging happened on a busy city street at night. He went to prison for the murder of a woman. There was no proof that the defendants had committed the crime. The judge decided what the punishment should be. The police questioned them for ten hours. Three women accused the man of rape and the case went to court. Robbery usually is violent and involves a weapon. The judge sentenced the criminals to ten years in prison. Smuggling involves taking illegal products from one country to another. Stalking can happen physically or on the internet. People debated whether the crime was an act of terrorism. The theft was very stressful for the victim. vandalism vandalismo /ˈvændəlɪzəm/ verdict witness accurate veredicto testigo preciso /ˈvɜːdɪkt/ /ˈwɪtnəs/ /ˈækjərət/ agony aunt /ˈæɡəni ɑːnt/ axe back columnista de consultorio sentimental perder (empleos) respaldar biased parcial /ˈbaɪəst/ bid intentar /bɪd/ censored censurado /ˈækjərət/ clash commentator discutir comentarista /klæʃ/ /ˈkɒmənteɪtə/ critic crítico /ˈkrɪtɪk/ editor editor /ˈedɪtə/ freelance journalist periodista freelance /ˈfriːlɑːns ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/ hit newsreader objective afectar presentador de noticias objetivo /hɪt/ /ˈnjuːzriːdə/ /əbˈdʒektɪv/ paparazzi paparazzi /pæpəˈrætsi/ presenter presentador /prɪˈzentə/ quit quiz reporter dimitir (de) interrogar reportero /kwɪt/ /kwɪz/ /rɪˈpɔːtə/ row discutir /raʊ/ /æks/ /bæk/ Some people say graffiti is art, but others say it is vandalism . The jury reached their verdict after two days. The witness told the court what they had seen. The film review was quite accurate . It said the plot was poor but the acting was good, which was true. An agony aunt writes in a newspaper or magazine, giving advice to people in reply to their letters. Thousands of jobs were axed by UK firms. The Prime Minister has backed the Chancellor in the latest scandal. The news on this channel is really biased . They have a very strong political opinion. The headline read: 'Astronaut bids to be first person on Mars'. I think the report was censored . The newspaper wasn’t allowed to publish all the details. Ministers clash over new car tax proposal. A commentator is a person who describes a sports event on TV or radio while it’s happening. A critic is a person who writes a review about the good / bad qualities of books, concerts, theatre, films, etc. An editor is a person in charge of a newspaper or magazine, or part of one, and decides what should be in it. A freelance journalist writes articles for different papers and is not employed by any one paper. The stock market has been hit by oil price fears. A newsreader reads the news on TV or radio. I want to be objective and base my decision on facts, not feelings. The paparazzi follow famous people around to get photos of them to sell to newspapers and magazines. A presenter introduces the different sections of a radio or TV programme. He quit his job because he wanted to go travelling. The police quizzed the witness in the murder trial. A reporter collects and reports news for newspapers, radio or TV. They rowed over who should pay the restaurant bill. sensational sensacionalista /senˈseɪʃənl/ split tip vow separarse predecir prometer /splɪt/ /tɪp/ /vaʊ/ wed advertising campaign advertisments casarse (con) campaña de publicidad anuncios /wed/ /ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ kæmˈpeɪn/ /ˈædvɜːtɪzments/ brand marca /brænd/ claims afirmar /kleɪmz/ consumers misleading publicity consumidor engañoso publicidad /kənˈsjuːməz/ /ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ /pʌbˈlɪsəti/ slogan sue eslogan demandar /ˈsləʊɡən/ /suː/ any other business algún otro tema /ˈeni ˈʌðə ˈbɪznəs/ become the market leader convertirse en el líder del mercado /bɪˈkʌm ðə ˈmɑːkɪt ˈliːdə/ boom explosión /buːm/ branch sucursal /brɑːntʃ/ chain cadena /tʃeɪn/ close down cerrar /kləʊz daʊn/ do a deal hacer un trato /duː ə diːl/ do a job do badly hacer un trabajo ir mal /duː ə dʒɒb/ /duː ˈbædli/ do business hacer negocios /duː ˈbɪznəs/ The reporting in the paper was very sensational . It made the story seem more shocking than it really was. The celebrity split from with his wife after her affair. A first-time director was tipped to win the major award. The social media star vowed she wouldn't disappoint her fans again. The famous singer wed her make-up artist last year. The company ran a successful advertising campaign . The marketing department created the series of advertisments . The brand became famous because of a powerful advertising campaign. The advert made claims that the product would help you become stronger. Consumers are spending their money carefully. Companies can be sued for misleading advertisments. The company hoped to get a lot of good publicity by demonstrating their product. A memorable slogan is very important in advertising. The company threatened to sue the journalists who had published stories about it. It's almost the end of the meeting. Is there any other business ? The company set out to become the market leader and grew rapidly. The economic boom helped many people to improve their lives. This chain of shops has branches in many cities around the world. It's a large chain of shops with branches in many major cities. The company had to close down after two hundred years in business. I want to do a deal with you to trade in my old car when I buy a new one. Do a job well and you’ll get promoted. I think companies will do badly because of economic problems. Many companies do business in a variety of countries. do market research hacer un estudio de mercado /duː ˌmɑːkɪt rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ do well drop expand hacer (algo) bien disminuir expandir(se) /duː wel/ /drɒp/ /ɪkˈspænd/ export flop exportar fracaso /ɪkˈspɔːt/ /flɒp/ get down to business go out of business grow head office ponerse a trabajar quebrar (negocio) crecer sede central /ɡet daʊn tu ˈbɪznəs/ /ɡəʊ aʊt ɒv ˈbɪznəs/ /ɡrəʊ/ /hed ˈɒfɪs/ import launch make a decision make a loss importar lanzamiento tomar una decisión tener pérdidas /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /lɔːntʃ/ /duː ˈbɪznəs/ /meɪk ə lɒs/ make a profit make money make (sb) redundant /meɪk ə ˈprɒfɪt/ /meɪk ˈmʌni/ /meɪk rɪˈdʌndənt/ manufacture mean business merge tener beneficios ganar dinero despedir (a alguien) por exceso de personal fabricar actuar en serio fusionar(se) mind your own business mix business with pleasure meterse en sus asuntos mezclar negocios y placer /maɪnd jɔː əʊnˈbɪznəs/ /mɪks ˈbɪznəs wɪð ˈpleʒə/ none of your business no es asunto tuyo /nʌn ɒv jɔː ˈbɪznəs/ produce recession producir recesión /prəˈdjuːs/ /rɪˈseʃn/ set up take over fundar(se) absorber /set ʌp/ /teɪk ˈəʊvə/ /mænjʊˈfæktʃə/ /miːn ˈbɪznəs/ /mɜːdʒ/ Many companies do market research to find out more about their customers. If I do well I might make more money. The standard of living will drop if we have a recession. The company is set to expand later in the year and take on more staff. They export the product around the world. The product was a complete flop . Hardly anyone bought it. Let's get down to business . We can't waste any time. My favourite local café went out of business last winter. Our company hopes to grow by 5% next year. The company has branches in many British cities, but the head office is in London. Our country imports most of its oil. The launch of the new phone is next week. I have to make a decision before the end of the day. The large company made a los s for the first time this year. I think my business will make a profit this year. I need to make money quickly. When you make someone redundant it’s important to manage it effectively. China manufactures many products for the world. You should take them seriously – they mean business . The two companies will merge to create one large company. What's in your bag? ~ Mind your own business ! I'm going to a conference, but I'll mix business with pleasure and also go sightseeing. What are you thinking about? ~ None of your business . Don't be so nosy! The region produces most of the world's supply of oil. Many companies failed because of the recession and many people lost their jobs. The company was set up in 1990. The larger company wants to take over our smaller company. unfinished business asunto pendiente /ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt ˈbɪznəs/ absence abundance accommodation ausencia abundancia alojamiento /ˈæbsəns/ /əˈbʌndəns/ /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃn/ alcoholism alcoholismo /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/ antisocial antisocial /ˌæntiˈsəʊʃl/ autopilot belief bilingual piloto automático creencia bilingüe /ˈɔːtəʊ ˈpaɪlət/ /bɪˈliːf/ /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/ brotherhood fraternidad /ˈbrʌðəhʊd/ bulletproof a prueba de balas /ˈbʊlɪtpruːf/ careful childhood coldness connection convenience tener cuidado infancia frío relación comodidad /ˈhəʊpləs/ /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ /ˈkəʊldnəs/ /kəˈnekʃn/ /kənˈviːniəns/ death development muerte desarrollo /deθ/ /dɪˈveləpmənt/ distance distancia /ˈdɪstəns/ employment entertainment trabajo entretenimiento /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ /ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/ excitement expectation emoción expectativa /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ /ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/ friendliness amabilidad /ˈfrendlinəs/ government gobierno /ˈɡʌvənmənt/ I've got some unfinished business with the company. I'm still arguing with them. Her absence was noted by the teacher. The city is famous for its abundance of parks and plazas. Accommodation for tourists can be very expensive in London. Alcoholism is a growing problem as drink becomes cheaper. Vandalism, especially breaking public property, is antisocial behaviour. The pilot put the plane on autopilot for most of the flight. It's my belief that this news story isn't entirely true. Many people in Montreal are bilingual ; they speak both French and English. Brotherhood is sometimes used a general term for the friendship between groups of people. The windows of the president's car are made of bulletproof glass. Be careful how you drive! Childhood was my favourite time in my life. The coldness hit me as soon as I walked outside. The connection between diet and health is well-known. I live here because of the convenience of the buses and trains. My uncle’s death was difficult for me. There are major plans for the development of the town, with 600 new houses. The average distance that commuters in the UK travel to work is 8.5 miles. How easy is it to find employment in your city? New York has a huge range of entertainment , from Broadway shows to top sporting events. The excitement at the end of the game was amazing. Do you have any expectations about what you will learn on this course? The friendliness of the people was wonderful – they were so welcoming. The country has elected a new government . heat height homeless hopeless hunger calor altura sin techo desesperado hambre /hiːt/ /haɪt/ /ˈhəʊmləs/ /ˈhəʊpləs/ /ˈhʌŋɡə/ ignorance ignorancia /ˈɪɡnərəns/ improvement mejora /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/ intention intención /ɪnˈtenʃn/ loneliness soledad /ˈləʊnlinəs/ loss megacity misunderstood pérdida megaciudad entender mal /lɒs/ /ˈmeɡəsɪti/ /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstʊd/ modernism monorail multicultural modernismo monorraíl multicultural /ˈmɒdənɪzəm/ /ˈmɒnəʊreɪl/ /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəl/ neighbourhood barrio /ˈneɪbəhʊd/ overcrowded superpoblado /ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪd/ pollution postgraduate contaminación posgrado /pəˈluːʃn/ /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/ racism silence racismo silencio /ˈreɪsɪzəm/ /ˈsaɪləns/ strength subway fuerza metro /streŋθ/ /ˈsʌbweɪ/ success thought ugliness éxito opinión fealdad /səkˈses/ /θɔːt/ /ˈʌɡlinəs/ The heat was too much for me. I had to go inside. You might have to tell the doctor your height and weight. There are a lot of homeless people in this city. The situation is hopeless . There's nothing I can do to help. Hunger is a big problem in the country because of the poor harvest. I'm surprised by their ignorance about the topic. It's been in the news for weeks. The improvement in the system really helped the company. It's my intention to leave the company at the end of the month. Loneliness is often a problem in large cities where people don't know each other. The financial loss was a problem for the company. Tokyo is one of the world's megacities . This idea is often misunderstood , but it's a very simple idea. There's a chilly modernism in the new concrete buildings. Is that a train? No, it only has one track. It's a monorail . London is a very multicultural city, with people of many different races and religions. I don't know my city well, yet. I just know my little neighbourhood . The city is completely overcrowded . It's difficult to find anywhere to live. Pollution is a terrible problem in this city. I'm doing a postgraduate degree in aeronautical engineering. You can help stop racism by fighting it. The silence in the house was noticeable after the noisy ride home. You need to work harder to lift it – use your full strength . The quickest way to get around New York is on the subway . Success is more important to me than money. What are your thoughts on the subject? The ugliness of the buildings contrasted with the beauty of the nearby countryside. unbreakable underdeveloped undrinkable irrompible subdesarrollado imbebible /ʌnˈbreɪkəbl/ /ˌʌndədɪˈveləpt/ /ˈdrɪŋkəbl/ useful vandalism útil vandalismo /ˈjuːsfl/ /ˈvændəlɪzəm/ violence waterproof weakness violencia impermeable punto débil /ˈvaɪələns/ /ˈwɔːtəpruːf/ /ˈwiːknəs/ width ancho /wɪdθ/ astronomer astrónomo /əˈstrɒnəmə/ astronomical astronómico /ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪkl/ astronomy astronomía /əˈstrɒnəmi/ biological biológico /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ biologist biólogo /baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/ biology biología /baɪˈɒlədʒi/ botanical botánico /bəˈtænɪkl/ botanist botany botánico botánica /ˈbɒtənɪst/ /ˈbɒtəni/ chemical químico /ˈkemɪkl/ chemist químico /ˈkemɪst/ chemistry química /ˈkemɪstri/ clone clon /kləʊn/ discovery descubrimiento /dɪˈskʌvəri/ The designers claim that the machines are unbreakable . This part of the city is very poor and underdeveloped . The tap water there is undrinkable . We'll take bottled water instead. Your instructions were very useful . Thanks! The area has had problems with antisocial behaviour and vandalism . They were prone to violence and aggressive behaviour. My watch is waterproof . I can wear it to go swimming. I was asked about my strengths and weaknesses in my job interview. My little boy swam the width of the swimming pool – I was very proud. He's a famous astronomer who predicted the discovery of black holes. The prices here are astronomical – let's go somewhere cheaper. I'm interested in astronomy and I have a telescope set up in my back garden. You can see the biological process as the plant takes in sunlight. She's a very good biologist . Her team are developing new medicines. I was quite interested in biology at school, especially in ecosystems. The book on plant behaviour followed years of botanical research. I'm a botanist . My field of study is fruit trees. I study botany . I work in a laboratory as well as in greenhouses. The chemical reaction was fast and dangerous. There was a flash of light and lots of smoke. I'm a chemist , but I don't sell medicine. I work in a laboratory. I got good marks on my chemistry exam because I knew the periodic table. This sheep is a clone of that sheep. They're absolutely identical. Detecting gravity waves was a major scientific discovery . drugs experiment medicamento experimento /drʌɡz/ /ɪkˈsperɪment/ genetic genético /dʒəˈnetɪk/ geneticist genetista /dʒəˈnetɪsɪst/ genetics genética /dʒəˈnetɪks/ guinea pig cobaya /ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/ laboratory physical physicist laboratorio físico físico /ləˈbɒrətri/ /ˈfɪzɪkl/ /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ physics física /ˈfɪzɪks/ research investigación /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ science ciencia /ˈsaɪəns/ scientific scientist científico científico /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ side effect efecto secundario /ˈsaɪd ɪfekt/ test examen /test/ theory teoría /ˈθɪəri/ zoological zoológico /ˌzuːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ zoologist zoólogo /zuˈɒlədʒɪst/ zoology zoología /zuˈɒlədʒi/ all or nothing todo o nada /ɔːl ɔː ˈnʌθɪŋ/ backwards and forwards de un lado a otro /ˈbækwədz ən ˈfɔːwədz/ The drugs are used to treat malaria. We need more people to take part in our experiment . Will you help us? You have the same brown eyes. ~ Yes, there's a genetic connection there. I'm a geneticist . I'm studying how people's genes affect their reaction to medicine. Do you think our genetics strongly influence our personality? The human test subjects were used as guinea pigs for the new medicine. I'm a scientist. I work in a laboratory . If you push it, it will move. It's a physical reaction. My colleagues are physicists . They're studying quantum theories right now. Are you interested in physics ? ~ Yes, I'm interested in electromagnetics. What research are you doing? ~ I'm researching new vaccines. We need more people who love science and want to have careers as scientists. Have you heard about the latest scientific research? Who do you think are the most famous scientists in history? Scientists have to do a lot of tests into the possible side effects of new drugs. Will you do a full test to check there are no side effects from that drug? Have you heard about the new scientific theory in quantum mechanics? Zoological research has revealed a link between the two species. My friend is a zoologist . He's studying tiger population numbers at the moment. Is that your zoology textbook? ~ Yes, this chapter is about butterfly migration. If you don't want all five of us in the band, none of us will sing. It's all or nothing . She was nervous, so she paced backwards and forwards . bits and pieces by and large cosita en general /bɪts ən piːsɪz/ /baɪ ən lɑːdʒ/ cause and effect causa y efecto /kɔːz ən ɪˈfekt/ dead or alive vivo o muerto /ded ɔː əˈlaɪv/ forgive and forget perdonar y olvidar /fəˈɡɪv ən fəˈɡet/ health and safety law and order live and learn more or less salud y seguridad ley y orden todos los días se aprende algo más o menos /helθ ən ˈseɪfti/ /lɔːr ən ɔːdə/ /lɪv ən lɜːn/ /mɔː ɔː les/ now and again now or never de vez en cuando ahora o nunca /naʊ ən əˈɡeɪn/ /naʊ ɔː ˈnevə/ once or twice peace and quiet pros and cons rain or shine una o dos veces paz y tranquilidad pros y contras llueva o truene /wʌns ɔː twaɪs/ /piːs ən ˈkwaɪət/ /prəʊz ən kɒnz/ /reɪn ɔː ʃaɪn/ right or wrong safe and sound para bien o para mal sano y salvo /raɪt ɔː rɒŋ/ /seɪf ən saʊnd/ short and sweet bueno y breve /ʃɔːt ən swiːt/ sick and tired sooner or later supply and demand harto tarde o temprano oferta y demanda /sɪk ən ˈtaɪəd/ /ˈsuːnə ɔː ˈleɪtə/ /səˈplaɪ ən dɪˈmɑːnd/ thunder and lightning rayos y truenos /ˈθʌndə ən ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/ touch and go nunca se sabe /tʌtʃ ən ɡəʊ/ wait and see espera y verás /weɪt ən siː/ I didn’t buy much, just a few bits and pieces. Is that everything? ~ Yes, by and large . We just have a few more bits and pieces left. There's a cause and effect relationship between the traffic and me being late. In the film, the bounty hunter is told to bring the people in dead or alive . I'm sorry! I think we both made mistakes. Let's forgive and forget . Our workplace always meets health and safety standards. The army were called in to restore law and order . I didn't know that! Well, you live and learn , don't you? Are we finished? ~ More or less . It'll only take ten minutes to finish. I drink coffee now and again , but not regularly. I wasn't sure if I could learn to skydive, but I told myself it was now or never ! Have you been there? ~ Once or twice – it's a nice city. I'd love a bit of peace and quiet . It's so noisy here. What are the pros and cons of moving to this city? We're going to visit this castle come rain or shine . I've decided. Right or wrong , I've made my decision now. It's final. Despite flying through a storm we arrived safe and sound . Well, that report was short and sweet . You summed it up well. I’m sick and tired of hearing you complain. I'll be there sooner or later . I'm not sure exactly when. The shops stock popular items because of supply and demand . The thunder and lightning are really dramatic. It's a huge storm! Will we finish it on time? ~ I don't know…it's touch and go ! You’ll have to wait and see what’s for lunch.