Unit 1 Lives People Live 1.1 Vocabulary: Word Page Part of Speech Pronunciation Translation
Unit 1 Lives People Live 1.1 Vocabulary: Word Page Part of Speech Pronunciation Translation
very evening, homeless people can come to the church and have a simple meal.
Word Page Part of speech Pronunciation Translation
1.4 Reading
adventure 8.9 n ədˈventʃə
ambition 8.9 n æmˈbɪʃən
average age 8.9 n phr ˈævərɪdʒ eɪdʒ
be afraid of 8.9 v phr ˌbi əˈfreɪd əv
believe in 8.9 phr v bəˈliːv ɪn
belong to 8.9 phr v bɪˈlɒŋ tə
can’t afford 8.9 v phr ˌkɑːnt əˈfɔːd
care about 8.9 v phr ˈkeər əˌbaʊt
connect with 8.9 v phr kəˈnekt wɪð
deal with 8.9 phr v ˈdiːl wɪð
depend on 8.9 phr v dɪˈpend ɒn
enormous 8.9 adj ɪˈnɔːməs
focus on 8.9 v phr ˈfəʊkəs ɒn
generation 8.9 n ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən
get married 8.9 v phr ˌɡet ˈmærid
get up 8.9 phr v ˌget ˈʌp
gig 8.9 n ɡɪɡ
go out 8.9 phr v ˌgəʊ ˈaʊt
good at 8.9 v phr ˈɡʊd ət
grow up 8.9 phr v ˌɡrəʊ ˈʌp
impatience 8.9 n ɪmˈpeɪʃəns
impatient 8.9 adj ɪmˈpeɪʃənt
independence 8.9 n ˌɪndəˈpendəns
listen to 8.9 v phr ˈlɪsən tə
loneliness 8.9 n ˈləʊnlinəs
miss out 8.9 phr v ˌmɪs ˈaʊt
passion 8.9 n ˈpæʃən
popularity 8.9 n ˈpɒpjəˈlærəti
share 8.9 v ʃeə
spend money on 8.9 v phr ˌspend ˈmʌni ɒn
spend time 8.9 v phr ˌspend ˈtaɪm
think about 8.9 v phr ˈθɪŋk əˈbaʊt
unemployment 8.9 n ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt
worry about 8.9 v phr ˌwʌri əˈbaʊt
Example
My parents are so lucky because grandma and granddad are very helpful in the house.
Mum and Dad are so busy.
Grandma is such a good cook that she does most of the cooking, while granddad looks after the garden.
These homes are crowded, but the generations help and support each other.
Some elderly people are lonely, but not us – we’ve got so many friends that we never feel lonely.
I like talking to them – they’re very experienced and give such good advice.
We were so poor that we couldn’t go on holiday.
People say that teenagers are selfish and rude, but I must say my granddaughter’s such a polite young lady and she’s very kind.
Also the older generation live longer now, and they want to be useful.
and she’s very kind.
Word Page Part of speech Pronunciation Translation
1.7 Writing
bad at 12.13 adj phr ˈbæd ət
be crazy about 12.13 v phr ˌbi ˈkreɪzi əˌbaʊt
be into/keen on 12.13 v phr ˌbe ˈinto/ˈkiːn ɒn
be involved in 12.13 v phr ˌbi ɪnˈvɒlvd ɪn
be mad about 12.13 v phr ˌbi ˈmæd əˌbaʊt
be obsessed with 12.13 v phr ˌbi əbˈsest wɪð
be serious about 12.13 v phr ˌbi ˈsɪəriəs əˌbaʊt
can’t wait 12.13 v phr kɑːnt weɪt
disappointed with 12.13 adj phr ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntəd wɪð
excited about 12.13 adj phr ɪkˈsaɪtəd əˌbaʊt
interested in 12.13 adj phr ˈɪntrəstɪd ɪn
unfit 12.13 adj ʌnˈfɪt
useless at 12.13 adj phr ˈjuːsləs ət
Example
In my free time, I’m keen on sports and I’m not bad at volleyball.
I’m not crazy about studying but it’s OK – my favourite subject is Art.
In my free time, I’m keen on sports and I’m not bad at volleyball.
I love acting – I’m involved in a local theatre club.
I’m mad about shopping. I spend lots of money on clothes.
I’m obsessed with hiphop.
I’m serious about politics.
I can’t wait to see you next month.
I’m ambitious – I’m always disappointed with low marks at school.
I’m really excited about coming to stay with you.
What kind of music are you interested in?
I’m useless at sport and I’m very unfit.
I’m useless at sport and I’m very unfit.
Word Page Part of speech Pronunciation Translation
1.8 Speaking
do sport 14 v phr ˌduː ˈspɔːt
ˌhæv ˌsʌmθɪŋ ɪn
have sth in common 14 v phr
ˈkɒmən
ˌpleɪ ðə ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/
play the violin/guitar 14 v phr
ɡɪˈtɑː
socialise with 14 v phr ˈsəʊʃəlaɪz wɪð
Example
Oliver hasn’t been in a film yet, but he acted in a TV show last year.
Who thinks that volunteers are more active than other people?
Can you adapt to new situations?
But this generation is adventurous and adaptable – they are not afraid of change.
But this generation is adventurous and adaptable – they are not afraid of change.
I avoid buying new clothes for as long as possible.
But this generation is adventurous and adaptable – they are not afraid of change.
I’m not crazy about studying but it’s OK – my favourite subject is Art.
I love acting – I’m involved in a local theatre club.
My parents are so lucky because grandma and granddad are very helpful in the house.
I’m obsessed with hiphop.
Generation X believe in looking after themselves and staying young.
Who does this scarf belong to?
This is because young people can’t afford to move away from home.
I can’t stand wearing formal clothes like suits.
You read so many bad things about young people in the press – that they’re selfish or irresponsible, but he’s caring, sensible and hard-w
What is the purpose of the charity organising these activities?
We observed how the parts of their brains communicated when they were making their decisions.
Gino makes new friends easily. He’s so communicative.
A lot of people decided to help this poor family after that TV programme.
Well, that’s a bit dishonest.
I don’t mind buying second-hand clothes.
I really enjoy spending time with older people.
My neighbours are kind and friendly.
You do charity work because you’re kind and generous, right?
Gary is an honest guy. He never tells lies.
They say imaginative management and co-operation with tenants will make for a model estate.
Imagine you could volunteer anywhere in the world.
Who inspires you?
King was a great orator and an inspiring leader.
You do charity work because you’re kind and generous, right?
Has Marion always been so lazy ? She always stays in bed until midday!
I can look after myself – I like to be independent but I look forward to the weekly visits.
Shona never smiles and is always depressed. She’s a really miserable person.
She’s outgoing and always cheerful – she makes me feel young again.
We were so poor that we couldn’t go on holiday.
He wants to protect wildlife, oceans and forests.
I refuse to go shopping for clothes.
You get on well with people – you’re outgoing … and you’re responsible.
I don’t mind buying second-hand clothes.
Zina is such a selfish girl. She cares only about herself.
Neil’s never made a silly decision. He’s such a sensible boy.
She’s a little shy, but I think I’ll go and stay on the farm and get to know her a bit better.
Neil’s never made a silly decision. He’s such a sensible boy.
They’re sociable and they enjoy connecting with friends on social media, but they can also feel very lonely.
I’m useless at sport and I’m very unfit.
Are you good candidates for international voluntary work?
Volunteers work in different conditions, so they must be adaptable to changing situations.