Speaking: Changing Lifestyles and New Eating Habits
broad /brɔːd/
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adjective
definition: extending far and wide; having a specified extension from side to side
example: The magazine covers a broad range of subjects.
quantity /ˈkwɑːn.t̬ə.t̬i/
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noun
definition: a particular or indefinite number or amount of anything
example: A large quantity of books was shipped last week.
rush /rʌʃ/
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verb
definition: to move or act forward very quickly in a way that shows eagerness or the need to hurry
example: The team rushed completing the project to meet the deadline.
lifestyle /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/
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noun
definition: a particular way of living of a person, group, or society
example: People should start living healthy lifestyles.
purchase /ˈpɝː.tʃəs/
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verb
definition: the act or process of buying something with the use of money
example: I only purchase things on sale.
consume /kənˈsuːm/
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verb
definition: use up
example: Household chores consume most of my time at home.
ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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noun
definition: the skill to do something natural; natural talent
example: Her ability to solve problems is extraordinary.
determine /dɪˈtɝː.mɪn/
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verb
definition: to officially decide, learn or find out something by getting information
example: We determine our own future.
fiber /ˈfaɪ.bɚ/
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noun
definition: the parts of fruits and vegetables that cannot be digested and aid in digestion
example: Eating foods rich in fiber, such as fruits and vegetables, is good for dieting.
nutritional /nuːˈtrɪʃ.ən.əl/
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adjective
definition: of or relating to food or providing nutrition
example: It helps to be conscious of the nutritional value of the food you eat.
alert /əˈlɝːt/
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adjective
definition: quick to notice any unusual or potentially difficult or dangerous situation
example: An alert police officer discovered a truck full of illegal drugs and weapons.
Reading: Travel Mistakes
essential /ɪˈsen.ʃəl/
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adjective
definition: something that is very important or necessary
example: A high proficiency in English is essential for this job.
sympathize /ˈsɪm.pə.θaɪz/
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verb
definition: to feel sorry or show support for someone who is in a bad situation
example: I sympathize with you for losing your job.
convince /kənˈvɪns/
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verb
definition: to cause someone to agree to do something or to believe that something is true
example: We tried to convince our grandfather to live with us.
interpreter /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/
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noun
definition: a person whose job is to translate words that someone is saying or speaking into a different language
example: The interpreter committed a major mistake in translation that led to a serious misunderstanding.
genuine /ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/
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adjective
definition: actual, real or true feelings
example: She showed genuine sorrow at the news.
spokesman /ˈspoʊks·mən/
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noun
definition: someone who speaks for or represents someone or a company
example: A White House spokesman answered questions from the reporters.
exhausted /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/
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adjective
definition: feeling tired mentally and physically from doing a lot of work; already out of energy
example: By the time they reached the summit, they were exhausted.
oblige /əˈblaɪdʒ/
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verb
definition: to do someone a favor; to help, assist, or serve
example: They were kind enough to oblige.
hand over /hænd ˈoʊ·vər/
phrasal verb
definition: to yield control of; to force or order someone to give up something
example: We were ordered to hand over our passports.
press corps /ˈpres ˌkɔrz, ˌkɔːrz/
noun
definition: a group of news reporters who are located in a particular place or follow a particular person
example: The press corps were present during the independence day ceremony.
mishap /ˈmɪs.hæp/
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noun
definition: a small mistake or amount of bad luck; an unlucky accident; bad luck
example: The parade took place without any mishap.
LISTENING: A Time to Learn Part 1
acquisition /ˌæk.wəˈzɪʃ.ən/
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noun
definition: the act of getting or acquiring something such as skill or knowledge
example: The acquisition of a new language requires commitment.
motivation /ˌmoʊ.təˈveɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: the act, condition or process of giving someone a reason for doing something or being eager to act or work
example: You need a lot of motivation to succeed.
critical /ˈkrɪt̬.ɪ.kəl/
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adjective
definition: extremely important
example: What happens in the next 48 hours is critical.
role /roʊl/
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noun
definition: a part that someone or something has in a particular activity or situation
example: Mothers seem to be the best actors in the world because they play different roles at the same time.
factor /ˈfæk.tɚ/
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noun
definition: something that helps produce or influence a result
example: One factor why he quit his job was the working environment.
excerpt /ˈek.sɝːpt/, /ˈeg.zɝːpt/
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noun
definition: a passage or quotation from a film or pieces of writing or music
example: He added an excerpt from a movie in his letter.
ideal /aɪˈdiːəl/, /aɪˈdiːəl/
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adjective
definition: exactly right for a particular purpose, situation or person
example: In an ideal world, no one would be hungry.
environment /ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/, /ɪnˈvaɪ.ərn.mənt/
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noun
definition: the conditions that surround someone or something; conditions and influence that affect the growth, health, or progress of someone or something
example: Studying English abroad provides a better environment for language application.
WRITING: Writing the Body
body (writing) /ˈbɑː.di/
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noun
definition: the main or most important part of something written
example: The body of the paragraph contains most of your ideas about the topic.
outline /ˈaʊt.laɪn/
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noun
definition: a written list or description of only the most important parts of an essay, speech or plan
example: Organize your essay by writing an outline.
specific /spɪˈsɪf.ɪk/
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noun
definition: definite or particular
example: The virus attacks specific cells in the body.
detailed /dɪˈteɪld/
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adjective
definition: including many details; including a lot of information
example: A witness gave a detailed description of the killer.
pose (question) /poʊz/
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verb
definition: to ask or suggest a question
example: Joanna poses the question, "How do we accomplish these goals?"
pre-writing /ˌpriˈraɪ.tɪŋ/
noun
definition: the first stage in writing in which you gather ideas and information and plan how to organize them
example: For your pre-writing activity, study the vocabulary that you don't understand.
profession /prəˈfeʃ.ən/
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noun
definition: a type of job that requires special education, training or skill
example: Being a writer is an unstable profession.
related (things) /rɪˈleɪ.t̬ɪd/
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verb
definition: to show or make a connection between two or more things
example: We discussed inflation, unemployment, and related issues.
similarity /ˌsɪm.əˈlær.ə.t̬i/
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noun
definition: a quality that makes one person or thing like another
example: There is only one similarity between you and me: we both like to travel.
athlete /ˈæθ.liːt/
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noun
definition: a person who is trained in or good at sports, games or exercises that require physical skill or strength
example: David Beckham is a professional athlete.
weakness /ˈwiːk.nəs/
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noun
definition: a quality or feature that prevents someone or something from being effective or useful
example: You need to work on your weaknesses if you want to be a better leader.
strength /streŋkθ, strɛŋθ/
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noun
definition: the quality or feature that makes someone or something effective or useful
example: Learn to turn your weaknesses into strengths.
update /ˈʌp.deɪt/
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verb
definition: to change or give someone the most recent information about something
example: Please update me on what is going on in the company.
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