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Advanced Expert Glossary
Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence
Module 1
Module 1 page 7 Overview collocation /�kɒlə�keiʃən/ ‘Commit a crime’ is a typical collocation in English.
Module 1 page 7 Overview register /�red�istə/ Business letters should be written in a formal register.
Module 1 page 7 Overview reference /�refərəns/ We will need a reference from your former employers.
Module 1 page 7 Overview aspect /��spekt/ Dealing with people is the most important aspect of my work.
Module 1 page 7 Overview priority /prai�ɒrəti/ The club’s priority is to win the League.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading broaden /�brɔdn/ The course helps school-leavers broaden their knowledge of the world of work.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading setback /�setb�k/ The team’s hopes of playing in Europe suffered a setback last night.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading on record /ɒn �rekɔd/ This month has been the wettest on record.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading compensate /�kɒmpənseit/ Her intelligence compensates for her lack of experience.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading miss out on /�mis �aυt ɒn/ Make sure you don’t miss out on the fun!
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading award /ə�wɔd/ £45,000 was awarded to a typist who injured her hand by working long hours.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading finance /�fain�ns, fi�n�ns/ The concerts are financed by the Arts Council.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading passion /�p�ʃən/ Gardening was her great passion.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading hardship /�hɑdʃip/ Many students are suffering severe financial hardship.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading resilient /ri�ziliənt/ Amy will soon be out of hospital – children of her age are very resilient.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading chance encounter /�tʃɑns in�kaυntə/ A chance encounter with a journalist changed her life.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading potentially /pə�tenʃəli/ Sculpture workshops are potentially dangerous work sites.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading outlook /�aυtlυk/ He’s got a good outlook on life.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading confirm /kən�f m/ New evidence has confirmed the first witness’s story.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading sacrifice /�s�krifais/ She brought three children up single-handedly, often at great personal sacrifice.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading pursue /pə�sju/ She plans to pursue a career in politics.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading exploration /�eksplə�reiʃən/ They used the hut as a base for explorations into the mountains.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading backpacking /�b�k�p�kiŋ/ Backpacking is popular among students and young people.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading ideal /ai�diəl/ In an ideal world there would be no need for a police force.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading gap year /���p jiə/ Some students choose to work in high-tech industries during their gap year.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading on a budget /ɒn ə �b�d�ət/ Travellers on a budget might prefer to camp.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading sheltered /�ʃeltəd/ I had led a sheltered life and had never experienced such cruelty before.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading upbringing /��p�briŋiŋ/ Mike had had a strict upbringing.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading make up for /meik ��p fə/ I don’t eat breakfast but I make up for it at lunch.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading grant /�rɑnt/ The university gets a government grant.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading put forward /pυt �fɔwəd/ They put forward a number of suggestions.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading retrace /ri�treis, ri-/ We shall be retracing the route taken by Marco Polo.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading turn out /�t n �aυt/ It was a difficult time, but eventually things turned out all right.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading dare /deə/ He wanted to ask her, but he didn’t dare.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading adaptable /ə�d�ptəbəl/ Children are often more adaptable than adults.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading supervisor /�supəvaizə, �sju-/ She has worked her way up the company and is now supervisor of fifty staff members.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading undertake /��ndə�teik/ Dr Johnson undertook the task of writing a comprehensive English dictionary.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading privileged /�privəlid�d/ Kylie feels fortunate to be in such a privileged position because of her successful TV career.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading tribal /�traibəl/ They performed a tribal dance.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading gather /���ðə/ The researcher’s job is to gather information about people.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading complex /�kɒmpleks/ Photosynthesis is a highly complex process.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading generation /�d�enə�reiʃən/ The need to preserve the planet for future generations.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading cut short /�k�t �ʃɔt/ His career was tragically cut short when, at the age of forty-two, he died of a heart attack.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading contract /kən�tr�kt/ Two-thirds of the adult population there has contracted AIDS.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading malaria /mə�leəriə/ Researchers hope to find a biological factor that protects some children against malaria.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading whet sb’s appetite /�wet s�mbədiz ��pətait/ The view from the bridge whetted my appetite for a trip on the lake.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading put sth to the test /�pυt s�mθiŋ tə ðə �test/ We put fifteen rain jackets to the test and found that the Rainex was the most effective.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading on the edge of sth /ɒn ði �ed� əv �s�mθiŋ/ Their economy is on the edge of collapse.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading tease /tiz/ Don’t get upset. I was only teasing.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading in the midst of /in ðə �midst əv/ The government is in the midst of a major crisis.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading deprivation /�depri�veiʃən/ Sleep deprivation can result in mental disorders.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading bounce back /�baυns �b�k/ The company’s had a lot of problems in the past, but it’s always managed to bounce back.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading stem from /�stem frəm/ His headaches stemmed from problems with his eyesight.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading onlooker /�ɒn�lυkə/ A crowd of onlookers had gathered at the scene of the accident.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading motive /�məυtiv/ What do you suppose the killer’s motive was?
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading catch up with /�k�tʃ ��p wið/ At the moment our technology is more advanced, but other countries are catching up with us.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading as a matter of course /əz ə �m�tər əv �kɔs/ We will contact your former employer as a matter of course.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading take lightly /�teik �laitli/ Divorce is not a matter you can afford to take lightly.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading live off /�liv ɒf/ Mum used to live off the interest from her savings.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading pluck up the courage /�pl�k �p ðə �k�rid�/ He finally plucked up the courage to ask her out.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading take the plunge /�teik ðə �pl�nd�/ We took the plunge and set up our own business.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading embark on /im�bɑk ɒn/ He embarked on a new career as a teacher.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading mischief /�mistʃif/ If you can’t see Nick, you can be sure he’s up to some mischief.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading turn (sb/sth) down /�t n �daυn/ They offered her the job but she turned it down.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading flat /fl�t/ He turned my request down flat.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading set your heart on sth /�set jɔ �hɑt ɒn �s�mθiŋ/ His father bought him the bike he had set his heart on.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading on a whim /ɒn ə �wim/ I decided on a whim to go to Hawaii.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading rigours /�ri�əz/ The stresses and rigours of modern life.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading analogous /ə�n�lə�əs/ The report’s findings are analogous with our own.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading intellectual /�intə�lektʃuəl/ Her job requires considerable intellectual effort.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading invaluable /in�v�ljuəbəl, -jəbəl/ Your advice has been invaluable to us.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading means to an end /�minz tυ ən �end/ For Geoff, the job was simply a means to an end.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading discipline /�disəplin/ History and economics only became separate academic disciplines in the 20th century.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading converge /kən�v d�/ The two rivers converge into one near Pittsburgh.
Module 1 pages 8–9 Reading subsidise /�s�bsidaiz/ Farming is heavily subsidised by the government.
Module 1 page 10 Vocabulary reject /ri�d�ekt/ It’s obvious why his application was rejected.
Module 1 page 10 Vocabulary force /fɔs/ I had to force myself to get up this morning.
Module 1 page 10 Vocabulary remote /ri�məυt/ The helicopter crashed in a remote desert area.
Module 1 page 10 Vocabulary prejudge /�pri�d��d�/ Don’t prejudge the woman before you’ve heard her story.
Module 1 page 10 Vocabulary dead-end (job) /�ded end �d�ɒb/ Mother warned me I’d get stuck in a dead end job if I didn’t go to college.
Module 1 page 10 Vocabulary potter /�pɒtə/ His wife and twenty-eight year-old daughter are both potters.
Module 1 page 11 Listening 1 distinguish /di�stiŋ�wiʃ/ His lawyer argued that Cope could not distinguish between right and wrong.
Module 1 page 11 Listening 1 objective /əb�d�ektiv/ The degree course has two main objectives.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 1 page 11 Listening 1 deadline /�dedlain/ The deadline for applications is May 27th.
Module 1 page 11 Listening 1 assignment /ə�sainmənt/ She stayed up late to complete a history assignment.
Module 1 page 11 Listening 1 standard /�st�ndəd/ Students have to reach a certain standard or they won’t pass.
Module 1 page 11 Listening 1 get hold of /�et �həυld əv/ She managed to get hold of a copy of the script.
Module 1 page 11 Listening 1 safety margin /�seifti �mɑd�in/ We’d better leave ourselves a safety margin of at least ten minutes if we want to be there on time.
Module 1 page 11 Listening 1 identify /ai�dentifai/ Scientists have identified the gene that causes abnormal growth.
Module 1 page 11 Listening 1 come up with /k�m ��p wið/ Is that the best excuse you can come up with?
Module 1 page 12 English in use 1 pick sth up /�pik s�mθiŋ ��p/ I picked up a few words of Greek when I was there on holiday last year.
Module 1 page 12 English in use 1 trade /treid/ Brian insisted that his sons learn a trade.
Module 1 page 12 English in use 1 charity /�tʃ�rəti/ Several charities sent aid to the flood victims.
Module 1 page 12 English in use 1 cheeky /�tʃiki/ I don’t like teaching that class – the kids are all so cheeky.
Module 1 page 12 English in use 1 chop /tʃɒp/ Faith has asked for two high quality lamb chops and steak.
Module 1 page 12 English in use 1 authoritarian /ɔ�θɒri�teəriən/ Critics claim his management has become too authoritarian.
Module 1 page 12 English in use 1 recruit /ri�krut/ New recruits are sent to the Atlanta office for training.
Module 1 page 12 English in use 1 drop out /�drɒp �aυt/ The group gets smaller as members move away or drop out.
Module 1 page 13 Language Developm. 1 function /�f�ŋkʃən/ In your new job you will perform a variety of functions.
Module 1 page 13 Language Developm. 1 be due to /bi �dju tə/ The foreign visitors are due to arrive tomorrow morning.
Module 1 page 13 Language Developm. 1 be bound to /bi �baυnd tə/ Let’s not bother waiting for John. He’s bound to be late.
Module 1 page 13 Language Developm. 1 be on the point/verge of /bi ɒn ðə �pɔint əv, �v d�/ Jane was on the point of leaving the house when the phone rang.
Module 1 page 13 Language Developm. 1 tuition /tju�iʃən/ I had to have extra tuition in Maths.
Module 1 page 13 Language Developm. 1 fee /fi/ The fee is £50 for a six-week art class.
Module 1 page 13 Language Developm. 1 come into effect /�k�m intυ i�fekt/ The new law comes into effect next week.
Module 1 page 13 Language Developm. 1 oppose /ə�pəυz/ Local residents will oppose the construction of a power plant in their neighbourhood.
Module 1 page 13 Language Developm. 1 kick off /�kik �ɒf/ What time does the match kick off?
Module 1 page 13 Language Developm. 1 dull /d�l/ Life is never dull when Elizabeth is here.
Module 1 page 14 Writing 1 mess about /�mes ə�baυt/ He spent his vacation messing about on the farm.
Module 1 page 14 Writing 1 demanding /di�mɑndiŋ/ Being a nurse in a busy hospital is a demanding job – you don’t get much free time.
Module 1 page 14 Writing 1 rigorous /�ri�ərəs/ The rigorous standards required by the college.
Module 1 page 14 Writing 1 placement /�pleismənt/ Students are sent out on placement for training.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 1 page 14 Writing 1 reputable /�repjυtəbəl/ If you have a burglar alarm fitted, make sure it is done by a
reputable company. Module 1 page 14 Writing 1 round off /�raυnd �ɒf/ You can round off the evening with a visit to the nightclub.
Module 1 page 14 Writing 1 shattered /�ʃ�təd/ By the time we got home we were both shattered.
Module 1 page 14 Writing 1 rewarding /ri�wɔdiŋ/ Teaching can be a very rewarding career.
Module 1 page 14 Writing 1 attend /ə�tend/ Only twelve people attended the meeting.
Module 1 page 14 Writing 1 completion /kəm�pliʃən/ The job is subject to your satisfactory completion of the training course.
Module 1 page 14 Writing 1 irritated /�irəteitid/ June gets extremely irritated by William smoking in the house.
Module 1 page 14 Writing 1 outstanding /aυt�st�ndiŋ/ His performance was outstanding.
Module 1 page 14 Writing 1 publicise /�p�blisaiz/ They are going to publicise the unemployment issue.
Module 1 page 14 Writing 1 ratty /�r�ti/ I feel guilty about getting ratty with the children.
Module 1 page 14 Writing 1 a pat on the back /ə �p�t ɒn ðə �b�k/ Alex deserves a pat on the back for all his hard work.
Module 1 page 14 Writing 1 evaluation /i�v�lju�eiʃən/ They took some samples of products for evaluation.
Module 1 page 15 Listening 2 retrain /�ri�trein/ She’s hoping to retrain as a teacher.
Module 1 page 15 Listening 2 redundant /ri�d�ndənt/ Seventy factory workers were made redundant in the recent financial crisis.
Module 1 page 15 Listening 2 witness /�witnəs/ Several residents claim to have witnessed the attack.
Module 1 page 15 Listening 2 income /�iŋk�m, �in-/ People on a high income should pay more tax.
Module 1 page 15 Listening 2 strain /strein/ I couldn’t carry on working and caring for three children; the strain was too much for me.
Module 1 page 15 Listening 2 superior /su�piəriə, sju-/ My situation at work is extremely difficult as my superior has taken a dislike to me.
Module 1 page 15 Listening 2 superficial /�supə�fiʃəl, �sju-/ Naturally, a short visit can allow only the most superficial understanding of prison life.
Module 1 page 15 Listening 2 contribution /�kɒntri�bjuʃən/ Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize for his contribution to Quantum Theory.
Module 1 page 15 Listening 2 stretch /stretʃ/ The work’s too easy. The students aren’t being stretched enough.
Module 1 pages 16–17 Speaking get over /�et �əυvə/ She never got over the death of her son.
Module 1 pages 16–17 Speaking assertive /ə�s tiv/ Jack has a very assertive personality.
Module 1 pages 16–17 Speaking decisive /di�saisiv/ We are still waiting for Jim to make up his mind. I wish he would be more decisive.
Module 1 pages 16–17 Speaking fair-minded /�feə �maindid/ He’s a fair-minded man – I’m sure he’ll listen to what you have to say.
Module 1 pages 16–17 Speaking flexible /�fleksibəl/ We can be flexible about your starting date.
Module 1 pages 16–17 Speaking gregarious /�ri��eəriəs/ Kim is gregarious and fun-loving.
Module 1 pages 16–17 Speaking patient /�peiʃənt/ You’ll just have to be patient and wait till I’m off the phone.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 1 pages 16–17 Speaking persistent /pə�sistənt/ If she hadn’t been so persistent she might not have got the job.
Module 1 pages 16–17 Speaking sensible /�sensəbəl/ It’s sensible to keep a note of your passport number.
Module 1 pages 16–17 Speaking sensitive /�sensətiv/ My brother pretends he’s tough, but he’s actually pretty sensitive.
Module 1 pages 16–17 Speaking tactful /�t�ktfəl/ It wasn’t very tactful of you to ask whether he’d put on weight.
Module 1 pages 16–17 Speaking tolerant /�tɒlərənt/ She’s not very tolerant of other people’s failings.
Module 1 pages 16–17 Speaking benefits /�benəfits/ We offer an excellent salary and benefits package.
Module 1 pages 16–17 Speaking whereas /weər��z/ The old system was fairly complicated, whereas the new system is really very simple.
Module 1 page 18 assume /ə�sjum/ I didn’t see your car, so I assumed you’d gone out.
Module 1 page 18 English in use 2 in advance /in əd�vɑns/ I should warn you in advance that I’m not a very good dancer.
Module 1 page 18 English in use 2 punctual /�p�ŋtkʃuəl/ She’s always very punctual for appointments.
Module 1 page 18 English in use 2 consideration /kən�sidə�reiʃən/ The murdered woman’s name has not been released, out of consideration for her parents.
Module 1 page 18 English in use 2 impression /im�preʃən/ When it comes to job interviews, first impressions are important.
Module 1 page 18 English in use 2 crucial /�kruʃəl/ The work of monks was crucial in spreading Christianity.
Module 1 page 18 English in use 2 respond /ri�spɒnd/ Dave didn’t respond to any of her e-mails.
Module 1 page 18 English in use 2 recommend /�rekə�mend/ I recommend that you get some professional advice.
Module 1 page 18 English in use 2 present yourself /pri�zent jə�self/ He presents himself well.
Module 1 page 18 English in use 2 critical /�kritikəl/ These talks are critical to the future of the peace process.
Module 1 page 19 Language Developm. 2 deliberately /di�libərətli/ He was deliberately trying to upset her.
Module 1 page 19 Language Developm. 2 overcharge /�əυvə�tʃɑd�/ They were being overcharged for cheap beer.
Module 1 page 19 Language Developm. 2 badge /b�d�/ We were each handed a badge with our name on it.
Module 1 page 19 Language Developm. 2 ensure /in�ʃυə/ All the necessary steps had been taken to ensure their safety.
Module 1 page 19 Language Developm. 2 emotional /i�məυʃənəl/ She provided emotional support at a very distressing time for me.
Module 1 page 19 Language Developm. 2 let (sb) down /�let �daυn/ The worst feeling is having let our fans down.
Module 1 page 19 Language Developm. 2 guarantee /���rən�ti/ I guarantee you’ll love this film.
Module 1 page 19 Language Developm. 2 anticipate /�n�tisəpeit/ Sales are better than we anticipated.
Module 1 page 19 Language Developm. 2 reserve /ri�z v/ I’d like to reserve a
Module 1 page 19 Language Developm. 2 sufficient /sə�fiʃənt/ We can only prosecute if there is sufficient evidence.
Module 1 page 19 Language Developm. 2 enclose /in�kləυz/ Please enclose a cheque with your order.
Module 1 page 19 Language Developm. 2 trust /tr�st/ I trust your family are all in good health?
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 1 page 19 Language Developm. 2 reduction /ri�d�kʃən/ Cleaner fuel has contributed to a reduction in air pollution.
Module 1 page 19 Language Developm. 2 in the event of /in ði i�vent əv/ He left a letter for me to read in the event of his death.
Module 1 page 19 Language Developm. 2 cancellation /�k�nsə�leiʃən/ Rail passengers are fed up with cancellations and delays.
Module 1 page 19 Language Developm. 2 fare /feə/ Air fares have increased by as much as twenty percent.
Module 1 page 19 Language Developm. 2 reimburse /�riim�b s/ The company will reimburse you for travel expenses.
Module 1 pages 20–21 Writing 2 relevant /�reləvənt/ Relevant documents were presented in court.
Module 1 pages 20–21 Writing 2 neutral /�njutrəl/ I always tried to remain neutral when they started arguing.
Module 1 pages 20–21 Writing 2 domestic /də�mestik/ Unfortunately his domestic life wasn’t very happy.
Module 1 pages 20–21 Writing 2 kindergarten /�kində�ɑtn/ Katie was one of the few children who could read when she started kindergarten.
Module 1 pages 20–21 Writing 2 handle /�h�ndl/ The headmaster handled the situation very well.
Module 1 pages 20–21 Writing 2 act/be in sb’s best interest /��kt in s�mbədiz �best �intrəst, �bi/ Angela decided to act in her daughter’s best interests by withdrawing her from the competition.
Module 1 pages 20–21 Writing 2 appreciate /ə�priʃieit/ Her abilities are not fully appreciated by her employer.
Module 1 pages 20–21 Writing 2 regret /ri��ret/ I regret to tell you that you will be made redundant.
Module 1 pages 20–21 Writing 2 drawback /�drɔb�k/ The main drawback to your plan is that it requires a large amount of money.
Module 1 pages 20–21 Writing 2 hesitation /�hezə�teiʃən/ After some hesitation one of them began to speak.
Module 1 pages 20–21 Writing 2 reservation /�rezə�veiʃən/ I had serious reservations about his appointment as captain.
Module 1 page 22 Module 1: Review pliant /�plaiənt/ You’re going to have to be more pliant – your colleagues won’t appreciate your stubbornness.
Module 1 page 22 Module 1: Review optimistic /�ɒptə�mistik/ We are still relatively optimistic that the factory can be saved.
Module 1 page 22 Module 1: Review stance /stɑns/ What is your stance on environmental issues?
Module 1 page 22 Module 1: Review miss the boat /�mis ðə �bəυt/ You’ll miss the boat if you don’t buy shares now.
Module 1 page 22 Module 1: Review bend the rules /�bend ðə �rulz/ I think we can afford to bend the rules just this once!
Module 1 page 22 Module 1: Review hit the roof /�hit ðə �ruf/ Put that back before Dad sees you and hits the roof!
Module 1 page 22 Module 1: Review timid /�timid/ I was a timid child.
Module 1 page 22 Module 1: Review election /i�lekʃən/ Elections will be held on 14th February.
Module 1 page 22 Module 1: Review far and wide /�fɑr ən �waid/ The police searched far and wide but no trace of the stolen racehorse could be found.
Module 1 page 22 Module 1: Review off and on /�ɒf ənd �ɒn/ I’ve been living here for five years, off and on.
Module 1 page 22 Module 1: Review presumably /pri�zjuməbli/ It’s raining, which presumably means that your football match will be cancelled.
Module 1 page 22 Module 1: Review faint /feint/ Several fans fainted in the blazing heat.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 1 page 22 Module 1: Review scandalise /�sk�ndəl-aiz/ His outspoken views scandalised the nation.
Module 1 page 22 Module 1: Review tie the knot /�tai ðə �nɒt/ They finally decided to tie the knot after being together for twenty-five years.
Module 1 page 22 Module 1: Review get-together /��et tə��eðə/ We’re having a family get-together on Sunday.
Module 1 page 22 Module 1: Review transfer /tr�ns�f / I’d like to transfer £500 to my bank account.
Module 1 page 22 Module 1: Review proposal /prə�pəυzəl/ The French government has approved proposals for a new waste law.
Module 1 page 23 Module 2: Overview interaction /�intər��kʃən/ They aim to improve interaction between teacher and student.
Module 1 page 23 Module 2: Overview phenomena /fə�nɒmənə/ Homelessness, unemployment and poverty are not new phenomena in modern society.
Module 1 page 23 Module 2: Overview genuine /�d�enjuin/ For years people thought the picture was a genuine Van Gogh, but in fact it’s a fake.
Module 1 page 23 Module 2: Overview existence /i��zistəns/ It is impossible to prove the existence of ghosts.
Module 1 page 23 Module 2: Overview rationally /�r�ʃənəli/ I’m sure we can explain this rationally.
Module 1 page 23 Module 2: Overview quotation /kwəυ�teiʃən/ The following quotation is taken from a nineteenth century travel diary.
Module 1 page 23 Module 2: Overview suffice /sə�fais/ A light lunch will suffice.
Module 2
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading inexplicable /�inik�splikəbəl/ For some inexplicable reason, he felt depressed.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading spell-binding /�spel �baindiŋ/ One of the President’s most spell-binding TV performances was shown on 27th July.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading conjuror /�k�nd�ərə/ The conjuror managed to convince the audience that the woman was really inside the box.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading astonishing /ə�stɒniʃiŋ/ Their album has sold an astonishing eleven million copies.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading intimate /�intəmət/ Dinner was served in an intimate room with just two other tables.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading billionaire /�biljə�neə/ Anthony Hopkins plays a bookish billionaire who uses his money to publish poetry.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading mayor /meə/ She was the first woman to be elected mayor in the town.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading rub /r�b/ She yawned and rubbed her eyes.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading signature /�si�nətʃə/ Her signature is totally illegible.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading treasury /�tre�əri/ It has cost the national treasury at least £210 million in the middle of an economic crisis.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading visualise /�vi�uəlaiz/ I tried to visualise the house while he was describing it.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading digit /�did�it/ This calculator can display only nine digits at a time.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading literally /�litərəli/ The Olympic Games were watched by literally billions of people.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading shaken /�ʃeikən/ He was badly shaken by the attack.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading attribute sth to (sb/sth) /ə�tribjut tə/ The fall in the number of deaths from heart disease is generally attributed to improvements in diet.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading connect /kə�nekt/ They valued her ability to empathise and connect with others.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading engage /in��eid�/ The toy didn’t engage her interest for long.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading inspire /in�spaiə/ The story was inspired by a chance meeting with an old Russian duke.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading parlour /�pɑlə/ I showed her into the parlour.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading trick /trik/ My uncle was always showing me card tricks when I was a kid.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading participate /pɑ�tisəpeit/ Everyone in the class is expected to participate actively in these discussions.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading persuasion /pə�swei�ən/ It had taken a great deal of persuasion to get him to accept.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading go hand in hand /�əυ �h�nd in �h�nd/ Wealth and power go hand in hand in most societies.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading up to a point /��p tυ ə �pɔint/ I agree with you up to a point.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading smuggle /�sm��əl/ He smuggled his notes into the exam.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading tap /t�p/ He turned when somebody tapped him on the shoulder.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading feather /�feðə/ An eagle feather.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading react /ri��kt/ Peter reacted angrily to the suggestion that he had lied.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading swear /sweə/ I never touched your purse, I swear!
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading volunteer /�vɒlən�tiə/ Most of the relief work was done by volunteers.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading tumbler /�t�mblə/ He poured the whiskey into a glass tumbler and handed it to the woman.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading interlink /�intə�liŋk/ It is hoped that this policy will interlink the economies of both parts of Ireland.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading fist /fist/ She held the money tightly in her fist.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading inch /intʃ/ The curtains were an inch too short.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading go off /�əυ �ɒf/ The thieves ran away when the alarm went off.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading spiritual /�spiritʃuəl/ Painting helps fill a spiritual need for beauty.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading essentially /i�senʃəli/ Unemployment rates have remained essentially unchanged.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading supernatural /�supə�n�tʃərəl, �sju-/ She claimed to have supernatural powers.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading seek out /�sik �aυt/ Our mission is to seek out the enemy and destroy them.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading exclusive /ik�sklusiv/ The committee’s exclusive focus will be to improve public transportation.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading eager /�i�ə/ He’s a bright kid and eager to learn.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading distraction /di�str�kʃən/ I study in the library as there are too many distractions at home.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading win sb round /�win s�mbədi �raυnd/ We’ll be working hard over the next ten days to win round the undecided voters.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading be obsessed with /bi əb�sest wið/ A lot of young girls are obsessed with their weight.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading sell-out /�sel aυt/ The concert was expected to be a sell-out.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading by word of mouth /bai �w d əv �maυθ/ Much of this information is picked up by word of mouth from
previous students. Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading strike a chord /�straik ə �kɔd/ Many of the things she says will strike a chord with other young women.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading lucrative /�lukrətiv/ He inherited a lucrative business from his father.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading go in for sth /�əυ �in fə �s�mθiŋ/ I never really went in for sports.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading elaborate /i�l�bərət/ They organised a very elaborate presentation for the clients.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading function /�f�ŋkʃən/ This room may be hired for weddings and other functions.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading sustain /sə�stein/ This argument is difficult to sustain.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading scepticism /�skeptisizəm/ Arguments for the existence of the monster have met with a good deal of scepticism.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading tender age /�tendər �eid�/ Nicholas was sent to boarding school at the tender age of seven.
Module 2 pages 24–25 Reading weird /wiəd/ A really weird thing happened last night.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary PIN /pin/ A gang of five youths held her prisoner forcing her to reveal her PIN number.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary cheat /tʃit/ He had cheated in the Maths test by using a calculator.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary deceive /di�siv/ He deceived the old lady into letting him into the house by pretending to be a telephone engineer.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary sly /slai/ I wouldn’t trust Dave. He’s very sly.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary demonstrate /�demənstreit/ The study demonstrates the link between poverty and malnutrition.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary scratch /skr�tʃ/ Don’t scratch – the rash will get infected.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary pat /p�t/ He patted the dog affectionately.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary stroke /strəυk/ He reached out and stroked her cheek tenderly.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary baffle /�b�fəl/ The question baffled me completely.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary search warrant /�s tʃ �wɒrənt/ Even a policeman wouldn’t dare enter the house without a search warrant.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary ajar /ə�d�ɑ/ She had left her bedroom door ajar and could hear her parents talking downstairs.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary vibration /vai�breiʃən/ I could feel the vibrations from the party coming through the walls.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary squeeze /skwiz/ He smiled as he squeezed her hand.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary punch /p�ntʃ/ He punched me and knocked my teeth out.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary grasp /�rɑsp/ Alan grasped the handle and pulled it.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary itch /itʃ/ The label on this shirt itches.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary slap /sl�p/ Sarah slapped John across the face.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary grab /�r�b/ Two men grabbed her and pushed her to the ground.
Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary clutch /kl�tʃ/ She was clutching a bottle of champagne.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 2 page 26 Vocabulary grip /�rip/ I gripped the rail and tried not to look down.
Module 2 page 27 Listening 1 ritual /�ritʃuəl/ He went through the ritual of making his tea.
Module 2 page 27 Listening 1 lottery /�lɒtəri/ Do you really think winning the lottery would make you happy?
Module 2 page 27 Listening 1 superstition /�supə�stiʃən, �sju-/ It’s an old superstition that walking under a ladder is unlucky.
Module 2 page 27 Listening 1 discourse /�diskɔs/ She’s presenting a discourse on Venetian art at the museum.
Module 2 page 27 Listening 1 lucky charm /�l�ki �tʃɑm/ The girl had a lucky charm with a small gold horseshoe on it.
Module 2 page 27 Listening 1 sneeze /sniz/ The dust was making him sneeze.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 monument /�mɒnjυmənt/ He erected a monument on the spot where his daughter was killed.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 carve /kɑv/ Michelangelo carved this figure from a single block of marble.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 limestone /�laimstəυn/ It was made of local limestone, instead of marble, and roughened by weather.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 solely /�səυl-li/ I shall hold you solely responsible for anything that goes wrong.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 crouch /kraυtʃ/ The little boy crouched under the table and hoped that nobody would notice him.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 sustain /sə�stein/ Two of the fire-fighters sustained serious injuries.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 erosion /i�rəυ�ən/ Poor farming methods have contributed to increased soil erosion.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 invade /in�veid/ The Romans invaded Britain 2000 years ago.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 target practice /�tɑ�ət �pr�ktis/ The area is used by the army for target practice.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 serpent /�s pənt/ The serpent slithered across the ground towards us.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 fragment /�fr��mənt/ Some glass fragments hit me when the window was smashed.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 commentator /�kɒmənteitə/ A number of commentators have pointed out the importance of horses in the writer’s work.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 speculate /�spekjυleit/ Edward began to speculate on what life would be like if he were to win the lottery.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 legendary /�led�əndəri/ The cave is the home of a legendary giant.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 flood /fl�d/ The village was cut off by floods.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 weathering /�weðəriŋ/ The brick has received too much weathering and lost its colour.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 essence /�esəns/ The essence of Arsenal’s style of football was speed.
Module 2 page 28 English in use 1 restore /ri�stɔ/ The church was carefully restored after the war.
Module 2 page 29 Language Developm. 1 date back /�deit �b�k/ The church dates back to the 13th century.
Module 2 page 29 Language Developm. 1 worship /�w ʃip/ Please do not raise your voice in this holy place of worship.
Module 2 page 29 Language Developm. 1 line up /�lain ��p/ The windows should be lined up with the door frame.
Module 2 page 29 Language Developm. 1 transport /tr�n�spɔt/ The company transports meat across the country in refrigerated containers.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 2 page 29 Language Developm. 1 incident /�insədənt/ A spokesman said it was an isolated incident.
Module 2 page 29 Language Developm. 1 yeti /�jeti/ There have been too many sightings of something resembling a yeti for us to ignore them completely.
Module 2 page 29 Language Developm. 1 extensively /ik�stensivli/ Fire has damaged the island’s forests quite extensively.
Module 2 page 29 Language Developm. 1 antique /�n�tik/ Jacob collects antique fountain pens.
Module 2 page 29 Language Developm. 1 diagnose /�daiə��nəυz/ A technician diagnosed a faulty pump in the engine.
Module 2 page 29 Language Developm. 1 tenant /�tenənt/ The last tenants left the house in a terrible state so we’re having to repaint it.
Module 2 page 30 Writing 1 brainstorming /�brein�stɔmiŋ/ The college is holding a brainstorming session to look at possible funding sources.
Module 2 page 30 Writing 1 review /ri�vju/ The paper published a review of her book.
Module 2 page 30 Writing 1 leaflet /�liflət/ Students were handing out election leaflets at the station.
Module 2 page 30 Writing 1 outline /�aυtlain/ In a short statement, Alex gave an outline of his plans for the company.
Module 2 page 30 Writing 1 plot /plɒt/ As the plot unfolds, we discover that Jack isn’t as innocent as he seems.
Module 2 page 30 Writing 1 spooky /�spuki/ He lived in a spooky house in the middle of a thick dark wood.
Module 2 page 30 Writing 1 structured /�str�ktʃəd/ The interviews were highly structured.
Module 2 page 30 Writing 1 eerie /�iəri/ An eerie cry rang through the night.
Module 2 page 30 Writing 1 suspense /sə�spens/ Come on then, tell me what happened; the suspense is killing me.
Module 2 page 30 Writing 1 overall /�əυvər�ɔl/ The overall cost of the exhibition was £400,000.
Module 2 page 30 Writing 1 angle /��ŋ�əl/ We’re approaching the issue from many different angles.
Module 2 page 31 Listening 2 regard sb/sth /ri��ɑd �s�mbədi, �s�mθiŋ/ Edith was widely regarded as eccentric.
Module 2 page 31 Listening 2 prone /prəυn/ He’s always been prone to illness.
Module 2 page 31 Listening 2 open to /�əυpən tə/ The 1960s was a period when greater opportunities were open to women.
Module 2 page 31 Listening 2 stress /stres/ I can’t stress strongly enough that you should not go out into the mountains without the right equipment.
Module 2 pages 32–33 Speaking living /�liviŋ/ What does he do for a living?
Module 2 pages 32–33 Speaking leisure time /�le�ə taim/ Most people now enjoy shorter working hours and more leisure time.
Module 2 pages 32–33 Speaking struggle /�str��əl/ I’m finding it a terrible struggle trying to bring up my daughter and work at the same time.
Module 2 pages 32–33 Speaking permanently /�p mənəntli/ The accident left him permanently disabled.
Module 2 page 34 English in use 2 coincidence /kəυ�insədəns/ By a strange coincidence the king was assassinated on the very spot where his grandfather had been killed.
Module 2 page 34 English in use 2 acquaintance /ə�kweintəns/ She was a casual acquaintance of my family in Vienna.
Module 2 page 34 English in use 2 willing /�wiliŋ/ I’m willing to apologise if you will.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 2 page 34 English in use 2 settle for /�setl fə/ They want £2500 for it, but they might settle for £2000.
Module 2 page 34 English in use 2 absence /��bsəns/ In the absence of any evidence, the police had to let Myers go.
Module 2 page 35 Language Developm. 2 short notice /�ʃɔt �nəυtis/ Why didn’t you tell me yesterday that you needed the car. It’s difficult for me to change my plans at such short notice.
Module 2 page 35 Language Developm. 2 bump into /�b�mp �intə/ I bumped into Jean in town this morning.
Module 2 page 35 Language Developm. 2 catch up on /�k�tʃ ��p ɒn/ The first thing I did when I got home was to phone up Jo and catch up on all the gossip.
Module 2 page 35 Language Developm. 2 squash /skwɒʃ/ She always likes a game of squash with her mates from work on Friday afternoons.
Module 2 page 35 Language Developm. 2 suspect /�s�spekt/ The suspect is being held by the police.
Module 2 page 35 Language Developm. 2 evidence /�evidəns/ You’ve got absolutely no evidence to prove that Emily cheated in the exam!
Module 2 page 35 Language Developm. 2 fluid /�fluid/ He is not allowed solid food yet, only fluids.
Module 2 page 35 Language Developm. 2 go on strike /��əυ ɒn �straik/ Teachers went on strike last week to demand better job security.
Module 2 page 35 Language Developm. 2 syndicate /�sindikət/ The project will be funded through a syndicate of international financial institutions.
Module 2 page 35 Language Developm. 2 creature /�kritʃə/ The first living creature sent into space was a dog named Laika.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 enthusiast /in�θjuzi�st/ Golf enthusiasts will be able to see the tournament live on TV.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 screening /�skriniŋ/ There’s a screening of Spielberg’s new movie in the Student Hall at seven.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 cult movie /�k�lt �muvi/ Did you ever see the 1980s cult movie ‘The Gods Must Be Crazy’?
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 classic /�kl�sik/ Movies like ‘Paris, Texas’ have become modern classics.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 blockbuster /�blɒk�b�stə/ ‘Roots’ became a blockbuster TV series.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 preview /�privju/ Judy got tickets to the preview because her uncle knows the director.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 annual /��njuəl/ The school trip has become an annual event.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 found /faυnd/ Our association was founded in 1898 by the local school teacher.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 hiker /�haikə/ Dinner was lively and funny, as the hikers recalled some of the moments on the trail.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 line-up /�lain �p/ There’s a wonderful line-up of programmes for Christmas and the New Year.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 challenging /�tʃ�lənd�iŋ/ Teaching young children is a challenging and rewarding job.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 pub crawl /�p�b krɔl/ She couldn’t even remember the last bar they went to on her birthday pub crawl.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 backgammon /�b�k��mən/ If it rained they would stay in the library, playing cards and backgammon.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 readership /�ridəʃip/ We’re going to have to increase our readership if we want to make any money out of this paper.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 well-established /�wel i�st�bliʃt/ We prefer to use well-established teaching methods.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 facilities /fə�silətiz/ The hotel has its own pool and leisure facilities.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 range /reind�/ There were one hundred students whose ages ranged from ten to fifteen.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 budding /�b�diŋ/ As a budding politician, you will have to make a special effort for people to take you seriously.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 grandmaster /��r�nd�mɑstə/ She dreamed of becoming a grandmaster at chess one day.
Module 2 pages 36–37 Writing 2 thriving /�θraiviŋ/ He expanded the shipping trade and left a thriving business to his son.
Module 2 page 38 Review regardless of /ri��ɑdləs əv/ The law requires equal treatment for all, regardless of race, religion, or sex.
Module 2 page 38 Review charming /�tʃɑmiŋ/ Harry can be very charming.
Module 2 page 38 Review ‘out of body’ experience /�aυt əv �bɒdi ik�spiəriəns/ At first I thought I was having an ‘out of body’ experience.
Module 2 page 38 Review unconscious /�n�kɒnʃəs/ She was found alive but unconscious.
Module 2 page 38 Review claim /kleim/ He claims to be my long-lost cousin from Australia but I’m not so sure.
Module 2 page 38 Review paranormal /�p�rə�nɔməl/ Researchers are investigating paranormal activity in the house.
Module 2 page 38 Review complimentary /�kɒmplə�mentəri/ Jennie was very complimentary about Katherine’s riding.
Module 2 page 38 Review reincarnation /�riinkɑ�neiʃən/ Belief in reincarnation is very common in many countries.
Module 2 page 38 Review soul /səυl/ Many people believe that a person’s soul continues to exist after they have died.
Module 2 page 38 Review ancestor /��nsəstə, -ses-/ My ancestors were French.
Module 2 page 38 Review Hinduism /�hindu-izəm/ Gandhi could have converted many Christians to Hinduism.
Module 2 page 38 Review Buddhism /�bυdizəm/ Buddhism is a religion that teaches respect for all living things.
Module 2 page 38 Review incorporate /in�kɔpəreit/ We’ve incorporated many environmentally-friendly features into the design of the building.
Module 2 page 38 Review regress /ri��res/ The patient had regressed to a state of childish dependency.
Module 2 page 38 Review hypnosis /hip�nəυsis/ While under hypnosis, the victim was able to describe her attacker.
Module 3
Module 3 page 39 Overview values /�v�ljuz/ Emily has strong moral values when it comes to marriage.
Module 3 page 39 Overview coherence /kəυ�hiərəns/ An overall theme will help to give your essay coherence.
Module 3 page 39 Overview issue /�iʃu, �isju/ The key issue is whether workers should be classified as ‘employees’.
Module 3 page 39 Overview illustrate /�iləstreit/ Let me give an example to illustrate the point.
Module 3 page 39 Overview celebrity /sə�lebrəti/ He became a national celebrity.
Module 3 page 39 Overview tier /tiə/ He works in the most senior tier of management.
Module 3 page 39 Overview grand /�r�nd/ The party was a grand affair.
Module 3 page 39 Overview dictate /dik�teit/ The amount of available funds dictates what we can do.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading burden /�b dn/ Knowing about Kate’s secret has been such a burden.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading bizarre /bi�zɑ/ It was such a bizarre coincidence!
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading contradiction /�kɒntrə�dikʃən/ There was a clear contradiction between the government’s ideas and its actual policy.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading fierce /fiəs/ These people take fierce pride in their independence.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading glare /�leə/ He was almost blinded by the harsh glare of the desert sun.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading limelight /�laimlait/ She’s afraid this new actor will steal the limelight from her.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading desirable /di�zaiərəbəl/ The ability to speak a foreign language is highly desirable.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading wealth /welθ/ The country’s wealth comes from its oil.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading glitzy /��litsi/ It was a glitzy split-level shopping centre with brightly lit window displays of expensive fashions.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading aspire /ə�spaiə/ At that time, all serious artists aspired to go to Rome and Paris.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading perspective /pə�spektiv/ His father’s death gave him a whole new perspective on life.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading roam /rəυm/ You shouldn’t let your children roam the streets.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading plain /plein/ The grassy plain gave way to an extensive swamp.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading herder /�h də/ The herders were sitting under the trees.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading travel light /�tr�vəl �lait/ I only ever take one suitcase with me on holiday as I prefer to travel light.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading play a joke on sb /�plei ə �d�əυk ɒn �s�mbədi/ She wondered if the others were playing a joke on her.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading conform /kən�fɔm/ Joseph does not conform to the stereotype of a policeman.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading haughty /�hɔti/ Jessica turned away with a haughty look on her face.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading glamorous /��l�mərəs/ As a top model, she led an exciting and glamorous life.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading hang on to /�h�ŋ �ɒn tə/ I think I’ll hang on to the documents for a bit longer.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading identity /ai�dentəti/ Children need security, and a sense of identity.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading inhabit /in�h�bit/ The woods are inhabited by many wild animals.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading scrutiny /�skrutəni/ Their activities have come under police scrutiny.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading gain /�ein/ Eating too many fatty goods could cause weight gain.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading mere /miə/ The mere thought of food made her feel sick.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading flash /fl�ʃ/ The writer had a sudden flash of inspiration and started to write.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading temper /�tempə/ Theo needs to learn to control his temper.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading retinue /�retinju/ He travelled with a huge retinue of servants.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading livelihood /�laivlihυd/ The opening of the new shopping centre threatens the livelihoods of local shopkeepers.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading commodity /kə�mɒdəti/ Time is a precious commodity.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading profit /�prɒfit/ All the profits from the auction will go to cancer research.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading get on the wrong side of sb /�et ɒn ðə �rɒŋ �said əv �s�mbədi/ I wouldn’t like to get on the wrong side of her.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading engender /in�d�endə/ Their financial success has engendered jealousy among their neighbours.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading distrust /dis�tr�st/ Local people regard the police with suspicion and distrust.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading isolation /�aisə�leiʃən/ Retirement can often cause feelings of isolation.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading take sth at face value /�teik s�mθiŋ ət �feis �v�lju/ You shouldn’t always take his remarks at face value.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading play havoc with /�plei �h�vək wið/ Rain has continued to play havoc with sporting events.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading pomposity /pɒm�pɒsəti/ If it weren’t for his pomposity and arrogance he’d be quite a nice guy.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading arrogance /��rə�əns/ I couldn’t believe the arrogance of the man!
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading far /fɑ/ You won’t get far if you carry on behaving like that.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading well-adjusted /�wel ə�d��stid/ Jacob was a happy, well-adjusted child.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading ill-at-ease /�il ət �iz/ He always felt shy and ill-at-ease at parties.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading petrify /�petrifai/ She stood their shaking, petrified by the sounds of screaming.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading guarded /��ɑdid/ Baker spoke about the project with guarded enthusiasm.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading defensive /di�fensiv/ She despised herself for sounding so defensive – after all, she hadn’t done anything wrong.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading breed /brid/ Real cowboys are a dying breed.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading perceive /pə�siv/ That morning, he perceived a change in Ben’s mood.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading slight /slait/ She was aware of the unspoken slight when he didn’t phone her on her birthday.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading unsettled /�n�setld/ Emily felt a little unsettled and it took her a long time to fall asleep.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading inconvenience /�inkən�viniəns/ Having to go into the centre of town to pay the parking ticket was a major inconvenience.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading feel sorry for /�fil �sɒri fə/ I’ve got no sympathy for him, but I feel sorry for his wife.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading intriguing /in�tri�iŋ/ The film uses an intriguing mixture of comedy and horror.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading paradox /�p�rədɒks/ It’s a paradox that in such a rich country there can be so much poverty.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading unconditionally /��nkən�diʃənəli/ He promised to love her unconditionally, whatever she might do or say.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading irrational /i�r�ʃənəl/ His behaviour can be somewhat irrational at times.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading devotion /di�vəυʃən/ Mary expected complete devotion from her employees.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading conviction /kən�vikʃən/ Mary is a woman of strong political convictions.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading idolise /�aidəlaiz/ They had one child, a girl whom they idolised.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading have power over /h�v �paυər �əυvə/ People should have more power over the decisions that affect their lives.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading arguably /�ɑ�juəbli/ Senna was arguably the greatest racing driver of all time.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading embody /im�bɒdi/ She embodies everything I admire in a teacher.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading array /ə�rei/ There was a wide array of colours to choose from.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading archetypal /�ɑki�taipəl/ Byron was the archetypal Romantic hero.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading trait /treit/ Certain personality traits make people more likely to become victims of violent crime.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading current /�k�rənt/ In its current state, the house would be worth £200,000.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading appeal /ə�pil/ The programme has a very wide appeal.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading possess /pə�zes/ Different workers possess different skills.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading incarnation /�inkɑ�neiʃən/ She believes she was an Egyptian queen in a previous incarnation.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading illusion /i�lu�ən/ Credit creates the illusion that you can own things without paying for them.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading fade /feid/ Over the years her beauty had faded a little.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading turn on /�t n ɒn/ Peter turned on Ray and screamed, ‘Get out of my sight!'
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading egg on /�e� �ɒn/ Bob didn’t want to jump, but his friends kept egging him on.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading press /pres/ The story was widely covered in the national press.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading insatiable /in�seiʃəbəl/ She had an insatiable thirst for attention.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading topple /�tɒpəl/ This scandal could topple the government.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading fall from grace /�fɔl frəm ��reis/ He was the head of the intelligence service until his fall from grace.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading household name /�haυshəυld �neim/ Coca Cola is a household name around the world.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading temper /�tempə/ Harry’s enthusiasm for the new project was tempered by money worries.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading mercilessness /�m siləsnəs/ The mercilessness of the crime shocked the nation.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading odd /ɒd/ It was an odd thing to say.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading moral /�mɒrəl/ It is easy to have an opinion on a moral issue like the death penalty for murder.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading neutrality /nju�tr�ləti/ After Pearl Harbour, U.S. neutrality ended.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading succumb /sə�k�m/ Gina succumbed to temptation and had a second piece of cake.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading virus /�vaiərəs/ Many of the children were infected with the virus.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading ruthlessly /�ruθləsli/ He ruthlessly oppressed the rights of the people.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading underbelly /��ndə�beli/ They needed to find the soft underbelly of their opponents.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading flipside /�flipsaid/ The flipside of the treatment is that it can make patients feel very tired.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading disguise /dis��aiz/ There’s no way you can disguise that southern accent.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading observe /əb�z v/ Scientists have observed a drop in ozone levels over the Antarctic.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading tendency /�tendənsi/ The drug is effective but has a tendency to cause headaches.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading self-centred /�self �sentəd/ Jill’s attractive and pleasant to talk to, but she’s extremely self-centred.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading imitate /�iməteit/ The Japanese have no wish to imitate Western social customs and attitudes.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading extent /ik�stent/ I do agree with him to an extent.
Module 3 pages 40–41 Reading cult /k�lt/ Diet, exercise ... It’s all part of this cult of self-improvement.
Module 3 page 42 Vocabulary land /l�nd/ He landed a job with a law firm.
Module 3 page 42 Vocabulary relatively /�relətivli/ The system is relatively easy to use.
Module 3 page 42 Vocabulary subject sb to sth /səb�d�ekt �s�mbədi tə �s�mθiŋ/ Police subjected him to hours of questioning.
Module 3 page 42 Vocabulary associate /ə�səυʃieit, ə�səυsi-/ There are problems associated with cancer treatment.
Module 3 page 42 Vocabulary naive /nai�iv/ It would be naive to think that the new government can solve the country’s problems straight away.
Module 3 page 42 Vocabulary promote /prə�məυt/ Helen was promoted to senior manager.
Module 3 page 43 Listening 1 autograph /�ɔtə�rɑf/ Can I have your autograph?
Module 3 page 43 Listening 1 reflect /ri�flekt/ The drop in consumer spending reflects concern about the economy.
Module 3 page 43 Listening 1 accurate /��kjυrət/ The brochure tries to give a fair and accurate description of each hotel.
Module 3 page 43 Listening 1 disillusioned /�disə�lu�ənd/ As she grew older, Laura became increasingly disillusioned with politics.
Module 3 page 44 Language Developm. 1 walks of life /�wɔks əv �laif/ Our volunteers include people from different walks of life.
Module 3 page 44 Language Developm. 1 legend /�led�ənd/ A marvellous player who was a legend in his own lifetime.
Module 3 page 44 Language Developm. 1 display /di�splei/ A superb display of African masks.
Module 3 page 44 Language Developm. 1 chamber /�tʃeimbə/ Prisoners were taken to the torture chamber.
Module 3 page 44 Language Developm. 1 update /�p�deit/ The files need updating.
Module 3 page 44 Language Developm. 1 rare /reə/ This species of plant is becoming increasingly rare.
Module 3 page 44 Language Developm. 1 determination /di�t mi�neiʃən/ Yuri shows great determination to learn English.
Module 3 page 45 English in use 1 unpredictable /��npri�diktəbəl/ The weather has been so unpredictable lately.
Module 3 page 45 English in use 1 intense /in�tens/ Young people today are under intense pressure to succeed.
Module 3 page 45 English in use 1 confess /kən�fes/ Marsha confessed that she didn’t really know how to work the computer.
Module 3 page 45 English in use 1 hustler /�h�slə/ Be careful – that guy is a known hustler!
Module 3 page 45 English in use 1 gracious /��reiʃəs/ Cheryl was the most gracious and helpful person to work with.
Module 3 page 45 English in use 1 statesman /�steitsmən/ He is a respected elder statesman.
Module 3 page 45 English in use 1 dreadful /�dredfəl/ We’ve had some dreadful weather lately.
Module 3 page 45 English in use 1 shove /ʃ�v/ He shoved her towards the car.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 3 page 45 English in use 1 endure /in�djυə/ There friendship has endured for so many years.
Module 3 page 46 Writing 1 assess /ə�ses/ A report to assess the impact of advertising on children.
Module 3 page 46 Writing 1 device /di�vais/ Metaphor is a common literary device.
Module 3 page 46 Writing 1 revolutionary /�revə�luʃənəri/ A revolutionary leader.
Module 3 page 46 Writing 1 adoring /ə�dɔriŋ/ His adoring fans.
Module 3 page 46 Writing 1 positively /�pɒzətivli/ Change should be accepted and be viewed positively.
Module 3 page 47 Listening 2 protest /�prəυtest/ A small group of demonstrators staged a peaceful protest outside the UN Headquarters.
Module 3 page 47 Listening 2 excessive /ik�sesiv/ Ten Euros for two cups of coffee seems excessive.
Module 3 page 47 Listening 2 inadequate /in��dikwət/ Inadequate lighting made it difficult to continue the work after dinner.
Module 3 page 47 Listening 2 march /mɑtʃ/ In the end the police decided not to ban the march.
Module 3 page 47 Listening 2 committed /kə�mitid/ John is a very committed student.
Module 3 page 47 Listening 2 draw attention to sth /�drɔ ə�tenʃən tə �s�mθiŋ/ I have been asked to draw your attention to the following points.
Module 3 page 47 Listening 2 frustrate /frə�streit/ The fact that he’s working with amateurs really frustrates him.
Module 3 page 47 Listening 2 object /əb�d�ekt/ If nobody objects, I would like Mrs Harrison to be present.
Module 3 page 47 Listening 2 recreational /�rekri�eiʃənəl/ He considers drinking beer and watching football as recreational activities.
Module 3 page 47 Listening 2 indifferent /in�difərənt/ Sarah was absolutely indifferent to him, and it hurt.
Module 3 page 47 Listening 2 supportive /sə�pɔtiv/ My family were very supportive throughout the divorce.
Module 3 page 47 Listening 2 put pressure on sb /pυt �preʃər ɒn �s�mbədi/ They are putting pressure on people to vote yes.
Module 3 page 47 Listening 2 amused /ə�mjuzd/ Ellen seemed amused by the whole situation.
Module 3 pages 48–49 Speaking back down /�b�k �daυn/ Both sides have refused to back down.
Module 3 pages 48–49 Speaking compromise /�kɒmprəmaiz/ After several hours of discussions, they managed to reach a compromise.
Module 3 pages 48–49 Speaking impact /�imp�kt/ Higher mortgage rates have already had a major impact on spending.
Module 3 pages 48–49 Speaking resident /�rezidənt/ Local residents are protesting about the new road.
Module 3 pages 48–49 Speaking bypass /�baipɑs/ The railway station has been re-sited down the line to make room for the town’s bypass.
Module 3 pages 48–49 Speaking campaigner /k�m�peinə/ Florence was a key campaigner for the mayor’s re-election.
Module 3 pages 48–49 Speaking reconsider /�rikən�sidə/ He should reconsider his decision to resign.
Module 3 pages 48–49 Speaking move on /�muv �ɒn/ I enjoyed my job, but it was time to move on.
Module 3 pages 48–49 Speaking mind you /�maind �ju/ He looks very young in this photo. Mind you, it was taken years ago.
Module 3 pages 48–49 Speaking ridiculous /ri�dikjυləs/ That’s a ridiculous idea!
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 3 pages 48–49 Speaking striker /�straikə/ Manchester City are looking for two good strikers.
Module 3 pages 48–49 Speaking league /li�/ He makes his football league debut tomorrow.
Module 3 pages 48–49 Speaking collaborative /kə�l�bərətiv/ A manager’s main task is to coordinate the collaborative efforts of a number of people.
Module 3 page 50 Language Developm. 2 union /�junjən/ Are you planning to join the union?
Module 3 page 50 Language Developm. 2 ignore /i��nɔ/ The phone rang, but she ignored it.
Module 3 page 50 Language Developm. 2 minister /�ministə/ The Russian foreign minister was also present at the meeting.
Module 3 page 50 Language Developm. 2 insist /in�sist/ His friends insisted he had no connection with drugs.
Module 3 page 50 Language Developm. 2 outrageous /aυt�reid�əs/ He says the most outrageous things.
Module 3 page 50 Language Developm. 2 annoy /ə�nɔi/ What annoyed him most was that he had received no apology.
Module 3 page 50 Language Developm. 2 obligation /�ɒbli��eiʃən/ Parents are under a legal obligation to educate their children.
Module 3 page 50 Language Developm. 2 reception /ri�sepʃən/ Please leave your key at the reception desk.
Module 3 page 51 English in use 2 royalty /�rɔiəlti/ He receives a royalty of two percent on each card sold.
Module 3 page 51 English in use 2 back /b�k/ The scheme has been backed by several major companies in the region.
Module 3 page 51 English in use 2 auction /�ɔkʃən/ One of the Beatles’ guitars is being auctioned for charity.
Module 3 page 51 English in use 2 pledge /pled�/ Moore pledged £100,000 to the orchestra at the fund-raising dinner.
Module 3 page 51 English in use 2 generous /�d�enərəs/ She’s always very generous to the kids.
Module 3 page 51 English in use 2 reckon /�rekən/ I reckon I must have spent over a hundred Euros at the weekend.
Module 3 page 51 English in use 2 money-spinning /�m�ni �spiniŋ/ It was a money-spinning idea.
Module 3 page 51 English in use 2 donate /dəυ�neit/ Last year he donated $1,000 to cancer research.
Module 3 page 51 English in use 2 estimate /�estimeit/ The tree is estimated to be at least two hundred years old.
Module 3 page 51 English in use 2 construction /kən�str�kʃən/ The passive voice is one of the more difficult grammatical constructions.
Module 3 pages 52–53 Writing 2 sponsored walk /�spɒnsəd �wɔk/ She raised over £200 for the leukaemia fund on a sponsored walk.
Module 3 pages 52–53 Writing 2 pie chart /�pai �tʃɑt/ A pie chart can help the business-person see at a glance exactly where the money goes.
Module 3 pages 52–53 Writing 2 disadvantaged /�disəd�vɑntid�d/ Improved nutrition will help disadvantaged children perform better in school.
Module 3 pages 52–53 Writing 2 board of governors /�bɔd əv ���vənəz/ The board of governors met yesterday.
Module 3 pages 52–53 Writing 2 overview /�əυvəvju/ Before we can consider the details we need to have an overview of the whole situation.
Module 3 pages 52–53 Writing 2 assistance /ə�sistəns/ We offer financial assistance to students.
Module 3 pages 52–53 Writing 2 exceed /ik�sid/ The working week must not exceed forty-two hours.
Module 3 pages 52–53 Writing 2 appeal /ə�pil/ The appeal has nearly reached its target of £100,000.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 3 pages 52–53 Writing 2 launch /lɔntʃ/ The hospital has launched an appeal to raise money for new equipment.
Module 3 pages 52–53 Writing 2 in the light of /in ðə �lait əv/ In the light of this tragic event, we have cancelled the celebrations.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review substantial /səb�st�nʃəl/ We have the support of a substantial number of parents.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review ego /�i�əυ, �e�əυ/ Richard has the biggest ego of anyone I’ve ever met.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review outcome /�aυtk�m/ The outcome of the negotiations was that the workers would go back to work after receiving a two percent increase in pay.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review principle /�prinsəpəl/ Parents try to teach their children a set of principles.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review get away with /�et ə�wei wið/ Watch out for Frank – he’ll cheat if he thinks he can get away with it.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review make off with /meik �ɒf wið/ Thieves broke into the school and made off with computer equipment worth £40,000.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review stand up for /�st�nd ��p fə/ It’s time we stood up for our rights.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review crack a joke /�kr�k ə �d�əυk/ He kept cracking jokes about my appearance.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review execute /�eksikjut/ The skaters’ routine was perfectly executed.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review occupy /�ɒkjυpai/ Before becoming prime minister, he had already occupied several cabinet posts.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review adopt /ə�dɒpt/ Kim adopts a southern accent when speaking to her family back home.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review breathtaking /�breθ�teikiŋ/ The view from my bedroom window was absolutely breathtaking.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review preserve /pri�z v/ Norma tried to preserve a normal family life in difficult circumstances.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review convict /kən�vikt/ She was convicted of shoplifting.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review alternative /ɔl�t nətiv/ He says he doesn’t want to see a doctor, but I’m afraid he has no alternative.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review contestant /kən�testənt/ Each contestant has to answer questions on a variety of subjects.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review suspicion /sə�spiʃən/ I can’t say for definite who did it, but I certainly have my suspicions.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review lengthy /�leŋθi/ An accident is causing some lengthy delays.
Module 3 page 54 Module 3: Review plaudits /�plɔdits/ Her performance won plaudits from the critics.
Module 4
Module 4 page 55 Overview tapestry /�t�pəstri/ A colourful tapestry depicting a hunting scene.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading breadth /bredθ/ His breadth of knowledge was amazing.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading destined /�destind/ She seemed destined for a successful career.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading specialise /�speʃəlaiz/ Simon specialised in contract law.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading overlap /�əυvə�l�p/ Maxwell’s responsibilities overlap yours, so you will be sharing some of the work.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading trivial /�triviəl/ We were punished for the most trivial offences.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading ingredient /in��ridiənt/ John has all the ingredients of a great football player.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading underpin /��ndə�pin/ America’s wealth is underpinned by a global system which
exploits the world’s poor. Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading envious /�enviəs/ Colleagues were envious of her success.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading squabble /�skwɒbəl/ They’re always squabbling over money.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading rivalry /�raivəlri/ There has always been intense rivalry between the two teams.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading crush /kr�ʃ/ Sara was crushed by their insults.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading nonsense /�nɒnsəns/ ‘Nobody cares about me.’ ‘That’s absolute nonsense, Mary!’
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading in the background /in ðə �b�k�raυnd/ The President’s advisors are content to remain in the background.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading public relations /�p�blik ri�leiʃənz/ The project has been disastrous for the bank in terms of public relations – their customers have a very poor opinion of them now.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading tailoring /�teiləriŋ/ Gordon works in the tailoring department of a large clothes store.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading have an eye for sth /h�v ən �ai fə �s�mθiŋ/ Ernest is a very good proof-reader because he has an eye for detail.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading heated /�hitid/ The discussion turned into an interesting but rather heated debate
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading confrontation /�kɒnfrən�teiʃən/ She stayed in her room to avoid another confrontation with her father.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading operation /�ɒpə�reiʃən/ The firm set up its own property development operation.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading polish /�pɒliʃ/ I spent all afternoon polishing the silver.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading thoroughly /�θ�rəli/ The room had been thoroughly cleaned.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading hopeless /�həυpləs/ I’m a hopeless cook.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading thin-skinned /�θin �skind/ Lucy is so thin-skinned it’s a wonder she ever became a politician.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading throw sb /�θrəυ �s�mbədi/ His final question threw me completely – I just didn’t know what to say.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading (not) a bed of roses /(�nɒt) ə �bed əv �rəυziz/ Life isn’t always a bed of roses, you know.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading demarcation /�dimɑ�keiʃən/ What are the traditional lines of demarcation between medicine and surgery?
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading tread on sb’s toes /�tred ɒn s�mbədiz �təυz/ I didn’t mean to tread on anybody’s toes by moving into this office!
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading occupation /�ɒkjυ�peiʃən/ Please state your name, address and occupation.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading duo /�djuəυ/ The two sisters formed a hilarious comedy duo.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading bounce ideas off /�baυns ai�diəz ɒf/ When you work in a team you can bounce your ideas off each other.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading get above yourself /�et ə�b�v jə�self/ Your brother is really getting above himself – just because he has a good job doesn’t make him better than us.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading pro-active /prəυ ��ktiv/ The headmaster takes a pro-active approach to staffing requirements, so he’s never short of teachers.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading aggressive /ə��resiv/ A successful businessman has to be aggressive.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading cautious /�kɔʃəs/ It was better to take a cautious approach to the crisis.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading hesitant /�hezitənt/ They seemed hesitant about coming in – I think they were shy.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading commissioner /kə�miʃənə/ The commissioner has ordered an official investigation into
the city-wide blackout. Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading ailing /�eiliŋ/ She turned an ailing business into one of the most successful
firms in the country. Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading network /�netw k/ The development of a high-speed European rail network.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading satellite /�s�təlait/ This broadcast comes live via satellite from New York.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading by a mile /bai ə �mail/ He was the best player on the pitch by a mile.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading on a regular basis /ɒn ə �re�jυlə �beisis/ He has started visiting the gym on a regular basis and has already lost ten kilos.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading hit it off /�hit it �ɒf/ I knew you’d hit it off with Mike – you both have the same sense of humour.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading from the word go /frəm ðə �w d ��əυ/ The marriage was a disaster from the word go – they even argued about which church to get married in!
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading chemistry /�kemistri/ If the chemistry’s right then a relationship is bound to work well.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading diversity /dai�v səti, di-/ There was a diversity of opinions.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading take sb/sth seriously /�teik s�mbədi �siəriəsli/ As a teacher, it’s important that the kids take you seriously.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading be full of yourself /bi �fυl əv jə�self/ My first impression was that he was a bit full of himself.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading cross /krɒs/ They were married for fifty years and there was never a cross word between them.
Module 4 pages 56–57 Reading vision /�vi�ən/ He had a clear vision of how he hoped the company would develop.
Module 4 page 58 Vocabulary offend /ə�fend/ His remarks deeply offended many Scottish people.
Module 4 page 58 Vocabulary interfere /�intə�fiə/ My daughter-in-law said that I was interfering, but I was only trying to help.
Module 4 page 58 Vocabulary trustworthy /�tr�st�w ði/ Anna’s very trustworthy so you don’t need to worry about her looking after your dog.
Module 4 page 58 Vocabulary import /im�pɔt/ In 2001, Britain imported a huge number of cars.
Module 4 page 58 Vocabulary supplier /sə�plaiə/ They are the UK’s largest supplier of office equipment.
Module 4 page 58 Vocabulary interpreter /in�t prətə/ Speaking through an interpreter, Ahmed told the judge what he had seen.
Module 4 page 58 Vocabulary perfectionist /pə�fekʃənist/ Many top athletes are perfectionists who drive themselves to excel.
Module 4 page 58 Vocabulary place an order /�pleis ən �ɔdə/ You can place your order by telephone.
Module 4 page 58 Vocabulary confidence /�kɒnfidəns/ She had complete confidence in the young nurse.
Module 4 page 59 Listening 1 approachable /ə�prəυtʃəbəl/ The head teacher is very approachable, so don’t worry about asking for his advice.
Module 4 page 59 Listening 1 department /di�pɑtmənt/ The English department of the university.
Module 4 page 59 Listening 1 initiative /i�niʃətiv/ I wish my son would show more initiative – he never does anything unless his brother suggests it first.
Module 4 page 59 Listening 1 decline /di�klain/ Spending on information technology has declined.
Module 4 page 59 Listening 1 scenario /sə�nɑriəυ/ Imagine a scenario where only twenty percent of people have a job.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 4 page 59 Listening 1 the chop /ðə �tʃɒp/ He was worried that he might be for the chop.
Module 4 page 59 Listening 1 dread /dred/ I’ve got an interview tomorrow and I’m dreading it.
Module 4 page 59 Listening 1 have sth at your fingertips /�h�v s�mθiŋ ət jə �fiŋ�ətips/ We have all the facts and figures at our fingertips.
Module 4 page 59 Listening 1 take a knocking /�teik ə �nɒkiŋ/ Clive’s taken quite a knocking lately – first he lost his job and now he’s had his car stolen.
Module 4 page 59 Listening 1 retain /ri�tein/ It’s increasingly difficult to recruit and retain good staff.
Module 4 page 59 Listening 1 justify /�d��stifai/ How can we justify spending so much money on weapons?
Module 4 page 60 Language Developm. 1 stem /stem/ ‘driv-’ in ‘driving’.
Module 4 page 60 Language Developm. 1 enlarge /in�lɑd�/ Police will have the pictures enlarged in an attempt to identify the thief.
Module 4 page 60 Language Developm. 1 collapse /kə�l�ps/ The roof had collapsed long ago and the rain had done terrible damage to the interior of the house.
Module 4 page 60 Language Developm. 1 influence /�influəns/ What influenced you to take up nursing?
Module 4 page 60 Language Developm. 1 affection /ə�fekʃən/ Their father never showed them much affection.
Module 4 page 60 Language Developm. 1 defend /di�fend/ We are prepared to fight to defend our homeland.
Module 4 page 60 Language Developm. 1 cruel /�kruəl/ Telling her that she looked ugly was a cruel, tactless thing to say.
Module 4 page 60 Language Developm. 1 conformist /kən�fɔmist/ Our children’s creativity is being blocked by the conformist educational system.
Module 4 page 60 Language Developm. 1 reversible /ri�v səbəl/ The court’s decision is reversible – but only if two judges can be found to agree.
Module 4 page 61 English in use 1 restrict /ri�strikt/ The new law restricts the sale of hand guns.
Module 4 page 61 English in use 1 on the spot /ɒn ðə �spɒt/ The manager only gave him five minutes so he had to make his decision on the spot.
Module 4 page 61 English in use 1 individual /�indi�vid�uəl/ Each individual receives two genes, one inherited from each parent.
Module 4 page 61 English in use 1 brand /br�nd/ What brand of detergent do you use?
Module 4 page 61 English in use 1 hunt through /�h�nt �θru/ In the school library he hunted through books on politics to find the article he wanted.
Module 4 page 61 English in use 1 organic /ɔ���nik/ Organic farming is better for the environment.
Module 4 page 61 English in use 1 arouse /ə�raυz/ Matt’s strange behaviour was arousing the interest of the neighbours.
Module 4 page 61 English in use 1 dessert /di�z t/ What are we having for dessert?
Module 4 page 61 English in use 1 trolley /�trɒli/ Most supermarket trolleys have a special seat where a young child can sit.
Module 4 page 61 English in use 1 tempt /tempt/ If you leave valuables in your car it will tempt thieves.
Module 4 page 61 English in use 1 discern /di�s n/ Officials were keen to discern how much public support there was.
Module 4 page 61 English in use 1 substance /�s�bstəns/ Plutonium 238 is one of the most toxic substances known to man.
Module 4 page 61 English in use 1 curious /�kjυəriəs/ ‘Why do you want to know about Catherine?’ ‘Oh no reason – I’m just curious.’
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 4 page 62 Writing 1 multitude /�m�ltitjud/ I had never seen such a multitude of stars before.
Module 4 page 62 Writing 1 control freak /kən�trəυl frik/ Her husband’s a control freak – he won’t let her leave the house without him.
Module 4 page 62 Writing 1 immensely /i�mensli/ Champagne wines became immensely popular in the 18th century.
Module 4 page 62 Writing 1 immature /�imə�tʃυə/ He forgave his son’s immature behaviour.
Module 4 page 62 Writing 1 lead (sb) astray /�lid s�mbədi ə�strei/ The older boys led him astray and that’s why he got into trouble.
Module 4 page 62 Writing 1 rebel /�rebəl/ Alex has always been a bit of a rebel – he’s never wanted to follow in his parents’ footsteps .
Module 4 page 62 Writing 1 informed choice /in�fɔmd �tʃɔis/ Good information is essential if people are to make informed choices about services.
Module 4 page 62 Writing 1 struggle /�str��əl/ She’s struggling to bring up a family alone.
Module 4 page 62 Writing 1 factual /�f�ktʃuəl/ Try to keep your account of events as factual as possible.
Module 4 page 62 Writing 1 rhetorical question /ri�tɒrikəl �kwestʃən/ Politicians often ask rhetorical questions in their speeches.
Module 4 page 62 Writing 1 controversial /�kɒntrə�v ʃəl/ A recent government paper on education contains some controversial new ideas.
Module 4 page 62 Writing 1 intensify /in�tensifai/ In June the civil war intensified with even more deaths on either side.
Module 4 page 62 Writing 1 consequence /�kɒnsikwəns/ Many believe that poverty is a direct consequence of overpopulation.
Module 4 page 62 Writing 1 guidance /��aidəns/ I went to a counsellor for guidance on my career.
Module 4 page 62 Writing 1 belittle /bi�litl/ He tends to belittle her efforts.
Module 4 page 62 Writing 1 weigh up /�wei ��p/ We’re still weighing up the advantages and disadvantages of the two options.
Module 4 page 62 Writing 1 take on board /�teik ɒn �bɔd/ The school refused to take any of the parents’ criticisms on board.
Module 4 page 63 Listening 2 sibling /�sibliŋ/ Most young smokers are influenced by their friends’ and older siblings’ smoking habits.
Module 4 page 63 Listening 2 unique /ju�nik/ Each person’s fingerprints are unique.
Module 4 page 63 Listening 2 expose /ik�spəυz/ The report revealed that workers had been exposed to high levels of radiation.
Module 4 page 63 Listening 2 child-rearing /�tʃaild �riəriŋ/ He doesn’t believe in a soft approach to child-rearing.
Module 4 page 63 Listening 2 distinctive /di�stiŋktiv/ Male birds of this species have distinctive blue and yellow markings.
Module 4 page 63 Listening 2 inherit /in�herit/ I inherited my mother’s curly hair.
Module 4 page 63 Listening 2 rule out /�rul �aυt/ The police have ruled out suicide as a reason for his death.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking engrossed /in��rəυst/ Dad was engrossed in the newspaper all morning.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking inseparable /in�sepərəbəl/ Jane and Sarah soon became inseparable companions.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking enthralled /in�θrɔld/ The children were enthralled by the story she was telling.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking devoted /di�vəυtid/ Isabella was devoted to her brother.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking resentful /ri�zentfəl/ She felt resentful at not being promoted.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking tightly-knit /�taitli �nit/ A tightly-knit island community.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking bond /bɒnd/ The emotional bond between mother and child.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking extended family /ik�stendid �f�məli/ The wedding guests included friends and extended family – my cousins, second cousins, great-uncles and aunts.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking aspiration /��spə�reiʃən/ His aspirations for developing his career are greater than his disabilities.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking conscientious /�kɒnʃi�enʃəs/ A conscientious teacher may feel inclined to take work home.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking conscious /�kɒnʃəs/ The driver was still conscious when the ambulance arrived.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking fall for /�fɔl fə/ That was the summer I worked at the fairground, and met and fell for Lucy.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking get your own way /��et jər əυn �wei/ Don’t let the children get their own way all the time – they’ll get spoilt.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking take after /�teik �ɑftə/ Jenny really takes after her mother – even down to the way she walks.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking see eye to eye /�si ai tυ �ai/ We didn’t exactly see eye to eye.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking run in the family /�r�n in ðə �f�məli/ Diabetes appears to run in families.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking fall out /�fɔl �aυt/ Carrie’s always falling out with people.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking lose touch /�luz �t�tʃ/ I lost touch with Julie after we moved.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking look up to /lυk ��p tə/ I’ve always looked up to Bill for his courage and determination.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking tenderness /�tendənəs/ He looked after his wife with infinite care and tenderness.
Module 4 pages 64–65 Speaking play safe /�plei �seif/ Play safe and make sure the eggs are thoroughly cooked.
Module 4 page 66 English in use 2 identical twins /ai�dentikəl �twinz/ They are identical twins and only their mother can tell them apart.
Module 4 page 66 English in use 2 response /ri�spɒns/ The law was passed in response to public pressure.
Module 4 page 66 English in use 2 combination /�kɒmbi�neiʃən/ A combination of factors may be responsible for the increase in cancer.
Module 4 page 66 English in use 2 perception /pə�sepʃən/ My perception of the situation was that John didn’t really know how to react.
Module 4 page 66 English in use 2 point out /�pɔint �aυt/ I pointed out that without me they would never have thought of the idea.
Module 4 page 66 English in use 2 gene /d�in/ People get their genes from their parents.
Module 4 page 66 English in use 2 be open to debate /bi �əυpən tə di�beit/ Whether that would have made any difference is open to debate.
Module 4 page 66 English in use 2 dietary /�daiətəri/ The dietary guidelines can be achieved by eating more fruit and vegetables.
Module 4 page 66 English in use 2 supplement /�s�pləmənt/ Doctors believe that vitamin supplements are largely unnecessary.
Module 4 page 66 English in use 2 mental /�mentl/ Stress has an effect on both your physical and mental health.
Module 4 page 66 English in use 2 premature /�premətʃə, -tʃυə, �premə�tʃυə/ Alcoholism is one of the major causes of premature death.
Module 4 page 66 English in use 2 multiple /�m�ltipəl/ Baxter was rushed to the hospital with multiple stab wounds.
Module 4 page 67 Language Developm. 2 encouraging /in�k�rəd�iŋ/ The encouraging news is that typhoid is on the decrease.
Module 4 page 67 Language Developm. 2 uniformly /�junifɔmli/ The temperature must be uniformly spread throughout the reactor.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 4 page 67 Language Developm. 2 neurologist /njυ�rɒləd�ist/ A consultant neurologist at the hospital.
Module 4 page 67 Language Developm. 2 put up with /pυt ��p wið/ She put up with his violent temper for years – then one day she just left.
Module 4 page 67 Language Developm. 2 conflicting /kən�fliktiŋ/ I had been given a great deal of conflicting advice.
Module 4 page 67 Language Developm. 2 genius /�d�iniəs/ Freud was a genius.
Module 4 pages 68–69 Writing 2 submit /səb�mit/ All applications must be submitted by Monday.
Module 4 pages 68–69 Writing 2 in-flight /�in flait/ What was the in-flight entertainment?
Module 4 pages 68–69 Writing 2 remark /ri�mɑk/ I ignored his rude remark about my clothes.
Module 4 pages 68–69 Writing 2 colourful /�k�ləfəl/ Charlie Chaplin had a long and colourful career.
Module 4 pages 68–69 Writing 2 in short /in �ʃɔt/ In short, the project is just too expensive.
Module 4 page 70 Module 4: Review bargain /�bɑ�ən/ That second-hand table was a real bargain.
Module 4 page 70 Module 4: Review bring out the best in sb /�briŋ aυt ðə �best in �s�mbədi/ Coach Ingram always seems to bring out the best in his players.
Module 4 page 70 Module 4: Review get away from it all /�et ə�wei frəm it �ɔl/ Get away from it all in beautiful Hawaii.
Module 4 page 70 Module 4: Review declare /di�kleə/ A state of emergency has been declared.
Module 4 page 70 Module 4: Review temperament /�tempərəmənt/ Harry has always had an artistic temperament so it’s no surprise that he became a sculptor.
Module 4 page 70 Module 4: Review artisan /�ɑti�z�n/ The work of a number of artisans was on display; there were pots, baskets, jewellery and leather goods.
Module 4 page 70 Module 4: Review guardian /��ɑdiən/ His aunt is his legal guardian.
Module 4 page 70 Module 4: Review uphold /�p�həυld/ A committee that aims to uphold educational standards.
Module 4 page 70 Module 4: Review solid /�sɒlid/ The prosecution in this case has no solid evidence.
Module 4 page 70 Module 4: Review institution /�insti�tjuʃən/ The scandal threatened to undermine the institution of the Presidency.
Module 4 page 70 Module 4: Review idealist /ai�diəlist/ But at heart he remained an idealist about social issues.
Module 4 page 70 Module 4: Review cooperation /kəυ�ɒpə�reiʃən/ Burglar alarm companies work in close cooperation with the police.
Module 5
Module 5 page 71 Overview globalisation /��ləυbəlai�zeiʃən/ Globalisation can often lead to the destruction of local customs and cultures.
Module 5 page 71 Overview greed /�rid/ A lot of people are motivated by jealousy and greed.
Module 5 page 71 Overview material /mə�tiəriəl/ The spiritual life is more important than material possessions.
Module 5 page 71 Overview conservation /�kɒnsə�veiʃən/ She’s involved in wildlife conservation projects.
Module 5 page 71 Overview finite /�fainait/ We must look after the earth’s finite resources.
Module 5 page 71 Overview evolve /i�vɒlv/ The school has evolved its own style of teaching.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading urban /� bən/ There is too much unemployment in urban areas.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading local /�ləυkəl/ We asked one of the locals to recommend a restaurant.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading linger /�liŋ�ə/ They lingered over coffee and missed the last bus.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading drift by /�drift �bai/ Four years drifted by and I still hadn’t been promoted.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading haven /�heivən/ In the middle of the city, this garden is a haven of tranquillity.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading frenzy /�frenzi/ There had been a frenzy of activity in my absence.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading frenetic /frə�netik/ She rushes from job to job at a frenetic pace.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading culinary /�k�linəri/ Mint is perhaps the best-known of culinary herbs.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading roots /ruts/ Jazz has its roots in the folk songs of the southern states of the US.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading foster /�fɒstə/ The bishop helped foster a sense of a community in the village.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading conviviality /kən�vivi��ləti/ There was a general feeling of conviviality about the place.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading promotion /prə�məυʃən/ We are planning a winter sales promotion.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading marginal /�mɑd�ənəl/ There has been only a marginal increase in the unemployment figures.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading concept /�kɒnsept/ What’s your concept of an ideal society?
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading come into your own /k�m �intə jər �əυn/ On icy roads, a four-wheel drive vehicle really comes into its own.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading exalted /i��zɔltid/ I felt shy in such exalted company.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading truffle /�tr�fəl/ The pheasant was served with a delicious truffle sauce.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading down-to-earth /�daυn tυ � θ/ Fran’s a very friendly, down-to-earth person.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading epitomise /i�pitəmaiz/ This building epitomises the spirit of the nineteenth century.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading seal of approval /�sil əv ə�pruvəl/ A number of employers have already given their seal of approval to the scheme.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading designation /�dezi��neiʃən/ The designation of Stansted as the third London airport.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading manifesto /�m�ni�festəυ/ The Labour party is due to publish its manifesto tomorrow.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading ban /b�n/ Smoking is banned in the building.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading lurid /�lυərid, �ljυərid/ The carpets were a lurid shade of green.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading fabric /�f�brik/ I want to buy some fabric to make a skirt.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading grant /�rɑnt/ The authorities have refused to grant him a visa to visit the US.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading commercial /kə�m ʃəl/ George failed to see the commercial value of his discovery.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading real estate /�riəl i�steit/ There is likely to be a fall in the value of real estate soon.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading renovation /�renə�veiʃən/ Renovation work has been carried out on this beautiful Tudor mansion.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading processed /�prəυsest/ Processed foods may lack the vitamins and minerals found in fresh produce and can be bad for your health.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading produce /�prɒdjus/ We only buy fresh local produce.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading regressive /ri��resiv/ Many considered the changes to the welfare laws a regressive step.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading embrace /im�breis/ Most West European countries have embraced the concept of high-speed rail networks with enthusiasm.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading turn the clock back /�t n ðə �klɒk b�k/ The new employment bill will turn the clock back fifty years.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading strike a balance between /�straik ə �b�ləns bitwin/ He was finding it difficult to strike a balance between his family and his work.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading curb /k b/ The city is trying new measures to curb pollution.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading noise pollution /�nɔiz pə�luʃən/ Research has revealed links between noise pollution and mental health.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading thwart /θwɔt/ Fierce opposition thwarted the government’s plans.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading high spirits /�hai �spirits/ It was a bright sunny day and we set off in high spirits.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading core /kɔ/ The core of the book focuses on the period between 1660 and 1857.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading trend /trend/ Lately there has been a trend towards hiring younger, cheaper employees.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading deference /�defərəns/ Lewis was annoyed that Adam did not show enough respect and deference to him.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading gulp down /���lp �daυn/ She gulped down her breakfast and ran for the bus.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading sip /sip/ She was sitting at the table sipping her coffee.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading crusade /kru�seid/ He seems to be running a one-man crusade against cigarette smoking.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading rearguard action /�riə�ɑd ��kʃən/ They have been fighting a rearguard action to stop a supermarket being built on the land.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading cotton on /�kɒtn �ɒn/ It took me a while to cotton on.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading displace /dis�pleis/ Coal has been displaced by natural gas as a major source of energy.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading droves /drəυvz/ Tourists come in droves to see the White House.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading implement /�impləment/ We have decided to implement the committee’s recommendations in full.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading pedestrian /pə�destriən/ Banning traffic from the shopping areas has made life much more pleasant for pedestrians.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading aesthetic /is�θetik, es-/ From an aesthetic point of view, it’s a nice design.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading hospitality /�hɒspə�t�ləti/ Thanks for your hospitality over the past few weeks.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading front /fr�nt/ He joined the army, and was immediately sent to the front.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading battle /�b�tl/ The Battle of Trafalgar.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading certification /sə�tifi�keiʃən/ We successfully completed the certification for open water diving.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading hectic /�hektik/ I’ve had a pretty hectic day.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading bureaucratic /�bjυərə�kr�tik/ The procedure for getting funding approval is so bureaucratic!
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading recast /�ri�kɑst/ We made an attempt to recast the statement in less formal language.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading swim against the tide /�swim ə�enst ðə �taid/ He’s been swimming against the tide for most of his years in office.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading deputy /�depjυti/ He became the deputy head of the FBI at the age of only thirty-six.
Module 5 pages 72–73 Reading administer /əd�ministə/ Our office administers the affairs of the Society.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary equality /i�kwɒləti/ All people have the right to equality of opportunity.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary proceed /prə�sid/ Before proceeding further, we must define our terms.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary provoke /prə�vəυk/ The dog would not have attacked if it hadn’t been provoked.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary censor /�sensə/ The information given to the press was carefully censored by the Ministry of Defence.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary bar /bɑ/ They seized his passport and barred him from leaving the country.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary carry off /�k�ri �ɒf/ I was flattered to be offered the job but wasn’t sure if I could carry it off.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary crack down /�kr�k �daυn/ The government is determined to crack down on terrorism.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary slice /slais/ Slice up the onions and add them to the meat.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary lifelong /�laiflɒŋ/ She became a lifelong friend of ours.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary injustice /in�d��stis/ He had developed a deep sense of social injustice.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary outlive /aυt�liv/ She outlived her husband by twenty years.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary munch /m�ntʃ/ Barry sat munching on an apple.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary suck /s�k/ Michael put the cigarette to his lips and sucked in the smoke.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary swig /swi�/ He sat swigging beer and smoking.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary wolf down /�wυlf �daυn/ I wolfed down my lunch.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary nibble /�nibəl/ He nibbled the biscuit cautiously.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary pick at /�pik ət/ Paige could only pick at her meal, forcing down a mouthful or two.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary guzzle /���zəl/ They’ve been guzzling beer all evening.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary chew /tʃu/ This meat’s so tough I can hardly chew it!
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary drain /drein/ Mary drained her mug in one gulp.
Module 5 page 74 Vocabulary swallow /�swɒləυ/ He swallowed the last of his coffee and asked for the bill.
Module 5 page 75 Listening 1 slogan /�sləυ�ən/ We tried to think of a good advertising slogan.
Module 5 page 75 Listening 1 plain sailing /�plein �seiliŋ/ If you can answer the first question, the rest of the test should be plain sailing.
Module 5 page 75 Listening 1 accusation /��kjυ�zeiʃən/ A number of serious accusations have been made against her.
Module 5 page 75 Listening 1 manufacturer /�m�njυ�f�ktʃərə/ Read the manufacturer’s instructions before using your new dishwasher.
Module 5 page 75 Listening 1 developing country /di�veləpiŋ �k�ntri/ We must continue to send aid to developing countries.
Module 5 page 75 Listening 1 violation /�vaiə�leiʃən/ Any further fighting will be seen as a violation of the ceasefire agreement.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 5 page 75 Listening 1 code of conduct /�kəυd əv �kɒnd�kt/ Karate has a very strict code of conduct.
Module 5 page 76 English in use 1 project /prə�d�ekt I hope the team will project a smart, professional image.
Module 5 page 76 English in use 1 glossy /��lɒsi/ There was a stack of glossy magazines on the coffee table.
Module 5 page 76 English in use 1 indigenous /in�did�ənəs/ Blueberries are indigenous to America.
Module 5 page 76 English in use 1 capital /�k�pitl/ The government is eager to attract foreign capital.
Module 5 page 76 English in use 1 mount /maυnt/ The National Gallery mounted an exhibition of Danish painting.
Module 5 page 76 English in use 1 disallow /�disə�laυ/ Manchester United had a goal disallowed for being offside.
Module 5 page 76 English in use 1 comprehensive /�kɒmpri�hensiv/ We offer our customers a comprehensive range of financial products.
Module 5 page 76 English in use 1 inclusive /in�klusiv/ At a cost of twenty-five Euros per person per night inclusive, bed and breakfast accommodation is fairly cheap.
Module 5 page 76 English in use 1 inflate /in�fleit/ Hotels often inflate prices at particular times of the year.
Module 5 page 76 English in use 1 on the contrary /ɒn ðə �kɒntrəri/ It wasn’t a good thing; on the contrary it was a huge mistake.
Module 5 page 76 English in use 1 poll /pəυl/ The latest public opinion poll showed that twenty percent of us consider ourselves superstitious.
Module 5 page 77 Language Developm. 1 draw up /�drɔ ��p/ Draw up a list of all the things you want to do.
Module 5 page 77 Language Developm. 1 bitterly /�bitəli/ He complained bitterly about his poor exam grades.
Module 5 page 77 Language Developm. 1 tedious /�tidiəs/ The work of addressing hundreds of envelopes was tiring and tedious.
Module 5 page 77 Language Developm. 1 irate /ai�reit/ There’s another irate customer demanding to see the manager.
Module 5 page 77 Language Developm. 1 incomprehensible /in�kɒmpri�hensəbəl/ I find your attitude quite incomprehensible.
Module 5 page 78 Writing 1 itinerary /ai�tinərəri/ His itinerary would take him from Bordeaux to Budapest.
Module 5 page 78 Writing 1 formation /fɔ�meiʃən/ You can’t leave without seeing the canyon’s impressive rock formations.
Module 5 page 78 Writing 1 aboriginal /��bə�rid�ənəl/ As far as we could determine, there is only one aboriginal culture in the area that still survives.
Module 5 page 78 Writing 1 litter /�litə/ People who drop litter can be fined in some cities.
Module 5 page 79 Listening 2 contribute /kən�tribjut/ Alcohol contributes to 100,000 deaths a year in the US.
Module 5 page 79 Listening 2 resource /ri�zɔs/ Canada is a country with vast natural mineral resources.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking pest /pest/ Farmers often use chemicals to kill the pests which eat their crops.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking resistant /ri�zistənt/ More and more viruses are becoming resistant to antibiotics.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking bio-degradable /�baiəυ di��reidəbəl/ This carton is made of a bio-degradable material so is friendly to the environment.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking bio-diversity /�baiəυ dai�v səti, di-/ The bio-diversity of the rainforest.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking greenhouse gas /��rinhaυs ���s/ Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas which is thought to contribute to global warming.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking contaminate /kən�t�mineit/ Drinking water supplies are believed to have been contaminated.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking deforestation /di�fɒrə�steiʃən/ Deforestation has been shown to cause floods and drought.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking dispose of /di�spəυz əv/ This incinerator was built to dispose of toxic waste.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking dump /d�mp/ Ellie dumped all the photos of her ex-husband in the dustbin.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking give off /��iv �ɒf/ The wood gave off a sweet, perfumed smell as it burned.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking emit /i�mit/ The kettle emitted a shrill whistle.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking carbon dioxide /�kɑbən dai�ɒksaid/ The carbon dioxide in our atmosphere is causing the earth to heat up.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking toxic /�tɒksik/ Toxic chemicals were spilled into the river.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking fumes /fjumz/ A strong smell of paint fumes filled the studio.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking hazard /�h�zəd/ Polluted water sources are a hazard to wildlife.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking nutrition /nju�triʃən/ Nutrition and exercise are essential to fitness and health.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking incinerate /in�sinəreit/ All the infected clothing was incinerated.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking famine /�f�min/ Millions of people in Africa continue to die because of war and famine.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking drought /draυt/ Central Africa is suffering one of the worst droughts of the century.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking pesticide /�pestisaid/ Many pests have developed resistance to the most commonly used pesticides.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking trigger /�tri�ə/ Certain forms of mental illness can be triggered by food allergies.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking wipe out /�waip �aυt/ Whole villages were wiped out by the floods.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking conventional /kən�venʃənəl/ Internet connections through conventional phone lines are fairly slow.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking tamper with /�t�mpə wið/ He noticed that the instruments had been tampered with.
Module 5 pages 80–81 Speaking make out /�meik �aυt/ The situation was never as bad as the media made out.
Module 5 page 82 English in use 2 precaution /pri�kɔʃən/ The climbers didn’t take the necessary precautions before climbing the mountain.
Module 5 page 82 English in use 2 blizzard /�blizəd/ The blizzard lasted three days and nobody was able to leave their houses.
Module 5 page 82 English in use 2 stock /stɒk/ He keeps a stock of medicines in the cupboard.
Module 5 page 82 English in use 2 batter /�b�tə/ The little boat was battered by the storm.
Module 5 page 82 English in use 2 postpone /pəυs�pəυn/ The match had to be postponed until next week.
Module 5 page 82 English in use 2 refuge /�refjud�/ During the frequent air-raids, people took refuge in their cellars.
Module 5 page 82 English in use 2 stationary /�steiʃənəri/ How did you manage to drive into a stationary vehicle?
Module 5 page 82 English in use 2 indicate /�indikeit/ Research indicates that over eighty-one percent of teachers are dissatisfied with their salary.
Module 5 page 82 English in use 2 circulation /�s kjυ�leiʃən/ Passengers on long-haul flights should do stretching exercises to help their blood circulation.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 5 page 82 English in use 2 urge / d�/ I got a note from Moira urging me to get in touch.
Module 5 page 83 Language Developm. 2 rattle /�r�tl/ The window rattled in the wind.
Module 5 page 83 Language Developm. 2 avalanche /��vəlɑnʃ/ Two skiers were killed in the avalanche.
Module 5 page 83 Language Developm. 2 hailstone /�heilstəυn/ Some people claimed to have seen hailstones the size of tennis balls.
Module 5 page 83 Language Developm. 2 descendant /di�sendənt/ The coastal areas were occupied by the descendants of Greek colonists.
Module 5 page 83 Language Developm. 2 erect /i�rekt/ Police have erected barriers across the main roads into the town.
Module 5 page 83 Language Developm. 2 deteriorate /di�tiəriəreit/ Ethel’s health has deteriorated in recent years.
Module 5 page 83 Language Developm. 2 prosecute /�prɒsikjut/ Shoplifters will be prosecuted.
Module 5 page 83 Language Developm. 2 vacate /və�keit, vei-/ Guests must vacate their rooms by eleven o’clock.
Module 5 pages 84–85 Writing 2 lout /laυt/ Only a lout would treat a woman that way.
Module 5 pages 84–85 Writing 2 vivid /�vivid/ I’ve got vivid memories of that summer.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review spark off /�spɑk �ɒf/ The riots were sparked off by police violence.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review cast /kɑst/ There’s a trick to casting your line properly.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review bait /beit/ We used worms as bait.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review pushover /�pυʃ�əυvə/ Don’t worry about the exam tomorrow – it’ll be a pushover.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review personify /pə�sɒnifai/ Carter personifies the values of self-reliance and hard work.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review go broke /��əυ �brəυk/ A lot of small businesses went broke in the recession.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review do (sb) out of /�du s�mbədi �aυt əv/ Are you trying to do me out of a job?
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review outdo /aυt�du/ When it comes to speed of response, a small firm can outdo a big company.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review do up /�du ��p/ They did up an old cottage in the Scottish Highlands.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review ample /��mpəl/ You’ll have ample time for questions later.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review lavish /�l�viʃ/ The bathroom was decorated in lavish style with gold bath fittings.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review vital /�vaitl/ The work she does is absolutely vital for the success of this company.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review inhale /in�heil/ Myra lit another cigarette and inhaled deeply.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review assassinate /ə�s�səneit/ They suspected a plot to assassinate the President.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review eradicate /i�r�dikeit/ We can eradicate this disease from the world.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review consume /kən�sjum/ Alcohol may not be consumed on the premises.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review obesity /əυ�bisəti/ Obesity can lead to heart disorders and other health problems.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review concerted effort /kən�s tid �efət/ Libraries have made a concerted effort to attract young people.
Module 5 page 86 Module 5: Review immigration /�imi��reiʃən/ He called for a common European policy on immigration.
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Module 6
Module 6 page 87 Overview cue /kju/ Our success was the cue for other companies to press ahead with new investment.
Module 6 page 87 Overview cohesion /kəυ�hi�ən/ The article comments on the lack of cohesion and commitment within the administration.
Module 6 page 87 Overview millennium /mi�leniəm/ The beginning of a new millennium.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading pessimistic /�pesə�mistik/ Don't be too pessimistic – we may still win the game.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading reverse /ri�v s/ More changes are required to reverse the trend towards centralised power.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading sector /�sektə/ The growth in the number of home computers has boosted the electronics sector.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading potential /pə�tenʃəl/ The management need to think of new ways of attracting potential customers.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading life expectancy /�laif ik�spektənsi/ The life expectancy of animals in captivity varies from fifty percent to seventy-five percent of their natural life span.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading conceal /kən�sil/ She tried to conceal the fact that she was pregnant.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading short cut /�ʃɔt �k�t, �ʃɔt k�t/ There aren’t really any shortcuts to learning English.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading prospect /�prɒspekt/ Job prospects for graduates don’t look good.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading medication /�medi�keiʃən/ He’s on medication for high blood pressure.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading far-fetched /�fɑ �fetʃt/ All this may sound a bit far-fetched, but companies are already developing ‘intelligent’ homes.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading laser vision /�leizə �vi�ən/ With his laser vision Superman could see through any solid material except lead.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading genre /��ɒnrə/ Science fiction as a genre is relatively new.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading flight of fancy /�flait əv �f�nsi/ There are some strange flights of fancy in his book, as well as some extremely down to earth observations.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading lecturer /�lektʃərə/ He is a lecturer in medieval studies at Edinburgh University.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading the norm /ðə �nɔm/ Short term contracts are now the norm in some big companies.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading be around /bi ə�raυnd/ That joke’s been around for years.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading (not) hold out much hope /(�nɒt) həυld aυt m�tʃ �həυp/ Negotiators aren’t holding out much hope of a peaceful settlement.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading startling /�stɑtliŋ/ Paddy’s words had a startling effect on the children.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading vastly /�vɑstli/ This book is vastly superior to his last one.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading evidence /�evidəns/ At present we have no evidence of life on other planets.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading unattainable /��nə�teinəbəl/ A military victory is unattainable.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading notion /�nəυʃən/ The notion that children should be ‘seen and not heard’ is outdated in modern society.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading cure /kjυə/ There is still no cure for AIDS.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading pump into /�p�mp �intə/ Measures to save the airline failed when the shareholders refused
to pump any more money into it. Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading reinforce /�riin�fɔs/ The film reinforces the idea that women should be pretty and dumb.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading replicate /�replikeit/ There is a need for further research to replicate these findings.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading vice-chairman /�vais �tʃeəmən/ Potts was appointed vice-chairman of the education committee.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading shiny /�ʃaini/ She wore a fashionable jacket and high shiny boots.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading baldness /�bɔldnəs/ Dad was embarrassed about his baldness and always wore a hat when he went out.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading short-sightedness /�ʃɔt �saitidnəs/ Her short-sightedness meant that she had to wear glasses to read the paper.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading apply /ə�plai/ Apply the cream evenly over the skin.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading treatment /�tritmənt/ There have been great advances in the treatment of cancer.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading strikingly /�straikiŋli/ The two experiments produced strikingly different results.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading pinpoint /�pinpɔint/ It’s difficult to pinpoint the cause of the accident.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading merge /m d�/ The villages have grown and merged together over the years.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading melting pot /�meltiŋ pɒt/ New York has always been the ultimate melting pot of races and nationalities.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading escalate /�eskəleit/ Tension is escalating and the two sides are preparing for war.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading facial /�feiʃəl/ Victor’s facial expression didn’t change.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading geneticist /d�ə�netəsist/ Geneticists are investigating hereditary diseases.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading insight /�insait/ The article gives us a real insight into the causes of the present economic crisis.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading shade /ʃeid/ In the autumn, the woods are full of countless shades of brown, yellow and orange.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading complexion /kəm�plekʃən/ Drinking lots of water is good for the complexion.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading wrinkle /�riŋkəl/ Old Mrs Abbot had twinkling eyes which were surrounded by a network of tiny wrinkles.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading meticulous /mə�tikjυləs/ The book describes his journey in meticulous detail.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading sunscreen /�s�nskrin/ Whatever your skin type, do use a high-factor sunscreen and reapply it frequently.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading corporation /�kɔpə�reiʃən/ He works for a large American corporation.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading work on /�w k ɒn/ He has spent the last two years working on a book about childcare.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading tissue /�tiʃu, -sju/ A biopsy of the stomach tissue detected the presence of a viral infection.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading face-lift /�feis lift/ She must have had half a dozen face-lifts by now.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading cosmetic surgery /kɒz�metik �s d�əri/ I have seen a lot of people who look extremely odd after having cosmetic surgery.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading laser treatment /�leizə �tritmənt/ She had laser treatment to remove a large mole on her leg.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading spectacles /�spektəkəlz/ Grandfather took off his spectacles and closed his book.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading epidemic /�epi�demik/ Britain is suffering an epidemic of petty crime.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading proportion /prə�pɔʃən/ Try to reduce your tasks to more manageable proportions.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading contact lens /�kɒnt�kt lenz/ Jamie started wearing contact lenses because the other kids teased him about his glasses.
Module 6 pages 88–89 Reading preventive /pri�ventiv/ While travelling abroad, take preventive measures to avoid illness.
Module 6 page 90 Vocabulary at will /ət �wil/ He can’t just fire people at will, can he?
Module 6 page 90 Vocabulary transplant /�tr�nsplɑnt/ Heart transplant surgery has come a long way in the last ten years.
Module 6 page 90 Vocabulary clone /kləυn/ The process allowed Scottish scientists to clone the sheep named Dolly.
Module 6 page 90 Vocabulary install /in�stɔl/ Security cameras have been installed in the city centre.
Module 6 page 90 Vocabulary debt /det/ He had enough money to pay off his father’s outstanding debts.
Module 6 page 91 Listening 1 apparatus /��pə�reitəs/ Astronauts have special breathing apparatus.
Module 6 page 91 Listening 1 innovation /�inə�veiʃən/ Innovations in information technology have completely transformed the way students work.
Module 6 page 92 English in use 1 narcolepsy /�nɑkəlepsi/ Narcolepsy is attributed to a genetic cause.
Module 6 page 92 English in use 1 disorder /dis�ɔdə/ He suffers from a rare disorder of the liver.
Module 6 page 92 English in use 1 side effect /�said i�fekt/ Possible side effects of the treatment include nausea and diarrhoea.
Module 6 page 92 English in use 1 insufficient /�insə�fiʃənt/ Insufficient resources have been devoted to the health service.
Module 6 page 92 English in use 1 trial /�traiəl/ a new drug that is undergoing clinical trials.
Module 6 page 93 Language Developm. 1 atom /��təm/ Water is formed from two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen.
Module 6 page 93 Language Developm. 1 DNA /�di en �ei/ The men will undergo voluntary DNA testing of their saliva.
Module 6 page 93 Language Developm. 1 splice /splais/ We saved the broken pieces and spliced them together.
Module 6 page 93 Language Developm. 1 test-tube baby /�test tjub �beibi/ Are we to understand you have made a test-tube baby?
Module 6 page 93 Language Developm. 1 coin the term /�kɔin ðə �t m/ It was he who coined the term ‘anorexia’.
Module 6 page 93 Language Developm. 1 stressed out /�strest �aυt/ She always gets stressed out at exam time.
Module 6 page 94 Writing 1 replace /ri�pleis/ Two of the tyres had to be replaced.
Module 6 page 94 Writing 1 worn /wɔn/ We used to cut up worn blankets to make sleeping bags for the children.
Module 6 page 94 Writing 1 antioxidant /��nti�ɒksidənt/ Olive oil contains many powerful protective antioxidants.
Module 6 page 94 Writing 1 unscrupulous /�n�skrupjυləs/ Isn’t it time we did something to protect the elderly from unscrupulous business people?
Module 6 page 94 Writing 1 at ease /ət �iz/ They always looked happy and at ease together as a couple.
Module 6 page 94 Writing 1 dip /dip/ Are you coming in for a dip?
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 6 page 94 Writing 1 strenuous /�strenjυəs/ The doctor advised Ken to avoid strenuous exercise.
Module 6 page 94 Writing 1 state-of-the-art /�steit əv ði �ɑt/ His new laptop is state-of-the-art.
Module 6 page 95 Listening 2 unveil /�n�veil/ The club has unveiled plans to build a new stadium.
Module 6 page 95 Listening 2 origin /�ɒrəd�in/ There have been several different theories which attempt to explain the origins of the universe.
Module 6 page 95 Listening 2 domestic /də�mestik/ Cats are the only so-called domestic animals which ultimately have remained wild.
Module 6 page 95 Listening 2 fossil /�fɒsəl/ Several dinosaur fossils were found in Montana.
Module 6 page 95 Listening 2 companion /kəm�p�njən/ His dog became his closest companion.
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking stimulate /�stimjυleit/ Her interest in art was stimulated by her father.
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking involve /in�vɒlv/ We want to involve the workforce at all stages of the decision-making process.
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking fed up /�fed ��p/ She felt tired and a bit fed up.
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking put sb off /�pυt s�mbədi �ɒf/ Don’t let the restaurant’s decor put you off – the food is really good.
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking admission fee /əd�miʃən fi/ I was annoyed that I had to pay an admission fee as I am a member of the club.
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking exhibit /i��zibit/ The exhibits date back to the 17th century.
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking attendant /ə�tendənt/ The car park attendant told me there weren’t any spaces left.
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking curator /kjυ�reitə/ Michael is the mammal curator at the Los Angeles Zoo.
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking brochure /�brəυʃə, -ʃυə/ Could you please send us one of your holiday brochures?
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking wander /�wɒndə/ For an hour and a half we wandered around the old city, enjoying the sights and sounds of a traditional way of life.
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking trudge /tr�d�/ We trudged home through the snow.
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking stride /straid/ Brian strode out of the room without speaking.
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking vintage /�vintid�/ He collects vintage cars.
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking hire /haiə/ The best way to explore the island is to hire a car.
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking interactive /�intər��ktiv/ The museum features interactive exhibits.
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking hands-on /�h�ndz �ɒn/ He has a very hands-on approach to management.
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking not bothered /�nɒt �bɒðəd/ ‘What film do you want to see?’ ‘I’m not bothered.’
Module 6 page 96–97 Speaking abolish /ə�bɒliʃ/ Slavery was abolished in the United States in the 19th century.
Module 6 page 98 English in use 2 trace /treis/ They’ve traced their ancestry back to the 16th century.
Module 6 page 98 English in use 2 burial /�beriəl/ After the burial ceremony relatives and friends were invited back to the family home.
Module 6 page 98 English in use 2 breakthrough /�breikθru/ Scientists have made a major breakthrough in the treatment of cancer.
Module 6 page 98 English in use 2 hang on sth /�h�ŋ ɒn �s�mθiŋ/ Everything hangs on the outcome of this meeting.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 6 page 98 English in use 2 at first sight /ət �f st �sait/ At first sight, the place seemed deserted.
Module 6 page 98 English in use 2 will /wil/ Have you made a will yet?
Module 6 page 98 English in use 2 misleading /mis�lidiŋ/ The article was misleading, and the newspaper has apologised.
Module 6 page 98 English in use 2 trail /treil/ The hunters lost the tiger’s trail in the middle of the jungle.
Module 6 page 98 English in use 2 substitute /�s�bstitjut/ I always use a sugar substitute in my coffee.
Module 6 page 98 English in use 2 enquiring /in�kwaiəriŋ/ She raised an enquiring eyebrow towards Mary.
Module 6 page 99 Language Developm. 2 contemplate /�kɒntəmpleit/ Did you ever contemplate resigning?
Module 6 page 99 Language Developm. 2 yearn /j n/ Helen yearned for a child.
Module 6 page 99 Language Developm. 2 investigation /in�vesti��eiʃən/ The investigation continued for nearly three years.
Module 6 page 99 Language Developm. 2 moan /məυn/ ‘I feel seasick already,’ she moaned.
Module 6 page 99 Language Developm. 2 island-hopping /�ailənd �hɒpiŋ/ Many tourists enjoy island-hopping around the Cyclades islands.
Module 6 page 99 Language Developm. 2 hitch a ride /�hitʃ ə �raid/ We hitched a ride with a lorry driver.
Module 6 page 99 Language Developm. 2 cargo /�kɑ�əυ/ A ship carrying a cargo of oil has sunk.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 bill sth as sth /�bil �s�mθiŋ əz s�mθiŋ/ The castle bills itself as the oldest in England.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 dungeon /�d�nd�ən/ A narrow stairwell wound like a corkscrew into the dungeons of the castle.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 simulate /�simjυleit/ This machine can simulate conditions in space.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 recall /ri�kɔl/ You don’t happen to recall his name, do you?
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 atrocity /ə�trɒsəti/ The brutal destruction of an entire village was one of the worst atrocities of the Vietnam war.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 unravel /�n�r�vəl/ Detectives are still trying to unravel the mystery surrounding his death.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 behead /bi�hed/ Charles I was beheaded in 1649.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 boil /bɔil/ Boil the rice for fifteen minutes.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 disposition /�dispə�ziʃən/ The film is not suitable for people of a nervous disposition.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 unaccompanied /��nə�k�mpənid/ Unaccompanied children are not allowed on the premises.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 hot spring /�hɒt �spriŋ/ The geysers and hot springs in Yellowstone Park are very impressive.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 gallon /���lən/ The car does about fifty miles to the gallon.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 flourish /�fl�riʃ/ The economy is booming and small businesses are flourishing.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 remains /ri�meinz/ On the table were the remains of the evening meal.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 sculpture /�sk�lptʃə/ In the village square there was a large sculpture of an elephant.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 idiosyncratic /�idiəsin�kr�tik/ The English language is quite idiosyncratic.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 to such an extent /tə �s�tʃ ən ik�stent/ Her condition deteriorated to such an extent that a blood transfusion
was considered necessary. Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 marvel /�mɑvəl/ ‘The man is a genius,’ marvelled Claire.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 council /�kaυnsəl/ He sent a letter to the council to complain about the noise.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 artefact /�ɑtif�kt/ Many artefacts decorated in this way have been found in royal tombs on the mainland.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 stuffed /st�ft/ Nailed on the walls were rows and rows of stuffed animal heads.
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 aquarium /ə�kweəriəm/ Have you visited the tropical aquarium at the zoo?
Module 6 pages 100–101 Writing 2 unnerving /��n�n viŋ/ It was an unnerving experience.
Module 6 page 102 Module 6: Review virtual /�v tʃuəl/ The website allows you to take a virtual tour of the art gallery.
Module 6 page 102 Module 6: Review finicky /�finiki/ She’s very finicky about what she eats.
Module 6 page 102 Module 6: Review stroll /strəυl/ They strolled along the riverbank, enjoying the evening sun.
Module 6 page 102 Module 6: Review depreciate /di�priʃieit/ New cars depreciate in value quickly.
Module 6 page 102 Module 6: Review repeal /ri�pil/ Congress repealed the ban on women flying naval combat missions.
Module 6 page 102 Module 6: Review overturn /�əυvə�t n/ His conviction was overturned by the Court of Appeal.
Module 6 page 102 Module 6: Review thesis /�θisis/ Their main thesis was that the rise in earnings was due to improvements in education.
Module 6 page 102 Module 6: Review relic /�relik/ Roman relics found in a field.
Module 6 page 102 Module 6: Review solitary /�sɒlətəri/ Ed enjoys the solitary life of a rancher.
Module 6 page 102 Module 6: Review space shuttle /�speis �ʃ�tl/ I realised what it was: a space shuttle entering the atmosphere on its final run-in to earth.
Module 6 page 102 Module 6: Review Mercury /�m kjυri/ The temperatures on Mercury are phenomenally high.
Module 6 page 102 Module 6: Review treacherous /�tretʃərəs/ Strong winds and loose rocks made climbing treacherous.
Module 6 page 102 Module 6: Review polar /�pəυlə/ As our climate warms up, the polar ice caps will begin to melt.
Module 6 page 102 Module 6: Review hull /h�l/ The hull of this ship was built to withstand all kinds of damage.
Module 6 page 102 Module 6: Review sounding weights /�saυndiŋ weits/ The researchers used sounding weights to assess the depth of the lake.
Module 6 page 102 Module 6: Review minute /mai�njut/ You only need a minute amount.
Module 6 page 102 Module 6: Review sediment /�sedimənt/ There was a thick layer of sediment at the bottom of the wine barrel.
Module 7
Module 7 page 103 Overview break the mould /�breik ðə �məυld/ He tried to break the mould of British politics with his radical approach.
Module 7 page 103 Overview motivation /�məυti�veiʃən/ Jack is an intelligent pupil, but he lacks motivation.
Module 7 page 103 Overview element /�eləmənt/ There is an element of truth in your argument.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading against the odds /ə��enst ði �ɒdz/ The hospital’s director has been battling against the odds to
improve patient care. Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading demon /�dimən/ He was speeding down the motorway as if pursued by a demon.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading row /rəυ/ She rowed across the lake.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading solo /�səυləυ/ Ridgeway’s solo voyage across the Atlantic.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading oarsman /�ɔzmən/ I watched as the boat, propelled by a solitary oarsman, turned almost directly in front of me.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading contrary wind /�kɒntrəri �wind/ A contrary wind prevented us from setting off.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading tide /taid/ Strong tides make swimming dangerous.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading engulf /in���lf/ The building was engulfed in flames.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading hold a course /�həυld ə �kɔs/ Despite the bad weather the ship held its course.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading WAHR /tru/ The hunter’s spear flew straight and true and struck the antelope in its side.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading eccentric /ik�sentrik/ Peter’s eccentric behaviour lost him his job.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading splash about /�spl�ʃ ə�baυt/ The children were splashing about in the pool.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading slender /�slendə/ We had to make the most of our rather slender resources.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading pursuit /pə�sjut/ The pursuit of liberty and happiness.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading score a first /�skɔr ə �f st/ She scored a first with her book on the history of women’s involvement in the field of anthropology.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading tick off /�tik �ɒf/ Have you ticked Kate’s name off the list?
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading plug on /�pl�� �ɒn/ Julia plugged on with the endless exam papers.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading a small fortune /ə �smɔl �fɔtʃən/ My first painting sold for £25, a small fortune then for an art student.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading inform /in�fɔm/ Her experience as a refugee informs the content of her latest novel.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading do or die /�du ɔ �dai/ I told Richard he would fail the examination, but he said he would do or die.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading quest /kwest/ World leaders are now united in their quest for peace.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading shallow /�ʃ�ləυ/ If he’s only interested in your looks, that shows how shallow he is.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading ultimately /��ltimətli/ Ultimately, the decision rests with the child’s parents.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading grip /�rip/ It’s a story that really grips you.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading spare /speə/ I wanted to spare them the trouble of buying me a present.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading contented /kən�tentid/ I felt warm, cosy and contented.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading beside the point /bi�said ðə �pɔint/ Yes, he’s a very charming young man, but that’s beside the point.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading compulsion /kəm�p�lʃən/ The desire to laugh became a compulsion.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading academic /��kə�demik/ The study of art as an academic discipline.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading primitive /�primətiv/ The primitive instinct of survival.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading dominance /�dɒminəns/ Television’s dominance over other media.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading bully /�bυli/ A group of girls would bully the younger kids, and force them to give up their pocket money.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading tempt fate /�tempt �feit/ You are tempting fate by building your house so close to the river.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading prove yourself /�pruv jə�self/ When I first started this job, I felt I had to prove myself.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading come down to /k�m �daυn tə/ It all comes down to money in the end.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading keep faith /�kip �feiθ/ The military regime has not kept faith with its promises of democratic reform.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading diversion /dai�v ʃən, di-/ Everybody needs a diversion, and basketball is mine.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading dismiss /dis�mis/ The government has dismissed criticisms that the country’s health policy is a mess.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading macho /�m�tʃəυ/ He’s sick of being cast as the hard macho man in films.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading posturing /�pɒstʃəriŋ/ Ken’s muscular posturing in front of the mirror is making me sick.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading preserve /pri�z v/ Banking used to be a male preserve.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading threshold /�θreʃhəυld, -ʃəυld/ William has a very high threshold for pain.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading thrive on /�θraiv ɒn/ I wouldn’t want that much pressure, but she seems to thrive on it.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading allure /ə�ljυə/ She could never resist the allure of foreign travel.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading shudder at /�ʃ�dər ət/ He shuddered at the thought of the conflict ahead.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading spare a thought for /�speər ə �θɔt fə/ Spare a thought for those who don’t have enough to eat.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading haunt /hɔnt/ Clare was haunted by the fear that her husband would have an accident.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading miscalculate /�mis�k�lkjυleit/ We miscalculated how long it would take to get there.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading tolerate /�tɒləreit/ I couldn’t tolerate the long hours you work.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading abandon /ə�b�ndən/ They abandoned their attempt to recapture the castle.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading worthwhile /�w θ�wail/ He wanted to do a worthwhile job.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading relate /ri�leit/ Laurie finds it difficult to relate to children.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading courageous /kə�reid�əs/ He was wrong, and courageous enough to admit it.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading admiration /��dmə�reiʃən/ Daniel gazed at her in admiration.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading come to terms with /�k�m tə �t mz wið/ George and Elizabeth have come to terms with the fact that they will never have children.
Module 7 pages 104–105 Reading reckless /�rekləs/ He was accused of causing death by reckless driving.
Module 7 page 106 Vocabulary summit /�s�mit/ Many people have now reached the summit of Mount Everest.
Module 7 page 106 Vocabulary burning /�b niŋ/ My burning ambition is to be world champion.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 7 page 106 Vocabulary give in to /��iv �in tə/ The government refused to give in to the terrorists’ demands.
Module 7 page 106 Vocabulary defeat /di�fit/ I refuse to let this setback defeat me; I’m more determined than ever to succeed.
Module 7 page 106 Vocabulary calculated risk /�k�lkjυleitid �risk/ The police took a calculated risk in releasing the offender.
Module 7 page 106 Vocabulary risk life and limb /�risk laif ən �lim/ Why risk life and limb jumping out of a plane just to raise money for charity?
Module 7 page 106 Vocabulary vaccination /�v�ksə�neiʃən/ Have you had all your vaccinations?
Module 7 page 106 Vocabulary measles /�mizəlz/ He had poor sight following a very bad attack of measles.
Module 7 page 107 Listening 1 disability /�disə�biləti/ Public places are becoming more accessible to people with disabilities.
Module 7 page 107 Listening 1 encounter /in�kaυntə/ They encountered serious problems when two members of the expedition were injured.
Module 7 page 107 Listening 1 unconventional /��nkən�venʃənəl/ Her unconventional opinions finally cost her her job.
Module 7 page 108 Language Developm. 1 the foreseeable future /ðə fɔ�siəbəl �fjutʃə/ The situation is likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
Module 7 page 108 Language Developm. 1 stationery /�steiʃənəri/ They sell paper, pens and all kinds of stationery in their shop.
Module 7 page 108 Language Developm. 1 complementary medicine /�kɒmpləmentəri �medsən/ Acupuncture and other complementary medicines are becoming more and more popular.
Module 7 page 108 Language Developm. 1 heel /hil/ She wore black boots with high heels. My heel is very sore from wearing these new shoes.
Module 7 page 108 Language Developm. 1 heal /hil/ It took three months for my arm to heal properly.
Module 7 page 108 Language Developm. 1 idle /�aidl/ The farmer cannot afford to leave his land lying idle. What an idle boy you are!
Module 7 page 108 Language Developm. 1 miner /�mainə/ A strike by coal miners.
Module 7 page 108 Language Developm. 1 minor /�mainə/ Minors are not allowed into this bar.
Module 7 page 108 Language Developm. 1 split up /�split ��p/ She split up with her boyfriend two days ago.
Module 7 page 108 Language Developm. 1 mnemonic /nə�mɒnik/ He talked about the effective use of mnemonics to improve memory.
Module 7 page 109 English in use 1 triumph /�traiəmf/ In the end, good shall triumph over evil.
Module 7 page 109 English in use 1 prejudice /�pred�ədis/ Women still face prejudice in the workplace.
Module 7 page 109 English in use 1 wrap /r�p/ The present was beautifully wrapped in gold paper.
Module 7 page 109 English in use 1 reconciliation /�rekənsili�eiʃən/ A large group of demonstrators stayed up all night praying for reconciliation between the two countries.
Module 7 page 109 English in use 1 settler /�setlə/ Many of the earliest settlers here died from disease and hunger.
Module 7 page 109 English in use 1 role model /�rəυl �mɒdl/ I want to be a positive role model for my sister.
Module 7 page 109 English in use 1 weigh down /�wei �daυn/ He felt weighed down by his responsibilities.
Module 7 page 109 English in use 1 concede /kən�sid/ In May 1949, Stalin conceded defeat and reopened land access to Berlin.
Module 7 page 110 Writing 1 mutually /�mjutʃuəli/ We eventually arrived at a figure that was mutually agreeable to both parties.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 7 page 110 Writing 1 hospitable /�hɒspitəbəl, hɒ�spi-/ The local people were very kind and hospitable.
Module 7 page 111 Listening 2 kick the habit /�kik ðə �h�bit/ The new treatment has already helped hundreds of smokers to kick the habit.
Module 7 page 111 Listening 2 obsessive /əb�sesiv/ He has an obsessive concern with cleanliness and order.
Module 7 page 111 Listening 2 do sth to excess /�du s�mθiŋ tυ ik�ses/ Drinking alcohol is alright as long as you don’t do it to excess.
Module 7 page 111 Listening 2 needless /�nidləs/ The report caused needless anxiety to women who have attended the clinic.
Module 7 page 111 Listening 2 purchase /�p tʃəs/ She paid for her purchases and left.
Module 7 page 111 Listening 2 desert /di�z t/ Helen was deserted by her husband.
Module 7 page 111 Listening 2 deceitful /di�sitfəl/ His manner was sly and deceitful.
Module 7 pages 112–113 Speaking apprehensive /��pri�hensiv/ We’d been a little apprehensive about their visit.
Module 7 pages 112–113 Speaking stunned /st�nd/ He looked completely stunned.
Module 7 pages 112–113 Speaking elated /i�leitid/ He felt elated and mildly drunk.
Module 7 pages 112–113 Speaking dejected /di�d�ektid/ Sad and dejected, he turned and left.
Module 7 pages 112–113 Speaking prey on your mind /�prei ɒn jə �maind/ Finally, she broached the subject that had been preying on her mind for days.
Module 7 pages 112–113 Speaking be a weight off your mind /bi ə �weit ɒf jə �maind/ When we finally manage to sell the house it will be a weight off my mind.
Module 7 pages 112–113 Speaking be over the moon /bi �əυvə ðə �mun/ She’s over the moon about her new job.
Module 7 pages 112–113 Speaking adapt /ə�d�pt/ The children are finding it hard to adapt to the new school.
Module 7 pages 112–113 Speaking milestone /�mailstəυn/ The agreement was a milestone in the two countries’ relations.
Module 7 page 114 English in use 2 conqueror /�kɒŋkərə/ The Norman conquerors arrived in England in 1066.
Module 7 page 114 English in use 2 bitter /�bitə/ Enjoy the beer’s bitter taste as you slowly drink it.
Module 7 page 114 English in use 2 monk /m�ŋk/ He was in his mid-thirties, tall and thin, with searching eyes and hair cropped like a Buddhist monk.
Module 7 page 114 English in use 2 acclaimed /ə�kleimd/ The book has been widely acclaimed by teachers and pupils.
Module 7 page 114 English in use 2 distinct /di�stiŋkt/ The outline of the ship became more distinct as we got closer.
Module 7 page 114 English in use 2 anti-social /��nti �səυʃəl/ Smoking is an anti-social habit.
Module 7 page 114 English in use 2 trance /trɑns/ She went into a deep hypnotic trance.
Module 7 page 114 English in use 2 distract /di�str�kt/ Try not to distract the other students by talking all the time, Peter.
Module 7 pages 116–117 Writing 2 restriction /ri�strikʃən/ The law imposed new financial restrictions on private companies.
Module 7 pages 116–117 Writing 2 diplomatic /�diplə�m�tik/ The manager was always very diplomatic with awkward clients.
Module 7 pages 116–117 Writing 2 antagonise /�n�t��ənaiz/ The police department antagonises the black community here on an almost regular basis.
Module 7 pages 116–117 Writing 2 passive smoking /�p�siv �sməυkiŋ/ Medical evidence in the case showed that he had developed lung cancer as a result of passive smoking.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 7 pages 116–117 Writing 2 prohibit /prə�hibit/ Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the factory.
Module 7 pages 116–117 Writing 2 venue /�venju/ The first thing to do is book a venue for the concert.
Module 7 pages 116–117 Writing 2 flout /flaυt/ Some companies flout the rules and employ children as young as seven.
Module 7 pages 116–117 Writing 2 irrelevant /i�reləvənt/ We’re focusing too much on irrelevant details.
Module 7 pages 116–117 Writing 2 drop sb a line /�drɒp s�mbədi ə �lain/ Drop us a line to let us know how you’re getting on.
Module 7 pages 116–117 Writing 2 debate /di�beit/ The new drug has become the subject of heated debate within the medical profession.
Module 7 page 118 Module 7: Review calculation /�k�lkjυ�leiʃən/ Dee looked at the bill and made some rapid calculations.
Module 7 page 118 Module 7: Review insignificant /�insi��nifikənt/ You realise that your problems are insignificant in comparison to what Hilary has been through?
Module 7 page 118 Module 7: Review worthless /�w θləs/ The house was full of worthless junk.
Module 7 page 118 Module 7: Review temptation /temp�teiʃən/ I finally gave in to the temptation and had a cigarette.
Module 7 page 118 Module 7: Review surmount /sə�maυnt/ He has had to surmount immense difficulties.
Module 7 page 118 Module 7: Review wobble /�wɒbəl/ The pile of bricks wobbled and fell.
Module 7 page 118 Module 7: Review get hooked on /�et �hυkt ɒn/ I got hooked on television when I spent all those weeks in bed with my illness.
Module 7 page 118 Module 7: Review wetsuit /�wetsut, -sjut/ At dawn he puts on his wetsuit, picks up his surfboard and catches the waves.
Module 8
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading bow to /�baυ tə/ The owner has decided to bow to public pressure and lift the ban on smoking.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading perch /p tʃ/ The house was perched on a cliff above the town.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading crime wave /�kraim weiv/ More police officers are being brought in to help tackle the current crime wave.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading vice /vais/ Smoking is my only vice.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading indulgence /in�d�ld�əns/ An occasional glass of wine was his only indulgence.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading fall victim to /�fɔl �viktim tə/ Many small businesses have fallen victim to the recession.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading stand accused /�st�nd ə�kjuzd/ The radio station stands accused of racism.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading idyll /�idəl, �idil/ Decades later, the sailor was still enjoying his island idyll.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading ills /ilz/ He wants to cure all the ills of the world.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading recreate /�rikri�eit/ You can never recreate the feeling of winning for the first time.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading maximise /�m�ksimaiz/ The career centre will help you maximise your opportunities.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading elusive /i�lusiv/ For me, the poem has an elusive quality.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading delegation /�delə��eiʃən/ A delegation from Nigeria has arrived to have talks with the British foreign minister.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading salary /�s�ləri/ The average salary is £39,000 a year.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading cede /sid/ Hong Kong was ceded to Britain in 1842.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading assembly /ə�sembli/ the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading transition /tr�n�ziʃən/ Making the transition from youth to adulthood can be very painful.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading play a role in sth /�plei ə �rəυl in �s�mθiŋ/ A good diet and fitness play a crucial role in helping people live longer.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading transformation /�tr�nsfə�meiʃən/ In recent years, the movie industry has undergone a dramatic transformation.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading broadcasting /�brɔdkɑstiŋ/ BBC stands for British Broadcasting Corporation.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading cable /�keibəl/ I’ve got cable television now, and there are almost too many channels to choose from.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading capture the market /�k�ptʃə ðə �mɑkit/ We aim to capture eight percent of the UK wine market.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading deluge /�deljud�/ Viewers sent a deluge of complaints about the show.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading hermit /�h mit/ Emperor Constantine was said to visit the wise hermit for advice.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading corruption /kə�r�pʃən/ The investigation uncovered widespread corruption within the police force.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading loiter /�lɔitə/ Five or six teenagers were loitering in front of the newsagent’s.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading transfix /tr�ns�fiks/ The sight of the fire transfixed the passers-by.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading crop /krɒp/ Growers lost eighty percent of the apple crop in the storm.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading ogle /�əυ�əl/ I didn’t like the way he was ogling her legs.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading wages /�weid�iz/ In general, computer jobs pay good wages.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading accessory /ək�sesəri/ Accessories such as a carrying case and battery re-charger are free with the purchase of a cellular phone.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading sponsor /�spɒnsə/ Kodak is a major sponsor of the Olympics.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading acute /ə�kjut/ I felt acute embarrassment at that moment.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading collectively /kə�lektivli/ Rain, snow and hail are collectively known as precipitation.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading underestimate /��ndər�estimeit/ We underestimated how long it would take to get there; instead of two hours it took us five!
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading benign /bi�nain/ He shook his head in benign amusement.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading portal /�pɔtəl/ As I passed the portals my feeling of depression increased.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading skew /skju/ These assumptions about Communism skewed American foreign policy for decades.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading novice /�nɒvis/ The computer course is ideal for novices.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading preoccupy /pri�ɒkjυpai/ Although I tried to respond, I was mostly preoccupied with my pain.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading omnipresent /�ɒmni�prezənt/ Police were virtually omnipresent on the city streets.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading medieval /�medi�ivəl/ These spices were first brought to Italy from the East in medieval times.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading fortress /�fɔtrəs/ The invaders spent weeks trying to take the fortress along the road to
the city but it wasn’t going to surrender without a fight. Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading flicker /�flikə/ The overhead lights flickered momentarily.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading wriggle /�ri�əl/ Stop wriggling and let me put your T-shirt on.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading screech /skritʃ/ ‘Get out!’ she screeched angrily. ‘I hate you!’
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading glee /�li/ Manufacturers are rubbing their hands with glee as they prepare to cash in.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading currency /�k�rənsi/ The bank can supply you with foreign currency.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading initiate /i�niʃieit/ They have decided to initiate legal proceedings against the newspaper.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading wary /�weəri/ I’m a bit wary of driving in this fog.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading inhibit /in�hibit/ An unhappy family life may inhibit children’s learning.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading conspicuous /kən�spikjυəs/ He had represented Italy with conspicuous success in the Games.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading hoarding /�hɔdiŋ/ A huge advertising hoarding.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading voice /vɔis/ The senator voiced concern at how minorities and immigrants are treated in California.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading confide /kən�faid/ I’ve never felt able to confide in my sister.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading mug /m��/ A lot of people won’t go out alone at night because they’re afraid of being mugged.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading couch potato /�kaυtʃ pə�teitəυ/ A lot of kids today are overweight couch potatoes.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading think nothing of /�θiŋk �n�θiŋ əv/ He thinks nothing of staying up all night in casinos.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading patch /p�tʃ/ The strawberry patch was full of fruit!
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading outskirts /�aυtsk ts/ They live on the outskirts of Paris.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading lift /lift/ The government plans to lift its ban on cigar imports.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading radical /�r�dikəl/ They are proposing radical changes to the way the company is run.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading sign up /�sain ��p/ Over half the people who signed up to do engineering were women.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading round-the-clock /�raυnd ðə �klɒk/ They have always provided round-the-clock medical care.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading onslaught /�ɒnslɔt/ Are you ready for the onslaught of winter?
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading inquisitive /in�kwizətiv/ Jenny was a very inquisitive child – always asking questions.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading pipe up /�paip ��p/ Mum suddenly piped up with the answer to the puzzle!
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading reel off /�ril �ɒf/ Jack reeled off a list of names.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading overwhelming /�əυvə�welmiŋ/ There is overwhelming evidence that smoking damages your health.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading relent /ri�lent/ At last her father relented and came to visit her.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading funding /�f�ndiŋ/ College directors have called for more government funding.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading extreme /ik�strim/ Extreme poverty still exists in many rural areas.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading ironic /ai�rɒnik/ Your car was stolen at the police station! How ironic!
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading co-ordination /kəυ�ɔdi�neiʃən/ To play tennis you need excellent hand eye co-ordination.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading resist /ri�zist/ He resisted pressure to resign.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading fundamental /�f�ndə�mentl/ We have to tackle the fundamental cause of the problem.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading outlaw /�aυtlɔ/ The bill would have outlawed several types of guns.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading compulsory /kəm�p�lsəri/ Car insurance is compulsory.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading silent majority /�sailənt mə�d�ɒrəti/ I think the silent majority would agree that all politicians are the same.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading turn to /�t n tə/ Many people here are turning to solar power as a way of reducing their fuel bills.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading draw /drɔ/ Beth felt strangely drawn to this gentle stranger.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading meditation /�medi�teiʃən/ Yoga involves breathing exercises, stretching and meditation.
Module 8 pages 120–121 Reading posture /�pɒstʃə/ Poor posture can lead to muscular problems.
Module 8 page 123 Listening 1 expansion /ik�sp�nʃən/ The rapid expansion of cities can cause social and economic problems.
Module 8 page 123 Listening 1 commitment /kə�mitmənt/ Will the job fit in with your family commitments?
Module 8 page 123 Listening 1 congestion /kən�d�estʃən/ The congestion on the roads out of Cornwall is getting worse.
Module 8 page 123 Listening 1 inferior /in�fiəriə/ I felt very inferior among all those academics.
Module 8 page 123 Listening 1 resume /ri�zjum/ She hopes to resume work after the baby is born.
Module 8 page 124 English in use 1 snap /sn�p/ He shut the book with a snap.
Module 8 page 124 English in use 1 crackle /�kr�kəl/ The crackle of the logs burning was the only sound in the room.
Module 8 page 124 English in use 1 memorandum /�memə�r�ndəm/ I sent him a memorandum reminding him about the meeting.
Module 8 page 124 English in use 1 entrant /�entrənt/ The event was a great success and there were over eighty entrants from throughout the Northern region.
Module 8 page 124 English in use 1 format /�fɔm�t/ They are planning a large-format book for the partially-sighted.
Module 8 page 124 English in use 1 panel /�p�nəl/ A panel of experts has looked at the proposal.
Module 8 page 124 English in use 1 catchy /�k�tʃi/ He tried to come up with a good catchy advertising slogan.
Module 8 page 124 English in use 1 jury /�d�υəri/ Have you ever been on a jury?
Module 8 page 124 English in use 1 get the word out /��et ðə �w d aυt/ They tried to get the word out about the benefits of immunisation.
Module 8 page 125 Language Developm. 1 insert /in�s t/ His manager inserted a new clause into his contract.
Module 8 page 125 Language Developm. 1 enter into /�entər �intə/ The government refused to enter into discussions with the opposition.
Module 8 page 125 Language Developm. 1 correspondence /�kɒrə�spɒndəns/ The magazine is unable to enter into any correspondence on medical matters.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 8 page 125 Language Developm. 1 witty /�witi/ I enjoyed the play; it had a clever plot and a very witty script.
Module 8 page 125 Language Developm. 1 besiege /bi�sid�/ Miller was besieged by press photographers.
Module 8 page 125 Language Developm. 1 drop off /�drɒp �ɒf/ I must have dropped off to sleep.
Module 8 page 125 Language Developm. 1 balance /�b�ləns/ My bank balance isn’t very healthy.
Module 8 page 125 Language Developm. 1 on hold /ɒn �həυld/ The agent put me on hold while she consulted a colleague.
Module 8 page 125 Language Developm. 1 resign /ri�zain/ She resigned from the government last week.
Module 8 page 125 Language Developm. 1 trek /trek/ The trek to the campsite was along bush tracks and down cliffs.
Module 8 page 125 Language Developm. 1 starter /�stɑtə/ We had soup as a starter, followed by steak.
Module 8 page 125 Language Developm. 1 extend /ik�stend/ Management have agreed to extend the deadline
Module 8 page 125 Language Developm. 1 surpass /sə�pɑs/ He had surpassed all our expectations.
Module 8 page 125 Language Developm. 1 flare /fleə/ Rioting has flared up in several northern towns.
Module 8 page 126 Writing 1 consult /kən�s�lt/ If symptoms persist, consult a doctor without delay.
Module 8 page 126 Writing 1 snail mail /�sneil meil/ Gordon doesn’t have a computer, so I suppose I’ll have to write him letters and send them by snail mail!
Module 8 page 126 Writing 1 teleconference /�teli�kɒnfərəns/ This week some 3000 doctors and nurses will participate in an international teleconference on the subject.
Module 8 page 127 Listening 2 offence /ə�fens/ The possession of stolen property is a criminal offence.
Module 8 page 127 Listening 2 joy riding /�d�ɔi �raidiŋ/ He’s been charged with joy-riding.
Module 8 page 127 Listening 2 arson /�ɑsən/ The school was destroyed in an arson attack.
Module 8 page 127 Listening 2 peer pressure /�piə �preʃə/ Teenagers often start smoking because of peer pressure.
Module 8 page 127 Listening 2 enrol /in�rəυl/ Anybody who has not yet been enrolled on the English course should contact the tutor.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking barrier /�b�riə/ The police had set up barriers along the route of the President’s motorcade.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking patrol /pə�trəυl/ Armed guards patrolled the grounds.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking seal off /�sil �ɒf/ Following a bomb warning, police have sealed off the whole area.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking disorderly /dis�ɔdəli/ Bell denied being drunk and disorderly.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking tackle /�t�kəl/ There is more than one way to tackle the problem.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking liaise /li�eiz/ Council officers are liaising closely with local groups.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking penalty /�penəlti/ No littering. Penalty £500.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking clamp down on /�kl�mp �daυn ɒn/ The police are clamping down on drink-driving offenders.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking detect /di�tekt/ Do I detect a note of criticism in your voice?
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking harness /�hɑnəs/ We can harness the power of the wind to generate electricity.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking alert /ə�l t/ The school immediately alerted the police.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking retain /ri�tein/ Please retain your ticket until you leave the station.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking statement /�steitmənt/ Detective Brady took a statement from both witnesses.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking assertion /ə�s ʃən/ He made a definite assertion that house prices are falling.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking declaration /�deklə�reiʃən/ Under Islamic law it was possible to divorce by making a simple declaration.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking vengeance /�vend�əns/ His desire for vengeance led him to shoot his daughter’s murderer.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking revenge /ri�vend�/ She is seeking revenge for the murder of her husband.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking reprisal /ri�praizəl/ Rebels have killed two soldiers in reprisal for the deaths in prison of two of their comrades.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking enable /i�neibəl/ The loan enabled Jan to buy the house.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking entitle /in�taitl/ Membership entitles you to the monthly journal.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking conviction /kən�vikʃən/ They had no previous convictions.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking take on /�teik �ɒn/ We’re taking on fifty new staff this year.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking take up /�teik ��p/ Rob took up the invitation to visit his cousins in Florida.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking take over /�teik �əυvə/ His only reason for investing in the company was to take it over.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking custody /�k�stədi/ The committee is looking at alternatives to custody.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking incarceration /in�kɑsə�reiʃən/ His incarceration in that dreadful place for ten years nearly killed him.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking redeem /ri�dim/ You can redeem the coupon at any store.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking recuperate /ri�kjupəreit, -�ku-/ We’ve recuperated our losses.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking recover /ri�k�və/ Four paintings stolen from the gallery have been recovered.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking arraign /ə�rein/ Thompson was arraigned on a charge of murder.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking forge /fɔd�/ Somebody stole my credit card and forged my signature.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking hack /h�k/ Somebody hacked into the company’s central database.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking libel /�laibəl/ Harry sued the newspaper for libel.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking slander /�slɑndə/ He is being sued for slander.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking assault /ə�sɔlt/ Two men assaulted him after he left the bar.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking community service /kə�mjunəti �s vis/ Each was ordered to do sixty hours’ community service.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking buy time /�bai �taim/ ‘Can we talk about it later?’ he said, trying to buy a little more time.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking prolific /prə�lifik/ Handel was a prolific composer of opera.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking notorious /nə�tɔriəs/ English soccer fans are notorious for their drunkenness.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking outlaw /�aυtlɔ/ Butch Cassidy was a famous outlaw.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking drop /drɒp/ The proposal was dropped after opposition from civil liberties groups.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking get away with /�et ə�wei wið/ You’ll never get away with stealing the money – somebody is bound to find out.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking flee /fli/ His attackers turned and fled.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking rancher /�rɑntʃə/ He was a cattle rancher all his life.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking resume /ri�zjum/ The students resumed their reading after the headmaster had left the classroom.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking regulation /�re�jυ�leiʃən/ There seem to be so many rules and regulations these days.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking rehabilitate /�rihə�biləteit/ The hospital has a special unit for rehabilitating stroke patients.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking self-defence /�self di�fens/ He shot him in self-defence.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking hall of residence /�hɔl əv �rezidəns/ The halls of residence were on the university campus.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking intruder /in�trudə/ The police think the intruder got in through an unlocked window.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking premises /�premisiz/ What’s the location of their new business premises?
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking obtain /əb�tein/ You will need to obtain permission from the principal.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking draw on /�drɔ ɒn/ His work draws heavily on educational theories of the 1980s.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking conduct /kən�d�kt/ We are conducting a survey of consumer attitudes towards organic food.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking safe /seif/ Guests can leave their valuables in the hotel safe.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking valuables /�v�ljuəbəlz, -jəbəlz/ The burglar took cash, jewellery and other valuables.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking reform /ri�fɔm/ Reform of the legal system.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking hassle /�h�səl/ I don’t feel like cooking tonight, it’s too much hassle.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking hibernate /�haibəneit/ Now who can tell me which animals hibernate in winter?
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking cut back on /�k�t �b�k ɒn/ Try to cut back on foods containing wheat and dairy products.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking disheartened /dis�hɑtnd/ If young children don’t see quick results they grow disheartened.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking desperate /�despərət/ I had no money left and was desperate.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking flaw /flɔ/ A design flaw caused the engine to explode.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking come to light /�k�m tə �lait/ This evidence did not come to light until after the trial.
Module 8 pages 128–130 Speaking bug /b��/ Unfortunately there was a bug in the software.
Module 9
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading call /kɔl/ He could never resist the call of the sea.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading unprecedented /�n�presədentid/ An unprecedented number of cars entered the race.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading sensory /�sensəri/ The children respond well to sensory stimuli such as music.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading crawl /krɔl/ There’s a bug crawling up your leg.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading vine /vain/ We sat underneath the vine in the shade.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading wired up /�waiəd ��p/ Check that the plug has been wired up properly.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading eavesdrop /�ivzdrɒp/ Helena was eavesdropping outside the door.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading exchange /iks�tʃeind�/ The DJ was fired after a heated exchange on air with a call-in listener.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading infinitesimal /�infinə�tesiməl/ The apparatus can detect infinitesimal changes in temperature.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading scratchy /�skr�tʃi/ Julian had a scratchy old recording of some folk songs.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading pulse /p�ls/ An electrical pulse sends the atom to the tip of the microscope needle.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading punctuate /�p�ŋktʃueit/ The silence was occasionally punctuated by laughter.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading rival /�raivəl/ Their advertising campaign has given the company a competitive advantage over its rivals.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading tap out /�t�p �aυt/ He whistled the tune and tapped out the rhythm.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading astounding /ə�staυndiŋ/ The concert was an astounding success.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading crack /kr�k/ It took them nearly two months to crack the code.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading pervasive /pə�veisiv/ How can we ever escape the pervasive influence of television?
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading persuasive /pə�sweisiv/ Trevor can be very persuasive.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading infinite /�infənət/ She’s a woman of infinite patience.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading mate /meit/ The male spends a long time searching for a suitable mate.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading offspring /�ɒf�spriŋ/ A lion’s offspring are known as cubs.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading subtle /�s�tl/ The pictures are similar, but there are subtle differences between them.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading low-pitched /�ləυ �pitʃt/ All we could hear was the low-pitched hum of the generator.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading trumpeting /�tr�mpətiŋ/ In the distance we heard the distinctive trumpeting of elephants.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading herd /h d/ A herd of cattle was moving towards us.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading roar /rɔ/ We heard a lion roar.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading fury /�fjυəri/ ‘Go on then!’ shouted Jamie in fury. ‘See if I care!’
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading flap /fl�p/ The flags were flapping in the breeze.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading predator /�predətə/ This beetle discharges a very hot fluid from a special gland at potential predators.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading charge /tʃɑd�/ The bear charged towards her at full speed.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading hurl /h l/ Demonstrators were hurling bricks through the windows.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading rumble /�r�mbəl/ The rumble of the train going by woke me up.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading dense /dens/ A narrow track wound steeply up through the dense forest.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading disperse /di�sp s/ Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading encode /in�kəυd/ A type of scanner which can encode characters on a page and store them electronically.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading venture /�ventʃə/ When darkness fell, he would venture out.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading relocate /�riləυ�keit/ If rents continue to rise, many local businesses may decide to relocate.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading bury /�beri/ The story was buried at the back of the paper.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading discriminate /di�skriməneit/ Newborn babies can discriminate between a man’s and a woman’s voice.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading modify /�mɒdifai/ The regulations can only be modified by a special committee.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading bass /beis/ He plays a bass guitar.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading frequency /�frikwənsi/ This station broadcasts on three different frequencies.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading treble /�trebəl/ All we could pick up were the treble frequencies.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading trace /treis/ There was no trace of anyone having entered the room since then.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading mark /mɑk/ Take off your shoes so you don’t mark the floor.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading claw /klɔ/ The cat dug his claws into my leg.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading bark /bɑk/ The disease causes the trees to lose their bark.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading spray /sprei/ She sprayed herself with perfume.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading scent /sent/ The dogs followed the fox’s scent to the edge of the forest.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading impregnate /�impre�neit/ The mats have to be impregnated with disinfectant.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading relay station /�rilei �steiʃən/ A relay station which was transmitting messages.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading territory /�teritəri/ A tiger has a large territory to defend.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading scent-marking /�sent �mɑkiŋ/ Scent-marking by foxes or otters.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading plaintive /�pleintiv/ We heard the plaintive cry of a seagull.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading intimidate /in�timədeit/ Attempts to intimidate her failed.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading secrete /si�krit/ The toad’s skin secretes a deadly poison.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading pungent /�p�nd�ənt/ Garlic has a pungent aroma.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading gland /�l�nd/ The doctor noticed that the glands in my neck were swollen.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading contender /kən�tendə/ Phillips is one of the top contenders for the middleweight championship of the world.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading back off /�b�k �ɒf/ She backed off and then turned and ran.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading starling /�stɑliŋ/ The starlings started flocking for the long journey south.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading harsh /hɑʃ/ His voice was harsh and menacing.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading take to /�teik tə/ He was so depressed, he took to his bed for a week.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading hawk /hɔk/ We watched the hawk circling the field over its prey.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading groom /�rum/ Grooming has several important functions in the chimps’ society.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading rodent /�rəυdənt/ Birds and rodents live in the cavities of these rocks.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading burrow /�b�rəυ/ During the day they retreat into shallow burrows a few centimetres below the ground.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading defence /di�fens/ In Britain, the defence of the country has historically been left to the navy.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading conclude /kən�klud/ The report concluded that the school should be closed immediately.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading deter /di�t / The company’s financial difficulties have deterred potential investors.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading repel /ri�pel/ Have you got a lotion that repels mosquitoes?
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading pose a threat /�pəυz ə �θret/ Officials claim the chemical poses no real threat.
Module 9 pages 136–137 Reading transmit /tr�nz�mit/ She transmitted the message using Morse code.
Module 9 page 138 Vocabulary squeak /skwik/ The only sound was the soft squeak of the marker on the board.
Module 9 page 138 Vocabulary hiss /his/ She heard a faint hiss as the metal struck the water.
Module 9 page 138 Vocabulary growl /�raυl/ He heard a low growl behind him.
Module 9 page 138 Vocabulary boast /bəυst/ Amy boasted that her son was a genius.
Module 9 page 138 Vocabulary boo /bu/ Some of the audience started booing.
Module 9 page 138 Vocabulary sole /səυl/ The soles of her shoes were worn down.
Module 9 page 138 Vocabulary yell /jel/ ‘Help me!’ she yelled hysterically.
Module 9 page 138 Vocabulary hind /haind/ On a cue from its master, the bear obediently stood up on its hind legs.
Module 9 page 139 Listening 1 procedure /prə�sid�ə/ What’s the procedure for applying for a visa?
Module 9 page 139 Listening 1 inappropriate /�inə�prəυpri-ət/ His comments were wholly inappropriate on such a solemn occasion.
Module 9 page 139 Listening 1 adjust /ə�d��st/ Check and adjust the brakes regularly.
Module 9 page 139 Listening 1 make allowances for sb/sth /�meik ə�laυənsiz fə �s�mbədi/ The budget makes allowances for extra staff when needed.
Module 9 page 139 Listening 1 alter /�ɔltə/ Her face hadn’t altered much over the years.
Module 9 page 140 English in use 1 emerge /i�m d�/ The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
Module 9 page 141 Language Developm. admit /əd�mit/ ‘Okay, so maybe I was a little bit scared,’ Jenny admitted.
Module 9 page 141 Language Developm. deny /di�nai/ Two men have denied murdering a woman at a remote picnic spot.
Module 9 page 141 Language Developm. hint /hint/ He hinted strongly that he might be prepared to send troops in.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 9 page 141 Language Developm. random /�r�ndəm/ The company has introduced random drug testing of its employees.
Module 9 page 141 Language Developm. capacity /kə�p�səti/ The child’s capacity for learning.
Module 9 page 141 Language Developm. set sb apart /�set s�mbədi ə�pɑt/ Her unusual lifestyle set her apart as a child.
Module 9 page 142 Writing 1 impede /im�pid/ Storms at sea impeded our progress.
Module 9 page 142 Writing 1 penalise /�pinəl-aiz/ Two students were penalised very differently for the same offence.
Module 9 page 142 Writing 1 curling /�k liŋ/ Alternatives to skiing include a leisure pool, curling and skating on the nearby lake and sleigh rides.
Module 9 page 142 Writing 1 refund /ri�f�nd/ I took the radio back, and they refunded my money.
Module 9 page 142 Writing 1 adrenaline /ə�drenəl-in/ There’s nothing like a good horror film to get the adrenaline going!
Module 9 page 143 Listening 2 cotton /�kɒtn/ Made from one hundred percent cotton.
Module 9 page 143 Listening 2 garment /��ɑmənt/ She pulled the garment on and zipped it up.
Module 9 page 144–146 Speaking interlocutor /�intə�lɒkjυtə/ The interlocutor asked me several questions that I didn’t understand at first.
Module 9 page 147 English in use 2 hype /haip/ Some experts are concerned that the new drug won’t live up to all the hype.
Module 9 page 147 English in use 2 flashy /�fl�ʃi/ He’s just bought himself a flashy new sports car!
Module 9 page 147 English in use 2 dweller /�dwelə/ City dwellers suffer from the higher pollution levels.
Module 9 pages 148–149 Writing 2 feedback /�fidb�k/ How can I provide feedback without making the manager angry?
Module 9 pages 148–149 Writing 2 allocate /��ləkeit/ You should allocate the same amount of time to each question.
Module 9 pages 148–149 Writing 2 raise sb’s/sth’s profile /�reiz s�mbədiz �prəυfail/ An advertising campaign designed to raise the bank’s profile.
Module 9 pages 148–149 Writing 2 run a feature /�r�n ə �fitʃə/ The programme is going to run a feature on gardening.
Module 9 page 150 Module 9: Review unrivalled /�n�raivəld/ She has an unrivalled collection of Chinese art.
Module 9 page 150 Module 9: Review menace /�menəs/ It’s the only way to deal with the menace of drug dealing.
Module 9 page 150 Module 9: Review emanate /�eməneit/ A feeling of peace and tranquillity emanated from the temple.
Module 9 page 150 Module 9: Review omit /əυ�mit, ə-/ Please don’t omit any details, no matter how trivial they may seem.
Module 9 page 150 Module 9: Review in kind /in �kaind/ After recent bombings, counter-terrorist forces may retaliate in kind.
Module 9 page 150 Module 9: Review sheer /ʃiə/ The sheer size of the country makes communications difficult.
Module 9 page 150 Module 9: Review flood /fl�d/ They had devised a plan to flood the country with forged banknotes.
Module 9 page 150 Module 9: Review sack /s�k/ They couldn’t sack me – I’d done nothing wrong.
Module 9 page 150 Module 9: Review bilingual /bai�liŋ�wəl/ Their kids are completely bilingual.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence
Module 10
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading slapstick /�sl�p�stik/ I don’t think slapstick is funny.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading mime /maim/ The children learn through role-play, dance and mime.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading satire /�s�taiə/ The film is a stinging satire on American politics.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading rubber /�r�bə/ A rubber ball.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading swap /swɒp/ Do you want to swap your sweater for mine?
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading sketch /sketʃ/ Her television programme is made up of a series of comic sketches.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading material /mə�tiəriəl/ Anita is collecting material for a novel.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading utter /��tə/ Charles nodded without uttering a word.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading stumble across /�st�mbəl ə�krɒs/ Researchers have stumbled across a drug that may help patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading vocation /vəυ�keiʃən/ At seventeen she found her true vocation as a writer.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading forge /fɔd�/ In 1776 the United States forged an alliance with France.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading establishment /i�st�bliʃmənt/ A top class training establishment.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading break out /�breik �aυt/ She felt the need to break out of her daily routine.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading albeit /ɔl�biit/ He accepted the job, albeit with some hesitation.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading disjunction /dis�d��ŋkʃən/ A disjunction between the skills taught in schools and the skills demanded by employers.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading compelling /kəm�peliŋ/ The book makes compelling reading.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading division /di�vi�ən/ Can he heal the deep divisions among his supporters?
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading persona /pə�səυnə/ Joel has a cheerful public persona but in private he’s different.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading parallel world /�p�rəlel �w ld/ If I lived in a parallel world, I would do things quite differently.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading dominate /�dɒmineit/ The industry is dominated by five multi-national companies.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading all-consuming /�ɔl kən�sjumiŋ/ She has an all-consuming passion for photography.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading unbolt /��n�bəυlt/ The builders unbolted the scaffolding and took it away.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading crate /kreit/ A crate of beer.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading heir /eə/ Johnson was his political heir as leader of the Nationalist Party.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading adolescent /��də�lesənt/ Adolescents are a difficult age group to teach.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading self-consciousness /�self �kɒnʃəsnəs/ He has too much self-consciousness about his weight.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading trademark /�treidmɑk/ The striped T-shirt became the comedian’s trademark.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading pliable /�plaiəbəl/ The clay should be moistened regularly to keep it soft and pliable.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading nondescript /�nɒndiskript/ The detective drives a nondescript blue Ford, perfect for
observing people unnoticed. Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading knack /n�k/ Some people seem to have a knack for making money.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading spontaneity /�spɒntə�niəti, -�neiəti/ The group lacks spontaneity.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading contrived /kən�traivd/ The characters are as contrived as the plot.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading leverage /�livərid�/ The ambassador hopes to gain diplomatic leverage by visiting the US.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading debilitating /di�biləteitiŋ/ She’s been suffering from a debilitating disease for a number of years.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading vicious /�viʃəs/ She was shocked by the vicious tone in his voice.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading rating /�reitiŋ/ NBC’s new comedy had the highest television rating this season.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading arsenal /�ɑsənəl/ An arsenal of lawyers to conduct his defence.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading contort /kən�tɔt/ His face was contorted with rage.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading adamant /��dəmənt/ Michael Jackson is adamant that he will not tour this year.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading phenomenal /fə�nɒmənəl/ The phenomenal success of computer games in recent years.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading low-key /�ləυ �ki/ They want the wedding to be as low-key as possible.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading exaggerate /i��z�d�əreit/ I couldn’t sleep for three days – and I’m not exaggerating.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading disdain /dis�dein/ Emily watched the younger children with disdain.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading in certain quarters /in �s tn �kwɔtəz/ In certain quarters, this kind of behaviour is considered unacceptable.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading relish /�reliʃ/ I don’t relish the thought of the long and tiring journey which is awaiting us.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading minority /mai�nɒrəti/ Gaelic is still spoken in Ireland by a tiny minority of people.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading focused /�fəυkəst/ I’ve got to stay focused if I want to win this competition.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading uneasy /�n�izi/ Ninety percent of those questioned felt uneasy about nuclear power.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading improvisation /�imprəvai�zeiʃən/ To cheer us up they put together an improvisation of funny songs.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading accident-prone /��ksidənt prəυn/ As a child she was always accident-prone.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading verbal /�v bəl/ He was used to receiving verbal abuse from other kids on the street.
Module 10 pages 152–153 Reading wit /wit/ His sharp wit had them all smiling.
Module 10 page 154 Vocabulary alliance /ə�laiəns/ Britain’s military alliance with her NATO partners.
Module 10 page 154 Vocabulary impressionist /im�preʃənist/ Tommy was a brilliant impressionist – he could do all the Hollywood superstars.
Module 10 page 154 Vocabulary caricature /�k�rikətʃυə/ Scientists are often caricatured as absent-minded professors.
Module 10 page 154 Vocabulary pick up on /�pik ��p ɒn/ Children pick up on our worries and anxieties.
Module 10 page 154 Vocabulary assured /ə�ʃυəd/ He praised her for her confidence and assured manner.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 10 page 154 Vocabulary modest /�mɒdəst/ He was always modest about his role in the Everest expedition.
Module 10 page 154 Vocabulary commercial /kə�m ʃəl/ Have you seen the new Levi jeans commercial?
Module 10 page 155 Listening 1 prevention /pri�venʃən/ Educating new drivers is important for the prevention of accidents.
Module 10 page 156 Language Developm. 1 glance /�lɑns/ Emily glanced over her shoulder.
Module 10 page 156 Language Developm. 1 generalisation /�d�enərəlai�zeiʃən/ You can’t make generalisations about what men and women are like.
Module 10 page 156 Language Developm. 1 know sth off by heart /�nəυ s�mθiŋ �ɒf bai �hɑt/ After a few days of phoning Stephanie, he knew her number off by heart.
Module 10 page 156 Language Developm. 1 outing /�aυtiŋ/ Mrs Pollack took her class on an outing to the local museum.
Module 10 page 156 Language Developm. 1 go smoothly /��əυ �smuðli/ It’ll take about three hours if everything goes smoothly.
Module 10 page 156 Language Developm. 1 spellbound /�spelbaυnd/ ‘King Lear’ still holds audiences spellbound.
Module 10 page 156 Language Developm. 1 howl /haυl/ Upstairs, one of the twins began to howl in pain.
Module 10 page 157 English in use 1 length and breadth /�leŋθ ən �bredθ/ The police searched the length and breadth of the country.
Module 10 page 157 English in use 1 formidable /�fɔmidəbəl, fə�mid-/ The new range of computers has formidable processing power.
Module 10 page 157 English in use 1 array /ə�rei/ There was a vast array of colours to choose from.
Module 10 page 157 English in use 1 retailer /�riteilə/ Retailers face their slowest business period in January and February.
Module 10 page 157 English in use 1 online /�ɒnlain, �ɒn�lain/ All the city’s schools will be online by the end of the year.
Module 10 page 157 English in use 1 innovative /�inə�veitiv/ The idea for the programme ‘Big Brother’ was highly innovative.
Module 10 page 157 English in use 1 track /tr�k/ There’s a great Miles Davis track on side two.
Module 10 page 158 Writing 1 concise /kən�sais/ Your summary should be as clear and concise as possible.
Module 10 page 158 Writing 1 work ethic /�w k �eθik/ They instilled the work ethic into their children.
Module 10 page 158 Writing 1 labour-saving /�leibə �seiviŋ/ If you can afford it, buy some labour-saving devices, like a washing machine.
Module 10 page 158 Writing 1 slump /sl�mp/ Carol slumped back in her chair, exhausted.
Module 10 page 159 Listening 2 emulate /�emjυleit/ Young had hoped to emulate the success of Douglas Wilder.
Module 10 page 159 Listening 2 fulfil /fυl�fil/ We want to make sure that all children are able to fulfil their potential.
Module 10 page 159 Listening 2 finalist /�fainəl-ist/ She and a panel of judges will choose ten finalists and the winner.
Module 10 page 159 Listening 2 vulnerable /�v�lnərəbəl/ He took advantage of me when I was at my most vulnerable.
Module 10 page 159 Listening 2 intrusive /in�trusiv/ They found the television cameras too intrusive.
Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking strings /striŋz/ ‘I want the strings to come in on a count of three!’ said the conductor.
Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking woodwind /�wυdwind/ An impressive selection of woodwind instruments such as the flute and saxophone.
Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking brass /brɑs/ The shop sells only brass instruments.
Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking percussion /pə�k�ʃən/ Tonight we have Paul Duke on percussion.
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking keyboard /�kibɔd/ Chris Kelly on guitar and Benny Hayes on keyboards.
Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking evoke /i�vəυk/ The photographs evoked strong memories of our holidays in France.
Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking get on your nerves /��et ɒn jə �n vz/ She’s always moaning. It really gets on my nerves.
Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking highbrow /�haibraυ/ He picked up a book that was lying on the floor. It was something highbrow; Kafka, probably.
Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking trashy /�tr�ʃi/ A lot of people characterise romance literature as trashy.
Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking short-lived /�ʃɔt �livd/ Our happiness was short-lived.
Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking grandiose /��r�ndiəυs/ It’s just another of Wheeler’s grandiose schemes.
Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking pull (sth) off /�pυl s�mθiŋ �ɒf/ The goalkeeper pulled off six terrific saves.
Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking comprise /kəm�praiz/ The house comprises two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a living room.
Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking belt out /�belt �aυt/ She was belting out old Broadway favourites.
Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking lyrics /�liriks/ He wrote some great music, but the lyrics weren’t that good.
Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking connoisseur /�kɒnə�s / He claims to be a wine connoisseur.
Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking derive /di�raiv/ Medically, we will derive great benefit from this technique.
Module 10 pages 160–161 Speaking manipulate /mə�nipjυleit/ He was one of those men who manipulated people.
Module 10 page 162 English in use 2 explosion /ik�spləυ�ən/ The recent explosion of interest in Latin music and dance.
Module 10 page 162 English in use 2 pastime /�pɑstaim/ Reading was her favourite pastime.
Module 10 page 162 English in use 2 objection /əb�d�ekʃən/ Her objection was that he was too young.
Module 10 page 163 Language Developm. 2 discourage /dis�k�rid�/ The latest attempts to discourage illegal immigration.
Module 10 page 163 Language Developm. 2 bouquet /bəυ�kei, bu-/ He came home with a bouquet of flowers that she knew he had paid too much for.
Module 10 page 163 Language Developm. 2 resort to /ri�zɔt tə/ Officials fear that extremists may resort to violence.
Module 10 page 163 Language Developm. 2 muddy /�m�di/ Take your boots off outside if they’re muddy.
Module 10 page 163 Language Developm. 2 black market /�bl�k �mɑkit/ Many foods were only available on the black market.
Module 10 page 164–165 Writing 2 excruciatingly /ik�skruʃieitiŋli/ Helen described the concert as excruciatingly boring.
Module 10 page 164–165 Writing 2 over the top /�əυvə ðə �tɒp/ It’s a bit over-the-top to call him a fascist.
Module 10 page 164–165 Writing 2 riveting /�rivətiŋ/ His story makes riveting listening.
Module 10 page 164–165 Writing 2 inaudible /in�ɔdəbəl/ The noise of the wind made her cries inaudible.
Module 10 page 164–165 Writing 2 overrated /�əυvə�reitid/ Critics claim that many soccer players are overpaid, overrated and out of touch.
Module 10 page 164–165 Writing 2 profoundly /prə�faυndli/ I was profoundly moved by his words.
Module 10 page 164–165 Writing 2 hilarious /hi�leəriəs/ Our attempts at dancing were hilarious – we kept tripping over each other!
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Module page Exercise English Headword Pronunciation Example Sentence Module 10 page 164–165 Writing 2 infuriating /in�fjυərieitiŋ/ The infuriating thing is that he is always right.
Module 10 page 164–165 Writing 2 go out of your way /�əυ �aυt əv jə �wei/ She went out of her way to make me feel welcome.
Module 10 page 166 Module 10: Review obdurate /�ɒbdjυrət/ They argued, but he remained obdurate.
Module 10 page 166 Module 10: Review immovable /i�muvəbəl/ The president is immovable on this issue.
Module 10 page 166 Module 10: Review steadfast /�stedfɑst/ She always had her father’s steadfast love.
Module 10 page 166 Module 10: Review charm /tʃɑm/ She was a leader of great character and tremendous personal charm.
Module 10 page 166 Module 10: Review self-assured /�self ə�ʃυəd/ Having done this many times before, she was self-assured and spoke without notes.
Module 10 page 166 Module 10: Review brutal /�brutəl/ Carter was jailed for the brutal murder of a young woman.
Module 10 page 166 Module 10: Review malicious /mə�liʃəs/ Miss Simms took a malicious pleasure in other people’s misfortunes.
Module 10 page 166 Module 10: Review be out to (do) sth /bi �aυt tə �du �s�mθiŋ/ Andrew is just out to have a good time.
Module 10 page 166 Module 10: Review impending /im�pendiŋ/ She had a sense of impending disaster.
Module 10 page 166 Module 10: Review over your head /�əυvə jə �hed/ The explanation went completely over my head.
Module 10 page 166 Module 10: Review to cap it all /tə �k�p it �ɔl/ To cap it all, the phones didn’t work, and there was no hot water.
Module 10 page 166 Module 10: Review to put it bluntly /tə �pυt it �bl�ntli/ To put it bluntly, she’s not up to the job.
Module 10 page 166 Module 10: Review endearing /in�diəriŋ/ Shyness is one of her most endearing qualities.
Module 10 page 166 Module 10: Review devastated /�devəsteitid/ She was left feeling totally devastated.