Unit 1 Language summary

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T-199
Vocabulary
Adjectives
Personality traits
calm and cool
friendly and outgoing
honest and sincere
kind and generous
laid-back and relaxed
neat and tidy
shy and reserved
strong and independent
wild and crazy
Nouns
Compound family terms
brother-in-law
daughter-in-law
father-in-law
mother-in-law
sister-in-law
son-in-law
grand-aunt
granddaughter
grandfather
grandmother
grand-nephew
grand-niece
grandson
grand-uncle
great-aunt
great-granddaughter
great-grandfather
great-grandmother
great-grandson
great-nephew
great-niece
great-uncle
Additional vocabulary
adopt
chaos
close-knit
insurance
mortgage
orphans
roller rink
Describing the same traits
I am too.
I do too.
I dont either.
Im the same way.
Neither do I.
So am I.
So do I.
Describing different traits
Id say Im more . . .
Im not like that.
Really? I dont.
Thats not true for me.
Describing how youve changed
I think Ive become more . . .
I used to . . . , but now I . . .
Useful expressions
Describing how youd like
to change
Id like to be more . . .
Im interested in . . .
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Unit 2 Language summary
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Vocabulary
Verbs
Recognizing problems
aggravate a problem
avoid a problem
cause a problem
deal with a problem
identify a problem
ignore a problem
run into a problem
solve a problem
Verbs of belief
assume
be certain
be positive
be sure
bet
doubt
figure
guess
have a hunch
know for a fact
suppose
suspect
Additional vocabulary
amnesia
blind date
coma
courtship
groom
Disagreeing
I dont know.
Im not so sure.
Well, maybe, but . . .
I know what you mean, but . . .
Useful expressions
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Unit 3 Language summary
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T-201
Vocabulary
Nouns
Features of cities
climate
cost of living
crime rate
cuisine
green spaces
hotels
job market
landmarks
neighborhoods
nightlife
shopping
transportation system
Nouns/Adjectives
Types of towns
border town
coastal town
college town
industrial town
mountain town
port town
resort town
rural town
suburban town
tourist town
Additional vocabulary
chic
cut a deal
inhabitant
low key
quaint
rivalry
savvy
spectacular
world-class
Agreeing with an opinion
I think so too.
I think youre right.
Im with you.
Thats true.
Disagreeing with an opinion
I know what you mean, but . . .
Im not sure I agree.
Maybe, but dont you think . . . ?
Really?
Useful expressions
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Unit 4 Language summary
Vocabulary
Verbs
Phrasal verbs
burn out
calm down
chill out
drop off
perk up
race off
sleep over
turn in
Expressions about sleep
be fast asleep
be sound asleep
be wide awake
drift off
feel drowsy
have a sleepless night
nod off
sleep like a log
take a power nap
toss and turn
Additional vocabulary
breakthrough
caffeine
gene
implication
on the one hand
on the other hand
pharmaceutical
satellite
Giving advice
Have you ever thought of (going) . . . ?
It might not be a bad idea to . . .
The way I see it, you ought to . . .
You might want to . . .
Interpreting meaning
I think that means . . .
It might symbolize . . .
It sounds like . . .
The balloon probably stands for . . .
Useful expressions
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T-203
Unit 5 Language summary
Vocabulary
Nouns
a compliment
an insult
bad form
Adjectives
appropriate
inappropriate
normal
offensive
polite
rude
strange
typical
unusual
Expressions for
reporting speech
Statements
He claimed that . . .
He explained that . . .
He promised to . . .
He told me that . . .
Commands or advice
He advised me to . . .
He asked me to . . .
He encouraged me to . . .
He told me to . . .
He warned me not to . . .
Questions
He asked me . . .
He wanted to know . . .
He wondered . . .
Additional vocabulary
amplify
exasperating
infuriating
pompous
rear view mirror
trademark
trivial
Conversation openers
Can you believe this weather? Its (awful)!
Do you know many people here?
Hows it going?
Thats a great (jacket).
Conversation closers
I should get going. Ill call you later.
It was great to meet you.
See you later.
Sorry, Ive got to run. Talk to you soon.
Useful expressions
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Unit 6 Language summary
Vocabulary
Nouns
News events
epidemic
famine
hijacking
kidnapping
natural disaster
political crisis
rebellion
recession
robbery
scandal
Phrases used to tell
a story
Beginning a story
Ill never forget the time . . .
Ive got to tell you about . . .
It all started when . . .
That reminds me of when . . .
Continuing a story
So later on . . .
The next thing we knew . . .
To make a long story short . . .
What happened was . . .
Going back in a story
I forgot to mention that . . .
Meanwhile . . .
The other thing is . . .
The thing you have to know is . . .
Ending a story
And in the end . . .
So finally . . .
Additional vocabulary
burnt to a crisp
defiant
get away with something
sunburn
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T-205
Unit 7 Language summary
Vocabulary
Nouns
Internet terms
blog
chat room
computer virus
download
freeware
hot spot
instant messaging
podcast
spyware
webcam
Forms of communication
banner ads
billboards
bus wraps
crawls
fliers
infomercials
neon signs
pop-up ads
spam
telemarketers
text-messaging
voice mail
Expressions for
connecting ideas
Adding information
additionally
furthermore
Comparing or contrasting
likewise
nevertheless
on the other hand
similarly
Giving an example
for example
for instance
Showing results
as a result
therefore
Emphasizing
indeed
in fact
Additional vocabulary
broke
donor
hate mail
sob story
subscription
Expressing opinions
If you ask me, . . .
The way I see it, . . .
Useful expressions
Disagreeing
That may be true, but . . .
I see your point, but . . .
Giving reasons
Thats why . . .
The reason for that is . . .
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Unit 8 Language summary
Vocabulary
Nouns
Qualities of creative people
curiosity
decisiveness
determination
discipline
innovation
knowledge
motivation
originality
passion
patience
perceptiveness
resourcefulness
Adjectives
Qualities of creative people
curious
decisive
determined
disciplined
innovative
knowledgeable
motivated
original
passionate
patient
perceptive
resourceful
Verbs
Collocations for problem solving
analyze a problem
analyze a situation
analyze information
explore alternatives
explore possibilities
find a mistake
find a problem
find a solution
find alternatives
find information
make a mistake
organize information
solve a problem
Additional vocabulary
get-together
in tune
karaoke
obscurity
patent
take something in stride
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T-207
Unit 9 Language summary
Vocabulary
Adjectives
amenable
conservative
nonconformist
rebellious
unconventional
Verbs
accept
conform (to)
confront
rebel (against)
stand up (to/for)
Phrases
be your own person
challenge the status quo
fit in
follow the crowd
make waves
Idioms
Expressions with keep and stay
keep connected
keep in touch
keep ones grades up
keep out of trouble
keep things in perspective
keep up
stay awake
stay connected
stay in touch
stay out of trouble
Additional vocabulary
accountable
competent
counsel
decipher
dilemma
quandary
resolution
scenario
sounding board
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Unit 10 Language summary
Vocabulary
Verbs
Expressions of annoyance
drive someone crazy
drive someone mad
drive someone up the wall
get on someones nerves
get someone down
get someones goat
get under someones skin
make someone mad
make someone sick
make someones blood boil
Adjectives
annoyed
baffled
confused
demoralized
depressed
discouraged
enraged
frustrated
humiliated
infuriated
insulted
irritated
mystified
saddened
stunned
Additional vocabulary
bodice
cut ones losses
defective
deposit
measure up
refund
replacement
Complaining to strangers
Excuse me, but . . .
Im sorry, but . . .
Complaining to friends/neighbors
I hate to mention this, but . . .
Im sorry to bring this up, but . . .
Agreeing and showing sympathy
I know (exactly) what you mean.
Yeah, I hate that too.
You can say that again.
Sympathizing
Oh, youre kidding.
Thats ridiculous.
What a pain.
Useful expressions
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T-209
Unit 11 Language summary
Vocabulary
Adjectives
compassionate
discreet
generous
honest
indifferent
kind
resilient
respectful
selfish
sensitive
tender
tolerant
Describing ethics and attitudes
acceptable / unacceptable
agreeable / disagreeable
approving / disapproving
ethical / unethical
fair / unfair
honest / dishonest
legal / illegal
logical / illogical
rational / irrational
responsible / irresponsible
scrupulous / unscrupulous
trustworthy / untrustworthy
Nouns
compassion
discretion
generosity
honesty
indifference
kindness
resilience
respectfulness
selfishness
sensitivity
tenderness
tolerance
Additional vocabulary
convulsion
heroic
high-profile
onlooker
spectacular
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Unit 12 Language summary
Vocabulary
Verbs
adjust to
be excited about
be scared of
be familiar with
become aware of
get accustomed to
look forward to
participate in
take advantage of
Adjectives
Compound adjectives
culturally aware
culturally sensitive
nonconforming
nonjudgmental
openhearted
open-minded
self-assured
self-aware
self-motivated
self-reliant
self-starter
Additional vocabulary
captivate
contemporary
dynamic
enhance
fast-moving
monument
plunge
sanitized
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