UNIT 1

Apron= delantal

Costume= disfrás, uniforme, traje.

Counter= superficie de la mesa

Hake=merluza

Cod=bacalao

Sole=lenguado

Trout=trucha

Plaice=platija

Sea bass= róbalo

Mussels= mejillones

Prawns= camarones

Squid =calamar

Question Tags= confirmar información.

They were properly coocked, weren’t they?

You coocked those chikens for long enough, didn’t you?

I’m just going to wear this apron and hat, aren’t I?

I’m late, aren’t I?

She lives near from here, doesn’t she?

He broke his leg, didn’t he?

They won the match, didn’t they?

You have been to London, haven´t you?

She’s (has) left home, has’nt she?

She’ll (will) pass, won´t she?

They can swim, can´t they?

We must go now, mustn’t we?

CERTEZA

I’m sure it won’t (estoy seguro de que no)

I’m certain

I’m absolutely positive

Of course I did

Definitely

I’m convinced

TRANQUILIZAR A ALGUIEN

Stop worrying

It’ll be fine

Don’t fuss (no te agobies)

UNIT 2

Boast= presumir

Comparatives and superlatives

Comparativo= dos cosas

Lucas is younger tan Dallas.

Superlativo una respecto de las del resto.

He is the most expensive player in the team now.

It is the least expensive.

 Adjetivos cortos Adjetivos largos
De una sílaba o dos, My boyfriend is older Tres o más sílabas Running is most
acabados en “y” than me. Se agraga “most” o dificult than jogging.
(cambia a “i”). Se les Is French easier than “less” delante de la It is less difficult than
añade la terminación Germany? palabra y “than” skiing?
“er” y “than”. detrás.
Para formar My grandfather is the Para formar Formula 1 is the most
superlativo en oldest. superlativo largo se expensive sport.
adjetivos cortos se les Which is the easiest agrega la palabra “the What is the least
añade “est” y el language? most” o “the least” dangerous?
artículo “the”
delante.
Los adjetivos en que My house is bigger “boring” y “useful” Are westerns more
acaban en than yours. son adjetivos largos. boring than action
consonante-vocal- films?
consonante, ”quiet” y “narrow” She is quieter than
normalmente doblan (angosto) son cortos. him.
la consonante.
Adjetivos irregulares Good-better-the best Bad-worse-the worst

Chauffeaur= chofer

Holliday home= casa de descanso

Spare room= cuarto de invitados

Landing= descanso

Utility room= cuarto de lavadora

Attic= desván (ultimo piso)

Cellar= sotano

Hall= recibidor

Private jet

Chalet= cabaña

comparaciones elogios desventajas

It isn’t as big as yours.
It’s less expensive than yours.
It’s most modern than mine.
It isn’t as attractive as yours.
It´s better than mine.
It’s really lovely!
It’s huge, isn’t it?
I think is beautiful.
It’s gorgeus.
That looks great.
I really like it.
It’s a bit small.
We need something bigger.
It isn’t big enough.
There is enough room.
Yours is better.
We need more space.
INIT 3

Rudeness= mala educación

Head waiter= camarero o mesero

Plaster= tirita

Rare= poco cocido/poco hecho/raro

Burnt= quemado

Refund= reembolso (sustantivo)

Refound= reembolsar (verbo)

Exchange= cambiar (por otro artículo).

Receipt= ticket de compra recibido.

Fauty= defectuoso

Wore= llevar puesto (wear en pasado simple)

CARTA

Yours sincerely = saludos cordiales (alguien cercano)

Yours faithfully= atentamente.

Unit 4

Dodgy= poco fiable

Circuit breaker= circuito automático

Light bulb= bombilla

Light fitting= lámpara

Passive extensión
La voz pasiva se utiliza para resaltar la persona o el objeto que reciben la acción del verbo, cuando
el sujeto que la realiza no es importante o se desconoce.

Pasta is eaten all over the world.

Kimonos are worn in Japan.

How many books are printed a year?

PAST SIMPLE

The criminal was arrested.

When were the trees planted?

PRESENT PERFECT

The party has been canceled.

The bed hasn’t been made yet.

FUTURO SIMPLE

The car will be fixed on Saturday.

The player won’t be choosen today.

FRASES PASIVAS DE VERBOS MODALES

Details can been found on the website.

Drugs should be banned.

The picture was painted by Picaso.

“Have something done” Se usa cuando se acude a un profesional o alguien que sabe.

I have had my hair done= he pedido que me peinaran.

You ought to have them remplaced= tendría que hacer que se los cambiaran.

How can I get(have) that done? = Quien puede hacerlo?

I have my hair cut every month= me corto el pelo cada mes.

She is having her eyes tested= se va hacer una revisión de la vista.

They had they house painted last year= Les pintaron la casa el año pasado.

I did not have my hair cut last week.

She has not had he reyes teasted.

Where do you have your car repaired?= donde llevaste tu carro a reparar

Get=have, pero informal.

I’m going to get my hair cut= voy a que me corten el cabello.

She got her shower replaced last week= le cambiaron la ducha la semana pasada.

También se utiliza cuando se distingue que le ha pasado algo desagradable a alguien.

They had their house burgled= Se metieron a robar a su casa.

He has had his Passport stolen= le han robado su pasaporte.

She had her car clamped= Le han puesto una abrazadera a su carro

Chiropractor

Chiropodist

Optician

Plumber

Beautician

Buen comportamiento Mal comportamiento

Back someone up= respaldar o apoyar Rip someone off= timar/estafar/engañar
Bring someone up= educar o criar Tell someone off= regañar
Put someone up= dar alojamiento Let someone down= defraudar
 Pay someone back= pagar deuda Beat someone up= dar una paliza
Pick someone up= recoger en coche Take someone in=engañar
Drop someone off= dejar en coche Knock someone over= atropellar

UNID 5

Litter= basura desperdicio

Clamb= poner un cepo

Lead= correa para perro

Wildlife

Countryside
We do not have to work tomorrow. It´s a bank holiday.

Permiso: can, could, May

Obligación: must go/have to go (had)

Consejo o recomendación: should/ought.

“don’t have”= “no es necesacio hacer algo” o qur no hace falta hacerlo

Prohibición: mustn’t

Be+allowed= The say we are only allowed to park her for one hour.

Be+permited= Smoking is not permitted.

Be+prohibited= Fires are prohibited.

OBLIGACIÓN

Be+supposed+to= I’m supposed to be on time/ I’m not supposed to be late (no debo llegar tarde)

Be+meant+to= I’m meant to be on time. (tengo que ser puntual)/ I’m not meant to be late.

What time are you supposed to start work?

FORMAS VERBALES PASIVAS (se usan en letreros).

Be+forbidden= Taking fothograps is forbidden.

Be+prohibited= Ball games are prohibited.

Footpath= sendero (se usa para personas)

Line= camino (se usa para carros) walk down

Hedge= seto

Fence= valla/ clim over

Signpost= poste de señalización/ follow

Field= walk through

Hill= go up.
Gate= go through

Valley

Mud= barro

Stream= arrollo/ cross

Grass= hierva / sit on

Beetle= escarabajo

Wasp= avispa

Flea= pulga

Tick= garrapata

Grasshoper= saltamontes

Caterpillar= oruga

Cockroach= cucaracha

Ladybird= mariquita

Bee= abeja
UNIT 6

Handle=

Heater= calefactor

Plug socket= enchufe

Lock= cierre o cerradura

Bathmat= alfombrilla de baño

Razor= rastrillo/manilla de afeitar (manual)

Cupboard= alacena

Regardless= en cualquier caso

Rubber= plástico/goma

Mat= alfombra o tapete

Appliance= electrodoméstico

Slip= resbalar

Washbasin=lavabo

Plaster= yeso
UNIT 7
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PAST PERFECT (AFFIRMATIVE AND NEGATIVE)

Se utiliza para indicar una acción pasada que ocurrió antes que otra.

After he had locked at the bike, he decided to buy it.

I’d(had) just got home from work, in the taxi, when he knocked on the door.

It was the only money I had. I hadn’t been on the bank.

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UNIT 9

Scam= estafa

Faint= desmayarse

Dock= banquillo de los acusados

Cop= policía

Raid= redada

Premises= edificios, locales

UNIT 10
 Nevertheless= CONTRASTAR DOS IDEAS EN 2 FRASES DIST no obstante. A+Nevertheless,+B

Whereas= CONTRASTAR 2 ideas en 1 frase“mientras que”. A+,whereas B

Despite o “in spite of”= INTRODUCIR IDEA OPUESTA en la misma frase. A pesar de, pese a.
Puede aparecer al principio o en medio de la frase.