Unit 1 Language summary

Vocabulary
Nouns Adjectives Verbs
acceptance Personalities Modals
accomplishment carefree can
affection considerate could
(positive) attitude direct should
capabilities easygoing will
companionship egotistical would
compassion encouraging Other
compliments friendly accomplish
cyberfriend inflexible achieve
phenomenon modest bother
respect neat brag
responsibility (un)pleasant can’t stand
roommate (un)predictable dump
sense of humor (un)reliable eliminate
trust sensitive find
understanding serious get (along/angry/annoyed/rid of)
wedding sociable go out (with)
steady have (a sense of humor/in common/fun [with])
Pronouns stingy make (friends)
anyone stubborn put (someone on hold)
herself supportive remove
himself temperamental treat (someone to dinner)
others Other
someone close (friend) Adverb
something drastic endlessly
ideal
nasty Preposition
(un)wanted during (a movie)

Expressions
Expressing likes and dislikes Asking for more information Making an offer
What kind of . . . do you like? What else? Let me . . .
I like people who/that . . . Complaining Expressing agreement and
I’d prefer someone who/that . . . I can’t stand it when . . . disagreement
I like/love (it when) . . . It annoys/bothers/upsets For me, . . .
I’d really like to . . . me when . . . I think . . .
I don’t mind it when . . . I hate it when . . . I agree.
It makes me happy when . . . I’m not sure I agree.
I feel the same way.

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Unit 2 Language summary
Vocabulary
Nouns (green) researcher nosy
Jobs/Occupations/Careers supervisor outspoken
accountant (health informatics) technician rewarding
air traffic controller telesales satisfying
bank teller veterinarian social
(high school) coach (social) worker straightforward
(gossip) columnist zookeeper suited to
comedian Other sustainable
(guidance) counselor (dis)advantage talkative
(clothing) designer brand virtual
(TV) director fields (of research) wealthy
doctor landscaping
(job) lead
Verbs
(truck) driver
(simulation) engineer pesticides diagnose
entrepreneur representation dominate
(organic food) farmer salary earn
firefighter (flight) simulator relocate
flight attendant tan seem
headhunter volunteer work sound
(diagnostic) imaging train
intern Adjectives treat (a patient)
landscaper ambitious
Adverbs
(social media) manager beloved
bossy overseas
pharmacist probably
(nuclear) physicist environmentally friendly
pilot harmful Conjunctions
police officer in demand
as
politician introverted
but
(TV) reporter moody

Expressions
Giving an opinion Disagreeing Expressing surprise
In my opinion, . . . I’m not so sure. Really?
Interpreting information That’s not true. Expressing enthusiasm
It sounds like . . . I disagree! Guess what . . . .
Expressing personal preferences Beginning a series That’s great!
I’d be interested in . . . First of all, . . .
I’d get tired of . . . Adding information
I’m very excited by . . . In addition, . . .
I’d enjoy . . . For example, . . .
I think I’d be good at . . . Furthermore, . . .
I wouldn’t be very good at . . . However, . . .
On the other hand, . . .
In conclusion, . . .

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Unit 3 Language summary
Vocabulary
Nouns do (a favor) return (a favor/a phone call/
apology find (out) a compliment)
favor finish shake
miscommunication give (a gift) take back
mountain bike give up take care (of)
sleeping bag have (a party) turn down (an invitation)
vending machine help (out)
ignore Adverbs
Adjectives look at before
broke make (a phone call/a request/noise) completely
complicated move (away) eagerly
free (= not busy) nod recently
ready offer (an apology)
owe (an apology)
Verbs receive (a compliment/a gift/an
accept (an apology/an invitation/ invitation/a phone call)
a request) rephrase
act (out)
decline (a request)

Expressions
Talking on the telephone Thanking someone Apologizing
Hi, . . . . This is . . . Thanks a million./Thanks. I really I’m sorry.
Oh, hi, . . . . What’s up? appreciate it. I’m really sorry.
Making, accepting, and declining Sure. Sorry.
requests Making indirect requests
Can I . . . ?/Could you. . . , please? Could you tell . . . (that) . . . ?
Yes./Sorry, but . . . Please tell . . . (that) . . .
Is it OK if I . . . ? Would you ask . . . if/whether/
Of course. to . . . ?
Would it be all right/OK if I . . . ? Can you tell . . . (not) to . . . ?
Fine. No problem. Can/Could you ask . . . if/
Do you mind if I . . . ?/Would you mind whether . . . ?
if I . . . ? Please ask . . . if/whether . . .
No, I don’t mind. Can/Could you ask . . . what/
I was wondering if I could . . . when . . . ?
Sure, that’s fine.

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Unit 4 Language summary
Vocabulary
Nouns mailbox Other
Events mansion arrest
coincidence pain break into
dilemma police come back
disaster (hair care) product e-publish
emergency (coral) reef get (caught/stuck)
lucky break robbery insist
misfortune shipwreck interrupt
mystery software involve
triumph species kick
stuff (un)lock
Other
(hair)stylist move on
achievement
suffering perform
ambulance
surprise propose
blog(ger)
thief reach
broadcaster
videophone rob
camcorder
yacht run out (of)
carjacker
coast score
Adjectives supersede
destruction connected
diver trip
entire vanish
(revolving) door interactive
driver puzzling Adverbs
e-commerce quick accidentally
elevator strange fortunately
(good) fortune sudden
freeway unexplained Preposition
gold off
honeymoon Verbs
journalist Modal Conjunction
(driver’s) license be (un)able to even though
locker

Expressions
Reacting to a story Exclaiming
What happened? What a (pain/. . . )!
Oh, no!
That’s terrible!

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Unit 5 Language summary
Vocabulary
Nouns embarrassed keep (in mind)
behavior enthusiastic plan
(religious) belief(s) fascinated shout (out)
challenge homesick split (= divide evenly)
climate insecure take (photographs)
cooking nervous
uncertain Adverbs
culture
custom worried afterward
shock Other along
housewarming unique appropriately
host especially
language Verbs (the) most
mosque avoid whenever
pamphlet behave
blow (your nose) Prepositions
(wedding) reception by (bus/train)
temple communicate
drop by for (a while/example)
tip in (public)
eat out
Adjectives end up
Feelings feel
anxious get used to
(un)comfortable get sick
confident have (a baby)
curious

Expressions
Expressing emotions Describing expectations Expressing an opinion/a feeling
One thing/Something (that) I’d be You’re supposed to . . . Oh, how (nice/awful/ . . . )!
(anxious/excited/ . . . ) about is . . . You aren’t supposed to . . .
Asking for permission You’re expected to . . .
Is it all right to . . . ? It’s the custom to . . .
It’s not acceptable to . . .

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Unit 6 Language summary
Vocabulary
Nouns receipt Other
Electronics refund dirty
battery roof solar-powered
computer (screen) scratch throwaway
DVD player shirt undercooked
(ceiling) fan signal
skin Verbs
joystick
oven stain adjust
printer stool break (down)
refrigerator store credit charge
remote/temperature control straw crash
telephone tablecloth deliver
TV (screen) tabletop die
washing machine tear endanger
temperature flicker
Other
vase have (an eye for)
asset
wastebasket jam
bit
wireless service leak
complaint
wrapper purchase
crack
repair
damage Pronoun replace
denim everything reuse
discount
shrink
dry cleaner Adjectives skip
evidence Past participles work (= function)
lamp shade chipped
leaf (leaves) cracked Adverbs
lens(es) damaged by hand
(jacket) lining dented even
mosaic made right away/now
mug scratched throughout
pair (of) stained
pitcher torn
worn

Expressions
Offering help Describing problems Adding information
Can I help you? What’s wrong with it? In fact, . . .
What can I do for you? It’s torn/stained/damaged/
scratched/cracked/chipped/worn.
What exactly is the problem?
It has a tear/a hole/a stain/
some damage.
There are a few scratches.
There’s a crack.
It’s leaking./It has a leak.

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Unit 7 Language summary
Vocabulary
Nouns Other major
World problems chemicals underground
acid rain cyanide unemployed
cancer demonstration urban
drug trafficking dependence vocational
e-waste destruction wasteful
extinction executive
explosives Verbs
famine
global warming factory boycott
government corruption farm(land) conserve
(the) homeless fumes contaminate
inflation growth create
overcrowding health deplete
overbuilding industry develop
overpopulation landfill displace
political unrest law dispose (of)
pollution livestock educate
poverty management erode
unemployment overuse harm
petition ignore
The Earth improve
air (training) programs
publicity pollute
bacteria pump
birds recycling
reduction reduce
coral reef threaten
ecosystem run (a story)
sanctuary voice (= share/talk about)
fish
lake shelter Adverbs
land sit-in
source inevitably
marine life moreover
ocean (TV) station
suburbs outside
oil
plant supply Prepositions
rain forest (heavy) traffic
against (the law)
river Adjectives as a result of
soil because of
alarming
wildlife due to
free
illegal on (the street)
innovative

Expressions
Describing problems Offering solutions Talking about what will happen
The . . . are being . . . by . . . One thing to change things is to . . . What if . . . ?
(The) . . . is being . . . because of/ Another way to stop them is to . . . Well, then . . .
due to . . . The best way to help is to . . . Identifying something
The . . . have been . . . through . . . What’s the name of . . . ?
(The) . . . has been . . . as a It’s called . . .
result of . . .

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Unit 8 Language summary
Vocabulary
Nouns Personal qualities Adjectives
College majors artistic appreciation interpersonal
biology communication skills intrapersonal
business competitiveness kinesthetic
communications concern for others native
computer science cooperation practical
education courtesy private
engineering creativity right (= correct)
English perseverance theoretical
geography self-confidence useful
history tolerance
journalism Other Verbs
nursing application (of skills) acquire
psychology ballroom dancing analyze
social sciences commerce attend
Language learning computation encounter
accent cuisine grasp
grammar curriculum join
idiom finance learn (about)
learner’s dictionary formula sign up (for)
pronunciation foundation take (a class/a course [on/in])
translation fundamentals volunteer
(private) tutor marketing
martial art Adverb
vocabulary
new media correctly
presentation
principle

Expressions
Asking about preferences Asking for personal information Admitting something
Would you rather . . . or . . . ? How’s (your French class/ . . . ) To tell you the truth, . . .
I’d rather (not) . . . going?
Would you prefer to . . . or . . . ? Not bad.
(I think) I’d prefer . . . to . . . Talking about learning methods
I’d prefer (to) . . . You could . . . by . . .
Let’s . . . That’s a good idea.
I’d rather not./I’d prefer not to. I . . . by . . .
Maybe I should try that!
A good way to . . . is by . . .

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