Vocabulary Building

Vocabulary

• Divided groups for the game.
• Emily doesn't agree with the rest of the class.
• That shirt belongs to Damian.
• Saw her, but didn't really look at her.
• Searched for his watch, but couldn't find it.
• A story that is first found is often when it is shared before it's removed from a website.
• To lie is a real risk these days.
• The use of e-commerce has rapidly grown.
• All companies need to protect their systems from hackers to prevent their data from being stolen.
• Celebrities who are influencers are paid to recommend certain products.
• Cultural diversity means that people learn about other ways of life.
• The consumer media didn't cover that particular news story - it only appeared in my local paper.
• When countries work together, they can improve international relations.
• I've got no employment opportunities here.
• Global technology solves problems.
• Let's go to the place where we first met.
• The apples that we ate were from our own tree.
• That's the man whose dog is so friendly.
• It's a global brand, which is recognized all over the world.
• On days when it's really hot, we often go to the beach.

Grammar

• In what year was electricity invented?
• Next summer's expedition will be led by a guide.
• This sculpture from 1938 wasn't made by Henry Moore.
• How much money is given to that charity every month?
• Our homework will be marked by Mrs Hill before the weekend.

Reading

• There are approximately 1 billion bicycles in the world today.
• Bikes first sold in their thousands across Europe and the USA during the 'bicycle boom' at the end of the 19th century.
• Uses for bikes include commuting, carrying goods, and sport.
• A utility bike has a heavy frame, wide tires and seats; it's cheap and easy to repair, but only suitable for short distances as it can weigh more than 14 kg.
• High-performance track bikes have only one single fixed gear and no brakes, must weigh at least 6.8 kg
• Road bikes are light (up to 9 kg) with narrow tires, and are designed for speed.
• Mountain bikes have powerful brakes and tires to prevent slipping, up to 27 different speeds, and weigh between 11 and 16 kg.
• Hybrid bikes combine features of road and mountain bikes, while folding bikes can be easily carried onto a train or a bus.
• Bicycles first became popular in Europe at the end of the 19th century.
• A utility bike is unsuitable for long journeys because it can weigh more than 14 kg.
• The weight limit restricts the design of track bikes.
• Road bikes are designed for speed.
• Mountain bike is designed for on- and off-road use.