gather /ˈɡæðər/
(verb) to come together, or bring people together, in one place to form a group
Example: We gathered information for our plan from many sources
(verb) to come together, or bring people together, in one place to form a group
Example: We gathered information for our plan from many sources
complete /kəmˈpliːt/
(adjective) including all the parts, etc. that are necessary; whole
Example: We ordered some dessert to complete our meal
(adjective) including all the parts, etc. that are necessary; whole
Example: We ordered some dessert to complete our meal
perform /pərˈfɔːrm/
(verb) to entertain an audience by playing a piece of music, acting in a play, etc.
Example: The theater group performed a three-act play
(verb) to entertain an audience by playing a piece of music, acting in a play, etc.
Example: The theater group performed a three-act play
show /ʃəʊ/
(verb) to make something clear; to prove something
Example: I see all the shows of my favorite artists, Westlife.
(verb) to make something clear; to prove something
Example: I see all the shows of my favorite artists, Westlife.
mixture /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(noun) a combination of different things
Example: Their latest CD is a mixture of new and old songs.
(noun) a combination of different things
Example: Their latest CD is a mixture of new and old songs.
owner /ˈəʊnər/
(noun) a person who owns something
Example: Are you the owner of this car?
(noun) a person who owns something
Example: Are you the owner of this car?
advertisement /ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt/
(noun) a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service
Example: I saw your advertisement in the Youth Newspaper yesterday.
(noun) a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service
Example: I saw your advertisement in the Youth Newspaper yesterday.
news /nuːz/
(noun) new information about something that has happened recently
Example: I've got some good news for you.
(noun) new information about something that has happened recently
Example: I've got some good news for you.
contest /ˈkɑːntest/
(noun) a competition in which people try to win something
Example: He won second place in the singing contest last year.
(noun) a competition in which people try to win something
Example: He won second place in the singing contest last year.
import /ˈɪmpɔːrt/
(noun) a product or service that is brought into one country from another
Example: We import a large number of cars from Japan.
(noun) a product or service that is brought into one country from another
Example: We import a large number of cars from Japan.
adventure /ədˈventʃər/
(noun) an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events
Example: Do you like the cartoon “The adventure of yellow bee”?
(noun) an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events
Example: Do you like the cartoon “The adventure of yellow bee”?
band /bænd/
(noun) a small group of musicians who play popular music together, often with a singer or singers
Example: The Beatles were probably the most famous band in the world.
(noun) a small group of musicians who play popular music together, often with a singer or singers
Example: The Beatles were probably the most famous band in the world.
series /ˈsɪriːz/
(noun) a set of television or radio programmes or podcasts that deal with the same subject or that have the same characters
Example: Hello Fatty is a popular TV cartoon series for kids.
(noun) a set of television or radio programmes or podcasts that deal with the same subject or that have the same characters
Example: Hello Fatty is a popular TV cartoon series for kids.
character /ˈkærəktər/
(noun) a person or an animal in a book, play or film
Example: The film revolves around three main characters.
(noun) a person or an animal in a book, play or film
Example: The film revolves around three main characters.
drama /ˈdrɑːmə/
(noun) a play for the theatre, television or radio
Example: She's been in several television dramas.
(noun) a play for the theatre, television or radio
Example: She's been in several television dramas.
cricket /ˈkrɪkɪt/
(noun) a game played on grass by two teams of 11 players. Players score points (called runs ) by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks, called stumps .
Example: I saw a cricket in the garden yesterday morning.
(noun) a game played on grass by two teams of 11 players. Players score points (called runs ) by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks, called stumps .
Example: I saw a cricket in the garden yesterday morning.
satellite /ˈsætəlaɪt/
(noun) an electronic device that is sent into space and moves around the earth or another planet. It is used for communicating by radio, television, etc. and for gathering information.
Example: a weather/communications satellite
(noun) an electronic device that is sent into space and moves around the earth or another planet. It is used for communicating by radio, television, etc. and for gathering information.
Example: a weather/communications satellite
cable TV /ˈkeɪb(ə)l ˌtiː ˈviː/
(noun)
Example: I love watching films on cable TV.
(noun)
Example: I love watching films on cable TV.
cartoon /kɑːrˈtuːn/
(noun) a humorous drawing in a newspaper or magazine, especially one about politics or events in the news
Example: I like watching cartoons.
(noun) a humorous drawing in a newspaper or magazine, especially one about politics or events in the news
Example: I like watching cartoons.
classical /ˈklæsɪkl/
(adjective) relating to classical music
Example: He can play classical music, as well as pop and jazz.
(adjective) relating to classical music
Example: He can play classical music, as well as pop and jazz.
contestant /kənˈtestənt/
(noun) a person who takes part in a contest or competition
Example: The contestants are practicing very hard for the show tonight.
(noun) a person who takes part in a contest or competition
Example: The contestants are practicing very hard for the show tonight.
detective /dɪˈtektɪv/
(noun) a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate crimes and catch criminals
Example: I have a collection of detective novels.
(noun) a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate crimes and catch criminals
Example: I have a collection of detective novels.
folk /fəʊk/
(noun) people in general
Example: My father only likes to hear folk songs.
(noun) people in general
Example: My father only likes to hear folk songs.
interest /ˈɪntrəst/
(noun) the feeling that you have when you want to know or learn more about somebody/something
Example: His interests are philosophy and chess.
(noun) the feeling that you have when you want to know or learn more about somebody/something
Example: His interests are philosophy and chess.
switch on /swɪtʃ ɒn/
(phrasal verb) to turn a light, machine, etc. off/on by pressing a button or switch
Example: I switched on a light.
(phrasal verb) to turn a light, machine, etc. off/on by pressing a button or switch
Example: I switched on a light.
viewer /ˈvjuːər/
(noun) a person watching television or a video on the internet
Example: The programme attracted millions of viewers.
(noun) a person watching television or a video on the internet
Example: The programme attracted millions of viewers.
weather forecast /ˈweðər fɔːrkæst/
(noun) a description, for example on the radio or television, of what the weather will be like tomorrow or for the next few days
Example: Farmers usually watch the weather forecast to prepare for farming work.
(noun) a description, for example on the radio or television, of what the weather will be like tomorrow or for the next few days
Example: Farmers usually watch the weather forecast to prepare for farming work.