attend /əˈtend/
(verb) to be present at an event
Example: We expect more than 100 members to attend the annual meeting
(verb) to be present at an event
Example: We expect more than 100 members to attend the annual meeting
entertainment /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
(noun) films, music, etc. used to entertain people; an example of this
Example: There was not entertainment for children of guests at the hotel
(noun) films, music, etc. used to entertain people; an example of this
Example: There was not entertainment for children of guests at the hotel
rehearse /rɪˈhɜːrs/
(verb) to practise or make people practise a play, piece of music, etc. in preparation for a public performance
Example: Today, we'll just be rehearsing the final scene.
(verb) to practise or make people practise a play, piece of music, etc. in preparation for a public performance
Example: Today, we'll just be rehearsing the final scene.
collection /kəˈlekʃn/
(noun) a group of objects, often of the same sort, that have been collected
Example: The museum's collection contained many works donated by famous collectors
(noun) a group of objects, often of the same sort, that have been collected
Example: The museum's collection contained many works donated by famous collectors
leisure /ˈliːʒər/
(noun) time when you are not working or studying; free time
Example: We can go to the permanent collection at our leisure
(noun) time when you are not working or studying; free time
Example: We can go to the permanent collection at our leisure
assignment /əˈsaɪnmənt/
(noun) a task or piece of work that somebody is given to do, usually as part of their job or studies
Example: This assignment has to be turned in before midnight
(noun) a task or piece of work that somebody is given to do, usually as part of their job or studies
Example: This assignment has to be turned in before midnight
volunteer /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
(noun) a person who does a job without being paid for it
Example: Several staff members volunteered for early retirement
(noun) a person who does a job without being paid for it
Example: Several staff members volunteered for early retirement
paint /peɪnt/
(noun) a liquid that is put on surfaces to give them a particular colour; a layer of this liquid when it has dried on a surface
Example: We've had the house painted.
(noun) a liquid that is put on surfaces to give them a particular colour; a layer of this liquid when it has dried on a surface
Example: We've had the house painted.
elderly /ˈeldərli/
(adjective) used as a polite word for ‘ old’
Example: There is an elderly couple sitting on the bench in the park.
(adjective) used as a polite word for ‘ old’
Example: There is an elderly couple sitting on the bench in the park.
model /ˈmɑːdl/
(noun) a copy of something, usually smaller than the original object
Example: We would like to have a look at model 321A.
(noun) a copy of something, usually smaller than the original object
Example: We would like to have a look at model 321A.
youth /juːθ/
(noun) the time of life when a person is young, especially the time before a child becomes an adult
Example: She regrets spending her youth travelling, not studying.
(noun) the time of life when a person is young, especially the time before a child becomes an adult
Example: She regrets spending her youth travelling, not studying.
president /ˈprezɪdənt/
(noun) the leader of a republic , for example the US
Example: Mr. Trung is the president of my school.
(noun) the leader of a republic , for example the US
Example: Mr. Trung is the president of my school.
wedding /ˈwedɪŋ/
(noun) a marriage ceremony, and the meal or party that usually follows it
Example: I received a wedding invitation from Mandy.
(noun) a marriage ceremony, and the meal or party that usually follows it
Example: I received a wedding invitation from Mandy.
lie /laɪ/
(verb) to be or put yourself in a flat position so that you are not standing or sitting
Example: My brother often lies on this sofa.
(verb) to be or put yourself in a flat position so that you are not standing or sitting
Example: My brother often lies on this sofa.
coin /kɔɪn/
(noun) a small flat piece of metal used as money
Example: That machine doesn't take coins.
(noun) a small flat piece of metal used as money
Example: That machine doesn't take coins.
concert /ˈkɑːnsərt/
(noun) a public performance of music
Example: Will you go to see the Super Junior concert this weekend?
(noun) a public performance of music
Example: Will you go to see the Super Junior concert this weekend?
environment /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
(noun) the natural world in which people, animals and plants live
Example: We have to protect our environment.
(noun) the natural world in which people, animals and plants live
Example: We have to protect our environment.
stripe /straɪp/
(noun) a long narrow line of colour, that is a different colour from the areas next to it
Example: The pattern of stripes on his shirt makes him look like a zebra.
(noun) a long narrow line of colour, that is a different colour from the areas next to it
Example: The pattern of stripes on his shirt makes him look like a zebra.
campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/
(noun) a series of planned activities that are intended to achieve a particular social, commercial or political aim
Example: In October, we decided to start a “Special Christmas Gifts” campaign.
(noun) a series of planned activities that are intended to achieve a particular social, commercial or political aim
Example: In October, we decided to start a “Special Christmas Gifts” campaign.
play /pleɪ/
(verb) to do things for pleasure, as children do; to enjoy yourself, rather than work
Example: All kids like playing.
(verb) to do things for pleasure, as children do; to enjoy yourself, rather than work
Example: All kids like playing.
should /ʃəd/
(modal verb) used to show what is right, appropriate, etc., especially when criticizing somebody’s actions
Example: You should be ashamed of yourselves.
(modal verb) used to show what is right, appropriate, etc., especially when criticizing somebody’s actions
Example: You should be ashamed of yourselves.
bored /bɔːrd/
(adjective) feeling tired and impatient because you have lost interest in somebody/something or because you have nothing to do
Example: Brian is bored with Chinese.
(adjective) feeling tired and impatient because you have lost interest in somebody/something or because you have nothing to do
Example: Brian is bored with Chinese.
healthy /ˈhelθi/
(adjective) having good health and not likely to become ill
Example: Eating a lot of vegetables is a healthy lifestyle.
(adjective) having good health and not likely to become ill
Example: Eating a lot of vegetables is a healthy lifestyle.
anniversary /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/
(noun) a date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important or special event
Example: We always celebrate our wedding anniversary every year.
(noun) a date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important or special event
Example: We always celebrate our wedding anniversary every year.
collect /kəˈlekt/
(adverb) using a system in which a phone call is paid for by the person who receives it
Example: I often collect stamps.
(adverb) using a system in which a phone call is paid for by the person who receives it
Example: I often collect stamps.
celebration /ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/
(noun) a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something
Example: I will tell you about New Year celebrations in Vietnam.
(noun) a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something
Example: I will tell you about New Year celebrations in Vietnam.
pastime /ˈpæstaɪm/
(noun) something that you enjoy doing when you are not working
Example: My main pastime is playing soccer.
(noun) something that you enjoy doing when you are not working
Example: My main pastime is playing soccer.
comic /ˈkɑːmɪk/
(adjective) humorous and making you laugh
Example: I like reading comics.
(adjective) humorous and making you laugh
Example: I like reading comics.
musical instrument /ˌmjuːzɪkl ˈɪnstrəmənt/
(noun) an object used for producing musical sounds, for example a piano or a drum
Example: I want to learn to play a musical instrument.
(noun) an object used for producing musical sounds, for example a piano or a drum
Example: I want to learn to play a musical instrument.
orchestra /ˈɔːrkɪstrə/
(noun) a large group of people who play various musical instruments together, led by a conductor
Example: She's a cellist in the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
(noun) a large group of people who play various musical instruments together, led by a conductor
Example: She's a cellist in the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
scout /skaʊt/
(noun) an organization (in the UK, officially called the Scout Association ) originally for boys, which trains young people in practical skills and does a lot of activities with them, for example camping
Example: Both my brothers are taking part in Green Campaign as scouts.
(noun) an organization (in the UK, officially called the Scout Association ) originally for boys, which trains young people in practical skills and does a lot of activities with them, for example camping
Example: Both my brothers are taking part in Green Campaign as scouts.
teenager /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/
(noun) a person who is between 13 and 19 years old
Example: Parents should be aware of teenagers' psychology.
(noun) a person who is between 13 and 19 years old
Example: Parents should be aware of teenagers' psychology.