Vocabulary - Unit 12
a competition to find the best player or team in a particular sport
(noun)
championship
If you eat healthy food,...
For example:
If you eat healthy food, your health will improve.
She said, "I love jump rope."
She told me (that) she loved jump rope.
As soon as I got up this morning,...
As soon as I got up this morning, I drank some coffee.
dedication to do something
You've all made a _____________ to study English.
(noun)
commitment
It would be incredible if....
It would be incredible if dogs learned to speak.
They asked, "please help me with my homework"
They asked me to help them with their homework.
So that I am prepared for level 6,...
So that I am prepared for level 6, I'm going to continue to practice every day.
your rival, especially in a game
(noun)
opponent
I could speak English more often if...
I could speak English more often if I had an American roommate.
My friend said, "I'll give the money back to you when I can!"
(use the verb 'insist': My friend insisted...)
My friend insisted (that) she would give the money back to me when she could.
We will rest ....
(complete with an adverbial clause)
We will rest when we go on vacation.
a strong desire or willingness to do something
(noun)
motivation
I would have gone to the Bahamas if ...
I would have gone to the Bahamas if it had been safe to travel.
Tom said, "I can't come to class because I've been feeling ill for 2 days. I think I might have caught something."
(use the verb mentioned: Tom mentioned...)
Tom mentioned (that) he couldn't come to class because he had been feeling ill for 2 days. He thought he might have caught something.
She has been working hard ...
(complete the sentence with an adverbial clause)
She has been working hard since she started lessons.