Education
English-speaking countries: facts
Health and illnesses
Services, restaurants and hotels
Shopping
100

You do this when you give your finished homework to the teacher. 

hand in

100

This city is the capital of the United States, where the President lives.

Washington, D.C.

100

This is the piece of paper a doctor gives you authorizing you to buy medicine at a pharmacy.

prescription

100

You leave this extra money for the waiter if the service was good.

tip/gratuity

100

You go into this small room to check if the clothes fit you before you buy them.


changing room

200

If you miss school, you must work harder to reach the same level as the other students.

catch up

200

This country's flag features a large red maple leaf.

Canada

200

This type of doctor performs operations in a hospital.

surgeon

200

This verb means to arrange a room or table in advance.

book/reserve

200

This is the piece of paper you receive after paying. You need it if you want to return the item.

receipt

300

This happens if you work too slowly and don't complete tasks on time compared to the class.

fall behind

300

This northern country is part of the UK; its capital is Edinburgh and men traditionally wear kilts.

Scotland

300

If you twist your ankle and it becomes larger and rounder than usual, it is...

swollen

300

This word refers to a specific style of cooking, for example, "I love Italian ______." (Don't say kitchen!)

cuisine

300

Something you buy for a price that is lower than usual or a "good deal."

bargain

400

If you fail a test, you might be given a second chance to take it again.

resit an exam

400
Capital city of Australia.

Canberra

400

This phrasal verb means to recover from an illness (e.g., "It took me weeks to _____ the flu").

get over

400

This type of holiday accommodation means you have to cook your own meals.

self-catering

400

This idiom describes looking at goods in shop displays without intending to buy anything.

window shopping

500

Sports, drama clubs, or chess clubs that happen outside of normal lessons.

extra-curricular activities

500
British currency

Pound Sterling

500

You use this idiom when you are feeling slightly ill or not your usual self.

feel under the weather

500

This formal adjective means something is given to you for free (e.g., "The hotel offers ______ WiFi").

complimentary

500

This verb means an item is the correct size or shape for you. (As opposed to looking good on you).

to fit vs. to suit

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