Words are good
(adj) showing that you understand and care about someone's problems
sympathetic
You should try playing this game!
have a go at
You shouldn't drink so much soda.
You ______ to drink so much soda.
ought not
My father has achieved great success. He's a very ___ man.
successful
In unit 1, you read about this teenager who turned a hobby into a living when he had the idea of filming a game and commenting on the action while he was playing and uploading it to YouTube.
Tom Cassel
(adj) an area with only houses and not factories or offices
residential
I went to bed later than usual.
stayed up
She didn't use to visit her grandma very often.
She _______ ever visited her grandma.
hardly
Timmy should concentrate more in class. He lacks ___.
concentration
In unit 6, you read about people's fears. What is autophobia?
the fear of being alone
(v) to speak too quietly and not clearly enough for someone to understand you
mumble
I'm really angry with my sister!
fed up
She _________ walking for 3 hours and wanted to sit down.
had been
Sally is often depressed. She suffers from ___.
depression
In unit 2, you read about young people's opinions on fashion. Which of the teens said they couldn't stand labels?
Halia
(v) to write a piece of music
compose
I need to eat less chocolate.
cut down on
I really regret being so lazy in school.
I ____ been so lazy in school.
shouldn't have
Sherry is full of ___. She's very optimistic.
optimism
In unit 3, you read about intelligent animals. Which of the animals could use sign language?
chimpanzees
(n) Someone who lives in a particular town or city
citizen
We've only got two days booked in this cabin, so let's take full advantage of it.
make the best of
My mom and dad got married in 2001.
By 2030, they __________________.
will have been married for 29 years
I've got no ___ of going to the party. Do you intend to go?
intention
In unit 8, you read about young people recommending cities to live in. Who said their city was the center of the Italian fashion industry?
Marco