vocabulary
reading
grammar
compound adjectives
100

a reaction based on feelings and emotions rather than thought and reason

Gut feeling 

100

Who were the three lighthouse keepers who disappeared?

Ducat, Marshall, and MacArthur.

100

Isn’t it exciting to be back in London?”

Type: Negative auxiliary verb question

100

not willing to spend money 

tight-fisted

200

sit in a lazy way, with your shoulders bent forwards

Slouch

200

Do your homework so you don't give the impression you're looking for any old job. Search the internet and read not only the company's website, but also any news stories that come up.

Research the company 

200

Which event are you looking forward to?”

Question ending with a preposition

200

often forgetting or not noticing things

Absent-minded 

300

confuse sb completely

To baffle 

300

What theories did people suggest to explain the disappearance of the keepers?

 They suggested murder over a woman, kidnapping by German agents, being carried away by a sea serpent, a giant sea bird, or even a ghostly boat.

300

if it rains a lot, the grass grows fast.

The more it rains, the faster the grass grows.

300

determined to do what you want to do, even if other people advise you not to  

Strong-willed 

400

keep touching something because you are nervous

Fiddle 

400

Why was the Flannan Islands lighthouse originally built?

 Because the islands were dangerous for ships, and a lighthouse was needed to warn sailors.

400

If you practice every day, your English improves.

→ The more you practice, the better your English becomes.

400

having a very high opinion of how important and clever you are

big-headed

500

be noticeable because of being different

Stand out 

500

The company's dress code should give you an idea of what to wear at the interview, but in most cases, you will be expected to look smart. However, it is not only your clothes you must watch.

Look the part 

500

Can you tell me where the press conference will be held?

Indirect question 

500

not willing to listen to ideas different from your own 

Narrow-minded