Vocabulary
There is a new housing... in the suburbs
of the city. You can get there by bus.
There is a new housing estate in the suburbs
of the city. You can get there by bus.
The Eiffel Tower is probably the most popular tourist
in Paris. (ATTRACT)
attraction
They moved to Venice in 2016.
(LIVED)
They ... 2016.
They have lived in Venice since 2016
Are you moving house on Saturday?
I ... you if you like. (help)
I’ll help you if you like.
My classmate is always smiling and helping out — he’s really ... .
a good egg
This chest of ... is too small for my
clothes. I need a big wardrobe.
This chest of drawers is too small for my
clothes. I need a big wardrobe.
This is a ... costume worn by young men
on special occasions. (TRADITION)
traditional
Liz started working for a coachsurfi ng service two
years ago.
WORKED
Liz ... for a couchsurfing service for two years.
Liz has worked for a couchsurfing service for two years.
I’m sorry I can’t come.
I ... a language course this evening. (start)
I ‘m starting a language course this evening.
I know you’re upset about the changes, but remember: ... .
you can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs
Singapore is an important ... centre in
Asia. That’s why the port there is so big.
Singapore is an important trading centre in
Asia. That’s why the port there is so big.
My room in the new house is much more
than in the old fl at. (SPACE)
spacious
They last saw Paul in January.
SINCE
They... January.
They haven't seen Paul January.
We ... on Friday night, but we still don’t know where exactly. (meet)
We're going to meet on Friday night, but we still don’t know where exactly.
We need a backup plan — let’s not ... .
put all our eggs in one basket
... houses are often quiter because thay don't have neighbours on one side.
Semi-deteched houses are often quiter because thay don't have neighbours on one side.
The room was cosy with ... stairs leading
up to the next floor. (WOOD)
wooden
When did you first meet Karen?
KNOWN
How long... Karen?
How long have you known Karen?
Hi, Jack! It’s Sue. What time ... you ... tomorrow? (come)
Hi, Jack! It’s Sue. What time are you coming tomorrow?
After failing the final test, Liam was ... .
not a happy bunny
Many popular tourist destinations have scorching
... in summer.
Many popular tourist destinations have scorching
temperatures in summer.
Our neighbours play loud music nearly every night.
We’ve made several... . (COMPLAIN)
complaints
I stopped travelling abroad three years ago.
FOR
I ... three years.
I haven't travelled for three years./
I haven't been abroad for three years.
‘Was that the doorbell?’ ‘Yes, I... it!’
(answer)
‘Was that the doorbell?’ ‘Yes, I ’ll answer it!’
Ever since my sister entred university, we’ve had to ... .
walk on eggshells around her