Unit 1 Vocabulary
break into
to enter somewhere illegally, often by force.
London Underground
This popular type of trabsport is called the Tube in London
I (go) ________ to Andorra last week to ski.
I went to Andorra last week to ski.
I (sleep) _______ when the Three Kings brought me gifts.
I was sleeping when the Three Kings brought me gifts.
Jeweller
A person who makes and sells expensive jewellry.
witness
someone who has seen the crime and can help catch the criminal
Lorry
A type of vehicle that can transport many items. Also called a truck in the United States
While we were speaking on the phone, I ______ (hear) your mother call you to dinner.
While we were speaking on the phone, I heard your mother call you to dinner.
"Were you (study) _________ when she called you on the phone last night?"
"No, I (play)_______ video games."
"Were you studying when she called you on the phone last night?"
"No, I was playing video games."
having a good knowledge of culture and fashion; intelligent
jury
a group of peers who decide the outcome of a criminal trial
Last night I ______ (play) my guitar loudly and the neighbors (complain).
Last night I played my guitar loudly and the neighbors complained
I (snowboard) __________ when the avalanche suddenly began.
I was snowboarding when the avalanche suddenly began.
Second-hand
having had a previous owner; not new
Forger
a criminal who copies other people's work
Motorbike/Motorcycle
Harley Davidson is a well known manufacturer, a kind of vehicle for one person that has two wheels and can go very fast
Suddenly, the dog (jump) ________ up and (bite)_________ my hand. Her teeth (break) _______ my skin and I (begin)________ to bleed.
Suddenly, the dog jumped up and bit my hand. Her teeth broke my skin and I began to bleed.
While the Duke (prepare) _________ for his big birthday party, he fell and ruined his cake.
While the Duke was preparing for his big birthday party, he fell and ruined his cake.
impractical
not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic
forensic scientist
Works in a crime laboratory. Examines evidence from a crime scene and uses science to help solve the crime.
Ferry
a type of boat that can carry many people, cars, or other items across small bodies of water
Last Wednesday, I almost (sleep) ________ through my alarm! I (do not) _______ have time to eat breakfast, and I (run) _______ to school.
Last Wednesday, I almost slept through my alarm! I did not have time to eat breakfast, and I ran to school.
What _____ you ______ (do) this morning when I tried to call you?
I _______ (shower)! I'm sorry I missed your call.
What were you doing this morning when I tried to call you?
I was showering! I'm sorry I missed your call.