Vocab
To interest or attract someone.
'I think what ... to me about his painting is his use of colour.'
appeal(s)
The doctor is treating Peter's injuries.
Peter's injuries are being treated (by the doctor).
Kelly wrote down the title of the book because she didn't want to forget it.
/not/
Kelly wrote down the title of the book so as not to forget it.
Kelly wrote down the title of the book in order not to forget it.
I insist ... driving you home.
on
Happening or behaving in a way that you expect and not unusual or interesting.
'The ending to the film was just so ...'
predictable
Someone saw the robber leave the bank.
The robber was seen to leave the bank.
The bus had an engine problem but it arrived on time.
/spite/
The bus arrived on time in spite of the engine problem.
The bus arrived on time in spite of having an engine problem.
The bus arrived on time in spite of the fact that it had an engine problem.
It's clear that people get a ... out of watching silly cat videos.
(= enjoy something a lot)
kick
In a film, novel, or play, a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot.
'He's either a hero or a ..., depending on your point of view.'
villain
My dad doesn't let me mow the lawn.
I'm not allowed to mow the lawn.
The film was interesting so I could watch it again.
/It/
It was such an interesting film that I could watch it again.
A car is a ... if you live in the countryside.
/necessary/
necessity
To behave in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration, and that other people often find annoying.
'She only bought that sports car to ... and prove she could afford one.'
show off
They believe that the actress will get an award for her performance.
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It is believed that the actress will get an award for her performance.
The actress is believed to get an award for her performance.
James likes travelling by plane but not by train.
/whereas/
James likes travelling by plane whereas he doesn't like travelling by train.
When will I receive my certificate?
I would like ...
I would like to know when I will receive my certificate.
To relax and allow your mind to be free from worry after a period of work or some other activity that has made you worried.
'A good movie in the evening helps me to ... after work.'
unwind
Is Paul Gautier going to design the summer collection?
Is the summer collection going to be designed by Paul Gautier?
She apologised, but he didn't forgive her.
/that/
Despite the fact that she apologised, he didn't forgive her.
In spite of the fact that she apologised, he didn't forgive her.
Does this event take place every year?
Do you know ...
Do you know if this event takes place every year?