VOcabulary
Do you know who discovered / invented
electricity?
discovored
Scientists are carrying _____research to
find a cure for this disease.
carrying out
I think we need to investigate the reasons why
this accident happened.
look into
It's _______ time to invent new appliances.
high
You can operate the stereo system by machine /
remote control.
remote control
A fan has an electric engine /
motor that spins the vane.
motor
All you need to do is plug this appliance _____
and you can start using it.
plug IN
Just connect the kettle to a power supply and
turn it on.
plug in
This car has a _____speed of 100km/h
TOP SPEED
Driving at a very ______ speed is extremely
dangerous
high speed
Solar panels
generate / develop electricity
generate
Is your new tool ready yet?’ ‘No, but the work
is coming _______ nicely.
come on
My essay is developing but it isn’t finished yet
coming on
We’ve been studying really hard. I think it’s
________time we had a night out!
it's high time
I’m bored_______ this lesson – I don’t think
I want to be here any more
bored with
These televisions are Japanese but they are
manufactured / created in Spain
manufactured
This engine isn’t working. We need to come _____
with a better idea.
come up with
They need to do more experiments to check that
everything is OK.
carry out
You should make passing this exam your ______
priority.
your TOP PRIORITY
When I was younger, I________ to memorise whole
pages of text really easily.
A got used to be able C used to be able
B was used to be able D use to be able
used to be able
Remote control is a useful appliance /
tool.
appliances
If the appliance isn’t working properly, I can
usually figure ________ what’s wrong with it.
figure out
Is that the best suggestion you can think of?
come up with
Michael won a _________ award for his
invention.
TOP AWARD
Luckily, Dad _______ people criticising him for his
strong views and he doesn’t get angry.
A be used to C gets used to
B is used to D would be used to
is used to