Homework: Vocabulary p. 20 (A, B
+ C)
Beam n /biːm/ [C]
LIGHT a line of light shining from something
A laser beam
Beamer /ˈbiːmə r / noun [ C ]
A data projector: a machine that allows you to show
words or images on a screen or wall
chorus1 /ˈkɔːrəs/ noun
SONG [MUSIC] [C] the part of a song that is repeated
several times
SINGING GROUP [MUSIC] [group] a large group of people
who sing together
Cheesy /ˈtʃiːzi/ adjective informal
1 not fashionable and of low quality
Cheesy music
A wide smile that is not always sincere
In a rush
HURRY when you have to hurry or move somewhere quickly
I'm sorry I can't talk now, I'm in a rush.
Master's (degree) [EDUCATION] a higher university
qualification
to study for a Master's degree
PhD = Doctor of Philosophy/ˌpiːeɪtʃˈdiː/ noun
[C [EDUCATION] an advanced university qualification, or a person who has this
qualification
a PhD course/programme
Maria has a PhD in mathematics.
Lift /lɪft/ verb
You're not supposed to lift heavy weights after an
operation.
Bend your knees when lifting heavy objects.
She lifted the books onto the table.
He lifted the girl onto his shoulders.
This is too heavy to lift.
Lift UP /lɪft/ verb1 UP [T] to put something or someone in a higher
position
Could you help me lift this table, please?
She lifted the baby up and put him in his chair.
He lifted his glass to his lips.
Convertible /kənˈvɜːtəbl/ noun [ C ]
A car with a folding roof
Household chores
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUSPQ6BMd9w
Alice
I sort of
like him, but I don't know why.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUSPQ6BMd9w
Cat call (compliment): noises you make to a woman
walking by…
stick /stɪk/ verb past stuck
The preparation helps the paint to stick to the
surface.
The cake had stuck to the sides of the tin.
The silicon stops the ingredients from sticking to the
pan.
A piece of chewing gum had stuck to the bottom of his
shoe.
stick v JOIN stick1 /stɪk/ verb past stuck1 JOIN [I,
T] to become joined to something else or to make something become joined to
something else, usually with a substance like glue
Anne stuck a picture of her boyfriend on the wall.
The stamp wouldn't stick to the envelope.
With money to spare
It’s a no-show(-up) (plantón)
Date /deɪt/ verb
MEET [I, T] to regularly spend time with someone you
have a romantic relationship with.
We've been dating for six months.
Word partners for promotion
gain / get / be given a promotion • promotion to sth
Sort of
Spoken
a) Used to say that something is partly true but does not
describe the exact situation:
I sort of
like him, but I don't know why.'Do you
know what I mean?' 'Sort of.'
ˌ Head
ˈ office noun [usually singular]
The most important office
of a company, or the people who work there.
Head office handles all
complaints made against the company.
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