C1 24-25/10/16

Homework: time phrases p.157 + reading activity p. 14

Namesake (tocayo)

ˌgo-ˈgetter / $ ˈ. ˌ../ noun [countable]  someone who is likely to be successful because they are very determined and have a lot of energy —go-getting adjective

Examples from the Corpus

go-getter

• At the age of 73, he sounded like a ghost from the past rather than a go-getter for the future.

• George was a go-getter; he wasn't afraid to take a risk. • You can't help admiring Debbie -- she's a real go-getter.

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downside /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/ noun [no plural]

the disadvantage of a situation

The downside of living in a city is all the pollution.

dreamer /ˈdriːmə r / noun [C]

someone who is not practical and thinks about things that are not likely to happen

drifter /ˈdrɪftə $ -ər/ noun [countable]  1 someone who is always moving from one job or place to another with no real purpose

bump and grind     workshifts  

ˈgallows ˌhumour British English, gallows humor American English noun [uncountable]  humour which makes very unpleasant or dangerous things seem funny

noose  

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Homework: reading activity p 10

dawn 1 /dɔːn/ noun [ U ]

1 the early morning when light first appears in the sky

We woke at dawn .

2 the dawn of sth

literary the time when something began

the dawn of civilization

See also: the crack of dawn

twilight /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/ noun [ U ]

the time just before it becomes completely dark in the evening

early bird catches the worm

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turban /ˈtɜːbən/ noun [ C ]

a long piece of cloth that men from some religions fold around their heads

hijab - djellaba

veil

burqa

Stubborn

Nomads

shepherd 1 /ˈʃepəd/ noun [ C ]

[ FARMING ] someone whose job is to look after sheep

Ex. 3

-Valuable/ˈvæljuəbl/

-Guiding (principle: the basic idea that a plan or system is based on: The general principle is that education should be available to all children up to the age of 16.basic/fundamental/guiding principle)

-It’s stood me in very good stead (to be very useful to someone when needed: His years of training were standing him in good stead.)

-thumb (rule of thumb: a rough figure or method of calculation, based on practical experience: As a general rule of thumb, children this age should not spend more than one hour on homework.)

-said ... done

-point (make a point of doing something: to do something deliberately, even when it involves making a special effort: He made a point of spending Saturdays with his children. I always make a point of being early.)

Don’t come to blows over small things

make a fuss of/over sb

to give someone a lot of attention and treat them well

My uncle always makes a big fuss of the children.

leukaemia UK ( US leukemia ) /luːˈkiːmiə/ noun [ U ]

[ HEALTH ] a serious disease in which a person's body produces too many white blood cells.

prejudice 1 /ˈpredʒədɪs/ noun [ C , U ]

Word partners for prejudice

encounter / experience / face prejudice • prejudice against sb

when someone dislikes a group of people or treats them unfairly because they are a different race, sex, religion, etc

racial prejudice

prejudice against women

to be on the verge of sth/doing sth

to be going to happen or to do something very soon

a company on the verge of financial disaster

Behind with

used to say that someone is late in doing what they have to do 

This work should have been finished yesterday. I’m getting terribly behind. 

Victor had fallen behind with his mortgage payments after losing his job. 

An important research project that is already two years behind schedule (=not ready at the time planned).

Deadline

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 tramp 1 /træmp/ noun [ C ]

someone who has no home, job, or money and who lives outside

beggar /ˈbegə r / noun [ C ]

a poor person who lives by asking other people for money and food

Homeless

outlook /ˈaʊtlʊk/ noun

1 FUTURE [ no plural ] the likely future situation

The outlook for the economy next year is bleak.

2 THINKING [ C ] the way a person thinks about something

Despite her illness, she has a very positive outlook on life.

nod /nɒd $ nɑːd/ ●●○ W2 verb (nodded, nodding) [intransitive, transitive]  1 to move your head up and down, especially in order to show agreement or understanding → shake I asked her if she was ready to go, and she nodded.

Behave /bɪˈheɪv/ ●●● S3 W3 verb [intransitive]  1 [always + adverb/preposition] to do things that are good, bad, sensible etc syn act 

She behaved in a very responsible way.

behave towards: I think he behaved disgracefully towards you.

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US elections (see the activity in the Moodle platform)

molest /məʊˈlest/ verb [ T ]

to hurt or attack someone in a sexual way

He was accused of molesting children.

molestation /ˌməʊlesˈteɪʃən/ noun [ U ]

fringe /frɪndʒ/ noun [ C ]

1 HAIR UK ( US bangs [ plural ] ) hair that is cut short and straight at the top of someone's face

2 DECORATION loose threads that hang along the edge of cloth as a decoration

3 EDGE the outside edge of an area, group, or subject and not the main part

wig /wɪg/ noun [ C ]

a covering of real or artificial hair that you wear on your head

She was wearing a blonde wig .

ˌ sexual ˈ intercourse noun [ U ] formal

[ BIOLOGY ] when a man puts his penis into a woman's vagina

health /helθ/ noun [ U ]

Word partners for health

damage / improve sb's health • excellent / good / ill / poor health • be in [good/bad, etc] health

1 BODY the condition of your body

to be in good/poor health

Regular exercise is good for your health.

2 SUCCESS how successful and strong something is

the financial health of the business

See also: the National Health Service

the Establishment

the people and organizations that have most power and influence in a country

Polls

blue-collar /ˌbluːˈkɒlə r / adjective [ always before noun ]

A blue-collar worker does physical work, especially in a factory.

white-collar /ˌwaɪtˈkɒlə r / adjective

[ SOCIETY ] relating to work in an office or in a job that needs special knowledge and education

white-collar jobs/workers

prosecutor /ˈprɒsɪkjuːtə r / noun [ C ]

[ LAW ] a lawyer who prosecutes people

prosecute /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/ verb [ I , T ]

[ LAW ] to accuse someone of a crime in a law court

No one has been prosecuted for the murders.

ˈ locker ˌ room noun [ C ]

a room where you change your clothes and leave those and other personal possessions in a locker

vile /vaɪl/ adjective

extremely unpleasant

a vile attack

The bathroom was vile.

crotch /krɒtʃ/ ( also UK crutch ) noun [ C ]

[ ANATOMY ] the part of your body between the tops of your legs, or the part of a piece of clothing that covers this area

sewage /ˈsuːɪdʒ/ noun [ U ]

waste water and waste from toilets

a sewage treatment plant

brag /bræg/ verb [ I ] present participle bragging , past bragged

to talk with too much pride about what you have done or what you own

He's always bragging about how much money he earns.

Abusive to women

Instruct my attorney general

And get off this question

You are into big diversion tonight

spontaneous /spɒnˈteɪniəs/ adjective

happening naturally and suddenly and without being planned

a spontaneous reaction

The crowd broke into spontaneous applause.

spontaneity /ˌspɒntəˈneɪəti/ noun [ U ]

when something is spontaneous

The performance was boring and lacked spontaneity.

spontaneously adverb

heated /ˈhiːtɪd/ adjective

1 made warm or hot

2 a heated argument/debate, etc

an angry or excited argument

I’m going for Hillary C.

lively /ˈlaɪvli/ adjective

full of energy and interest

a lively conversation/debate

a lively child

liveliness noun [ U ]

the fool that I am

If I had a say…

As I see it…

trustworthy /ˈtrʌstˌwɜːði/ adjective

Someone who is trustworthy can be trusted.

LOL

[ INTERNET ] internet abbreviation for laughing out loud: used when you think something is very funny

cutting-edge /ˌkʌtɪŋˈedʒ/ adjective

very modern and with all the newest developments

cutting-edge design/technology

worship /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ verb present participle worshipping , past worshipped , also US present participle worshiping , past worshiped

1 GOD [ RELIGION ] [ I , T ] to show respect for a god by saying prayers or performing religious ceremonies

2 PEOPLE [ T ] to love and respect someone very much

She worshipped her mother.

worship noun [ U ]

a place of worship (= a religious building)

worshipper noun [ C ]

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Initial test

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Talking about our holidays:

Go for a swim

When in Rome, do as Romans do

So much often as I would like to

Run smoothly

treat ●●● S3 noun 

1 [countable] something special that you give someone or do for them because you know they will enjoy itas a treat

 Steven took his son to a cricket match as a birthday treat.

2 [singular] an event that gives you a lot of pleasure and is usually unexpected

When we were kids, a trip to the beach was a real treat.

treat somebody to something

We treated Mom to lunch at the Savoy.

I treated myself to a new dress.

1^st come, 1^st served

We had a two-week holiday

It’s been charged with things to do

Icing on the cake

Si‧ci ‧ly /ˈsɪsəli/

crutch /krʌtʃ/ noun [countable]

1 [usually plural] one of a pair of long sticks that you put under your arms to help you walk when you have hurt your leg

prom‧e‧nade /ˌprɒməˈnɑːd◂, ˈprɒmənɑːd $ ˌprɑːməˈneɪd◂/ noun [countable] 🔊  1 British English a wide road next to the beach, where people can walk for pleasure.

sprain /spreɪn/ ●○○ verb [transitive] to damage a joint in your body by suddenly twisting it syn twist  

I fell down the steps and sprained my ankle.

It’s not worth asking for...

burden /ˈbɜːd ə n/ noun [ C ]

Word partners for burden

be / become a burden on/to sb • carry the burden of sth • ease / lighten / share the burden • a heavy burden • the burden of (doing) sth

something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about

the burden of responsibility

I'd hate to be a burden to you when I'm older.

burden verb [ T ]

to give someone something difficult or unpleasant to deal with or worry about

Sorry to burden you with my problems.

burdensome adjective

Lost baggage:
drag 1 /dræg/ verb present participle dragging , past dragged

1 drag sth/sb across/along/over, etc

to pull something or someone along the ground somewhere, usually with difficulty

The table was too heavy to lift, so we had to drag it across the room.

cou‧ri‧er /ˈkʊriə $ -ər/ noun [countable]

1 a person or company that is paid to take packages somewhere

temporarily /ˈtempərərəli $ ˌtempəˈrerəli/

mishandle

misdirect

mislaid

purchase 1 /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ verb [ T ] formal

to buy something

Tickets must be purchased two weeks in advance.

li‧aise /liˈeɪz/

to make sure that information is passed between people, departments, or organizations so that they can work effectivelyliaise withYou should liaise with other staff on training provision.

carousel /ˌkærəˈsel/ noun [ C ]

1 MOVING STRIP a moving strip where passengers collect their bags at an airport

2 ENTERTAINMENT mainly US a machine that goes round and round and has toy animals or cars for children to ride on

peek 1 /piːk/ verb [ I ]

to look at something for a short time, often when you do not want other people to see you

I peeked out the window to see who was there.

peep /piːp/ verb [ I ]

1 peep at/ through/out, etc

to look at something for a short time, often when you do not want other people to see you

She peeped at them through the fence.

Peeping Tom

feasible /ˈfiːzəbl/ adjective

possible to do

a feasible plan

[ + to do sth ] It may be feasible to clone human beings, but is it ethical?

feasibility /ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/ noun [ U ]

junk /dʒʌŋk/ noun [ U ] informal

old things which have little value

leave somebody/something ↔ behind phrasal verb1 to not take someone or something with you when you leave a place 🔊 I think I might have left my wallet behind. 🔊 He departed for Washington, leaving the children behind with their mother.

Baggage battles:

auc‧tion /ˈɔːkʃən $ ˈɒːk-/

make do

to manage with the things that you have, even though this is not really enough

I hardly had any food in the house so I just had to make do.

make do with/without

I usually make do with a cup of coffee for breakfast.

For many people, make do and mend (=when someone manages with the things they have and does not buy anything new) was a harsh reality.

bul‧let /ˈbʊlɪt/

butch‧er /ˈbʊtʃə $ -ər/

ˈroll-call noun [countable, uncountable]

the act of reading out an official list of names to check who is there

United breaks guitars

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Teacher: Fran

160h

70% certificado de aprovechamiento

Initial ev., mid yr. ev., june/sept.

Normal lessons

M – W -> 18:30 – 21H

TU – TH -> 16 – 18:30H

Conversation lessons (on Wednesday)

16 - 17

17 - 18

Break-> 20h or 17h

Life advanced cengage learning

frnssn@gmail.com

Photo

Full name

Telephone number

Occupation

Brief description of who you are why you enrolled the course.

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ain't /eɪnt/ informal short for

am not, is not, are not, have not, or has not. This word is not considered correct by most people.

"Is Terry here?" "No, I ain't seen him all day."

get your act together informal

to organize your activities so that you can make progress

Ain’t your mama->

Cooking

Laundry

Get your act together

Rise and shine

Right here

How

Comfortable

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