Judit López VOCABULARY
UNIT 1. Collocations with give and make. 1. GIVE (Actividad del sujeto con paticipación del receptor). An example, information, advice, an opinion, birth, an order, permission, (one’s) point of view, a clue, a surprise, a shit (damn), mercy, headache, punishment… 2. MAKE (El sujeto hace que algo nuevo se produzca o crea con material). A decision, difference, suggestion, (a) noise, a choice, an appointment, a mistake, agreement, a mockery of, mention of…
Extra. 3. FILLERS (Evitar listas y “sth like that”). So, well, yes/no, ok, oh, you know, I mean, like, whatever, question tags, damn, omg… 4. PERSONALITY. Shy, creative, hard-working, insensible, nervous, competent, imaginative, (in)modest, insecure, open-minded, self-centred (selfless), insecure, naïve, genuine, conscientious, idealistic, outgoing, protective, unconventional, to think outside the box. 5. OTHERS.
Ritzy/Fancy: Exclusivo, fashion.
Wander: Caminar sin rumbo.
Upsilamba: Saltar y darte cuenta que vuelas.
Still: No moverse.
Binge: Hacer mucho de algo no sano (bingedrinking).
Trial & error: Prueba y error.
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UNIT 2. Collocations with make, get and do. 1. DO (Llevar a cabo una acción). A job, a course, activities, business, exercise, ham, one’s best, some shopping, sport, household chores, the cooking, a task…
Extra. 2. LANGUAGES. Accurately, aims, an excellent command, bilingual, fashionable loanwords, fluency, highly articulate, mother tongue, a bit rusty. 3. OTHERS.
Get suck into/Learn: Aprender.
Thorough: Meticuloso.
Shortsighted: Corto de miras (Close mind).
Endangered: Apunto de extiguirse.
Influence the outcome: Influir en el resultado.
Band with each other: Unirse entre sí/estar unidos.
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UNIT 3. Nouns which can be countable or uncountable (Pg. 166-167). NOUN ART BUSINESS CHEESE CHICKEN CHOCOLATE COFFEE DISEASE EXERCISE LAMB MEMORY SIGHT SPEECH SPORT
COUNTABLE Tipo de arte Compañía General Animal Chocolate (general) Bebida Específico Tarea de clase Animal Recuerdo Sitios Trabajo que hacer Actividad
Extra. 1. OTHERS.
To run a business: Organizar (transitivo).
To run fast: Acción (intransitivo).
To run a command: Hacer funcionar algo (transitivo).
Pacemaker: Marcapasos.
Equalize: Igualar.
Cope: Aguantar (handle).
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UNCOUNTABLE El arte (general) Trabajo que hacer Específico Tipo de carne Chocolatinas Taza de cafe General Deporte Tipo de carne Habilidad Vista Habilidad de hablar Un deporte específico
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UNIT 4. Dependent prepositions (Pg. 167). accuse sb of accustom sb to agree with sb/sth about apologise (to sb) for appeal to apply to base sth on believe in blame sb/sth for compete with concentrate on connect sb/sth with consider sb/sth as consist of contrast sb/sth with cope with dedicate sth to
VERB + PREPOSITION depend on differ from disapprove of discourage sb from distinguish sb/sth from distract sb from divide sth into dream of focus on help (sb) with hope for impress sb with include sb/sth in interfere with invest (sth) in involve sb in link sb/sth to/with
listen to participate in persist in prepare (sb/sth) for prevent sb/sth from protest against react to/against recognise sb/sth to relate sb/sth to rely on remind sb of result in search for spend sth on suffer from think about/of warn sb about
ADJ + PREP afraid of angry with/about anxious about capable of confident of dependent on different from disappointed with good/bad at independent of interested in involved in proud of sorry about/for tired of
NOUN + PREP attention to belief in capacity for confidence in difficulty in/with discussion about experience of information on problem of/with reputation for trust in
Extra. 1. WORK-LIFE. Achieve a good work-life balance, commute, feel valued, a good communicator, a feeling of isolation, a job vacancy, motivate/motivation, a reasonable/heavy/light workload, recruit, take somebody on, a trainee, a work environment, a workplace. 2. OTHERS.
Enliven: Avivar.
Companion: Mascota que te acompaña/esta a tu lado.
Pave: Pionero.
Opening: Una oportunidad de trabajo.
Engage: Inspirar.
Oyster: Ostra.
Recruit: Reclutar.
Trainee: Aprendiz.
To be prone to: Hábitos/intereses.
Bellboy/bellhop: Botones.
Doormen: Sujeta-puertas.
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UNIT 5. Idiomatic language.
Twist my arm: Convencer
Stab you in the back: Te ataca por la espalda.
Turn a blind eye to: Hacer la vista gorda.
Pulling my leg: Tomar el pelo.
Catch someone’s eye: Atraer la atención.
See eye to eye: Estar al mismo nivel (agree/disagree).
Keep an eye on: Echarle un vistazo.
In the public eye: Estar expuesto al público,
So quiet you can hear a pindrop: Tan silencioso que se oye todo.
Lose one’s hear to: Enamorarse.
All ears: Ser todo oidos.
Play by ear: Tocar de oído.
Turn a deaf ear: Negarse a escuchar.
Music to your ears: Es música para tus oídos.
Fall on deaf ears: Ignorar.
Grim from ear to ear: Sonrisa de oreja a oreja.
Make one’s ear burn: Hacer que alguien se averguence.
Lend a ear to someone: Escuchar atentamente a alguien.
Put one’s feet up: Descansar.
Put my nose to the grindstone: Hincar codos/centrarse en los estudios.
Extra. 1. EXTREME SPORTS. Adrenalin rush, bungee jumping, bungee rope, concentration, control, courage, daring, excitement, exhausted, exhilarated, fit, proud, satisfaction, self-confident, stamina, steady nerves, a sense of achievement, strength, terrified, thrill. 2. ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE A HERO. Cautious, courageous, creative, enthusiastic, exceptional, extraordinary, fearless, generous, innovative, inspiring, kind, passionate, remarkable, self-interested, significant, tireless. 3. OTHERS.
Stamina: Aguante.
Thrill: Emoción
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UNIT 6. Adjective-Noun collocations.
Major drawback.
Long hours.
Wide range.
Extensive/vast experience/knowledge.
Huge/powerful impact.
High/great degree.
Heavy/constant pressure.
Excellent/unrivalled reputation.
Fierce/intense competition.
High/great number.
Huge/considerable increase.
Expert/specialist skills.
Extra. 1. OTHERS.
To draw conclusions: Sacar conclusiones.
By and large: En general.
Likeness: Similaridad.
Hazardous: Peligroso.
Well-off: Acomodado.
Vivid: Alegre.
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UNIT 7. Complex prepositions. Because of, fitting appropriately with, on the subject of, in order to help, in return for, in front of, as well as, as a substitute for, by using.
Extra. 1. MONEY WORDS.
Put one’s money where their mouth is.
Money doesn’t grow on trees.
Hard cash.
Pay through the nose.
Pay my own way.
Spending money like water.
Holds the purse.
Break the bank.
Rolling in money.
Be paid peanuts.
2. OTHERS.
Bankrupt: Bancarrota (adj).
Bankruptcy: Declararse en bancarrota (noun).
Snail mail: Correo ordinario, por carta.
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UNIT 8. “Talking” verbs. Comment, discuss, say, speak, talk, tell.
Extra. 1. OTHERS.
Lap: Beber a lengüetazos.
Clickbait: Artículos destinados a tener visitas, likes...
Broadsheet: Periódico nacional.
Rag: Periódico rosa.
Bias/to be biased/to have bias: Posicionarse de un bando.
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UNIT 9. Action, activity, event and programme. 1. ACTION.
The process of doing something, especially dealing with a problem or difficulty.
Something that you do.
A physical movement.
2. ACTIVITY.
The situation in which a lot of things are happening or people moving around.
The work of a group or organization to achieve an aim.
3. EVENT.
Something important or unusual that happens.
One of a set of races competitions.
4. PROGRAMME.
A broadcast on television or radio.
A thin book or piece of paper giving information about a play or musical or sports event, usually bought at the theatre or place where the event happens.
A plan of activities to be done o things to be achieved.
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UNIT 10. Chance, occasion, opportunity and possibility. 1. CHANCE. Una oportunidad. Informal.
Adjectives: good, ideal, last, second, unexpected.
Verbs: get, have, deserve, welcome, give someone, take, turn down + the chance + inf.
El nivel de posibilidad de que algo ocurra.
Adjectives: fair, outside, realistic, reasonable, slim.
Verbs: be in with a chance/stand a chance of + -ing
2. OCCASION (Tiempo específico en el que ocurre algo).
Adjectives: formal, historic, memorable, rare, solemn, special, unique.
Verbs: mark + an occasion; rise + to the occasion.
3. OPPORTUNITY (Situación en la que es posible hacer algo que quieres).
Adjectives: equal, excellent, golden, perfect, tremendous, welcome.
Verbs: have, love, miss, seize, take + the opportunity; opportunity + arise/occur.
4. POSSIBILITY (Situación en la que algo puede o no pasar).
Adjectives: definite, distinct, real, remote, serious, slight, strong.
Verbs: face, accept, rule out, recognise, ignore + the possibility.
Extra. 5. LEARNING. Academic study, class teaching, individual student, learning style, pair of group work, primary school, programme of study, range of abilities, secondary school, give clear instructions, manage one’s own learning, work independently, effective, (in)formal, motivated, motivating, time-consuming. 6. OTHERS.
To fast: Ayunar (religión).
Cutback: Reducir (compañía).
Host families: Familias de acogida.
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UNIT 11. At, in and on to express location (Pg. 163-164). 1. AT.
Un punto específico, no un área.
Un evento.
Direcciones.
2. IN.
El lugar es un área o espacio.
Coches y taxis.
The world.
3. ON.
Posición en contacto con una superficie.
Sitio pensado como una línea.
Transportes que no sean coches o taxis.
Aparatos electrónicos.
Premises, fam, floor and island.
Left/Right.
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UNIT 12. Extra. 1. THE LIVING WORLD. Fire risk, fire damage, insurance costs, desert region, water shortage, crop failure, rainforest, farmland, cash crops, exhaust fumes, vehicle emissions, factory chimneys, breathing difficulties, flood water(s), flood defences, river banks, oil rig, fuel consumption, fuel shortage(s). 2. ENVIOMENTAL ISSUES. Buy local produce, dispose of rubbish responsibly, recycle waste, save energy, share car journeys, switch to natural energy, use public transport. 3. OTHERS.
Inuits: Esquimal.
Blubber: Grasa de animales como ballenas.
Dehydrate: Deshidratar.
Dehydration: Deshidratación.
Icecap: Capa de hielo.
Soil: Tierra (cultivar).
Daily basis: Necesidades diarias.
Nor: Negativo de or.
Drought: Sequía.
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UNIT 13. Extra. 1. FOOD. A balanced diet, calories, colesterol, fat, fibre, minerals, protein, seafood, vitamins, appetising, fattering, greasy, (un)healthy, low-fat, oily, tasty, lose weight. 2. OTHERS.
Widespread: Extenso, grande.
Hayfever: Alergia al polen.
Blister: Ampolla.
Bruise: Moratón.
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UNIT 14. Learn, find out and know; provide, offer and give. 1. LEARN, FIND OUT AND KNOW.
Learn: Adquirir conocimiento o habilidad de una nueva materia o actividad.
Find out: Informarse sobre algo por querer saber más o para adquirirla por primera vez.
Know: Tener la información en tu mente.
2. PROVIDE, OFFER AND GIVE.
Provide: Dar algo a alguien poque lo necesita.
Offer: Preguntar a alguien si querían algo.
Extra. 3. OTHERS.
Sore: Dolorido.
Soreness: Dolor/herida.
Country pumpkin: Cateto de pueblo.
Utterly: Completamente.
Melting pot: Mezcla.
Unberable: Insoportable.
Sheer: Escarpado.
Sheath: Vaina.
Deadtired/Dog tired: Cansado (exhausted).
Eye-opener: Cambia tu forma de ver las cosas.
Rush sby: Presionar a alguien a hacer algo.
Preconception: Estereotipos (pre-judge).
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EXAM TRAINING. 1. CONNECTORS. Although, because, provided, unless, until, whatever, whenever, whereas, as if, as long as, as soon as, despite the fact that, even though, in accordance with, in case, in order to, no sooner, so as not to. 2. PARAPHRASING. Advocates, at first, be aware, connections, consequence, fascinating, for certain, have in common, initially, intend, interesting, key, main, realice, result, share, supporters, ties, undeniable, wish. 3. OTHERS.
To jinx sth: Gafarla.
Utter + noun (negative); Utterly + adj (extreme).
Maintain order, health, peace, warmth.
Episodes: Momentos negativos.
Not only + (to be) + noun + but; Anywhere/anything/anybody + but + noun.
Mouthwatering: Se te hace la boca agua (food).
Entrepreneur: Emprendedor.
Undercharge: Cobrar menos de lo debido.
Recruitment: Proceso para encontrar nuevos empleados.
Start-up: Negocio que recién empieza.
In-house: Hacer algo con gente conocida antes que de fuera.
Sound ideas off: Compartir ideas.
Towtruck: Grúa (coche); Crane: Grúa (edificio).
Humble: Humilde
Loath: Odiar mucho.
Scapel: Pequeño cuchillo usado en medicina.
Beer googles: Todos se ven más atractivos si vas borracho.
Goalkeeper/goalie: Portero
Out of the picture: No hay posibilidades.
Bowling alley: Bolera.
Mood: Estado de ánimo/humor.
Never have I ever: Yo nunca.
You’d hope: Te esperas algo.
You’d think I was asking for the moon.
To get worked up: overworking (negative).
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