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F7 U5 Achieve Flashcards

1
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get something big

I want to a_________ good grades in school this year.

A

achieve

/əˈtʃiːv/

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1,000,000,000

“There are over seven _______ people on Earth.”

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billion

/ˈbɪljən/

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100 years

We are now in the 21st c_______, where technology plays a big role in our daily lives.

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century

/ˈsentʃəri/

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10 years

Over the past d_______, Sarah learned to play the piano. Now she can play her favorite songs!

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decade

/ˈdekeɪd/, /dɪˈkeɪd/

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If there are 8 slices of pizza, and you have eaten 3, then you’ve had 3 out of 8, which is the same as saying 3/8 of the pizza

Sarah ate only a f______ of her sandwich because she wasn’t very hungry.

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fraction

/ˈfrækʃn/

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The school is just one k________ away from my house.

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kilometre / kilometer

/kɪˈlɒmɪtə(r)/, /ˈkɪləmiːtə(r)/

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The classroom is ten m____s wide.

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metre / meter

/ˈmiːtə(r)/

ten meters wide.

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1,000 years

The new m_______ began in the year 2000.

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millennium

/mɪˈleniəm/

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1,000,000

She saved a ________ pennies in her piggy bank.

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million

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1/4 - 15 minutes - 3 months

I’ll meet you at the park in a q_______ past three.

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quarter

/ˈkwɔːtə(r)/

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1,000 kg

There’s a t_______ of sand on the beach.

I have a _____ of books on my shelf.

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ton

/tʌn/

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Grandma’s a______ is seventy.

Children of the same a______ often play together.

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age

/eɪdʒ/

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live 90 y____

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live 90 years

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ten-y____-old boy

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ten-year-old boy

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The giraffe is known for its tall h_______.

The teacher measured the students’ h_____in class.

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height

/haɪt/

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The store is within walking d_______ from here.

The school is just a short d________ from my house.

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distance

/ˈdɪstəns/

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extremely good

Sarah’s performance on the stage was i______.

The view from the mountaintop was i_______.

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incredible

/ɪnˈkredəbl/

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nearly

That’s a_____ 5 words every second.

The cake is a______ ready; it just needs a few more minutes in the oven.

I a_______ forgot my lunch at home.

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almost

/ˈɔːlməʊst/

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O_______, I ate a delicious cake at the bakery.

He o______ ate 110 hot dogs in ten minutes

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once

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be popular and/or made a lot of money

s______ actress

She is the most s_______ film actress of the last decade

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successful

/səkˈsesfl/

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one of the world’s richest ______ (people / person)

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one of _____ (plural noun)

one of the world’s richest people

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22
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a large amount of money

Saving a little each month can gradually increase your w______.

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wealth

/welθ/

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23
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around

The journey took a_______ seven hours.

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approximately

/əˈprɒksɪmətli/

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24
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to fire a gun or other weapons

He carefully aimed and “s_____ an arrow” into the sky.

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shoot

/ʃuːt/

shoot - shot - shot

shoot an arrow
shot an arrow

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25
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the quality of being physically strong

He pushed against the rock with all his s______.

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strength

/streŋkθ/

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26
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the ability to continue doing something painful or difficult for a long period of time without giving up

Swimming for a long time in the pool is a good way to improve e_______.

Running a marathon needs a lot of e______.

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endurance

/ɪnˈdjʊərəns/

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27
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to put st over st

He was “c____ in” snow

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cover

/ˈkʌvə(r)/

> cover in st

> covered in snow

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28
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how l____ does a butterfly live?

A

how long does a butterfly live?

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29
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how much does an elephant w_____?

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how much does an elephant weigh?

/weɪ/

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How f____ can the world’s fastest car go?

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how fast can the wold’s fastest car go?

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lifetime

/ˈlaɪftaɪm/

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A lifetime is the time from when you are born until you pass away.

Treasured memories can last a ______.

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how t____ is the world’s smallest person?

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how tall is the world’s smallest person?

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h____ a guess!

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have a guess!

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34
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a___ ideas?

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any ideas?

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35
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think

What do you r_____?

I r_____….

A

reckon

/ˈrekən/

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I don’t know

I h____ no idea

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I have no idea

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I think

I guess

I r_____

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I reckon

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38
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maybe

“Will it rain tomorrow? p________!”

“Are you going to the store? p_______!”

A

probably

/ˈprɒbəbli/

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She won a gold m________ in the race.

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medal

/ˈmedl/

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the act of performing a play, concert or some other form of entertainment

The p_______ starts at seven.

Her dance p________ at the talent show was fantastic!

A

performance

/pəˈfɔːməns/

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a person who does regular exercises in order to make their muscles bigger and stronger

Look at those muscles – he’s a real b_______!

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​bodybuilder

/ˈbɒdibɪldə(r)/

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42
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the activity of doing regular exercises in order to make your muscles bigger and stronger

She goes to the gym every day for b_______.

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bodybuilding

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43
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usually

She brushes her teeth r_____.

They practised r_______.

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regularly

/ˈreɡjələli/

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44
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the food and drink that you eat and drink regularly

have a good d______

Include fruits in your daily d______

I’m on a d______

A

diet

/ˈdaɪət/

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scrambled eggs

/ˈskræmbl/

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Do you like ketchup on your ______ ?

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whey protein shake

/weɪ/ /ˈprəʊtiːn/

A

I drink a ________ after my workout to help my muscles grow.

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47
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soft-boiled eggs

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Mom adds a pinch of salt to her __________.

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grilled

/ɡrɪl/

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to cook food under a very strong heat

The smell of ______ corn filled the air.

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the top part of the front of a body, below the neck

Mom baked a juicy chicken b________ for us.

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breast

/brest/

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mix

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“mixed” greens

Mom makes a tasty salad with “mixed” greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

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sweet potato

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Baked “sweet potatoes” are a healthy snack.

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hard-boiled eggs

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She peeled the shell off the _________.

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carrot sticks

A

She enjoys snacking on crunchy _________.

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instructions

/ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/

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Follow the ________ on the packet carefully.

Always read the ________ before you start.

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different f_____

A

different from

You won’t look ________ a famous bodybuilder

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as tall a____
as high a____
as big a____

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as tall as
as high as
as big as

Can I jump “as high as” NBA stars?

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calories

/ˈkæləri/

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​a unit for measuring how much energy food will produce

Apples are healthy because they have fewer ____ than candy

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58
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eat as many calories a____ them

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you do not eat as many calories as them

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contain

/kənˈteɪn/

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if something contains something else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it

Bananas _______ potassium

The bottle _______ (= can hold) two litres.

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helpful

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She gave me a ______ tip for studying – use colorful notes to remember important points.

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nutrients

/ˈnjuːtriənt/

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a substance that is needed to keep a living thing alive and to help it to grow

Your body needs _____to grow and stay healthy.

Fish is rich in _______

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full of energy

/ˈenədʒi/

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After a good night’s sleep, I wake up and feel _______

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on average

/ˈævərɪdʒ/

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_________, it takes me 20 minutes to walk to school.

She reads, ________, two books per month.

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carbohydrates

/ˌkɑːbəʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

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Bread and rice are foods that have a lot of ________.

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especially when

A

I love playing outside, ________ the sun is shining.

Being with friends is fun, ________ we play games together.

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source

/sɔːs/

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a place, person or thing that you get something from

The sun is the ________ of light and warmth for our planet.

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potassium

/pəˈtæsiəm/

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Bananas have _________, which is good for your muscles

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68
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bananas are a rich source ___ potassium

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bananas are a rich source of potassium

69
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reduce

/rɪˈdjuːs/

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to make something smaller or less in size, amount, or price

Drinking more water can help ________ feelings of thirst.

70
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sudden

/ˈsʌdn/

A

happening or done quickly and unexpectedly

The ______ noise made me jump.

71
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pain

/peɪn/

A

the feelings that you have in your body when you have been hurt

My finger hurts, and I feel ______ when I touch it.

He screamed in ______ as he fell to his knees.

72
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muscle

/ˈmʌsl/

A

Lift weights to build ________.

73
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Potassium reduces a sudden pain ____ muscles

A

Potassium reduces a sudden pain in muscles

74
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wise

/waɪz/

A

clever

A _________ person knows when to speak and when to listen.

75
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during

/ˈdjʊərɪŋ/
/ˈdʊrɪŋ/

A

______ the game

Basketball players often enjoy bananas before or ________ the game.

76
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association

/əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃn/, /əˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃn/

A

an official group of people who have joined together

the National Basketball _________

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professional

/prəˈfeʃənl/

A

a job which needs special training

Sarah dreams of becoming a _______ player and practicing soccer every day.

78
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league

/liːɡ/

A

a group of sports teams

a professional basketball ____ in North America

79
Q

make comparisons

A

Apples are sweeter than lemons.
My cat is faster than your dog.
Summer is hotter than winter.

80
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as well as

A

Mandy doesn’t play tennis ______ his sister.

81
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definitely

/ˈdefɪnətli/

A

surely

Playing video games is _________ more fun than doing homework.

82
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look like

A

That big animal over there “looks like” an elephant

83
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boring

/ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

A

not interesting; making you feel tired and impatient

He’s such a ______ man!

Waiting in line is so ________, especially when there’s nothing to do.

84
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exciting

A

Opening presents on my birthday is always ______.

85
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healthy

A

Drink water every day to stay _______.

Running and playing outside is good for a _____ body.

86
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horrible

A

My day was _______ because I missed the bus and was late for work.

The food tasted _______; I couldn’t even finish it.

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intelligent

/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/

A

good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way about things

Sally is very ________; she always knows the answers in class.

88
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tasty

/ˈteɪsti/

A

having a strong and pleasant taste when it is eaten

Mom made a _______ spaghetti sauce with tomatoes and herbs.

89
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unhealthy

A

Sitting all day without exercise is ______ for your body.

Spending too much time on screens without breaks is ________ for your eyes.

90
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programme

/ˈprəʊɡræm/

A

I watched a _______ about volcanoes.

91
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subject

/ˈsʌbdʒekt/

A

Biology is my favourite _______.

Which “subjects” are you studying?

92
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athlete

/ˈæθliːt/

A

a person who competes in sports

The ________ practiced his skills to improve his performance.

93
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know somebody w____

A

know somebody well

94
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partner

/ˈpɑːtnə(r)/

A

a person that you are doing an activity with

compare with a _________

95
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record

/ˈrekɔːd/

A

highest/best

She holds the world ______ for the 100 metres.

96
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genius

/ˈdʒiːniəs/

A

a person who is unusually intelligent

He was a ____ with a very high IQ.

97
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mathematics

/ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

A

= maths

Learning ________ is like solving fun puzzles with numbers.

98
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expert

/ˈekspɜːt/

A

a person with special knowledge, skill or training in something

The fitness ______ showed us easy exercises to stay healthy.

99
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artist

A

Sarah is a talented ________ who draws beautiful flowers.

100
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computer programmer

/ˈprəʊɡræmə(r)/

A

Sarah is a _________ ; she creates programs for computers.

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inventor

/ɪnˈventə(r)/

A

a person who has invented something

The _______ invented a cool gadget that makes chores easier.

102
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professor

/prəˈfesə(r)/

A

a university teacher

After class, the ________ answered questions from curious students.

103
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scientist

A

The _________ enjoyed exploring and learning about the natural world.

104
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discover

/dɪˈskʌvə(r)/

A

to find somebody/something that was hidden

I _______ a shiny rock in the garden.

We _________ a new cafe downtown.

105
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physics

/ˈfɪzɪks/

A

________ helps us understand why ice cream melts on a hot day.

106
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First female winner of the Nobel prize f____ physics

A

First female winner of the Nobel prize for physics

107
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___ the world

A

in the world

108
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the best female chess player ___ history

A

in history

the best female chess player in history

109
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beat

A

beat - beat -beaten

She _______ the world champion in 2002

110
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champion

/ˈtʃæmpiən/

A

the world __________

111
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talented

/ˈtæləntɪd/

A

having a natural ability to do something well

a _____ musician

112
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musician

/mjuˈzɪʃn/

A

a person who plays a musical instrument or writes music

She has been a professional ________ for over 25 years.

113
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composer

/kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

A

a person who writes music, especially classical music

Mozart was a famous ________.

114
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writer

A

a person whose job is writing books, stories, articles, etc.

Shakespeare was one of the greatest “writers” in the English language

115
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mathematician

/ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃn/

A

a person who is an expert in mathematics

116
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talents

/ˈtælənt/

A

a natural ability to do something well

Leonardo was a genius with many different ________

117
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Leonardo was a genius ____ many different talents

A

Leonardo was a genius with many different talents

118
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good ___ maths

A

good at maths

119
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compose

A

compose music

Mozart could ______ music when he was eight.

120
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good at spell_____

A

good at spelling

121
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He had $22,000 f____ his art.

A

He had $22,000 from his art.

122
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useful

/ˈjuːsfl/

A

A flashlight is ________ when it’s dark outside.

123
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agree

/əˈɡriː/

A

to have the same opinion as somebody

That’s true’. I totally ______ with you!

124
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I agree w____ you

A

I agree with you

125
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ability

/əˈbɪləti/

A

His ________ to solve puzzles quickly amazes everyone.

126
Q

I w____ born in Vietnam

A

I was born in Vietnam

127
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finally

in t___ end

A

in the end

128
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lonely

/ˈləʊnli/

A

unhappy because you have no friends or people to talk to

She lives alone and often feels _______.

129
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live a lonely l____

A

live a lonely life

130
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m____ friends

A

make friends

131
Q

Prodigy

/ˈprɒdədʒi/

A

a young person whose intelligence or skill is unusually good for their age

Mozart was an infant _______, composing music at the age of four.

132
Q

society

/səˈsaɪəti/

A

people in general, living together in communities

In our _______, people help each other when they need support.

133
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find a p_____ in society

A

find a place in society

134
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How m____ does a burger cost?

A

How much does a burger cost?

135
Q

I’m no good at st

A

I’m not good

I love it, but ________ at cooking; I always burn the food.

136
Q

I had l____ at my old school

A

I had lessons at my old school

137
Q

It’s probably best to (do st)

A

It’s probably best to have lessons

138
Q

what’s the b___ way to learn?

A

what’s the best way to learn?

139
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I think so

I s____ so

A

I suppose so

/səˈpəʊz/

140
Q

alone

/əˈləʊn/

A

without any other people

You can’t dance salsa ________

141
Q

g____ really fit

A

get really fit

142
Q

m___ new friends

A

meet new friends

143
Q

cook really w___

A

cook really well

144
Q

train m___ brain

A

train my brain

145
Q

the b____ thing to do is …

A

the best thing to do is …

146
Q

learn f____ book

A

learn from book

147
Q

m___ some money

A

make some money

148
Q

advice

/ədˈvaɪs/

A

an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do

Following the doctor’s ________, she took medicine to feel better.

149
Q

ask somebody f____ advice

A

ask somebody for advice

150
Q

recently

/ˈriːsntli/

A

​not long ago

I haven’t seen them _______

I ________ bought a new phone.

151
Q

s____ money

A

save money

152
Q

tennis r_______

A

tennis racket

/ˈrækɪt/

153
Q

g____ sb some advice

A

give sb some advice

154
Q

biography

/baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

A

the story of a person’s life written by somebody else

155
Q

achievements

/əˈtʃiːvmənt/

A

a thing that somebody has done successfully

The soccer team celebrated their big ________ with a party.

156
Q

then, next, after that

L_________, we’ll go for a walk.

A

later

157
Q

detective

/dɪˈtektɪv/

A

someone who is paid to discover information about someone or something

Conan is a _______ story

158
Q

publish

/ˈpʌblɪʃ/

A

to produce a book, magazine, CD-ROM, etc. and sell it to the public

she _______ her first novel

159
Q

novel

/ˈnɒvl/

A

a story long, in which the characters and events are usually imaginary

she published her first _____

160
Q

stay in

A

not going out of the house

Can we ________ and watch a movie tonight?

161
Q

eventually

/ɪˈventʃuəli/

A

finally

I couldn’t find my keys at first, but _______, I found them in the kitchen.

162
Q

w____ novels

A

write novels

163
Q

as well as

A

also

She wrote novels, _______ plays and poetry.

164
Q

translation

/trænzˈleɪʃn/

A

the process of changing something that is written or spoken into another language

There are “translations” of her books in more than 100 languages

165
Q

work (n)

A

a thing or things that are produced as a result of work

People love her ______

166
Q

character

/ˈkærəktə(r)/

A

a person or an animal in a book, play or film

He loves to draw and create his own cartoon _______.

167
Q

mystery - mysteries

/ˈmɪstri/
/ˈmɪstəri/

A

something that is difficult to understand or to explain

She tried to solve the ______ of the boy’s sudden death.

168
Q

career

/kəˈrɪə(r)/

A

the series of jobs that a person has in a particular area of work

He had a successful _______ in television journalism.

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