Reading Flashcards
Pescatarian
Someone who eats fish but not meats.
Ex: Susan’s hometown is in a beach city but she is not a pescatarian.
The sun is out
On sunny day
Ex: Today the sun is out; it is suitable for a picnic.
Colleague
I don’t usually eat out with my colleagues
Sophisticated
The chef of the restaurant cooks sophisticated dishes with organic ingredients.
Fall
Belong to
Ex: Types of equipments just loaded fall into new categories.
The Arctic Circle
The north of Norway falls inside The Arctic Circle
Auroras are visible almost every night near the Arctic and Antarctic Circle.
Fjord
A long, deep, narrow body of water.
Ex: We decided to explore the fjords by walking.
Conventional
Traditional and ordinary
Ex: The young couple prefers their wedding style in a modern style to a conventional one.
Imaginable
Possible to think of
Ex: After the exam, students have seen the worst result imaginable.
Bombard
Attack a place with continuous spotting or bomb
Ex: Children are bombarded with computers and mobile phones.
Occupy
To keep someone busy or interested:
At the weekend, I occupy myself practicing English exercises.
Encourage
give/help so to feel confidence
I want to thank my primary boss for encouraging me to accept the challenges in the BA’s position.
Impose + on
force so to do sth
Asian parents often impose boundaries on their children rather than encouraging them to explore their boundaries.
There is no such as bad weather, just bad clothes
Its never a bad day to go outside, as long as you’re appropriately dressed for the conditions.
Clothing
clothes
Children at kindergarten arrive in Morning dresses in several layers of warm clothing with a waterproof all in one on top, Wellington boots, a hat and gloves.
