Title: gangsters
1gangsters
- a member of an organized group of violent
criminals
2coincidence
- C an occasion when two or more similar things
happen at the same time, especially in a way that
is unlikely and surprising - You chose exactly the same wallpaper as us - what
a coincidence! - Is it just a coincidence that the wife of the man
who ran the competition won first prize?
3manufacturer
4advertisement
5secret agent
6attractive, fashionable and sociable
7ordinary people
8pretend
- 1 to behave as if something is true when you know
that it is not, especially in order to deceive
people or as a game - (that) He pretended (that) he didn't mind,
but I knew that he did. - The children pretended (that) they were
dinosaurs. - to infinitive Were you just pretending to be
interested?
9persuade
- to make someone do or believe something by giving
them a good reason to do it or by talking to them
and making them believe it - If she doesn't want to go, nothing you can say
will persuade her.
10delicious, healthy
11same brand of juice
12selling technique
13communication
14overhear
15recommend
- to suggest that someone or something would be
good or suitable for a particular job or purpose,
or to suggest that a particular action should be
done - I can recommend the chicken in mushroom sauce -
it's delicious.
16venue
- the place where a public event or meeting
happens - The hotel is an ideal venue for conferences and
business meetings.
17spread the message
18young audience
19American consumers
20television channels
21rules and regulations
- an official rule or the act of controlling
- safety/health/traffic/fire/security regulations
- The correct procedure is laid down in the rules
and regulations.
22antiques
- something made in an earlier period and collected
and valued because it is beautiful, rare, old or
of high quality - You can't give away Granny's old bookcase - it's
a valuable antique
23bargains
- something on sale at a lower price than its true
value - This coat was half-price - a real bargain.
- The airline regularly offers last-minute bookings
at bargain prices.
24she deserves the title
- deserve
- to have earned or to be given something because
of the way you have behaved or the qualities you
have - After all that hard work, you deserve a holiday.
- Chris deserves our special thanks for all his
efforts. - .
25popular place
26Shoppers Paradise
27Temple Street
28new, exciting, stylish and cheap
29Its a tough job
30heart attack
31victim
- someone or something which has been hurt, damaged
or killed or has suffered, either because of the
actions of someone or something else, or because
of illness or chance
32elderly man
33call an ambulance
3420 million worth of stolen goods
35signed photographs
36auction house
- a usually public sale of goods or property, where
people make higher and higher bids ( offers of
money) for each item, until the item is sold to
the person who will pay most - a furniture auction
37role model
38high-profile
- attracting a lot of attention and interest from
the public and newspapers, television, etc - high-profile politicians
39obligation
- to force someone to do something, or to make it
necessary for someone to do something - something that you must do
40promote family values
41flames swept through a club
42fire fighters
43the fire broke out last night
44put out the fire
45the cause is unknown.
46he passed away in his sleep
47medals for bravery
- a small metal disc, with words or a picture on
it, which is given as a reward for a brave
action, for winning in a competition, or to
remember a special event - He was awarded a medal for bravery.
48the crew were rescued
- CrewC singular or plural verb a group of
people who work together, especially all those
who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc - rescue to help someone or something out of a
dangerous, harmful or unpleasant situation
49the cargo was lost
50the plane landed safely
51he joined the lottery
- 1 C a game, often organized by the state or a
charity in order to make money, in which numbered
tickets are sold to people who then have a chance
of winning a prize if their number is chosen
52the police are investigating the incident
- Investigateto examine a crime, problem,
statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover
the truth - incident an event which is either unpleasant or
unusual
53the tour bus was packed with holidaymakers
- Pack to come or bring together in large numbers
or to fill a space - Thousands of fans are packing into the stadium.
- Fans packed the stadium to watch the final match.
- The people on the bus were packed (together) like
sardines
54dream of
55dream about
56illustrator
- a person who draws pictures, especially for books
57excellent salary and bonus
- Bonus an extra amount of money that is given to
you as a present or reward in addition to the
money you were expecting
58tourist attractions
- 1 C or U something which makes people want to
go to a place or do a particular thing - Life in London has so many attractions -
nightclubs, good restaurants and so on. - tourist attractions
59beautiful scenery
- noun U
- the general appearance of natural surroundings,
especially when these are beautiful - beautiful/breathtaking/spectacular/ scenery
- They stopped at the top of the hill to admire the
scenery
60inspire other students
- 1 to make someone feel that they want to do
something and can do it - His confident leadership inspired his followers.
61gangs, drug dealers, gamblers and prostitutes
- Gang a group of young people, especially young
men, who spend time together, often fighting with
other groups and behaving badly - prostitutes a person who has sex with someone
for money
62most successful film
63it was banned
64the house was badly damaged
65have a fantastic time
- INFORMAL
- extremely good
- You look fantastic in that dress.
66capacity
- noun C or S or U
- the total amount that can be contained or
produced, or (especially of a person or
organization) the ability to do a particular
thing - The stadium has a seating capacity of 50 000.
67the crowd go wild
- 1 C a large group of people who have gathered
together - 2 S INFORMAL a group of friends or a group of
people with similar interests
68He changed into several different outfits
- a set of clothes worn for a particular occasion
or activity - I've got a cowboy outfit for the fancy dress
party.
69encourage the audience to join in
70fire/sack the manager
- to dismiss someone from a job, usually because
they have done something wrong or badly, or
sometimes as a way of saving the cost of
employing them - They sacked her for being late.
71row
- a line of things, people, animals, etc. arranged
next to each other - C a noisy argument or fight
- My parents often have rows, but my dad does most
of the shouting. - S loud noise
- I can't concentrate because of the row the
builders are making.
72split up
- split up phrasal verb INFORMAL
- If two people split up, they end their
relationship or marriage
73athlete
- a person who is very good at sports or physical
exercise, especially one who competes in
organized events
74she is four weeks pregnant
- having a baby developing inside the womb
75she gave birth to a boy
76stomach pains
77plane crash
78relatives
79reveal
- to make known or show something that is
surprising or that was previously secret - He was jailed for revealing secrets to the
Russians. - to allow something to be seen that, until then,
had been hidden - A gap in the clouds revealed the Atlantic far
below.
80her car collided with a vehicle
- (especially of moving objects) to hit something
violently - The two vans collided at the crossroads
81vow
- to make a determined decision or promise to do
something - After the awful meals we had last Christmas, I
vowed to do more of the cooking myself.
82lead singer
83she is recovering
84court
85fight for custody
- the legal right or duty to care for someone or
something, especially a child after its parents
have separated or died - the state of being kept in prison, especially
while waiting to go to court for trial
86do the stunt
- an exciting action, usually in a film, that is
dangerous or appears dangerous and usually needs
to be done by someone skilled - It's a typical action film with plenty of
spectacular stunts.
87fatal
- A fatal illness or accident, etc. causes death
88stumble
- to step awkwardly while walking or running and
fall or begin to fall - Running along the beach, she stumbled on a log
and fell on the sand.
89pistol
90murder
91popular culture
92fattening
93delicious
94crisp
- describes cooked foods, such as pastry and
biscuits, that are well cooked so that they are
just dry and hard enough - describes fruit or vegetables that are fresh and
firm - describes paper or cloth that is stiff and
smooth - describes sound or an image that is very clear
95nourishing
- A nourishing drink or food makes you healthy and
strong
96minced pork
97bean curd
98savings account
99dishonest
100resist the temptation
- temptation C something that makes you want to
do or have something that you know you should
not - He knew it was wrong to steal, but the money just
lying there was too great a temptation
101coughing
102pills
103pattern of living
104terrified of water
105drowned
- to (cause to) die by being unable to breathe
under water
106grateful
- showing or expressing thanks, especially to
another person - I'm so grateful (to you) for all that you've
done.
107free accommodation
- a place to stay when you are travelling,
especially a hotel room
108further my studies
109earthquakes
110damage
- to harm or spoil something
- Many buildings were badly damaged during the war.
- to harm or spoil something
- Many buildings were badly damaged during the war.
111similar trials
112share the triumphs
- a very great success, achievement or victory, or
a feeling of great satisfaction or pleasure
caused by this - The book celebrates the hostages' remarkable
triumph over appalling adversity.
113common interests
114annual picnic
115absolute disaster
116great crush
117nag at us
- to criticize or complain repeatedly in an
annoying way - object to infinitive My mum's always
nagging me to get my hair cut.
118obey
119sympathetic
- describes someone who shows, especially by what
they say, that they understand and care about
someone's suffering - He suffers from back trouble too, so he was very
sympathetic about my problem.
120marvelous storyteller
- extremely good
- He's done a marvelous job of the decorating.
121ordinary and simple
122challenge
123dumplings and noodles
124Peking duck
125(No Transcript)
126Japanese comics
127Japanese animation
128bikini top
129bell-bottom pants
130congregate
- to gather together in a large group of people or
animals - A crowd congregated around the entrance to the
theatre, hoping to catch a glimpse of the stars
of the show.
131download from the Internet
132is envious of
133parents are strict
134drive me mad
135the room is a mess
136throw things at me
137tidy up
138yell at me
139behaviour
140put too much pressure on me
141economic downturn
142sooner or later
143survive
144convenience store
145daily necessities
146offer bargain lunchboxes
147obviously
148write a poem
149is jealous of
150triangular
151rectangular
152logo
153long strap
154delivery date
155cable TV
156channel
157remote control
158screen
159documentary
160news and current affairs
161quiz show
162variety show
163costume
164props
165scene
166script
167thriller
168tragedy
169rehearsal
170studio
171cello
172flute
173accompanist
174composer
175lead singer
176buffet
177Chinese cuisine
178appetizer
179main course
180dessert
181scary
182tragic
183blouse
184cardigan
185coat
186shorts
187sweater
188suit
189vest
190checked
191striped
192plain
193leather
194silk
195velvet
196railings
197discharged
198witness
199was trapped
200fitness facilities
201cyclist
202metabolism
203vehicles involved
204long term goal
205patriotic
206cosmopolitan
207flexible
208urge
209purpose
210celebration party
211transplant
212donar
213channel of transmission
214prevent
215appetites
216fatal
217unique medical systems
218border
219benevolent ambassador
220young warrior
221passionate
222viewing platform
223night time vista
224female astronaut
225former financial secretary
226smoggy
227spectacular
228certified dead
229threatening letter
230initial investigation
231evidence
232mission
233worshippers
234resignation
235reclamation
236signature campaign
237national security laws
238democracy
239promote civic education
240protest
241voter
242polling station
243political reform
244turnout rate
245offer discipline classes
246crime-free and drug-free environment
247rules are everywhere
248ban wristwatches
249hair ribbons
250curled hair
251bleached hair
252perfume
253earrings
254fit into society
255romances are scrutinized
256students are pressurized by parents
257with little class participation
258lack creativity
259I used to be fond of Hong Kong
260second attempt
261raise his voice to talk
262deepest love and affection
263bearable
264a typical Hong Kong street
265proud to be a Honky
266announce the news
267residents are thrilled
268line up for hours to buy dolls
269the silt suffocates the fish
270estimate
271drainage and sewage systems
272oversee the design and construction
273operate rides and wear costumes
274stay out of the argument
275assure us
276claim
277resentful of
278critics
279invisible
280insensitivity
281psychological lift
282especially
283admire it from a distance
284take a closer look
285curious to know
286approach the entrance
287venture inside
288luxurious furniture
289staircase
290a faint sound
291timidly
292boldly
293ran downstairs
294successful violinist
295superstitious
296fortune teller
297crystal ball
298take place
299concentrate on
300shake the image
301celebrate Halloween
302drama competition
303last year was no exception
304spookiest costumes
305write a script
306scare people
307horrifying story
308play tricks on them
309four main characters were missing
310annoyed
311performance
312Skyscraper
313Magnificent
314Landmark
315Architect
316Take advice from
317Koala
318Tree trunk
319Spare a few minutes
320Appreciate the fine architecture
321Commuters
322Put up with
323Unsuitable for children
324Contain sex or violence
325Have a harmful effect on my health
326Flickering television screens
327Audio broadcasting
328Plug in
329Peace and quiet
330Improve the situation
331Leaflet
332Aim
333Stay away from the droppings
334Poultry
335Bird flu
336Fever
337Muscle pain
338Cough
339Sore throat
340Organ failure
341Cook food thoroughly
342Wreckage
343Shoddy
344Buried under the rubble
345Collapse of the apartment
346Researcher
347Discover
348A third
349People are Significantly influenced
350Amazed
351Go against
352Prove
353Catch up with
354Send a clear message
355Purchase
356Consideration
- when you think about something carefully
- After some consideration, we've decided to sell
the house.
357Lose profit
- profit C or U money which is earned in trade
or business, especially after paying the costs of
producing and selling goods and services
358Expectation
- 1 C usually plural when you expect good things
to happen in the future
359Retailer
- a person, shop or business that sells goods to
the public
360Experts previous belief
- experts a person with a high level of knowledge
or skill a specialist - Previoushappening or existing before something
or someone else - belief the feeling of certainty that something
exists or is true
361Cutlery
- knives, forks and spoons used for eating food
362Daily
363Polystyrene lunch boxes
364Raise environmental awareness
365overflow
366unwanted
367Conservancy club
- 1 the protection of plants and animals, natural
areas, and interesting and important structures
and buildings, especially from the damaging
effects of human activity
368Increase/decrease
369Practical ideas
- relating to experience, reality or action rather
than ideas or imagination
370Regularly
371Publish a newsletter
372Green issues
- Bullying is a piece of Social issues
373Environmental protection
374Concerned
375Discuss
376Contribute
- to give something, especially money, in order to
provide or achieve something together with other
people - Aren't you going to contribute towards Jack's
leaving present?
377Discrimination
- to treat a person or particular group of people
differently, especially in a worse way from the
way in which you treat other people, because of
their skin colour, religion, sex, etc
378Assertive
- describes someone who behaves confidently and is
not frightened to say what they want or believe
379Slimming ads
380Exploit
- to use someone or something unfairly for your own
advantage - Laws exist to stop companies exploiting their
employees
381Offend
- to make someone upset or angry
- that I think she was a bit offended that she
hadn't been invited to the party. - He looked a bit offended when you called him
middle-aged.
382Respondent
383Get involved
- to include someone or something in something, or
to make them take part in or feel part of it
384Volunteer
- a person who does something, especially helping
other people, willingly and without being forced
or paid to do it
385Obstacle
- something that blocks you so that movement, going
forward or action are prevented or made more
difficult
386Challenge
- (the situation of being faced with) something
needing great mental or physical effort in order
to be done successfully and which therefore tests
a person's ability
387Recruit
- to persuade someone to work for a company or
become a new member of an organization,
especially the army
388Handicap
389Spiritual
- relating to deep feelings and beliefs, especially
religious beliefs
390Sorrow
- (a cause of) a feeling of great sadness or
regret - The sorrow she felt over/at the death of her
husband was almost too much to bear. - With a sorrowful sigh she folded the letter and
put it away.
391Proposal
- a suggestion, sometimes a written one
- Congress has rejected the latest economic
proposal put forward by the president.
392Hi-tech industry
393Primitive way
- relating to human society at a very early stage
of development, with people living in a simple
way without machines or a writing system - Primitive races colonized these islands 2000
years ago.
394Adopt
- to accept or start to use something new
- I think it's time to adopt a different strategy
in my dealings with him.
395Viable
- able to work as intended or able to succeed
- I am afraid your plan is not commercially/economic
ally/financially/politically viable
396Investment
- to put money, effort, time etc. into something to
make a profit or get an advantage
397Plastic recycling plant
398Money and status
- Status the amount of respect, admiration or
importance given to a person, organization or
object - high/low status
- As the daughter of the president, she enjoys high
status among her peers.
399Promotion
- 1 C or U activities to advertise something
- a sales promotion
- when someone is raised to a higher or more
important position or rank - The job offers excellent promotion prospects.
400Financial support
401Courage
402Guilty
403Stressful
404Resign
405Workload
406Satisfaction
407Childhood
408Accountant
409storm
410swell
411thunder
412volcano
413roar
414downpour
415depressed
416chilled
417exhausted
418shocked
419soaked
420deep regret
421rescue
422exhibition
423competition
424pioneer
425nightclub
426gallery
427disclose details
428newstand
429convenience store
430prostitutes
431green campaign
432arrest
433money dispute
434handicapped
435bruise
436escort
437trolley
438handrail
439easier access
440revolution
441robot
442pressure
443passive
444flexible
445efficiently
446several skills
447possess one skill
448vulnerable
449loan sharks
450nightmare
451loan
452run out of funds
453sensible
454pawn
455debtor
456rustling of the trees
457appropriate
458trek
459raft
460take turns
461immense
462vote
463stream
464poll
465threat
466emotionally
467sense of responsibility
468candidates
469conservation
470ecology
471siblings
472meaner
473respondents
474shorthand
475chat room
476sweep through
477new generation
478little patience
479convenience
480secret language
481private gang
482no longer
483symbol
484represent
485recent years
486flicker
487reflect
488faint
489dim
490Settle
491Population
492Literature
493Local college
494Countryside
495Act it out
496Jam closely
497They are fined
498Dormitory
499Diligently
500Thoroughly
501Contain
502Apartment
503Balcony
504Distracting
505Breeze
506Unbearably hot
507Sampan
508Ferry
509Coal and gravel
510Gaze at
511Deeply satisfying
512Captain
513Dock workers
514routines