Advanced C1 Unit 8/9

phrasal verb to have a strong wish or hope to do or achieve something

phrase the quality that makes something attractive or interesting to an audience

phrase a news story that is just starting to be reported

verb to be able to understand how someone else feels

phrase to give a spoken or written description of something

noun a clear and sometimes sudden understanding about something that is complicated

phrase at a time that is far away in the future

phrase a company that buy and sell goods in different countries

noun a short news story, usually on TV or radio

phrase to make people react, especially by being shocking or arousing strong feelings

noun television programmes showing ordinary people filmed in real situations

phrase the feeling that we are part of a group of people with shared beliefs

noun an unpleasant effect of a medical drug that happens in addition to the intended

phrase a person or place that provides information

adjective being a bad sign that indicates a more serious illness or problem

phrase in a situation where someone or something has complete power over you

phrase at this particular point in time

noun extremely cruel and unpleasant behaviour

phrase driving a motor vehicle

phrase to treat
a particular event or problem far too seriously

phrase to use as little energy as possible

noun Someone with a criminal record has been found guilty of crimes in the past.

verb to become worse

adjective confused and not knowing where to go or what to do

adjective able to be made, done, or achieved

phrase the amount of money that is available to spend

phrase to think something is stupid or ridiculous

adjective not perfect, containing mistakes

phrase to be widely reported in the news

phrasal verb to give something to someone in your family who is younger than you

phrase speaking in a general way

phrase a machine or piece of equipment that saves time and effort

phrase to fulfil or satisfy a set of rules

noun an animal that hunts, kills and eats other animals

phrase not happening or existing very often

phrase not likely to move or break

phrase a way of thinking about the world