Gateaway_Unit3

/kəmˈpærɪsn/

Chips are lot less healthy in comparison to baked potatoes.

/ˌweərˈæz/

Most of my friends hate garlic, whereas I really like the taste of it.

/ɪn ˈkɒntrɑːst/

Erica enjoys water sports and hiking. In contrast, her sister prefers indoor sports.

/ɒn ðiː ˈʌð.ər hænd/

Eating out can be enjoyable sometimes. On the other hand, home-cooked food is usually cheaper and healthier.

/ˈlɑːftə(r)/

The sound of children's laughter came from the playground.

/skɪp/

The children skipped along the street on their way home from school.

/sniːz/

Every spring, she sneezes because she is allergic to flowers.

/ˈtɪʃuː/

He took out a tissue and wiped the tears from his face.

/ˈklaɪmət tʃeɪndʒ/

Because of climate change, sea levels are rising.

/ˈfeəli/

He recovered fairly quickly from his illness.

/ˈmeɪʤə(r)/

Opp: minor

The football World Cup is a major championship that all countries want to win.

/məˈleərɪə/

If you travel to certain countries, you should take pills so you don't get malaria.

/mɒsˈkiːtəʊ/

She got bitten by mosquitoes while she was sleeping in the tent.

/kənˈsjuːm/

If you consume plenty of vegetables, your health will improve.

/tuːθ dɪˈkeɪ/

He has terrible tooth decay because he eats sweets and doesn't brush his teeth.

/ˈfəʊkəs ɒn/

'In the lesson today we will focus on colour in nature,' said the biology teacher.

/weɪts/

Andy lifts weights twice a week at the gym and he has become very strong.

/ɒn ðə mend/

Anna had the flu last week. Fortunately, she's on the mend now.

/ə njuː liːs əv laɪf/

His heart operation gave him a new lease of life.

/ɒn maɪ læst legz/

The lost climbers were on their last legs by the time the rescue team found them.

/teɪk taɪm aʊt/

She's been studying so much that she needs to take some time out to rest.

/rɪˈʧɑːʤ (jɔː) ˈbætəriz/

I'm tired. I'll take a break to recharge my batteries.

/rɪˈgeɪn/

Have you regained your health after the flu you had last month?

/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/

The explorers walked in the jungle all day and were exhausted by the evening.

/laɪt-ˈhɑːtɪd/

She wrote a light-hearted email to her friend with all her good news.

/rɪəˈlɪstɪk/

Opp: unrealistic

He asked for a realistic salary that was appropriate for an employee with his qualifications.

/æd ʌp/

If you buy takeaway coffee every day, it will soon add up.

/ˈʌðəwaɪz/

You should start exercising. Otherwise, your health will suffer.

/ˈpʌblɪʃ/

His first book was published in 1998.

/əˈnaʊnsmənt/

We arrived at the airport in time to hear the announcement that our flight was cancelled.

/ˈremədi/

Hot tea with lemon and honey is my mum's remedy for a cold.

/prɪˈvenʃn ɪz ˈbetə ðən kjʊə/

Wash your hands before you eat or you might get ill. Prevention is better than cure.

/ɪnˈkriːs/

If you wear a colour you like, it could increase your confidence at the interview.

/wɔːm ʌp/

The football players warmed up before the match started.

/ɔːˈgænɪk fuːd/

Organic food is good for you because it doesn't have dangerous chemicals in it.

/ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/

If you don't speak the language at all, it will be a limiting factor when you move to Germany.

/bæk ɒn træk/

Jerry needed a few weeks to get back on track at work after his heart operation.

/ˈmɑːstə(r)/

Young people can quickly master new computer games.

/ˈɡrædʒuəli/

I'm gradually getting used to my new school.

/ɪksˈpænd/

Opp: contract

Metals expand when they are heated.