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Flashcards 300
Language English
Category English
Level Vocational School
Created / Updated 06.03.2015 / 26.03.2015
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relax

I just want to sit down and relax for a bit.

close

My brother and I are very close.

tend

People tend to need less sleep as they get older.

switch off

I switch off by listening to music.

bring up

He was brought up by his grandparents.

activity

My free time activities include hiking and climbing.

vary

My taste in music varies, depending on my mood.

subculture

The article is about music subcultures.

like-minded

The festival was a chance to meet like-minded people.

bond

New mothers need time to bond with their babies.

on its way out

I think buying music on CD is on its way out - I download everything now.

average

He's an average student.

reaction

What was Jeff's reaction when you told him about the job?

impression - impressive

I got the impression that she wasn't very happy with her job.

behaviour - to behave

It is important to reward good behaviour.

base something on

Their impressions were based on the clothes they wore.

mod

The mods used to listen to soul music.

style-conscious

The style-conscious mods of the 1960s dressed very neatly.

roam around

The dogs are allowed to roam around.

passing

Michael watched the passing cars.

identify - identification

The aircraft were identified as American.

grease

The rockers used to grease their hair.

punk

Punks would dye their hair pink.

terrorise

My dog likes terrorising rabbits when we go out on walks.

granny

My granny made me this jumper.

come across

He comes across as a very intelligent sensitive man.

be associated with

There are some problems associated with this type of treatment.

cultural

There are very real cultural differences between our two societies.

tribe

Tribes today are looser and broader than before.

loose

The tribes today are looser than before.

broad

The show aims to reach the broadest possible audience.

to access - access

Music is accessed very differently these days.

stream

Today records are streamed or downloaded.

explore - exploration

Nowadays it is easy to explore all kinds of music.

openness

An openness to music is now a natural part of being young.

observe - observation

Scientists have observed a drop in ozone levels.

participate - participant

Some members refused to participate.

pride - proud of

He wore his medals with pride.

aggression

Television violence can encourage aggression in children.

statement

The type of car you drive makes a statement about you.