The hours are a bit . 6 I’m a trainer accountant. B: That’s true. A placating B appeasing C defusing 3 Everyone is to bits that Karim was so successful in the competition. I end up making mistakes. A blissful B thrilled C exultant 4 If he has a tantrum, you mustn’t try to him. 6 Don’t always wait for people to do things for you. [is only attracted to] Lauren was more than infatuated with Dave; she was completely besotted with him. If so, what is it? The perfect choice for advanced-level students wanting to build their vocabulary skills, vocabulary is clearly presented and contextualised on left-hand pages with practice activities on facing right-hand … A: You seem to be very similar to Ben – the way you think and look at life. 8 At university I was lucky enough to have a lot of tutorials, just me and the tutor! English Vocabulary in Use_Advanced, 1994_(Michael McCarthy, Felicity O'Dell).pdf pages: 303. At the advanced level, as well as learning new words, you will need to learn more about the subtle connotations of words, aspects of register and style and how words combine into collocations, compounds and fixed phrases. 2 Kate has a good workplace / work–life balance. 3 Tara and I have always got like a house . It will make you familiar almost with all the common and uncommon words of English. [takes part enthusiastically] Language help Words like shopaholic, workaholic and chocaholic are used in a light-hearted way and are different from alcoholic, which is a serious and medically recognised condition. Her brother Mark is so outgoing and is such an extrovert. B agrees with A by saying the same thing in a different way. breathe new life bring new ideas and energy to When Orla joined the staff, she breathed into something new life into the school. granny flat property ownership high-rise hovel penthouse Fill the gaps in these sentences with words and phrases from B and C opposite. I only made £300 last year. 3 I don’t know why she was so critical of him; it seemed very unfair. 713 mil Me gusta. effusive similar to impetuous, but can be His impulsive generosity led him to give money to excitable used in a more positive way anyone who asked for help. [impossible to believe] The play was a bit risqué, and some religious leaders criticised it. 3 She’s totally addicted to football these days. A yearned B craved C coveted 6 Fortunately, her parents were ignorant of what was going on. 5 A: I don’t think I can fit in a tennis match with you for another couple of weeks. English Vocabulary In Use Advanced PDF is the so far the most advanced and Pro level book of the series. Studios, budding Hollywood star Fletch Packline plays country-boy 1 the way an actor creates a picture Ricky Smart, who gets involved with a gang of criminals intent upon stealing ten million dollars from a Chicago bank. You already know thousands of English words, but to express yourself fully and in a sophisticated way at the advanced level, you will ideally need between 6,000 and 8,000 words, so increasing your vocabulary is very important for your general progress in English, as well as for any academic, professional or vocational needs you may have where English plays an important role. I am a team player6 and I am keen can, provide 8 how you finish a letter role as (Sales to develop my career and gain managerial examples of Manager), I experience7 in the future. 18.4 squat Example: Example: furnished accommodation a homeless person, or someone who I wouldn’t like it because you never know social housing wants to make a political statement about when you might be evicted. (informal) euphemisms for ‘to die’: to pass away, to pass on, to pass over very informal expressions for being close to death: to be at death’s door, to be on your last legs (often used about machines, e.g. 6 I love having George around – you can rely on him to be the life and soul of the party. fond fondness Over the years she developed a fondness for Mario that went beyond a purely business relationship. [used in a disapproving way]  ​Your new outfit really suits you. English Vocabulary in Use Advanced 47, 21 The visual arts A Changing tastes TThrouhgrohuoguht othuet tcheentcuernietus,ripeeso, ppeleohpalevehatevnedteenddteodbteo be sussupsicpioicuiosuosf othf ethneenweawrtamrtomvoevmeemnetsnotsf othf ethirepireprieordio. Business attire3 needs to project a professional image, and clothing that reveals4 too much cleavage5 (for women), or your back, your chest or your midriff6 is not appropriate, even in a casual business setting. It was such a dead . glamorous stimulating repetitive stressful monotonous varied mechanical mundane challenging mind-numbing rewarding 1 assembly-line worker in a car factory 6 lifeguard on a beach 2 supermarket shelf stacker 7 receptionist at a dentist’s 3 public relations officer in a multinational company 8 private detective 4 bodyguard to a celebrity 9 refuse collector in a city 5 surgeon 10 night-security guard 5.5 Over to you Write down words from this unit that relate to your job, or to a job you would like to do in the future. Women often need a good choice of outfits9 and men find a good range of suits10, ties and casual trousers and jackets invaluable11. Quickly expand your vocabulary with over 100 units of easy to … = trade down) People sometimes make a purchasing decision based on brand loyalty. [lifted his shoulders up and down to show he didn’t know or couldn’t answer] He folded his arms and crossed his legs and waited for me to speak. The person I like most is my opposite member in our office in Paris. English Vocabulary in Use Advanced by Michael McCarthy and Felicity O'Dell. 3 A student who is doing a doctorate is an undergraduate. 6 During the interview, describe all your relevant education and experience to show how you fulfil all the for the job. [the place where you work] Can a run-of- the-mill job be satisfying? 2 I enjoy shopping a bit too much. 14.5 Over to you •  Name three things that you loathe doing. If you other people my previous team. have the time of have a wonderful time Paula’s having the time of her life your life in Canada. 4 If I get the new job, I will have to take up / over / on more responsibility, but I will get a salary increase. [extra money paid once a year, usually based on good performance] Most people think they are overworked and underpaid. Information regarding prices, travel timetables, and other factual information given in this work is correct at the time of first printing but Cambridge University Press does not guarantee the accuracy of such information thereafter. Some things 3 exam papers from previous years can be memorised or learnt (off) by 4 learning purely by repetition heart. [want very strongly] Young children often seem to thirst / have a thirst for knowledge. 8.2 Which colleagues does the speaker have a positive opinion of and which a negative one? For example, use a noun instead of an adjective and vice versa. 4 A very tall, thin, bony, awkward-looking boy carried our bags for us. After the essay is submitted6, it will be assessed7 and usually you can get feedback8. Fill the gaps in this paragraph with words from the opposite page. things that upset people. We also consulted the English Vocabulary Profile to make sure that the words in the book are a representative sample of vocabulary that is typical of the Common European Framework levels C1 and C2. Rewrite these sentences by replacing the underlined words with an expression from the opposite page that means the same thing. 1 The musical shocked some people because they thought it was immoral and was attacked by several politicians and religious figures. [way of understanding and performing it] I prefer the original version by the Beatles. 1 My daughter’s extremely interested in folk music. [make a dangerous or tense situation calmer] Tim was very angry with his daughter and it took her a long time to placate him. 3 I can’t remember the last time I saw such a film that keeps you in suspense and totally absorbed all the time. [suddenly making small movements] She bites her nails all the time. 7 I stopped working in the hamburger restaurant. 7.3 Replace the underlined words with a word or phrase from C with a similar meaning. 6 And what accessories would be required for this outfit? [an extremely fashionable way]  ​Dresses like this are the height of fashion. 9 opportunities for promotion and career If this sounds like the job for you, then click here to fill in the online application form, including details of your salary expectations. The Index also tells you how to pronounce words. have just joined (the company)   6 the person who checks your work   7 start to have   8 find I’m keen to take on7 more responsibility. 1 One of her main character traits is that she is impetuous. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Contents Thanks 5 Travel 56 Introduction 6 58 25 On the road: traffic and driving 60 Work and study 26 Travel and accommodation 1 Cramming for success: study and 27 Attracting tourists academic work 8 The environment 62 10 64 2 Education: debates and issues 12 28 Describing the world 66 3 Applying for a job 14 29 Weather and climate 68 4 Job interviews 16 30 Brick walls and glass ceilings 70 5 At work: colleagues and routines 18 31 Taking root and reaping rewards 72 6 At work: job satisfaction 20 32 The animal kingdom 7 At work: careers 33 Our endangered world People and relationships Society and institutions 8 Describing people: positive and 22 34 Here to help: customer service 74 negative qualities 35 Authorities: customs and police 76 9 Describing people: appearance 36 Beliefs 78 and mannerisms24 10 Describing people: personality and 37 Festivals in their cultural context 80 character traits 26 38 Talking about language 82 11 Relationships: friends forever 28 39 History: since the dawn of civilisation 84 12 Relationships: ups and downs 30 40 The haves and the have-nots 86 13 Emotions and reactions 32 41 British politics 88 14 Negative feelings 34 42 International politics 90 15 Birth and death: from cradle to grave 36 43 The letter of the law 92 Leisure and lifestyle 44 War and peace 94 16 Free time: relaxation and leisure 38 45 Economy and finance 96 17 All the rage: clothes and fashion 40 46 Personal finance: making ends 18 Home styles, lifestyles 42 meet98 19 Socialising and networking 44 The media 20 The performance arts: reviews 47 The media: in print 100 and critiques46 48 The media: internet and email 102 21 The visual arts 48 49 Advertising 104 22 Talking about books 50 50 The news: gathering and 23 Food: a recipe for disaster 52 delivering106 24 Dinner’s on me: entertaining and 54 eating out English Vocabulary in Use Advanced 3, Health 79 Academic writing: making sense 164 51 Healthcare 108 80 Academic writing: text structure 166 52 Illness: feeling under the weather 110 53 Medical language 112 81 Writing: style and format 168 54 Diet, sport and fitness 114 82 Whatchamacallit: being indirect 170 Technology 83 Give or take: more vague expressions172 55 Industries: from manufacturing 84 The way you say it 174 to service116 Words and meanings 56 Technology and its impact 118 85 Abbreviations and acronyms 176 57 Technology of the future 120 86 Prefixes: creating new meanings 178 58 Energy: from fossil fuels to 87 Suffixes: forming new words 180 windmills122 88 Word-building and Basic concepts word-blending182 59 Space: no room to swing a cat 124 89 English: a global language 184 60 Time: once in a blue moon 126 90 Easily confused words 186 61 Motion: taking steps 128 91 One word, many meanings 188 62 Manner: behaviour and body Fixed expressions and figurative language language130 63 Sounds: listen up! I do a lot of work with Marco, who’s very obliging, supportive and tolerant.’ 8.3 Fill the gaps with words from the opposite page. You’re not the only one to get an A-grade! a There are several levels of management. 3 Our customers come from many different walks of life – we have doctors, shop assistants, computer programmers, you name it! 32 English Vocabulary in Use Advanced, Exercises 13.1 Choose one of the words below each sentence to fill the gaps. 4 She is a person who is generally quite reasonable and who shows good judgement overall. 1 Inequality is built into the education system. 28 English Vocabulary in Use Advanced, Exercises 11.1 Match up the words on the left with words on the right to make expressions. 6 All parents want their children to achieve the best possible results at school. Rewrite the underlined phrases to give the opposite meaning. 10.3 Complete the table. a friendly, informal conversation). a dog’s life a very unhappy and difficult life Ryan had a dog’s life in the army. The Book is although tough than the other versions, but on its completion, you will become a master in English Vocabulary. ), disrespect (noun) B Good and bad relationships I used to think of Kate as a friend but I now realise she has been two-faced towards me. 7 Very high heels remain trend this season. 5 When it comes to sport, do you prefer to be a spectator or a participant? 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Five more people were 2 in a terrorist bomb attack and there were ten road accident 3 . 4 system where libraries exchange books/journals with one another 5 online materials that can be freely used by teachers and students anywhere 6 leave the course before the end 7 last exams before the end of a college or university course 8 with the right formal qualifications 8 English Vocabulary in Use Advanced, Exercises 1.1 Correct the wrong usage of words to do with written work in these sentences. 1 The palace was very , with gold ceilings and marble statues everywhere. It is used about someone’s opinions and feelings and means that they cannot be changed, e.g. Arrogance has always been my pet was distressing. 1 He’s folding his arms. 3 If someone is diffident, do they have little or lots of self-confidence? 6 Most undergraduates need to take out a student to cover their costs while they study for a degree. A thirst B crave C hunger 2 Martha is very good at difficult situations. 8 What word means ‘the comments you get back from the teacher about your work’? [the ability to count / do basic maths] Curriculum reform is often done for political reasons rather than for good educational ones. Here are some words from the chart, together with other words that share some aspects of their meaning. He’s probably working too hard. 7 Because we were such frequent customers, the restaurant gave us a meal free. This will make you seem more friendly, and might actually your confidence too. William Ashley I’d give anything to own Calm down, there’s no need to that motorbike of Nick’s. 5 If, after a conflict, someone is thirsting for revenge, is it likely they are ready to forget the conflict or not? 1 The verb to pout has two meanings on the opposite page. [people losing their jobs, by offering to do so / having no choice] During the strike, the airport managed to continue running with a skeleton staff of volunteers. You can do the units in any order you like, but we have grouped them into themes, so you might wish to work through several units on a particular area of vocabulary before moving to a new one. 6 Martine performed with enthusiasm in the end-of-term concert. flag. Academic study can publication) be very demanding, and some students drop out6, but the majority survive till 3 get hold of (it) on the internet finals7 and become well-qualified8 members of their future professions. Kho tàng 2000 từ vá»±ng được lồng ghép khéo léo trong 100 bài học bao gồm giải thích cụ thể theo ngữ cảnh và bài tập thá»±c hành. 4 If you say that someone ‘dabbles in photography’, are they a serious photographer? jubilant: expressing great happiness, especially at a victory; formal There were jubilant shouts as the results of the referendum were announced. 4 When would you clench your fist? 4 Henry’s brothers are close friends. (too trusting) 5 Aisha has a m personality. The latest update is known as 3rd edition. Even if you’re a genius2, you’ll for a short time have to do some revision. [clapping to show enjoyment] So it’s not surprising that it got glowing reviews. 2 Sarah has been on adapted leave since she and Brian welcomed their new two-year old child into their family. 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