Word Unit 11

Example sentence

Arabic

after (prep)

AmE” ten past six, ten after six.” p.47  I have to take my clothes to the cleaner’s after the ride. p.53

age (n)

Imagine a foreign visitor is coming to your city. They want to know about driving and traffic. Make a list of things they can or can’t do: speed restrictions, age restrictions.p.53

air (n)

I have to leave my car at home on Wednesday s because of the air pollution. p.53

another (det/pron)

When your teacher finds the coin, another person leaves the room.p.47 This sign means you can’t park at any time- You have to find another place to leave your car.p.52

aspirin (n)

Problem: “I have a headache.” Solution: “Take an aspirin.”p.51

at home (prep)

I have to leave my car at home on Wednesday s because of the air pollution. p.53

bad (adj)

Is the traffic bad in your city? Do you know other places with bad traffic problems? p.53

bills (n)

Match the problems with the correct picture.  I want to reduce my electricity bills. p.53, picture -b

bus (n)

So on Wednesdays, I have to get a ride with a friend or take a bus.' p.53

buy (v)

Why can’t he buy an extension lead?  He doesn’t have any money. (or: “He has no money.”)p.50

cash machine (n)

Problem: I have no money.  Solution: Find a cash machine. p.51

cleaner’s (n)

I have to take my clothes to the cleaner’s after the ride. p.53

cut (v)

Problem: “This rope is too long.” Solution: “Cut it in half.” p.51

dangerous (adj)

Look at the picture and find something dangerous.p.50 (picture b-“danger: high pressure”) p.50

drill (n)

What’s wrong with this drill?  Listen and find out.  Why can’t he use the drill? p.50  “This drill’s no good.  The battery’s flat.” p.123

drink (v)

Hurry up and drink your coffee. p.51

drive (v)

Picture seven(7) means you can’t drive over 30 miles per hour. p.52  On Wednesdays 'threes' and 'fours' can't drive. And on Thursdays 'ones' and 'twos' can't drive, and so on. p.53 

electricity (n)

Match the problems with the correct picture. (picture b, p.51) I want to reduce my electricity bills. p.51

empty (adj)

Problem: “This tank is empty.”  Solution: “Fill it.”p.51

evenings (n pl)

Some evenings I can't get home. p.53

expensive (adj)

Look at the pictures and find something expensive. (picture c Rolls Royce $250,000): Why don’t you buy this car? p.50

far (adj)

There’s a socket over there.  Yes, but it’s too far. p.123

foreign (adj)

Imagine a foreign visitor is coming to your city. They want to know about driving and traffic. Make a list of things they can or can’t do: speed restrictions, age restrictions.p.53

friend (n)

I have to stay with a friend and sleep on their floor. p.53  So on Wednesdays, I have to get a ride with a friend or take a bus.' p.53

full (adj)

A There's a car park* down the street. B But it's full. p.50 and p.123

have to (v)

A Then You have to use a meter. p.50 and p.123

headache (n)

Problem: “I have a headache.”  Solution: “Take an aspirin.” p.51

hit (v)

Problem: “I can’t remove this cover.” Solution: “Hit it with a hammer.” p.51

hot (adj)

Look at the pictures and find something hot. (picture e: Hurry up and drink your coffee.) p.50

impossible (adj)

Which phrase means 'it's necessary'? Which phrase means 'it's impossible'? Complete the rules with can't and have to. p.52 Use can’t if something is impossible.

increase (v)

Increase the pressure (picture of the pressure guage, p.50-b) p.50

know (v)

Is the traffic bad in your city? Do you know other places with bad traffic problems?

licence plate (n)

The last number on my license plate is three. p.53

long (adj)

Look at the pictures and find something long. (picture-f  Remember this password.) p.50

lose (v)

Match the problems with the correct picture.  I want to lose weight.p.51, picture-a

mean (v)

B But we can’t find a meter. A Sorry, but that sign means no parking. p.52 and 123

meter (parking meter) (n)

A “There's a car park* down the street.”   B “But it's full.”  A” Then you have to use a meter.”   B “But we can’t find a meter.” p.52 and p.123

motorways (n pl)

speed restrictions “You can't drive over 90 km/h on motorways in Norway. That's 56 mph.” p.53

necessary (adj)

Which phrase means 'it's necessary'? Which phrase means 'it's impossible'? Complete the rules with can't and have to. Use have to if something is necessary. p.52

Norway (n)

speed restrictions “You can't drive over 90 km/h on motorways in Norway. That's 56 mph.” p.53

overtake (v) park (v)

Sign 3 means overtake. p.53

pollution (n)

'I have to leave my car at home on because of the air pollution. p.53

reduce (v)

Match the problems with the correct picture.  I want to reduce my electricity bills. p.53, picture -b

remember (v)

Problem: “I can’t remember this password.” Solution:”Write it down.”p.51

restrict (v)

The government restricts the number of cars in Mexico City. p.53

restricted (adj)

This sign means it's restricted. You have to read the times on the sign. You can’t park on this street between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. p.52

short (adj)

Then use the extension lead.  I can’t it’s too short. p.123

side (n)

We have a lot of tuk-tuks. They are open taxis for one or two people. There are no

 sides and the air is very dirty.p.53

sign (n)

Complete the information about these UK parking signs.p.52

sleep (v)

I have to stay with a friend and sleep on their floor. p.53 

sleepy (adj)

Problem:  ”I’m feeling sleepy.”  Solution:  ”Have some strong coffee.”p.51

slow (adj)

Match the problem with the correct picture.  My computer is very slow. p.51, picture -d

slow down (v)

What does sign 6 mean?  It means you have to slow down.  Sign 6 says, “Reduce Speed Now.” p.52

stay (v)

I have to stay with a friend and sleep on their floor. p.53  So on Wednesdays, I have to get a ride with a friend or take a bus.' p.53

street (n)

B Where can we park? A There's a car park* down the street. B But it's full. p.52

strong (adj)

Problem:  ”I’m feeling sleepy.”  Solution:  ”Have some strong coffee.”p.51

suggest (v)

Work with a partner. A - read a problem. B - suggest a solution. Say Why don't you . . .?

Example A I'm feeling sleepy. B Why don't you have some strong coffee?

terrible (adj)

The traffic in Bangkok is terrible. p.53

tests (n pl)

To get your driver’s license, you have to pass a driving test. p.53

Thursday (n)

And on Thursdays 'ones' and 'twos' can't drive, and so on. p.53

times (n pl)

You have to wear seat belts at all times.p.53

top shelf (n)

Problem: “I can’t reach the top shelf.”  Solution: “Use a ladder.”

traffic (n)

Is the traffic bad in your city? Do you know other places with bad traffic problems? What happens in other cities? p.53

turn left (v)

What does sign 6 mean?  It says you can turn left.  p.52

turn right (v)

What does sign 1 mean?  It says you can’t turn right. p.52

U-turn (n)

What does sign 4 mean?  It says you can’t make a u-turn.

visitor (n)

Imagine a foreign visitor is coming to your city. p.53

wear (v)

You have to wear seat belts at all times. p.53

Wednesday (n)

'I have to leave my car at home on Wednesdays  because of the air pollution. p.53

Useful phrases

get a ride

So on Wednesdays, I have to get a ride with a friend or take a bus.' p.53

Hurry up!

Hurry up and drink your coffee. p.50

I’m feeling …

Problem:  ”I’m feeling sleepy.”  Solution:  ”Have some strong coffee.”p.51

It’s no good.

This drill’s no good.  What’s wrong with it? p.123

mph (miles per hour)

That’s56 mph  (fifty-six miles per hour). p.53

Watch out for …

What does sign 8 mean?  It means you have to watch out for children. p.52

What happens …?

Is the traffic bad in your city? Do you know other places with bad traffic problems? What happens in other cities?

What’s wrong with it?

This drill’s no good.  What’s wrong with it? p.123

What’s wrong with …?

What's wrong with this drill? Listen and find out. p.50

Write it down.

Problem: “I can’t remember this password.” Solution: ”Write it down.”p.51