Word  Unit 16

Example sentence

Arabic

bandage (n)

 So that's fifteen bandages. Anything else? p.76

barrel (n)

 There’s a picture of a barrel of oil in the bottom right corner of p.77.

best (adj)

 Find out who has the best and worst journey

to work. Ask different students these questions. p.75

borrow (v)

 When do we say lend and when do we say borrow? p.75 to lend=to give temporarily; to borrow=to take temporarily

bottle (n)

 So that's two bottles of alcohol. Anything else? p.76

can (n)

 Fine, thanks. What can I do for you, Louisa?p.76

date of birth (n)

 Can you give me your date of birth? p.75

equal (v)

 Match the symbols to what we say = means “equals.” p.77

face mask (n)

 I need some face masks. How many do you need? Three boxes. p.77

fifteen (num)

 5 - 5 = 10 Fifteen minus 5 equals 10. p,77

first aid kit (n)

 Look at the first aid kit. Say what's there. p.76.

insured (v)

 Can I borrow your car tomorrow morning?  I’m sorry but you’re not insured. p.75

journey (n)

 Find out who has the best and worst journey
to work. Ask different students these questions. p.75

lend (v)

 When do we say lend and when do we say borrow? p.75 to lend=to give temporarily; to borrow=to take temporarily

make (v)

 How long does it take to make 500 pieces? – One hour.p.75 and 125

minute (n)

 How long does it take to walk a mile if you’re walking 4 mph? 15 minutes.p.75

oil (n)

 There’s a picture of a barrel of oil in the bottom right corner of p.77.

output (n)

 What’s the output in pieces per hour of the CVC machine? 500 pieces per hour. p.75

packet (n)

B So that's two bottles of alcohol. Anything else?

A Yes, I need some plasters. B How many do you need? A Four packets. p.74

pieces (n pl)

 How long does it take to make 500 pieces? p.75

pot (n)

 A Can I make another pot of coffee? B Sure, go ahead.

A Thanks.p.74

roll (n)

 I need some tape. How much do you need? Two rolls. p.77

round (prep)

 How long does it take for the earth to travel round the sun? p.75

second (n)

 How long does it take for light from the sun to travel to the earth? around 8 minutes 18 seconds. p.75

send (v)

 So that’s fifteen bandages.  Anything else? No, that’s all, thanks.  OK, I’ll send them right away.p.76 and125

sheet (n)

 There’s a picture of a yellow sheet of paper, next to a roll of tape on p.77

sit down (v)

 Can I sit down? Sure, go ahead.  Thanks. p.74

smoke (v)

 Can I smoke in here? p.74

sum (n)

 Listen to some sums and write them

down. p.77

sun (n)

 How long does it take to walk to the sun if you're walking at 4 mph? – about 2,670 years. p.75

telephone call (n)

 Listen to one half of a telephone call. What is it about? p.76

tissues (n pl)

 There’s a picture of a box of tissues above the red Colgate toothpaste tube on p.77

toothpaste (n)

 There’s a picture of a box of tissues above the red Colgate toothpaste tube on p.77

tube (n)

 I need some antiseptic cream.  How much do you need? 8 tubes.p.77

walk (v)

 How long does it take to walk a mile if you’re walking 4 mph? 15 minutes.p.75

whole (adj)

 Listen to the whole call and check your answers. p76.

worst (adj)

 Find out who has the best and worst journey

to work. Ask different students these questions. p.75

Useful phrases

Can you give me a hand?

Can you help me?

Fine, thanks.

Go ahead.

Goodbye.

How long does it take?

How much?

I’m afraid I can’t.

I’m sorry, but …

It doesn’t matter.

multiplied by

Of course.

Thanks anyway.

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