Listening Jump-Book 1 (E)

anyone

any person

Can anyone help me with my homework?

around

close to a place or time

There are around 50 people in the hall.

between

in the middle of two things

The grocery store is between the pet store and the post office.

descriptive

describing, or giving detail to something

His descriptive account of the accident was very helpful.

gym

a building where people go to do physical exercise and get fit

My doctor recommended me to go to the gym more frequently.

lately

recently

I haven't been feeling so well lately.

outside

the space without or beyond an enclosure, institution, boundary, etc

Can we walk outside for a few minutes?

pound

money in England

The United Kingdom still uses the pound instead of the Euro.

share

to allow others access to one's own property or knowledge

Some major recording companies have tried to prevent people from sharing music files over the Internet.

temperature

a measurement of how hot or cold a place or object is

The doctor checked Sue's temperature when she had a fever.

blindfold

a fabric put over the eyes to limit a person's ability to see

The first part of the game involves putting a blindfold on one of the children.

forecast

a statement about what is going to happen

The weather forecast for the next three days is fine.

gasp

to take a short quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain or shock

When he saw what was in the box, she gasped.

match

to go well with

Does this shirt match my pants?

necklace

a piece of jewelry worn around the neck

Marc always wears his necklace with a cross on it

perhaps

maybe; possibly

perhaps if you ask him nicely, he'll let you borrow his car.

silly

foolish, not sensible

Sue has been acting silly all day!

sunscreen

a preparation used to protect the skin from the sun

Your skin will get burned if you don't wear sunscreen.

trail

a track; a path through a forest or other wild areas

Sometimes the bushwalking trail is not very clear.

unfortunately

with no luck or with bad effects

unfortunately, I don't have my credit card with me or I'd buy lunch.

careful

thinking about what you do, so that you avoid problems, damage or danger

Be careful of what you say, you may regret it forever.

construction

the act of building or making something

A new hotel is now under construction.

exactly

in an exact manner; accurately

She made me exactly what I wanted to eat.

heavy

having relatively great weight

My backpack is full of books so it's very heavy.

neighbor

a person who lives adjacent or close

My next-door neighbor makes too much noise on the weekends.

noise

a sound, often one which is loud or harsh

Small noises sound scary at night.

pipe

an object which is used for smoking tobacco

Some people use pipes to smoke tobacco.

plumber

a person whose job is to supply and connect, or repair water pipes, baths, toilets, etc.

You need a good plumber when you're building a house.

respond

to answer

The police did not respond in the way she expected them to; they were very helpful.

throw

send through the air by the hand

throw me the ball as hard as you can.

almost

nearly, not quite

My brother is almost as tall as I am.

assistant

someone who helps someone else to do a job

Barry is a competent assistant to Roy.

concentrate

to think closely and with great attention

I have to concentrate more on my future plans.

doubt

when you are not certain about something, or do not trust someone or something

I have doubts about his sincerity.

gain

increase in or by something

Did you gain weight recently?

nervous

feeling worried, afraid, or excited

I was so nervous during the audition that I couldn’t stop my knees from shaking.

shape

the physical form or appearance of something

The shape of her face is like an oval.

skeleton

the hard framework of an animal body

When the archeologist dug up the remains, he found the skeletons of several kings.

terrible

very unpleasant

There was a terrible fire that destroyed 2,000 homes.

without

not having or doing something

Can I have my hamburger without onions?

address

the name of the house, street, town etc. where a person lives

What is your address in Bangkok?

congratulations

a term used to say well done and to give your best wishes

When somebody wins a competition of some kind, it is common to wish them congratulations.

deck

terrace of house

In summer, I like to sit outside on the deck.

degree

the measurement of how hot or cold something is

The temperature fell 10 degrees last night.

garage

a building for keeping a car

Our garage is used as a storage room.

place

particular region, center of population, or location

There's a hidden place in the city, with many restaurants.

slide

move along a smooth surface while maintaining continuous contact

Melinda was scared of the slide when she was young.

tornado

a very strong wind that spins in a circle and forms a funnel from the sky to the ground

I have only seen a tornado on television.

tub

a tub to bathe in, especially one that is a permanent fixture in a bathroom

They found her lying in the tub.

yard

a small piece of land outside of a house

I cut the grass in my yard this afternoon.

grocery

foods you buy at a grocer's or at a supermarket

I bought enough groceries to last us for the week.

innovation

a new idea or device

The Internet is, hands down, the most important innovation of our time.

instant

requiring immediate attention or an immediate response

I was hungry so I made some instant noodles.

inventory

the merchandise or stock on hand

One of the employee's responsibilities is checking the inventory every morning and night.

length

the distance from end to end

The length of an American football field is 100 yards or 91.44 meters.

motion

the action or process of moving or of changing place or position

The automobile goes into motion as soon as I hit the accelerator.

neat

clean and orderly

Since he came home from the military, my son has become so neat.

owe

to be in dept to

I owe my success to my supportive family.

quantity

a general amount, a supply

The store did not have the exact quantity of items that I needed.

surf

to search or use the Internet

When I have spare time, I usually surf the Internet.

choir

a group of people who sing together, for example in church services or public performances

I sang in the church choir for three years.

concentrate

to think closely and with great attention

I have to concentrate more on my future plans.

doubt

when you are not certain about something, or do not trust someone or something

I have doubts about his sincerity.

geography

the scientific study of the earth's surface, features, climate, people

I bought a new globe for my geography class.

nervous

feeling worried, afraid, or excited

I was so nervous during the audition that I couldn’t stop my knees from shaking.

overload

to be too much, that it causes strain on the person or object it is applied to

Our teacher likes to overload us with homework

period

any specified division or portion of time

Most public and private schools have six periods in a day.

practice

the activity of doing something

I practice soccer almost everyday so that I can be at my best.

schedule

list of classes

Although Tom had made a schedule, he has never kept to it.

spare

to give or grant

Could you spare me a few dollars for the bus fare?

accompany

to associate with; to join with

The daughter often accompanied her mother to the meetings.

audition

test performance by candidate

They are holding auditions for the upcoming school play.

celebrity

a famous person

celebrities don't have a lot of private life.

dinosaurs

one of a group of reptiles that lived millions of years ago

Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the most well-known dinosaurs.

flu

an infectious illness which is like a very bad cold, but which causes a fever

I missed four days of work last year when I was sick with the flu.

glossy

smooth and shiny

Her lipstick made her lips look glossy.

horror

scary; very shocking

Do you like to watch horror movies?

magazine

a large thin book that is usually published once a month or once a week

My favorite magazine is 'Elle'.

split

to divide into smaller parts

The class split into two groups.

theme

main idea

Sometimes it is hard to grasp the main theme of a story.

allergic

having a condition that makes a one become ill or develop skin or breathing problems from food or certain substances

I am allergic many kinds of nuts.

cough

A cough is an illness in which you cough often and your chest or throat hurts.

I have a bad cough because I smoke too much.

dizzy

having or involving a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance

Glory got dizzy from spinning on the chair too long.

jogging

running steadily, often as part of an exercise routine

Every evening, I go jogging in the park for around half an hour.

overweight

a heavier than normal weight, fat

Many adults today are overweight.

protein

a substance that is essential for growth and repair of body tissue

Meat is the major source of protein in most human diets, but nuts and beans can provide it as well.

quit

to stop or give up something

When something becomes difficult, you shouldn't quit.

strength

the state or quality of being strong

She has the inner strength to overcome just about any obstacle.

sweat

to excrete a colorless liquid through the skin due to the body being too hot, ill, or nervous

I began to sweat on the long walk home.

weigh

to have a certain weight

Which weighs more - a pound of feathers or a pound of rocks?

appreciate

to be grateful for something

The famous singer appreciates all her adoring fans.

deserve

to have a claim to something

He deserves a raise in his salary for all his contributions to the company.

dessert

a sweet type of food eaten after the main meal

We had chocolate pudding for dessert.

dip

a dish of sauce in which you can insert food for flavoring

I bought some tacos and a salsa dip at the grocery store.

ginger

hot-tasting spice

I like to sprikle a bit of ginger on the cookies.

ingredient

a component part, or constituent, of anything

Because she lacked several ingredients, the cake did not turn out very well.

microwave

waves that can carry heat or information

microwaves allow people to heat food very quickly.

mushroom

a fungus with a round top and short stem

I enjoy mushrooms on my pizza.

register

a book which records of acts, events, names, etc. are kept

The register has eveyone's name who is enrolled in the class.

snack

a food eaten between meals

Every afternoon, I get home from school and have a light snack before dinner.

earthquakes

a sudden and violent shaking of the ground

There hasn't been many earthquakes in the past couple of years.

essay

a short piece of writing on a particular subject or theme

The three-page essay is worth 30% of our final grade.

glacier

a huge mass of ice on land

The huge glacier looked like a mountain rising from the ocean.

hurricane

a violent storm with winds blowing over 120 kilometers per hour

hurricanes are hard to avoid if you are in the target area.

insect

a small six-legged animal

My favorite insect is the lady beetle.

nature

conditions or factors that a person is born with

It was in his nature to be an aggressive person.

path

a way to go somewhere; a means to achieve something

After graduating from college most students are concerned with choosing the right career path to take.

root

the part of a plant that grows under the ground, through which the plant gets water

The plant grew new roots after we placed it in water.

storm

very heavy rain usually with thunder and lightening

We told each other ghost stories in the storm.

volcano

a hill or mountain composed wholly or in part of the ejected material

Mt. Fuji is Japan is an active volcano.

accessory

an item of clothing or jewelry that complements clothing

My mother likes to wear lots of accessories when she goes to work.

describe

to give an account in words

The detectives asked the witness to describe the suspect.

hang

to fix or be fixed above ground by a hook, chord or chain etc.

I want to hang my favorite photo on the wall, but I don't have any.

horrible

very unpleasant and bad

Marie is a horrible violin player.

pointless

without purpose; not helpful

Washing your car in the rain is pointless.

practically

almost; nearly

She practically ran out of gas on the way home from the convenience store.

protect

keep safe from harm or injury

You should protect your brother from bullies.

purple

the color purple is made by mixing red and blue paint

Sue bought purple curtains for her window.

terrific

extraordinarily great or intense

The mansion was a terrific sight.

ugly

not attractive or pretty

That sweater is very ugly.

battle

a fight between armed forces; warfare

The battle ended with many deaths.

ceiling

the upper inside surface of a room

My roommate always gets frightened when she sees a spider crawling on the ceiling.

costume

a special clothing used for acting or special occasions

On Halloween, many people like to put on scary costumes.

harvest

the gathering of crops

The harvest is usually collected in the fall.

independence

freedom

The daughter could not wait till she was 18 so that she could gain independence from her parents.

outdoor

on the outside, not indoors

The hotel has a pool outdoors.

pirate

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea

Do you think pirates still exist nowadays?

relative

a family member

Family members are a great way to get to know distant relatives.

stuffing

ingredients typically added inside of a meat for extra flavor

My grandmother always put stuffing in the turkey for Christmas.

supply

an amount or quantity of something that is available to use

We ran out of supplies halfway through the night.

architect

a person who designs buildings

The young architect developed some new ideas in building design.

beam

a ray of light

A beam of light came from the car's headlight.

current

happening at the present time

The current belief is that the defendant is guilty.

decorate

make something attractive

Can you help me decorate the tree?

narrow

of thin degree or width

He put a narrow strip of tape on the back of the photo.

neighbor

a person who lives adjacent or close

My next-door neighbor makes too much noise on the weekends.

plug

block or fill in (a hole or cavity)

I had to plug the hole in our boat to prevent us from sinking.

plumber

a person whose job is to supply and connect, or repair water pipes, baths, toilets, etc.

You need a good plumber when you're building a house.

responsible

having a duty to see that something is done

He is responsible for alerting the president of all possible invasions.

steel

any of various modified forms of iron

The vault was made of steel and could not be broken into.

altogether

completely or in total

altogether, there were over 1,000 people.

awesome

inspiring extreme wonderment and awe

She was given an awesome task to complete.

besides

other than

besides teaching, he also tutors on weekends.

locker

A locker is a small metal or wooden cupboard with a lock, where you can put your personal possessions.

Put your jacket and backpack in your locker.

nervous

feeling worried, afraid, or excited

I was so nervous during the audition that I couldn’t stop my knees from shaking.

pad

a tablet or flat object

Many cell phones today have a touch pad.

popular

liked by most people

Everyone tries to be popular in school, however students should try to be equals.

stink

to have a bad odor

If you don't wash your clothes regularly, they will begin to stink.

tournament

a series of contests between a number of competitors, who compete for an overall prize

Who do you think is going to win the tournament?

tryout

a trial or test to see the qualifications of an applicant

They are having tryouts for the baseball team next weekend.

apart

not together, not attached to

Stand with your feet wide apart.

insert

to put in

I inserted the battery, but it still doesn't work.

port

a city, town, or other place where ships load and unload

The tourists were excited to leave the port on the cruise ship.

rid

to free yourself of something

In 1979, doctors were able to rid the world of small pox, a very deadly disease.

scratch

to use the nails to relieve itching

She scratched her mosquito bites so often that they began to bleed.

string

thick thread

The string on my yo-yo broke.

stuff

things

I bought so much stuff when I was on vacation.

survey

a question or a group of questions given to a group or population

We took a survey to see how kids reacted to the new dress code.

tin

a type of metal, with the chemical element Sn

Copper and tin are two very lightweight metals.

wire

a thin metal or plastic thread

I connected the wire to the equipment incorrectly.