Listening Framework Pre-advanced 1 (E) Unit 01

bill

a piece of paper that says how much you must pay for something you used
The phone bill was higher than usual because I used too much data this month.

electricity

a type of energy that produces light and heat
The solar panels on the roof can produce electricity without harming the environment.

expensive

costing a lot of money
I really like the new designer bag, but it’s way too expensive for me.

liquid

a substance like water that is not solid
When water freezes, it changes from a liquid to a solid called ice.

concrete

a hard substance used to build something
The new bridge is made of strong concrete that can hold heavy trucks.

layer

a thin piece of substance that is placed on top of another
A thick layer of clouds covered the sky and blocked the sunlight.

promising

likely to be good or successful
The scientist’s promising new research could lead to a cure for the disease.

waste

something to be thrown out
Factories must find better ways to reduce waste and protect nature.

labor

hard work, usually physical work
Building the new tunnel required years of hard labor by hundreds of workers.

result

what happens because of something; the outcome
The result of the experiment showed that plants grow faster in sunlight.

construction

the process of building something, like a house or a road
The construction of the new library took more than two years to finish.

calculate

to find an answer using numbers or math
Before buying the ingredients, we need to calculate the total cost.

data

information, often in numbers or facts
The researcher collected data from several weather stations around Europe.

device

a tool or machine made for a special purpose
This device can measure your heart rate while you exercise.

solid

hard and firm; not liquid or gas
Gold is a solid metal that does not melt easily.

fitness

the condition of being healthy and strong
Regular exercise is important for good fitness.

escape

to get away from a place or situation
The bird somehow escaped from its cage through a small gap.

entire

with no part left out; whole
The entire team worked hard together to finish the project on time.

offer

to make something available; to provide or supply something
The company offers free training to new employees.

remind

to make someone think about something again
Please remind me to send the email before I go to bed tonight.

share

to have or use something with others
We should share our ideas so everyone can learn from each other.

recipe

a set of instructions for making food
My grandmother gave me her secret recipe for making chicken noodle soup.

thermostat

a device that automatically adjusts the temperature
The thermostat keeps the room warm by turning the heater on and off automatically.

quality

how good or bad something is
This bakery is known for the high quality of its handmade cakes.

blueprint

a photographic print that shows how something will be made
The engineer double-checked his blueprint carefully before starting the project.

wearable

able to be worn
This wearable device tracks your sleep patterns.

friendly

being beneficial or not harmful to something
The new cleaning product is friendly to the environment and safe for kids.

benefit

an advantage or profit gained from something
Regular exercise has many benefits for both the body and the mind.

improve

to become better
Your speaking skills will improve if you practice English every day.

furniture

Large movable items that make a room suitable for living in
We bought new furniture to make the living room more comfortable.