Listening Framework Pre-advanced 1 (E) Unit 03

author

someone who writes something
The author explained her ideas clearly during the book signing event.

immigrant

of or relating to someone who comes to live in a different country
The city has several immigrant communities from different countries.

organize

to plan and arrange something
She organized a small meeting for the team to discuss the project.

welcoming

being friendly to others when they arrive
The community center is very welcoming to families and new residents.

actual

real or true, not pretend
The actual price of the ticket was higher than the advertised amount.

advantage

something good about a situation that is helpful
Knowing how to use a computer is an advantage in many modern jobs.

settings

something that controls how a device works
You can change the settings on your phone to receive notifications only for important messages.

ship

to send a package through the mail
The company decided to ship the new products to customers earlier than expected.

allow

to let someone do something
The school will allow students to use tablets in class to support learning.

article

a short text in a newspaper, magazine, or online website
I read an article about how technology is changing everyday life.

comfortable

feeling relaxed and at ease
This sofa is so comfortable that I could sit here all day.

independent

being able to do things on someone's own without help
She is an independent woman who manages her own business successfully.

reflect

to show or represent thoughts, experiences, or feelings
His actions reflect his strong sense of responsibility.

spread

to make something reach more people or places
The news of the event spread quickly through social media.

store

to put something somewhere until it’s needed
I store all my important documents in a safe place.

suggest

to give an idea or advice
I suggest taking a break before we continue working.

summarize

to tell the main idea of something
The article summarizes recent research on climate change.

vision

the ability to see
Poor lighting affected my vision while driving.

reading

the action or skill of reading written material
Reading regularly can improve your vocabulary and comprehension skills.

rich

having a lot of money or resources
He became very rich after starting his own business.

educated

having received a good education and knowledge
She is highly educated and works as a university professor.

century

a period of 100 years
The 21st century has seen major advances in technology.

invent

to create something new that did not exist before
Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb.

blog

a website where someone regularly writes about personal experiences
She writes a blog about healthy eating and fitness.

artificial

made by humans rather than occurring naturally
The park uses artificial grass instead of real turf.

virtual

existing in a computer-based environment
The students attended a virtual meeting using video conferencing.

bookstore

a shop where books are sold
I spent the afternoon reading new novels in the bookstore.

customer

a person who buys goods or services
The customer complained about the delay in delivery.

skim

to read quickly to get the main ideas without studying details
I usually skim the article to understand the main points.

scroll

to move text or images on a screen up or down
She scrolled through the social media feed to find interesting posts.