Listening Framework Pre-advanced 1 (E) Unit 05

continue

to keep doing something
The rain continued throughout the night despite the forecast.

nearby

close; not far away
There’s a nearby café where we can take a break.

punctuality

the act of arriving or happening at the expected time and not being late
Punctuality is highly valued in professional environments.

travel

to make a journey over a long distance
She loves to travel abroad and learn about different cultures.

aviation

flying, designing, or producing aircraft
The aviation industry has grown rapidly with new technology.

slim

thin and narrow
She managed to stay slim through regular exercise.

thunder

the sudden loud noise from the sky during a storm
Loud thunder rolled across the mountains after the lightning strike.

triangular

having three sides and corners
The artist designed a triangular structure for the exhibition.

ability

the skill or power to do something
Her ability to speak three languages impressed everyone.

costly

requiring a lot of money
Buying land in the city center is extremely costly.

fuel

something that gives energy to machines or vehicles
The plane ran out of fuel before reaching its destination.

handle

to manage or deal with something
She knows how to handle difficult customers calmly.

pointed

having a sharp or narrow end
The knife has a very pointed blade, so be careful.

powerful

having great strength or effect
The president delivered a powerful speech that inspired the audience.

reach

to arrive at or get to a place
After a long climb, we finally reached the mountain top.

safety

the condition of being free from danger
Safety should always come before speed when driving.

speed

how fast something moves
The train increased its speed as it left the station.

vehicle

a thing used to carry people or things, like a car or bus
The road was full of vehicles during the rush hour.

transportation

the movement of people or goods from one place to another
Public transportation is an affordable way to travel in the city.

eco-friendly

not harmful to the environment
The company introduced an eco-friendly packaging system to reduce waste.

middle

the central point or part of something
The school is located in the middle of the city.

bullet

a small, metal object that is fired from a gun
The bullet hit the target right in the center.

fast

moving or able to move quickly
The train is so fast that it takes only 30 minutes to reach the next city.

quiet

making very little noise
The library is a quiet place where students can study peacefully.

hour

a period of 60 minutes
It takes about an hour to cook this dish.

recently

not long ago; in the near past
I recently watched a documentary about space travel.

expect

to think or believe something will happen
We expect the project to be finished by next month.

engine

a machine that uses fuel to produce movement or power
The car’s engine stopped suddenly on the highway.

design

a plan or drawing that shows how something will look or work
The design of the new smartphone is both modern and practical.

temperature

how hot or cold something is
The temperature of the water needs to be over 100°C to boil.