Listening Framework Pre-advanced 1 (E) Unit 06

gallery

a room or building for showing works of art
The new art gallery features modern paintings by young artists.

hidden

not able to be seen
There was a hidden door behind the bookshelf.

image

a picture of something
The satellite sent back clear images of the Earth’s surface.

public

being open for everyone to use
The public park is open all year round.

figure

a shape or drawing that shows a person
She became a leading figure in the fashion industry.

geometric

using shapes like circles, square, and triangles
The artist used geometric patterns to create a modern look.

sharp

clearly defined
She has a sharp mind and quickly solves difficult problems.

unusual

being different from what is normal
The artist uses unusual materials like metal and glass to make her sculptures.

balance

a state where things are equal
A healthy diet requires a good balance of nutrients.

classic

showing quality that stays special over time
She wore a classic black dress that never goes out of style.

identity

the things that make you who you are
Cultural traditions play a big role in shaping a person’s identity.

movement

the way something moves or changes place
The environmental movement has gained global attention in recent years.

praise

to say something nice about someone or something
The teacher praised her students for their hard work.

realistic

showing things as they are
The movie gives a realistic picture of life in the 19th century.

recognize

to know or remember someone or something
I didn’t recognize him at first because he had grown a beard.

represent

to show or stand for something
The flag represents the country’s values and history.

technique

a way of doing something that needs skill
The artist used a special technique to create a new style.

violence

the act of hurting others in a strong or harmful way
The movie was banned because of its extreme violence.

modern

relating to the present time
The museum displays modern art from the 21st century.

life

the state of being alive
She devoted her life to helping poor children around the world.

religious

relating to religion or having strong faith
She comes from a very religious family.

picture

a visual representation
He drew a picture of the landscape.

mostly

mainly; for the most part
The students mostly agreed with the teacher’s opinion.

stand out

to be very noticeable or prominent
Her bright red coat made her stand out in the crowd.

display

to show something for people to see
The museum displays ancient artifacts from Egypt.

humor

the ability to laugh or recognize what is amusing
His sense of humor makes him very popular among friends.

well-known

known by many people
She is a well-known author in the field of science fiction.

balloon

a small bag filled with air or gas
The children played with colorful balloons at the party.

innocence

the state of being free from guilt or sin
The movie captures the innocence of childhood perfectly.

lecture

a talk or speech given to teach people about a subject
The professor gave an interesting lecture on modern art.