Listening Framework Pre-advanced 1 (E) Unit 07

basic

using only the most important things
You need to learn the basic rules before playing the game.

inflation

a continuing increase in prices
The government is trying to control inflation by raising interest rates.

print

to produce writing or images on paper with a machine
She printed the report before the meeting.

raise

to increase the amount of something
The company plans to raise salaries next year.

compete

to try to do better than others
Many athletes compete for gold medals at the Olympics.

fancy

looking expensive
They stayed in a fancy hotel during their vacation.

jealous

feeling upset about someone else having something you want
He felt jealous when his friend got a new car.

wealth

a large amount of money or possessions
Education can lead to both wealth and success.

advertising

messages that try to make people buy something
The company increased its advertising budget to attract more customers.

comparison

the act of looking at how things are similar or different
A comparison between the two products shows that this one is better.

constant

happening all the time or staying the same
She maintained constant communication with her team during the project.

consumer

a person who buys or uses things
Consumers are becoming more interested in eco-friendly products.

convenience

something that is easy and helpful for someone’s needs or comfort
Many people choose online banking for its convenience.

demand

how much people want or need something
There is a high demand for skilled workers in the tech industry.

economy

the system of money, jobs, and trade in a country
The national economy grew rapidly after the reforms.

possession

something that a person owns
His most valuable possession is his grandfather’s watch.

produce

to make or create something
The factory produces over a thousand cars each month.

supply

the things that are available for people to buy or use
The water supply in this area has been affected by the drought.

simple

easy to understand or do
The instructions are written in simple language so everyone can follow them.

town

a place where people live that is smaller than a city
She grew up in a quiet town near the mountains.

market

a place or system where goods and services are bought and sold
The company plans to enter the European market next year.

handmade

made using the hands rather than a machine
She bought a handmade necklace at a local craft fair.

option

a choice or possibility among several alternatives
Studying abroad is a great option for improving your language skills.

thoughtful

showing care or consideration for others
It was very thoughtful of you to bring flowers for her.

value

the importance, worth, or usefulness of something
Our company places great value on honesty and teamwork.

depend

to rely on someone or something
The success of the project depends on good teamwork.

profit

money that is gained from business or investment after all costs are paid
The company made a large profit from its new product line.

materialism

the belief that having possessions is the most important thing
Materialism often leads people to judge others by their wealth.

behind

at the back of something
There’s a small garden behind the house.

billion

the number 1,000,000,000
The company is worth over two billion dollars today.