Listening Framework Pre-advanced 1 (E) Unit 08

criminal

someone who committed a crime
The police arrested the criminal responsible for the bank robbery.

gather

to have many people come together
People gathered in the park to celebrate the festival.

illegal

not allowed by the law
It’s illegal to drive without a valid license.

narrow

being thin or not wide
The car can’t pass through such a narrow street.

environment

the air, land, and water where people and animals live
We must protect the environment from pollution.

extra

more than the usual amount
You should bring some extra clothes in case it gets cold.

noisy

making a lot of loud sounds
The restaurant was too noisy for us to have a proper conversation.

recreation

activities done for enjoyment
The park offers various recreation options such as biking and fishing.

abandoned

being left alone and not used anymore
They explored an abandoned building near the old station.

appearance

the way someone or something looks
Her appearance impressed everyone at the party.

attract

to draw attention or interest
The new shopping mall attracts thousands of visitors every weekend.

errand

a short trip to do or get something
I had to run a few errands before going home.

frustrated

feeling upset when things do not go your way
She felt frustrated when her plans didn’t work out.

mix

a group of different things put together
The team has a good mix of young and experienced players.

nature

things like animals, plants, and land not made by people
Children should spend more time in nature to stay healthy.

resident

a person who lives in a place
Residents complained about the noise from the construction site.

socializing

time spent talking or doing things with other people
Socializing with coworkers can help build better teamwork.

solar

using energy from the sun
The building uses solar panels to produce electricity.

rooftop

the outside top part of a building
They had dinner on the rooftop with a beautiful view of the city.

reduce

to make something smaller or less in amount, size, or degree
Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste we produce.

cool

slightly cold or calm
The evening air feels cool after the hot day.

impact

a strong effect or influence on someone or something
The new policy had a big impact on local businesses.

secure

safe and protected from danger or risk
The building is secure with cameras and guards.

dangerous

likely to cause harm or injury
It’s dangerous to drive without a seat belt.

uninviting

not attractive or pleasant to look at or experience
The dark, uninviting room made everyone uncomfortable.

urban

relating to a city or town
Many people prefer urban life to rural life.

escape

to get away from a place or situation
The prisoners tried to escape from the jail.

commit

to do something bad or illegal
He committed a serious crime last year.

commute

the regular journey between home and work or school
My daily commute takes about 40 minutes by bus.

livable

good enough to live in
The city has become more livable with new parks and clean streets.