Listening Framework Pre-advanced 1 (E) Unit 10

funeral

a ceremony for someone who has died
Many people attended the funeral to pay their respects.

indoor

for use inside a home or building
We played indoor games because it was raining outside.

link

to be connected to something
This website links to several useful resources for students.

odd

cannot be divided by 2, like 1, 3, or 5
Seven is an odd number, while eight is even.

closeness

a strong feeling of care and connection with someone
The closeness of the family made the children feel safe.

peace

a time without fighting or trouble
After the argument, they finally found peace.

position

a person’s place or role in a group
She applied for a position as a marketing manager.

slight

small in size, amount, or degree
There is a slight chance of rain today.

appreciation

A way of showing thanks or being thankful
She showed her appreciation for the gift with a thank-you card.

belief

Something you think is true or important
His belief in honesty guides all his decisions.

bow

To bend your body forward to show respect
They usually bow politely to the audience before speaking.

casual

Relaxed and informal
He prefers casual clothes like jeans and t-shirts.

culture

The way of life and traditions of a group of people
Studying other cultures can help us understand different perspectives.

formal

Following set rules or customs; serious and proper
You should wear formal clothes to the wedding.

greet

To say hello or welcome someone
We greeted our guests at the door with smiles.

honor

Great respect for someone or something
It was an honor to meet the famous author.

touch

A small or light contact with something or someone
He gave the baby a gentle touch on his face.

upset

Feeling bad or unhappy
She was upset when she heard the bad news.

mistake

an action or judgment that is wrong
I made a mistake on my homework.

head

the upper part of the body
She bumped her head on the door.

left

on or toward the left side
Turn left at the next traffic light.

body

the physical structure of a person or an animal
Regular exercise is good for your body.

shake

to move something quickly up and down or side to side
She didn’t shake the bottle before opening it.

difference

the way in which two or more things are not the same
You can tell the difference between these two pictures.

misunderstanding

a failure to understand something correctly
There was a misunderstanding about the meeting time.

matter

to be important
It doesn’t matter if you are a little late.

guest

a person invited to visit or stay in someone’s home
We have many guests coming to the party.

floor

the lower surface of a room on which you walk
After the storm, the wooden floor was warped and slippery.

slippers

soft, comfortable shoes worn indoors
Don’t forget to take off your slippers before entering the bedroom.

sweets

food that tastes sweet, such as candy or chocolate
Children love eating sweets after dinner.