Listening Framework Pre-advanced 2 (E) Unit 05

behave

to act in a certain way
You should behave politely when visiting someone’s home.

depend

to need someone or something for help or support
Children depend on their parents for food and care.

effort

the use of physical or mental energy
He put a lot of effort into improving his English skills.

express

to make thoughts or feelings known
She expressed her opinion clearly during the meeting.

assist

to give help to someone
Several volunteers assisted in cleaning the park.

elderly

old; advanced in age
The community center offers classes for elderly people.

emotional

having to do with feelings
She gave an emotional speech about her childhood.

schedule

a plan for when things happen
I always check my schedule before making new plans.

conflict

a disagreement or fight
The two groups tried to solve their conflict peacefully.

exhausted

being extremely tired
She felt completely exhausted after running the marathon.

expense

money you spend on something
We need to reduce our living expenses to save more money.

household

a group of people living together in one home
Each household must pay for water and electricity.

independence

the ability to do things on your own
True independence means being responsible for your own decisions.

patient

staying calm while waiting or dealing with trouble
You need to be patient when teaching small children.

privacy

a time or space for yourself
Teenagers often want more privacy from their parents.

retirement

the state of not working, usually because of age
After his retirement, he plans to travel around the world.

shift

a change in something
There has been a big shift in people’s shopping habits.

tension

a feeling of stress or conflict
There was tension in the room before the results were announced.

nuclear

relating to the energy or power from atoms
Many countries are trying to reduce nuclear weapons.

industrial

related to factories or the production of goods
The city grew rapidly during the industrial period.

grandparent

the parent of your mother or father
I visit my grandparents every weekend to help them with chores.

arrangement

plans or preparations made for something to happen
We made all the arrangements for our trip to Paris.

farm

a piece of land used to grow crops or raise animals
My uncle owns a large farm with cows and chickens.

factory

a building where things are made or produced
The factory produces thousands of cars every month.

quite

to a certain or high degree
This restaurant is quite popular among young people.

identity

who someone is or what makes them unique
Teenagers often try to find their own identity during high school.

generational

relating to different generations or age groups
There is often a generational gap between parents and children.

quality

how good or bad something is
The restaurant is famous for the quality of its food.

financial

related to money or managing money
She got financial help from her parents to start a business.

rent

the money you pay to use something such as a house
We pay a high rent for our apartment in the city.