Listening Framework Pre-advanced 2 (E) Unit 11

crime

an act that breaks the law
The police arrested him for committing a serious crime.

guilty

having done something wrong or against the law
He felt guilty for lying to his parents.

property

something that is owned
The fire destroyed several properties in the city.

weapon

an object used to attack or defend
The army trained soldiers to use different weapons.

ceremony

a formal event or activity done for a special reason
The graduation ceremony was held in the school hall.

complex

having many parts and being hard to understand
The instructions are too complex for beginners.

fall

the end or collapse of something
History often studies the rise and fall of empires.

temple

a building used for worship or religious activities
Tourists visited the ancient temple to see its beautiful statues.

achievement

something important or successful that someone has done
Winning the award was a great achievement for her.

ancient

very old; from a long time ago
The museum has many ancient artifacts from Egypt.

architecture

the style, design, and construction of buildings
The architecture of the old castle is very impressive.

civilization

a society with its own cities, laws, and culture
Ancient Egypt is one of the world’s oldest civilizations.

conquer

to get or overcome by force
The army conquered the city after a long battle.

govern

to lead and make rules for a group or place
The mayor governs the city with honesty and fairness.

legal

having to do with law
They signed a legal agreement to protect their rights.

measure

to find out the amount or length of something
We need to measure the length of the room.

punishment

something done to someone who broke a rule or law
The punishment for breaking the law can be severe.

religion

a set of beliefs about a god or gods
Many people find comfort in their religion.

democracy

a system of government in which people choose leaders by voting
Democracy allows citizens to vote for their leaders.

leader

a person who guides or directs a group
The leader inspired his team to work harder.

foundation

the base or support on which something is built
Good education is the foundation of a successful life.

astronomy

the scientific study of stars, planets, and space
Astronomy helps us understand the universe.

tax

a compulsory payment to the government
Citizens must pay taxes on income and property.

accurate

correct, exact, and without any mistakes
She gave an accurate description of the suspect.

aqueduct

a structure for carrying water over long distances
The city built an aqueduct to carry water from the river.

innocent

not guilty of a crime or morally wrong act
The court found him innocent of all charges.

corruption

dishonest or illegal behavior
Corruption in politics makes people lose trust in the government.

fascinating

extremely interesting or charming
Space exploration is fascinating to many students.

last

to continue for a period of time
The negotiations lasted several weeks, but no agreement was reached.

impressive

evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill
The scientist made an impressive discovery that changed the field of medicine.