Listening Framework Pre-advanced 3 (E) Unit 08

purchase

something that is bought
The store offers a 10% discount on every purchase.

rapid

happening very fast
Rapid population growth is causing problems in many cities.

unsafe

not safe; likely to cause harm
Walking on icy roads without proper shoes is unsafe.

widespread

happening in many places
The virus caused widespread panic in the city.

element

a part or piece of something
Trust is an important element of a good relationship.

era

a period of time in history
We are living in a digital era where technology changes fast.

fondness

a liking or affection for something or someone
His fondness for classical music is well known.

retro

relating to styles or trends from the past that are popular again
The cafe has a retro atmosphere with vintage furniture.

appealing

attracting interest; something that people like or want
The bright colors of the advertisement are very appealing to children.

convey

to communicate or express something clearly to others
The teacher tried to convey the importance of honesty to the students.

distinctive

being easy to recognize; different or special
Her voice is very distinctive and easy to recognize.

generate

to create or produce something
The new project will generate a lot of income for the company.

imitation

a copy of something
The painting is an imitation of a famous masterpiece.

individuality

the qualities that make a person or thing different
He expresses his individuality through his fashion choices.

massive

being very large in size or amount
The storm caused massive damage to the city.

neutral

not taking a side, showing no preference, or having no distinct, strong, or charged characteristics
The teacher tried to stay neutral during the argument.

repetition

the act of doing or saying something again and again
Repetition is important when learning a new language.

trendy

being popular or fashionable right now
The cafe has a trendy design that attracts young people.

clothing

garments or clothes worn by people
The store offers a wide range of clothing for children.

tied

fastened or secured with a string
The document was tied together with a string.

status

the social or professional position of someone
She gained high status in her company through hard work.

class

a social group
People from the upper class often have more opportunities.

occupation

a person’s job
He changed his occupation several times before settling down.

luxury

very expensive and comfortable
The hotel offers luxury rooms with sea views.

symbol

something that represents an idea, object, or quality
The heart is a symbol of love in many cultures.

dive in

to start doing something enthusiastically
She dived in to help the children during the game.

order

to request something to be made, supplied, or delivered
The company ordered new computers for all employees.

decade

a period of ten years
The company has grown significantly over the last decade.

swiftly

happening quickly or immediately
The emergency team responded swiftly to the accident.