Al Karma Language SchoolPrimary English Department

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Dear Parent,

Our Annual Spelling Bee Competition, will be conducted during 2nd Term on Thursday, 8 th of March, 2018.

Practice spelling the following words with your kid at home .

English Supervisor: Rehab Allam

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Spelling BeeWord listPrimary 6

Module ThreeFood and Shopping

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3a: Obento: a tasty traditionWord Part of

speechDefinition

Tradition (n.) A custom existing for a long time.Ex. What's your favorite holiday tradition? I always visit my c ousins.

School canteen

(Ph.) A place where food and meals are sold.Ex. Ted usually buys his breakfast from the School canteen .

Fast food restaurant

(Ph.) Hot food such as a burger sandwich that is quick to cook and is served very quickly in that restaurant.Ex. McDonald's is one of the most famous fast food restaurants.

Portion (n.) Amount of food for one person.Ex. Tom got a small portion of the apple pie.

Society (n.) The people who live in a country or region.EX. We need to do more to help the poorer members of our society.

Packed lunch (Ph.) Food kept in a box that we take anywhere.

Ex. They had eaten a packed lunch prepared by their mum during the trip.

Pickled (adj.) Any kind of food which kept in vinegar or salt water to be preserved.Ex. A jar of pickle will contain pickled cabbage.

Nourishing (adj.) Providing the necessary food substance for growth and good health.Ex. Milk should be a part of a nourishing breakfast.

Health (n.) The condition of the body and the degree to which it is free from illness, or the state of being well.Ex. Eating a lot of vegetables is good for your health.

Attractive (adj.) Very pleasing in appearance or sound, or causing 2

3b: That's a bargain

The Word List

bargain - newsagent’s - florist’s - fishmonger’s - jeweller’s - chemist’s - optician’s - prescription - try my best – spending habits – bazaar - flea market - car boot sale - coupon – in exchange for – recycle – pollute

interest or pleasure.Ex. Attractive packaging can help to sell products.

Take pride in (Ph.v)

To be proud of.Ex. We take pride in the success of our country .

Establish (v.) To introduce or to make firm or stable. Ex. The teacher should establish some rules with his students.

Regulations (n.) Rules.Ex. We must observe the traffic regulations.

Fussy eater phrase

Somebody who is difficult to please concerning their food.Ex. He eats anything? He's not a fussy eater.

Look upon… as

(Ph.v)

To consider or think of someone or something as something.Ex. I look upon my school as my home.

Influence (v.) The power to have an effect on people or things, or a person or thing that is able to do thisEx. This book influenced my point of view towards life.

Influence (n.) A bad or good effect on sb. Ex. My teacher's influence made me a better person.

Run out of …..

(Phrasal V.)

To have no more of sth left.Ex. I've run out of milk , we need to buy some.

Get inspired (phrasal v.)

To get new ideas.Ex. You inspired me by playing the piano so beautifully.

Module Three

Food and Shopping

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The Word List

bargain - newsagent’s - florist’s - fishmonger’s - jeweller’s - chemist’s - optician’s - prescription - try my best – spending habits – bazaar - flea market - car boot sale - coupon – in exchange for – recycle – pollute

Word Part of speech

Definition

Bargain (n.) something on sale at a lower price than it’s true valueEx. If you have a bargain you can buy things for free or for less .

newsagent’s (n.) A shop that sells newspapers& magazines.Ex. You can buy newspapers or magazines from the newsagent's .

florist’s (n.) A shop that sells flowers and house plants.Ex. I bought a bunch of flowers for my mum from the florist's .

fishmonger’s (n.) A shop that sells fish.Ex. You can have fresh fish from the fishmonger's .

jeweller's (n.) A shop where jewellery and watches are sold and repaired.Ex. You can buy gold or silver from the jeweller's.

chemist’s (n.) A pharmacyEx . You can have your medicine from the chemist's.

optician’s (n.) A shop that sells glasses and contact lenses.Ex. You can change your lenses or glasses from the optician's.

prescription (n.) doctor’s written instruction for a medicine.Ex. The doctor wrote me a prescription for medicine for my cough

Try my best Phrase

to try as hard as I can to do sth.Ex. I will try my best to win the Spelling Bee.

Spending habits

Phrase

how sb usually spends his moneyEx. You must try to put a control on your bad spending habits .

Bazaar (n.) a place with many small shops in the Middle East and India.Ex. While shopping at the bazaar, I found a number of international foods.

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4a: Self esteem

Flea market(n.)

an outdoor market that sells cheap used goods.Ex. I found an old coat in a suitable price at the flea market .

Car boot sale (n.) selling things that I own and don’t want, from the back of my car.Ex. I bought an old box camera for fifty pounds at a car boot sale .

Coupon (n.) a printed piece of paper that allows us to get things free or for less moneyEx. Bring the coupon below to any store and pay just £10.99.

In exchange for

Phrase

giving sth in order to get sth elseEx. My friend gave me an apple in exchange for a sandwich.

Recycle (v.) to process things like bottles, pieces of paper so that they can be used againEx. They recycle empty tins so as to use the metal.

Pollute (v.) To make (land, water, air,…) dirty and not safe or suitable to use.Ex. Factories are polluting the air with the black smoke.

Module 4

Word Part of speech

Definition

Self esteem (n.) Confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respecte.g. When self-esteem is high, we lose our feeling of jealousy .

Feel at home Phrase To feel comfortable and relaxede.g. We like to make our customers feel at home

stare (staring) (v.) To look at something or somebody for a long

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time.e.g. We stared at him in astonishment.

skinny (adj.) Having a little flesh and fat.( very thin)e.g. Her recent weight loss has made her look skinny.

mind (v.) To dislike, to object or disapprove.e.g. Would you mind taking the dog for a walk?

Thick (thicker)

(adj.) Heavye.g. It rained heavily and we went through the thick mud.

remark (n.) Notice or comment.e.g. I decided to ignore his rude remarks.

Appearance(physical appearance)

(n.) The way that someone or something looks.e.g. She checked her appearance in the mirror . ** To ask about the physical appearance, we usually use “What does / do (subject) look like?

e.g. What does Jack look like?-He is plump. He has got bushy eyebrows.

muscular: (adj.) - Having well developed muscles.e.g. His legs were strong and muscular.

Affect (v.) To have an effect on sth or someone or to make a difference toe.g. An unhappy home environment can affect a child's behavior .

Mature (v.) To grow physicallye.g . Boys mature more slowly than girls, both physically and psychologically.

Confidence (n.) Belief in yourself and your abilities/ a feeling of trust.e.g . Confidence in yourself is the first step on the road to success.  

Diet (n.) The food regularly eaten by a person.e.g . You look too fat . You have to go on a diet.

draw attention

Phrase

-to make somebody notice somethinge.g. Teachers have to draw their students' attention to the lesson using interesting techniques.

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put pressure on somebody

Phrase

-to try to pressure somebody to do something.e.g . I hate it when others put pressure on me.

Pride (n.) a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction

e.g. Being able to work again gave him his pride back. Advertising (n.) The activity or profession of producing

advertisements to influence customers about products or services.e.g. He is looking for a job in advertising.

e.g. It is unrealistic to expect these changes to happen overnight.

vanity (n.) Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.e.g. She described her accomplishments without vanity.

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fantasy (n.) Activity of imagining impossible or improbable things.e.g. His plans are pure fantasy and can't be true .

Reality (n.) The quality or state of being real.e.g. They look like they are doing okay, but in reality they are having a lot of problems.

Realistic (adj.)

Expressed or represented as being true or accurate.

e.g. It is unrealistic to expect these changes to happen overnight.

vanity (n.) Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.e.g. She described her accomplishments without vanity.

fantasy (n.) Activity of imagining impossible or improbable things.e.g. His plans are pure fantasy and can't be true .

Reality (n.) The quality or state of being real.e.g. They look like they are doing okay, but in reality they are having a lot of problems.

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4b: Fashion Craze

Word Part of speech

Definition

Craze (n.) An enthusiasm for a particular activity or object which appears suddenly and achieves widespread but short-lived popularity (Craziness).

e.g. Walking is the latest fitness craze.

Eco- clothesFriendly clothes

(n.) Clothing made of fibers such as organic cotton (friendly).e.g. Companies manufacture the eco-clothes to present minimal or no harmful products to the environment.

Natural fabrics

(n.) A cloth made of things found in nature.e.g. It's preferable to wear clothes made of natural fabrics in warm weather.

Synthetic fabrics

(n.) Are textiles made from man-made rather than natural fibers, like polyester, acrylic, nylon.e.g. Many synthetic fabrics have attractive appearances and mimic natural substances like silk.

Pesticide (n.) Chemical substance used to kill harmful insects

e.g. We don't use pesticides on our farm. We only produce organic vegetables.

Chemicals (n.) Relating to chemistry.e.g. Harmful chemicals succeeded in killing the pests.

Contaminate (v.) To make something dirty or poisonous.e.g. Using lots of chemicals contaminate the environmental system.

Organic (adj.) Produced without using chemicalse.g. Organic food is healthier and tastes better.

Flakes (n.) Small thin pieces of something.

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e.g. Corn flakes are my favorite .

Fiber (n.) Thin thread that forms a cloth.e.g. Our clothes are made with all natural fibers

Weave (v) To make cloth by passing threads over and under each other.e.g. Tia weave d the threads into a beautiful piece of cloth.

Give a try (phrase) To do something to find out if it works.

e.g. It looks difficult, but let's give it a try

Harmful Adj. Something that may cause harm or damage.e.g. The Sunblock can aid in protecting your skin from harmful rays while you enjoy the beach.

End up (v.) Finish upe.g. How does the story end up ?

On offer Phrase

Availablee.g. Over 40 new books are on offer at 25 % off their normal price.

Styles (n.) Designse.g. The room was decorated in a modern style .

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ModuleModule 55

Unit 5b: AmazingUnit 5b: Amazing sensessenses

5a: Working with animalsWord Part of

speechDefinition

Naturalist adj. A person who studies wildlife and nature.Reptiles n. Cold blooded animal.Mammals n. Animals that feed their young on its milk.Amphibians n. Animals that can live both on land and in water.Python n. A large snake that kills animals for food.Honeymoon n. Holiday taken by a couple who have just got

married.Film v. To record moving pictures with a camera.Documentary n. Presenting actual events or facts about something.Show host n. Somebody who introduces the guests in a TV

show.Passion n. Very strong interest in something.Instill v. To put / develop a feeling into somebody's mind.Exceptional adj. Being unusualStingray n. A large wide flat sea fish that has a long tail with a

sharp sting in it that can cause serious wounds.Sting (stung) (v.) To woundWish (n.) Desire or hopeHunt / hunter

(v.)(n.)

To chase or catch/ a person who chases or catches the animals.

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Word Part of

speechDefinition

Chirping n. The short high sounds of the birds and insects.Qualified Adj. Having the necessary skill, experience, or

knowledge to do a particular job or something.Sight = vision

n. The ability to see.

Falcon n. A bird of prey with appointed wings and a long tail.Tentacles n. Long thin part of certain creatures used as arms.Depend on v. To need the support of sb/ sth.Star- nosed n. A small nearly blind animal that has a ring of thick

tentacles around its nose and lives under ground.Earth worm n. A worm which lives in the soil.Whiskers n. Long stiff hairs on an animal's face.Pigeon n. A fat grey and white bird with two short legs.Blind Adj. Unable to see

Impressive Adj. If an object or achievement is impressive, you admire or respect it, usually because it is special, important or very large.

Capability n. Ability to do something.Receptor n. A nerve ending that reacts to a change.Paw n. The soft foot of an animal that has claws or nails.Survive v. To continue to live / to remain alive.Fur n. The thick hair that covers the bodies of some

animals like the cats and dogs.Rain fall n. A fall or shower of rain.Bark n. The sound/ cry of the dogs.Poor Adj. Weak

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Module Eight: Art

8a: Art from rubbish

Word Part of speech

Definition

1.Hubcap (n.) A removable usually metal cap over the end of an axle; especially: one used on the

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hubcap – degree – impressed – rummage – animator – sculptor – pile – graduate – scratches - pride himself on – discarded – timely – statement – wastefulness – promote – exhibition – directories – appliances - transform into.

wheel of a motor vehicle.Ex. In order to take out the tire to fix it, you need to take off the hubcap.

2.Degree (n.) A course of study at a college or university, or the qualification given to a student after he or she has completed his or her studies.

Ex . She has a bachelor’s degree in history from the AUC.

3.Impressed (v.) To make (someone) feel admiration and respect. To cause someone to admire or respect you.

Ex. It's   important   to impress   your   seniors   if you   want   to be   promoted .

4.Rummage (v.) To search for something by moving things around carelessly and looking into, under, and behind them.

Ex. I had a rummage   around/about   the   house , but I couldn't   find   my   certificate anywhere .

5.Animator (n.) An artist who creates drawings for an animated cartoon .

EX. We need hire a professional animator for the new cartoon movie.

6.Sculptor (n.) An artist who makes sculptures. Someone who creates sculptures.Ex. The Ancient Egyptians sculptors were very clever.

7.Pile (n.) A large number of things that are put one on top of another.Ex . He gave me a pile of work to finish in a few minutes.

8.Graduate (n.) A person who has finished their school, college, or university.Ex. I am a fresh gradute from the AUC.

9.Scratches (n.) To cut or damage a surface or your skin slightly with or on something sharp or rough.Ex. My car ended up with some scratches after the accident.

10.Pride himself on

(phr. v.)

Be especially proud of (a particular quality or skill).

Ex. He prided himself on his honesty.

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11.Discarded (v.) To throw something away or get rid of it because you no longer want or need it.Ex. This sheet is discarded, it’s not included in the exam.

12.Timely (adj.)

Happening at the best possible moment.Ex. We don't always get   timely   information ourselves.

13.Statement (n.) Something that someone says or writes officially, or an action done to express an opinion.Ex. The director gave a statement regarding the company’s recent accomplishments.

14.Wastefulness

(n.) Lack of restraint in spending money or using resources.Ex. We need to stop the wastefulness of the natural resources.

15.Promote (v.) To encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something.  To raise someone to a higher or more important position or rank.Ex. The   band   is   currently   touring   to promote their new album.

16.Exhibition (n.) An event at which objects such as paintings are shown to the public.Ex. I went to an   exhibition   of early Upper Egypt crafts.

17.Directories (n.) A book that gives a list of names, addresses, or other facts.Ex. We have to look up the address in the city directories.

18.Appliances (n.) A device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine.Ex. All household   appliances   are now on sale .

19.Transform into

(phrasal v.)

Is defined as to change something into something else.Ex. She transformed some pieces of waste into a masterpiece.

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Module Eight: Art

8b: Seeing is not believing

Word Part of speech

Definition

1.Matter (n.) The events or circumstances of a particular situation. The situation or subject that is being discussed or dealt with.Ex. I need to discuss the situation. It’s a matter of life or death.

2.Angle (n.) A way of considering, judging, or dealing with something. A position from which something is looked at.Ex. The soldiers were being attacked from every   angle.

3. Hidden (adj.) Not easy to find. Kept out of sight.Ex. The internet service is great. There are no hidden charges.

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matter – angle – hidden – rarely – optical illusion – trick – fascinate – realise - pavement – convincing – tripod – spot – mark – swerve – avoid – rely on – caught up – locked away – get on/ along – get over – get through – get across.

4. Rarely (adv.)

Not often, seldom.Ex. In Canada the temperatures rarely   rise   above zero in   winter.

5.Optical illusion

(n.) Something that tricks your eyes and makes you think you see something that is not really there, or see it differently from how it really is. EX. It’s not what it seems like, it’s just an optical illusion.

6.Trick (v.) To deceive someone, often as a part of a plan. Ex. She   played   a really   mean   trick   on   me - she put   syrup   in my   shampoo   bottle.

7.Fascinate (v.) To cause (someone) to be very interested in something or someone. Ex. I've always been fascinated by computers.

8.Realise (v.) Become fully aware of (something) as a fact; understand clearly. Ex. They did not   realize   the risk that was involved.

9.Pavement (n.) A path with a hard surface on one or both sides of a road, that people walk on. Ex. He stopped the car just off the   pavement.

10.Convincing

(adv.)

 Able to make you believe that something is true or right.Ex. The end of the   book   wasn't very convincing.

11.Tripod (n.) A support with three legs for a piece of equipment such as a camera. A three-legged stand. Ex. We need to buy a tripod for our new telescope.

12. Spot (n.) At the place where an event is happening or has recently happened.Ex. The wood still has some rough   spots.

13. Mark (n.) A line, figure, or symbol made as an indication or record of something. Ex. Look at the mark on the map, I need to reach this city.

14. Swerve (v.) Change or cause to change direction suddenly.Ex. Do not make sudden swerves, particularly around parked vehicles.

15.Avoid (v.) To stay away from someone or something.Ex. We need to   avoid   further delays.

16.Rely on (phrasal v.)

To trust someone or something or to expect him, her, or it to behave in

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a particular way. Ex. I know I can rely on your judgment.

17.Caught up (phrasal v.)

Don’t have a lot of options. Limited.Ex. We were caught up in choosing a new car. There were few of them.

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