VOCABULARY UNIT 2WORDMEANINGIMAGE

AccountantA person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts.

ActressA woman who performs on the stage, on television or in films/movies, especially as a profession.

AirportA place where planes land and take off and that has buildings for passengers to wait in.

AnimalAny member of the kingdom Animalia.

ArchitectA person who engages in the profession of architecture.

Ballet dancerA trained dancer who is a member of a ballet company.

BankerA person who owns a bank or has an important job at a bank.

BelgiumA country in western Europe.

BengaliFrom or connected with Bengal, its people or its language.

BuildingA structure such as a house or school that has a roof and walls.

BusyHaving a lot to do; perhaps not free to do something else because you are working on something.

CapitalThe most important town or city of a country, usually where the central government operates from.

ClockAn instrument for measuring and showing time, in a room, on the wall of a building or on a computer screen (not worn or carried like a watch).

ComeTo move to or towards a person or place.

CostThe amount of money that you need in order to buy, make or do something.

CountryAn area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws.

CutTo make an opening or a wound in something, especially with a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.

DentistA person whose job is to take care of peoples teeth.

DesertA large area of land that has very little water and very few plants growing on it. Many deserts are covered by sand.

DesignThe general arrangement of the different parts of something that is made, such as a building, book, machine, etc.

Disc jockeyA person whose job is to introduce and play recorded popular music, on radio or television or at a club.

EarnTo get money for work that you do.

EngineerA person whose job involves designing and building engines, machines, roads, bridges, etc.

ExactlyUsed to emphasize that something is correct in every way or in every detail. Used to ask for more information about something.

ExcitingCausing great interest or excitement.

FamousKnown about by many people.

FranceA country in western Europe.

Free timeA time when you can do many activities without have any work.

GoTo move or travel from one place to another.

GymA room or hall with equipment for doing physical exercise, for example in a school.

HairThe substance that looks like a mass of fine threads growing especially on the head; one of these threads growing on the body of people and some animals.

HairdresserA person whose job is to cut, wash and shape hair.

HaveTo own, hold or possess something.

HistoryAll the events that happened in the past.

HotelA building where people stay, usually for a short time, paying for their rooms and meals.

Hour60 minutes; one of the 24 parts that a day is divided into.

HouseworkThe work involved in taking care of a home and family, for example cleaning and cooking.

HurryTo do something more quickly than usual because there is not much time.

IndiaA country in southern Asia which used to be part of the British Empire.

InternetAn international computer network connecting other networks and computers from companies, universities, etc.

InterpreterA person whose job is to translate what somebody is saying into another language.

JobWork for which you receive regular payment.

JournalistA person whose job is to collect and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, radio or television.

Law firmA person who is trained and qualified to advise people about the law and to represent them in court, and to write legal documents.

LawyerA person who is trained and qualified to advise people about the law and to represent them in court, and to write legal documents.

LearnTo gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, from being taught, etc.

LuckyHaving good luck.

LunchA meal eaten in the middle of the day.

ManyUsed with plural nouns and verbs, especially in negative sentences or in more formal English, to mean a large number of. Also used in questions to ask about the size of a number, and with as, so and too.

MathsMathematics, especially as a subject in school.

ModelA copy of something, usually smaller than the original object. A person whose job is to wear and show new styles of clothes and be photographed wearing them.

MoneyWhat you earn by working or selling things, and use to buy things.

NaturalExisting in nature; not made or caused by humans.

NeverNot at any time; not on any occasion.

New ZealandA country in the S Pacific, SE of Australia, consisting of North Island, South Island, and adjacent small islands.

News storyA news report of any length, usually presented in a straightforward style and without editorial comment.

NewspaperA set of large printed sheets of paper containing news, articles, advertisements, etc. and published every day or every week.

NurseA person whose job is to take care of sick or injured people, usually in a hospital.

Oil rigA large structure with equipment for getting oil from under the ground or under the sea.

OutdoorsOutside, rather than in a building.

PhysicsThe scientific study of matter and energy and the relationships between them, including the study of forces, heat, light, sound, electricity and the structure of atoms.

PilotA person who operates the controls of an aircraft, especially as a job.

PlayTo do things for pleasure, as children do; to enjoy yourself, rather than work.

PoorHaving very little money; not having enough money for basic needs. Not good; of a quality that is low or lower than expected.

Pop starA famous singer or musician who performs pop music.

ReadingThe activity of somebody who reads.

ReceptionistA person whose job is to deal with people arriving at or telephoning A HOTEL, an office building, a doctors surgery, etc.

SalaryMoney that employees receive for doing their job, especially professional employees or people working in an office, usually paid every month.

ScotlandA country forming the northernmost part of Great Britain and of the United Kingdom.

SnookerA game for two people played on a long table covered with green cloth.

SometimesOccasionally rather than all of the time.

SpanishFrom or connected with Spain.

StreetA public road in a city or town that has houses and buildings on one side or both sides.

StudyThe activity of learning or gaining knowledge, either from books or by examining things in the world.

Taxi driverA person whose job is to drive a taxi.

TeethPlural of tooth.

TimeWhat is measured in minutes, hours, days, etc.

TiredFeeling that you would like to sleep or rest; needing rest.

TownA place with many houses, shops/stores, etc. where people live and work. It is larger than a village but smaller than a city.

TravelTo go from one place to another, especially over a long distance.

TVTelevision.

VillageA very small town located in a country area.

VisitTo go to see a person or a place for a period of time.

WalkTo move or go somewhere by putting one foot in front of the other on the ground, but without running.

WatchTo look at somebody/something for a time, paying attention to what happens.

WorkTo do something that involves physical or mental effort, especially as part of a job.

WorldThe earth, with all its countries, peoples and natural features.

WriteTo make letters or numbers on a surface, especially using a pen or a pencil.

ZoologistA scientist who studies zoology.

GRAMMAR UNIT 2>2.1 Present Simple he/she/it 1 The Present Simple expresses a fact which is always true, or true for a long time. He comes from New Zealand. She works with her husband.2 The Present Simple also expresses a habit or a routine. He often goes to the gym. She walks her dog every day.PositiveHeSheIt livesin Hungary

NegativeHeSheItdoesnt livein Belgium

doesnt= does not

Questions Wheredoeshesheitlive?

Yes/No questions Doeshesheitlivein Americain France?

>2.2 Spelling of the third person singular1 Most verbs add s in the third person singular.Wear wears speak speakslive livesBut go and do are different. They add esGo goesdodoes2 If the verb ends in s, -sh, or ch, add es.Finish finishes watch watches3 If the verb ends in a consonant + -y, the y changes to ies.fly flies study studiesBut if the verb ends in a vowel + -y, the y does not change.play plays4 Have is irregular.Have has

>2.3 Pronouns1 Subject pronouns come before the verb. He likes them. I love him. She wants it.2 Object pronouns come after the verb. He likes them.I love him. She wants it.

>PrepositionsHe works for a big company.He works on an oil rig.She earns about $60,000 a year.

He works all over the world.He plays music for his friends.He writes a blog on the Internet.

Its just after six oclock