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Eigo Jisshu f – Vocabulary List
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Impact Conversation 2 – Unit 9 Vocabulary List □ I don’t mind it (when ~) I don't mind it when my friends are late
because I'm often late myself.
□ It really gets on my nerves (when ~) It really gets on my nerves when my
neighbors are noisy.
□ I hate it (when ~) I hate it when people use their cell
phones in the library.
□ It doesn’t bother me (when ~) It doesn't bother me when my parents
visit me unexpectedly. I enjoy spending time with them.
□ I can’t stand it (when ~) I can't stand it when customers at the
restaurant where I work are rude.
□ It really irritates me (when ~) It really irritates me when people smoke
at university. I hate the smell.
□ I can’t take it (when ~) I can't take it when my girlfriend reads
my emails. I think it's really rude.
□ It drives me crazy (when ~) It drives me crazy when my computer is
slow. It takes forever to load videos on YouTube.
□ hog something My brother always hogs the bathroom in
the morning. He spends so much time on his hair.
□ the remote (control) Our mum doesn’t even let us touch the
remote. So we always have to watch her favorite programs.
□ leave a mess I hate it when people leave a mess around
campus. I wish they would just put their rubbish in the bin.
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□ flip through something I often go to convenience stores and just
flip through the magazines. It's cheaper than buying them.
□ (be) loud I like to play my music really loud. But, my
neighbors always complain about it.
□ make a lot of noise I can't stand my neighbors. They always
make a lot of noise at night and I can't sleep.
□ leave something on [leave on something] Ah… I think I left the lights on. Just wait
a second while I check.
□ my things I hate it when my sister uses my things,
like my clothes and shoes, without asking.
□ on the phone A: Where's Mum?
B: She's on the phone talking with Grandpa.
□ all the time My dad watches the TV all the time. I
wish he'd turn it off and talk with us.
□ throw away I still have many photos of my
ex-girlfriend. I know I should throw them away, but I can't.
□ battery A: The remote control isn't working.
B: Have you checked the batteries. They might need to be changed.
□ (be) upset with somebody I'm really upset with my best friend. She
promised to have dinner together last night, but didn't come.
□ somebody/something gets on my nerves My brother gets on my nerves sometimes.
Actually, a lot of the time. But, I still love him.
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□ somebody/something drives me crazy My neighbors drive me crazy with their
loud music.
□ hand something over [hand over something] The policeman told me to hand over my
driver's license.
□ put up with something/somebody A: I hate it when people talk on the train.
I just want to relax. B: Well, I think most people actually like talking on the train so I guess you will just have to put up with it.
□ get off the phone Can you please get off the phone? I need
to use it.
□ turn off something [turn something off] If you're not watching the TV, could you
please turn it off?
□ turn down something [turn something down] Would you mind turning down the TV?
I've got a headache.
□ clean something up [clean up something] Your room is a complete mess. Clean it up
immediately.
□ bug My colleague is always bugging me with his
stupid jokes and boring stories.
□ give up I've asked my brother not to use my
things, but he won't listen. I give up!
□ lose it When my neighbors started their party
at 11 pm I tried to stay calm. But when it was still noisy at 2 am I lost it and called the police.
□ miss something I fell asleep and missed my favorite TV
show.
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□ keep + -ing My brother really annoys me when he
keeps changing the channels.
□ flick through something I hate people who constantly flick
through the channels. I wish they would just choose one program and watch it!
□ I [He, She] was like I asked him to be quieter, but he was like,
"No way! I like my music loud!" Can you believe that?!
□ ignore I asked him to be quiet, but he ignored
me. He is so rude.
□ completely I completely agree with you. I can't stand
people who smoke.
□ get mad Today, our teacher got mad at us for no
reason. He's so scary.
□ ever Do you and your parents ever have
fights? My parents and I fight all the time.
□ drive somebody crazy My sister drives me crazy with her loud
music.
□ I mean I hate it when people smoke in public. I
mean, it's not healthy and it's really inconsiderate.
□ work like a charm A: I'm having trouble getting to sleep at
night. B: Have you tried drinking warm milk? It works like a charm.
□ family room A family room is like a living room. It is
the room where families spend time relaxing and talking.
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□ Could you please + 現在形動詞? Could you please turn your music down?
I'm trying to study.
□ switch My dad constantly switches the channels
when he watches TV.
□ sitcom [situational comedy] A sitcom is a comical television series,
like Full House or the Simpsons.
□ yell (at somebody) My mum always yells at us when we do
something bad. She's really scary sometimes.
□ have a fight over something My friend and I had a fight over a girl
that we both liked. In the end, we both promised never to talk to her again.
□ have an argument I hate it when my parents have
arguments. I wish they would get along better.
□ used to + 現在形動詞 I used to listen to loud music all the time,
but I heard it's bad for one's ears so I don't now.
□ get up I heard a strange noise outside and got up
from my seat to see what it was.
□ (be) too lazy to + 現在形動詞 (be) too + 形容詞 + to + 現在形動詞
I'm too lazy to do any exercise. As a result, I put on 5 kilos this year.
□ hide I hid the remote control as a joke, but my
dad got really angry when he couldn't find it.
□ something/somebody annoys me My sister really annoys me. I can't wait
until she moves out.
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□ (be) annoying My mum always calls me up and asks me
what I'm doing. She's so annoying.
□ something/somebody drives me crazy My computer is so slow, and I don't know
why. It drives me crazy!
□ complain When my mum isn't satisfied with
something, she complains about it.
□ (be) polite My dad always told me that it's important
to be polite when talking with strangers.
□ get annoyed I always get annoyed when I see people
smoking. They just don't care about other people's health.
□ Would you mind + -ing? Would you mind putting out your
cigarette? This is a non-smoking area, you know.
□ try something out [try out something] A: Going for a jog in the morning is really
refreshing. B: Hmm… I think I'll try that out.
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Impact Conversation 2 – Unit 10 Vocabulary List □ I’m a total clean freak I'm a total clean freak. I clean my house
three times a day.
□ I wouldn’t say I’m a clean freak I wouldn't say I'm a clean freak. I prefer
my house to be clean, but I only do the housework once a week.
□ I’m a bit of a clean freak It annoys me when people don't put their
trash in the bin. You see, I'm a bit of a clean freak.
□ I’m anything but a clean freak I clean my place maybe once a month. A
bit of dust doesn't bother me. So, I'm anything but a clean freak.
□ I’m a complete slob My brother is a complete slob. He leaves
his stuff all over the house, and never washes his dishes.
□ I’m definitely a clean freak I can't stand mess! If my friend's house
is untidy, I'll clean it up! I'm definitely a clean freak.
□ (a) junk food junky [junkie] My sister's a junk food junky. I mean all
she eats is MacDonald’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken!
□ (a) bookworm My dad is a real bookworm. He reads five
books a week!
□ (a) chocoholic I'll admit it. I'm a real chocoholic. If I
could I'd eat chocolate every day!
□ (a) sports maven A sports maven is someone who knows a
lot about sports and sports trivia.
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□ (a) health nut My sister's a real health nut. She
exercises every day and has a really healthy diet.
□ (a) shopaholic My dad's a total shopaholic. He's already
got lots of clothes, but he's always buying new clothes and new shoes.
□ (a) film buff My friend is a real film buff. If you ask
her a question about a movie, she'll definitely know the answer.
□ (a) computer freak My mum is a computer freak. She's
always in front of the computer, chatting online with her friends, playing computer games, you name it.
□ know a lot about ~ I know a lot about sports, so all of my
friends call me a sports maven.
□ keep something clean I care about keeping my house clean, so I
always vacuum every day.
□ (a) housekeeper A housekeeper is somebody who cleans
someone's house and keeps it organized.
□ hire I want to hire a housekeeper to keep my
house clean, but it's too expensive for me.
□ (be) not keen on + -ing (+ 名詞) I'm not keen on cleaning. In fact I hate it
so much!
□ (be) complete opposites My sister and I are complete opposites.
She's a real clean freak, but I don't really care if my room is clean or not.
□ (a) slob My brother's a slob. His room's always a
mess, and his clothes are always untidy.
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□ thorough She did a thorough job of cleaning the
house. I couldn't find even a speck of dust.
□ tidy up Sam… can you please tidy up your room?
It is so messy!
□ move on After you have finished cleaning the
kitchen you can move on to the bathroom.
□ (be) busy with ~ These days I'm so busy with study that I
have no time to play video games.
□ (be) messy My brother's room is always messy. He
has dirty clothes on the ground and books scattered everywhere.
□ (be) a mess The kitchen is a mess! Who did this?! □ (be) spotless Mum likes the house to be spotless. She
cleans twice a day, and gets really angry if we leave our rooms in a mess.
□ (be) a pigsty Your room is a pigsty! Clean it up
immediately!
□ (be) neat She is always so neat and tidy, but her
husband looks like a slob. It's such a shame.
□ (be) tidy His house is so tidy! His books are neatly
lined up, and his clothes are all neatly folded up in his drawer.
□ otherwise You'd better clean up your room,
otherwise I won't give you any pocket money.
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□ (be) disorganized [英:disorganised] His office is so disorganized. He's got
books piled everywhere, and can never find what he's looking for.
□ once [twice/three times] a week I clean my house twice a week in order to
keep it looking neat and tidy.
□ get somebody to + 現在形動詞 I want to get a housecleaner to clean up
the house once a week, but my wife says that it's a waste of money.
□ on the other hand I'm not too keen on cleaning. My husband,
on the other hand, is a real clean freak and will spend all weekend cleaning the house.
□ stuff Can you please stop leaving your stuff all
over the living room? Put your things in your own room.
□ it drives me crazy It really drives me crazy when my
housemate doesn't clean up after cooking dinner.
□ dust I'm allergic to dust. If my room gets
dusty I can't stop sneezing.
□ pile up After coming back home from one year in
England, I was surprised at how much dust had piled up in my room.
□ mold If you do not clean your bathroom
regularly, mold will start to form and it can be very hard to get rid of it.
□ (a) mop Look at all of this mud on the floor! Please
get the mop and clean it immediately.
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□ (a) broom Who spilt the sugar? Please get a broom
and sweep it up.
□ trust me Leave dinner to me. Trust me - I'm a
great cook!
□ dust Be sure to dust the shelves and tables
before cleaning the floors.
□ vacuum If you really want to clean your floors you
have to vacuum. Just using a broom is not enough.
□ mop To really clean your floors you should mop
them with warm water and detergent after vacuuming.
□ wax If you want your floors to shine, make
sure to wax them regularly.
□ during the week [the day] I'm so busy during the week that I have
no time to relax.
□ don't have the time to + 現在形動詞 I simply don't have the time to clean. I'm
too busy with work.
□ (be) organized [英:organised] My room is really organized. I have set
places to put my books, and store my notes and papers.
□ no matter how hard I try No matter how hard I try, I can't keep
my room clean.
□ no matter what I do I've tried diets and exercise, but no
matter what I do I can't lose weight.
□ I'll admit it Okay, I'll admit it, yes, I am a clean
freak. But what is wrong with that?
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□ fridge [refrigerator] Is there anything to eat in the fridge? □ (be) rotten I bought some apples last month, but I
forgot to eat them and now they are all rotten.
□ moldy I went to eat the cheese I bought last
month, but when I opened it up I found that it was all moldy. Disgusting!
□ to be honest I know my house is always spotless, but to
be honest I hate cleaning. I only do it because my husband is allergic to house dust.
□ so what? I know my house is a pigsty, but so what?
I don't see what the problem is.
□ put up with something/somebody I can't put up with this pigsty any longer.
Clean up the house now or move out!
□ (a) cockroach In my friend's kitchen there are
cockroaches everywhere. It's really disgusting!
□ (be) obsessed He is so obsessed with video games.
That's why his friends call him a video game junkie.
□ (a) pair of shoes A: How many pairs of shoes do you own? B: Only two. My sneakers and formal black shoes that I wear to work.
□ (a) dozen If someone asks you to buy a dozen eggs, they want you to buy 12 eggs.
□ (a) workaholic She's a total workaholic. She's at work from 7am to 10pm every night. It's so unhealthy.
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□ No I'm not! A: You are a shopaholic! B: No I'm not! I just like clothes. I'm not obsessed.
□ No way! A: You are a computer freak! B: No way! I don't even own a computer!
□ There's no way I'm a ~ A: You are a total junk food junkie! B: There's no way I'm a junk food junkie. I hate junk food!
□ That's so not true A: You are a chocoholic! B: That's so not true. I like chocolate, but I don't eat it every day.
□ How could I possibly be a ~? A: You are such a clean freak! B: How could I possibly be a clean freak?! Look at my room! Does it look clean to you?
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Impact Conversation 2 – Unit 11 Vocabulary List □ You must be joking! A: I believe in ghosts.
B: You must be joking! Everybody knows that ghosts don't exist.
□ You’re right A: Young people these days watch too
much TV. B: You're right. My son watches over 5 hours of TV a day.
□ You can’t be serious A: I want to buy a car.
B: You can't be serious. Do you know how much it costs to buy and run a car?
□ Are you serious? A: I took $100 from my dad's wallet.
B: Are you serious? That's terrible. You'd better tell him right away.
□ Really? A: I'm thinking about dropping out of
university. B: Really? Why?
□ Me too! A: I love English.
B: Me too! Studying English is so much fun.
□ Me neither! A: I don't like winter.
B: Me neither. It's too cold.
□ Seriously? A: I'm going to quit smoking.
B: Seriously? That's great!
□ You’ve got to be kidding. A: I saw a UFO last night.
B: You've got to be kidding. It was probably just a plane light or a star.
□ No way! A: I believed in Santa Clause until I was
18. B: No way! I don't believe you!
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□ That’s so true A: It's really important to be active on
the weekend. B: That's so true. Sleeping all day is such a bad idea.
□ Yeah. Absolutely! A: The best thing about university is the
summer vacation. B: Yeah. Absolutely! Two months of freedom! It's great.
□ (a) ghost Many people believe that ghosts exist. □ There’s no such thing as ~ There's no such thing as ghosts. They do
not exist.
□ have one's palm read I had my palm read when I was 18, and
the fortune teller said I would never find true love.
□ (a) UFO [yu-ef-oh] UFO stands for Unidentified Flying
Object.
□ (a) witch A witch is a woman with magical powers. □ (a) wizard A wizard is a man with magical powers. □ (be) make-believe Witches and wizards are just
make-believe. They don't exist.
□ (a) vampire Vampires are creatures that drink
people's blood.
□ exist I don't think vampires exist. They are not
real.
□ (a) monster Many children believe that monsters live
under their beds.
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□ believe in something A: Do you believe in ghosts?
B: I did when I was little, but I don't now.
□ (an) alien I wonder if there is really alien life on
other planets.
□ horoscope I read my horoscope every morning to see
if I will have a good day or not.
□ have [have got] the flu [influenza] It seems like many people have got the
flu at the moment. Everyone's wearing masks.
□ get (some/much/any) sleep A: Did you manage to get any sleep last
night? B: No, I didn't get much sleep at all. The neighbors kept me awake all night with their music.
□ (be) out late She stays out late with her friends every
night and never studies.
□ there's no point + -ing There's no point trying to explain it to
you. You would never understand.
□ turn on The lights turn on automatically when
someone walks past.
□ unplug If you're not using it please unplug your
phone charger. It's a waste of electricity to leave it plugged in.
□ look well You don't look very well. Are you sure you
don't have a fever?
□ or something I think I must have the flu or something.
I feel really sick and have a terrible fever.
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□ nah [no] A: Do you believe in ghosts?
B: Nah. People who believe in ghosts are crazy.
□ (a) couple of weeks [days] I’m going away for a couple of weeks. Can
you please water my garden while I’m gone?
□ notice I didn’t notice my wallet was missing until
I went to pay for dinner.
□ (be) weird I can hear a weird sound coming from
outside. Can you please go out and check what it is?
□ (a) noise Every night I hear strange noises coming
from the basement. It’s really freaking me out.
□ it’s more than that Sure, exercising is good for one’s health.
But it’s more than that. It really helps one to relax.
□ (be) spooky I hate cemeteries at night. They’re really
spooky.
□ get this straight Let me get this straight. You think you
saw a UFO last night?
□ (a) spirit I feel like the spirit of my dead
grandmother is always with me.
□ (be) positive I’m positive that I saw a ghost last night.
Believe me. I really did see one.
□ even if Even if I read my horoscope, I don’t
believe what it says.
□ believe somebody Please believe me! I really did see a UFO!
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□ come on A: I saw a ghost last night.
B: Oh, come on. You can’t be serious. There’s no such thing as ghosts.
□ (be) logical There's always a logical reason for things
like UFO sightings.
□ (be) scientific So far, there is no scientific evidence to
show that there is life on other planets.
□ (an) explanation Can you give any explanation for the
strange light I saw in the sky last night?
□ (be) convinced I'm absolutely convinced that I saw a
UFO last night. I'm 100% sure.
□ you're crazy You're crazy. There is no such thing as
UFOs.
□ see for yourself A: There's no such thing as monsters.
B: Yes there is. See for yourself. There's one under my bed.
□ (be) scared My son is so scared when he goes to bed
at night because he thinks there's a monster under his bed.
□ go on A: I think I saw a… a…
B: Go on… tell me what you saw.
□ What do you mean? A: I saw a strange light in the sky last
night. B: What do you mean? Are you trying to say that you saw a UFO?
□ I shouldn't have + 過去分詞 I shouldn't have had my palm read. Now I
can't forget what the fortune teller told me.
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□ imagine A: Did you hear that? I think I heard a strange noise outside. B: I didn't hear anything. I think you're just imagining things.
□ (be) something wrong with ~ I think there's something wrong with my
computer. It keeps turning on and off by itself.
□ wake somebody up A strange noise woke me up in the middle
of the night.
□ I do, too A: I totally believe in aliens.
B: I do, too. There has to be other forms of life in this universe.
□ So do I A: I think that vampires exist.
B: So do I. But my friends think I'm crazy for believing in them.
□ I don't either A: I absolutely don't believe in witches.
B: I don't either. They're just make-believe.
□ Neither do I A: I don't think that UFOs exist.
B: Neither do I. People who believe in them are crazy.
□ disappear There was a strange light in the sky, like a UFO, and then suddenly it disappeared.
□ (a) good luck charm I'm afraid of ghosts and witches, so I always carry a good luck charm with me for protection.
□ superstition A: Seeing a black cat is bad luck. B: That's just a stupid superstition. You shouldn't believe in stuff like that.
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Impact Conversation 2 – Unit 12 Vocabulary List □ Why don’t you + 現在形動詞? If you want more pocket money, why
don't you talk with your parents about it?
□ Have you thought about [of]+進行形動詞? A: I really want to improve my English.
B: Well, have you thought about going on exchange to an English-speaking country?
□ I think you should + 現在形動詞 I think you should spend less time working
and more time studying.
□ How about + 進行形動詞? If you are feeling stressed with work,
how about going to see a movie together? It'll be a good way to relax.
□ If I were you I’d + 現在形動詞 A: I feel like my best friend has been
ignoring me recently, but I don't know why. B: There's no point worrying about it by yourself. If I were you I'd just ask him about it.
□ Maybe you ought to + 現在形動詞 A: My boss keeps giving me more hours at
work. The money is great, but I have no time to study. B: Maybe you ought to ask for fewer hours. Tell your boss you have to spend more time studying.
□ (be) stingy A: I heard that you broke up with your
girlfriend. B: Yeah, I didn't buy her a birthday present, and she said that she couldn't stand going out with someone who was stingy.
□ (be) inconsiderate My daughter is really inconsiderate. We
pay for her rent and tuition fees but she never says thanks.
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□ pay for your [my, her, his] share You're 30 years old! If you want to
continue living here you are going to have to start paying your share of the bills and expenses.
□ (be) crazy about ~ I'm really crazy about a girl in my class,
but she doesn't even know that I exist.
□ embarrass somebody My mum always embarrasses me in front
of my friends.
□ in public We expect that all of our students will
behave appropriately in public.
□ make a negative comment about ~ My best friend Pam really annoys me
sometimes. I mean, she always makes negative comments about my boyfriend, and she doesn't even know him.
□ (be) lazy You'll never get in to university if you
keep being lazy. Turn off the TV and start studying.
□ break up with somebody A: Pia looks really upset. Do you know
what's wrong? B: Ah, she just broke up with her boyfriend.
□ go Dutch To go Dutch means to share the cost of a
meal or something.
□ ask somebody to + 現在形動詞 I asked my mum to let me use her car this
weekend, but she refused.
□ ignore Don't ignore me when I'm talking to you.
I said, help me with dinner.
□ get somebody to + 現在形動詞 Can you please get your dad to come
here? I need him to help me with dinner.
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□ (be) punctual A: Why did you fire Peter? Was he late
for work? B: No, he was always punctual. But he was sometimes rude to the customers.
□ (be) active My dad has been really active since
retiring from work. He does volunteer work three times a week, and has started painting.
□ pay for your [my, his, her] share A: I'll pay for dinner.
B: No no no I'll pay for my share. How much is it?
□ (be) down Tom looks a bit down. Do you know what's
wrong?
□ have a fight My friend and I had a stupid fight about
who should pay for dinner.
□ or something A: Do you want to catch a movie or
something? B: Sure, sounds like a good idea.
□ not exactly A: I heard that you got fired from your
job. B: Not exactly, I quit. I couldn't stand my boss any longer.
□ (be) generous He's a really generous guy. He always
helps his friends when they're down or in trouble.
□ offer to + 現在形動詞 He offered to pay for dinner but I
suggested that we go Dutch.
□ let somebody (+ 現在形動詞) I wanted to pay for dinner, but my
friends wouldn't let me.
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□ (a) curfew When I was a high school student I had a
curfew. I had to be home by 7pm!
□ (be) old-fashioned My parents are really old-fashioned. I
mean, I'm 20 years old but they still won't let me have a boyfriend.
□ have a bad temper My sister has a really bad temper. She
gets mad really easily and always argues with our parents.
□ fly off the handle Our teacher, Mr. Smith, is really scary.
If someone forgets to do their homework he flies off the handle and starts yelling.
□ make up A: I thought you and Mark broke up? Are
you back together? B: Yeah, we talked about our problems and decided to make up.
□ have a thing for somebody/something My best friend has a thing for older
women. Personally, I don’t understand it though.
□ potter On my days off I like to just potter
around the house and do some cooking or read a book.
□ (be) like chalk and cheese My sister and I are like chalk and cheese.
She’s really shy but I’m really outgoing.
□ hit it off Sally and I met at a party and hit it off
immediately. We’ve been best friends ever since.
□ have trouble with + 動名詞・名詞 I have a lot of trouble with getting up
early in the morning.
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□ (a) commitment Many people find it difficult to balance
their family and work commitments.
□ make a reservation I made a reservation for 8pm at that new
restaurant. Is that okay with you?
□ show up We had planned to meet at 10, but he
didn't show up until 11.
□ run late I know we're meant to meet at 11, but I'm
running a bit late. Can we meet at 12 instead?
□ I guess Yeah, I guess I like my job. But, I
sometimes do dream about quitting and doing something completely different.
□ tell me about it A: Wow… Dad seems really angry about
something. B: Tell me about it. He just yelled at me for absolutely no reason.
□ you guys [you two] A: Did you guys have a fight or
something? B: Yeah, but we've made up.
□ mean A: Dan's got a really bad temper. He's a
bit scary sometimes. B: What do you mean? He doesn't hit you, does he?
□ can't stand ~ I really can't stand people who lose their
temper easily.
□ specific A: Why didn't you come to class
yesterday? B: Ah… no specific reason. I just didn't feel like it.
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□ (be) incredible The storm last night was incredible,
wasn’t it? I heard that over 100 homes lost power.
□ temper My dad has such a short temper. He gets
mad really easily.
□ (be) sweet He’s a really sweet guy. He’s always
helping out his mum and little sister.
□ apologize If you make a mistake the best thing to
do is to apologize.
□ (be) moody My little sister is always so moody. It’s
really hard to talk with her because she gets angry so easily.
□ you ought to + 現在形動詞 You really ought to be kinder to your
parents. They’ve done so much for you.
□ That’s not like you A: Miss, I’m so sorry but I forgot to do
my homework. B: That’s not like you, Billy. You always hand in your homework on time.
□ (be) your [my] type A: What do you think of Ben? B: He’s a really sweet guy, but he’s not really my type.
□ (be) outgoing You really should try to be more outgoing.
It’s hard to make friends if you don’t spend time with others.
□ (be) adventurous My granddad was such an adventurous
guy. He climbed Mt Everest when he was 60 years old. Unfortunately, he never made it down.
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□ attract I was really attracted to her outgoing
personality.
□ in the first place I don't understand what you saw in him in
the first place. I mean, he doesn't even look very attractive.
□ these days I don't see my high school friends much
these days. I guess we don't have much in common anymore.
□ (be) exhausted Ever since starting my new job I've been
really exhausted. So much so that I've been going to bed at 9 every night.
□ have so much energy A: Let's go for a run around the park. B: Why do you have so much energy? I think I'll just stay home and watch TV.
□ (be) quirky That new guy at work is great. He's really quirky and has such an amazing sense of humor.
□ like My boyfriend is so romantic. Like last night, he gave me roses and a box of chocolates for no reason at all.
□ drama She called me up at 1am with some drama about her boyfriend cheating on her with her best friend.
□ yell at somebody My boss yells at me all the time for no reason at all. I so want to quit.
□ (be) responsible Did you lose your textbook again? I wish you would be more responsible and take better care of your things.
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used to it.
□ 名詞・進行形動詞+is really difficult for me I don't know why, but being on time is
really difficult for me. I'm always running late.
□ be good at + 名詞・進行形動詞 I'm not very good at singing, but I do
enjoy it.
□ pretty A: Have you heard Sally sing?
B: Yeah, she's pretty good. I heard she won a talent contest when she was in high school.
□ I’m hopeless at + 名詞・進行形動詞 I'm really hopeless at drawing. Everybody
laughs at the pictures I draw - I'm that bad!
□ in tune A: Is she any good at singing?
B: Nah… she can't even sing in tune.
□ long-distance I was never very good at sports in high
school, but when I tried long-distance running at university I found my true calling.
□ done Make sure you get your homework done
before you watch TV.
□ (be) on time A: Sorry to have kept you waiting.
B: Yeah, could you try harder to be on time next time?
□ hang in there I know studying can be stressful but just
hang in there. Tests will be over soon.
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□ you can do it A: I give up. There's no way I'll be able to
get 800 on TOEIC. B: Don't say that. You can do it! Just focus on your weak points.
□ get A: Did you get what the teacher said?
B: No… I didn't understand a word of what he said.
□ (be) late My teacher is always late for class, but
she gets angry with us if we're not on time.
□ alarm Could you set the alarm for 6am? I need
to get up early tomorrow.
□ give something a go I know it might be difficult, but I want
you to give it a go before I tell you the answer.
□ do my [your] best Just do your best on the test. That's all
you can do.
□ best of luck Best of luck with your exam today! I know
you'll do well.
□ keep in touch with somebody Do you still keep in touch with your
friends from elementary school?
□ (be) as easy as pie Riding a bike is as easy as pie. □ figure something out [figure out something] A: Could you answer question 3? I still
have no idea what the answer is. B: It took me a while to figure it out, but yeah, I think I got it.
□ look something up [look up something] A: Hey… what does "leotard" mean?
B: Why don't you look it up in your dictionary?
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□ I can hardly put it down A: What did you think of the latest Harry
Potter book? B: Oh, it was great. I could hardly put it down.
□ get through A: Did you manage to get through the
book we had to read for homework? B: Nearly. I just have 10 more pages to go.
□ paragraph A: Ahh… our teacher is making us write an
entire paragraph for homework! B: You think that's bad? We have to write an entire essay!!
□ What's up? A: What's up? You look a bit down.
B: Ahh… I failed my history exam.
□ sure A: Could you tell me the time?
B: Sure. It's 5:57.
□ pronounce A: How do you pronounce your name?
B: It’s pronounced pee-tah, Peter.
□ character I decided to learn Japanese because I
was interested in character-based languages.
□ keep at it A: Ahh… my legs are killing me! Can't we
have a break yet? B: No, let's keep at it for another 5 minutes and then stop for a break.
□ before you know it The semester will be over before you
know it, so you'd better start studying.
□ all morning [day/night] long I waited for her all morning long but she
didn't turn up.
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□ What are friends for? A: Thanks for helping me with my
homework. B: No problem. What are friends for?!
□ completely I feel completely stupid. I only got 10 out
of 100 on the test.
□ (a) dictionary You should always bring a dictionary to
your English class.
□ (be) lost A: Do you get this book we have to read
for class? B: To be honest, I'm really lost. It's a bit too difficult for me.
□ go crazy If you study all day long you'll go crazy.
You really should have a break.
□ (be) stupid I felt really stupid because I couldn't
answer more than half of the questions on the test.
□ a (single) thing When I first moved to France I couldn't
understand a single thing people said. But after a while I started to understand more and more.
□ (be) frustrating Living overseas can be frustrating at
times, especially when you don't understand the language. But overall it's a really great experience.
□ don't give up Even if you find it difficult at first, don't
give up. It's really important to just keep trying.
□ say Let's meet at say, 10, and go and catch a
movie.
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□ give up This book is way too difficult for me. I
give up!
□ no matter how hard I try No matter how hard I try I just can't
understand English movies without reading the subtitles.
□ (be) as easy as ABC Learning to drive is as easy as ABC. □ (be) a breeze A: How was the test?
B: Oh, it was a breeze. I'm sure I'll get 100%.
□ (be) child's play Driving an automatic car is child's play
compared to driving a manual.
□ (be) a cinch A: Last week's test was so hard!
B: What are you talking about? It was an absolute cinch!
□ (be) a hard nut to crack She's a real hard nut to crack. But you'll
come to understand her better the more time you spend with her.
□ (be) no picnic Living overseas is no picnic. There are
many obstacles that you'll face.
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Impact Conversation 2 – Unit 14 Vocabulary List □ 代名詞・名詞・動名詞 + was a blast Going on exchange to the States was an
absolute blast. I had a great time.
□ I had a blast (at ~ / when ~) I had a blast when I went to Disneyland.
The rides were so much fun.
□ 代名詞・名詞・動名詞 + was an unforgettable experience
Seeing the Mona Lisa with my own eyes was an unforgettable experience. It truly is a must-see.
□ I had an unforgettable experience (at ~ / when ~)
I had an unforgettable experience when I went to China. I learnt so much about Chinese culture and society. It was really great.
□ 代名詞・名詞・動名詞 + was a nightmare My history exam was a nightmare. None
of the points that I studied were on the exam. I'm sure I'm going to fail.
□ 代名詞・名詞・動名詞 + was a terrible experience
Getting lost in New York was a terrible experience. It was so scary!
□ I had a terrible experience (at ~ / when ~) I had a really terrible experience when I
was at high school, so I don't really like talking about that time in my life.
□ 代名詞・名詞・動名詞 + was the best time of my life
My university days were the best times of my life. I really enjoyed studying with my friends and learning about new things.
□ I had the time of my life (at ~ / when ~) I had the time of my life at my 21st
birthday party. All of my friends and family came, and it was just a really special night.
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□ 代名詞・名詞・動名詞 + was a disaster My trip to Korea was a complete disaster.
My ferry was delayed by 6 hours because of a typhoon, and I lost my passport on the second day there.
□ 代名詞・名詞・動名詞 + was the most embarrassing moment of my life
Dropping a tray full of food in the cafeteria was probably the most embarrassing moment of my life. Everyone stared and laughed at me. I thought I would die from embarrassment.
□ 代名詞・名詞・動名詞 + was the worst experience of my life
Failing the university entrance exam was the worst experience of my life. But that experience made my study harder, and the next year I got into the university of my first choice.
□ I had the worst experience of my life (at ~ / when ~)
I had the worst experience of my life at summer camp. I had no friends, the rooms were dirty and the food was disgusting. I was so glad to go back home.
□ shake hands (with somebody) People from English speaking countries
typically shake hands instead of bowing when they greet each other.
□ trip (over) I tripped over the ball while playing
soccer last week. It was so embarrassing!
□ fall down I was so embarrassed when I fell down
the stairs at school the other day. I was lucky not to be hurt, but my ego was definitely injured.
□ faint I have a tendency to faint when I see
blood, so I could never be a doctor.
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□ attend Class was cancelled last week because our
teacher had to attend an important meeting.
□ lines My friends got really angry at me when I
forgot my lines during the play last night. I think they were too harsh - it's not like I forgot them on purpose.
□ get fired If you don't want to get fired, you had
better start coming to work on time.
□ get a part in the school play I really wanted to get a part in the school
play, and I prepared really hard for the audition. But, I wasn't selected. I guess I don't have what it takes to be an actor.
□ graduation ceremony I cried so much at my graduation
ceremony. Saying goodbye to my classmates and teachers was just really emotional for me.
□ feel nostalgic I felt really nostalgic when I attended my
daughter's graduation ceremony. It made me realize just how much she has grown.
□ (be) on the ~ team When I was a high school student I was
on the volleyball team, but I didn't play in a single game. I was so bad that the coach never actually picked me for the starting lineup.
□ get along well (with somebody) I envy people who get along well with
others. I have a hard time talking to people I don't know well.
□ can't wait to + 現在形動詞 I can't wait to graduate from university.
I really want to start working and earn a living.
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□ fit in I tried really hard to fit in when I was in
high school, but I was too different from everybody else and in the end never really made any true friends.
□ click (with somebody) My boyfriend and I clicked immediately
when we first met, and we started going out a week later.
□ have a hard time + 動名詞 I don't know why, but I always seem to
have a hard time speaking in front of others. I get really nervous and forget what I want to say.
□ find one's place When I entered university, I felt bored
at first. It wasn't until I had made some new friends and joined a club that I really found my place.
□ (be) in the ~ club I was in the guitar club at university. We
practiced every Thursday morning, and held concerts and recitals twice a year. I really enjoyed the experience.
□ (be) in a play [musical] I didn't want to be in the school play
when I was a high school student, but my English teacher made me. And, in the end, I found that I really enjoyed myself, and now I'm studying drama at university.
□ look forward to + 代名詞・名詞・動名詞 When I was a junior high school student I
really looked forward to starting high school. But, once the time came, I realized that high school was not as fun or interesting as I had expected.
□ (an) invitation I received an invitation to my cousin's
wedding, but I can't go because I'll be overseas on business.
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□ get a lot out of ~ I really got a lot out of my university
days. I learnt so much stuff, and met many interesting people who really inspired me to do something big with my life.
□ (a) reunion Even if I were invited to my high school
reunion, I would never go. I have no interest in meeting my old classmates. I mean, we never really got on well then, why would we get on well now?
□ the good old days I really miss the good old days of being a
university student. I had the time to study what I was interested in and to do the things that I enjoy. It really was a special experience.
□ it was the time of my life My year living in Canada was really
memorable for me. I made so many good friends and learnt so many new things. It really was the time of my life.
□ used to + 現在形動詞 I used to hate studying English. I didn't
see the point of it. But, now that I have many friends who speak English, I have a really strong reason for studying hard.
□ towards the end At the beginning of the year I didn't
study very hard. But towards the end of the year I started to put in more effort, and my grades really improved.
□ semester I need to work hard this semester
because I failed too many classes in the first semester.
□ moment The moment I left home it started
raining heavily.
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□ ~ reminds me of ~ Seeing my own children go to school really
reminds me of my own childhood. It's hard to believe that it was so long ago.
□ yell (at somebody) My dad is always angry, and yells at me
and my brother. I wish he'd give us a break.
□ my entire life I dreamed of living in France my entire
life. So it's really like a dream come true to be working in Paris.
□ (be) cruel There are so many cases of children
teasing and bullying their classmates these days. I don't understand why kids can be so cruel. Why can't they just try to be nice and kind to each other?
□ (be) amazing The special effects in movies these days
are amazing! They make things look so fantastic, but also totally realistic.
□ I’ll never forget ~ I’ll never forget the time I was in a car
crash. I was lucky not to die!
□ thanks to somebody I liked maths, but was never very good at
it. But, for the last two years of high school my maths teacher taught me individually after class, and it was thanks to her that I passed the class.
□ diploma At university graduation ceremonies in
Australia, each student is handed their diploma one by one.
□ (be) wonderful I had a wonderful time with my parents
last Christmas. We went to Hokkaido, and enjoyed skiing, the delicious food and the hot springs.
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□ hang out (with somebody) In my first year at university I used to
hang out with my friends all the time. It was a lot of fun, but we never got any study done, and as a result we failed most of our classes that year.
□ (be) rewarding Volunteering can be a very rewarding
experience. Most of the time, we tend to think only about ourselves. But through volunteering we can think of the needs of others and do something that is really meaningful.
□ (be) terrific I had a really terrific time this summer. I
travelled around Japan and met so many interesting people.
□ total The end of semester exams were a total
nightmare. They were much more difficult than I had expected, and I did really poorly.
□ complete Our school play was a complete disaster.
The power went out half-way through, the lead actor forgot his lines, and the lead actress started sneezing and couldn't stop.
□ altar The worst moment of my life was when my
fiancée left me at the altar. Half way through our wedding ceremony she said that marrying me would be a mistake, and she just walked out of the church. I haven't seen her since.
□ (a) freshman [a fresher] Freshman, or fresher, is an expression
used in North America for somebody who is a first year student at university.
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□ (a) sophomore A sophomore is somebody who is in their
second year of university.
□ (a) junior A junior is an expression used in North
America for a third year student at university.
□ (a) senior A senior is someone who is in their final
year at university.
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Impact Conversation 2 – Unit 15 Vocabulary List □ Definitely! A: We're going out to karaoke after work
tonight. Would you like to join us? B: Definitely! I love karaoke.
□ I’m a big fan of + 名詞･固有名詞･動名詞 I'm a big fan of AKB48. I really want to
see them perform live some day soon.
□ It sounds interesting, but… A: I've got two tickets to next month's
SMAP concert. Want to come? B: Hmm… it sounds interesting, but I'm not very keen on SMAP. I think I'll give it a miss.
□ 代名詞･名詞･動名詞+isn’t really my thing Going to hot springs is not really my thing.
I don't feel comfortable being naked in front of others.
□ sure A: How about catching a movie tomorrow
night? B: Sure, sounds like a great idea. Is there anything in particular you want to see?
□ That sounds like fun A: Hey, some of my friends and I are
going to USJ next weekend. Care to join us? B: Yeah, that sounds like fun! Count me in!
□ I’m really into + 代名詞・名詞・動名詞 I'm really into yoga at the moment. I find
that it helps me to relax and deal with my stress.
□ Thanks for thinking of me, but… A: Hey Susan… some of us are going out
for drinks after class tonight. Want to come? B: Thanks for thinking of me, Bill. But, I've got to work tonight. Maybe next time…
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□ 代名詞・名詞・動名詞 + isn’t for me Going out drinking every night isn't for
me. I don't see why people need alcohol in order to relax and have fun.
□ um Um, sorry, but what time did you say we'd
meet? I don't remember.
□ Thanks for the invitation, but… A: Some of us are going camping next
weekend. Fancy joining us? B: Thanks for the invitation, but I've already got plans!
□ 代名詞・名詞・動名詞 + isn’t really my cup of tea
Spending time outdoors isn't really my cup of tea. I hate getting sunburnt, and I'm not a fan of insects.
□ Sorry, but… A: Hey, want to grab a bite to eat
together? B: Sorry, but I've got to study! I've got a test in the next period.
□ I’m not really into + 名詞・動名詞 I'm not really into soccer. I don't
understand what is so interesting about a group of guys chasing a ball around a field.
□ yeah A: Hey, it's the last day of term! Holidays
start tomorrow! Let's go out and celebrate! B: Yeah! Great idea.
□ Yeah, that sounds cool. I’d love to. A: Fancy going to the beach this
weekend? B: Yeah, that sounds cool. I'd love to. What time are you planning on leaving?
□ hang out Every day after class I hang out at my
favorite café and do some study.
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□ get [have] a massage I suffer from really bad back pain and a
stiff neck, so I like to go and have a massage once a month.
□ spend a day at ~ In the summer, once a week I like to go
and spend a day at the beach just hanging out with friends.
□ go on a 10K [10 kilometer] hike My club members are going on a 10K hike
this weekend. I'd really love to join them, but I twisted my ankle the other day and can't walk without crutches.
□ go to a hot spring At the moment I'm really into going to
hot springs. It's the best way to relax.
□ take in something [take something in] I'm thinking about taking in a movie after
work tonight. Want to join me?
□ take a ~ class I'm going to take a yoga class starting
next month. I'm hoping it will help me relax and get in better shape.
□ it's a guy thing A: Why do you guys love watching soccer
so much? B: It's a guy thing. You know, that's how us guys like to spend time together.
□ (be) naked Some foreigners feel uncomfortable
visiting hot springs because they are not used to being naked in front of strangers.
□ change one's mind A: Hey, are you guys still going out for
drinks tonight? I know I said I was going to study, but I've changed my mind. I really need to have a break and relax tonight. B: Of course! You're always welcome!
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□ (be) a waste of money Eating out every night is definitely not
for me. Not only is it not healthy, but it's also a total waste of money. I can enjoy a way nicer meal, for a lot less, if I cook it myself.
□ get together My friends from university and I get
together once a month for dinner. It's the best way to stay in touch with each other.
□ (be) a lot of fun Playing TV games used to be a lot of fun
when I was younger. Now, I'd rather spend time with friends.
□ (be) on show A collection of Picasso's works is on show
at the Fukuoka Art Gallery this month. Do you want to check it out next weekend?
□ take something apart When I was a kid I loved to take things
apart, things like radios and clocks, to just see how they work.
□ put something back together I took my radio apart, but couldn't put it
back together again.
□ just Music isn't just a hobby for me. It's my
life.
□ whatever you say A: I’m sure we’re going to have a great
time hiking this weekend. B: Yeah, whatever you say… A: Don’t be so negative! The weather is going to be great, and the scenery is fantastic!
□ pretty I'm pretty certain I'll be able to join you
next weekend, but just let me check my schedule.
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□ come rain, hail or shine Come rain, hail or shine, we are definitely
going to the beach this weekend!
□ guys We can use the word "guys" to refer to a
group of people.
□ my place A: Do you want to come over to my place
tonight to watch a DVD? B: Ahh… thanks for thinking of me, but actually I'm a bit busy tonight.
□ bond Many guys tend to bond, to become
friends, while playing sports.
□ (an) expert My mum is an expert when it comes to
movie trivia. She's seen so many movies she can answer any question you ask about them.
□ (a) car lover My sister is a total car lover. She owns
like eight cars, and our garage is filled with cars and car parts!
□ (a) mechanic My brother is a really talented mechanic.
He can tell what's wrong with a car almost immediately after opening the bonnet.
□ (a) father-daughter [father-son, etc] tradition
Going for a walk on a Sunday afternoon is a father-daughter tradition for me and my dad. We've been doing it every since I was an elementary school student.
□ nope A: Have you got any plans for this
weekend? B: Nope. Want to do something?
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□ stuff like that A: I'm interested in music, movies and
stuff like that, while my girlfriend is more into sports and stuff. So, we tend to not spend that much time together on the weekends.
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Impact Conversation 2 – Unit 16 Vocabulary List □ respect somebody (for + 名詞句・動名詞
/ because + 節)
I really respect my mum. She's done so much for my brother and me. Without her I wouldn't be where I am today.
□ admire somebody (for + 名詞句・動名詞 / because + 節)
I really admire my big brother for being so independent. He started working part-time when he was 15, and saved up enough money to pay for his university fees.
□ look up to somebody (for + 名詞句・動名
詞 / because + 節)
I really look up to my grandad because he is so outgoing and adventurous. He's 79 but he is still really active and plays sports and goes mountain climbing often. I really think he's great.
□ have a lot of respect for somebody (for + 名詞句・動名詞 / because + 節)
I have a lot of respect for my elder sister. She's a single mum with three kids, and works full-time to support them. It must be so tough, but she never complains, and she really loves her children.
□ have a lot of admiration for somebody (for + 名詞句・動名詞 / because + 節)
I have a lot of admiration for people who are good at sports. Being a top sportsperson requires so many hours of training. It's something that I definitely can't do, so I really admire athletes.
□ keep somebody on track I work part time at a cram school
teaching junior high school students. It's fun, but difficult to keep them on track with their study.
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□ care about somebody I love my parents because they always
care about me and worry about me. Even if I say something horrible to them, they always forgive me and love me unconditionally.
□ (be) on track I'm on track to meeting my goal of saving
enough money to travel to Thailand next year.
□ help somebody (to) + 現在形動詞 I really appreciate my dad because he
always helps me study English. Without his help, I don't think I would enjoy English as much as I do.
□ (be) patient My French teacher is really patient. Even
if we don't know the answer straight away, she'll wait and give us more time to think about it.
□ (be) motivating Achieving your goals is so motivating. It
makes you realize what you need to do to succeed.
□ cheer somebody up My best friend is great. She knows when
I'm feeling down and always tries to cheer me up and make me feel better. She's the best.
□ be there (for somebody) I think the world of my mum because
she's always there for me. Whenever I have a problem, she always helps me overcome it.
□ kindness I really appreciate my history teacher's
kindness. When I was sick last year, he gave me extra time to work on my report.
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□ (be) intelligent I respect my sister because she's really
intelligent. She has always studied really hard, and knows so much about everything. I think she's really cool.
□ (be) loyal I respect people who are loyal. I think the
most important trait in a person is sticking by one's friends no matter what happens.
□ sacrifice something for somebody My mum sacrificed so much for my
brother and me. She never bought anything for herself, and used all of her money to pay for our school fees.
□ be nice to somebody I think it's important to be nice to
everyone, even strangers.
□ make somebody feel + 形容詞・副詞 When I'm down, my brother always makes
me feel better with his crazy jokes. Even when I had just broken up with my boyfriend, my brother made me laugh.
□ motivate somebody to + 現在形動詞 Watching professional sportspeople
really motivates me to be less lazy and to participate in more sporting activities.
□ try hard My brother is really good at school. So,
seeing him get good grades really makes me try hard to get good grades myself.
□ give somebody a hand with something A: Could you give me a hand with my
homework. I don't really understand what I'm meant to do. B: Sure. Which question are you having a problem with?
□ take care of somebody I really appreciate my mum for taking
care of me when I was sick with influenza.
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□ have patience with somebody You need to have more patience with your
students. You can't get angry if they don't know the answer.
□ available Are you available this afternoon? I'd
really appreciate it if you could look through the essay I wrote for English class.
□ keep somebody focused Our science teacher always keeps us
focused in class by constantly asking questions, and by making us participate in science experiments.
□ bring up somebody [bring somebody up] My grandad brought up my mother all by
himself after grandma died.
□ (be) passionate about ~ My father is so passionate about
basketball! He never misses a match on TV.
□ have a great sense of humor My best friend has a great sense of
humor and she's always making me laugh with her crazy jokes.
□ think the world of somebody I really think the world of my parents.
They have done so much for me, and always help me. I really owe them a lot.
□ (be) close My brother and I were born only one year
apart, and grew up spending all of our time together. Because of this we are really close.
□ raise somebody My best friend had to raise her children
by herself after her husband died.
□ have got [米：have] You have got a really lovely voice. Where
did you learn to sing?
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□ get around It's really hard to get around this city
without a car. The buses are always late, and the trains only come once an hour.
□ (a) role model My role model is my big brother. After
graduating from university, he worked overseas for a few years and then started his own business. I think that's really cool.
□ wonder I've always wondered why Fred
volunteers to help people who are blind, but the other day I heard that his grandfather was blind, so I guess that's the reason.
□ little When I was little, I really looked up to my
big brother. I thought he was really cool.
□ pick Ahh… I can't decide which shirt I like
better. I like the pink one, but the black one looks good too. Can you pick for me?
□ wow A: My brother was chosen to join the
Japanese representative baseball team. B: Wow, that's so cool. You must be really proud of him.
□ aunt An aunt is one's mother's or father's
sister.
□ name somebody after somebody I am a huge fan of Brad Pitt, so I named
my son Brad after him.
□ (be) moving Every time I see a moving story on TV
about people overcoming problems, I feel like I want to cry. I guess that's why these movies are so moving!
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□ pretty much My sister knows pretty much all there is
to know about Japanese history. So, I think she'll be an excellent history teacher some day.
□ even My parents do so much for me. They paid
my university fees and my rent. They even paid for me to go on exchange for a year to Australia.
□ sounds like + 名詞句 A: My brother is a really caring guy. He
looks after our elderly parents, and he even volunteers at the local nursing home. B: Wow, he sounds like a really kind person.
□ (a) guide dog A guide dog is a specially trained dog that
looks after people with visual disabilities, such as people who are blind.
□ (be/go) blind My uncle went blind when he was in his
sixties as a side effect of his diabetes.
□ thanks to somebody I used to hate English. But thanks to my
high school English teacher, I started to become interested in the English language and now I work as an English teacher.
□ stay inside I prefer to stay inside when it snows. It's
too cold outside, plus it can be dangerous to walk around in the snow.
□ feel down I always watch comedy movies when I
feel down. No matter how sad I am, watching these movies makes me laugh and forget all of my worries.
□ señor Señor is a Spanish word which means
something like "Mr." or "Sir".
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