Face2face - Upper-intermediate - Unit 4 - 4B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4B in the Face2Face Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "blurb", "flick through", "contents", etc.

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author [noun]

a person who writes books, articles, etc., often as a job

Ex: The aspiring author diligently worked on their manuscript , hoping to one day see their book in print .

novelist [noun]

a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels

Ex: Many aspiring novelists attend writing workshops to refine their craft and gain feedback on their work .

literary genre [noun]

a category or type of literature characterized by a particular style, form, or theme

Ex: I prefer reading literary genres that focus on historical events .

chick lit [noun]

a genre of fiction that focuses on the lives, relationships, and personal growth of women, often with a lighthearted or romantic tone

Ex: Chick lit often features strong , independent female protagonists .

plot [noun]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

Ex: She explained the plot of the play , highlighting the main conflicts and resolutions .

blurb [noun]

a short promotional description of a book, motion picture, etc. published on the cover of a book or in an advertisement

Ex: Authors often collaborate with publishers to craft compelling blurbs that capture the essence of their books and appeal to potential readers .

bestseller [noun]

an item, especially a book, that is bought by a large number of people

Ex: He was thrilled when his book became a bestseller in multiple countries .

to browse [verb]

to casually look at different products in a store with no intention of making a purchase

Ex: They often browse the mall after lunch , enjoying the window displays and catching up on the latest gadgets and styles .

paperback [noun]

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

Ex: He picked up a paperback from the bargain bin , excited to find a good read at a discounted price .

hardback [noun]

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

Ex: His autobiography was released first as a hardback and later as a paperback .

e-book [noun]

a book that is published or converted to a digital format

Ex: He purchased an e-book to read during his vacation .

to flick through [verb]

to quickly browse through the pages of a book, magazine, or other document without reading it thoroughly

Ex: He sat down in the library and began to flick through the reference books for research .

content [noun]

(usually plural) a list of the chapters, sections, or other divisions of a book or document, along with the corresponding page numbers

Ex:

page [noun]

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

Ex: The magazine had colorful images on every page .

Face2face - Upper-intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1B	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 2 - 2A
Unit 2 - 2B	Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3B
Unit 3 - 3C	Unit 4 - 4A	Unit 4 - 4B	Unit 4 - 4C
Unit 4 - 4D	Unit 5 - 5A	Unit 5 - 5B	Unit 5 - 5C
Unit 5 - 5D	Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6B	Unit 7 - 7A
Unit 7 - 7B	Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 7 - 7D	Unit 8 - 8A
Unit 8 - 8B	Unit 8 - 8C	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9B
Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 10 - 10A	Unit 10 - 10B	Unit 10 - 10C
Unit 11 - 11A	Unit 11 - 11B	Unit 11 - 11C	Unit 12 - 12A
Unit 12 - 12B	Unit 12 - 12C