Total English Elementary "Unit 12 - Lesson 3" Vocabulary

Celebrity

[ noun ]

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someone who is known by a lot of people, especially in entertainment business

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Being a celebrity often means less privacy.

Celebrity gossip is a common topic in many magazines.

Charity

[ noun ]

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an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

To challenge

[ Verb ]

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to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

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To trek

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to go for a long walk or journey, particularly in the mountains, forests, etc. as an adventure

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Event

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anything that takes place, particularly something important

To sponsor

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to cover the costs of a project, TV or radio program, activity, etc., often in exchange for advertising

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Including

[ preposition ]

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used to point out that something or someone is part of a set or group

Expedition

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a trip that has been organized for a particular purpose such as a scientific or military one or for exploration

To take place

[ phrase ]

/tˈeɪk plˈeɪs/

Collocation

to occur at a specific time or location

To raise

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to assemble money or resources, particularly in order to achieve or create something

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Physical

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related to the body rather than the mind

mental

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