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Total English - Pre-intermediate - Unit 11 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 11 - Reference in the Total English Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "mentor", "appeal", "peer", etc.

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Total English - Pre-intermediate
celebrity
celebrity
[noun]

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

Ex: Being a celebrity often means less privacy. 
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childhood
childhood
[noun]

the period or time of being a child, characterized by significant physical and emotional growth

Ex: Sarah cherished the memories of her childhood spent playing in the backyard with her siblings. 
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hero
hero
[noun]

a person who deserves great admiration for their bravery or good deeds

Ex: The firefighter was a hero for saving the children. 
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media
media
[noun]

the ways through which people receive information such as newspapers, television, etc.

Ex: The media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and disseminating information on current events. 
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mentor
mentor
[noun]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

Ex: The aspiring artist found a mentor who provided valuable feedback and encouragement to help him develop his artistic skills. 
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peer
peer
[noun]

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

Ex: In high school, he struggled to find peers who shared his passion for classical literature. 
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role model

someone who is admired for their positive traits and behavior, and who can inspire and guide others

Ex: She is a role model for young athletes. 
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to bring up

to look after a child until they reach maturity

Ex: The grandparents played a significant role in bringing up their grandchildren. 
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to come across

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

Ex: While cleaning out the attic, I came across an old box of photographs from my childhood. 
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to grow up

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Ex: Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up. 
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to look after

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Ex: The nurse looks after the sick patient by monitoring their condition and providing medication. 
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to look up to

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

Ex: She has always looked up to her older brother for his wisdom. 
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to pick up

to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand. 
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blog
blog
[noun]

a web page on which an individual or group of people regularly write about a topic of interest or their opinions or experiences, usually in an informal style

Ex: She started a travel blog to share her adventures around the world. 
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channel
channel
[noun]

a TV station that broadcasts different programs

Ex: Viewers can switch between channels to watch their favorite shows or catch up on the latest news. 
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commercial

an advertisement broadcast on TV or radio

Ex: The company's new product was promoted through a series of television commercials. 
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computer game

a game designed to be played on a computer

Ex: He spent the evening playing his favorite computer game. 
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documentary

a movie or TV program based on true stories giving facts about a particular person or event

Ex: I saw a great documentary about the history of music. 
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drama
drama
[noun]

a play that is performed in a theater, on TV, or radio

Ex: He listens to a popular radio drama during his morning commute. 
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podcast
podcast
[noun]

a digital audio program that is available for download or streaming on the Internet, typically produced in a series format covering a wide range of topics

Ex: She listens to a history podcast on her way to work. 
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pop-up
pop-up
[noun]

a window that appears suddenly on top of the current screen, often used to display advertising or notifications

Ex: She installed an ad blocker to reduce the number of pop-up ads while browsing the internet. 
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search engine

a computer program that searches the Internet and finds information based on a word or group of words given to it

Ex: She used a search engine to find recipes for dinner. 
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soap opera

a TV or radio show, broadcast regularly, dealing with the routine life of a group of people and their problems

Ex: She never misses an episode of her favorite soap opera. 
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to appeal
to appeal
[Verb]

to ask for something, such as money, help, etc. in a serious manner

Ex: They appealed to the government for funding. 
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to believe

to accept something to be true even without proof

Ex: I believed her excuses for missing the meeting. 
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to complain

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Emily likes to complain about the long commute to work every morning. 
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to respond

to answer a question in spoken or written form

Ex: She regularly responds promptly to emails from clients. 
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to revise
to revise
[Verb]

to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement

Ex: After receiving feedback from the editor, she decided to revise her manuscript to improve its clarity. 
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to spend
to spend
[Verb]

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

Ex: She spent a lot on gifts for her family during the holiday season. 
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to succeed

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Ex: Through persistent effort and dedication, she succeeded in securing a promotion at her job. 
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to worry
to worry
[Verb]

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

Ex: She tends to worry about upcoming exams. 
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advertisement

any movie, picture, note, etc. designed to promote products or services to the public

Ex: I saw an interesting advertisement about a new Italian restaurant in town. 
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