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

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

Ex: He became a celebrity after his book became a best-seller .

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

Ex: Emily 's love for reading began in her childhood , when she would lose herself in books for hours on end .
hero [noun]

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

media [noun]

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

Ex: Media literacy education is essential in helping people critically evaluate information and navigate the vast landscape of media sources available today .
mentor [noun]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

Ex: As a young entrepreneur , she sought guidance from an experienced mentor who helped her navigate the challenges of starting a business .
peer [noun]

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

Ex: The summer camp aimed to create a supportive environment where children could interact with peers and develop social skills .

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

Ex: The teacher became a role model for his students .

to look after a child until they reach maturity

Ex: As a single parent , she worked hard to bring up her son .

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

Ex: I was browsing through a bookstore when I came across a novel that caught my attention .

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

Ex: She grew up with her cousins in the same house .

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

Ex: The gardener looks after the garden by weeding , watering , and pruning the plants .

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

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to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: She picked up the newspaper from the porch in the morning .
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: He writes a food blog featuring recipes and restaurant reviews .
channel [noun]

a TV station that broadcasts different programs

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an advertisement broadcast on TV or radio

Ex: The radio commercial for the upcoming concert attracted a large audience .

a game designed to be played on a computer

Ex: Developing a successful computer game takes a lot of creativity and coding skills .

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

Ex: The documentary series on Netflix explores different aspects of science .
drama [noun]

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

Ex: She got the leading role in the school drama .
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: His podcast features interviews with famous authors .
pop-up [noun]

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

Ex: The website uses pop-up windows to display important announcements to visitors .

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

Ex: Students often rely on a search engine to help with their research projects .

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

Ex: He used to listen to soap operas on the radio with his grandmother .

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

Ex: The environmental activists appealed to the government to implement stricter regulations to protect endangered species .

to accept something to be true even without proof

Ex: I find it hard to believe that she won the lottery twice in a row .

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Instead of complaining , try to find constructive solutions to the challenges you face .

to answer a question in spoken or written form

Ex: Yesterday , he quickly responded to the urgent message from his supervisor .

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

Ex: The author decided to revise the manuscript based on the editor 's suggestions .
to spend [verb]

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

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to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Ex: The student 's determination and hard work allowed her to succeed in passing the challenging exam .
to worry [verb]

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

Ex: He could n't help but worry about the uncertain future .

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

Ex: She saw an advertisement for a job vacancy in the local newspaper .