Mastermind 2 Unit 4 Wordlist [PDF]

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WORD LIST

Unit 4  A new look at learning

WORDS AND PHRASES Word / Phrase Part of Speech

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Definition

be faced with (something)

phrase

/bi ˈfeɪst wɪθ/

if you are faced with something, Some students are faced with it is likely or certain to happen too many distractions. and you have to deal with it

drop out of (college/ university)

phrasal verb

/drɑpˈaʊt ɑv/

to leave something such as an Too many students drop out of activity, school, or competition college after only one year. before you have finished what you intended to do

get a (college) phrase degree

/ɡet ə dɪˈɡri/

to receive a qualification after completing a course at a college or university

We want to encourage these kids to go on and get a college degree.

get a chance

phrase

/ɡet ə ˈtʃæns/

to have an opportunity to do something

You’ll get a chance to learn new skills from expert players.

graduate

noun

/ˈɡrædʒuət/

someone who has finished their studies at a high school, college, or university

Is Jane a high school graduate?

it stands to reason

phrase

/ɪt stændz tə ˈriz(ə)n/

used for saying that something If they don’t like you, it stands to reason they won’t hire you. is obvious because it is what most sensible people would expect

outstanding

adjective

/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

extremely good or impressive

This is an outstanding example of traditional art.

stand a chance phrase

/stænd ə ˈtʃæns/

to be likely to achieve something

Do they stand any chance of winning the championship?

stand out

phrasal verb

/stænd ˈaʊt/

to be much more impressive than others

Germany stands out as the leader in environmental reporting.

stand to (do something)

phrase

/ˈstænd tə/

to be in a particular situation or state that makes something likely to happen to you

Many small companies stand to lose financially if the new law is introduced.

standard

noun

/ˈstændə(r)d/

What can be done to raise a level of quality or standards in schools? achievement, especially one that people generally consider normal or acceptable

standing

noun [non-count]

/ˈstændɪŋ/

the status or reputation that something or someone has

statistics

noun

/stəˈtɪstɪks/

the science of using numbers New statistics show the to represent facts and describe economy is continuing to grow. situations

tangible

adjective

/ˈtændʒəb(ə)l/

important and noticeable

The plan will bring tangible economic benefits to the area.

where (someone/ something) stands

phrase

/wer ˈstændz/

the state or situation of someone or something

Find out where the law stands on this issue.

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Sample Sentence

We are delighted to be working with a company of such high standing.

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If they don’t want to stand out too much, they’d have to …

Anticipating cultural differences

If they don’t want to stand out too much, they’d have to wear the same clothes as the local people.

It’s normal to …

Anticipating cultural differences

It’s normal to have dinner after 10 p.m.

It’s not that common for … to …

Anticipating cultural differences

It’s not that common for local people to have breakfast out.

They’d need to know that whenever we …

Anticipating cultural differences

They’d need to know that whenever we eat at a restaurant, we leave a tip for the service.

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