Unit 4 - 4C · Face2Face Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

"The equipment is very expensive."

"We need new equipment for the science lab."

a system of delivering television programming to subscribers, using wires under the ground

"We canceled cable television and switched to streaming."

"The cable television package includes over two hundred channels but many people prefer streaming services instead because they cost less."

a type of television broadcast that employs satellites to send out programs that are received by a dish antenna in a specific region

"Satellite TV receives signals from space."

"Satellite television is television delivered by communication satellites to a dish antenna on the viewer's property."

a television or radio broadcast or program of the latest news

"The news reports current events."

"The news is a regularly scheduled television or radio program reporting current events."

a program where a host talks to famous people and experts about different topics, often with audience participation

"She appeared on chat show."

"The celebrity shared personal anecdotes and insights during her appearance on the popular chat show."

a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

"The remote control is lost."

"He searched for the television remote control for ten minutes before finding it under the couch cushion where it had fallen between the cushions and the frame."

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

"The soap opera is dramatic."

"My grandmother never misses her favorite soap opera that airs every weekday afternoon on channel seven."

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

"We watched a documentary about climbing Everest."

"We watched a fascinating documentary about the wildlife of the Amazon."

entertainment shows on television about the lives of ordinary people in real situations

"Reality TV features unscripted situations."

"Reality TV is a television genre that presents unscripted situations and documents real life events."

a television or radio program where people compete against each other to win prizes

"He won the game show."

"The contestants eagerly answered trivia questions, hoping to win big on the exciting game show."

a device that plays content such as movies or shows from flat discs called DVDs on your TV or other display

"The DVD player still works after fifteen years."

"The DVD player was rarely used since streaming services became popular but still worked for old discs."

important social or political events that are happening and are covered in the news

"He follows current affairs."

"Understanding current affairs is crucial for informed participation in civic life and global discussions."

to store information in a way that can be used in the future

"She records her voice for practice."

"The journalist used a small device to record the entire interview for later use."

a movie that uses special techniques and technologies to create the illusion of depth in the images, making them look more lifelike and realistic than traditional flat, two-dimensional movies

"The 3-D movie was exciting."

"The new animated film uses advanced 3-D technology to create a truly immersive visual experience for audiences."

a humorous show on television or radio with the same characters being involved with numerous funny situations in different episodes

"'Friends' is one of the most successful sitcoms ever created."

"A sitcom typically features the same group of characters in each weekly episode."

to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer

"Download the file from the website."

"You can download the free ebook from the library's website without leaving your home or paying any fees."

feeling or showing shock or amazement

"I was surprised."

"She was surprised to see her brother at the party because he had told her that he would be out of town on a business trip all week."

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

"The trip was exciting."

"The exciting basketball game went into overtime and the home team won with a three point shot as the buzzer sounded at the end."

helping our body or mind rest

"The music is relaxing."

"The relaxing music and soft candlelight made the spa feel peaceful and she fell asleep during her massage because she was so comfortable and calm."

feeling calm and at ease without tension or stress

"I feel relaxed."

"After a long hot bath she felt relaxed and ready to go to sleep peacefully."

(particularly of an acivity) causing a feeling of physical or mental fatigue or exhaustion

"The work is tiring."

"The tiring hike up the mountain took six hours and left everyone sore and exhausted for several days afterward."

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

"I am tired."

"After working twelve hours straight without a break she felt completely tired and exhausted beyond words."

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

"The lecture is boring."

"The boring lecture lasted for three hours and half of the students fell asleep in their chairs."

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

"The student is bored."

"The bored children complained that there was nothing to do on the rainy afternoon at home."

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

"The book is interesting."

"The interesting documentary about space exploration showed never before seen footage of astronauts walking on the moon and repairing satellites in orbit around the earth."

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

"I am interested in art."

"I am interested in learning how to play the guitar so I signed up for lessons."

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

"The news is surprising."

"The surprising ending of the movie left the audience speechless and nobody expected the villain to be the hero's long lost brother."

causing one to feel fear

"The movie is frightening."

"The frightening horror movie made her cover her eyes with a blanket and hide under the covers."

feeling afraid, often suddenly, due to danger, threat, or shock

"The rabbit is frightened."

"The frightened rabbit ran into the bushes when it heard the dog barking loudly."

causing slight anger

"The noise is annoying."

"The annoying sound of the dripping faucet kept her awake all night and she finally got up to tighten the valve."

feeling slightly angry or irritated

"She felt annoyed."

"She was annoyed with her brother for borrowing her phone without asking permission first and then losing it."

creating a sense of unease or distress about potential negative outcomes

"The situation is worrying."

"The worrying news about the economy made investors nervous and the stock market dropped sharply."

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

"She looks worried."

"The worried expression on the mother's face showed her concern as she watched her son climb the tall tree without any safety equipment."

a broadcast people watch or listen to on television or radio

"Watch the program."

"The educational program aimed to raise awareness about environmental conservation efforts worldwide."

to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

"Turn on the television please."

"Please turn on the lights because the room is very dark and I cannot see anything."

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

"Turn off the lights before leaving."

"Do not forget to turn off the stove after you finish cooking your dinner tonight."

to make a person or thing different

"The weather can change quickly."

"The new manager plans to change the company's entire marketing strategy to increase customer engagement."

a TV station that broadcasts different programs

"Watch this channel tonight."

"The sports channel will broadcast the championship game live tonight."

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

"We watched a drama play."

"The drama was so emotional that many people in the theater started crying before it ended."

a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects

"The cartoon was very funny."

"Children watched the cartoon after breakfast and laughed loudly."

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

"The child is excited."

"The excited children could barely sleep on Christmas Eve because they were waiting for Santa to arrive."

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

"We watched television last night."

"The family gathered around the television every evening to watch the news together and discuss current events before eating dinner."