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Unit 6 - Destination B2

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  • reward
    n Something given for service or effort
  • intend to do/doing
    pattern Plan to do something
  • put through
    v Connect by phone
  • result from sth/doing
    pattern Happen because of something
  • cut off
    v Stop the supply of sth
  • machine
    n A device with moving parts that performs a task
  • cause
    n Something that makes an event happen
  • at/on the bottom (of sth)
    phrase At the lowest part
  • look at/for sth/sb
    pattern Direct eyes towards / Search for
  • explain that
    pattern State clearly that...
  • way
    n A manner or approach of doing something
  • experiment with sth/doing
    phrase Test something by trying it
  • discuss sth/doing (with sb)
    pattern Talk about something with someone
  • plan to do
    pattern Arrange to do something
  • beginning with
    phrase Starting from
  • discover
    v To find something that already exists
  • know of sb
    pattern Have heard about someone
  • plan sth
    pattern Organize or arrange something
  • plug in
    v Connect to the electricity supply
  • progress
    n Forward movement toward a goal
  • do/perform/carry out an experiment (on sth)
    phrase Test scientifically
  • artificial
    adj Made or produced to imitate something natural; not genuine
  • the fact (of the matter) is (that)
    phrase Used to emphasize reality
  • carry out/do research (on/into sth)
    phrase Investigate in detail
  • accurate
    adj Free from errors; correct in all details
  • consider it strange, etc (for sb to do)
    pattern Think it is strange for someone to do something
  • result in (your) doing
    pattern Cause you to do something
  • in the beginning
    phrase At the start
  • narrow down
    v Reduce the number of possibilities
  • turn off
    v Stop a machine working
  • estimate
    v To roughly judge the value, number, or size
  • natural
    adj Existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humans
  • find out
    v Discover information, etc.
  • find it impossible to do
    pattern Think it cannot be done
  • come to/reach the conclusion (that)
    phrase Decide something after consideration
  • electric
    adj Powered by electricity
  • with the introduction of sth
    phrase When something is brought into use
  • in fact
    phrase Actually; in reality
  • invent
    v To create something new
  • work out
    v Find the solution to a problem
  • discovery
    n The act of discovering
  • occur
    v To happen, often unexpectedly
  • aim
    n A goal or intended outcome
  • attempt to do
    phrase Try to achieve something
  • turn into
    v Change into sth different
  • come on
    v Develop or make progress
  • wonder if/whether/why
    pattern Question possibilities/reasons
  • result of sth/doing
    pattern The outcome of something
  • calculate
    v To determine mathematically
  • psychologist
    n Person who studies psychology
  • find sth possible
    pattern Think something can be done
  • take place
    v To happen, especially as planned
  • come up with
    v Think of (an idea, a plan, etc.)
  • result in sth
    pattern Cause a particular result
  • award
    n A prize given for achievement
  • on average
    phrase Typically; usually
  • carry out
    v Perform an experiment, etc.
  • consider sb for sth
    pattern Think about someone for a position/role
  • false
    adj Not true or correct; intended to deceive
  • wonder about sth/doing
    pattern Think with curiosity about something
  • consider if/whether
    pattern Think about possibilities
  • make an attempt (at sth/doing)
    phrase Try to do something
  • method
    n A planned way of doing something
  • apparently
    adv As far as one knows
  • physical
    adj Relating to the body or material things
  • (be/find/look for/etc) the cause of sth
    phrase The reason for something
  • industry
    n Economic activity in manufacturing
  • in conclusion
    phrase Finally; to sum up
  • new
    adj Recently made or discovered
  • consider sth/doing
    pattern Think carefully about something
  • electronic
    adj Operating through electronic components
  • motor
    n A device that converts energy into motion
  • true
    adj In accordance with fact or reality
  • take a photo (of sth/sb)
    phrase Capture an image
  • explain sth (to sb)
    pattern Make something clear to someone
  • modern
    adj Relating to the present time
  • an introduction to sth/sb
    phrase An initial presentation of someone/something
  • wooden
    adj Made of wood
  • engine
    n A machine that uses energy to produce motion
  • face the facts
    phrase Accept reality
  • research
    n Systematic investigation to establish facts
  • give off
    v Produce sth such as heat or smell
  • look forward to sth/doing
    pattern Expect something with pleasure
  • know (about) sth/doing
    pattern Be aware of something
  • possible (for sb) to do
    pattern Able to be done by someone
  • experiment
    n A scientific test to discover something
  • as a matter of fact
    phrase In reality; actually
  • as a result of sth
    pattern Because of something
  • in an attempt to do
    phrase In order to try to do something
  • break down
    v Stop working (for a machine, etc.)
  • at the beginning (of sth)
    phrase At the start of something
  • cause sth (to do)
    pattern Make something happen
  • factory
    n A building where goods are made
  • be known as sth
    pattern Be recognized by a title/role
  • make/receive/get a phone call
    phrase Initiate or get a telephone call
  • development
    n Growth or improvement
  • manage to do
    pattern Succeed in doing
  • possibility
    n A chance something may happen
  • come off
    v Succeed
  • reason
    n An explanation for an action or event