당나귀 Listening-Book 2 Test 13 (E)

advice

an opinion about how to do something

My mom gives me advice when I have a problem.

affect

the way someone seems to feel

Mad cow disease can affect all kinds of cows.

aisle

a long narrow space between rows of seats

You should always keep the aisles of an airplane clear.

among

in the middle of something or SURROUNDED by something

I knew there was a thief among us at the dormitory.

anxious

feeling worried or distressed about something that might happen in the future

The sailor was pleased and anxious at the same time.

attend

to go to, especially as a student or audience member

Where did you attend high school?

available

being possible to use or obtain

Most breakfast foods are only available during the morning hours.

bankrupt

unable to pay debts

Sometimes, even very good businesses can go bankrupt if they have trouble with money.

brand

a group of products made by a specific producer

Jenny paid a lot of money for a t-shirt with a brand name on it.

card

a small square of stiff paper that has a specific value, is part of a pack of similar squares of paper, and used to play games

She picked up the cards.

career

a job that someone does for a long time

He spends too much time on his career.

clean up

to remove dirt, dust, and other impurities

Please clean up this table for us.

clerk

a person who is responsible for assisting customers at a store or guests at a hotel

Leslie takes the bracelets to a clerk.

completely

in every way and manner possible

It's difficult to focus completely on one task.

consider

judge something

You should consider it carefully.

convenience store

a small store

There is a new convenience store at the corner.

destroy

to damage something so that it cannot be repaired

You cannot destroy these stones, and you cannot destroy my love.

film

capturing a film as a series of moving images

I would recommend a course that films you while you are presenting and then gives a critique of your style.

footage

film or video of something

There is footage of the bank robbery from this afternoon on TV.

fridge

a refrigerator

I opened the fridge but nothing was in it!

glasses

two small pieces of specially made glass worn in front of the eyes to improve sight

Meg started wearing glasses when she was 8 years old.

go on a trip

take a short journey

They want to go on a trip with their children

hair salon

a beauty salon dealing with cosmetic treatments

Most girls go to hair salon to change their hair style.

hometown

the place where one grew up

My hometown is far from here.

in a hurry

having no time to wait

The students were in a hurry to get to class.

in charge of

controlling; responsible for

I am in charge of the work on this book.

in stock

stored and available, ready for use

We do not have your shoe size in stock.

ingredient

one of the food items used when making a meal or drink

The ingredients of success include hard work and focus.

insane

being mentally ill

He looks insane. "Are you insane?" cried the Police Inspector.

invitation

a polite written or spoken offer for someone to attend an event

I received an invitation to join my co-workers for dinner.

invitation

a polite written or spoken offer for someone to attend an event

I received an invitation to join my co-workers for dinner.

job fair

career fair for job seekers

Welcome to world job fair network.

legend

a story handed down from earlier times

They were mainly used to tell legends or to describe events.

light bulb

a glass bulb that provides light

LED lights use very little power, produce little heat, and last longer than other light bulbs.

look for

the act of looking or seeing

I came to a big city to look for work.

masterpiece

a piece of writing or music that is of very high quality or the best

Falling water is considered to be Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece.

mention

to refer to something briefly

He mentioned that he had a friend named Ernest.

messy

being dirty or unclean

Her desk was always messy.

nervous

rather afraid

She was nervous about travelling by air.

notify

to inform; to communicate specific information

You should notify me whenever there is a problem going on.

on sale

at a discounted price

Everything in the store is on sale today.

original

being the first or happening first

As there are many pirated DVDs, it's difficult to find an original one.

pamphlet

a small published work of information

A green pamphlet is distrubuted in universities for writing examinations.

popular

being liked or supported by a large number of people

Sharon is the most popular girl in school.

pricey

expensive

The shops are selling pricey clothes.

product

things that people use

Some large companies make many products that we use every day.

prohibit

(often passive, with ＂from＂) not to allow someone to do something

Schools prohibit smoking because it is bad for peoples’ health.

qualified

having the proper training and skills

Until you get your basic maintenance certification, I'm afraid you're not qualified for this position.

raise money

to work to earn money

I raise money for sick kids by selling cookies.

rate

the current price for something

The call rate in Korea is not cheap as I thought it would be.

realize

to understand or sense something

I didn’t realize it was four o’clock already. I have to hurry.

rectangular

having the shape of a RECTANGLE

We used rectangular bricks to build a sturdy wall.

rest

to stop working; avoid activities

We should rest for a bit before we continue our work.

retire

to stop working at a job, usually due to reaching a certain age

After 40 years, Dad is finally going to retire.

retired

having stopped work; no longer occupied with one's business or profession

The waiter brought the retired lawyer the menu.

rule

a general standard that guides one's actions

rules are there to make society more fair and safe.

run out of

to use up one's supply of something

I ran out of time to finish the project.

similar

being very much like someone or something else

My sister and I have similar faces.

souvenir

an item that a tourist buys in order to remember a place or trip

People also buy some local souvenirs from the boats.

specific

well defined and clearly stated

Some of us learned that specific emotions such as anger or crying are unacceptable.

strictly

restricted to something

Smoking is strictly prohibited.

successful

having the desired effect or result

Parker was a very rich and successful business.

suite

accommodation with more space than a typical room

The suites at the resort hotel were very expensive.

supervisor

someone who is watches, directs, and is in charge of a task, place, or person

You should raise your hand and wait for the supervisor to speak to you at the examination center.

swimming suit

a garment worn for swimming

We must wear swimming suit in swimming pool.

tiny

very small

A tiny wiring error in your computer's circuits can mean throwing the whole computer out.

toiletry

materials used in washing and taking care of one's body

She gathered her toiletries and packed her bag for her trip.

total

the number reached after adding or counting something

We have a total of 50 dollars between the three of us.

versus

in contrast to

Many struggles such as rich versus poor are fought under deeply held beliefs.

warehouse

a building in which goods are stored

The goods are stored in a huge warehouse.

water park

amusement park that features water play areas

We are planning to go to the water park when summer vacation starts.

wedding

a marriage ceremony

Zeus gave the couple a box as a wedding present.

wrap

to cover or enclose something with a thin material such as paper or cloth

Can you wrap this present for me?