(2019) Reading Future-Create 3 (E)

diary

a book in which you write down your personal experiences and thoughts
I write secrets in my diary.

take over

to take control of something
The army took over this place.

safety

freedom from harm or danger
It is important to pay attention to safety when biking.

invade

to enter a place where you are not wanted or in order to take control
The French invaded Portugal in 1807.

deport

to force a person to leave a country
He was deported from the airport for not having his passport

fear

a feeling of being afraid
I have a fear of cats and don't like them.

private

not known by the public or other people
This is a private beach only for people who live on this street.

available

possible to get or use
The dress is not available in my size.

genius

a very smart or talented person
Steve can solve anything - the man's a genius.

excellent

very good
My teacher thinks that my book report is excellent.

supper

the evening meal
We are eating meat and potatoes for supper.

museum

a building in which interesting and valuable things are collected
The history museum has many things to look at!

line up

to form a line to wait to do something
People are lining up to buy food

however

a word used to say something that is different from what was said previously
I am busy today; however, I can go tomorrow.

tank

a military vehicle that moves on two metal belts and wheels
The solider is driving a tank.

calculator

a small electronic device used for adding, subtracting, etc.
They cannot work out a math problem without a calculator.

leader

someone who is in control of a group
The king is the leader of a country

nickname

a friendly or fun name for someone or something
They nicknamed the short boy "Shorty".

playful

happy and full of energy
She's an old dog, but she's still very playful.

marry

to become the husband or wife of someone
My wife and I got married 10 years ago.

religion

the belief in a god or in a group of gods
There are many religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.

relationship

the way two or more people or groups feel about each other
Even though they have the same name, they do not have a relationship.

worse

more serious; very bad
I am worse at playing basketball than anyone on the team.

conflict

a strong disagreement between people
Two girls have a conflict because they both want the last orange.

cartoon

series of drawings that tell a story
I like to read the cartoons in the newspaper.

deliver

to take something to a person or place
I will deliver the mail to you.

management

the skill of controlling and making decisions about a business
Practing yoga is good for stress management.

give up

to stop trying to do something before you have finished
I gave up trying to help her.

studio

the building or room where an artist works
He paints in his studio every evening.

cancer

a serious disease
People who smoke increase their risk of lung cancer.

decade

a period of ten years
I can't believe smartphones have only existed for a decade!

courage

the ability to do something that is dangerous or difficult without showing fear
The firefighter had a lot of courage when she saved the little girl.

currency

the money that a country uses
Travelers need the currency of the country they are going to.

rate

an amount to be paid according to a set calculation
The hotel's rate is $125 per night or $200 for two nights.

probably

very likely
I will probably go to the gym to workout.

gold

a yellow metal that is valuable and used in jewelry
My teacher put a gold star on my test.

numerous

existing in large numbers
He has written numerous articles.

economy

the system of goods and services being produced, sold, and bought
New businesses are a sign of a strong economy.

government

the group of people who control and make decisions for a country
The government controls who can enter the country.

import

to bring a product into a country to be sold
Many countries import coal, food, and oil.

deal with

to buy and sell something as a business
I opened a savings account at my local bank.

finance

the way in which money is used and handled
She wants to get a job in finance.

offer

to make something available; to provide or supply something
Sally and Jack offer to help the teacher clean every day after school.

account

an arrangement with a bank to keep your money there
I want to save money, so I put $100 into my bank account.

customer

someone who buys goods or services from a business
The customer will buy three dresses.

lend

to give someone money that they must return
My friend lent me a pencil before the test.

pay back

to return money
I'll pay back the money with interest.

role

a part that someone or something plays in a particular situation
The actor talked about how hard it was to play the role of a killer.

cost

the amount of money that is needed to pay for something
The cost of rail travel is terrible.

make sure

to check and be certain that something is true or is done
make sure that you close all the windows before you leave.

fair

reasonable; acceptable
The boy's hair so fair that it's almost white.

worth

good, valuable, important enough for something
Our house is worth $200,000 but we paid a lot less.

product

something that is made for sale
The company makes computer products that it sells online.

owner

a person who something belongs to
He is the owner of this factory.

employee

a person who works for a company for regular pay
Every employee works from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

adjust

to change something in a small way to make it more suitable
If it gets too hot, you can adjust the temperature.

a pair of

two matching items or objects
The man is buying a pair of shoes.

go up

to increase
Cigarettes are going up in price.

within

during a particular period of time
You must finish the test within the two-hour time limit.

inflation

a rise in prices and fall in the value of money
inflation is currently running at a 20% annual rate.

consumer

a person who buys goods and services
Many consumers do not want to pay with their credit card online.

demand

the number of people who want a product or service
There was not much demand for tickets.

shortage

a situation where there is not enough of something for the people who want it
A shortage of food can lead to war.

run out

to be used up
The milk has run out.

generate

to produce something or cause something to be produced
This movie has generated a lot of interest.

masterpiece

a great book, painting, piece of music, movie, etc.
This is the masterpiece of his life.

inconvenient

causing problems or difficulties
It is very inconvenient living so far away from the shops.

headset

a device that sits on the head
The device is a wearable headset.

user

a person or thing that uses something
The user must change the password.

extraordinary

very different from what is normal
The company is always looking for extraordinary people.

transport

to carry something or someone from one place to another
The book transports you to another world.

presentation

the way in which something is arranged, designed, etc.
She gave an interesting presentation on the city.

illegal

wrong according to the law
It is illegal to park here.

crime

an action that is wrong according to the law
He committed a serious crime.

confirm

to state or show that something is true or correct
You need to confirm this operation.

arrest

to catch and hold for doing something bad
I arrest you in the name of the law.

switch

to change one for another
He’s just switched jobs.

permission

the right or ability to do something that is given by someone who has the power to decide
I had to get permission to use the car.

exhibition

a collection of things shown publicly
I have a ticket for a photo exhibition.

property

land or goods that a person owns
She claims it as her property.

metal

a substance that is usually shiny, can be melted, and can usually be shaped
That piece of metal is bent.

brick

a small, hard block, usually made of baked clay
The house is built of brick.

portrait

a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person’s head and shoulders
The artists are drawing a portrait of a model.

victim

a person who has been attacked, injured, harmed, or killed
The police still doesn't know what hit the victim.

hurricane

a large storm with extremely powerful wind and rain
A hurricane causes great destruction to buildings and trees.

lawyer

a person who helps people in matters relating to the law
I handed the contract to my lawyer.

enter

to officially be in a race, competition, etc.
Are you going to enter the photography competition?

contest

a competition
They were ready to engage in the contest.

fingernail

the hard covering at the end of your fingers
I get my fingernail trimmed.

tradition

a way of thinking or behaving that has been with a particular group of people for a long time
This is a tradition of old standing.

stand out

to be noticed or easily seen
The bright green letters really stand out on the page.

per

for each
The hotel room costs $60 per night.

charge

to ask for money in return for providing something
How much do you charge for delivery?

detailed

including a lot of facts or information
Thanks a lot for all your detailed information.

deer

a large animal with four thin legs and brown fur
Hunters kill deer in the fall.

canvas

a cloth used for painting a picture on
He dashed some paint on the canvas.

ruin

to make something no good anymore
They were late and the dinner was ruined.

disaster

a sudden event that causes a lot of damage
The government directs aid to a disaster zone.

wildlife

animals living in nature; wild animals
There are lots of wildlife trails in this area.

suitable

appropriate or correct for a situation
We want a suitable location for a new factory.

strategy

a plan
The strategy is very appropriate.

finally

at last; after a long time
We finally got home at midnight.

put into action

to start making an idea happen
The general put his idea into action.

assist

to help
The army arrived to assist in the search for survivors.

in particular

especially
Are you looking for anything in particular?

spring

a place where water flows from the ground naturally
It was hot so they came to drink water at a small spring.

treat

to try to make an illness better
The doctor is treating him for depression.

nutrient

something that plants or animals need to live or grow
The nutrient value of snacks is generally low.

surround

to be on all sides
The house is surrounded by a large garden.

severe

extremely bad or unpleasant
I suffered from severe depression.

permanent

lasting forever
She found a permanent job.

suffer from

to be affected badly by something, usually an illness
She suffers from depression.

law

a rule made by the government
The law is no longer effective.

issue

an important subject or topic
What’s your opinion on the issue?

global

involving the entire world
I think global market will be hard.

sample

a small amount of something that gives you information about the thing it was taken from
She brought in some samples of her work.

evolve

to change or develop slowly, usually into a better state
He believes that human evolves.

knowledge

information, understanding, or skill that you get from education or experience
His knowledge of history is amazing.

support

to give help or assistance to someone or something
My family has always supported me in my career.

crucial

extremely important
He had a crucial role in finding the killer.

seed

a small object produced by a plant from which a new plant can grow
The seed grew into a huge tree.

wheat

a kind of grain used for making flour for bread, cookies, etc.
wheat production has increased this year.

crop

a plant that is grown by farmers
The rice crop will be very large.

decoration

something that is added to something else to make it more attractive
She hung some pictures around the room for decoration.

fur

the hairy coat of an animal
Sheep provide thick fur for people.

pet

an animal that is kept in the home for pleasure
What kind of pet would you like to have?

companion

someone you spend time with and enjoy being with
A dog is a great companion.

forest

a thick growth of trees and bushes that cover a large area
The man is walking in the forest.