NIT orld 3 - York Press · orld 21 3 3 NIT HEADWORD PART OF SPEECH EXAMPLE GREEK DEFINITION PAGE report n I can’t go home because I have to finish the report. αναφορά 13

Wider World

1© York Press 2018

3UNIT 1HEADWORD PART OF

SPEECH EXAMPLE GREEK DEFINITION PAGE

alarm n I only use an alarm clock on my mobile phone. συναγερμός, ξυπνητήρι 18

all right adj My daughter’s grades at school are quite all right. καλά, εντάξει 11

amazing adj I think that Adele has got an amazing voice. καταπληκτικός, φανταστικός 11

at mealtimes prep We do not watch television at mealtimes. την ώρα του φαγητού 15

at break time prep At break time he usually tries to get some rest. στο διάλειμμα 15

at midday prep I normally have lunch at midday. το μεσημέρι 15

midnight noun Ian’s usually tired in the morning because he never goes to sleep before midnight. μεσάνυχτα 15

at the weekend prep John usually goes out of town at the weekend. το Σαββατοκύριακο 15

awesome adj Those jeans are really awesome! εντυπωσιακός, υπέροχος 11

awful adj Today I’m having an awful day at work! My computer and the printer have broken down! απαίσιος, φριχτός 11

band n The fans are waiting for the band in front of the concert hall. μπάντα 12

barbecue n Every Saturday afternoon we have a barbecue in the garden. ψησταριά, μπάρμπεκιου 17

battery n I need to replace the battery in my tablet. μπαταρία 10

beach hut n My dream home is a beach hut on Bali island. καλύβα στη παραλία 17

block of flats n Some people prefer to live in a block of flats to living in a house. πολυκατοικία 17

blog n Every evening I write my blog about fashion. ιστολόγιο, μπλογκ 12

boring adj My job is very boring because I do the same things every day. βαρετός 11

bungalow n He lives with his wife and two children in a small bungalow. μπανγκαλόου 18

cable n Be careful! There is a pile of cables on the floor! σύρμα, καλώδιο 10

caravan n This summer I’m going on holiday in my caravan. τροχόσπιτο 17

castle n I would like to visit a big castle in Edinburgh. κάστρο 17

charge v Don’t forget to charge your phone! φορτίζω 13

charger v Do you have a charger for this phone? φορτιστής 10

clever adj What a clever idea! έξυπνος 13

competition n Our basketball team is taking part in the international competition. διαγωνισμός 12

cool adj He’s got a really cool car! καλός, φοβερός 11

cottage n My friend lives in a small cottage in the countryside. εξοχικό 17

cross adj I’m cross because Alice is wearing the same dress as me. θυμωμένος, τσαντισμένος 16

dead (battery) adj I need to charge the tablet because the battery is almost dead. άδειος (μπαταρία) 11

digital camera n He wants to buy a digital camera to take nice photos on his holidays. ψηφιακή κάμερα 11

Wider World

2© York Press 2018



disgusting adj I can’t eat this soup. It’s disgusting! αηδιαστικός 11

(dream) lifestyle n My dream lifestyle would be a big house in the peaceful countryside. (ονειρεμένος) τρόπος ζωής 17

earphones n I usually listen to music through earphones. ακουστικά 10

event n I’m writing the band’s blog at a special event in a skate park. γεγονός 12

exciting adj These days I’m reading a very exciting book! συναρπαστικός 11

fix v Don’t worry about the toaster. I can fix it. επιδιορθώνω 14

fun adj Tracy is fun. I like her very much. πλάκα 13

funny adj He always tells funny jokes. αστείος 11

gadget n Would you like to test a new gadget? μαραφέτι, γκάτζετ 11

heavy adj Could you help me with this heavy bag, please? βαρύς 13

helmet n I always wear a helmet when I ride my bike. κράνος 12

in the morning/afternoon/evening

prep Susan usually has a shower in the morning. το πρωί / απόγευμα / βράδυ 15

internet connection

n There is a slow internet connection in the hotel, so I can’t check my e-mails. σύνδεση στο ίντερνετ 17

lovely adj Those kittens are lovely! υπέροχος 11

nice adj Have a nice day! ωραίος, καλός 11

noisy adj My neighbours’ kids are very noisy. θορυβώδης 11

novel n My grandma loves reading romantic novels. μυθιστόρημα, νουβέλα 17

old-fashioned adj I don’t mind wearing old-fashioned clothes. παλιομοδίτικος 11

on a schoolday/a weekday/Sunday(s)

prep Kate never goes to bed late on a schoolday. ημέρα σχολείου / καθημερινή / Κυριακή (-ές)

15

once/twice/three times a day

prep I usually check my e-mails once a day. μια φορά / δυο φορές / τρεις φορές τη μέρα

15

perfect adj I go jogging every day because I want to have a perfect body. τέλειος 11

perform v Actors perform in theatres. παίζω, δίνω παράσταση 12

(phone) app n When I want to watch music videos I use this phone app. εφαρμογή (τηλεφώνου) 15

photographers n Sara is a top model and she works with the best photographers. φωτογράφοι 12

photography n They are organising a fashion show and need someone who specializes in fashion photography. φωτογραφία 14

plug n Pull the plug out of the wall socket! μπρίζα 10

poster n In her room there are a lot of posters of famous singers. αφίσα 14

Wider World

3© York Press 2018



report n I can’t go home because I have to finish the report. αναφορά 13

reporter n Paul works as a reporter for BBC. δημοσιογράφος, ρεπόρτερ 12

second n There are sixty seconds in a minute. δευτερόλεπτο 15

selfie stick n You can use a selfie stick to take photos of yourself. μπαστούνι κάμερας 10

skate park n I spend a lot of time at the local skate park. πάρκο για σκέιτμπορτντ 12

skateboarders n I go skateboarding every day because I want to be a professional skateboarder. αυτοί που κάνουν σκέιτμπορντ 12

skyscraper n There are a lot of very high skyscrapers in New York. ουρανοξύστης 17

smartphone n Smartphones are still much more popular than tablets. έξυπνο κινητό τηλέφωνο 15

sofa n We need to buy a new sofa for the living room. καναπές 16

space n Inside there is space for books and a mobile or a tablet. χώρος 13

speaker n This horrible music is coming out of those large speakers! ηχείο, μεγάφωνο 10

strange adj Sometimes I can hear strange sounds at night. παράξενος 11

tablet n I would like to get a tablet for my birthday. ταμπλέτα 10

take photos v He takes photos of wildlife in his free time. βγάζω φωτογραφίες 14

technology n Technology is changing the way we live today. τεχνολογία 15

terraced house n I live in a terraced house near Oxford. κατοικία που συνδέεται με άλλα σπίτια χτισμένα στη σειρά

17

terrible adj What a terrible smell! τρομαχτικός, φρικτός 11

test v We’re testing some new gadgets for this month’s report. τεστάρω 13

tester n I would like to work as a video game tester. δοκιμαστής 13

top n The vase is on the top of the cabinet. στο πάνω μέρος 13

touch screen TV n There is a touch screen TV in every room in the hotel. τηλεόραση με οθόνη αφής 17

trick n Magicians can do amazing tricks. κόλπο 12

ugly adj In every fairy tale there is an ugly witch. άσχημος 13

unusual adj My father sometimes buys unusual gadgets. ασυνήθιστος 13

upside down adj I’ve got a problem with my tablet because all the pictures are upside down. ανάποδα 14

useful adj This information can be very useful. χρήσιμος 11

veranda n He lives in a big house with a large veranda. βεράντα, μπαλκόνι 17

view n I have a beautiful view from the window. θέα 17

villa n Wendy usually spends her holidays in a beautiful villa in Italy. βίλα 17

Wider World

4© York Press 2018



USING GADGETSchat with friends phr In her free time Susan likes chatting with her friends online. συνομιλώ με φίλους 11

download songs phr Do you have a program to download songs from the Internet? κατεβάζω τραγούδια 11

go online phr I go online when I need to find some information. συνδέομαι στο διαδίκτυο 11

listen to music phr I like listening to music while doing my homework. ακούω μουσική 11

make/film a video phr Do you know how to make a video? φτιάχνω / κινηματογραφώ ένα βίντεο

11

play games phr I play games on my smartphone when I’m bored. παίζω παιχνίδια 11

read e-books phr Paper books are not very handy. I prefer to read e-books. διαβάζω βιβλία σε ηλεκτρονική μορφή

11

send/get instant messages

phr How can I send instant messages from my phone? στέλνω / παίρνω άμεσα μηνύματα

11

share photos phr This is the website to share photos with your friends and family. μοιράζομαι φωτογραφίες 11

text friends/parents

phr I prefer to text my friends to calling them on the phone. στέλνω μηνύματα σε φίλους / γονείς

11

upload pictures phr I want to upload pictures to my online album. ανεβάζω φωτογραφίες 11

watch music videos phr When he is alone at home in the evening he watches music videos. βλέπω μουσικά βίντεο 11

DESCRIBING OBJECTSit’s made of metal/wood/plastic/ cotton/paper

phr This table is made of wood. είναι φτιαγμένο από μέταλλο / ξύλο / πλαστικό / βαμβάκι / χαρτί

13

it’s like a/an (+ noun)

phr I love Bali. It’s like a paradise. είναι σαν (+ ουσιαστικό) 13

it looks (+ adjective)

phr I would like to buy this skirt because it looks nice. φαίνεται (+ επίθετο) 13

it looks like a/an (+ noun)

phr She looks like a princess in this beautiful dress. μοιάζει με (+ ουσιαστικό) 13

it works like a/an (+ noun)

phr It’s a small gadget which works like a normal camera. δουλεύει σαν (+ ουσιαστικό) 13

you can (+ verb) phr You can open the door with this key. μπορείς (+ ρήμα) 13

you can use it to (+ infinitive) / for (+ –ing)

phr When it’s in front of you, you can use it like a small table. μπορείς να το χρησιμοποιήσεις σαν (+ απαρέμφατο) / για (+ -ing)

13

Wider World

5© York Press 2018



the Antarctic n Seals live in the cold waters of the Antarctic. η Ανταρκτική 23

area n There are many forests and fields in this rural area. περιοχή 23

avalanche n In winter when the temperature goes up it’s easy to start an avalanche in the mountains. χιονοστιβάδα 23

bat n Bats usually fly at night. νυχτερίδα 27

beach n In the summer I love lying on the beach and sunbathing. παραλία 23

bear n Now there are fewer wild bears in Alaska. αρκούδα 27

boiling adj It’s 38°C today! It’s boiling hot! καυτός 23

camp n My brothers spend their holidays in a summer camp. κατασκήνωση 27

Canada n Canada is a big country in North America. Καναδάς 23

cave n I didn’t walk into the cave because it was too dark and I didn’t have a flashlight. σπηλιά 27

chilly adj The wind is chilly today! ψυχρός 23

cloud n Let’s go home before it starts to rain! There are dark clouds in the sky! σύννεφο 22

cloudy adj It was cloudy in the morning so I took an umbrella. συννεφιασμένος 22

coast n I would like to buy a house on the coast with the view to the ocean. ακτή 23

cold adj I don’t like winter because I hate cold weather. κρύος 23

column n There are beautiful ancient columns in front of this museum. κολώνα, στήλη 23

conditions n Trees fell down and the conditions were chaotic. συνθήκες 32

cool adj It’s quite cool today! Put on your jacket! ψυχρός, δροσερός 23

create v Strong winds can create a big problem for the farmers. δημιουργώ 33

degrees n It was only 5 degrees last night! βαθμοί 23

desert n The Sahara is the biggest desert in the world. έρημος 23

drought n There isn’t much water in the rivers because of the drought. ξηρασία 23

dry adj Your clothes are now dry so you can put them back on. στεγνός 23

dust n The cars leave big clouds of dust in the Dakar Rally. σκόνη 23

earthquake n Over 200 people lost their lives in the last earthquake. σεισμός 23

erupt v Mount Vesuvius last erupted in 1979. εκρήγνυμαι 30

fire n Jack is a scout so he knows how to light a fire in a forest. φωτιά 27

flood n In India there are a lot of floods in the monsoon season. πλημμύρα 23

fog n I got lost because I couldn’t see anything in the fog. ομίχλη 22

foggy adj There were a lot of car accidents yesterday because the weather was foggy. ομιχλώδης 22

Wider World

6© York Press 2018



freezing adj It’s freezing cold outside! You need to put on a cap and a scarf. παγωμένος 23

grow v Susan grows vegetables in the backyard. καλλιεργώ 23

geography n The geography of the high mountains by the lake meant that storms didn’t move but stayed in the same place.

γεωγραφία 24

ground n Look! The tiger is lying on the ground! έδαφος 23

happen v But be quick if you want a photo as it doesn’t happen very often. συμβαίνει 23

hilly adj This Scottish village is in the hilly countryside. λοφώδης 23

hot adj It is extremely hot in deserts. ζεστός 23

hurricane n They lost their houses in the hurricane. τυφώνας 23

ice n Be careful! There is ice on the road. πάγος 22

Iceland n Iceland is famous for hot springs and geysers. Ισλανδία 25

icy adj I was driving very slowly because the road was icy. παγωμένος 22

India n Over 1 billion of people live in India. It’s the second largest population in the world. Ινδία 23

island n Madagascar is a big African island in the Indian Ocean. νησί 29

lake n This lake is a good place to go fishing. λίμνη 24

land n In the bright light of the storm, soldiers on land spotted the ships. γη, στεριά 24

landscape n The landscape in Ireland is full of green fields, mountains and lakes. τοπίο 27

leaf (leaves) n Rabbits eat leaves. φύλλο (φύλλα) 27

light n I can’t fall asleep when the light is on. φως 24

lighthouse n Long ago, sailors used a storm in the same way as a lighthouse, to help them find their way. φάρος 24

lightning n Lightning is a bright flash in the sky during a storm. αστραπή, κεραυνός 24

lightning bolt n The lightning bolt hit the tree in front of my house. αστραπή, κεραυνός 24

mild adj When the winter isn’t mild, a lot of people catch a cold. ήπιος 23

minus prep It was minus 10 degrees yesterday. μείον 23

mountain n There is a beautiful view from the top of the mountain. βουνό 23

move v Can you help me move this table, please? μετακινώ 23

natural disaster n Earthquakes and floods are examples of natural disasters. φυσική καταστροφή 23

Northern Lights n Norway is the best place to go to if you want to see Northern Lights. Βόρειο Σέλας 25

open air n Some artists don’t play open-air concerts. σε ανοιχτό χώρο 25

outdoor n I prefer to play football outdoors rather than in the sports hall. σε εξωτερικό χώρο 27

path n Take this path and you’ll get to the bus stop much quicker. μονοπάτι 27

Wider World

7© York Press 2018



plants n She has got a lot of beautiful plants on the windowsills. φυτά 27

rain n There was a flood in the area after a few days of heavy rain. βροχή 22

rainy adj It’s rainy today. Don’t forget to take an umbrella! βροχερός 22

river n We were crossing a river when I fell in. ποτάμι 26

rocks n While we were hiking, we often sat on the rocks to take some rest. βράχοι 26

sailor n My brother is a sailor and he spends most of his time on the ship. ναύτης 24

sand n My children love playing in the sand when we go to the beach. άμμος 23

save v The firefighters saved five people from the burning house. σώζω 24

season n My favourite season is summer because I love sunbathing. εποχή 22

shady adj They need a shady place to cool down. σκιερός 28

shallow adj He’s not a good swimmer so he always swims at the shallow end of the lake. ρηχός 23

sky n An astronomer looks at the sky through a telescope. ουρανός 25

snake n Helen is scared of snakes. φίδι 26

snow n In this part of Europe we always have snow in winter. χιόνι 22

snowman n The children are building a snowman in the park. χιονάνθρωπος 23

snowy adj It was a cold snowy night. χιονισμένος 22

spider n I never kill spiders because it can bring bad luck. αράχνη 27

spot v John spotted a man that looked like his friend from school. εντοπίζω 24

spring n I hate winter. I can’t wait for the spring to come. άνοιξη 25

star n It’s a cloudless night so you can see a lot of bright stars. αστέρι 27

storm n We stayed at home because of the storm. καταιγίδα 22

stormy adj The little boy was frightened because it was a stormy night. που προμηνύει θύελλα / καταιγίδα

22

summer n William and his family go to the seaside every summer. καλοκαίρι 27

sun n It’s a beautiful summer day! The sun is shining! ήλιος 22

sunny adj It’s getting sunny! Let’s go for a picnic! ηλιόλουστος 22

sunset n They are sitting on a beach and watching a beautiful sunset. ηλιοβασίλεμα 27

sunshine n I’m enjoying the sunshine and drinking cold lemonade in the garden. λιακάδα 28

survival n Last winter I went on a survival camp in Siberia. επιβίωση 29

temperature n I never visit my aunt in Madrid in the summer because I hate high temperatures. θερμοκρασία 22

Wider World

8© York Press 2018



thermal pool n People in Iceland like to relax in natural thermal pools. θερμαινόμενη πισίνα 25

thick adj I don’t like reading thick books. χοντρός, παχύς 23

thunder n Most dogs are afraid of thunders. κεραυνός 30

tsunami n The Japanese tsunami killed thousands of people. τσουνάμι 23

Venezuela n Caracas is the capital city of Venezuela. Βενεζουέλα 24

volcanic eruption n This evening the news programmes were full of information about the latest volcanic eruptions here. ηφαιστειακή έκρηξη 25

warm adj It’s such a nice warm evening! Let’s have supper in the garden! ζεστός 23

waterfall n Do you want to see what’s behind that waterfall? καταρράχτης 27

water fight n I brought my water gun for a water fight. πάλη στο νερό 28

wave n Hawaii is the best place for surfers to catch good waves. κύμα 23

wet adj Take off your clothes! You’re completely wet! βρεγμένος 26

wild n I prefer to spend my holidays in the wild. άγριος 27

wildlife n I enjoy being outdoors and watching wildlife. άγρια φύση 27

wind n We were flying our kites while the wind was blowing. άνεμος 22

windy adj I don’t like autumn here because it’s usually very windy and wet. με άνεμο, με αέρα 22

winter n They go skiing in the Swiss Alps every winter. χειμώνας 25

WORD FRIENDSabsolutely freezing

phr It’s the end of winter now, but it’s absolutely freezing this evening. εντελώς παγωμένος 25

completely crazy phr He wants to sell his house and move to Australia. He’s completely crazy! εντελώς τρελός 25

quite long phr The journey from Paris to Barcelona by train is quite long. αρκετά μακριά 25

really interesting phr The trip to Paris was really interesting! I’d like to go there again. πραγματικά ενδιαφέρον 25

totally amazing phr The view from the top of Mount Everest is totally amazing! τελείως απίστευτος 25

very difficult phr Our maths teacher, Jacob, gave us a very difficult test this morning. πολύ δύσκολο 25

soaking wet phr The children are enjoying the water gun fight in the garden. Now they are soaking wet. μούσκεμα 28

weather forecast phr There was nothing about rain in the weather forecast. δελτίο πρόβλεψης καιρού 29

make/build a fire phr I learned how to make a fire on the scout camp. ανάβω φωτιά 27

sit/sleep outside phr In the warm summer night I like to sit outside and watch the sky. κάθομαι / κοιμάμαι σε εξωτερικό χώρο

27

Wider World

9© York Press 2018



make/build a shelter

phr When we were in the forest, we made the shelter from tree branches. φτιάχνω / χτίζω καταφύγιο 27

learn about/listen to the birds

phr I learnt a lot about healthy food from this book. / When I go for a walk to the park, I always listen to the birds singing.

μαθαίνω σχετικά με / ακούω τα πουλιά

27

see/watch the stars

phr On a clear night in a dark area you can see a lot of bright stars. βλέπω / παρακολουθώ τα αστέρια

27

look for/find wild animals

phr Wildlife photographers look for wild animals in the remote places to take good pictures. ψάχνω για / βρίσκω άγρια ζώα 27

grow/discover unusual plants

phr My aunt grows unusual plants in her garden. καλλιεργώ / ανακαλύπτω ασυνήθιστα φυτά

27

Wider World

10© York Press 2018



appearance n Since her first appearance on the show, Martha has posted messages and photos on Twitter. εμφάνιση 37

baker n Her father is a baker and makes the best bread in our town. φούρναρης 39

beef n Beef is the only meat I eat. βοδινό 35

bitter adj Mary hates broccoli because she says it tastes bitter. πικρός 39

bland adj Ann hasn’t used any spices and the soup is quite bland. άνοστος, άγευστος 39

boil v He can’t cook at all. He can only boil water in the kettle. βράζω 41

bread roll n Every morning my dad gets some milk and bread rolls for breakfast from the local shop. ψωμάκι 34

breakfast n Tom usually has bacon with eggs for breakfast. πρωινό 34

building n There are a lot of very old buildings in the centre of the town. κτήριο 37

cheese n My favourite kind of cheese is mozzarella. τυρί 34

chef n Jamie Oliver is a famous British chef. μάγειρας, σεφ 36

chewing gum n Andy always has a pack of chewing gum in his pocket. τσίχλα 34

chicken n Today we are having fried chicken for dinner. κοτόπουλο 41

chilli n I like spicy food so I often add chilli to my meals. τσίλι 34

chocolate adj My girlfriend loves chocolate ice cream. σοκολατένιος 35

chop v I always cry when I chop onions. ψιλοκόβω 41

coconut adj Tina always adds coconut milk to her coffee. με γεύση καρύδα 35

coffee adj In the morning I usually drink a cup of coffee. καφές 35

competition n Daniel was the winner of the international chess competition. διαγωνισμός 37

contestant n Martha is the youngest contestant in a national cooking competition. διαγωνιζόμενος 37

cook v Frank works a lot and he doesn’t have time to cook so he orders takeaway food online. μαγειρεύω 36

cookery class n Cookery classes are fun for both beginners and professional chefs. μάθημα μαγειρικής 37

cookery teacher n Gina works as a cookery teacher in the secondary school. δάσκαλος μαγειρικής 38

cream n My grandma often prepares strawberries with cream for dessert. κρέμα 34

crisps n When we watch films, we like to eat crisps and popcorn. πατατάκια 34

cucumber n My favourite vegetable is a cucumber. αγγούρι 34

cupcake n Do you want me to help you decorate these cupcakes? καπκέικ 37

dairy n Nancy is allergic to dairy products so she can’t have milk. γαλακτομικός 34

delicious adj These biscuits are absolutely delicious! νόστιμος 39

dinner n What’s for dinner today? βραδυνό 34

Wider World




dish n Chicken tikka masala is a popular Indian dish in Britain. πιάτο 35

dry adj Bella is a cute puppy and this is her favourite dry dog food. στεγνός 39

egg n Would you like boiled or fried eggs for breakfast? αβγό 41

enter v My teacher wants me to enter the spelling competition. συμμετέχω, παίρνω μέρος 39

filling n My grandma has just made doughnuts with the strawberry filling. Yummy! γέμιση 39

fish n Steve is a vegetarian so he doesn’t eat meat or fish. ψάρι 34

flavour n Which ice cream flavour would you like? γεύση 34

flour n You need flour, butter, sugar, milk and eggs to bake a cake. αλεύρι 34

Food Technology n My sister studies Food Technology at the university. Τεχνολογία Τροφίμων 37

fresh adj Chris usually has a glass of fresh orange juice and toasts for breakfast. φρέσκος 44

fruit n I like all kinds of fruit but my favourite ones are strawberries. φρούτο 38

fruit juice n I prefer fresh fruit juice to cola. χυμός φρούτων 34

fry v What a smell! My dad is frying fish in the kitchen. τηγανίζω 41

garlic n I love garlic. I always add it to my pizza or pasta. σκόρδο 34

grapes n You can make wine from grapes. σταφύλια 34

herbs n I always add some herbs to my meals. βότανα, μυρωδικά 34

homemade adj You can buy delicious homemade cakes in this café. σπιτικός, χειροποίητος 40

honey n In winter I like to drink hot tea with honey. μέλι 34

ice cream n Children love ice cream, especially in the summer. παγωτό 34

icing n My birthday cake had the chocolate icing. γλάσο 39

lemon n Lemon trees grow in tropical climate. λεμόνι 35

lemonade n Can I have a glass of lemonade, please? λεμονάδα 34

lettuce n This salad is very easy to make. You just need lettuce, tomatoes and some olives. μαρούλι 34

lunch n It’s almost one o’clock. Let’s go for lunch! μεσημεριανό 34

mango n I can make a salad with fresh mango and spinach. μάνγκο 38

mayonnaise n I chop tomatoes into small pieces and mix everything together with some mayonnaise. μαγιονέζα 41

meal n Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day. γεύμα 34

meat n Don’t forget to buy some meat for dinner! κρέας 34

melon n Have you ever tried melon with ham? πεπόνι 35

mint adj Would you like some mint tea? με γεύση δυόσμο / μέντα 35

Wider World




mix v Mix all the vegetables with some olive oil! ανακατεύω 41

noodles n Chinese noodles have become popular in my country. νούντλς 36

nuts n He is allergic to nuts so he doesn’t eat them. ξηροί καρποί 34

order v Are you ready to order? παραγγέλνω 40

oven gloves n You should use oven gloves to take hot dishes out of the oven. γάντια για το φούρνο 37

pea n My kids hate eating broccoli and peas. αρακάς 36

peach n Could you buy a few peaches for the pie? ροδάκινο 34

pear n Cindy always has a pear or an apple in her lunch box. αχλάδι 34

pineapple n The Hawaiian pizza with ham and pineapple is my favourite. ανανάς 34

popcorn n I always eat some popcorn when I watch a film. ποπ κορν 39

recipe n Every week she has to impress the judges with different recipes. συνταγή 37

refreshing adj Iced tea is a cool and refreshing drink in the summer. αναζωογονητικός, ανανεωτικός 35

rice n People in Asian countries eat a lot of white rice. ρύζι 35

rich adj If you want to lose weight, don’t forget that nuts are rich in calories. πλούσιος 39

salad n I usually have a chicken salad for lunch. σαλάτα 34

sausage n He’s bought lots of yummy food, including sausages and cheese. λουκάνικο 41

serve v This fast food restaurant serves hundreds of people every day. σερβίρω 35

shopping list n Mum put the shopping list on the kitchen table and asked the children to do the shopping. λίστα για ψώνια 42

slice v Could you slice this bread for me, please? φέτα 40

smoothie n Would you like some banana smoothie? είδος ροφήματος 34

snack n Can you bring some snacks to the party? σνακ 40

soup n I’ll have a bowl of tomato soup, please. σούπα 39

sour adj Lemons taste sour. ξινός 40

speciality n Today’s speciality is fried chicken with a fresh cucumber salad. σπεσιαλιτέ 39

spicy adj Traditional Mexican food is very spicy. πικάντικος 39

stale adj This bread is old; I think it’s stale. μπαγιάτικος 39

strawberry adj When I’m hot, I like to drink a strawberry milkshake. με γεύση φράουλα 35

supper n I go to bed three hours after having supper. ελαφρύ βραδυνό 34

sweet adj Lucy loves eating sweet desserts. γλυκός 39

sweets n On Halloween night kids go from door to door and ask for sweets. γλυκά 34

Wider World




taste v This chocolate cake tastes delicious. δοκιμάζω 34

tasty adj They serve tasty food in this restaurant. νόστιμος 39

tea n I never drink strong tea. τσάι 35

try v Let’s try some new ice cream flavours! δοκιμάζω 36

tuna n When you’re in the shop, can you get me two cans of tuna, please? τόνος 34

vanilla adj These cakes will taste better if you add some vanilla sugar. με γεύση βανίλια 35

vegetables n Mark seldom eats vegetables or fruit. λαχανικά 34

waiter n Every summer Steve works as a waiter in the seaside restaurant. σερβιτόρος 40

weight n Suzy has put on weight recently. βάρος 37

winner n Last year Jack was the winner of the swimming competition. νικητής 37

yoghurt n I want to lose weight so I eat plain yoghurt with muesli for breakfast. γιαούρτι 34

WORD FRIENDSmake a cake (cakes)

phr I’ve made a cake so we can have it for a dessert. φτιάχνω κέικ 37

make a decision phr We are thinking about moving out but we haven’t made a decision yet. παίρνω μια απόφαση 37

make a mess phr My children always make a mess in their room! τα κάνω άνω κάτω 37

make mistakes phr I want to get a good mark so I’m trying not to make any mistakes in my essay. κάνω λάθη 37

make time phr Her granddad, James, is incredibly proud that she has made time for both her schoolwork and the TV show.

βρίσκω χρόνο 37

do my/your/his/her homework

phr I’ve just done my homework. We can play football in the garden. κάνω τις εργασίες μου / σου / του / της

37

do my/your/his/her best

phr Mark is doing his best to complete this project on time. βάζω τα δυνατά μου / σου / του / της

37

put on weight phr I have put on weight recently. Now I need to go on a diet. παίρνω βάρος, παχαίνω 37

Wider World




act v Steve acts in every school play. παίζω, υποδύομαι 47

action n This actor played in many popular action films. δράση 46

actor n I’ve always dreamt about becoming a famous actor one day. (ο) ηθοποιός 46

angrily adv “You’ve broken my vase,” she said angrily. θυμωμένα 53

anklets n In India women wear anklets on their ankles. βραχιόλι αστραγάλου 50

artist n In John’s art gallery you can buy paintings by the local artists. καλλιτέχνης 54

audience n The audience didn’t like the performance. κοινό 47

badly adv I usually don’t need coffee in the morning, but I slept badly last night so I’ll have one now. άσχημα 53

bangles n Women in India wear a lot jewellery, especially golden bangles. βραχιόλια 50

beautifully adv My cousin can sing so beautifully. όμορφα 53

black and white film

n I love black and white films. Casablanca is one of my favourites. ασπρόμαυρη ταινία 47

brilliantly adv Our school team has played brilliantly for the past few months. υπέροχα 53

carefully adv Open this box carefully, please! προσεχτικά 53

carelessly adv Peter has had another car accident because he drives carelessly. απρόσεχτα 54

carnival n The carnival in Rio de Janeiro is one of the most famous events. καρναβάλι 51

carnival clothes/dance/dress/music

n Susan is looking for a perfect carnival dress for the party. ρούχα / χορός / φόρεμα / μουσική για το καρναβάλι

54

cartoon n When I was a small boy, I often watched cartoons on TV. καρτούν, κινούμενα σχέδια 46

cast n I also love watching good actors perform, so the cast is very important for me! θίασος 49

character n Harry Potter is my son’s most favourite book character. χαρακτήρας 47

checked adj My father wears only checked shirts. καρό 51

childish adj Frank is 19 years old but he is still very childish. που φέρεται σαν παιδί, που παιδιαρίζει

54

circus n I haven’t been to the circus since I was a child. τσίρκο 49

clap v The audience clapped loudly at the end of the performance. χειροκροτώ 53

classical adj I like new and fresh interpretations of classical plays. κλασικός 49

clearly adv Your mum said very clearly that you can’t go to the party. ξεκάθαρα 53

comedy n My wife likes watching romantic comedies. κωμωδία 46

corn cake/pudding

n My grandma bakes delicious corn cakes. κέικ / πουτίγκα από καλαμπόκι 51

Wider World




costume n I haven’t bought a Halloween costume yet. στολή (αποκριάτικη) 49

country clothes/music/dance

n My uncle likes to listen to country music. ρούχα / μουσική / χορός κάντρι 51

dancing n David signed up for dancing lessons before his wedding. χορός 49

deeply adv Breathe deeply and relax. βαθιά 53

dizzy adj The experience isn’t as good as 3D, and you can feel dizzy. ζαλισμένος 48

documentary n Yesterday I saw an amazing documentary about African wildlife. ντοκιμαντέρ 46

dramatic adj Last Friday my parents went to the theatre to see a dramatic performance. δραματικός 46

early adv On weekdays I usually go to bed early. νωρίς 53

easily adv Jack studied a lot so he passed the exam easily. εύκολα 53

entertain v In some hospitals there are clowns that entertain sick children. διασκεδάζω 47

entertainer n Sam has worked as an entertainer on stage for over twenty years. διασκεδαστής 47

entertainment n Television is the most popular kind of entertainment. διασκέδαση 47

episode n I’m very unhappy because I missed the last episode of my favourite TV series. επεισόδιο 47

escape v The film is about the man who escaped from prison. δραπετεύω 54

excitement n Don’t miss the excitement and drama of our new mime show. ενθουσιασμός 49

exciting adj It’s more exciting to watch a film at the cinema than at home. συναρπαστικός 48

experience n This happy musical experience brings Indian energy and fun to the stage. εμπειρία 48

fairy tale n My mum often reads fairy tales to me and my sister. παραμύθι 46

family party/vacation

n Teenagers usually think that family parties are boring. οικογενειακό πάρτυ / διακοπές 51

fantasy n My brother watches a lot of fantasy films about zombies. φαντασία 46

fast adv Don’t drive so fast! It’s dangerous! γρήγορα 48

festival n Diwali, the festival of light, is the biggest holiday in India. φεστιβάλ 50

freckles n Alice is the one with long red hair and freckles on her nose. φακίδες 54

hands-on adj If you would like to learn more, do our hands-on workshop after the show at 9:30 p.m. (p.49) πρακτικός 49

happily adv She smiled happily when Tom gave her a bunch of red roses. χαρούμενα 53

hard adv He worked really hard to win this competition. σκληρά 53

hip-hop n My brother listens to hip-hop music. χιπ - χοπ 52

hit n Beyonce’s latest single was an instant hit. επιτυχία 47

international adj The Edinburgh International Festival takes place in August. διεθνής 52

Wider World




interpretation n I have seen different interpretations of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. ερμηνεία 49

jewellery n Thieves broke into her house and stole all her jewellery. κοσμήματα 50

late adv Harry is working late these days. αργά 53

lights n I had to stop because the traffic lights were red. φώτα 49

loudly adv Nick usually plays music very loudly so we can hear it even in the garden. δυνατά 53

make-up n My mother never wears make-up. μακιγιάζ 49

material n We’re planning to build a small house so we need to buy some building materials such as wood, sand and bricks.

υλικό 50

mime n He is one of the most popular mimes in the country. μίμος 49

movement n It combines a fantastic mix of movement and music. κίνηση 49

musical n Mamma Mia! is my favourite musical. I have seen it five times so far. μιούζικαλ 49

outdoor adj There’s the outdoor cinema that’s showing a comedy, or a puppet show. σε εξωτερικό χώρο 52

party clothes/hat/dress/music

n I need to buy some party hats for my daughter’s birthday. ρούχα / καπέλο / φόρεμα / μουσική για πάρτυ

51

patiently adv Thanks for waiting patiently. υπομονετικά 53

perform v My brother performs on stage as a pianist. δίνω παράσταση 47

performance n His first performance was in a school play. παράσταση 47

performer n At the beginning of his career he worked as a street performer. καλλιτέχνης 47

play n Did you like the play we saw last night? θεατρικό έργο 49

politely adv I asked him politely to help me carry the bags. ευγενικά 53

positively adv If you think positively, you can do it easily. θετικά 53

poster n Kate has posters of her favourite band in her bedroom. αφίσα 46

produce v Tom produces electronic music in the recording studio. παράγω 47

producer n Steven Spielberg is not only a famous director but also a film producer. παραγωγός 47

production n The production of a Hollywood film costs millions of dollars. παραγωγή 47

puppet n My children love playing with puppets. They also love watching puppet shows. μαριονέτα, κούκλα 49

quickly adv Fred is lazy and he never does anything quickly. γρήγορα 48

quietly adv Sssh! The kids are sleeping. Could you speak quietly? σιγανά, χαμηλόφωνα 53

review n I never watch films which have bad reviews. κριτική 47

romantic adj Men usually don’t like watching romantic films. ρομαντικός 46

safely adv I got lost in the woods, but after several hours I got home safely. με ασφάλεια 53

Wider World




salsa n Ann has always wanted to learn how to dance salsa. σάλσα (είδος χορού) 52

scary adj I can’t sleep after watching a scary film. τρομαχτικός 46

scene n The most exciting scene of the movie was in the car. σκηνή 47

sci-fi n I think that Matrix is the best sci-fi film of all times. επιστημονική φαντασία 48

screen(s) n The first Doctor Who appeared on our TV screens in 1963. οθόνη (-ες ) 47

series n I don’t have time to watch any TV series. σειρά (τηλεοπτική) 47

serious adj Ben never smiles. He is always so serious. σοβαρός 49

show n The tickets to the show are selling really fast. σόου 49

special effects n Some special effects are also scarier in 4D. ειδικά εφέ 47

square hat/dance/cake

n A square dance is a dance for eight dancers. τετράγωνο καπέλο / αντικριστός χορός / τετράγωνη τούρτα

51

stage n He was very stressed because it was his first time on the stage. σκηνή 49

star v Johnny Depp starred in the film and now the musical is here! πρωταγωνιστώ 49

straight adj Lucy has got long blonde straight hair. ίσιος 53

strange adj It’s a strange film and I’ve watched it only once. παράξενος 46

straw hat n I always wear a straw hat when the sun is strong. ψάθινο καπέλο 51

theatre n When was the last time you went to the theatre? θέατρο 48

thriller n Inception is the best thriller I’ve ever seen. θρίλερ 46

toilet paper n There are only two rolls of toilet paper left in the bathroom. χαρτί τουαλέτας 51

traditional adj She wears a traditional costume during the festival. παραδοσιακός 50

well adv I’m going to bed because I’m not feeling very well. καλά 53

workshop n Last summer Betty took part in the music workshop. εργαστήριο, σεμινάριο 49

WORD FRIENDSdo a/the workshop phr Adam is doing the drama workshop because he wants to perform in the show. παρακολουθώ εργαστήριο /

σεμινάριο49

do music/dance classes

phr Kate wants to lose weight so she goes to the gym on Monday and does dance classes on Friday. κάνω μαθήματα μουσικής / χορού

52

eat out phr I don’t have time to cook so I often eat out. τρώω έξω 52

get good reviews phr It’s getting good reviews, so come and enjoy great dancing and amazing costumes! παίρνω καλές κριτικές 49

go on stage phr You can also go on stage after the show for your first Bollywood dance class. βγαίνω στη σκηνή 49

Wider World




go to music events phr I like going to music events with my friends. πηγαίνω σε μουσικά γεγονότα 52

play instrument(s) phr I would like to learn how to play a musical instrument. παίζω όργανο (-α) 52

star in a/the film phr Harrison Ford starred in all the films about Indiana Jones. πρωταγωνιστώ σε ταινία 49

tell a (sad/happy) story

phr There are no spoken words, but music, dance and songs tell this sad story. λέω, αφηγούμαι μια (λυπημένη / χαρούμενη) ιστορία

49

watch a/the performance

phr Meet Edward Scissorhands, and watch a brilliant performance as he tries to find friendship, family and love.

βλέπω, παρακολουθώ τη παράσταση

49

watch films or shows

phr What do you prefer to watch on TV tonight ? A film or a show? βλέπω ταινίες ή σόου 52

Wider World




badminton n Suzy started playing badminton at the age of seven. μπάντμιντον 58

balance n Slacklining can help your balance. ισορροπία 62

basketball n Basketball is Peter’s favourite team sport. μπάσκετ 58

changing rooms n After the match the footballers left the pitch and went down to the changing rooms. αποδυτήρια 59

climber n Steve is a mountain climber and he goes climbing in the Alps every summer. ορειβάτης 62

climbing n I would like to try rock climbing one day although it looks dangerous. ορειβασία 58

coach n Mark works as a coach of the local baseball team. προπονητής 63

compete v There are two football teams in my town which compete with each other. ανταγωνίζομαι 65

competition n We’re having a competition at the kayak club next month. διαγωνισμός 61

competitor n Fifty competitors took part in the race. συμμετέχων 61

crowd n There were so many people at the concert that he got lost in the crowd. πλήθος 59

diving n He often goes diving and fishing on summer holiday. κατάδυση 58

end up v I ended up applying to volunteer this year, and I’m really excited. καταλήγω 61

equipment n The only equipment you need is a simple rope or ‘line’ about five metres wide. εξοπλισμός 62

event n The event starts on 17 July and it lasts for two weeks. γεγονός, εκδήλωση 61

exercises n Jane does exercises every day because she wants to lose weight. άσκηση 60

fall v Henry fell off his bike and broke his arm. πέφτω 62

fan n My brother is a big fan of football. θαυμαστής 59

fitness n If you go to a fitness centre regularly, you will get fit. φυσική κατάσταση 60

football shirt n My son dreams of a Ronaldo’s football shirt. ποδοσφαιρική φανέλα 63

footballer n He hopes to become a professional footballer in the future. ποδοσφαιριστής 63

game n Unfortunately, our team lost the game. παιχνίδι 59

get fit v Betty is trying to get fit and she wants to join dance classes. βελτιώνω τη φυσική κατάσταση 60

give up v I did gymnastics when I was younger, but gave up a couple of years ago because I didn’t have enough time.

σταματώ, παρατάω 61

goal n Neymar scored two goals in the first half of the match. γκολ 59

gym n Every morning Frank goes to the gym before his work. γυμναστήριο 60

gymnastics n My daughter would like to take up gymnastics in the future. ενόργανη γυμναστική 58

handball n Do you play handball in your PE classes? χάντμπολ 58

head a ball v He headed the ball and scored a goal. χτυπάω τη μπάλα με το κεφάλι 63

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


horse-riding n Cindy goes horse riding twice a week in the afternoons. ιππασία 58

ice hockey n My father watches ice hockey on TV. χόκεϊ επί πάγου 58

ice-skating v In my opinion ice-skating is much more exciting than sledging. πατινάζ 58

improve v If you fall, you won’t hurt yourself, and if you improve, you will try some new tricks. βελτιώνω 62

individual sports n Are you better at individual sports or at team sports? ατομικά αθλήματα 58

indoor sports n You can play most indoor sports in our sports centre because it’s huge and well-equipped. αθλήματα σε κλειστό χώρο 58

judo n She is going to take take up judo classes for beginners. τζούντο 60

karate n After 5 years of training he decided to give up karate. καράτε 59

kayaking n If it is sunny tomorrow, we will go kayaking. κάνω καγιάκ 58

kick v Jack kicked the ball and smashed the window. κλωτσάω 63

kit n My brother got a new Manchester United football kit for Christmas. εξοπλισμός, σετ 59

lead (in the lead) n Our national football team has won against Brazil and now it is in the lead! είμαι επικεφαλής, προηγούμαι 66

lift v You lift your arms like this, and repeat about ten times. σηκώνω 60

lose v Our basketball team lost 1-4 in the international competition. χάνω 61

mascot n Our team’s mascot always brings us good luck. μασκότ 59

match n I’m a bit nervous but I hope we will win the match. ματς, αγώνας 59

medal n When you all finish, we’ll give you a medal. μετάλλιο 64

net n The player ran into the net and fell down. δίχτυ 64

outdoor sports n I don’t like playing any outdoor sports when the weather is bad. αθλήματα εξωτερικού χώρου 58

PE n PE is my favourite school subject. γυμναστική 59

pick up v Suzy’s mum always picks her up from school. περνώ και παίρνω με το αυτοκίνητο

61

pitch n The players walked onto the football pitch and the match started. γήπεδο 59

play v If you train a lot, you will play for the best teams. παίζω 63

player n John has always wanted to be a professional football player. παίκτης 63

pool n We’re going to a new swimming pool at the weekend. πισίνα 62

practice n There is volleyball practice every Tuesday at 4 o’clock in the afternoon. προπόνηση 63

practise v I’m not interested in practising any winter sports because I hate the cold weather. προπονούμαι, εξασκούμαι 63

race v Luke trained really hard so he won the race easily. αγώνας 63

register v If you want to enter the competition, you need to register online. εγγράφομαι 107

rope n I need a strong rope to climb this wall. σχοινί 62

UNIT 5

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


run v I was running in the forest when I suddenly saw a deer. τρέχω 63

runner n More than 200 runners entered the race and we think everybody enjoyed themselves. δρομέας 63

running n Martha goes running twice a week. τρέξιμο 63

score v Who knows the final score of the match? σκορ 59

scoreboard n You can see the result of the match on the scoreboard. πίνακας αποτελεσμάτων 59

screen n My father has bought a new TV set with a big screen. οθόνη 66

seat n Excuse me, is this seat free? θέση 59

set up v On the first day I’m going to help set up the spectators’ area. εγκαθιστώ, στήνω 61

skateboarder n Have you ever thought of becoming a professional skateboarder? σκέιτμπόρντερ, αθλητής του σκέιτμπορντ

62

skateboarding n Riding a bike isn’t as exciting as skateboarding. κάνω σκέιτμπορντ 58

skiing n I usually go skiing in the mountains during my winter holidays. κάνω σκι 59

slackline n You can do slacklining anywhere, but you need a tree or something strong to fix the line. σκοινί ισορροπίας 62

slackliner n A person who walks on a slackline is called a slackliner. ισορροπιστής 62

snowboarding n I don’t think I will go snowboarding this winter because there isn’t much snow. κάνω σνόουμπορντ 58

spectator n More than 50,000 spectators watched the sports competition. θεατής 61

sports camp n Kate goes to a sports camp every summer. αθλητική κατασκήνωση 58

sports centre n There is a new gym in the local sports centre. αθλητικό κέντρο 62

sports festival n Wendy took some great photos during the sports festival. αθλητικό φεστιβάλ 61

sportsman n Many sportsmen finish their career at the age of 30. αθλητής 58

sportspeople n Can you name any sportspeople that you admire? αθλητές 58

sportsperson n He is the first Spanish sportsperson who has won the race. αθλητής, αθλήτρια 58

sportswoman n She is the best sportswoman I have ever met. αθλήτρια 58

stadium n I’m going to help at an international gymnastics competition at our local sports stadium. στάδιο 59

surfer n It’s windy so there are a lot of surfers on the beach today. σέρφερ 62

surfing n He goes surfing only when the waves are huge. σερφινγκ 58

swimming n Swimming is her passion. She spends a lot of time in the swimming pool. κολύμβηση 60

table tennis n Lucy began playing table tennis at the age of eleven. πινγκ -πονγκ 58

take up v When people retire, they often take up a new hobby. ξεκινώ, αρχίζω 61

team n Yesterday afternoon I was a team mascot for the English football team. ομάδα 59

team sports n Football is my favourite team sport. ομαδικά αθλήματα 58

UNIT 5

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


tennis court n They are very rich. They have their own swimming pool and two tennis courts. γήπεδο τένις 62

ticket n It was very difficult to get the tickets for Rihanna’s concert. εισιτήριο 60

tidy up v Remember to tidy up your room before you leave! τακτοποιώ, συγυρίζω 61

train v These days she is training really hard for the Olympics. προπονούμαι, εξασκούμαι 63

trainer n Tom works as a trainer of the local basketball team. προπονητής 63

trainers n I’m going shopping because I need a new pair of trainers. αθλητικά παπούτσια 60

training n I’m very busy because I have training every day. προπόνηση 63

tricks n My brother has learned some new magic tricks and he’s very proud of it. κόλπα 62

volleyball n We usually play volleyball in our PE classes. βόλεϊ 58

volunteer n Our volunteers do lots of different things, from helping competitors to tidying up the stadium. εθελοντής 61

walking n Walking helps you lose weight and is very good for your heart. περπάτημα 59

water sports n I hate water sports because I can’t swim. θαλάσσια σπορ 58

weights n These weights are too heavy for me. I can’t lift them. βάρη 60

whistle n/v Everybody waited for the referee to blow the whistle and finish the match. σφυρίζω 66

win v I hope our team will win the match. κερδίζω, νικώ 59

winter sports n I’m not a big fan of winter sports because I hate cold weather. χειμερινά σπορ 58

yoga n I always do some yoga when I feel stressed and I want to relax. γιόγκα 58

WORD FRIENDSdo karate, yoga, gymnastics

phr I did gymnastics when I was a schoolgirl. κάνω καράτε, γιόγκα, ενόργανη γυμναστική

59

go swimming, walking, climbing,skiing

phr Every winter he goes skiing in the Swiss Alps. πάω για κολύμπι, περπάτημα, ορειβασία, σκι

59

have (a sport) lessons

phr She has piano lessons three times a week after school. κάνω μάθημα 59

play ball games or competitive games

phr I never play competitive games because I hate losing. παίζω παιχνίδια με μπάλες ή ανταγωνιστικά παιχνίδια

59

practise (a sport) phr I have never practised any extreme sports. εξασκούμαι (σε ένα άθλημα) 59

take up (a sport) phr Why not take up a new hobby as a volunteer at the Force4Sport summer sports festival? αρχίζω (ένα σπορ) 59

UNIT 5

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


accommodation n My favourite holiday accommodation is a luxurious hotel. κατάλυμα, χώρος διαμονής 74

activity camp n When I am at an activity camp, I usually take part in different sports activities. κατασκήνωση δραστηριοτήτων 70

adventure n Next summer I’m going on an adventure holiday in Africa. περιπέτεια 75

airport n Excuse me, how do I get to the airport? αεροδρόμιο 70

annoying adj It’s really annoying when nobody listens to you. ενοχλητικός 76

arrive at v We arrived late last night at the hotel. φθάνω 71

the Atlantic n We sailed across the Atlantic during our summer holidays. ο Ατλαντικός (ωκεανός) 78

backpack n My backpack is very heavy because I have three bottles of water in it. σακίδιο πλάτης 71

backpacking holiday

n When you go on a backpacking holiday, you need to take as little as possible with you. (πιο οικονομικό) είδος διακοπών που ταξιδεύεις μ’ ένα σακίδιο πλάτης

70

balloon n Look at that little girl who is holding a yellow balloon! Isn’t she sweet? μπαλόνι 74

beach holiday n Last summer we went on a beach holiday to California. διακοπές στη θάλασσα 70

blind adj Blind people find it difficult to move around. τυφλός 75

break up v Sorry, I didn’t catch that. You’re breaking up? κάνει διακοπές (το τηλέφωνο) 76

bus service n The bus service in this town runs every thirty minutes. γραμμή λεωφορείου 70

bus station n Excuse me, where is the nearest bus station? στάση λεωφορείου 70

cabin n We went on a boat cruise last year but we were sick most of the time and stayed in our cabins. καμπίνα 75

camera n Don’t forget to pack your camera! φωτογραφική μηχανή 76

camping n When you go camping, you should take a tent and a sleeping bag with you. κατασκήνωση, κάμπινγκ 72

camping trip n Why have you decided to go on a camping trip? You have always stayed in nice hotels. ταξίδι για κάμπινγκ 70

campsite n You can sleep at the campsite if you don’t have money for the hotel. χώρος κατασκήνωσης 74

castle n Do you want to see the ruins of the castle? κάστρο 74

check in v We checked in at the Hilton hotel. κάνω τσεκ-ιν (σε ξενοδοχείο), δίνω τα στοιχεία μου κατά την άφιξή μου σε ένα ξενοδοχείο

71

check out v We have to check out because the taxi is waiting for us. κάνω τσεκ-άουτ (σε ξενοδοχείο), πληρώνω και αποχωρώ από ένα ξενοδοχείο

71

city break n I went to some museums during a city break in London. ταξίδι σε πόλη 70

climbing n Mountain climbing is fun for those who like risk and danger. ορειβασία 72

UNIT 6

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


country n Brian travels a lot and he has already been to over twenty countries. χώρα 73

cruise n Julie has decided to go on a cruise around the world. κρουαζιέρα 70

culture n He learns about the culture, food, music and scenery. πολιτισμός 73

diary n Peter always finds time to write a diary during his summer holidays. ημερολόγιο 70

double room n Would you like a single or a double room? δωμάτιο με διπλό κρεβάτι 71

excursion n I went on a three-day excursion to Legoland with my class. εκδρομή 75

facilities n In my town there are new sport facilities such as a swimming pool and tennis courts. εγκαταστάσεις 71

fascinating adj ‘Life is fascinating, no matter where you live’, he says. συναρπαστικός 73

film-maker n With the help of his mum, who’s a film-maker, Booker has made videos that share an experience of skateboarding and surfing with the rest of the world.

σκηνοθέτης 73

floor n My dad works in the second tallest building in our city. His office is on the thirty-second floor. επίπεδο, πάτωμα, όροφος 71

forest n We slept in tents in the middle of the forest. It was a bit frightening! δάσος 74

guest n I’m having a party tonight and I’ve invited a lot of guests. καλεσμένος 71

guidebook n I’ve bought a travel guidebook because I’m going to Italy this summer. τουριστικός οδηγός 71

hammock n His favourite place to sleep is in a hammock, even if he’s at home in New York! αιώρα 73

hanging tent n It must be an unforgettable experience to sleep in a hanging tent. κρεμαστή / αιωρούμενη σκηνή 74

hiking n When you are in the mountains, you should go hiking. πεζοπορία 72

hotel n We stayed in a small hotel in the city centre when we were in Barcelona. ξενοδοχείο 71

ice hotel n I’m dreaming about a wedding in an ice hotel in Norway. ξενοδοχείο από πάγο 74

island n I would like to spend my holidays on a tropical island. νησί 78

journey n Did you have a nice journey? ταξίδι 75

key adj When we choose a place for holidays, the weather is a key factor. βασικός, σημαντικός 80

leave from v The train to Manchester leaves from platform 2. φεύγω από 70

loo n We leave the light in the hallway on because the children go to the loo in the middle of the night. τουαλέτα 74

luggage n If you travel by plane, you mustn’t put liquids or sharp objects in your hand luggage. βαλίτσες, αποσκευές 73

manager n Our hotel room is dirty. I’d like to speak to the manager! διευθυντής 71

map n You don’t need a map anymore if you have GPS navigation in your mobile phone. χάρτης 71

mast n It must be really hard to climb up the mast. κατάρτι 78

the Mediterranean n Last month my parents went on a cruise around the Mediterranean Sea. η Μεσόγειος (θάλασσα) 71

noisy adv I can’t hear you because it’s really noisy in here. που έχει φασαρία, θορυβώδης 76

the North Pole n Do you know anybody who has been to the North Pole? ο Βόρειος Πόλος 75

UNIT 6

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


notebook n Write it down in your notebooks, please! σημειωματάριο 73

organisation n The organisation of the trip took us almost two months. οργάνωση 78

pack v I’m leaving tomorrow and I haven’t packed my suitcase yet. I need to hurry up! πακετάρω, μαζεύω 72

passport n When you travel, it is important to keep your passport in a safe place. διαβατήριο 71

platform n What platform does the train to Rotterdam leave from? πλατφόρμα 70

pool n The local outdoor swimming pool is open only in the summer. πισίνα 71

popular adj Majorca is one of the most popular holiday destinations. δημοφιλής 81

provide v The organizers of the adventure camp provide the special equipment for everybody. παρέχω 72

reception n Before we leave the hotel, I need to go to the reception and pay the bill. ρεσεψιόν, χώρος υποδοχής 71

reservation n I have a reservation for a single room for two nights. κράτηση 71

reserve v Let’s reserve the tickets online. It’s faster and cheaper! κάνω κράτηση 72

return ticket n How much is the return ticket to Manchester? εισιτήριο μετ’ επιστροφής 70

Rome n They got engaged during a romantic weekend in Rome. Ρώμη 78

route n He never takes the same route, and always listens to a different song on his iPod. διαδρομή 73

rucksack n When I go on holiday with my friends, I usually take only one rucksack with me. σάκος, σακίδιο 71

safe n When you’re in a hotel, you should keep your passport and money in a safe. χρηματοκιβώτιο 72

sailing holiday n It could be an amazing experience to go on a sailing holiday. διακοπές με ιστιοπλοϊκό 75

scenery n When I go hiking in the mountains, I always admire the scenery. τοπίο 73

school trip n This year we’re going on a school trip to Paris. σχολική εκδρομή 76

sightseeing holiday

n I’m going on a sightseeing holiday this summer because I want to see a lot of interesting places. διακοπές που περιλαμβάνουν περιηγήσεις

70

single ticket n A single ticket to Liverpool, please. εισιτήριο μιας διαδρομής 70

single room n I’m planning to travel alone so I need to book a single room. δωμάτιο με μονό κρεβάτι 71

sleeping bag n The night was so warm that they slept in their sleeping bags outside the tent. υπνόσακος 71

smelly adj Who left those smelly socks on the floor in the bathroom? βρομερός, μου μυρίζει άσχημα 76

suitcase n Have you packed your suitcase yet? βαλίτσα 71

summer holidays n I don’t have any plans for my summer holidays. Perhaps I will visit my aunt in Barcelona. καλοκαιρινές διακοπές 71

sun cream n If you want to sunbathe, don’t forget to take some sun cream with you. αντιηλιακό 71

sunglasses n Oh dear! I have left my sunglasses on the bus. γυαλιά ηλίου 71

swimsuit n Put on your swimsuit and let’s go to the pool! μαγιό 71

tent n I don’t want to sleep in a tent because I’m afraid of insects. σκηνή 71

UNIT 6

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


tent peg n Can you help me to push those tent pegs into the ground? πάσσαλος 77

ticket n I wanted to see Ed Sheeran in concert but all tickets were sold out within an hour. εισιτήριο 70

ticket office n You can buy a ticket on the train if the ticket office at the railway station is closed. εκδοτήριο εισιτηρίων 77

top n They have a spacious apartment on the top floor of the building. κορυφή 71

torch n It was getting dark and they couldn’t see the path in the forest but luckily they had a torch. φακός 71

train station n I’ll call you as soon as I arrive at the train station. σταθμός τρένου 70

transport n Public transport in London is quite expensive. μεταφορά 78

travel n/v When I graduate from college, I’m going to take a year off and travel around Asia before I go to work. ταξίδι / ταξιδεύω 75

traveller n Most travellers know that learning a new language can make a holiday more fun. ταξιδιώτης 73

tree house n When I was a child, my grandpa built a tree house for me and I loved playing there. δενδρόσπιτο 74

tree tent n These days tree tents are becoming more and more popular. σκηνή δεμένη σε δέντρα 74

trip n My parents promised me a trip to Rome when I pass all my exams. σύντομο ταξίδι 75

trunks n We’re going to the beach and we’re waiting for John who can’t find his swimming trunks anywhere. μαγιό 71

view n I had a beautiful view of the seaside from my hotel room. θέα 71

visa n If you want to go to the USA, you will definitely need a visa. βίζα 72

visit v/n Every summer I visit my grandparents in the countryside. επισκέπτομαι / επίσκεψη 72

voyage n She decided to go on a sea voyage to Europe. ταξίδι (θαλάσσιο ή διαστημικό) 75

winter holidays n Some people spend their winter holidays skiing in the mountains and some prefer to sunbathe in exotic places.

χειμερινές διακοπές 75

WORD FRIENDSlearn a new language

phr If I have more free time, I will learn a new language. μαθαίνω μια καινούρια γλώσσα 73

explore different places

phr I hope the weather will be nice tomorrow so that I can explore different places. εξερευνώ διαφορετικά μέρη 73

meet local people phr When I go to a foreign country, I love meeting local people and trying their traditional cuisine. συναντώ ντόπιους 73

share an experience

phr We went to Australia last month and I was so happy to share this incredible experience with my husband.

μοιράζομαι μια εμπειρία 73

plan a trip phr You should always plan your trip before you set off. σχεδιάζω ένα ταξίδι 73

go on holiday phr I don’t have enough money to go on holiday this year. πάω διακοπές 73

go sightseeing phr I wanted to go sightseeing but my friends decided to go to the beach. κάνω περιήγηση σε αξιοθέατα 73

on foot phr It usually takes me about 10 minutes on foot to get to school. με τα πόδια 70

UNIT 6

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


by sea/road/rail/air

phr It takes less time to travel to America by air than by sea. μέσω θαλάσσης / οδικώς / σιδηροδρομικώς / αεροπορικώς

70

by boat/car/plane/train/bus

phr We didn’t have enough money for a taxi so we went home by bus. με βάρκα / αυτοκίνητο / αεροπλάνο / τρένο / λεωφορείο

70

UNIT 6

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


adopted adj Mary has two adopted children, a 9-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl. υιοθετημένος 82

adoption n Sometimes adoption is the only way to have kids. υιοθεσία 90

assistance dog n Assistance dogs can be very useful for disabled people. σκύλος -οδηγός, σκύλος βοήθειας

87

aunt n Aunt Helen, who is my mum’s sister, works in a music shop. θεία 82

baby n They are getting the room ready for the baby. μωρό 87

be friends v Peter and Jack have been friends for over twenty years. είμαι φίλος 85

behind prep I can see Lucy! She is hiding behind the tree. πίσω από 88

best friends n Mary and I have been best friends since primary school. I can always count on her. καλύτεροι φίλοι 85

big-head n Nobody likes him because he is such a big-head. ψώνιο, φαντασμένος 89

bossy adj People who are bossy don’t usually have many friends. αυταρχικός 89

bow tie n The bow tie’s smart, but you look like a waiter! παπιγιόν 84

bride n Betty is the most beautiful bride I have ever seen. νύφη 88

bridegroom n The bridegroom is waiting for the bride inside the church. γαμπρός 88

bridesmaid n Bridesmaids usually wear matching dresses. η παράνυφος 88

buddy/buddies n I can’t imagine life without friends. That’s why I try to meet my buddies as often as possible. φιλαράκι / φιλαράκια 85

by blood n Some people say we are similar, although we aren’t really related by blood. εξ αίματος 82

celebrate v They decided to celebrate friendship and understanding on 30 July every year. γιορτάζω 85

celebration n Finally, in 2011, the celebration became International Friendship Day when the United Nations agreed to support it.

γιορτή 85

chat v Susan can chat on the phone for many hours. κάνω ψιλοκουβεντούλα 89

classmates n He went on a school trip to Paris with his classmates and teachers. συμμαθητές 85

communicate v Nowadays teenagers usually communicate through text messages and social network sites. επικοινωνώ 85

confident adj He’s a very confident speaker and people listen to him carefully. με αυτοπεποίθηση 90

cousin n This weekend I’m going to visit my cousin in Dublin. ξάδελφος 82

crowd n I never go to concerts or sports events because I hate crowds. πλήθος 144

deal with (a problem)

v Our teacher is really good at dealing with students’ emotional problems. αντιμετωπίζω, διαχειρίζομαι 83

disability n Mandy can’t walk after the car accident and she will have to learn how to live with her disability. αναπηρία 87

disappointed adj I am so disappointed with my test results. απογοητευμένος 89

enemy n When we were kids, my older sister and I were enemies but now we get on well. εχθρός 85

UNIT 7

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


fall out (with) v I fall out with Tom quite often because he is so bossy. μαλώνω 83

friendship n You can’t make her choose between love and friendship! φιλία 85

friendship bands n However, if I wanted to do something for my buddies, I would give them friendship bands because they are so popular.

βραχιολάκια φιλίας 85

generation n My parents’ generation watched films on video cassettes. γενιά 82

get married v My auntie’s getting married next month so I need to buy myself a new dress for her wedding. παντρεύομαι 87

get on with v Do you get on well with your classmates? έχω καλές σχέσεις με 83

go ahead v Matt is always the first one to go ahead and try new things. προχωράω 83

go out v I usually go out at the weekend and meet my friends. βγαίνω έξω 83

great-grandfather n I can’t sell this house! My great-grandfather built it. προ-πάππους 82

great-grandmother

n She was named after her great-grandmother. προ-γιαγιά 82

great-grandparents

n My great-grandparents died shortly before the Second World War. προ-παππούδες 82

greeting card n I’m looking for a funny greeting card for my friend. ευχετήρια κάρτα 85

group n When I was a student, I had a small group of friends and we did everything together. γκρουπ, ομάδα 83

guest n How many guests have you invited to the party? καλεσμένος 88

half-brother n I have never got on well with my half-brother. ετεροθαλής αδερφός 82

hangout (with) v Paul’s mum is angry because he spends too much time hanging out with his friends. αράζω, περνάω το χρόνο μου 83

have a friend v I have never had a real friend. έχω ένα φίλο 85

in front of prep We love relaxing on a big sofa in front of the fireplace. μπροστά από 88

international adj If you want to work for an international company, you should speak at least two foreign languages. διεθνής 85

laugh at (sb/sth) v She is quite different from her schoolmates so they often laugh at her. κοροϊδεύω 83

make friends v Tracy has just moved to a new town and she has already made some new friends. κάνω φίλους 85

marriage n I can’t believe that they are getting divorced after 15 years of marriage. γάμος 82

married adj Are you married or single? παντρεμένος 84

mates n He is going to the cinema with his mates. φιλαράκια 85

nationality n They set up activities for children and teenagers of mixed nationalities, such as fun runs or friendly games.

εθνικότητα 85

near prep My brother is the boy who is standing near the window. κοντά σε 88

neighbour n When I go on holidays, I always ask my neighbour to water the plants for me. γείτονας 82

UNIT 7

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


next to prep Who is the man sitting next to you in this photo? δίπλα σε 88

on the left prep People in the UK drive on the left side of the road. στα αριστερά 88

on the right prep Who is that girl on the right who is wearing a red dress? στα δεξιά 88

origin n The idea of a Special Friendship Day has several origins. προέλευση 85

pageboy n My son was a pageboy at my sister’s wedding. He carried the rings on a cushion. το παρανυφάκι (αγόρι) 88

parents’ evening n I’ve just been to my son’s parents’ evening and I’m not satisfied with his marks. ενημέρωση γονέων 90

part of the family n Our cat, Fluffy, is also a part of the family. μέρος της οικογένειας 90

peace n They saw it as a good way to encourage peace by getting different cultures to communicate more. ειρήνη 85

pull faces v He got really bored. He was pulling faces all the time. κάνω γκριμάτσες 88

put up with v My brother behaves really badly and I can’t put up with him anymore! ανέχομαι 83

related adj I didn’t know that you and Sam are related. συγγενής 82

relation n What is the relation between you and Mark? σχέση 89

relative n I don’t keep in touch with my relatives in Sydney. συγγενής 82

respect v The hope is that these kinds of events help people to respect one another’s culture and to make new friends.

σέβομαι 85

schoolmates n Tom is very popular at school and he gets on well with most of the schoolmates. συμμαθητής 85

social media n In some countries, people have a meal, phone friends or use social media to send messages. μέσα κοινωνικής δικτύωσης 85

solution n I can’t find the solution to this problem. λύση 89

stepbrother n My mum got married again and now I have two stepbrothers. αδερφός εξ’ αγχιστείας 88

stranger n Parents often warn their children not to talk to strangers. ξένος, άγνωστος 85

stressed adj You were stressed because you had a bridesmaid’s dress that looked like a cream cake! (p.88) πιεσμένος 88

surprise n Henry has a surprise for his wife for their anniversary. έκπληξη 89

uncle n My uncle Bob, who lives in Los Angeles, runs his own restaurant. θείος 82

wedding n I can’t see you today beacause we’ve got a family wedding. γάμος (τελετή) 84

workmates n Jim often hangs out with his workmates outside the office. συνάδελφος 85

WORD FRIENDScome from similar/different backgrounds

phr We are a happy couple although we come from different backgrounds. έχω ίδιο / διαφορετικό υπόβαθρο

83

enjoy each other’s company

phr We meet almost every day but we still enjoy each other’s company. απολαμβάνει ο ένας τη συντροφιά του άλλου

83

UNIT 7

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


get (your/his/her) socks/ book /a drink (for someone)

phr Can I get you something to drink? φέρνω (σε κπ κτ) 87

get a job phr Nowadays it’s hard to get a well-paid job. βρίσκω δουλειά 87

get a letter / phone call / email

phr I’ve got an email from my friend who studies medicine abroad. λαμβάνω / έχω ένα γράμμα / ένα τηλεφώνημα / ένα εμαιλ

87

get a pet phr I would be really happy if I got a pet for my next birthday. αποκτώ κατοικίδιο 87

get better/worse phr She doesn’t have a temperature anymore so maybe she will get better soon. βελτιώνομαι / χειροτερεύω 87

get dressed phr The first thing I do in the morning is have a shower, then I get dressed and have breakfast. ντύνομαι 87

get home phr I’ll call you as soon as I get home. φτάνω σπίτι 87

get married phr They are such a lovely couple! I hope they will get married soon. παντρεύομαι 87

get on someone’s nerves

phr Claire gets on my nerves because she talks too much. σπάω τα νεύρα κπ 83

get old(er) phr When I get older, I will move out of my parents’ house. μεγαλώνω 87

get to know phr I think that we should get to know each other better before we get married. γνωρίζομαι 83

get ready phr Tom is not a very organised person and it takes him a lot of time to get ready for school. ετοιμάζομαι 87

get upset/angry/scared/stressed/bored/excited

phr My mum got angry when she saw the mess in my room. συγχύζομαι / νευριάζω / φοβάμαι / πιέζομαι / ενθουσιάζομαι

87

have an argument phr She gets on well with her sister and they very rarely have an argument. διαφωνώ, τσακώνομαι 83

have something in common

phr I think I’m quite similar to Susan because we have a lot in common. έχω κτ κοινό 83

have the same sense of humour

phr Fortunately, all members of our family have the same sense of humour. έχω κοινή αίσθηση του χιούμορ 83

see each other after school/at weekends, etc.

phr My girlfriend lives in another city. That’s why we can see each other only at weekends. βρισκόμαστε μετά το σχολείο / τα Σαββατοκύριακα κτλ.

83

share an interest in

phr Both of us share an interest in photography. έχω κοινό ενδιαφέρον 83

spend time with / spend time on your own

phr After the break-up he needed to spend some time on his own. περνάω το χρόνο μου με / περνάω το χρόνο μου μόνος μου

83

UNIT 7

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


assistant n I think you should apply for the position of a dental assistant. βοηθός 96

(bank) robbery n My neighbour was arrested for the bank robbery. ληστεία (τραπέζης) 94

bin n We segregate rubbish at school and we have different bins for paper, plastic bottles and general waste.

κάδος σκουπιδιών 101

brain n The human brain is still a mystery for scientists. εγκέφαλος 101

burglar n I hope the police will catch the burglars who broke into my house. διαρρήκτης 94

burglary n There have been several burglaries in our neighbourhood recently so we have more police patrols to monitor the area now.

διάρρηξη 94

case n In fact, Watson writes a blog about each of Sherlock’s cases, and you can find these online! υπόθεση 97

catch v Finally, the police managed to catch the murderer. πιάνω, συλλαμβάνω 96

CCTV camera n He can even check CCTV cameras to look for extra clues, so his job has become very different. κάμερα κλειστού κυκλώματος 96

chase v The police were chasing the criminal but he managed to escape. κυνηγώ, καταδιώκω 95

climb v When he was a little boy, he used to climb trees in the garden. σκαρφαλώνω 95

crime n That was one of the most brutal crimes in the American history. έγκλημα 94

clue n Nowadays police investigators use modern technology to find clues about crimes. στοιχείο 96

correct adj I hope that all my answers to the questions are correct. σωστός 101

court n The convict is very stressed because he’s going to hear the verdict at court today. δικαστήριο 95

crime scene n Criminals often leave fingerprints or footprints at a crime scene. σκηνή εγκλήματος 100

criminal n One of the most dangerous criminals in our country was arrested last night. εγκληματίας 94

detective n Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous private detectives. ντετέκτιβ, ερευνητής 96

diamond n The burglars have stolen some money and a few diamonds. διαμάντι 95

dishonest adj You can’t trust Betty! She’s the most dishonest person I know. άτιμος, ανειλικρινής 101

displeased adj Ben’s father was clearly displeased with his son’s test results. δυσαρεστημένος 101

(dress) rehearsal n Right, this is our first dress rehearsal for Murder in the Dark. πρόβα (ρούχου) 100

ex-criminal n Liam is an ex-criminal but now he is working legally in a car wash. πρώην εγκληματίας 95

escape v Unfortunately, the thieves managed to escape in a stolen car. δραπετεύω 95

expected adj What is the expected date of delivery? αναμενόμενος 102

fair adj It’s not fair that I have to be at home before 8.00 p.m. and my brother can stay out until 11.00! δίκαιος 101

fall v Mary slipped on the stairs and fell down. πέφτω 95

fine n He got a fine of £100 for speeding. πρόστιμο 95

fingerprints n The criminals were wearing gloves and didn’t leave any fingerprints. δαχτυλικά αποτυπώματα 97

UNIT 8

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


footprints n Look at those footprints! Someone was in our garden last night! πατημασιές 101

fussy adj I gave him my dad’s old coat... but he didn’t like it. He’s so fussy! δύσκολος, ιδιότροπος 98

glove n The burglars were wearing gloves so it will be difficult to find any clues. γάντι 99

hide v Josh, where are you? Stop hiding from me! κρύβω, κρύβομαι 96

honest adj Can I be honest with you? You don’t look good in this dress. ειλικρινής 101

illegal adj We’ll never find out who did all this illegal graffiti. παράνομος 101

illegible adj Can you type it on a computer because your handwriting is illegible? δυσανάγνωστος 101

illness n He often looked at his patients and told them about their activities and their illnesses before they even spoke to him!

ασθένεια 97

illogical adj The police officer doesn’t believe him because his answers to the questions seem illogical. παράλογος 101

impatient adj Children are usually impatient and they hate waiting. ανυπόμονος 101

impolite adj It is impolite to talk about other people behind their back. αγενής 101

impossible adj Well, it’s impossible to find any clues here. αδύνατος, ανέφικτος 101

incorrect adj If you give an incorrect answer, you will lose a point. λανθασμένος 101

invisible adj Bacteria and viruses are invisible. You can only see them with a microscope. αόρατος 101

irregular adj It’s hard to learn all irregular verbs by heart. ανώμαλος 101

irrelevant adj You shouldn’t put any irrelevant information in your job application. άσχετος 101

irresponsible adj How could you be so irresponsible and leave your little brother at home alone? ανεύθυνος 101

item n How many items have been stolen from your flat? τεμάχιο, κομμάτι 99

jail n He was sent to jail for robbing a bank. φυλακή 95

judge n A judge should always give a fair verdict. δικαστής 95

jump v Kangaroos can jump really high. πηδώ 95

law n My brother studies law at the University of Oxford. νόμος, νομική 95

lawyer n My neighbour has been arrested and now he needs a good lawyer. δικηγόρος 95

legal adj I hope he runs a legal business. νόμιμος 101

legible adj You have to sign these papers and we need a legible signature. ευανάγνωστος 101

lock n My bike was stolen because I didn’t have a bicycle lock. κλειδαριά 98

logical adj He is one of the best police investigators. He asks only logical questions. λογικός 101

magnifying glass n In the past detectives used a magnifying glass to look for fingerprints. μεγεθυντικός φακός 97

mess n My kids always make such a mess in their rooms! ακαταστασία 98

missing adj Someone broke into our flat but nothing seems to be missing! χαμένος, που έχει χαθεί 99

UNIT 8

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


murder n/v He killed his wife and was found guilty of murder by the jury. δολοφονία, φόνος / δολοφονώ 100

mysterious adj This is one of the most mysterious crimes. Nobody knows what really happened. μυστηριώδης 102

necklace n He gave his wife a pearl necklace for their wedding anniversary. περιδέραιο 94

old-fashioned adj If you want to find a girlfriend, you should stop wearing old-fashioned clothes. παλιομοδίτικος 101

patient adj People who work with kids need to be very patient. υπομονετικός 101

pickpocket n A pickpocket is someone who steals wallets on the public transport. πορτοφολάς 94

pickpocketing n Is pickpocketing a big problem in your city? κλοπή πορτοφολιού / τσάντας 94

pleased adj The teacher was really pleased with our test results. ευχαριστημένος 101

plot n There were several twists in the plot before the detective solved the mystery. πλοκή 97

police officer n My neighbour works as a police officer and his children are very proud of him. αστυνομικός 96

polite adj Alan is such a polite and well-behaved boy. ευγενικός 101

poster n I’ll take the photos and you can have the posters printed later. αφίσα 98

prison n He was released from prison after almost ten years. φυλακή 95

publish v Her book was first published in 2010. εκδίδω 96

pull v Stop pulling my hand all the time! τραβάω 95

punishment n If you commit an offence, you should expect a punishment. τιμωρία 95

push v Don’t pull the door. Push it! σπρώχνω 95

recognise v Oh my goodness! I didn’t recognise you! αναγνωρίζω 100

regular adj It’s a pity we don’t see each other more often. We should try to have regular meetings. τακτικός 101

relevant adj You should focus only on relevant information. σχετικός 101

report n My boss has asked me to write the report from the meeting. αναφορά 101

responsible adj If you were more responsible, I would lend you my car. υπεύθυνος 101

reward n The police offered a reward for any helpful information about the missing child. αμοιβή 95

robber n The robbers escaped with the bags full of money. ληστής 94

rubbish n I hate when people throw rubbish in the streets. σκουπίδια 101

security cable n Patty tripped over the security cable and twisted her ankle. καλώδιο ασφαλείας 95

shadows n Many Sherlock Holmes films, like the original stories, are set in the shadows of Victorian London. σκιές 97

shoplifter n The shoplifter was caught thanks to the CCTV cameras in the supermarket. κλέφτης καταστήματος 94

shoplifting n We were shocked when our neighbour was arrested for shoplifting. κλοπή καταστήματος 94

spot v My mum spotted a burglar breaking into our neighbours’ house and called the police. εντοπίζω 97

UNIT 8

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


spy n James Bond is the world’s most famous spy. κατάσκοπος 102

suspect n The police arrested one of the suspects. ύποπτος 97

theft n You should report the theft to the police. κλοπή 94

thief (thieves) n The thief was wearing a hoodie and nobody saw his face. κλέφτης (κλέφτες) 94

trip v I tripped while I was getting off the bus. σκοντάφτω 95

twist n This is a very interesting detective story with many twists in the plot. ανατροπή 97

uncomfortable adj The journey lasted 8 hours and it was really uncomfortable. άβολος 101

unexpected adj I don’t like unexpected guests. αναπάντεχος, απρόοπτος 102

unfair adj Eight people in our office worked on the project but only two were promoted so some of us think this decision was unfair.

άδικος 101

unhappy adj I feel unhappy when I don’t see my family for more than a couple of days. δυστυχισμένος 101

unimportant adj I hate it when people ignore me because it makes me feel unimportant. ασήμαντος 101

unintelligent adj He’s so unintelligent that it’s hard to listen to what he says. χαζός, βλάκας 102

uninteresting adj The boss gives us all the uninteresting jobs. αδιάφορος 101

unusual adj You should meet Frank. He is a very unusual person. ασυνήθιστος 101

vandal n Vandals have damaged many bus stops in our town. βάνδαλος 94

vandalising n The teenagers were punished for vandalising the road signs. βανδαλισμός 99

visible adj The scar on his face is quite visible. ορατός 101

vandalism n Acts of vandalism are quite common in our neighbourhood. βανδαλισμός 94

witness n The witnesses of the bank robbery were asked a lot of questions. μάρτυρας 96

WORD FRIENDSarrest a criminal phr The police have arrested a dangerous criminal for murder. συλλαμβάνω έναν εγκληματία 99

break into flats or houses

phr The thief broke into the flat and stole the jewellery. κάνω διάρρηξη σε διαμερίσματα ή σπίτια

94

commit a crime phr I don’t understand why he commited so many crimes. διαπράττω έγκλημα 94

interview a witness phr Police officers need to interview the witnesses of the burglary. ανακρίνω ένα μάρτυρα 99

look for clues phr The detective is looking for some clues to solve the crime. ψάχνω για στοιχεία 99

rob a bank phr Two men in masks robbed a bank yesterday. ληστεύω τράπεζα 94

search the area phr The police officers searched the whole area but they didn’t manage to find the missing girl. ερευνώ την περιοχή 99

solve a crime phr Similarly, Sherlock Holmes solves crimes with the power of his intelligence. εξιχνιάζω ένα έγκλημα 97

UNIT 8

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


steal things from a shop

phr We can’t believe that Tom was caught stealing things from a shop. κλέβω πράγματα από ένα κατάστημα

94

take fingerprints phr The police took our fingerprints after someone broke into our house. παίρνω / συλλέγω δαχτυλικά αποτυπώματα

99

tell the truth phr If you don’t want to be punished, you need to tell me the truth. λέω την αλήθεια 102

UNIT 8

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


ability n It’s easy to think that school life is all about how intelligent you are, in other words, your ability to understand things.

ικανότητα 107

Art n My favourite school subject is Art because I like painting. Καλλιτεχνικά 106

average n To look at it another way, an average person from 1910 who visited us today have an IQ measurement of only 70.

μέσος όρος 109

awkward adj I felt awkward when I noticed that I was wearing my T-shirt inside out. αδέξιος, άγαρμπος 111

Biology n Please be quiet! I’m revising for my Biology test. Βιολογία 106

board n Our teachers usually write the topic of the lesson on the board. πίνακας 98

brain n We have made improvements in diets and health, and because they influence the brain, this is the main reason.

εγκέφαλος 109

brainstorm v Brainstorming in the classroom is a great way for students to freely express their ideas. σκέφτομαι λύσεις, σκέφτομαι ιδέες

114

branch n The cafe has become very popular and the owner wants to open other branches. υποκατάστημα 110

calm down v Calm down! There’s no need to panic! ηρεμώ 111

certificate n Everybody is given a certificate at the end of the course. πιστοποιητικό 108

cheat v Paul was caught cheating in the final exam and has to repeat a year. αντιγράφω 111

Chemistry n We carry out lots of exciting experiments in our Chemistry lab. Χημεία 106

Citizenship n Is Citizenship Education taught in your school? Αγωγή του πολίτη 106

college n Alan was the first in his family to go to college. κολλέγιο 109

compulsory adj Do you think that Religious Studies should be a compulsory subject at school? υποχρεωτικός 106

confident adj I don’t understand why you are so confident of winning the match. με αυτοπεποίθηση, σίγουρος 107

Cooking n We have our cooking classes in the school canteen. Οικοκυρικά 106

copy v Tom copies his older brother in everything. αντιγράφω 111

creative adj I care about my son’s development so I buy him creative toys. δημιουργικός 107

critical thinking n Steven has the ability of critical thinking, which helps him solve problems and make right decisions. κριτική σκέψη 107

curriculum n There have been some changes to the school curriculum. πρόγραμμα μαθημάτων 106

driving n Tess is taking driving lessons because she wants to pass her driving test. οδήγηση 106

education n My grandpa thinks that traditional education is the best. εκπαίδευση 109

educational research

n Our head teacher decided to carry out an educational research on new teaching methods. εκπαιδευτική έρευνα 114

effort n She put a lot of effort into decorating her flat. προσπάθεια 107

UNIT 9

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


essay n The teacher told us to hand in our essays by the end of the school term. έκθεση, εργασία 111

examiner n The examiner caught her cheating and asked her to leave the examination room. εξεταστής 114

experiment n Scientist often carry out experiments. πείραμα 109

extracurricular adj Teachers should encourage students to take part in extracurricular activities. εξωσχολικός 106

fashion design n Her dream is to study fashion design and work for a big fashion house in Paris. σχέδιο μόδας 106

fill in (a form) v Could you fill in the form, please? συμπληρώνω (μια φόρμα) 111

film-making n This school year we’re going to have film-making classes. παραγωγή ταινιών 106

gardening n My mum has always been interested in gardening. κηπουρική 106

general knowledge

n Answers to vocabulary, maths or general knowledge questions haven’t changed so much, but we have become better at problem solving.

γενικές γνώσεις 107

Geography n I need to memorise all the European capital cities for my Geography lesson. Γεωγραφία 106

get on v Pupils who finish early should get on with some extra reading. συνεχίζω 111

gifted adj My son is musically gifted but he doesn’t want to play any musical instruments. χαρισματικός, προικισμένος 107

hand in/out v I was really stressed when the teacher handed out the test papers. παραδίδω / μοιράζω, διανέμω 111

hard-working adj Ann is a very hard-working person and she puts a lot of effort into everything. που δουλεύει σκληρά 107

head teacher n Babar Ali is probably the youngest head teacher in the world, and right now he is working very hard. διευθυντής (σχολείου) 110

Health n Health Education is an important part of the school curriculum. σχολικό μάθημα που ασχολείται με θέματα υγείας

106

Humanities n My sister is a student of the Humanities. κλασικές / φιλολογικές σπουδές 114

ICT n We’re learning about computer programming in ICT lessons now and we all find it fascinating. Πληροφορική 106

imagination n Reading books helps to develop your imagination. φαντασία 107

improvement n The work is nearly finished but I need to make some improvements if I want to get a good mark. βελτίωση 109

influence v Problems at work can influence your private life. επηρεάζω 109

information n You will find a lot of useful information in the leaflet. πληροφορία / -ες 113

instructor n Are you going to become an instructor? εκπαιδευτής 108

intelligence n Scientists are trying to build a robot with human intelligence. ευφυΐα, νοημοσύνη 107

intelligent adj He is not only handsome but also very intelligent. έξυπνος, ευφυής 107

IQ n Intelligence Quotient (IQ) tests are a way of measuring general intelligence. δείκτης νοημοσύνης, IQ 109

lazy adj She is very lazy and she doesn’t help at home at all. τεμπέλης 107

learn v You can learn a lot about American history from this book. μαθαίνω 106

learner n Are today’s teenagers poor learners who can’t think for themselves? μαθητής, μαθήτρια 109

UNIT 9

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


life skill n I think teachers should focus on teaching life skills to their students. δεξιότητες ζωής 107

Literature n Why do I have to study Literature if it is not useful in everyday life? Λογοτεχνία 106

locker n Let’s put your bag in my locker, and then we’ll get you a drink. ντουλάπι 112

look over v I looked over all the answers very carefully before I handed in the exam paper. ρίχνω μια ματιά 111

look up v If you don’t know a word, you can look it up in a dictionary. ψάχνω (σε λεξικό, βιβλίο κτλ.) 111

marks n Susan is the best student in the class. She has only good marks. βαθμοί 114

Maths n Could you help me with my Maths homework? Μαθηματικά 106

measure v I want to buy a new sofa so I need to measure the distance from the window to the wall. μετράω 109

memorise v I have two days to memorize this poem. απομνημονεύω, αποστηθίζω 106

mess about/around

v Our mum gets angry when we mess around instead of helping her at home. σαχλαμαρίζω, χάνω το χρόνο μου

111

miss a lesson v Hurry up or you will be late for school and you’ll miss your first lesson. χάνω ένα μάθημα 115

Music n I think that Music and Art are fun. Μουσική 106

optional adj I know that photography is an optional subject but I’d like to try it. προαιρετικός, κατ’ επιλογή 106

pass v If I pass all my exams, my parents will be really proud of me. περνάω, επιτυγχάνω 108

PE n It’s hard to believe but primary school kids do not enjoy PE lessons anymore. Φυσική Αγωγή 106

performance n Let’s meet after the performance! παράσταση 106

Physics n When are we having our test in Physics? Φυσική 106

population n An average score in a given population is 100 points. πληθυσμός 109

practical exam n I think that practical exams are better than written tests. πρακτική εξέταση 106

presentation n I’m preparing a presentation on the American Civil War for my History lesson. παρουσίαση 115

problem solving n One of the most useful skills is the ability of problem solving. επίλυση προβλήματος 107

progress n He has made good progress in Maths. πρόοδος 109

project n Ted is working on his new project. έργο, πρότζεκτ 106

pupil n In my school there are over 500 pupils. μαθητής, μαθήτρια 110

raise money v He sometimes travels and gives talks about his school in order to raise money. συγκεντρώνω χρήματα 110

revise v If you want to pass the exam, you have to revise the whole material. κάνω επανάληψη 106

school exchange n I’d like to take part in a school exchange programme to make some new friends. (πρόγραμμα) ανταλλαγής μαθητών

113

Science n I don’t like Science because it’s very hard to understand. Φυσικές Επιστήμες (Φυσική και Χημεία)

108

UNIT 9

Wider World


3HEADWORD PART OF


score n What was the score of the match? σκορ, αποτέλεσμα 109

shattered adj He felt shattered after the long journey. διαλυμένος 112

solution n I can’t wait to find the solution to this puzzle. λύση 107

speaking exam n I find speaking exams very stressful. προφορική εξέταση 106

study v Do you already know what you are going to study at university? μελετώ 106

subject n What was your favourite subject when you were in primary school? μάθημα (σχολικό) 106

talented adj My sister can learn new languages really fast. She must be very talented. ταλαντούχος 107

teamwork n I’m not good at teamwork because I can be really bossy. ομαδική δουλειά 107

technical adj He is really good at scientific and technical subjects. τεχνικός 114

term n In fact, some of his original pupils are starting to work as teachers this term. τρίμηνο, ή τετράμηνο (σχολική περίοδος)

110

train v This year, Babar Ali is going to train some more of his pupils to become teachers. προπονώ, εκπαιδεύω 110

uniform n He saw some children in his neighbourhood who didn’t have money for school books, uniforms or transport.

στολή 110

written exam n The written exam lasts two hours. γραπτή εξέταση 114

WORD FRIENDSmake changes phr They have made changes to the competition rules. κάνω αλλαγές 109

take a test/an exam

phr At the end of the term I will have to take exams in all my subjects. γράφω τεστ / εξετάσεις 109

make sense phr Your story doesn’t make any sense. I think you’re lying. βγάζω νόημα 109

take/make notes phr Taking notes is a good way of revising. κρατάω σημειώσεις 109

make progress phr If you study really hard, you will make progress. προοδεύω 109

take a look phr Take a look at him! He looks just like his dad. ρίχνω μια ματιά 109

make an improvement

phr I need to make some improvements to my project. βελτιώνω 109

make a mistake phr I don’t think I’ll pass the exam. I’ve made too many mistakes. κάνω λάθος 109

UNIT 9

Documents

NIT orld 3 - York Press · orld 21 3 3 NIT HEADWORD PART OF SPEECH EXAMPLE GREEK DEFINITION PAGE report n I can’t go home because I have to finish the report. αναφορά 13