Vocabulary and Listening: Group 2A - "Island Vacation - Exploring, Shopping, and Capturing Memories"

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A2-B2 Level

Vocabulary

A. Cite (verb) - To mention or use something as an example. (French: citer) (Chinese: 引用) (Korean: 언급하다) (Japanese: 引用する) (Portuguese (Brazil): citar) (Spanish: citar) (Vietnamese: trích dẫn)

B. Charge (verb) - To ask for money in exchange for a product or service. (French: facturer) (Chinese: 收费) (Korean: 요금을 부과하다) (Japanese: 請求する) (Portuguese (Brazil): cobrar) (Spanish: cobrar) (Vietnamese: tính phí)

C. Handmade necklace - A necklace made by hand, not by machine. (French: collier fait main) (Chinese: 手工项链) (Korean: 수제 목걸이) (Japanese: 手作りのネックレス) (Portuguese (Brazil): colar artesanal) (Spanish: collar hecho a mano) (Vietnamese: vòng cổ thủ công)

D. Heading out - Going out to start a journey or activity. (French: partir) (Chinese: 出发) (Korean: 떠나다) (Japanese: 出発する) (Portuguese (Brazil): sair) (Spanish: salir) (Vietnamese: ra ngoài)

E. Stunning views - Extremely beautiful or impressive views. (French: vues époustouflantes) (Chinese: 惊人的景色) (Korean: 놀라운 경치) (Japanese: 素晴らしい景色) (Portuguese (Brazil): vistas deslumbrantes) (Spanish: vistas impresionantes) (Vietnamese: cảnh đẹp tuyệt vời)

F. Charge (verb, related to money) - To ask for money in exchange for something (service or product) (French: facturer) (Chinese: 收费) (Korean: 요금을 부과하다) (Japanese: 請求する) (Portuguese (Brazil): cobrar) (Spanish: cobrar) (Vietnamese: tính phí)

G. Limit (verb) - To reduce or control something; to stop something from becoming too much. (French: limiter) (Chinese: 限制) (Korean: 제한하다) (Japanese: 制限する) (Portuguese (Brazil): limitar) (Spanish: limitar) (Vietnamese: giới hạn)

H. Warn (verb) - To tell someone about a possible problem or danger. (French: avertir) (Chinese: 警告) (Korean: 경고하다) (Japanese: 警告する) (Portuguese (Brazil): avisar) (Spanish: advertir) (Vietnamese: cảnh báo)

I. Threaten (verb) - To tell someone that something bad will happen if they do not do something. (French: menacer) (Chinese: 威胁) (Korean: 위협하다) (Japanese: 脅す) (Portuguese (Brazil): ameaçar) (Spanish: amenazar) (Vietnamese: đe dọa)

J. Path - A narrow way or route. (French: chemin) (Chinese: 小路) (Korean: 길) (Japanese: 小道) (Portuguese (Brazil): caminho) (Spanish: sendero) (Vietnamese: con đường)

K. Slippery - smooth and easy to slip on. (French: glissant) (Chinese: 滑) (Korean: 미끄러운) (Japanese: 滑りやすい) (Portuguese (Brazil): escorregadio) (Spanish: resbaladizo) (Vietnamese: trơn trượt)

L. Jokingly - in a fun or playful way, like a joke. (French: en plaisantant) (Chinese: 开玩笑地) (Korean: 농담으로) (Japanese: 冗談で) (Portuguese (Brazil): brincando) (Spanish: en broma) (Vietnamese: đùa giỡn)

Guide Questions
1. What does the speaker do during his/her vacation?
2. What does he/she do before exploring?
3. What does the tour guide warn them?
4. What does his/her friend threaten to do?
5. What does he/she do after the tour?

Amecian Accent

British accent

 

TRANSCRIPT

During my vacation, I visit a beautiful island. At the local market, the seller charges me 10 euros to buy a handmade necklace. I think I need to limit how much I spend because I want to save for other activities. Before heading out to explore the island, I charge my phone so I can take photos of the stunning views. The tour guide cites the best spots to visit on the island but warns us to stay close because the path can be slippery. Later, my friend jokingly threatens to take my camera if I don’t let her take a few pictures. After the tour, I charge my phone again and enjoy a peaceful evening by the sea. (119 words)

Keywords
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