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Culture of wellknown for her extraordinary

voice of a five-octave range
Marvel Comics and many film
adaptations
EnglishSpeaking Central Park a park in New York City Jackson, Michael an American musician,
Countries located in the centre of Manhattan
Coober Peddy a town in South
dancer, composer, singer, songwriter
and entertainer who is often called the
Adele (Adele Laurie Blue Atkins) a Australia which is often called the ‘opal ‘King of Pop’
contemporary British pop singer capital of the world’; it is because of Jessie J a contemporary British pop singer
Aguilera, Christina an American pop the mines where the most precious Johnson, Katherine an AfricanAmerican
singer and songwriter and expensive opals are found mathematician, also known as ‘human
Amazon an American dot-com Cyrus, Miley an American actress, singer computer’; Her work contributed
established in Seattle in 1994 and songwriter greatly to the development of NASA’s
focusing on e-commerce; It owns Darwin, Charles a British naturalist, Space Shuttle Programme.
the biggest on-line shop in the biologist and geologist; he is Knightley, Keira a British actress who
world. wellknown for his book The Origin of was nominated for an Oscar for her
American civil rights movement a Species and the scientific theory of role in the film Pride and
social movement popular in the evolution by natural selection Prejudice
USA in the 50’s and 60’s of the 20th DiCaprio, Leonardo an American actor; he Lake District Cumbria a region in the
century; It aimed at abolishing racial won an Oscar in 2016 county of Cumbria in England; The
segregation in the US using peaceful Edinburgh the capital of Scotland Lake District National Park is located in
methods. its central part.
Edinburgh Castle a castle in
Bath a town in England famous for its Lake Windermere a lake in the Lake
Edinburgh; it is one of the oldest
numerous monuments, which District National Park
fortresses in Great Britain the FA Cup
include the Roman Baths Leibovitz, Annie an American
(The Football Association Challenge Cup)
Batman a fictional superhero appearing portrait photographer who has
a football competition which takes place
in a series of comic books and many received many prestigious
in England every year; it is the oldest
film adaptations photography awards
national football competition in the
the BBC (The British Broadcasting Lewis, Leona a British singer, songwriter
world
Corporation) the main British public and composer who was the winner of the
Glastonbury Festival one of the biggest
radio and television broadcaster Bezos, third series of The X Factor the London
festivals of performing arts and music
Jeff the founder, Chief Dungeon an interactive museum in
in the world; it is organised near the
Executive Officer and president of London where infamous historical events
village of Pilton in Somerset, England
Amazon.com Grandin, Temple an American from the British history are recreated with
Bond, James a fictional agent psychologist and professor of animal the help of actors and special effects
working for the British Secret science at Colorado State University; the London Eye an observation wheel
Service who appears in many she is one of the first autistic people located by the River Thames from
novels by Ian Fleming as well as a who has a successful professional which it is possible to see the
series of films starring various career and is able to share insights panoramic view of London; It was
actors, most recently Daniel Craig from her autistic experience; she is opened in 1999.
Branson, Richard a British businessman known as a speaker on animal welfare Madame Tussauds a museum of wax
and founder of Virgin and autism figures in London
Group Harry Potter a series of very popular Manhattan the smallest and the most
the Brit School (The BRIT School for fantasy novels about the adventures of populated district of New York City
Performing Arts and Technology) a a young wizard, Harry Potter, written located on the island of Manhattan; the
British secondary school which by J. K. name of a county in the state of New
provides education and training for Rowling York Massachusetts Institute of
young people interested in a career Hidden Figures an American film from Technology (MIT) a private polytechnic
in the arts, entertainment and 2016 directed by Theodore Melfi university founded in the USA in 1861; It
communications industries Hubble, Edwin an American astronomer is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Cambridge University the second Hulk a fictional superhero and Bruce Muamba, Fabrice a retired English
oldest university in Great Britain, Banner’s alter ego, who appears in football player who moved to England
the first being Oxford University numerous comic books published by at the age of 11 from the
Camden Market a famous market Marvel Comics and many film Democratic Republic of the Congo
located in one of London’s districts adaptations The Musketeers a British TV series – an
Captain America a fictional character Humans a science fiction TV series adaptation of the novel The
who appeared in numerous comic produced in the USA and the UK Three Musketeers by Alexander
books published by Marvel Comics Iron Man a fictional superhero and Tony Dumas
and many film adaptations Stark’s alter ego, who appears in NASA National Aeronautics and Space
Carey, Mariah an American singer, numerous comic books published by Administration) an agency of the US
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Federal Government, which is Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern The X-Files a very popular American TV
responsible for the space exploration Ireland. series including elements of horror,
programme Scottish coming from Scotland thriller, drama, mystery and
National Museum of Scotland a Segregation legally approved racial supernatural
museum located in Edinburgh; It separation of people into ‘colored’ and The X-Men a group of fictional
houses the collections of Scottish ‘white’ in the USA until the middle 60’s superheroes who appear in comic
antiquities, culture and history as Shakespeare, William an English books published by Marvel Comics and
well as science and technology, playwright, poet and actor; he wrote in film adaptations by Marvel
natural history and world cultures. plays, such as Hamlet, Macbeth, Studios
National Portrait Gallery an art museum Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer
in London Night’s Dream
Newton, Isaac an English physicist, Shakespeare’s Globe a theatre in
mathematician, astronomer, London; It is a contemporary
philosopher, historian and theologian reconstruction of the Globe
Obama, Barack an American politician; he Theatre from Queen Elizabeth I
was the 44th president of the USA and Shakespeare’s time.
(2009-2017) Somerset a county in South West England
Obama, Michelle First Lady of the USA Sparrow, Jack the main character of a
(2009-2017); She is a lawyer and series of adventure films, Pirates
married to Barack Obama, ex- of the Caribbean, who is played by
president of the USA. Johnny Depp
Oliphant, Sarah a backdrop painter who Spiderman a fictional superhero and
creates scenic backdrops for top Peter Parker’s alter ego, who appears
photographers, film producers and in comic books published by Marvel
fashion designers Comics and in many film adaptations
the Oscars the Academy Awards which Star Wars a famous series of science
are given by the Academy for Motion fiction films
Picture Arts and Sciences every year to Superman a fictional superhero and
recognise achievements in the film Clark Kent’s alter ego, who appears in
industry comic books and film adaptations
the Oscars ceremony an event organised Tate Modern a British national
by the Academy for Motion Picture gallery of international
Arts and Sciences every year; During contemporary art in London
the ceremony, Oscars are given to the Thriller Michael Jackson’s 6th solo album,
winners in 24 film categories. which is the bestselling album in
Oxford Street the main shopping street in history
London Turing, Alan a British mathematician,
Phelps, Michael an American swimmer, cryptoanalyst; he is considered to be the
23 times Olympic champion, 26 times father of theorethical computer science
world champion and artificial intelligence Twitter a social
Pirates of the Caribbean a series of networking site the UK the United
American adventure films Kingdom of
Queen Elizabeth II the head of the British Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Royal Family, who has been the Queen War Horse a war film directed by
of the United Kingdom since 1953 Steven Spielberg which was
the Roman Baths a site located in Bath; it produced in the USA and the UK
includes buildings which Watson, Emma a British actress and
were used for public bathing in the model who first appeared in the Harry
Roman times Potter film series
Rowling, J.K. a British writer and author of Welsh coming from Wales
the Harry Potter series of novels Wonder Woman an American
the Royal Family Queen Elizabeth II and action film inspired by a series of
members of her close family comic books about a female
Sally Lunn bun a type of sweet cake; it is superhero
the specialty of the town of Bath The X Factor a reality TV programme
Science Museum a museum in London whose aim is to find singing
Scotland a country located to the north of talents
England; It is part of the United

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That sounds fantastic!
people
I’d love to (go).

Well, it’s worth a try. Ways to contact people

I suppose it’ll work. If you have any information, please contact/call/leave a

message for Alison on (0961224466).

Agreeing with an opinion If you are interested in …, call (John/Ms White) on

(0961224466).
I (completely) agree that/with … I

couldn’t agree more that/with … WRITING BANK

That’s fine with me.
To join us, call … If you have

Describing lost property

Description
seen it, please …
I think so too.
Call me on … for more details.
Maintaining contact
Apologising
Informal phrases Drop me a line sometime.

I’m really sorry (that) ... I hope to hear from you soon.

Sorry to bother you. Give me a call later.

Sorry I haven’t written for so long./Sorry for not writing for Let me know if you can make it or not.
so long.
I was glad to hear about … Let me
I’m writing to tell you how sorry I am to ... (about) … It will
know as soon as possible.
never happen again.
Formal phrases
I lost (my bag/passport/coat/dog).
I apologise for …
Describing features
Please accept my apology for … It is/was …
Size huge/tiny/35cm x 25cm
Closing formulas: emails and letters Shape round/rectangular/square/narrow
Informal phrases
Colour white/red and brown/light/dark green
Best wishes,
Material made of leather/plastic/linen
Bye for now/See you!
Age n ew/young/old/six years old/modern/ancient It has/had
Love,/Take care!/All the best, (two handles/a leather strap/a blue cover two
pockets/short sleeves/a black tail).
Formal phrases
Reasons for search
Yours sincerely,
I keep (all my files there).

It was something I borrowed/got as a birthday present.

It is of great value./It’s a really precious thing.

I can’t live without it.

It means a lot to me.

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I disagree that/with …/ I don’t agree that/with … I believe/think/feel (that) …

I am totally against … I really believe (that) …

I see what you mean but … In my opinion/view, …/To my mind, …

I see your point but … The way I see it, …

I’m afraid I can’t agree with … It seems/appears to me (that) …

I’m not convinced about … My opinion is that … As far as

I don’t think it’s the best solution. I am concerned, …

Expressing preferences
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I really enjoy/like/love … because …
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I’d like to …/I hope to …

Encouraging participation
Come on, don’t be afraid/it’s not difficult/it’s easy!
2
Why don’t you come and meet some interesting people/ see I find … boring/dull. I don’t like/I can’t
some great things?
stand/I really hate … It’s not really my
Come and tell us what you think.
thing.
Come and have fun!

Don’t miss it!

Giving advice
You should/ought to …
Ending emails and letters
You’d better …
Informal phrases
If I were you, I would … It might be a
It was good to hear from you.
good idea (for you) to … Why don’t you
Email me soon.
…?
I’d better get going./I must be going now./Got to go now.
Have you thought of/about …?
Looking forward to your news/to hearing from you again.

Say hello to … Inviting

Give my love/my regards to (everyone at home).
I’d like to invite you to …
Have a nice (trip).
I’d like you to come …
See you (soon/in the summer).
Would you come to …? If you want, you can bring a
Write soon.
friend.
Keep in touch!
I’m writing to invite you to (Madrid/my party).
Formal phrases
I’m having (a party).
I look forward to hearing from you/your reply.
I hope you’ll be able to join us/to make it.
I hope to hear from you soon.
You are welcome to … Join

us today!
Come and meet me … I don’t think I fancy it.

Why don’t you come …? I’m sorry, but I can’t join you.

I’m not really into … I’ve got some

Making requests and enquiries doubts about it.
Informal phrases
I don’t see how it could work.
Can you …, please?/Could you …?
Actually, I would prefer not to.
Do you think you could …?

Let me know if you can (come). Starting emails and letters

Could you tell me …? Informal phrases

Formal phrases It was good to hear from you.

Would it be possible for you to …? I hope you’re doing well/you’re fine/you’re OK.

I’d be grateful if you could …

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I wonder if I could ask you to/for …

I’m writing to ask for your help/advice … How are things with you?

I’m writing to enquire about … I’m writing to tell you … Thanks for

your letter.
Making suggestions
I think I/you/we should (go to) … Perhaps I wonder if you remember/have heard … I

I/you/we could (go to) … wanted to/must tell you about …

What do you think about (going to) …? I just wanted to ask/remind/thank you …

What/How about (going to) …? Just a quick email to tell you … Neutral
phrases
How do you feel about …?

Would you like me to …? I am writing to thank you for …

Why don’t we (go) …?

Telling a story
Let’s (go to) … Shall we (go
It all happened some time ago.
to) …?
It was three years ago.
Do you fancy (going to) … ?
While I (was playing), …

First,
Opening formulas: emails and letters
Informal phrases Then,

Dear Margaret, Finally,

Hi Anne, Suddenly,

Neutral phrases Unfortunately,

Dear Mr and Mrs Edwards, Fortunately,

Dear Ms Brennon, It was the best/worst time ever.

We had a great/awful time when we were …

Refusing suggestions
It doesn’t sound very good.
Thanking
Informal phrases

Thank you so much.

It was so/really/very kind of you to …

Neutral phrases

I really appreciate your help.

Thank you for sending it back to me.

I am really grateful for your help. Thank you

for doing me a favour.

It’s very kind of you.