Monday, March 18, 2024

Vocab from IELTS Reading p 38

 Bland

They often play bland music in restaurants.

The food tasted quite bland, so I added some salt.

The article he wrote had a bland title, but it changed the world.



Q: What are some bland foods that you like? 

Q: Do you prefer wearing bland colours or bold colours?

Q: What is the opposite of ...

bland food

bland people

bland music




Modest

I have quite modest hopes in life - a family and my own house would great.

He is is not widely known for his modesty.

I make a modest income as a bartender. 



Q: Are you a modest person by nature?

Q: Do you know anyone who is very talented but very modest?

Q: How important is it to be modest in your culture?



What is the opposite of...


modest progress at school

a modest person

a modest income




Keep track of

It's important to keep track of the vocabulary you learn, so write it down.

I often lend books to friends, then lose track of who borrowed what.

I can't keep track of all my obligations.


Q: How do you keep track of what you learn every day at school?

Q: Have you lost track of any friends?

Q: When you lose track of the conversation, what should you say?




Recruit

We need to recruit new staff for the busy season.

I was recruited into the army just before the war.

Gangs often recruit members from poor areas of the city.


Q: If you own a cafe, what kind of staff should you recruit?

Q: Have you ever thought about working in staff recruitment?



Glance

He glanced up from his book and smiled, then went on reading.

She gave me a glance that told me she liked me.

I'm sorry, I only had time to glance at your writing, but it looks okay.

At first glance, it seemed like a small house, but it was actually quite comfortable and spacious.


Q: Which things about you would a stranger notice at first glance?

Q: Do you read news articles or just glance at them?


What are some other ways of looking

gaz

pee

wat

obser

scruti

stud

pee

star



Phenomenon

The Northern Lights are a beautiful natural phenomenon.

Every culture has stories about strange phenomena such as ghosts and spirits.

The impact of the internet is phenomenal.


Q: Which of these phenomena can be explained by science?

Ghosts, the weather, electricity, culture, personality, cancer, love, language, black holes. the universe.



Used to

Journalists are now used to have / having their articles commented on by dozens of readers.


Reason and lack + preposition

He thinks the reason of / for the lack  of / - comments is that potential reviewers lack of / - incentive.




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