Unit 11 - Discovery_Invention

Word

Example

TV series

A TV series is a set of episodes that tells a continuous story over time

film poster

The film poster is a promotional image which is used to advertise a movie

action film

An action film is a genre of cinema that features exciting sequences and physical feats

address book

An address book is a book or digital file which is used to store contact information for people

ticket office

The ticket office is a place where you can buy tickets for events or transportation

key ring

A key ring is a small loop that holds multiple keys together

TV programme

A TV programme is a scheduled broadcast of a show on television

street lights

Street lights are lamps which are placed along roads to illuminate the area at night

road sign

A road sign is a sign that provides information or instructions to drivers on the road

cash machine

A cash machine is a device that allows you to withdraw money from your bank account

science fiction

Science fiction is a genre that explores imaginative concepts often involving futuristic technology

time setting

The time setting of a story refers to the specific period in which the events take place

jet plane

A jet plane is a type of aircraft that uses jet engines for high-speed travel

contactless payment

Contactless payment is a method of transaction that allows you to pay without physical contact

drone advert

A drone advert is a commercial that is delivered through the use of a drone

driverless car

A driverless car is a vehicle that operates without human intervention, using technology to navigate

inventor

An inventor is a person who creates or develops new devices or processes

to be based on

To be based on something means to use it as the foundation or source of inspiration for another work

lucky

She felt lucky to have such supportive friends

unlucky

If you're unlucky enough to get trapped in a lift, remember that you should not panic

accidentally

I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt this morning

amazingly

The performance was amazingly good, leaving the audience in awe

as expected

The results were as expected, so we were not surprised

by chance

We met by chance at the bookstore after years of not seeing each other

fortunately

Fortunately, we found a great restaurant nearby

unfortunately

Unfortunately, I couldn't attend the meeting due to a scheduling conflict

surprisingly

Surprisingly, he finished the marathon in under three hours

on purpose

She did it on purpose to make a statement

luckily

Luckily, we had enough time to catch our flight

unluckily

Unluckily, the weather turned bad right before our trip

over there

The bookstore is over there, next to the café

straight ahead

Go straight ahead until you reach the traffic lights

down the corridor

The conference room is down the corridor on the right

down the stairs

The meeting is down the stairs in the basement

on the left

You'll find the restroom on the left after you enter

on the right

The exit is on the right side of the building

round the corner

Turn round the corner and you'll see the entrance

reception

Please check in at the reception when you arrive

staff lounge

The staff lounge is a great place to relax during breaks

gents toilet

The gents toilet is located next to the waiting area

ladies toilet

The ladies toilet is across from the main hall

director's suite

The director's suite is on the top floor of the building

because of

We had to cancel the picnic because of the rain

as a result of

As a result of the heavy traffic, we arrived late

as

She may need some help as she's new

because

I didn't go to the party because I was feeling unwell

on business

He is traveling on business this week

on time

She always arrives on time for her appointments

for sale

This car is for sale if anyone is interested

in advance

Please book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment

in love

They are deeply in love and plan to get married