Unit 7

Word

Example

skill

Being a doctor demands a lot of skill

ability

A manager must have the ability to communicate well

work on

He works on his car every weekend

gain experience

I took a summer job to gain some experience

improve

Can I improve my English quickly?

develop

A washing machine which develops a fault can be repaired through the Internet of Things

prepare

Coulthard's team were up all night preparing the car for the race

edit

He can't edit photos

design

An foreign specialist was called to design a new platform construction

learn

Are you going to learn a new language next year?

take photos

Did they take photos?

milestone

Let me describe to you the milestones of the buying process

get married

18 is too young to get married

get engaged

After 7 years of dating they finally got engaged

get divorced

After 3 years of living together they decided to get divorced

have children

Do you have any children?

move house

Are they going to move house?

graduate from university

I graduated from university in 2005

get your first job

I was extremely proud to get my first job at this great firm

pass a driving test

I passed my driving test from the third time

win an award

She won an award for her work

go travelling

After graduating from the university I desided to go travelling to Italy

go abroad

I go abroad a lot on business

start a business

I want to start a business selling sports equipment

leave school

After he broke the window, he was forced to leave school

fall in love

Did they fall in love on their first date?

outdoor

Basically, I like outdoor sports

equipment

Bring your own equipment

backpack

Carrying a waterproof backpack for your camera is advisable

camping stove

This camping stove is surprisingly light

insect repellent

Don't forget to take some insect repellent for your jungle trip

portable charger

I always take a portable charger for my phone with me

sleeping bag

Do not forget to bring your sleeping bag

sunglasses

Dark sunglasses covered my eyes

sunscreen

I always wear sunscreen when I'm sunbathing on the beach

tent

A tent is a temporary shelter you use when you go camping

torch

A torch uses a battery

walking boots

These are not walking boots

waterproof jacket

I regreted leaving my waterproof jacket at home

photo ID

I need to make a new photo ID

cash

Are you going to pay in cash?

bag

Can you help me with these shopping bags, please?

binoculars

A group of people was standing in a field with binoculars