Examples of Events • book launch • sale / promotion of new products

People • contest organiser • staff • sponsor • salesman • security guard • town council officer • member • domestic helper • translator • audience • active volunteers • assistant • late-comers • eager parents • opponent • athlete • champion

Living Organisms • endangered animals • attractive butterflies • colourful orchids Places • reporting venue • where the funfair will be held • location • starting point • finishing point • entrance / exit of this restaurant • sit nearer the exit • collection of souvenirs • places of interest • stadium • school field • parade square • lined with beautiful rain trees • situated along a row of modern offices • a stretch of winding road • conducted at the hall

Event Details • come dressed in costumes resembling your favourite pet • maximum number in a group • contest is compulsory for… • check contest results from… • good reputation Registration • register for a course / enrol in courses • register for the workshop • register online • limited seats

Price • correct amount that Ravi’s mother paid • discount voucher • discount on the membership fee • registration fee • purchased finally • get a discount • bargain / value for money Time • full-day workshop • last day • completed in December the following year • go on without disruption • 15-minute interval in our programme • first felt unwell when… • weekly • monthly • fortnightly • annually

Main objective / purpose of the advertisement / learning journey • raise awareness of the many abandoned pets left in shelters • on the benefits of exercise and avoiding injury during exercise • maintain their children’s fitness • create opportunities for parents to bond with their children • plan fun-filled activities for their children • display artworks completed by families • plan outdoor activities for visitors • try hands-on activities • watch people in different situations • appreciate the parents • thank and show respect for their teachers, parents and relatives who have cared for them • present pupils’ talents • put on a performance • interact with others • learn about other countries • promote students’ learning of board games • speak fluent Japanese • showcase our pupils’ wonderful talents • promote bonding • be independent • interact with people from different cultures • reduce your weight

Volunteering • give students experience at community work • contribute to the community • tell stories • give directions • design bookmarks • raise funds / donate to charity • show care towards our elders • spread love in the community • work together in groups to prepare for the visit • oversee the sing-along session • spend their time better • sort and pack food items / souvenirs • learn handicraft making

School Events • assemble at porch • continue as planned • help out in the event • proceed to the stadium • highlights of the carnival • usher the parents • greet visitors with a big smile • set up PE equipment • distribute T-shirts / art materials / musical instruments • decorate food booths / banners • pack the refreshments • spend some time at the information booths • call the general office • be polite to the guards at the guard house • obtain a visitor’s pass from the guard house • stay in pairs • follow the map • take their own transport • ride bicycles safely • stick to a healthy diet, stay hydrated and not overexert during practices • submit your consent form / completed work

Announcement • leave punctually • arrive at our destination • purchase coupons • a variety of food • set lunch menu • organising the contest • supporting this competition • celebrating our school’s twentieth anniversary • thinking of meaningful ways • the theme of the contest • make sculptures of various shapes • made from recycled materials • produced using computer software • our appreciation goes out to all the parents • The festival is officially declared open by the Guest of Honour • win the grand prize

Announcement about Upgrading • School will go through upgrading • renovation work • Some lessons will be affected • Lessons will continue as normal Conversations between 2 People • run a few errands • shop for their daily necessities • ingredients used for cooking • deposit some cash • come with desserts • sell a variety of healthy food • view samples of various colours • cast their vote • purchase souvenirs • received a complaint

Types of Questions for Interviews • main factor • favourite photo • most important • most concerned • most suitable title • Do you have any advice for readers? • How had Mdm Yashi’s feelings towards Mr Lim changed? • …begin her journey as a henna artist? • How did the people react to the ginger at first? • How was David’s experience different from Robin’s?

Interview • discovered my interest • suited my interest • pursued my interest • encouraged to do • decided to be an artist • participated in international competitions • developed his skills / interest • support his family • My father was definitely against my being a full-time artist • He is a doctor and he wanted me to focus on my studies so that I could follow in his footsteps • my family was impressed • gained confidence to join competitions • prepared some snacks • provided the youths with rented bicycles • make complicated sandcastles • most precious thing the queen had • received a warm welcome • more willing to try his pepper • well prepared • waving frantically

Qualities • strength • courage • disciplined • obedient • determined • eager • gentle • calm • fit • creative • The carp is a fish which symbolises determination and strength

Feelings • impatient to happy • embarrassed to joyful • disappointed to excited • felt thankful • felt regretful • alarmed

Adjectives • trendy • artistic • knowledgeable • talented • passionate