Unit 34

Words 661–680 · manager, international, contain, notice, wonder, nature

Study PracticeListening · Speaking · Reading · Writing

manager
#661
noun
A person who controls and organizes the work of a business or group.
1. The manager checks the store every morning.
2. Please speak to the hotel manager.
3. Our manager planned a team meeting.
4. The restaurant manager greeted our family.
5. The store manager helped me find shoes.
international
#662
adjective
involving or shared by people or countries from different parts of the world
1. She works for an international company.
2. We ate at an international food festival.
3. He wants an international career.
4. Our school has international students.
5. They flew on an international flight.
contain
#663
verb
to have something inside or include something
1. This box contains six small toys.
2. The bottle contains clean drinking water.
3. This meal contains rice, vegetables, and chicken.
4. The book contains useful grammar exercises.
5. The medicine contains natural ingredients.
notice
#664
verb, noun
to see or become aware of something; a short written announcement about something
1. I noticed a strange smell in the kitchen.
2. Did you notice the new teacher today?
3. She noticed that her bag was missing.
4. We noticed a small café near the station.
5. I read the notice on the office door.
wonder
#665
noun, verb
To think about something and want to know more about it.
1. I wonder where my keys are.
2. She wondered why he was late.
3. I wonder if this bus goes downtown.
4. The new baby is a wonder.
5. We wondered at the beautiful mountain view.
nature
#666
noun
the natural world, including plants, animals, and places not made by people
1. We walked in nature after breakfast.
2. Nature is beautiful in the spring.
3. This park is a great place to enjoy nature.
4. She loves taking nature photos on trips.
5. The doctor says nature can reduce stress.
structure
#667
noun, verb
The way parts are arranged and connected; to arrange parts in a clear way.
1. The building has a strong structure.
2. We studied the structure of a flower.
3. The essay has a clear structure.
4. The bridge structure was damaged by the storm.
5. The teacher structured the lesson carefully.
section
#668
noun, verb
One part of something larger, such as a book, store, or group.
1. Please read the next section of the book.
2. The store has a large clothing section.
3. We sat in the front section of the train.
4. Cut the cake into six equal sections.
5. The nurse sectioned the patients into small groups.
myself
#669
pronoun
used to refer to the speaker as the object of an action or for emphasis
1. I taught myself to cook.
2. I made myself a cup of tea.
3. Please help yourself to some cake.
4. I hurt myself while playing football.
5. I introduced myself to the new teacher.
exactly
#670
adverb
In a way that is completely correct or accurate.
1. That is exactly what I need.
2. The train arrived exactly at noon.
3. Please write exactly five sentences.
4. This shirt is exactly my size.
5. He knew exactly how I felt.
plant
#671
noun, verb
A living thing that grows in soil, or to put something in the ground.
1. She waters the plants every morning.
2. We planted tomatoes in the garden.
3. The factory plant makes car parts.
4. The doctor planted a small device under his skin.
5. Please plant the flag near the tent.
paint
#672
noun, verb
A colored liquid used to cover or decorate surfaces; to put color on something.
1. We painted the kitchen walls last weekend.
2. She bought white paint for the bedroom.
3. The children are painting pictures at school.
4. He painted the chair green yesterday.
5. The artist paints beautiful flowers.
worker
#673
noun
A person who does a job, especially to earn money.
1. The workers start early every morning.
2. A shop worker helped me find shoes.
3. The factory worker checked the machines.
4. The school workers cleaned the classrooms.
5. The health worker visited my sick grandmother.
press
#674
verb, noun
to push something firmly with your finger or hand
1. Press the button to open the door.
2. She pressed the key and started the machine.
3. Press the lemons to get more juice.
4. The doctor pressed my arm gently.
5. The press asked the actor many questions.
whatever
#675
pronoun, determiner, adverb
Any thing, choice, or amount, or it does not matter which one.
1. Choose whatever you like for dinner.
2. Whatever you do, stay safe.
3. You can wear whatever you want.
4. Whatever happened to your old bicycle?
5. He eats whatever is in the fridge.
necessary
#676
adjective
needed for a particular purpose or situation
1. Bring only the necessary clothes for the trip.
2. Is it necessary to wash the fruit?
3. The doctor said rest was necessary.
4. Please take the necessary steps to stay safe.
5. We bought the necessary food for dinner.
region
#677
noun
An area of a country, city, or the world with its own features.
1. This region has very cold winters.
2. We traveled through a beautiful mountain region.
3. The hotel is in the city region.
4. This region grows many oranges.
5. Doctors serve people in this region.
growth
#678
noun
The process of becoming bigger, better, or more developed.
1. The plant showed new growth after the rain.
2. The company had strong growth last year.
3. Regular exercise supports healthy growth in children.
4. The teacher noticed growth in Maya’s reading skills.
5. The shop sells hair growth products.
evening
#679
noun
The time between the afternoon and bedtime.
1. We usually eat dinner in the evening.
2. I met my friends one evening after work.
3. The evening class starts at six.
4. She takes an evening walk every day.
5. We arrived in London late one evening.
influence
#680
noun, verb
the power to change how someone thinks or behaves
1. Friends can influence what we choose to eat.
2. Parents strongly influence their children's behavior.
3. Her teacher influenced her choice of career.
4. The weather influenced our travel plans.
5. Music influences my mood every morning.