Prime Time 4 Starter p. 5-6

street luge

/striːt luːʒ/

A sport where you lie down on a skateboard and race down a paved hill.

speed skiing

/spiːd ˈskiːɪŋ/

The sport of skiing downhill in a straight line at maximum speed.

white-water rafting

/waɪt ˈwɔːtər ˈræftɪŋ/
A recreational activity where individuals navigate through turbulent river waters using inflatable rafts.

reigning icon

/ˈreɪnɪŋ ˈaɪkɒn/
A currently highly famous and influential person or symbol.

painting the scenery

/ˈpeɪntɪŋ ðə ˈsiːnəri/
Designing or creating the background decorations for a stage play.

twist of the play

/twɪst ɒv ðə pleɪ/
An unexpected turn of events in the story of a theatre production.

bring down the curtain

/brɪŋ daʊn ðə ˈkɜːtn/
To end a theatrical performance or bring something to a close.

props

/prɒps/
Objects used on stage by actors during a performance.

tight-knit community

/taɪt nɪt kəˈmjuːnəti/
A close group of people who share strong relationships and support one another.

keep in touch

/kiːp ɪn tʌtʃ/
To maintain contact or communication with someone.

pierced

/pɪəst/
Having a hole made in a part of the body for wearing jewellery.

hazardous

/ˈhæzədəs/
Dangerous or risky to health and safety.

Take my breath away

/teɪk maɪ breθ əˈweɪ/
be extremely beautiful, surprising, or impressive.