Lesson 1 Vocabulary — Page 1

• residence (n)

  • Definition: the state of living in a particular place
  • Example: They were not able to take up residence in their new home until the spring.

• mythical (adj)

  • Definition: ~ legendary; that does not exist or is not true
  • Example: A mythical golden age when children always did what they were told.

• interior (n)

  • Definition: the inside part of something
  • Example: The original interior of the hotel has been replaced.

• glamorous (adj)

  • Definition: especially attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people
  • Example: They are glamorous movie stars.

• marble (n)

  • Definition: a type of hard stone that is usually white and often has coloured lines in it
  • Example: A statue of Cupid carved in black marble.

• extravagant (adj)

  • Definition: spending a lot more money or using a lot more of something than you can afford or than is necessary
  • Example: I felt very extravagant spending £200 on a dress.

• spectacular (adj)

  • Definition: very impressive
  • Example: The coastal road has spectacular scenery.

• skyscraper (n)

  • Definition: a very tall building in a city
  • Example: It’s known as the world's tallest skyscraper.

Lesson 1 Vocabulary — Page 2

• chandelier (n)

  • Definition: a large round frame hanging from the ceiling, with branches that hold lights or candles
  • Example: A gorgeous crystal chandelier hung in the dining room.

• criticize (v)

  • Definition: to judge the good and bad qualities of something
  • Example: We were taught how to criticize poems.
  • (Note: the source text includes an extra stray fragment next to this entry; the core definition is given above.)

• unstable (adj)

  • Definition: likely to change suddenly
  • Example: The political situation remains highly unstable.

• desirable (adj)

  • Definition: that you would like to have or do; worth having or doing
  • Example: Experience of computers is highly desirable.

• exposure (n)

  • Definition: the state of being in a place or situation where there is no protection from something harmful or unpleasant
  • Example: At high exposures, the chemical can affect the liver and kidneys.

• accommodate (v)

  • Definition: to provide somebody with a room or place to sleep, live or sit
  • Example: The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.

• entertain (v)

  • Definition: to interest somebody or make somebody laugh in order to please them
  • Example: Parents can relax while the kids entertain themselves in the outdoor playground.

Lesson 1 Grammar — Tenses

Present simple

• Structure (be form)
  • S
    ightarrow ext{am / is / are}
    ightarrow O
  • Example pattern: S + am / is / are + O
• Structure (other verbs)
  • S
    ightarrow V(s/es)
    ightarrow O
  • Example pattern: S + V(s/es) + O
• Usage
  • Repeated actions
  • General facts
  • Options
• Example
  • I live with my parents, but I’d like to leave home and live by myself in a year or two.

Present continuous

• Structure
  • S
    ightarrow ext{am / is / are}
    ightarrow Ving
    ightarrow O
• Usage
  • Temporary actions
  • An action which is not complete
  • Happening at the time of speaking
• Example
  • I’m having a bath at the moment.

Connections and Notes

• The vocabulary items cover everyday descriptive words (residence, interior, glamorous, marble, extravagant) useful for describing places, objects, and experiences.
• The second page expands with verbs related to action and description (chandelier, criticize, undesirable traits like unstable, desirable, exposure, accommodate, entertain), highlighting both everyday usage and slightly technical senses (exposure, accommodate).
• The grammar section reinforces two core present tense concepts essential for beginners: Present Simple for habitual/general statements and Present Continuous for ongoing or temporary actions.
• Practical application tips:
  • Use Present Simple for routines: "I live in…"; for facts: "This hotel has a grand interior."
  • Use Present Continuous for current activities: "I am reading the transcript now." or to describe temporary states: "The hotel is accommodating up to 500 guests this week."
• Real-world relevance: Descriptive language (glamorous, spectacular) helps in everyday communication about places and experiences; understanding tenses supports clear, accurate narration of actions over time.