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Unit 3

Chapter 1
after all /'reft�r :,:I/ phrase everything else having been considered: We chose to take the train
after all.
encourage /m'k3nd:;/ v. to inspire (someone) with the courage or confidence (to do something):
My teachers always encouraged us to ask questions.
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enjoy /in d3:,i:/ v. to get pleasure from, to like: He enjoys music.
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experience /ik sp1�rfans/ n. something that happens which has an effect on you: I had many great
experiences on my trip.
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occupation / okjupe1Jn/ n. one's means of making a living, a job: Her occupation is a doctor.
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promise /'prom1s/ v. to state to someone that you will certainly do something: She promised her
mother she would come home after school.
right away /ra1t/ adv. immediately, without delay: When the phone rang, he answered right away.
set a goal /goul/ expression to decide to do somet_hing: She set her goals for the year; including
getting an A in English.

Chapter2

cash /kreJ/ n. paper currency, such as dollar bills, and metal coins used in making daily purchases:
I am going to the bank to get some cash.
document /'dokju:m�nt/ n. a paper, such as a formal letter, contract, record, etc.: The official
documents showing who owns land are kept in the courthouse.
earn 13:rn/ v. to make money by doing work: I earn about $500 a week.
expenses /ik'spens�s/ n. cost, price: The expense of moving from one house to another is high.
project /'prod3ekt/ n. work done for a short time, an assignment: The project was completed by the
entire class in one year.
skill /sk11/ n. an ability to do something well because of practice, talent, or special training: She has
excellent musical skills.
tip /tip/ n. advice, helpful information: The coach gave a player a tip on how to improve her golf
stroke.
trip /tnp/ n. a journey, travel: We took a trip north to see our cousin.

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