High Intermediate 2.3 Flashcards

one or more things that you can choose between

EXAMPLE: I don't want chicken for dinner. Is there an alternative?

sign up, register (for a school or course)

EXAMPLE: I want to take summer school. I should enroll now to make sure I get a spot.

needed

EXAMPLE: I wish I could apply for that job. Unfortunately, I don't have the necessary skills.

a need for something

EXAMPLE: Low cost housing is in demand because people cannot afford the expensive houses that are for sale.

borrow money from a bank

EXAMPLE: I want to buy a car, but I haven't saved enough money. I will need to take out a loan.

helping you do or achieve something

EXAMPLE: I took a communication course at the community college. It was very useful to me. The things I learned helped me get a really good job.

cheap enough for most people

EXAMPLE: This car looks expensive, but it is actually quite affordable.

a math term for the middle amount

EXAMPLE: If you add 4 numbers together and then divide by 4, you will find the average of the 4 numbers.

2+4+5+5 = 16

16/4 = 4

The average of 2, 4, 5, and 5 is the number 4.

in addition to something

EXAMPLE: I am tired. Can we do something besides going for a walk? Let's watch a movie instead.

graduate from a university

EXAMPLE: If you study at the university full time, you can probably earn a degree in 4 years.

owe money

EXAMPLE: I wish I hadn't borrowed money to buy a new car. I don't like being in debt.

get something ready

EXAMPLE: I will prepare lunch now because my kids are getting hungry.

someone who gives information

EXAMPLE: I don't believe what you are telling me. Where did you hear it? What was the source?

it is true

EXAMPLE: There is no doubt that if students study more their grades will improve.

move someone or something from one place to another place

EXAMPLE: I am not happy at my community college. I am going to transfer to another one. I hope I like it better.