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Band 6-7The full list of 20 words in this set. Open any word for its pronunciation, collocations, a band 8 sentence and the mistakes Vietnamese learners make.
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keepverb/kiːp/
to retain possession of something or continue doing or having something
“Keep the receipt in case you need to return the item.”
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speakverb/spiːk/
to say something or express ideas by talking, often in a more formal way
“She will speak at the conference about urban planning.”
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driveverb/draɪv/
to control and move a vehicle, especially a car
“I usually drive to campus because the bus is unreliable.”
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flyverb/flaɪ/
to move through the air (of birds, planes) or to travel by aeroplane
“I usually fly to my hometown for the holidays.”
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buildverb/bɪld/
to make something by putting parts or materials together; to create or develop over time
“They plan to build a new community centre next year.”
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readverb/riːd/
to look at and understand written words
“I read three articles yesterday for my assignment.”
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wearverb/weə(r)/
to have clothing, jewellery, etc. on your body
“He always wears a suit to formal meetings.”
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standverb/stænd/
to be in an upright position on your feet; to be noticeable or acceptable
“Her bright jacket made her stand out in the crowd.”
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eatverb/iːt/
to put food into your mouth and chew and swallow it
“I usually eat dinner with my family.”
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payverb/peɪ/
to give money in exchange for something; to give attention
“You should pay attention when the lecturer explains the method.”
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understandverb/ˌʌndəˈstænd/
to grasp the meaning, nature, or importance of something
“I didn't understand the professor's point until she gave a concrete example.”
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sitverb/sɪt/
to rest with your weight on your bottom; to take an exam or hold a position
“I prefer to sit at the front during lectures.”
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holdverb/həʊld/
to grasp, carry, or support with one's hands; to organise or keep something in a particular state
“Could you hold this bag for a moment?”
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loseverb/luːz/
to fail to keep or to fail to win; to no longer have something
“The company lost several clients after the scandal.”
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rideverb / noun/raɪd/
to sit on and control or be carried on an animal or vehicle; also a short journey as a noun
“I usually ride my bike to school.”
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drinkverb/drɪŋk/
to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it
“Remember to drink water during exercise.”
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leadverb/liːd/
to guide or to cause something to happen; to result in
“Poor planning led to delays across the whole project.”
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sellverb/sɛl/
to give something to someone in exchange for money
“They sell second-hand books at the market every weekend.”