Unit 1
Reading
collocations |
special purpose vocabulary |
idioms |
phrasal verbs |
word building |
be complimentary (about sth) be introduced to sb tour the globe a singular item surreal spin of sth play a dome a lost time in a sense a big difference time travel make a career out of sth emerge out of the ashes not a bad deal/a good deal be restricted to echo to sth sing along to every word be accompanied by spot the difference highly trained close study do sb’s tribute do a cover give an impression of sth/sb expect from sth/sb appeal for calm take to the stage to music steaming crowd on the dance floor things get warm at a club play a bar
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imitator franchise tour the globe version genre cabaret authenticity play a dome impersonate musical failed + any type of performance twang ersatz copycat genuine facsimile music listing pop faker diehard fan soundalike echo to sth sing along to every word original perfect sth debut album do sb’s tribute do a cover gig give an impression of sth/sb tribute band rock outfit feature sth/sb set noun take to the stage to music on the dance floor at a club play a bar live band
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at a time at one’s peak by no means to the point that/where, etc. in short
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take sth out of sth hail back to go along check out be into sth hold back go down (a storm) chill out
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unpretentious authenticity impersonate snobbery explosive
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academic general purpose vocabulary |
informal vocabulary |
grammar |
words/clichés for writing |
words/clichés for speaking |
snobbery veer towards sth pretend snapshot trace sb/sth broadcast verb annual splendid spread noun phenomenon explosive dozen
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be stuffed with sth lad hurl oneself around
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rather than + gerund given that (conjunction) there’s no + gerund to the point that/where, etc. send sth flying
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in a sense given that in short to the point that/where, etc by no means
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in a sense given that in short to the point that/where, etc by no means
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Use of English
collocations |
special purpose vocabulary |
idioms |
word building |
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pay for sth generate interest in sb make sth available loss of income potential income be offset by sth increased exposure on the Internet hard copy musical talent modest amount invest in digital equipment comparable quality to sth unthinkable idea decade + see revolution in sth home recording establish a reputation as a result distribute freely via the Internet download a song forward a file record label music business top of the charts go straight debut single big story tube station receive a standing ovation be actively engaged in sth in a station basic bill give a performance
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music world have an involvement with sth be in negotiations for sth a recording contract for a living make an appearance on the streets penny whistle play a harp have responsibility for sb follow one’s dream release a CD read music fluently respectable career clear voice powerful voice soprano voice opera house formal training pay one’s bills full-time student … degree student play regularly at a station pitch determined departure from sth standard approach to sth make an impression (on sb) positive impression street musician intriguing personal background production of the show licensed busking take part in sth sponsored scheme professional musician music documentary
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word of mouth home recording digital equipment record label be discovered chart debut single file sharing receive a standing ovation penny whistle play a harp audition clear voice soprano opera house agent street musician busker |
in effect in other words by means of sth on one’s own make it far from make one’s way have one’s hands full in one’s own right
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innovator inspirational inspiring performer musician exposure unthinkable comparable respectable |
academic general purpose vocabulary |
grammar |
words/clichés for writing |
words/clichés for speaking |
phrasal verbs |
demonstrate reason verb surely ordinary power be spotted determination accountant struggle verb boast sth showcase
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be worth + gerund/noun become possible for sb + inf far from sth/gerund turn out + inf lead sb to + gerund despite + gerund
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in effect as a result surely in other words by means of sth eventually
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in effect as a result surely in other words by means of sth eventually
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give sth away go through sth
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