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Modern Family — Season 5 Episode 1

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CEFR level

a trip on an airplane

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a trip on an airplane

The flight was long

a sudden, brief period of unusual behavior or emotion

He had a sudden flight of temper

the body's natural response to run away from danger

The fight or flight response is instinctive

a series of steps between two floors

She climbed a flight of stairs

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

In scene

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

I read a book

to arrange to use something in advance

In scene

to arrange to use something in advance

I want to book a room

to officially record someone's arrest in police records

The police decided to book the suspect

very large in size or amount

In scene

very large in size or amount

The building is massive

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

In scene

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

I will be there in one hour

one of the twenty-four parts of a day

We will leave in one hour

a period of 60 minutes

I will be there in an hour

the first meal of the day

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the first meal of the day

I eat breakfast at 8 AM

the first meal of the day

I like to eat eggs for breakfast

a daughter of a king or queen

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a daughter of a king or queen

The princess lives in a castle

a female member of a royal family

She is a princess of the kingdom

a ceremony where two people get married

In scene

a ceremony where two people get married

The wedding ceremony starts at noon

a woman who is getting married

The bride arrived at the wedding early

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We are going to a wedding this Saturday

to become joined in marriage

They are planning their wedding

a serious bacterial infection of the throat and nose

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a serious bacterial infection of the throat and nose

Diphtheria is a dangerous infectious disease

a serious bacterial infection of the throat

In scene

a serious bacterial infection of the throat

Children are vaccinated against diphtheria

a serious bacterial infection that affects the throat and nose

In scene

a serious bacterial infection that affects the throat and nose

Doctors rarely see cases of diphtheria today

the number 2

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the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

having great power or force

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having great power or force

He is a strong man

having a lot of skill or ability

She is a strong candidate for the job

very good or effective at persuading people

She made a strong argument

having a strong flavor or effect

The coffee has a strong taste

a feeling of worry or interest about something

In scene

a feeling of worry or interest about something

I don't care

the act of looking after someone or something

Skin care is important

to want to do something

Would you care for tea

the act of washing your body in a tub of water

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the act of washing your body in a tub of water

I take a bath every day

a container for holding water for birds to bathe in

The birds played in the bath all day

a place or fixture for bathing

The bath is large

to clean with water

Please bath the baby gently

connected to the internet

In scene

connected to the internet

I am online now

connected and ready to operate

He is online right now

at a distance from here

In scene

at a distance from here

The city is far away

to not be in a place

He is away for the weekend

to the full extent or without holding back

He was working away

to move something from one place to another

Put your toys away

in the process of traveling to a place

In scene

in the process of traveling to a place

I am on the way to school

coming soon or getting closer

My friend is on the way

expecting a baby

They have a baby on the way

to have a particular result or outcome

In scene

to have a particular result or outcome

The situation worked out eventually

to do physical activity for fitness

I work out every morning

to think of or develop a method or solution

We need to work out a plan

to find a solution to a problem

I will work out the problem

a large strong box with a lid, used for storing things

In scene

a large strong box with a lid, used for storing things

She kept her old clothes in the trunk

shorts worn for swimming

He is wearing blue trunks

content

The elephant drinks with its trunk

the thick main stem of a tree

The tree has a thick trunk

to cause a noticeable change or effect

In scene

to cause a noticeable change or effect

This new project will help us move the needle

a sudden failure or collapse

In scene

a sudden failure or collapse

The economy suffered a complete meltdown

a sudden failure of a machine, system, or device

The computer system had a total meltdown

a sudden loss of emotional control

The child had a meltdown in the store

to form letters or words on a surface

In scene

to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

a young human being

In scene

a young human being

Many children go to school

a person's sons or daughters

She has three children

young human beings

The children are playing in the park

young human beings

These children are studying for their exam

a large farm animal with a broad snout

In scene

a large farm animal with a broad snout

The hog is very big

to take or use something selfishly

Don't hog the remote

the act of saving someone from a bad situation

In scene

the act of saving someone from a bad situation

He seeks redemption

a machine that dries clothes

In scene

a machine that dries clothes

Put the clothes in the dryer

a machine that dries something

Use a hair dryer for your hair

a machine that dries clothes

I put my clothes in the dryer

to understand something

In scene

to understand something

I got it

the food eaten at a particular time of day

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the food eaten at a particular time of day

Breakfast is the first meal of the day

an occasion when you eat food

We had a nice meal

a small folding case for money and cards

In scene

a small folding case for money and cards

I lost my wallet

a small flat case for carrying money and cards

I keep my money in my wallet

a slang term for the external female genitalia

Some people use the word wallet as a slang term for female genitalia

a flat folding case for carrying money and cards

I keep my money in my wallet

to ask someone to marry you

In scene

to ask someone to marry you

He finally popped the question

to lie over part of something else

In scene

to lie over part of something else

The two circles overlap

to be responsible for someone or something

In scene

to be responsible for someone or something

She takes care of the children

to deal with a problem or situation

I will take care of the dishes

to look after or handle something

Please take care of the dog

covered with snow

In scene

covered with snow

It is a snowy day

objects like chairs, tables, beds used in a home

In scene

objects like chairs, tables, beds used in a home

I need new furniture for my room

large items used to sit, sleep, or store things in a home

We bought new furniture for our living room

something that influences a result

In scene

something that influences a result

Price is an important factor

to write a number or expression as a product of its parts

You need to factor the equation

to add someone or something into a plan or consideration

We must factor in the travel time

to be in a particular state or condition

In scene

to be in a particular state or condition

The word est is a form of the verb to be

to express a future plan or intention

In scene

to express a future plan or intention

I am going to study

to regularly be present at a place for a purpose

I am going to university

used to express what you plan to do

We are going to move

to intend or be about to do something

I am going to study today

a long loose piece of clothing

In scene

a long loose piece of clothing

He put on his robe after the shower

a place where people stay in tents or temporary shelters

In scene

a place where people stay in tents or temporary shelters

The summer camp is near the lake

a group with a shared opinion

In scene

a group with a shared opinion

Both camps agree on the plan

to live in a tent or shelter for a short time

We decided to camp in the mountains

an alcoholic drink made from grapes

In scene

an alcoholic drink made from grapes

I drink red wine

to treat someone to drinks or a meal as a way to gain their favor

They wined and dined the potential client

coming before all others in time or order

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coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to let something stay in place

In scene

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

a short study of something you learned before

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a short study of something you learned before

I took a refresher course

to fail to remember something

In scene

to fail to remember something

Don't forget about the meeting

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Forget about the old rules

a longer path taken to avoid something

In scene

a longer path taken to avoid something

We had to take a detour

to tell someone you are grateful

In scene

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

very close to something or someone

In scene

very close to something or someone

He sat next to me

very close to being true

It is next to impossible

coming after the current one

Who is next to go

close to something

The book is next to the lamp

not real or genuine

In scene

not real or genuine

This is a fake diamond

not genuine or true

This is a fake diamond

to make something seem true when it is not

He faked a cough

to depart for a place

In scene

to depart for a place

She is going off to London tomorrow

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

In scene

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

not different

In scene

not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

to take someone in your hand or lift them

In scene

to take someone in your hand or lift them

I will pick you up

happening or done not long ago

In scene

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

tardy

I am late for work

money paid to the government on income or goods

In scene

money paid to the government on income or goods

I have to pay my taxes

to put pressure on something

This difficult task taxes my energy

the measured period in which things happen

In scene

the measured period in which things happen

I have waited for a long time

existing for a long period

I have lived here for a long time

lasting for a long period of time

This is a long time project

a long duration of time

I have not seen you for a long time

having been in a particular position, state, or relationship for a long period

She is a long-time member of this club

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

In scene

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

suitable for actual use

In scene

suitable for actual use

This is a practical solution

feeling sick or wanting to vomit

In scene

feeling sick or wanting to vomit

I feel a bit queasy

the plural form of "yourself", used to refer to the people being spoken to

In scene

the plural form of "yourself", used to refer to the people being spoken to

You can do it yourselves

to be referred to by a particular name

In scene

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

to want something to happen

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to want something to happen

I am hoping for the best

expect/wish | to want something to happen

She is hoping to pass the exam

the time when something happens

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the time when something happens

The timing of the rain was terrible

the choice of when something happens

Success depends on timing

a place where you buy things

In scene

a place where you buy things

This is a small shop

to buy goods from stores

I like to shop for clothes

true or accurate

In scene

true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

used to show something is surprising or extreme

In scene

used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

to go away from someone or something

In scene

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

to try to make someone do something

In scene

to try to make someone do something

My parents push me to study

to press against something to move it

Push the button

to try to sell illegal or prescription drugs to people

He was caught pushing drugs on the street

to learn or be told something

In scene

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

I am leaving the house now

to make someone be in a particular state or condition

The news left him speechless

something that is left behind after a process

This ash is a leaving of the fire

food and other things you buy at a store

In scene

food and other things you buy at a store

I need to buy some groceries

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

In scene

to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle

She wants to ride her new bike

a machine or structure at a fair or amusement park that people ride for fun

The roller coaster is a fun ride

a journey in a vehicle

The ride to the airport was long

to criticize or complain to someone repeatedly

Stop riding me about my mistakes

showing or expressing love

In scene

showing or expressing love

He is a romantic man

relating to love or strong emotional attachment

They had a romantic dinner

to put something where it cannot be seen

In scene

to put something where it cannot be seen

Hide the gift under the bed

kept out of sight

You should hide the key

the act of staying out of sight

The cat likes to hide under the bed

the body covering of a person or animal

The cow has a thick hide

to take something off a surface

In scene

to take something off a surface

Peel off the sticker

to give someone the chance to take something

In scene

to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

to come down to the ground after moving through the air

In scene

to come down to the ground after moving through the air

The plane landed safely

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

I watched a good film

the solid part of the earth's surface

We finally saw land

to achieve the desired result

He landed a new job

a flying insect that glows in the dark

In scene

a flying insect that glows in the dark

I saw many fireflies in the garden last night

used to express surprise

In scene

used to express surprise

Gosh, it is cold outside

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

at some time in the past

In scene

at some time in the past

I once lived here

at the time that; as soon as

In scene

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

a sudden event causing great damage or trouble

In scene

a sudden event causing great damage or trouble

The earthquake was a disaster

extremely bad or unsuccessful

The event was a total disaster

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