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Unit 7 Vocabulary ListUnit 1
Reading
Use of English
Listening
Unit 7 Vocabulary List
Reading pp. 82-84
a work of art artistic aspect technical aspect session work properly non-specialist try out interact give sb a break from sth intense concentration put forward put forward a theory have effect (on) form of entertainment artistic value learn from sb/sth be commercially driven computer games industry film industry have yet + inf achieve a high status compare sb to sb employ a style gain respect film enthusiast introduce a way of + ing pioneer sth shifting perspective in nature essentially interactive present an idea sophisticated the end user measure value complexity set a goal to some degree to some extent realize sb’s vision reveal + that reservation bloke sit at one’s computer twiddle with sth glorious computer-generated landscape splash sth across the screen scruffy be intent on sth emanate from sth colony mouse click keyboard tap steady hum be animated by sth brainiac flaw if sb is to be believed entertainment provider be engaged in sth surpass sth abracadabra synthesis produce sth transcend sth thesis innocuous controversial assertion storyline visuals valid feed off sb with + participle pilfer sth take off the brattier cousin prediction surpass sth and sth combined increase in revenue barely alter sth public perception the domain of sb adolescent grammar cliché a handful of recognizable style recognizable for sth induce/provoke respect movie buff pioneer sth narrative filmmaking in the early … century late last/this year cinematic device flashback cross-cutting central to sth immersive coherent breathtaking shifting point of view childlike even so influential critic film critic banish sth from sth canon of artforms elegant subtle in response to sth/sb medium prevent sth from sth/ing move beyond sth craftsmanship move to the stature of sth to one’s knowledge in or out of the field cite sth worthy of sth comparison with dramatist filmmaker novelist gamer post a blog reply feverish reply condemn sth/sb explain oneself admit + that by one’s nature the opposite of sth authorial founder co-founder grand pretext constrain sth/sb a series of sth do a quest complete a mission in sb’s mind play god slippery multi-faceted static in support of some/one’s argument draw parallels between engrossing put down (a book) immersive creative director deliver at a stage let’s face it
Listening p. 80
insight be on arts festival as many preparation for sth around the city multi-coloured pop up unexpected go mad art feature parade to be precise host an event life-size all manner of sth be on show at an indoor/outdoor location across the city concept window dresser attract customers exhibit sth be a success worldwide generate interest raise money for charity be sponsored by sb art gallery travel agency to name but a few effectively install sth diverse shopping centre foyer football stadium at an auction sale proceeds give sth to charity at an auction reach the best price for sth be gold plated be covered in sth be decorated with sth try and + bare inf break a record benefit a charity keep sb in the best of health attend a workshop mosaic display sth download a thumbnail meanwhile passer-by stencil sth in return for sth large charity small donation contribute to sth
Vocabulary 1 p. 81
deny + that body painting think of sth self-expression as much + sth + as + sth on canvas decorate sth stain sth + colour bring about sth good fortune come across sth on a special occasion become increasingly seek after go for sth temporary effect outrageous do a decoration set off on holiday be away wear off
Use of English p. 86-90
modest sum rising star snap up snap up a bargain it looks like be in for sth painting school make money channel a profit swh fund for sth be on the point of –ing viable project be a commercial success fetch a price be highly sought after assess sth be on the market
a complete phenomenon dash off sth big sweep bold sweep sweep of the brush compare sth with sth compare sth to sth accept sth for an exhibition watercolour sell for + money come from a line of artists illustrator less than be anxious + inf partly struggling artist penniless artist in sb’s eyes be spot on be a natural have an eye for sth know instinctively direct approach cartoonish figure establish a market may well + bare inf with an eye to the future primary colour too simple for sophisticated tastes there is sth (+adj.) about sth catch the eye be surprised at sth have an effect on sb be profoundly moved find sth remarkable thought-provoking a return to sth simplicity the + personal name + of sth time will tell be well worth a look custom anomaly hoard accumulate obsession preoccupation fascination indifference conceal display exhibit present disincentive scrutinise detailed examination be pronounced a fake produce art attract visitors give a presentation on sth
leisure activity reach the point where reduce the number of sth superfluous unfashionable dispose of sth develop an attachment build up a collection memorabilia urge + inf continue into + period adult life subject look into sth obsessive range from sth to sth hoard sth fine art ordinary people fascination for sth lead sb + inf all manner of sth pottery intrinsically valuable artifact imaginative pile of junk good judgment when it come to sth/-ing sell on undoubtedly the key to sth
self-taught artist natural athlete long + inf interfere with a plan cartoonist pursue one’s interest oddity mind + -ing radio broadcast risk + -ing detest + -ing regret + -ing holiday highlight
reject recycle retain roomful of sth clutter refuse + inf get rid of sth look back on sth article of clothing nostalgic art motif trendy restaurant make money from sth fail + inf develop a collection miss out on sth handsome profit clearout of sth treasure remove sth from swh make a (big) mistake
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