Unit 1 Influence

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Word/Phrase Phonetic Definition Sample sentence
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Influences
copy sbdys every kpi (sbdy's) evri to do something in the same She really looks up to her sister
move muv way as someone else she copies her every move.

encourage sbdy to nkrd (sbdy) t to suggest that someone does His parents encouraged him to
do sthg v du (sthg) something that you believe read a lot when he was a child.
would be good
have an influence hv n nfluns to have an effect on My history teacher had a big
on n a person that affects influence on me when I was
their decisions, opinions, growing up.
or behaviour
idolise sbdy v adlaz (sbdy) to think that someone Josef idolised David Beckham
is perfect when he was younger.

role model n rl md()l someone whose behaviour is Usain Bolt is a good role model
considered to be a good for young athletes.
example for other people to
copy
set a good example set d to behave in a way that As captain, he should be
zmp()l is considered as a model for setting a good example for his
other people to copy team mates.
shape sbdys ep (sbdy's) to influence the way that Some people believe
opinion pnjn a person thinks and forms everything they read and this
opinions can really shape their
opinions.
The weather
blazing sun blez sn a very bright and strong sun She got sunburnt while
working outside in the blazing
sun.
cold spell kld spel a period of very cold weather There was an unusually cold
spell in April, it even snowed in
some parts of the country.

dropping drp weather that becomes colder It will become much colder
temperatures temprt(r)z and colder next week with dropping
temperatures and even snow.

fine and sunny fan nd sni good weather with no clouds In the summer it's usually fine
and lots of sunshine and sunny everyday.
gale-force winds el f(r)s wndz very strong wind, often causing The gale-force winds caused
damage to buildings and trees extensive damage to the
caravan park.

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hard winter h(r)d wnt(r) a very cold winter It was a hard winter with
temperatures dropping to
minus fifteen degrees.
heavy snow hevi sn a lot of snow Heavy snow fell overnight
causing disruption on the
roads.
intense heat ntens hit very great or extreme heat You should avoid walking in
the intense heat in the middle
of the day.
light breeze lat briz a very gentle wind There was no wind, not even a
light breeze.
pour with rain p(r) w ren to rain very hard It poured with rain all
afternoon so we had to stay
indoors.
torrential rainfall tren()l renfl rain falling fast in large The torrential rainfall last
amounts week caused widespread
flooding.

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