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VocabularyVocabulary to Learn Lists (VTLs)The vocabulary in these lists is testable vocabulary. Only words from these lists will be tested in the CGEs.VTL 1ANounsVerbsAdjectivesAdverbs etc.CenturyDoubleAdvancedExactlyDiscoveryImagineCommonExperimentMentionCurrentExplanationPronounceExcellentTradeSpreadIndependentQuarterweighOrdinaryScientificVTL 1BNounsVerbsAdjectivesAdverbs etc.ChanceCalculateDetailedOriginallyDistribution ExploreInfluentialFeatureHandlePreviousGenerationReproduceSpecificNatureRepresentObjectOutcomePatternRoleStageVTL 2ANounsVerbsAdjectivesAdverbs etc.RequestAdoptAncientAbsolutelyRootsArrangeAware (of)GraduallySeriesContainEfficientRegularlystructureOriginatereasonableSeparatelyRequireUnlikeSettleVTL 2BNounsVerbsAdjectivesAdverbs etc.ConditionClassifyComplicatedWidelyDeviceDamageEffectiveGapEnablePhysicalSenseEstimateSuitableTheoryManageUniqueuniverseMeanVariedSufferVTL 3ANounsVerbsAdjectivesAdverbs etc.CreatureAdmireAmbitiousEquallyDescriptionAnnoyClearRapidlyIndividualCleverSteadilyModelCruelSituationExtraordinaryToolGenerousTypeLegalWeaponNormalRemarkableSensitiveVTL 3BNounsVerbsAdjectivesAdverbs etc.AspectArgueFinancialBasicallyCharacterContributeNaturallyComponentEstablishContinentDiseaseLackLocalsPovertyPressureSectionQualityRateVTLs in ContextHere the same words are presented in context in example sentences.Testable WordMeaningExampleList 1ACentury A hundred yearsThe 20th century started in 1900 and finished at the end of 1999.DiscoverySomething found for the first timeThe discovery of penicillin has saved millions of lives.ExperimentA scientific testWe did an interesting experiment in Science today.ExplanationSomething said in words which shows why or howOne explanation for global warming says it is caused by carbon dioxide.TradeBuying and selling goodsTrade between China and the USA is bigger than ever.QuarterOne fourth part (1/4)A quarter of an hour is 15 minutes.DoubleMultiply by twoThe world population will double by the year 2050.ImagineThink about; picture in your mindImagine what life will be like in the year 3000.MentionSay something about something in a few wordsShe mentioned that she was not feeling well.PronounceTo say something in a particular wayHow do you pronounce this word: k-n-i-f-e?SpreadTo go across a wide areaThe use of smartphones has spread across the whole world.WeighTo measure or say the weight someone or something isI weigh 84 kilos.AdvancedModern, new, high levelI am studying Advanced monNormal, ordinary, easily foundToo little exercise is a common problem, these days.CurrentFrom now, at this timeThe current world population is about 7 billion.ExcellentVery, very goodExcellent work!IndependentStanding alone, not needing othersStudents need to be independent learners.OrdinaryNormal, not specialWe live in an ordinary house, the same as all the other in the street.ScientificTo do with scienceModern medicines are tested using scientific methods.ExactlyCorrectly, without any errorA litre of water weighs exactly one kilo.List 1BChancePossibility, opportunity, (idea that something can happen)There is a chance that Spain will win the World Cup for a third time.Distribution Giving out, spreadThe distribution of food and medicine was difficult because of damage to roads. FeatureAn important part of somethingOne nice feature of the house is the outdoor swimming pool.GenerationPeople in the same age groupThe older generation do not understand the younger generationNatureLiving things; the natural worldThe elephant, the blue whale and the tiger are wonders of nature.ObjectThing you can see or touchThe oldest man-made objects are?fish hooks, arrowheads, buttons and things.OutcomeResultDear Sir, I need to know my exam outcome …PatternRepeated design, order or way of doing somethingEducation follows different patterns in different countries.RolePart someone plays, job, responsibilityParents have a role in education even more important than that of teachers.StagePart, step or phase of a processThe last stage in the process is to take the goods to shops.CalculateWork out the answerWe need to calculate the cost.ExploreLook around to find information or other things.Captain Kirk’s job was to explore space.HandleDeal with, control, useThis is a dangerous chemical so be careful how you handle it.ReproduceCopy; have babies Rabbits reproduce every month or two.RepresentStand for; showThe UN tries to represent all nations.DetailedWith a lot of informationHe gave a detailed report.InfluentialAffecting the way people think or feel about somethingIt was one of the most influential books ever written.PreviousBefore another oneHe has two children from a previous marriage.SpecificExact, clear, about one particular thingThe specific details of Shakespeare’s life are not known.OriginallyIn the beginning; at firstOriginally, this house belonged to a prince but now it belongs to a pop star.List 2ARequestAsking for somethingIf you need anything, you should make a request on the website.RootsWhere something comes from; origin; the parts of a plant that are in the groundMany health problems have their roots in poor diet and lack of exercise.SeriesA number of things that go in orderThe Fibonacci series starts like this: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13 ...StructureSomething made of different partsMore than 18,000 metal pieces make up the structure of the Eiffel Tower.AdoptTake up something; take in childrenWe have adopted many words into English from other languages.ArrangeTo organizeJulia arranged everything for us.ContainTo hold insideThe vocabulary lists contain the most useful words to learn.OriginateStart, beginCoffee drinking originated in Yemen.RequireNeedCorrect answers in the IELTS exam require correct spelling.SettleLive, stop movingArabic speakers settled in Spain for 700 years.AncientVery old, from a different timeSanskrit is the ancient language of India and is not spoken today.Aware (of)Know aboutIn Papua New Guinea, some tribes are not aware of other tribes that live just a few kilometres away.EfficientWorking well without wasteIt’s a very efficient engine that uses little fuel.reasonableFair, logical, well-behavedIt sounds reasonable. I think it’s a good idea.UnlikeDifferent fromUnlike Earth, nothing can live on Venus.AbsolutelyTotally, very much‘Would you like to meet for dinner?” “Absolutely!”GraduallyLittle by littleI am gradually improving.RegularlyRepeating with equal times between, oftenI regularly send emails to my mother.SeparatelyNot connected, each aloneSome languages have developed separately but I’ll look at ones that have developed together.List 2BConditionWhat someone or something is like, state; necessary part of an agreement; medical illnessThe car is in good condition.DeviceMachine or tool for doing somethingNow you can measure distances with a little electronic device.GapEmpty space between two thingsFill the gap with the word you think is best.SenseAbility to see, hear etc.; meaning; logicOur five senses are sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste.TheoryIdea which explains somethingThe Big Bang theory is an idea about how the universe began.UniverseAll of space and everything in it.The universe is all space, all stars, all planets and everything.ClassifyPut things into groups and name themWe classify living things as plants, animals, bacteria and so on.DamageBreak part of somethingIf you damage the brain it may affect the way you speak.EnableMake possible, give the abilityThe new test will enable doctors to see the disease earlier.EstimateGuess, calculateScientists estimate that the brain has about 100 billion cells!ManageOrganize; do something difficult successfullyHow did the Egyptians manage to build the pyramids 3000 years ago?MeanIndicate, show, have a meaningGlobal warming could mean trouble for the whole world.SufferFeel pain or have an illnessPeople who suffer brain damage may not be able to speak plicatedWith many parts, difficult to understandThe explanation was very complicated – I didn’t really understand it.EffectiveGood, doing the job wellPanadol is effective with some headaches but not for really bad ones.PhysicalTo do with the body or matter, not with the mind or ideasPhysically, he is very healthy. But his mind is not.SuitableRight for a situationChoose the most suitable paragraph for the heading.UniqueOne and onlyLanguae is one of the things that makes humans unique.VariedDifferent; not all the sameA healthy diet should be varied.WidelyIn many placesIt is widely known that fruit, vegetables and exercise are good for your health.List 3ACreatureLiving thing that can moveLike all living creatures, birds need plenty of water.DescriptionWords which show what something / someone is likeWhich one? Can you give me a description?IndividualSingle personEach of us is different. We are all individuals.ModelGood example; small 3D copyIn science today, we made a model of the solar system.SituationPlace and time; things that surround and affect a person or thing.The situation at work is getting worse, there are lots of problems.ToolThing made for doing a jobFirst, you need to get the right tools for the job.TypeSort, one of a group of similar thingsA reptile is a type of animal that lays eggs.WeaponTool for attacking someone or somethingThe police came because he was carrying a dangerous weapon.AdmireLike and respectNelson Mandela was widely admired.AnnoyMake a little angryIt annoys me when people are late.AmbitiousHoping to do something bigBarak Obama was ambitious as a child.ClearEasy to see or understandThese instructions are not clear. I don’t understand what to do. CleverIntelligentShe is clever. She will do well at school.CruelHurtful, painful, wanting to hurt someoneCats are cruel to birds and mice.ExtraordinaryVery unusual, not ordinaryThis cold weather is extraordinary for the UAE.GenerousKind and givingMy father is very generous. He often gives us presents.LegalAllowed by law; to do with the lawIs it legal to smoke in public places in the UAE?NormalOrdinaryYour temperature is normal. Nothing unusual there.RemarkableVery unusual, not ordinarySuch cold weather here is remarkable!SensitiveAffected by very small thingsBe kind. He’s very sensitive.EquallyTo the same amountOur assessment is designed to treat all students equally.RapidlyQuickly, fastExports of cars rose rapidly between 2003 and 2007.SteadilyContinuing in the same waySales of PCs have fallen steadily since 2010.List 3BAspectPart, view, pointOne aspect of my job that I don’t like is the stress.CharacterPersonality; person; letterHe is a strong character. He does not give up ponentPartThere are four main components to this machine.ContinentLarge land mass, e.g. Asia, Africa, Europe etc.Asia is the biggest continent.DiseaseIllnessSmallpox is the only disease that has been completely stopped.LackDoes not have something that is needed, need, wantA lack of vitamin D can lead to weak bones.LocalsPeople from the areaLocals wear traditional clothes.PovertyBeing poorPoverty is worse in Africa than any other continent.PressureA force that presses In the deep ocean the water pressure is so great it can kill a person.SectionPartThe front section of a ship is called the bow.QualityHow good or bad something isThis is very high quality tea.RateSpeedMy heart rate is very low. Just 45 beats per minute.ArgueFight with words; make a point; defend an ideaDon’t argue with your mother. Just do what she says.ContributeAdd something to something else; giveCO2 contributes to global warming.Depend (on)Be in need of something to continueAll animals depend on water to live.EstablishStart (especially a business)UAE University was established in 1976.FinancialTo do with moneyThe World Bank says the financial situation has improved since 2007.BasicallyIn summaryBasically, the UAE is a desert country.NaturallyOf course; not artificially, as part of natureNaturally, a large family will be able to support grandparents than a small one.Testable Parts of SpeechThe following words from the VTLs may be tested in terms of parts of speech.VTL 1 A and BNounVerbAdjectiveAdverbcalculationcalculatorcalculateexplorationexplorerexploreexploratory independenceindependentindependentlyimaginationimagineimaginarysciencescientistscientificscientificallyVTL 2 A and BNounVerbAdjectiveAdverbarrangementarrangearrangedcomplicationcomplicatecomplicatedmanagementmanagermanagemanagerialrequirementrequirerequiredvarietyvaryvariedvariousVTL 3 A and BParts of SpeechNounVerbAdjectiveAdverbdescriptiondescribedescriptiveadmirationadmireadmirablelocationlocallocatelocalOn-line Materials for VTL ActivitiesMaterials for helping students to learn these words can be found in the iBook, on the K-drive and on the L3 Google Drive and on-line. Here are details of some online materials put together by teachers (if you would like your blog to be included in this list, please send the address to mfintel@uaeu.ac.ae):Agata Szcerbik’s blog can be found at: Allan Young’s blog can be found at: HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" / Students should scroll down the right hand side of the blog till they see the category heading in bold UGRU Level 3 VTL Resources.?If students click directly on each link it will take them directly to the relevant resource page, no log-in required.Spelling City:? HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" : HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" make it easy, students should ONLY choose the study option "Question to Answer". Students can create an account with Headmagnet - they should use their UAEU email details so it is easy to remember the log-in. They can then import my lists into their own account.This is a comprehensive spelling site organized by Allan Young that works on the iPad. There are several different activities at varying levels of difficulty.VTL 1a: HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" VTL 1AVTL 1b: HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" VTL 1BVTL 2a: HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" VTL 2AVTL 2b: HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" VTL 2BVTL 3a: HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" VTL 3AVTL 3b: HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" VTL 3BSocrativeThere are also Socrative Quizzes listed on this page put together by Glenys Roberts. These cannot be clicked on directly but can only be opened in class by the teacher.iBook VTL One 9274567iBook VTL Two 9274763iBook VTL Three 9274696QuizletHere are Quizlet materials put together by Michael Fintel:VTLs:VTL 1a: 1b: 2a: 2b: 3a: 3b: in context:VTL 1a Context: 1b Context : 2a Context: 2b Context: 3a Context: 3b Context: are some Quizlet materials from Daniel Baxter Jackson that include the Arabic equivalent to the VTL words: are ‘Vocab Test’ materials from Joud Jabri-Pickett. These each contain a number of varied task types.vtl 1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b are Vocab Videos put together by Baxter Jackson. These feature a walkthrough (and talkthrough) of the meaning, an Arabic translation and a question for discussion that enables students to practice each item. There are worksheets to accompany these which you can find in the K-drive, Google Drive and Moodle course.VTL 1A.1 1A.2 1B.1 1B.2 2A.1 2A.2 2B.1 2B.2 3A.1 3A.2 3B.1 3B.2 ................
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