Learning words that are thematically linked in some way is a convenient and helpful way of gaining a knowledge and understanding of more words. With this in mind, this book contains a series of 15 units, each dealing with a list of words that are thematically linked in some way.

Each unit provides a short passage together with an exercise based on this to test the students’ understanding of the words used in the passage. Then there are two other sets of exercises which test the students’ understanding of the other words featured in the unit. Answers to all the questions are given at the back of the book. After the exercises there is a list of the words covered in the unit, together with a clear explanation of the meaning and example sentences. In some cases additional information is given.

Unit 1 Giving vent to our feelings
Unit 2 Sounds of everyday life
Unit 3 Moving around
Unit 4 Using our eyes
Unit 5 Animals on the move
Unit 6 Emotions and characteristics
Unit 7 Suffering pain and injury
Unit 8 Is it important?
Unit 9 Money matters
Unit 10 The unexpected
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