Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• deal with
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• on the lookout: Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• physical objects: Tangible items that can be touched or seen; material things.
• of a certain age: Refers politely to someone who is middle-aged or older.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• turn into: To change to become something else
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• go away: To go on vacation
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• bundle up: To dress oneself or someone else in warm clothing.
• talk back
• freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
• century: Period of 100 years
• group: Two or more musicians who play music together
• landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
• Internet: Worldwide computer network system
• citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
• increasingly: More and more; in greater degree or amount
• message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China