Unit 1

1000 Basic English Words 3

UNIT 1 Part A Word List Learn the words. Write the meanings in your own language. burn The paper is burning. exchange The gentlemen exchange phone numbers. introduce Jane's husband introduces her to his handsome friend. offer Paul offered the man money, but he was not interested. pardon "Pardon me. Can you tell me how to get to the subway?" popular This busy street is a popular place to shop. prepare The cooks prepare a delicious meal in the restaurant. reason He did not have a reason for arriving late at the theater. shake The woman shakes Sue's hand and congratulates her. shy The young boy is very shy.

Part B Word List Learn the words. Write the meanings in your own language. bell The bell rings when the gate opens. block There are many houses on each block. borrow Thank you for letting me borrow your math book this week. bowl I had a big bowl of soup for lunch. confuse Math confuses Scott. knock She continued to knock on the door. result John's doctor was very happy with his test results. seem They seem to be enjoying the funny movie tonight. smart Chris is a very smart boy. subject English is the most popular subject at my school.

Reading Practice A. Read the passage. Nancy's New Friend Nancy wanted to introduce herself to her new neighbors. She needed a reason to visit them. “I can ask to borrow a bowl, or I could prepare lunch for them." Then she had another idea. She hoped it would have a good result. She walked down the block with her mom, knocked on the new neighbors' door, and rang the bell. A shy girl came to the door. She seemed to be Nancy's age. “Pardon me. My name is Nancy. I'm your neighbor." “I'm Becky." The girls shook hands. “Can I help you unpack?"Nancy offered. “Sure!" said Becky. As they worked, they talked about many things. At the end of the day, they exchanged phone numbers. Nancy was glad to have a new friend.