Unit 3 Wordlist Macmillan English Hub B1
Part of
Word/Phrase speech IPA (UK) IPA (USA) Definition Sample sentence
Types of transport
boat noun bəʊt boʊt a small vehicle that people He travelled to the Greek
use for travelling on water islands by boat.
bus noun bʌs a large road vehicle with a The children go to school
lot of seats that you pay to by bus.
travel on
coach noun kəʊtʃ koʊtʃ a long comfortable vehicle We travelled to Oxford
for carrying a large number by coach.
of passengers, especially on
long journeys
ferry noun ˈferi a boat that makes short There is no ferry service to
regular journeys between the island in the winter.
two or more places
helicopter noun ˈhelɪˌkɒptə(r) ˈhelɪˌkɑptər an aircraft with large metal He has his own private
blades on top that spin and helicopter.
lift it into the air
minibus noun ˈmɪniˌbʌs a small bus for about ten to The children went to
fifteen people school by minibus.
motorbike noun ˈməʊtə(r)ˌbaɪk ˈmoʊtərˌbaɪk a road vehicle that has two He went for a ride on his
wheels and an engine and new motorbike.
looks like a large, heavy
bicycle
plane noun pleɪn an aircraft with wings and at We travelled by plane from
least one engine Mexico City.
taxi noun ˈtæksi a car whose driver is paid It’s too far to walk, so I’ll
to take you to a particular take a taxi.
place, especially a fairly short
distance
train noun treɪn a group of railway vehicles We travelled across China
that are connected and by train.
pulled by an engine
tram noun træm a long narrow vehicle that The city has a tram which
travels along metal tracks in you can use to travel
the middle of a street and is around.
used as public transport in
some places
Prefixes
dishonest adjective dɪsˈɒnɪst dɪsˈɑnəst willing to do things that are They admitted that there
not honest, for example to were some dishonest
tell lies or steal things employees working in
the bank.
disorganised adjective dɪsˈɔː(r)ɡənaɪzd not arranged according to a He is very disorganised –
clear plan or system he doesn’t know where
anything is!
impatient adjective ɪmˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt annoyed because something ‘Come on!’ said Maggie,
is not happening as quickly becoming impatient.
as you want or in the way
you want
impolite adjective ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt not polite It would be impolite to
leave the party so early.
impossible adjective ɪmˈpɒsəb(ə)l ɪmˈpɑsəb(ə)l something that no one can We were faced with an
do or that cannot happen impossible task.
inaccurate adjective ɪnˈækjʊrət ɪnˈækjərət not accurate or correct She was given inaccurate
information.
incorrect adjective ˌɪnkəˈrekt wrong, or not accurate or true He said the incorrect
answer.
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Unit 3 Wordlist Macmillan English Hub B1
Part of
Word/Phrase speech IPA (UK) IPA (USA) Definition Sample sentence
unhappy adjective ʌnˈhæpi feeling sad or upset Why are you so unhappy?
unhealthy adjective ʌnˈhelθi ill, or not physically fit Your skin looks pale and
unhealthy.
unkind adjective ʌnˈkaɪnd unfriendly, insulting, or cruel He made an unkind
remark.
unlikely adjective ʌnˈlaɪkli not likely to happen It looks quite sunny –
I think it’s unlikely to rain.
unlucky adjective ʌnˈlʌki if you are unlucky, something Normally we can get
bad happens to you, or tickets but this year we
something good does not were unlucky.
happen, especially by chance
unusual adjective ʌnˈjuːʒʊəl ʌnˈjuʒuəl not normal, common, Local residents should
or ordinary contact the police if they
notice anything unusual.
Accommodation and facilities
air con noun eə kɒn er kɑn shortened form of All the rooms have air-con.
air-conditioning which
is a system that makes
the air colder
airport transfer noun ˈeə(r)ˌpɔː(r)t ˈtrænsfɜː(r) ˈɛrˌpɔrt ˈtrænsˈfɜr pre-arranged transportation They took an airport
between an airport and transfer to the hotel.
a business traveller’s final
destination
apartment noun əˈpɑː(r)tmənt əˈpɑrtmənt a set of rooms for living in, The apartment was lovely
usually on one floor of a and spacious.
large building
balcony noun ˈbælkəni a place where you can We ate dinner on the
stand just outside an balcony.
upper window
beach resort noun biːtʃ rɪˈzɔː(r)t bitʃ rɪˈzɔrt a place many people go to A holiday at a beach
for a holiday that is located resort is the most relaxing
by a beach break.
campsite noun ˈkæmpˌsaɪt a place where people on The children enjoyed
holiday can stay outdoors in staying at the campsite.
tents usually with toilets and
a supply of water
chalet noun ˈʃæleɪ a wooden house built in a The chalet had a great
mountain area, especially in view of the mountains.
Switzerland
check out phrasal tʃek aʊt to leave a hotel or a private Joan had already checked
verb hospital after paying the bill out of the hotel.
cruise ship noun kruːz ʃɪp kruz ʃɪp a large comfortable ship The cruise ship went
used for cruises around the Caribbean.
dorm noun dɔː(r)m dɔrm shortened form of dormitory The dorm was full and
which is a large room where very noisy.
a lot of people sleep
double room noun ˈdʌb(ə)l ruːm ˈdʌb(ə)l rum a room that is large enough They asked for a
for two people to sleep in, double room.
especially one in a hotel or a
rented property
guest house noun ˈɡestˌhaʊs a small hotel or private home You can stay in the
where people can pay to guest house.
spend the night
gym noun dʒɪm a building or club where you I try to go to the gym three
go to do physical exercises, times a week.
swim, and play sports
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Unit 3 Wordlist Macmillan English Hub B1
Part of
Word/Phrase speech IPA (UK) IPA (USA) Definition Sample sentence
hostel noun ˈhɒst(ə)l ˈhɑst(ə)l a building where people It was a busy hostel with
living away from home many people to talk to.
can stay and get meals at
low prices
hotel noun həʊˈtel hoʊˈtel a building where you He always stays in the
pay to stay in a room and best hotels.
have meals
reception noun rɪˈsepʃ(ə)n rɪˈsepʃən the part of a large building Visitors must report to
such as a hotel or office where reception first.
there is someone whose job
is to welcome visitors and to
deal with questions
room service noun ruːm ˈsɜː(r)vɪs rum ˈsɜrvɪs a service provided by a Let’s order room service as
hotel that allows you to have I am too tired to go out.
food and drink brought to
your room
safe noun seɪf a strong metal box with a Make sure you put your
special lock, used for storing valuables in the safe.
valuable things
sea view noun siː vjuː si vju to be able to see the sea The room has a sea view.
from where you are
self-catering adjective self ˈkeɪtərɪŋ a type of holiday or It is easier to book self-
accommodation where you catering accommodation
can cook your own food when you have children.
single room noun ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)l ruːm ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)l rum a room that is large enough He asked for a single
for one person to sleep in, room.
especially one in a hotel or a
rented property
spa noun spɑː spɑ a health club, especially one The spa was very relaxing.
that has a swimming pool
and a steam room
twin room noun twɪn ruːm twɪn rum a room, usually in a hotel, They asked for a twin
which has two separate beds room.
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