Unit 11 Lesson C

to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

The CEO announces the company's quarterly results during the board meeting.

an official or public statement that contains information about something, particularly a present or future occurrence

The couple made an announcement to their friends and family about their engagement.

to be thankful for something

She regularly appreciates the support of her friends during challenging times.

an expression or statement showing gratitude or thankfulness

She wrote a note of appreciation to her mentor.

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

The clown entertained the children at the birthday party with magic tricks and balloon animals.

movies, television shows, etc. or an activity that is made for people to enjoy

Music festivals provide entertainment for music lovers.

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

He was nervous to speak in front of a large audience.

to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

The band will perform at the city park next week.

the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment

He received applause for his performance in the school play.

a piece of music that has words

Her lullaby is a sweet song that soothes her baby to sleep.

to make something using raw materials or different components

How did you manage to produce a meal so quickly?

the act or process of transforming raw materials or different components into goods that can be used by customers

The factory increased its production of cars to meet rising demand.

to let someone leave a place in which they have been confined or stuck

The zoo decided to release the rehabilitated animals back into the wild.

recently invented, made, etc.

The new software update includes several innovative features not seen before.

a number of music pieces or songs sold as a single item, normally on a CD or the internet

The band released their new album last week, featuring ten original songs.

to write a musical piece

She was inspired by nature's beauty to compose a serene and melodic piano sonata.

the different elements that form something or the arrangement of these elements

The composition of water molecules consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, chemically bonded together.

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

The gymnast achieved a perfect score, setting a new record in the floor exercise event.

a journey for pleasure, during which we visit several different places

He booked a tour to explore the best surf spots on the island.

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

He plays the piano and enjoys composing beautiful music.

before the present or specified time

She had already left when I arrived.

up until the current or given time

She has been studying for hours, and she isn't finished yet.