cable car (n.)	a vehicle used to take people to the top of mountains	San Francisco has special electric cars called cable cars.
cafe (n.)	a place where people meet to drink coffee	We always go to this cafe'because it serves the best coffee and cakes.
cake (n.)	a sweet, baked, bread-like food	I want a chocolate cake with cream on my birthday.
calcium (n.)	an element that humans need for their bones and teeth	Dead Sea water has these minerals: Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Chlorides, Bromides.
call (v.)	1. to telephone 2. to give a name to	1. I have to go now. I'll call you soon. 2. San Francisco has special electric cars called cable cars.
camera (n.)	a small device for taking photos	I brought my camera so that we can take pictures of the city sights.
camp (n.)	a place where a group of people live in tents	Relax in your own tent at the camp.
can (v.)	auxiliary verb, to be able to past: could	I'm sending you a picture so you can see a little bit of Paris.
canal (n.)	a waterway built for boats	All the boats were tied up along the canal.
candle (n.)	a stick made of wax that burns and gives light	She lit two candles to put on the table at dinnertime.
candy (n.)	sweet food made of sugar	I love eating candy because it's sweet. I try not to eat too much because I know it is bad for my teeth.
cannon (n.)	a large, heavy gun for firing bombs	The cannon in the museum was very old. It was used to bomb enemy cities in ancient times.
canyon (n.)	a deep valley with steep sides and a river at the bottom	The Grand Canyon is famous for its size.
capital (n.)	the city where the government is	Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States.
captain (n.)	the person in charge of a plane or a ship.	This is your pilot, Captain Ferguson.
capture (v.)	to catch with force	The cat captured the bird after running after it the whole morning.
careful (adj.)	correct and thoughtful	You need to take a careful look at the picture to see the name of the artist.
carnival (n.)	a celebration with many parties	Rio is one big party at carnival time.
carpet (n.)	a thick covering for floors and stairs	Turkish carpets are really beautiful. I was thinking of buying one for our living room floor.
carry (v.)	to take something from one place to another	There is no need to carry your own bags. Someone at the hotel will take them up to your room for you.
carve (v.)	to cut letters or shapes into wood or stone	He used a knife to carve his name into the tree.
cash (n.)	money in the form of notes or coins	I don't have a credit card, so I will have to pay with cash.
castle (n.)	a large stone building with high, walls and towers	The beautiful princess lived in a castle with high walls and stone towers.
catalogue (n.)	a book with pictures of things you can buy	I bought a catalogue at the museum. I wanted to see which items they were showing.
catch (v.)	to grasp in the hands past: caught	I will throw you the ball. Try to catch it.
cathedral (n.)	a large, important church	All four cathedrals are beautiful. They were built in the 17\plain\f2\fs15\up11 th century for the bishop of this region.
celebrate (v.)	to have a party or ceremony for a special day	I want to celebrate my birthday with my close friends. Let's have a small party at our house.
cell (n.)	a small room in a prison	He spends 43 years alone in a prison cell.
cellular (adj.)	mobile	Please turn off all cellular phones. We don't want any phones ringing during the performance.
cement (n.)	a mixture of clay and limestone that dries hard and is used for building	The workers built the walls of the house with bricks and cement.
cemetery (n.)	a place for burying the dead	The families go to the cemeteries to visit their dead relatives.
centre (n.)	the main place where things happen	This is the centre of the town. You will find all the shops, restaurants and pubs here.
centigrade (n.)	a way of measuring temperature	The temperature in Geneva is 5 degrees below zero centigrade.
central (adj.)	in the middle	Nineteen galleries lead off from this central space.
century (n.)	a period of one hundred years	Marco Polo was a famous Italian explorer of the 13th century.
certainly (adv.)	surely; without doubt	I can certainly help you if you let me.
chair (n.)	a seat for one person	The man sat in a big chair.
chalk (n.)	soft, powdery material used for writing \pard and drawing	The teacher picked up the chalk and started writing on the blackboard.
challenge (n.)	a hard, but interesting thing to do	If you want a challenge, you should try mountain climbing. We offer lessons for all levels.
chance (n.)	possibility, opportunity	India gives you a chance to taste many different kinds of food.
change (v.)	to become different	Fry the onions till the colour changes. They have to be browned before adding the other vegetables.
charge (n.)	the money you must pay for something	Children do not have to pay to get into the museum. They may enter free of charge.
cheap (adj.)	a low price	Leather coats are cheap in Turkey. They cost so much more money in the rest of Europe.
check into (v.)	to register at a hotel	Let's check into the Red Rock Hotel and stay for a few days.
cheerful (adj.)	happy	He's always cheerful and happy.
cheese (n.)	food made from milk	I love tomato and cheese pizza.
chef (n.)	the head cook in a restaurant	Enjoy meals prepared by expert chefs.
chemical (n.)	a substance used in chemistry or made by chemistry	We don't add any preservatives or chemicals to our food.
chemistry (n.)	the science of elements and materials	You must study the table of elements for your chemistry exam.
chest (n.)	a large box for storing things	I bought a carved wooden chest. I keep my important papers in it.
chicken (n.)	a bird grown for eggs and meat	I don't eat red meat, but I do like fish and chicken.
child (n.)	a young boy or girl plural: children	Is the hike too difficult for children? -Yes, even adults find it tiring.
China (n.)	a large country in east Asia	There are more people in China than in any other country in the world.
Chinese (adj.)	to do with China	Marco Polo went all the way to China and while he was there he tried Chinese food.
Chinese (n.)	the language of China	I am travelling to China next year. Before I go, I want to learn to speak a little Chinese.
chloride (n.)	a salt containing chlorine	Dead Sea water has these minerals: Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Chlorides, Bromides.
chocolate (n.)	a sweet food made from the seeds of the cocoa tree	I love chocolate bars, chocolate cake, and chocolate ice cream.
choice (n.)	one of many things to choose from	The choices are almost endless. There are many different things that you can decide to do.
choose (v.)	to pick from a number of different people or things past: chose	You can choose to marry whoever you want.
chop (v.)	to cut into small pieces	Chop the onion and garlic cloves. They have to be cut into pieces before we can put them into the soup.
chopped (adj.)	cut up into small pieces	When the oil is hot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Make sure the pieces have been cut very small.
chopsticks (n.)	a pair of thin sticks held in one hand and used for eating	The Chinese use chopsticks for picking up and eating their food.
church (n.)	a place where Christian people pray	Thousands of Christians come to pray at the Church of San Juan Bautista each year.
cinnamon (n.)	the dried bark of an Asian tree, used as a spice	Those cinnamon sticks look very fresh and tasty.
circle (n.)	a ring	There are 30 gigantic stones in the form of a circle. They look like a giant clock.
citizen (n.)	a person who is a member of a country	Every citizen has the right to vote for the President.
city (n.)	a large or important town	Paris is one of the most interesting cities in the world.
civilisation (n.)	a society and the way it lives during a certain time in history	We went to Mexico to learn about the Inca civilisation. I was very interested in learning about how they lived.
claim (v.)	to say that something is true	They claim that tea helps sick people feel better, but it has not been proven yet.
class (n.)	a group of things of a certain quality first class - the best	I always travel first-class. I like getting the best quality service that is offered.
classic (n.)	something of the highest quality	This movie is a classic. I never get tired of watching it.
clean (v.)	to remove dirt	This house is full of dirt. We must clean it today.
clear (adj.)	easy to see	On a clear day, you can see the countryside.
clerk (n.)	a person who works in an office or shop	The shop clerk helped me choose your present.
click (n.)	a short, light sound	The front door rattled and I heard the click of the key being put into the lock. She was home.
climb (v.)	to go up or down, walking or using hands and feet	This is a high mountain. Do you really think we can climb to the top?
clock (n.)	an instrument for measuring time	The clock says 4 o'clock.
close (adv.)	near	Is the hotel close to the city? We don't want to be too far away from the centre.
close (v.)	to shut	The shop closed at 8 p.m. We will have to go back tomorrow to buy what we need.
clothes (n.)	the things people wear on their bodies, like trousers and shirts	These designer clothes are expensive. I can't afford to dress that well.
clove (n.)	a part of a plant with a strong smell used for cooking	Chop the onion and garlic cloves.
clue (n.)	piece of information that helps solve a problem	If you want to solve the mystery, you have to pay attention to the clues.
coach (n.)	a large four-wheeled carriage drawn by horses	We saw the queen ride by in her coach.
coast (n.)	the part of the land that is next to the sea	Along the west coast, sweeter dishes are popular.
coat (n.)	a piece of clothing worn over your clothes when you go outside in the cold or rain	Find out about the prices of leather coats. I need something to wear in the evenings when it gets cold.
cocoa (n.)	the bean from which chocolate is made	Cocoa beans from Columbia make the best coffee.
coconut (n.)	a large brown nut which grows on trees in hot countries with a sweet white liquid inside	Sweet coconut soup with cream is delicious.
coffee (n.)	a drink made from water and the cooked beans of the coffee tree	I love stopping for coffee at the outdoor cafes.
cold (adj.)	having a low temperature	The weather isn't bad -- not cold and also not very hot.
collection (n.)	a group of objects that have been brought together, such as the works of art in a museum	You can see art from the Royal collection.
colour (n.)	a shade other than white or black	The colours in the rainbow were unbelievable: reds, greens, yellows, and purples.
Colorado	a state of the USA	I'd love to go skiing in the mountains of Colorado.
coloured (adj.)	having colour	There's always someone drawing pictures in coloured chalk on the pavement.
colourful (adj.)	having bright colours	The Nabateans built Petra out of the colourful stone mountains. The red and orange colours in the stones are beautiful.
combination (n.)	different things put together	It is a combination of Greek and Roman styles.
come (v.)	to move towards, to arrive past: came	People come here for fun and for their health.
comedy (n.)	a funny play or movie	I enjoy seeing comedies. They always make me laugh.
comfort (n.)	a feeling of being at ease	Enjoy the comfort of our air-conditioned rooms.
command (n.)	an order telling people what to do	A command from the General must be obeyed.
community (n.)	a group of people who live close to each other and have work and social connections	Along the way we will visit a village market, a school and farming communities.
company (n.)	a business	I work as a secretary in a small company.
comparison (n.)	comparing two or more different things	Always make a comparison of the prices in different shops. One shop may be cheaper than the other.
competition (n.)	a contest, a race	Do you want to enter the competition? The winner gets a free dinner for two in a local restaurant.
complain (v.)	to say that something is wrong	I don't complain about little problems, only big ones!
complete (adj.)	total	Join our cruise and sail in complete comfort! Everything that you need will be given to you!
complete (v.)	to finish	The job was not completed. Please go back and finish it.
compliment (n.)	good wishes	Please accept this gift with our compliments.
comply (v.)	to do what has been requested	You put yourself in danger if you do not comply with the rules.
computer (n.)	an electronic machine that stores information and finds answers quickly	Nobody uses typewriters anymore. Most office work is done with the help of computers.
concert (n.)	music played in public	There's always a lot to do \endash live music concerts, museums, restaurants.
condition (n.)	the way something is, the existing situation	The living conditions were difficult. They lived in small houses with no running water.
conditioner (n.)	a cream to soften hair	Buy shampoo and conditioner. The conditioner will make your hair soft.
conference (n.)	a gathering of people to discuss and exchange information	There is a big hall which is used for conferences and performances.
confuse (v.)	to make unclear, to mix up	Wait, I am confused. Do we turn left or right to get back to the hotel?
connect (v.)	to join together	The first step was to connect the existing walls of the Chinese states.
connection (n.)	a link, something that joins	There is a connection between the past and the present.
contact (v.)	to get in touch with, to talk to someone	If you have any problems, please contact me. Here is my phone number.
contain (v.)	to hold or to have inside	All restaurants serve tasty dishes that don't contain meat. There are many choices for vegetarians.
continent (n.)	one of the big areas of land on the earth	Istanbul is the only city in the world on two continents -- Europe and Asia.
continue (v.)	to go on doing something	I didn't finish all the work I had to do. I will have to continue tomorrow.
contrast (n.)	the differences between two things	The contrast between two ideas shows how they are not the same.
control (v.)	to command, to direct	They controlled the international trade routes between Rome, China and India.
conversation (n.)	talk between two or more people	Listen to the phone conversation. I want to know what they are talking about.
convince (v.)	to explain in order to make people believe a certain thing	You must explain things clearly to convince other people of your point of view.
cook (v.)	to prepare food by using heat	When the water boils, put in the spaghetti and let it cook till it's soft.
cooking (n.)	a style of preparing food	French cooking is famous all over the world. French chefs are especially known for making creamy foods.
cool (adj.)	not too cold	You should keep the chocolates in a cool, dry place so that they don't melt.
cool (v.)	to lower the temperature	Tea helps to cool the body down when it is warm outside.
coral (n.)	the hard colourful bones of a small sea animal	The coral reef lies along this coast.
corner (n.)	the place where two sides meet	Let's meet at ten o'clock on the corner of Front Street and University Avenue.
coronation (n.)	the crowning ceremony of a new king or queen	The Queen was crowned at the coronation.
cost (n.)	the price charged for something past: cost	The cost of the trip is only $2,000 for 15 days!
cost (v.)	to have a certain price past: cost	Find out how much a small carpet costs. If it isn't too much money, I might buy one for our living room.
costume (n.)	a style of dress for a particular occasion	For the carnival people dress in spectacular costumes.
count (v.)	to check one by one to see how many there are	Can you count the number of people that are in the living room? I want to know if everyone has arrived.
country (n.)	the land belonging to a nation or people	You are going to read a folk story that comes from Zimbabwe, a country in Africa.
countryside (n.)	the land outside cities or towns	The countryside was full of trees and green fields.
couple (n.)	two people who have a romantic relationship with each other	Many couples get married there.
course (n.)	part of meal	The main course comes with vegetables, rice and lentils.
cover (v.)	to place something on top for protection	The house is covered by a roof.
crack (n.)	a narrow break or opening without a complete separation of the parts	The vase has a crack in it because it fell on the floor.
crafts (n.)	the making of things by hand	We have classes in various crafts such as pottery and woodworking.
cream (n.)	the thick, white, fatty part of milk	Would you like cream and sugar in your coffee?
create (v.)	to make something completely new	Many generations of builders helped to create the Great Wall of China.
credit (n.)	an agreement to pay for something at a later time	Would you like to pay by credit card? \pard\tx360Yes, I don't have enough money with me right now to pay in cash.
crispy (adj.)	hard but easily broken	Crispy flat bread is served with yoghurt.
croissant (n.)	a crescent-shaped piece of bread	I can still taste the fresh coffee and warm croissants.
cross (v.)	to go to the other side	He crossed the street and went into the office building.
crowded (adj.)	filled with people	This is the most crowded city in the world. There are so many people you can hardly move.
crush (v.)	to press something very hard so that it breaks	He crushed the nuts to put into the cake.
culture (n.)	the customs, art and beliefs of a group of people	Local tour guides explain Chinese history and culture.
cup (n.)	1. a measure used in cooking 2. a small open container for drinking, made of china or glass	1. 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 2. In the cold winter, a cup of tea is as good as a blanket.
curry (n.)	meat, fish, or vegetables cooked in a sauce with hot-tasting spices	I'm going to buy some spices so that I can make a delicious curry when I get home. I love Indian food.
customer (n.)	person who comes into a shop to buy something	The customer asked the shopkeeper if he could buy some red peppers
cut (v.)	to divide something into two pieces using a knife, scissors or a saw past: cut	Too many trees are cut down every year. If we continue at this rate, there won't be any trees left.
cycle (n.)	a series of events taking place in a repeated order	The life cycle of animals is shorter than it is for people. People live much longer than animals.