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Triple Match

Find three cards that belong together: an English word, its meaning and its recording.

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Every set is three cards: an English word, its meaning and a recording of the word. Turn a card over, then turn over the cards you think belong with it. A recording card plays its clip when it turns, so listen before you choose. Three cards from one set stay up; a card from a different set turns everything back and costs a heart.

Two cards on one board never share a meaning word, so every card has exactly one partner.

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water
the clear liquid that people drink
Could I have a glass of water?
table
a piece of furniture with a flat top
Your order is ready at the table.
coffee
a dark drink made from roasted beans
She ordered coffee without sugar.
hotel
a place that rents rooms to travellers
The hotel is beside the station.
city
a large town where many people live and work
The city centre is busy at lunchtime.
doctor
a person trained to treat illness
The doctor explained the test result.
teacher
a person whose work is helping others learn
Ask the teacher after class.
weather
the temperature, wind and rain outside
The weather changed during our trip.
arrive
to reach a place
Please arrive ten minutes before the appointment.
decide
to choose after thinking
We need to decide which train to take.
enjoy
to take pleasure in something
I enjoy walking to work in good weather.
explain
to make something clear by giving details
Could you explain this charge on the bill?
invite
to ask someone to come or take part
They invited us to dinner on Friday.
prepare
to make something ready
I prepare lunch before I leave home.
beautiful
very pleasing to see or hear
The old bridge is beautiful at night.
comfortable
pleasant to use, wear or be in
These shoes are comfortable enough for travel.
dangerous
likely to cause harm
It is dangerous to drive when you are very tired.
difficult
needing a lot of effort or skill
The form was difficult to understand.
expensive
costing a lot of money
A taxi is faster but more expensive.
important
having great value or effect
It is important to keep a copy of the receipt.
customer
a person who buys goods or services
The customer asked for a refund.
company
a business organization
The company opened a new office.
medicine
a substance used to treat or prevent illness
Take the medicine with food.
problem
a situation that needs a solution
Please call if there is a problem with the booking.
direction
the way that someone or something moves or faces
The sign points in the right direction.
situation
the set of conditions at a particular time
The manager handled the situation calmly.
communicate
to share information or ideas
Good teams communicate clearly and early.
discuss
to talk about something in order to understand or decide it
We will discuss the proposal tomorrow.
recommend
to say that something is a good choice
Can you recommend a reliable repair service?
understand
to know the meaning or reason for something
I understand the instructions now.
introduce
to present a person or idea for the first time
Let me introduce the next speaker.
remember
to keep or bring something back to mind
Remember to attach the document.
economic
connected with trade, industry and money
The report describes the region's economic growth.
international
involving more than one country
She works with an international team.
necessary
needed for a purpose
No special equipment is necessary.
particular
specific rather than general
Is there a particular date that suits you?
political
connected with government or public affairs
The article gives historical and political context.
technological
connected with new tools, machines or methods
Technological change has altered many jobs.
experience
knowledge or skill gained by doing something
She has five years of customer service experience.
opportunity
a useful chance to do something
The course is an opportunity to practise presentations.
environment
the natural world or the conditions around a person
A quiet environment makes it easier to concentrate.
education
the process of teaching and learning
Adult education classes begin in September.
information
facts or details about a subject
The website provides information about local services.
responsibility
a duty that you are expected to handle
Safety is everyone's responsibility.
organization
a group with a shared purpose or a planned arrangement
The organization offers free legal advice.
development
the process of growing, changing or becoming more advanced
Professional development is part of the job.
security
protection from danger, loss or unauthorized access
Use a different password for better security.
university
an institution for advanced study and research
The university library is open to the public.

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