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1
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a device that allows only particular types of light or sound to pass through it

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filters

2
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a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look larger, smaller or clearer when you look through it

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lens

3
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a support with three legs for a camera, telescope, etc

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tripod

4
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a piece of equipment that produces a bright light for a very short time, used for taking photographs indoors, when it is dark, etc.; the use of this when taking a photograph

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flash

5
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a photograph, especially one taken quickly

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snapshot

6
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food put on a hook to catch fish or in nets, traps, etc. to catch animals or birds

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bait

7
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a long wooden or plastic stick with a fishing line and hook attached, that is used for catching fish

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rod

8
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a round object around which you wind such things as thread, wire or film

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reel

9
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a curved piece of metal, plastic or wire for hanging things on, catching fish with, etc.

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hook

10
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le] a type of material that is made of string, thread or wire twisted or tied together, with small spaces in between

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net

11
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a long tube made of rubber, plastic, etc., used for putting water onto fires, gardens, etc.

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hose

12
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time that is spent practising a play or piece of music in preparation for a public performance

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rehearsal

13
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a garden tool with a broad metal blade and a long handle, used for digging

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spade

14
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a garden tool with a long handle and a row of metal points at the end, used for gathering fallen leaves and making soil smooth

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rake

15
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a large open container with a wheel and two handles that you use outside to carry things

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wheelbarrow

16
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a garden tool like a very large pair of scissors, used for cutting bushes and hedges

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shears

17
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a group of people who sing together, for example in church services or public performances

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choir

18
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the part of a radio, computer or piece of musical equipment that the sound comes out of

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speakers

19
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part of a song that is sung after each verse

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chorus

20
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a film that focuses on a detective-hero’s investigation into the mystery

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detective film

21
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a film concerned with warfare, typically about naval, air, or land battles

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war film

22
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a type of film that is designed to frighten people

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horror

23
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a funny film, play or television programme

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comedy

24
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a film, programme giving information on a certain subject

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documentary

25
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a film that portrays historical events or famous people

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historical film

26
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a film taking place in the future or in other parts of the universe

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science fiction

27
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a film or play that includes a large amount of singing and dancing

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musical

28
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a film featuring characters involved in exciting and dangerous activities

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adventure film

29
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a book or film about a romantic relationship

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romance

30
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the art or activity of preparing and cooking food

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cookery

31
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the sport of riding on waves while standing on a narrow board called a surfboard

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surfing

32
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a game played over a large area of ground using specially shaped sticks to hit a small hard ball

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golf

33
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any game played on a board, often using dice and small pieces that are moved around

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board games

34
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the work involved in making women’s clothes, especially as a job

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dressmaking

35
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the sport or business of catching fish

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fishing

36
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living in a tent, etc. on holiday/vacation

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camping

37
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to move over a hard surface wearing Rollerblades

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rollerblading

38
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things made of wood in a building or room, such as doors and stairs

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woodwork

39
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the activity of working in a garden, especially for pleasure

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gerdening

40
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the sport or activity of riding horses

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riding

41
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chasing and killing wild animals and birds as a sport or for food

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hunting

42
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a handbook, especially of information about a machine etc.

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manual

43
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a book that you look at occasionally for information, for example a dictionary

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reference book

44
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a book that tells you how to prepare and cook food

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cookery book

45
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a book giving addresses, names, telephone numbers etc.

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directory

46
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a book in which you write down the things that happen to you each day

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diary

47
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a booklet giving information about something, for example, holidays

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brochure

48
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a long written story in which the characters and events are usually imaginary

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novel

49
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a magazine that is issued every week, month etc.

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periodical

50
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a book containing information on a particular subject, used by students

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textbook

51
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a complete list od things, for example of things that people can buy

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catalogue