Read comprehesion activity

20 20 words from the reading terms

This glossary is made to answer this question of the ativity: "Write the vocabulary (20 words) from the reading, and make a Glossary: Organize the words in alphabetic order and write the meaning of each word."

Advert
noun
to call attention in the course of speaking or writing : make reference —used with to
Example: An advert for the local radio station
en: Anuncio
Boost
verb
To improve or increase something
Example: The theatre managed to boost its audiences by cutting ticket prices.
en: Aumentar
Brand
noun
A type of product made by a particular company
Example: This isn't my usual brand of deodorant.
en: Marca
Business
noun
The activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example: He's in the frozen food business.
en: Negocio
Changing
adjective
In a state of becoming different.
Example: The rapidly changing world of politics.
en: Cambiando
Cheap
adjective
Costing little money or less than is usual or expected.
Example: Food is usually cheaper in supermarkets.
en: Barata / Barato
Cheerful
adjective
Happy and positive.
Example: He's usually fairly cheerful.
en: Alegre
Features
noun
A typical quality or an important part of something.
Example: The town's main features are its beautiful mosque and ancient marketplace.
en: Características
Freshen
verb
To make something cleaner and/or cooler.
Example: She opened a window to freshen up the room.
en: Refrescar
Increase
verb
To (make something) become larger in amount or size
Example: Incidents of armed robbery have increased over the last few years.
en: Incrementar
Judged
noun
A person who is in charge of a trial in a court and decides how a person who is guilty of a crime should be punished, or who makes decisions on legal matters.
Example: The judge reminded the witness that she was under oath.
en: Juzgado
Luxurious
adjective
very comfortable and expensive
Example: They have a very luxurious house.
en: Lujosa / Lujoso
Overall
adverb [before noun], adjective
In general rather than in particular, or including all the people or things in a particular group or situation
Example: Overall, it has been a good year.
en: En general
packaging
noun
The materials in which objects are wrapped before being sold.
Example: All our packaging is biodegradable.
en: Envase
Price
noun
The amount of money for which something is sold.
Example: The price of oil has risen sharply.
en: Precio
Sell
verb
To give something to someone else in return for money.
Example: We'll be selling the tickets at/for £50 each.
en: Vender
Size
noun
How large or small something or someone is.
Example: We are concerned about the size of our debt.
en: Tamaño
Stage
noun
A part of an activity or a period of development.
Example: The project is in its final stages and should be completed by August.
en: Etapa
Stall
noun
A large table or a small shop with an open front from which goods are sold in a public place.
Example: In the village market, the stalls are piled high with local vegetables.
en: Puesto
Target
noun
A level or situation that you intend to achieve.
Example: The government's target of 3.5 percent annual growth seems easily attainable.
en: Objetivo