7A - The Flower Trade

​to accept something is true without evidence

I assumed that everyone likes sweets, but Yuto doesn't.


Many people assume that all Japanese people are good at math, but this is not true.

​to say that something is true

Mr. Southworth claims that he can speak four languages.

This ramen restaurant claims that their noodles are handmade.

​quite a lot

We spent a considerable amount of money on the Swiss cultural trip.

Akiko made considerable progress in English and she went from a grade 3 to a grade 5!

​to control something

The world number one tennis player dominated the tennis match.

From the 1970s to 1990s, Japan dominated the electronics industry.

​to sell goods to another country

Japan exported many electronic goods in the 1980s and 1990s.


Switzerland exports watches and pharmaceuticals to other countries.

​a nice smell

I love the fragrance of jasmine.

When we walked by the bakery, we could smell the fragrance of freshly baked bread.

​to deal with

The teacher could not handle the chaos in her classroom and she left the room.

Can you handle taking care of 3 dogs this weekend?

​a particular business or trade

The Japanese car industry did really well in the 1990s.


New technology and science is changing the food industry.

​to put effort or money into something

If you want to become a professional musician, you must invest a lot of time practicing.

You should invest your savings; don't spend all the money you earn.

​able to be known or foretold

The ending of the movie was predictable - you know that the hero will win.

My friend is so predictable. When we order sushi, she always gets salmon.

​to buy something

I lost my iphone, so I need to purchase a new one.

You can purchase tickets for the concert online.

​to stop something from happening

When you snowboard, wearing a helmet is mandatory to prevent injuries.

To prevent lung cancer, don't smoke.