English File - Beginner - Lesson 5A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 5A in the English File Beginner coursebook, such as "fish", "sometimes", "work", etc.

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English File - Beginner
fish [noun]

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

Ex: The colorful fish in the aquarium captured my attention .
meat [noun]

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

Ex: She cooked the meat on low heat to ensure it was tender and moist .
pasta [noun]

an Italian food that is a mixture of flour, water, and at times eggs formed it into different shapes, typically eaten with a sauce when cooked

Ex: He prefers whole grain pasta because it adds more fiber and nutrients to his meals .
rice [noun]

a small and short grain that is white or brown and usually grown and eaten a lot in Asia

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yogurt [noun]

a thick liquid food that is made from milk and is eaten cold

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a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

Ex: I always start my day with a nutritious vegetable omelette packed with spinach , tomatoes , and mushrooms .
potato [noun]

a round vegetable that grows beneath the ground, has light brown skin, and is used cooked or fried

Ex: I sliced the potatoes into thin rounds and made homemade potato chips .
salad [noun]

a mixture of usually raw vegetables, like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, with a type of sauce and sometimes meat

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fruit [noun]

something we can eat that grows on trees, plants, or bushes

Ex: I bought a variety of fresh fruits from the grocery store .
bread [noun]

a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked

Ex: The bakery offers a variety of breads , including sourdough and whole wheat .
butter [noun]

a soft, yellow food made from cream that we spread on bread or use in cooking

Ex: He melted butter in a saucepan to make a savory garlic butter sauce .
cheese [noun]

a soft or hard food made from milk that is usually yellow or white in color

Ex: Sprinkling Parmesan cheese over pasta dishes adds a savory touch .
sugar [noun]

a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet

Ex: Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies are even more delicious with a touch of sugar .
sandwich [noun]

two pieces of bread with cheese, meat, etc. between them

Ex: My friend prefers a vegetarian sandwich with avocado and sprouts .
cereal [noun]

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

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a food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans

Ex: For Valentine 's Day , he gifted her a box of assorted chocolates .
coffee [noun]

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

Ex: I tried a new coffee blend with hints of chocolate and caramel .
tea [noun]

a drink we make by soaking dried tea leaves in hot water

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milk [noun]

the white liquid we get from cows, sheep, or goats that we drink and use for making cheese, butter, etc.

Ex: Milk is a good source of calcium , which helps in building strong bones and teeth .
water [noun]

a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.

Ex: It 's important to stay hydrated by drinking enough water throughout the day .

a liquid beverage made from the extraction of juice from oranges, often consumed as a refreshing drink

Ex: They served orange juice alongside coffee at the brunch buffet .
wine [noun]

a drink that is alcoholic and mostly made from grape juice

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beer [noun]

a drink that is alcoholic and made from different types of grain

Ex: During the barbecue , everyone enjoyed a cold and refreshing beer .

someone whose job or education is about science

Ex: He won an award for his contributions as a young scientist .
doctor [noun]

someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people

Ex: The doctor asked me about my symptoms and medical history to make a diagnosis .
sometimes [adverb]

on some occasions but not always

Ex: They sometimes play board games as a family .
usually [adverb]

in most situations or under normal circumstances

Ex: We usually have a family gathering on Thanksgiving .
early [adjective]

happening or done before the usual or scheduled time

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healthy [adjective]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

Ex: She 's a healthy young woman who exercises regularly .
traditional [adjective]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

Ex: She decorated her living room in a traditional style , with classic wooden furniture and antique lamps .
important [adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Freedom of speech is an important right in democratic societies .
different [adjective]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

Ex: She tried different hairstyles to change her look .
cafe [noun]

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

Ex: The quaint cafe offered a relaxing ambiance with soft music playing in the background .
home [noun]

the place that we live in, usually with our family

Ex: He missed his home while traveling and could n't wait to be back .
work [noun]

something that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: Sarah 's work as a nurse keeps her busy throughout the week .
soup [noun]

liquid food we make by cooking things like meat, fish, or vegetables in water

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a type of tea made from the leaves and buds of the tea plant, and it has a green color and a slightly bitter taste

Ex: He prefers green tea over coffee for its calming effects .
toast [noun]

a slice of bread that is brown on both sides because it has been heated

Ex: He had toast with cream cheese and smoked salmon .
favorite [adjective]

liked or preferred the most among the rest that are from the same category

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egg [noun]

an oval or round thing that is produced by a chicken and can be used for food

Ex: I love having a sunny-side-up egg on my avocado toast .