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English File - Beginner - Lesson 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 8A in the English File Beginner coursebook, such as "change", "use", "pass", etc.

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English File - Beginner
Mexico
Mexico
[noun]

a country located in North America that is bordered by the United States to the north

Ex: Mexico is known for its vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and rich history dating back to ancient civilizations like the Aztecs and Maya. 
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Pakistan
Pakistan
[noun]

a country in South Asia bordered by Iran, Afghanistan, and India

Ex: Pakistan is known for its diverse landscapes, ranging from mountains and deserts to lush plains. 
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South Africa

a country in the southernmost part of the African continent that became independent in 1961

Ex: South Africa is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, including the iconic Table Mountain and Kruger National Park. 
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to change
to change
[Verb]

to make a person or thing different

Ex: Online shopping has changed the way people shop for goods and services. 
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to drive
to drive
[Verb]

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel. 
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to have
to have
[Verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: I have a collection of antique coins that I inherited from my grandfather. 
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to park
to park
[Verb]

to move a car, bus, etc. into an empty place and leave it there for a short time

Ex: After circling the block for several minutes, she finally found a spot to park her car. 
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to pay
to pay
[Verb]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

Ex: She paid the repairman to fix her broken dishwasher. 
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to play
to play
[Verb]

to take part in a game or activity for fun

Ex: A group of kids were playing tag in the park. 
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to swim
to swim
[Verb]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

Ex: My sister swims every morning before breakfast. 
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to reach for something and hold it

Ex: He took the cup of coffee from the table and sipped it slowly. 
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to use
to use
[Verb]

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

Ex: He is using his phone to take a picture. 
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can
can
[Verb]

to be able to do somehing, make something, etc.

Ex: With his carpentry skills, he can craft intricate wooden furniture. 
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driving licence

an official document that shows someone is qualified to drive a motor vehicle

Ex: She finally obtained her driving licence after passing the road test on her first attempt. 
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theory test

a test that evaluates a person's knowledge of driving and traffic laws and is taken when they want to get their driver's license

Ex: Before taking the practical driving test, you must pass the theory test that assesses your knowledge of road rules. 
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practical test

a test that replicates a situation and intends to evaluate one's skill and ability in performing certain tasks and duties

Ex: She scheduled her practical test for next week to demonstrate her driving skills to the examiner. 
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to pass
to pass
[Verb]

to get the necessary grades in an exam, test, course, etc.

Ex: Did you pass all your exams? 
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to fail
to fail
[Verb]

to be unsuccessful in an examination or course

Ex: Despite studying hard, he failed the math test. 
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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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United Kingdom

a country in northwest Europe, consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

Ex: Buckingham Palace in London is the official residence of the Queen of the United Kingdom. 
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