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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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Mexico
[noun]

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

Ex: Mexico produces a variety of beverages , including tequila and mezcal , which are integral to its culinary identity .
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Pakistan
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a country in South Asia bordered by Iran, Afghanistan, and India

Ex: Islamabad , the capital of Pakistan, is known for its modern architecture and green spaces .
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a country in the southernmost part of the African continent that became independent in 1961

Ex: South Africa’s economy is one of the largest in Africa , with key industries including mining , agriculture , and tourism .
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to change
[Verb]

to make a person or thing different

Ex: Can you change the settings on the thermostat ?
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to drive
[Verb]

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

Ex: Please be careful and drive within the speed limit .
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to have
[Verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: He has a Bachelor 's degree in Computer Science .
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to park
[Verb]

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

Ex: As the family reached the amusement park , they began looking for a suitable place to park their minivan .
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to pay
[Verb]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

Ex: He paid the taxi driver for the ride to the airport .
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to play
[Verb]

to take part in a game or activity for fun

Ex: They play hide-and-seek in the backyard .
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to swim
[Verb]

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

Ex: They 're learning to swim at the swimming pool .
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to take
[Verb]

to reach for something and hold it

Ex: She took the cookie I offered her and thanked me .
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to use
[Verb]

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

Ex: What type of oil do you use for cooking ?
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can
[Verb]

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

Ex: As a programmer , he can develop complex software applications .
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an official document that shows someone is qualified to drive a motor vehicle

Ex: She misplaced her driving licence and had to apply for a replacement at the local motor vehicle department .
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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: Many driving schools offer courses that help prepare students for the theory test.
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a test that replicates a situation and intends to evaluate one's skill and ability in performing certain tasks and duties

Ex: The practical test involves a hands-on assessment , allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios .
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to pass
[Verb]

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

Ex: I barely passed that test , it was so hard !
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to fail
[Verb]

to be unsuccessful in an examination or course

Ex: Mark failed the history exam because he did n't study the material .
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a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: The United States is a country located in North America .
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a country in northwest Europe, consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

Ex: The United Kingdom is made up of four countries : England , Scotland , Wales , and Northern Ireland .
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