English File - Elementary - Lesson 7A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 7A in the English File Elementary coursebook, such as "inventor", "novel", "sing", etc.

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English File - Elementary
to write [verb]

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

Ex: They grabbed a marker to write a message on the whiteboard .
to act [verb]

to play or perform a role in a play, movie, etc.

Ex:
to sing [verb]

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

Ex: He sings a duet with his sister at the family gathering .
to paint [verb]

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

Ex: The artist painted the fence white to match the house .

to write a literary piece with a lot of consideration

Ex: The author worked diligently to compose a gripping mystery novel that kept readers on the edge of their seats .

to write a musical piece

Ex: The film director commissioned a talented composer to compose the soundtrack for the upcoming movie .
to dance [verb]

to move the body to music in a special way

Ex:

to give instructions to actors and organize the scenes or flow of a movie, play, etc.

Ex: The director spent hours on set , directing the actors to bring their characters to life .

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: The inventor spent years working to invent a device that could automate common household tasks .
art [noun]

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

Ex: Her art of sculpting allows her to express her deepest emotions .
novel [noun]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

Ex: The fantasy novel features a world filled with magic and mythical creatures .
politics [noun]

a set of ideas and activities involved in governing a country, state, or city

Ex: Understanding the complex landscape of global politics is crucial for anyone aspiring to work in diplomacy .
science [noun]

knowledge about the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, especially based on testing and proving facts

Ex: She learns about the laws of physics and the properties of matter in her science lessons .
singer [noun]

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

Ex: The lead singer of the band is also its songwriter .
writer [noun]

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

Ex: She is a writer who uses vivid descriptions in her works .
composer [noun]

a person who writes music as their profession

Ex: Many composers study music theory extensively to enhance their craft .
dancer [noun]

someone whose profession is dancing

Ex: The dancer follows a strict diet and exercise routine to maintain her performance levels .
director [noun]

a person in charge of a movie or play who gives instructions to the actors and staff

Ex: The director guided the actors through the scene .
inventor [noun]

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

Ex: The inventor of the smartphone revolutionized the way we communicate and access information .
artist [noun]

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

Ex: She decided to pursue a career as an artist .
novelist [noun]

a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels

Ex: Many aspiring novelists attend writing workshops to refine their craft and gain feedback on their work .

the 24-hour period immediately preceding the current day

Ex: I prefer yesterday 's weather to today 's .
morning [noun]

the time of day that is between when the sun starts to rise and the middle of the day at twelve o'clock

Ex: My mother waters the plants in our garden every morning .
last [adjective]

immediately preceding the present time

Ex: We had a team meeting last Friday to discuss our goals .
night [noun]

the time when the sun goes down, it gets dark outside, and we sleep

Ex: My sister used to take a relaxing bath or shower before going to bed at night .
month [noun]

each of the twelve named divisions of the year, like January, February, etc.

Ex: My favorite month is December because of the holidays .
three [numeral]

the number 3

Ex: Look at the three birds flying in the sky .
day [noun]

a period of time that is made up of twenty-four hours

Ex: Let 's plan a movie night for this Saturday , it will be a fun day .
five [numeral]

the number 5

Ex: I have five cookies in my lunchbox .
minute [noun]

each of the sixty parts that creates one hour and is made up of sixty seconds

Ex: I 'll be ready in a minute , just give me a moment .
week [noun]

a period of time that is made up of seven days in a calendar

Ex: My wife enjoys reading books in her free time during the week .
summer [noun]

the season that comes after spring and in most countries summer is the warmest season

Ex: I love going for bike rides and feeling the warm summer breeze on my face .
before [adverb]

at an earlier point in time

Ex: We 've met before , have n't we ?
a [determiner]

used when we want to talk about a person or thing for the first time or when other people may not know who or what they are

Ex: She wants to be a doctor when she grows up .
year [noun]

a period of time that is made up of twelve months, particularly one that starts on January first and ends on December thirty-first

Ex: My family goes on a vacation once a year .
in [preposition]

used to state how long it will be until something happens

Ex: I 'll give you an answer in a few hours .