English File - Elementary - Lesson 12A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 12A in the English File Elementary coursebook, such as "fall", "leave", "read", etc.

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to buy [verb]

to get something in exchange for paying money

Ex: Let 's buy some flowers for her birthday .

to fall [verb]

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Ex: She loses her balance and falls backwards .

to give [verb]

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

Ex: The tour guide gave visitors a map to explore the historical site .

to hear [verb]

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

Ex: We heard shouting coming from the other house .

to leave [verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: The bus will leave in five minutes , so be quick !

to read [verb]

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

Ex: It 's important to read the terms and conditions before agreeing .

to see [verb]

to notice a thing or person with our eyes

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to tell [verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: She told her friend about the new restaurant in town .