English File - Pre-intermediate - Lesson 2A

a day fixed by law when we do not have to go to school or work, usually because of a religious or national celebration

to travel or move from one location to another

in or to a foreign country

to move from a person or place

the days of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when people do not have to go to work or school

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

a short journey we take on foot

to come to be or to happen

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

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

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves

the activity of catching a fish with special equipment such as a fishing line and a hook or net

to reserve a specific thing such as a seat, ticket, hotel room, etc.

the act of traveling in an airplane

connected to or via the Internet

to get something in exchange for paying money

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

to live somewhere for a short time, especially as a guest or visitor

a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

a specific location that is intended for people to set up a tent

someone we know well and trust, but normally they are not part of our family

to lie or sit in the sun in order to darken one's skin

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

to hold or own something

an enjoyable or exciting experience or period of time

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

to let someone use one's property, car, etc. for a particular time in exchange for payment

a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

to pay for using something such as a car, house, equipment, etc. temporarily

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

either of a pair of long thin objects worn on our feet to make us move faster over the snow

physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

extremely comfortable, elegant, and often made with high-quality materials or features

kind and nice toward other people

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

very beautiful or attractive

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

very bright because there is a lot of light coming from the sun

having or offering the simplest elements or level of understanding or functionality

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

describing something that makes one feel embarrassed or anxious

not kind or nice toward other people

not providing any assistance or useful help in making a situation better or easier

(of a space) filled with things or people

to a great extent or degree

having a lot of strong winds

filled with fog

having many clouds up in the sky

worthy of being approved or admired

very great and pleasant

extremely amazing and great

said to show that we are agreeing to do something or we agree with something

rather good or pleasant

to an acceptable extent

extremely unpleasant, bad, or disagreeable

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

extremely unpleasant or bad

extremely bad or unpleasant