English File Pre-Intermediate "Lesson 2B" Vocabulary

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 2B in the English File Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "building", "space", "transport", etc.

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English File - Pre-intermediate
place [noun]

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

Ex: I 'm looking for a quiet place to study .
time [noun]

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

Ex: It 's important to manage your time wisely .
Madrid [noun]

a city in Spain that is the capital of the country

Ex: She enjoyed strolling through the historic streets of Madrid , admiring the beautiful architecture .
room [noun]

a space in a building with walls, a floor, and a ceiling where people do different activities

Ex: There is a small room next to the living room for reading .
kitchen [noun]

the place in a building or home where we make food

Ex: She stored canned goods and snacks in the kitchen pantry .
building [noun]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: The school building has a playground for the students .
shop [noun]

a building or place that sells goods or services

Ex: They decided to open a new shop downtown to attract more customers .
museum [noun]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: I visited the museum to learn about ancient civilizations .
park [noun]

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

Ex: The children were happily playing in the park .
closed [adjective]

not letting things, people, etc. go in or out

Ex: She received a closed envelope containing a surprise gift .
country [noun]

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

Ex: She traveled to several European countries during her summer vacation .
city [noun]

a larger and more populated town

Ex: They visit the city 's museums to learn about its history and culture .
Spain [noun]

a country in southwest Europe

Ex: Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are two popular football teams from Spain .
space [noun]

any area beyond the Earth's atmosphere

Ex: Scientists study conditions in space .
garden [noun]

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

Ex: She enjoys sharing the fruits of her garden with neighbors and friends .
car [noun]

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

Ex: She forgot to lock her car before going into the store .
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 .
February [noun]

the second month of the year, after January and before March

Ex: In some countries , February is known as the month of love and romance .
June [noun]

the sixth month of the year, after May and before July

Ex: June marks the official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere , bringing longer days , warmer temperatures , and outdoor activities like beach outings and barbecues .
season [noun]

a period of time that a year is divided into, such as winter and summer, with each having three months

Ex: The season of fall is a beautiful time to take nature walks and see colorful leaves .
winter [noun]

the season that comes after fall and in most countries winter is the coldest season

Ex: Winter brings a peaceful silence , especially after a fresh snowfall .
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 .
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 .
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 .

the time of day that is between twelve o'clock and the time that the sun starts to set

Ex: My father likes to go for a bike ride or take our dog for a walk in the afternoon .
evening [noun]

the time of day that is between the time that the sun starts to set and when the sky becomes completely dark

Ex: The evening is a time to disconnect from technology .
March [noun]

the third month of the year, after February and before April

Ex:
Tuesday [noun]

‌the day that comes after Monday

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the day that comes first in the calendar year and is a public holiday in most countries

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a day on which two people celebrate their love toward each other and often buy gifts for one another

Ex:

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

Ex: The cruise ship company specializes in transporting passengers to exotic destinations around the world .
bike [noun]

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

Ex: They went on a bike trip through the countryside last weekend .
bus [noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex:
train [noun]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

Ex: He prefers traveling by train because it ’s more relaxing than driving .
plane [noun]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The noise of the plane taking off echoed across the runway .
ship [noun]

a large boat, used for carrying passengers or goods across the sea

Ex: The ship sailed across the ocean , carrying cargo from one country to another .
surface [noun]

the outer part or top layer of something that you can touch or see

Ex: The pot was boiling , and bubbles rose to the surface of the water .
floor [noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: She accidentally dropped a plate , and it shattered into pieces on the floor .
table [noun]

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

Ex:
shelf [noun]

a flat, narrow board made of wood, metal, etc. attached to a wall, to put items on

Ex:
balcony [noun]

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

Ex: He decorated the balcony with potted plants and string lights to create a cozy outdoor space .
roof [noun]

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

Ex: She noticed a small bird nesting on the roof of her garage .
wall [noun]

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

Ex: He stands on a ladder to reach the top of the wall for painting .
school [noun]

a place where children learn things from teachers

Ex: She takes the bus to school every morning .
home [noun]

the place that we live in, usually with our family

Ex: He missed his home while traveling and could n't wait to be back .
work [noun]

something that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: Sarah 's work as a nurse keeps her busy throughout the week .

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

Ex: She received a scholarship to help fund her university education .
airport [noun]

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

Ex: We had to show our passports and boarding passes at the airport immigration checkpoint .
station [noun]

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

Ex:
bus stop [noun]

a place at the side of a road that is usually marked with a sign, where buses regularly stop for passengers

Ex: He always checks the bus schedule at the bus stop to ensure he does n't miss his ride .
o'clock [adverb]

put after the numbers one to twelve to show or tell what time it is, only when it is at that exact hour

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half [noun]

either one of two equal parts of a thing

Ex: The donation was split into equal halves for both charities .
past [adverb]

used to indicate that a particular time has already gone by

Ex:
quarter [noun]

a measure of time that equals 15 minutes

Ex: The bus will leave in a quarter , so we should hurry .
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 .
weekend [noun]

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

Ex: Weekends allow me to take a break from work and recharge for the next week .
festival [noun]

a period of time that is celebrated due to cultural or religious reasons

Ex: People wore traditional clothes for the festival .
period [noun]

a span of time, often with a clear beginning and end

Ex: She stayed abroad for a long period .

the period of time around Christmas day, which includes the days just before or after it

Ex: During Christmas , shops are often crowded as people rush to buy gifts and prepare for the holiday .
Easter [noun]

a holiday when Christians celebrate Jesus Christ's return to life after he died according to the Bible

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