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English File - Pre-intermediate - Lesson 2B

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
place
[noun]

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

Ex: I want to find a new place to eat dinner tonight. 
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time
time
[noun]

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

Ex: I need more time to complete this project. 
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Madrid
Madrid
[noun]

a city in Spain that is the capital of the country

Ex: Madrid is known for its vibrant nightlife, with numerous bars and clubs open late into the night. 
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room
room
[noun]

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

Ex: I have a big room with a window. 
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kitchen
kitchen
[noun]

the place in a building or home where we make food

Ex: My mother believes that no one should leave the kitchen after a meal until they have completely cleaned it. 
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building
building
[noun]

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

Ex: He worked in a modern office building with large windows. 
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shop
shop
[noun]

a building or place that sells goods or services

Ex: She visited the local shop to pick up some groceries. 
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museum
museum
[noun]

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

Ex: He marveled at the dinosaur skeletons in the natural history museum. 
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park
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: He flew a kite in the park on a sunny day. 
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closed
closed
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He found a closed shop and had to look for another place to buy groceries. 
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country
country
[noun]

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

Ex: Canada is a vast country known for its stunning landscapes and friendly people. 
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city
city
[noun]

a larger and more populated town

Ex: She enjoys exploring the city's parks and landmarks on weekends. 
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Spain
Spain
[noun]

a country in southwest Europe

Ex: Barcelona, located in Spain, is famous for its unique architecture. 
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space
space
[noun]

any area beyond the Earth's atmosphere

Ex: Astronauts trained for travel in space. 
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garden
garden
[noun]

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

Ex: He often invites friends over for outdoor gatherings in his garden. 
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car
car
[noun]

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

Ex: I drive my car to work every day. 
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month
month
[noun]

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

Ex: I like to set goals for myself at the start of each month. 
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February
February
[noun]

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

Ex: During February, the days gradually start getting longer as we move closer to spring. 
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June
June
[noun]

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

Ex: June is a month filled with outdoor activities like swimming, camping, and barbecues. 
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season
season
[noun]

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

Ex: During the spring season, my son enjoys swimming in the pool. 
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winter
winter
[noun]

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

Ex: It's fun to go skiing or snowboarding on the mountains in winter. 
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year
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: I'm looking forward to the new year and the opportunities it may bring. 
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day
day
[noun]

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

Ex: I like to have a cup of tea in the evening to relax after a long day. 
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morning
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: I have a morning routine that includes brushing my teeth and getting dressed. 
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afternoon
afternoon
[noun]

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

Ex: He likes to take a walk in the park during the afternoon. 
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evening
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: I enjoy having dinner with my family in the evening. 
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March
March
[noun]

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

Ex: March is a month when the weather starts to get warmer. 
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Tuesday
Tuesday
[noun]

‌the day that comes after Monday

Ex: Harry uses Tuesdays to plan his goals for the rest of the week. 
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New Year's Day

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

Ex: On New Year's Day, we traditionally gather with family to enjoy a festive meal and share our resolutions for the year ahead. 
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Valentine's Day

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

Ex: They planned a romantic dinner for Valentine’s Day. 
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to transport

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

Ex: Every morning, the school bus transports students from their neighborhoods to the school campus. 
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bike
bike
[noun]

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

Ex: He rides his bike to work every morning. 
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bus
bus
[noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex: I prefer sitting near the window when I'm on the bus. 
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train
train
[noun]

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

Ex: I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train. 
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plane
plane
[noun]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The plane soared gracefully through the clouds. 
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ship
ship
[noun]

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

Ex: The captain navigated the ship through rough waters with skill and expertise. 
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surface
surface
[noun]

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

Ex: He used a soft cloth to clean the dusty surface of the bookshelf. 
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floor
floor
[noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: He swept the floor to remove the dust and dirt. 
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table
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: I cleared the table after dinner and washed the dishes. 
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shelf
shelf
[noun]

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

Ex: She arranged her collection of porcelain figurines neatly on the living room shelf. 
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balcony
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: She enjoyed her morning coffee on the balcony, taking in the beautiful view of the city skyline. 
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roof
roof
[noun]

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

Ex: He placed solar panels on the roof to generate electricity. 
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wall
wall
[noun]

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

Ex: He noticed a spider crawling up the wall. 
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school
school
[noun]

a place where children learn things from teachers

Ex: He forgot his homework and had to rush back to school to get it. 
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home
home
[noun]

the place that we live in, usually with our family

Ex: The family moved into a new home in the suburbs. 
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work
work
[noun]

something that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: During the summer break, she took up work as a tour guide. 
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university

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

Ex: I will graduate from university next year with a degree in psychology. 
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airport
airport
[noun]

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

Ex: I always feel a mix of emotions when saying goodbye to loved ones at the airport. 
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station
station
[noun]

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

Ex: I arrived early at the station to make sure I didn't miss my train. 
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bus stop
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: She waited at the bus stop for nearly twenty minutes before her bus finally arrived. 
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o'clock
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

Ex: I usually go to bed around 11 o'clock. 
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half
half
[noun]

either one of two equal parts of a thing

Ex: I ate a sandwich and a half for lunch. 
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past
past
[Adverb]

used to indicate that a particular time has already gone by

Ex: Three hours went past before they finally arrived at their destination. 
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quarter
quarter
[noun]

a measure of time that equals 15 minutes

Ex: We have a quarter of an hour before the meeting starts. 
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night
night
[noun]

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

Ex: I like to read a book before bed at night. 
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weekend
weekend
[noun]

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

Ex: I like to sleep in and have a late breakfast on the weekends. 
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festival
festival
[noun]

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

Ex: Diwali is a popular festival in India. 
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period
period
[noun]

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

Ex: We lived in the city for a short period. 
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Christmas
Christmas
[noun]

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

Ex: The Christmas season is a time of joy and celebration, filled with festive decorations and family gatherings. 
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Easter
Easter
[noun]

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

Ex: Many families gather for a special meal to celebrate Easter, often featuring traditional dishes like ham and lamb. 
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