English File - Pre-intermediate - Lesson 2C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 2C in the English File Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "invite", "road", "hurry", etc.

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English File - Pre-intermediate

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

Ex: We decided to invite the neighbors to our annual barbecue .
dinner [noun]

the main meal of the day that we usually eat in the evening

Ex: They grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for a casual summer dinner .
to have [verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: Does your friend have a reliable computer ?
great [adjective]

worthy of being approved or admired

Ex: She 's a great friend , always there when you need her .
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 .
to drive [verb]

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: I like to drive along scenic routes to enjoy the countryside .
road [noun]

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

Ex: There 's a dedicated road for pedestrians and cyclists along the riverbank .
to meet [verb]

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

Ex: We should meet at the theater before the movie starts .

a cafe or bar where one can buy non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks

Ex: The office installed a coffee bar to provide employees with high-quality coffee and snacks throughout the day .
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 .

the number used for calling someone's phone

Ex: I called the wrong phone number and apologized for the mistake .
to take [verb]

to accompany someone to a specific place, particularly in order to lead or guide them

Ex: I 'll take you to the train station so you do n't get lost .

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

Ex: They celebrated their anniversary at a fancy restaurant overlooking the city .
to wait [verb]

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

Ex: If you arrive early , you may have to wait until the restaurant opens .
to be [verb]

used when naming, or giving description or information about people, things, or situations

Ex: The movie was entertaining .
to hurry [verb]

to move or do something very quickly, particularly because of a lack of time

Ex: The chef had to hurry to prepare the last-minute order for the busy lunchtime crowd .
to play [verb]

to perform music on a musical instrument

Ex: Play a classical piece on the piano .
song [noun]

a piece of music that has words

Ex: The band is known for their rock songs with powerful lyrics .
to leave [verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: The bus will leave in five minutes , so be quick !
club [noun]

a place where people, especially young people, go to dance, listen to music, or spend time together

Ex: The club stays open until the early hours of the morning .
late [adjective]

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

Ex: He apologized for being late to the party .

to be arranged in a straight line or to move in a specific direction without getting off track

Ex: The text runs along the margin of the page .

the most important street with a lot of shops and businesses in a town

Ex: The parade will pass through High Street this afternoon .