English File - Pre-intermediate - Lesson 4A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 4A in the English File Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "housework", "ironing", "unload", etc.

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English File - Pre-intermediate

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

Ex: Many families create a chore chart to ensure that everyone shares the responsibility for housework .
to do [verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: In times of crisis , people often come together to do whatever is necessary .
to clean [verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: Sarah cleans the kitchen counters with a sponge .
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 .
ironing [noun]

the activity of making clothes, etc. smooth using an iron

Ex:
shopping [noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

Ex:

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, etc.

Ex: The housekeeper vacuumed the entire house before guests arrived .

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, and debris

Ex: The cleaning crew hoovers the hotel lobby every morning to welcome guests with a pristine environment .

the activity of washing the dishes, glasses, etc. particularly after a meal

Ex: The washing-up was made easier with the help of a dishwasher , but they still rinsed the dishes first .
to dust [verb]

to use a soft cloth or tool to clean and remove particles from the surface of objects, like furniture

Ex: The antique furniture requires gentle care , and the owner meticulously dusts it to preserve its condition .

pieces of equipment such as tables, desks, beds, etc. that we put in a house or office so that it becomes suitable for living or working in

Ex: The furniture store has a wide section of sofas , tables , and chairs .
to lay [verb]

to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position

Ex: To avoid wrinkles , he carefully laid the freshly ironed shirt on the bed .
table [noun]

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

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to clear [verb]

to remove unwanted or unnecessary things from something or somewhere

Ex: The gardener cleared the overgrown plants to create a more organized and open space .
to load [verb]

to fill or pack a space with the specified items

Ex: The driver loaded the delivery van with packages for the morning delivery route .

an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

Ex: The dishwasher is energy-efficient , saving water and electricity .

to remove things or goods from a container, vehicle, etc.

Ex: The moving team efficiently unloaded furniture and boxes from the moving van into the new house .
lunch [noun]

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

Ex: She packed a lunchbox with a turkey wrap , carrot sticks , and a yogurt cup for a balanced lunch .
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 .
bed [noun]

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

Ex: I make my bed every morning to keep it tidy .

to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: She picked up the newspaper from the porch in the morning .
dirty [adjective]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: She found a dirty stain on her favorite shirt .
clothes [noun]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

Ex: My mother asked me to fold my clothes and organize them in my closet .

to place something where it should be after using it

Ex:

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

Ex:
rubbish [noun]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

Ex: The park was littered with rubbish , prompting volunteers to organize a clean-up day .
to tidy [verb]

to organize a place and put things where they belong

Ex: After the children finished playing , they were asked to tidy their toys and put everything back in its place .
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 .
course [noun]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

Ex: The company provided a training course for all new employees .
mistake [noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: It 's important to take responsibility for your mistakes rather than shifting blame onto others .
exam [noun]

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

Ex: The biology exam covers topics like genetics , cells , and ecology .
exercise [noun]

a series of questions in a book set to test one's knowledge or skill

Ex: As part of the science curriculum , students were assigned weekly lab exercises to conduct experiments and analyze results .

the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

Ex: She scheduled a phone call with her doctor to discuss her recent health concerns .
sport [noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Football is a popular sport that is played with a round ball and two teams .
plan [noun]

a chain of actions that will help us reach our goals

Ex: The business proposal includes a comprehensive financial plan for the next fiscal year .
excuse [noun]

a reason given to explain one's careless, offensive, or wrong behavior or action

Ex: The teacher reminded the students that having a valid excuse is necessary for missing assignments .