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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
housework
[noun]

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

Ex: They often listen to music while doing housework to make the tasks more enjoyable .
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to do
[Verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: Is there anything that I can do for you?
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to make
[Verb]

to prepare or cook something

Ex: The famous dish paella is made of rice, saffron, and a variety of seafood or meat.
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to clean
[Verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: We always clean the bathroom to keep it hygienic .
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floor
[noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: She spilled juice on the floor and immediately cleaned it up .
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ironing
[noun]

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

Ex: After completing the ironing, she felt a sense of accomplishment seeing the neatly pressed clothes.
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shopping
[noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

Ex: They are planning a shopping trip this weekend .
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to vacuum
[Verb]

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

Ex: They vacuum the rugs and mats in the entryway to remove dirt and mud .
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to hoover
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to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, and debris

Ex: Before guests arrive , she hoovers the couch to create a welcoming atmosphere .
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the activity of washing the dishes, glasses, etc. particularly after a meal

Ex: The washing-up duty was split between the siblings to make it fair and manageable .
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to dust
[Verb]

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

Ex: The housekeeper dusts the framed photographs on the wall to keep them looking fresh .
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furniture
[noun]

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: We need to move the heavy furniture to vacuum the carpet .
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to lay
[Verb]

to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position

Ex: After a long day , she was ready to lay herself on the comfortable sofa for a short nap .
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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: We played board games on the table during the family game night .
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to clear
[Verb]

to remove unwanted or unnecessary things from something or somewhere

Ex: The manager instructed the staff to clear the shelves .
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to load
[Verb]

to fill or pack a space with the specified items

Ex: Emily loaded her camper van with camping supplies and set off for a weekend in the mountains .
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an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

Ex: The new dishwasher has a quick wash cycle for small loads .
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to unload
[Verb]

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

Ex: The delivery personnel worked together to unload packages from the delivery van onto the doorstep .
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lunch
[noun]

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

Ex: The café served a delicious lunch special of grilled salmon with roasted vegetables .
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dinner
[noun]

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

Ex: We ordered takeout pizza for an easy dinner.
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bed
[noun]

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

Ex: The bed in the hotel room was king-sized .
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to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: The police officer picks up the evidence with a gloved hand .
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dirty
[Adjective]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: The dirty dishes in the restaurant 's kitchen needed to be washed .
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clothes
[noun]

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

Ex: She was excited to buy new clothes for the summer season .
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to place something where it should be after using it

Ex: She put away the groceries as soon as she got home .
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to remove a thing from somewhere or something

Ex: The surgeon will take the appendix out during the operation.
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rubbish
[noun]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

Ex: The council has implemented new bins for rubbish to encourage proper waste disposal in the community .
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to tidy
[Verb]

to organize a place and put things where they belong

Ex: It only took a few minutes to tidy the garden by trimming the hedges and clearing away the fallen leaves .
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room
[noun]

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

Ex: I found a quiet room to study for my exams .
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course
[noun]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

Ex: The university offers a course in computer programming for beginners .
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mistake
[noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: A culture that encourages risk-taking and learning from mistakes fosters innovation and creativity .
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exam
[noun]

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

Ex: The students received their exam results and were happy to see their improvements .
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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 .
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to create unwanted, unpleasant, or loud sounds

Ex: He did n’t want make a noise and disturb the sleeping baby .
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the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

Ex: During the meeting , she stepped out to take an important phone call regarding a job opportunity .
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sport
[noun]

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

Ex: Hockey is an exciting sport played on ice or field , with sticks and a small puck or ball .
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plan
[noun]

a chain of actions that will help us reach our goals

Ex: The team is working on a contingency plan to address potential challenges in the project .
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excuse
[noun]

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

Ex: His excuse for not completing the project on time was unconvincing , and he was asked to redo it .
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English File - Pre-intermediate
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