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.

اجرا کردن

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

Ex: She spent the afternoon doing housework , including dusting , vacuuming , and doing laundry .
to do [verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

اجرا کردن

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: What are you doing tomorrow ?
to make [verb]

to prepare or cook something

اجرا کردن

to prepare or cook something

Ex: The chef will make a delicious pasta dish using fresh ingredients .
to clean [verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

اجرا کردن

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: I need to clean my glasses ; they are dirty .
floor [noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

اجرا کردن

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: He swept the floor to remove the dust and dirt .
ironing [noun]

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

اجرا کردن

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

Ex: He prefers to do his ironing while listening to music, making the chore more enjoyable.
shopping [noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

اجرا کردن

the act of buying goods from stores

Ex: His favorite part of shopping is finding good deals .

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

اجرا کردن

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

Ex: She vacuums the carpets in the living room every week to keep them clean .

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

اجرا کردن

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

Ex: She hoovers the bedroom carpet to remove any dust and allergens .

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

اجرا کردن

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

Ex: After dinner , the washing-up took longer than expected because of the large number of plates and utensils .
to dust [verb]

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

اجرا کردن

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

Ex: She regularly dusts the bookshelves to keep them free of accumulated dust .

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

اجرا کردن

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: My father cleaned and polished the wooden furniture to keep it looking nice .
to lay [verb]

to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position

اجرا کردن

to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position

Ex: She decided to lay the fragile vase on the soft cushion to prevent it from breaking .
table [noun]

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

اجرا کردن

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 .
to clear [verb]

to remove unwanted or unnecessary things from something or somewhere

اجرا کردن

to remove unwanted or unnecessary things from something or somewhere

Ex: Before the event , the team worked to clear the venue of unnecessary equipment .
to load [verb]

to fill or pack a space with the specified items

اجرا کردن

to fill or pack a space with the specified items

Ex: The cargo plane was loaded with relief supplies to be transported to the disaster-stricken area .

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

اجرا کردن

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

Ex: He pressed the " start " button on the dishwasher and walked away .

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

اجرا کردن

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

Ex: The warehouse workers began to unload crates of merchandise from the delivery truck .
lunch [noun]

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

اجرا کردن

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

Ex: I made a Greek salad with feta cheese and olives for a healthy and flavorful lunch .
dinner [noun]

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

اجرا کردن

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

Ex: For dinner , I cooked a delicious chicken stir-fry with vegetables .
bed [noun]

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

اجرا کردن

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

Ex: I have a bedside table next to my bed for my books and glasses .

to take and lift something or someone up

اجرا کردن

to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand.
dirty [adjective]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

اجرا کردن

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: He had a dirty face after playing in the mud .
clothes [noun]

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

اجرا کردن

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

Ex: He always wears comfortable clothes when he goes for a run .

to place something where it should be after using it

اجرا کردن

to place something where it should be after using it

Ex: The decorations were boxed up and put away for next year .

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

اجرا کردن

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

Ex: I will take the books out of the box.
rubbish [noun]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

اجرا کردن

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

Ex: Please take out the rubbish before the garbage truck arrives in the morning .
to tidy [verb]

to organize a place and put things where they belong

اجرا کردن

to organize a place and put things where they belong

Ex: She decided to tidy her room before her friends came over to visit .
room [noun]

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

اجرا کردن

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 .
course [noun]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

اجرا کردن

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

Ex: He completed a photography course to enhance his camera skills .
mistake [noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

اجرا کردن

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: Recognizing and admitting your mistakes is the first step toward personal growth .
exam [noun]

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

اجرا کردن

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

Ex: In the language exam , we had to write a short essay on our favorite book .
exercise [noun]

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

اجرا کردن

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

Ex: The math textbook included a variety of exercises at the end of each chapter to help students practice solving equations .

to create unwanted, unpleasant, or loud sounds

اجرا کردن

to create unwanted, unpleasant, or loud sounds

Ex: I accidentally knocked over a glass, making a sudden noise that startled everyone.

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

اجرا کردن

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

Ex: I received a phone call from my friend just as I was about to leave the house .
sport [noun]

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

اجرا کردن

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

Ex: Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility .
plan [noun]

a chain of actions that will help us reach our goals

اجرا کردن

a chain of actions that will help us reach our goals

Ex: The project manager presented a detailed plan outlining the phases of the construction .
excuse [noun]

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

اجرا کردن

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

Ex: He made an excuse for being late to the meeting , claiming that traffic was heavy .