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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
housework
[noun]

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

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

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

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

to prepare or cook something

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

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

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

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. 
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shopping
shopping
[noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

Ex: His favorite part of shopping is finding good deals. 
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to vacuum
to vacuum
[Verb]

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. 
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to hoover
to hoover
[Verb]

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. 
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washing-up

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. 
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to dust
to dust
[Verb]

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

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. 
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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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to clear
to clear
[Verb]

to remove unwanted or unnecessary things from something or somewhere

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

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. 
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dishwasher

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

Ex: He pressed the "start" button on the dishwasher and walked away. 
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to unload
to unload
[Verb]

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

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

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. 
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dinner
dinner
[noun]

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. 
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bed
bed
[noun]

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. 
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to pick up

to take and lift something or someone up

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

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

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

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. 
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to put away

to place something where it should be after using it

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

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

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

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

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

to organize a place and put things where they belong

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

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

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

an act or opinion that is wrong

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

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. 
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exercise
exercise
[noun]

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. 
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to [make] a noise

to create unwanted, unpleasant, or loud sounds

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

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. 
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sport
sport
[noun]

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. 
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plan
plan
[noun]

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. 
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excuse
excuse
[noun]

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. 
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