English File - Pre-intermediate - Lesson 7A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 7A in the English File Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "hope", "offer", "catch", etc.

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English File - Pre-intermediate

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

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to-go [adjective]

food that is bought from a restaurant, etc. to be eaten elsewhere

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to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

Ex: She often forgets details about events from her early years .

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

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to hope [verb]

to want something to happen or be true

Ex: He hopes that his hard work will be recognized and rewarded .
to see [verb]

to notice a thing or person with our eyes

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to learn [verb]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

Ex: They are learning about history in their school lessons .
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 .
to need [verb]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Ex: She needs a ride to the airport tomorrow .
to offer [verb]

to present or propose something to someone

Ex: The teacher offered valuable feedback to help the students improve their work .
to help [verb]

to give someone what they need

Ex: The teacher helped the student with her homework .
to plan [verb]

to decide on and make arrangements or preparations for something ahead of time

Ex: Knowing the holiday rush , they planned their vacation well ahead of time .

to legally become someone's wife or husband

Ex: They got married at the city courthouse in a simple and intimate ceremony .

to act in a specific way in order to make others believe that something is the case when actually it is not so

Ex: Sometimes , pretending to be confident can help overcome nervousness in social situations .
to be [verb]

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

Ex: The movie was entertaining .

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

Ex: While on the campaign trail , the candidate was promising various improvements to the community .
to pay [verb]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

Ex: He paid the cleaning service to tidy up the house .

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

Ex: I remember the smell of freshly baked cookies in my grandmother 's kitchen .
to bring [verb]

to come to a place with someone or something

Ex: I will bring the snacks for the picnic .
to start [verb]

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

Ex: I 'm starting to get hungry , let 's grab some food .
to rain [verb]

(of water) to fall from the sky in the shape of small drops

Ex: The children were disappointed because it rained on their parade day .
to try [verb]

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

Ex: She tried to bake a cake but it did n't turn out well .
to find [verb]

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

Ex: She says that she ca n't find her phone anywhere , but I do n't believe her .
to want [verb]

to wish to do or have something

Ex: Jane wanted to learn how to play the guitar , so she took lessons .
to catch [verb]

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

Ex: It might sound a bit strange , but my dog loves to catch a frisbee .
would [verb]

used to make an offer or request in a polite manner

Ex: Would you mind passing the salt , please ?
to like [verb]

to wish for or want something, especially used with would or should as a polite formula

Ex: She 'd like to speak with you about the project .
to buy [verb]

to get something in exchange for paying money

Ex: Let 's buy some flowers for her birthday .

to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

Ex: He made sure to lock the door before going to bed .
to wear [verb]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: The students were instructed to wear their school uniforms every day .
to ask [verb]

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

Ex: We should ask our neighbors if they need any help during the move .