English File - Pre-intermediate - Lesson 8B

to randomly discover someone or something, particularly in a way that is surprising or unexpected

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

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

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

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping

a child who is very young, usually too young to walk or speak

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

a flat piece of metal, typically of the size and shape of a large coin, given to the winner of a competition or to someone who has done an act of bravery in war, etc.

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

to have some information about something

in a way that is right or satisfactory

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

(of a person) coming or acting before any other person

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

put after the numbers one to twelve to show or tell what time it is, only when it is at that exact hour

to want something to happen or be true

having a quality that is satisfying

used for forming future tenses

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

to remain in a state of expectation or anticipation for something or someone

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

an extended duration of time that is typically longer than what is considered normal or expected

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

to have a particular appearance or give a particular impression

emotionally feeling good

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

a child's female parent

a person who is employed by an artist to pose for a painting, photograph, etc.

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

students as a whole that are taught together

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

to come to a place with someone or something

a book or electronic resource that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, or gives the equivalent words in a different language

to make something or someone return or be returned to a particular place or condition

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

to reach for something and hold it

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

a place where children learn things from teachers

to expect or hope for something

feeling ashamed or apologetic about something that one has or has not done

a word we say when we see someone and want to greet them, or when we begin to talk on the phone

to use words and give someone information

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

a statement that is false and used intentionally to deceive someone

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

to act in an improper or unacceptable way

to be unsuccessful in an examination or course

to get the necessary grades in an exam, test, course, etc.

the outcome or final score of a competition, match, test, etc.

to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement

to study a particular subject in school, university, etc.

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

objects such as necklaces, bracelets or rings, typically made from precious metals such as gold and silver, that we wear as decoration

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

a bell operated by a button outside a house or apartment that makes a sound when pushed, particularly to inform the inhabitants inside

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

a device that is used for listening to programs that are broadcast