English File - Pre-intermediate - Lesson 8B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 8B in the English File Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "earn", "medal", "glasses", etc.

review-disable

review

flashcard-disable

flashcard

spelling-disable

spelling

quiz-disable

quiz

start-learning
English File - Pre-intermediate
to find [verb]

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

Ex:
to say [verb]

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

Ex: She said she loved the gift I gave her .
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 .
clothes [noun]

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

Ex: My mother asked me to fold my clothes and organize them in my closet .
to carry [verb]

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

Ex: The river 's current can easily carry small boats downstream .
bag [noun]

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

Ex: I pack my lunch in a small bag before leaving for work .
baby [noun]

a very young child

Ex: The baby giggled and clapped its hands in delight .
to win [verb]

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

Ex: Did the home team win the basketball game last night ?
match [noun]

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

Ex: After a long and intense match , the tennis player emerged victorious and celebrated with her fans .
medal [noun]

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.

Ex:
prize [noun]

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.

Ex: The grand prize for the raffle was a luxury vacation package to a tropical island .
to earn [verb]

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

Ex: Many artists earn a living by selling their artwork online .
salary [noun]

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

Ex: Her new job offers a higher salary .
money [noun]

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

Ex: Saving money for the future is really important .
to know [verb]

to have some information about something

Ex: He knows that he needs to study more for the exam .
well [adverb]

in a way that is right or satisfactory

Ex: Despite the challenges , the business is doing well .
to meet [verb]

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

Ex: We should meet at the theater before the movie starts .
first [adjective]

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

Ex:
time [noun]

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

Ex: It 's important to manage your time wisely .
o'clock [adverb]

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

Ex:
to hope [verb]

to want something to happen or be true

Ex: He hopes that his hard work will be recognized and rewarded .
good [adjective]

having a quality that is satisfying

Ex: The movie was really good ; it made me laugh and cry .
will [verb]

used for forming future tenses

Ex: They will go on vacation in the summer .

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

Ex: The meeting happened because everyone agreed it was necessary .
to do [verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: In times of crisis , people often come together to do whatever is necessary .

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

Ex: We need to wait for the results of the exam before making any decisions .
bus [noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex:

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

Ex: She decided to take a break from work for a long time to focus on her health and well-being .
to watch [verb]

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

Ex: The audience eagerly watched the actors on stage during the play .
to look [verb]

to have a particular appearance or give a particular impression

Ex: The cake looks delicious .
happy [adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: The students were happy to have a day off from school .

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: She has looked like her grandmother since she was a child .
mother [noun]

a child's female parent

Ex: Sarah 's mother is a doctor , and she has always been a source of inspiration for her .
model [noun]

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

Ex: The painting was inspired by a live model , allowing the artist to study the human form in great detail .
to miss [verb]

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

Ex: She missed the school bus because she forgot her backpack .
class [noun]

students as a whole that are taught together

Ex: Every Friday , the class gathers for a weekly quiz to test their understanding of the material covered during the week .
to lose [verb]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

Ex: She began to lose interest in the project as it became more complicated .
glasses [noun]

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

Ex: She forgot her glasses at home , so she could n't read the menu .
to bring [verb]

to come to a place with someone or something

Ex: I will bring the snacks for the picnic .

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

Ex: Teachers often encourage students to expand their vocabulary using a thesaurus alongside a dictionary .

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

Ex: The successful negotiations brought back peace to the region .
holiday [noun]

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

Ex: Many families plan a holiday at the beach during school breaks .
to take [verb]

to reach for something and hold it

Ex: May I take your coat and hat , sir ?
umbrella [noun]

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

Ex: Sarah used her colorful umbrella to shield herself from the sun .
school [noun]

a place where children learn things from teachers

Ex: She takes the bus to school every morning .

to expect or hope for something

Ex: I am looking for a positive resolution to this conflict .
sorry [adjective]

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

Ex: I 'm really sorry for the mistake I made earlier .
hello [interjection]

a word we say when we meet someone or answer the phone

Ex: Hello there !
to tell [verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: She told her friend about the new restaurant in town .
joke [noun]

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

Ex: The comedian 's joke about the airplane food had the audience in stitches .
lie [noun]

a statement that is false and used intentionally to deceive someone

Ex: She regretted the lie she told her friend and knew she had to come clean .
to make [verb]

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

Ex: The factory workers make thousands of cars every month .

to act in an improper or unacceptable way

Ex: She felt embarrassed when her child began to misbehave during the family gathering .
to fail [verb]

to be unsuccessful in an examination or course

Ex: If you do n't attend class regularly , you might fail the course .
to pass [verb]

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

Ex: I 'm not really expecting to pass first time .
result [noun]

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

Ex: The crowd erupted in stunned silence as the unlikely turn of events unfolded , leaving everyone to grapple with the completely changed result of the game .

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

Ex: The author decided to revise the manuscript based on the editor 's suggestions .
to take [verb]

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

Ex: He chose to take an elective in art history to explore his interest in cultural influences on art .

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

Ex: The artist used a series of photographs as references for a realistic painting .
jewelry [noun]

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

Ex:

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

Ex: The television was turned off during dinner .
to lend [verb]

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

Ex: The library is happy to lend books to its members for a set period .

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

Ex: He asked to borrow a pen from his classmate during the exam .
to hear [verb]

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

Ex: We heard shouting coming from the other house .
noise [noun]

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

Ex: The noise from the party next door kept him awake all night .
doorbell [noun]

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

Ex:

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

Ex: Apologies , I got distracted and was n't listening closely .
music [noun]

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

Ex: My husband 's favorite genre of music is pop .
radio [noun]

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

Ex: They are dancing to the music on the radio .