English File - Pre-intermediate - Lesson 9A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 9A in the English File Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "insect", "farm animal", "wild", etc.

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English File - Pre-intermediate
animal [noun]

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

Ex: My son 's favorite animal is the lion .
insect [noun]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

Ex: Mark used a magnifying glass to examine the intricate details of the insect .
bee [noun]

a black and yellow insect that collects nectar and produces wax and honey, which can fly and sting

Ex: The bee 's black and yellow stripes serve as a warning to potential predators .

a flying insect with a long, thin body and large, typically brightly colored wings

Ex: The butterfly landed on my hand for a brief moment before taking flight again .
mosquito [noun]

a flying insect that bites people and animals and feeds on their blood

Ex:
spider [noun]

a small creature that spins webs to catch insects for food, with eight legs and two fangs by which poison is injected to its prey

Ex: Sarah read a book about different types of spiders found around the world .
wasp [noun]

a winged insect with a powerful sting and black and yellow colors

Ex: The wasp 's nest hung like a papery lantern from the eaves of the house , a testament to the insect 's industrious nature .

any animal that is kept and raised on a farm because of its function or profit

Ex: The documentary highlighted the importance of treating farm animals with care and respect .
bull [noun]

any male member of the cow family

Ex: In some cultures , bulls are revered as symbols of strength , power , and virility .
chicken [noun]

a farm bird that we keep to use its meat and eggs

Ex: The chicken laid an egg in the nesting box .
cow [noun]

a large farm animal that we keep to use its milk or its meat

Ex: The cow 's horns were impressive and curved outward .
goat [noun]

‌an animal with horns and a coat of hair that lives wild in the mountains or is kept on farms for its milk or meat

Ex: The children were excited to see the goat at the petting zoo , eagerly feeding it fresh grass .
horse [noun]

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

Ex: My dream is to one day own a beautiful horse .
pig [noun]

a farm animal that has short legs, a curly tail, and a fat body, typically raised for its meat

Ex: The pig 's nose is sensitive and sniffes the air for food .
sheep [noun]

a farm animal that we keep to use its meat or wool

Ex: I visited a farm and saw a mother sheep nursing her newborn lambs .
wild [adjective]

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

Ex: The dense jungle provides shelter for many wild creatures .
bat [noun]

a small flying creature that comes out at night

Ex:
bear [noun]

a large animal with sharp claws and thick fur, which eats meat, honey, insects, and fruits

Ex: The bear is a symbol of strength and courage in many cultures .
bird [noun]

an animal with a beak, wings, and feathers that is usually capable of flying

Ex: The bird had bright feathers and a long beak .
camel [noun]

a large desert animal with a long neck and one or two humps on its back

Ex: John read about camels ' ability to go long periods without water .

a large reptile with very big jaws, sharp teeth, short legs, and a hard skin and long tail that lives in rivers and lakes in warmer regions

Ex: Mark saw a crocodile basking in the sun near the riverbank .
deer [noun]

a large, wild animal with long legs which eats grass and can run very fast, typically the males have horns

Ex: The deer cautiously approached the watering hole to quench its thirst .
elephant [noun]

an animal that is very large, has thick gray skin, four legs, a very long nose that is called a trunk, and mostly lives in Asia and Africa

Ex: The baby elephant clumsily followed its mother , learning to navigate the world .
giraffe [noun]

a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

Ex: Tourists marveled at the sight of a herd of giraffes roaming the vast grasslands , their towering silhouettes against the horizon .
kangaroo [noun]

a large Australian animal with a long tail and two strong legs that moves by leaping, female of which can carry its babies in its stomach pocket which is called a pouch

Ex: Kangaroos use their muscular tails for balance while hopping and as a powerful counterbalance when moving slowly or standing upright .
lion [noun]

a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

Ex: The lion 's roar can be heard from miles away , establishing its dominance .
monkey [noun]

a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries

Ex: My sister showed me the monkey eating a banana with delight .
rabbit [noun]

an animal that is small, eats plants, has a short tail, long ears, and soft fur

Ex: Rabbits are known for their ability to hop and jump .
rat [noun]

a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases

Ex: Rats are highly adaptable creatures , able to survive in diverse habitats ranging from sewers to forests .
snake [noun]

a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

Ex: Snakes are cold-blooded animals , relying on external sources to regulate their body temperature .
tiger [noun]

a type of large and wild animal that is from the cat family, has orange fur and black stripes, and is mostly found in Asia

Ex: The tiger is a majestic and powerful wild animal .

any animal that lives in the sea

Ex: The coral reef is home to a diverse array of sea animals , including colorful fish , starfish , and sea urchins .
dolphin [noun]

an intelligent sea mammal that looks like a whale and has a long snout and teeth

Ex: Sarah 's dream is to swim with dolphins in their natural habitat .

a sea creature that has a bell-shaped body, which is gelatinous and transparent, long thin tentacles and a poisonous sting

Ex: While swimming in the ocean , she spotted a jellyfish and made sure to keep her distance .
shark [noun]

‌a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

Ex: Mark watched a documentary about different species of sharks .
whale [noun]

a very large animal that lives in the sea, with horizontal tail fin and a blowhole on top of its head for breathing

Ex: Sarah read a book about different species of whales .