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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
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: Birds are animals that can fly and build nests in trees.Ā 
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insect
insect
[noun]

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

Ex: I was observing an insect crawling on the tree bark.Ā 
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bee
bee
[noun]

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

Ex: Bees are hardworking insects that tirelessly gather resources for their colony.Ā 
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butterfly
butterfly
[noun]

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

Ex: Butterflies are attracted to nectar-producing flowers for food.Ā 
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mosquito
mosquito
[noun]

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

Ex: I have some red, itchy marks on my arm from mosquito bites.Ā 
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spider
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: I learned that spiders help control insect populations in the garden.Ā 
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wasp
wasp
[noun]

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

Ex: The wasp buzzed angrily as it defended its nest from intruders, its striped abdomen a warning to stay away.Ā 
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farm animal

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

Ex: Cows are one of the most common farm animals, providing milk and beef for consumption.Ā 
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bull
bull
[noun]

any male member of the cow family

Ex: The bull pawed at the ground, its breath steaming in the cold air, ready to charge.Ā 
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chicken
chicken
[noun]

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

Ex: My grandfather used to raise chickens on his farm.Ā 
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cow
cow
[noun]

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

Ex: I learned about different breeds of cows and their characteristics.Ā 
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goat
goat
[noun]

ā€Œan 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 goat climbed to the top of the rocky hill, showcasing its impressive agility and strength.Ā 
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horse
horse
[noun]

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

Ex: A beautiful white horse grazed peacefully in the meadow.Ā 
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pig
pig
[noun]

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

Ex: I watched as the pig rooted around in the dirt for food.Ā 
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sheep
sheep
[noun]

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

Ex: A curious sheep approached me and sniffed my hand.Ā 
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wild
wild
[Adjective]

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

Ex: During the camping trip, we heard the calls of wild birds echoing through the woods.Ā 
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bat
bat
[noun]

a small flying creature that comes out at night

Ex: At dusk, bats emerged from their roosts to hunt insects in the night sky.Ā 
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bear
bear
[noun]

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

Ex: A bear has a thick fur coat to keep warm in cold weather.Ā 
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bird
bird
[noun]

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

Ex: I saw a bird pecking at the ground searching for food.Ā 
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camel
camel
[noun]

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

Ex: In some countries, camels are also raised for their milk and meat.Ā 
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crocodile
crocodile
[noun]

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: I didn't know that crocodiles are excellent swimmers.Ā 
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deer
deer
[noun]

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

Ex: Driving through the national park, we were lucky enough to witness a herd of majestic deer.Ā 
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elephant
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: Elephants are known for their intelligence and remarkable memory.Ā 
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giraffe
giraffe
[noun]

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

Ex: The giraffe gracefully stretched its long neck to reach the tender leaves at the top of the tree.Ā 
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kangaroo
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: The kangaroo bounded effortlessly across the Australian outback, its powerful legs propelling it forward.Ā 
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lion
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: I saw a lion hunting for prey in the tall grass.Ā 
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monkey
monkey
[noun]

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

Ex: I saw the monkey hanging upside down from a tree branch.Ā 
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rabbit
rabbit
[noun]

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

Ex: I gave a carrot to the hungry rabbit.Ā 
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rat
rat
[noun]

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

Ex: The rat scurried along the alley, searching for scraps of food.Ā 
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snake
snake
[noun]

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

Ex: I watched as the snake swallowed its prey whole.Ā 
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tiger
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: John learned that tigers are excellent swimmers.Ā 
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sea animal

any animal that lives in the sea

Ex: The dolphin is a highly intelligent sea animal known for its playful behavior and social nature.Ā 
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dolphin
dolphin
[noun]

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

Ex: Mark was thrilled to see dolphins leaping out of the water during the boat tour.Ā 
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jellyfish
jellyfish
[noun]

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

Ex: The jellyfish gracefully floated through the water, its translucent body shimmering in the sunlight.Ā 
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shark
shark
[noun]

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

Ex: During the boat tour, they saw a group of sharks feeding on fish.Ā 
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whale
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: During the nature cruise, they encountered a pod of playful dolphins and whales.Ā 
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