English File - Pre-intermediate - Lesson 9C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 9C in the English File Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "biography", "separate", "retire", etc.

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English File - Pre-intermediate
biography
biography [noun]

the story of someone's life that is written by another person

Ex: The new biography of the famous artist became a bestseller overnight .
to [be] born
to [be] born [phrase]

to be brought into this world from a mother's body

Ex: He will be born in September .
to marry
to marry [verb]

to become someone's husband or wife

Ex: She 's so happy to marry the love of her life .
to [get] married
to [get] married [phrase]

to legally become someone's wife or husband

Ex: They got married at the city courthouse in a simple and intimate ceremony .
to go
to go [verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex:
primary school
primary school [noun]

the school for young children, usually between the age of 5 to 11 in the UK

Ex: In the UK , children typically start primary school at the age of five .
to have
to have [verb]

to give birth to a baby

Ex: She had a healthy baby boy after a smooth delivery .
child
child [noun]

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

Ex: She is a dedicated teacher who is passionate about nurturing and educating children .
secondary school
secondary school [noun]

the school for young people, usually between the ages of 11 to 16 or 18 in the UK

Ex: The curriculum in secondary school typically includes a mix of core subjects , such as mathematics , science , and literature , along with elective courses that allow students to explore their passions .
university
university [noun]

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

Ex: She received a scholarship to help fund her university education .
to leave
to leave [verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: The bus will leave in five minutes , so be quick !
school
school [noun]

a place where children learn things from teachers

Ex: She takes the bus to school every morning .
separate
separate [adjective]

not connected to anything, and forming a unit by itself

Ex: After the argument , they slept in separate beds .
to get
to get [verb]

to receive or come to have something

Ex: They got an invitation to the exclusive event .
job
job [noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

Ex:
to divorce
to divorce [verb]

to legally end a marriage

Ex: The decision to divorce is personal , and individuals may choose it for various reasons , seeking a fresh start .
divorced
divorced [adjective]

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

Ex: The divorced couple remained on good terms for the sake of their children .
to retire
to retire [verb]

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

Ex: It 's common for people to retire and move to warmer climates .
to [fall] in love
to [fall] in love [phrase]

to start loving someone deeply

Ex: The couple fell in love during a summer vacation in Italy .
to die
to die [verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: Despite the efforts of the medical team , the patient succumbed to their illness and died peacefully .
English File - Pre-intermediate
Lesson 1B Lesson 1C Lesson 2A Lesson 2B
Lesson 2C Lesson 3A Lesson 3B Lesson 3C
Lesson 4A Lesson 4B Lesson 4C Lesson 5A
Lesson 5B Lesson 5C Lesson 6A Lesson 6B
Lesson 6C Lesson 7A Lesson 7B Lesson 7C
Lesson 8A Lesson 8B Lesson 8C Lesson 9A
Lesson 9C Practical English Episode 5 Lesson 10A Lesson 10B
Lesson 10C Lesson 11A Lesson 11B Lesson 11C
Lesson 12