English File - Pre-intermediate - Lesson 11B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 11B in the English File Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "choice", "revise", "invitation", etc.

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English File - Pre-intermediate

to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

Ex: She could n't choose a favorite book because she loved so many .
choice [noun]

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

Ex: Their choice of music was perfect for the party .

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex:
decision [noun]

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

Ex: His decision to move to a new city was influenced by his desire for a fresh start and new opportunities .

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 .
revision [noun]

the act of examining and making corrections or alterations to a text, plan, etc.

Ex: After receiving feedback , he realized that revision was necessary to enhance the quality of his work .

to misunderstand or mistake a thing as something else or a person for someone else

Ex: His thick accent occasionally led people to confuse his words , resulting in humorous misunderstandings during conversations .

a state of disorder in which people panic and do not know what to do

Ex: The sudden change in plans caused a lot of confusion among the team .

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: The inventor spent years working to invent a device that could automate common household tasks .

a brand new machine, tool, or process that is made after study and experiment

Ex: Her latest invention aims to reduce energy consumption in households by using innovative technology .

to join in a contest or game

Ex: My brother loves to compete in running races .

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The city will host a soccer competition next month .

to teach someone, often within a school or university setting

Ex: Teachers work hard to educate their students .

the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

Ex: The government invested in improving access to quality education for all children .

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

Ex: We decided to invite the neighbors to our annual barbecue .

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

Ex: He was thrilled to receive an invitation to interview for his dream job .

to say the sound of a letter or word correctly or in a specific way

Ex: The teacher emphasized the importance of pronouncing vowels accurately .

the way a word is pronounced

Ex: He struggled with the pronunciation of some English sounds .
advice [noun]

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

Ex: His advice on investing wisely proved invaluable during the economic downturn .

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

Ex: I would advise against making any hasty decisions without considering all the consequences .
flight [noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

Ex:
to fly [verb]

to move or travel through the air

Ex: I love to watch hot air balloons fly gracefully in the air .
life [noun]

the state of existing as a person who is alive

Ex: He leads a quiet life in the countryside .
to live [verb]

to have your home somewhere specific

Ex:
death [noun]

the fact or act of dying

Ex: The death of his mother changed his perspective on life .
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 .
success [noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Achieving success in one 's career requires setting clear goals and consistently working towards them .

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Ex: The student 's determination and hard work allowed her to succeed in passing the challenging exam .