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English File - Intermediate - Lesson 7B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 7B in the English File Intermediate coursebook, such as "outskirts", "suburb", "terrace", etc.

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English File - Intermediate
house
house
[noun]

a building where people live, especially as a family

Ex: She invited her friends over to her house for a birthday party. 
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living room

the part of a house where people spend time together talking, watching television, relaxing, etc.

Ex: She gathered with her family in the living room to play board games. 
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kitchen
kitchen
[noun]

the place in a building or home where we make food

Ex: My mother believes that no one should leave the kitchen after a meal until they have completely cleaned it. 
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bedroom
bedroom
[noun]

a room we use for sleeping

Ex: He kept his favorite toys on the shelves in his bedroom. 
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the country

an area with farms, fields, and trees, outside cities and towns

Ex: Living in the city can be hectic, so sometimes I crave the tranquility of the country. 
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outskirts
outskirts
[noun]

the outer areas or parts of a city or town

Ex: Many families choose to live on the outskirts of the city to enjoy a quieter lifestyle while still having access to urban amenities. 
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village
village
[noun]

a very small town located in the countryside

Ex: The quaint village nestled amidst rolling hills attracted tourists seeking a peaceful retreat. 
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town
town
[noun]

an area with human population that is smaller than a city and larger than a village

Ex: I live in a small town surrounded by beautiful countryside. 
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city
city
[noun]

a larger and more populated town

Ex: She enjoys exploring the city's parks and landmarks on weekends. 
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East Coast

the part of America that is close to the Atlantic Ocean

Ex: The East Coast of the United States is known for its vibrant cities, including New York City, Boston, and Washington, D.C., each offering a unique cultural experience. 
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floor
floor
[noun]

all the rooms of a building that are on the same level

Ex: The ground floor of the building housed the lobby, reception area, and administrative offices. 
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suburb
suburb
[noun]

a residential area outside a city

Ex: After years of living in the city, they decided to move to a suburb to enjoy a quieter lifestyle and more space for their growing family. 
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attic
attic
[noun]

an area or room directly under the roof of a house, typically used for storage or as an additional living area

Ex: She converted the attic into a cozy home office with skylights and built-in shelves. 
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balcony
balcony
[noun]

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

Ex: She enjoyed her morning coffee on the balcony, taking in the beautiful view of the city skyline. 
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basement
basement
[noun]

an area or room in a house or building that is partially or completely below the ground level

Ex: They converted the basement into a home theater with comfortable seating and a big screen. 
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chimney
chimney
[noun]

a channel or passage that lets the smoke from a fire pass through and get out from the roof of a building

Ex: Smoke rose from the chimney on the cold winter morning. 
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entrance
entrance
[noun]

an opening like a door, gate, or passage that we can use to enter a building, room, etc.

Ex: Please wait for me at the entrance of the museum. 
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gate
gate
[noun]

the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

Ex: She waited for him outside the school gate. 
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ground floor

the floor of a building at ground level

Ex: Due to the accessibility requirements, the building has an elevator that connects the ground floor to all upper levels. 
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path
path
[noun]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

Ex: Cyclists and walkers shared the path through the park. 
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roof
roof
[noun]

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

Ex: He placed solar panels on the roof to generate electricity. 
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step
step
[noun]

a series of flat surfaces used for going up or down

Ex: The wooden steps of the porch creaked underfoot as visitors approached the front door of the cottage. 
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terrace
terrace
[noun]

a flat paved area, particularly one next to a building or restaurant, where people can sit, eat, relax, etc.

Ex: They had lunch on the restaurant's terrace. 
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patio
patio
[noun]

an outdoor area with paved floor belonging to a house used for sitting, relaxing or eating in

Ex: They enjoy dining al fresco on their patio during warm summer evenings. 
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top
top
[noun]

the point or part of something that is the highest

Ex: The top of the building was adorned with a stunning spire that reached toward the sky. 
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floor
floor
[noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: He swept the floor to remove the dust and dirt. 
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wall
wall
[noun]

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

Ex: He noticed a spider crawling up the wall. 
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