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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house [noun]

a building where people live, especially as a family

Ex: We painted our house a vibrant shade of blue to stand out in the neighborhood .

living room [noun]

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

Ex: The living room had a comfortable sofa where she took afternoon naps .

kitchen [noun]

the place in a building or home where we make food

Ex: She stored canned goods and snacks in the kitchen pantry .

bedroom [noun]

a room we use for sleeping

Ex: My siblings and I share a single bedroom in our house .

the country [noun]

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

Ex: She loves taking long walks in the country , surrounded by nature and fresh air .

outskirts [noun]

the outer areas or parts of a city or town

Ex: As the city expanded , the outskirts became increasingly populated , leading to the development of new schools and parks to accommodate the growing community .

village [noun]

a very small town located in the countryside

Ex: Life in the remote village was simple and closely connected to nature .

town [noun]

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

Ex: She volunteers at the town library to help with organizing books .

city [noun]

a larger and more populated town

Ex: They visit the city 's museums to learn about its history and culture .

East Coast [noun]

the part of America that is close to the Atlantic Ocean

Ex: The East Coast is home to some of the oldest universities in the country , such as Harvard and Yale , which attract students from around the world .

floor [noun]

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

Ex: The basement floor served as storage space for equipment and supplies , with access to the building 's utility systems .

suburb [noun]

a residential area outside a city

Ex: Many commuters prefer living in the suburb , as it allows them to escape the hustle and bustle of city life while still being close enough to work .

attic [noun]

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

Ex: They discovered old family heirlooms stored in boxes in the attic while cleaning out the house .

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: He decorated the balcony with potted plants and string lights to create a cozy outdoor space .

basement [noun]

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

Ex: He keeps his workout equipment in the basement to have a private gym space .

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: Santa Claus is often imagined coming down the chimney .

entrance [noun]

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

Ex: The entrance to the park is through the main 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: The wooden gate led to a beautiful garden .

ground floor [noun]

the floor of a building at ground level

Ex: The ground floor of the shopping mall houses various retail stores and eateries .

path [noun]

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

Ex: She walked along the path every morning .

roof [noun]

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

Ex: She noticed a small bird nesting on the roof of her garage .

step [noun]

a series of flat surfaces used for going up or down

Ex:

terrace [noun]

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

Ex: The café ’s terrace was crowded on a warm afternoon .

patio [noun]

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

Ex: She decorated the patio with potted plants and string lights to create a cozy atmosphere .

top [noun]

the point or part of something that is the highest

Ex: From the top of the tree , you could see for miles in every direction .

floor [noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: She accidentally dropped a plate , and it shattered into pieces on the floor .

wall [noun]

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

Ex: He stands on a ladder to reach the top of the wall for painting .

English File - Intermediate
Lesson 1A	Lesson 1B	Lesson 2A	Lesson 2B
Lesson 3A	Lesson 3B	Lesson 4A	Lesson 4B
Lesson 5A	Lesson 5B	Lesson 6A	Lesson 6B
Lesson 7A	Lesson 7B	Lesson 8A	Lesson 8B
Lesson 9A	Lesson 9B	Lesson 10A	Lesson 10B