English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 4B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 4B in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "take notice", "take time", "take up", etc.

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to [take] care of {sb/sth} [phrase]

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

Ex: She 's been taking care of her sick mother for the past few months .

to [take] advantage of {sth} [phrase]

to make use of a situation, opportunity, or resource in a way that benefits oneself or achieves a desired outcome

Ex: It 's essential to take advantage of your strengths when pursuing a career in a competitive field .

to [take] place [phrase]

to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The debate competition took place at the school auditorium .

to [take] time [phrase]

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

Ex: Recovery from an injury can take time and physical therapy .

to [take] {sth} into account [phrase]

to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

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to [take] pity on {sb/sth} [phrase]

to feel sympathetic toward a thing or person and take action to show it

Ex: The old couple took pity on him and gave him food .

to take off [verb]

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

Ex: It 's getting warm , so I need to take off my sweater .

to take up [verb]

to occupy a particular amount of space or time

Ex: The meeting took up the entire afternoon .

to take to [verb]

to start to like someone or something

Ex: She took to her new neighbor after a few friendly conversations .

to take against [verb]

to start to dislike someone or something

Ex: She began to take against the new policy after experiencing its negative effects firsthand .

to take out [verb]

to invite someone to go out with one, typically for a meal or an activity

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to [take] notice [phrase]

to become aware of someone or something and pay them attention

Ex: The city 's infrastructure had been deteriorating , but the government only started to take notice after a series of bridges collapsed

English File - Upper 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