English File - Advanced - Lesson 2B

to look for [verb]

to try to find something or someone

Ex: She would often look for interesting events to attend in the city .

to seek [verb]

to try to find a particular thing or person

Ex: Last week , the explorer sought ancient artifacts in the remote jungle .

full [adjective]

having no space left

Ex: The parking lot was full , forcing us to find parking on a nearby street .

complete [adjective]

having all the necessary parts

Ex: The instructions for the game are complete and easy to understand .

fast [adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: She had a fast typing speed , finishing her work in no time .

quick [adjective]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

Ex: The runner sprinted with quick strides towards the finish line .

pair [noun]

a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one

Ex: The pair of gloves she wore was perfect for the cold weather .

couple [noun]

a pair of things or people

Ex: They adopted a couple of kittens from the animal shelter .

distant [adjective]

having a great space or extent between two points

Ex: She dreamed of visiting distant countries she had only read about .

far [adverb]

to or at a great distance

Ex: The children could see the kite soaring far above the treetops .

job [noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

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career [noun]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

Ex: After college , he began his career as a software engineer at a tech company .

to hurt [verb]

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

Ex: I hurt my back lifting that heavy box .

damaged [adjective]

(of a person or thing) harmed or spoiled

Ex: She felt emotionally damaged after the breakup .

approximate [adjective]

close to a certain quality or quantity, but not exact or precise

Ex: The approximate distance to the nearest grocery store is two miles .

rough [adjective]

approximate or lacking in detail or refinement

Ex: We planned to meet at around 2 PM , give or take a rough half-hour .

strongly [adverb]

to a large or significant degree

Ex: The evidence strongly suggests a different conclusion .

highly [adverb]

in a favorable or approving manner

Ex: Her proposal is highly recommended by the board .

under [preposition]

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

Ex: The children played happily under the sun .

below [adverb]

in a position or location situated beneath or lower than something else

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to go around [verb]

(of information or physical objects) to circulate or distribute something, often in a haphazard or informal manner

Ex: The news about the upcoming event began to go around the office through word of mouth .

to put off [verb]

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

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to get over [verb]

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

Ex: The therapy sessions helped her get over the trauma from the accident .

to come up with [verb]

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

Ex: I am trying to come up with a new marketing strategy for the company .

to carry on [verb]

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

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to make up [verb]

to create a false or fictional story or information

Ex: The politician made up excuses to avoid answering the reporter 's questions .

to dress up [verb]

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

Ex: It 's customary to dress up in traditional attire for cultural celebrations .

to turn out [verb]

to emerge as a particular outcome

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to lay off [verb]

to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload

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to carry out [verb]

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Ex: The detective was assigned to carry out the investigation into the mysterious disappearance .

ill-fated [adjective]

bringing bad fortune or ending in failure

Ex: The ill-fated decision to invest all their savings in the stock market led to financial ruin .

brother [noun]

a man who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: My brother is my best friend and we tell each other everything .

sister [noun]

a lady who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: They are very close sisters and do everything together .

conversation [noun]

a talk that is between two or more people and they tell each other about different things like feelings, ideas, and thoughts

Ex: Our teacher encouraged us to have a conversation in English .

task [noun]

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

Ex: Cleaning the garage was a daunting task , but they managed to finish it .

perk [noun]

an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

Ex: As a senior executive , he enjoys many perks , such as a company car and exclusive travel opportunities .

against [preposition]

in opposition to someone or something

Ex: The team is playing against the national champions next week .

to quit [verb]

to stop engaging in an activity permanently

Ex: The company quit using outdated software and upgraded to a newer system .

man [noun]

a person who is a male adult

Ex: The man in the blue shirt is my neighbor .

to resemble [verb]

to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

Ex: The painting resembled a famous masterpiece , but with slight differences in color .

to need [verb]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Ex: She needs a ride to the airport tomorrow .

benefit [noun]

a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

Ex: The government has increased the benefits for families with children who are in need .

to resign [verb]

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

Ex: They resigned from the board of directors due to conflicts of interest .

sibling [noun]

one's brother or sister

Ex: They decided to start a business together , combining their sibling strengths and talents .

guy [noun]

a person, typically a male

Ex: The guy next to me in the plane was a great conversationalist .

to look like [verb]

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: She has looked like her grandmother since she was a child .

unfortunate [adjective]

experiencing something bad due to bad luck

Ex: The team 's unfortunate loss in the championship game left the players feeling disappointed after a season of hard work .

to require [verb]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: To operate the machinery safely , it will require proper training .

to chat [verb]

to send and receive messages on an online platform

Ex: He 's always busy chatting with people on social media .

opposed [adjective]

trying to stop something because one strongly disagrees with it

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idiom [noun]

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

Ex: The author 's unique idiom made her novels stand out , as she often used metaphors that no one else used .

white lie [noun]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

Ex: The host thanked their guests for the delicious meal , even though it was a white lie as the food was undercooked .

to [catch] {one's} eye [phrase]

to try to get a person's attention, particularly by attempting to make eye contact

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(what|why|how) on earth [sentence]

used to emphasize a question or statement, showing surprise or confusion

Ex: How on earth did you manage to do that ?

to the letter [preposition]

in a very precise and exact way and with great attention to detail

Ex: She thinks recipes must be followed to the letter .

dead of (the|) night [phrase]

the part of the night that is the most quiet and dark

Ex: She left in the dead of the night .

down to earth [phrase]

(of a person) not showing pretentious behavior

Ex: John is a CEO , but he 's incredibly down to earth and always makes time for his employees .

a pain in the neck [phrase]

a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

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the (big|bigger) picture [phrase]

the overall view or perspective of a situation, rather than focusing on small details

Ex: In a heated argument , it can be beneficial to step back and see the bigger picture , understanding the underlying issues and seeking common ground .

to [keep|put] {one's} nose to the grindstone [phrase]

to continuously put a lot of effort into doing something

Ex: He kept his nose to the grindstone throughout the project and delivered exceptional results .

gut (feeling|reaction) [phrase]

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: The detective had a gut feeling that the suspect was guilty , even though there was no concrete evidence

English File - Advanced
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
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