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English File - Advanced - Lesson 7B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 7B in the English File Advanced coursebook, such as "monument", "installation", "figurative", etc.

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English File - Advanced
sculpture
sculpture
[noun]

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

Ex: The park was adorned with various sculptures, each representing a different aspect of local culture. 
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installation

the act of setting up or establishing a system, equipment, or machinery for use

Ex: The installation of the new software took several hours to complete. 
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statue
statue
[noun]

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

Ex: The city square was adorned with a majestic statue of a heroic figure from its history. 
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monument
monument
[noun]

a place or building that is historically important

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is a famous monument in Paris, attracting millions of tourists each year. 
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abstract
abstract
[Adjective]

existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

Ex: She presented an abstract concept that challenged traditional notions of reality. 
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figurative
figurative
[Adjective]

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

Ex: The poet’s use of figurative language painted vivid images in the reader’s mind. 
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landscape
landscape
[noun]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

Ex: The hikers admired the mountain landscape at sunrise. 
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still life

a painting or drawing, representing objects that do not move, such as flowers, glassware, etc.

Ex: The artist's still life painting depicted a bowl of fruit and a vase of flowers, capturing the play of light and shadow on the objects. 
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portrait
portrait
[noun]

a drawing, photograph, or painting of a person, particularly of their face and shoulders

Ex: The artist completed a beautiful portrait of the young girl, capturing her serene expression. 
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self-portrait

a painting of a person that is created by the same person

Ex: Vincent van Gogh's self-portrait reveals much about his emotional state and artistic style. 
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drawing
drawing
[noun]

a picture that was made using pens, pencils, or crayons instead of paint

Ex: The artist displayed a collection of stunning charcoal drawings at the gallery. 
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illustration

a picture or drawing in a book, or other publication, particularly one that makes the understanding of something easier

Ex: The illustration in the textbook helped students grasp the complex concept. 
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poster
poster
[noun]

a large printed picture or notice, typically used for advertising or decoration

Ex: The vibrant movie poster hanging in the theater lobby caught the attention of every passerby with its stunning visuals and bold colors. 
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painting
painting
[noun]

a picture created by paint

Ex: Her bedroom wall features a painting of her favorite cityscape. 
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canvas
canvas
[noun]

a piece of cloth that artists paint on, especially with oil paints

Ex: The artist stretched a large piece of canvas across a wooden frame, preparing it for an ambitious oil painting that would capture the beauty of the sunset. 
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frame
frame
[noun]

a border that surrounds a picture, mirror, etc.

Ex: The antique frame around the painting added a touch of elegance to the artwork. 
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out of the blue

suddenly and unexpectedly

Ex: The invitation to the party came out of the blue, and I couldn't believe my luck. 
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black market

the illegal purchase and selling of goods in high price, ofen in an unreasonable price

Ex: The government’s strict import regulations led to the rise of a black market for electronics, where consumers were willing to pay double the retail price for the latest gadgets. 
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red tape
red tape
[noun]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

Ex: The project was delayed for months because of red tape. 
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white lie
white lie
[noun]

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

Ex: She told her friend a white lie about liking her new haircut, not wanting to hurt her feelings. 
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white elephant

a possession that is costly to maintain and difficult to dispose of, often more trouble than it is worth

Ex: The old mansion became a white elephant after the owner could not afford the repairs. 
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gray area
gray area
[noun]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

Ex: The new rule leaves too many gray areas for teachers. 
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black-and-white
black-and-white
[Adjective]

(of a motion picture, photograph, etc.) showing only black, white, and gray colors

Ex: She preferred to decorate her living room with black-and-white photographs for a timeless look. 
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red herring

anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

Ex: The suspect's alibi seemed like a red herring, as it couldn't be corroborated by any evidence. 
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