Headway - Elementary - Everyday English (Unit 7)

Here you will find the vocabulary from Everyday English Unit 7 in the Headway Elementary coursebook, such as "special", "firework", "go out", etc.

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Headway - Elementary
special [adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: Their special relationship blossomed into a deep and meaningful friendship over the years .

a holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, often marked by gift-giving, feasting, and family gatherings

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October 31st, a holiday where people dress in costumes, carve pumpkins, and children go door-to-door asking for candy

Ex: They decorated their house with spiderwebs and pumpkins for Halloween .

the day that comes first in the calendar year and is a public holiday in most countries

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birthday [noun]

the day and month of your birth in every year

Ex: My favorite part of birthdays is opening presents .

a day on which two people celebrate their love toward each other and often buy gifts for one another

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tomorrow [noun]

the day that will come after today ends

Ex: Let 's plan our strategy for tomorrow 's team meeting .

the 24-hour period immediately preceding the current day

Ex: I prefer yesterday 's weather to today 's .

the day on which mothers are appreciated and often receive gifts from their children

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Monday [noun]

‌the day that comes after Sunday

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Friday [noun]

‌the day that comes after Thursday

Ex: My friend 's birthday is on a Friday this year .

a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ

today [noun]

the day that is happening right now

Ex: Today is the deadline for submitting the application .

a decorated cake served at wedding receptions to celebrate the marriage of a couple

Ex: She saved the top tier of her wedding cake for their first anniversary .
cake [noun]

a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven

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to give [verb]

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

Ex: The tour guide gave visitors a map to explore the historical site .
card [noun]

a piece of thick, stiff paper, often rectangular, used for sending messages, greetings, or invitations

Ex: He received a thank-you card after helping with the event .
to sing [verb]

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

Ex: He sings a duet with his sister at the family gathering .
to have [verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: Does your friend have a reliable computer ?
meal [noun]

the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

Ex: She ordered a takeaway meal of pizza and garlic bread for dinner .

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

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to wear [verb]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: The students were instructed to wear their school uniforms every day .
clothes [noun]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

Ex: My mother asked me to fold my clothes and organize them in my closet .
party [noun]

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

Ex: She 's planning a surprise party for her mom 's 60th birthday .
friend [noun]

someone we like and trust

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firework [noun]

(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations

Ex: They set off fireworks to celebrate their team 's victory .
present [noun]

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

Ex: He always brings thoughtful presents whenever he visits , which shows how much he values our friendship .
song [noun]

a piece of music that has words

Ex: The band is known for their rock songs with powerful lyrics .