Solutions - Elementary - Unit 9 - 9E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9E in the Solutions Elementary coursebook, such as "hoover", "take ages", "appointment", etc.

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to do [verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: In times of crisis , people often come together to do whatever is necessary .

housework [noun]

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

Ex: Many families create a chore chart to ensure that everyone shares the responsibility for housework .

to hoover [verb]

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, and debris

Ex: The cleaning crew hoovers the hotel lobby every morning to welcome guests with a pristine environment .

to [take] ages [phrase]

to require a very long time to complete something, often much longer than expected or necessary

Ex: She took ages to finish her intricate artwork .

homework [noun]

schoolwork that students have to do at home

Ex: My daughter spends a few hours every evening doing her homework .

to make [verb]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

Ex: The factory workers make thousands of cars every month .

bed [noun]

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

Ex: I make my bed every morning to keep it tidy .

to have [verb]

to eat or drink something

Ex: I usually have lunch at the cafeteria near my office .

breakfast [noun]

the first meal we have in the early hours of the day

Ex: She enjoyed a bowl of warm oatmeal topped with sliced bananas for breakfast .

to wash up [verb]

to clean plates, cups, bowls, or other kitchen items after eating

Ex: The restaurant staff quickly washed up the dishes after closing time .

cleaning [noun]

the action or process of making something, especially inside a house, etc. clean

Ex: Regular cleaning is essential to maintain a healthy living environment .

to take [verb]

to reach for something and hold it

Ex: May I take your coat and hat , sir ?

bus [noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

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shopping [noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

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to [do] {one's} best [phrase]

to try to do something as well as one is capable of

Ex: They did their best to make everyone feel comfortable at the event .

to take out [verb]

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

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rubbish [noun]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

Ex: The park was littered with rubbish , prompting volunteers to organize a clean-up day .

argument [noun]

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

Ex: The siblings had a silly argument about who got the bigger slice of cake .

nothing [noun]

something or someone that is of no or very little value, size, or amount

to [do] {sb} a (favor|solid) [phrase]

to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return

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mistake [noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: It 's important to take responsibility for your mistakes rather than shifting blame onto others .

phone call [noun]

the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

Ex: She scheduled a phone call with her doctor to discuss her recent health concerns .

appointment [noun]

a planned meeting with someone, typically at a particular time and place, for a particular purpose

Ex: I have a dentist appointment at 3 pm .

drink [noun]

any liquid that we can drink

Ex: They offered me a drink of water when I arrived .

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 .

rest [noun]

a state in which one is free from any sort of activity, work, strain, or responsibility

Ex: She took a short rest during the hike to regain energy .

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 .

to [take] a picture [phrase]

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

Ex: They will take a picture to remember this special moment .

exam [noun]

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

Ex: The biology exam covers topics like genetics , cells , and ecology .

medicine [noun]

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

Ex: The pharmacist explained how to use the medicine properly .

pill [noun]

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

Ex: My allergy pills are in the medicine cabinet .

to [take] {one's} advice [phrase]

to listen to and follow the guidance or suggestions offered by another person

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