Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 4 - 4G

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4G in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "pedestrian crossing", "parade", "fire hydrant", etc.

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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
market [noun]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

Ex: She enjoyed browsing the stalls at the outdoor market , sampling cheeses and pastries .
bus stop [noun]

a place at the side of a road that is usually marked with a sign, where buses regularly stop for passengers

Ex: He always checks the bus schedule at the bus stop to ensure he does n't miss his ride .
lamppost [noun]

a tall pole designed to hold one or more electric lamps in order to provide light on a street or road

Ex: The park was lit by several lampposts along the path .
pavement [noun]

the hard surface of a road covered with concrete or tarmac

Ex: The new highway boasts fresh pavement for a comfortable drive .

a designated area on a road where pedestrians have the right of way to cross the street safely

Ex: The traffic light at the pedestrian crossing turned red for cars .

a sign that shows warnings or information to drivers

Ex: The road sign indicated a speed limit of 50 kilometers per hour .
shop [noun]

a building or place that sells goods or services

Ex: They decided to open a new shop downtown to attract more customers .
sign [noun]

a symbol or letters used in math, music, or other subjects to show an instruction, idea, etc.

Ex:

a set of lights, often colored in red, yellow, and green, that control the traffic on a road

Ex: Traffic lights at the intersection were malfunctioning , causing confusion for drivers .

a big sign used for advertising, usually found near roads or highways

Ex: The company rented a billboard to promote their new product .

a device connected to a water supply that firefighters use to put out fires

Ex: Firefighters attached a hose to the fire hydrant to extinguish the flames .

a device found on a street or in a parking lot that requires payment to allow a vehicle to be parked for a certain amount of time

Ex: The city installed new digital parking meters downtown .

an enclosed space with a public phone that someone can pay in order to use it

Ex: She ducked into a phone box to avoid the sudden rain .
postbox [noun]

a public box where people can drop letters and parcels to be collected and delivered by the postal service

Ex: She searched for the nearest postbox to send an important letter .

a container used for storing waste or garbage

Ex: I accidentally put my keys in the rubbish bin , but luckily , I found them .

a window display in a store that showcases products or merchandise

Ex: A bright light illuminated the shop window at night .

a light pole placed on a street that shines light onto the road and the surrounding area

Ex: The old street lamp flickered in the evening breeze .

a tall pole or post that carries wires used for telephone lines

Ex: A car accidentally hit the telephone pole , knocking it down .

a large event, often held outdoors, where multiple musical performances are showcased, usually featuring various artists and genres

Ex: Tickets for the music festival sold out in minutes .
street [noun]

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

Ex: The street was filled with colorful houses and blooming flowers .
parade [noun]

a public event where people or vehicles orderly move forward, particularly to celebrate a holiday or special day

Ex: Thousands gathered to watch the festive parade on Main Street .

the work that is done to build or repair a road

Ex: The local council announced that the road works would improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists .