Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 7 - 7A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7A in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "estate agent", "cosmetics", "launderette", etc.

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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
number [noun]

a word, sign, or symbol that represents a specific quantity or amount

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currency [noun]

the type or system of money that is used by a country

Ex: Using a stable currency is crucial for maintaining economic stability .
dollar [noun]

the unit of money in the US, Canada, Australia and several other countries, equal to 100 cents

Ex: The concert tickets were eighty dollars each .
euro [noun]

the money that most countries in Europe use

Ex: The entrance to the amusement park is six euros for children .
pound [noun]

the currency of the UK and some other countries that is equal to 100 pence

Ex: The meal cost us twenty-five pounds each .
yen [noun]

the official currency of Japan, abbreviated as ¥, used for financial transactions and pricing in Japan

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do it yourself [sentence]

the act of repairing, making, or doing things by oneself instead of paying a professional to do them

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shop [noun]

a building or place that sells goods or services

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

the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others

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baker's [noun]

a store that specializes in baking and selling bread, cakes, pastries, and other baked goods

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bank [noun]

a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services

Ex: She checked her account balance using the bank 's mobile app .

a store that provides a variety of meat, mainly beef, pork, and lamb to customers

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charity [noun]

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

Ex: The charity event raised enough money to help hundreds of families in need .
shop [noun]

a building or place that sells goods or services

Ex: They decided to open a new shop downtown to attract more customers .

a place where one can buy medicines, cosmetic products, and toiletries

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a type of small restaurant where people can drink coffee, tea, etc. and usually eat light meals too

Ex: Let 's meet at the coffee shop after your class .

a store that sells clothing items, such as shirts, pants, dresses, and jackets, for people to wear

Ex: He bought a pair of jeans from the clothes shop in town .

any type of substance that one puts on one's skin, particularly the face, to make it look more attractive

Ex: Many cosmetics are formulated with skin-nourishing ingredients .
store [noun]

a shop of any size or kind that sells goods

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a shop or section of a store that sells high-quality, ready-to-eat foods like cold cuts, cheeses, and salads

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a store that sells plants, gardening tools, and supplies for home and outdoor gardens

Ex: She works at a garden center , helping customers choose plants .

a shop that sells flowers and makes floral arrangements for events like weddings and funerals

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a salon or shop where people go to get their hair cut, styled, or treated

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a shop or a person who makes, sells, and repairs jewellery and watches

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a place where one can wash and dry one's clothes using coin-operated machines

Ex: He brought a bag of dirty clothes to the launderette .

a type of shop where a person can buy newspapers, magazines, and sweets, usually located in busy areas like train stations or shopping centers

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a shop that sells glasses and contact lenses and also provides eye exams and fitting services

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a place where we can send letters, packages, etc., or buy stamps

Ex: She bought some stamps at the post office to send out her letters .

a store that sells shoes of various styles and sizes to customers

Ex: He found the perfect pair of sandals at the shoe shop .

a shop where paper, pens, and other office or school supplies are sold

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takeaway [noun]

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

Ex: After a long day , nothing beats a hot takeaway from our favorite Indian restaurant .
shopping [noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

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bargain [noun]

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

Ex: Bargains like these are hard to come by in high-end stores .
coupon [noun]

a small piece of document that is used for buying things with a lower price

Ex: Coupons can save you a lot of money on groceries .
discount [noun]

the act of reducing the usual price of something

Ex: During the holiday sale , many items were available at a significant discount , attracting a large crowd of shoppers .
code [noun]

a set of letters, numbers, or symbols used to classify or identify something

Ex: The discount code gave her 20 % off the purchase .

a label on an item that shows how much it costs

Ex: He carefully removed the price tags from the gifts before wrapping them for Christmas .
receipt [noun]

a written or printed document that shows the payment for a set of goods or services has been made

Ex: She checked the receipt to make sure she was charged correctly .
refund [noun]

an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

Ex: After returning the damaged item , he got a refund to his credit card .
sale [noun]

the act of selling something

Ex: The sale of the old car gave him enough money to buy a new bike .

a person whose job is to help clients rent or buy properties

Ex: Estate agents often charge a commission for their services .

a limited-time promotion or discount on a product or service

Ex: The special offer includes a free drink with every meal .