Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 3 - 3E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3E in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "petrol", "queue", "torch", etc.

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
sidewalk [noun]

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

Ex: The dog pulled its owner off the sidewalk and onto the grass .
sneaker [noun]

a light, soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual occasions

torch [noun]

a handheld portable light source that uses a flame to lighten a place

Ex: The ancient ruins were illuminated by a burning torch .
bill [noun]

a piece of printed paper that shows the amount of money a person has to pay for goods or services received

Ex: He left a generous tip with the bill before leaving the restaurant .
cookie [noun]

a sweet baked treat typically made with flour, sugar, and other ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts

Ex: I tried a vegan cookie made with plant-based ingredients and loved its taste .

a portable handheld electric light that is powered by batteries and used to give light to a place in the dark

Ex: She always keeps a flashlight in her bag for emergencies .
highway [noun]

any major public road that connects cities or towns

Ex: She enjoyed the scenic views along the coastal highway .
line [noun]

a row of people or things behind each other or next to each other

Ex: The soldiers marched in a disciplined line during the parade .
mobile [adjective]

connected with or using communication technology

pavement [noun]

the hard surface of a road covered with concrete or tarmac

Ex: The new highway boasts fresh pavement for a comfortable drive .
sweet [adjective]

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

Ex: I prefer sweet popcorn over salty .
trainer [noun]

a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise

Ex: He prefers wearing trainers over formal shoes for everyday activities because they are more comfortable .
film [noun]

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

Ex: As part of their film studies course , students analyzed the cinematography and narrative structure of various iconic films .
flat [noun]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

Ex:
lift [noun]

a box-like device that goes up and down and is used to get to the different floors of a building

Ex: The lift was out of order , so they had to use the stairs .
petrol [noun]

a liquid fuel that is used in internal combustion engines such as car engines, etc.

Ex: The price of petrol has risen significantly this month .
tap [noun]

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

Ex: He installed a new tap in the bathroom sink .
toilet [noun]

the complete bathroom or restroom area, including facilities for personal hygiene and grooming

Ex: He went to the toilet to freshen up before the meeting .
biscuit [noun]

a soft cake that is small and round

Ex: He added chocolate chips to the biscuit dough for a delightful twist on the classic recipe .
candy [noun]

a type of sweet food that is made from sugar and sometimes chocolate

Ex: I ca n't resist a piece of candy after dinner .

a phone that we can carry with us and use anywhere because it has no wires

Ex: I forgot to bring my cell phone to the meeting .
to check [verb]

to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating

Ex: I think the store closes at 8 PM , but I 'll check their website for the exact hours .
motorway [noun]

a very wide road that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

Ex: There are several service stations along the motorway where drivers can stop for fuel and food .
queue [noun]

a line in which people or vehicles wait for a particular purpose

Ex: She stood in the queue at the grocery store checkout .