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Four Corners 1 - Unit 8 Lesson A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 Lesson A in the Four Corners 1 coursebook, such as "bookstore", "neighborhood", "find", etc.

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Four Corners 1
neighborhood

the area around someone, somewhere, or something

Ex: He was hesitant to leave the neighborhood of London. 
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around
around
[Adverb]

in a way that encompasses or is present on multiple sides or throughout an area

Ex: The cabin had trees all around. 
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town
town
[noun]

an area with human population that is smaller than a city and larger than a village

Ex: I live in a small town surrounded by beautiful countryside. 
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bank
bank
[noun]

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

Ex: Can you recommend a reliable bank for opening a new account? 
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bookstore
bookstore
[noun]

a shop that sells books, magazines, and sometimes stationery

Ex: The quaint bookstore on the corner not only offers a vast array of books but also a charming selection of stationery, making it a favorite destination for bibliophiles and writers alike. 
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bus stop
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: She waited at the bus stop for nearly twenty minutes before her bus finally arrived. 
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coffee shop

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

Ex: He works part-time at a coffee shop near the university. 
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gas station

a place that sells fuel for cars, buses, bikes, etc.

Ex: They stopped at the gas station to fill up the tank before continuing their road trip. 
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hotel
hotel
[noun]

a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

Ex: Can you recommend a budget-friendly hotel in the city center? 
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library
library
[noun]

a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow

Ex: I spent the afternoon studying at the local library. 
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newsstand
newsstand
[noun]

a stand or stall on a street, etc. where newspapers, magazines, and sometimes books are sold

Ex: He stopped at the newsstand to buy the morning paper. 
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subway
subway
[noun]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

Ex: I like reading a book during my subway ride. 
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subway station

a place, often built underground, where trains can stop for passengers to get on or off

Ex: They waited for the next train at the subway station. 
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supermarket

a large store that we can go to and buy food, drinks and other things from

Ex: He works as a cashier at the supermarket, scanning and bagging customers' items. 
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avenue
avenue
[noun]

a wide straight street in a town or a city, usually with buildings and trees on both sides

Ex: The grand avenue was flanked by elegant mansions and stately government buildings. 
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everything
everything
[pronoun]

all things, events, etc.

Ex: After the tornado, everything in the town was destroyed. 
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to find
to find
[Verb]

to randomly discover someone or something, particularly in a way that is surprising or unexpected

Ex: A hidden room was found in an old mansion during renovations. 
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location
location
[noun]

the geographic position of someone or something

Ex: The new office location is closer to public transportation, making it more accessible for employees. 
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to open
to open
[Verb]

to move something like a window or door into a position that people, things, etc. can pass through or use

Ex: He opens the window to let in some fresh air. 
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Main Street

the most important street with many shops and stores in a town

Ex: The new bakery opened on Main Street last week. 
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best
best
[Adjective]

superior to everything else that is in the same category

Ex: After hours of tasting, she declared the homemade pie as the best dessert at the competition. 
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next to
next to
[preposition]

in a position very close to someone or something

Ex: The basketball court is situated next to the fitness center, encouraging physical activities and sports. 
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across
across
[preposition]

on the opposite side of a given area or location

Ex: My friend lives across the road from us. 
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between
between
[preposition]

in, into, or at the space that is separating two things, places, or people

Ex: The book is placed between the notebooks and the pen holder. 
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corner
corner
[noun]

a point or area at which two edges, sides, or lines meet

Ex: The cat hid in the corner of the room, away from the noisy guests. 
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