Total English - Elementary - Unit 2 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - Reference in the Total English Elementary coursebook, such as "belt", "feed", "digital camera", etc.

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Total English - Elementary
near [adjective]

not far from a place

Ex: The near side of the riverbank offers a beautiful view of the sunset .
far [adverb]

to or at a great distance

Ex: The children could see the kite soaring far above the treetops .
this [pronoun]

used when referring to a person or thing that was recently mentioned or one that is close in space or time

Ex: This was the most delicious meal I 've ever had .
that [pronoun]

used to identify a specific person or thing observed or pointed out by the speaker

Ex: Look at that , it 's beautiful !
bag [noun]

something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping

Ex: I pack my lunch in a small bag before leaving for work .
belt [noun]

a long and narrow item that you usually wear around your waist to hold your clothes in place or to decorate your outfit

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book [noun]

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

Ex: My favorite book is a classic novel that has been passed down through generations .
clothes [noun]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

Ex: My mother asked me to fold my clothes and organize them in my closet .
coat [noun]

a piece of clothing with long sleeves, worn outdoors and over other clothes to keep warm or dry

Ex: I think that I need to take my coat off before sitting down .
diary [noun]

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

Ex: He found an old diary from his childhood , filled with memories and drawings that brought back nostalgia .

a camera that captures an image as digital data that can be kept and viewed on a computer

Ex: She prefers using a digital camera over her smartphone for photography .

a device that plays content such as movies or shows from flat discs called DVDs on your TV or other display

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a computer that is small and portable and works with a rechargeable battery

Ex: He bought a new laptop computer for school assignments .
magazine [noun]

a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly

Ex: My mom subscribes to a cooking magazine , and we often try new recipes from it .

a cellular phone or cell phone; ‌a phone without any wires and with access to a cellular radio system that we can carry with us and use anywhere

Ex: Many people use their mobile phones for more than just calling ; they also access the internet and use various apps .

a small device used for listening to audio and MP3 files

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scarf [noun]

a piece of cloth, often worn around the neck or head, which can be shaped in a square, rectangular, or triangular form

Ex: They gave each guest a warm scarf as a souvenir from the snowy mountain resort .
shoe [noun]

something that we wear to cover and protect our feet, generally made of strong materials like leather or plastic

Ex: I bought my little son 's first pair of shoes to help him learn to walk .
watch [noun]

a small clock worn on a strap on your wrist or carried in your pocket

Ex: I need to set my watch because it 's running a few minutes slow .
to sleep [verb]

to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

Ex: I often have vivid dreams when I sleep deeply .
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 .
to feed [verb]

to give food to a person or an animal

Ex: Please remember to feed the fish while I 'm away on vacation .

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: The inventor spent years working to invent a device that could automate common household tasks .
to wait [verb]

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

Ex: If you arrive early , you may have to wait until the restaurant opens .