Learn 62 English words about "Lesson 1B" from the New English File Elementary Vocabulary List list, each with pronunciation, a definition and example sentences.
the largest country in both South America and Latin America
"Brazil is famous for its Amazon rainforest and football."
"Brazil is famous for its Amazon rainforest and football and speaks Portuguese as its official language."
a country located in North America that is bordered by the United States to the north
"Mexico is a beautiful country."
"Last summer, my family traveled to Mexico to explore ancient ruins and enjoy the beaches."
a country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia
"Russia spans eleven time zones across two continents."
"Russia spans eleven time zones across two continents and is the largest country in the world by area."
a European country in the northern United Kingdom
"Scotland is known for its lochs and bagpipes."
"Scotland is known for its lochs and bagpipes and its capital city is Edinburgh."
the second largest continent
"Africa has diverse wildlife."
"She dreamed of visiting Africa someday."
the largest continent in the world
"Asia is the largest continent."
"They traveled across Asia last year."
the second smallest continent, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south
"Europe has many countries."
"We visited Europe during the summer."
the third largest continent in the world, consisting of Canada, the United States, Mexico, the countries of Central America, and Greenland
"North America includes Canada"
"North America includes Canada the US and Mexico and is the third largest continent by area."
the fourth largest continent in the world which is to the south of Central America and North America
"South America is home to the Amazon River."
"South America is home to the Amazon River and the Andes mountain range which runs along the western coast."
belonging or relating to Australia or its people
"She is Australian."
"The Australian accent was hard for him to understand at first but after a few weeks he could understand every word his friend said."
someone who is from North America or their family came from North America
"He is North American."
"As a proud North American, she felt a strong connection to the diverse cultures and vast landscapes of the continent."
someone who is from South America or their family came from South America
"The South American team wins the championship."
"The South American team wins the championship and celebrates with fireworks in the streets."
the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe
"England is part of the United Kingdom."
"England is part of the United Kingdom and its capital city is London on the River Thames."
a country in North Western Europe, in the southern part of the island of Ireland
"Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of its green countryside."
"Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of its green countryside and its capital is Dublin."
a country in the Central Europe near the Baltic Sea
"Poland joined the European Union in two thousand four."
"Poland is a country in Central Europe known for its rich history beautiful cities and hearty cuisine."
a country in southwest Europe
"Spain is warm in summer."
"They spent their holiday in Spain."
a country located in central Europe, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and thriving economy
"Germany is known for its engineering."
"Germany is known for its automotive industry and its efficient public transportation systems."
a country in North America that has 50 states
"The United States is a large country."
"We visited the United States last summer."
a country that is in the southern part of South America
"Argentina is famous for its beef and tango."
"Argentina is famous for its beef and tango and has won the FIFA World Cup multiple times."
a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs
"Egypt has ancient pyramids."
"The ancient civilization of Egypt left behind enormous pyramids and temples that continue to amaze archaeologists and tourists from around the world."
a country located in Central Europe, known for its rich history, beautiful architecture, thermal baths, and delicious cuisine
"Hungary has a rich history in Central Europe."
"Hungary has a rich history in Central Europe and its capital Budapest is divided by the Danube River."
a country in southern Europe, with a long Mediterranean coastline
"Italy has beautiful cities."
"We explored several ancient ruins while traveling through Italy last autumn."
a country that is in East Asia and made up of many islands
"Japan is known for its technology and sushi."
"Japan is known for its technology and sushi and has a very high population density in its major cities."
a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany, Slovakia, Poland, and Austria
"The Czech Republic is known for its beer and castles."
"The Czech Republic is known for its beer and castles and its capital city is Prague."
a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower
"France is a popular travel destination."
"She has always dreamed of visiting France during the warm summer months."
a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany
"Switzerland is famous for its chocolate and watches."
"Switzerland is famous for its high quality chocolate cheese and watches but its natural landscapes are equally impressive and worth visiting."
relating to the United States or its people
"She is American."
"She is American but she has lived in Japan for the past ten years and speaks Japanese fluently with her coworkers every day."
belonging or relating to Egypt, or its people
"The pyramid is Egyptian."
"The Egyptian pyramids are thousands of years old and they still stand today as a testament to the incredible engineering skills of the ancient civilization."
relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Hungary
"He speaks Hungarian fluently."
"The intricate embroidery on the traditional Hungarian folk costume showcased the rich artistic heritage of the region."
the Czech Republic's official language
"Czech is spoken in the country."
"Czech has a difficult grammatical case system with seven cases that change the endings of nouns adjectives and pronouns depending on their function in the sentence."
the number 21; the number of days in three weeks
"She is twenty-one years old."
"Twenty-one countries participated in the multilateral summit on climate change adaptation strategies."
the number 30
"She spent thirty minutes there."
"Approximately thirty percent of the respondents indicated a preference for remote work arrangements."
the number 35; that is the number of fingers on seven hands
"Thirty-five people came."
"Thirty-five percent of the workforce reported experiencing burnout symptoms in the annual well-being survey."
the number 40
"He is forty years old."
"The old house had forty rooms, each with its own unique charm."
the number 43; the number of days in six weeks and one extra day
"She made forty-three calls."
"The forty-third edition of the handbook introduced major revisions to the methodology chapter."
the number 50
"She saved fifty dollars."
"He saved fifty dollars from his allowance to buy a new video game."
to the number 59; that is the number of legs on five crabs plus nine
"There are fifty-nine minutes."
"The train journey took exactly fifty-nine minutes, arriving precisely on schedule at the bustling city station."
the number 60
"Sixty minutes in hour."
"The elderly gentleman had lived in the same house for over sixty years."
the number 67
"She is sixty-seven years old."
"The retired professor, now sixty-seven, still actively volunteers at the local library, sharing her vast knowledge."
the number 70
"She is seventy years old."
"The artist painted seventy different shades of blue for the ocean mural."
the number 72
"He scored seventy-two points."
"The winning lottery ticket had the number seventy-two, making one lucky person incredibly wealthy overnight."
the number 80
"He walked eighty steps."
"She can run eighty meters in under ten seconds during her training."
the number 90
"She scored ninety percent."
"The baker used ninety grams of sugar in the sweet cookie dough."
the number 94
"She answered ninety-four questions."
"The student achieved a remarkable score of ninety-four percent on the challenging final examination, demonstrating excellent understanding."
the number 100
"There are a hundred people here."
"One hundred participants were selected through stratified random sampling for the clinical trial."
a large island country in Southwest Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos
"Kangaroos live in Australia."
"Many tourists dream of visiting Australia to see its unique natural landscapes and wildlife."
related to Africa, its people, or culture
"This is an african mask."
"The museum displayed a vibrant collection of traditional african art and artifacts."
someone who is from Asia or their family came from Asia
"She is an Asian student."
"The Asian entrepreneur has significantly contributed to the technological advancements in Silicon Valley."
related to Europe or its people
"This is a European city."
"The recent European summit addressed critical issues concerning economic stability and international cooperation."
the biggest country in East Asia
"I like china."
"The ancient pottery discovered in the tomb provided valuable insights into the culture of historical china."
belonging or relating to England, its people, or language
"He speaks English well."
"The English language has a rich history and a vast vocabulary."
belonging or relating to Ireland, its people, culture, and language
"That is irish."
"The haunting melodies of the traditional irish folk music filled the pub, creating a warm and convivial atmosphere."
relating to Spain or its people or language
"They are Spanish dancers."
"His Spanish accent was quite pronounced, even after living abroad for many years."
relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Turkey
"I like turkish food."
"The museum displayed a fascinating collection of ancient turkish pottery and textiles."
relating to Germany or its people or language
"He speaks German very well."
"The museum displayed a remarkable collection of ancient German artifacts from the Roman era."
relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Argentina
"The food is argentinian."
"The delicious aroma of grilled meat wafted from the asado, a classic argentinian barbecue tradition."
relating to Italy or its people or language
"This is an Italian car."
"The delicious aroma of freshly baked Italian bread filled the entire kitchen."
relating to the country, people, culture, or language of China
"She eats Chinese food."
"The Chinese economy has experienced remarkable growth over the past few decades."
relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Japan
"She speaks Japanese."
"The intricate beauty of Japanese gardens reflects a deep appreciation for nature and harmony."
relating to the country, people, culture, or language of France
"She likes French food a lot."
"Learning the French language requires dedication, but it opens doors to a rich culture."
belonging or relating to Switzerland, or its people
"This is a swiss watch."
"The intricate craftsmanship of the swiss watch was evident even from a distance."
the number 88; the number of players on eight soccer teams
"He ran eighty-eight laps."
"Eighty-eight keys on a standard piano correspond to the full range of musical notes used in classical composition."
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