Lesson 2B · New English File Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

"Time moves quickly."

"We should manage our time wisely if we want to succeed."

a city in Spain that is the capital of the country

"Madrid is the capital city of Spain."

"Madrid is the capital city of Spain and is famous for its art museums and lively nightlife."

a space in a building with walls, a floor, and a ceiling where people do different activities

"This is a big room."

"The conference room was filled with attendees eager to discuss the new proposal."

the place in a building or home where we make food

"She is cooking in the kitchen."

"The smell of garlic and onions frying in the kitchen drifted through the whole house and made everyone's mouth water with anticipation of dinner."

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

"The building is tall."

"The office building downtown has twenty floors and a nice cafeteria on the ground level for employees to use during their lunch breaks."

a building or place that sells goods or services

"The corner shop sells milk and newspapers."

"The corner shop sells milk and newspapers and is open from early morning until late at night."

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

"The museum has ancient statues."

"We spent the afternoon in the museum."

a larger and more populated town

"The city is very crowded."

"The city installed new bike lanes on several main streets to encourage more people to cycle to work instead of driving their cars every morning."

a country in southwest Europe

"Spain is warm in summer."

"They spent their holiday in Spain."

each of the twelve named divisions of the year, like January, February, etc.

"Next month is July."

"The project is scheduled to be completed within the next month."

the second month of the year, after January and before March

"February is the shortest month of the year."

"The winter storm hit in February and dumped two feet of snow on the city closing schools for a week."

the sixth month of the year, after May and before July

"June is my favorite month."

"We usually plan our summer holiday in June because the weather is warmer."

the season that comes after fall and in most countries winter is the coldest season

"Snow often falls in winter."

"We love building snowmen and drinking hot chocolate together during the long winter months."

a period of time that is made up of twenty-four hours

"Today is a sunny day."

"A busy day feels easier when you start it with a clear plan."

the time of day that is between the time that the sun starts to set and when the sky becomes completely dark

"We went out in the evening."

"The evening was perfect for a long walk and a calm conversation."

‌the day that comes after Monday

"Our class is on Tuesday."

"Tuesday is often the day when we finish most of our assignments."

the day that comes first in the calendar year and is a public holiday in most countries

"New Year's Day is peaceful."

"We started New Year's Day with breakfast and a long walk."

a day on which two people celebrate their love toward each other and often buy gifts for one another

"He sent her flowers on Valentine's Day."

"He bought his wife some flowers and chocolates for Valentine's Day to show his love for her."

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

"Trucks transport goods across the country."

"The company uses large trucks to transport goods from the factory to the warehouse."

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

"She rides her bike to work every day."

"She rides her bike to work every day and parks it in the office garage."

a large boat, used for carrying passengers or goods across the sea

"The ship crossed the ocean."

"A ship entered the harbor slowly."

a flat, narrow board made of wood, metal, etc. attached to a wall, to put items on

"The shelf is empty."

"She placed the heavy books on the bottom shelf to prevent the bookcase from tipping over since the top shelves already contained many lighter decorative items."

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

"The rain hit the roof."

"The strong winds threatened to tear the shingles off the old house's roof."

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

"The university has a large library."

"She studies at a university in London."

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

"We arrived at the airport two hours early."

"We arrived at the airport three hours before our flight to have enough time to check our bags and go through security."

a place at the side of a road that is usually marked with a sign, where buses regularly stop for passengers

"She waits at the bus stop."

"The bus stop shelter protected waiting passengers from the rain but not from the cold wind."

put after the numbers one to twelve to show or tell what time it is, only when it is at that exact hour

"The meeting starts at three o'clock."

"The meeting starts at three o'clock so please do not be late or you will miss the important announcements."

the days of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when people do not have to go to work or school

"We went to the beach at the weekend."

"We usually visit relatives and relax during the weekend together."

a holiday when Christians celebrate Jesus Christ's return to life after he died according to the Bible

"We paint eggs every Easter morning."

"Children love Easter because they get to hunt for colorful eggs hidden in the garden by the Easter bunny."

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

"This is a beautiful place for a picnic."

"This is my favorite place in the whole city because it is quiet and peaceful for reading."

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

"The park is peaceful."

"The children played on the swings and the slide at the park while their parents watched from a nearby picnic table under a large shade tree."

not letting things, people, etc. go in or out

"The store is closed."

"The closed door meant that the meeting had already started and she was not allowed to enter the conference room late without permission."

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

"Our country is beautiful."

"They traveled across the country by train."

any area beyond the Earth's atmosphere

"There is space."

"Astronauts explore the vast expanse of space, encountering celestial wonders."

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

"My garden is nice."

"She spent her weekends tending to her meticulously cultivated garden, filled with colorful flowers and aromatic herbs."

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

"The car is parked outside."

"She bought a new car last month."

a period of time that a year is divided into, such as winter and summer, with each having three months

"Winter is a season."

"Each distinct season brings its own unique weather patterns and natural beauty to the landscape."

a period of time that is made up of twelve months, particularly one that starts on January first and ends on December thirty-first

"This year has been busy."

"A year has twelve months"

the time of day that is between when the sun starts to rise and the middle of the day at twelve o'clock

"I study in the morning."

"She always drinks a cup of coffee and reads the news every morning before work."

the time of day that is between twelve o'clock and the time that the sun starts to set

"We met in the afternoon."

"The children played football in the park throughout the warm and sunny afternoon."

the third month of the year, after February and before April

"March is cold."

"The weather in March can be unpredictable, ranging from cold to surprisingly warm."

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

"We rode the bus."

"The crowded bus finally pulled away from the station, beginning its long journey across the country."

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

"The train arrived on time."

"We took a train to the city."

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

"The plane is late."

"Her plane was delayed by five hours due to mechanical issues so the airline provided meal vouchers and offered compensation for the long wait."

the outer part or top layer of something that you can touch or see

"Touch the surface."

"The smooth, polished surface of the table reflected the dim light of the room."

the bottom of a room that we walk on

"Walk on the clean floor."

"He accidentally dropped his keys and they slid across the polished wooden floor."

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

"Put it on the table."

"The antique mahogany table served as the centerpiece of the dining room, displaying a magnificent floral arrangement."

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

"The balcony looks pretty."

"She stepped out onto the small balcony to enjoy the fresh evening air."

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

"The wall is white."

"They painted the wall of the living room a soft gray color and hung several family photos in black frames to make the space feel more personal and welcoming."

a place where children learn things from teachers

"The school is near my house."

"We walk to school every morning."

the place that we live in, usually with our family

"I am going home."

"After a long day at the office, I can't wait to relax at home with my family."

something that we do regularly to earn money

"I have a lot of work to do."

"She goes to work early and returns late."

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

"The station is very busy."

"The train station was bustling with travelers carrying suitcases and looking at departure boards to find the platform for their specific train."

either one of two equal parts of a thing

"Half the class was absent."

"She ate only half of her sandwich because the other half was too big and she planned to save it for lunch tomorrow."

used to indicate that a particular time has already gone by

"That was ten minutes past."

"The meeting concluded a few minutes past the scheduled end time, causing a slight delay."

a measure of time that equals 15 minutes

"It's a quarter past."

"We have exactly a quarter of an hour left before the presentation begins."

the time when the sun goes down, it gets dark outside, and we sleep

"It is cold at night."

"The city looks incredibly beautiful at night with all the bright lights shining everywhere."

a period of time that is celebrated due to cultural or religious reasons

"The festival was fun."

"We attended a vibrant music festival that celebrated diverse cultural traditions from around the world."

a span of time, often with a clear beginning and end

"This period was short."

"The Renaissance was a significant cultural and artistic period in European history."

the period of time around Christmas day, which includes the days just before or after it

"Merry Christmas to all!"

"The entire Christmas period was filled with joy, family gatherings, and festive celebrations."