Lesson 4C · New English File Elementary Vocabulary List

for two instances

"I exercise twice a week."

"I exercise twice a week at the gym and go for a run on the other days to stay fit."

used to refer to all the members of a group of things or people

"Every child needs love."

"Every student must submit their homework by Friday or they will receive a zero grade."

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."

a period of time that is made up of seven days in a calendar

"A week has seven days."

"We worked on the project for a whole week without taking a break."

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."

in most situations or under normal circumstances

"I usually wake up at seven o'clock."

"I usually wake up at seven o'clock but on weekends I like to sleep a little later."

on many occasions

"We often visit our grandparents."

"We often visit our grandparents on weekends and help them with gardening and cleaning around the house."

on some occasions but not always

"I sometimes go for a walk after dinner."

"I sometimes go for a walk after dinner to clear my head and get some fresh air."

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

"He hardly ever eats junk food."

"He hardly ever eats junk food because he is very health conscious and prefers to cook fresh meals at home."

not at any point in time

"I never eat meat."

"He never eats meat because he is a vegetarian and believes in protecting animals."

the first month of the year, after December and before February

"January is the first month of the new calendar year."

"We usually make new resolutions and set goals for ourselves in January."

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 fourth month of the year, after March and before May

"April brings warm sun and lots of heavy rain showers."

"My grandmother was born in April, and she always celebrates with a big family dinner."

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 seventh month of the year, after June and before August

"July is often very hot."

"We spent most of July traveling across the country with our family."

the ninth month of the year, after August and before October

"School begins in September."

"September marks the end of summer and the beginning of autumn."

the tenth month of the year, after September and before November

"October is my birthday month."

"The leaves turn beautiful shades of orange and red during October every year."

the 11th month of the year, after October and before December

"November can be cold and rainy."

"People often stay indoors more during November because the evenings get darker."

the 12th and last month of the year, after November and before January

"December is cold in most countries."

"December is a busy month for shopping because many people buy gifts for the Christmas holidays."

for one single time

"I go to the cinema once a month."

"I go to the cinema once a month because I enjoy watching movies on the big screen."

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"

at all times, without any exceptions

"I always drink coffee."

"I always drink coffee in the morning because it helps me wake up and feel more alert."

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."

the fifth month of the year, after April and before June

"May is warm."

"In May, the flowers bloom and the days grow longer, signaling the start of summer."

the eighth month of the year, after July and before September

"August is hot."

"The intense heat of August often makes outdoor activities less appealing during the day."