Lesson 7A · New English File Elementary Vocabulary List

to move the body to music in a special way

"They love to dance together."

"The couple danced gracefully across the ballroom floor as the orchestra played a slow romantic waltz."

to make or design something that did not exist before

"Edison invented the light bulb."

"Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876 which revolutionized global communication forever."

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

"The singer performed on stage."

"The singer lost her voice right before the concert but she decided to perform anyway and the crowd loved her."

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

"The writer finished the novel."

"Being a writer requires discipline because staring at a blank page for hours can be extremely frustrating and tiring."

a person who writes music as their profession

"The composer wrote a song."

"The famous composer spent several months working on his latest symphony before presenting it to the public."

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

"The inventor was famous."

"The inventor created a useful machine that changed daily life."

a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels

"She is a successful novelist with many bestsellers."

"A novelist often develops an intimate understanding of their character's psychology"

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 number 3

"She has three cats at home."

"The project was divided into three consecutive phases for better management."

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 number 5

"I need five minutes."

"Five key indicators were used to evaluate the overall performance of the department."

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."

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

"Write your name on the paper."

"She decided to write a letter to her grandmother instead of sending a text message because handwritten letters feel more personal and meaningful."

to play or perform a role in a play, movie, etc.

"He acts in school plays."

"The young actor will act in his first movie next year and he is very excited about it."

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

"She loves to sing in the choir."

"The talented soprano will sing a beautiful aria that requires exceptional vocal control and emotional expression."

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

"I will paint that wall."

"She decided to paint the entire living room a soothing shade of blue for a calming atmosphere."

to write a literary piece with a lot of consideration

"Compose the letter."

"The poet decided to compose a sonnet to express his deep emotions."

to write a musical piece

"He composed a beautiful piano sonata."

"The famous musician spent nearly ten years to compose his most beloved symphony that is still played today in concert halls."

to give instructions to actors and organize the scenes or flow of a movie, play, etc.

"The manager directs the team efficiently."

"The famous director will direct the new film which is expected to be released next summer."

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

"She enjoys creating art."

"Modern art can be difficult to understand because it often challenges traditional ideas about beauty and meaning."

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

"She read a novel."

"This captivating novel transports readers to a fantastical world filled with adventure and intrigue."

a set of ideas and activities involved in governing a country, state, or city

"Politics can be complicated."

"Politics affects how a country is run and how public money is spent."

knowledge about the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, especially based on testing and proving facts

"Science helps us understand nature."

"The science class conducted an experiment to see how different liquids affected the rate at which a metal nail would rust over time."

someone whose profession is dancing

"She is a dancer."

"The renowned dancer captivated the audience with her elegant performance."

a person in charge of a movie or play who gives instructions to the actors and staff

"The film director won an Oscar award."

"The film director shouted "action" to start the scene, and the actors began performing their lines perfectly, having rehearsed them many times over the past few weeks."

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

"The artist painted a picture."

"The renowned artist meticulously crafted a sculpture that captured the essence of human suffering."

the 24-hour period immediately preceding the current day

"I saw him yesterday."

"The news report from yesterday detailed a significant breakthrough in the ongoing scientific research project."

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."

immediately preceding the present time

"This is the last page."

"The last time I saw him was at the conference last month."

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."

each of the sixty parts that creates one hour and is made up of sixty seconds

"Wait a minute"

"Wait a minute I will be right back and then we can continue our conversation."

the season that comes after spring and in most countries summer is the warmest season

"We spend summer at the beach."

"Summer is a perfect time for swimming"

at an earlier point in time

"Brush your teeth before you sleep."

"Brush your teeth before you go to sleep to prevent cavities and maintain good oral hygiene."

used when we want to talk about a person or thing for the first time or when other people may not know who or what they are

"I have a dog."

"I need a new phone because my old one is broken and the screen is cracked."

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"

used to state how long it will be until something happens

"I will call in an hour."

"She will arrive in approximately two weeks, just in time for the holidays."