Lesson 8A · New English File Beginner Vocabulary List

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 in South Asia bordered by Iran, Afghanistan, and India

"Pakistan gained independence in 1947."

"Pakistan gained independence in nineteen forty seven and its capital city is Islamabad."

a country in the southernmost part of the African continent that became independent in 1961

"South Africa has eleven official languages."

"South Africa has eleven official languages and is known for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes."

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

"Please pay the bill now."

"You must pay your rent on time or the landlord will charge you a late fee."

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

"She swims every morning."

"The children love to swim in the lake during summer because the water is cool and clean."

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

"Use a pen to write."

"You can use my computer to finish your project if yours is not working properly today."

an official document that shows someone is qualified to drive a motor vehicle

"He passes his driving test and receives a driving licence."

"He passes his driving test and receives a driving licence which allows him to drive alone."

a test that evaluates a person's knowledge of driving and traffic laws and is taken when they want to get their driver's license

"He passes his theory test for the driving license."

"He passes his theory test for the driving license and now needs to pass the practical exam."

a test that replicates a situation and intends to evaluate one's skill and ability in performing certain tasks and duties

"The driving test includes a practical test."

"The practical test requires fixing a circuit and students must demonstrate their skills at the lab bench."

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 in northwest Europe, consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

"The United Kingdom includes England Scotland and Wales."

"The United Kingdom consists of England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland and its capital is London."

to make a person or thing different

"The weather can change quickly."

"The new manager plans to change the company's entire marketing strategy to increase customer engagement."

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

"She will drive to work."

"It took nearly three hours to drive to the beach because there was heavy traffic on the highway."

to hold or own something

"I have a book."

"She was fortunate to have inherited a substantial amount of wealth from her generous grandmother."

to move a car, bus, etc. into an empty place and leave it there for a short time

"He parks the car in the garage."

"It is illegal to park your car in front of a fire hydrant at any time."

to take part in a game or activity for fun

"Children play in the park."

"The children love to play outside in the park when the weather is warm and sunny."

to reach for something and hold it

"Please take this book."

"He reached out to take the offered hand and gratefully accepted the assistance."

to be able to do somehing, make something, etc.

"She can help you with the work."

"You can achieve anything you want in life if you are willing to work hard and never give up on your dreams."

to get the necessary grades in an exam, test, course, etc.

"He needs to pass the driving test."

"He studied for weeks to pass his driving test on the first attempt because he needed his license for work."

to be unsuccessful in an examination or course

"I will not fail."

"Despite intense preparation, many students still fear they might fail their final examinations."