Learn 37 English words about "Unit 1 - 1A" from the Face2Face Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List list, each with pronunciation, a definition and example sentences.
used to talk or ask about the number of things or people that are involved or concerned
"How many students are there?"
"How many people are coming to the party because I need to buy enough food for everyone?"
used to refer to the quantity or amount of something, often used to ask about the extent, degree, or size of a particular thing
"How much does this cost?"
"How much does this shirt cost because I only have twenty dollars in my wallet?"
having a wife or husband
"He is married."
"The married couple celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner at the same restaurant where they had their first date."
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."
the work that we do regularly to earn money
"He found a new job."
"She applied for twenty different jobs online before she finally received a phone call inviting her to come in for an interview at a small marketing firm."
a building where films are shown
"We went to the cinema."
"The cinema was full on Saturday night and everyone waited outside."
a digital game that we play on a computer, game console, or mobile device
"He loves video games."
"They played a video game for two hours."
a public performance by musicians or singers
"We went to a concert."
"The concert last night was absolutely amazing, and the band played all of their most popular songs."
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."
used in questions to ask about the name or identity of one person or several people
"Who is that person?"
"Who is the person standing over there by the entrance to the building?"
used to ask or talk about one or more members of a group of things or people, when we are not sure about it or about them
"Which color do you?"
"We need to decide which of the proposed strategies will be most effective in achieving our long-term goals."
in what place, situation, or position
"Where is my umbrella?"
"Where is my umbrella because I thought I left it by the door but I cannot find it anywhere now."
used in questions to ask for information or for someone’s opinion
"What do you want?"
"What he said about the new policy surprised everyone in the room because it was so unexpected."
used when we want to ask at what time something happens
"When will you arrive?"
"When will you arrive at the station so that I can come and pick you up in my car?"
used for asking the purpose of or reason for something
"Why did you leave early?"
"Why did you leave early without saying goodbye to anyone at the party last night?"
in what manner or in what way
"How do you make pizza?"
"How do you make pizza from scratch because I have never tried it and I want to learn?"
used in questions to ask who an item belongs to
"Whose turn is it?"
"The author, whose latest novel has become a bestseller, will be signing copies at the bookstore tonight."
to hold or own something
"I have a book."
"She was fortunate to have inherited a substantial amount of wealth from her generous grandmother."
a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet
"She is a happy child."
"The young child demonstrated remarkable resilience despite facing numerous adversities in life."
to travel or move from one location to another
"Let's go to the cinema."
"I will go to the supermarket after work to buy some food for dinner tonight."
a place where children learn things from teachers
"The school is near my house."
"We walk to school every morning."
an institution that offers higher education or specialized trainings for different professions
"She goes to college now."
"She decided to apply to a small liberal arts college in New England after graduation."
to hold or own something
"I have a book."
"She was fortunate to have inherited a substantial amount of wealth from her generous grandmother."
a person who does not have a job but is able and willing to work
"The unemployed need help."
"The unemployed carpenter spent his mornings searching job boards and attending interviews."
a man who shares a mother and father with us
"His older brother helped him learn to kick the ball."
"My brother and I used to build elaborate forts in the backyard."
a lady who shares a mother and father with us
"My sister and I shared a room when we were small kids."
"My older sister always gives me good advice because she went through the same struggles when she was my age."
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 do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job
"I work hard every day."
"She decided to work on improving her language skills by immersing herself in the local culture."
above average in size or extent
"The elephant is big."
"The big red balloon floated high into the sky until it disappeared completely from our view."
below average in physical size
"The mouse is small."
"The small coffee shop on the corner serves the best espresso in the entire neighborhood according to local residents."
an organization that does business and earns money from it
"She works for a big company."
"The company announced its new product line during a press conference that was held in London."
to send and receive messages on an online platform
"Chat on the app."
"The elderly couple likes to chat with their neighbors every morning while drinking coffee on their front porch."
someone we like and trust
"My best friend and I play football every weekend."
"A friend is a person with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection and trust"
connected to or via the Internet
"I am online now."
"Most of our company's business is conducted through online platforms and digital communication."
the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course
"She earned a degree in engineering."
"A master's degree is often a prerequisite for advanced positions in the field."
to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.
"Study hard for your final exams."
"She needs to study for at least three hours every night to prepare for her difficult medical school entrance exams."
the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use
"English is a language."
"Learning a new language opens up opportunities to understand different cultures and connect with more people."
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