Learn 31 English words about "Unit 12" from the New Headway Elementary Vocabulary List list, each with pronunciation, a definition and example sentences.
to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved
"Learning a language takes time."
"Learning a new language takes time and patience so do not expect to become fluent quickly."
to legally become someone's wife or husband
"They are going to get married in June."
"My best friend is going to get married next summer and I will be her bridesmaid."
physically prepared with everything we might need for a particular task or situation
"I am ready to go."
"She was ready to leave for the airport two hours before her flight because she did not want to risk missing the plane."
to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone
"Let's take a picture."
"Please take a picture of the beautiful sunset before it disappears completely."
to occur at a specific time or location
"The event will take place tomorrow."
"The annual conference will take place in London next month, attracting experts from around the world."
to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest
"You should take it easy."
"After a long and stressful week, she decided to take it easy and relax at home."
to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.
"They will get off here."
"You should get off the train at the next station and then walk two blocks east to reach the museum entrance."
tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something
"The student is bored."
"The bored children complained that there was nothing to do on the rainy afternoon at home."
to participate in and complete an examination or assessment
"I have to take a math exam tomorrow."
"All the students were very nervous to take a difficult test yesterday morning."
a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs
"Egypt has ancient pyramids."
"The ancient civilization of Egypt left behind enormous pyramids and temples that continue to amaze archaeologists and tourists from around the world."
an island in Europe that includes the countries of England, Scotland, and Wales
"Great Britain consists of England"
"Great Britain consists of England Scotland and Wales and its capital is London."
a country located in central Europe, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and thriving economy
"Germany is known for its engineering."
"Germany is known for its automotive industry and its efficient public transportation systems."
a country that is in East Asia and made up of many islands
"Japan is known for its technology and sushi."
"Japan is known for its technology and sushi and has a very high population density in its major cities."
a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany
"Switzerland is famous for its chocolate and watches."
"Switzerland is famous for its high quality chocolate cheese and watches but its natural landscapes are equally impressive and worth visiting."
the largest country in both South America and Latin America
"Brazil is famous for its Amazon rainforest and football."
"Brazil is famous for its Amazon rainforest and football and speaks Portuguese as its official language."
a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower
"France is a popular travel destination."
"She has always dreamed of visiting France during the warm summer months."
a country in the Central Europe near the Baltic Sea
"Poland joined the European Union in two thousand four."
"Poland is a country in Central Europe known for its rich history beautiful cities and hearty cuisine."
a country in southern Europe, with a long Mediterranean coastline
"Italy has beautiful cities."
"We explored several ancient ruins while traveling through Italy last autumn."
a country in southwest Europe
"Spain is warm in summer."
"They spent their holiday in Spain."
a country in North America that has 50 states
"The United States is a large country."
"We visited the United States last summer."
to experience a specific condition, state, or action
"I get tired."
"After the long journey, he began to get quite weary and longed for a comfortable bed."
having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature
"The drink is cold."
"The cold wind cut through his jacket like a knife and he wished he had worn a warmer coat."
covered with or full of water or another liquid
"The grass is wet."
"The wet towel was left on the bathroom floor and it started to smell musty so she hung it up to dry in the sun."
a digital message that is sent from one person to another person or group of people using a system called email
"Send an email now."
"Please check your email inbox for the confirmation message regarding your recent online purchase."
recovered from a physical or mental health problem completely or compared to the past
"I feel better."
"After a week of rest and medication, she was finally feeling much better and able to return to work."
to reach a specific place
"I get home soon."
"We expect to get to the airport well before our international flight departs."
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."
to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.
"We will get on soon."
"Please get on the bus quickly because the driver is waiting and we need to leave on schedule for the field trip."
to receive or come to have something
"I get a present."
"She was thrilled to finally get the promotion she had been working towards for so long."
to leave a surface and begin flying
"The plane will take off."
"After a brief delay, the aircraft was cleared to take off and begin its ascent."
a large island country in Southwest Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos
"Kangaroos live in Australia."
"Many tourists dream of visiting Australia to see its unique natural landscapes and wildlife."
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