Unit 5 - 5C · Face2Face Intermediate Vocabulary List

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

"You must decide your future path."

"After weeks of research she finally decided which university to attend for her graduate studies."

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

"Plants need sunlight and water."

"Plants need sunlight water and nutrients from the soil to grow healthy and strong."

to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.

"She wants to teach English abroad."

"My grandmother taught me how to cook traditional family recipes that have been passed down through many generations."

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

"I prefer tea over coffee."

"Many people prefer to shop online rather than in physical stores because it saves time and effort."

to really not like something or someone

"I hate waking up early."

"I hate waking up early on weekends because I prefer to sleep late."

to not stop something, such as a task or activity, and keep doing it

"They continue working until they finish."

"Despite the heavy rain the determined hikers decided to continue their journey up the mountain trail because they had already come so far."

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

"Children learn new things daily."

"Students learn more effectively when they are actively engaged in the lesson rather than passively listening to a lecture."

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 appear to be or do something particular

"You seem very tired today indeed."

"The new employee seems very motivated and eager to learn new skills."

used to express a preference for one option over another

"I would rather stay home today."

"Given the circumstances, I would rather negotiate a better deal than accept these terms."

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

"Start a new project."

"The movie will start at eight o'clock so we should leave home by seven thirty."

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 use words and give someone information

"Tell me the truth please."

"Please tell me the truth about what happened last night because I deserve to know the facts."

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

"She makes delicious cakes."

"My grandmother makes the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever tasted in my entire life."

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

"They enjoy their delicious dinner meal."

"The children seemed to enjoy the school trip to the science museum because they were fascinated by the interactive exhibits about space and dinosaurs."

to let someone or something do a particular thing

"Parents allow children to play."

"The new law will allow citizens to vote by mail if they cannot physically reach the polling stations on election day."

used to make an offer or request in a polite manner

"Would you like some tea?"

"Would you be so kind as to pass me that book from the shelf, please?"

to make something end

"Finish your homework before dinner."

"I need to finish my homework before I can go out to play with my friends."

to allow something to happen or someone to do something

"Please let me go."

"The teacher decided to let the students use their notes during the final exam to reduce their stress."

used for forming future tenses

"It will rain."

"They will undoubtedly achieve their goals if they continue to work diligently towards them."

to wish to do or have something

"I want a new bicycle."

"The baby wants his bottle right now because he is very hungry and tired."

(often used in negative or question form) to be upset, offended, or bothered by something

"I don't mind it."

"Please don't mind the mess; we're in the middle of renovating the entire house."

to decide on and make arrangements or preparations for something ahead of time

"We plan a trip soon."

"We plan to visit our grandparents next weekend if the weather is nice and sunny."

used to show that something is very important and needs to happen

"He must finish homework before playing."

"All visitors must show a valid photo identification at the security desk before they are allowed to enter the government building."