Unit 7 - 7B · Face2Face Elementary Vocabulary List

a space in a building with walls, a floor, and a ceiling where people do different activities

"This is a big room."

"The conference room was filled with attendees eager to discuss the new proposal."

pieces of equipment such as tables, desks, beds, etc. that we put in a house or office so that it becomes suitable for living or working in

"The furniture is new."

"The moving company carefully wrapped all the furniture in blankets and plastic before loading it onto the truck to prevent any scratches or damage during the long trip."

a bed that is big enough for two people to sleep in

"The double bed fits two adults snugly."

"The double bed was fifty four inches wide originally designed for two adults but now considered narrow."

a bed that is designed for one person

"The room had a single bed and a small desk."

"The hostel room contained only a single bed and a small desk which was barely enough for my basic needs during the stay."

a low table, often placed in a living room, on which magazines, cups, etc. can be placed

"The remote control was on the coffee table."

"The coffee table was covered with scattered magazines remote controls and an empty coffee cup."

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

"The gas cooker has four burners."

"The gas cooker has four burners and an oven for baking bread and roasting meat."

a large and open container that has a water supply and you can use to wash your hands, dishes, etc. in

"The sink is full."

"The kitchen sink was clogged with food scraps and grease forcing him to call a plumber who charged an expensive fee to clear the drain."

a comfortable seat that has a back and two arms and enough space for two or multiple people to sit on

"We bought a new sofa."

"The new sofa was so comfortable that he often fell asleep on it while watching television in the evening instead of going to his bedroom."

a chair with side supports for the arms and a comfortable backrest, often used for relaxation or reading

"He read the newspaper in a comfortable armchair."

"The comfortable armchair by the fireplace was his favorite spot for reading on cold evenings."

an electric machine used for washing clothes

"The washing machine is noisy."

"Our washing machine needs repair."

a container that a person can use to wash their hands and face, usually found in a bathroom, which has a faucet to turn on the water and a drain to let the water out

"The washbasin has a single chrome faucet."

"The washbasin was a shallow sink fixed to the wall for hand washing before meals."

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.

"She stored the dishes in the kitchen cupboard."

"The kitchen cupboard contained canned goods pasta and rice neatly organized on adjustable shelves."

a flat, narrow board made of wood, metal, etc. attached to a wall, to put items on

"The shelf is empty."

"She placed the heavy books on the bottom shelf to prevent the bookcase from tipping over since the top shelves already contained many lighter decorative items."

the place in a building or home where we make food

"She is cooking in the kitchen."

"The smell of garlic and onions frying in the kitchen drifted through the whole house and made everyone's mouth water with anticipation of dinner."

the part of a house where people spend time together talking, watching television, relaxing, etc.

"We watched TV in the living room."

"The living room is comfortable and full of natural light."

a room that has a toilet and a sink, and often times a bathtub or a shower as well

"The bathroom needs new towels."

"There is only one bathroom in the apartment so the family has to take turns using it every morning."

a room we use for sleeping

"My bedroom is upstairs."

"The bedroom has a large bed and blue curtains."

an electrical equipment used to keep food and drinks cool and fresh

"The refrigerator keeps food cold."

"Put the milk in the refrigerator before it spoils."

a building where people live, especially as a family

"They bought a new house."

"The house has three bedrooms and a small garden."

the action of washing our body in a bathtub by putting it into water

"The bath is very warm."

"She enjoys a long hot bath with scented candles and soft music after a stressful day at work."

a piece of equipment that flows water all over your body from above

"I like the shower."

"The luxurious hotel featured a rainfall shower with multiple jets for ultimate relaxation."

the complete bathroom or restroom area, including facilities for personal hygiene and grooming

"Go to the toilet."

"The luxurious hotel suite featured a spacious marble-tiled toilet with all modern amenities."

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

"The desk is near the window."

"I organized my books on the desk before studying."

a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

"The plant needs more water."

"She waters her indoor plants every week and makes sure they get enough sunlight to grow healthy and strong."

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

"Put it on the table."

"The antique mahogany table served as the centerpiece of the dining room, displaying a magnificent floral arrangement."

furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting

"Please sit on the chair."

"The chair is comfortable enough for long meetings."

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

"The balcony looks pretty."

"She stepped out onto the small balcony to enjoy the fresh evening air."