Unit 8 - 8B · Face2Face Intermediate Vocabulary List

a nonmetal element that can be found in all organic compounds and living things

"Carbon is important."

"Carbon is a fundamental element of organic chemistry because all known life forms on Earth are built from carbon based molecules and compounds."

a container with a wide opening and a lid, typically made of glass or ceramic, used to store food such as honey, jam, pickles, etc.

"The jar is closed."

"The jar of pickles was sealed so tightly that she had to ask her husband to open it because her hands were too weak."

the white liquid we get from cows, sheep, or goats that we drink and use for making cheese, butter, etc.

"The milk is cold."

"He drank a glass of milk before bed."

available food products that are specifically formulated for cats and are usually made from a combination of meat, grains, and vitamins and minerals

"He forgets to buy cat food for his pet."

"The cat food was available in both dry kibble and wet canned varieties."

a liquid beverage made from the extraction of juice from oranges, often consumed as a refreshing drink

"He drinks a glass of fresh orange juice every morning."

"He drinks a glass of fresh orange juice every morning and believes it helps keep him healthy."

a drink that is alcoholic and made from different types of grain

"He ordered a glass of cold beer."

"Beer is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in human history with evidence of beer production dating back over seven thousand years to ancient China."

a sweetened food made from cooked lemons, oranges, etc., used as a spread or filling

"I spread marmalade on toast."

"Orange marmalade is bitter sweet spread traditionally eaten on toast for breakfast in England."

a cold sauce made from tomatoes, which has a thick texture and is served with some food

"Ketchup is sweet."

"The child dipped his french fries in ketchup and ate them happily while his parents talked at the table."

liquid food we make by cooking things like meat, fish, or vegetables in water

"The soup is hot."

"She served vegetable soup for lunch."

a round vegetable that grows beneath the ground, has light brown skin, and is used cooked or fried

"The potato is still hot."

"She peeled the potatoes and cut them into small cubes before boiling them in salted water until they were soft enough to mash with butter and cream."

an oil that is pale yellow or green, made from olives, and often used in salads or for cooking

"Extra virgin olive oil is used for salad dressings."

"Olive oil was pressed from olives and graded by acidity for extra virgin to refined types."

a drink made with water, sugar, and lemon juice

"The lemonade is sour."

"We drank lemonade in the garden on a hot afternoon."

any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.

"The container is large."

"She stored leftover food in an airtight container to keep it fresh for several days instead of wrapping it loosely in plastic."

a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids

"There is water in the bottle."

"The message in the bottle had floated across the ocean for years before a young girl finally found it washed up on the sandy beach near her home."

something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping

"The bag is heavy."

"He put his laptop and a few important documents into his leather bag before leaving the house for his early morning business meeting downtown."

a metal container in which dry food is stored and sold

"The cookies are stored in a tin box."

"The cookies are stored in a tin box and stay fresh for weeks without becoming stale or soft."

a container, usually with four sides, a bottom, and a lid, that we use for moving or keeping things

"The box is under the table."

"She opened the box carefully and found old photos."

a container, made of metal, used for storing food or drink

"She opens a can of soda."

"She opens a can of soda and the carbonated drink fizzes as she pours it into a glass of ice."

a small bag typically made of paper, plastic, etc., that can contain various things, such as tea, sugar, or spices

"The packet is sealed."

"The instruction packet included diagrams written in six different languages making it easy for international customers to assemble the furniture correctly."

a sweet, sticky, thick liquid produced by bees that is yellow or brown and we can eat as food

"The honey is sweet."

"He put honey on the toast."

a type of large fish that is found in warm seas

"I ate tuna for lunch."

"The fisherman proudly displayed the enormous tuna he had caught in the deep ocean."

a small, crisp, sweet baked good, often containing ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit

"The biscuit had chocolate."

"This particular biscuit is known for its delightful combination of crunchy oats and sweet dried cranberries."

a small piece of food that contains sugar and sometimes chocolate

"I want a sweet."

"She treated herself to a small sweet after finishing her chores."

a food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans

"Chocolate tastes sweet."

"He ate chocolate after dinner."

a seed growing in long pods on a climbing plant, eaten as a vegetable

"The bean is small and soft."

"She cooked a delicious meal with fresh beans from the garden yesterday."

a piece of soft thin paper that is disposable and is used for cleaning

"I need a tissue."

"She politely asked for a tissue to wipe away a tear during the emotional performance."

a thin, round piece of potato, cooked in hot oil and eaten cold as a snack

"I like a crisp."

"She reached into the bag and pulled out a perfectly golden, crisp potato chip."