Updated on December 07, 2024
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Unit 10

This lesson introduces words for places in a town or city, common actions, superlatives to compare things, and useful expressions for everyday situations. These words and phrases will help you describe locations, talk about life events, and express opinions.

Unit 10, English File Elementary 4th – Exercises

These exercises focus on Unit 10 of English File Elementary 4th

 

Vocabulary List for Unit 10

Places in Town

  • Art gallery (noun)
    Definition: A place where you can see or buy art.
    Example: "We visited an art gallery to see the new exhibition."

  • Castle (noun)
    Definition: A large building, often from the past, where kings or queens lived.
    Example: "The old castle is a popular tourist attraction."

  • Market (noun)
    Definition: A place where people buy and sell goods, often outdoors.
    Example: "The market is full of fresh fruits and vegetables."

  • Police station (noun)
    Definition: A building where police officers work.
    Example: "We reported the lost bag at the police station."

  • Supermarket (noun)
    Definition: A large store where you can buy food and household items.
    Example: "I went to the supermarket to buy groceries."

Actions

  • Buy (verb)
    Definition: To get something by paying money for it.
    Example: "I want to buy a book from the shop."

  • Rent (verb)
    Definition: To pay to use something for a short time.
    Example: "We decided to rent a car for the weekend."

  • Stay (verb)
    Definition: To live or remain in a place for a while.
    Example: "We stayed at a nice hotel by the river."

  • Visit (verb)
    Definition: To go to a place or see someone.
    Example: "I love to visit museums when I travel."

  • Fall in love (verb phrase)
    Definition: To start feeling love for someone.
    Example: "They fell in love during their trip to Paris."

Superlatives and Descriptions

  • Biggest (adjective)
    Definition: The most large.
    Example: "That is the biggest castle in the country."

  • Busiest (adjective)
    Definition: The most full of activity or people.
    Example: "This is the busiest market in town."

  • Famous (adjective)
    Definition: Known by many people.
    Example: "The cathedral is famous for its beautiful architecture."

  • Oldest (adjective)
    Definition: The most old.
    Example: "This museum is the oldest building in the city."

Everyday Expressions

  • That's a good idea. (expression)
    Definition: A phrase to agree with a suggestion.
    Example: "Let’s go to the art gallery tomorrow." – "That’s a good idea."

  • Don’t worry (expression)
    Definition: A phrase to comfort someone.
    Example: "Don’t worry, I’ll help you with the problem."

  • Today (adverb)
    Definition: The present day.
    Example: "We have a lot of things to do today."

Illustration of Unit 10

Wordlist for Unit 10, English File Elementary 4th

Word

Example

art gallery

A local art gallery is showing the work of young artists

bridge

A bridge across the River Thames is a historic sight

bus station

Go to Stand 5 at the bus station

car park

Do you have to pay to use the car park?

castle

An Englishman's house is his castle

cathedral

The cathedral dominates the city

church

A church is a Christian building

department store

Department store is the best place for shopping

hospital

He is in hospital because he is ill

market

Can you buy some fruit at the market?

mosque

A mosque is an Islamic building

museum

All museums in London are free

police station

He is at the police station

post office

Bill went to the post office to buy some stamps

railway station

He parked the car at the railway station

river

A boat trip on the river

road

Are we on the right road?

square

A band were playing in the town square

street

Go to the end of the street and turn left

synagogue

I just met Miriam on her way to the synagogue

supermarket

Can you tell me the way to the supermarket?

temple

A temple is a Buddhist building

town hall

He was last seen walking into the town hall

book

Before you go to the restaurant, call and book the table

buy

Buy some cheese to make sandwiches for lunch!

eat

Do you usually eat a lot of street food?

go

Do you go to school by car?

have

"Do you have the time?" "It's three o'clock."

meet

Bob didn't meet his friends last weekend

rent

Did you buy your house or do you rent it?

stay

Have you stayed in an expensive hotel?' 'No, never.'

visit

Are you going to visit Madame Tussauds?

fall in love

Did they fall in love on their first date?

get married

They plan to get married next month

move house

Are they going to move house?

travel

A lot of animals travel from one place to another

argue

My brothers are always arguing

believe

Besides, I believe you

biggest

John is my biggest friend

boyfriend

Do you have a boyfriend?

busiest

The busiest time of the year for us is Christmas

famous

A lot of famous people lived in this city

fastest

Josh is the fastest runner

fortune

A fortune is a very large amount of money

future

We need to plan for the future

idea

Bubble houses are the idea of a Hungarian architect

longest

She has the longest hair in the class

lucky

And who are these lucky people?

married

Are they a married couple?

money

Billy spent lots of money in town today

oldest

Ajay is my oldest friend. I've known him all my life

problem

All the problems can be solved

question

Ask your questions, please

surprise

A lot of people expressed surprise at the news

That's a good idea.

That's a good idea

today

He will appear in court today

worry

A lot of parents worry about their children

That's a good idea

That's a good idea

FAQ

How can I describe places in my town?

Use place names and descriptive words:

  • "The supermarket near my house is the busiest in the area."

  • "There’s a beautiful cathedral next to the square."

What’s the difference between “stay” and “visit”?

  • Stay means to remain in a place for a while. Example: "We stayed in a hotel near the river."

  • Visit means to go to a place for a short time. Example: "We visited the museum during our trip."

How do I use superlatives in sentences?

Superlatives are used to compare and highlight the most extreme quality:

  • "This is the fastest train in the country."

  • "She lives in the oldest house in the village."

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