Updated on December 07, 2024
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Unit 4

In this lesson, you will learn words for family members, daily activities, and how often things happen. These words are essential for describing your family, your day, and your habits.

Unit 4, English File Elementary 4th – Exercises

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

 

Vocabulary List for Unit 4

Family Members

  • Aunt (noun)
    Definition: Your mother’s or father’s sister.
    Example: "My aunt lives in a big city."

  • Brother (noun)
    Definition: A male sibling.
    Example: "My brother plays football every weekend."

  • Cousin (noun)
    Definition: The child of your aunt or uncle.
    Example: "My cousin is coming to visit us today."

  • Grandfather (noun)
    Definition: Your father’s or mother’s father.
    Example: "My grandfather tells amazing stories."

  • Parents (noun)
    Definition: Your mother and father.
    Example: "My parents work in a hospital."

  • Son (noun)
    Definition: A male child.
    Example: "Their son is studying at university."

  • Uncle (noun)
    Definition: Your mother’s or father’s brother.
    Example: "My uncle brought me a gift from his trip."

  • Wife (noun)
    Definition: A woman who is married to someone.
    Example: "My uncle’s wife is very kind."

Daily Routines

  • Do exercise (verb phrase)
    Definition: To engage in physical activity to stay healthy.
    Example: "I do exercise every morning at the park."

  • Get up at 8:00 (verb phrase)
    Definition: To leave your bed at a specific time.
    Example: "I get up at 8:00 on weekends."

  • Go shopping (verb phrase)
    Definition: To buy things from a store.
    Example: "We go shopping every Saturday."

  • Have breakfast (verb phrase)
    Definition: To eat your first meal of the day.
    Example: "I always have breakfast before school."

  • Relax (verb)
    Definition: To rest and feel calm.
    Example: "I relax by listening to music."

  • Take the dog for a walk (verb phrase)
    Definition: To go outside with your dog for exercise.
    Example: "I take the dog for a walk every evening."

Adverbs of Frequency

  • Always (adverb)
    Definition: All the time.
    Example: "I always brush my teeth in the morning."

  • Sometimes (adverb)
    Definition: Occasionally or not often.
    Example: "Sometimes, I go to bed late on weekends."

  • Never (adverb)
    Definition: Not at any time.
    Example: "I never drink coffee at night."

  • Usually (adverb)
    Definition: Most of the time.
    Example: "We usually have pizza for dinner on Fridays."

Accessories

  • Bow tie (noun)
    Definition: A piece of cloth tied in a bow, worn around the neck.
    Example: "He wore a bow tie to the party."

  • Ring (noun)
    Definition: A small circular band, often worn on the finger.
    Example: "Her ring has a beautiful diamond on it."

  • Watch (noun)
    Definition: A small device worn on the wrist to tell time.
    Example: "I got a new watch for my birthday."

Illustration of Unit 4

Full Wordlist for Unit 4, English File Elementary 4th

Word

Example

aunt

Aunt Betty is very old

brother

Andy and Anna are brother and sister

brother-in-law

He's my brother-in-law

children

All his children play musical instruments

cousin

A son of your aunt or uncle is your cousin

daughter

He's got three daughters

father

Ben is Pam's father

grandfather

David's grandfather is from the USA

grandmother

Elena is my grandmother

mother-in-law

Her mother-in-law is a teacher

nephew

Does his nephew study French or Spanish?

niece

He's going to visit his niece in America

parents

Amy's parents are in Taiwan

sister

Ann is my sister

son

He has two sons

stepfather

Didier is my stepfather

uncle

He is my uncle

wife

Anna is his former wife

do exercise

Do you do exercise every day?

do homework

How often do you do homework?

do the housework

I do the housework on Saturday morning

finish work at 6.30 p.m.

I finish work at 6.30 p.m.

get dressed

After breakfast I get dressed and go to school

get home late

They often get home late

get up at 8.00

I get up not that early at 8.00 a.m

go home early

Sometimes I go home early from work

go shopping

Did you go shopping last weekend?

go to bed late

I usually go to bed late on Friday

go to work by bus

We go to work by bus

have a bath

I don't like showers so I have a bath

have a coffee

I have a coffee for breakfast

have a shower

I get up at 5 a.m. and have a shower

have breakfast

Did you have breakfast before you left?

have lunch at work

We have lunch at work, in the cafeteria

have pizza for dinner

They often have pizza for dinner

make the dinner

Who makes the dinner in your family?

relax

A hot bath helps you to relax after a day's work

take the dog for a walk

Can you take the dog for a walk today?

wake up at 7.00

I wake up at 7.00 a.m

always

Do you always get up at 8 am?

hardly ever

He hardly ever drinks alcohol

never

He never agrees with me

normally

He normally walks to school

often

Do you often do your homework?

only

He doesn't work in the morning, only in the afternoon

sometimes

He does cook sometimes, but not very often

usually

He doesn't usually go out in the afternoon

bow tie

Does your father wear bow ties?

glasses

Are these your glasses?

relaxed

He's a very relaxed person

ring

Around midnight, the phone rang

watch

Are you watching TV?

finish work at 6.30 p.m

I finish work at 6.30 p.m

FAQ

How can I use adverbs of frequency in sentences?

Adverbs of frequency usually go before the main verb:

  • "I always wake up early."
    Or after the verb "to be":

  • "She is sometimes late."

How can I describe my family?

Use family member words and adjectives together:

  • "My grandmother is very kind."

  • "I have a younger brother and two cousins."

What’s the difference between “go to bed” and “wake up”?

  • Go to bed means to lie down to sleep.
    Example: "I go to bed at 10:00 p.m."

  • Wake up means to stop sleeping.
    Example: "I wake up at 7:00 a.m."

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