Updated on December 07, 2024
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Unit 6

In Unit 6, you will learn words for months of the year, actions, places, musical instruments, and how to talk about your likes and dislikes. These words are helpful for talking about time, describing locations, and expressing your feelings about music and activities.

Unit 6, English File Elementary 4th – Exercises

These exercises focus on Unit 6 of English File Elementary 4th

 

Vocabulary List for Unit 6

Months of the Year

  • January (noun)
    Definition: The first month of the year.
    Example: "January is usually cold in many countries."

  • February (noun)
    Definition: The second month of the year.
    Example: "Valentine’s Day is in February."

  • March (noun)
    Definition: The third month of the year.
    Example: "Spring begins in March."

Actions

  • Arrive (verb)
    Definition: To reach a place.
    Example: "We will arrive at the station at 3 p.m."

  • Decide (verb)
    Definition: To choose something after thinking about it.
    Example: "I can’t decide what to eat for dinner."

  • Leave (verb)
    Definition: To go away from a place.
    Example: "We leave the house at 8 a.m. every day."

  • Sell (verb)
    Definition: To give something in exchange for money.
    Example: "They sell fresh fruits at the market."

Places

  • Desert (noun)
    Definition: A dry, sandy area with little rain.
    Example: "Camels are often used to travel in the desert."

  • Mountain (noun)
    Definition: A very tall, natural hill.
    Example: "We climbed a mountain during our trip."

  • Village (noun)
    Definition: A small community of houses, often in the countryside.
    Example: "My grandparents live in a quiet village."

  • Palace (noun)
    Definition: A large, fancy house where royalty lives.
    Example: "The king and queen live in a beautiful palace."

Musical Instruments

  • Piano (noun)
    Definition: A large keyboard instrument that makes music by striking strings.
    Example: "She is learning to play the piano."

  • Violin (noun)
    Definition: A small, stringed instrument played with a bow.
    Example: "The violin sounds beautiful in the orchestra."

  • Drums (noun)
    Definition: Percussion instruments that make sound when hit.
    Example: "The drummer plays the drums loudly."

  • Trumpet (noun)
    Definition: A brass instrument that makes sound when you blow into it.
    Example: "The jazz band features a trumpet solo."

  • Bass guitar (noun)
    Definition: A string instrument that plays deep, low sounds.
    Example: "The bass guitar keeps the rhythm of the song."

Talking About Preferences

  • Favourite (adjective)
    Definition: Liked more than anything else.
    Example: "Pizza is my favourite food."

  • Don’t mind (verb phrase)
    Definition: To be okay with something.
    Example: "I don’t mind listening to loud music."

  • Hate (verb)
    Definition: To dislike something a lot.
    Example: "I hate doing homework."

  • Love (verb)
    Definition: To like something very much.
    Example: "I love playing the violin."

Descriptive Words

  • Comfortable (adjective)
    Definition: Providing a feeling of relaxation or ease.
    Example: "This chair is very comfortable."

  • Strange (adjective)
    Definition: Unusual or unexpected.
    Example: "It felt strange to see snow in April."

  • Surprised (adjective)
    Definition: Feeling shocked or amazed by something unexpected.
    Example: "I was surprised to see my friend at the concert."

Illustration of Unit 6

Wordlist for Unit 6, English File Elementary 4th

Word

Example

January

Every year starts with January

February

February is a summer month in Australia

March

His birthday is in March

arrive

I always arrive at work on time

comfortable

Although the room was small, it was perfectly comfortable

decide

At 20, she decided to study nursing

desert

Antarctica is a desert

inside

Are the children inside?

into

Come into the library with me, please

leave

Did you leave your jacket at mine last night?

mountain

A mountain is higher than a hill

palace

Ancient palaces and castles are cultural properties of our history

sell

A lot of people make money by selling things on the Internet

strange

A strange man lives in the next apartment

surprised

Everyone was surprised when I told them my news

through

Amy walked through the flowers

towards

He walked towards me

village

Ben lives in a small fishing village

bass guitar

Andy plays bass guitar in a band

drummer

I'm the drummer in the school jazz band

drums

Can you play the drums?

keyboard

A phone's keyboard is much smaller than a computer's

piano

Can you play the piano?

pianist

He wanted to follow his dream of being a pianist

saxophone

Ben can play the saxophone

trumpet

A trumpet is a blown musical instrument commonly used in classical and jazz ensembles

violin

A cello has a fuller sound than a violin

violinist

A person who plays the violin is called a violinist

depressing

I find these grey days so depressing

favourite

Adele is my favourite singer

fun

A lot of people said it was fun, but I was scared

don't mind

Do you mind if I open the window? - I don't mind really

hate

He hates basketball

like

Bryan and Anna like music

love

Anna loves Steve and wants to marry him

warm

Above all, it would be warm in there


FAQ

How can I talk about the months?

Use "in" for months:

  • "My birthday is in January."

  • "We go on vacation in March."

What’s the best way to remember musical instruments?

Connect the instrument to its sound or a famous musician. For example:

  • Piano: Think of classical music or a pianist like Mozart.

  • Drums: Imagine loud beats in a rock band.

How do I talk about preferences?

Use these patterns:

  • "I like playing the guitar."

  • "I hate doing homework."

  • "My favourite instrument is the violin."

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