Unit 1 - Common Verb Phrases, Describing People, Clothes, Prepositions of Place | English File Pre-Intermediate 4th Vocabulary Exercises and Flashcards

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Vocabulary List for Unit 1, English File Pre-Intermediate 4th

Describing People

bald (adjective)

Definition: Lacking hair on the head.
Example: He's bald. He's got no hair.
Explanation: Useful when describing someone's appearance.

clever (adjective)

Definition: Quick to learn or understand.
Example: He is very clever. He learns new things quickly.
Explanation: Helps describe intellectual ability.

curly (adjective)

Definition: Having hair in tight curls or waves.
Example: She has curly red hair.
Explanation: Useful for describing hairstyles.

extrovert (noun)

Definition: A person who is outgoing and enjoys being with others.
Example: He's such an extrovert. He loves being the center of attention.
Explanation: Describes personality traits effectively.

Clothing

blouse (noun)

Definition: A loose-fitting upper garment for women.
Example: I need to buy a new blouse for work.
Explanation: Important for naming specific articles of clothing.

boots (noun)

Definition: Sturdy shoes covering the foot and ankle, sometimes extending to the knee.
Example: She wears boots when it rains.
Explanation: Useful when talking about clothing suitable for weather conditions.

scarf (noun)

Definition: A piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or fashion.
Example: A scarf can help keep you warm in winter.
Explanation: Helps discuss accessories and seasonal wear.

Prepositions of Place

above (preposition)

Definition: At a higher position than something else.
Example: The clock is above the picture.
Explanation: Useful for describing spatial relationships.

behind (preposition)

Definition: At the back of something.
Example: The chair is behind the table.
Explanation: Helpful when giving directions or locating objects.

next to (preposition)

Definition: Beside or adjacent to something.
Example: He's sitting in the corner next to the window.
Explanation: Commonly used in everyday spatial descriptions.

Illustration of Unit 1 - Common Verb Phrases, Describing People, Clothes, Prepositions of Place

Wordlist for Unit 1, English File Pre-Intermediate 4th

Word	Example
bald	He's bald. He's got no hair.
beard	He has a beard and a moustache.
big	In the UK, women often wear big hats at weddings.
blue	She has big blue eyes.
clever	He is very clever. He is quick at learning and understanding things.
curly	She has curly red hair.
extrovert	He's such an extrovert. He loves it when everyone looks at him.
fat	My dog is quite old, and a bit fat.
friendly	The students at my college are very friendly.
funny	A person who is funny makes you laugh.
generous	A person who likes giving people things is generous.
hard-working	She never stops. She is so hard-working.
height	The doctor wrote down my height , weight and age.
kind	Thank you for the present – you are very kind.
lazy	A person who doesn't want to work is lazy.
long	She has long straight hair.
mean	He's not very nice. He can be quite mean.
moustache	He has a beard and a moustache.
overweight	He's quite short and a bit overweight.
quiet	She is really quiet. She doesn't say much.
red	She has curly red hair.
serious	He is very serious. He doesn't like to have fun.
short	He's quite short and a bit overweight.
shy	She's shy, so she finds it hard to talk to people she doesn't know.
slim	He's very tall and slim.
straight	She has long straight hair.
stupid	Don't they know anything? They are so stupid!
talkative	A person who talks a lot is talkative.
tall	He's very tall and slim.
thin	He's medium height and very thin.
unfriendly	Nobody wants to spend time with him because he's so unfriendly.
unkind	Don't be so unkind. It's not nice.
attractive	She's the very attractive actress in that TV programme.
beautiful	She has beautiful dark hair.
blonde	She has blonde hair.
good-looking	They're a good-looking couple.
handsome	I think my brother looks very handsome.
belt	I wear a belt to keep my trousers up.
boots	She wears boots when it rains.
bracelet	She wears a bracelet on her arm every day.
cap	I wear a cap when I play tennis.
cardigan	I need my cardigan – it's too cold!
carry	I carry an umbrella everywhere. It rains a lot.
coat	I always wear a coat when I go out.
dress	I like her new dress a lot.
earrings	Those are big earrings! They nearly touch your shoulder.
gloves	Some people wear gloves when they ski.
hat	Where's my hat? It's cold outside!
jacket	I don't always wear a suit, but I do wear a jacket .
jeans	I prefer black jeans to blue ones.
leggings	Leggings are a popular alternative to trousers.
necklace	I like your necklace. Is it new?
ring	I'm married, so I wear a ring.
sandals	He wears sandals to the beach.
scarf	A scarf can help to keep you warm.
shirt	I wear a white shirt to work most days.
shoes	I have got 20 pairs of shoes.
shorts	I play tennis in shorts and a T-shirt.
skirt	My dad doesn't like me wearing a short skirt.
socks	Do you wear socks with sandals?
suit	I don't always wear a suit but I do wear a jacket.
sweater	I usually wear jeans and a sweater at home. My house is quite cold.
tie	Many men in England wear a tie to work.
tights	I prefer to wear tights under a skirt.
top	That's a nice top.
tracksuit	I wear a tracksuit before a football game.
trainers	I wear trainers when I work out at the gym.
trousers	Most of my trousers are black.
T-shirt	I wear a T-shirt and shorts to the beach.
wear	They wear the same clothes nearly every day.
blouse	I need to buy a new blouse for work.
flip-flops	I wear flip-flops at the beach.
pyjamas	I wear warm pyjamas at night.
underwear	I must pack some underwear.
Where are you from?	Where are you from? - I'm from Grenada.
Where were you born?	Where were you born? - In Paris.
Do you live in a house or in a flat?	Do you live in a house or in a flat here?
Do you have any brothers and sisters?	Do you have any brothers and sisters? - Yes, two brothers.
Do you have any pets?	I have a cat. Do you have any pets?
What do you do?	I'm a student. What do you do?
What time do you get up during the week?	What time do you get up during the week? - About 7 a.m.
Where do you usually eat lunch?	Where do you usually eat lunch? - In the cafe next to the college.
What time do you usually go to bed?	What time do you usually go to bed? - About 11 p.m.
Where did you study English before?	Where did you study English before? - In my school.
Can you speak any other languages?	Can you speak any other languages? - Not very well.
What kind of music do you listen to?	I like rock music. What kind of music do you listen to?
What TV programmes or series do you watch?	What TV programmes or series do you watch? - Anything on Netflix.
Do you do any sport or exercise?	Do you do any sport or exercise? I play volleyball a lot.
What kind of books or magazines do you read?	What kind of books or magazines do you read? - Sport and science books.
How often do you go to the cinema?	How often do you go to the cinema? - Not very often.
What did you do last weekend?	What did you do last weekend? - I went shopping with my friends.
above	The clock is above the picture.
behind	The chair is behind the table.
between	I'm sitting between Luisa and Pablo.
in	The answer is in the book.
in front of	The supermarket is in front of the car park.
in the corner	He's sitting in the corner next to the window.
in the middle of	It's a small city in the middle of England.
next to	He's sitting in the corner next to the window.
on	The pen is on the table.
on the left of	The café is on the left of the supermarket.
under	Please put your bag under the table.
How can I help you?	Good evening, reception. How can I help you?
I have a problem with…	I have a problem with the air-conditioning.
I'll put you through to…	I'll put you through to IT.
I'm sorry to bother you.	I'm sorry to bother you, but I have a problem.
There's a problem with…	There's a problem with my computer.
It's great to be here	It's great to be here. I love this city.
Do you have a good view?	Do you have a good view? - Yes, I can see the sea.
You must be really tired	You must be really tired. You had a long flight.
I guess you're right	I guess you're right. I should do what you say.
By the way…	By the way, do you like the hotel?
That was a great meal	That was a great meal. That seafood was amazing.
What's your room like?	What's your room like? - It's comfortable, thanks.
fun	This TV show is really fun.

FAQ

How can I remember vocabulary for describing people?

Associate the words with people you know. For example, think of a bald friend or someone with curly hair when practicing these terms.

What’s the difference between “above” and “on”?

"Above" means at a higher position without touching the surface, while "on" means something is in direct contact with the surface.

How do I use prepositions of place correctly?

Visualize or practice with objects around you. For instance, place a pen "on" the table, "under" the table, or "next to" a book.

Are there synonyms for these words?

Yes. For example, "clever" can be synonymous with "smart," and "bald" with "hairless," depending on context.