Unit 3 - Airports, Verbs+Prepositions, Paraphrasing | English File Pre-Intermediate 4th Vocabulary Exercises and Flashcards

Unit 3, English File Pre-Intermediate 4th - Exercises

These exercises focus on Unit 3, English File Pre-Intermediate 4th

Vocabulary List for Unit 3

Airports

arrivals (noun)
Definition: The area of an airport where passengers arriving on flights enter.
Example: I'll meet you in the arrivals hall after your flight lands.
Explanation: Important for navigating airports and arranging pickups.
baggage reclaim (noun)
Definition: The area where passengers collect their checked luggage.
Example: You can find your suitcase at baggage reclaim.
Explanation: Helps travelers know where to retrieve their luggage.
passport control (noun)
Definition: The area where officials check passengers' passports.
Example: You must go through passport control before leaving the airport.
Explanation: Essential for international travel.

Verbs + Prepositions

talk about (verb + preposition)
Definition: To discuss a specific topic.
Example: We need to talk about our travel plans.
Explanation: Common phrase for starting conversations.
wait for (verb + preposition)
Definition: To stay until someone or something arrives.
Example: We waited for the connecting flight in the departure lounge.
Explanation: Useful for describing actions while traveling.
listen to (verb + preposition)
Definition: To focus on hearing something.
Example: I listened to the announcements for my gate number.
Explanation: Important for following instructions or updates.

Paraphrasing

a kind of (phrase)
Definition: Used to describe something that is similar to a category or type.
Example: A trolley is a kind of cart you use to carry your luggage.
Explanation: Helps explain unfamiliar terms.
for example (phrase)
Definition: Used to give a specific instance or illustration.
Example: Some airports have extra amenities, for example, sleeping pods.
Explanation: Useful for elaborating on ideas.
similar (adjective)
Definition: Having characteristics in common.
Example: This terminal is similar to the one at my hometown airport.
Explanation: Helps compare objects or ideas.

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

Word	Example
about	What are you thinking about?
at	I'll arrive at the hotel tomorrow night.
for	It is an important question for me.
in	Do you believe in ghosts?
of	What do you think of this top? Do you like it?
on	It depends on the weather.
to	I need to speak to the teacher.
with	I agree with you.
arrivals	Let's meet at arrivals when you get here.
bag drop-off	Take your bag to the bag drop-off.
baggage reclaim	Collect your bag from baggage reclaim.
check-in	Let's go to the check-in desk first and leave our bags.
customs	Customs checked my bag this time.
departures	Someone in departures asked me where I was travelling to.
gate	Gates 11 to 21 are this way – let's go!
lift	I've got too many bags. Where is the lift?
passport control	Have you got your passport? We are about to go through passport control.
security check	I feel nervous when I go through the security check.
terminal	Which terminal do we leave from?
trolley	Let's get a trolley. These bags are heavy.
a kind of	It's a kind of fruit. It's yellow.
for example	You can buy snacks here. For example, cakes or brownies.
like	It's like a phone, but bigger.
opposite	Right is the opposite of left.
similar	These T-shirts are similar. They are both long and blue.
somebody	A baker is somebody who makes bread.
something	A car is something we use to travel.
somewhere	A supermarket is somewhere you can buy food.
Are you ready to order?	Hello! Are you ready to order?
Can I get you anything?	Can I get you anything to start with? - Soup, please.
I'd like the…	I'd like the steak and vegetables, please.
And for you?	Steak and vegetables for you, sir. And for you , ma'am?
I'll have the…	I'll have the salmon and rice, please.
Excuse me	Excuse me, I think there's a mistake.
I'm really sorry.	I'm really sorry. I'll go and change that.
So tell me…	So tell me, what do you do?
Well, to start with…	Well, to start with, I'd like to see the city.
Do you have any suggestions?	Do you have any suggestions on what we should do?
That would be great.	Shall we get a coffee? That would be great.
Could we have the check (bill), please?	Could we have the check, please? We're ready to go.
I think there's a mistake.	Excuse me, I think there's a mistake.
OK, time to go.	OK, time to go. See you tomorrow!
air traveller	I'm an experienced air traveller. I travel a lot.
connecting flight	We have to wait in the airport lounge for our connecting flight.
departure lounge	We can get a coffee while we wait in the departure lounge.
duty-free shop	Do you want to buy anything from the duty-free shop?
stopover	We have a stopover in Amsterdam before our next flight.

FAQ

What’s the difference between "arrivals" and "departures"?

Arrivals refer to passengers coming into the airport after a flight, while departures refer to passengers leaving on a flight.

How do I use paraphrasing phrases like "a kind of" and "for example"?

Use "a kind of" to explain something unfamiliar by relating it to something known. Use "for example" to illustrate or clarify your point with specific instances.

What’s the best way to remember verbs + prepositions?

Practice by making sentences with each combination. For instance, “I talk about my plans” or “I wait for the train.”

Why is paraphrasing important?

Paraphrasing helps you explain ideas more clearly, especially when you don’t know the exact word or are helping someone understand a concept.