Unit 3 Lesson A

a small book with plain or ruled pages that we can write or draw in

He writes down his ideas and thoughts in his notebook.

taking place each day

Drinking coffee has become an everyday habit for him.

a distinct news piece on TV, in a newspaper, etc.

The anchor announced the top items of the day during the evening news broadcast.

something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping

Can you hold my bag while I tie my shoelaces?

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

I always carry a book in my bag so I can read during my commute or whenever I have free time.

a phone that we can carry with us and use anywhere because it has no wires

He used his cellphone to call his friend.

a book or electronic resource that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, or gives the equivalent words in a different language

A pocket-sized dictionary can be handy during travels to help communicate in different languages.

a small tool used for removing the marks of a pencil from a piece of paper

He gently rubs the eraser over the words to erase them completely.

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.

She reached into her purse to retrieve the key to the front door.

a small computer that you can take with you wherever you go, and it sits on your lap or a table so you can use it

He bought a new laptop with better processing speed.

an instrument for writing or drawing with ink, usually made of plastic or metal

Can you lend me your red pen to fill out this form?

dark glasses that we wear to protect our eyes from sunlight or glare

He forgot to bring his sunglasses to the beach, and his eyes got sunburned.

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

I always carry an umbrella in my bag in case it rains.

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset.

providing pleasure and enjoyment

The restaurant served a nice meal with fresh ingredients.

used to show that the thing mentioned belongs to a particular person or thing

She's an author whose novels have topped the bestseller list.

someone or something that one likes more among others of the same kind

Ice cream is my favorite dessert, especially the chocolate flavor.