Unit 6 Lesson C

used as the past tense of ‘can’

When I was younger, I could run faster.

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

At the karaoke night, everyone got a chance to sing.

the fact that one is able or possesses the necessary skills or means to do something

His ability to solve complex problems quickly impressed the team.

to move the body to music in a special way

During the carnival, everyone were dancing in the streets.

to make a picture of something using a pencil, pen, etc. without coloring it

He drew a cute cat on the paper for his little sister.

to repair something that is broken

He regularly fixes his bicycle when it has issues.

an electronic device that stores and processes data

He upgraded the computer's software for better performance.

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

They spent the weekend painting their living room walls a soothing shade of blue.

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

A group of children were playing on the playground.

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

He is practicing fingerpicking techniques on the guitar.

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

He spoke about his experiences during the meeting.

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of France

French cuisine is known for its delicious cheeses and wines.

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

My sister swims every morning before breakfast.