Everyday English (Unit 7)

different or better than what is normal

That song holds a special place in her heart.

a holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, often marked by gift-giving, feasting, and family gatherings

They exchange gifts with their family every Christmas Day.

October 31st, a holiday where people dress in costumes, carve pumpkins, and children go door-to-door asking for candy

The kids dressed as ghosts and witches for Halloween this year.

the day and month of your birth in every year

He invited all his friends to his birthday party at the park.

the day that will come after today ends

We have an important presentation scheduled for tomorrow.

at a time within the 24-hour period immediately preceding the current day

She submitted the report yesterday.

‌the day that comes after Sunday

I have a team meeting every Monday afternoon.

‌the day that comes after Thursday

Friday is the last day of the workweek for many people, signaling the start of the weekend.

a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ

the day that is happening right now

Today is a beautiful day for a picnic in the park.

a decorated cake served at wedding receptions to celebrate the marriage of a couple

They cut the wedding cake together during the reception.

a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven

He baked a gluten-free almond cake for his friend with dietary restrictions.

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

The students will make a model of the solar system for the science fair.

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

The librarian gave me a book to borrow for my research.

a piece of thick, stiff paper, often rectangular, used for sending messages, greetings, or invitations

She gave him a birthday card with a heartfelt message inside.

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.

to hold or own something

I have a collection of antique coins that I inherited from my grandfather.

the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

I cooked a delicious meal of grilled chicken with roasted vegetables.

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

He often goes out to play basketball in the park with his friends.

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

She decided to wear a beautiful dress to the party.

to provide someone or ourselves with clothes; to dress someone or ourselves

As parents, it's our responsibility to clothe our children in warm jackets and hats for the cold weather.

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

Everyone brought a dish to the potluck party.

someone we like and trust

David and Samantha became friends after meeting at a book club and discovered their shared passion for literature.

(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations

The fireworks lit up the night sky during the New Year's Eve celebration.

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

She received a beautiful bouquet of flowers as a birthday present.

a piece of music that has words

Her lullaby is a sweet song that soothes her baby to sleep.