Unit 9 - 9E

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

What are you doing tomorrow?

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

She spent the afternoon doing housework, including dusting, vacuuming, and doing laundry.

a brand name of a type of electric household appliance that cleans floors and carpets by sucking up dirt

She used a Hoover to clean the living room carpet.

to require a very long time to complete something, often much longer than expected or necessary

Sometimes, finding a parking space in the city takes ages.

schoolwork that students have to do at home

I always double-check my homework to ensure it is accurate.

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.

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

I have a bedside table next to my bed for my books and glasses.

to hold or own something

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

the first meal we have in the early hours of the day

Breakfast plays an important role as it provides the body with the necessary energy and nutrients to start the day.

to clean one's hands, face, or body, typically using water and soap

We should wash up before sitting down for dinner.

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

He washed his hands to keep them clean.

to reach for something and hold it

He took the cup of coffee from the table and sipped it slowly.

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

I prefer sitting near the window when I'm on the bus.

a building or place that sells goods or services

She visited the local shop to pick up some groceries.

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

I will take the books out of the box.

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

Please take out the rubbish before the garbage truck arrives in the morning.

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

His strong argument convinced the team to change their strategy.

not a single thing

After rummaging through the drawers, she found nothing of value.

to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return

She was willing to do her friend a favor by lending a hand with moving.

an act or opinion that is wrong

Recognizing and admitting your mistakes is the first step toward personal growth.

the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

I received a phone call from my friend just as I was about to leave the house.

a planned meeting with someone, typically at a particular time and place, for a particular purpose

Do you have any appointments available in the afternoon?

to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

He prefers to drink hot chocolate in the winter, not in the summer.

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

Everyone brought a dish to the potluck party.

a part of something that is left

After finishing her meal, she put the rest of the food in the refrigerator.

a talk that is between two or more people and they tell each other about different things like feelings, ideas, and thoughts

During our conversation, I learned he had lived in Italy for five years.

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

I took a picture of the stunning sunset at the beach.

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

In the language exam, we had to write a short essay on our favorite book.

the field of science that is concerned with treating injuries and diseases

After years of rigorous study, she graduated from medical school and was excited to begin her career in medicine, helping patients recover from illnesses.

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

Each pill in this bottle contains 500 milligrams of the medicine.

to listen to and follow the guidance or suggestions offered by another person

I decided to take my friend's advice and invest in that stock.