Unit 7

Word

Definition

Example

get a newspaper

to buy or pick up a newspaper

I went to get a newspaper this morning

get dressed

After breakfast I get dressed and go to school

get home

He gets home at about 8

get to the airport

to reach the airport

It's best to get to the airport early

go for a walk

to take a walk for exercise or relaxation

He says he's going for a short walk after lunch

go on holiday

to travel for vacation

I want to go on holiday to Mexico

go out

to leave home to do something fun

Did you know that Sophie is going out with Ed?

go shopping

to buy things from a store

Did you go shopping last weekend?

go to a restaurant

to eat at a restaurant

Let's go to a restaurant tonight

go to bed

to lie down and sleep

After dinner I go to bed

go to the beach

to visit the seaside

I always go to the beach

have a drink

to drink something, usually a beverage

Come and have a drink with us

have a good time

to enjoy yourself

Did you have a good time at the party last night?

have a sandwich

to eat a sandwich

Can I have a sandwich?

have long hair

to have hair that is not short

You have really long hair

actor

a person who performs in movies, tv, or theater

"Who's your favourite actor?" "Robert de Niro."

artist

a person who creates art

Dali was a famous artist

composer

a person who writes music

Bach is a famous composer

dancer

a person who performs dances

Ballet dancers practice for many hours every day

director

a person who manages a film, play, or company

After two years, I became a director

musician

a person who plays or makes music

He is a jazz musician

novelist

a person who writes novels

A good novelist needs great powers of conception

painter

a person who paints pictures

Do you know this painter?

politician

a person who works in government

Do you trust your local politician?

scientist

a person who studies science

Albert Einstein was a scientist

singer

a person who sings

Brenda is a fantastic singer

writer

a person who writes books, articles, or stories

Agatha Christie was a famous English writer

a year ago

one year before now

I finished university a year ago

last month

the month before this one

I went to Germany last month

last night

the night before today

Did Lulu dance with the prince last night?

last summer

the summer before this one

We went to Italy last summer

last week

the week before this one

Brian and May were in London last week

the day before yesterday

two days ago

I saw her the day before yesterday

three days ago

three days before today

I last saw Rebecca three days ago

yesterday morning

the morning of the day before today

I wasn't at work yesterday morning

bridge

a structure built over water or roads

A bridge across the River Thames is a historic sight

corner

the point where two streets or edges meet

There's a nice pub on the corner

opposite

across from something

A crowd gathered on the opposite side of the street

past

beyond a certain point

Does she have a secret past?

straight on

continuing in the same direction

Go straight on when you reach the crossroads

traffic lights

lights that control cars and people on the road

All the traffic lights in the city centre were stuck on red

turn left

to go to the left side

Should I turn left over there?

turn right

to go to the right side

Do I need turn right?