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Word List: Things in the classroom - list 2
- chair, chairs [tʃɛə(ɹ)]
(noun) - Definition:
- an item of furniture used to sit on or in comprising a seat, legs, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person
- Example:
- All I need to weather a snowstorm is hot coffee, a warm fire, a good book and a comfortable chair.
- desk, desks
(noun) - Definition:
- a table, frame, or case, usually with sloping top, but often with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers
- Example:
- Every pupil has his or her own desk in this classroom.
- table, tables [ˈteɪbəl]
(noun) - Definition:
- an item of furniture with a flat top surface raised above the ground, usually on one or more legs
- Example:
- Several books were on the table.
- paper [ˈpeɪpə]
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- a sheet material used for writing on or printing on, usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water
- Example:
- Take out some paper, we're going to write a test today.
- piece of paper
(Chunk) - Example:
- You'll need more than one piece of paper for the exam.
- book, books [bʊk]
(noun) - Definition:
- a collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
- Example:
- She opened the book at page 37 and began to read aloud.
- textbook, textbooks [ˈtɛkst.bʊk]
(noun) - Definition:
- a coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges
- Example:
- Everyone take out your textbooks, please!
- dictionary, dictionaries [ˈdɪkʃən(ə)ɹi]
(noun) - Definition:
- a reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically and explaining each word's meaning and sometimes containing information on its etymology, usage, translations and other data
- Example:
- Have you got your dictionary with you?
- workbook, workbooks ['wɜːkbʊk]
(noun) - Definition:
- a book used by a student in which answers and workings may be entered besides questions and exercises
- Example:
- In this course we won't use the workbook.
- folder, folders [ˈfəʊldə(r)]
(noun) - Definition:
- an organiser that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet
- Example:
- I keep all my schoolwork in a yellow folder.
- reader, readers ['riːdə(ɹ)]
(noun) - Definition:
- a book of additional texts and exercises to accompany a textbook
- Example:
- I need the reader to do my homework.
- flashcard, flashcards ['flæʃkɑː(ɹ)d]
(noun) - Definition:
- a card used to aid memorisation, one side of the card contains data of one kind, or a question, and the other side contains the associated response which one wants to memorize
- Example:
- To learn new vocabulary I use flashcards.
- exercise book, exercise books
(noun) - Definition:
- a booklet for students, containing either problems and exercises or blank pages for writing answers
- Example:
- Tomorrow you'll need your textbooks and your exercise books.
- sellotape
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- a sticky tape, typically white
- Example:
- Please bring sellotape, glue and scissors to art class tomorrow.
- glue [ɡluː]
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- a sticky substance used to stick something to something else
- Example:
- Please bring sellotape or glue and scissors to art class tomorrow.
- stapler, staplers [ˈsteɪ.plə(ɹ)]
(noun) - Definition:
- a device which binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and simultaneously folding over the ends of the staple against the back surface of the paper
- Example:
- Do you have a stapler?
- hole punch, hole punches
(noun) - Definition:
- a tool that is used to make holes in stationery for ease of filing
- Example:
- Without a hole punch I cannot put the sheets into a folder.
- scissors [ˈsɪzəz]
(noun plural form) - Definition:
- a type of tool used for cutting thin material, consisting of two crossing blades attached at a pivot point in such a way that the blades slide across each other when the handles are closed
- Example:
- You'll need a pair of scissors to cut out your drawing.
- diary, diaries [ˈdaɪəri]
(noun) - Definition:
- a calendar or appointment book
- Example:
- They kept separate diaries. His was on paper and her diary was on her computer's hard drive.
- Synonym(s):journal
- ring binder, ring binders
(noun) - Definition:
- a folder in which punched pieces of paper may be held by means of clamps running through the holes in the paper
- Example:
- I usually don't use ring binders to keep my paper in.
- screen, screens [skriːn]
(noun) - Definition:
- the informational viewing area of electronic output devices
- Example:
- There's a scratch on the computer screen.
- computer, computers [kəmˈpjuːtə]
(noun) - Definition:
- a programmable device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly
- Example:
- Sometimes the teacher takes his class to the computer room.
- laptop computer, laptop computers
(noun) - Definition:
- a portable computer that is small enough and light enough to be used on one's lap
- Example:
- Many students bring their laptop computers to university.
- CD player, CD players
(noun) - Definition:
- an electronic device that plays compact discs
- Example:
- The classroom is equipped with a computer, a whiteboard, an overhead projector and a CD player.
- compact disc, compact discs
(noun) - Definition:
- an optical disc used to store data, for example music
- Example:
- Something is wrong, the CD player won't play this compact disc.
- Synonym(s):CD
- calculator, calculators [ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(r)]
(noun) - Definition:
- a mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations
- Example:
- The pupils are not allowed to use a calculator during an exam.
- compass, compasses [ˈkʌm.pəs]
(noun) - Definition:
- a device for drawing circles
- Example:
- Sometimes we need a compass in our math class.
- bin, bins [bɪn]
(noun) - Definition:
- a container for rubbish or waste
- Example:
- The bin is usually in the corner of the classroom.
- Synonym(s):dustbin, garbage can, trash can (AE)
Source: http://www.learning-english-online.net/areas/vocabulary/public-life/school-and-university/things-in-the-classroom/list-2/
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