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  1. 2. A tool consisting of two blades joined in the middle, which are used for cutting paper, fabric, etc. Scissors have handles and the blades can open and close. For example, "Be careful when you use the scissors to cut the paper."
  2. 5. (British English) An object made of rubber or similar material, used for removing pencil marks from paper. In American English, it is called "eraser". For example, "I can't find my rubber. Can I borrow yours?"
  3. 8. A piece of furniture with a flat top and usually drawers, used for working, writing or studying, especially in a school or office. For example, "I keep my books and stationery in the drawers of my desk."
  4. 9. A bag, often with multiple compartments, used by students to carry books, notebooks, stationery and other school supplies to and from school. For example, "My school bag is too heavy because I have so many textbooks in it."
  5. 10. A long, flat piece of wood, plastic or metal with straight edges and usually marked with units of length (such as centimeters or inches), used for measuring lengths and drawing straight lines. For example, "You need a ruler to draw a straight line accurately."
  6. 11. An instrument used for writing or drawing, which contains ink and has a small metal or plastic tip. For example, "Please pass me a pen so I can write down the phone number."
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  1. 1. A set of printed pages that are held together inside a cover and contain information, stories, or other written content. For example, "I like reading books in my free time."
  2. 2. A device used for sharpening pencils by removing the outer layer of wood and making the lead or graphite tip pointed. For example, "My pencil is blunt. I need to use the sharpener."
  3. 3. A sticky substance used for joining or attaching things together, usually made from animals, plants or chemicals. For example, "Use some glue to stick the paper onto the cardboard."
  4. 4. A container, usually made of fabric, plastic or leather, used for storing pencils, pens, erasers and other stationery items. For example, "Put your pens and pencils in the pencil case after you use them."
  5. 6. A large, dark-colored board, usually made of slate or a similar material, on which teachers write with chalk to present information to students in a classroom. For example, "The teacher wrote the math problems on the blackboard."
  6. 7. A thin stick of wood or plastic with a black or colored substance (graphite or lead) inside, used for writing or drawing. For example, "The child is drawing a picture with a pencil."