Unit 1 - 1C · Face2Face Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

a period when no work or essential tasks need to be done, allowing for activities of personal choice

"She spends her free time painting."

"She spends her free time painting and has a small studio set up in her garage."

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

"This activity is fun."

"The teacher planned an activity that helped everyone work together."

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

"Regular cycling exercise."

"Regular cycling exercise is excellent for improving heart health and leg strength every day."

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

"The museum has ancient statues."

"We spent the afternoon in the museum."

a martial art and sport that emphasizes grappling and throwing techniques, originated in Japan

"He earned a black belt in judo."

"The judo black belt threw his opponent to the mat using leverage rather than brute strength."

a building where works of art are displayed for the public to enjoy

"Art gallery exhibits artworks for sale."

"An art gallery displays and sells works of art to the public often representing multiple artists."

the sport or activity of riding a skateboard

"Skateboarding is popular."

"She enjoys skateboarding after school because it helps her relax while still giving her energy."

‌the activity or sport of jumping into water from a diving board, with the head and arms first

"Diving is an Olympic sport."

"Professional diving requires years of training because descending too quickly without proper equalization can cause serious damage to your ears."

a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening and toning the body, improving flexibility, and enhancing posture through a series of controlled movements

"She does Pilates to strengthen her core."

"Pilates focuses on core strength and controlled movements rather than high intensity cardio or heavy weights."

a public performance by musicians or singers

"We went to a concert."

"The concert last night was absolutely amazing, and the band played all of their most popular songs."

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

"Mountain biking requires a sturdy bike and helmet."

"Mountain biking requires a sturdy bike with thick tires and good suspension for rough rocky trails."

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

"He goes to gym three times weekly."

"He joined the gym near his office so he could work out during his lunch break instead of wasting time sitting in traffic."

a game played on a table by two or four players who bounce a small ball on the table over a net using special rackets

"Table tennis is fast and fun."

"Table tennis is a fast sport that requires quick reflexes and good hand eye coordination to play well."

a sport that develops and displays one's agility, balance, coordination, and strength

"She practiced gymnastics at the local gym."

"She started gymnastics at age six and competed nationally by the time she was twelve years old."

a strategic two-player board game where players move pieces with different abilities across a board with the objective of capturing the opponent's king

"Chess is strategic."

"He enjoys chess because it requires patience and careful planning."

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

"He hardly ever eats junk food."

"He hardly ever eats junk food because he is very health conscious and prefers to cook fresh meals at home."

not at any point in time

"I never eat meat."

"He never eats meat because he is a vegetarian and believes in protecting animals."

on some occasions but not always

"I sometimes go for a walk after dinner."

"I sometimes go for a walk after dinner to clear my head and get some fresh air."

not on a regular basis

"I occasionally eat fast food on Fridays."

"I occasionally eat fast food on Fridays as a treat after a long week of work and studying."

on many occasions

"We often visit our grandparents."

"We often visit our grandparents on weekends and help them with gardening and cleaning around the house."

in most situations or under normal circumstances

"I usually wake up at seven o'clock."

"I usually wake up at seven o'clock but on weekends I like to sleep a little later."

under regular or usual circumstances

"Normally I wake up at seven."

"Normally I wake up at seven but today I slept until nine because I was very tired."

in a way that is true in most cases

"Generally speaking it is a good school."

"Generally speaking it is a good school but some of the teachers are better than others."

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

"Do the dishes now."

"What do you want to do this weekend because I am free on both Saturday and Sunday."

a system of physical exercises, including breath control and meditation, practiced to gain more control over your body and mind

"Yoga helps me relax."

"She practices yoga every morning to improve her flexibility and reduce stress from her busy job."

to take part in a game or activity for fun

"Children play in the park."

"The children love to play outside in the park when the weather is warm and sunny."

a type of sport in which two teams of 6 players try to hit a ball over a net and into the other team's side

"Volleyball is fun to play."

"The family set up a volleyball net in the backyard and played friendly matches all afternoon while the grandparents watched from the porch and cheered for everyone."

to travel or move from one location to another

"Let's go to the cinema."

"I will go to the supermarket after work to buy some food for dinner tonight."

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

"We went to the theater to see a play."

"The local theater is hosting a new play this weekend."

the act of walking in a way that is very fast and both feet are never on the ground at the same time, particularly as a sport

"He loves running fast."

"Her daily routine of running through the park helped her maintain peak physical condition."

a type of sport where two teams, with often five players each, try to throw a ball through a net that is hanging from a ring and gain points

"Basketball is fast and exciting."

"He injured his ankle during a basketball game but continued playing because his team had no substitute players available on the bench."

any of the 52 stiff rectangular pieces of paper that are each characterized by their signs and numbers or pictures on one side, used in playing different card games

"Play your card."

"He carefully chose which card to play next, strategizing to win the trick in the card game."

a performance of live music, comedy, or other entertainment, usually by one or more performers in front of an audience

"The band played a gig at the local bar."

"The band played their first gig at a small club downtown and only twenty people showed up."

a period of time that is celebrated due to cultural or religious reasons

"The festival was fun."

"We attended a vibrant music festival that celebrated diverse cultural traditions from around the world."

at all times, without any exceptions

"I always drink coffee."

"I always drink coffee in the morning because it helps me wake up and feel more alert."