Unit 1 - Part 1 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

the town or city where a person grew up or was born

"He returns to his hometown every summer."

"He returned to his hometown every Christmas to visit family and catch up with old friends."

a person or organization that hires and pays individuals for a variety of jobs

"My employer is very kind."

"A good employer provides fair wages, benefits, and opportunities for professional development to their employees."

to move on snow on two sliding bars that are worn on the feet

"He skis down the snowy mountain fast."

"We plan to ski in the French Alps during our winter vacation next year."

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

"She swims every morning."

"The children love to swim in the lake during summer because the water is cool and clean."

to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.

"She wants to teach English abroad."

"My grandmother taught me how to cook traditional family recipes that have been passed down through many generations."

a large place where people go and pay to have fun and enjoy games, rides, or other activities

"The amusement park was crowded."

"The amusement park introduced a new roller coaster that reaches speeds of one hundred kilometers per hour attracting thrill seekers from across the entire region."

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

"We walked on the beach."

"Every summer, our family loves to spend the entire day at the beach building sandcastles."

a small animal that has soft fur, a tail, and four legs and we often keep it as a pet

"The black cat crossed the street."

"The black cat stretched lazily on the windowsill enjoying the warm afternoon sunlight."

a book that tells a story with a series of pictures and words, often featuring superheroes or adventure

"I read a comic book."

"This vintage comic book features the origin story of a beloved superhero and is a collector's item."

a digital game that we play on a computer, game console, or mobile device

"He loves video games."

"They played a video game for two hours."

a playing area built outdoors for children, particularly inside parks or schools

"Children play in playground after school."

"The playground was renovated with new rubber flooring to prevent injuries when children fall from the swings climbing structures or monkey bars."

a small piece of paper or plastic with a sticky substance on one side that can be attached to an object as a label, decoration, or indicator

"The computer has a logo sticker."

"The computer has a logo sticker and the brand name is visible on the front of the case."

a toy that looks like a bear and is made of soft materials

"The teddy bear was named after President Theodore Roosevelt."

"The teddy bear was named after President Theodore Roosevelt who famously refused to shoot a captured bear."

something made for kids to play with, such as dolls, action figures, etc.

"The toy is on the floor."

"The small wooden toy train was hand painted and had been passed down through several generations of children."

an animal that has a hard shell around its body and lives mainly in water

"The turtle moved slowly."

"The sea turtle returned to the exact beach where it was born decades earlier to lay its own eggs guided by the Earth magnetic field."

an animal such as a dog or cat that we keep and care for at home

"My pet is very friendly."

"She takes care of her pet every day after school."

used to say that something happened frequently or constantly in the past but not anymore

"He used to play outside every day."

"I used to live in a small village when I was a child but my family moved to the city when I was ten years old."

the ability of mind to keep and remember past events, people, experiences, etc.

"She has a good memory."

"His vivid memory of that day never faded over the years."

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

"He needs medical care."

"The medical student studied for hours every night to pass her difficult board exams."

the middle part or point of an area or object

"The center is crowded."

"The fountain in the town square is located precisely at the center of the park."

the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

"He showed great interest."

"Her burgeoning interest in astronomy led her to join a local stargazing club."

a location where people stay temporarily, typically in tents or temporary structures

"We will camp here."

"The hikers set up their camp in a secluded clearing before nightfall."

(of a place or space) located outside in a natural or open-air setting, without a roof or walls

"We love outdoor activities."

"The outdoor concert was canceled because of the heavy rain and strong winds that arrived suddenly."

in a way that relates to the inherent origin or source

"It was originally mine."

"The manuscript was originally intended for a different publication but was later acquired by this esteemed journal."

to change your position or location

"They move to a new apartment soon."

"The family decided to move to a bigger house in the suburbs because they needed more space for their three growing children."

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

"Please speak more clearly."

"She was too nervous to speak in front of the large audience even though she had prepared her speech thoroughly."

to reach for something and hold it

"Please take this book."

"He reached out to take the offered hand and gratefully accepted the assistance."

to gather together things from different places or people

"She collects stamps as a hobby."

"She loves to collect rare stamps from different countries as a hobby."

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

"A shark is a fish."

"The fisherman caught a large fish that was too heavy to lift into the boat by himself."

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."

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

"Watch the movie with subtitles."

"The children love to watch cartoons on Saturday mornings while eating a big bowl of sugary cereal."

a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects

"The cartoon was very funny."

"Children watched the cartoon after breakfast and laughed loudly."

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

"This is a beautiful place for a picnic."

"This is my favorite place in the whole city because it is quiet and peaceful for reading."

an activity that we enjoy doing in our free time

"Reading is my favorite hobby."

"Gardening became a relaxing hobby for him after he retired from his stressful job."

(usually plural) anything that a person has or owns at a specific time

"The possession was valuable."

"His most valuable possession was an old wristwatch that had belonged to his grandfather because it held sentimental value far beyond its monetary worth."

a set of ideas and activities involved in governing a country, state, or city

"Politics can be complicated."

"Politics affects how a country is run and how public money is spent."

lacking orderliness or cleanliness

"My desk is messy."

"My desk is messy and covered with papers pens and coffee cups that I need to organize."

the way that someone or something looks

"Her appearance was elegant."

"Her elegant appearance at the gala immediately drew the attention of all the photographers present."

to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them

"I care about the environment."

"I really care about the environment so I always recycle my plastic bottles and paper products."