Unit 10 - Part 1 · Interchange Beginner Vocabulary List

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

"Swimming is a healthy sport."

"Playing a team sport taught him valuable lessons about cooperation and leadership skills."

a type of sport where two teams, with eleven players each, try to kick a ball into a specific area to win points

"Soccer is popular worldwide."

"The boys play soccer after school."

a game played on ice by two teams of 6 skaters who try to hit a hard rubber disc (a puck) into the other team’s goal, using long sticks

"Ice hockey is played on a rink with a puck."

"Ice hockey is played on a rink with a puck and players wear heavy protective gear."

a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net

"She plays tennis every Sunday."

"We watched a tennis match on television."

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

"Swimming is good exercise."

"Swimming is excellent exercise because it works almost every muscle in the body without putting stress on the joints like running or jogging does."

a winter sport or activity in which the participant stands on a board and glides over snow, typically on a mountainside

"Snowboarding is exciting."

"Snowboarding became an Olympic sport in 1998 and since then its popularity has grown rapidly especially among young people who enjoy extreme sports."

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

"She rides her bike to work every day."

"She rides her bike to work every day and parks it in the office garage."

the activity of taking long walks in the countryside or mountains, often for fun

"Hiking keeps me fit."

"We went hiking in the mountains last weekend."

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."

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

"The athlete trained hard for the Olympics."

"Becoming a professional athlete requires sacrificing many normal activities because training must always be the highest priority in your life."

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."

for two instances

"I exercise twice a week."

"I exercise twice a week at the gym and go for a run on the other days to stay fit."

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."

an ability that a person naturally has in doing something well

"Singing is her greatest talent."

"Her musical talent was obvious from a young age but without dedicated practice and proper training natural ability alone is rarely sufficient for success."

to give a short performance in order to get a role in a movie, play, show, etc.

"She auditioned for the school play."

"She was extremely nervous when she went to audition for the lead role in the school play because many talented students tried out."

to the smallest amount or degree

"I do not like him at all."

"I do not like him at all because he is rude and arrogant and never listens to anyone else opinions."

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

"The contest was tough."

"She entered the contest and hoped to win the top prize."

the fact that one is able or possesses the necessary skills or means to do something

"Her leadership ability impressed the entire company"

"Her ability to learn new languages quickly amazed her friends and helped her travel easily in many countries."

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

"Let's bake cookies."

"We will bake a simple loaf of bread using only flour, water, and yeast, letting the oven do the work."

liked or preferred the most among the rest that are from the same category

"Pizza is my favorite food."

"Her favorite color is purple and she painted her bedroom walls a soft lavender shade and bought matching curtains and bedding to complete the look."

being number two in order or time

"This is my second choice."

"The second chapter of the book was more exciting than the first and I could not put it down until I finished."

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."

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."

a sport, played by two teams of eleven players who try to score by carrying or kicking an oval ball into the other team's end zone or through their goalpost

"He plays football every Saturday afternoon."

"Football requires both physical strength and strategic thinking because players must constantly anticipate the movements of their opponents on the field."

a game played by two teams of eleven players on grass or a field, using long sticks to put a hard ball in the opposite team's goal

"They play hockey."

"The fast-paced game of hockey requires immense skill and teamwork from every player."

a game played with a bat and ball by two teams of 9 players who try to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball

"Baseball is fun to watch."

"Baseball is often considered America's favorite pastime but its popularity has grown significantly in Asian countries like Japan and Korea."

to move on ice or other smooth surfaces using ice skates, roller skates, or a skateboard

"She can skate fast."

"The children loved to skate around the park on their rollerblades during the sunny afternoon."

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

"Children ride bicycles in the park."

"The children love to ride their bicycles around the neighborhood every evening after finishing their homework."

a short test given to students

"We took a quiz."

"The surprise quiz covered material from the previous three chapters catching many students off guard who had not reviewed their notes recently before class."

to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team

"We play soccer."

"The athletes were eager to play the championship game against their fiercest rivals."

to have a particular meaning or represent something

"What does this difficult word mean?"

"What does this word actually mean in English because I have looked it up in several dictionaries and still do not understand it properly?"

used in questions to ask for information or for someone’s opinion

"What do you want?"

"What he said about the new policy surprised everyone in the room because it was so unexpected."

used in questions to ask about the name or identity of one person or several people

"Who is that person?"

"Who is the person standing over there by the entrance to the building?"

in what place, situation, or position

"Where is my umbrella?"

"Where is my umbrella because I thought I left it by the door but I cannot find it anywhere now."

in what manner or in what way

"How do you make pizza?"

"How do you make pizza from scratch because I have never tried it and I want to learn?"

used when we want to ask at what time something happens

"When will you arrive?"

"When will you arrive at the station so that I can come and pick you up in my car?"

to come or go into a place

"Visitors enter the building through the back."

"Before you can enter the restricted area you must obtain special permission from the security office and present a valid identification card."

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

"She loves to sing in the choir."

"The talented soprano will sing a beautiful aria that requires exceptional vocal control and emotional expression."

in a way that is right or satisfactory

"You did well."

"She handled the difficult situation very well, maintaining her composure throughout the ordeal."

a musical instrument we play by pressing the black and white keys on the keyboard

"The piano sounds beautiful."

"He learned to play the piano as a child."

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

"Maybe we can go."

"Maybe we can go to the cinema tomorrow if you are free and there are good movies playing."

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

"Practice makes you better."

"She needs regular practice to improve her speaking skills."

to be able to do somehing, make something, etc.

"She can help you with the work."

"You can achieve anything you want in life if you are willing to work hard and never give up on your dreams."

a sweet baked treat typically made with flour, sugar, and other ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts

"This cookie is very sweet."

"She baked a batch of chocolate chip cookies for the school bake sale."

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

"They plan to build a house."

"The construction crew will build a new bridge across the river to reduce traffic congestion during rush hour."