Unit 15 · Interchange Beginner Vocabulary List

a small and short grain that is white or brown and usually grown and eaten a lot in Asia

"The rice is ready."

"We ate rice with curry and vegetables."

an area with human population that is smaller than a city and larger than a village

"The town is quiet."

"We visited a small town during our holiday."

having a lot of different and often bright colors

"The parrot is colorful."

"The colorful parrot sat on its perch and mimicked the sounds it heard including the phone ringing and the dog barking loudly."

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

"Charity helps people in need."

"He donated a large sum of money to charity choosing to support organizations that provide clean drinking water to communities in developing countries."

brought to this world through birth

"He was born in 1990."

"He was born in a small town but moved to the city when he was eighteen years old."

a country that is in East Asia and made up of many islands

"Japan is known for its technology and sushi."

"Japan is known for its technology and sushi and has a very high population density in its major cities."

a country located in North America that is bordered by the United States to the north

"Mexico is a beautiful country."

"Last summer, my family traveled to Mexico to explore ancient ruins and enjoy the beaches."

a country located in East Asia, sharing a border with North Korea to the north, and China and Japan to the east and west respectively

"South Korea is a tech hub."

"South Korea is a tech hub and companies like Samsung and LG are based there."

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

"Children grow up in a small town."

"When I grow up I want to become a doctor so I can help sick people get better and live healthier lives."

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

"The photographer took pictures."

"The photographer waited for hours in the freezing cold to capture the perfect image of a bald eagle catching fish from the river."

someone whose job is to cut people's hair or arrange it

"The hairstylist cut her hair."

"The hairstylist recommended a deep conditioning treatment because years of using heat tools had made her client's hair extremely dry and brittle."

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

"Plants need sunlight and water."

"Plants need sunlight water and nutrients from the soil to grow healthy and strong."

a restaurant, typically in colleges, hospitals, etc. where you choose and pay for your meal before carrying it to a table

"We ate lunch in the cafeteria."

"The cafeteria was crowded because many students arrived there at noon."

an electronic device that stores and processes data

"He spends all day working at his computer."

"A quantum computer performs incredibly complex calculations not with simple bits"

a primary school for the first six or eight grades

"Elementary school goes from kindergarten to fifth grade."

"Elementary school goes from kindergarten to fifth grade and each student has one main classroom teacher."

the scientific study of the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere, divisions, products, population, etc.

"Geography involves studying maps and places."

"Human geography explores the complex relationship between people and their environments."

a secondary school typically including grades 9 through 12

"High school students drive themselves to school."

"High school students drive themselves to school and choose elective courses based on their career interests."

(in the US and Canada) a junior high school; a school for children between the ages of about 11 and 14

"Middle school includes grades six through eight."

"Middle school includes grades six through eight and students change classrooms for different subjects."

sport, physical exercise, and games that are taught as a subject in schools

"Physical education includes team sports and fitness."

"Physical education includes team sports and fitness and students learn rules and techniques for various activities."

a piece of land surrounded by water

"The island has many trees."

"We took a small boat to the island and spent a wonderful day exploring its hidden beaches."

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 large fruit with a hard shell and edible white flesh inside containing a milky liquid

"Fruit with white flesh."

"She used coconut in the cake and the frosting tasted much richer."

a country in North America that has 50 states

"The United States is a large country."

"We visited the United States last summer."

a country in northwest Europe, consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

"The United Kingdom includes England Scotland and Wales."

"The United Kingdom consists of England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland and its capital is London."

to exchange information, news, ideas, etc. with someone

"We communicate through email and phone."

"Effective managers know how to communicate clearly with their employees to avoid misunderstandings and improve productivity."

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

"Raise your hand, please."

"The workers decided to raise the heavy furniture to the second floor."

having or bringing good luck

"You are lucky."

"He felt lucky to have survived the accident without any serious injuries and he thanked the doctors who saved his life."

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."

able to speak, understand, or use two languages fluently

"She is bilingual."

"Being bilingual has opened up many exciting career opportunities for her."

serious and of great importance

"This is major."

"The major hurricane caused widespread destruction along the coast and forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes."

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."

to move toward a location that the speaker considers to be close or relevant to them

"Come here right now."

"Please come to my party on Saturday night because all of our friends will be there."

to start or grow to be

"She wants to become a teacher."

"He wants to become a pilot when he grows up and fly airplanes all over the world."

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

"I work hard every day."

"She decided to work on improving her language skills by immersing herself in the local culture."

the part of a theater, concert hall, or other venue where the audience sits to watch a performance

"The auditorium was full tonight."

"The grand auditorium echoed with the thunderous applause of the appreciative audience."

an institution that offers higher education or specialized trainings for different professions

"She goes to college now."

"She decided to apply to a small liberal arts college in New England after graduation."

the study of past events, especially as a subject in school or university

"History is my favorite subject."

"We studied the history of our country."

a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow

"The library is quiet."

"The public library offers free internet access and printing services which are essential resources for job seekers who cannot afford these things at home."

knowledge about the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, especially based on testing and proving facts

"Science helps us understand nature."

"The science class conducted an experiment to see how different liquids affected the rate at which a metal nail would rust over time."

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

"Japanese culture is very interesting."

"Learning about a new culture can broaden your perspective and help you understand different ways of life."

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

"I am very busy."

"She had a busy schedule filled with meetings, deadlines, and client calls, leaving her with very little personal time."

an instance or act of seeing something through visual perception

"What a sight!"

"The unexpected sight of the rare bird in the garden brought immense joy."

the area around someone, somewhere, or something

"I like this neighborhood."

"The peaceful neighborhood offers excellent amenities and a strong sense of community."

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

"The laboratory has many tools."

"The chemistry students wore safety goggles and white lab coats while working in the laboratory on their assigned experiment."