Unit 4 - Part 1 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

"He plays the guitar well."

"She bought a new guitar last week."

(of a device) having very small parts such as chips and obtaining power from electricity

"This is an electronic device."

"The electronic device stopped working after it fell into the water and got completely soaked."

a genre of music that originated in Latin America

"Latin music comes from Latin America."

"Latin music encompassed styles from Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries including salsa bossa nova and reggaeton."

a music genre that emphasizes improvisation, complex rhythms, and extended chords, originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

"We listened to jazz at the cafe."

"Jazz music originated in African American communities in New Orleans during the late nineteenth century."

popular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US

"Hip-hop is creative."

"She dances to hip-hop every weekend."

a series of episodes broadcast on television that tells a story or provides entertainment, usually consisting of a specific genre or format

"TV show is series or program."

"A television show is a series of related episodes broadcast on television."

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

"We watched a scary movie last night."

"They watched an entertaining action movie last night at home but both fell asleep before the ending."

a television or radio program where people compete against each other to win prizes

"He won the game show."

"The contestants eagerly answered trivia questions, hoping to win big on the exciting game show."

a genre of African-American music with a rhythmic speech

"Rap is fast."

"He wrote a rap about city life."

a type of TV show where people are filmed going about their daily lives or doing challenges in order to entertain the audience

"The reality show is very popular."

"The reality show followed the daily lives of a group of people living together in a house."

a genre of music that originated in Jamaica, characterized by a steady rhythm, offbeat accents, and lyrics often addressing social and political themes

"Reggae originated in Jamaica."

"Reggae originated in Jamaica with offbeat rhythms and lyrics often addressing social justice Rastafari and peace."

a Latin American dance music that is influenced by jazz, R&B and rock

"Salsa has Afro-Cuban rhythms."

"Salsa music is a popular dance music genre that incorporates various Cuban and Puerto Rican rhythms."

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

"Science fiction often explores futuristic technology and its consequences."

"Hard science fiction is a subgenre that emphasizes scientific accuracy and detailed logical speculation"

a TV or radio show, broadcast regularly, dealing with the routine life of a group of people and their problems

"The soap opera is dramatic."

"My grandmother never misses her favorite soap opera that airs every weekday afternoon on channel seven."

a type of TV or radio program on which famous people appear as guests to answer questions about themselves or other subjects

"I watched interesting talk show."

"She appeared on a talk show last night."

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."

a musical instrument that we play by holding it under our chin and moving a bow across its strings

"The violin was very expensive."

"She plays the violin in the school orchestra."

(objective first-person singular pronoun) used by the speaker to refer to themselves when they are the object of a sentence

"She gave me a gift."

"The manager asked me to prepare a detailed summary of the quarterly performance metrics."

(objective third-person singular pronoun) used when referring to a male human or animal as the object of a sentence

"I saw him at school."

"The committee unanimously selected him to lead the newly formed task force."

(objective first-person plural pronoun) used by the speaker to refer to themselves and at least one other person when they are the object of a sentence

"She invited us to dinner."

"The revised policy directly affects us and our ability to operate within the new regulatory framework."

(objective third-person plural pronoun) used when referring to the aforementioned things or people that are the object of a sentence

"I called them last night."

"The organization briefed them on the implications of the newly adopted compliance standards."

the main meal of the day that we usually eat in the evening

"We ate dinner at home."

"Dinner was quiet and peaceful last night."

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 genre of popular music, with a strong beat played on electric guitars and drums, evolved from rock and roll and pop music

"He prefers rock music."

"Rock music is popular with many teenagers around the world."

popular music, especially with young people, consisting a strong rhythm and simple tunes

"She likes pop music."

"Young people often listen to pop music on their headphones while walking to school."

to perform music on a musical instrument

"He can play piano."

"She learned to play the violin with remarkable skill during her youth."

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

"Our country is beautiful."

"They traveled across the country by train."

related to music that is respected, serious, and is typically from the Western tradition

"I like classical music."

"The classical music concert featured works by Mozart and Beethoven and the orchestra played beautifully under the direction of the famous conductor."

being the one that is different, extra, or not included

"Do you have other sizes?"

"The other car parked too close to hers and she could not open her driver side door without hitting the door of the adjacent vehicle."

movies, television shows, etc. or an activity that is made for people to enjoy

"The circus provided great entertainment for children."

"The shopping mall offers various entertainment options including a cinema an arcade and a bowling alley."

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

"She listens to music daily."

"The music at the festival was so lively that everyone started dancing and singing along together."

the process of doing something, often requiring effort, with a specific purpose or goal in mind

"Take action now."

"The committee decided that immediate action was necessary to address the pressing environmental concerns."

a kind of story, movie, etc. intended to scare people

"I do not like horror."

"The suspenseful horror film left the audience on the edge of their seats until the very end."

any theatrical performance that combines singing, dancing, and acting to tell a story

"Musical has singing and dancing."

"Musicals integrate songs and dances into the narrative where characters express emotions through performance numbers."

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

"People wait for the bus patiently."

"The impatient customers had to wait nearly an hour for their food because the restaurant was extremely busy and understaffed that evening."

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

"What kind is this?"

"This particular kind of rare orchid is known for its vibrant colors and unique fragrance."

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

"I really like chocolate ice cream."

"Most children like to eat ice cream on hot summer days because it helps them cool down quickly."

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."

(second-person pronoun) used for referring to the one or the people we are writing or talking to

"You should go now."

"You must complete all assigned readings before attending the lecture to fully grasp the complex concepts discussed."

(objective third-person singular pronoun) used when referring to a female human or animal that is the object of a sentence

"I helped her with homework."

"The board recognized her for her exceptional leadership during the organizational restructuring."

(objective third-person singular pronoun) used when referring to something or an animal of unknown sex as the object of a sentence

"I saw it."

"The cat chased the mouse until it finally disappeared into a small hole."

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

"The ticket is expensive."

"Please keep your ticket until the end of the trip."

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."

to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard

"It sounds good."

"The proposal for a new park sounds like an excellent idea for improving community well-being."

used to indicate a habitual tendency, preference, or desire

"He would always help."

"In his youth, he would often spend hours reading in the library, completely absorbed in his books."

to wish to do or have something

"I want a new bicycle."

"The baby wants his bottle right now because he is very hungry and tired."

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."

to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.

"Save the cat!"

"The brave firefighter managed to save the family from the burning building."