Unit 5 - Part 1 · Interchange Beginner Vocabulary List

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

"Time moves quickly."

"We should manage our time wisely if we want to succeed."

the capital city of Mexico, which is also the largest city in the country, and is known for its spicy food, colorful art scene, and ancient structures

"We ate tacos in Mexico City."

"The ancient ruins and vibrant street art scene make Mexico City a captivating destination for visitors."

a city in New York State, USA, that is the most populated city in America and is famous for its Statue of Liberty

"The Statue of Liberty is in New York."

"The iconic landmarks and diverse culture of New York make it a truly unforgettable global city."

a city in the United Arab Emirates known for its luxurious shopping, modern architecture, lively nightlife, and sandy beaches

"Dubai has the tallest building in the world."

"Dubai has the tallest building in the world and is known for its luxury shopping and ultramodern architecture."

the capital city of South Korea located in the northwest part of the country

"Seoul is the capital of South Korea."

"Seoul is the capital of South Korea and is a global leader in technology and pop culture."

a region of the earth that has the same standard time

"We changed time zone."

"Traveling across multiple time zone can cause jet lag, making you feel tired and disoriented for days."

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

"We are on vacation."

"They spent their vacation in Spain and came back relaxed."

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

"Remember to lock the door."

"It is important to remember that everyone makes mistakes and we should not be too hard on ourselves."

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."

put after the numbers one to twelve to show or tell what time it is, only when it is at that exact hour

"The meeting starts at three o'clock."

"The meeting starts at three o'clock so please do not be late or you will miss the important announcements."

each of the twenty-four time periods that exist in a day and each time period is made up of sixty minutes

"The class lasts one hour."

"I waited for two hours before the doctor finally saw me."

between midnight and noon

"The store opens at nine a.m."

"The store opens at nine a.m. every morning except Sunday when it opens at ten a.m. instead."

after noon and before midnight

"We eat dinner at seven p.m."

"We eat dinner at seven p.m. every evening because that is when everyone gets home from work and school."

the time of day when the sun is at its highest point in the sky, typically around 12 o'clock

"We usually eat lunch around noon"

"The temperature usually reaches its highest point at noon during summer months."

the middle of the night when the clock shows 12 AM

"The clock struck midnight."

"The fireworks display began at midnight to celebrate the arrival of the new year."

needing or wanting something to eat

"I am hungry."

"The hungry child ate his entire dinner in five minutes and then asked for more because he had not eaten anything since breakfast."

a large island country in Southwest Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos

"Kangaroos live in Australia."

"Many tourists dream of visiting Australia to see its unique natural landscapes and wildlife."

used to express joy, admiration, or praise for someone's achievements, successes, or happy occasions

"Congratulations! You passed the test!"

"Congratulations! You passed the test with flying colors. Your hard work really paid off today."

used to indicate time past a specific hour

"Meet me after ten."

"The train is scheduled to depart shortly after midnight, arriving at its destination in the morning."

a measure of time that equals 15 minutes

"It's a quarter past."

"We have exactly a quarter of an hour left before the presentation begins."

used to show how much time remains until a certain hour

"It is ten to five."

"There are only five minutes to eleven, so we must hurry to catch the train."

used to state how long it will be until something happens

"I will call in an hour."

"She will arrive in approximately two weeks, just in time for the holidays."

the time of day that is between twelve o'clock and the time that the sun starts to set

"We met in the afternoon."

"The children played football in the park throughout the warm and sunny afternoon."

expressing the exact time when something happens

"The class starts at nine."

"The event is scheduled to commence promptly at eight o'clock this evening."

the time when the sun goes down, it gets dark outside, and we sleep

"It is cold at night."

"The city looks incredibly beautiful at night with all the bright lights shining everywhere."

the time of day that is between when the sun starts to rise and the middle of the day at twelve o'clock

"I study in the morning."

"She always drinks a cup of coffee and reads the news every morning before work."

to make food with heat

"Cook dinner for the family."

"He learned to cook simple meals after moving out of his parents' house because he did not want to eat fast food every day."

to prepare or cook something

"Let's make some food."

"She decided to make a special dinner to celebrate their anniversary with her family."

a soft and round fruit that is red and is used a lot in salads and many other foods

"The tomato is ripe."

"She added tomatoes to the salad before serving."

a flavorful liquid, served with food to give it a particular taste

"Serve sauce with pasta."

"He added sauce to the pasta."

a soft or hard food made from milk that is usually yellow or white in color

"The cheese tastes strong."

"We bought cheese for sandwiches and pizza."

a type of pasta in very long thin pieces that is cooked in boiling water

"She twirled the spaghetti around her fork."

"The spaghetti was cooked al dente and tossed with garlic olive oil and fresh parsley."

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 rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

"Babies sleep for many hours."

"Most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night to function properly and maintain good health."

to receive or come to have something

"I get a present."

"She was thrilled to finally get the promotion she had been working towards for so long."

to get on our feet and stand up

"Please get up now."

"It is very difficult for me to get up early on cold winter mornings because my bed feels so warm and comfortable."