Unit 5 - Part 2 · Interchange Beginner Vocabulary List

to move the body to music in a special way

"They love to dance together."

"The couple danced gracefully across the ballroom floor as the orchestra played a slow romantic waltz."

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

"Listen carefully to the instructions."

"It is important to listen carefully to what others are saying instead of just waiting for your turn to speak."

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."

to look for and buy different things from stores or websites

"Shop for clothes now."

"I plan to shop for groceries at the farmer's market this Saturday to get the freshest produce available."

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 go outside and move on one's feet for pleasure or exercise

"Let us take a walk."

"The weather was so beautiful that we decided to take a walk in the park after lunch."

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."

websites and applications enabling users to share content and build communities on their smartphones, computers, etc.

"Social media connects people worldwide."

"Social media platforms have changed the way people communicate and share information around the world."

used to express envy or admiration towards another person's good fortune

"You won the prize? Lucky you."

"You are going on holiday to Thailand next week lucky you I wish I could come with you."

to give someone what they need

"Can you help me please?"

"Can you help me carry these heavy boxes upstairs because I cannot lift them alone."

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

"We had lunch at noon."

"I packed a sandwich for lunch today."

to hold or own something

"I have a book."

"She was fortunate to have inherited a substantial amount of wealth from her generous grandmother."

to travel or move from one location to another

"Let's go to the cinema."

"I will go to the supermarket after work to buy some food for dinner tonight."

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

"Eat your vegetables for dinner."

"It is important to eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits vegetables and whole grains for good health."

to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating

"Students check their answers before submitting."

"Before you submit your final exam paper you should check your answers carefully for any spelling mistakes or grammatical errors that could lower your score."

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

"She will drive to work."

"It took nearly three hours to drive to the beach because there was heavy traffic on the highway."

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."

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."

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."

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

"Read the instructions carefully first."

"You should read the instructions carefully before assembling the furniture to avoid making any mistakes."

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."

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

"Running is good exercise."

"She decided to run in the annual charity marathon to raise money for cancer research and treatment programs."

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

"Study hard for your final exams."

"She needs to study for at least three hours every night to prepare for her difficult medical school entrance exams."

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."

someone we like and trust

"My best friend and I play football every weekend."

"A friend is a person with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection and trust"

a written or spoken piece of information or communication sent to or left for another person

"He sent a message."

"She sent a quick text message to her friend to let her know that she would be late for their meeting because the train was delayed due to signal problems."

to have your home somewhere specific

"I live here."

"They decided to live in a small cottage nestled deep within the enchanting forest."

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

"We visit grandma every Sunday."

"We plan to visit our aunt in the hospital after she has her surgery next week."

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."

a written description of something that includes pieces of information that someone needs to know

"Read the report."

"The detailed report outlined all the findings of the extensive investigation into the security breach."

a place where people work, particularly behind a desk

"The office is on the first floor."

"Her office is located on the fifteenth floor with a magnificent view of the river and the old bridge that was built in the nineteenth century."

having an appealing quality

"That is cool."

"His effortless style and confident demeanor made him incredibly cool in the eyes of his peers."

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."

to make a phone call to someone

"I will ring you later."

"Could you please ring the office to confirm our appointment for tomorrow morning?"

a person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

"My boss is very strict."

"My boss expects everyone to arrive on time but she frequently comes late without offering any explanation to us."

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

"They enjoy their delicious dinner meal."

"The children seemed to enjoy the school trip to the science museum because they were fascinated by the interactive exhibits about space and dinosaurs."