Unit 6 - Part 1 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

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."

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."

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

"This activity is fun."

"The teacher planned an activity that helped everyone work together."

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 fitness machine with a moving surface that allows people to walk or run in one place for exercise

"The treadmill is running."

"She walks on the treadmill for thirty minutes every morning while watching the news on the television mounted on the wall."

the sport or activity of running at a slow and steady pace

"Jogging is good for your heart."

"Jogging every morning helped him lose weight but it also improved his mood and gave him more energy throughout busy days."

the act of taking long walks, particularly in the mountains or countryside, for pleasure or exercise

"We enjoy walking."

"Walking is good exercise for the heart and you can do it almost anywhere without special equipment."

the time or period of one's life when they are not young anymore and are not old yet

"He started exercising regularly in middle age."

"Many people in middle age face the challenge of caring for both their growing children and their aging parents simultaneously."

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."

any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

"Martial arts require discipline."

"She studies martial arts every week."

a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening and toning the body, improving flexibility, and enhancing posture through a series of controlled movements

"She does Pilates to strengthen her core."

"Pilates focuses on core strength and controlled movements rather than high intensity cardio or heavy weights."

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."

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

"He is a couch potato."

"After his knee injury he became a couch potato watching television for hours every day."

used to say that something is nearly the case but not completely

"I have almost finished my homework."

"I have almost finished reading this book and I hope to complete it by tonight before I go to sleep."

in most situations or under normal circumstances

"I usually wake up at seven o'clock."

"I usually wake up at seven o'clock but on weekends I like to sleep a little later."

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."

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."

the state of being in good physical condition, typically as a result of regular exercise and proper nutrition

"She works out every day to maintain fitness."

"Fitness trackers monitored heart rate step count and sleep patterns to encourage healthy habits."

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 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."

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."

the act of walking in a way that is very fast and both feet are never on the ground at the same time, particularly as a sport

"He loves running fast."

"Her daily routine of running through the park helped her maintain peak physical condition."

a sport or game in which a player rolls a ball down a lane with the aim of knocking over as many pins as possible at the other end of the lane

"Bowling is fun."

"We went bowling on Friday night and had a great time."

an object that has a certain amount of mass, and is used when exercising or measuring something

"The weight is heavy."

"He lifted the weight with surprising ease during his workout."

physical exercise done in preparation for a sports competition

"Training helped him improve quickly."

"Athletes must follow a strict training regimen that includes both physical exercise and mental preparation for high pressure competitive situations."

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

"She is a happy child."

"The young child demonstrated remarkable resilience despite facing numerous adversities in life."

someone between the ages of 13 and 19

"The teen was nervous."

"The teen listened carefully and asked a few good questions."

a young person who has reached the age of adulthood, usually between the ages of 18 to 30

"The young adult moved to the city."

"The young adult moved to the city and found a small apartment near the university campus."

living in the later stages of life

"My grandfather is old."

"The old tree in the backyard had been there for over a hundred years and provided shade for several generations of the family."

a game that is mostly played outside where each person uses a special stick to hit a small white ball into a number of holes with the least number of swings

"Golf requires patience and focus."

"Golf may seem like a relaxing sport but maintaining concentration for four hours while walking several kilometers can be quite exhausting."

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 Hindu philosophy that focuses on mental and physical exercises which allow someone to be more conscious and united with the spirit of the universe

"She practices yoga."

"Practicing yoga regularly can improve flexibility and reduce stress."

the physical and mental strength required for activity, work, etc.

"I have a lot of energy."

"The marathon runner conserved her energy for the final push to the finish line."

in a manner that suggests harm, damage, or threat is substantial

"The car was seriously damaged."

"The accident seriously injured the driver, leaving him with a long recovery ahead."

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

"He can lift heavy weights easily."

"He injured his back while trying to lift a heavy box without using proper lifting techniques."

to a very small degree or extent

"I can hardly wait."

"After the long hike, he could hardly move his tired legs and felt completely exhausted."

having actual existence and not imaginary

"Is this real gold?"

"The real diamond was much more expensive than the fake one."

at all times, without any exceptions

"I always drink coffee."

"I always drink coffee in the morning because it helps me wake up and feel more alert."

for one single time

"I go to the cinema once a month."

"I go to the cinema once a month because I enjoy watching movies on the big screen."