Unit 8 - 8D · Face2Face Elementary Vocabulary List

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 move on snow on two sliding bars that are worn on the feet

"He skis down the snowy mountain fast."

"We plan to ski in the French Alps during our winter vacation next year."

to engage in a water sport where a person stands on a board and uses a sail to catch the wind and move themselves across the water

"He windsurfs on the lake every weekend."

"The adventurous tourist wanted to learn how to windsurf on the choppy waters of the bay."

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

"The horse is fast."

"He rides a horse every weekend at the farm."

a light vehicle that has two wheels and is powered by an engine

"He rides his motorbike on winding country roads."

"He rides his motorbike on winding country roads and enjoys the freedom of two wheels."

an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano

"He plays a musical instrument."

"The piano is a versatile musical instrument and is used in classical jazz and pop music."

thoroughly and precisely, with close attention to detail or correctness

"Drive carefully on the icy road."

"She carefully placed the fragile glass vase on the top shelf where it would be safe from the children."

in a way that shows ease and skill in expressing thoughts clearly and smoothly

"He speaks English fluently."

"The young girl speaks English fluently even though she only started learning the language two years ago."

with cheerfulness and joy

"The dog barked happily."

"The dog wagged its tail happily when its owner returned home after a long trip."

very good in quality or other traits

"Her work is excellent."

"The excellent service at the restaurant made the dining experience even better than the delicious food."

in a way that avoids harm or danger

"They arrived safely home."

"We arrived home safely after a long and tiring journey and immediately went to bed to get some rest."

at a pace that is not fast

"He spoke slowly."

"The old man walked slowly across the street using his cane for support and balance."

in a manner that is visually, aurally, or emotionally delightful or graceful

"She sings beautifully."

"She sings beautifully and has won several awards for her performances at local concerts and events."

in a way that produces little or no noise

"Please sit quietly during the movie."

"The students sat quietly during the exam so that everyone could concentrate on their papers."

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

"The city is noisy."

"The noisy construction work outside made it impossible for her to concentrate on her online class assignments."

in a way that makes too much sound or disturbance

"The children played noisily."

"The children played noisily in the backyard and their laughter could be heard from the street."

to move on sea waves by standing or lying on a special board

"They surf the waves."

"Experienced surfers skillfully navigate the challenging breaks, choosing the perfect moment to surf."

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

"They sail across the ocean every summer."

"He learned how to sail when he was just a boy and now he dreams of sailing across the entire Atlantic Ocean alone one day."

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

"She loves to sing in the choir."

"The talented soprano will sing a beautiful aria that requires exceptional vocal control and emotional expression."

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 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."

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

"Please speak more clearly."

"She was too nervous to speak in front of the large audience even though she had prepared her speech thoroughly."

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

"English is a language."

"Learning a new language opens up opportunities to understand different cultures and connect with more people."

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 perform music on a musical instrument

"He can play piano."

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

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

"Be careful."

"Be careful when you cross the street because the cars drive very fast on this road and the drivers often do not see pedestrians."

having proficiency in speaking or writing a foreign language without difficulty

"She is fluent."

"After years of study, he became fluent in Mandarin Chinese, impressing his colleagues."

having a quality that is not satisfying

"The news is bad."

"The bad weather forced them to cancel their outdoor wedding ceremony and move everything inside the church at the last minute."

in a way that involves significant harm, damage, or danger

"He behaved badly at school."

"He behaved badly at school and the teacher sent him to the principal office for punishment."

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

"The test is easy."

"The exam was surprisingly easy and most of the students finished early and left the room with smiles on their faces."

in a way that something is done without much trouble or exertion

"She solved it easily."

"She solved the difficult math problem easily because she had studied hard all week."

emotionally feeling good or glad

"The child is happy."

"The happy couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a big party and all their friends."

having a quality that is satisfying

"The movie is good."

"The good news made everyone happy and they celebrated by opening a bottle of champagne and toasting to the future together."

in a way that is right or satisfactory

"You did well."

"She handled the difficult situation very well, maintaining her composure throughout the ordeal."

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

"The car is fast."

"The fast runner crossed the finish line in record time breaking the previous record that had stood for ten years."

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

"This puzzle is hard."

"The advanced calculus problem proved to be incredibly hard for most of the students in the class."

protected from any danger

"The neighborhood is safe."

"The safe neighborhood had very little crime and families felt comfortable letting their children play outside until dark without worrying about their safety."

moving, happening, or being done at a speed that is low

"The turtle is slow."

"The slow internet connection made it impossible to watch the video without constant buffering so she gave up and read a book instead."

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

"The flower is beautiful."

"The beautiful sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink and the couple watched from their balcony."

with little or no noise

"The library is quiet."

"The quiet library was the perfect place for her to study for the difficult medical school entrance exam."