Unit 8 - Part 1 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

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 store where clothing items, such as shirts, pants, dresses, and accessories, are sold to customers

"The clothing store is having a sale."

"The clothing store is having a sale and all winter coats are fifty percent off."

a store in which food and necessary household items are sold

"The grocery store is on the corner."

"The grocery store offered home delivery for orders over fifty dollars within a five mile radius."

a facility where coin-operated washing machines and dryers are available to customers

"She washes clothes at the laundromat."

"She took her large comforter to the laundromat because it would not fit in her home washing machine."

a stand or stall on a street, etc. where newspapers, magazines, and sometimes books are sold

"He bought a paper at the newsstand."

"He bought a paper at the newsstand and read the headlines while waiting for his train."

a very large, often roofless, structure where sports events, etc. are held for an audience

"The stadium is large."

"Thousands of fans filled the stadium before the match began."

a public place where a wireless Internet connection is made available

"I used the free hotspot."

"Many travelers rely on public Wi-Fi hotspots to stay connected while on the go."

a type of small restaurant where people can drink coffee, tea, etc. and usually eat light meals too

"We met at a coffee shop."

"The small coffee shop on the corner serves excellent espresso drinks and fresh pastries every morning."

‌a pharmacy that sells medicines and also other types of goods, for example toiletries

"Buy it at the drugstore."

"I need to stop by the drugstore to pick up some aspirin and shampoo."

a place that sells fuel for cars, buses, bikes, etc.

"The gas station is open."

"He stopped at the gas station to fill the tank."

a place where we can send letters, packages, etc., or buy stamps

"The post office is on the corner."

"She mailed the letter at the post office."

in a position very close to someone or something

"Sit next to me."

"The small cafe was located next to the bustling market, attracting many shoppers with its aroma."

in a position at the front part of someone or something else or further forward than someone or something

"The car stopped in front of the house."

"Please park your car in front of the house and not on the grass."

a large store, divided into several parts, each selling different types of goods

"The department store has a restaurant on the top floor."

"The department store has a restaurant on the top floor and sells everything from clothes to furniture."

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

"He goes to gym three times weekly."

"He joined the gym near his office so he could work out during his lunch break instead of wasting time sitting in traffic."

(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 building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

"We booked a room in a five-star hotel."

"A capsule hotel is a unique type of lodging found mainly in Japan"

the most important street with many shops and stores in a town

"Main Street is the primary commercial street in the town."

"Main Street was closed for the annual parade that drew crowds from surrounding towns."

a residential area outside a city

"Many families live in quiet suburb."

"Many families prefer living in the suburb because houses have larger yards and neighborhoods are quieter compared to the crowded city center."

an area of a city or country with given official borders used for administrative purposes

"This district is busy."

"The financial district is crowded during weekdays but becomes almost empty on weekends because most workers stay home with their families."

a machine that allows customers to perform financial transactions such as withdrawals, deposits, transfers, etc.

"The automated teller machine is broken."

"She stopped at the automated teller machine to withdraw cash before going to the farmer's market where most vendors did not accept credit cards."

the area around someone, somewhere, or something

"I like this neighborhood."

"The peaceful neighborhood offers excellent amenities and a strong sense of community."

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

"This is a beautiful place for a picnic."

"This is my favorite place in the whole city because it is quiet and peaceful for reading."

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

"She has long hair."

"A single hair was on the table after she brushed it."

a place where hairdressing, makeup and other cosmetic services are done professionally

"The salon offers haircuts and coloring services."

"The salon offered haircuts coloring manicures and waxing services by appointment only."

a particular style or shape in which someone's hair is cut

"He needs a haircut."

"She got a haircut yesterday and now her hair looks much healthier."

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

"This is new fashion."

"The latest fashion trends often emerge from runway shows and quickly influence what people wear globally."

a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow

"The library is quiet."

"The public library offers free internet access and printing services which are essential resources for job seekers who cannot afford these things at home."

to begin to live in a new house or work in a new office

"They plan to move in together next month."

"The young couple decided to move in together after dating for two years to save money on rent."

on the opposite side of a given area or location

"They walked across the street."

"We could see the ancient ruins clearly from across the valley."

used to show that something exists or happens inside a space or area

"She lives in London."

"She lives in a small apartment near the city center with her two cats."

in contact with and upheld by a surface

"The book is on the table."

"The book is on the table next to the lamp and the coffee cup."

not far from a place

"The store is near."

"The store is near our house so we can walk there in about five minutes without needing to drive."

near in distance

"We are close."

"Despite the distance, they maintained a close relationship through regular communication."

on the opposing side of a particular area from someone or something, often facing them

"The bank is opposite the post office."

"The bank is opposite the post office on the other side of Main Street."

in or to the direction behind us

"Please come back soon."

"Please come back soon because we miss you very much and we want to see you."

at the rear, far side, or back side of something

"The cat is hiding behind the sofa."

"The cat is hiding behind the sofa because it is scared of the loud thunder outside."

in, into, or at the space that is separating two things, places, or people

"The bank is between the cafe and the shop."

"The library is between the bank and the post office on Main Street."

a point or area at which two edges, sides, or lines meet

"Turn the corner."

"The shop is on the corner of the street."

used to express an unspecified amount or number of something

"I have some money."

"Some of the cookies were eaten by the children while the adults were talking in the other room."

used to say that it does not matter which individual or amount from a group is chosen or referred to

"Do you have any questions?"

"Do you have any questions before we start the meeting and begin the presentation?"

the main business area of a city or town located at its center

"We went downtown."

"Downtown areas usually have taller buildings and more nightlife compared to residential neighborhoods which tend to be quieter and more family oriented."