Headway - Beginner - Unit 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 in the Headway Beginner coursebook, such as "address", "both", "captain", etc.

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Headway - Beginner
address [noun]

the place where someone lives or where something is sent

Ex: I sent a letter to their address but have n't received a response yet .
cafe [noun]

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

Ex: The quaint cafe offered a relaxing ambiance with soft music playing in the background .
job [noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

Ex:

to ask someone questions about a particular topic on the TV, radio, or for a newspaper

Ex: The radio reporter traveled to the event to interview the keynote speaker for a live broadcast .

someone who drives a big vehicle, called a bus, that carries passengers from one place to another

Ex: He has been a bus driver for over 15 years in the city .

someone whose job involves driving a taxi and taking people to different places

Ex: The taxi driver patiently waited while his passenger ran an errand .
builder [noun]

someone who builds or repairs houses and buildings, often as a job

Ex: The team of builders worked through the summer to finish the school .

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

Ex: The police officer arrested the thief and recovered the stolen items .

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

Ex: The receptionist at the vet clinic knows all the pets ' names .
captain [noun]

the person who is in charge of an aircraft and responsible for its operation and safety

Ex: Passengers applauded the captain for the smooth landing .

a man who does business activities like running a company

Ex: The businessman purchased an island for his retirement .
teacher [noun]

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

Ex: The teacher corrected my mistake and explained the correct solution .
hotel [noun]

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

Ex: I stayed at a luxurious hotel during my vacation .
waitress [noun]

a woman who brings people food and drinks in restaurants, cafes, etc.

Ex: The waitress checked if we needed anything else before bringing the dessert .
nurse [noun]

someone who has been trained to care for injured or sick people, particularly in a hospital

Ex: My sister is studying to become a nurse so she can take care of patients in the hospital .
student [noun]

a person who is studying at a school, university, or college

Ex: She takes notes during lectures to review later as a dedicated student .
station [noun]

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

Ex:

someone especially a professional who plays football

Ex: The footballer was praised for his sportsmanship and leadership both on and off the field .

someone who plays the sport of football as part of a team

Ex: The football players gathered on the field for their pre-game warm - up .

a group of players who play football together, following the sport's rules and aiming to score goals

Ex: The football team consists of 11 players on the field at any time .
excited [adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: The children were excited to open their presents on Christmas morning .
hi [interjection]

a short way to say hello

Ex: Hi , would you like to join us for lunch ?
excuse me [interjection]

said before asking someone a question, as a way of politely getting their attention

Ex: Excuse me , is this seat taken ?
now [adverb]

at this moment or time

Ex: My mom is shopping at the grocery store now .
all [determiner]

used to refer to every number, part, amount of something or a particular group

Ex: All the students passed the test .
best [adverb]

in the most effective or desirable way

Ex:
age [noun]

the number of years something has existed or someone has been alive

Ex: My little sister is half my age ; we have a big age difference .
both [adjective]

referring to two things together

Ex:
time [noun]

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

Ex: It 's important to manage your time wisely .
final [adjective]

last in a sequence or process

Ex: This is the final piece of the puzzle , and then the picture will be complete .
first [adjective]

(of a person) coming or acting before any other person

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tomorrow [noun]

the day that will come after today ends

Ex: Let 's plan our strategy for tomorrow 's team meeting .
forty [numeral]

the number 40

Ex: The package weighs exactly forty kilograms .
good luck [interjection]

used to wish a person success

Ex: Good luck with your new business venture !
happy [adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: The students were happy to have a day off from school .
nervous [adjective]

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

Ex: I do n't know why I always feel so nervous before a flight .
interesting [adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: My neighbor has an interesting collection of vintage cars .
other [adjective]

being the one that is different, extra, or not included

Ex:
here [adverb]

at a specific, immediate location

Ex: We 've parked here for years without issue .
personal [adjective]

only relating or belonging to one person

Ex: The counselor offered personal advice tailored to each student 's needs .

facts or knowledge related to a thing or person

Ex: The museum exhibit offered educational information about ancient civilizations .

the number used for calling someone's phone

Ex: I called the wrong phone number and apologized for the mistake .
girl [noun]

someone who is a child and a female

Ex: The girl in the garden is picking flowers .
twin [noun]

either of two children born at the same time to the same mother

Ex:
sister [noun]

a lady who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: They are very close sisters and do everything together .
toilet [noun]

the seat we use for getting rid of bodily waste

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very [adverb]

to a great extent or degree

Ex: She was very excited to start her new job .
well [adverb]

in a way that is right or satisfactory

Ex: Despite the challenges , the business is doing well .