Headway - Beginner - Unit 7

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 in the Headway Beginner coursebook, such as "train", "wrong", "fresh", etc.

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Headway - Beginner
to teach [verb]

to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.

Ex: I decided to leave my stressful job and teach painting at the community center .
train [noun]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

Ex: He prefers traveling by train because it ’s more relaxing than driving .
chemist [noun]

a scientist who studies chemistry

Ex: The chemist explained the reaction to the students .

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

Ex: She bought some stamps at the post office to send out her letters .

to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place

Ex: Last week , the courier delivered a package containing the new product .
post [noun]

a specific occasion during the day when letters, packages, and other mail are collected or delivered by postal workers

Ex: The shop closes at 5 p.m. , just after the evening post .
postcard [noun]

‌a card that usually has a picture on one side, used for sending messages by post without an envelope

Ex: He wrote a brief message on the back of the postcard before dropping it in the mailbox .
stamp [noun]

a small piece of paper or other material that is affixed to a letter or package to indicate that the appropriate postage fee has been paid for its delivery

Ex: The colorful stamps on the package caught my eye right away .

a place designed for goods or passengers to get on or off trains

Ex: He met his friend at the railway station , excited to explore the city together .

a ticket for a journey from one place to another and back again

Ex: The bus driver asked if she needed a single or return ticket .

a ticket that can be used for travelling to a place but cannot be used for coming back from that place

Ex: She purchased a one-way ticket for the train , not knowing when she 'd return .

a toy that looks like a bear and is made of soft materials

Ex: He donated a large teddy bear to the local children 's hospital to brighten the day of young patients .
that [determiner]

used to refer to the more distant of two people or things near the speaker

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who [pronoun]

used in questions to ask about the name or identity of one person or several people

Ex: Who is helping you with your homework ?
why [adverb]

used for asking the purpose of or reason for something

Ex:
because [conjunction]

used for introducing the reason of something

Ex: She brought an umbrella because it was raining .
aspirin [noun]

a type of medicine taken to relieve pain, bring down a fever, etc.

Ex: He keeps a bottle of aspirin in his desk drawer for emergencies .
to catch [verb]

to get sick, usually with bacteria or a virus

Ex: Children in school often catch and spread germs quickly .
cold [adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

Ex:
to close [verb]

to move something like a window or door into a position that people or things cannot pass through

Ex: It 's time to leave , so please close your laptop and gather your belongings .

a room that people use in stores, gyms, schools, etc. to change or try on clothes

Ex: He felt a bit nervous waiting in the changing room before his first swim meet .

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

Ex:
clothes [noun]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

Ex: My mother asked me to fold my clothes and organize them in my closet .
jumper [noun]

a dress with no sleeves or collar that is worn over other garments

Ex: On cool summer evenings , she preferred to slip into a lightweight jumper over her tank top .
expensive [adjective]

having a high price

Ex: The restaurant had expensive prices , but the food was delicious .
cheap [adjective]

having a low price

Ex: The hotel room was cheap , but it lacked amenities .
money [noun]

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

Ex: Saving money for the future is really important .
desert [noun]

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

Ex: During the day , the heat in the desert can be unbearable .
door [noun]

the thing we move to enter, exit, or access a place such as a vehicle, building, room, etc.

Ex: He locked the door before leaving the house .
comfortable [adjective]

physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

Ex: After a warm bath , he felt comfortable and ready for bed .
dirty [adjective]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: She found a dirty stain on her favorite shirt .
wonderful [adjective]

very great and pleasant

Ex: She has done a wonderful job organizing the event .
wrong [adjective]

not based on facts or the truth

Ex: She used the wrong ingredients in the recipe , resulting in a disappointing dish .
clean [adjective]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: She used a clean sponge to wipe the kitchen counter .
excellent [adjective]

very good in quality or other traits

Ex: The festival was excellent , with great music and food .
nice [adjective]

providing pleasure and enjoyment

Ex: They moved into a nice house with modern appliances .
hot [adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: The hot water in the shower helped me relax after a long day .
to hate [verb]

to really not like something or someone

Ex: I hate spicy food because it burns my mouth .
recipe [noun]

the instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required

Ex: He found a quick and easy pasta recipe online that became an instant family favorite .

an oil that is pale yellow or green, made from olives, and often used in salads or for cooking

Ex: She drizzled olive oil over the salad .
fresh [adjective]

(of food) recently harvested, caught, or made

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Indian [adjective]

relating to India or its people or languages

Ex: The Indian festival of Diwali is celebrated with fireworks and lights .
international [adjective]

happening in or between more than one country

Ex: The international airport serves flights to and from various countries around the world .
large [adjective]

above average in amount or size

Ex: The large book was heavy and difficult to carry around .
month [noun]

each of the twelve named divisions of the year, like January, February, etc.

Ex: My favorite month is December because of the holidays .

a period when no work or essential tasks need to be done, allowing for activities of personal choice

Ex: With so much work , I barely have any free time this week .
old [adjective]

(of a thing) having been used or existing for a long period of time

Ex: She visited an old castle and marveled at its medieval architecture .
owner [noun]

a person, entity, or organization that possesses, controls, or has legal rights to something

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packet [noun]

a small bag typically made of paper, plastic, etc., that can contain various things, such as tea, sugar, or spices

Ex: The tea came in small , sealed packets .
parcel [noun]

an item or items that are wrapped or boxed for transport or delivery

Ex: The post office handled thousands of parcels each day .
quiet [adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The quiet street was a welcome change from the bustling city .
right [noun]

the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north

Ex: Turn to your right at the intersection .
sand [noun]

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

Ex: After the hike , they found their shoes filled with sand .