Headway - Beginner - Unit 8

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 in the Headway Beginner coursebook, such as "artist", "bank", "furniture", etc.

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pieces of equipment such as tables, desks, beds, etc. that we put in a house or office so that it becomes suitable for living or working in

Ex: The furniture store has a wide section of sofas , tables , and chairs .
armchair [noun]

a chair with side supports for the arms and a comfortable backrest, often used for relaxation or reading

Ex: He sat in the armchair by the fire , reading a book .
table [noun]

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

Ex:
desk [noun]

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

Ex: The receptionist sat behind the desk , welcoming visitors .
poster [noun]

a large printed picture or notice, typically used for advertising or decoration

Ex: The environmental organization created a powerful poster to raise awareness about climate change , featuring striking images of melting glaciers and endangered wildlife .
chair [noun]

furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting

Ex: I sat on the comfortable chair while reading a book .
lamp [noun]

an object that can give light by using electricity or burning gas or oil

Ex: He replaced the old bulb in the lamp with a brighter one .

an electrical equipment used to keep food and drinks cool and fresh

Ex: My mom keeps fruits and vegetables fresh in the refrigerator .
drawer [noun]

a sliding box-shaped piece of furniture found within a desk, dresser, or cabinet, used for organizing and storing items

Ex: He rummaged through the desk drawer to find a pen and paper to jot down a quick note .
sofa [noun]

a comfortable seat that has a back and two arms and enough space for two or multiple people to sit on

Ex: The sofa in the living room is big enough to seat three people .
cooker [noun]

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

Ex: He forgot to turn off the cooker after making breakfast .
wall [noun]

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

Ex: He stands on a ladder to reach the top of the wall for painting .
bathroom [noun]

a room that has a toilet and a sink, and often times a bathtub or a shower as well

Ex: He cleans the bathroom regularly to keep it hygienic and tidy .
room [noun]

a space in a building with walls, a floor, and a ceiling where people do different activities

Ex: There is a small room next to the living room for reading .

the part of a house where people spend time together talking, watching television, relaxing, etc.

Ex: The living room had a comfortable sofa where she took afternoon naps .
kitchen [noun]

the place in a building or home where we make food

Ex: She stored canned goods and snacks in the kitchen pantry .
vineyard [noun]

a piece of land on which grapes are grown to make wine

Ex: He inherited a family vineyard and now produces his own wine .
campsite [noun]

a specific location that is intended for people to set up a tent

Ex: The campsite had a picnic table and a fire pit .
center [noun]

a large building or complex with shops, businesses, and entertainment for people to visit

Ex: She visited the center to pick up gifts and enjoy some entertainment .
car park [noun]

an area where people can leave their cars or other vehicles for a period of time

Ex: After the concert , the car park was filled with people trying to leave at the same time .
church [noun]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

Ex: They celebrated Easter at the church , singing hymns and participating in the religious ceremony .

a large, specially designed facility used for playing football

Ex: They traveled across the country to visit the famous football stadium .
cinema [noun]

a building where films are shown

Ex: I saw the new superhero movie at the cinema .
theater [noun]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

Ex: The theater downtown is putting on a Shakespeare production .
garden [noun]

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

Ex: She enjoys sharing the fruits of her garden with neighbors and friends .
shop [noun]

a building or place that sells goods or services

Ex: They decided to open a new shop downtown to attract more customers .
bank [noun]

a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services

Ex: She checked her account balance using the bank 's mobile app .
cosmopolitan [adjective]

including a wide range of people with different nationalities and cultures

Ex: The hotel offered a cosmopolitan experience with guests from around the world .
artist [noun]

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

Ex: She decided to pursue a career as an artist .

a shop that sells newspapers, magazines, and other items related to reading materials, such as stationery, cards, and sometimes snacks

Ex: The local newsagent always stocks the latest fashion magazines .
fabulous [adjective]

beyond the usual or ordinary, often causing amazement or admiration due to its exceptional nature

Ex: The fabulous design of the new smartphone impressed tech enthusiasts worldwide .
to go [verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex:
fast [adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: She had a fast typing speed , finishing her work in no time .
slow [adjective]

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

Ex: The slow elevator took a long time to reach the desired floor .
far [adverb]

to or at a great distance

Ex: The children could see the kite soaring far above the treetops .
shopping [noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

Ex:

a type of sport in which a person stands on a surfboard that is pulled on the surface of water by a special kite

Ex:
huge [adjective]

very large in size

Ex: She adopted a huge dog that was almost as big as she was .
magazine [noun]

a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly

Ex: My mom subscribes to a cooking magazine , and we often try new recipes from it .
picture [noun]

a visual representation of a scene, person, etc. produced by a camera

Ex: She framed the picture of her family and hung it on the wall .
pen [noun]

an instrument for writing or drawing with ink, usually made of plastic or metal

Ex: She uses a black pen to sign important documents .

a dish of fried fish served with chips

Ex: She always adds a squeeze of lemon to her fish and chips .
floor [noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: She accidentally dropped a plate , and it shattered into pieces on the floor .
minute [noun]

each of the sixty parts that creates one hour and is made up of sixty seconds

Ex: I 'll be ready in a minute , just give me a moment .
mountain [noun]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

Ex: The mountain provided a natural barrier between the two valleys .
next to [preposition]

in a position very close to someone or something

Ex: The school playground is right next to the sports field .
penguin [noun]

a large black-and-white seabird that lives in the Antarctic, and can not fly but uses its wings for swimming

Ex: Sarah watched a documentary about penguins in Antarctica .
sea [noun]

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

Ex: The sea was calm , and the waves gently lapped against the shore .
seafood [noun]

any sea creature that is eaten as food such as fish, shrimp, seaweed, and shellfish

Ex: He 's on a seafood diet , preferring to eat only seafood dishes for their health benefits and delicious flavors .

to lie or sit in the sun in order to darken one's skin

Ex: The tourists are currently sunbathing on the deck of the cruise ship .
wind [noun]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

Ex: She tied her hair back because of the strong wind .
souvenir [noun]

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

Ex: They purchased miniature Eiffel Tower replicas as souvenirs for their coworkers after their trip to France .
straight [adverb]

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

Ex: He threw the dart straight at the bullseye with perfect aim .
tidy [adjective]

having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

Ex: He appreciated the tidy layout of the spreadsheet , with columns and rows neatly aligned .
to turn [verb]

to move in a circular direction around a fixed line or point

Ex: As she cranked the handle , the music box 's tiny dancer began to turn .
under [preposition]

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

Ex: The children played happily under the sun .