Headway - Elementary - Unit 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 in the Headway Elementary coursebook, such as "dentist", "pilot", "lawyer", etc.

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Headway - Elementary
job [noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

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a person whose job is designing buildings and typically supervising their construction

Ex: The architect presented the blueprints for the new community center to the city council for approval .
dentist [noun]

someone who is licensed to fix and care for our teeth

Ex: The dentist recommended that I brush my teeth twice a day and floss regularly .

someone ‌whose job is to cut, wash and style hair

Ex: My hairdresser recommended a new hairstyle for me .

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 .
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 .

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 .

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

Ex: My sister is a journalist for a major newspaper .
pilot [noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: As a child , he dreamed of becoming a pilot .
lawyer [noun]

a person who practices or studies law, advises people about the law or represents them in court

Ex: The lawyer presented a compelling argument in court that swayed the jury 's decision .

someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Ex: Many businesses rely on a professional accountant to help them manage their taxes and financial planning .
early [adjective]

happening or done before the usual or scheduled time

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late [adjective]

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

Ex: He apologized for being late to the party .
big [adjective]

above average in size or extent

Ex: The city has a big park .
little [adjective]

below average in size

Ex: The little cottage nestled among the trees was the perfect retreat for a quiet weekend getaway .
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 .
to learn [verb]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

Ex: They are learning about history in their school lessons .
to play [verb]

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

Ex:
to work [verb]

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

Ex: They ca n't work if the internet is down .

to wake up and get out of bed

Ex: When the alarm goes off , I struggle to get up and start the day .

to lie down in your bed to sleep, whether at night or for a nap during the day

Ex: She always goes to bed at 10 PM to ensure she gets enough sleep .
morning [noun]

the time of day that is between when the sun starts to rise and the middle of the day at twelve o'clock

Ex: My mother waters the plants in our garden every morning .
evening [noun]

the time of day that is between the time that the sun starts to set and when the sky becomes completely dark

Ex: The evening is a time to disconnect from technology .
to start [verb]

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

Ex: I 'm starting to get hungry , let 's grab some food .
to stop [verb]

to not move anymore

Ex: The train does n't stop on this route after 6 PM .