Headway - Elementary - Unit 5

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 in the Headway Elementary coursebook, such as "motorbike", "wear", "talented", etc.

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Headway - Elementary

a set of lights, often colored in red, yellow, and green, that control the traffic on a road

Ex: Traffic lights at the intersection were malfunctioning , causing confusion for drivers .

a light vehicle that has two wheels and is powered by an engine

Ex: After taking a safety course , she felt confident enough to buy her first motorbike .
motorway [noun]

a very wide road that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

Ex: There are several service stations along the motorway where drivers can stop for fuel and food .
bus stop [noun]

a place at the side of a road that is usually marked with a sign, where buses regularly stop for passengers

Ex: He always checks the bus schedule at the bus stop to ensure he does n't miss his ride .

a place where multiple buses begin and end their journeys, particularly a journey between towns or cites

Ex: He bought a ticket at the bus station for a trip that would take him across the country .
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 .
railway [noun]

a track with rails along which trains run

Ex: She took a scenic journey on the mountain railway .
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 .

a woman who does business activities like running a company or participating in trade

Ex:
handbag [noun]

a bag that is small and used, especially by women, to carry personal items

Ex: He surprised her with a designer handbag for her birthday , which she absolutely loved .
floor [noun]

all the rooms of a building that are on the same level

Ex: The basement floor served as storage space for equipment and supplies , with access to the building 's utility systems .

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 .
light [noun]

a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes it possible to see, produced by the sun or another source of illumination

Ex: Photographers often adjust the light to achieve the perfect shot .

dark glasses that we wear to protect our eyes from sunlight or glare

Ex: She bought a new pair of sunglasses with polarized lenses for better clarity .
holiday [noun]

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

Ex: Many families plan a holiday at the beach during school breaks .
to go [verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex:
to live [verb]

to have your home somewhere specific

Ex:
to send [verb]

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

Ex: She decided to send a handwritten letter to her friend who lived overseas .

a written message that one sends or receives using a mobile phone

Ex: The notification sound of an incoming text message caught her attention .
online [adjective]

connected to or via the Internet

Ex:
to wear [verb]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: The students were instructed to wear their school uniforms every day .
shirt [noun]

a piece of clothing usually worn by men on the upper half of the body, typically with a collar and sleeves, and with buttons down the front

Ex: The shirt has a pocket on the chest for small items .
tie [noun]

a long and narrow piece of fabric tied around the collar, particularly worn by men

Ex: He wore a tie to the wedding for a unique look .

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Ex: The gardener looks after the garden by weeding , watering , and pruning the plants .
health [noun]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

Ex: Mental health is just as important as physical health and should be prioritized in our daily lives .
to watch [verb]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

Ex: The audience eagerly watched the actors on stage during the play .
film [noun]

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

Ex: As part of their film studies course , students analyzed the cinematography and narrative structure of various iconic films .
about [preposition]

used to express the matters that relate to a specific person or thing

Ex: She is writing a book about her adventures in Asia
of [preposition]

used when stating one's opinion about someone or something

Ex: Many critics praised the film for its unique storytelling and stunning visuals , which they found to be a refreshing change of pace .
to [preposition]

used to say where someone or something goes

Ex:
from [preposition]

used for showing the place where a person or thing comes from

Ex:
on [preposition]

used to show a day or date

Ex: She gave birth on Christmas Day .
at [preposition]

expressing the exact time when something happens

Ex: The event is scheduled at 3:15 PM .
with [preposition]

used when two or more things or people are together in a single place

Ex:
for [preposition]

used to indicate who is supposed to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

Ex: These cookies are for the school bake sale .
talented [adjective]

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

Ex: The team has several talented players this season .
brilliant [adjective]

extremely clever, talented, or impressive

Ex: She ’s a brilliant leader who inspires her team to achieve great results .
successful [adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: His new business venture is highly successful .
proud [adjective]

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

Ex: She felt proud of her artwork being displayed in the gallery .
rich [adjective]

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

Ex: The rich family owned a private jet .
expensive [adjective]

having a high price

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

conforming to a standard or expected condition

Ex: Their family traditions are quite normal , with gatherings for holidays and birthdays .
old [adjective]

of a particular age

Ex: He found an old photograph of his parents from their wedding day .
cool [adjective]

having an appealing quality

Ex: He walked into the room with a cool confidence that drew everyone ’s attention .
full-time [adjective]

done for the usual hours in a working day or week

Ex: He has been a full-time writer for five years .