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Headway - Elementary - Unit 9

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 in the Headway Elementary coursebook, such as "statue", "town hall", "postbox", etc.

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Headway - Elementary
town
town
[noun]

an area with human population that is smaller than a city and larger than a village

Ex: I live in a small town surrounded by beautiful countryside. 
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country
country
[noun]

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

Ex: Canada is a vast country known for its stunning landscapes and friendly people. 
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village
village
[noun]

a very small town located in the countryside

Ex: The quaint village nestled amidst rolling hills attracted tourists seeking a peaceful retreat. 
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street
street
[noun]

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

Ex: He parked his car on the street and walked to the nearby café. 
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square
square
[noun]

an open area in a city or town where two or more streets meet

Ex: The market was held in the town square. 
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stadium
stadium
[noun]

a very large, often roofless, structure where sports events, etc. are held for an audience

Ex: The new stadium was packed with fans, all eagerly awaiting the kickoff of the championship football game. 
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market
market
[noun]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

Ex: He set up a stand at the market to sell homemade jams and preserves. 
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bank
bank
[noun]

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

Ex: Can you recommend a reliable bank for opening a new account? 
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town hall
town hall
[noun]

a building in which the officials of a town work

Ex: The mayor held a meeting at the town hall to discuss community concerns. 
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museum
museum
[noun]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: He marveled at the dinosaur skeletons in the natural history museum. 
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statue
statue
[noun]

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

Ex: The city square was adorned with a majestic statue of a heroic figure from its history. 
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office block

a large commercial building or complex divided into separate offices and leased to businesses or individuals

Ex: They rented a suite on the tenth floor of the new office block downtown. 
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castle
castle
[noun]

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

Ex: They toured the ancient castle, exploring its grand halls and secret passages. 
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shopping center

an area of stores or a group of stores built together in one area

Ex: She took the bus to the shopping center. 
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church
church
[noun]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

Ex: They attended Sunday service at the local church with their family. 
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cathedral
cathedral
[noun]

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

Ex: The cathedral is known for its stunning Gothic architecture and intricate stained glass windows. 
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field
field
[noun]

a piece of land in the country, especially one where crops are grown or animals are kept, typically surrounded by a fence, etc.

Ex: Sheep were grazing peacefully in the green field. 
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farm
farm
[noun]

an area of land and its buildings, used for growing crops or keeping animals

Ex: A small stream runs through the farm, providing water for the crops. 
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wood
wood
[noun]

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

Ex: He chopped the wood into small pieces to use as firewood. 
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bridge
bridge
[noun]

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

Ex: They crossed the bridge to reach the other side of the river. 
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pub
pub
[noun]

a place where alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and often food, are served

Ex: They went to the pub after work for a few drinks. 
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path
path
[noun]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

Ex: Cyclists and walkers shared the path through the park. 
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river
river
[noun]

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

Ex: I dipped my feet in the cool water of the river. 
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cottage
cottage
[noun]

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

Ex: They spent the weekend at a charming cottage by the lake. 
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hill
hill
[noun]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

Ex: From the top of the hill, you can see the whole city. 
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postbox
postbox
[noun]

a public box where people can drop letters and parcels to be collected and delivered by the postal service

Ex: She dropped her letter into the red postbox on the corner. 
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lake
lake
[noun]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

Ex: A small island in the middle of the lake was home to a variety of birds. 
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tall
tall
[Adjective]

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

Ex: He is a tall basketball player, perfect for the sport. 
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expensive
expensive
[Adjective]

having a high price

Ex: He bought an expensive watch as a gift for his father. 
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cheap
cheap
[Adjective]

having a low price

Ex: He found a cheap flight deal for his vacation. 
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hot
hot
[Adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: I turned on the air conditioner because it was getting too hot inside. 
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cold
cold
[Adjective]

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

Ex: I prefer to drink cold water on a hot day. 
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wet
wet
[Adjective]

covered with or full of water or another liquid

Ex: He enjoyed the smell of wet soil after the rain. 
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nice
nice
[Adjective]

providing pleasure and enjoyment

Ex: The restaurant served a nice meal with fresh ingredients. 
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friendly
friendly
[Adjective]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

Ex: Despite his fame, he is a friendly and approachable person. 
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crowded
crowded
[Adjective]

(of a space) filled with things or people

Ex: The crowded room was packed with partygoers dancing and chatting. 
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polite
polite
[Adjective]

showing good manners and respectful behavior towards others

Ex: He's a polite young man who always helps his neighbors. 
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beautiful
beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: He painted a beautiful portrait of his sister. 
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old
old
[Adjective]

of a particular age

Ex: She is fifty years old and still runs marathons. 
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good
good
[Adjective]

having a quality that is satisfying

Ex: She has a good memory and can remember details easily. 
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bad
bad
[Adjective]

having a quality that is not satisfying

Ex: The movie was bad and not enjoyable to watch. 
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