Headway - Elementary - Unit 12

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 12 in the Headway Elementary coursebook, such as "get off", "ready", "take place", etc.

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Headway - Elementary

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

Ex: Recovery from an injury can take time and physical therapy .

to legally become someone's wife or husband

Ex: They got married at the city courthouse in a simple and intimate ceremony .
to get [verb]

to experience a specific condition, state, or action

Ex: They decided to get involved in community service .
cold [adjective]

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

Ex:
wet [adjective]

covered with or full of water or another liquid

Ex: She wiped her wet hair with a towel after swimming .
ready [adjective]

physically prepared with everything we might need for a particular task or situation

Ex: The hiker checked that all necessary supplies were packed , ensuring he was ready for the challenging trek .
email [noun]

a digital message that is sent from one person to another person or group of people using a system called email

Ex: She accidentally deleted the email , so she asked for it to be resent .
better [adjective]

recovered from a physical or mental health problem completely or compared to the past

Ex: I hope you get better soon !
to get [verb]

to reach a specific place

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to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

Ex: They will take a picture to remember this special moment .

to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The debate competition took place at the school auditorium .

to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

Ex: She always takes it easy when she 's feeling stressed .
bus [noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

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to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

Ex: They got on the plane and found their seats .

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

Ex: She got off the bus at the next stop .
bored [adjective]

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

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to get [verb]

to receive or come to have something

Ex: They got an invitation to the exclusive event .

to leave a surface and begin flying

Ex: Birds effortlessly take off into the sky with a flap of their wings .

a large island country in Southwest Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos

Ex: Australia 's climate varies greatly across the country , from tropical in the north to temperate in the south .
Egypt [noun]

a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs

Ex: I bought a beautiful handmade rug from Egypt .

an island in Europe that includes the countries of England, Scotland, and Wales

Ex: She plans to travel around Great Britain , visiting London , Edinburgh , and Cardiff .
Germany [noun]

a country located in central Europe, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and thriving economy

Ex: The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin is an iconic symbol of Germany 's history and reunification .
japan [noun]

a country that is in East Asia and made up of many islands

Ex:

a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany

Ex: The Rhine Falls in Switzerland is the largest waterfall in Europe .
Brazil [noun]

the largest country in both South America and Latin America

Ex: Rio de Janeiro , one of the most famous cities in Brazil , is renowned for its stunning beaches and the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue .
France [noun]

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

Ex: Paris , the capital city of France , is home to iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral .
Poland [noun]

a country in the Central Europe near the Baltic Sea

Ex: My ancestors emigrated from Poland in the 1900s .
Italy [noun]

a country in southern Europe, with a long Mediterranean coastline

Ex: Italy 's Mediterranean climate and diverse geography offer a wide range of outdoor activities
Spain [noun]

a country in southwest Europe

Ex: Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are two popular football teams from Spain .

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: The history of the United States includes significant events like the Civil War .