Headway - Pre-intermediate - Unit 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 in the Headway Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "puzzle", "lie-in", "chat", etc.

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Headway - Pre-intermediate
to play [verb]

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

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game [noun]

a playful activity in which we use our imagination, play with toys, etc.

Ex: Hide and seek is a game where one person closes their eyes and counts while others hide , and then the seeker tries to find them .
to do [verb]

(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun

Ex: She likes to do her hair differently for special occasions .
puzzle [noun]

a game that needs a lot of thinking in order to be finished or done

Ex: The mystery puzzle game presented players with a series of clues to decipher in order to uncover the solution .
to go [verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex:
gym [noun]

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

Ex: She joined a new gym near her house .
to have [verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: Does your friend have a reliable computer ?
lie-in [noun]

a period of time spent resting or sleeping in bed beyond one's usual waking time, often done for the purpose of getting additional rest or relaxation

Ex: I always enjoy a lie-in on Sunday mornings .
to meet [verb]

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

Ex: We should meet at the theater before the movie starts .
friend [noun]

someone we like and trust

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drink [noun]

any liquid that we can drink

Ex: They offered me a drink of water when I arrived .
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 .
drama [noun]

a play that is performed in a theater, on TV, or radio

Ex: She got the leading role in the school drama .

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

Ex: The television was turned off during dinner .
to chat [verb]

to talk in a brief and friendly way to someone, usually about unimportant things

Ex: At the park , the parents gathered to chat while their children played .
phone [noun]

an electronic device used to talk to a person who is at a different location

Ex: The ringing of the phone interrupted the meeting .

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

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meal [noun]

the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

Ex: She ordered a takeaway meal of pizza and garlic bread for dinner .
barbecue [noun]

an outdoor party during which food, such as meat, fish, etc. is cooked on a metal frame over an open fire

Ex: The barbecue is starting at 3 pm , do n’t forget to bring your appetite .

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

Ex: Apologies , I got distracted and was n't listening closely .
music [noun]

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

Ex: My husband 's favorite genre of music is pop .
to do [verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: In times of crisis , people often come together to do whatever is necessary .

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 read [verb]

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

Ex: It 's important to read the terms and conditions before agreeing .
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 .
long [adjective]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

Ex:
walk [noun]

a short journey we take on foot

Ex: I decided to go on a walk to enjoy the sunny weather .
to visit [verb]

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

Ex: She 's planning to visit her pen pal in France next year .
city [noun]

a larger and more populated town

Ex: They visit the city 's museums to learn about its history and culture .
to shop [verb]

to look for and buy different things from stores or websites

Ex: Families often shop for groceries together to plan meals for the week .
clothes [noun]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

Ex: My mother asked me to fold my clothes and organize them in my closet .
point [noun]

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

Ex: The key point of the presentation was to emphasize the company 's growth strategy .

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

Ex: I ’ve never played chess , but I ’ll have a go .
to suit [verb]

(of clothes, a color, hairstyle, etc.) to look good on someone

Ex: Bright colors may not suit everyone , but they bring out her vibrant personality .

to choose not to communicate or interact with other people

Ex: Some people find solace in nature and prefer to keep to themselves while hiking in the wilderness .
confident [adjective]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

Ex: She 's a confident speaker , never nervous in front of a crowd .

to visit someone or a place that is in close proximity

Ex: I 'll go around to my friend 's apartment later for a movie night .