Headway - Upper Intermediate - Everyday English (Unit 2)

Here you will find the vocabulary from Everyday English Unit 2 in the Headway Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "coast", "suburb", "talk about", etc.

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to talk [verb]

to discuss a particular thing with someone, especially something that is important or serious

Ex: The couple decided to talk about their relationship problems with a counselor .

place [noun]

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

Ex: I 'm looking for a quiet place to study .

in the middle of nowhere [phrase]

in a place that is far away from cities, towns, or anywhere that is occupied by people

Ex: The tiny village was located in the middle of nowhere , accessible only by a long , winding road through the mountains .

suburb [noun]

a residential area outside a city

Ex: Many commuters prefer living in the suburb , as it allows them to escape the hustle and bustle of city life while still being close enough to work .

far [adverb]

to or at a great distance

Ex: The children could see the kite soaring far above the treetops .

south [adjective]

located toward the southern direction

Ex: The south entrance to the park is less crowded than the north entrance .

heart [noun]

the central or most important part of something

Ex: The museum is located in the heart of the cultural district , surrounded by theaters and galleries .

countryside [noun]

the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

Ex: They rented a cottage in the countryside for a weekend getaway .

corner [noun]

a side or a section of an area, typically of a larger space or location

outskirts [noun]

the outer areas or parts of a city or town

Ex: As the city expanded , the outskirts became increasingly populated , leading to the development of new schools and parks to accommodate the growing community .

coast [noun]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

Ex: The rocky coast was a popular spot for birdwatchers .

street [noun]

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

Ex: The street was filled with colorful houses and blooming flowers .

river [noun]

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

Ex: The river flowed gently , reflecting the surrounding trees .

bottom [noun]

the lowest part or point of something

Ex: The bottom of the staircase was adorned with a decorative rug .

hill [noun]

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

Ex: The cycling race included a tough hill climb .

end [noun]

the point at which something stops or ceases to exist

Ex: He realized that the end of their friendship was inevitable , but it still left a lingering sense of sadness in his heart .

track [noun]

a road or path that is rough and usually made by animals or people repeatedly walking there

Ex: Explorers often rely on these worn tracks to navigate dense forests or remote wilderness areas , trusting in the wisdom of those who trod before them .

side [noun]

the right or left half of an object, place, person, or similar whole

Ex: The painting showed a beautiful landscape with a river on one side and mountains on the other .

road [noun]

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

Ex: There 's a dedicated road for pedestrians and cyclists along the riverbank .

crossroad [noun]

the place where a road is crossed by another

Ex: The car stopped at the crossroad to check for oncoming traffic .

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