Summit 1B - Unit 6 - Preview

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - Preview in the Summit 1B coursebook, such as "invertebrate", "amphibian", "independent", etc.

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Summit 1B
animal [noun]

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

Ex: My son 's favorite animal is the lion .

species that do not possess or cannot develop a spinal column, such as an arthropod, mollusk, etc.

Ex: The pond teemed with tiny invertebrates that served as food for larger fish .
spider [noun]

a small creature that spins webs to catch insects for food, with eight legs and two fangs by which poison is injected to its prey

Ex: Sarah read a book about different types of spiders found around the world .
worm [noun]

a small soft-bodied animal with an elongated body that lacks limbs and eyes

Ex: The fisherman used a worm as bait to catch the fish .
reptile [noun]

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

Ex: The zoo has a variety of reptiles , including lizards , turtles , and snakes .

a large reptile with very big jaws, sharp teeth, short legs, and a hard skin and long tail that lives in rivers and lakes in warmer regions

Ex: Mark saw a crocodile basking in the sun near the riverbank .
snake [noun]

a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

Ex: Snakes are cold-blooded animals , relying on external sources to regulate their body temperature .
lizard [noun]

a group of animals with a long body and tail, a rough skin and two pairs of short legs

Ex: Some species of lizards , like chameleons , can change color to blend into their surroundings or communicate with other lizards .

any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.

Ex: Toads are amphibians similar to frogs but with dry , warty skin and shorter hind legs , adapted for hopping rather than leaping .

any ground-dwelling amphibian with a long body and tail that has a soft moist skin

Ex: Salamanders are often mistaken for lizards due to their similar appearance .
frog [noun]

a small green animal with smooth skin, long legs for jumping and no tail, that lives both in water and on land

Ex: Frogs are commonly found in wetlands and near water sources .
fish [noun]

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

Ex: The colorful fish in the aquarium captured my attention .
goldfish [noun]

a small red or orange fish often kept as a pet

Ex:
eel [noun]

a long and thin freshwater or marine fish that is like a snake, sometimes eaten as food

Ex: After the storm , many eels were seen near the shore .
bird [noun]

an animal with a beak, wings, and feathers that is usually capable of flying

Ex: The bird had bright feathers and a long beak .
parrot [noun]

a tropical bird with bright colors and a curved beak that can be trained to mimic human speech

Ex: The parrot imitated the sound of a ringing phone perfectly .
eagle [noun]

a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight

Ex: The eagle 's keen eyesight allows it to spot prey from great distances .
mammal [noun]

a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young

Ex: Elephants , with their distinctive trunks and large ears , are among the most iconic mammals found in Africa and Asia .
horse [noun]

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

Ex: My dream is to one day own a beautiful horse .
lion [noun]

a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

Ex: The lion 's roar can be heard from miles away , establishing its dominance .
elephant [noun]

an animal that is very large, has thick gray skin, four legs, a very long nose that is called a trunk, and mostly lives in Asia and Africa

Ex: The baby elephant clumsily followed its mother , learning to navigate the world .
rabbit [noun]

an animal that is small, eats plants, has a short tail, long ears, and soft fur

Ex: Rabbits are known for their ability to hop and jump .
monkey [noun]

a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries

Ex: My sister showed me the monkey eating a banana with delight .
mouse [noun]

a small animal that lives in fields or houses, and often has fur, a long furless thin tail, and a pointed nose

Ex: The scientist conducted experiments using a genetically modified mouse model .
dog [noun]

an animal with a tail and four legs that we keep as a pet and is famous for its sense of loyalty

Ex: My neighbor has a big black dog named Max .
dolphin [noun]

an intelligent sea mammal that looks like a whale and has a long snout and teeth

Ex: Sarah 's dream is to swim with dolphins in their natural habitat .
sheep [noun]

a farm animal that we keep to use its meat or wool

Ex: I visited a farm and saw a mother sheep nursing her newborn lambs .
attractive [adjective]

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

Ex: The charismatic singer has an attractive voice that captivates the audience .
cute [adjective]

attractive and good-looking

Ex: The cute boy had curly hair that framed his face .
dangerous [adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: She 's allergic to bees ; a sting can be dangerous for her .
energetic [adjective]

active and full of energy

Ex: Sarah 's energetic toddler kept her on her toes as he explored the playground with endless curiosity .
fascinating [adjective]

extremely interesting or captivating

Ex: The intricate details of the artwork make it fascinating to study .
frightening [adjective]

causing one to feel fear

Ex: It was a frightening experience to be lost in the woods .
funny [adjective]

able to make people laugh

Ex: I read a funny comic strip in the newspaper this morning .
hardworking [adjective]

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

Ex:
independent [adjective]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

Ex: He 's known for his independent spirit , preferring to work alone rather than in a team .
intelligent [adjective]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

Ex: My sister is incredibly intelligent ; she can solve complex math problems easily .
lazy [adjective]

avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

Ex: Rather than cooking a meal , he opted for takeout because he was feeling too lazy to cook .
noisy [adjective]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

Ex: The party next door was noisy , with loud music and people talking .
patient [adjective]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

Ex: Despite the delays , she remained patient during her commute , knowing that traffic was out of her control .
quiet [adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The quiet street was a welcome change from the bustling city .
relaxed [adjective]

feeling calm and at ease without tension or stress

Ex: The serene beach and gentle waves made her feel relaxed and carefree .
tasty [adjective]

having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

Ex: The restaurant served tasty dishes from around the world , satisfying diverse palates .
ugly [adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: She received an ugly haircut that she immediately regretted .
useful [adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: A reliable GPS navigation system is especially useful during road trips to unfamiliar destinations .