Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 2 - 2G

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2G in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "dinghy", "paddle", "wetsuit", etc.

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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
sport [noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Football is a popular sport that is played with a round ball and two teams .

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

Ex: The electrician carried a toolbox full of equipment for repairing electrical issues .
boot [noun]

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

Ex: She left her muddy boots at the entrance and put on slippers .
helmet [noun]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

Ex: The firefighter ’s heavy-duty helmet shielded him from falling debris .
dinghy [noun]

a small boat made of rubber or wood that It is used for fun or to travel short distances

Ex: He carried the dinghy across the sand to the water .

a special type of vest worn to help keep a person afloat in water, especially in case of an emergency

Ex: He was grateful for the life jacket when the boat capsized .
paddle [noun]

a tool used to move a boat or raft through the water, consisting of a long handle with a flat or curved blade on one end

Ex: They used long wooden paddles to row the boat down the stream .
pole [noun]

a sports equipment made of fiberglass, used for vaulting over a high bar

Ex: The athlete gripped the pole tightly before launching into the air .
rope [noun]

a long, flexible cord made by twisting together strands of fibers, wire, or other material, used for tying, pulling, or supporting things

Ex: The sailors coiled the rope neatly on the deck .
rucksack [noun]

a bag designed for carrying on the back, usually used by those who go hiking or climbing

Ex: They each carried a heavy rucksack filled with camping gear .

a piece of equipment worn to protect a person from injury or death by securing them to a stationary object

ball [noun]

a round object that is used in games and sports, such as soccer, basketball, bowling, etc.

Ex: She caught the ball with her glove during the baseball game .
bat [noun]

a long and thin sports tool used for hitting a ball in games like baseball, cricket, or tennis

Ex: She practiced her hits with a bat .
glove [noun]

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

Ex: The gloves he wore while gardening kept his hands clean and free from scratches .
goal [noun]

the target area or structure in a game where players aim to send a ball, puck, or similar object to score points

Ex: The ball bounced off the post , just shy of the goal .
goggles [noun]

a type of eyewear that are designed to protect the eyes from harm

Ex:
hoop [noun]

(in basketball) the metal rim attached to a backboard through which a player attempts to throw the ball in order to score points

Ex: He missed the hoop by just a few inches .
mask [noun]

a covering worn on the face to hide identity or appearance

Ex: Actors donned masks for the traditional play .
net [noun]

the barrier in the middle of a court over which players hit the ball, used in sports such as tennis

Ex: The net divides the tennis court into two halves and determines where the ball can land during a rally .
puck [noun]

a small, flat rubber disk used in ice hockey

Ex: The puck slid across the ice , barely missing the goal .
racket [noun]

an object with a handle, an oval frame and a tightly fixed net, used for hitting the ball in sports such as badminton, tennis, etc.

Ex: His racket broke after a powerful serve during the game .

a shoe that is light, comfortable, and suitable for running and other sports

Ex: A good running shoe reduces the risk of injury .
shirt [noun]

a piece of clothing usually worn by men on the upper half of the body, typically with a collar and sleeves, and with buttons down the front

Ex: The shirt has a pocket on the chest for small items .
shorts [noun]

short pants that end either above or at the knees

Ex: The kids played soccer in their school shorts during the afternoon practice .
skate [noun]

a type of shoe with two pairs of small wheels attached to the bottom, for moving on a hard, flat surface

Ex: The children wore skates and raced around the playground .
sock [noun]

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

Ex: She found a sock under the bed that had been missing for weeks .
stick [noun]

a long, slender implement typically made of wood that is used by players in sports such as hockey or polo to hit a puck or ball

Ex: The player raised his stick to take a shot at the goal .

a long board we stand or lie on to ride waves

Ex:

the shorts men or boys wear to go swimming

Ex: I forgot to bring my swimming trunks to the pool .

a type of clothing worn by people when swimming or participating in water sports

Ex: He bought a swimming costume for his holiday by the sea .
vest [noun]

a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt

Ex:
wetsuit [noun]

a tight-fitting piece of clothing made of rubber that is worn by underwater swimmers to remain warm

Ex: She adjusted the fit of her wetsuit to ensure it hugged her body snugly .

a type of sport where two teams, with often five players each, try to throw a ball through a net that is hanging from a ring and gain points

Ex: The coach emphasized teamwork as the key to success in basketball .
climbing [noun]

the activity or sport of going upwards toward the top of a mountain or rock

Ex:
football [noun]

a sport played with a round ball between two teams of eleven players each, aiming to score goals by kicking the ball into the opponent's goalpost

Ex: Football matches are divided into two halves of 45 minutes each .
surfing [noun]

the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves

Ex: She took up surfing as a teenager and has been passionate about the sport ever since .
angry [adjective]

feeling very annoyed because of something that we do not like

Ex: She was angry after being blamed for something she did n't do .
bored [adjective]

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

Ex:
calm [adjective]

not showing worry, anger, or other strong emotions

Ex: The calm expression on her face masked any inner turmoil she might have felt .
excited [adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: The children were excited to open their presents on Christmas morning .
nervous [adjective]

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

Ex: I do n't know why I always feel so nervous before a flight .
relaxed [adjective]

feeling calm and at ease without tension or stress

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

feeling frightened or anxious

Ex:
shocked [adjective]

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

Ex: The shocked look on his face spoke volumes about his reaction to the unexpected news .