Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 5 - 5A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5A in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "rewarding", "paramedic", "solicitor", etc.

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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
job [noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

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a person whose job is designing buildings and typically supervising their construction

Ex: The architect presented the blueprints for the new community center to the city council for approval .
cleaner [noun]

someone whose job is to clean other people’s houses, offices, etc.

Ex: The cleaner is responsible for washing all the windows .
dentist [noun]

someone who is licensed to fix and care for our teeth

Ex: The dentist recommended that I brush my teeth twice a day and floss regularly .
engineer [noun]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

Ex: The engineer designs cars and improves their performance .

a person who is employed to perform agricultural tasks such as planting, harvesting, or tending to livestock

Ex: They hired several farm workers to help during the busy season .

someone ‌whose job is to cut, wash and style hair

Ex: My hairdresser recommended a new hairstyle for me .

a trained individual who provides emergency medical care to people before taking them to the hospital

Ex: Paramedics play a crucial role in responding to medical emergencies and saving lives .
pilot [noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: As a child , he dreamed of becoming a pilot .

a person who writes computer programs

Ex: He works as a game programmer , creating interactive experiences for gaming consoles .

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

Ex: The receptionist at the vet clinic knows all the pets ' names .

someone whose job involves helping and selling things to the customers and visitors of a store, etc.

Ex: The sales assistant provided excellent customer service , ensuring that all clients felt valued and understood .

(in the UK) a lawyer who is entitled to give legal advice, prepare legal documents for contracts and defend people in lower courts of law

Ex: In the UK , solicitors handle most client interactions .
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 .
coach [noun]

someone who trains a person or team in sport

Ex: The chess coach taught strategies that helped in winning several tournaments .

someone who buys tickets, arranges tours, books hotels, etc. for travelers as their job

Ex: The travel agent handled all the reservations and provided travel insurance for their trip .
waiter [noun]

a man who brings people food and drinks in restaurants, cafes, etc.

Ex: The waiter , with a polite smile , asked if we needed anything else during our meal .
creative [adjective]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

Ex: I met a creative artist , turning everyday objects into beautiful sculptures .
challenging [adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

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repetitive [adjective]

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

Ex: He found the job tasks repetitive and uninspiring , leading him to seek more challenging opportunities .
rewarding [adjective]

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

Ex: Completing a challenging project can be rewarding , as it demonstrates one 's capabilities and skills .
stressful [adjective]

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

Ex: Moving to a new city can be stressful , especially when you do n't know anyone .
tiring [adjective]

(particularly of an acivity) causing a feeling of physical or mental fatigue or exhaustion

Ex: Working long hours on the project proved to be tiring but rewarding .
varied [adjective]

including or consisting of many different types

Ex: The movie received mixed reviews due to its varied pacing and storytelling techniques .
work [noun]

activity that requires physical or mental effort

Ex: Manual work , such as construction or carpentry , requires strength and skill .
activity [noun]

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

Ex: Playing board games with family is an entertaining activity for the weekends .

to say, write, or take action in response to a question or situation

Ex: He took a moment to answer the email , providing detailed information about the project .
to be [verb]

used when naming, or giving description or information about people, things, or situations

Ex: The movie was entertaining .
part [noun]

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

Ex: The backyard is a private part of the house .
team [noun]

a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game

Ex:
to deal [verb]

to address, discuss, or focus on a particular topic or issue

Ex:
to earn [verb]

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

Ex: Many artists earn a living by selling their artwork online .
money [noun]

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

Ex: Saving money for the future is really important .

in good health after a period of illness or injury

Ex: The accident left Peter with a broken leg , but thanks to a successful surgery and intensive rehabilitation , he was able to get back on his feet and resume his active lifestyle .
to serve [verb]

to offer or present food or drink to someone

Ex: He served a delicious homemade pie for dessert .
customer [noun]

a person, organization, company, etc. that pays to get things from businesses or stores

Ex: The restaurant treated every customer like family .

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

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computer [noun]

an electronic device that stores and processes data

Ex: She customized the desktop wallpaper on her computer .
uniform [noun]

the special set of clothes that all members of an organization or a group wear at work, or children wear at a particular school

Ex: The police officer 's uniform was decorated with shiny badges and a badge .
indoors [noun]

the area or space inside a building

Ex: The warmth of the indoors was a welcome relief from the cold outside .
outdoors [noun]

the world of nature outside human-built environments, often associated with wilderness, recreation, and open landscapes

Ex: He found peace in the solitude of the outdoors .
child [noun]

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

Ex: She is a dedicated teacher who is passionate about nurturing and educating children .
hour [noun]

each of the twenty-four time periods that exist in a day and each time period is made up of sixty minutes

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gardener [noun]

a person whose job is to take care of plants in a garden

Ex: The professional gardener specializes in landscape design and garden maintenance .
charity [noun]

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

Ex: The charity event raised enough money to help hundreds of families in need .

a person who organizes financial contributions for a cause, organization, or event

Ex: The school 's annual fundraiser raised money for new playground equipment .
au pair [noun]

a young individual, often a woman, who lives abroad with a family to learn the language, and helps in the house and takes care of children for some money

Ex: The family hired an au pair to assist with their children 's daily activities .
public [adjective]

connected with the general people or society, especially in contrast to specific groups or elites

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alone [adverb]

without anyone else

Ex: I am not brave enough to go camping alone .
long [adjective]

(of a person) having a greater than average height

Ex: Despite being long , he moved with surprising agility .
to work [verb]

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

Ex: They ca n't work if the internet is down .
to use [verb]

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

Ex: I use my keys to unlock the door .
to wear [verb]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: The students were instructed to wear their school uniforms every day .