Solutions - Intermediate - Introduction - IA - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Introduction - IA - Part 1 in the Solutions Intermediate coursebook, such as "castle", "excursion", "kayak", etc.

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Solutions - Intermediate
beach [noun]

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

Ex: The beach is a great place to relax and unwind during vacation .

a type of sport in which two teams of 6 players try to hit a ball over a net and into the other team's side

Ex: Volleyball is an exciting sport where teams try to score points by hitting the ball over the net .
bike [noun]

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

Ex: They went on a bike trip through the countryside last weekend .
ride [noun]

a journey on a horse, bicycle, automobile, or machine

Ex: After a long day of hiking , they hitched a ride back to the campground with a friendly passerby .
card [noun]

any of the 52 stiff rectangular pieces of paper that are each characterized by their signs and numbers or pictures on one side, used in playing different card games

Ex:

a short trip taken for pleasure, particularly one arranged for a group of people

Ex: The cruise included several excursions to explore different islands .
castle [noun]

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

Ex: During the summer vacation , the family visited several castles across Europe , each with its unique history .

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

Ex: The park has trails specifically designed for mountain biking .

a large park, with machines and games that are all related to a single concept, designed for public entertainment

Ex: The theme park has a section dedicated to water rides .
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 .
museum [noun]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: I visited the museum to learn about ancient civilizations .

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

Ex: Tourists flock to the cathedral to admire its historical significance and breathtaking design .
to go [verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex:
shopping [noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

Ex:
swimming [noun]

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

Ex: Swimming helps to improve our cardiovascular fitness .
cycling [noun]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

Ex: The annual cycling event attracted participants from all over the country .
abseil [noun]

a sport that involves descending a vertical surface, such as a rock face or a building, using a rope and specialized equipment

Ex: The abseil required precise technique to control the descent .
walk [noun]

a short journey we take on foot

Ex: I decided to go on a walk to enjoy the sunny weather .

a journey or trip taken by boat for pleasure or transportation purposes

Ex: They planned a boat trip to explore the nearby islands .
to hire [verb]

to pay for using something such as a car, house, equipment, etc. temporarily

Ex: She plans to hire a boat for the day to enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the lake .
kayak [noun]

a type of boat that is light and has an opening in the top in which the paddler sits

Ex: Kayaks are often used for recreational activities such as whitewater rafting and sea kayaking .
to play [verb]

to take part in a game or activity for fun

Ex: I want to play Monopoly with my friends .

a game played on a table by two or four players who bounce a small ball on the table over a net using special rackets

Ex: My sister is the best table tennis player in our family .

any game that is consisted of a board with movable objects on it

Ex: I bought a new board game for our game night this weekend .
to lie [verb]

(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting

Ex: As the sun set , the hikers found a comfortable spot to lie on the grass and enjoy the view .
beach [noun]

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

Ex: The beach is a great place to relax and unwind during vacation .

to eat in a restaurant, etc. rather than at one's home

Ex: The couple enjoys exploring new cuisines and frequently chooses to eat out .
to buy [verb]

to get something in exchange for paying money

Ex: Let 's buy some flowers for her birthday .
souvenir [noun]

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

Ex: They purchased miniature Eiffel Tower replicas as souvenirs for their coworkers after their trip to France .

to lie or sit in the sun in order to darken one's skin

Ex: The tourists are currently sunbathing on the deck of the cruise ship .
tourist [noun]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

Ex: She worked as a tour guide , assisting tourists in understanding the history of the city .
visitor [noun]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

Ex: During the conference , attendees networked with industry professionals and exchanged ideas with fellow visitors .

a place, activity, etc. that is interesting and enjoyable to the public

Ex: The city 's annual festival is a major attraction for tourists .
aquarium [noun]

a building in which sea creatures, such as fish, sharks, etc., are kept and displayed for the public

Ex: The aquarium ’s largest tank holds over a million liters of water .
busy [adjective]

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

Ex: In the bustling city , people are constantly busy with work , errands , and social commitments .