Solutions - Intermediate - Culture 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Culture 3 in the Solutions Intermediate coursebook, such as "rowing", "commentator", "atmosphere", etc.

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Solutions - Intermediate
cricket [noun]

a game played by two teams of eleven players who try to get points by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks

Ex: My brother taught me how to play cricket .
football [noun]

a sport, played by two teams of eleven players who try to score by carrying or kicking an oval ball into the other team's end zone or through their goalpost

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golf [noun]

a game that is mostly played outside where each person uses a special stick to hit a small white ball into a number of holes with the least number of swings

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a sport in which riders race against each other with their horses

Ex: He won a lot of money last weekend at the horse racing track .

a sport in which drivers compete in races using high-speed vehicles, such as cars or motorcycles

Ex: The motor racing event attracted thousands of spectators to the track .
rowing [noun]

a sport in which a boat is propelled through water using long poles called oars

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rugby [noun]

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points

Ex: Rugby requires strength and good teamwork .
tennis [noun]

a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net

Ex: She won the tennis tournament and received a trophy .

a video clip that replays a previously recorded action, often used in sports to review and analyze specific moments in a game.

Ex: The action replay clearly showed the player was offside .

the mood or feeling of a particular environment, especially one created by art, music, or decor

Ex: The party had a festive atmosphere with colorful decorations and lively music .
closeup [noun]

a detailed and tightly framed photograph or film shot of a subject at close range

Ex: The director opted for a closeup of the object to emphasize its significance within the scene .

a person who observes, analyzes, and provides informed opinions on events, issues, or works

Ex: She became a respected commentator on economic trends .

a spoken description of an event while it is taking place, particularly on TV or radio

Ex: The television broadcast featured insightful commentary from political analysts .

the state of being helpful or useful for a specific situation

Ex: The convenience of not having to cook every meal makes takeout very popular .
cost [noun]

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

Ex: She was surprised by the low cost of the shoes .
crowd [noun]

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

Ex: The protest drew a diverse crowd , all united in their demand for change and justice .

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: Despite the rainy weather , Tom 's excitement about his upcoming vacation to the beach remained undiminished .
memory [noun]

the ability of mind to keep and remember past events, people, experiences, etc.

Ex: He has a photographic memory and can recall information with ease .