English Result - Pre-intermediate - Unit 3 - 3A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3A in the English Result Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "daredevil", "wave", "surfing", etc.

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daredevil [noun]

someone who is reckless and likes putting themselves in danger

Ex: His reputation as a daredevil grew after he attempted a world record in base jumping .

chicken [noun]

someone who lacks confidence and struggles to make firm decisions

Ex: They teased her for being a chicken , but she laughed it off .

adventure [noun]

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

Ex: Her solo trek through the desert was a test of endurance and self-discovery , a true adventure .

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 .

skiing [noun]

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

Ex: The family planned a weekend getaway to the mountains for some skiing and snowboarding .

to water ski [verb]

to ride on the surface of water by a pair of skies that are pulled by a motorboat

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snowboarding [noun]

a winter sport or activity in which the participant stands on a board and glides over snow, typically on a mountainside

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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 .

windsurfing [noun]

the activity or sport of sailing on water by standing on a special board with a sail attached to it

Ex: The beach is a popular destination for windsurfing , thanks to its consistent winds and calm waters .

skating [noun]

the sport or activity of moving around quickly on skates

Ex: Skating is a great way to improve balance , coordination , and cardiovascular fitness .

roller skating [noun]

the sport or activity of moving around quickly on skates

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climbing [noun]

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

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ice climbing [noun]

the sport or activity of climbing frozen waterfalls, ice-covered rock faces, or glaciers using specialized equipment like ice axes and crampons

Ex: Ice climbing is a thrilling but challenging outdoor activity .

diving [noun]

‌the activity or sport of jumping into water from a diving board, with the head and arms first

Ex: Professional diving can be quite dangerous .

scuba diving [noun]

the act or sport of swimming underwater, using special equipment such as an oxygen tank, etc.

Ex: The clear waters make this location perfect for scuba diving .

skydiving [noun]

the activity or sport in which individuals jump from a flying aircraft and do special moves while falling before opening their parachute at a specified distance to land on the ground

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rock [noun]

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

Ex: The lighthouse was built on a rock just off the coast .

plane [noun]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The noise of the plane taking off echoed across the runway .

street [noun]

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

Ex: The street was filled with colorful houses and blooming flowers .

ski [noun]

either of a pair of long thin objects worn on our feet to make us move faster over the snow

Ex: He carefully adjusted the bindings on his skis to ensure a secure fit before hitting the slopes .

board [noun]

a flat and hard tool made of wood, plastic, paper, etc. that is designed for specific purposes

Ex: The presenter used colorful markers to illustrate key points on the board during the seminar .

wave [noun]

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

Ex: Sitting by the riverbank , they enjoyed the peaceful sound of the waves lapping against the shore .

wind [noun]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

Ex: She tied her hair back because of the strong wind .

English Result - Pre-intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1B	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1D
Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2D	Unit 3 - 3A
Unit 3 - 3B	Unit 3 - 3C	Unit 3 - 3D	Unit 4 - 4A
Unit 4 - 4B	Unit 4 - 4C	Unit 5 - 5A	Unit 5 - 5B
Unit 5 - 5D	Unit 6 - 6B	Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 7 - 7B
Unit 8 - 8B	Unit 8 - 8D	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9B
Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 10 - 10A	Unit 10 - 10B	Unit 10 - 10D
Unit 11 - 11A	Unit 11 - 11C	Unit 11 - 11D