English Result - Intermediate - Unit 2 - 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2A in the English Result Intermediate coursebook, such as "religion", "ethnic", "background", etc.

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English Result - Intermediate
people [noun]

a group of humans

Ex: People around the world enjoy various forms of music as a universal language .
place [noun]

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

Ex: I 'm looking for a quiet place to study .
age [noun]

the number of years something has existed or someone has been alive

Ex: My little sister is half my age ; we have a big age difference .
gender [noun]

the fact or condition of being male, female or non-binary that people identify themselves with based on social and cultural roles

Ex: The school curriculum has been updated to be more inclusive of gender diversity .

the state of legally belonging to a country

Ex: Despite growing up abroad , he strongly identifies with his British nationality .
religion [noun]

the belief in a higher power such as a god and the activities it involves or requires

Ex: His religion requires daily prayer and meditation .
ethnic [adjective]

relating to a group of people with shared culture, tradition, history, language, etc.

Ex: The museum 's exhibit showcases the art and artifacts of various ethnic communities .

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

Ex: His background in social work inspired him to start a nonprofit organization .

any of the large land masses of the earth surrounded by sea such as Europe, Africa or Asia

Ex: Asia is the largest continent and is home to many ancient civilizations .
country [noun]

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

Ex: She traveled to several European countries during her summer vacation .
region [noun]

a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless

Ex: The Middle East is a geopolitically significant region , characterized by diverse cultures , religions , and political landscapes .

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: Pollution is a major threat to our environment .
Maasai [adjective]

related to an ethnic group in Kenya and Tanzania known for their distinctive culture based on cattle herding, traditional dress, and rituals

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Huli [adjective]

related to a native group from Papua New Guinea known for their elaborate wigs and colorful traditional clothing

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Aymara [noun]

a language spoken by the Aymara people, primarily in the Andes region of South America, particularly in Bolivia, Peru, and Chile

Ex: They decided to teach their children Aymara alongside Spanish .
Berber [noun]

an indigenous group of North Africa, primarily found in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Mali, with their own languages and cultural traditions.

Ex: A large number of Berber continue to live in rural , mountainous regions .
Wodaabe [adjective]

relating to a nomadic group in Niger and Chad known for their colorful clothes, traditional dances, and special ceremonies

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Mayan [noun]

a family of indigenous languages spoken primarily in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras, including languages like K'iche', Yucatec, and Mam

Ex: The professor specializes in Mayan and its various dialects .
Maori [noun]

the indigenous people of New Zealand, known for their distinct language, cultural practices, and traditions, including the haka dance

Ex: The Maori performed a haka during the opening ceremony of the rugby World Cup .
Yanomami [adjective]

an indigenous group living in the Amazon rainforest along the border between Brazil and Venezuela, known for their semi-nomadic lifestyle and unique social structures

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Inuit [noun]

a group of indigenous peoples from the Arctic regions of North America, including parts of Canada, Greenland, and Alaska, traditionally known for their hunter-gatherer lifestyle and expertise in surviving extreme cold

Ex: The Inuit have adapted to living in some of the harshest climates on Earth .
Bedouin [adjective]

related to nomadic Arab people living in desert regions, known for their traditional way of life, including herding livestock and living in tents

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Christian [adjective]

following the teachings or embodying the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ

Ex: The charity 's mission was driven by Christian principles of serving the marginalized .

a country in Central America, bordered by Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador, known for its rich cultural heritage, Mayan ruins, and volcanoes

Ex: He visited Guatemala to explore the volcanic landscape and natural beauty .
Muslim [noun]

a person who believes in Islam

Ex: He identified as a Muslim and embraced the principles of peace and charity .
Bolivia [noun]

a landlocked country in South America, known for its diverse geography, which includes the Andes Mountains, the Amazon rainforest, and the high-altitude salt flats of Salar de Uyuni

Ex: I have always wanted to visit Bolivia , especially to see the famous Salar de Uyuni .

the region including countries such as Egypt, Iran, Turkey, etc. that has Mediterranean Sea to its west and India to its east

Ex: The Middle East is home to some of the world ’s oldest civilizations .

a region in the southern part of the Pacific Ocean, including islands and countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Tonga

Ex: The South Pacific is home to diverse marine life , including coral reefs and large fish species .
Jewish [adjective]

related to the religion, culture, or people of Judaism

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Tanzania [noun]

a country located in East Africa, known for its wildlife, including Serengeti National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as its coastal city, Dar es Salaam

Ex: Tanzania has a rich cultural heritage , with over 120 different ethnic groups .

a region in the eastern part of the African continent, typically including countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Somalia

Ex: The climate in East Africa varies from tropical on the coast to temperate in the highlands .
Bedouin [noun]

a member of a nomadic Arab people traditionally living in deserts, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa

Ex: As a Bedouin , he has traveled across many parts of the Arabian Peninsula .

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: The history of the United States includes significant events like the Civil War .