English Result - Upper-intermediate - Unit 5 - 5D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5D in the English Result Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "argument", "small talk", "exchange", etc.

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English Result - Upper-intermediate
health [noun]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

Ex: Mental health is just as important as physical health and should be prioritized in our daily lives .
greeting [noun]

an expression of polite and friendly gestures or words when meeting someone

Ex: They exchanged greetings before sitting down to discuss business .

to give something to someone and receive something else from them

Ex: In the marketplace , people regularly exchange goods and services .
to have [verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: Does your friend have a reliable computer ?
argument [noun]

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

Ex: The siblings had a silly argument about who got the bigger slice of cake .
chat [noun]

the online exchange of messages between people on the Internet

Ex: Let 's have a quick chat to discuss the project .
silence [noun]

the absence of sound or noise, often creating a peaceful or uncomfortable atmosphere

Ex: The forest was enveloped in a calming silence , broken only by the occasional bird call .

to suddenly become uncontrollably angry

Ex: It ’s easy to lose your temper when you ’re under stress .

brief and polite conversation about random subjects, often in a social setting

Ex: In an elevator ride , small talk often revolves around comments about the day or the building .

to elevate the volume of speech, typically fueled by anger or strong emotion

Ex: Do n’t raise your voice at me ; we can discuss this peacefully .
to stare [verb]

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

Ex: The student is staring at the math problem , trying to solve it .