Four Corners 3 "Unit 12 Lesson A" Vocabulary

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 12 Lesson A in the Four Corners 3 coursebook, such as "handicraft", "wildlife", "rewarding", etc.

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Four Corners 3
vacation [noun]

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

Ex: After working hard for months , I finally took a vacation to the mountains .
tour [noun]

a journey for pleasure, during which we visit several different places

Ex: They planned a three-day tour to explore the historical sites in Rome .
activity [noun]

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

Ex: Playing board games with family is an entertaining activity for the weekends .
to buy [verb]

to get something in exchange for paying money

Ex: Let 's buy some flowers for her birthday .

an object made by hand rather than one manufactured by a machine

Ex: She bought a wooden handicraft as a souvenir from the local market .
to go [verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex:
club [noun]

a place where people, especially young people, go to dance, listen to music, or spend time together

Ex: The club stays open until the early hours of the morning .

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

Ex: Apologies , I got distracted and was n't listening closely .
live [adverb]

used when an event or performance is happening at the present moment or being broadcast in real-time

Ex: We are going live in five minutes , so get ready .
music [noun]

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

Ex: My husband 's favorite genre of music is pop .
to see [verb]

to notice a thing or person with our eyes

Ex:
wildlife [noun]

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

Ex: The jungle is teeming with wildlife , from insects to large mammals .
to speak [verb]

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

Ex: She was so nervous she could hardly speak .
foreign [adjective]

related or belonging to a country or region other than your own

Ex: She studied foreign languages such as French and German in school .
language [noun]

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

Ex: She practices speaking the language with native speakers to improve her fluency .
to try [verb]

to test something by doing or using it to find out if it is suitable, useful, good, etc.

Ex: He tried sushi for the first time and found it delicious .
local [adjective]

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

Ex: We decided to support local businesses by purchasing goods from nearby shops .
food [noun]

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

Ex: She always tries to choose healthy and nutritious foods .
to visit [verb]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

Ex: The tourists visited the zoo to see exotic animals from around the world .
landmark [noun]

a structure or a place that is historically important

Ex:

someone who enlists in the armed forces without being forced

Ex: Some volunteers join the armed forces as a way to gain skills and education .
cuisine [noun]

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

Ex: She enjoyed trying different types of cuisine while traveling , from Italian to Thai .
culture [noun]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

Ex: Our school promotes a culture of respect and kindness .

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

Ex: He shared his experiences with overcoming obstacles during his inspirational speech .
concerned [adjective]

feeling worried or troubled about a particular situation or issue

Ex: The concerned look on his face indicated his worry about the upcoming deadline .

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: Our aim is to protect the jobs of our members .
rewarding [adjective]

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

Ex: Completing a challenging project can be rewarding , as it demonstrates one 's capabilities and skills .
to spend [verb]

to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place

Ex: His retirement years were spent traveling the world .
worry [noun]

the state of feeling anxiety

Ex: The storm caused a lot of worry among the townspeople .
detail [noun]

a small fact or piece of information

Ex:

to have the necessary knowledge, experience, or set of skills in a particular field

Ex: After completing medical school , he decided to specialize in neurology .

to make the necessary arrangements for an event or activity to take place

Ex: He organizes the schedule for the team meetings .