Four Corners 4 - Unit 1 Lesson C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 Lesson C in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "survival", "overturn", "threaten", etc.

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Four Corners 4
survival [noun]

the state in which a person manages to stay alive or strong despite dangers or difficulties

Ex: Survival in the wilderness requires knowledge of basic shelter and food sources .
story [noun]

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

Ex: The book tells the true story of a famous explorer 's journey .

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

Ex: She was badly attacked by the mob , causing her severe injuries .
to chase [verb]

to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

Ex: The dog excitedly chased the ball across the park .
crash [noun]

an accident in which a vehicle, plane, etc. hits something else

Ex: The report detailed the causes of the crash and the extent of the damage to the vehicles involved .
to miss [verb]

to not hit or touch what was aimed at

Ex: The basketball player attempted a three-point shot but missed the hoop entirely .

to change the position of something in a way that the top of it goes to its bottom or to turns it on its side

Ex: The children overturned their toys in excitement while playing .

to remain alive after enduring a specific hazardous or critical event

Ex: The sailors were lost at sea for weeks but their resourcefulness helped them survive .

to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

Ex: The landlord threatened to evict the tenants if they did n't pay the rent on time .
shark [noun]

‌a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

Ex: Mark watched a documentary about different species of sharks .
surfer [noun]

someone who stands or lies on a special board in order to move on the surface of the water

bear [noun]

a large animal with sharp claws and thick fur, which eats meat, honey, insects, and fruits

Ex: The bear is a symbol of strength and courage in many cultures .
hiker [noun]

someone who walks a lengthy path in the country in order to have fun or exercise

tree [noun]

a very tall plant with branches and leaves, that can live a long time

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pilot [noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: As a child , he dreamed of becoming a pilot .
plane [noun]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The noise of the plane taking off echoed across the runway .
to hurt [verb]

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

Ex: I hurt my back lifting that heavy box .

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

Ex: The lightning illuminated the entire landscape for a brief moment .
golfer [noun]

someone who plays golf as a profession or just for fun

Ex: He became a golfer after retiring and now enjoys playing every morning .
foot [noun]

a unit of measuring length equal to 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters

Ex: The depth of the swimming pool is 5 feet .
boat [noun]

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

Ex: The boat slowly drifted along the river , carried by the gentle current .
to swim [verb]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

Ex: While I was swimming at the lake , I found a seashell .
safety [noun]

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

Ex: The park installed new lighting and surveillance cameras to improve safety for visitors .
mountain [noun]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

Ex: The mountain provided a natural barrier between the two valleys .
fire [noun]

the result of something burning that often produces heat, flame, light, and smoke

Ex: The firefighter bravely extinguished the house fire .
historic [adjective]

relating to a person or event that is a part of the past and is documented in historical records, often preserved for educational or cultural purposes

Ex: The museum houses many historic artifacts from ancient civilizations .
to plan [verb]

to decide on and make arrangements or preparations for something ahead of time

Ex: Knowing the holiday rush , they planned their vacation well ahead of time .
to feel [verb]

to experience a particular emotion

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to surf [verb]

to move on sea waves by standing or lying on a special board

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