Interchange - Beginner - Unit 10 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - Part 1 in the Interchange Beginner coursebook, such as "favorite", "second", "tennis", etc.

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Interchange - Beginner
favorite [adjective]

liked or preferred the most among the rest that are from the same category

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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 .
soccer [noun]

a type of sport where two teams, with eleven players each, try to kick a ball into a specific area to win points

Ex: She joined a soccer league to compete against other teams .
second [adjective]

being number two in order or time

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a game played on ice by two teams of 6 skaters who try to hit a hard rubber disc (a puck) into the other team’s goal, using long sticks

Ex: The school organizes ice hockey lessons for students interested in the sport .

a type of sport where two teams, with often five players each, try to throw a ball through a net that is hanging from a ring and gain points

Ex: The coach emphasized teamwork as the key to success in basketball .
tennis [noun]

a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net

Ex: She won the tennis tournament and received a trophy .

a type of sport in which two teams of 6 players try to hit a ball over a net and into the other team's side

Ex: Volleyball is an exciting sport where teams try to score points by hitting the ball over the net .
swimming [noun]

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

Ex: Swimming helps to improve our cardiovascular fitness .
football [noun]

a sport, played by two teams of eleven players who try to score by carrying or kicking an oval ball into the other team's end zone or through their goalpost

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hockey [noun]

a game played by two teams of eleven players on grass or a field, using long sticks to put a hard ball in the opposite team's goal

Ex: The coach organized a series of drills to improve the players ' passing and shooting techniques in preparation for the upcoming hockey tournament .
baseball [noun]

a game played with a bat and ball by two teams of 9 players who try to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball

Ex: In baseball , the aim is to hit the ball and then run around the bases .
to skate [verb]

to move on ice or other smooth surfaces using ice skates, roller skates, or a skateboard

Ex: Many enthusiasts are actively skating on rollerblades in the park .

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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bike [noun]

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

Ex: They went on a bike trip through the countryside last weekend .
to ride [verb]

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

Ex: Participants in the off-road rally eagerly prepared to ride their dirt bikes through challenging trails in the desert .
hiking [noun]

the activity of taking long walks in the countryside or mountains, often for fun

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quiz [noun]

a short test given to students

Ex: She studied all night for the history quiz .
to play [verb]

to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team

Ex: Have you ever played against Sarah ?

a period when no work or essential tasks need to be done, allowing for activities of personal choice

Ex: With so much work , I barely have any free time this week .
athlete [noun]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

Ex: Despite his age , the athlete continued to dominate in tennis .
often [adverb]

on many occasions

Ex: The library is often quiet during weekdays .
to mean [verb]

to have a particular meaning or represent something

Ex: The white flag means surrender .
what [pronoun]

used in questions to ask for information or for someone’s opinion

Ex: What is your favorite color ?
who [pronoun]

used in questions to ask about the name or identity of one person or several people

Ex: Who is helping you with your homework ?
where [adverb]

in what place, situation, or position

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how [adverb]

in what manner or in what way

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when [adverb]

used when we want to ask at what time something happens

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twice [adverb]

for two instances

Ex: I 've traveled to Europe twice .
gym [noun]

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

Ex: She joined a new gym near her house .
talent [noun]

an ability that a person naturally has in doing something well

Ex: The singer 's remarkable talent for hitting high notes amazed the audience .

to give a short performance in order to get a role in a movie, play, show, etc.

Ex: He auditioned but did n’t get the role he wanted .
to enter [verb]

to come or go into a place

Ex: He entered the building and immediately noticed the elegant architecture .
to sing [verb]

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

Ex: He sings a duet with his sister at the family gathering .
well [adverb]

in a way that is right or satisfactory

Ex: Despite the challenges , the business is doing well .
at all [adverb]

to the smallest amount or degree

Ex: Call me if you 're at all worried .
piano [noun]

a musical instrument we play by pressing the black and white keys on the keyboard

Ex: She played a soft lullaby on the piano to put the baby to sleep .
maybe [adverb]

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

Ex: The new employee might join our team , but it 's not confirmed , maybe next week .
contest [noun]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

Ex: The pie-eating contest drew a large crowd at the fair .
practice [noun]

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

Ex: Language practice through conversation partners can enhance your fluency .
can [verb]

to be able to do somehing, make something, etc.

Ex: The skilled chef can prepare a variety of delicious dishes .
ability [noun]

the fact that one is able or possesses the necessary skills or means to do something

Ex: The athlete 's ability to run long distances set her apart from the competition .
to bake [verb]

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

Ex: Bake the chicken breasts in the oven until they are cooked through and golden .
cookie [noun]

a sweet baked treat typically made with flour, sugar, and other ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts

Ex: I tried a vegan cookie made with plant-based ingredients and loved its taste .
to build [verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: These cottages are built with timber and thatch .