Interchange - Pre-intermediate - Unit 2 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - Part 1 in the Interchange Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "assistant", "part-time", "industry", etc.

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Interchange - Pre-intermediate
what [pronoun]

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

Ex: What is your favorite color ?
to do [verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: In times of crisis , people often come together to do whatever is necessary .

someone whose job is to take care of a child or children while their parents are away

Ex: He started working as a babysitter during high school to earn extra money .
fitness [noun]

the state of being in good physical condition, typically as a result of regular exercise and proper nutrition

Ex: Her fitness level improved significantly after joining the local gym .
office [noun]

a place where people work, particularly behind a desk

Ex: The remote team collaborated seamlessly through virtual offices , leveraging technology for communication .

a person who helps someone in their work

Ex: She is working as an assistant to the company 's CEO .
tutor [noun]

a teacher who gives lessons privately to one student or a small group

Ex: He works as a language tutor , teaching Spanish to beginners .
part-time [adjective]

done only for a part of the working hours

Ex:
job [noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

Ex:

someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Ex: Many businesses rely on a professional accountant to help them manage their taxes and financial planning .
cashier [noun]

a person in charge of paying and receiving money in a hotel, shop, bank, etc.

Ex: She handed the cashier a credit card to pay for the new shoes .
chef [noun]

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

Ex: The restaurant ’s head chef is known for his innovative dishes that blend traditional flavors with modern techniques .
dancer [noun]

someone whose profession is dancing

Ex: The dancer follows a strict diet and exercise routine to maintain her performance levels .

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

Ex: The flight attendant served refreshments and snacks during the flight .
musician [noun]

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

Ex: The concert showcased musicians from all over the world .
pilot [noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: As a child , he dreamed of becoming a pilot .

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

Ex: The receptionist at the vet clinic knows all the pets ' names .
server [noun]

someone whose job is to serve meals to customers in a restaurant

Ex: The server brought us the wrong dish by mistake .
singer [noun]

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

Ex: The lead singer of the band is also its songwriter .
to guide [verb]

to direct or influence someone's motivation or behavior

Ex: His mentor worked hard to guide him through his career challenges .
designer [noun]

someone whose job is to plan and draw how something will look or work before it is made, such as furniture, tools, etc.

Ex: She 's hoping to study to become a product designer .
office [noun]

a place where people work, particularly behind a desk

Ex: The remote team collaborated seamlessly through virtual offices , leveraging technology for communication .
work [noun]

something that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: Sarah 's work as a nurse keeps her busy throughout the week .
food [noun]

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

Ex: She always tries to choose healthy and nutritious foods .
service [noun]

the act of attending to the needs of others in a professional setting, such as serving food, clearing tables, or assisting guests

Ex:
travel [noun]

the act of going to a different place, usually a place that is far

Ex: He spends a lot of his work time on travel between cities .
industry [noun]

all of the activities, companies, and people that are involved in providing a service or producing goods

Ex: The tourism industry suffered a decline due to the pandemic .

movies, television shows, etc. or an activity that is made for people to enjoy

Ex:
business [noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: She invested her savings in a start-up business .

someone who works with wooden objects as a job

Ex: They needed a carpenter to restore the old wooden doors in the historic house .
cook [noun]

a person who prepares and cooks food, especially as their job

Ex: The cook prepared a tasty meal for the guests .
dentist [noun]

someone who is licensed to fix and care for our teeth

Ex: The dentist recommended that I brush my teeth twice a day and floss regularly .
doctor [noun]

someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people

Ex: The doctor asked me about my symptoms and medical history to make a diagnosis .
engineer [noun]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

Ex: The engineer designs cars and improves their performance .

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

Ex: The firefighter used a hose to douse the flames and prevent the fire from spreading .

a specific area in a building, like a hotel or office, where one checks in, gets help, or asks questions

Ex: At the doctor 's office , I checked in at the front desk before waiting to see the physician .
clerk [noun]

someone whose job is to keep records and do the routine tasks in an office, shop, etc.

Ex: The clerk at the bookstore helped me find the book I was looking for .

a network of information that is accessible to people when they use the internet

Ex: