Interchange - Pre-intermediate - Unit 4 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - Part 1 in the Interchange Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "talk show", "entertainment", "sound", etc.

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Interchange - Pre-intermediate
to play [verb]

to perform music on a musical instrument

Ex: Play a classical piece on the piano .
guitar [noun]

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

Ex: They play the guitar together during jam sessions .
country [noun]

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

Ex: She traveled to several European countries during her summer vacation .
electronic [adjective]

(of a device) having very small parts such as chips and obtaining power from electricity

Ex: He spends hours each day playing games on his electronic gaming console .
Latin [noun]

a genre of music that originated in Latin America

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classical [adjective]

related to music that is respected, serious, and is typically from the Western tradition

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jazz [noun]

a music genre that emphasizes improvisation, complex rhythms, and extended chords, originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Ex: In jazz , improvisation is just as important as the written music .
hip-hop [noun]

popular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US

Ex: Hip-hop lyrics often address social issues and personal experiences .
other [adjective]

being the one that is different, extra, or not included

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

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a series of episodes broadcast on television that tells a story or provides entertainment, usually consisting of a specific genre or format

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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 .
movie [noun]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

Ex: She downloaded a new movie to watch on her laptop during the flight .
action [noun]

the process of doing something, often requiring effort, with a specific purpose or goal in mind

Ex: The soldiers were ready for action as soon as the orders were given .
electronic [adjective]

(of a device) having very small parts such as chips and obtaining power from electricity

Ex: He spends hours each day playing games on his electronic gaming console .

a television or radio program where people compete against each other to win prizes

Ex: Contestants on the game show answered trivia questions for cash rewards .
horror [noun]

a kind of story, movie, etc. intended to scare people

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musical [noun]

any theatrical performance that combines singing, dancing, and acting to tell a story

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rap [noun]

a genre of African-American music with a rhythmic speech

Ex: Rap lyrics often cover a wide range of topics , from personal stories to social commentary .

a type of TV show where people are filmed going about their daily lives or doing challenges in order to entertain the audience

Ex: He joined a reality show to showcase his cooking skills .
reggae [noun]

a genre of music that originated in Jamaica, characterized by a steady rhythm, offbeat accents, and lyrics often addressing social and political themes

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a Latin American dance music that is influenced by jazz, R&B and rock

Ex: Salsa music is known for its fast-paced rhythms and lively beats .

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

Ex: She is writing a science fiction story about time travel .

a TV or radio show, broadcast regularly, dealing with the routine life of a group of people and their problems

Ex: He used to listen to soap operas on the radio with his grandmother .

a type of TV or radio program on which famous people appear as guests to answer questions about themselves or other subjects

Ex: His favorite talk show airs every evening at 7 PM .
to wait [verb]

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

Ex: If you arrive early , you may have to wait until the restaurant opens .
concert [noun]

a public performance by musicians or singers

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violin [noun]

a musical instrument that we play by holding it under our chin and moving a bow across its strings

Ex: She plays the violin with grace and precision .
kind [noun]

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

Ex: The festival attracts people of different kinds , all celebrating together .
to like [verb]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

Ex: I like the idea of living in a big city .
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 .
me [pronoun]

(objective first-person singular pronoun) used by the speaker to refer to themselves when they are the object of a sentence

Ex: Please pass the salt to me .
you [pronoun]

(second-person pronoun) used for referring to the one or the people we are writing or talking to

Ex: Are you going to the party tonight ?
him [pronoun]

(objective third-person singular pronoun) used when referring to a male human or animal as the object of a sentence

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her [pronoun]

(objective third-person singular pronoun) used when referring to a female human or animal that is the object of a sentence

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it [pronoun]

(objective third-person singular pronoun) used when referring to something or an animal of unknown sex as the object of a sentence

Ex: She received a mysterious package in the mail , but she has n't opened it yet .
us [pronoun]

(objective first-person plural pronoun) used by the speaker to refer to themselves and at least one other person when they are the object of a sentence

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them [pronoun]

(objective third-person plural pronoun) used when referring to the aforementioned things or people that are the object of a sentence

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ticket [noun]

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

Ex: The flight attendant scanned my electronic ticket before I boarded the plane .
dinner [noun]

the main meal of the day that we usually eat in the evening

Ex: They grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for a casual summer dinner .
maybe [adverb]

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

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

to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard

Ex: Your friend 's suggestion for a road trip sounds exciting .
would [verb]

used to indicate a habitual tendency, preference, or desire

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to want [verb]

to wish to do or have something

Ex: Jane wanted to learn how to play the guitar , so she took lessons .
to need [verb]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Ex: She needs a ride to the airport tomorrow .
to work [verb]

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

Ex: They ca n't work if the internet is down .
to save [verb]

to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.

Ex: Quick thinking and CPR can save a person 's life during a cardiac arrest .

a genre of popular music, with a strong beat played on electric guitars and drums, evolved from rock and roll and pop music

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popular music, especially with young people, consisting a strong rhythm and simple tunes

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