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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
to play
[Verb]

to perform music on a musical instrument

Ex: He played Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 on the violin. 
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guitar
guitar
[noun]

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

Ex: He is practicing fingerpicking techniques on the guitar. 
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country
country
[noun]

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

Ex: Canada is a vast country known for its stunning landscapes and friendly people. 
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electronic
electronic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She prefers reading e-books on her electronic tablet rather than carrying around physical books. 
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Latin
Latin
[noun]

a genre of music that originated in Latin America

Ex: He attended a Latin concert that featured salsa and reggaeton. 
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classical
classical
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her music teacher introduced her to several classical composers. 
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jazz
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: He's learning to play jazz on the piano, focusing on improvisation techniques. 
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hip-hop
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 culture includes not only music but also dance, graffiti, and fashion. 
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other
other
[Adjective]

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

Ex: I spent the other half of my salary on groceries. 
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entertainment

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

Ex: Music festivals provide entertainment for music lovers. 
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television show

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

Ex: I love watching my favorite television show every evening after work. 
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music
music
[noun]

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

Ex: He plays the piano and enjoys composing beautiful music. 
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movie
movie
[noun]

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

Ex: He watched a scary movie and got scared during the suspenseful scenes. 
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action
action
[noun]

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

Ex: The team took immediate action to address the client’s concerns. 
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electronic
electronic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She prefers reading e-books on her electronic tablet rather than carrying around physical books. 
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game show
game show
[noun]

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

Ex: She won a new car on a popular game show last night. 
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horror
horror
[noun]

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

Ex: He loves horror movies with unexpected plot twists. 
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musical
musical
[noun]

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

Ex: The school is putting on a musical this spring, and I can't wait to see the students showcase their talents in singing, dancing, and acting. 
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rap
rap
[noun]

a genre of African-American music with a rhythmic speech

Ex: Rap emerged from the hip-hop movement and has evolved into a dominant musical genre. 
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reality show

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

Ex: She loves watching a reality show about home makeovers. 
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reggae
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

Ex: Bob Marley is one of the most famous artists in reggae music. 
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salsa music

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

Ex: Salsa music filled the dance floor with energy and excitement. 
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science fiction

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

Ex: He enjoys reading science fiction novels set in distant galaxies. 
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soap opera

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

Ex: She never misses an episode of her favorite soap opera. 
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talk show
talk show
[noun]

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

Ex: She appeared on a talk show to discuss her new book. 
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to wait
to wait
[Verb]

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

Ex: We're patiently waiting for the rain to stop. 
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concert
concert
[noun]

a public performance by musicians or singers

Ex: After the concert, the band met with fans for autographs. 
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violin
violin
[noun]

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

Ex: Can you show me the proper way to hold the violin bow? 
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kind
kind
[noun]

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

Ex: At the museum, you can explore artifacts and relics from different historical kinds. 
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to like
to like
[Verb]

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

Ex: He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed. 
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to do
to do
[Verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: What are you doing tomorrow? 
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me
me
[pronoun]

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

Ex: He gave the book to me. 
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you
you
[pronoun]

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

Ex: Can you please pass me the salt? 
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him
him
[pronoun]

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

Ex: She gave the book to him. 
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her
her
[pronoun]

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

Ex: He offered her a piece of cake. 
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it
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: I found a wallet on the street and handed it to the police. 
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us
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

Ex: They invited Sarah and us to the picnic. 
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them
them
[pronoun]

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

Ex: I lent them my umbrella during the rainstorm. 
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ticket
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: He lost his ticket and had to get a new one at the ticket counter. 
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dinner
dinner
[noun]

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

Ex: For dinner, I cooked a delicious chicken stir-fry with vegetables. 
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maybe
maybe
[Adverb]

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

Ex: She may go to the beach if the weather improves, maybe even bring a picnic. 
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to sound
to sound
[Verb]

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

Ex: The new movie sounds exciting; we should watch it. 
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would
would
[Verb]

used to indicate a habitual tendency, preference, or desire

Ex: She would always read before bed. 
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to want
to want
[Verb]

to wish to do or have something

Ex: He wants to go to the beach. 
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to need
to need
[Verb]

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

Ex: Do you need any help with your project? 
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to work
to work
[Verb]

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

Ex: He's been working on his presentation for hours. 
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to save
to save
[Verb]

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

Ex: Lifeguards work tirelessly to save swimmers in distress. 
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rock music

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

Ex: He hosts a radio show that explores the history of rock music. 
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pop music
pop music
[noun]

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

Ex: Her pop music playlist always gets the party started. 
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