Interchange - Pre-intermediate - Unit 6 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - Part 1 in the Interchange Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "fitness", "seriously", "run", etc.

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Interchange - Pre-intermediate
to run [verb]

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

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often [adverb]

on many occasions

Ex: The library is often quiet during weekdays .
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 .
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 .
activity [noun]

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

Ex: Playing board games with family is an entertaining activity for the weekends .
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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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 .
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 .

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 .

a fitness machine with a moving surface that allows people to walk or run in one place for exercise

Ex: After a long day , he enjoyed walking on the treadmill while watching TV to unwind .
running [noun]

the act of walking in a way that is very fast and both feet are never on the ground at the same time, particularly as a sport

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jogging [noun]

the sport or activity of running at a slow and steady pace

Ex: He decided to do some jogging instead of going to the gym today .
walking [noun]

the act of taking long walks, particularly in the mountains or countryside, for pleasure or exercise

Ex: The guide offers tips for safe walking in hilly areas .
bowling [noun]

a sport or game in which a player rolls a ball down a lane with the aim of knocking over as many pins as possible at the other end of the lane

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weight [noun]

an object that has a certain amount of mass, and is used when exercising or measuring something

training [noun]

physical exercise done in preparation for a sports competition

Ex: The coach insisted on extra training for the basketball team .
child [noun]

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

Ex: She is a dedicated teacher who is passionate about nurturing and educating children .
teen [noun]

someone between the ages of 13 and 19

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a young person who has reached the age of adulthood, usually between the ages of 18 to 30

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the time or period of one's life when they are not young anymore and are not old yet

Ex: In middle age , she developed a passion for gardening .
old [adjective]

living in the later stages of life

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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 .
golf [noun]

a game that is mostly played outside where each person uses a special stick to hit a small white ball into a number of holes with the least number of swings

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any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

Ex: The dojo offers classes in a wide range of martial arts , including taekwondo , kung fu , and judo .
Pilates [noun]

a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening and toning the body, improving flexibility, and enhancing posture through a series of controlled movements

Ex: He started doing Pilates to help relieve his back pain .
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 .

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 .
yoga [noun]

a Hindu philosophy that focuses on mental and physical exercises which allow someone to be more conscious and united with the spirit of the universe

energy [noun]

the physical and mental strength required for activity, work, etc.

Ex: I need a cup of coffee to boost my energy .
seriously [adverb]

in a manner that suggests harm, damage, or threat is substantial

Ex: Poor maintenance can seriously weaken the structure .
to lift [verb]

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

Ex: The forklift operator is lifting pallets of goods in the warehouse .
hardly [adverb]

to a very small degree or extent

Ex: There 's hardly any milk left in the bottle .
real [adjective]

having actual existence and not imaginary

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someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

Ex: If he starts going for regular walks , he can avoid becoming a couch potato .
always [adverb]

at all times, without any exceptions

Ex: The restaurant always serves delicious food .
almost [adverb]

used to say that something is nearly the case but not completely

Ex: The store was almost empty , with just a few customers browsing the aisles .
usually [adverb]

in most situations or under normal circumstances

Ex: We usually have a family gathering on Thanksgiving .
once [adverb]

for one single time

Ex: She called me once but never again .
twice [adverb]

for two instances

Ex: I 've traveled to Europe twice .