Interchange - Pre-intermediate - Unit 8 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - Part 1 in the Interchange Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "laundromat", "move in", "district", etc.

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Interchange - Pre-intermediate

the area around someone, somewhere, or something

Ex: Apartments in the neighborhood of downtown New York City come with a premium price tag .
place [noun]

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

Ex: I 'm looking for a quiet place to study .
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 .

a store where clothing items, such as shirts, pants, dresses, and accessories, are sold to customers

Ex: He found a great selection of suits at the clothing store .

a store in which food and necessary household items are sold

Ex: They opened a new grocery store in the neighborhood last week .
hair [noun]

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

Ex: His hair is curly and brown .
salon [noun]

a place where hairdressing, makeup and other cosmetic services are done professionally

Ex: He booked an appointment at the salon for a beard trim .

a facility where coin-operated washing machines and dryers are available to customers

Ex: He waited at the laundromat while his laundry dried .

a stand or stall on a street, etc. where newspapers, magazines, and sometimes books are sold

Ex: The newsstand was bustling with people buying tabloids and snacks .
stadium [noun]

a very large, often roofless, structure where sports events, etc. are held for an audience

Ex: The city invested in upgrading the stadium to include modern amenities , such as improved seating and high-definition video screens .
hotspot [noun]

a public place where a wireless Internet connection is made available

Ex: Public hotspots may have security risks , so users should exercise caution when connecting .
haircut [noun]

a particular style or shape in which someone's hair is cut

Ex: He asked the stylist for a modern haircut with clean lines .
fashion [noun]

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

Ex:

a type of small restaurant where people can drink coffee, tea, etc. and usually eat light meals too

Ex: Let 's meet at the coffee shop after your class .

‌a pharmacy that sells medicines and also other types of goods, for example toiletries

Ex: The drugstore sells cosmetics , snacks , and household essentials .

a place that sells fuel for cars, buses, bikes, etc.

Ex: She bought snacks and drinks from the convenience store at the gas station .
library [noun]

a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow

Ex: The university library has an extensive collection of academic journals .

a place where we can send letters, packages, etc., or buy stamps

Ex: She bought some stamps at the post office to send out her letters .

to begin to live in a new house or work in a new office

Ex: She 's looking forward to move in to her new home after the wedding .
across [preposition]

on the opposite side of a given area or location

Ex: The bakery is located just across the street .
in [preposition]

used to show that something exists or happens inside a space or area

Ex:
on [preposition]

in contact with and upheld by a surface

Ex: He placed the keys on the counter .
next to [preposition]

in a position very close to someone or something

Ex: The school playground is right next to the sports field .
near [adjective]

not far from a place

Ex: The near side of the riverbank offers a beautiful view of the sunset .
close [adjective]

near in distance

Ex: The close distance between the two cities makes it easy to commute .
opposite [preposition]

on the opposing side of a particular area from someone or something, often facing them

Ex: The restaurant is opposite the park , with a great view of the fountain .
in front of [preposition]

in a position at the front part of someone or something else or further forward than someone or something

Ex: He always feels nervous speaking in front of a large audience , but he knows it ’s important for his career .
back [adverb]

in or to the direction behind us

Ex:
behind [adverb]

at the rear, far side, or back side of something

Ex: The car slowly moved behind as the truck entered the highway .
between [preposition]

in, into, or at the space that is separating two things, places, or people

Ex: The restaurant is situated between the movie theater and the bookstore .
corner [noun]

a point or area at which two edges, sides, or lines meet

Ex: The old bookstore is located on the corner of Maple Street and Elm Avenue .

a large store, divided into several parts, each selling different types of goods

Ex: He bought a new suit in the men 's department of the department store .
gym [noun]

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

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

a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

Ex: I stayed at a luxurious hotel during my vacation .
some [determiner]

used to express an unspecified amount or number of something

Ex: We planted some flowers in the garden .
any [determiner]

used to say that it does not matter which individual or amount from a group is chosen or referred to

Ex: Any student can participate , regardless of grade level .
downtown [noun]

the main business area of a city or town located at its center

Ex: The downtown is home to many skyscrapers and corporate headquarters .

the most important street with many shops and stores in a town

Ex: She strolled down Main Street , admiring the holiday decorations .
suburb [noun]

a residential area outside a city

Ex: Many commuters prefer living in the suburb , as it allows them to escape the hustle and bustle of city life while still being close enough to work .
district [noun]

an area of a city or country with given official borders used for administrative purposes

Ex:

a machine that allows customers to perform financial transactions such as withdrawals, deposits, transfers, etc.

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