Interchange - Intermediate - Unit 1 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - Part 1 in the Interchange Intermediate coursebook, such as "memory", possession"", "outdoor", etc.

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Interchange - Intermediate
memory [noun]

the ability of mind to keep and remember past events, people, experiences, etc.

Ex: He has a photographic memory and can recall information with ease .
medical [adjective]

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

Ex: His medical knowledge allowed him to provide first aid in emergency situations .
center [noun]

the middle part or point of an area or object

Ex: The clock tower stands tall in the center of the town square .
hometown [noun]

the town or city where a person grew up or was born

Ex: I moved back to my hometown after finishing college .
employer [noun]

a person or organization that hires and pays individuals for a variety of jobs

Ex: The employer provided training programs to help employees develop new skills and enhance their performance .
interest [noun]

the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

Ex: Tom 's interest in astronomy led him to spend countless nights stargazing through his telescope .
to ski [verb]

to move on snow on two sliding bars that are worn on the feet

Ex: Families may gather to ski together during winter vacations in mountainous regions .
to swim [verb]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

Ex: While I was swimming at the lake , I found a seashell .
camp [noun]

a location where people stay temporarily, typically in tents or temporary structures

Ex: After the storm , the campers had to rebuild their camp from scratch .
outdoor [adjective]

(of a place or space) located outside in a natural or open-air setting, without a roof or walls

Ex: The restaurant has an outdoor seating area that ’s perfect for warm evenings .
originally [adverb]

in a way that relates to the inherent origin or source

Ex: The family originally hailed from Normandy .
to move [verb]

to change your position or location

Ex: The cat moved swiftly across the room .
to speak [verb]

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

Ex: She was so nervous she could hardly speak .
to take [verb]

to reach for something and hold it

Ex: May I take your coat and hat , sir ?
to teach [verb]

to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.

Ex: I decided to leave my stressful job and teach painting at the community center .

a large place where people go and pay to have fun and enjoy games, rides, or other activities

Ex: She won a stuffed animal at one of the carnival games in the amusement park .
beach [noun]

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

Ex: The beach is a great place to relax and unwind during vacation .
cat [noun]

a small animal that has soft fur, a tail, and four legs and we often keep it as a pet

Ex: My friend 's cat is playing with a toy mouse .

to gather together things from different places or people

Ex: The scientist collected samples of soil and water from different locations for environmental analysis .

a book that tells a story with a series of pictures and words, often featuring superheroes or adventure

Ex: The new comic book tells the story of a young hero saving the world .
fish [noun]

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

Ex: The colorful fish in the aquarium captured my attention .
to play [verb]

to take part in a game or activity for fun

Ex: I want to play Monopoly with my friends .

a digital game that we play on a computer, game console, or mobile device

Ex: I 'm excited to try out a new video game that was just released .

a playing area built outdoors for children, particularly inside parks or schools

Ex: Parents watched their kids run around the playground .
sticker [noun]

a small piece of paper or plastic with a sticky substance on one side that can be attached to an object as a label, decoration, or indicator

Ex: He collected stickers from different countries .

a toy that looks like a bear and is made of soft materials

Ex: He donated a large teddy bear to the local children 's hospital to brighten the day of young patients .
toy [noun]

something made for kids to play with, such as dolls, action figures, etc.

Ex: She is playing with her favorite toy , a stuffed teddy bear .
turtle [noun]

an animal that has a hard shell around its body and lives mainly in water

Ex: Despite their slow pace , turtles are skilled predators , capable of ambushing prey with lightning-fast strikes .
to watch [verb]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

Ex: The audience eagerly watched the actors on stage during the play .
cartoon [noun]

a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects

Ex: The cartoon is known for its colorful animation and funny characters .
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 .
pet [noun]

an animal such as a dog or cat that we keep and care for at home

Ex: John wants to adopt a pet from the animal shelter .
hobby [noun]

an activity that we enjoy doing in our free time

Ex: My hobby is painting , and I enjoy creating colorful artwork .

(usually plural) anything that a person has or owns at a specific time

Ex: The thief was caught red-handed with stolen possessions in his backpack .
politics [noun]

a set of ideas and activities involved in governing a country, state, or city

Ex: Understanding the complex landscape of global politics is crucial for anyone aspiring to work in diplomacy .
messy [adjective]

lacking orderliness or cleanliness

Ex: She apologized for the messy state of the living room , where toys were scattered everywhere .

the way that someone or something looks

Ex: She pays attention to her appearance , making sure her hair and makeup are perfect .
to care [verb]

to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them

Ex: She cares a lot about her little sister and always protects her .
used to [verb]

used to say that something happened frequently or constantly in the past but not anymore

Ex: