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Interchange - Intermediate - Unit 2 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - Part 1 in the Interchange Intermediate coursebook, such as "recycling", "bus lane", "facility", etc.

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Interchange - Intermediate
life
life
[noun]

the state of existing as a person who is alive

Ex: After the accident, she started seeing life differently. 
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city
city
[noun]

a larger and more populated town

Ex: She enjoys exploring the city's parks and landmarks on weekends. 
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bicycle
bicycle
[noun]

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

Ex: He enjoys going on long bicycle rides in the countryside. 
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bus
bus
[noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex: I prefer sitting near the window when I'm on the bus. 
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green light

the green-colored traffic signal that allows drivers or pedestrians to move forward

Ex: The car moved as soon as the green light appeared. 
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bus lane
bus lane
[noun]

a special lane on a road only for buses, allowing them to move faster and more easily through traffic

Ex: Cars are not allowed to drive in the bus lane. 
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parking space

an area designed so that people could leave their cars or other vehicles there for a period of time

Ex: After driving around for ten minutes, she finally found a parking space near the entrance of the mall. 
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recycling
recycling
[noun]

the process of making waste products usable again

Ex: Recycling helps reduce environmental pollution. 
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street
street
[noun]

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

Ex: He parked his car on the street and walked to the nearby café. 
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subway station

a place, often built underground, where trains can stop for passengers to get on or off

Ex: They waited for the next train at the subway station. 
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taxi stand

a place where taxis can park to wait for passengers

Ex: He waited for a cab at the taxi stand outside the train station. 
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traffic jam

a large number of bikes, cars, buses, etc. that are waiting in lines behind each other which move very slowly

Ex: They were late to the meeting due to a traffic jam on the highway. 
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train station

a place where trains regularly stop for passengers to get on and off

Ex: I arrived at the train station early to ensure I didn't miss my train. 
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garage
garage
[noun]

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

Ex: They parked their car in the garage to protect it from the harsh winter weather. 
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system
system
[noun]

an organized collection of theories, ideas, or a method of attaining a particular objective

Ex: The school has a grading system to evaluate student performance. 
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to count
to count
[Verb]

to determine the number of people or objects in a group

Ex: The teacher regularly counts the students at the beginning of the class. 
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dangerous
dangerous
[Adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: Crossing the road without looking is dangerous. 
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enough
enough
[Adverb]

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

Ex: The team had trained hard and believed they were fit enough for the upcoming match. 
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streetlight

a tall light that is placed along the side of a road or street to help people see better when it is dark outside

Ex: The streetlight flickered during the storm. 
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants. 
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voice
voice
[noun]

the sounds that a person makes when speaking or singing

Ex: Her voice was soft and soothing, perfect for reading bedtime stories. 
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service
service
[noun]

the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others

Ex: The restaurant prided itself on providing excellent service to its customers. 
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too
too
[Adverb]

more than is acceptable, suitable, or necessary

Ex: This room is too cold to sleep in. 
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few
few
[determiner]

a small unspecified number of people or things

Ex: Few people understand the complexity of this issue. 
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less
less
[Adverb]

to a smaller amount, extent, etc. in comparison to a previous state or another thing or person

Ex: He spoke less clearly after his surgery. 
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more
more
[determiner]

used to refer to a number, amount, or degree that is bigger or larger

Ex: They've promised to donate more food to the shelter. 
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to rate
to rate
[Verb]

to judge and assign a score or rank to something according to a set scale

Ex: The judge will rate the performances of the contestants. 
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transportation

a system or method for carrying people or goods from one place to another by cars, trains, etc.

Ex: Public transportation is cheaper than driving. 
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affordable
affordable
[Adjective]

having a price that a person can pay without experiencing financial difficulties

Ex: The new housing development offers affordable apartments for low-income families. 
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recreational
recreational
[Adjective]

relating to activities done for enjoyment or leisure, rather than for work or other obligations

Ex: Recreational activities such as hiking and swimming promote physical fitness and relaxation. 
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facility
facility
[noun]

a place or a building that is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

Ex: The hospital's new facility includes state-of-the-art operating rooms and patient care units. 
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rush hour
rush hour
[noun]

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

Ex: She left the house early to avoid the rush hour traffic on her way to the office. 
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common
common
[Adjective]

regular and without any exceptional features

Ex: The meeting was filled with common tasks and discussions. 
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cost
cost
[noun]

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

Ex: He compared the cost of various insurance plans. 
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airport
airport
[noun]

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

Ex: I always feel a mix of emotions when saying goodbye to loved ones at the airport. 
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