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 [noun]

the state of existing as a person who is alive

Ex: He leads a quiet life in the countryside .
city [noun]

a larger and more populated town

Ex: They visit the city 's museums to learn about its history and culture .
bicycle [noun]

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

Ex: I love the feeling of the wind in my hair when I ride my bicycle .
bus [noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex:

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

Ex: The traffic light changed from red to green light .
bus lane [noun]

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

Ex: He got a ticket for using the bus lane illegally .

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

Ex: During the busy holiday season , it can be challenging to secure a parking space at popular shopping areas .

the process of making waste products usable again

Ex: Factories use advanced recycling methods for metals .
street [noun]

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

Ex: The street was filled with colorful houses and blooming flowers .

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

Ex: She bought her ticket at the subway station before boarding .

a place where taxis can park to wait for passengers

Ex: The city installed a new taxi stand in the busy downtown area .

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

Ex: The traffic jam stretched for miles , causing frustration among drivers .

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

Ex: I took a taxi from my house to the train station .
garage [noun]

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

Ex: He decided to convert the garage into a small workshop for his woodworking hobby .
system [noun]

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

Ex: The healthcare system provides medical care to all citizens .
to count [verb]

to determine the number of people or objects in a group

Ex: Yesterday , they counted the inventory to ensure accuracy .
dangerous [adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: She 's allergic to bees ; a sting can be dangerous for her .
enough [adverb]

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

Ex: I hope you have eaten enough for lunch .

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: A broken streetlight made the road darker .

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

Ex: Due to the severe pollution , many species of birds no longer visit the area .
voice [noun]

the sounds that a person makes when speaking or singing

Ex: The singer 's voice filled the concert hall with emotion .
service [noun]

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

Ex:
too [adverb]

more than is acceptable, suitable, or necessary

Ex: He was driving too fast down the highway .
few [determiner]

a small unspecified number of people or things

Ex:
less [adverb]

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

Ex: The project was completed less quickly than we had hoped .
more [determiner]

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

Ex: We need more time to complete the project .
to rate [verb]

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

Ex: The teacher will rate the students ' essays based on creativity and clarity .

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

Ex: The company provides free transportation for employees .
affordable [adjective]

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

Ex: The clothing store advertises affordable summer dresses under $ 20 .
recreational [adjective]

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

Ex: Recreational reading offers a form of entertainment and escapism from daily routines .
facility [noun]

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

Ex: The community center is a multi-purpose facility offering classes , sports programs , and events .

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

Ex: The local news reported on the construction project affecting rush hour traffic patterns .
common [adjective]

regular and without any exceptional features

Ex: The restaurant offered common dishes like pasta and salad .
cost [noun]

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

Ex: She was surprised by the low cost of the shoes .
airport [noun]

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

Ex: We had to show our passports and boarding passes at the airport immigration checkpoint .