Insight - Elementary - Unit 2 - 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2A in the Insight Elementary coursebook, such as "activity", "free time", "enjoy", etc.

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Insight - Elementary

a period when no work or essential tasks need to be done, allowing for activities of personal choice

Ex: With so much work , I barely have any free time this week .
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 .
acting [noun]

the job or art of performing in movies, plays or TV series

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cooking [noun]

the act of preparing food by heat or mixing different ingredients

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dancing [noun]

‌the act of moving our body to music; a set of movements performed to music

Ex: The couple spent the evening dancing under the stars .
drawing [noun]

the activity or art of creating illustrations by a pen or pencil

Ex: Drawing helps her relax after a long day .
painting [noun]

the act or art of making pictures, using paints

Ex: Painting requires a balance of creativity and technical skill .
playing [noun]

the action of engaging in a game, sport, or other fun activity

a game designed to be played on a computer

Ex: Developing a successful computer game takes a lot of creativity and coding skills .
tennis [noun]

a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net

Ex: She won the tennis tournament and received a trophy .
drum [noun]

a musical instrument consisting of a hollow, round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by hitting it with sticks or hands

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playing [noun]

the action of making music by using an instrument

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a type of sport in which a person climbs rock surfaces that are very steep

Ex: Rock climbing is a popular outdoor adventure sport .
singing [noun]

the act of producing musical sounds with one's voice

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 .
like [noun]

something by which a person can show their interest in or approval of a post shared on social media, a blog, etc. by tapping a specific button

dislike [noun]

the feeling of not liking something or someone

Ex: There is a general dislike for rainy weather among the children .
to enjoy [verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: He often enjoys hiking in the mountains during the weekends .
interested [adjective]

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

Ex: He sounded interested when I mentioned the project .
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 .
aerobics [noun]

a type of exercise that is designed to make one's lungs and heart stronger, often performed with music

Ex: After a few weeks of regular aerobics , she noticed increased stamina and energy levels .
archery [noun]

a martial art and sport that is practiced using arrows and bows

Ex: He bought a new bow for his archery training .

the sport of competing in track and field events, including running races and various competitions in jumping and throwing

Ex: He switched his focus from soccer to athletics after discovering a talent for the javelin .

a sport played by two or four players who hit a lightweight object called a shuttle back and forth over a tall net using rackets

Ex: They played badminton in the park on a sunny afternoon .

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 .
to canoe [verb]

to travel or move in a small, narrow boat typically using paddles for moving

Ex: Seeking a unique fitness routine , she and her friends decided to canoe regularly .
cricket [noun]

a game played by two teams of eleven players who try to get points by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks

Ex: My brother taught me how to play cricket .

a sport that develops and displays one's agility, balance, coordination, and strength

Ex: Many schools offer gymnastics classes to help students develop coordination and balance .
hockey [noun]

a game played by two teams of eleven players on grass or a field, using long sticks to put a hard ball in the opposite team's goal

Ex: The coach organized a series of drills to improve the players ' passing and shooting techniques in preparation for the upcoming hockey tournament .
karate [noun]

a martial art that involves striking and blocking techniques, typically practiced for self-defense, sport, or physical fitness

Ex: In karate , students learn both techniques and forms .
rugby [noun]

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points

Ex: Rugby requires strength and good teamwork .
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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sailing [noun]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

Ex: He learned the basics of sailing during his summer vacation and quickly fell in love with the sport .
skiing [noun]

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

Ex: The family planned a weekend getaway to the mountains for some skiing and snowboarding .

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 .