Interchange - Intermediate - Unit 9 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - Part 1 in the Interchange Intermediate coursebook, such as "virtual", "assembly line", "teleportation", etc.

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Interchange - Intermediate
only [adverb]

with anyone or anything else excluded

Ex: He speaks only Spanish .

the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

Ex: The government invested in improving access to quality education for all children .
work [noun]

something that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: Sarah 's work as a nurse keeps her busy throughout the week .

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 .
the past [noun]

the time that has passed

Ex: Some traditions from the past are still practiced today .

the period of time happening now, not before or after

Ex:
future [noun]

the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then

Ex: They are saving money for their child 's future .
to print [verb]

to create a number of copies of a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

Ex: The school printed flyers to advertise the upcoming event .

a large board with a smooth dark surface that is written on with chalk in schools

Ex: The blackboard was filled with math problems .

a production process where a product is put together in a step-by-step manner by different people or machines, each responsible for a specific task

Ex: Robots now assist workers on the assembly line .

a type of train powered by steam engine that uses steam pressure to move

Ex: Children were excited to see a real steam train .

a large ship designed to carry passengers across the ocean, and it often has areas for people to have fun and relax

Ex:
e-book [noun]

a book that is published or converted to a digital format

Ex: He purchased an e-book to read during his vacation .
digital [adjective]

(of signals or data) representing and processing data as series of the digits 0 and 1 in electronic signals

Ex: Many artists share their work on social media through digital platforms .
content [noun]

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

Ex:
frequent [adjective]

done or happening regularly

Ex: He experienced frequent headaches due to stress .
career [noun]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

Ex: After college , he began his career as a software engineer at a tech company .
change [noun]

a process or result of becoming different

Ex: The company underwent a big change in leadership last year .
multiple [adjective]

consisting of or involving several parts, elements, or people

Ex: The company offers multiple options for their subscription plans .

a physical location, such as an office, factory, or store, where people go to work and perform their job duties

Ex: A clean and organized workplace improves productivity and morale .

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

Ex: Pesticides used in agriculture can pollute soil and groundwater if not applied responsibly .
vehicle [noun]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

Ex: You need a license to drive a vehicle .
to share [verb]

to possess or use something with someone else at the same time

Ex: You might have to share this with a classmate .
virtual [adjective]

(of a place, object, etc.) generated through the use of software

Ex: She attended a virtual concert where musicians performed live from different locations .

a room that students are taught in, particularly in a college, school, or university

Ex: The classroom is filled with desks , chairs , and a chalkboard .
learning [noun]

the process or act of gaining knowledge or a new skill by studying, experimenting, or practicing

Ex: His learning improved after he changed his study habits .
pill [noun]

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

Ex: My allergy pills are in the medicine cabinet .
intelligent [adjective]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

Ex: My sister is incredibly intelligent ; she can solve complex math problems easily .
robot [noun]

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

Ex: She programmed the robot to assist with household chores .

a vehicle that can operate without a human driver

Ex: Some people are worried about the safety of driverless cars on the road .

the hypothetical ability to instantly transport matter from one place to another without physically moving it through space

hardly [adverb]

to a very small degree or extent

Ex: There 's hardly any milk left in the bottle .

to know who a person or what an object is, because we have heard, seen, etc. them before

Ex: The dog recognized its owner ’s scent from a distance .
tower [noun]

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

Ex: The tower was built to support a large clock .
pretty [adverb]

to a degree that is high but not very high

Ex: It was pretty late when they finally got home .
soon [adverb]

in a short time from now

Ex: The movie will start soon , so grab some popcorn .
anymore [adverb]

used to indicate that something that was once true or done is no longer the case

Ex: He does n't eat meat anymore ; he switched to a vegetarian diet .
seriously [adverb]

in a manner that suggests harm, damage, or threat is substantial

Ex: Poor maintenance can seriously weaken the structure .
used to [verb]

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

Ex:
to build [verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: These cottages are built with timber and thatch .
to order [verb]

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

Ex: She ordered a cappuccino and sat by the window .
to meet [verb]

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

Ex: We should meet at the theater before the movie starts .
might [verb]

used to express a possibility

Ex: We might go to the beach if the weather is nice .