Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 7 - 7A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7A in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "estimate", "halve", "currency", etc.

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Insight - Pre-Intermediate
figure [noun]

the shape of a person's body, particularly a woman, when it is considered appealing

Ex: After months of exercise and healthy eating , she was proud of the improvements in her figure .
building [noun]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: The school building has a playground for the students .
language [noun]

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

Ex: She practices speaking the language with native speakers to improve her fluency .
food [noun]

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

Ex: She always tries to choose healthy and nutritious foods .
music [noun]

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

Ex: My husband 's favorite genre of music is pop .
clothes [noun]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

Ex: My mother asked me to fold my clothes and organize them in my closet .
people [noun]

a group of humans

Ex: People around the world enjoy various forms of music as a universal language .

to become larger in amount or size

Ex: As demand for the product rises , prices tend to increase .

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

Ex: He estimated the distance to be around five miles .

to increase something by two times its original amount or value

Ex: She doubled her savings by putting aside a portion of her paycheck each month .

(mathematics) to add a number to itself a certain number of times

Ex: When you multiply 5 by 4 , the result is 20 .

to find a number or amount using mathematics

Ex: He calculated the interest on the loan using a simple formula .

to become less in amount, size, or degree

Ex: The noise decreased as the construction work came to an end .
to halve [verb]

to divide something into two equal or nearly equal parts

Ex: The teacher asked the students to halve the apples for a classroom activity .

to separate people or things into two or more groups, parts, etc.

Ex: Right now , the referee is dividing the teams before the soccer match .
end [noun]

the final part of something, such as an event, a story, etc.

Ex: He was relieved when he reached the end of his long journey .
second [adjective]

being number two in order or time

Ex:
end [noun]

the goal or purpose of something

Ex: The project ’s end was clearly defined from the start .
second [noun]

the standard SI unit of time, equal to one-sixtieth of a minute

Ex: It takes less than ten seconds for the rocket to reach supersonic speed .
figure [noun]

a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9

Ex: She wrote down the figures for the monthly expenses .
way [noun]

a procedure or approach used to achieve something

Ex: We must find a better way to manage our time .
present [noun]

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

Ex: He always brings thoughtful presents whenever he visits , which shows how much he values our friendship .

an area with farms, fields, and trees, outside cities and towns

Ex: She loves taking long walks in the country , surrounded by nature and fresh air .
time [noun]

a time period that provides an opportunity to do things or accomplish goals

race [noun]

an attempt to achieve something first in a competition, contest, etc.

the study or art of building and designing houses

Ex: Many students choose to study architecture to learn how to design buildings that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing .
area [noun]

a particular part or region of a city, country, or the world

Ex: The earthquake affected a large area , causing significant damage .
climate [noun]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

Ex: The climate in the desert can be extremely hot during the day and cold at night .
culture [noun]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

Ex: Our school promotes a culture of respect and kindness .
currency [noun]

the type or system of money that is used by a country

Ex: Using a stable currency is crucial for maintaining economic stability .

a group of people who share a common culture, language, religion, or ancestry

Ex: Language plays a key role in defining an ethnic group .

the scientific study of the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere, divisions, products, population, etc.

Ex: She used maps and atlases to study the geography of different regions .
history [noun]

all the events of the past

Ex: He has a passion for history , particularly the impact of World War II on global politics .
location [noun]

the geographic position of someone or something

Ex: The company chose a prime location downtown for its new flagship store .

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

Ex: Migration patterns have changed the ethnic composition of population groups over decades .
religion [noun]

the belief in a higher power such as a god and the activities it involves or requires

Ex: His religion requires daily prayer and meditation .

a region of the earth that has the same standard time

Ex: Time zones help coordinate global activities and ensure synchronized schedules .