Total English - Elementary - Unit 3 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Elementary coursebook, such as "judo", "history", "achievement", etc.

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Total English - Elementary
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 .

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 .
chess [noun]

a strategic two-player board game where players move pieces with different abilities across a board with the objective of capturing the opponent's king

Ex: Playing chess regularly can improve cognitive skills such as problem-solving and decision-making .
judo [noun]

a martial art and sport that emphasizes grappling and throwing techniques, originated in Japan

Ex: Judo practitioners wear a gi , which is a traditional uniform .
rowing [noun]

a sport in which a boat is propelled through water using long poles called oars

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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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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 .
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 .

the activity or sport of sailing on water by standing on a special board with a sail attached to it

Ex: The beach is a popular destination for windsurfing , thanks to its consistent winds and calm waters .
yoga [noun]

a system of physical exercises, including breath control and meditation, practiced to gain more control over your body and mind

Ex: The yoga session was very calming and rejuvenating .
history [noun]

a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice

Ex: She loves reading about the history of art .
olympic [adjective]

related to or associated with the Olympic Games

age [noun]

the number of years something has existed or someone has been alive

Ex: My little sister is half my age ; we have a big age difference .

the state of legally belonging to a country

Ex: Despite growing up abroad , he strongly identifies with his British nationality .

a skill or personal quality that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity

Ex: His leadership qualifications made him the perfect candidate for the role of team manager .

something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

Ex: Despite the initial challenges , the team 's successful launch of the new product was a significant achievement .
dream [noun]

a wish or a cherished desire, particularly one that is difficult to fulfill

Ex: Traveling the world was a childhood dream she never gave up on .
ceremony [noun]

the act of formally performing or celebrating a social, religious, etc. event

Ex: The inauguration ceremony marked the beginning of his term as mayor .
medal [noun]

a flat piece of metal, typically of the size and shape of a large coin, given to the winner of a competition or to someone who has done an act of bravery in war, etc.

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