Total English - Elementary - Unit 3 - Reference - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - Reference - Part 1 in the Total English Elementary coursebook, such as "sunbathe", "bike", "weekend", etc.

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Total English - Elementary
Monday [noun]

‌the day that comes after Sunday

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Tuesday [noun]

‌the day that comes after Monday

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Thursday [noun]

‌the day that comes after Wednesday

Ex: Thursday is almost the weekend .
Friday [noun]

‌the day that comes after Thursday

Ex: My friend 's birthday is on a Friday this year .
Saturday [noun]

‌the day that comes after Friday

Ex: I look forward to Saturday evenings because I meet up with friends for dinner .
Sunday [noun]

‌the day that comes after Saturday

Ex: Sunday is a day to relax and recharge for the upcoming week .
weekend [noun]

the days of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when people do not have to go to work or school

Ex: Weekends allow me to take a break from work and recharge for the next week .
during [preposition]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

Ex: The students were attentive during the entire class .
to cook [verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: The chef cooks a delicious meal in the restaurant .
to drive [verb]

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: I like to drive along scenic routes to enjoy the countryside .

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

Ex: Apologies , I got distracted and was n't listening closely .
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 .
to ride [verb]

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

Ex: Participants in the off-road rally eagerly prepared to ride their dirt bikes through challenging trails in the desert .
bike [noun]

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

Ex: They went on a bike trip through the countryside last weekend .
to sing [verb]

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

Ex: He sings a duet with his sister at the family gathering .
to study [verb]

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

Ex: They are studying for the science competition next month .

to lie or sit in the sun in order to darken one's skin

Ex: The tourists are currently sunbathing on the deck of the cruise ship .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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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shopping [noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

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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 .

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 .

‌a global computer network that allows users around the world to communicate with each other and exchange information

Ex: She spends a lot of time on the Internet , browsing social media .
cinema [noun]

a building where films are shown

Ex: I saw the new superhero movie at the cinema .
concert [noun]

a public performance by musicians or singers

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gym [noun]

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

Ex: She joined a new gym near her house .
to play [verb]

to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team

Ex: Have you ever played against Sarah ?

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 .