Total English - Elementary - Unit 12 - Lesson 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 12 - Lesson 1 in the Total English Elementary coursebook, such as "continent", "tunnel", "join", etc.

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continent [noun]

any of the large land masses of the earth surrounded by sea such as Europe, Africa or Asia

Ex: Asia is the largest continent and is home to many ancient civilizations .

barrier [noun]

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

Ex: Lack of funding is a major barrier to scientific research .

tunnel [noun]

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

Ex: Workers are repairing the tunnel to improve traffic flow .

to connect [verb]

to join two or more things together

Ex: The bridge connects the two sides of the river , providing a passage for pedestrians and vehicles .

island [noun]

a piece of land surrounded by water

Ex: The island had stunning sunsets that painted the sky with vibrant hues .

to join [verb]

to be connected or linked together

Ex: The branches of the tree join to create a dense canopy .

to link [verb]

to establish a physical connection or attachment between two or more things

Ex: The train tracks link cities and towns , facilitating transportation between them .

mainland [noun]

the main part of a continent or country that is connected to a larger landmass, excluding surrounding islands or territories

Ex: The mainland has a different climate than the surrounding islands .