Total English - Elementary - Unit 12 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 12 - Reference in the Total English Elementary coursebook, such as "bridge", "tunnel", "kayak", etc.

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Total English - Elementary

a journey carefully organized for a specific purpose, such as exploration or research

Ex: Equipment was loaded for the scientific expedition .
to kayak [verb]

to travel or move in a small narrow boat propelled with a double-bladed paddle, called a kayak

Ex: We kayaked along the coastline to explore hidden caves .
sailing [noun]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

Ex: He learned the basics of sailing during his summer vacation and quickly fell in love with the sport .
to trek [verb]

to go for a long walk or journey, particularly in the mountains, forests, etc. as an adventure

Ex: They trekked up the steep trail in the early morning darkness .

the part of water in a river that runs very fast and looks foamy

Ex: The river ’s white water made the descent challenging .
bridge [noun]

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

Ex: She paused on the bridge to take photographs of the city skyline .
canyon [noun]

a valley that is deep and has very steep sides, through which a river is flowing usually

Ex: The canyon walls were covered in colorful rock formations .
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 .

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 .
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 .
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 act [verb]

to play or perform a role in a play, movie, etc.

Ex:
ambition [noun]

something that is greatly desired

Ex: His ambition to see the Northern Lights kept him dreaming for years .
drama [noun]

a play that is performed in a theater, on TV, or radio

Ex: She got the leading role in the school drama .
fame [noun]

a state of being widely known or recognized, usually because of notable achievements, talents, or actions

Ex: The athlete 's fame grew with every record-breaking performance .
fortune [noun]

a good thing that happens by chance and is not expected

Ex: The explorer credited his survival in the jungle to fortune and quick thinking .
politics [noun]

a set of ideas and activities involved in governing a country, state, or city

Ex: Understanding the complex landscape of global politics is crucial for anyone aspiring to work in diplomacy .

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

Ex: The newspaper interviewed the local politician .

an activity in which someone jumps from a very high place with a rubber cord tied around their ankles

Ex: Bungee jumping is a popular extreme sport for thrill-seekers looking for a new adventure .

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

Ex: The professor challenges his students with thought-provoking assignments .
cycling [noun]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

Ex: The annual cycling event attracted participants from all over the country .

an event or competition in which participants showcase their skills or talents in front of an audience and a panel of judges

Ex: He became famous after winning a talent show with his impressive dance moves .