Total English - Pre-intermediate - Unit 1 - Lesson 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - Lesson 1 in the Total English Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "culture", "regularly", "prefer", etc.

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Total English - Pre-intermediate
culture [noun]

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

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

a slice of bread that is brown on both sides because it has been heated

Ex: He had toast with cream cheese and smoked salmon .
regularly [adverb]

at predictable, equal time periods

Ex: The magazine is published regularly , every two weeks .
skating [noun]

the sport or activity of moving around quickly on skates

Ex: Skating is a great way to improve balance , coordination , and cardiovascular fitness .
bowling [noun]

a sport or game in which a player rolls a ball down a lane with the aim of knocking over as many pins as possible at the other end of the lane

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to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

Ex: He prefers spending his weekends reading a good book rather than going to crowded events .
keen [adjective]

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

Ex: With a keen mind for languages , he became fluent in Spanish after just a few months of study .

a public event at which paintings, photographs, or other things are shown

Ex: The annual exhibition of local crafts attracts thousands of visitors each year .
clubbing [noun]

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

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concert [noun]

a public performance by musicians or singers

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theater [noun]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

Ex: The theater downtown is putting on a Shakespeare production .
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 .
lie-in [noun]

a period of time spent resting or sleeping in bed beyond one's usual waking time, often done for the purpose of getting additional rest or relaxation

Ex: I always enjoy a lie-in on Sunday mornings .
absolutely [adverb]

in a total or complete way

Ex: They absolutely believed in the cause .
hobby [noun]

an activity that we enjoy doing in our free time

Ex: My hobby is painting , and I enjoy creating colorful artwork .
mostly [adverb]

in a manner that indicates the majority of something is in a certain condition or of a certain type

Ex: The movie , though a drama , had mostly lighthearted moments that kept the audience engaged .
cinema [noun]

a building where films are shown

Ex: I saw the new superhero movie at the cinema .