Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 5 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "helmet", "off-road", "archery", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate

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

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

the practice of using a raft to travel with the flow of a river as a sport or hobby

Ex:

a type of sport in which a person climbs rock surfaces that are very steep

Ex: Rock climbing is a popular outdoor adventure sport .

a sport that involves riders performing specific tasks like jumping over obstacles or showcasing their skills on horseback

Ex: He ’s passionate about horse riding and competes in local tournaments .
off-road [adjective]

able to be driven or ridden on rough ground

Ex:

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

Ex: The park has trails specifically designed for mountain biking .
rugby [noun]

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points

Ex: Rugby requires strength and good teamwork .
archery [noun]

a martial art and sport that is practiced using arrows and bows

Ex: He bought a new bow for his archery training .
swimming [noun]

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

Ex: Swimming helps to improve our cardiovascular fitness .
helmet [noun]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

Ex: The firefighter ’s heavy-duty helmet shielded him from falling debris .
harness [noun]

a system of straps worn on the human body to provide support, distribute weight, or secure an object

Ex: The backpack has a padded harness for comfort .
swimsuit [noun]

a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women and girls

Ex: She felt confident and beautiful in her new swimsuit .
wetsuit [noun]

a tight-fitting piece of clothing made of rubber that is worn by underwater swimmers to remain warm

Ex: She adjusted the fit of her wetsuit to ensure it hugged her body snugly .

a special type of vest worn to help keep a person afloat in water, especially in case of an emergency

Ex: He was grateful for the life jacket when the boat capsized .
trainer [noun]

a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise

Ex: He prefers wearing trainers over formal shoes for everyday activities because they are more comfortable .
goggles [noun]

a type of eyewear that are designed to protect the eyes from harm

Ex:
glove [noun]

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

Ex: The gloves he wore while gardening kept his hands clean and free from scratches .