Interchange - Beginner - Unit 8 - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - Part 2 in the Interchange Beginner coursebook, such as "pilot", "relaxing", "explain", etc.

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law firm [noun]

a business that is made up of one or more lawyers who work together to provide legal services to clients

Ex: They hired a law firm to handle the legal dispute .

stressful [adjective]

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

Ex: Moving to a new city can be stressful , especially when you do n't know anyone .

photographer [noun]

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

Ex: He started his career as a photographer for a local newspaper .

local [adjective]

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

Ex: We decided to support local businesses by purchasing goods from nearby shops .

newspaper [noun]

a set of large folded sheets of paper with lots of stories, pictures, and information printed on them about things like sport, politic, etc., usually issued daily or weekly

Ex: I use the newspaper as a source for my research papers because it has reliable information .

fun [adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: Going for a hike in the mountains can be a fun adventure .

software engineer [noun]

a person who designs and creates computer programs using special tools and languages

easy [adjective]

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

Ex: Finding the location was easy with the clear directions provided .

relaxing [adjective]

helping our body or mind rest

Ex:

boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early .

pilot [noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: As a child , he dreamed of becoming a pilot .

small [adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: The room had a small window that let in just a little sunlight .

airline [noun]

‌a company or business that provides air transportation services for people and goods

Ex: She works as a flight attendant for a major airline .

dangerous [adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: She 's allergic to bees ; a sting can be dangerous for her .

exciting [adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: The fireworks display was really exciting and lit up the whole sky .

high school [noun]

a secondary school typically including grades 9 through 12

Ex: Extracurricular activities , such as sports teams , drama clubs , and student government , play an important role in high school , helping students build friendships and develop leadership skills .

terrific [adjective]

extremely great and amazing

Ex: Her terrific physique was the result of disciplined workouts and a healthy lifestyle .

firefighter [noun]

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

Ex: The firefighter used a hose to douse the flames and prevent the fire from spreading .

dream job [noun]

a job that someone wants to have very much, and often involves doing work that they enjoy

Ex: His dream job involves traveling the world and meeting new people .

crocodile [noun]

a large reptile with very big jaws, sharp teeth, short legs, and a hard skin and long tail that lives in rivers and lakes in warmer regions

Ex: Mark saw a crocodile basking in the sun near the riverbank .

researcher [noun]

someone who studies a subject carefully and carries out academic or scientific research

Ex: He has worked as a researcher for several years before teaching .

important [adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Freedom of speech is an important right in democratic societies .

to explain [verb]

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

Ex: The video explains how to use the new software step by step .

sick [adjective]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

Ex: My father was so sick that he could n't even get out of bed .

to grow [verb]

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

Ex: Despite the harsh conditions , the desert cactus managed to grow and bloom .

camera [noun]

a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs

Ex:

river [noun]

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

Ex: The river flowed gently , reflecting the surrounding trees .

toad [noun]

any kind of frog that has a dry leathery skin, which is more terrestrial and has shorter hind limbs

ice cream [noun]

a sweet and cold dessert that is made from a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and various flavorings

Ex: She ordered a banana split with three different flavors of ice cream .

flavor [noun]

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

Ex: The cake had a rich chocolate flavor .

expert [noun]

an individual with a great amount of knowledge, skill, or training in a particular field

Ex: The finance expert gave valuable advice on managing money .

to believe [verb]

to accept something to be true even without proof

Ex: I find it hard to believe that she won the lottery twice in a row .

to taste [verb]

to have a specific flavor

Ex: Yesterday , the pasta dish she made tasted a bit too salty .

also [adverb]

used to add another item, fact, or action to what has already been mentioned

Ex: He speaks Spanish and also understands Portuguese .

company [noun]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

Ex:

spoon [noun]

an object that has a handle with a shallow bowl at one end that is used for eating, serving, or stirring food

Ex: She scooped ice cream into a bowl using a spoon .

fresh [adjective]

(of food) recently harvested, caught, or made

Ex:

to spit out [verb]

to forcefully push out something from the mouth using the throat muscles and lips

Interchange - Beginner
Classroom Language	Unit 1	Unit 2 - Part 1	Unit 2 - Part 2
Unit 3 - Part 1	Unit 3 - Part 2	Unit 4 - Part 1	Unit 4 - Part 2
Unit 5 - Part 1	Unit 5 - Part 2	Unit 6 - Part 1	Unit 6 - Part 2
Unit 7 - Part 1	Unit 7 - Part 2	Unit 7 - Part 3	Unit 8 - Part 1
Unit 8 - Part 2	Unit 9 - Part 1	Unit 9 - Part 2	Unit 10 - Part 1
Unit 10 - Part 2	Unit 11 - Part 1	Unit 11 - Part 2	Unit 11 - Part 3
Unit 12 - Part 1	Unit 12 - Part 2	Unit 13 - Part 1	Unit 13 - Part 2
Unit 14 - Part 1	Unit 14 - Part 2	Unit 15	Unit 16