Interchange - Beginner - Unit 13 - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 13 - Part 2 in the Interchange Beginner coursebook, such as "turn around", "library", "visit", etc.

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to change your position so as to face another direction

Ex: When I entered the room , everyone turned around to look at me .

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

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down [adverb]

at or toward a lower level or position

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right [noun]

the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north

Ex: Turn to your right at the intersection .
left [adjective]

located or directed toward the side of a human body where the heart is

Ex: In the portrait , the artist skillfully depicted the subject 's expressive eyes , positioned on the left side .
library [noun]

a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow

Ex: The university library has an extensive collection of academic journals .
terminal [noun]

a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey

Ex: There were shops and restaurants inside the terminal for passengers to enjoy .
tour [noun]

a journey for pleasure, during which we visit several different places

Ex: They planned a three-day tour to explore the historical sites in Rome .
art [noun]

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

Ex: Her art of sculpting allows her to express her deepest emotions .
museum [noun]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: I visited the museum to learn about ancient civilizations .
fantastic [adjective]

extremely amazing and great

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was fantastic .

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

Ex: The gallery showcased a collection of contemporary sculptures crafted by emerging artists from around the world .
painting [noun]

a picture created by paint

Ex: She gifted me a beautiful painting of a serene beach at sunset .
to visit [verb]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

Ex: The tourists visited the zoo to see exotic animals from around the world .
plant [noun]

a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

Ex: The orchid is a beautiful tropical plant .
to leave [verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: The bus will leave in five minutes , so be quick !

a building with a dome in which moving images of planets, starts, and constellations are projected for educational or entertainment purposes

Ex: The planetarium offers nightly sky shows that are both educational and entertaining .
rock [noun]

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

Ex: The lighthouse was built on a rock just off the coast .
moon [noun]

the circular object going around the earth, visible mostly at night

Ex: Selenophiles have a deep and intense love for the moon .

a piece of equipment by which the far objects, particularly those in space, are made clearly visible

Ex: A telescope can help you see planets that are millions of miles away .
sky [noun]

the space above the earth where the sun, clouds, stars, and the moon are and we can see them

Ex: The sky gradually brightened as the morning sun rose .
monument [noun]

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

Ex: The local community raised funds to build a monument dedicated to the town ’s founder .
huge [adjective]

very large in size

Ex: She adopted a huge dog that was almost as big as she was .
statue [noun]

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

Ex: The artist spent months sculpting the intricate details of the marble statue , bringing his vision to life .
writer [noun]

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

Ex: She is a writer who uses vivid descriptions in her works .

the leader of a country that has no king or queen

Ex: The president signed the new legislation into law .
famous [adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: Tourists flock to the city to visit famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower .
artist [noun]

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

Ex: She decided to pursue a career as an artist .

the act of trying to achieve a goal by doing better than others who are also aiming for the same goal

Ex: In the fashion industry , designers face stiff competition to stay ahead of trends and capture consumer attention .

to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The debate competition took place at the school auditorium .