Unit 7 - 7C

the fact that one is able or possesses the necessary skills or means to do something

His ability to solve complex problems quickly impressed the team.

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

A group of children were playing on the playground.

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

He is practicing fingerpicking techniques on the guitar.

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

She rides her bike to work every day.

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

He rides his bike to work every morning.

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel.

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

I drive my car to work every day.

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

He likes to climb mountains on weekends.

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

He noticed a spider crawling up the wall.

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

When he heard the news, he ran home in a hurry.

to hit a thing or person with the foot

The karate expert kicks the punching bag during training.

a round object that is used in games and sports, such as soccer, basketball, bowling, etc.

I hit the ball with a golf club, sending it flying towards the hole.

to push yourself off the ground or away from something and up into the air by using your legs and feet

He jumped over the puddle to avoid getting his shoes wet.

either of a pair of long thin objects worn on our feet to make us move faster over the snow

She strapped on her skis and glided gracefully down the mountain slope.

a very tall plant with branches and leaves, that can live a long time

I enjoyed the sweet scent of blossoms on the flowering tree.

(astronomy) a shining point found in large numbers in the night sky

I looked up at the night sky and saw a shooting star.

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

He goes to the gym five times a week.

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

My sister swims every morning before breakfast.

a large marine fish related to the ray family with a diamond shape and a tail

to make food with heat

I love to cook scrambled eggs with cheese for breakfast.

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

I can read this book easily.

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

I always carry a book in my bag so I can read during my commute or whenever I have free time.

to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight

After a long hike, we found a nice spot to sit and have a picnic.

to be upright on one's feet

He likes to stand on the balcony to feel the breeze.

to move forward at a regular speed by placing our feet in front of each other one by one

After the accident, doctors were unsure if he'd ever walk again.

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

He gave me a high-five, slapping his hand against mine.

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

Can you write your address on this form?

to make a picture of something using a pencil, pen, etc. without coloring it

He drew a cute cat on the paper for his little sister.

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

What are you doing tomorrow?