Unit 1

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

A group of children were playing on the playground.

a game played on ice by two teams of 6 skaters who try to hit a hard rubber disc (a puck) into the other team’s goal, using long sticks

He loves watching ice hockey games during the winter season.

to travel or move from one location to another

He went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family.

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

He travels for work and often visits different cities for business meetings.

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

What are you doing tomorrow?

schoolwork that students have to do at home

I always double-check my homework to ensure it is accurate.

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

The students will make a model of the solar system for the science fair.

an act or opinion that is wrong

Recognizing and admitting your mistakes is the first step toward personal growth.

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

He spoke about his experiences during the meeting.

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

He wants to become bilingual and speak multiple languages fluently.

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

He was saying that he wanted to quit his job and travel the world.

to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.

She teaches yoga to promote health and well-being.

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.

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

He learned valuable negotiation skills by watching experienced negotiators in action

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

She agreed to lend her friend some money until the next payday.

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

Can I borrow your umbrella?It's raining outside, and I left mine at home.

having a lot of value

Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources.

having a very pleasant flavor

For me, the most delicious food always involves cheese.

having a relatively great vertical extent

The high mountain peaks were covered in snow.

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

The necklace she wore had a long chain adorned with intricate charms.

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

He felt the weight of the heavy burden on his shoulders.

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

As a student, Jenny is always busy with assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities.

used to say where someone or something goes

He rode his bicycle to the store to buy some groceries.

used for showing the place where a person or thing comes from

I received a letter from my cousin in Australia.

used to show a particular place or position

I saw him at the grocery store.

used to express the matters that relate to a specific person or thing

I read an interesting article about health and fitness.

used to indicate someone's or something's ownership or relation to a thing or person

He's the director of a successful company.

in contact with and upheld by a surface

If you are cold the blanket is on the bed.

used to show that something exists or happens inside a space or area

They live in a big house.

used when two or more things or people are together in a single place

I went to the park with my friends.

used to indicate who is supposed to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

I bought a ticket for the concert this evening.

to go away from somewhere

She left her friends at the party without any goodbye.

to go away from somewhere

She left her friends at the party without any goodbye.

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

At the museum, you can explore artifacts and relics from different historical kinds.

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train.

to have a particular meaning or represent something

His silence meant that he was not interested in the conversation.

the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

Sarah developed a keen interest in photography after receiving her first camera as a gift.

the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

Sarah developed a keen interest in photography after receiving her first camera as a gift.

to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon

The news of the upcoming concert excited music fans all over the city.

to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon

The news of the upcoming concert excited music fans all over the city.

to make someone feel mildly shocked

The unexpected news seemed to surprise her, and she couldn't hide her reaction.

to make someone feel mildly shocked

The unexpected news seemed to surprise her, and she couldn't hide her reaction.

to do something that causes a person become uninterested, tired, or impatient

The long lecture bored the students.

to do something that causes a person become uninterested, tired, or impatient

The long lecture bored the students.

to make a person feel ashamed, uneasy, or nervous, especially in front of other people

His clumsy fall embarrassed him in front of his colleagues.

to make a person feel ashamed, uneasy, or nervous, especially in front of other people

His clumsy fall embarrassed him in front of his colleagues.