Unit 14 - Lesson 2

to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

He wanted to discuss his concerns with the manager before making a formal complaint.

a chain of actions that will help us reach our goals

The project manager presented a detailed plan outlining the phases of the construction.

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 travel or move from one location to another

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

a location where people stay temporarily, typically in tents or temporary structures

We set up camp near the lake for our weekend getaway.

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

My dad took me fishing, and we caught a big fish.

to feel less worried or stressed

After a long day at work, I like to relax with a good book.

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

We're going to hang out at the park this afternoon.

someone we like and trust

David and Samantha became friends after meeting at a book club and discovered their shared passion for literature.

to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

After a long day of work, I like to relax and sleep to recharge my energy.

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

The late delivery of the package inconvenienced the recipient.

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

What are you doing tomorrow?

not a single thing

After rummaging through the drawers, she found nothing of value.

to keep something bad under control in order to prevent deterioration or to slow down its spread or development

He wrapped a bandage tightly around his sprained ankle to check the swelling.

a system that is used to send and receive messages or documents via a network

He signed up for the newsletter and receives updates via email.

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

He avoids strenuous exercise due to his heart condition.

to move the body to music in a special way

During the carnival, everyone were dancing in the streets.

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

He often goes out to play basketball in the park with his friends.

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.

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

I buried my feet in the warm sand at the beach.

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

He watched a scary movie and got scared during the suspenseful scenes.

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

Listen closely, and you can hear the birds singing in the trees.

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

He plays the piano and enjoys composing beautiful music.

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

They spent the weekend painting their living room walls a soothing shade of blue.

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

A group of children were playing on the playground.

a type of sport where two teams, with eleven players each, try to kick a ball into a specific area to win points

I like to watch soccer matches on TV and support my favorite team.

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

I can read this book easily.

to rest or sleep for a short period of time during the day

I'm feeling a bit tired, so I'm going to take a nap for about 30 minutes before I continue working on my project.

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

I love to visit my uncle because he tells great stories.