Unlock 2 -Unit 1 – Places – RW – Vocabulary 1

The students will learn these words with the help of pictures. Using colorful and engaging illustrations, each word will be clearly represented so that students can easily understand and remember their meanings. This visual approach makes learning new vocabulary both enjoyable and effective for young learners

Destination

Destination : (n) : the place where someone or something is going.

1. The happy family packed their bags because the tropical island was their vacation destination.
2. The bus will take us to our destination, which is the big park.
3. My destination is Grandma’s house, where I will have dinner.

Harbour

Harbour : (n) : an area of water by the coast used to keep ships safe.

1. The boats are resting in the harbour near the sea.
2. We can see many ships in the harbour when we walk by the water.
3. The colorful boats rest safely in the calm harbour while big waves crash outside.

Tower

Tower : (n): a very tall, thin building, or part of a building.

1. There is a tall tower in the middle of the city.
2. The tall tower reaches high into the sky, much higher than all the other buildings.
3. The castle has a tower with a flag on it.

Monument

Monument : (n) : a special building to make people remember an event in history or a famous person.

1. Children look up at the big monument that helps people remember an important person from long ago.
2. We visited a monument to remember the soldiers.
3. The big stone monument tells the story of an old king.

Goods

Goods :(n) : things that people sell.

1. The shop sells many goods, like toys and clothes.
2. We need to buy some goods from the market, like fruit and bread.
3. TThe market has many different goods for sale, like fresh fruits, colorful toys, and warm clothes.

Fireworks

Fireworks : (n) : small objects that explode to make a loud noise and bright colours in the night sky.

1. We watched the colorful fireworks in the sky on New Year’s Eve.
2. The fireworks make loud noises and bright lights at night.
3. The bright fireworks light up the dark sky with beautiful colors and loud sounds that make everyone say “Wow!”

Population

Population : (n): the number of people living in a place.

1. The population of the city is growing fast; there are more people every year.
2. Our school has a small population; only 100 students go there.
3. Our town has a population of many different people – children, parents, grandparents, and neighbors all living together.

Expert

Expert : (n) : someone who has a lot of skill in or a lot of knowledge about something.

1. The doctor is an expert who knows a lot about helping people feel better when they are sick.
2. My dad is an expert at fixing cars; he knows everything about engines.
3. The teacher is an expert in math; she can solve hard problems easily.

Countryside

Countryside : (n) : land that is not in towns or cities and may have farms and fields.

1. In the peaceful countryside, you can see green fields, farm animals, and no big city buildings.
2. The countryside is very quiet; you can hear the birds sing.
3. In the countryside, there are many farms with cows and sheep.

Opportunity

Opportunity : (n) : a chance to do or experience something good.

1. The golden door opens to show wonderful opportunities for the excited child to try new things and follow dreams.
2. The trip to the zoo was a great opportunity to see wild animals.
3. She had the opportunity to meet a famous singer at the concert.

Pollution

Pollution : (n) : damage caused to water, air and land by harmful materials or waste.

1. Pollution makes the air dirty and the water unsafe, but we can help keep our Earth clean and happy.
2. The river has pollution, so we cannot swim in it.
3. Cars can cause pollution when they make smoke from their engines.

Modern

Modern : (adj) : designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods.

1. The modern buildings look very different from old ones, with shiny glass walls and the newest technology.
2. The modern phone has many cool features, like a camera and games.
3. In the modern kitchen, there are machines that help cook food fast.

Traffic

Traffic : (n) : the cars, trucks and other vehicles using a road.

1. There is lots of traffic on the busy street with cars, buses, and trucks all driving together.
2. Traffic jams happen when too many cars are on the road at the same time.
3. The traffic light turned red, so the cars had to stop.

Capital

Capital : (n) : the most important city in a country or state; where the government is.

1. London is the capital of England; it is a big and important city.
2. Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America.
3. We went on a trip to the capital to see the famous landmarks.

The words in the following presentation are from a book called “Unlock 2” – Reading and Writing book. They’re part of unit 1, which is all about Places. And guess what? It’s the very first set of vocabulary you’ll encounter. So, get ready to expand your word bank!

Unlock 2 – Unit 1 – R & W – Vocabulary 1.pptx by Zahid Khan

Here are some engaging vocabulary activities related to the words mentioned above. These activities will reinforce the vocabulary you’ve just taught your students.

Matching – Vocabulary Quiz

In this activity, the students will match the words with their respective definitions.

Word Search – Find the hidden words in a letter Grid

In this activity, the students will search for the words that the teacher has taught. The words are hidden in a letter grid.

Spin the Wheel – Find the word

In this game, the teacher will spin a wheel, and eventually, it will stop. When the wheel stops, the students will see the meaning of a specific word. Then, the teacher will ask one of the students to guess the word by carefully reading its definition. The teacher may ask the student to make a sentence for the word.

Unscramble the word or phrase – Vocabulary Quiz

In this activity, the students will move the letters around to put them in the right order and reveal a word or phrase. All these words are connected to the above vocabulary.

Open the box

In this fun activity, the teacher will choose one of the students to participate. First, that student will pick a number. Then, the teacher will click on the chosen number. What happens next? Well, the student will see the meaning of a word—a word related to the vocabulary the teacher has taught in class. Now comes the exciting part: the student needs to read the meaning and guess the word! If the guess is correct, the teacher might even ask the student to create a sentence using that word.