Unlock 2 -Unit 4 – Weather and climate – LS – Vocabulary 2
The words in the following presentation are from a book called “Unlock 2” – Listening and Speaking book. They’re part of unit 4, which is all about Weather and climate. And guess what? It’s the very second set of vocabulary you’ll encounter. So, get ready to expand your word bank!
Interactive Vocabulary Learning
Vocabulary Word List
Review the words, meanings, and examples below before starting the activities.
Click the speaker icon to hear the pronunciation. Click any example sentence to hear it read aloud.
Forest fires
NounLarge fires that burn trees and forests.
- The forest fires destroyed many acres of land.
- Smoke from forest fires covered the city.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Forest fires on Youglish
Frogs
NounSmall animals that live on land and in water.
- We heard frogs croaking in the pond at night.
- Green frogs jumped into the water.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Frogs on Youglish
Global
AdjectiveRelated to the whole world.
- Pollution is a global problem that affects everyone.
- They held a global meeting to discuss peace.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Global on Youglish
Won’t
VerbShort form of will not.
- I won’t go to the party if I am sick.
- He won’t eat vegetables because he dislikes them.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Won’t on Youglish
Want
VerbTo wish for or desire something.
- Children often want candy before dinner.
- Do you want to go to the park?
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Want on Youglish
Carbon dioxide
NounA gas in the air that people and animals breathe out and plants use.
- Trees take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
- Too much carbon dioxide is bad for the planet.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Carbon dioxide on Youglish
Becoming
VerbStarting to be; changing into.
- The weather is becoming colder as winter approaches.
- She is becoming a great doctor.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Becoming on Youglish
Unusual
AdjectiveDifferent from what is normal or common.
- It is unusual to see snow in the desert.
- That bird has very unusual blue feathers.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Unusual on Youglish
Discovering
VerbFinding something for the first time.
- Scientists are discovering new species in the ocean.
- He enjoys discovering hidden places in the city.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Discovering on Youglish
Disappearing
VerbSlowly going away or no longer existing.
- The fog is disappearing as the sun rises.
- Many animals are disappearing due to habitat loss.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Disappearing on Youglish
Believe
VerbTo think that something is true.
- I believe that honesty is the best policy.
- Do you believe in ghosts?
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Believe on Youglish
Carefully
AdverbIn a way that is slow, thoughtful, and without mistakes.
- She drove carefully on the icy road.
- Please listen carefully to the instructions.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Carefully on Youglish
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.
