Unlock 2 -Unit 7 – People – RW – Vocabulary 1
This lesson teaches the first vocabulary set from Unit 7 of the Unlock 2 book. It features various activities that teachers can use in the classroom and students can review independently.
Vocabulary: Pure, Prospector, Talent & More
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.
Pure
AdjectiveSomething that is pure is not mixed with anything else, for example, pure gold, pure water.
- The ring was made of pure gold.
- We drank pure water from the mountain spring.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Pure on Youglish
Prospector
NounA person whose job is looking for gold, oil, etc.
- The prospector spent years looking for gold in the river.
- An old prospector found valuable rocks in the cave.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Prospector on Youglish
Shovel
NounA thing for moving stones, snow, etc.
- He used a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
- The gardener bought a new shovel to plant trees.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Shovel on Youglish
Worth
Phrase£20/$100, etc. worth of something: the amount of something that you can buy or sell for £20/$100, etc.
- She bought twenty dollars’ worth of candy.
- He has fifty pounds’ worth of books in his bag.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Worth on Youglish
Dream job
Noun PhraseThe perfect job; the job that you want more than any other.
- Being a pilot is his dream job because he loves to fly.
- She finally got her dream job working at the zoo.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Dream job on Youglish
Blind
AdjectiveNot able to see.
- The blind man used a guide dog to walk safely.
- She has been blind since she was born.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Blind on Youglish
Incredible
AdjectiveImpossible or very difficult to believe; amazing.
- The view from the top of the mountain was incredible.
- It is incredible that he finished the race so quickly.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Incredible on Youglish
Inspire
VerbTo make other people feel that they want to do something.
- Her hard work will inspire others to study more.
- The teacher tried to inspire his students to read books.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Inspire on Youglish
Operation
NounThe process when doctors cut your body to repair it or to remove something.
- He is in the hospital for a knee operation.
- The doctors said the operation was successful.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Operation on Youglish
Respect
VerbTo like or to have a very good opinion of somebody because of their knowledge, achievements, etc.
- I respect my parents because they work very hard.
- You should respect people who are kind to others.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Respect on Youglish
Talent
NounA natural ability to do something well.
- She has a great talent for singing.
- His talent for painting was discovered when he was young.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Talent on Youglish
The words in the following presentation are from a book called “Unlock 2” – Reading and Writing Book. They’re part of unit 7, which is all about people. And guess what? It’s the first set of vocabulary you’ll encounter. So, get ready to expand your word bank!
Unlock 2- Unit 7 – R & W – Vocabulary 1.pptx by Zahid KhanHere 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.
