Unlock 2 – Unit 7 – People – RW – Vocabulary 2
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 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.
Look after
Phrasal VerbTo care for somebody or something by keeping them safe, healthy, or in good condition.
- She has to look after her younger brother while her parents are out.
- It is important to look after your health by eating well.
- The gardener will look after the roses while we are on holiday.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Look after on Youglish
Tournament
NounA competition where teams or players keep playing until only one winner is left.
- The tennis tournament lasted for two weeks.
- Our team won the soccer tournament after a tough final match.
- He practiced every day to prepare for the chess tournament.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Tournament on Youglish
Train
VerbTo prepare for a job, activity, or sport by learning skills or exercising.
- Athletes must train hard to compete in the Olympics.
- He is training to become a professional pilot.
- We need to train our dog to sit and stay.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Train on Youglish
Protest
VerbTo show that you disagree with something by shouting, marching, or carrying signs.
- People gathered in the street to protest against the new law.
- Students marched to protest the high cost of tuition.
- She wrote a letter to protest the decision.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Protest on Youglish
Intelligent
AdjectiveAble to learn and understand things easily; clever.
- The intelligent student solved the math problem quickly.
- Dolphins are known to be very intelligent animals.
- She gave an intelligent answer to the difficult question.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Intelligent on Youglish
Brave
AdjectiveNot showing fear in dangerous or difficult situations.
- The brave firefighter saved the cat from the burning tree.
- You must be brave to speak in front of a large audience.
- The brave soldier was awarded a medal for his courage.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Brave on Youglish
Went on strike
Verb (Past Tense)To begin a period of refusing to work because of a disagreement with an employer.
- The factory workers went on strike for higher wages.
- Trains stopped running because the drivers went on strike.
- Teachers went on strike to demand better working conditions.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Went on strike on Youglish
Dream
NounSomething you really want to do, be, or have in the future.
- Her dream is to travel around the world one day.
- He achieved his lifelong dream of becoming a doctor.
- Don’t give up on your dream, even if it seems hard.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Dream 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.

