Unlock 2 -Unit 8 – The universe – 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 8, which is all about the universe. And guess what? It’s the second set of vocabulary you’ll encounter. So, get ready to expand your word bank!
Vocabulary Mastery
Problem Solving & Effects
Vocabulary Word List
Review the words, meanings, and examples below before starting the activities.
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impacts
Nounthe strong effects or changes that something causes
- The storm had huge impacts on the small coastal town.
- We need to study the environmental impacts of the new factory.
- His speech had positive impacts on the students’ motivation.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Impacts on Youglish
option
Nouna choice you can make
- You have the option to stay home or go to the party.
- Taking the bus is a cheaper option than driving.
- We need to explore every option before deciding.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Option on Youglish
issues
Nounproblems or difficulties that need to be dealt with
- We need to discuss the budget issues before spending more money.
- She has some health issues that need attention.
- Global warming is one of the biggest issues today.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Issues on Youglish
effects
Nounthe results of an action or situation
- The medicine might have some side effects like sleepiness.
- We are studying the effects of pollution on marine life.
- The special effects in the movie were amazing.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Effects on Youglish
problem
Nounsomething that causes trouble or needs to be solved
- The car engine had a serious problem and wouldn’t start.
- Solving this math problem is very difficult.
- He talked to his friend about his personal problem.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Problem on Youglish
solution
Nouna way to solve a problem
- We finally found a solution to the puzzle.
- Drinking water is a simple solution for dehydration.
- The best solution is to talk it over calmly.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Solution on Youglish
alternative
Nounanother choice or a different way of doing something
- We need an alternative plan in case it rains.
- Solar power is a green alternative to fossil fuels.
- Is there any alternative to surgery?
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Alternative on Youglish
evaluate
Verbto carefully think about something and judge its value or importance
- The teacher needs to evaluate our projects before giving grades.
- Investors evaluate the risks before buying stocks.
- It is hard to evaluate the true value of the painting.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Evaluate on Youglish
public
Adjectiverelating to everyone or to the government
- The park is open to the public every day.
- Public transport helps reduce traffic in the city.
- He made a public apology for his mistake.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Public on Youglish
private
Adjectiveowned or run by individuals or companies, not the government
- This is a private conversation, so please don’t listen.
- They bought a private island for their vacation.
- Please respect my private life.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Private on Youglish
expert
Adjectivehaving a lot of knowledge or skill in a subject
- She is an expert in ancient history.
- We need an expert opinion to fix this computer.
- He became an expert at playing chess after years of practice.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Expert on Youglish
talent
Nouna natural ability or skill at doing something
- She has a natural talent for painting landscapes.
- The show searches for young musical talent.
- Hard work can beat talent if talent doesn’t work hard.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Talent 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.
