The vocabulary introduced here is from the “Unlock 1” Reading and Writing book. Specifically, it comes from the unit 5 (Jobs) and it is the second vocabulary set.

Interesting Definition: Something that catches your attention and makes you want to learn more.

• The book about space was so interesting that she read it in one day.
• He found the science class interesting because it had fun experiments.
• The interesting story about animals kept the children listening closely.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Interesting on Youglish

Company Definition: A business that sells goods or provides services.

• Her company makes toys that children love to play with.
• He works for a company that builds houses in the city.
• The company sold fresh fruit to stores all over the country.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Company on Youglish

Gym Definition: A place with equipment for doing exercises.

• She goes to the gym to lift weights and stay strong.
• The gym has machines for running and bikes for exercise.
• He joined a gym to practice for the school sports team.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Gym on Youglish

Good at Definition: Having skill or talent in something.

• She is good at drawing and makes beautiful pictures for her friends.
• He is good at soccer and scores goals in every game.
• They are good at singing and perform in the school choir.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Good at on Youglish

High school Definition: A school for students usually aged 14 to 18.

• She studies math and science at her high school every day.
• The high school has a big field where students play sports.
• He is excited to start high school and meet new friends.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 High school on Youglish

Engineer Definition: A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures.

• The engineer designed a strong bridge for cars to cross the river.
• She wants to be an engineer and build tall buildings in the city.
• He works as an engineer fixing machines in a factory.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Engineer on Youglish

Great Definition: Very good or excellent.

• The party was great because there was music and delicious food.
• She felt great after getting a high score on her test.
• He said the movie was great because it was funny and exciting.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Great on Youglish

Interactive Vocabulary

Multiple Choice Quiz Fill in the Blanks Sentence Builder

Activity 1: Multiple Choice Quiz

Choose the correct definition for each word.

1. What does “Engineer” mean?

a place with equipment for doing exercisesvery good or excellenta business that sells goods or provides servicesa person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures

2. What does “High school” mean?

very good or excellenta business that sells goods or provides servicesa school for students usually aged 14 to 18a place with equipment for doing exercises

3. What does “Interesting” mean?

a school for students usually aged 14 to 18something that catches your attention and makes you want to learn morea person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structuresa business that sells goods or provides services

4. What does “Gym” mean?

having skill or talent in somethingsomething that catches your attention and makes you want to learn morevery good or excellenta place with equipment for doing exercises

5. What does “Great” mean?

very good or excellenta place with equipment for doing exerciseshaving skill or talent in somethinga business that sells goods or provides services

6. What does “Good at” mean?

very good or excellentsomething that catches your attention and makes you want to learn morehaving skill or talent in somethinga school for students usually aged 14 to 18

7. What does “Company” mean?

a business that sells goods or provides servicessomething that catches your attention and makes you want to learn morea school for students usually aged 14 to 18having skill or talent in something

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Activity 2: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words.

1. She will graduate from next year.

Hint: a school for students usually aged 14 to 18

2. He works for a large software .

Hint: a business that sells goods or provides services

3. The designed a new bridge for the city.

Hint: a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures

4. We had a time at the party.

Hint: very good or excellent

5. I read an book about ancient Egypt.

Hint: something that catches your attention and makes you want to learn more

6. She goes to the three times a week to exercise.

Hint: a place with equipment for doing exercises

7. My brother is really playing the guitar.

Hint: having skill or talent in something

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Activity 3: Sentence Builder

Write sentences using each vocabulary word. Click ‘Check Sentence’ for writing analysis.

Writing Analysis: This tool uses academic correction symbols (agr, sp, cap, etc.) to provide feedback on grammar, spelling, and style.

Use “Company” in a sentence:

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Use “Great” in a sentence:

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Use “High school” in a sentence:

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Use “Good at” in a sentence:

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Use “Gym” in a sentence:

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Use “Interesting” in a sentence:

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Use “Engineer” in a sentence:

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Vocabulary Activities

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.

Vocabulary Presentation

Unit 5 – R & W – Vocabulary 2.pptx by Zahid Khan