Unlock 1 – Unit 6 – Homes and buildings – RW – Vocabulary 1

Unlock 1 Unit 6 Homes and Buildings Vocabulary 1

The vocabulary introduced here is from the “Unlock 1” Reading and Writing book. Specifically, it comes from the unit 6 (Homes and buildings) and it is the first vocabulary set.

Transport Definition: A train, car, bus, ship, or plane to get you from one place to another.

  • We took a bus as transport to travel to the nearby city.
  • She used transport like a train to visit her grandparents.
  • The transport by ship was fun because we saw the sea.
  • Real World Use Case: 🔗 Transport on Youglish

Port Definition: A place near the water where ships arrive and leave from.

  • The big ship stopped at the port to load food and supplies.
  • We visited the port to watch ships sail in and out.
  • The port was busy with workers unloading boxes from boats.
  • Real World Use Case: 🔗 Port on Youglish

Traditional Definition: Doing something in the old way.

  • They wore traditional clothes for the festival, just like their ancestors.
  • She cooked a traditional meal using her grandmother’s recipe.
  • The traditional dance was performed at the village celebration.
  • Real World Use Case: 🔗 Traditional on Youglish

Luxury hotel Definition: A very expensive and comfortable hotel.

  • They stayed in a luxury hotel with a big pool and soft beds.
  • The luxury hotel had beautiful rooms and a view of the sea.
  • She dreamed of visiting a luxury hotel for her vacation.
  • Real World Use Case: 🔗 Luxury hotel on Youglish

Own Definition: To have; when you own something, it is yours.

  • He was happy to own a new bicycle that he could ride.
  • She owns a small shop where she sells handmade jewelry.
  • They own a dog that plays with them in the garden.
  • Real World Use Case: 🔗 Own on Youglish

Garden Definition: A piece of ground where flowers, vegetables, or fruits are grown.

  • She planted roses in her garden to make it colorful.
  • The garden was full of tomatoes and carrots ready to pick.
  • He sits in the garden to read and enjoy the flowers.
  • Real World Use Case: 🔗 Garden on Youglish

Plastic Definition: A light, strong material that can be made into different shapes and is used for making many common products.

  • The toy was made of plastic and came in bright colors.
  • She bought a plastic bottle to carry water to school.
  • They used plastic to make chairs that are easy to clean.
  • Real World Use Case: 🔗 Plastic on Youglish

Tall Definition: Having a greater than average height.

  • The tall tree in the park reached high into the sky.
  • He is so tall that he can touch the ceiling easily.
  • The tall building had many windows and looked impressive.
  • Real World Use Case: 🔗 Tall on Youglish

Wood Definition: The material that comes from trees and is used for building or making things.

  • The table was made of strong wood from an oak tree.
  • He used wood to build a small house for his dog.
  • The wood in the fireplace burned slowly to keep us warm.
  • Real World Use Case: 🔗 Wood on Youglish

Roof Definition: The top covering of a building.

  • The roof of the house was red and kept the rain out.
  • They climbed onto the roof to fix a broken tile.
  • Snow covered the roof of the school during winter.
  • Real World Use Case: 🔗 Roof on Youglish

Wall Definition: A vertical structure that divides or encloses an area.

  • They painted the wall of the room blue to make it bright.
  • The wall around the garden kept the animals out.
  • She hung a picture on the wall to decorate her house.
  • Real World Use Case: 🔗 Wall on Youglish

Window Definition: An opening in the wall of a building, usually filled with glass, to let in light and air and to see through.

  • She opened the window to let fresh air into the room.
  • The window had a great view of the mountains outside.
  • He cleaned the window so the sunlight could shine through.
  • Real World Use Case: 🔗 Window on Youglish

Glass Definition: A hard, transparent material used for windows, bottles, and other items.

  • The glass in the window broke when the ball hit it.
  • She drank water from a glass bottle at the café.
  • The mirror was made of shiny glass that reflected her face.
  • Real World Use Case: 🔗 Glass on Youglish

Interactive Vocabulary Activities – Mobile Optimized

Interactive Vocabulary

Activity 1: Multiple Choice Quiz

Choose the correct definition for each word.

1. What does “Wall” mean?

2. What does “Garden” mean?

3. What does “Roof” mean?

4. What does “Plastic” mean?

5. What does “Luxury hotel” mean?

6. What does “Tall” mean?

7. What does “Traditional” mean?

8. What does “Transport” mean?

9. What does “Own” mean?

10. What does “Window” mean?

11. What does “Glass” mean?

12. What does “Wood” mean?

13. What does “Port” mean?

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 6 – R & W – Vocabulary 1.pptx by Zahid Khan

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