Unlock 2 -Unit 1 – Places – RW – Vocabulary 2
This is Unlock 2, Unit 1, Reading and Writing Book, Vocabulary 2. First, the teacher will teach the words from the Word List. After that, students will do the Multiple Choice and Fill Blanks activities. Once students complete these activities, they can see their scores and show them to the teacher, so the teacher knows they have finished. These activities are designed to check students’ understanding of the words in the list. If the teacher has more time, students can also complete the Flashcards, Scramble, Sentences, and Matching activities.
Vocabulary Learning
Vocabulary Word List
Review the words and meanings below before starting the activities.
Click the speaker icon or any example sentence to listen.
Area
NounA region or part of a larger place, like a country or city.
Example Sentences:
- We live in a nice area with lots of trees.
- This area has a playground where children can play.
- The shopping area has many stores and restaurants.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Area on Youglish
Cheap
AdjectiveNot expensive, or costs less than usual.
Example Sentences:
- The apples are cheap at this market; they cost only $1.
- I found a cheap toy for my brother; it was not expensive.
- The bus ticket is cheap, so we can all go to the park.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Cheap on Youglish
City centre
NounThe main or central part of a city.
Example Sentences:
- The city centre has tall buildings and busy streets.
- We go to the city centre to see the big clock tower.
- There are many shops in the city centre.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 City centre on Youglish
Expensive
AdjectiveCosts a lot of money; not cheap.
Example Sentences:
- This toy is expensive; it costs a lot of money.
- My dad said the new car is too expensive.
- The dress in the window is expensive; it’s very fancy.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Expensive on Youglish
Local
AdjectiveRelating to a particular area, city or town.
Example Sentences:
- We buy our fruit from the local market, near our house.
- The local library has many books to read.
- I like going to the local park to play with my friends.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Local on Youglish
Noisy
AdjectiveLoud; makes a lot of noise.
Example Sentences:
- The street is noisy with cars and buses.
- The party was noisy with loud music and people talking.
- My neighbor’s dog is noisy and barks a lot.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Noisy on Youglish
Quiet
AdjectiveMakes little or no noise.
Example Sentences:
- The library is quiet; you must whisper when you talk.
- I like to read in a quiet room with no noise.
- The park is quiet in the morning before people arrive.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Quiet 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.
