The words in the following presentation are from a book called “Unlock 2” – Reading and Writing Book. They’re part of unit 6, which is all about business. And guess what? It’s the very first set of vocabulary you’ll encounter. So, get ready to expand your word bank!

Interactive Vocabulary: Environment & Work

Interactive Vocabulary

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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.

throw away

Verb

to get rid of something you no longer want

Don’t throw away that box; we can reuse it.
He decided to throw away his old shoes.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 “throw away” on Youglish

mend

Verb

to fix or repair something that is broken

She used a needle and thread to mend the tear in her shirt.
It took a long time to mend the broken fence.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 “mend” on Youglish

materials

Noun

physical things, such as wood or stone, that are used to make other things

The builder bought all the materials needed to fix the roof.
We need to gather art materials like paper and paint.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 “materials” on Youglish

reuse

Verb

to use something again

We should reuse plastic bags to help the environment.
She decided to reuse the glass jar as a flower vase.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 “reuse” on Youglish

recycle

Verb

to make new items from used objects or waste

It is important to recycle paper, glass, and plastic.
Our city has a program to recycle old electronics.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 “recycle” on Youglish

waste

Noun

unwanted material, especially what is left after useful parts are taken out

Industrial waste can pollute the rivers if not managed correctly.
Put your kitchen waste in the compost bin.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 “waste” on Youglish

organize

Verb

to plan or arrange things carefully

She needs to organize her desk before she starts working.
They helped organize a charity event for the community.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 “organize” on Youglish

apply

Verb

to ask officially for something, often in writing (for example, a job)

He decided to apply for the manager position at the bank.
You must apply for a visa before traveling to that country.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 “apply” on Youglish

results

Noun

information you get from a test, exam, survey, or activity

The exam results showed that she scored the highest in the class.
We are waiting for the results of the customer survey.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 “results” on Youglish

occupation

Noun

a job or career

Please state your name, age, and occupation on the form.
Teaching is a very rewarding occupation.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 “occupation” on Youglish

colleague

Noun

a person you work with

Her colleague helped her finish the project on time.
I met a former colleague for lunch yesterday.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 “colleague” on Youglish

customers

Noun

people who buy goods or services from a shop or business

The shop was full of customers looking for holiday gifts.
Good customer service keeps customers coming back.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 “customers” on Youglish

Activity 1: Multiple Choice Quiz

Choose the correct definition for each word.

1. What is the definition of “reuse“?

to fix or repair something that is broken to use something again people who buy goods or services unwanted material

2. What is the definition of “colleague“?

a job or career a person you work with to plan or arrange things carefully to get rid of something

3. What is the definition of “waste“?

physical things like wood or stone unwanted material, especially what is left after useful parts are taken out to make new items from used objects information you get from a test

4. What is the definition of “apply“?

to ask officially for something, often in writing to fix or repair something to use something again to plan or arrange things carefully

5. What is the definition of “occupation“?

a job or career a person you work with people who buy goods information from a test

6. What is the definition of “mend“?

to get rid of something to fix or repair something that is broken to plan or arrange things to make new items from waste

7. What is the definition of “customers“?

people who buy goods or services from a shop or business people you work with a job or career physical things used to make other things

8. What is the definition of “recycle“?

to use something again to make new items from used objects or waste to get rid of something you no longer want unwanted material

9. What is the definition of “materials“?

information you get from a test physical things, such as wood or stone, that are used to make other things people who buy goods unwanted material

10. What is the definition of “organize“?

to plan or arrange things carefully to ask officially for something to fix something broken to use something again

11. What is the definition of “throw away“?

to use something again to get rid of something you no longer want to fix something broken unwanted material

12. What is the definition of “results“?

information you get from a test, exam, survey, or activity physical things used to make other things people who buy goods a job or career

Activity 2: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words.

1. He decided to for the manager position at the bank.

Hint: to ask officially for something

2. Don’t that box; we can use it again.

Hint: to get rid of something you no longer want

3. It is important to paper and glass bottles.

Hint: to make new items from used objects

4. The builder bought the needed to fix the roof.

Hint: physical things used to make other things

5. Her helped her finish the project on time.

Hint: a person you work with

6. She used a needle and thread to the torn shirt.

Hint: to fix or repair something

7. The shop was full of looking for holiday gifts.

Hint: people who buy goods or services

8. We should plastic bags to help the environment.

Hint: to use something again

9. Please state your name, age, and on the form.

Hint: a job or career

10. Factory can pollute the rivers if not managed correctly.

Hint: unwanted material

11. She needs to her desk before she starts working.

Hint: to plan or arrange things carefully

12. The exam showed that she scored the highest in the class.

Hint: information you get from a test

Activity 4: Flashcards

Click on each card to flip between the word and its definition. Test your memory!

Card 1 of 12

throw away

Click to see definition

to get rid of something you no longer want

Click to see word

Activity 5: Word Scramble

Unscramble the letters to form the correct vocabulary word!

1. Unscramble this word:

stew a

Hint: unwanted material

2. Unscramble this word:

noitapucco

Hint: a job or career

3. Unscramble this word:

lppya

Hint: to ask officially for something

4. Unscramble this word:

cclyeer

Hint: to make new items from used objects or waste

5. Unscramble this word:

sueer

Hint: to use something again

6. Unscramble this word:

dnme

Hint: to fix or repair something

7. Unscramble this word:

sremotsuc

Hint: people who buy goods or services

8. Unscramble this word:

zaringoe

Hint: to plan or arrange things carefully

9. Unscramble this word:

lsimtaera

Hint: physical things like wood or stone

10. Unscramble this word:

stlersu

Hint: information you get from a test

11. Unscramble this word:

worth yaaw

Hint: to get rid of something you no longer want

12. Unscramble this word:

eugaelloc

Hint: a person you work with

Activity 6: Sentence Builder

Write sentences using each vocabulary word. Click ‘Check Sentence’ for writing analysis. For more accuracy in writing and to find additional mistakes, use this Writing Assessment Tool .

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

Use “organize” in a sentence:

Use “waste” in a sentence:

Use “recycle” in a sentence:

Use “reuse” in a sentence:

Use “materials” in a sentence:

Use “mend” in a sentence:

Use “throw away” in a sentence:

Use “apply” in a sentence:

Use “results” in a sentence:

Use “occupation” in a sentence:

Use “colleague” in a sentence:

Use “customers” in a sentence:

Activity 3: Matching Game

Click on a word, then click on its matching definition. Match all pairs correctly!

Words

materials

occupation

results

mend

waste

throw away

recycle

organize

apply

colleague

reuse

customers

Definitions

to make new items from used objects or waste

a person you work with

to get rid of something you no longer want

information you get from a test, exam, survey, or activity

to use something again

people who buy goods or services from a shop or business

to plan or arrange things carefully

unwanted material, especially what is left after useful parts are taken out

to ask officially for something, often in writing

a job or career

physical things, such as wood or stone, that are used to make other things

to fix or repair something that is broken

Unlock 2- Unit 6 – R & W – Vocabulary 1.pptx by Zahid Khan

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 Word List

throw away

mend

materials

reuse

recycle

waste

organize

apply

results

occupation

colleague

customers

Activity 1: Multiple Choice Quiz

1. What is the definition of “reuse“?

2. What is the definition of “colleague“?

3. What is the definition of “waste“?

4. What is the definition of “apply“?

5. What is the definition of “occupation“?

6. What is the definition of “mend“?

7. What is the definition of “customers“?

8. What is the definition of “recycle“?

9. What is the definition of “materials“?

10. What is the definition of “organize“?

11. What is the definition of “throw away“?

12. What is the definition of “results“?

Activity 2: Fill in the Blanks

Activity 4: Flashcards

Activity 5: Word Scramble

1. Unscramble this word:

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6. Unscramble this word:

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12. Unscramble this word:

Activity 6: Sentence Builder

Activity 3: Matching Game

Words

Definitions

Matching – Vocabulary Quiz

Word Search – Find the hidden words in a letter Grid

Spin the Wheel – Find the word

Unscramble the word or phrase – Vocabulary Quiz

Open the box

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