Unlock 2 -Unit 8 – The universe – RW – Vocabulary 1
The words in the following presentation are from a book called “Unlock 2” – Reading and Writing Book. They’re part of unit 8, which is all about the universe. And guess what? It’s the first set of vocabulary you’ll encounter. So, get ready to expand your word bank!
Unit 8 RW Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary Word List
Review the words and meanings below before starting the activities. Click the speaker icon to hear the pronunciation. Click any example sentence to hear it read aloud.
Mission
Nounan important job that someone is sent somewhere to do
- The astronauts trained for years for their mission to the moon.
- Her mission was to find the lost puppy in the neighborhood.
- The rescue team completed the mission successfully.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 mission on Youglish
Achievement
Nounsomething very good and difficult that you succeed in doing
- Climbing the mountain was a great achievement.
- Winning the science fair was a proud achievement for him.
- Graduating from college is a major achievement for the students.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 achievement on Youglish
Astronaut
Nouna person who travels to and works in space
- The astronaut floated inside the space station.
- She wants to be an astronaut when she grows up.
- The astronaut wore a heavy white suit to protect himself.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 astronaut on Youglish
Mars
Nounthe planet that is fourth from the Sun
- Mars is often called the Red Planet because of its color.
- Scientists are studying Mars to see if life ever existed there.
- It takes many months for a rocket to travel from Earth to Mars.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Mars on Youglish
Base
Nounthe main place where a person lives and works
- The climbers set up a base at the bottom of the mountain.
- The soldiers returned to their base at night to sleep.
- We used the cabin as our base for our hiking trips.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 base on Youglish
Rocket
Nouna vehicle used for travelling into space
- The rocket blasted off with a loud noise and fire.
- They watched the rocket launch on television.
- The rocket carried a satellite into space orbit.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 rocket on Youglish
Explore
Verbto travel to a new place to learn about it
- We went to the woods to explore the trails.
- He likes to explore new cities when he travels on vacation.
- Scientists use robots to explore the ocean floor.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 explore on Youglish
Advances
Nounsteps in the development or improvement of something
- There have been many advances in medicine recently.
- Technological advances help us communicate faster than before.
- The advances in computer speed are amazing.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 advances on Youglish
Beyond
Prepon the farther side of; at a greater distance than
- The forest lies just beyond the river.
- We looked beyond the clouds to see the stars.
- His skills are beyond what we expected for his age.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 beyond on Youglish
Entrepreneur
Nounsomeone who starts their own business
- The entrepreneur started a new software company.
- She is a successful entrepreneur who owns three stores.
- Being an entrepreneur requires hard work and taking risks.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 entrepreneur on Youglish
Crashed
Verbto be involved in an accident, especially in a vehicle
- The car crashed into the fence because of the ice.
- My computer crashed and I lost my work.
- The waves crashed against the rocks near the shore.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 crashed on Youglish
Private
Adjrelated to money or services controlled by a person or company, not the government
- He keeps his diary in a private place where no one can find it.
- They had a private meeting to discuss the plans.
- This is private property, so we cannot park here.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 private on Youglish
Public
Adjrelated to money or services controlled by the government, not a person or company
- The park is a public place for everyone to enjoy.
- She works for the public library in the city.
- Public transport helps reduce traffic on the roads.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 public 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.
