Unit 61

Words 1201–1220 · ball, cry, introduction, requirement, north, confirm

  1. ball

    #1201

    noun, verb

    A round object used in games, sports, or play; to make something round.

    1. The children are playing with a ball in the garden.

    2. She kicked the ball into the goal during the game.

    3. Please throw me the ball when you are ready.

    4. We bought a small ball for the baby yesterday.

    5. The chef balled the dough before putting it in the oven.

  2. cry

    #1202

    verb, noun

    To produce tears or loud sounds because you are sad, hurt, or need help.

    1. The baby started to cry when she was hungry.

    2. Please do not cry; everything will be all right.

    3. The little boy cried after falling off his bicycle.

    4. She cried with happiness when she passed her final exam.

    5. We heard a loud cry for help from the hotel hallway.

  3. introduction

    #1203

    noun

    the act of presenting someone or something for the first time

    1. The teacher gave a short introduction before starting the lesson.

    2. After a quick introduction, we started talking about our new jobs.

    3. The book's introduction explains what readers will learn in each chapter.

    4. Our manager made introductions when the new employee joined the team.

    5. The hotel offered an introduction to local food during our first evening.

  4. requirement

    #1204

    noun

    something that is needed or must be done

    1. A passport is a requirement for entering some countries.

    2. The job requirements include good English and computer skills.

    3. Please check the visa requirements before booking your flight.

    4. There are no special requirements for joining our walking group.

    5. The doctor explained the requirements for a healthy diet.

  5. north

    #1205

    noun, adjective, adverb, preposition

    the direction or region that is opposite to the south

    1. We drove north for two hours to visit my aunt.

    2. The north of the country gets very cold in winter.

    3. Our hotel is north of the train station.

    4. The birds are flying north for the summer.

    5. A cold wind came from the north this morning.

  6. confirm

    #1206

    verb

    To say or show that something is true, correct, or arranged.

    1. Please confirm your booking before you arrive at the hotel.

    2. The doctor confirmed that my test results were normal.

    3. She called to confirm the meeting time with her manager.

    4. We confirmed our order before the waiter brought the food.

    5. Tom confirmed that he would help us move this weekend.

  7. senior

    #1207

    noun, adjective

    an older person, or a student in the last year of high school or college

    1. The senior citizen received a discount at the grocery store.

    2. My senior year of high school was busy but exciting.

    3. The company hired a senior manager to lead the new team.

    4. A senior doctor checked my injured ankle carefully.

    5. The senior students helped younger children find their classrooms.

  8. photo

    #1208

    noun

    A picture made with a camera.

    1. She showed me a photo of her new baby.

    2. I took a photo of the mountains during our trip.

    3. Please send me the photos from yesterday's party.

    4. The school photo will be taken next Monday.

    5. This restaurant has delicious photos of its food.

  9. refuse

    #1209

    verb, noun

    To say no to something, or waste that people throw away.

    1. She refused to answer the question during the interview.

    2. The shop refused to give me a refund.

    3. My parents refused permission for the school trip.

    4. They refused us entry because we arrived too late.

    5. Please put your household refuse in the outside bin.

  10. transport

    #1210

    noun, verb

    A way of carrying people or goods from one place to another.

    1. Public transport is often cheaper than driving to work.

    2. We used public transport to get around the city.

    3. The company transports fresh food to local shops every morning.

    4. This truck transports furniture from the warehouse to customers' homes.

    5. Good transport links make it easy to visit the village.

  11. emerge

    #1211

    verb

    to come out or become known, often after being hidden or unclear

    1. The sun emerged from behind the clouds after the storm.

    2. She emerged from the kitchen carrying a plate of sandwiches.

    3. New problems emerged during the team meeting.

    4. The winner emerged after a close final match.

    5. He emerged from the hospital feeling stronger after treatment.

  12. map

    #1212

    noun, verb

    A drawing of an area, or to show where places are and how they connect.

    1. We checked the map before driving to the next town.

    2. Can you show me on the map where the station is?

    3. The teacher asked us to draw a map of our neighborhood.

    4. I mapped the walking route from my home to the market.

    5. The doctor mapped the pain across my back during the examination.

  13. concept

    #1213

    noun

    An idea or general understanding of something.

    1. The concept of sharing makes our classroom a happier place.

    2. She explained the concept clearly during the team meeting.

    3. This book introduces the basic concepts of healthy cooking.

    4. The travel agency presented a new hotel concept for families.

    5. My friend loves the concept of working from a beach.

  14. island

    #1214

    noun

    A piece of land completely surrounded by water.

    1. We spent our holiday on a small island near Greece.

    2. The boat takes visitors to the island every morning.

    3. Many people live on the island all year.

    4. The children found a beautiful island in the middle of the lake.

    5. We left the island before the storm reached the coast.

  15. reform

    #1215

    noun, verb

    a change made to improve a system, law, or organization

    1. The government plans to reform the healthcare system next year.

    2. The school introduced education reforms to improve reading skills.

    3. The company is reforming its hiring process to be fairer.

    4. We need to reform our spending habits before the holidays.

    5. The minister promised political reform after the public scandal.

  16. neither

    #1216

    determiner, pronoun, adverb, conjunction

    Not one and not the other of two people or things.

    1. Neither answer is correct, so please try again.

    2. Neither of us likes coffee in the morning.

    3. I don't like flying, and neither does my sister.

    4. Neither the bus nor the train was on time.

    5. The doctor said neither medicine was safe for children.

  17. football

    #1217

    noun

    a game where two teams try to kick a ball into each other's goal

    1. We play football in the park every Saturday.

    2. My brother watches football with his friends after dinner.

    3. The school football team won the final yesterday.

    4. I bought new football boots before the training session.

    5. He hurt his knee while playing football at the weekend.

  18. survive

    #1218

    verb

    to continue living or existing after danger, illness, or a difficult situation

    1. Only two people survived the terrible plane crash.

    2. Some plants cannot survive without enough sunlight.

    3. She survived a serious illness and returned to work.

    4. We survived the long flight by sleeping and drinking water.

    5. This small shop survives by selling fresh bread every morning.

  19. flight

    #1219

    noun

    A journey through the air in an aircraft, or the act of flying.

    1. Our flight to London leaves at six tomorrow morning.

    2. She missed her flight because the train was delayed.

    3. The flight from Paris took nearly two hours.

    4. The doctor said the bird would soon regain its flight.

    5. We saw a beautiful flight of stairs in the old house.

  20. left

    #1220

    adjective, adverb, noun, verb

    the side opposite the right side; remaining after others have gone

    1. Turn left at the next corner and walk two blocks.

    2. There are three apples left in the kitchen bowl.

    3. She left her keys on the table this morning.

    4. I left work early because I had a terrible headache.

    5. The train left the station before we reached the platform.

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