Intermediate Virtual I Mindmap Vocabulary Unit 3

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Different activities

leap

Definition: body movement consisting of rising from one surface to fall in the same place or another. It can also be based on taking a step to another within the work. Sentence: The business requires a leap of confidence from investors.

tower

Definition: It is a building of much more height than surface. Their functions may be different, but historically they have been military and religious, as well as aesthetic. Sentence: I visit the Tower of Paris on vacation.

stuntman

Definition: is a man whose job is to do dangerous things, either for publicity, or in a movie instead of an actor so that the actor does not risk being injured. Sentence: He is a stuntman in the work he does as an actor.

sports car

Definition: Medium or small vehicle, which can be for 2 or 4 passengers, designed to be able to move at high speeds. Sentence: Juan has a red sports car.

record

Definition: It is a maximum mark obtained in a sports competition or other compentencia activity. Sentence: My sister won the triathlon record.

parachute

Definition: A parachute is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag. Parachutes are usually made of light, strong fabric, originally silk, now most commonly nylon. Secuence: Carlos practices parachute on Fridays.

helicopter

Definition: Means of transport, wich moves in the air, forward or backward, to the right or left, or even stays suspended in the air. Sentence: My friend likes to ride in a helicopter.

electric car

Definition: is a car powered by one or more electric motors, using electrical energy stored in rechargeable batteries. Sentence: My brother has an electric car.

celebrity

Definition: People who excel in any activity are called celebrity. Famous. Sentence: Romeo Santos is a celebrity in bachata music.

award

Definition: An award is something given to a person or group of people, in recognition of their excellence in a certain field. Sentence: My nephew won a prize in the reading contest.

zip-lining

Definition: consists of a pulley suspended on a cable, usually made of stainless steel, mounted on a slope. Sentence: I do not like zip-lining, since I do not like danger.

whitewater rafting

Definition: it is a sport and recreational activity that consists in traversing the bed of rivers in the direction of the current, usually on some type of boat or raft. Sentence: They practice whitewater rafting, on Saturdays.

take dance lessons

Definition: It is an activity that some people do, to improve health, help in stress, you can practice in various routines. It helps to relax, putting into practice from various types of music, or accompanied by an instructor. Sentence: I like to take a dance lessons.

skydiving

Definition: is a method of transiting from a high point to earth with the aid of gravity, involving the control of speed during the descent with the use of a parachute. Sentence: They practice skydiving on weekends.

ride a motorcicle

Definition: ride a motorcycle is an activity carried out by many people to move from one place to another, because it facilitates the transfer, saving time, although it can be very dangerous. Sentence: Jose ride a motorcycle to go to his work every day.

ride a bycicle

Definition: ride a bicycle, is a part of the physical exercise of some people, can also be a sport, where they perform competitions. Sentence: Luis and Carlos ride a bicycle on weekends, as it is their favorite sport.

hang-gliding

Definition: is an air sport or recreational activity in which a pilot flies a light, non-motorized foot-launched heavier-than-air aircraft called a hang glider. Sentence. My friends likes practicing hang gliding.

drive a racecar

Definition: Unforgettable experience driving a race car, some take it as a distraction or sport, although it can be dangerous, Sentence: He drive o racecar on saturday.

clean the windows

Definition: Action that people make to keep windows clean. Sentence: My sister clean the windows.

cave diving

Definition: The exploration of underwater cave systems, especially as a recreation, using specialized diving equipment. Sentence: My friend likes to practice cave diving.

make apperances

Definition: attitude that some people take pretending that they do something and it is not true. Sentence: She does not work on Fridays, she makes apperances.

inspire

Definition: fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative, breathe in; inhale Sentence: He is inspired to make the poster.

summer camp

Definition: it is an activity that takes place with children or adolescents in the free time of school activities. Sentence: My children go summer camp all week.

statue

Definition: is a sculpture, representing one or more people or animals free-standing and normally full-length and at least close to life-size, or larger. Sentence: The statue of Christ is very beautiful and big.

roller coaster

Definition: A roller coaster is a type of attraction consisting of a system of rails, which form one or more tracks that go up and down in specifically designed circuits. Sentence: My friends have fun on vacation climbing the roller coaster.

poem

Definition: a piece of writing in which words are arranged in separate lines, often ending in rhyme, and are chosen by their sound and by images and ideas. Sentence: He composed this poem for his wife.

opening sequence

Definition: They are used a lot for the sequences in the movies, to begin and end silent film presentations in order to identify both the film as the producer involved and to act as a signal to the viewers that the film had begun and ended. Sentence The actors are following the opening sequence of the movie.

elephant

Definition: Elephants are a family of placental mammals of the order Proboscidea. Among the extinct genera of this family are mammoths. Sentence: I like going to see elephants in the zoo.

cliff

Definition A cliff is a geographical feature that consists of a steep or steep vertical. Cliffs are usually referred to when they are on the coast, but they can also be considered as those that exist in mountains, faults and river banks. Sentence: There are people who take a risk when visiting the cliffs.

bridge

Definition It is a construction that is used for two roads that communicate with each other, where people can be transported from one place to another. Sentence: the bridge of Rio Duce is very beautiful.

airplane

Definition: is a powered, fixed-wing aircraft that is propelled forward by thrust from a jet engine or propeller. Sentence: I like to travel by airplane for my holidays.

windsurfing

Definition: Is the sport or pastime of riding on water on a sailboard. Sentence: Julio goes windsurfing on Sundays, since it is his favorite sport.

vacuum

Definition: It can be said that it is to be emptied, or to use a device to clean. Sentence: In a perfect vacuum there's absolutely no matter.

snowboarding

Definition: It is an extreme winter sport, in which a snowboard is used to slide on a slope covered by snow. Sentence: My friend practices snowboarding when he visits the United States.

run a marathon

Definition: sport practiced by several people, whose purpose is to run several kilometers to reach the goal. Sentence: I run a marathon that is held every year.

ride a horse

Definition: ride a horse is an activity that people do on a horse, sometimes it is practiced as a sport, in which several competitions are made by those who ride better. Sentence: My niece likes to ride a horse on saturdays.

parasailing

Definition Is the sport of soaring while harnessed to a parasail that is towed by a motorboat, car, or other fast-moving vehicle, from which one often releases oneself to float freely. Sentence: They go on Sundays to practice parasailing.

fly an airplane

Definition: Skill acquired by some people to fly a plane, to later become pilots aviators. Sentence: The pilot fly an airplane in this moment.

Do the laundry

Definition Part of daily life go to the laundry or do it at home, as it is necessary to perform every day. Sentence: My mom went to the laundry to wash my dress.

bungee jumping

Definition: is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord. Sentence: There are several people who like to perform bungee jumping.

BASE jumping

Definition: is parachuting or wingsuit flying from a fixed structure or cliff. "BASE" is an acronym that stands for four categories of fixed objects from which one can jump: building, antenna, span, and Earth. Sentence: I do not like BASE Jumping, because I'm afraid of heights.