Vocabulary

Word Meaning
A difficult task/activity or situation.
Challenge
Example: Fixing the car was a challenge.
A time limit. A legal time restriction.
Example: My parents gave me a 9 o’clock
Curfew curfew.
The military government imposed a curfew on
all civilians.
A school dormitory.
Dorm Example: The university has comfortable
dorms.
Someone who studies abroad.
Exchange
Example: My parents hosted an exchange
Student
student from Canada last year.
Temporarily feel nostalgic and miss home.
Feel Homesick
Example: Laura has felt homesick since she
Get Homesick
moved out of her parents’ house.
Travel outside the country.
Go abroad Example: I had the chance to go abroad on
vacation last summer.
Someone who receives guests.
Host Example: The host offered his guests some
snacks.
Accept an opportunity.
Jump at the
Example: When my grandma offered to take
chance (to)
me to Disneyland, I jumped at the chance.
Keep in touch Stay in contact.
 Example: Andrea promised to keep in touch
while she’s away.
Feel nostalgic for the absence of something
or someone.
Example: I miss the beach of city.
Miss
Not be present for something.
Example: Pete slept late and missed the
meeting.
Cause someone to remember something.
Example: The alarm reminded Tim of his
Remind  of
appointment.
That song reminds me of my childhood.