10.2 Think Globally Act Locally (Listening)

Question 1

To put into action (start to happen to be used)

Answer 1

to implement (v)

Question 2

the effect that a person’s or organization’s activities have on the environment

Answer 2

footprint (n)

Question 3

the production or sending out of light, heat, gas, etc.

Answer 3

emission (n)

Question 4

all the people who live in a particular area, country, etc. when talked about as a group

Answer 4

community (n)

Question 5

the largest part of a group of people or things

Answer 5

majority (adj)

Question 6

large or important enough to have an effect on something or to be noticed (also means extremely)

Answer 6

significantly (adv)

Question 7

can be filled again after being empty

Answer 7

refillable (adj)

Question 8

the powerful effect that something has on somebody/something

Answer 8

impact (n) or (v)

Question 9

the act of using energy, food or materials; the amount used

Answer 9

consumption (n)

Question 10

an area of land where large amounts of waste material are buried under the earth

Answer 10

landfill (n)

Question 11

the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment

Answer 11

sustainability (n)

Question 12

to take part in or become involved in an activity

Answer 12

to participate (v)

Question 13

person who does a job without being paid for

Answer 13

volunteer (n)

Question 14

the people and things that are around you in your life, the natural features of a place

Answer 14

environment (n)