A Plastic Ocean: a film review

Question 1

toiletries (n)

/ˈtɔɪ.lə.triz/

Answer 1

objects and substances that you use in washing yourself and preventing the body from smelling unpleasant:

Inside the bag were shampoo and other toiletries.

Question 2

activist (n)

/ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/

Answer 2

a person who believes strongly in political or social change and takes part in activities such as public protests to try to make this happen:

an animal rights activist

Question 3

premiere (v)

/ˈprem.i.eər/

Answer 3

If a show, film, etc. premieres or if it is premiered, the first public performance or showing takes place:

The film will premiere this weekend.

Question 4

reverse (v)

/rɪˈvɜːs/

Answer 4

to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of something to its opposite:

The new manager hoped to reverse the decline in the company’s fortunes.

Question 5

Tide (n)

Answer 5

the rise and fall of the sea that happens twice every day:

high/low tide

Question 6

Convert (v)

/kənˈvɜːt/

Answer 6

to (cause something or someone to) change in form or character:

Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom?

Question 7

staggering (adj)

/ˈstæɡ.ər.ɪŋ/

Answer 7

very shocking and surprising:

Nursing care costs a staggering $15,000 per week!

Question 8

disastrous (adj)

/dɪˈzɑː.strəs/

Answer 8

extremely bad or unsuccessful:

Such a war would be disastrous for the country.