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B10 U5 The Environment Flashcards

1
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good for

eco-f___ activities

A

eco-friendly activities

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e_____ problems

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environmental problems

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e____ protection activities

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environmental protection activities

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e____ - friendly lifestyle

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environmentally-friendly lifestyle

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m___ suggestions

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make suggestions

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make something more understandable by providing examples, visuals, diagrams, or descriptions

a poster i____ environmental problems

A

a poster illustrating environmental problems

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can happen, exist, be done, or be true

p____ solutions

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possible solutions

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consider st to be important, useful, or beneficial

v___ our environment

A

value our environment

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p___ pollution

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plastic pollution

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the large-scale removal or clearing of forests or wooded areas

d_____

A

deforestation

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the reduction in the amount of ozone gas

t____ of ozone layer

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thinning of ozone layer

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an upward movement or an increase

r____

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rise

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rise i___ endangered species

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rise in endangered species

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climate c_____

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climate change

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the release of substances or energy into the environment, including pollutants like carbon dioxide, pollutants harmful to health, and greenhouse gases

e_____

A

emission

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the release of substances or energy into the environment, including pollutants like carbon dioxide, pollutants harmful to health, and greenhouse gases

e____ of greenhouse gases

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emission of greenhouse gases

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increase

The Earth’s temperature will r____

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The Earth’s temperature will rise

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refers to the situation where individuals or families no longer have a place to live

l___ homes

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lose homes

The animals will lose homes

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h___ UV light

A

harmful UV light

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The harmful UV light will r____ the Earth

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The harmful UV light will reach the Earth

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21
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inhale and exhale air

A

breathe

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Some unusual weather events can have serious impacts on the environment and human lives.

e____ weather events

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extreme weather events

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be expected to happen more frequently

Extreme weather events will become more c_____

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become common

Extreme weather events will become more common

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a bunch of alike animals or plants

have their own special features and names.

has its own family tree

s_____

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species

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refers to a state where a species, group, or population of organisms no longer exists

e____

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extinct

become extinct
be extinct

more species will become extinct

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at risk of becoming extinct in the near future

e___ species

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endangered species

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27
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g____house gases

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greenhouse gases

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experience pain, difficulty, distress, or unpleasantness, whether physical or emotional

s_____

A

suffer

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the regular changes we see in the weather over time and in different places

helps us predict what the weather will be like, so we can prepare for it, like bringing an umbrella for rain or wearing warm clothes for cold days.

weather p____

A

weather patterns

Who will sufffer if weather patterns change?

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a significant or important problem

a m____ issue

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a major issue

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very bad

have s____ effects on st

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have serious effects on st

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32
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marine eco-s_____

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marine eco-systems

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nowadays

t____ days

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these days

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the various forms of animals and plants that live in their natural habitats without direct human influence or intervention

w_____

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wildlife

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35
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more and m___ people

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more and more people

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36
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think about something carefully

c____ something
c____ doing something

A

consider st / doing st

People are considering reducing the amount of plastic they use

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decrease

r____ the amount of st

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reduce the amount of st

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garbage

r______

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rubbish

the rubbish that is already in the oceans

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in some p____ of the world

A

in some parts of the world

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form

A

create, shape or establish st

The potter formed a beautiful vase out of clay on the pottery wheel.

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float

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staying on the surface without sinking

It forms floating islands of plastic

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patch

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In ecological terms, a patch refers to a distinct area that has different characteristics from its surroundings.

It could be a section of a forest, a meadow within a larger field, or any defined area with unique features.

the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

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43
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It’s three t___ the size of France

A

It’s three times the size of France

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hang d___ from

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hang down from

A net hangs down from the pipes

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45
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under

b____ the surface of the water

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below the surface of the water

It reaches three metres below the surface of the water

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46
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avoid ____ (v) something

A

avoid doing something

avoid using fuel

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47
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the impact of human actions in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced

carbon f____

A

carbon footprint

Reducing your _______ can be achieved by using public transportation instead of driving a car.

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48
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ocean currents

A

They are like rivers in the ocean.

They’re continuous flows of water that move in specific directions.

They’re caused by factors like wind, temperature, and the Earth’s rotation.

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move t___ the water

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move through the water

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50
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remove

take a___

A

take away

Ships take away the waste every six weeks

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ask f___ help

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ask for help

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52
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o___ the Internet

A

on the Internet

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53
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eventually

A

finally

eventually, he raised 1m dollars

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54
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set u___ a charity

A

set up a charity

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55
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a person who has a high level of knowledge, skill, or expertise in a particular field or subject

environmental e____

A

environmental experts

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56
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change something for g____

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change something for good

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57
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m___ a difference

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make a difference

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no m___ how
no m___ what
no m___ where

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no matter how
no matter what
no matter where

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reduce air p____

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reduce air pollution

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protect w____

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protect wildlife

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reduce r____

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reduce rubbish

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62
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use s____ energy

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use solar energy

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63
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take part in c____-up days

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take part in clean-up days

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compost

/ˈkɒmpɒst/
/ˈkɑːmpəʊst/

A

refers to decayed organic material that is used as a natural fertilizer

The bin in our garden is for ______

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have a c____ bin

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have a compost bin

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be a member of a w___ group

A

be a member of a wildlife group

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67
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using less energy

use energy-e____ lights

A

use energy-efficient lights

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put out

A

stop the fire, flame, or light.

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put o____ campfires

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put out campfires

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use p____ transport

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use public transport

71
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o____ an environment week

A

organise an environment week

72
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refers to the way in which a person or a group of individuals live

change your l____

A

change your lifestyle

73
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a protected area of land set aside specifically for the conservation and protection of natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and wildlife.

protect nature r____

A

protect nature reserves

74
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to encourage people from other places to visit and explore that particular location

a___ tourists

A

attract tourists

75
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the practice of using an item, product more than once

re___

A

reuse

76
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movement

A

a group of people united by a common goal

working together to bring about social, political, or cultural change

Ex: civil rights movements, feminist movements, environmental movements, etc.

77
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youth-led

A

“Youth-led” refers to initiatives, organizations, movements, or activities that are primarily directed, managed, or driven by young people.

a youth-led movement

78
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promote sb to do st

A

= support, encourage, advance st/sb

79
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inspire sb _____ (v)

A

inspire sb to do st

to motivate or encourage someone by making them feel excited, enthusiastic, or moved to do something positive or creative

The movie inspired me to pursue my dream of becoming an astronaut.

80
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a___ green living

A

adopt grean living

81
Q

s___ down global climate change

A

slow down global climate change

82
Q

agree ____ (v)

A

agree to do something

She agreed to come to join us in the clean-up day.

83
Q

j____ us in the clean-up day

A

join us in the clean-up day

84
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make sb ____ (v)

A

make sb do something

Mum made us take the magazines to the recycling center.

85
Q

take something ____ somewhere

A

take something to somewhere

Mum made us take the magazines to the recycling center.

86
Q

can’t stand sb _____ (v)

A

can’t stand sb doing st

I can’t stand people throwing litter on the streets.

87
Q

would rather ____ (v)

A

would rather do something

Would you rather go swimming?

88
Q

a facility specifically designed to gather, sort, process, and prepare recyclable materials for reuse or repurposing

a r____ center

A

a recycling center

89
Q

deny ____ (v)

A

deny doing st

He denied dropping litter in the
school playground

90
Q

d____ litter

A

drop litter

91
Q

like ___ (v)

A

like to do st

like doing st

92
Q

had better ____ (v)

A

had better do st

You’d better ask for permission to feed the animals

93
Q

ask f____ permission to do st

A

ask for permission to do st

94
Q

enjoy ____ (v)

A

enjoy doing st

She enjoys using public transport

95
Q

agricultural products that are produced using natural, environmentally friendly methods and practices

o___ food

A

organic food

96
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let sb ___ (v)

A

let sb do st

Let me help you plant the flowers

97
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refers to the action of placing seeds, seedlings, or young plants into the soil to grow and develop

p___ the flowers

A

plant the flowers

98
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mind ____ (v)

A

mind doing st

Do / Don’t you mind cutting the grass?

99
Q

refers to the action of trimming or mowing the grass in a lawn or yard

c___ the grass

A

cut the grass

100
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would prefer ____ (v)

A

would prefer to do st

Would you prefer to walk or to take the train to work?

101
Q

prefer ____ (v)

A

prefer - (to do st) - (rather than) - (do st)

prefer - (doing st) - (to) - (doing st)

102
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promise ___ (v)

A

promise to do st

I promised to take my brother to football practice.

103
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football p____

A

football practice

104
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expect ____ (v)

A

expect to do st

They expect it to be ready by the end of next week.

105
Q

b___ the end of next week

A

by the end of next week

106
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stop ____ (v)

A

stop to do st

stop doing st

107
Q

on my w___ home

A

on my way home

108
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eat j___ food

A

eat junk food

109
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remember ___ (v)

A

remember to do st

remember doing st

110
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l___ the door

A

lock the door

111
Q

forget ____ (v)

A

forget to do st

forget doing st

112
Q

eco-f_____ toothpaste

A

eco-friendly toothpaste

113
Q

saving or aiding someone or something from a dangerous, harmful, or difficult situation

The brave firefighters worked tirelessly to r_____ the family trapped inside the burning building.

A

rescue st/sb

114
Q

ask for d____ to the park

A

ask for directions to the park

115
Q

I’ll a____ remember doing st

A

I’ll always remember doing st

116
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plan ___ (v)

A

plan to do st

She originally planned to be a doctor.

117
Q

can’t help _____ (v)

A

can’t help doing st

She can’t help feeling nervous before a big presentation at work.

118
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hate ____ (v)

A

hate doing st

hate to do st

119
Q

need ____ (v)

A

need to do st

I didn’t need to go to the bank after all. Mary lent me the money.

need doing st

The kitchen needs cleaning before we can start cooking dinner.

120
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start ____ (v)

A

start doing st

start to do st

121
Q

an electric device that sucks up dirt and dust from floors and surfaces using suction power, helping to keep your home clean

v___ cleaner

A

vacuum cleaner

122
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use a device to clean the carpet

v___ the carpet

A

vacuum the carpet

123
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a facility that provides temporary housing, care, and often adoption services for homeless, lost, abandoned animals

animal s____

A

animal shelter

124
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a m____ of wildlife group

A

a member of wildlife group

125
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using bicycle

c___ to work

A

cycle to work

126
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go in

e___ the building

A

enter the building

127
Q

the person that has legal control or possession of something

the o___ of the greenhouse

A

the owner of the greenhouse

128
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arrange

o___ the meeting

A

organise the meeting

129
Q

She’s ___ holiday this week

A

She’s on holiday this week

130
Q

His wife works ____ the recycling center.

A

His wife works in the recycling center.

131
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refers to the state of being influenced, motivated, or moved by something to create, think, or act in a certain way

they got i___ by an environment movement

A

they got inspired by an environment movement

132
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being at risk of harm or trouble

be in d___

A

be in danger

Bees are in danger because of climate change

133
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central point

the m___ focus of their work

A

the main focus of their work (is on st)

The main focus of their work is on building Bee Gardens

134
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inspiring - inspirational

A

INSPIRING

It refers to the effect that someone or something has on others, evoking feelings of enthusiasm, motivation, or admiration.

For instance, a person might find a speech, a book, a piece of art, or an act of kindness to be inspiring because it encourages them or ignites a sense of motivation within them.

INSPIRATIONAL

It refers to the quality or characteristic of being able to inspire or uplift others emotionally or spiritually.

For example, a story about someone overcoming adversity might be considered inspirational because it serves as a source of motivation or encouragement for others facing similar challenges.

135
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offer ____ (v)

A

offer to do st

He offered to help Kate

136
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recycled - recycling - recyclable

A

RECYCLED

passive form of recycle
has been recycled

Ex: packaging made of recycled paper

RECYCLING (n/a)

the process of treating used objects or materials so that they can be used again

Ex: reclycling center

(NON) - RECYCLABLE

can(not) be recycled

Ex: Get into the habit of putting recyclable material into its own bag or box.

137
Q

a planned activity or gathering organized to raise money for a specific cause, organization, charity, or project

f____ event

A

fundraising event

138
Q

landfill

A

an area where waste materials, garbage, and trash are disposed of by burying them underground or piling them up in a controlled manner

put them in ____

139
Q

a type of container, usually made of glass or ceramic, that has a wide mouth and a lid

a glass j___

A

a glass jar

140
Q

swap st ____ sb

swap st ____ st

A

swap st with sb

swap st for st

She’s going to swap her clothes with her friends.

to give something to somebody and receive something in exchange

141
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p___ attention to something

A

pay attention to something

142
Q

leave my computer ___ standby

A

leave my computer on standby

When a computer is on standby or sleep mode, it consumes minimal power while keeping the system in a low-power state.

This state allows the computer to quickly resume its previous state when activated, usually by pressing a key on the keyboard, moving the mouse, or pressing the power button.

143
Q

purchasing items individually, without them being packaged or pre-packaged in plastic bags, trays, or containers

buy fruit and vegetables l____ from the supermarket

A

buy fruit and vegetables loose from the supermarket

144
Q

digital cards

e____ cards

A

electronic cards

145
Q

take down information for future reference or to remember something important

m___ notes

A

make notes

146
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the b___ of a piece of paper

A

the back of a piece of paper

147
Q

china plates

A

“China plates” typically refer to plates made from a type of ceramic material called porcelain or china.

148
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I’ll wash ____ the dishes after dinner

A

I’ll wash up the dishes after dinner

149
Q

m____ some changes

A

make some changes

150
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get it r____

A

get it right

You want to be green, but you don’t always get it right

151
Q

come up ____ some ways / an idea

A

come up with some ways / an idea

We have to come up with some ways to make our city greener

152
Q

switch st to st

A

to change or make something change from one thing to another

What about switching all the energy to solar or wind power?

153
Q

ban traffic ____ the city center

A

ban traffic from the city center

154
Q

I c____ agree more!

A

I couldn’t agree more!

155
Q

a____ idea could be

A

another idea could be

another idea could be to do st

Another idea could be to make public transport cheaper.

156
Q

I c____ agree

A

I completely agree

157
Q

a___ conditioning

A

air conditioning

158
Q

natural materials or sources of energy that can be naturally regenerated within a relatively short period

re____ resources

A

renewable resources

159
Q

emissions
/ɪˈmɪʃn/

A

[countable] gas, etc. that is sent out into the air

reducing emissions is an effective way to protect our natural environment

160
Q

producing a successful result

e____

A

effective

an effective way to protect our natural environment

161
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fossil fuels

A

natural resources that are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years

burn fossil fuels

162
Q

to start w____

A

to start with

to start with, we can use ….

163
Q

by doing t____

A

by doing this

by doing this, we can ….

164
Q

Phrase adding points

f_____

m____

in a_____

w____’s more

a____

b____

A

furthermore

moreover

in addition

what’s more

also

besides

165
Q

it w____ be a good idea

A

it would be a good idea

it would be a good idea to reduce emissions by leaving our cars at home and use public transport

166
Q

we could a____ do something

A

we could also do something

We could also use bikes or walk to work

167
Q

Pharses introducing results

A______ a result

C______

T______

A______

S______

For this r______

As a c______

D______ to this

If we d_____ this,

By d_____ this,

In this w_____,

A

As a result

Consequently

Therefore

Accordingly

So

For this reason

As a consequence

Due to this

If we do this,

By doing this,

In this way,

168
Q

air q____

A

air quality

169
Q

Phrases concluding

In c________

To c________

In s________

To s________

To s________ up

All in a________,

A

In conclusion

To conclude

In summary

To summarize

To sum up

All in all,

170
Q

phrases giving a list

= first

f_______,

to b_______ with,

to s_______ with,

A

firstly,

to begin with

to start with

171
Q

phrases introducing suggestions

a u_____ solution is

a p_____ solution is

a_____ solution is

one t_____ we can do is

we/you s_____

it would be a good i_____ to

we can / we could a_____

A

a useful solution is

a practical solution is

another solution is

one thing we can do is

we/you should

it would be a good idea to

we can / we could also

172
Q

precious

/ˈpreʃəs/

A

valuable or important

our ______ Earth

173
Q

cut down on something

A

to reduce the size, amount or number of something

I’m trying to _______ fatty foods.

We should ________ waste and protect natural resources

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