Sunglasses Flashcards

Speaking Part

1
Q

Do you often wear sunglasses?

When do you wear sunglasses?

Do you spend a lot of money on sunglasses?

Do you give sunglasses as a gift?

Have you ever lost your sunglasses?

A

your own answers using target vocabulary in this set

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2
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20/20 vision

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the ability to see perfectly, without needing to wear glasses or contact lenses:

You’re so lucky to have 20/20 vision, Dom.

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3
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aviator glasses

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He wore a leather jacket and dark aviator glasses.
Everyone should own a classic pair of aviator shades.

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4
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dark glasses

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sunglasses

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5
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eyesight

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the ability to see:

good/bad/poor eyesight
You need to have your eyesight tested.

vision

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6
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squint

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to partly close your eyes in order to see more clearly:

The sun was shining straight in her eyes and made her squint.

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7
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polarization
polarize

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Protective sunglasses are designed with polarized lenses that effectively reduce glare

Whether you’re driving, participating in outdoor activities, or simply strolling on a sunny day, sunglasses with polarized lenses can significantly enhance your visual experience.

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optician

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someone whose job is examining people’s eyes and selling glasses or contact lenses to correct sight problems

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9
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reduce glare

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Protective sunglasses are designed with polarized lenses that effectively reduce glare

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10
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to enhance contrast,
contrast inhancement

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Coloured filters in glasses help to **enhance contrast **

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11
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skin cancer

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Prolonged exposure to the sun can lead to premature aging, wrinkles, and even skin cancer

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12
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rays

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UVA and UVB rays are two forms of ultraviolet radiation that are emitted by the sun. These rays can harm our eyes if we are exposed to them too often, causing problems (e.g. cataracts)

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13
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eye strain and fatigue

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Sunglasses help us to unwind our eyes and reduce eye strain

prevent eye strain
reduce eye strain

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fatigue

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=extreme tiredness

Prevent eye strain and fatigue

suffer from fatigue
She was suffering from fatigue.

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15
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lens

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Sunglasses with the right lens tint can improve visual clarity

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16
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tint

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=a variety of a color, or a pale color

sunglasses with the right lens tint can improve visual clarity, improving our capacity for object focus and minimizing eye strain.

Yellow and orange tints increase contrast in hazy, foggy, or low-light conditions.

17
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sensitive skin

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UV radiation not only affects our eyes but also poses a threat to the sensitive skin surrounding them

18
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staple accessory

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=basic or main;

Protective sunglasses have become a staple accessory during summer

19
Q

wayfarers

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Whether you prefer classic aviators, trendy wayfarers, or sporty wraparounds, there is a pair of sunglasses to suit every taste and occasion.

20
Q

wraparound (sunglasses)

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Whether you prefer classic aviators, trendy wayfarers, or sporty wraparounds, there is a pair of sunglasses to suit every taste and occasion.

21
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bask in the sun

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=to lie or sit enjoying the warmth especially of the sun

We could see seals on the rocks, basking in the sun.

Let your eyes bask in the warmth of the sun