(Unit 4 lesson 3) Nature under threat

Question 1

Annual (adj.)

Answer 1

happening every year

e.g.
The annual bike ride through Eton takes place in May.

Question 2

Route (noun)

Answer 2

a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination
e.g.
The scenic route from Florence to Siena

Question 3

Highlight (verb)

Answer 3

draw attention to

e.g.
The issues highlighted by the report

Question 4

Sustain (verb)

Answer 4

to strengthen or support

e.g.
The funds raised will help sustain our campaign

Question 5

Sponsorship (noun)

Answer 5

the position of being a sponsor

e.g.
The company’s sponsorship of the tournament

Question 6

Strenuous (adj.)

Answer 6

requiring or using great effort

e.g.
This bike route will be strenuous

Question 7

Participant (noun)

Answer 7

a person who takes part in something

e.g.
Participants in teams of ten get a discount on the T-shirts.

Question 8

Second-hand (adj.)

Answer 8

used by someone before

e.g.
My second-hand bike was really cheap.

Question 9

Liberating (adj.)

Answer 9

release (someone) from a situation which limits freedom of thought or behaviour

e.g.
The arts can have a liberating effect on people

Question 10

Drawback (noun)

Answer 10

a disadvantage or problem

e.g.
The main drawback of the race is its cost

Question 11

Precautions (noun)

Answer 11

a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening

e.g.
He had taken the precaution of seeking legal advice