(Unit 4 Lesson 4) Nature under threat part 2

Question 1

Convenience (noun)

Answer 1

the state of being able to proceed with something with little effort or difficulty

e.g. the museum has a cafeteria for your convenience.

Question 2

Dismayed (adj.)

Answer 2

cause (someone) to feel consternation and distress

e.g. they were dismayed by the U-turn in policy.

Question 3

Ancient (adj.)

Answer 3

belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence

e.g. There are many ancient trees of unusual kind.

Question 4

Vital (adj.)

Answer 4

absolutely necessary or important; essential

e.g. secrecy is of vital importance | it is vital that the system is regularly maintained.

Question 5

Habitat (noun)

Answer 5

the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism

e.g. wild chimps in their natural habitat.

Question 6

Particle (noun)

Answer 6

a tiny portion of matter.

e.g. tiny particles of dust.

Question 7

Heritage (noun)

Answer 7

valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions, unspoiled countryside, and historic buildings that have been passed down from previous generations

e.g. the richness of our diverse cultural heritage | a sense of history and heritage.

Question 8

Loose (adj.)

Answer 8

not firmly or tightly fixed in place

e.g. a loose tooth | the truck’s trailer came loose.

Question 9

Awareness (noun)

Answer 9

having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

e.g. Does the writer show an awareness of the audience in his letter?