B10 U5 The Environment Flashcards
(173 cards)
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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
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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
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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_____
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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____
A
rise
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rise i___ endangered species
A
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
A
emission of greenhouse gases
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increase
The Earth’s temperature will r____
A
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
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harmful UV light
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The harmful UV light will r____ the Earth
A
The harmful UV light will reach the Earth
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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
A
extreme weather events
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be expected to happen more frequently
Extreme weather events will become more c_____
A
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_____
A
species
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refers to a state where a species, group, or population of organisms no longer exists
e____
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
endangered species
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g____house gases
greenhouse gases
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experience pain, difficulty, distress, or unpleasantness, whether physical or emotional
s_____
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____
weather patterns
Who will sufffer if weather patterns change?
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a significant or important problem
a m____ issue
a major issue
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very bad
have s____ effects on st
have serious effects on st
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marine eco-s_____
marine eco-systems
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nowadays
t____ days
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_____
wildlife
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more and m___ people
more and more people
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think about something carefully
c____ something
c____ doing something
consider st / doing st
People are considering reducing the amount of plastic they use
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decrease
r____ the amount of st
reduce the amount of st
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garbage
r______
rubbish
the rubbish that is already in the oceans
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in some p____ of the world
in some parts of the world
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form
create, shape or establish st
The potter formed a beautiful vase out of clay on the pottery wheel.
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float
staying on the surface without sinking
It forms floating islands of plastic
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patch
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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It's three t___ the size of France
It's three times the size of France
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hang d___ from
hang down from
A net hangs down from the pipes
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under
b____ the surface of the water
below the surface of the water
It reaches three metres below the surface of the water
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avoid ____ (v) something
avoid doing something
avoid using fuel
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the impact of human actions in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced
carbon f____
carbon footprint
Reducing your _______ can be achieved by using public transportation instead of driving a car.
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ocean currents
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
move through the water
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remove
take a___
take away
Ships take away the waste every six weeks
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ask f___ help
ask for help
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o___ the Internet
on the Internet
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eventually
finally
eventually, he raised 1m dollars
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set u___ a charity
set up a charity
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a person who has a high level of knowledge, skill, or expertise in a particular field or subject
environmental e____
environmental experts
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change something for g____
change something for good
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m___ a difference
make a difference
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no m___ how
no m___ what
no m___ where
no matter how
no matter what
no matter where
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reduce air p____
reduce air pollution
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protect w____
protect wildlife
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reduce r____
reduce rubbish
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use s____ energy
use solar energy
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take part in c____-up days
take part in clean-up days
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compost
/ˈkɒmpɒst/
/ˈkɑːmpəʊst/
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
have a compost bin
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be a member of a w___ group
be a member of a wildlife group
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using less energy
use energy-e____ lights
use energy-efficient lights
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put out
stop the fire, flame, or light.
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put o____ campfires
put out campfires
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use p____ transport
use public transport
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o____ an environment week
organise an environment week
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refers to the way in which a person or a group of individuals live
change your l____
change your lifestyle
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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____
protect nature reserves
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to encourage people from other places to visit and explore that particular location
a___ tourists
attract tourists
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the practice of using an item, product more than once
re___
reuse
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movement
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.
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youth-led
"Youth-led" refers to initiatives, organizations, movements, or activities that are primarily directed, managed, or driven by young people.
a youth-led movement
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promote sb to do st
= support, encourage, advance st/sb
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inspire sb _____ (v)
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.
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a___ green living
adopt grean living
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s___ down global climate change
slow down global climate change
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agree ____ (v)
agree to do something
She agreed to come to join us in the clean-up day.
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j____ us in the clean-up day
join us in the clean-up day
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make sb ____ (v)
make sb do something
Mum made us take the magazines to the recycling center.
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take something ____ somewhere
take something to somewhere
Mum made us take the magazines to the recycling center.
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can't stand sb _____ (v)
can't stand sb doing st
I can't stand people throwing litter on the streets.
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would rather ____ (v)
would rather do something
Would you rather go swimming?
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a facility specifically designed to gather, sort, process, and prepare recyclable materials for reuse or repurposing
a r____ center
a recycling center
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deny ____ (v)
deny doing st
He denied dropping litter in the
school playground
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d____ litter
drop litter
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like ___ (v)
like to do st
like doing st
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had better ____ (v)
had better do st
You'd better ask for permission to feed the animals
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ask f____ permission to do st
ask for permission to do st
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enjoy ____ (v)
enjoy doing st
She enjoys using public transport
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agricultural products that are produced using natural, environmentally friendly methods and practices
o___ food
organic food
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let sb ___ (v)
let sb do st
Let me help you plant the flowers
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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
plant the flowers
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mind ____ (v)
mind doing st
Do / Don't you mind cutting the grass?
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refers to the action of trimming or mowing the grass in a lawn or yard
c___ the grass
cut the grass
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would prefer ____ (v)
would prefer to do st
Would you prefer to walk or to take the train to work?
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prefer ____ (v)
prefer - (to do st) - (rather than) - (do st)
prefer - (doing st) - (to) - (doing st)
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promise ___ (v)
promise to do st
I promised to take my brother to football practice.
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football p____
football practice
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expect ____ (v)
expect to do st
They expect it to be ready by the end of next week.
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b___ the end of next week
by the end of next week
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stop ____ (v)
stop to do st
stop doing st
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on my w___ home
on my way home
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eat j___ food
eat junk food
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remember ___ (v)
remember to do st
remember doing st
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l___ the door
lock the door
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forget ____ (v)
forget to do st
forget doing st
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eco-f_____ toothpaste
eco-friendly toothpaste
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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.
rescue st/sb
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ask for d____ to the park
ask for directions to the park
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I'll a____ remember doing st
I'll always remember doing st
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plan ___ (v)
plan to do st
She originally planned to be a doctor.
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can't help _____ (v)
can't help doing st
She can't help feeling nervous before a big presentation at work.
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hate ____ (v)
hate doing st
hate to do st
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need ____ (v)
**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.
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start ____ (v)
start doing st
start to do st
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an electric device that sucks up dirt and dust from floors and surfaces using suction power, helping to keep your home clean
v___ cleaner
vacuum cleaner
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use a device to clean the carpet
v___ the carpet
vacuum the carpet
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a facility that provides temporary housing, care, and often adoption services for homeless, lost, abandoned animals
animal s____
animal shelter
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a m____ of wildlife group
a member of wildlife group
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using bicycle
c___ to work
cycle to work
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go in
e___ the building
enter the building
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the person that has legal control or possession of something
the o___ of the greenhouse
the owner of the greenhouse
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arrange
o___ the meeting
organise the meeting
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She's ___ holiday this week
She's on holiday this week
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His wife works ____ the recycling center.
His wife works in the recycling center.
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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
they got inspired by an environment movement
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being at risk of harm or trouble
be in d___
be in danger
Bees are in danger because of climate change
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central point
the m___ focus of their work
the main focus of their work (is on st)
The main focus of their work is on building Bee Gardens
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inspiring - inspirational
**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.
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offer ____ (v)
offer to do st
He offered to help Kate
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recycled - recycling - recyclable
**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.
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a planned activity or gathering organized to raise money for a specific cause, organization, charity, or project
f____ event
fundraising event
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landfill
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 ____
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a type of container, usually made of glass or ceramic, that has a wide mouth and a lid
a glass j___
a glass jar
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swap st ____ sb
swap st ____ st
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
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p___ attention to something
pay attention to something
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leave my computer ___ standby
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.
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purchasing items individually, without them being packaged or pre-packaged in plastic bags, trays, or containers
buy fruit and vegetables l____ from the supermarket
buy fruit and vegetables loose from the supermarket
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digital cards
e____ cards
electronic cards
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take down information for future reference or to remember something important
m___ notes
make notes
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the b___ of a piece of paper
the back of a piece of paper
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china plates
"China plates" typically refer to plates made from a type of ceramic material called porcelain or china.
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I'll wash ____ the dishes after dinner
I'll wash up the dishes after dinner
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m____ some changes
make some changes
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get it r____
get it right
You want to be green, but you don't always get it right
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come up ____ some ways / an idea
come up with some ways / an idea
We have to come up with some ways to make our city greener
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switch st to st
to change or make something change from one thing to another
What about switching all the energy to solar or wind power?
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ban traffic ____ the city center
ban traffic from the city center
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I c____ agree more!
I couldn't agree more!
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a____ idea could be
another idea could be
another idea could be to do st
Another idea could be to make public transport cheaper.
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I c____ agree
I completely agree
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a___ conditioning
air conditioning
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natural materials or sources of energy that can be naturally regenerated within a relatively short period
re____ resources
renewable resources
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emissions
/ɪˈmɪʃn/
[countable] gas, etc. that is sent out into the air
reducing emissions is an effective way to protect our natural environment
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producing a successful result
e____
effective
an effective way to protect our natural environment
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fossil fuels
natural resources that are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years
burn fossil fuels
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to start w____
to start with
to start with, we can use ....
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by doing t____
by doing this
by doing this, we can ....
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Phrase adding points
f_____
m____
in a_____
w____'s more
a____
b____
furthermore
moreover
in addition
what's more
also
besides
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it w____ be a good idea
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
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we could a____ do something
we could also do something
We could also use bikes or walk to work
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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_____,
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,
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air q____
air quality
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Phrases concluding
In c________
To c________
In s________
To s________
To s________ up
All in a________,
In conclusion
To conclude
In summary
To summarize
To sum up
All in all,
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phrases giving a list
= first
f_______,
to b_______ with,
to s_______ with,
firstly,
to begin with
to start with
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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 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
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precious
/ˈpreʃəs/
valuable or important
our ______ Earth
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cut down on something
to reduce the size, amount or number of something
I'm trying to _______ fatty foods.
We should ________ waste and protect natural resources
