Lesson 1
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Word |
Meaning |
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protect the environment
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to take action in order to stop pollution |
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climate change
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changes in the weather across the world, especially the rise in temperature |
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save water
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to not use water in large amounts |
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plant trees
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to put a new tree in the ground |
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switch off lights
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to turn lights off |
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waste energy
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to use energy in an illogical and unnecessary way |
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recycle, pollution
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to collect rubbish and use it to make new materials |
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destroy the rainforests
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to cut down trees in tropical areas |
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pick up rubbish
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to collect things that people leave on the ground |
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use renewable energy
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to use energy that comes from the wind, sun, etc. rather than from burning fuels |
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global warming
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the increase in world temperature due to carbon dioxide |
