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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 4 - 4E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4E in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "chimney", "pollute", "fossil", etc.

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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
chimney
chimney
[noun]

a channel or passage that lets the smoke from a fire pass through and get out from the roof of a building

Ex: Smoke rose from the chimney on the cold winter morning. 
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factory
factory
[noun]

a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines

Ex: The automobile factory produces thousands of cars each month. 
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants. 
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smoke
smoke
[noun]

a cloud of chemicals produced by burning something

Ex: Smoke rose from the chimney as the fire burned inside. 
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to breathe

to take air into one's lungs and let it out again

Ex: She breathes deeply to calm her nerves before the presentation. 
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to pollute

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

Ex: Factories often pollute the air with emissions from burning fossil fuels. 
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to pour out

to transfer a liquid from one container to another

Ex: She poured the milk out into the glass. 
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to carry on

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

Ex: After a short break, they carried on with the meeting. 
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to put off

to cause a person to dislike someone or something

Ex: His arrogance really put me off. 
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to come up

to emerge to the visible or accessible level of water

Ex: Bubbles started to come up as the scuba diver ascended from the depths. 
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to give up

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: He refused to give up even when the odds were stacked against him. 
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to cut down

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

Ex: The lumberjacks had to cut down the old oak tree to clear space for the new construction project. 
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to look after

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Ex: The nurse looks after the sick patient by monitoring their condition and providing medication. 
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to heat up

to make something warm or hot

Ex: I'm going to heat up some curry for lunch. 
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to close down

(of a business, shop, company, etc.) to no longer be open or operating, particularly permanently

Ex: The factory will close down next month. 
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to use up
to use up
[Verb]

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

Ex: She used the milk up in the recipe, so we need to buy more. 
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to die out

to completely disappear or cease to exist

Ex: Some endangered species are at risk of dying out due to habitat loss. 
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climate change

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

Ex: Climate change is a major concern for future generations. 
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to [take] action

to do something in response to a particular situation, often to address a problem or achieve a goal

Ex: The organization encourages its members to take action on social justice issues by participating in advocacy campaigns. 
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fossil fuel

a fuel that is found in nature and obtained from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago, such as coal and gas

Ex: Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. 
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global warming

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

Ex: Scientists link global warming to rising sea levels. 
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greenhouse gas

any type of gas, particularly carbon dioxide, that contributes to global warming by trapping heat

Ex: Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas responsible for global warming. 
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ice cap
ice cap
[noun]

the thick coating of ice that covers a large area, mostly in polar regions

Ex: The polar ice caps are melting due to climate change. 
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rainforest

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

Ex: He spent his vacation hiking through the beautiful rainforest. 
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renewable energy

a type of energy derived from natural sources that can be replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water

Ex: Solar panels are a popular way to harness renewable energy. 
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sea level
sea level
[noun]

the average height of the surface of the ocean in relation to the land, measured over a specific period of time

Ex: The city is located 50 meters above sea level. 
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global surface temperature

the average temperature of the Earth's land and ocean surfaces measured across the globe

Ex: The global surface temperature has increased steadily over the past century. 
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