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Four Corners 3 - Unit 8 Lesson A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 Lesson A in the Four Corners 3 coursebook, such as "endangered", "fluorescent", "compact", etc.

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Four Corners 3
environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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green
green
[Adjective]

(of a substance or product) causing no harm to the environment

Ex: The company prides itself on producing green packaging that reduces waste. 
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product
product
[noun]

something created by a person, process, or effort

Ex: The sculpture is a product of the artist's imagination. 
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e-waste
e-waste
[noun]

electronic devices that are no longer functional, useful, or wanted

Ex: The company has a program to recycle e-waste responsibly. 
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hybrid
hybrid
[noun]

a vehicle that can use two or more different sources of power as needed, often petrol in addition to electricity or diesel

Ex: The latest hybrid SUV seamlessly switches between its petrol engine and electric motor during city commutes to maximize fuel economy. 
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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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nuclear energy

powerful energy that is produced when the core of an atom is splitted

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organic
organic
[Adjective]

(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

Ex: Organic farming relies on natural methods and avoids the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. 
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plastic bag

a container that is made of a thin layer of plastic, often used to store or transport various products such as food, clothing, etc.

Ex: She carried her groceries home in a plastic bag. 
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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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recycle bin

a designated container or receptacle used for collecting recyclable materials, such as paper, plastic, glass, or metal, in order to facilitate their proper recycling and reduce waste

Ex: I always separate plastic bottles and cans into the recycle bin. 
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solar energy

power that is obtained from the sun in the form of electrical energy

Ex: Solar energy is a renewable and environmentally friendly power source. 
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wind farm
wind farm
[noun]

a place located in land or sea where a group of devices, called wind turbines, use the wind to generate electricity

Ex: The new wind farm will provide clean energy to thousands of homes. 
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goods
goods
[noun]

items made or produced for sale

Ex: The store offers a wide range of goods, from fresh produce to handmade crafts. 
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compact
compact
[Adjective]

small and efficiently arranged or designed

Ex: The compact car was perfect for navigating the narrow city streets. 
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regular
regular
[Adjective]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

Ex: The company follows a regular process for handling customer complaints. 
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to waste
to waste
[Verb]

to use something without care or more than needed

Ex: She tends to waste water by leaving the faucet running while brushing her teeth. 
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light bulb

a rounded glass that is inside an electric lamp and from which light shines

Ex: He replaced the burnt-out light bulb in the ceiling fixture with a new one. 
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fluorescent

a type of lamp that is in form of a tube and shines very brightly

Ex: The fluorescent in the office flickered before finally lighting up. 
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statement
statement
[noun]

something that is expressed through things one says or writes

Ex: His statement about the event was very detailed. 
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cotton
cotton
[noun]

soft and white material that comes from a plant called cotton and is used to make clothing

Ex: The farmer harvested the cotton from the fields during late summer. 
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steel
steel
[noun]

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

Ex: The skyscraper's framework was constructed with high-quality steel. 
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bottle
bottle
[noun]

a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids

Ex: He used a spray bottle to mist the plants with water. 
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landfill
landfill
[noun]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

Ex: The city opened a new landfill to accommodate its growing waste management needs. 
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to cause
to cause
[Verb]

to make something happen, usually something bad

Ex: Please don't cause any more problems in class. 
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long-term
long-term
[Adjective]

continuing or taking place over a relatively extended duration of time

Ex: Long-term planning is essential for achieving sustainable growth in any business. 
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to recycle

to make a waste product usable again

Ex: Recycling paper involves collecting and processing used paper products to make new paper. 
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toothbrush

a small brush with a long handle that we use for cleaning our teeth

Ex: He applied toothpaste to his toothbrush and started brushing his teeth in circular motions. 
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reusable
reusable
[Adjective]

able to be used again multiple times

Ex: Reusable shopping bags are an eco-friendly alternative to disposable plastic bags. 
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feature
feature
[noun]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

Ex: The new smartphone boasts a high-resolution screen as its standout feature. 
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endangered
endangered
[Adjective]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

Ex: The endangered sea turtle population is declining rapidly due to pollution and habitat destruction. 
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grocery store

a store in which food and necessary household items are sold

Ex: She stopped by the grocery store to pick up milk and bread. 
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mall
mall
[noun]

‌a large building or enclosed area, where many stores are placed

Ex: We spent the entire afternoon shopping at the mall. 
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more
more
[determiner]

used to refer to a number, amount, or degree that is bigger or larger

Ex: They've promised to donate more food to the shelter. 
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less
less
[Adverb]

to a smaller amount, extent, etc. in comparison to a previous state or another thing or person

Ex: He spoke less clearly after his surgery. 
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enough
enough
[Adverb]

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

Ex: The team had trained hard and believed they were fit enough for the upcoming match. 
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few
few
[determiner]

a small unspecified number of people or things

Ex: Few people understand the complexity of this issue. 
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many
many
[determiner]

used to indicate a large number of people or things

Ex: He made many mistakes in his assignment. 
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much
much
[determiner]

used to refer to a large degree or amount of a thing

Ex: I didn't eat much lunch today, so I'm hungry. 
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