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

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

Ex: Pollution is a major threat to our environment .
green [adjective]

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

Ex: The green technology used in the new cars helps reduce overall emissions .
product [noun]

something created by a person, process, or effort

Ex:
e-waste [noun]

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

Ex: They donated their old laptops instead of adding to the e-waste pile .
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 increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

Ex: Global warming is causing glaciers to melt at an alarming rate .

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

organic [adjective]

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

Ex: Many consumers prefer organic food due to its perceived health benefits and lower environmental impact .

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: Plastic bags are often criticized for their environmental impact .

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

Ex: Due to the severe pollution , many species of birds no longer visit the area .

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: Remember to place your plastic bags in the regular trash , not the recycle bin .

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

Ex: The desert is an ideal location for generating solar energy due to its constant sunlight .

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

Ex: The wind farm spans several miles and includes over 50 turbines .
goods [noun]

items made or produced for sale

Ex: The shipment of goods arrived late , causing a delay in restocking the shelves .
compact [adjective]

small and efficiently arranged or designed

Ex: The studio apartment was compact but had everything she needed .
regular [adjective]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

Ex: The regular procedure for filing a report ensures that all information is correctly presented .
to waste [verb]

to use something without care or more than needed

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

Ex: The energy-efficient LED light bulbs lasted much longer than traditional incandescent ones .

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

Ex: The garage was brightly lit by a long fluorescent hanging from the ceiling .

something that is expressed through things one says or writes

Ex: She wrote a statement explaining her decision .
cotton [noun]

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

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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 car 's chassis was made from a blend of steel and aluminum .
bottle [noun]

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

Ex: She stored homemade sauce in a glass bottle .
landfill [noun]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

Ex: The old landfill site is being transformed into a park .
to cause [verb]

to make something happen, usually something bad

Ex: Are you trying to cause a misunderstanding with your words ?
long-term [adjective]

continuing or taking place over a relatively extended duration of time

Ex:

to make a waste product usable again

Ex: Composting is a method of recycling organic waste to create nutrient-rich soil for gardening .

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

Ex:
reusable [adjective]

able to be used again multiple times

Ex: Reusable cloth diapers are becoming increasingly popular among environmentally conscious parents .
feature [noun]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

Ex: This software update includes a new security feature designed to protect user data .
endangered [adjective]

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

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a store in which food and necessary household items are sold

Ex: They opened a new grocery store in the neighborhood last week .
mall [noun]

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

Ex: They opened a gourmet food court in the center of the mall .
more [determiner]

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

Ex: We need more time to complete the project .
less [adverb]

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

Ex: The project was completed less quickly than we had hoped .
enough [adverb]

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

Ex: I hope you have eaten enough for lunch .
few [determiner]

a small unspecified number of people or things

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many [determiner]

used to indicate a large number of people or things

Ex: Many people came to the concert despite the rain .
much [determiner]

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

Ex: There 's much excitement about the upcoming concert .