Four Corners 4 - Unit 11 Lesson D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 11 Lesson D in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "industrial", "tear down", "agency", etc.

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Four Corners 4
track [noun]

a road or path that is rough and usually made by animals or people repeatedly walking there

Ex: Explorers often rely on these worn tracks to navigate dense forests or remote wilderness areas , trusting in the wisdom of those who trod before them .
law [noun]

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

Ex: They studied constitutional law in law school .
injury [noun]

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

Ex: She 's been doing exercises to heal her shoulder injury .

to take action in order to compensate for the harm that one has caused

Ex: After realizing the damage he had done , Mark apologized and promised to repair the trust he had broken .

to tear something into small pieces, often intentionally

Ex: They ripped up the old carpet to replace it with hardwood flooring .
industrial [adjective]

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

Ex: Environmental regulations aim to mitigate the impact of industrial activities on air and water quality .
factory [noun]

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

Ex: The textile factory employed many workers to produce clothing and fabrics .
planet [noun]

a huge round object that moves in an orbit, around the sun, or any other star

Ex: Earth is the only planet known to support life .
century [noun]

a period of one hundred years

Ex: The city celebrated its third century of existence last year .
to sew [verb]

to join two or more pieces of fabric or other materials together, often by using a needle and thread

Ex: Children in the art class were excited to learn how to sew buttons onto their projects .

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

Ex: Last week , he handled a difficult negotiation with finesse .
task [noun]

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

Ex: Cleaning the garage was a daunting task , but they managed to finish it .

a person who writes computer programs

Ex: He works as a game programmer , creating interactive experiences for gaming consoles .

an expert who is employed to check or work with technical equipment or machines

Ex: He 's a computer technician , providing technical support and troubleshooting for software and hardware issues .
mechanical [adjective]

(of an object) powered by machinery or an engine

Ex: The mechanical door lock uses a key to engage tumblers and secure the door .
certainly [adverb]

in an assured manner, leaving no room for doubt

Ex: I will certainly consider your suggestion for the project .
affordable [adjective]

having a price that a person can pay without experiencing financial difficulties

Ex: The clothing store advertises affordable summer dresses under $ 20 .
organ [noun]

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

Ex: The liver is a complex organ that performs numerous functions , including detoxification .
heart [noun]

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

Ex: She placed her hand over her heart and felt it beat strongly .
lung [noun]

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

Ex: Pneumonia , an infection of the lungs , can cause symptoms such as fever , cough , and chest pain , and may require antibiotic treatment to resolve .
liver [noun]

a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of harmful substances

Ex: Elevated levels of liver enzymes in blood tests may indicate liver damage or dysfunction , prompting further investigation by healthcare providers .

a branch of industry dedicated to creating goods on a large scale, typically using machinery and organized processes

Ex: The government supports local industries focused on green energy manufacture .

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

Ex: Forensic laboratories analyze evidence collected from crime scenes to aid in investigations .

a unified whole created by joining or mixing two or more distinct elements or parts together

Ex: The cocktail was a delightful combination of fruity and tangy flavors .

a single person, particularly when considered as separate from a group, etc.

Ex: In a democracy , every individual has the right to vote and participate in decision-making .
career [noun]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

Ex: After college , he began his career as a software engineer at a tech company .
cashier [noun]

a person in charge of paying and receiving money in a hotel, shop, bank, etc.

Ex: She handed the cashier a credit card to pay for the new shoes .
doctor [noun]

someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people

Ex: The doctor asked me about my symptoms and medical history to make a diagnosis .
farmer [noun]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

Ex: I bought fresh eggs from the local farmer .
pilot [noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: As a child , he dreamed of becoming a pilot .
reporter [noun]

a person who gathers and reports news or does interviews for a newspaper, TV, radio station, etc.

Ex: He 's an investigative reporter who uncovers corruption and misconduct .
soldier [noun]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

Ex: In ancient times , a soldier often carried a shield and sword .
teacher [noun]

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

Ex: The teacher corrected my mistake and explained the correct solution .

someone who buys tickets, arranges tours, books hotels, etc. for travelers as their job

Ex: The travel agent handled all the reservations and provided travel insurance for their trip .
current [adjective]

happening or existing in the present time

Ex: The current weather forecast predicts sunny skies for the weekend .

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

Ex: The government is responsible for ensuring that laws are followed and citizens ' rights are protected .
agency [noun]

a business or organization that provides services to other parties, especially by representing them in transactions

Ex:
drone [noun]

a flying vehicle such as an aircraft that is controlled from afar and has no pilot

Ex: The delivery company is testing drones to quickly transport packages to customers in remote areas .

to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place

Ex: Last week , the courier delivered a package containing the new product .

the practice of restoring natural ecosystems and reintroducing native species to areas from which they have been extirpated

Ex: Advocates of rewilding believe it helps combat biodiversity loss .