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Four Corners 4 - Unit 12 Lesson A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 12 Lesson A in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "conserve", "environmental", "pollution", etc.

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Four Corners 4
to find
to find
[Verb]

to randomly discover someone or something, particularly in a way that is surprising or unexpected

Ex: We found a beautiful view on a hike we randomly went on.
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solution
solution
[noun]

a way in which a problem can be solved or dealt with

Ex: Effective communication is often the solution to resolving misunderstandings in relationships .
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environmental
environmental
[Adjective]

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

Ex: Environmental awareness campaigns raise public consciousness about issues like climate change and wildlife conservation .
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concern
concern
[noun]

a subject of significance or interest to someone or something

Ex: Financial stability is often a concern for young professionals .
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to prevent

to not let someone do something

Ex: Right now , the police are taking action to prevent the protest from escalating .
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

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

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .
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air pollution

toxic and harmful substances in the air that can cause illnesses

Ex: Public awareness campaigns encouraged people to use public transportation or carpool to reduce their contribution to air pollution.
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to combine

to join together in pursuit of a shared goal or advantage

Ex: Experts from multiple fields combined to publish a comprehensive study on climate change and its impacts .
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to commute

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

Ex: Despite the distance , the flexible work hours allow employees to commute during off-peak times .
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to maintain

to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations

Ex: The hotel maintains its facilities well , ensuring guests have a pleasant experience .
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to avoid
to avoid
[Verb]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

Ex: They avoided him at the party , pretending not to notice his presence .
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to store
to store
[Verb]

to keep something in a particular place for later use, typically in a systematic or organized manner

Ex: The museum stores its valuable artifacts in climate-controlled rooms to prevent damage .
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to limit
to limit
[Verb]

to not let something increase in amount or number

Ex: The teacher asked students to limit their essays to 500 words .
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to discard

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

Ex: The office manager requested employees to discard outdated documents for shredding .
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to conserve

to keep something from change or harm

Ex: The city implemented measures to conserve its green spaces .
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to purchase

to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

Ex: The family has recently purchased a new car for their daily commute .
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to recycle

to make a waste product usable again

Ex: Electronic waste can be recycled to recover valuable materials and reduce electronic waste pollution .
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to identify

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

Ex: She could n’t identify the person at the door until they spoke .
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to dump
to dump
[Verb]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

Ex: They dumped the leftover food into the compost bin .
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task
task
[noun]

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

Ex: The manager delegated the task to her most trusted employee .
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possible
possible
[Adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: To achieve the best possible result , we need to work together .
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efficient
efficient
[Adjective]

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

Ex: An efficient irrigation system conserves water while ensuring crops receive adequate moisture .
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water pollution

the poisoning of bodies of water caused by harmful materials

Ex: The team studied the effects of water pollution on local ecosystems .
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spray can
spray can
[noun]

a pressurized container that dispenses liquid or gas as a fine mist or spray when activated

Ex: The workers used a spray can to mark the area for construction .
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chemical
chemical
[Adjective]

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

Ex: The study of chemical kinetics examines the rates of chemical reactions and the factors that influence them.
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container
container
[noun]

any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.

Ex: She filled the container with water .
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harmful
harmful
[Adjective]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

Ex: Air pollution from vehicles and factories can be harmful to the environment .
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battery
battery
[noun]

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

Ex: The smartphone's battery life has improved significantly with the latest technology.
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properly
properly
[Adverb]

in a correct or satisfactory manner

Ex: The pipes were n't installed properly, which caused the leak .
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condition
condition
[noun]

the state of something at a particular time

Ex: The house was in bad condition after being abandoned for years .
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amount
amount
[noun]

the total number or quantity of something

Ex: The chef adjusted the amount of seasoning in the dish to achieve the perfect balance of flavors .
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to control

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

Ex: Political leaders strive to control policies that impact the welfare of the citizens .
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to throw away

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

Ex: I'll throw the unnecessary files away to declutter the office.
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packaging
packaging
[noun]

the process or business of packing goods for storage, transport, or sale

Ex: They invested in automated packaging systems to increase efficiency .
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trash can
trash can
[noun]

a plastic or metal container with a lid, used for putting garbage in and usually kept outside the house

Ex: The children threw the crumpled paper balls into the classroom trash can.
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to locate
to locate
[Verb]

to discover the exact position or place of something or someone

Ex: She used GPS to locate the nearest gas station .
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to promote

to move to a higher position or rank

Ex: After the successful project , he was promoted to vice president .
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whole
whole
[Adjective]

including every part, member, etc.

Ex: They read the whole story aloud in class .
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commuter
commuter
[noun]

a person who regularly travels to city for work

Ex: The train station was crowded with commuters heading to the city .
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sidewalk
sidewalk
[noun]

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

Ex: The sidewalk was crowded with pedestrians during rush hour .
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train station

a place where trains regularly stop for passengers to get on and off

Ex: The train station was located in the city center , making it convenient for travelers .
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bike
bike
[noun]

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

Ex: He bought a new bike for his son 's birthday .
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underground

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

Ex: The city has made significant investments in upgrading the underground infrastructure to improve safety and service.
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garage
garage
[noun]

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

Ex: The garage door is automated, making it easy for them to enter and exit without getting out of the car.
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