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Total English - Intermediate - Unit 3 - Lesson 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - Lesson 3 in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "fuel", "climate", "insulated", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate
adaptable
[Adjective]

able to change and adjust to different conditions and circumstances

Ex: The adaptable curriculum can be modified to accommodate different learning styles and abilities .
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climate
[noun]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

Ex: They visited a place with a desert climate for their archaeological research .
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flooding
[noun]

the fact or presence of water covering a part of land that is typically dry

Ex: Farmers faced significant losses due to the flooding of their fields during the monsoon season .
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fuel
[noun]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

Ex: The fireplace was stocked with plenty of fuel to keep us warm .
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household
[noun]

all the people living in a house together, considered as a social unit

Ex: The household was full of laughter and activity during the holiday season .
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waste
[noun]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

Ex: Plastic waste poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems , with millions of tons of plastic entering oceans each year and endangering marine life .
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insulated
[Adjective]

covered with a substance that does not let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

Ex: The insulated soundproofing panels in the recording studio minimized outside noise, allowing for high-quality audio recordings.
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recycling
[noun]

the process of making waste products usable again

Ex: The city introduced a new recycling program .
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self-sufficient
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capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

Ex: The program encourages students to become self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .
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a type of wave that travels through a medium like air or water and carries sound from one place to another

Ex: A microphone captures sound waves and converts them into electrical signals .
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an enclosed structure built among the branches of a tree to provide children with a place to play in

Ex: The children spent the afternoon playing in their tree house, imagining it was a secret fort .
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motorhome
[noun]

a type of recreational vehicle that is designed for long-distance travel and can function as a temporary home on wheels

Ex: He loves taking his motorhome out for weekend getaways with his family .
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hillside
[noun]

a sloping surface or area of land that forms the side of a hill or mountain

Ex: He climbed up the grassy hillside.
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yurt
[noun]

a circular portable tent, particularly used in Siberia and Mongolia

Ex: They decorated the inside of the yurt with colorful tapestries and traditional rugs , creating a welcoming atmosphere .
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compact
[Adjective]

small and efficiently arranged or designed

Ex: The compact flashlight provided a bright light despite its tiny size .
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bunk bed
[noun]

a piece of furniture consisting of two small beds with one built above the other

Ex: The hostel room was equipped with several bunk beds to accommodate many guests .
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sofa bed
[noun]

a sofa that is designed in a way that when unfolded forms a bed

Ex: After a long day , he appreciated the ease of unfolding the sofa bed for a quick nap .
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staircase
[noun]

a set of stairs inside a building including its surrounding side parts that one can hold on to

Ex: A wooden staircase connected the two levels of the house .
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an electric machine used for washing clothes

Ex: The washing machine's spin cycle helps remove excess water from the clothes .
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a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

Ex: The old central heating pipes started to make clanking noises as they warmed up .
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a screen that displays a computer's output

Ex: The computer screen displayed the results of the experiment .
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a device that plays content such as movies or shows from flat discs called DVDs on your TV or other display

Ex: We'll need an HDMI cable to connect the DVD player to the TV.
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a cellular phone or cell phone; ‌a phone without any wires and with access to a cellular radio system that we can carry with us and use anywhere

Ex: Mobile phone plans can vary widely in terms of data limits , calling minutes , and monthly costs .
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a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

Ex: The air conditioning in the car was a lifesaver during the long road trip .
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fish tank
[noun]

a container, typically made of glass or acrylic, used for keeping and displaying fish and other aquatic animals

Ex: They bought a large fish tank for their goldfish .
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a specially designed structure that holds water for people to swim in

Ex: After work , I like to unwind by taking a dip in the indoor swimming pool.
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