Total English - Intermediate - Unit 8 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "recycling", "intensive", "basically", etc.

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climate change [noun]

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

Ex: Droughts and floods are becoming more frequent due to climate change .

conflict [noun]

tension or opposition between two simultaneous, incompatible feelings

Ex: The character 's conflict between love and duty drove the plot of the novel .

to cure [verb]

to make someone regain their health

Ex: Proper medication and lifestyle changes can help cure certain health conditions .

debt [noun]

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

Ex: She felt a deep sense of debt to her mentor , who had guided her throughout her career .

disease [noun]

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

Ex: She campaigns for awareness of the disease .

fair trade [noun]

trading practices that do not put consumers at a disadvantage

global warming [noun]

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 .

intensive [adjective]

involving a lot of effort, attention, and activity in a short period of time

Ex: The boot camp was known for its intensive physical workouts and strict discipline .

farming [noun]

the activity of working on a farm and growing crops or producing animal products by raising them

Ex: In rural areas , farming is often the primary means of livelihood .

mortality rate [noun]

the number of deaths in a particular population over a specific period of time, usually expressed as a ratio or percentage

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 .

peace [noun]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

Ex: The treaty brought a long-awaited peace to the region .

pollution [noun]

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 .

poverty [noun]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

Ex: Education is seen as a key to escaping the cycle of poverty .

recycling [noun]

the process of making waste products usable again

Ex: Factories use advanced recycling methods for metals .

solar power [noun]

energy that is generated from the sun's radiation using solar panels, which convert sunlight into electricity

Ex: They installed solar panels to harness solar power for their farm .

standard of living [phrase]

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

Ex: Many people seek job opportunities abroad to achieve a higher standard of living for their families .

war [noun]

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

Ex: The impact of war on civilians is often devastating , leading to displacement , injury , and loss .

wealth [noun]

abundance of money, property or valuable possessions

basically [adverb]

used to state one's opinion while emphasizing or summarizing its most important aspects

Ex: Basically , she 's saying that we need to try harder .

fortunately [adverb]

used to express that something positive or favorable has happened or is happening by chance

Ex: The car broke down on the highway , but fortunately , a passing motorist stopped to help with repairs .

hopefully [adverb]

used for expressing that one hopes something will happen

Ex: The new project is in progress , and hopefully , it will contribute significantly to the company 's success .

obviously [adverb]

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

Ex: The traffic light turned red , so obviously , we had to stop the car .

personally [adverb]

used to show that the opinion someone is giving comes from their own viewpoint

Ex: While some people enjoy busy cities , I , personally , find solace in the tranquility of rural areas .

surprisingly [adverb]

in a way that is unexpected and causes amazement

Ex: The restaurant 's prices were surprisingly affordable , considering the high quality of the food .

Total English - Intermediate
Unit 1 - Lesson 2	Unit 1 - Vocabulary	Unit 1 - Reference	Unit 2 - Lesson 2
Unit 2 - Vocabulary	Unit 2 - Reference - Part 1	Unit 2 - Reference - Part 2	Unit 3 - Lesson 2
Unit 3 - Lesson 3	Unit 3 - Vocabulary	Unit 3 - Reference - Part 1	Unit 3 - Reference - Part 2
Unit 4 - Lesson 1	Unit 4 - Lesson 2	Unit 4 - Vocabulary	Unit 4 - Reference - Part 1
Unit 4 - Reference - Part 2	Unit 5 - Lesson 1	Unit 5 - Lesson 2	Unit 5 - Lesson 3
Unit 5 - Vocabulary	Unit 5 - Reference - Part 1	Unit 5 - Reference - Part 2	Unit 6 - Lesson 1
Unit 6 - Lesson 2	Unit 6 - Lesson 3	Unit 6 - Vocabulary	Unit 6 - Reference - Part 1
Unit 6 - Reference - Part 2	Unit 7 - Lesson 1	Unit 7 - Lesson 2	Unit 7 - Lesson 3
Unit 7 - Vocabulary	Unit 7 - Reference	Unit 8 - Lesson 1	Unit 8 - Lesson 2
Unit 8 - Lesson 3	Unit 8 - Vocabulary	Unit 8 - Reference	Unit 9 - Lesson 2
Unit 9 - Lesson 3	Unit 9 - Vocabulary	Unit 9 - Reference	Unit 10 - Vocabulary
Unit 10 - Lesson 2	Unit 10 - Reference