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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Damage, Danger or Failure

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
to shoot
to shoot
[Verb]

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

Ex: The police officer had to shoot to defend against the armed suspect. 
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threat
threat
[noun]

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

Ex: Pollution is a major threat to marine life. 
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to break
to break
[Verb]

(of a piece of equipment) to become inoperative or unusable

Ex: I'm sorry, but the blender has broken, and we need to get a replacement. 
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to break down

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

Ex: The machinery broke down during the production process, leading to delays. 
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break
break
[noun]

a fracture in bone or other hard tissue

Ex: The X-ray confirmed a break in her leg. 
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scar
scar
[noun]

a mark that is left on one's skin after a wound or cut has healed

Ex: A scar is a permanent mark on the skin that remains after a wound or injury has healed. 
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to sprain
to sprain
[Verb]

(of a ligament) to be suddenly twisted, which results in much pain

Ex: He sprained his ankle while playing basketball. 
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crack
crack
[noun]

a narrow opening or split, often caused by damage or pressure

Ex: A crack appeared in the wall after the earthquake. 
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to damage
to damage
[Verb]

to physically harm something

Ex: The storm's strong winds and hailstones damaged the roof of the house. 
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to injure
to injure
[Verb]

to physically cause harm to a person or thing

Ex: A misstep on the stairs could injure your leg. 
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destruction

the action or process of causing significant damage to something, rendering it unable to exist or continue in its normal state

Ex: The hurricane's destruction of the coastal town left many homes in ruins. 
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to pollute

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

Ex: Factories often pollute the air with emissions from burning fossil fuels. 
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to suffer
to suffer
[Verb]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

Ex: They suffered the consequences of their actions. 
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violent
violent
[Adjective]

involving or caused by force that may result in physical damage

Ex: The storm was so violent that it knocked down several trees. 
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to sting
to sting
[Verb]

(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

Ex: The bee will sting if it perceives a threat to the hive. 
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