HEY
Complete the words in the sentences.
If global warming continues, then s _ _ l _ v _ _ s will continue to rise.
sea levels
(sea levels: Sea level is the height or level of the sea against the land.)
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We must reduce the amount of waste we put in
l _ _ _ f _ _ l.
landfill
(landfill: A landfill is a place where rubbish is thrown into a large hole in the ground.)
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These fish live right at the bottom of the sea, on the
s _ _ _ _ d.
seabed
(The seabed is the bottom of the sea)
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Plastic is a dangerous c _ _ t _ m _ _ _ _ t in our oceans.
contaminant
(contaminant: A contaminant is a chemical or substance that causes pollution in water or air.)
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The boat was caught in a w _ _ _ _ p _ _ l and started spinning round and round.
whirlpool
(whirlpool: A whirlpool is an area of water where currents cause the water to go round and round in a circular movement.)
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arduous blistered destination inhospitable ragged scorching tourist
It was a long and ____________ journey across the desert.
Arduous: A journey that is arduous is very difficult.
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arduous blistered destination inhospitable ragged scorching tourist
My feet were ____________ and painful after three days of walking.
blistered: If your feet are blistered, they have areas of raised, painful skin on them because you have been walking a lot.
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arduous blistered destination inhospitable ragged scorching tourist
We finally reached our ____________.
destination: Your destination is the place you are travelling to.
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arduous blistered destination inhospitable ragged scorching tourist
It was difficult walking in the ____________ desert heat.
scorching: If a place is scorching, it is extremely hot.
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arduous blistered destination inhospitable ragged scorching tourist
The Arctic is a very ____________ place, where very few animals live.
inhospitable: A place that is inhospitable is very difficult to live in, for example because the climate is unpleasant.
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It’s high time you ____________ (start) revising for your final exams.
started: We use It’s high time with the Past Simple to say that someone should do something now.
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A lot of animals are in danger. If only the government ____________ (take) wildlife protection more seriously!
took: We use if only with the Past Simple to say that we want a present or future situation to be different
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I wish I ____________ (can) make everyone aware of the importance of sustainability.
could: We use I wish with the Past Simple to say that we want a present or future situation to be different.
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I don’t want to talk to Carrie. I’d rather you ____________ (speak) to her.
spoke: We use the Past Simple with would rather to say what someone would prefer now or in the future.
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I wish I ____________ (not buy) such a big car – it’s really bad for the environment and I regret it now.
hadn’t bought: We use I wish with the Past Perfect to talk about past regrets.
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I’d rather they would stop poisoning our soil!
I’d rather they stopped poisoning our soil!
We use the Past Simple with would rather to say what someone would prefer now or in the future.
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If only I voted against that rule – what a mistake I made!
If only I had voted against that rule – what a mistake I made!
We use if only with the Past Perfect to talk about past regrets.
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If only there is more information about this issue.
If only there was more information about this issue.
We use if only with the Past Simple to say that we want a present or future situation to be different.
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It’s high time you get a job!
It’s high time you got a job!
We use It’s high time with the Past Simple to say that someone should do something now.
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I don’t have any money left – I wish I didn’t spend it all!
I don’t have any money left – I wish I hadn’t spent it all!
We use I wish with the Past Perfect to talk about past regrets.