Vocabulary I
energy from sources such as the sun, wind or water
renewable energy
an area where ships load, unload or are repaired
dock
“I think cities will become greener.”
This is:
a) a prediction or opinion
b) a fixed arrangement
c) an official timetable
a
1. “The museum opens at 9:00.”
This refers to:
a) a spontaneous decision
b) an official schedule
c) a prediction
b
when water covers land that is normally dry
flooding
a large passenger ship
liner
The workshop __________ at 10:00 and __________ at 12:30. (begin / finish)
begins / finishes
I’m sure climate change __________ many coastal cities. (affect)
will affect
the disappearance of different plant and animal species
biodiversity loss
a structure used to lift heavy objects
crane
Look at the amount of plastic in the river. It __________ a serious problem. (become)
it is going to become
We can’t meet tomorrow afternoon because we __________ our oral presentation. (rehearse)
are rehearsing
gases released into the atmosphere, especially by transport and industry
carbon emissions
a place where ships are built or repaired
shipyard
At this time next week, our group __________ its environmental proposal. (present)
will be presenting
We __________ our teacher after school to discuss the project. (meet)
are meeting
excessive use of goods and natural resources
overconsumption
a large building used for storing goods
warehouse
According to the schedule, the debate __________ immediately after lunch.
starts / begins
I think people __________ more conscious of climate change in the future.
will be