vocabulary
construction
the antonym of "expensive"
(add a prefix)
inexpensive
to explain a sequence of ideas
(ex: first)
first of all, to begin with, second, next, finally
发电工厂
power plant
是……的原因：the cause _____
the reason _____ （填介词）
the cause of
the reason for
化石燃料
fossil fuels
three words with the prefix un-
unnecessary, unable, unlimited
to summarize ideas
all in all, to sum up, in short, overall
因此（两个）
consequently
as a result
translation:
It hasn’t rained for six months, so our area is experiencing a water crisis.
六个月没有下雨了，因此我们的地区正在经历水资源危机。
可替代能源
alternative energy
Of course, the future of hydroponics is ___known. But I think it’s going to become very common. （prefix)
unknown
to compare and contrast ideas
(ex: but)
and yet, in comparison, on the other hand, though
导致、促成、引起（三个）
cause, lead to, result in, contribute to
two adjectives to describe the major characteristics of renewable energy
unlimited
environmentally-friendly
two adjectives to describe the major characteristics of renewable energy
unlimited
environmentally-friendly
two words with prefix ir-
irresponsible, irregular
three environment collocations
greenhouse gas
climate change
natural resource
environmental group
tropical rainforest
list two benefits and drawbacks of nuclear energy
dangerous, long-term effects on the environment
sustainable, cheap, help developing countries, save lives, reduce carbon dioxide
advantages-disadvantages
pros-
positive-
drawback-
pros-cons
positive-negative
drawback-benefit
Habitat destruction is the result of deforestation.
use "as a result of" to rewrite the sentence
As a result of deforestation, habitats are destroyed.
As a result of deforestation, habitat destruction happens.
list three advantages and disadvantages of wind power
pros: clean, very few risks, affordable, environmentally friendly
cons: take up space, destroy the landscape, detrimental to birds, noisy, need to be replaced