jueves, 14 de enero de 2016
martes, 12 de enero de 2016
lunes, 11 de enero de 2016
ENVIRONMENT VOCABULARY
Environmental Verbs: Take Action
Do you consider yourself an earth activist? Talking about environmental issues is difficult to do in a foreign language. Learning the following verbs will help you express your thoughts and concerns in English.
Word
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Meaning
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Example sentence
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ban
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disallow an action or thing in a specified area
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The school banned water bottles because they are bad for the environment.
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carpool
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when people take turns driving instead of taking two or more cars to the same location
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I carpool to work with two of my neighbours who also work downtown.
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clear cut or chop down
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to remove trees from a forest
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It is important to plant new trees in nearby areas after clear cutting.
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compost
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put certain types of waste (vegetable peels, newspapers, dry leaves) into a large container that will break down into reusable soil
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Since we started composting we've reduced our garbage by half.
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commute
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travel from home to work (either by public transit or driving)
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Imagine how much pollution you cause in a lifetime by commuting two hours a day?
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consume
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take into our bodies or homes
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Americans consume more than their share of the earth's resources.
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donate
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give money or items to an organization or individual in need
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When you donate money to this fund, the animals' habit is protected.
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emit
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to give off or out
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Cars emit harmful pollutants into the atmosphere.
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fertilize
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treat plants and green spaces (lawns and fields) with special chemicals that helps them to grow
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If you are going to fertilize your lawn, make sure to use an organic fertilizer.
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minimize
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make as little as possible
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We can minimize pollution by walking instead of driving to work and school.
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pollute
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put dangerous substances into the ground and the air
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Fumes from factories pollute our lakes and oceans.
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preserve
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keep in its natural state
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We need stronger laws in order to preserve our forests.
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protect
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keep from harm
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It is important to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun.
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protest
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voice concern about; fight against an issue or decision
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The environmentalists will protest if the road builders don't make a bicycle lane.
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recycle
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to take materials from garbage and form it into something new that can be used
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Please recycle your junk mail instead of throwing it in the garbage.
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reduce
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use less
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You can reduce your household waste by buying products with less packaging.
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reuse
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use again
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We reuse the inner bags from the cereal boxes inside our small garbage can.
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throw away
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put in the garbage
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Don't throw away your grass clippings; leave them on your lawn.
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use up
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use until there is no more
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We are using up the earth's natural resources faster than ever.
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waste
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throw away something that is still useful
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Don't waste toilet paper; use one or two sheets instead of three or four.
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Source: http://www.englishclub.com/index.htm
domingo, 10 de enero de 2016
A GREENER WORLD
We all want to protect our planet,
but we're mostly too busy or too lazy to put up big change that would improve
our lifestyle and save the environment.
These are 7 simple habits to implement in your everyday life which will make a difference. There is nothing new here but if you follow at least some of these tips, you can be proud of yourself participating in the protection of the environment.
These are 7 simple habits to implement in your everyday life which will make a difference. There is nothing new here but if you follow at least some of these tips, you can be proud of yourself participating in the protection of the environment.
1. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs:
It is true that these bulbs are more expensive, but they last much longer and they can save energy and in the long term your electricity bill would be reduced.
It is true that these bulbs are more expensive, but they last much longer and they can save energy and in the long term your electricity bill would be reduced.
2. Donate:
You have tons of clothes or things you want to get rid of. If they are still usable, give them to someone who needs them. You may also choose to give them to associations. These associations may sell them and collect a little money. Not only will you protect the environment, but you will also contribute to a good cause.
You have tons of clothes or things you want to get rid of. If they are still usable, give them to someone who needs them. You may also choose to give them to associations. These associations may sell them and collect a little money. Not only will you protect the environment, but you will also contribute to a good cause.
3. Turn off your devices:
When you do not use a house device, turn it off. For example, if you don't watch TV, turn it off. Turn off the light when you leave a room (even if you intend to return.) It's an easy habit to take up which will help you save a lot of money.
When you do not use a house device, turn it off. For example, if you don't watch TV, turn it off. Turn off the light when you leave a room (even if you intend to return.) It's an easy habit to take up which will help you save a lot of money.
4. Walk or cycle:
Driving is one of the biggest causes of pollution. If you want to use your car, ask yourself the following question: do I really need my car? Walk or use your bike if the journey is a short one.
Driving is one of the biggest causes of pollution. If you want to use your car, ask yourself the following question: do I really need my car? Walk or use your bike if the journey is a short one.
5. Detergent:
Follow the recommended dose of detergent to wash your clothes or dishes.
Follow the recommended dose of detergent to wash your clothes or dishes.
6. leaky faucets:
Watch leaky faucets, which can cause a significant increase in the the water bill. An average of 120 liters of water can be wasted due to a dripping faucet.
Watch leaky faucets, which can cause a significant increase in the the water bill. An average of 120 liters of water can be wasted due to a dripping faucet.
7. Rainwater:
Think of recovering rainwater. This water can be used for different purposes.
This list is far from being
exhaustive but in addition to saving the environment, all these tips will help
you save money.Think of recovering rainwater. This water can be used for different purposes.
Comprehension:
1.
Fluorescent
light bulbs waste more energy
a. True
b. False
a. True
b. False
2.
Donate
means:
a. give.
b. take.
a. give.
b. take.
3. The 7 tips suggested
a. to save money.
b. protect the environment.
c. to save money and protect the environment.
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a. to save money.
b. protect the environment.
c. to save money and protect the environment.
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