waste /weɪst/
(noun) the act of using something in a careless or unnecessary way, causing it to be lost or destroyed
Example: Without a leader, the group members wasted time and energy trying to organize themselves
(noun) the act of using something in a careless or unnecessary way, causing it to be lost or destroyed
Example: Without a leader, the group members wasted time and energy trying to organize themselves
chicken /ˈtʃɪkɪn/
(noun) a large bird that is often kept for its eggs or meat
Example: They keep chickens in the back yard.
(noun) a large bird that is often kept for its eggs or meat
Example: They keep chickens in the back yard.
empty /ˈempti/
(noun) to continue working or trying despite having no resources, energy, ideas, etc. left
Example: The room is empty of furniture.
(noun) to continue working or trying despite having no resources, energy, ideas, etc. left
Example: The room is empty of furniture.
power /ˈpaʊər/
(noun) the ability to control people or things
Example: They sometimes cut the power in the summer.
(noun) the ability to control people or things
Example: They sometimes cut the power in the summer.
light /laɪt/
(noun) the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc. that makes it possible to see things
Example: My father bought a new light yesterday.
(noun) the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc. that makes it possible to see things
Example: My father bought a new light yesterday.
rule /ruːl/
(noun) a statement of what may, must or must not be done in a particular situation or when playing a game
Example: You need to follow the rules.
(noun) a statement of what may, must or must not be done in a particular situation or when playing a game
Example: You need to follow the rules.
land /lænd/
(noun) the surface of the earth that is not sea
Example: His land is very large.
(noun) the surface of the earth that is not sea
Example: His land is very large.
cut /kʌt/
(verb) to make an opening or a wound in something, especially with a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors
Example: He cuts my hair.
(verb) to make an opening or a wound in something, especially with a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors
Example: He cuts my hair.
pollution /pəˈluːʃn/
(noun) the process of making air, water, soil, etc. dirty; the state of being dirty
Example: Water pollution is becoming more serious now.
(noun) the process of making air, water, soil, etc. dirty; the state of being dirty
Example: Water pollution is becoming more serious now.
faucet /ˈfɔːsɪt/
(noun) a device that controls the flow of water from a pipe
Example: She always turns off the faucet after washing clothes.
(noun) a device that controls the flow of water from a pipe
Example: She always turns off the faucet after washing clothes.
cow /kaʊ/
(noun) a large animal kept on farms to produce milk or beef
Example: They raise many cows.
(noun) a large animal kept on farms to produce milk or beef
Example: They raise many cows.
ocean /ˈəʊʃn/
(noun) the mass of salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface
Example: Ocean levels are rising.
(noun) the mass of salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface
Example: Ocean levels are rising.
damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
(noun) physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable
Example: The damage to his car was considerable.
(noun) physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable
Example: The damage to his car was considerable.
save /seɪv/
(verb) to keep somebody/something safe from death, harm, loss, etc.
Example: We need to save power.
(verb) to keep somebody/something safe from death, harm, loss, etc.
Example: We need to save power.
produce /prəˈduːs/
(verb) to make things to be sold, especially in large quantities
Example: People produce a lot of goods every year.
(verb) to make things to be sold, especially in large quantities
Example: People produce a lot of goods every year.
oil /ɔɪl/
(noun) a thick liquid that is found in rock underground
Example: We are burning too much coal and oil.
(noun) a thick liquid that is found in rock underground
Example: We are burning too much coal and oil.
cat /kæt/
(noun) a small animal with soft fur that people often keep as a pet. Cats catch and kill birds and mice.
Example: I love cats.
(noun) a small animal with soft fur that people often keep as a pet. Cats catch and kill birds and mice.
Example: I love cats.
environment /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
(noun) the natural world in which people, animals and plants live
Example: We have to protect our environment.
(noun) the natural world in which people, animals and plants live
Example: We have to protect our environment.
plastic /ˈplæstɪk/
(noun) a light strong material that is produced by chemical processes and can be formed into shapes when heated. There are many different types of plastic , used to make different objects and fabrics .
Example: These bottles are made from plastic.
(noun) a light strong material that is produced by chemical processes and can be formed into shapes when heated. There are many different types of plastic , used to make different objects and fabrics .
Example: These bottles are made from plastic.
pick /pɪk/
(verb) to choose somebody/something from a group of people or things
Example: They are picking ripe tomatoes.
(verb) to choose somebody/something from a group of people or things
Example: They are picking ripe tomatoes.
destroy /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
(verb) to damage something so badly that it no longer exists, works, etc.
Example: We can't destroy the forests anymore.
(verb) to damage something so badly that it no longer exists, works, etc.
Example: We can't destroy the forests anymore.
plant /plænt/
(noun) a living thing that grows in the earth and usually has a stem , leaves and roots, especially one that is smaller than a tree or bush
Example: Do you know this plant?
(noun) a living thing that grows in the earth and usually has a stem , leaves and roots, especially one that is smaller than a tree or bush
Example: Do you know this plant?
field /fiːld/
(noun) an area of land in the country used for growing crops or keeping animals in, usually surrounded by a fence, etc.
Example: My parents are working in the field.
(noun) an area of land in the country used for growing crops or keeping animals in, usually surrounded by a fence, etc.
Example: My parents are working in the field.
metal /ˈmetl/
(noun) a type of solid mineral substance that is usually hard and shiny and that heat and electricity can travel through, for example tin, iron and gold
Example: The frame is made of metal.
(noun) a type of solid mineral substance that is usually hard and shiny and that heat and electricity can travel through, for example tin, iron and gold
Example: The frame is made of metal.
animal /ˈænɪml/
(noun) a creature that is not a bird, a fish, a reptile , an insect or a human
Example: There are many kinds of animals in this zoo.
(noun) a creature that is not a bird, a fish, a reptile , an insect or a human
Example: There are many kinds of animals in this zoo.
pull /pʊl/
(verb) to take hold of something and use force in order to move it or try to move it towards yourself
Example: The cow has to pull the cart.
(verb) to take hold of something and use force in order to move it or try to move it towards yourself
Example: The cow has to pull the cart.
throw /θrəʊ/
(verb) to send something from your hand through the air by moving your hand or arm quickly
Example: You shouldn't throw trash out the window.
(verb) to send something from your hand through the air by moving your hand or arm quickly
Example: You shouldn't throw trash out the window.
burn /bɜːrn/
(verb) to produce flames and heat
Example: She was taken to the hospital with serious burns.
(verb) to produce flames and heat
Example: She was taken to the hospital with serious burns.
collect /kəˈlekt/
(adverb) using a system in which a phone call is paid for by the person who receives it
Example: I often collect stamps.
(adverb) using a system in which a phone call is paid for by the person who receives it
Example: I often collect stamps.
wild /waɪld/
(adjective) living or growing in natural conditions; not kept in a house or on a farm
Example: Do you like wild nature?
(adjective) living or growing in natural conditions; not kept in a house or on a farm
Example: Do you like wild nature?
air /er/
(noun) the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe
Example: I like the fresh air in the countryside.
(noun) the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe
Example: I like the fresh air in the countryside.
gas /ɡæs/
(noun) any substance like air that is neither a solid nor a liquid, for example hydrogen or oxygen
Example: Gas is more expensive than coal.
(noun) any substance like air that is neither a solid nor a liquid, for example hydrogen or oxygen
Example: Gas is more expensive than coal.
Turn off /tɜːrn ɔːf/
(phrasal verb) to leave a road in order to travel on another
Example: The hall lights have all been turned off
(phrasal verb) to leave a road in order to travel on another
Example: The hall lights have all been turned off
Grow /ɡrəʊ/
(verb) to increase in size, number, strength or quality
Example: The region is too dry for plants to grow.
(verb) to increase in size, number, strength or quality
Example: The region is too dry for plants to grow.
coal /kəʊl/
(noun) a hard black mineral that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
Example: Coal can be used for cooking.
(noun) a hard black mineral that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
Example: Coal can be used for cooking.
pollute /pəˈluːt/
(verb) to add dirty or harmful substances to land, air, water, etc. so that it is no longer pleasant or safe to use
Example: People should not pollute their environment.
(verb) to add dirty or harmful substances to land, air, water, etc. so that it is no longer pleasant or safe to use
Example: People should not pollute their environment.
leave /liːv/
(verb) to go away from a person or a place
Example: When do they leave their house?
(verb) to go away from a person or a place
Example: When do they leave their house?
danger /ˈdeɪndʒər/
(noun) the possibility of something happening that will injure, harm or kill somebody, or damage or destroy something
Example: Is there any danger here?
(noun) the possibility of something happening that will injure, harm or kill somebody, or damage or destroy something
Example: Is there any danger here?
be in danger /biː ɪn 'deɪndʒər/
(v. phr.)
Example: Many animals are in danger.
(v. phr.)
Example: Many animals are in danger.
buffalo /ˈbʌfələʊ/
(noun) a large animal of the cow family that has wide, curved horns . There are two types of buffalo , the African and the Asian.
Example: He has a buffalo.
(noun) a large animal of the cow family that has wide, curved horns . There are two types of buffalo , the African and the Asian.
Example: He has a buffalo.
cart /kɑːrt/
(noun) a vehicle with two or four wheels that is pulled by a horse and used for carrying loads
Example: There is a cart over there.
(noun) a vehicle with two or four wheels that is pulled by a horse and used for carrying loads
Example: There is a cart over there.
dripping faucet /ˈdrɪpɪŋ ˈfɔːsɪt/
(noun)
Example: When you see a dripping faucet, turn it off.
(noun)
Example: When you see a dripping faucet, turn it off.
keep off /ki
(phrasal verb) if rain, snow, etc. keeps off , it does not fall
Example: Please keep off the grass.
(phrasal verb) if rain, snow, etc. keeps off , it does not fall
Example: Please keep off the grass.
plants and animals /plɑ
(noun)
Example: There are various kinds of plants and animals here.
(noun)
Example: There are various kinds of plants and animals here.
plow /plaʊ/
(noun) a large piece of farming equipment with one or several curved blades , (= metal cutting parts) pulled by a tractor or by animals. It is used for digging and turning over soil, especially before seeds are planted.
Example: I have never seen a plow.
(noun) a large piece of farming equipment with one or several curved blades , (= metal cutting parts) pulled by a tractor or by animals. It is used for digging and turning over soil, especially before seeds are planted.
Example: I have never seen a plow.
recycle /ˌriːˈsaɪkl/
(verb) to treat things that have already been used so that they can be used again
Example: We can recycle waste paper.
(verb) to treat things that have already been used so that they can be used again
Example: We can recycle waste paper.
scrap metal /skræp 'metl/
(noun)
Example: They earn money by collecting scrap metal.
(noun)
Example: They earn money by collecting scrap metal.
switch off /swɪtʃ ɔ
(phrasal verb) to stop thinking about something or paying attention to something
Example: Can you switch off the TV, please?
(phrasal verb) to stop thinking about something or paying attention to something
Example: Can you switch off the TV, please?
trash /træʃ/
(noun) things that you throw away because you no longer want or need them
Example: Don't throw trash on the street.
(noun) things that you throw away because you no longer want or need them
Example: Don't throw trash on the street.
trash can /ˈtræʃ kæn/
(noun) a container for people to put rubbish in, in the street or in a public building
Example: Please put rubbish in the trash can.
(noun) a container for people to put rubbish in, in the street or in a public building
Example: Please put rubbish in the trash can.
waste food /weɪst fu
(noun)
Example: We can use the waste food for feeding pigs.
(noun)
Example: We can use the waste food for feeding pigs.
waste paper /ˌweɪst ˈpeɪpər/
(noun) paper that is not wanted and is thrown away
Example: We should collect waste paper.
(noun) paper that is not wanted and is thrown away
Example: We should collect waste paper.
wild animal /waɪld 'æniməl/
(noun)
Example: I saw a wild animal yesterday.
(noun)
Example: I saw a wild animal yesterday.
wild flower /waɪld ˈflaʊər/
(noun)
Example: This wild flower is very beautiful.
(noun)
Example: This wild flower is very beautiful.