UNIT 9 - PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

presentation /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/ (n)

bài thuyết trình (Example: We have to prepare a presentation on environmental protection.)

environment /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ (n)

môi trường (Example: We need to protect the natural environment.)

practical /ˈpræktɪkəl/ (adj)

thiết thực, thực tế (Example: The guide offered some practical tips for reducing waste.)

geography /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/ (n)

địa lý (Example: He is studying the geography of Southeast Asia.)

identify /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/ (v)

nhận diện, xác định (Example: It is important to identify the main causes of pollution.)

environmental /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl/ (adj)

(thuộc) môi trường (Example: Global warming is a serious environmental issue.)

issue /ˈɪʃuː/ (n)

vấn đề (Example: The presentation will focus on key environmental issues.)

global warming /ˌɡləʊbl ˈwɔːmɪŋ/ (n)

sự nóng lên toàn cầu (Example: Global warming is a major threat to our planet.)

deforestation /diːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃn/ (n)

sự phá rừng (Example: Deforestation contributes to climate change and loss of biodiversity.)

endangered /ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/ (adj)

có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng (Example: The panda is an endangered species.)

cause /kɔːz/ (n/v)

nguyên nhân/gây ra (Example: Air pollution is a major cause of respiratory diseases.)

solution /səˈluːʃən/ (n)

giải pháp (Example: We need to find a long-term solution to the problem of waste.)

effort /ˈefət/ (n)

nỗ lực (Example: Governments are making efforts to deal with climate change.)

present /prɪˈzent/ (v)

thuyết trình (Example: Each group will present their findings to the class.)

protection /prəˈtekʃən/ (n)

sự bảo vệ (Example: Environmental protection is everyone's responsibility.)

protect /prəˈtekt/ (v)

bảo vệ (Example: We need to act now to protect wildlife.)

deliver /dɪˈlɪvə(r)/ (v)

phát biểu, trình bày (Example: He delivered an interesting presentation on biodiversity.)

polar bear /ˈpəʊlə ˈbeə(r)/ (n)

gấu Bắc cực (Example: Polar bears are threatened by ice melting.)

biodiversity /ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsəti/ (n)

đa dạng sinh học (Example: Deforestation leads to a loss of biodiversity.)

habitat /ˈhæbɪtæt/ (n)

môi trường sống (Example: The loss of forests damages the natural habitats of many animals.)

ecosystem /ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm/ (n)

hệ sinh thái (Example: Overfishing can upset the balance of ocean ecosystems.)

wildlife /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ (n)

động vật hoang dã (Example: We need to protect wildlife from illegal hunting.)

climate change /ˈklaɪmət tʃeɪndʒ/ (n)

biến đổi khí hậu (Example: Climate change is caused by global warming.)

natural /ˈnætʃərəl/ (adj)

(thuộc) tự nhiên (Example: We must protect our natural resources.)

condition /kənˈdɪʃn/ (n)

điều kiện (Example: Poor living conditions can affect people's health.)

survive /səˈvaɪv/ (v)

tồn tại, sống sót (Example: Many species struggled to survive after the forest fire.)

create /kriˈeɪt/ (v)

tạo ra (Example: We need to create more parks and green spaces in our cities.)

coal /kəʊl/ (n)

than đá (Example: Burning coal releases harmful gases into the atmosphere.)

article /ˈɑːtɪkl/ (n)

bài báo (Example: I read an interesting article about renewable energy.)

face /feɪs/ (v)

đối mặt (Example: The environment we live in is facing many serious problems.)

atmosphere /ˈætməsfɪə(r)/ (n)

không khí (Example: Global warming is the rise in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere.)

ice melting /aɪs ˈmel.tɪŋ/ (n)

hiện tượng băng tan (Example: Polar bears are at risk because of ice melting.)

extreme weather /ɪkˌstriːm ˈweð.ər/ (n)

thời tiết cực đoan (Example: Global warming can cause extreme weather events like heatwaves.)

flood /flʌd/ (n)

lũ lụt (Example: The heavy rain caused a severe flood in the region.)

heatwave /ˈhiːt weɪv/ (n)

đợt nóng (Example: Many people suffered during the recent heatwave.)

vehicle /ˈviːəkl/ (n)

xe cộ (Example: Waste gases from vehicles are a major source of air pollution.)

harmful /ˈhɑːmfl/ (adj)

có hại (Example: Harmful gases from factories can cause acid rain.)

combine /kəmˈbaɪn/ (v)

kết hợp (Example: When harmful gases combine with water in the air, they can form acid rain.)

damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ (v)

gây tổn hại (Example: Pollution can damage all forms of life.)

respiratory /rɪˈspɪrətəri/ (adj)

(thuộc) hô hấp (Example: Air pollution is a major cause of respiratory diseases.)

lung cancer /ˈlʌŋ ˈkænsər/ (n)

ung thư phổi (Example: Air pollution can also lead to lung cancer.)

disappear /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/ (v)

biến mất (Example: Many endangered animals are disappearing due to pollution.)

upset /ʌpˈset/ (v)

làm xáo trộn (Example: Illegal hunting is upsetting the natural balance of ecosystems.)

living/non-living /ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/ / /ˌnɒnˈlɪvɪŋ/ (adj)

sống/không sống (Example: The balance of ecosystems can be harmful to all living and non-living things.)

illegal /ɪˈliːɡəl/ (adj)

bất hợp pháp (Example: Illegal hunting is a threat to wildlife.)

disappearance /ˌdɪsəˈpɪərəns/ (n)

sự biến mất (Example: The disappearance of many species is a cause for concern.)

recycle /ˌriːˈsaɪkəl/ (v)

tái chế (Example: We should recycle paper and plastic to protect the environment.)

audience /ˈɔːdiəns/ (n)

khán giả (Example: The speaker addressed a large audience.)

non-governmental /ˌnɒn ˌɡʌvnˈmentl/ (adj)

phi chính phủ (Example: WWF is a non-governmental organization.)

electrical /iˈlektrɪkəl/ (adj)

(thuộc) điện (Example: Earth Hour encourages people to turn off unnecessary electrical devices.)

movement /ˈmuːvmənt/ (n)

phong trào (Example: Earth Hour has become an international movement for the environment.)

territory /ˈterətəri/ (n)

lãnh thổ (Example: The event takes place in over 187 countries and territories.)

prepare for

chuẩn bị cho (Example: We need to prepare for the upcoming presentation.)

do research

nghiên cứu (Example: I need to do some research for my geography project.)

come up with

nảy ra, nghĩ ra (Example: We need to come up with some solutions to protect the environment.)

follow one's advice

nghe theo lời khuyên (Example: You should follow your teacher's advice and study harder.)

focus on

tập trung vào (Example: Our presentation will focus on the problem of deforestation.)

deal with

đối phó, giải quyết với (Example: The government must make efforts to deal with climate change.)

have an impact on

có tác động tới (Example: The loss of forests can have a negative impact on the environment.)

human activities

hoạt động con người (Example: Many environmental problems are caused by human activities.)

be aware of

nhận thức về (Example: We need to be aware of the serious problems facing our environment.)

be made from

được làm từ (nguyên liệu, chất liệu) (Example: This bag is made from recycled materials.)

set up

thành lập (Example: An organization was set up to protect endangered animals.)

draw attention to

thu hút sự chú ý tới (Example: The event helps to draw attention to climate change.)

raise awareness of

nâng cao (Example: The campaign aims to raise awareness of environmental protection.)

take part in

tham gia (Example: Everyone should take part in protecting the environment.)