Thẻ ghi nhớ: Lesson 2 - Speaking - Global issues | Quizlet

genetically modified organism (n)

an organism produced by copying genes from a species with a desirable trait and inserting them into another species

setback (n)

a difficulty or problem that delays or prevents something, or makes a situation worse

dilemma (n)

a difficult or perplexing situation or problem

to separate waste (n)

classify household garbage

put down to (v)

explain the cause of

make the most of sth (v)

take full advantage of an opportunity which will not last long

raise the public's awareness of (v)

improve knowledge of sth

Decompose (v)

to decay or to break down into basic elements

Push to the brink of extinction (v)

Become endangered

shrub (n)

bushes

Trim, prune (v)

Cut off irregular or unwanted parts.

Embrace change (v)

a welcome change

obesity (n)

excessive fatness

illegal logging and deforestation (n)

the work for cutting down trees for commercial purpose in an illegal way

controversy (n)

A disagreement among many people.

Biodiversity (n)

the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Erosion (n)

the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.

Herb (n)

A type of grass

Social media Campaign (n)

Planned, coordinated marketing efforts using one or more social media platforms.

multinational company (n)

an organization that does business in several countries

A dire need (v)

in desperate need

Illegal poaching (n)

illegal hunting

Ecosystem (n)

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

drought (n)

A long period of dry weather

fertilizer (n)

a chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility

contaminate (n)

to pollute

in the long run (adv)

in the future

bear in mind (v)

to remember

have green fingers (idm)

to be good at gardening

Do my bit (v)

do what you can to help

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