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the environment
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the natural world — the air, water, land and living things around us
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climate change
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the long-term shift in weather patterns, mainly caused by human activity
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pollution
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harmful substances in the air, water or land
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to recycle
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to treat used materials so they can be made into something new
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waste / rubbish
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the things we throw away because we no longer want them
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to save (water / energy)
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to use less of something, on purpose, so none is wasted
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single-use plastic
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plastic that is used once and then thrown away
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renewable energy
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energy from sources that never run out, such as the sun and wind
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sustainable
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able to continue without harming the planet
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to protect nature
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to keep the natural world safe from harm
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How do you introduce an opinion in English?
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In my opinion… / From my point of view… / It seems to me that…
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Give two connectors to link ideas.
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however (contrast), therefore (conclusion) — also: moreover, although.
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Which register suits a blog for other students?
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Informal — friendly and personal, addressing the reader directly.
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Name the three Paper 1 criteria.
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A Language (12), B Message (12), C Conceptual understanding (6).
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