Sharing the Planet
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the environment
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the environment
the natural world — the air, water, land and living things around us
climate change
the long-term shift in weather patterns, mainly caused by human activity
pollution
harmful substances in the air, water or land
to recycle
to treat used materials so they can be made into something new
waste / rubbish
the things we throw away because we no longer want them
to save (water / energy)
to use less of something, on purpose, so none is wasted
single-use plastic
plastic that is used once and then thrown away
renewable energy
energy from sources that never run out, such as the sun and wind
sustainable
able to continue without harming the planet
to protect nature
to keep the natural world safe from harm
How do you introduce an opinion in English?
In my opinion… / From my point of view… / It seems to me that…
Give two connectors to link ideas.
however (contrast), therefore (conclusion) — also: moreover, although.
Which register suits a blog for other students?
Informal — friendly and personal, addressing the reader directly.
Name the three Paper 1 criteria.
A Language (12), B Message (12), C Conceptual understanding (6).
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human rights
the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person
freedom
the right to act, speak or think as you want, within the law
equality
the state of everyone having the same rights and chances
discrimination
treating a person or group unfairly because of who they are
dignity
the right to be treated with respect, as a person of worth
justice
fair treatment; getting what is right and deserved
to stand up for (a cause)
to support and defend a person, right or cause publicly
a petition
a signed request asking those in power to do something
a peaceful protest
a public act to show you disagree, without any violence
to raise awareness
to help more people learn about and care about an issue
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peace
a state of calm, with no fighting or war
conflict
a serious disagreement or argument, often a long one
dialogue
a conversation in which people exchange ideas to understand each other
coexistence / to live together
people of different views living side by side peacefully
respect
treating other people and their views as worthy of consideration
tolerance
accepting beliefs or behaviour you may not share
to argue
to disagree, often in a heated or repeated way
to reach an agreement
to come to a shared decision both sides accept
mediation
helping two sides settle a dispute by talking, with a neutral third person
a refugee
a person who has fled their country to escape war or danger
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inequality
an unfair situation where some people have less than others
diversity
the presence of people of many different kinds in a group or society
prejudice
an unfair opinion formed about someone before you really know them
inclusion
making sure everyone is welcomed and able to take part
to exclude
to leave someone out
rights
the things every person is fairly entitled to
the pay gap
the difference in pay between men and women doing the same work
to treat everyone equally
to give every person the same fair treatment
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globalization
the way the world's economies and cultures become connected and more alike
(international) trade
the buying and selling of goods between countries
(global) brand
a product name sold and recognised all over the world
(fast-food) chain
a group of identical shops or restaurants owned by one company
local business
a small shop or company run by people in your own area
cultural exchange
people sharing customs, food and ideas between different cultures
identity
what makes a person or place who or what they are; their distinct character
consumption
the buying and using up of goods and services
to support (local)
to choose to buy from and help local shops and producers
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ethics
the set of ideas about what is morally right and wrong
a value
a principle a person believes in, such as honesty or respect
honesty
the quality of being truthful and fair, not cheating or lying
responsibility
a duty to act well and take care of the results of what you do
a (moral) dilemma
a situation where it is hard to decide what the right thing to do is
conscience
the inner voice that tells you whether you are acting well or badly
a duty
something you feel you ought to do because it is right
fair trade
a system that pays producers a decent, fair price for their work
responsible consumption
buying and using things while thinking about their real effects
exploitation
treating people unfairly to profit from their work
to do the right thing
to act in the way you believe is morally correct
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urban
to do with towns and cities (opposite: rural)
rural
to do with the countryside and villages
neighbourhood
the small area around your home where people live
public space
a place anyone can use — a park, a square, a market
green space
an area of grass, trees and plants in a built-up area
to commute
to travel regularly between home and work or school
traffic jam
a long line of vehicles that can barely move
to lack services
to have too few shops, doctors or buses
depopulation
the loss of inhabitants when people move away from a village or area
to do up / regenerate
to repair and improve a run-down place
Topic 1.5 study notes
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English B exam skills
Paper structures, command terms & tips
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