B1 · Vocabulary
Environment and Nature
Lesson Handout
Environment Vocabulary
More environment vocabulary
Collocations and phrases
Summary
B1 · Vocabulary
Environment and Nature
Worksheet
Name: ___________________________ Date: _______________
Match the definition (7 points)
1. Animals or plants at risk of extinction: ___________
2. The amount of CO2 produced by a person or activity: ___________
3. The natural home of an animal or plant: ___________
4. Cutting down large areas of forest: ___________
5. Not harmful to the environment: ___________
6. Protection of the natural environment: ___________
7. Energy from sources that do not run out: ___________
Choose the correct word (6 points)
8. You can reduce your ______ by cycling instead of driving.☐ carbon footprint☐ pollution☐ habitat
9. Many ______ species are at risk because their habitats are being destroyed.☐ endangered☐ eco-friendly☐ renewable
10. The government plans to switch the country to ______ energy by 2040.☐ renewable☐ eco-friendly☐ natural
11. We should all ______ our paper, plastic and glass instead of throwing it away.☐ recycle☐ conserve☐ reduce
12. Air ______ in the city centre is a serious problem — many people have breathing difficulties.☐ pollution☐ litter☐ deforestation
13. The charity works to raise awareness of ______, which is destroying the Amazon rainforest.☐ deforestation☐ pollution☐ conservation
Complete the sentences (7 points)
14. The wetlands are a critical ___________ for many species of migratory birds.
15. This packaging is made from recycled materials and is fully ___________.
16. The national park was set up for the ___________ of native plants and animals.
17. People drop ___________ in the park despite the signs asking them not to.
18. The campaign aims to raise awareness of ___________ and encourage people to take action.
19. The ___________ in this area includes wolves, deer and several rare bird species.
20. We need to find ___________ sources for our electricity — we can't keep burning fossil fuels.
Open writing (6 points)
21. Write about what you do or could do to protect the environment. Use at least five words from this chapter.
B1 · Vocabulary
Environment and Nature
Answer Key
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8. carbon footprint
9. endangered
10. renewable
11. recycle
12. pollution
13. deforestation
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