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level: Level-22

Questions and Answers List

level questions: Level-22

QuestionAnswer
a small change made in something such as a design, plan, or systemmodification,_,We’ve made one or two modifications to the original design.
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted that prevents crops or garden flowers from growing properlyweed,_,We are constantly battling against weeds in this area.
plants that are tolerant of particular weather or soil conditions can exist in those conditionstolerant,_,We need to plant trees that are tolerant of salt sea winds.
causing harmharmful,_,Unfortunately, farmers have often used chemicals which are harmful to the environment.
severe problems, injuries, illnesses etc are very bad or very serioussevere,_,She’s suffering from severe depression.
to use something such as a method, idea, or law in a particular situation, activity, or processapply to,_,New technology is being applied to almost every industrial process.
the grain that bread is made from, or the plant that it grows onwheat,_,The fields of wheat were dotted with bright red poppies.
a structure made of wires or bars in which birds or animals can be keptcage,_,Once the hamster managed to get out of its cage and it took us days to find it.
the process of making air, water, soil etc dangerously dirty and not suitable for people to use, or the state of being dangerously dirtypollution,_,The costs of pollution control must be considered.
the cultivation of marine creatures for foodaquaculture,_,There are a lot of aquaculture projects along the coast here.
a large area of land where it is always very dry, and there is a lot of sanddesert,_,The plane crash-landed in the desert.
relating to the sea and the creatures that live theremarine,_,Pollution has affected many marine mammals.
having water that contains no saltfreshwater,_,He only goes freshwater fishing.
the time or state when someone or something is fully grown or developedmaturity,_,These insects reach full maturity after a few weeks.
the process of treating used objects or materials so that they can be used againrecycling,_,Recycling is important to help protect our environment.
something that you get because you have done something good or helpful or have worked hardreward,_,The school has a system of rewards and punishments to encourage good behaviour.
a strong feeling that you must do the same things as other people of your age if you want them to like youpeer pressure,_,Teenagers often start smoking because of peer pressure.
an official rule or orderregulation,_,There seem to be so many rules and regulations these days.
the piece of paper or plastic that covers something when it is soldwrapper,_,The street was covered in old sweet wrappers.
a container in a public place, for things people throw away, such as papers or canslitter bin,_,The town has put up extra litter bins in an attempt to encourage people to throw their litter away.
to leave waste paper, cans etc on the ground in a public placelitter,_,People seem to think that littering streets with old take-away food is acceptable.
to gently persuade or encourage someone to take a particular decision or actionnudge,_,We’re trying to nudge them towards a practical solution.
an action, especially an official one, that is intended to deal with a particular problemmeasure,_,Measures are being taken to reduce crime in the city.
the amount of energy, oil, electricity etc that is usedconsumption,_,Vigorous exercise increases oxygen consumption.
to try to judge the value, size, speed, cost etc of something, without calculating it exactlyestimate,_,The tree is estimated to be at least 700 years old.
a company, organisation, or businessenterprise,_,Several similar enterprises have emerged over the last year.
if you pay money upfront, you pay it before any work has been done or before any goods are suppliedupfront,_,He requires you to pay him upfront.
to make as much use as possible of the ideas, experience, knowledge etc that a group of people hastapping into,_,He helps people to tap into the training opportunities available.
a group, event etc that is less important or popular than the main group etc, or whose opinions are not accepted by most other people involved in the same activityfringe,_,The environment is no longer a fringe issue.
a fashion, game, type of music etc that becomes very popular for a short timecraze,_,She started a craze for this type of jewellery.
someone who publicly supports someone or somethingadvocate,_,She’s a passionate advocate of natural childbirth.
used to say that although something is true of one thing, it is not true of anotherwhereas,_,The old system was fairly complicated whereas the new system is really very simple.
to tell information to someone and be given information in returnswap,_,We need to get together to swap ideas and information.
a business deal or action, such as buying or selling somethingtransaction,_,The bank charges a fixed rate for each transaction.
used when talking about a choice you have to make or about something that is not certainwhether,_,Maurice asked me whether I needed any help.
to state, giving clear reasons, that something is true, should be done etcargue,_,It could be argued that a dam might actually increase the risk of flooding.
if you keep up with the Joneses, you try to have the same new impressive possessions that other people havekeep up with the Joneses,_,They're always trying to keep up with the Joneses. It's ridiculous.
a machine used for cutting grasslawn mower,_,She kept the lawn mower in the garage.
a piece of clothing which has been used by someone and then given to another personhand-me-down,_,She refused to wear hand-me-downs.
using a lot of petrolgas-guzzling,_,Why do people want to buy gas-guzzling cars these days?
a situation in which there is not enough of something that people need.shortage,_,There is no shortage of funds.
having enough money to buy or pay for somethingaffordable,_,The government needs to build more affordable housing.
happening or existing nowcurrent,_,In its current state, the car is worth £1,000.
a word used especially in letters or speeches to introduce the subject you are writing or talking aboutregarding,_,Regarding your recent inquiry, I have enclosed a copy of our new brochure.
when you get rid of somethingdisposal,_,It's important to have the safe disposal of radioactive waste.
not thinking about the needs and feelings of other people, especially because you are thinking about what you wantthoughtlessly,_,They thoughtlessly told her she couldn’t come to the party.
to get rid of somethingdiscard,_,Discard any old cleaning materials.
something that may be dangerous, or cause accidents or problemshazard,_,Polluted water sources are a hazard to wildlife.
extremely and suddenlydrastically,_,The size of the army was drastically cut.
the practice of burying waste under the ground, or the waste buried in this waylandfill,_,Landfill sites could pollute the environment around them.