B1 Unit 103: Nature & weather 6
20 B1 words: ivory, isle, reef, rainfall, sunrise, tornado… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ivory/ˈaɪvɚi/ n | ivorya hard white material from elephant teeth | The old piano keys were made of ivory.The old piano keys were made of ivory. | |
| isle/aɪl/ n | islea small island | They sailed to a quiet isle in the north.They sailed to a quiet isle in the north. | |
| reef/rif/ n | reefa line of coral under the sea | Divers explored the colourful coral reef.Divers explored the colourful coral reef. | |
| rainfall/ˈreɪnˌfɔl/ n | rainfallthe amount of rain that falls | Heavy rainfall caused floods in the valley.Heavy rainfall caused floods in the valley. | |
| sunrise/ˈsʌnˌraɪz/ n | sunrisethe time when the sun comes up | We got up early to watch the sunrise.We got up early to watch the sunrise. | |
| tornado/tɔrˈneɪˌdoʊ/ n | tornadoa strong spinning wind | A tornado destroyed several houses in the village.A tornado destroyed several houses in the village. | |
| crow/kroʊ/ n | crowa large black bird | A black crow sat on the fence.A black crow sat on the fence. | |
| northwestern/ˌnɔrθˈwɛstɚn/ adj | northwesternin or from the northwest | He lives in a northwestern region of the country.He lives in a northwestern region of the country. | |
| daisy/ˈdeɪzi/ n | daisya small flower with white petals | A white daisy grew in the grass.A white daisy grew in the grass. | |
| ecological/ikəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ adj | ecologicalrelated to nature and environment | Ecological groups try to protect the forests.Ecological groups try to protect the forests. | |
| ecosystem/ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/ n | ecosystemall living things in an area together | The coral reef is a rich ecosystem.The coral reef is a rich ecosystem. | |
| greenhouse/ˈɡrinˌhaʊs/ n | greenhousea glass building for growing plants | Tom grows tomatoes in a small greenhouse behind his house.Tom grows tomatoes in a small greenhouse behind his house. | |
| herd/hɝd/ n | herda large group of animals | A herd of cows was crossing the road.A herd of cows was crossing the road. | |
| extinction/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/ n | extinctionwhen a type of animal no longer exists | Scientists are trying to save the tiger from extinction.Scientists are trying to save the tiger from extinction. | |
| recycling/riˈsaɪkəlɪŋ/ n | recyclingtreating used materials so they can be used again | Recycling paper helps to protect the environment.Recycling paper helps to protect the environment. | |
| volcano/vɑlˈkeɪnoʊ/ n | volcanoa mountain that can throw out hot rock | The volcano erupted and covered the village with ash.The volcano erupted and covered the village with ash. | |
| ecology/ɪˈkɑlədʒi/ n | ecologythe study of living things and their surroundings | Maria studies ecology to understand how animals and plants live together.Maria studies ecology to understand how animals and plants live together. | |
| eco/ˈikoʊ/ n | ecoshort for ecological; good for the environment | The shop sells eco bags made from recycled material.The shop sells eco bags made from recycled material. | |
| outdoors/ˈaʊtˈdɔrz/ adv | outdoorsoutside, not in a building | On warm days we like to eat outdoors.On warm days we like to eat outdoors. | |
| flock/flɑk/ n | flocka group of birds or sheep | A flock of birds flew over the field.A flock of birds flew over the field. |