B1 Unit 12: Nature & weather 1
20 B1 words: season, land, fall, region, global, plant… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| season/ˈsizən/ n | seasonone of the four parts of the year | Summer is my favourite season of the year.Summer is my favourite season of the year. | |
| land/lænd/ n | landground that someone owns or uses | The farmers sell land near the river.The farmers sell land near the river. | |
| fall/fɔl/ n | fallthe act of coming down from above | There was a heavy fall of snow last night.There was a heavy fall of snow last night. | |
| region/ˈridʒən/ n | regiona large area of a country | This region is famous for its wine.This region is famous for its wine. | |
| global/ˈɡloʊbəl/ adj | globalaffecting the whole world | Global warming is a problem for our planet.Global warming is a problem for our planet. | |
| plant/plænt/ v | to plantto put a seed or young plant in | Maria will plant tomatoes in the garden.Maria will plant tomatoes in the garden. | |
| cell/sɛl/ n | cellthe smallest unit of a living thing | Every living thing is made of cells.Every living thing is made of cells. | |
| coast/koʊst/ v | to coastland next to the sea | The town lies on the coast.The town lies on the coast. | |
| northern/ˈnɔrðɚn/ adj | northernin or from the north | They live in the northern part of the country.They live in the northern part of the country. | |
| southern/ˈsʌðɚn/ adj | southernin or from the south | Many birds fly to the southern countries in winter.Many birds fly to the southern countries in winter. | |
| surface/ˈsɝfəs/ n | surfacethe top or outside part of something | The surface of the lake was very calm.The surface of the lake was very calm. | |
| waste/weɪst/ n/v/adj | wasteto use more than you need | Please do not waste water when you brush your teeth.Please do not waste water when you brush your teeth. | |
| eastern/ˈistɚn/ adj | easternin or from the east | The eastern side of the island is very quiet.The eastern side of the island is very quiet. | |
| setting/ˈsɛtɪŋ/ n | settingthe place where something happens | The film has a beautiful setting in the mountains.The film has a beautiful setting in the mountains. | |
| edge/ɛdʒ/ n | edgethe outer line or border of something | Do not stand near the edge of the cliff.Do not stand near the edge of the cliff. | |
| climate/ˈklaɪmət/ n | climatethe usual weather in a place | The climate in Spain is warm and dry.The climate in Spain is warm and dry. | |
| environmental/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl/ adj | environmentalconnected with the natural world around us | Anna studies environmental science at university.Anna studies environmental science at university. | |
| ocean/ˈoʊʃən/ n | oceana very large area of sea | The ship crossed the ocean in ten days.The ship crossed the ocean in ten days. | |
| flow/floʊ/ n/v | flowthe movement of water or air in one | A small river flows through our town.A small river flows through our town. | |
| stream/strim/ n/v | streama small narrow river | We crossed a small stream on our walk.We crossed a small stream on our walk. |