Reading Passage 1: "William Kamkwamba"

on in the future
Example: We were warned not to eat the fish which might give us a slight stomach
upset
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Carbon emissions (n) - carbon dioxide that planes, cars produce, thought to be harmful to the environment
Example: We all need to do more to reduce carbon emissions
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Account for (v) - to form a total of something
Example: Students account for the vast majority of our customers
13
Renewable energy (n) - energy that is produced using the sun, wind, rather than using fuels such as oil (C1)
Example: Renewable energy sources such as wind and wave power
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Cling to (n) - hold on tightly to something (C2)
Example: He clung onto power for another ten years
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Fragility (n) - the quality of being easily damaged (C2)
Example: The assassination could be serious damage to the fragile peace
agreement that was signed last month
Day 3 (Reading Passage 3: Reading in a whole new way)
Word list:
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Constantly (adv) - all the time and often (B2)
Example: He is constantly changing his mind
2
Continuous (adj) - without a pause or interruption (B2)
Example: My computer makes a continuous low buzzing noise
3
Heart-rending (adj) - causing great sympathy or sadness
Example: A hear-rending story
4
Expertise (n) - a high level of knowledge or skill
Example: We admired the expertise with which he prepared the meal

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