Essential Vocabulary for Law, Crime, and Environmental Sustainability

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Review Vocabulary Sets A and B

Legal and Crime Terminology

Review Set A (R V A)

  1. offenders
  2. behind bars
  3. charged with
  4. convicted
  5. go straight
  6. concerned

Review Set B (R V B)

  1. offenders
  2. convicted
  3. enforced
  4. defy
  5. concerned
  6. comply

Environmental and Ecological Terminology

Review Set A (R V A)

  1. vast
  2. fossil fuel
  3. waste
  4. eco-friendly
  5. hazardous
  6. endangered
  7. greenhouse effect
  8. carbon footprint

Review Set B (R V B)

  1. fossil fuels
  2. layers
  3. thawing
  4. crop
  5. hazardous
  6. average
  7. large-scale
  8. waste

Phrasal Verbs and Idioms Related to Crime and Ethics

Review Set A (R V A)

  1. crack down
  2. turn a blind eye
  3. caught red-handed
  4. daylight robbery
  5. objected to

Review Set B (R V B)

  1. above-board
  2. daylight robbery
  3. caught red-handed
  4. crack down
  5. turn a blind eye

Prepositions and Collocations

Review Set A (R V A)

  1. exposed to
  2. get rid of
  3. consist of
  4. provide with
  5. objected to

Review Set B (R V B)

  1. exposed to
  2. consist of
  3. get rid of
  4. provide with

Contextual Vocabulary Sets A and B

Gap Fillers and Connectors

Context Set B (C V B) Gaps

  1. such as
  2. have
  3. causing
  4. effects

Context Set A (C V A) Gaps

  1. to
  2. can
  3. Although
  4. in

General Vocabulary and Nouns

Context Set B (C V B)

  1. cheat
  2. food
  3. bus
  4. running
  5. doctor
  6. happen
  7. prison
  8. house
  9. stone
  10. novel

Context Set A (C V A)

  1. salary
  2. words
  3. rains
  4. quickly
  5. sell
  6. sleep
  7. revise
  8. crowd
  9. drugs
  10. degree

Prepositions and Phrasal Verbs

Context Set B (C V B)

  1. down
  2. down
  3. out
  4. at
  5. by
  6. up
  7. on
  8. to

Context Set A (C V A)

  1. above
  2. out
  3. up
  4. on
  5. from
  6. off
  7. down
  8. out

Specific Terminology Review

Context Set B (C V B) Legal/Crime Terms

  1. offenders
  2. convicted
  3. enforced
  4. defy
  5. concerned
  6. comply

Context Set A (C V A) Legal/Crime Terms

  1. offenders
  2. behind bars
  3. charged with
  4. convicted
  5. go straight
  6. concerned

Context Set B (C V B) Environmental Terms

  1. vast
  2. seasonal
  3. layer
  4. soil moisture
  5. endangered
  6. enforced
  7. turn a blind eye
  8. large-scale

Context Set A (C V A) Environmental Terms

  1. vast
  2. fossil fuel
  3. waste
  4. eco-friendly
  5. hazardous
  6. endangered
  7. greenhouse effect
  8. carbon footprint

Phrasal Verb Collocations

Context Set B (C V B) Collocations

  • Bring up: an issue, children
  • Buck: a car, a document
  • Put: a suitcase, a friend
  • Pick: a language, some food for dinner
  • Turn: early to bed, evidence

Thematic Responses: Environment and Law

R 1: Environmental Impact and Sustainability

  1. Some human activities that contribute to environmental pollution include industrial processes, the leakage of hazardous substances into the environment, and the improper disposal of waste.
  2. Fossil fuels harm the environment by causing environmental degradation, releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and intensifying climate change, which threatens biodiversity.
  3. To benefit people in the future, it is essential to transition towards eco-friendly energy alternatives like solar and wind power, which help reduce our carbon footprint and protect the environment.
  4. Preserving biodiversity is important for environmental sustainability because it helps maintain the balance and health of ecosystems, ensuring the survival of various species and supporting ecological resilience.

R 2: Legal Consequences and Rehabilitation

  1. Breaking the law can result in legal consequences such as facing fines, trials, or imprisonment, depending on the seriousness of the offense.
  2. The legal system manages accused individuals by conducting court hearings where evidence is presented and giving them the chance to defend themselves before determining their guilt or innocence.
  3. Criminals can seek rehabilitation and personal change, using their imprisonment time to reflect and reform in order to live as law-abiding citizens after release.

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