Day 2 (Reading Passage 2: White mountain, green tourism) Word list: 1. A magnet for something (n) - a thing or place that other people feel strongly attached to
Example: The United States has always acted as a magnet for people seeking fame and fortune 2. Put pressure (v) - to make demands on someone or to try get someone to do something (B2)
Example: Teachers are under increasing pressure to work longer hours 3. Permanently (adv) - always and be forever (B2)
Example: Smoking is likely to damage your health permanently 4. Strain (n) - a force that puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage (B2)
Example: The hurricane put such a strain on the bridge that it collapsed 5. Hustle and bustle (n) - a large amount of activity and work, usually in a noisy surrounding
Example: Sometimes you need a break from the hustle and bustle of the city life 6. Lifeblood (n) - the thing that is most important to the continuing success
Example: Tourism is the lifeblood of Hawaii’s economy 7. Swarm (v) - move in a large group and numbers
Example: After the game, thousands of football fans swarmed onto the pitch 8. Swell (v) - to become larger and increase in size (C2)
Example: It was obvious she had broken her toe, because it immediately started to swell 9. Severe (adj) - causing very great pain or damage
Example: This is a school for children with severe learning difficulties 10. Warn out (v) - to make someone realize a possible danger or problem, especially on in the future
Example: We were warned no to eat the fish which might give us a slight stomach upset 11. 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
