In today’s episode, you will learn a series of vocabulary words that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities.

5 Vocabulary Words

Green Building: (noun) A building designed, constructed, and operated to minimize its environmental impact and maximize energy efficiency.
- Example sentences:
  1. Green buildings use sustainable materials and energy-efficient technologies.
  2. Green buildings can reduce carbon emissions and improve indoor air quality.
  3. Green buildings often incorporate features like solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems.
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): (noun) A technology that captures carbon dioxide emissions from large point sources, such as power plants, and stores them to prevent their release into the atmosphere.
- Example sentences:
  1. CCS can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants.
  2. CCS technology is still in development and faces technical and economic challenges.
  3. CCS can be a valuable tool in the fight against climate change.
Biomimicry: (noun) The design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled after biological entities and processes.
- Example sentences:
  1. Biomimicry can inspire innovative solutions to engineering challenges.
  2. Biomimicry can lead to more sustainable and efficient technologies.
  3. Biomimicry is a growing field of research and development.
Electric Vehicle (EV): (noun) A vehicle that is propelled by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in batteries.
- Example sentences:
  1. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular.
  2. Electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions.
  3. Electric vehicles can help to reduce air pollution.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell: (noun) A device that generates electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen.
- Example sentences:
  1. Hydrogen fuel cells can be used to power vehicles and stationary power plants.
  2. Hydrogen fuel cells produce water as a byproduct.
  3. Hydrogen fuel cells have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

A Paragraph using the 5 vocabulary words

Eco-friendly tech is revolutionizing the way we live and work. Innovations like electric vehicles are reducing emissions and noise pollution, while hydrogen fuel cells offer a clean and efficient energy source. Green buildings, designed with sustainability in mind, incorporate energy-efficient systems and eco-friendly materials. By using biomimicry, we can learn from nature to create innovative solutions, such as self-cleaning surfaces and sustainable materials. Technologies like carbon capture and storage can help mitigate climate change by capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions. As we embrace these advancements, we move closer to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

If you want to sign up for the free daily English vocabulary newsletter, go to

www.dailyenglishvocabulary.com

The Fall by Jordan Chase-Young (audio)