Unit 3

VOCABULARY LIST – Forces of nature

a) Talking about natural disasters and weather conditions

English word English definition / sample sentence/ synonyms/ etc. Turkish translation

natural disaster

avalanche

drought

earthquake

flood

heat wave

hurricane

tsunami

volcanic eruption

forest fire

storm

monsoon

to be in shock

to be damaged

b) Outdoor equipment

English word English definition / sample sentence/ synonyms/ etc. Turkish translation

anorak

fleece

goggles

insect repellent
rucksack

sleeping bag

sun cream

torch

walking boots

wetsuit

camping stove

tin opener

to wear …

to pack …

c) Volcanoes

English word English definition / sample sentence/ synonyms/ etc. Turkish translation

a volcano

an eruption

crater

lava

magma

a vent

a spectacle

tectonic plates

volcanic ash
a volcanologist

a scientist

the environment

an expedition

danger

risk

predictable

unpredictable

destruction

damage

d) Volunteer programmes

English word English definition / sample sentence/ synonyms/ etc. Turkish translation

a volunteer

to volunteer to do
sth.

a contribution

adventure

wildlife conservation

survival

survival skills

to survive

an expert
to supervise sth.

destination

the length of the trip

places to stay

equipment

e) The Arctic

English word English definition / sample sentence/ synonyms/ etc. Turkish translation

a campaign

to campaign for sth.

to protect sth.

to preserve sth.

climate change

to be in danger

temperature

sea level

to rise

the ice

to melt

the North Pole

wildlife

a polar bear
the habitat

a field trip

a participant

an opportunity

Inuit

f) Focus on Writing Skills: Writing a formal letter/ a formal e-mail

English word English definition / sample sentence/ synonyms/ etc. Turkish translation

the subject

address

formal greeting

to introduce yourself

paragraph

a proper closing

a formal good-bye

signature

to sign a letter