Vocabulary - Green Words and Phrases

Study the vocabulary list and complete the activities below.

• Cut down on (phrasal verb): To reduce the amount of something you use or do.
  • We need to cut down on our water usage.
• Throw away (phrasal verb): To put something in the garbage because you don't want it.
  • Don't throw away those jars; we can reuse them.
• Run out of (phrasal verb): To use all of something so that there is none left.
  • If we aren't careful, we will run out of clean water.
• Eco-friendly (adjective): Not harmful to the environment.
  • I buy eco-friendly cleaning products for my house.
• Give up (phrasal verb): To stop doing or having something.
  • I decided to give up using plastic straws completely.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Fill in the Gaps

Use the terms from the table to complete the sentences.

1. My brother is trying to eating fast food because of the plastic packaging.

2. This new electric car is very and produces no pollution.

3. We need to go to the supermarket; we have fresh fruit.

4. You shouldn't old clothes; you can donate them to charity.

5. It is very hard to driving, but taking the bus is better for the planet.

Activity 2: Match to the Synonym

Drag the synonym box and drop it next to the matching vocabulary word.

A. Discard

B. Decrease

C. Green / Sustainable

1. Eco-friendly

2. Cut down on

3. Throw away