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B1Vocabulary cheat sheet
Environment
Pollution, climate change, recycling, public transport, energy, and sustainable lifestyle. B1 prompts should use level-appropriate complexity and TEF/TCF situations.
What to know fast
Learn the words as sentence tools, not as isolated translations. In TEF/TCF, this theme is useful when you need to describe a situation, explain a problem, give an opinion, or propose a solution.
Must-know words
la pollution
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le changement climatique
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le recyclage
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l'énergie
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un mode de vie durable
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Where to use it
- Opinion essay
- Public policy argument
- Cause/consequence explanation
Useful verbs
décrireexpliquerdemanderproposeraméliorerrésoudrecomparerjustifier
Sentence frames
la pollution est important parce qu'il influence la vie quotidienne.
Il y a un lien entre le changement climatique et les besoins des citoyens.
Une solution possible serait d'améliorer le recyclage.
Avoid
- Memorizing only English translations without examples.
- Repeating the same noun instead of using synonyms or pronouns.
- Using vague words like chose, problème, bon without precision.
Mini drill
- Choose 5 words and write one sentence for each.
- Write one problem sentence and one solution sentence.
- Use one connector: parce que, donc, cependant, or par conséquent.