Close Up - B2 - Unit 8

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Tear (verb)

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To pull apart or rip something by force. Example: She accidentally tore the paper in half.

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Reliable (adjective)

Back

Able to be trusted to do something well; dependable. Example: My teacher is a reliable source of information.

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Harness (verb)

Back

To control and use something for a particular purpose. Example: We harnessed the horse to the cart to pull it.

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Turbine (noun)

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A machine with blades that is turned by water, wind, or steam to produce power. Example: Wind turbines generate electricity from the wind.

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Generate (verb)

Back

To produce or create something. Example: The dam generates electricity for the entire city.

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Spinning (adjective/verb)

Spin (v) Spin / spun / spun

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Turning around quickly.
Example: The spinning wheel of the bike stopped when I applied the brakes.

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Thunderstorm (noun)

Back

A storm with lightning, thunder, rain, and strong winds. Example: The thunderstorm caused a power outage in the city.

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Tornado (noun)

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A violent windstorm in the shape of a funnel that moves across land. Example: The tornado destroyed several houses in the town.

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Hurricane (noun)

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A strong, spinning storm with violent winds and heavy rain. Example: The hurricane caused severe flooding along the coast.

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Wreak havoc (phrase/verb)

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To cause a lot of trouble or destruction. Example: The flood wreaked havoc on the small village.