RE 3 U7

Guess the meaning: Magnificent (adj.) /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/ Context: Imagine a breathtaking sunset over the Grand Canyon, with golden light painting massive rock formations. The view is so magnificent that it takes your breath away.

• chaotic and overwhelming
• somewhat beautiful but not impressive
• ordinary and unremarkable
• extremely beautiful or impressive

GUESS the meaning: Substitute (v.) /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ Context: When Maria is sick, her friend Tom will substitute for her in the school play, taking her role and practicing all her lines.

• To take the place of someone else.
• To perform a different task altogether.
• To replace an object with a similar one.
• To assist someone in their role.

Guess the meaning: Alternative energy (n. phrase) /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv ˈenərdʒi/ Context: Countries are investing in alternative energy sources like wind and solar to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and combat climate change.

• Energy sources like wind and solar that reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
• Traditional energy sources like coal and oil.
• Energy sources that are primarily fossil fuels.
• Energy sources that do not exist in nature.

Guess the meaning: Nuclear power (n. phrase) /ˈnjuːkliər ˈpaʊər/ Context: France generates over 70% of its electricity through nuclear power, using advanced technology to produce large amounts of electricity with low carbon emissions.

• Electricity generated from fossil fuels.
• Electricity produced by solar panels.
• Electricity derived from wind turbines.
• Electricity generated through nuclear reactions.

Guess the meaning:Steep (adj.) /stiːp/ Context: Mountain climbers face a steep cliff that rises almost vertically, requiring special equipment and exceptional skill to ascend.

• completely flat
• curved in shape
• having a sharp incline or slope; nearly vertical
• having a gentle slope

Guess the meaning: Incentives (n.) /ɪnˈsentɪvz/ Context: The government offers tax incentives for companies that reduce carbon emissions and invest in green technologies.

• General guidelines for business operations.
• Benefits or advantages offered to encourage specific actions.
• Penalties imposed for non-compliance.
• Tax deductions for personal expenses.

Guess the meaning: Equivalent (adj.) /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ Context: One kilogram is equivalent to 1000 grams, showing how different measurements can represent the same amount.

• Different in size or weight.
• Similar but not the same.
• A measurement of temperature.
• Equal in value or meaning.

Guess the meaning: Capacity (n.) /kəˈpæsɪti/ Context: A new battery factory has the capacity to produce 50,000 electric vehicle batteries per year.

• The maximum production ability of the factory.
• The amount of space available in the factory.
• The total number of employees in the factory.
• The yearly profit generated by the factory.

Guess the meaning: Megawatts (n.) /ˈmeɡəwɒts/ Context: Large wind farms can generate hundreds of megawatts, enough electricity to power thousands of homes.

• A type of renewable energy source.
• A measure of temperature.
• A unit of distance in electrical circuits.
• A unit of power equal to one million watts.

Guess the meaning: Solar panels (n. phrase) /ˈsoʊlər ˈpænəlz/ Context: Homeowners are installing solar panels on their roofs to generate clean electricity and reduce energy bills.

• Tools for measuring solar radiation levels.
• Devices that convert sunlight into electricity.
• Devices that store electricity for later use.
• Heating systems that use sunlight to warm water.