[IELTS Organizer] - Lesson 11

Which of the following is NOT considered part of a country's infrastructure?

• Oceans

• Bridges
• Roads

• Schools

What is likely the meaning of "carbon-intensive" in this sentence?

At the moment, we need to lower our dependence on carbon-intensive sources, such as gas, oil, and coal.

• producing a high amount of carbon dioxide when used

• environmentally friendly

• sustainable

• producing low levels of carbon dioxide

The "greenhouse effect" refers to:

• The trapping of heat in the earth's atmosphere

• The cooling of the earth's surface

• The reduction of ozone in the atmosphere

• The reflection of sunlight back into space

Which of the following best describes "sustainable"?

• She'd be pushing and he'd be denying. No-one is willingly to give in, and only the child is being lost and torn in between.

• Take in more love, and get rid of resentment. Be devoid of all the hatred, shower yourself with kindness. And that I think the world will be a better place

• They would refuse to take plastic bags whenever they do the shopping, the mother is even hoarding a bunch of used plastic bottles to grow some air plants.

• Energy crisis is posing a huge threat to developing countries, and it seems to hit ones in South East Asia the hardest.

Synonyms of "unlimited"?

• infinite

• restricted

• false

• endless

• definitive

What is "efficiency"?

• Efficiency is the ability to complete a task slowly
• Efficiency is the ability to accomplish a task with the least amount of resources.
• Efficiency is the use of excessive resources to achieve a goal
• Efficiency is the process of wasting time and effort

Meaning of "alternative" in this sentence?

Scientists are developing an alternative approach to treating the cancer.

• backup plan

• worst choice

• different option

• bad decision

Listen to the audio:

A lot of building material manufacturers are __________ by using recycled and sustainable products.

What is this?

Key word?