Unit 3 - Lesson 3

able to change and adjust to different conditions and circumstances

The adaptable employee quickly learns new tasks and takes on different roles within the company.

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

She prefers the tropical climate with its warm temperatures and abundant rainfall.

to become covered or filled by water

Emergency services were on high alert as the storm threatened to flood the coastal towns.

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

Wood is a common fuel for campfires.

all the people living in a house together, considered as a social unit

The entire household gathered in the living room to discuss the upcoming family vacation.

to use something without care or more than needed

She tends to waste water by leaving the faucet running while brushing her teeth.

to protect or shield from cold, heat, sound, or electricity by surrounding with a material that prevents the transfer of energy

The homeowners decided to insulate their attic to keep the house warm in winter.

to make a waste product usable again

Recycling paper involves collecting and processing used paper products to make new paper.

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

After years of practice, the farm became self-sufficient, growing enough food and resources to sustain itself year-round.

a type of wave that travels through a medium like air or water and carries sound from one place to another

Ultrasound machines use high-frequency sound waves.

an enclosed structure built among the branches of a tree to provide children with a place to play in

She used the tree house as a quiet reading spot.

a type of recreational vehicle that is designed for long-distance travel and can function as a temporary home on wheels

We decided to rent a motorhome for our summer road trip across the country.

a sloping surface or area of land that forms the side of a hill or mountain

They built a cabin on the hillside.

a circular portable tent, particularly used in Siberia and Mongolia

The nomadic family moved their yurt to a new location, following the seasonal migration of their livestock.

small and efficiently arranged or designed

The compact car was perfect for navigating the narrow city streets.

a piece of furniture consisting of two small beds with one built above the other

The children were excited to sleep in the new bunk bed in their shared room.

a sofa that is designed in a way that when unfolded forms a bed

The sofa bed in the guest room was perfect for when we had family over for the weekend.

a set of stairs inside a building including its surrounding side parts that one can hold on to

The grand staircase led to the upper floor.

an electric machine used for washing clothes

He forgot to empty the pockets before putting the clothes in the washing machine.

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

The central heating system kicked in as soon as the temperature dropped outside.

a screen that displays a computer's output

The computer screen flickered when the program crashed.

a device that plays content such as movies or shows from flat discs called DVDs on your TV or other display

He turned on the DVD player and inserted the disc to start the movie.

a cellular phone or cell phone; ‌a phone without any wires and with access to a cellular radio system that we can carry with us and use anywhere

She always carries her mobile phone with her to stay connected with friends and family.

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

The A/C kept the house cool during the scorching summer heat.

a container, typically made of glass or acrylic, used for keeping and displaying fish and other aquatic animals

He cleaned the fish tank every week.

a specially designed structure that holds water for people to swim in

The hotel had a large swimming pool where guests could relax and swim.