Unit 8

1. Unit 8 BLUE GOLD KEY WORDS in Unit 8 (page 120)

2. Before we start ... Previous knowledge activity ... ! Fill in the gaps in the following sentences with the suitable word from the left column:

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4. Make sure you understand these key words before you correct your Previous Knowledge Activity:

5. Listen to the pronunciation at http://dictionary.cambridge.org The area of land from which streams run into a river, lake or sea basin = conca bucket a container with an open top and a handle, often used for carrying liquids consumption the amount used (eaten, drunk, ...) Bottled water Our consumption of junk food is horrifying. These products are not for national consumption, but for export.

6. dam a wall built across a river which stops the river's flow and collects the water, especially to make a reservoir(= an artificial lake) which provides water for an area . desalination the removal of salt from sea water There is a desalination plant (= factory) in Cambrils. to cause something or someone to change direction Our flight to Barcelona had to be diverted to the airport of Alguaire because of the storm. to use something for a different purpose Urdangarin diverted some funds from sport promotion into luxury cars. divert drinking water water that is suitable for drinking

7. drought a long period when there is little or no rain This year (a) severe drought has ruined the crops. a wall built to prevent the sea or a river from covering an area, or a channel dug to take water away from an area Dyke/dike Compare to a DAM !! to cause to fill with water, especially in a way that causes problems to be covered with water, especially in a way that causes problems flood Fresh freshwater living in or containing water that is not salty freshwater fish Engolasters is a freshwater lake. Compare: salt water

8. the height of something The water level in the lake is much higher after heavy rain. • the amount or number of something Inflation is going to rise 2% from its present level. level monsoon the season of heavy rain during the summer in hot Asian countries ocean a very large area of sea These mysterious creatures live at the bottom of the ocean.

9. pail = a bucket Fill the pail with sand. pump Verb or Noun a piece of equipment which is used to cause liquid, air or gas to move from one place to another resource [C usually plural] a useful or valuable possession or quality of a country, organization or person Britain's mineral resources include oil, coal and gas deposits.

10. Run out • to finish, use or sell all of something, so that there is none left • I've run out of milk/money/ideas/patience. • "Have you got any milk?" "Sorry, I've run out." • If a supply of something runs out, all of it has been used or it is completely finished. • My patience is beginning to run out. • If a document or official agreement runs out, the period of time for which it lasts finishes • My passport runs out next month - I must get it renewed.

11. salty tasting of salt This soup is too salty for me. scarce Adjective = not easy to find or get Food and clean water were becoming scarce. scarce resources /skeəs/ = salt water of the ocean saltwater= adjective saltwater fish seawater • waste matter (such as water or human urine or solid waste) • Some cities in the world do not have proper facilities for the disposal of sewage. • Raw/untreated sewage is being pumped into the sea, from where it pollutes our beaches. • the system of carrying away waste water and human waste from houses and other buildings through large underground pipes or passages = aigües residuals sewage / suːidʒ / = clavegueram

13. shortage • when there is not enough of something • There's a shortage of food and shelter in the refugee camps. • The long hot summer has led to serious water shortages. Spring water water from natural underground source • water that flows naturally along a fixed route formed by a channel cut into rock or ground, usually at ground level • a mountain stream • underground streams • any current of water or liquid • The level of cholesterol in your blood stream • the direction in which water is moving • She stopped rowing and let the boat float with the stream. stream Tap water

14. taste the flavour of something, or the ability of a person or animal to recognize different flavours I love the taste of garlic. thirsty needing to drink I felt/was hot and thirsty after my game of squash. waste • an unnecessary or wrong use of money, substances, time, energy, abilities, etc • That meeting achieved absolutely nothing - it was a complete waste of time. • She's been unemployed for two years and it's such a waste of her talents. • My mother couldn't bear waste - she always made us eat everything on our plates. Water crisis

15. Water meter = abastiment, suministro Water supply • to provide something that is wanted or needed, often in large quantities and over a long period of time • Electrical power is supplied by underground cables. • Three people have been arrested for supplying arms to the terrorists. • At the beginning of term, students are supplied with a list of books that they are expected to read. well

16. Correction of previous knowledge activity

17. Homework Workbook: Page 66 activity 1 A, B and C