gradually [ `grAdjUJlI ] adv.(^) : It is gradually getting darker, so we should
get ready to go home.
The use of plastic products has
slowly gone down in recent years as people are
becoming more concerned about the environment.
5.^
According to the UN, tons of waste are
dumped into the ocean every year, which
is why Taiwan is starting to cut down on
plastic.
cut down on sth
:(^) :
Lena cut down on the amount of salt in her
diet.
(^) :
You should try to cut down on the amount of
time you spend on the internet.
dump [ dVmp ] vt.
: Mary dumped her trash in the street and got
a ticket from a police officer.
Taiwan has begun cutting down on
plastic as the UN has reported that tons of trash are
thrown into the sea annually.
3.
The fear of having contact with people
can affect you in a wide range of
situations.
a wide range of...
= a wide variety of...
:
:
The restaurant offers a wide range / variety
of dishes from India.
contact [ `kantAkt ] n.
(^) : You should make eye contact with your
audience when giving a speech.
Being scared of contact with people
can affect you in a wide variety of situations.
4.^
Recently, people have become more
concerned about the environment and
have gradually stopped using as many
plastic products.
become / be concerned about...
:
about^ for^
(^) :
Mary is a bit concerned about / for her
mother^ s health.
1.^ Robert^ cut down on sth^
2.^ contact^
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