Reading and Writing Petra, Vocabulary

 Deforestation = taking down trees (taking down forests)

Destruction (n.) destroy (v.) = when something is ruined forever

Dwelling = a home

“I am going back to my dwelling now.” (DON’T SAY IT LIKE THAT) 

The forest is a popular place for animal dwellings

This neighborhood is a popular residential area

Combat = to fight something or someone

*We must combat the spread of bad diseases

*We must combat cancer

*We must combat racism

*We must combat crime/corruption

*Philly police must combat gun violence in the city

Preservation = to keep something in good or original condition

Relatively = compared to other things

People say learning a language is hard, but it’s relatively easy compared to fighting in war

Subtle = something that is done, but is hard to notice

*He’s made some subtle changes to the class (the changes are small and hard to notice, but they have been made)

*tasked with = given an assignment

>As your teacher, I am tasked with helping you learn to read and write better

*This test will determine your future = this test will say what the future will be

*A good lifestyle can help you avert getting sick a lot

Avert = to prevent something from happening

 

Nate, who teaches the class, says its goal is to help you improve your English skills. 

 

Tourism is one of the biggest industries in the world.  Each year, it generates up to 40-50% of many countries’ economies. 

 

The classes at ELS are beneficial.  These helps us to improve our English. 

The classes at ELS give students a lot of knowledge.  They learn new words and grammar in the lessons.