Essential vocabulary for this lesson

To complete this lesson, you will need to know the following vocabulary. When you are sure you know all the words, continue to the next page.

Vocabulary	Description	Example Sentence
TRANSITIVE VERB	A verb that needs an object	Governments should improve education to reduce social inequality.
INTRANSITIVE VERB	A verb that does not need an object	Many students struggle during exams due to stress.
INVEST	To put money, time, or effort into something	Countries should invest in renewable energy to protect the environment.
ENROL	To officially join a course	Young people should enrol in vocational training to improve job opportunities.
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT	Hitting as punishment	Schools should ban corporal punishment to protect children’s wellbeing.
PROPOSED	Suggested for discussion	The proposed law could improve public health significantly.
CURE	A way to make a disease go away	Research must find a cure for common illnesses to save lives.
LACK	Not having something	Many cities lack sufficient green spaces for residents.
FACILITIES	Places or equipment for a purpose	Public transport facilities should be improved to reduce traffic.
VULNERABLE	Easily hurt or affected	Children are vulnerable to health problems in polluted cities.
VOLUNTEER	A person who works for free	Many students volunteer to clean beaches in their free time.
RESTRICT	To limit or control something	Governments should restrict the use of plastic bags to protect the environment.