World issues Flashcards

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widening gulf between rich and poor

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зростаюча прірва між багатими і біднимиThe government’s economic policy failed to stop the _____ ____ between ___ and _____.

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external forces

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зовнішні силиWe are opposed by _____ ____.

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live on the margins of society

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Жити на узбіччі суспільства (соц. відчудження, низький статус)Many homeless people ____ __ the ______ of ______ without access to proper medical care.

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to succeed in escaping poverty

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успішно вибратися з бідностіFor many people, education is the key to _______ing __ ______ ______.

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I accept that there is no simple solution

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Я визнаю, що простого рішення немаєThe politician stated: “I ____ that _____ __ __ ______ ______, but we must continue to look for the best way forward.

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combat poverty

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боротися з бідністюThe new social program is aimed at more effectively _____ing _____ among youth.

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sleeping rough

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ночувати просто небаDue to the lack of shelters, many people are forced to ____ ____, especially in winter.

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be in desperate need

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бути у відчайдушній потребіAfter the fire, the family ___ (V2) __ _____ ____ of housing and food.

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eradicate poverty

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подолати бідністьThe United Nations has set a goal to completely _____ ______ in the world by 2030.

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alleviate poverty

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зменшити бідністьNew government programs were designed to _____ _____ in rural regions.

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golden opportunity

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золота можливістьThe company has a ______ _____ to enter the international market.

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earth’s crust

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земна кораThe _____’s ____ is composed of tectonic plates that are constantly moving.

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NGO

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Non-Governmental OrganizationНеурядова організація

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power grid

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Енергосистема / ЕлектромережаThe city needs to upgrade its aging ____ ____ to prevent future blackouts.

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enforce strict building codes

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Запроваджувати суворі будівельні нормиLocal officials must _____ ____ ____ _____ in coastal areas following the hurricane.

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at-risk zones

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Зони ризикуThe government issued an alert for all residents living in __-____ _____ near the volcano.

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earthquake-prone

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СейсмонебезпечнийJapan is a notoriously _____-____ country, which dictates its construction standards.

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well-rehearsed evacuation routes

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Добре відпрацьовані маршрути евакуаціїThe school practiced their fire drill to ensure everyone knew the ____-_____ ____ ______.

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keep up with

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Встигати заIt is essential for employees to ____ __ ____ the latest industry trends.

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industrial emissions

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Промислові викидиThe new environmental law aims to significantly reduce _____ ______ from factories.

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tackle pollution

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Боротися із забрудненням Governments around the world must work together to ____ ____.

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exhaust fumes

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Вихлопні газиReducing traffic helps cut down on harmful _____ ____.

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fossil fuel

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Викопне паливоThe transition to renewable energy will reduce our reliance on ____ ____.

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cause irreparable damage

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Спричинити непоправну шкодуOil spills can cause ______ _______ to marine ecosystems.

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deplete the ozone layer
Виснажувати озоновий шарCertain chemicals used in aerosols can ______ the _____ ____.
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embrace green politics
Прийняти зелену політикуMany European parties are starting to ____ ____ politics to attract younger voters.
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urgent short-term measures
Невідкладні короткострокові заходиThe mayor announced ____ ___-____ _____ to address the housing crisis.
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face a severe famine
Зіткнутися з гострим голодомSeveral nations in the region ____ a ____ ____ due to climate change.
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prolonged drought
Тривала посухаThe ______ _____ has destroyed the harvest for a third year in a row.
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crops and livestock
Врожай та худобаFarmers are struggling to protect their ____ and _____ from the extreme heat.
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deepen (verb)
ПоглиблюватиThe crisis threatens to ______ the political divide in the country.
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declare a major incident
Оголосити надзвичайну ситуаціюAuthorities decided to _____ a ____ ______ after the chemical spill.
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devastating landslide
Руйнівний зсув ґрунтуHeavy rains triggered a ______ ______ that cut off the main highway.
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A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck a region
У регіоні стався землетрус магнітудою 7,2A 7.2 _____ _____ ______ a region yesterday morning, causing widespread damage.
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rescue operation
Рятувальна операціяThe _____ _____ was launched immediately after the collapse of the bridge.
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hampered
Ускладнений/ЗаблокованийThe search effort was _______ by bad weather conditions.
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unstable terrain
Нестійкий ґрунт / Нестабільна місцевістьRescuers must be cautious when navigating the _____ ______.
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major accident
Велика аваріяThe investigation confirmed that a technical fault led to the ______ ____.
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epidemic looms
Насувається епідеміяHealth officials warn that an _____ _____ if sanitation is not improved.
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a powerful hurricane has battered the coastal areas
Потужний ураган вдарив по прибережних районахA ______ ______ has ______ the coastal areas, forcing thousands to evacuate.
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deadly flood
Смертоносна повіньThe city is still recovering from the damage caused by the ____ ____.
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contaminated water
Забруднена водаDrinking ______ _____ is the primary cause of the current outbreak.
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poor sanitation conditions
Погані санітарні умовиThe camp's _____ _____ _____ led to the rapid spread of the disease.
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a region ravaged by ongoing civil war
Регіон, спустошений тривалою громадянською війноюAid is desperately needed in a region _______ ___ _____ ____ war.
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an ammunition storage site
Склад боєприпасівExplosions at an ______ _____ ____ forced the nearby villages to evacuate.
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casualties
Жертви (plural)The train derailment resulted in heavy _______.
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dead and wounded
Загиблі та пораненіRescue teams worked to transport the _____ and _____ from the disaster zone.
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fly out in helicopters
Вилітати на гелікоптерахThey plan to ___ ___ __ _______ once the weather clears.
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have a say
мати право голосуEveryone in the family should _____ _ ___ in where we go on holiday.