CLASSROOM Grammar Elite
for Junior Secondary Students
Words by Theme

Theme: Resources and energy conservation (p.116)

1. 
   Flashy (adj.): attracting attention by being bright, expensive, large, etc.
   
   
   e.g.
   We should reduce the use of flashy (浮華的) neon signs (霓虹燈). Such signs cause not only energy loss (能量損耗) but also light pollution (光污染).


2. 
   Lavish (adj.): large in amount, or impressive, and usually costing a lot of money
   
   
   e.g.
   Those who live a lavish (奢華的) lifestyle have no consciousness (意識) of conserving (節約) energy.


3. 
   Severity (n.): seriousness
   
   
   e.g.
   If there is no fuse (保險絲) that plays the role of saving energy and protecting the circuit (電路), you can’t imagine the severity (嚴重性) when the electrical appliance operates (運行) abnormally (異常).


4. 
   Electricity bill (n.): a written statement that reflects the use of electricity by an individual or enterprise over a period of time
   
   
   e.g.
   If you use energy-saving (節能的) lamps and low-power (低功耗的) appliances, the amount on your electricity bill (電費單) will be decreased.


5. 
   Commitment (n.): a promise or firm decision to do something
   
   
   e.g.
   Wanting to save electricity, the little boy made a commitment (承諾) to turn on the air conditioner (空調) less often in the summer.