Level 1: Nature and Geography

Beach - a place where water and land meet.

Example:

The most beautiful beaches in the world are in Brazil.

Cave - a natural underground area, usually on a hillside or cliff.

Example:

The cave was used as a shelter by British soldiers during the war.

Countryside - a rural area.

Example:

Mary likes spending her weekends in the countryside because it helps her relieve her stress level and recharge.

Desert - dry and hot area with almost no vegetation.

Example:

The Sahara is the biggest desert in the world.

Field - an open land area, usually used for planting crops.

Example:

I just booked a trip to the lavender field.

Forest - a large area covered with trees and other vegetation.

Example:

We bought a house next to a beautiful forest.

Island - an area of land that is surrounded by water.

Example:

A few years ago, there was a trend among billionaires to buy entire islands.

Lake - a large body of water surrounded by land that does not flow into the sea.

Example:

Minnesota is known as the state of 10,000 lakes since there are many lakes in the area.

Land - dry surface of the earth.

Example:

My great-grandfather was a lord and owned a lot of land in Scotland.

River - a body of water that flows into the sea.

Example:

There are no big rivers in the area, which is why the city has a significant problem with freshwater.

Sea - a large waterbody with salt water.

Example:

The country has no access to the sea, which creates significant logistic problems.

Animal - a living thing that can breathe, move, and react to the outside world, for example, mammals, birds, insects, or reptiles.

Example:

There are many dangerous animals in the forest, which is why going there without guidance is not a good idea.

Bee - an insect that collects pollen and nectar and produces honey and wax.

Example:

The extinction of bees is a huge problem and a serious threat to our environment.

Bird - an egg-laying animal with feathers, wings, and beak that is able to fly.

Example:

I woke up to the birds singing.

Cloud - the water in the sky that makes it look gray, dark blue, or white.

Example:

I was lying on the beach observing the clouds passing by.

Fish - a cold-blooded animal with fins and gills that lives in water.

Example:

On the last fishing trip, Jake caught a huge fish, which surprised everyone.

Flower - a seed-bearing part of a plant with colorful petals that usually smells good and attracts bees and other insects.

Example:

The meadow was covered with beautiful flowers.

Grass - a short plant with narrow and long leaves that grows on the ground or is cultivated on lawns.

Example:

The weather in this region is so hot that the grass turns yellow in June.

Ice - water in a solid form.

Example:

A thin layer of ice was covering the road, which is why driving was rather dangerous.

Plant - a living organism such as grass, trees, flowers, etc. that absorbs water and synthesizes nutrients in its leaves by means of photosynthesis.

Example:

Everybody knows that plants purify the air and therefore help slow down global warming.

Rain - the moisture from the atmosphere falling down to earth.

Example:

Heavy rains caused floods in some regions of the mountains.

Rock - a solid mineral forming the surface of the earth; can be of various shapes and sizes.

Example:

When we broke open the rock we found on the beach, we saw the skeleton of an ancient animal.

Sand - a granular substance, usually white or pale yellow, that is typically found on the beach.

Example:

Iceland beaches are known for their black volcanic sand.

Sky - the atmosphere seen from the earth, typically blue when cloudless.

Example:

Look at the sky! There’s a plane!

Sun - a star around which the Earth orbits that provides the light and heat for the Earth.

Example:

At noon, the sun is at its zenith, which is why it is the hottest time of the day.

Tree - a woody plant, usually large, with a stem and brunches, e.g., oak, pine tree, willow, etc.

Example:

Planting more trees will help slow down or even stop global warming.

Capital - a city that is an administrative center of a country.

Example:

Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States.

Continent - a large expanse of land on Earth.

Example:

There are seven continents on Earth, which are North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica.

Country/State - a nation with its own territory and government.

Example:

The United States shares the border with only two countries, which are Mexico and Canada.

City - a large urban area where many people live.

Example:

Los Angeles is one of the biggest cities in the US.

Road - a way leading from one place to another, usually paved.

Example:

The road was closed due to the road renovation, so we had to take a longer route.

Town - an urban area that is smaller than a city but larger than a village.

Example:

I live in a small town, and finding a decent job here is extremely difficult.