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1.   Prefix – bi- /baɪ-/ means:

1)   ‘two’

Pole bipole

Bilingual (someone who can read and write in two languages) – двомовний

Emma enjoys traveling because her bilingual skills allow her to communicate with people from different cultures.

Sofia's parents are from different countries, so she became bilingual in both their native languages.

Lucas moved to Germany and quickly became bilingual in German and English.

Emma enjoys traveling because her bilingual skills allow her to communicate with people from different cultures.

David took language classes and became bilingual in Japanese and Portuguese.

Maria's job requires her to be bilingual so she can communicate with international clients.

Sexual - Bisexual (attracted to both males and females)

The couple were both bisexuals who became activists for gay, lesbian /ˈlez.bi.ən/, bisexual /baɪˈsek.ʃu.əl/ and transgender rights.

Julia realized she was bisexual after developing feelings for a close female friend.

Jake is open about his bisexual orientation and advocates for LGBTQ+ rights.

Emily explained to her parents what it means to be bisexual.

Michael identifies as bisexual and enjoys dating people of different genders.

Megan feels a deep connection with both genders and considers herself bisexual.

Expert - Biexpert (someone who is highly knowledgeable or skilled in two areas) – біексперт

Jane is a biexpert in both mathematics and computer science.

Mark is a biexpert in playing the piano and the guitar.

Alex is a biexpert in graphic design and web development.

Lisa is a biexpert in painting with watercolors and acrylics.

Tom is a biexpert in photography and videography.

John is a biexpert in speaking both English and Spanish fluently.

Trained - Bitrained (someone who has received training in two different fields)

Lisa is bitrained in both singing and dancing.

Alex is bitrained in playing the piano and the violin.

Jason is bitrained in playing basketball and soccer.

Qualified - Biqualified (someone who meets the requirements or standards in two areas) мати подвійну кваліфікацію

Sarah is biqualified in both accounting and marketing.

Mike is biqualified in project management and data analysis.

Jason is biqualified in programming and cybersecurity.

Educated - Bieducated (someone who has received education in two different subjects) мати подвійну освіту

Sarah is bieducated in biology and chemistry.

Mike is bieducated in business management and finance.

Emma is bieducated in psychology and sociology.

Talented - Bitalented (someone who has natural abilities or aptitude in two different fields) мати два таланти

Jason is bitalented in running and playing the drums.

Maria is bitalented in public speaking and playing chess.

Mike is bitalented in cooking and playing the guitar.

2)   ‘twice’

Weekly - Biweekly (= happening twice a week or once every two weeks) двічі на тиждень, кожні два тижні

Our team meetings are held biweekly, every other Monday.

The magazine releases a new issue biweekly, featuring the latest fashion trends.

Our favorite TV show releases new episodes biweekly, so we always have something to look forward to.

Monthly - Bimonthly (= happening twice a month or once every two months)

The magazine is published bimonthly, with a new issue every two months.

The club holds bimonthly meetings to discuss upcoming events and initiatives.

The bus company releases its bimonthly schedule to inform passengers of any changes.

Annual - Biannual (happening twice a year!!!) двічі на рік

The music band goes on tour biannually, visiting different cities.

The fashion brand releases its biannual collection showcasing new trends for each season.

The school organizes biannual parent-teacher meetings to discuss students' academic progress.

Hourly - Bi-hourly - (= happening once every two hours) кожні дві години;

The bus departs from the station bi-hourly.

The employee takes bi-hourly breaks to rest and recharge during the workday.

The weather forecast is updated bi-hourly, keeping people informed about changing conditions throughout the day.

2. Study the examples, read , translate and learn the words by heart

A disaster/dɪˈzɑːstər/  - лихо, катастрофа

The storm caused a big disaster in our neighborhood.

The fire at the factory was a disaster that destroyed the entire building.

Forgetting my homework was a disaster, and I had to stay up all night to complete it.

Natural disaster – стихійне лихо; природна катастрофа

human-made disaster - техногенна катастрофа

flood /flʌd/ - повінь

The heavy rain caused a sudden flood in the streets.

The river overflowed its banks, leading to widespread flooding in the area.

The town's residents worked together to build sandbag barriers to prevent the floodwaters from entering their homes.

earthquake /ˈɜːθkweɪk/ - землетрус

The earthquake shook the city, causing widespread damage.

The ground shook violently during the earthquake, causing buildings to collapse.

People quickly took cover under sturdy tables during the earthquake.

The earthquake caused cracks to appear in the walls of many houses.

hurricane  /ˈhʌrɪkən/ - ураган, буревій

a storm that has very strong fast winds and that moves over water

The hurricane brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing widespread destruction.

In 1842 a hurricane blew six ships on to the shore.

Avalanche /ˈæv.əl.ɑːntʃ/ - лавина

The skiers were warned about the potential for avalanches in the area.

The mountain rescue team searched for survivors buried under the avalanche.

Climbers always carry safety equipment to protect themselves from avalanches.

Drought /draʊt/ - посуха

A severe drought ruined the crops.

The prolonged drought resulted in water shortages and dry, cracked soil.

Farmers struggled to grow crops due to the lack of rainfall during the drought.

Typhoon /taɪˈfuːn/ - Тайфун

a violent wind that has a circular movement, found in the West Pacific Ocean

The typhoon passed over the region, leaving behind a trail of destruction and flooding.

His home was destroyed in a typhoon.

A typhoon is a very violent tropical storm.

Famine /ˈfæmɪn/ -  голод (стихійне лихо)

The prolonged drought led to a severe famine, leaving many people without enough food.

A million people are facing famine.

Since the seed for this year's crops has been eaten, the risk of a prolonged famine is increasing.

 

volcanic eruption /vɒlˈkænɪk  ɪˈrʌpʃən/ - виверження вулкану

The ashfall from the volcanic eruption covered nearby towns and villages.

The authorities issued evacuation orders as the volcanic eruption became more intense.

Experts have found evidence of a volcanic eruption that led to mass extinction 260 million years ago.

Nuclear /ˈnjuːkliə/ explosion /ɪkˈspləʊʒən - Ядерний вибух

The nuclear explosion released a massive amount of energy, causing a mushroom cloud to form.

The scientists are studying the effects of the nuclear explosion to better understand its impact on the environment.

The nuclear explosion was very powerful and caused a lot of damage.

The bright light and loud noise of the nuclear explosion were frightening.

Shipwreck /ˈʃɪprek/ - Корабельна аварія

The shipwreck resulted in the loss of valuable cargo and damage to the ship.

He was drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Spain.

plane crash - Авіакатастрофа

The plane crash resulted in the tragic loss of lives.

The investigation into the plane crash revealed mechanical failures as the cause.

The plane crash occurred shortly after takeoff, causing shock and grief among the passengers' families.

Wildfire - Лісова пожежа

The wildfire spread quickly because of the dry and windy conditions.

The smoke from the wildfire made it difficult to see and breathe.

The wildfire destroyed trees, plants, and some homes.

tornado /tɔːˈneɪdəʊ/  торнадо, смерч

an extremely strong and dangerous wind that blows in a circle and destroys buildings as it moves along

The tornado formed from a big storm and moved across the land.

The tornado made a loud roaring sound as it passed through the town.

The tornado picked up cars and damaged buildings in its path.

tsunami /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/ - цунамі

an extremely large wave caused by a violent movement of the earth under the sea

The tsunami was a giant wave that crashed onto the shore with a loud noise.

The tsunami was caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.

The tsunami flooded the coastal areas and swept away anything in its path.

chemical leak -Витік хімікатy

The chemical leak was a serious problem, but steps were taken to make sure it didn't happen again.

The chemical leak was dangerous, so people were evacuated from the area.

The smell from the chemical leak was strong and unpleasant.

oil spill - розлив нафти

The shipwreck of the tanker has caused one of the worst oil spills in recent years.

The consequences of the oil spill were felt for years, with long-term impacts on the environment.

The oil spill polluted the ocean, harming marine life and coastal ecosystems.