B2 First Vocabulary:
Be conscious of/that
“Be conscious of/that” is a B2 level phrase meaning to know that something is present or that something is happening.
Below are examples of how 'Be conscious of/that' could be used in the B2 First (FCE) exam.
Reading and Use of English Part 2:
We had to be very conscious (4)…… the time as it would be be nearly impossible to come back down the mountain in the dark.
Writing Part 2:
…The course is very intense so before you decide to do it you should be conscious of the fact that you will be expected to do a lot of work at home in the evenings and weekends…