B2 First Vocabulary:

Pollute

“Pollute” is a B2 level verb that is used to talk about the action of putting something into the environment (water, air, sea etc…) that causes harm to animals, people or the Earth in general.

Below are examples of how 'Pollute' could be used in the B2 First (FCE) exam.

Reading and Use of English Part 3:

Companies are now starting to be punished if they are found to be (4)…… the river with toxic chemicals.
(4) POLLUTION –

Speaking Part 4:

Examiner: “How do you think pollution can be reduced in your country?”
Candidate: “Well, I would say that businesses should be encouraged to stop polluting by giving them some kind of financial incentive…”

Practice 'Pollute' with the following lessons:

Writing | Part 1

Solving The Pollution Problem

Practice your writing skills with this exam style question for part 1 of the writing paper about the problem of...read more

Speaking | Part 3

Helping The Environment

Practice for part 3 of the speaking paper with this sample exam question about the environment. In part 3 of...read more