Translation of terms related economics and finance Ability-to-pay principle

21. Global warming 
A gradual rise in global temperature is caused by polluting gases like carbon dioxide that accumulates in 
the air around the Earth and prevent heat from escaping into space. 
22. Greenhouse effect 
An increase in the amount of carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere is believed to be the 
cause of a gradual warming of the Earth’s surface. 

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23. Green peace 
An organization that fights for the protection of the environment. 
24. Renewable energy 
It describes a form of energy that can be produced as quickly as it is used. Renewable energy sources 
such as wind and wave energy. 
25. Oil slick 
A layer of oil floats over a large area of the sea surface, usually because an accident has caused it to 
escape from a ship or containers
TRANSLATION OF TERMS RELATED EDUCATION 
A bursary (New Zealand) 
The higher of two bursaries available for students entering university, polytechnic, etc 
Academic 
Belonging or relating to a place of learning, esp a college, university, or academy 
Accredit (New Zealand) 
To pass (a candidate) for university entrance on school recommendation without external examination 
Accumulation 
The taking of a first and an advanced university degree simultaneously 
Advanced level or A level (British) 
A public examination in a subject taken for the General Certificate of Education (GCE), usually at the age 
of 17–18 
Adviser or advisor (British) 
A person responsible for advising students on academic matters, career guidance, etc 
Advisory teacher (British) 

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A teacher who visits schools to advise teachers on curriculum developments within a particular subject 
area