Task 1. Choose the correct option.Smoking endangers your health.Greenpeace works to promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today.Apes are on the verge of extinction.Losing twenty million acres of tropical rainforests every year is a disaster.Tigers are hunted and killed for their body parts which are used in medicine.Oceans are currently a big dumping ground for tons of toxic waste and sewage.There are no more than two hundred and fifty species of sharks in the world.Storms and heavy rains often cause great damage to property.Some factories and plants release poisonous substances into the atmosphere.People are not doing their best to prevent an ecological catastrophe.Task 2. Insert the prepositions.Ecology deals with the relationships of man and nature.The whole world is threatened by an ecological catastrophe.All countries ought to join the efforts to save the Earth from an ecological disaster.Sustainable development is the one that doesnt deprive future generations of the same type of opportunities we have now.More than two hundred million people depend on the tropical forests for shelter and food.Trees are being cut down at an alarmingly high rate.People are becoming more and more aware of ecological problems.Pollution of water and air is one of the main problems people are concerned about today.How can we protect our soil from further waste?If we dont think hard about ecology, we must be ready to face the consequences.Task 3. Create cause and effect chains.We pollute the air -> Change the climate.We throw away plastic bottles -> Environmental damage.We leave litter and rubbish in the forests -> Harm wildlife and ecosystems.We dont recycle paper -> Increased waste and deforestation.We break trees -> Deforestation and loss of habitat.We throw litter in the rivers -> Water pollution and harm to aquatic life.Task 4. Transform the imperative sentences into indirect speech.Please, be quiet. -> I am told (asked) to be quiet.Do not pick up flowers and plants. -> I am told (asked) not to pick up flowers and plants.Do not disturb birds. -> I am told (asked) not to disturb birds.Help to plant the trees. -> I am told (asked) to help plant the trees.Please, dont leave litter on the beach. -> I am told (asked) not to leave litter on the beach.Task 5. Translate the text into English.Our world is wonderful. Earth supports all forms of life: humans, birds, animals, insects, fish. But many people dont care about the beauty of nature. They litter on the beaches and leave packaging on the streets. People dont care about the environment. They cut down forests, pollute animal habitats. As a result, animals die. Factories and plants pollute the air and water with chemical waste. Pollution is very dangerous for humans, wildlife, and the environment.Scientists predict an international catastrophe. We must take care of nature and ourselves.Task 6. Match the words.Acid rain is very harmful to the environment.A lot of plant waste is dumped into this river.Chemicals cause soil pollution.Solar power is environmentally friendly.Many species are in danger of dying out.Forest fires cause many animals to lose their habitats.How can I avoid breathing in toxic fumes from cars while cycling in the city?
Пошаговый ответ:
Sure, let’s go through each of the tasks:
Task 1:
- Smoking endangers your health.
- Greenpeace works to promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today.
- Apes are on the verge of extinction.
- Losing twenty million acres of tropical rainforests every year is a disaster.
- Tigers are hunted and killed for their body parts which are used in medicine.
- Oceans are currently a big dumping ground for tons of toxic waste and sewage.
- There are no more than two hundred and fifty species of sharks in the world.
- Storms and heavy rains often cause great damage to property.
- Some factories and plants release poisonous substances into the atmosphere.
- People are not doing their best to prevent an ecological catastrophe.
Task 2:
- Ecology deals with the relationships between man and nature.
- The whole world is threatened by an ecological catastrophe.
- All countries ought to join the efforts to save the Earth from an ecological disaster.
- Sustainable development is the one that doesn’t deprive future generations of the same type of opportunities we have now.
- More than two hundred million people depend on the tropical forests for shelter and food.
- Trees are being cut down at an alarmingly high rate.
- People are becoming more and more aware of ecological problems.
- Pollution of water and air is one of the main problems people are concerned about today.
- How can we protect our soil from further waste?
- If we don’t think hard about ecology, we must be ready to face the consequences.
Task 3:
- We pollute the air -> Change the climate.
- We throw away plastic bottles -> Environmental damage.
- We leave litter and rubbish in the forests -> Harm wildlife and ecosystems.
- We don’t recycle paper -> Increased waste and deforestation.
- We break trees -> Deforestation and loss of habitat.
- We throw litter in the rivers -> Water pollution and harm to aquatic life.
Task 4:
- Please, be quiet. -> I am told (asked) to be quiet.
- Do not pick up flowers and plants. -> I am told (asked) not to pick up flowers and plants.
- Do not disturb birds. -> I am told (asked) not to disturb birds.
- Help to plant the trees. -> I am told (asked) to help plant the trees.
- Please, don’t leave litter on the beach. -> I am told (asked) not to leave litter on the beach.
Task 5 (Translation):
Our world is wonderful. Earth supports all forms of life: humans, birds, animals, insects, fish. But many people dont care about the beauty of nature. They litter on the beaches and leave packaging on the streets. People dont care about the environment. They cut down forests, pollute animal habitats. As a result, animals die. Factories and plants pollute the air and water with chemical waste. Pollution is very dangerous for humans, wildlife, and the environment. Scientists predict an international catastrophe. We must take care of nature and ourselves.
Task 6 (Matching):
- Acid rain is very harmful to the environment.
- A lot of plant waste is dumped into this river.
- Chemicals cause soil pollution.
- Solar power is environmentally friendly.
- Many species are in danger of dying out.
- Forest fires cause many animals to lose their habitats.
- How can I avoid breathing in toxic fumes from cars while cycling in the city?
Task 1. Choose the correct option. — Выбери правильный вариант.
Smoking endangers your health. — Курение угрожает твоему здоровью.
Greenpeace works to promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today. — Greenpeace работает над повышением осведомленности об опасностях, которые сегодня угрожают нашей планете.
Apes are on the verge of extinction. — Обезьяны на грани вымирания.
Losing twenty million acres of tropical rainforests every year is a disaster. — Потеря двадцати миллионов акров тропических лесов ежегодно — это катастрофа.
Tigers are hunted and killed for their body parts which are used in medicine. — Тигров охотятся и убивают за их органы, которые используются в медицине.
Oceans are currently a big dumping ground for tons of toxic waste and sewage. — Океаны в настоящее время являются большой свалкой для тонн токсичных отходов и сточных вод.
There are no more than two hundred and fifty species of sharks in the world. — В мире существует не более двухсот пятидесяти видов акул.