III. Writing

You like to watch TV. Write a message (60–80 words) to your friend describing different kinds of programmes.

• What kinds of TV programmes do you usually watch?

• Which of them are your favourite? Why?

Examination card № 17

I. Reading

Read the text and complete the sentences (A-E) with the correct programme heading (1-5)

1. Extinction

This programme looks at several animals close to extinction and questions why they are now in danger. We are taken to the habitats of these different animals and shown why their survival is threatened.

2. Changing skies

In this excellent series we look at how the changing weather patterns in different continents are affecting the way the people live and how they have to adapt.

3. Natural power

This is an award-winning documentary that traces man's efforts over the centuries to use natural energy resources such as wind and wave power. We look at the first windmills and watermills in several regions.

4. A day in the life

This unusual programme compares the lives of villagers in a Third World country with villagers in the UK and studies how they both deal with the environmental issues.

5. Drive me

A special programme which reveals the range of options available to people who wish to purchase cars that are kinder to the environment.

A In __________we can learn historical facts.

В In __________we can find out about how to buy something in an environmentally-friendly

way.

C In __________we can see different attitudes to the environment.

D In __________we can see how nature is affecting our lifestyle.

E In __________we can learn about the reasons for certain natural problems.

II. Use of english

Choose the correct item (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences.

New York city has (1) into the second largest city in North America. It is now а major business, cultural and shopping centre (2) millions of visitors each уеаr. Most tourists stay in the (3) of the city, in Manhattan. It is easy to see the sights of Manhattan оn foot оr you саn take а tourbus. There аrе cycle (4) in the city if you want to hire а bicycle but you need to bе brave! The subway is the quickest means of public transport but you will want to avoid the (5) hour. And, of course, there аrе the famous yellow taxis. There аrе few taxi (6) – just wave your аrm at а taxi with its light оn. You will certainly want to visit Central Park, а huge ореn (7) which is ideal for relaxing оn а hot summer day.

	A	B	C	D
1.	become	grown	increased	extended
2.	appealing	advancing	arriving	attracting
3.	heart	interior	focus	eye
4.	roads	streets	lanes	ways
5.	busy	rush	crowded	hurry
6.	ranks	stalls	kiosks	stations
7.	surface	region	space	estate