- •Contents
- •Unit 1. Ecology & environment
- •1. Read the following quotes. What are they all about?
- •Environment
- •2. Find in the text and write down the words that you can understand without translation (I.E. International words; for example, biology …).
- •3. Read the words, find the Russian equivalents and write them down:
- •Ecology
- •8. What are the subjects of the following sciences mentioned in the text? Make up sentences by matching columns:
- •10. Answer the following questions:
- •Ecology
- •Unit 2. History of ecology
- •2. Look through the text and find the ecological and biological terms you are already familiar with from the previous unit. Give their definitions.
- •3. Find in the text international words, read and translate them.
- •4. Read the words, find the Russian equivalents and write them down:
- •5. Read the following English word combinations and supply the Russian equivalents:
- •6. Replace the following by one word. Use the text «History of ecology» if necessary.
- •7. Here are the names of several famous scientists mentioned in the text. They are:
- •8. Translate the verbs underlined in the text «History of ecology». Pay attention to the tenses they are used in.
- •9. Read the text, translate it (using a dictionary if necessary) and draw a table showing the main stages in the history of ecology. It can be done in this way:
- •History of ecology
- •Unit 3. Pollution
- •1. Read the sentences. What do they mean?
- •2. Find in the text international words, read and translate them
- •3. Give Russian equivalents to the following words and word combinations:
- •4. Find in the text English equivalents to the following words and word combinations and write them down:
- •Pollution
- •10. Complete the sentences:
- •11. Look at the boxes and match the suggestions with the results. Then, link the sentences with so that or to and talk about how we can improve the living conditions in our cities:
- •12. Find the right title for each instruction: simple ways you can help save the earth
- •Quiz «How green are you?»
- •Unit 4. Global warming
- •1. Read and comment on the following quote. In your opinion, is global warming reality or is it just a myth?
- •2. Now take this quiz and find out who knows more about global warming!
- •3. Read the words, find the Russian equivalents and write them down:
- •4. Now complete the following sentences using the words from ex. 3 (not all the words are needed):
- •5. Find English equivalents in the text to the following word combinations, read and write them down:
- •6. Give Russian equivalents to the following word combinations:
- •Global Warming
- •Global Warming
- •13. Complete the sentences:
- •14. Answer the following questions:
- •Список используемой литературы
13. Complete the sentences:
1. Global warming is… .
2. Greenhouse gases act by … .
3. Greenhouse gases are composed largely of … .
4. Average global temperature has increased by … .
5. The problems that cause global warming are … .
6. Some ways of dealing with the problem of global warming include… .
14. Answer the following questions:
1. What causes global warming?
2. Is the earth really getting hotter?
3. Is there really cause for serious concern?
4. Could global warming trigger a sudden catastrophe?
5. Are warmer temperatures causing bad things to happen?
6. How can we cut global warming pollution?
7. Is it possible to cut power plant pollution and still have enough electricity?
8. How can we cut car pollution?
9. What can be done to help fight global warming?
15. One of the ways to deal with the problem of global warming is to encourage people to take environmentally friendly actions.
– What does it mean «environmentally friendly actions»?
– Think of what environmentally friendly actions you and your friends can take and make a list of them.
– Now look at your list and say what actions you have already taken/ are taking.
16. Now let’s make predictions about the potential impact of global warming. Hypothesize about how the world could change over the next 100 years if humans do nothing to limit the levels of their greenhouse gas emissions. Brainstorm a list of your ideas!
17. Create an advertising campaign to promote awareness of what causes global warming and what people can do to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
18. Look at your notes in ex. 11, 15, 16, 17 and talk about the problem of global warming our planet is facing.
Список используемой литературы
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McIntosh, M. Disaster! / M. McIntosh. – Oxford University Press, 2001. –46 p. ISBN 0 19 422851 7
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Hopkins, A. Animals in danger / A. Hopkins. - Oxford University Press, 2003. –22p. ISBN 0 19 422805 3
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Border, R. Recycling / R. Border. - Oxford University Press, 2001. –30p. ISBN 0 19 422806 1
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Border, R. Pollution / R. Border. - Oxford University Press, 2002. –22p. ISBN 0 19 422868 1
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www.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia
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www.schooldiscovery.com
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www.epa.gov.com
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www.accessexelence.org
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www.en.wikipedia.org
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www.edhelper.com
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www.biology4kids.com
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www.nationalgeographic.com