- •Module 1. Part 2. Environmental problems and ways to solve them
- •44. A) Match the sources of pollution to the pictures below.
- •45. Complete the sentences with a word from the box.
- •46. Listen to the speaker talking about a cloud of pollution and fill in the gaps with no more than three words.
- •47. A) Read the texts quickly to find the answers to these questions.
- •49. Listen to the speaker talking about global warming and fill in the gaps with no more than three words.
- •50. Read the text about global warming. Five sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences a-e the one which fits each gap 1-5.
- •51. Choose words and phrases from the box that describe
- •52. Exam link. Work in pairs to discuss problems of global warming.
- •Step 1. Active Grammar Point
- •Step 2. Active Vocabulary Point
- •Step 3. Speaking
- •53. Fill in the gaps with the necessary preposition.
- •54. A) Match the words from column a with the words from column b to make up an expression.
- •55. A) Read the text and find out the environmental problem and its solution.
- •56. A) Complete these sentences with the correct form of the word in capitals.
- •57. A) Circle the correct word.
- •58. For questions 1-15 read the text and decide which answer a, b, c, or d best fits each gap.
- •60. Read the first two paragraphs to answer these questions.
- •61. Exam link. Work in pairs to discuss the problem of pollution.
- •Step 1. Active Grammar Point
- •Step 2. Active Vocabulary Point
- •Step 3. Speaking
- •62. A) Look at the pictures. Which individual actions mentioned below do the pictures illustrate?
- •63. A) Listen to the speaker and complete the sentences below. Write no more than two words and / or a number for each answer.
- •Individual action
- •64. A) Read the text and write out words and phrases that describe different activities people undertake on the World Environment Day.
- •65. In pairs discuss activities of three environmentalists.
- •In pairs answer the questions.
- •66. Fill in the gaps with the necessary preposition.
- •67. Exam link. Work in pairs to discuss the problem of people’s being environmentally aware.
- •Step 1. Active Grammar Point
- •Step 2. Active Vocabulary Point
- •Step 3. Speaking
- •71. Writing. The essay suggesting solutions to problems.
- •Various ecosystems are being systematically destroyed by man. What measures do you think should be taken to prevent further destruction?
- •72. Writing. The essay suggesting solutions to the environmental problems of the city you live in.
66. Fill in the gaps with the necessary preposition.
1) Controlling pollution depends ____ the efforts of the government, scientists, environmental organizations, and individuals.
2) Plants and factories must make use ____ the up-to-date purificatory equipment, filters, etc.
3) The government should impose heavy fines ____ factories and plants violating environmental protection laws.
4) Heavy fines might encourage companies to invest ____ pollution control equipment or to develop less polluting methods of operation.
5) The farmers should use compost _____ huge quantities of pesticides and fertilizers.
6) Scientists and engineers should look _____ technological solutions to prevent pollution.
7) An effective method of combating ____ non-biodegradable waste might be setting up recycling bins almost in every neighbourhood.
8) Another way to deal ____ pollution is to relocate a factory stinking in the middle of the residential neighbourhood to the edge of the city.
9) The children appealed ____ all city residents to stop dumping garbage in the river and to treat industrial waste _____ discharging it into the water.
10) Environment education programme encourages students to participate regularly ______ activities to monitor the pollution of the river and campaign for keeping it clean.
67. Exam link. Work in pairs to discuss the problem of people’s being environmentally aware.
You should say:
What people can do to help the environment
Why they do it
How these things can help the environment
And express regret about people’s attitude to the environment.
Step 1. Active Grammar Point
Think over active Grammar which can be used in the topic.
This topic requires:
Present Simple Active / Passive
Present Perfect
Modal Verb can / must / should
Infinitive / Gerund
Present Modal Phrase
Complex sentences: I wish; though…; if …
For- to Infinitive Construction
Step 2. Active Vocabulary Point
Compile a list of words which can be used in the topic.
Question 1. What activities? regularly save electricity; buy efficient light bulbs and home appliances; go to work by public transport or cycle; clean-up weekends; a service to collect waste paper and glass; recycling; supporting conservation programmes; green concerts, tree planting, and essay and poster competitions at schools
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Question 3. How it helps? benefits the city - much cleaner and more attractive; save energy; preserve raw resources |
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People’s being environmentally aware
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Question 2. Why? desire to reduce pollution; make the city cleaner; make people aware of the threat to different species |
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Question 4. Regret? held on the Environmental Day only; the concept “live now, pay later”; throw away cans, plastic bags; litter; picnic - dump garbage in the river |