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Вы проводите информационный поиск в ходе выполнения проектной работы. Определите, в каком из текстов A–F содержатся ответы на интересующие Вас вопросы 1–7. Один из вопросов останется без ответа. Занесите Ваши ответы в таблицу. 

1. Why do the temperatures in different parts of our planet rise? 

2. What kind of changes are caused by global warming? 

3. What are the impressive facts about various eco-friendly means of transport? 

4. Which problems are not going to disappear by themselves? 

5. Why is recycling becoming easier nowadays? 

6. What are the current problems with the rainforests? 

7. What are the aims of the new institution in Russia, connected with the protection of country`s natural resources? 

A. Recycling is becoming easier and more widespread. Governments support companies that recycle waste. Also people prefer to buy things from companies that make their products from recycled materials. Reports say that people worldwide are starting to care more about what happens to waste products. For example, now Americans recycle almost 35% of their waste, while in the 1990s the percentage was much smaller. 

B. In autumn 2004 a new governmental body was created in Russia to protect the country’s natural resources. It’s called the Federal Ecological Service. The aims of the new institution are the following: to prevent environmental pollution and to control industrial waste. They say that the new governmental service has improved the state system of environmental protection in Russia. 

C. Climate change is on us. Ten years ago we only spoke about it, now it’s happening before our eyes. Global warming is bringing unpredictable changes. The Arctic sea ice is disappearing; glaciers are melting faster every year. Due to heavy rains some rivers overflow, while others dry out. Disasters such as tornadoes and floods are spreading. Strong hurricanes are becoming more common and more destructive. 

D. People burn plenty of coal, oil and natural gas. As a result of this billions of tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) are released into the atmosphere every year. CO2 is a greenhouse gas that traps the sun's radiation within the atmosphere so the concentration of CO2 increases. As a result of this, temperatures in different parts of the planet rise. 

E. They are designed to work using electric power, without gasoline. It means that they don’t pollute the atmosphere, cost less and reduce the need for oil. Such cars are reliable and have interesting designs. However, they have a few bad points. Many have a maximum speed limit of about 50 miles per hour. Most cities are not ready for the appearance of such cars on their roads. 

F. Environmental organisations have been discussing ways of saving the rain forests for many years. However, we are still facing huge losses in the Amazon. People think that rainforests have already had enough attention. They have been discussed in the press for years. Unfortunately the rainforest is still in danger and can be destroyed completely. 

Поставить глагол в правильную форму 

I`m glad to have a map. I`m sure we would get lost if we (not/have) one. 

We can`t go on holidays this year. If we (have) more time, we (go) skiing. 

Thank you for reminding me about Ann`s birthday. I (forget) if you didn`t tell me. 

We decided not to move. We would have lost a lot of money if we (sell) our house. 

I`m going to get up early today. If it were Sunday, I (not/have) to get up. 

Поставить слова в правильную форму, чтобы они лексически и грамматически соответствовали тексу 

Bad Weather 

That summer passed (1 – quick). The wet season began in the early days of September and continued all through the (2 - end) month of October, November and December. At last a week of (3 – usual) perfect days came. The sky was (4 – cloud) and the air motionless. Then, during a night when a (5 – south) wind blew, a grey cloud hang (6 – height) over the city, and the long-lasting rain came again. 

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски. Две  фразы – лишние. 

which, b) protect, c) few, d) environment, e) pollution, f) rubbish, g) largest, h) many, i) dangerous 

Baikal 

The problems of environment are important all over the world. In our country the problem of 1)___ of Baikal is really actual. Baikal is the 2)___ lake on the Earth. In Baikal there are more than 2600 kinds of animals and more than 1000 species of plants. 3)___ kinds of fish, birds, reptiles, insects inhabit the region of Baikal. It is 40% of plants and 85% of animals, 4)___ you can meet here. They are unique. This place is very beautiful. A lot of tourists come here to enjoy its nature, but many of them leave 5)___ on the Baikal shores: cans, plastic bottles, glass and so on. The most 6)___ problem for the lake`s nature is a lot of factories on its shores. They pour chemical and industrial waste into the Baikal`s water and destruct its environment. As a result, many animals and plants die. We must 7)___ our unique lake against different kinds of pollution. 

Ответы (К.р. №2) 

 A – 5, B – 7, C – 2, D – 1, E – 3, F – 6 

1 – didn`t have  2 – had, would go  3 – would forget  4 – had sold  5 – would not have  

1– quickly 2 –endless 3 – unusual  4 – cloudless  5 – southern  6 - high 

1 – e, 2 – g, 3 – h, 4 – a, 5 – f, 6 – i, 7 – b 

Оценка «3» - 10, «4» - 16, «5» - 22 

Дополнительное задание 

I advise you to stop smoking. You (feel) better if you (not/smoke) too much. 

You made a lot of mistakes in your test. If you (learn) new words, you (write) it better. 

Be quite, please! If you (not/shout) so loudly, I (understand) your words better. 

I`m not sure. If you (give) me more information, I (be) able to help you. 

You didn`t call me up yesterday. If you (ring) me up, I (tell) you everything. 

6 – would feel, didn`t smoke  7 – had learnt, would have written  8 – didn`t shout, would understand  9 – gave, would be  10 – had rung, would have told