Жизнь и творчества русских писателей

I.Match the words to form phrases.

compost a. effects
conservation b. habitats
negative c. programme
modern d. heap
wildlife e. transportation

II. Use the words to complete the gaps.

replacing, congestion, campaign, encourage, energy, ban, switching, emissions

For many years the traffic in our town has been getting busier and busier. It has become a huge environmental problem because of all carbon (1)……. produced by the vehicles. One group of environmentalists have started a (2) ……… to do something about it. They want to (3) ……… certain vehicles from the roads during times of high (4) ……… and (5) ……… people to use public transport. They want people to understand that by (6) ………. from a form of transport that uses a lot of (7) …….. and (8) ………. it with one that uses less, they will be doing their part to help save the planet.

III. Fill in: turn down, wildlife, throw away, amount, congest.

1) Washing machines use a large … of water.

2) Public transport and cars create a lot of traffic on the roads and … city centres.

3) Don’t … those glass bottles, they can be recycled.

4) I like to … the heating at night. It helps me to sleep better.

5) We should all try to protect the … habitats in the area where we live.

IV. Choose the correct modal verb.

1) Sorry, I’m late. – You might/should wear a watch.

2) I found a briefcase on the train. – You ought to/can take it to the police station as soon as possible.

3) We mustn’t/needn’t go shopping this week, we’ve got plenty of food.

4) Could/Would I use your mobile phone, please? – Yes, of course.

5) I wonder if Paul and Jim have got lost. – They can’t/mustn’t have got lost because I gave them a map.

6) When shall I visit you next? – You can/might call in tomorrow if you like.

7) Should/May I borrow your pen, please?

8) I have to/could go to the grocery store. My fridge is empty.

9) You must/ought to be very hungry. Would you like an apple?

10) Could/Should you pass me some sugar? I like sweet tea.

11) You must be/can’t be very proud of your son he is a champion.

12) She mustn’t/shouldn’t stay in bed all day unless she is ill.

13) Susan has broken her leg. She can’t/have to walk now.

V. Choose the correct preposition (ON, OUT OF, INTO, AWAY FROM, OVER) to complete each of the following sentences:

1. He almost ran ________ the neighbours’ cat!

2. A lot of cars in Russia run _______ natural gas.

3. We've run ________ petrol. We need to find a petrol station.

4. Guess what? I ran _____ Susie at the library today.

5. We can't run _______ the facts.

VI. Make these adjectives negative using prefixes UN-; IL-; IM-; IR-; DIS-; MIS-; IN-.

1. It is ____________ for you to finish the project on time. POSSIBLE

2. I believe your friend Mark is being ___________. HONEST

3. My brother Joseph can be __________ at times. RESPONSIBLE

4. Mr. Hall was an ___________ biologist and nobody really learnt much from his classes. SUCCESSFUL

5. You shouldn’t attend the wedding wearing ________ clothes. FORMAL

6. The dreadful earthquake has caused an ___________ situation to the local residents. PLEASANT

7. It would be __________ of me to pretend enjoying going out with David. POLITE

8. There is no doubt that cannabis will remain an _____________ drug for the foreseeable future. LEGAL

9. Mum punished me for leaving the front door ____________. LOCKED

10. I’m afraid you __________ what I was referring to. UNDERSTAND

VII. Translate into English:

1) плита, которая работает за счет электричества

2) убежать из дома

3) быть вредным для окружающей среды

4) случайно встретиться с давним знакомым

5) находиться под угрозой исчезновения

6) являться сторонником «зеленого» движения

VIII. Прочитайте тексты и установите соответствие между текстами А–E и заголовками 1–6. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании есть один лишний заголовок.

1.


Geography

2.


Famous people

3.


Population






4.


Education

5.


Sports

6.


Holidays

A.


The United States is the second largest country in North America after Canada. It is washed by the Atlantic Ocean in the east, by the Pacific Ocean in the west and by the Gulf of Mexico in the south. The country is so big that there are four standard time zones. It also possesses many islands in the Pacific Ocean and Puerto Rica and the Virgin Islands in the Atlantic. The USA has the third largest population in the world (after China and India).

B.


The American Dream, the hope for a better life in a new country, has attracted people from all over the world. Most of them leave their homeland because they are poor and have few opportunities. Some are forced to leave because of famines and civil war; others come for religious freedom. There are nearly 250 million people living in the USA. 10% are Spanish-speaking people than people of Asian and Pacific Island origin.

C.


Each September, more than fifty million students between the ages of five and seventeen start the new school year. Students attend classes for an average of five hours a day, five days a week, and they have homework assignments to complete after school and on weekend. Many students sign up for after-school programs at their school or nearby. Sports are very popular. There are children’s baseball, soccer, football, and basketball teams in almost every school. 41% of high school graduates go to college.

D.


This day celebrates Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas in 1492. As Columbus was Italian, working for Spain, Columbus Day is especially important for many Italian-Americans and Hispanic-Americans. Since 1971, the holiday has been commemorated in the U.S. on the second Monday in October. Officially, the people of the USA are invited to celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of their country with church services and other activities. In some towns and cities, special church services, parades and large events are held.

E.


Most Americans enjoy sports – both playing sports themselves and watching their favourite teams and competitions. Children are encouraged to participate in sports at an early age. The rivalry between high schools and colleges in sporting events goes right through the school year from football in September to track and field in June. Sports are important in college. Students who show talent in a sport like tennis, track and field, swimming, football, or basketball can apply for sports scholarships.