8th – 5
V – 1
№ 1. Fill in: earthquake, avalanche, tornado, flood, endangered.
The bald eagle is a(n)……….. species.
The ………. ripped roofs off and uprooted many trees.
The old building collapsed during the
A terrible caused by three days of continuous rain has destroyed many houses in the small fishing village.
When the hit the area, dozens of people were snowed in for many hours.
№ 2. Complete the sentences with words derived from the words in bold.
She had the ………….of a college student. APPEAR
Guess what! Tina sent me a wedding……… INVITE
People are becoming more and more concerned about the of the natural PROTECT
environment.
Could you give me some ……………on how to plant these flowers? GUIDE
Governments must pass stricter laws to stop the of child labour. EXIST
№ 3. Underline the correct item.
Frank has decided to join/joining an environmental organization.
Volunteers from the area are spending this weekend to clean/cleaning up the local beach.
People should use/to use eco-friendly cleaning products, which are safer for the environment.
Dan avoids buying/to buy anything that cannot be recycled later.
I’ll never forget taking/to take part in a rescue mission for the first time.
№ 4. Fill in the correct preposition
The police were called ……. to investigate the disturbance.
Tina called Mrs Brown to see if she needed any shopping.
There was an accident but luckily everybody is……. of danger.
The earthquake left the city ruins.
Where….. earth are my keys?
№ 5. Choose the correct response.
Don’t throw that bottle out, you should recycle it.
A Goodness me!
В You're right.
The amount of energy used by transport has risen by 12%.
A Really?
В Exactly.
Child labour is still a very big problem in some countries.
A What for?
B I had no idea
We should have a first aid kit in the car in case of emergency
A It’s shocking.
В I agree.
I believe we should all do our part to help fight world hunger
A True.
В It’s terrible
№ 6. Read the following text and mark the statements T (true) or F (false).
We need energy to heat our homes, cook and clean for our families and for transport. It allows us to live a comfortable and easy life. However, if we do not use this energy properly we will soon run out. Luckily, there are things we can all dо to help our planet and conserve our resources
To begin with, much of the energy used at home goes to heating or cooling our homes. A simple way to help conserve energy is by lowering the thermostat by two degrees in the winter and raising it by two in the summer. By dong so, you will not only lower your heating bill, but you will also reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that enters the atmosphere.
Another way you can save energy at home is by buying energy-saving appliances. Appliances like washing machines and cookers use a great deal of gas or electricity to work. When shopping for new appliances, lock for the energy-saving sticker; they might be a little more expensive to buy, but they help save energy, and in the end will help you save money on your bills.
A let of energy is used by means of transport too. One of the many ways to achieve low energy usage is to leave the car at home and catch the bus or the train to move around the city. Fewer cars in the street means less traffic and it will not only help save energy, but it will also reduce the amount of air pollution.
In the end, it is up to every individual to take responsibility and change their daily habits. If everyone does their part, then we can help save energy and our planet's resources.
Everyone can participate in conserving energy and saving the planet.
Heating and air conditioning influence the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air.
Home appliances don't need much energy to run.
When travelling, the only way to save energy is to use public transport.
You do not need to change your daily routine to save energy.
8th – 5
V – 2
№ 1. Fill in: rescue, avalanche, tornado, pollution, collapse.
1. Big factories are responsible for water
2. The ………. ripped roofs off and uprooted many trees.
3. Fortunately, the skiers escaped the ……….
4. The big earthquake caused many buildings to ………….and people were left homeless.
5. The well-trained lifeguard was able to …….. the drowning swimmer and quickly bring him to safety.
№ 2. Complete the sentences with words derived from the words in bold.
Stuart has got a huge ……… of stamps. COLLECT
The of the natural environment is an issue that concerns all of us. PROTECT
Could you give me some ……………on how to plant these flowers? GUIDE
The …….. of forests and natural habitats has resulted in the endangerment of DISAPPEAR
more species.
A local businessman made a generous ………. to the hurricane victims. DONATE
№ 3. Underline the correct item.
Brian was looking forward to starting/to start his new job at the animal shelter.
I can’t help wonder/wondering whether our planet will ever recover from all the damage it has suffered.
Neighbouring countries promised sending/to send supplies and rescue workers to the areas that were hit by the hurricane.
If you want to help the earthquake victims, you can to donate/donate clothes and money at the local shelter.
Judy didn’t let her children to go/go underwater diving.
№ 4. Fill in the correct preposition
The earthquake in Japan calls ……. immediate action.
The concert was called ………due to the storm.
Mary called ……. yesterday to see our new- house.
What is that light…… the sky?
Oh, no! That car has burst…..flames!
№ 5. Choose the correct response.
Don’t throw that bottle out, you should recycle it.
A Goodness me!
В You're right.
The amount of energy used by transport has risen by 12%.
A Really?
В Exactly.
Child labour is still a very big problem in some countries.
A What for?
B I had no idea
We should have a first aid kit in the car in case of emergency.
A It’s shocking.
В I agree.
I believe we should all do our part to help fight world hunger
A True.
В It’s terrible
№ 6. Read the following text and mark the statements T (true) or F (false).
We need energy to heat our homes, cook and clean for our families and for transport. It allows us to live a comfortable and easy life. However, if we do not use this energy properly we will soon run out. Luckily, there are things we can all dо to help our planet and conserve our resources
To begin with, much of the energy used at home goes to heating or cooling our homes. A simple way to help conserve energy is by lowering the thermostat by two degrees in the winter and raising it by two in the summer. By dong so, you will not only lower your heating bill, but you will also reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that enters the atmosphere.
Another way you can save energy at home is by buying energy-saving appliances. Appliances like washing machines and cookers use a great deal of gas or electricity to work. When shopping for new appliances, lock for the energy-saving sticker; they might be a little more expensive to buy, but they help save energy, and in the end will help you save money on your bills.
A let of energy is used by means of transport too. One of the many ways to achieve low energy usage is to leave the car at home and catch the bus or the train to move around the city. Fewer cars in the street means less traffic and it will not only help save energy, but it will also reduce the amount of air pollution.
In the end, it is up to every individual to take responsibility and change their daily habits. If everyone does their part, then we can help save energy and our planet's resources.
Everyone can participate in conserving energy and saving the planet.
Heating and air conditioning influence the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air.
Home appliances don't need much energy to run.
When travelling, the only way to save energy is to use public transport.
You do not need to change your daily routine to save energy.
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