Тестовые задания 10 класс №4а

A Night to Remember

“I was lying in bed, 1) …………….. a book. All of a sudden, the bed started to shake from side to side,” said Mrs Stevens, looking nervously at the reporter as she described what had happened.

A massive earthquake struck the city last night at 10 pm. Hundreds of people remain 2) …………….. under collapsed buildings and thousands are believed to be missing or homeless. There are still no reports on the number of casualties; however, there are many people who 3) …………….. yet. A number of aftershocks interrupted rescue teams earlier this morning as they 4) …………….. survivors. Many survivors received on-the-spot treatment from rescue workers who arrived shortly after the earthquake occurred. Officials expect that emergency assistance from international relief organisations 5) …………….. tomorrow, although foreign rescue teams will not be required.

What the city desperately needs now 6) …………….. food, medicine, blankets and shelter. If you wish to help as a volunteer or offer medical supplies and basic necessities, please 7) …………….. 555 212 313 for more information.

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Water Recycling

With the increasing lack of water supplies caused by climate change and population growth, more and more countries are looking for solutions. In fact, until 1) …………….., few people would have admitted that there is a water shortage problem, but many conservationists are now suggesting water recycling.

Water can be recycled and used for a number of 2) …………….. purposes, including agriculture and public park irrigation. By recycling water we could reduce water costs significantly and prevent water 3) …………….. at the same time. Households, for instance, will be able to save one third of their annual water consumption. In this way, water recycling will not only save money, it will also contribute to water 4) …………….. . Furthermore, water recycling can also help protect the environment. Studies have shown that water recycling helps prevent pollution by reducing ground water 5) …………….. . The clean, recycled water can be used to improve the quality of local habitats.

All things considered, water recycling offers enormous 6) …………….. benefits. Many countries are now using recycled water as a way to help manage our planet’s precious water resources.

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A Bleak Future for Polar Bears

Due to global warming, it is believed that there will be a considerable decline in the polar bear population in the near future. In fact, many scientists predict that two thirds of the world’s polar bears could 1) ……. extinction by as early as 2050. For years, scientists have been calling attention to the devastating effects of climate change. The continuous melting of the Arctic’s sea ice, which the polar bears rely on for hunting and breeding, is directly 2) ……. to global warming. Unless we do something now, polar bears will continue to be under 3) ……. . According to a number of studies, the sea ice is melting quicker than scientists had predicted. As a result, these changes are 4) ……. major problems for polar bears and other arctic wildlife. For example, the thickness of the sea ice has been reduced, making it more difficult for polar bears to travel than in the past. In addition, as sea ice continues to melt, polar bears will be spending more time on land. Therefore, it is very 5) ……. that they will approach hunting camps or communities looking for food in increasing numbers. Some areas have already reported an increase in interactions between polar bears and people. In general, data from recent studies does not look very promising for polar bears. Conservationists warn that the situation calls 6) ……. immediate action. Many even believe that they may be the first mammals in the world to lose their entire habitat because of global warming. There are, however, simple things we can do to help. By recycling and using energy-efficient appliances, for instance, you can help reduce greenhouse emissions. Remember, even small changes can make a big difference if each of us helps. The loss of natural habitats should 7) ……. us of the urgent need for conservation.