Task 1 Read the words and their definitions. Try to guess what the text is going to be about.
➔ ice sheet
a thick layer of ice covering a large area of land for a long period of time
➔ glacier
very large, slow-moving mass of ice
➔ in balance
having different parts or elements arranged in the correct proportions
➔ tipping point
time at which a change or an effect cannot be stopped
➔ rate
speed at which something happens or changes
➔ throw your hands up
(idiom) show frustration and despair when a situation becomes so bad that you
give up
Have you guessed the topic?

Writing Comprehension. I. Give Ukrainian equivalent of the words.

1. fair

2. sensitive

3. polite

4. a destruction

5. species

6. to stretch

7. urban

8. habitat

9. vegetation

II. Match the words (1-9) with their definitions (a-i).

1. a personality

2. unique

3. attractiveness

4. the environment

5. shortage

6. natural resources

7. to clear smth away

8. a wildlife

9. to predict

a) animals and plants growing in natural conditions

b) lack of smth., poorness

c) to make free of rubbish

d) pleasant to look at

e) the complex of factors act on an ecological community and people

f) to say that something will happen before it happens

g) mineral deposits and waterpower supplied by nature

h) the distinctive character of a person that makes him or her socially attractive

i) the only one of its kind; very remarkable or unusual

III. A. Choose the correct item to complete the sentences: which or where, that or what.

B. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense form and voice.

A

1. That/What they told us about came as a surprise to us all.

2. Everything that/what they had promised to me was done.

3. The research centre which/where different species of plants and animals are studied is not far from here.

4. Is this the place which/where we’re supposed to have a discussion about?

B

5. This wonderful waterfall ……. (to admire) by holidaymakers.

6. What species of animals …….. (to include) into the Red Book now?

7. A new brochure about this Nature Reserve …….. (to publish) today.

8. More and more buildings ……. (to build) on the agricultural land.

IV. Choose one task:

· Write your autobiography (the main dates). (10-12 sentences)

· Make a short report about the environment issues in Ukraine. (10-12 sentences)

Объяснение:

1. — You can look at this document, inspector? — I'm afraid I don't have. 2. The solution may be very simple, believe me. 3. — Can I call the porter? — You would, if you lived in this hotel. 4. You may have mistaken me for my sister. We're twins. 5. I may be making a mistake, but I see no other option. 6. You may not realize it, but you are a great person. 7. I was sure that may be other problems. 8. He assured us that we can come at any convenient day for us. 9. The child asked if he could see two more cartoon. 10. He's probably late. Stuck probably somewhere in the traffic jam. 11. I'm not sure, but maybe they met at someone's wedding. 12. — It looks as if nothing happened. — She probably didn't hear the latest news. 13. You could provide them with financial assistance! Now they went bankrupt. 14. — You could be more helpful, my dear! — Really it is. 15. She decided that she could use the car of the father. 16. Deer can be hunted only at certain times of the year.