8. a) Match the highlighted words in the texts with their definitions. 1) board - (v.) to get on a bus, boat, train, or plane.

Put questions to the underlined parts of the sentences: КАКИЕ ЧАСТИ ПОДЧЁРКНУТЫ?
1. The consignment was shipped yesterday.
2. English is spoken in many countries.
3. This important information is gathered and analyzed by economists. 
4. The Gross Domestic Product will be measured in terms of current prices.
5. Used goods are not included in the GDP because they add nothing to the nation's wealth.
6. Mr. Brown was appointed the head of sales department.
7. This order will he fulfilled in time.
8. This process is called manufacturing.
1. Das Kapital was written by Karl Marx.
2. Your car is being repaired now.
3. Apple Computers was/were founded by Steve Jobs.
4. The proposal will be dIscussed by the board.
5. Was Mrs Wilson informed?
6. Renault cars are made in Slovenia.
7. He was transferred to the New York office.
8. The new conference center was opened by the princess. 
9. A full investigation had been made by the 1st of June.

Everyone should do their best to preserve  the environment. Trees range in size; the biggest is a type of sequoia. Exhaust fumes cause air pollution. Air pollution is getting  worse every day. I can't do  without a full breakfast. There are less fish in the Mediterranean nowadays due to overfishing. The city is noisier  than the countryside. He has written a book drawing up his experience as an eco-warrior. Although deforestation is still a problem, it can be solved. Dodo birds are extinct animals.