- •Part three
- •2. Write the word next to its definition. The sentences in the previous exercise will help you decide on the meaning of each word.
- •3. Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. Use each word once.
- •4. Summarize the issue presented in the text.
- •3.2 B. Listening and Watching
- •1. Check the statement that summarizes the commentator's viewpoint.
- •2. Read the following questions and answers. Listen to the commentary again and circle the best answer.
- •3. For discussion
- •3.2 C. Live and Let the Others Live
- •1. Read the article
- •Based on the article by Jon Bowermaster1
- •2. Find the words meaning the same in text.
- •3. Match the words that collocate.
- •4. Authors can have different viewpoints, but their opinions can sometimes be similar. Read the statements below and say whether Trefil and or Bowermaster would agree with them.
- •5. After you have distinguished the opinions of the commentator and the author, express your own opinions on the above statements.
- •3.2 D. Vocabulary in Focus
- •1. “All Creatures Great and Dying” is an allusion to Biblical all creatures great and small.
- •2. Match the following allusions with their meaning.
- •3. Replace the italicized words with one of the discussed allusions.
- •4. Use allusions from the list above no more than once in completing the sentences below.
- •5. Choose the word that best completes each of the sentences.
- •6. Explain the meaning of the following animal idioms and use them in the sentences, change the form if necessary.
- •3.2 E. Creative Consolidation
- •2. Complete the sentences with the terms from the previous exercise.
- •3.3 B Words in Context
- •1. Tick the word closest in meaning to that of the each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure out each word’s meaning.
- •2. Write the word next to its definition. The sentences in the previous exercise will help you decide on the meaning of each word.
- •3. Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. Use each word once.
- •Indoor pollution
- •3.3 C. Economics and Ecology
- •1. Read the article.
- •2. Find the words in the article which mean the same.
- •2. Read the four questions below and answer them after listening to the first part of the interview.
- •3. Match the words from the second part of the interview with their explanations.
- •4. Listen to the second part of the interview about eco-efficiency label. And answer the questions below.
- •5. Discuss the following questions.
- •3.3 E. Vocabulary in Focus
- •1. Explain the meaning of the words and phrases in bold.
- •2. Make the sentences more formal using the words from the previous exercise instead of the underlined ones. Make any other necessary changes to produce a correct sentence.
- •3. Complete the sentences with the following expressions from the box.
- •4. What do the words in the bold mean? Match the words with their explanations. Answer the questions that follow.
- •5. Study the following expressions and match the two parts of the sentences containing these expressions.
- •6. Use the words in the box once each to complete the paragraph below.
- •3.3 F. Creative Consolidation
- •2. Write the word next to its definition. The sentences in the previous exercise will help you decide on the meaning of each word.
- •3. Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. Use each word once.
- •3.4 B. Strive to Thrive
- •1. Read the article.
- •In Time for a Divine Comedy4
- •2. Match the following words from the article with their explanation.
- •3. What evidence is there in the article for the following statements? If there is no evidence, decide what the article really says.
- •4. There are a number of questions or unfinished sentences below. Choose the best answer from a, b, c or d.
- •5. We can infer the writer's views on certain aspects of medieval and modern life by his choice or words.
- •6. Which of these statements would the writer agree with?
- •6. Find the following sentences in the article. What does each sentence comment on? Which sentences express approval and which express disapproval?
- •7. Discuss the following questions.
- •3.4 C. Listening and Watching
- •1. Say whether the statements are true or false, according to what Prof. Abrahams says.
- •2. Discuss the following questions:
- •3.4 D. Vocabulary in Focus
- •1. Complete the text with the words from the box.
- •2. Answer the following questions.
- •3. Guess the meaning of the following words and match them with their definitions.
- •4. Choose the three best answers to fill the gap in each sentence.
- •3.4 E. Creative Consolidation
- •2. Write the word next to its definition. The sentences in the previous exercise will help you decide on the meaning of each word.
- •3. Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. Use each word once.
- •3.5 B Genetic Engineering
- •1. Read the article.
- •2. Explain the meaning of the following expressions connected with genetic engineering.
- •3. Look at the title of the article and comment on the interplay of words.
- •4. Answer the following questions.
- •5. Discuss the following questions.
- •2. Revise the active vocabulary. Complete the text with the words from the boxes.
- •3.6 Reading Selection
- •Vocabulary
- •Divert – to change the direction or purpose of sth: diverted traffic; divert sth into; divert attention/criticism; divert people – entertain them; diverting (adj) – entertaining and amusing.
- •1. Find the words and expressions which mean the same.
- •2. Explain the meaning of the following expressions.
- •3. Answer the following questions.
- •4. For discussion
- •By Masha Gessen
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Find the words and expressions in the article which mean the same.
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Scan the text as quickly as possible to find where these ideas are mentioned. Read the article and decide whether the statements are true or false.
- •2. There are a number of questions or unfinished sentences below. Choose the best answer from a, b, c or d.
- •3. Scientific texts often look more complicated than they really are. Look at the article in this section again and note down any 'difficult' scientific words or expressions.
- •4. The opening sentence of the text suggests that there are other 'nightmare scenarios'. What scenarios is the writer probably referring to?
- •By Dick Thompson
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Find the words in the article which mean the same.
- •2. Explain the meaning of the following phrases.
- •3. Answer the following questions.
- •4. Comment on the title of the article summarizing the information provided by the writer.
- •5. For Discussion
- •By Joseph t.Straub and Raymond f.Attner
- •Voicing Concerns
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Find the words in the article which mean the same.
- •2. Explain the meaning of the following words and expressions.
- •3. Choose the most suitable answer.
- •4. Summarize the article.
- •5. For discussion
- •By Nancy Shute
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Find the words and expressions in the article meaning the same.
- •2. Explain the meaning of the following expressions.
- •3. Answer the following questions.
- •4. Comment on the title of the article summarizing the arguments provided by the writer.
- •5. For discussion
- •Vocabulary
- •2. According to the article, genetic engineering has already been used to modify the following foods:
- •3. Decide where the following sentences should go in the article.
- •4. What evidence is there in the article for the following statements?
- •5. Would you say the writer of this article has done the following?
- •6. Which arguments in the article do you sympathize with?
- •7. Write a short paragraph summarizing your views.
- •Vocabulary
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Find the equivalents in the article.
- •3.8 Panel Discussion
- •3.9 Creative Consolidation
- •1. Project-Making
2. Explain the meaning of the following expressions connected with genetic engineering.
Tissue repair; replacement organ; eliminate host rejection; regenerate human tissue
3. Look at the title of the article and comment on the interplay of words.
4. Answer the following questions.
- Why does the claim “Chances are, someday you will need replacement tissue” sound quite well-grounded?
- What are the specialists’ predictions concerning this market?
- What is the situation like in “rapidly emerging field of biomaterials”?
- What causes the writer’s disgust and why?
- What might “Charlotte’s Web” be about?
- What is “Dolly the sheep”?
- What are the two advantages of adult stem cells?
- Do you think that the second mentioned by the writer ranks higher than the first?
- Why isn’t investing in genetic engineering for the faint of heart?
5. Discuss the following questions.
● How do you feel about genetic engineering?
● Do you think that it is possible to limit scientific researches by growing human tissues and creating genetically modified products?
3.5 C. Listening and Watching
Watch multimedia programs “Stem cells 1”, “Stem cells 2”, “Human cloning” and be ready to discuss them.
3.5 D. Creative Consolidation
1. Make a synthetic review of the article and multimedia programs, supporting it with the information from other sources.
2. Write an essay about the future of the human race. Speak about social consequences of human cloning.
3.5 E. Vocabulary in Focus
1. Revise the active vocabulary. Complete the text with the following words.
Mitigating, denunciation, facilitate, subversive, impending, holistic, extricated, vindicate, attrition, annihilate, atrophy, sanctions, rejuvenating, tenuous, analogy, yen, precipitates, proficiently |
Little short of 30 years ago 24 countries signed the Montreal Protocol, agreeing to curb and eventually ……………….the production and use of ozone-munching, i.e. ozone-absorbing, chemicals as the depletion of the ozone layer which shades the earth is worrying. The ……….. between ozone cover and book cover suffices to understand the gravity of the situation. On average it’s about as thick as the cover of a hardback book, but in places it has become as thin as a paperback cover.
If too much ultra-violet radiation gets through, it reduces farm yields and …………….skin cancer and eye damage and in the long run (which in fact won’t be so long) grievous …………of the mankind.
The Montreal Protocol ……………..whipping the layer back into shape by reducing the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCS) and other ozone-eating compounds. The number of …………….supporters of the urgent measures to improve the situation is constantly growing. The coalition of the countries advocating a …………..approach to ……………….the depleted ozone layer has reached 163.
Though their joint actions haven’t ………………our planet from the ………………doom completely they ……………the decline in the accumulation of ozone-consuming compounds in the lower atmosphere. If the situation is dealt with ……………the ozone layer might eventually heal itself, perhaps by 2050.
However problems persist.
Manufacturers aren’t quick to forfeit their profits and replace CFCs in their models of refrigerators with cleaner-and greener alternatives.
Moreover though the Protocol introduced restrictions, man’s ingenuity quickly got round them. Smugglers’ …………………acts undermine the efficiency of the attempts – though still …………..- aimed at …………….possible consequences. Their ………..for possession is certainly worth ………………and no reasoning can ……………….them. But CFCs are a smuggler’s dream: odourless and colourless – they can be used in everything from air-conditioners to foam.
Last but not least is ozone fatigue.
Governments tend to think of the ozone hole as yesterday’s problem and their zeal and commitment to solve the problem seem to …………..especially in the face of new challenges such as climate change.
(Based on “Phew, the ozone layer may be saved”, the Economist, September 13th, 1997)