- •The natural world, weather
- •Предисловие
- •Тематика коммуникативных модулей
- •Желаем Вам больших успехов!
- •Contents
- •Module 9 the natural world, weather
- •2 Look at the pictures and match each animal to the name from the list.
- •6 Say if the sentences 1- 8 are True (t) or False (f) according to the text.
- •Wild animals should not be kept as pets!
- •11 Answer the questions below.
- •Passive Smoking and your Cat
- •20 Listen once again and check your answers.
- •21 Share your opinion about passive smoking and pets with a partner.
- •Snake seal chimpanzee camel deer elephant giraffe lemur bobcat tiger lion panda bear kangaroo rhino orangutan
- •Aggressive happy placid strong popular intelligent smelly timid deft brave funny careful
- •Lion parrot tiger pig whale giraffe gorilla cow zebra turtle alligator rhinoceros giant panda orangutan goat seal
- •33 Cross out an odd word from each line.
- •Feed internal warm conserve life communicate shallow recognize perform
- •38 Find the necessary information in activity 6 and complete the table.
- •39 Build up 10 questions according to the information in the table.
- •40 Make up a dialogue according to your roles and use the information from activity 3. Talk for 2 minutes.
- •44 Split into pairs and make up a dialogue using as many idioms as possible.
- •No Article
- •45 Compare the sentences:
- •46 Does the elephant have the same meaning in both sentences? Which refers to a particular animal and which to the species?
- •47 Complete the sentences with the wherever necessary.
- •The passive voice
- •Verbs with two objects have two possible passive structures.
- •48 Choose the best way a or b of continuing after each sentence 1-5.
- •49 You are going to read an article “How books are made”. Choose the best sentence a or b from each pair of sentences to build up a continuous text.
- •50 Make simple past passive negatives and questions.
- •51 Ask past questions with Who ……….By?
- •52 Put the verbs in brackets into a suitable passive tense, as in the example.
- •53 Imagine, that rich and famous, you return to your old home town after fifty years. A lot of things are different. Make sentences with present perfect passive, using words from the boxes.
- •54 Change the structure.
- •56 Here are some every day signs. Where can you meet them? Match the signs with the places.
- •Speaking
- •58 Make up a dialogue according to the situation and roles.
- •Virtual reality voyage
- •59 Work in pairs. You are going to discuss the topic “Animals should never be kept in captivity”. Follow the roles below. Talk for two minutes.
- •60 Work in pairs. Make up a dialogue according to the situation and your roles.
- •61 Read the tasks and text in the table below.
- •62 Use the notes and the words in the list to talk about rabbits as house pets. Use the words first, furthermore , also, moreover, on the other hand.
- •63 You have been asked to write an article for a magazine about whether rabbits are good house pets. Use the information from activity 61. Make a plan to write an article for giving your opinion.
- •1 Discuss in pairs if there is any difference between Climate and Weather.
- •2 Look at the pictures and say:
- •3 Look at the weather symbols given below and say what they mean. Answer the questions.
- •4 Before reading match the words 1-5 from the text to their definitions a-e .
- •The famous bbc weather symbols
- •7 You are going to read a text about weather prediction. Before reading answer the questions below.
- •8 Match the words 1-5 from the text to their definitions a-e to make sure you know them.
- •9 Read the text and fill the gaps 1- 4 with the most suitable missing sentences a-f. The first is given as an example(0) a. There is one extra option which you don’t need to use. Weather
- •10 Read the text once again and find information to answer the questions below..
- •Listening
- •11 You are going to listen to the weather report. Before listening look at the map. What words are you going to hear according to weather symbols?
- •12 Listen to the weather report and say which map a or b fits the report.
- •13 What do people feel about different weather? Listen to some people giving their opinions. Match the speakers 1- 6 to the phrases a-f.
- •14 What do you do when it’s cold and snowy? Listen to the song about winter weather. Fill the gaps 1-12 with the missing words. You nee to use only one word for each gap.
- •20 This is the bbc weather forecast for Africa and West Europe. Look at the symbols. What do they mean? Use the words from the vocabulary box.
- •Africa West Europe
- •21 Split into small groups of 3 or 4. Write a short story using as much weather vocabulary as possible.
- •Weather not clear to hand-draw international wax graphic virtual to provide color
- •24 Cross out an odd word.
- •Common social changeable folk latitudes violent prediction adventurous
- •27 Form new words from given in the right column.
- •28 Fill the gaps with the prepositions.
- •May and might for possibility.
- •Negative form
- •Remember! We use will or won’t to make predictions It’ll be dry and sunny tomorrow over the whole country. There won’t be much wind
- •29 Read “When’s the best time to visit your country?”. Is your country mentioned?
- •30 Speak about the best time for visiting your country.
- •31 Work in pairs. Make up a dialogue according to the situation.
- •32 Choose the correct form from the verbs in bold.
- •33 Match the beginnings in column a with the endings in column b to makefull and correct sentences. The first is given for you.
- •36 Study the difference in the meanings of the verbs given in the table below.
- •37 Open the brackets. Ing-form or infinitive?
- •Gerund as prepositional subject
- •41 Complete the sentences with -ing form or infinitive of the verbs in brackets.
- •42 Build up correct sentences from the words as in the example. Be attentive with –ing -forms and to-infinitive constructions.
- •43 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form: infinitive or –ing ? The first is given for you.
- •44 Fill in the prepositions.
- •45 Match the verbs in bold in the sentences 1-2 with the definitions a- h.
- •S peaking
- •Picture a Picture b
- •5 Read the text and find answers to the questions below. Be ready to discuss them in class with other students.
- •Natural Disasters
- •6 Complete the sentences 1- 5 with the most suitable ending a, b or c.
- •7 You are going to read the text about climate changings and the causes. Before reading answer the questions below.
- •8 Match the words 1-5 from the text to their definitions a-e to make sure that you know them.
- •What is going on?
- •10 Say if the sentences 1-10 are true or false according to the text.
- •11 Listen to the report about volcanic eruption and for questions 1- 5 below choose the best answer a, b, c or d.
- •12 Put the sentences into the correct chronological order. Compare with other students. Then listen and check.
- •13 Fill the correct word from the box below. Use the words only once.
- •14 Listen once again and answer the questions.
- •Vocabulary and grammar
- •15 Match the words from the list to the definitions. Consult with a dictionary if it is necessary.
- •16 Match the words from the box to their definitions and write them.
- •18 Fill the gaps with one word only from the list to build up the collocations.
- •19 Match the antonyms.
- •20 Fill the gaps with one word only from the box.
- •21 Find two words in each sentence that stand in the wrong places. Underline the words, then rewrite the sentences again. The first is given for you.
- •22 Choose the correct item a, b or c and fill in the gaps 1-6.
- •24 Fill the gaps with the words 1- 4 from activity 22.
- •25 Form adjectives according to the model and translate them.
- •26 Form adjectives according to the model.
- •Regretful or regrettable? Where is the difference?
- •27 Fill the missing words: regretful or regrettable.
- •28 Form new words from the ones given in brackets and then fill them in the sentences below. The first is given for you.
- •It needs doing means It needs to be done
- •29 Make up one sentence from the two given using a gerund or gerund construction. The first is given for you.
- •30 Paraphrase the sentences below using the gerund. Point out the sentences where the gerund refers to an earlier action. The first is given for you.
- •31 Open the brackets in the sentences 1-7 using the correct forms of gerund.
- •32 Paraphrase the sentences 1-10 below using the gerund. The first is done for you.
- •33 Open the brackets in the sentences below using the gerund.
- •34 Complete the sentences 1-10 below with the gerund as subject. You should use your own variants. The first is given for you.
- •35 Write the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. The beginning of each sentence is given. The first is done for you.
- •36 Work in pairs. Make up a dialogue according to the situation and roles. Talk for two minutes.
- •37 Work in pairs. Make up a dialogue according to the situation and roles. Talk for two minutes.
- •Effects of climate change
- •The dissapearing rainforest
- •6 Say if the sentences 1- 6 are true or false according to the text.
- •7 Share your ideas with a partner if the problem of forests destruction is actual for your country or not.
- •8 You are going to read a text about animals extinction. Look at the pictures and name the animals in these pictures.
- •9 Before reading discuss the questions below with a partner.
- •10 Match the words 1-5 from the text to the definitions a- e.
- •11 Read the text. Find answers to the questions in activity 9. Compare them with yours. Extinction is forever
- •12 Say if the sentences 1- 5 correspond to the information in the text.
- •13 What actions can ordinary people do to protect the environment?
- •14 Listen to the text about problems of our planet. Before listening match the words 1-5 to the definitions a-e to make sure you know them.
- •15 Listen to the text and complete the missing information in the table.
- •16 Say if the sentences are True or False according to the text. Put a tick in the right column.
- •18 You are going to listen to some people’s opinions about building a big oil refinery in a small fishing town. Before listening read the information about Dolwyn Bay.
- •25 Watch the episode once again. Choose one word from two in bold to make the sentences correct. Then watch the episode and check your answers.
- •26 Label the pictures using the words from the list.
- •27 Watch the episode once again and say if the sentences are true or false.
- •28 Make notes under the headings below. Think for a minute and tell the class what we can do to save water.
- •Vocabulary and grammar
- •29 Match the animals with the words as in the example. Use a dictionary if it is necessary.
- •30 Find in the text The disappearing forest the words, defined below.
- •31 Fill the gaps with a suitable word from the box.
- •Habitat threatening prevent consumption produce extinct instincts captured forested poachers
- •33 Fill the gaps with the most suitable word to your mind.
- •34 Fill the gaps with the words from the box. Use each word once only.
- •35 Cross out an odd word.
- •Fill in the correct simile from the box in the sentences 1- 6 below.
- •37 Split in pairs and make up a dialogue with similes from activity 36. Talk for two minutes Clauses of purposes
- •38 Read the following sentences. How are the clauses of purpose introduced?
- •39 Now join the sentences using to or so that.
- •42 Choose the best ending 1-10 for each sentence a- j.
- •43 Form new words from the ones given in the right column.
- •Rewrite each sentence beginning and ending as shown in the first sentence.
- •45 Rewrite each sentence with a passive verb, and so that the names of people are not mentioned. The first is done for you.
- •46 Complete each sentence1-10 with a passive verb. The first is done for you.
- •47 Put the sentences into the Passive Voice where possible.
- •48 Put the verbs in brackets into Past indefinite or Past Continuous Passive following the examplel.
- •49 Rewrite the following sentences in the passive. Do not mention the subjects of the active verbs. The example is done for you.
- •50 Put the verbs into the correct form : to-infinitive or ing-form.
- •51 Fill in the prepositions.
- •52 You and your partner want to get involved with an environmental group to protect natural environment in your town and around. Discuss with your partner questions below. Talk for 2 minutes.
- •53 Look at the pictures. Compare and contrast them. Work with a partner.
- •54 Work in pairs. Make up a dialogue according to the situation and roles. Talk for two minutes.
- •55 Work in pairs. Read the following information.
- •Video class
- •1 You are going to watch an episode about elephant exhibition “Nature’s Great Masterpiece”. Before watching discuss the points with other students.
- •2 Suggest your own answers to the questions below. Then watch the episode and compare you suggestions.
- •4 Watch the video and check you answers to the questions in activity 2.
- •5 Watch once again the section with the news reporter Harriet Ryley. Choose one word from two in bold to make the sentences correct.
- •6 Watch the section with Jane Pickering, Assistant Curator, and fill the gaps with necessary words.
- •Elephants
- •11 Work in pairs. Make up a dialogue according to the situation and roles.
5 Read the text and find answers to the questions below. Be ready to discuss them in class with other students.
Why do earthquakes happen?
Where do volcanoes happen?
Can we predict earthquakes and volcanoes?
What is the difference between a Hurricane and a Tornado?
Can too much rain cause problems? …..and too little?
Which is the most dangerous natural disaster from the author’s point of you? From your point?
Natural Disasters
by John Russell
Natural disasters take many different forms and can happen without warning. Earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, drought, typhoons and hurricanes are all natural disasters.
The earthquake of 26th December 2004 resulted in one of the worst natural disasters in living memory. It was a massive underwater quake and occurred in the Indian Ocean. This caused a huge tidal-wave (a tsunami) to cross the Indian Ocean. It destroyed coastlines, communities and brought death and destruction to many people.
The surface of the earth has not always looked as it does today; it is moving continuously (although very slowly) and has done so for billions of years. This is one cause of earthquakes, when one section the earth (tectonic plate) collides with another. Scientists can predict where (but not when) this might happen and the area between plates is called a fault line. However, earthquakes do not always happen on fault lines, which is why they are so dangerous and unpredictable.
Volcanoes happen where the earth’s crust is thin - lava, dust and gases burst out (erupt) from beneath the earth. They can rise into a massive cone shape - like a mountain and erupt, or they can be so violent that they just explode directly from the earth with no warning. There are 1511 ‘active’ volcanoes in the world. This means that they may still be dangerous. Natural disasters like volcanoes are often unpredictable. We regularly do not know when they might happen, or even where they will happen. In the future, scientists may be able to watch and predict events before they happen. This could save many lives. In South America, scientists predicted the eruption of Popocatépetl. Tens of thousands of people were safely moved just before the biggest eruption of the volcano for a thousand years. No one was hurt. Hurricanes are extremely strong storms and often happen in the Caribbean. They cause high winds, huge waves, and heavy flooding and can be hundreds of miles across. Tornadoes or ‘twisters’ are very strong spinning winds. They can move objects as big as a car and can blow buildings down. These are very common in West Africa and certain areas of the USA.Floods happen in many countries after very heavy rainfall. When rain pours for weeks at a time, rivers overflow and people and property can be trapped or simply washed away.Another kind of natural disaster is a drought. This happens when there is no water, when it doesn’t rain for a long time and rivers dry up. Plants, animals and even humans die as a result of drought, for we all need water to live. Many countries today suffer from drought. This causes crops to fail, animals to die and sadly, people to starve. All the disasters mentioned above are very dangerous and continue to kill thousands of people each year, but they are nowhere near the most dangerous disaster to ever happen on earth. One type of event in earth’s history has r egularly killed millions of beings; asteroid impacts. About once every million years the earth is hit by a piece of rock and ice from space large enough to cause massive destruction (including earthquakes, volcanoes and ice ages) and sometimes to kill entire species. 65 million years ago more than half the earth’s species were killed by such an impact (including all the dinosaurs).
Disasters on the earth may seem dangerous, but the biggest threat to humans is likely to come from space.