- •1. Think of the place you live in and answer the following questions.
- •2. Find out what these abbreviations mean. Write them in words.
- •3. Read and translate the words given below. Mind the stresses.
- •4. Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases. Try to memorize them.
- •5. Answer the following question and read the text below to check your answer.
- •Properties of Air
- •6. Decide whether the following statements are true or false according to the text.
- •7. Answer the following questions.
- •16. Translate the following sentences paying attention to the types of Conditionals.
- •17. Translate the following sentences paying attention to the functions of the verb “to have”.
- •18. Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases. Try to memorize them.
- •Verbs and verbal phrases
- •19. Answer the following question and read the text below to check your answer.
- •Indoor Environmental Quality
- •20. Correct the following statements.
- •21. Analyze the Figure 1.
- •22. Choose the best abstract for the text.
- •23. Write a summary of Text 2.
- •24. Combine the words from the column on the left with the suitable nouns from the column on the right. Translate them into Russian.
- •27. Fill in the table with the derivatives.
- •28. Translate the following sentences paying attention to the functions of the verb “to be”.
- •29. Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases. Try to memorize them.
- •Verbs and verbal phrases
- •30. Do the following task and read the text below to check your answers.
- •How to Avoid In-Home Air Pollution
- •31. Decide whether the following statements are true or false according to the text.
- •32. Answer the following questions.
- •33. Combine the words from the column on the left with the suitable nouns from the column on the right. Translate them into Russian.
- •40. Read the texts of Unit 1 again and make notes under the following headings. Then use your notes to talk about Indoor Environment.
- •1. Read the following text and fill in the phrases from the list below.
- •Indoor Air Pollution and Health
- •Качество воздуха внутри помещений
31. Decide whether the following statements are true or false according to the text.
Indoor air quality is always better than the air outdoors.
The dust accumulated on the floor presents a threat of respiratory problems.
Do take measures to get rid of radon if you find that you have a below-normal level of it in your home.
The chemicals that make smoking hazardous get into the walls, floors, and furniture and cause harm even when no one is smoking.
Molds and dust mites build up in areas where there is a low level of moisture.
Chemicals contained in laundry products, dish soaps, and air fresheners can send lots of chemicals into the air.
32. Answer the following questions.
Why can indoor air quality be worse than the air outdoors?
Where can pollutants build up?
What should be done to lessen the chance of tracking in dust?
What is radon?
Are there radon tests that you can purchase and perform at home?
What is a common misconception about second-hand smoke?
How can you accomplish keeping the humidity in your home around 30-50%?
Why should natural products be used?
LANGUAGE FOCUS
33. Combine the words from the column on the left with the suitable nouns from the column on the right. Translate them into Russian.
1) continuous |
a) level |
2) well-ventilated |
b) flooring |
3) respiratory |
c) home |
4) hardwood |
d) ingredient |
5) radon |
e) fan |
6) above-normal |
f) breezes |
7) common |
g) smoke |
8) second-hand |
h) problem |
9) exhaust |
i) misconception |
10) leaky |
j) test |
11) natural |
k) plumbing |
34. Form the verbs from the following nouns.
diffusion →… |
performance →… |
accumulation →… |
measurement →… |
purchase →… |
dehumidification →… |
accomplishment →… |
consideration →… |
35. Find in the text the synonyms of the following words.
to collect - … |
danger - … |
to moisten - … |
to conduct - … |
to perform - … |
component - … |
36. Find in the text the antonyms of the following words.
colorful - … |
to dissipate - … |
softwood - … |
inside - … |
to diminish - … |
artificial - … |
37. Fill in the correct prepositions, translate the phrases, then choose any three items and make up sentences of your own.
1) to breath ___ large quantities; 2) to get rid ___ air pollution; 3) to keep the floors ___ fresh ___ possible; 4) ___ either case; 5) chemicals get ___ the walls; 6) to keep the humidity ___ your home ___ 30-50%; 7) to send lots ___ chemicals ___ the air.
38. Translate the following words and phrases into English using the vocabulary of the text.
Рассеивать загрязнение, хорошо проветриваемый дом, иметь тенденцию скапливаться, проблемы дыхательных путей, в больших количествах, нанимать профессионала, уровень радона сверх нормы, принимать меры, высокий уровень влажности, пропускающее уплотнение.
GRAMMAR FOCUS
39. Translate the following sentences paying attention to the functions of the verb “to do”.
1) Did you know that indoor air quality can be worse than the air outdoors? 2) Here are five things you can do to get rid of air pollution in the home. 3) Do keep a mat at the front door so that there’s less chance of tracking in dust. 4) You can hire a professional to do the test for you. 5) If you find that you have an above-normal level of radon in your home, do take measures to get rid of it. 6) Don’t give your houseplants too much water.
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