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Exercise 1. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the list.

consequences, ecosystems, resources, deforestation, consumption, wildlife, preserving, awareness


Paragraph 1.
The environment is the foundation of life on Earth, providing us with essential _______________(1) such as air, water,
and food. Unfortunately, human activities have greatly damaged the environment through _______________(2), pollution,
and overconsumption. Forests are cut down at alarming rates, leading to habitat loss for _______________(3) and reduced
air quality. Pollution contaminates our water sources, harms marine life, and contributes to climate change. If we continue
on this path, the _______________(4) will be devastating for future generations. To address these challenges, it is vital to
recognize the importance of conservation and take steps to reduce our environmental impact.

Paragraph 1
The environment is the foundation of life on Earth, providing us with essential resources such as air, water, and
food. Unfortunately, human activities have greatly damaged the environment through deforestation, pollution,
and overconsumption. Forests are cut down at alarming rates, leading to habitat loss for wildlife and reduced air
quality. Pollution contaminates our water sources, harms marine life, and contributes to climate change. If we
continue on this path, the consequences will be devastating for future generations. To address these challenges,
it is vital to recognize the importance of conservation and take steps to reduce our environmental impact.

Paragraph 2.
Conservation is the practice of protecting and _______________(5) natural resources to ensure their availability for future
generations. Simple actions, such as recycling and reducing energy _______________(6), can significantly impact the
environment positively. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power offer alternatives to fossil fuels, reducing
greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, efforts like reforestation and wildlife protection programs help restore
_______________(7) and maintain biodiversity. Schools and communities play a critical role in promoting environmental
_______________(8), encouraging individuals to adopt eco-friendly habits and make sustainable choices in their daily
lives.

Paragraph 2
Conservation is the practice of protecting and preserving natural resources to ensure their availability for future
generations. Simple actions, such as recycling and reducing energy consumption, can significantly impact the
environment positively. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power offer alternatives to fossil fuels,
reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, efforts like reforestation and wildlife protection programs help
restore ecosystems and maintain biodiversity. Schools and communities play a critical role in promoting
environmental awareness, encouraging individuals to adopt eco-friendly habits and make sustainable choices in
their daily lives.

Exercise 2. USE OF ENGLISH


5. If pollution on, the earth a dangerous place to live on.
A. go / will become B. goes / will become C. go / would become D. would go / become
6. Since I in, my upstairs neighbours have played their stereo loudly every night.
A. move B. moved C. was moving D. was moved
7. We’ll go to the sea tomorrow it does not rain.
A. although B. because C. if D. unless
8. Endangered species are plant and animal species which are _danger of extinction.
A. on B. for C. in D. about
9. We need to find ways of producing energy without destroying the .
A. environment B. species C. reserves D. emissions
10. A lot of household waste like bottles and newspapers can be and used again.
A. protected B. reduced C. discarded D. recycled
11. People should contribute to the fund for preserving the earth's valuable natural for future
generations. A. sources B. resources C. beauty D. materials
12. It’s dark in here. Can I the lights? A. turn off B. put off C. turn on D. put on
13. My daughter enjoys with her friends at weekends.
A. to chat B. chat C. chatting D. to chatting
14. CLOSEST MEANING. We're having a meeting to try to come up with ideas for fund-raising.
A. suggest B. discuss C. talk about D. look for
15. CLOSEST MEANING They discussed a number of important environmental issues.
A. difficulties B. advantages C. problems D. troubles
16. OPPOSITE MEANING. The government has pledged to decrease the amount of chemicals used in food
production. A. increase B. result in C. reduce D. exploit
17. OPPOSITE MEANING. Cars will also be fitted with computers to tell us how effectively we are driving.
A. carelessly B. inefficiently C. efficiently D. slowly
Exercise 3. Fill in the blank with the –ing or (to) infinitve form of the verbs in brackets

1. Dan enjoys (read) ________________ science fiction.


2. Cheryl suggested (see) ________________a movie after work.
3. I miss (work) ________________in the travel industry. Maybe I can get my old job back.
4. Where did you learn (speak) ________________ Spanish? Was it in Spain or in Latin America?
5. Do you mind (help) ________________me translate this letter?
6. He asked (talk) ________________to the store manager.
7. You've never mentioned (live) ________________in Japan before. How long did you live there?
8. If he keeps (come) ________________to work late, he's going to get fired!
9. Debbie plans (study) ________________abroad next year.
10. I agreed (help) ________________Jack wash his car.

11. I hope (graduate) ________________ from college next June.


12. The models practiced (walk) ________________ with a book balanced on their heads.
13. Mandy has promised (take) ________________ care of our dog while we are on vacation.
14. Mr. Edwards chose (accept) ________________ the management position in Chicago rather than the position in
Miami.
15. I don't know what she wants (do) ________________ tonight. Why don't you ask her?
16. Frank offered (help) ________________ us paint the house.
17. Sandra decided (study) ________________ economics in London.
18. Witnesses reported (see) ________________the bank robber as he was climbing out of the second-story window.
19. Stephanie dislikes (work) ________________in front of a computer all day.

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