Focus 3. UNIT TEST(сімейне навчання 2 сем)

Our group is _______ (consists) of a number of experts who are passionate about the environment.

If temperatures continue to rise, many types of plants will ______ (disappear) in the near future.

If you ______ (meet) with a dangerous animal in the wild, you should not approach or frighten it.

I’m amazed that you are able to _________ (not wake up) such a violent storm. It was extremely loud!

Experts expect global warming to ________ (warm) the earth by several degrees in the next fifty years.

If they continue to cut down the forests, many types of animals will __________ (disappear completely) in the near future.

Like most boys, I wanted to be _____ firefighter when I was a child.

Vatican City is _____ smallest country in the world – it's just 0.44 square kilometres.

Scientists predict that there will be even more natural disasters in _____ 21 st century.

I think that _____ people living near the coast know how to protect their houses from the waves.

The first European expedition reached _____ Australia in 1606.

I'd like to know if the African elephant is _____ endangered species.

We were all surprised when John, _____ had never been interested in the environment, suddenly decided to become a Greenpeace activist.

The price of kale, ______ is a vegetable similar to wild cabbage, has doubled over the last couple of years.

You can get to the island by ferry in about ten minutes, _______ is very convenient both for tourists and for the local population.

My neighbour, ________ great-grandfather was a tribal chief, is keen to learn more about Native Americans.

A national newspaper has just chosen Solihull, __________ I grew up, as the best place to live.

The Devil's Mouth, _______ two big rivers meet, is a beautiful place and a good spot for a short walk.

How many ________ species can be found in the Polish mountains?

The scientist found a perfect _______ to study the behaviour of wild animals.

READ THE TEXT AND MATCH THE HEADING TO PARAGRAPH (A)

(A) A flood can be described as a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry. When floods happen every year, people are ready for them. But many people (and governments) do not prepare properly.  

(B) Some rivers in Bangladesh and India flood every year. People expect it, so there is no panic. When the floods go down, there are lots of minerals on the soil. They can grow good plants.

(C) Floods occur when there's a lot of rain often along with strong winds. The water in rivers, lakes or the ocean rises above its normal level and goes onto the land covering roads and homes.This can often be the result of global warming and melting of the Arctic ice caps.

(D) When the floods are a surprise, many people can drown. Every year people lose their houses and their furniture, their pets or farm animals. Floods cause a lot of damage to private and public transport. It often takes a long time for houses to get completely dry and suitable for living after the flood.

(E) In many cases dams can reduce floods. There are often ’flood warnings’ on the radio that help people prepare in advance. In some cases, people have to evacuate to stay safe.

READ THE TEXT AND MATCH THE HEADING TO PARAGRAPH (B)

(B) Some rivers in Bangladesh and India flood every year. People expect it, so there is no panic. When the floods go down, there are lots of minerals on the soil. They can grow good plants.

READ THE TEXT AND MATCH THE HEADING TO PARAGRAPH (C)

(C) Floods occur when there's a lot of rain often along with strong winds. The water in rivers, lakes or the ocean rises above its normal level and goes onto the land covering roads and homes.This can often be the result of global warming and melting of the Arctic ice caps.

(D) When the floods are a surprise, many people can drown. Every year people lose their houses and their furniture, their pets or farm animals. Floods cause a lot of damage to private and public transport. It often takes a long time for houses to get completely dry and suitable for living after the flood.

(E) In many cases dams can reduce floods. There are often ’flood warnings’ on the radio that help people prepare in advance. In some cases, people have to evacuate to stay safe.