Unit 6 "Is the Earth in Danger?"

Is the Earth in Danger? (Unit 6)

I. Put letters in the correct order, write them and match to the translations

II. Fill in the gaps with the words from the box

Many years ago people lived in harmony with 1___________. But now we have many 2__________ problems. 3__________ die and 4__________ changes. We must 5_________ our planet. We must stop water and air 6__________. We must recycle our rubbish.

III. Cause or reason ?

1) The _____ of accident is still not known.

2) The ____ of earthquakes is the heat inside the Earth

3) Never stay away from school without good ___.

4) They must have good ____ for wanting to live abroad

5) What is the ____ of lightning ?

6) I don’t see any ____ why you can’t come with us.

 IV. Choose the correct letter.

1. What natural disasters are becoming more frequent in Ukraine?

1. floods and storms;  b) floods and earthquakes;  c)  tsunamis;
2. tornadoes.

2. ..… are rain drops that have formed together into ice.

1. hailstorms;  b)  heat wave;  c) floods;  d) a tsunami.

3. Some birds and animals are …..because people cut down the trees.

1. in cages;  b) in forests;   c) in zoos;  d) in danger.

4. Don’t allow anybody to ….. our territory.

1. protect;  b) occupy;  c) demonstrate;  d) pollute.

5. ….. is the point in which a volcano is active and releases its power.

1. a landslide;  b) a volcanic eruption;  c) a blizzard;  d) a draught.

6. ….. is a severe winter storm condition characterized by low temperatures, strong winds and heavy blowing snow.

1. a wildfire;  b) a draught;  c) a blizzard;  d) a landslide.

7. If there is a lot of rain, or very strong winds, ….. can happen.

1. fires;  b) avalanches;  c) danger;  d) floods.

8. Our planet suffers from …..

1. pollution;  b) animals;  c) plants;  d) children.

9. Every year the Earth loses 20 million acres of tropical….

1. rainforests;  b) birds;  c) water;  d) rivers.