28.11.2020 г. Задание для 3-го курса РИПК.

 Тема: "Alternative energy sources"

We all know that modern ecology remains wanting that’s why we need to find alternative energy sources so that to reduce the harm that we do to our planet and economize current energy.

One of the most popular alternative energy sources is wind energy. It has many benefits similar to those of fuel, however, it is renewable and no waste is produced. There are millions of wind energy installations all over the world already, nevertheless, nations still invest in this sphere to develop its technology.

However, even this type of energy has some disadvantages. For instance, wind turbines might be dangerous for some forms of wildlife.

Natural gas has been used as an alternative source of energy for several decades already. It is currently used in cars to reduce carbon emissions. However, natural gas produces greenhouse gases even though the amount of them is less than from other kinds of fuel. 

Energy from waves is not well-known among ordinary people but it proves another water benefit. This source of energy produces no waste and has a huge potential if used accurately. Nevertheless, wave energy is still not studied well enough so this source of energy is to be developed. 

Hydroelectric energy appeared much earlier than other alternative sources of energy. It is renewable and extremely clean which means it does not pollute the air. There are also some unobvious but important benefits like flood control which is also provided by hydroelectric energy.

Полезные выражения:

1. Remains wanting – оставляет желать лучшего
2. Fuel — топливо
3. Renewable – возобновляемый, восполняемый 
4. Benefit – преимущество 
5. Alternative source of energy – альтернативный источник энерги
6. Waste – отходы 
7. Pollute – загрязнять 
8. Flood – наводнение

Упражнение 1. Переведите на русский язык.

creature, extinct, species, endanger, damage, wildlife, habitat, destroy, cure, development, size, weight, cardboard, include, rainforest, mammal, insect

Упражнение 2. Подберите слово из упражнения 1 к определению ниже.

A kind of animal no longer existing

To cause danger to a living being

A group of plants and animals of the same kind

A place where an animal or a plant is found

An animal or being of some kind

To damage so much that it’s completely ruined

To put in smth else

To make a disease go away by medical treatment

Упражнение 3. Образуйте новое слово от данного в скобках

A hurricane is a ________wind or storm. (violence)

It was a _________disaster. (terror)

The _______made by the fire was awful. (destroy)

It is ________to be near the crater of volcano. (danger)

______disasters can damage houses and kill people. (nature)

Emergency _______do their best to save people. (work)

Sometimes situations are very _______ to solve.(difficulty)

The ocean is polluted with ____ waste. (chemistry)

We should solve ______problems. (environment)

Air ______is very dangerous for people. (pollute)

The _______of scientists are alarming. (predict)

The earth has given us _____ for thousands of years. (support)

The hurricane did a lot of _____ to the house. (damage)

What are the most serious ________problems now? (ecology)

Упражнение 4. Вставьте подходящее слово в предложение ниже.

1. Many ……of animals can become extinct in the near future.
2. Nowadays many scientists say that some chemicals can……human life.
3. Nelly’s pig was a funny   …., with short legs, small ears and not much hair on its skin.
4. Lakes and ponds are natural …….for frogs.
5. Don’t worry, I will…….your little rabbit.
6. Fires often ……..forests.

Упражнение 5. Употребите правильную форму глагола в предложениях ниже.

1. Now human beings _____(to kill) our planet.
2. People usually_______(not to care) about the environment.
3. The builders have _______(to cut down) a lot of trees in the forest.
4. As a result many animals were to ______(to die out).
5. When did the destruction of this countryside _____(to start)?
6. __he _____(to plant) a tree at that time yesterday?
7. __he ______(to plant) down the tree by 6 o’clock yesterday?
8. According to the forecast a disaster ___(to happen) soon.
9. Rain forests _______(to disappear) nowadays.
10. People have ______(to destroy) a lot of wildlife.
11. They ______ (to collect) the litter at the seaside last month.
12. We must _____(to pay attention to) these problems as soon as possible.
13. We are happy to ____(to survive) on the earth.
14. The children _____(to water) the trees by the moment it got dark.
15. I ______(to walk) on the beach when I saw a big jelly fish.
16. Our problems _____(not to disappear) in future.