Упражнение 9. Составьте цепочки: причина — следствие (reason — effect) по образцу: ОБРАЗЕЦ We leave a burning fire in the forest. — We can cause fire in the forest.

A. If we leave a fire in the forest, we can cause fire and damage the forest. (Active voice)

B. If a fire is left in the forest, the forest can be damaged. (Passive voice)

1)We pollute the air.
2)We throw away plastic bottles.
3)We leave litter and rubbish in the forests.
4)We don’t recycle paper. —
5)We break trees. —
6)We throw litter in the rivers.
Possible effects: change the climate, damage nature, hurt animals, cut down trees, disturb birds, cause water pollution, etc.

Упражнение 10. Передайте повелительные предложения в косвенной речи, ответив на вопрос: What are you asked to do?

ПРИМЕР. Take litter out. — I am told (asked) to take litter out.

1)Please, be quiet.
2)Do not pick up flowers and plants.
3)Do not disturb birds.
4)Help to plant the trees.
5)Please, don’t leave litter on the beach.

Раздел Упражнение 9:

1) We pollute the air.
P: If we pollute the air, we can cause air pollution and harm our health.
E: Air pollution can lead to respiratory problems and contribute to climate change.

2) We throw away plastic bottles.
P: If we throw away plastic bottles, we can contaminate the environment and harm marine life.
E: Plastic pollution can affect marine ecosystems, leading to the death of marine animals and the destruction of their habitats.

3) We leave litter and rubbish in the forests.
P: If we leave litter and rubbish in the forests, we can damage the ecosystem and harm wildlife.
E: Littering in forests can disrupt the natural balance, negatively impacting the plants and animals living in the area.

4) We don’t recycle paper.
P: If we don't recycle paper, we can waste valuable resources and contribute to deforestation.
E: Failing to recycle paper can result in the unnecessary cutting down of trees, which are essential for maintaining a healthy environment.

5) We break trees.
P: If we break trees, we can destroy forests and disrupt the natural habitat of many organisms.
E: Tree destruction can lead to the loss of biodiversity and negatively impact the overall health of the ecosystem.

6) We throw litter in the rivers.
P: If we throw litter in the rivers, we can cause water pollution and endanger aquatic life.
E: Water pollution can harm fish and other aquatic organisms, as well as contaminate drinking water sources for humans.

Раздел Упражнение 10:

1) Please, be quiet.
Question: What are you asked to do?
Answer: I am asked to be quiet.

2) Do not pick up flowers and plants.
Question: What are you asked to do?
Answer: I am asked not to pick up flowers and plants.

3) Do not disturb birds.
Question: What are you asked to do?
Answer: I am asked not to disturb birds.

4) Help to plant the trees.
Question: What are you asked to do?
Answer: I am asked to help plant the trees.

5) Please, don’t leave litter on the beach.
Question: What are you asked to do?
Answer: I am asked not to leave litter on the beach.