Task 1. Reading   Environmental problems is the most burning problem of today. The ecological problem influence the climate on the Earth. Mankind long believed that, whatever we did, the Earth would remind much the same. Nature is under threat. Our country’s pollution can be every country’s problem. So we all need to work together to safeguard our environment.

Air pollution is a very serious problem. Industrial enterprises emit tons of harmful substances. They are the main reason for the greenhouse effect and acid rains. The pollution of air and the world’s ocean, destruction of the ozone layer is the result of man’s careless interaction- with nature a sign of the ecological crises. Rains, full of acid chemicals, change lakes, rivers, as well as forests. Acid water kills the plants and animals that usually live in water. Acid rain makes the Earth more acidic and some kinds of trees can’t live in the sol that is very acidic. Forests are disappearing and this upsets the oxygen balance. Water pollution occurs mostly, when people overload the water environment such as streams, lakes, underground water, bays or seas with wastes or substances harmful to living being.

Nuclear weapon is also course of the pollution. It brings a great damage to the agriculture, forests and people’s health.

The greenhouse effect and global warming both correspond with each other. The greenhouse effect is recalled as incoming solar radiation that passes through the Earth’s atmosphere but prevents much of the outgoing infrared radiation from escaping into outer space. It causes the overheat of the air as a result we have the global warming effect.

People are beginning to realize that environmental problems are not somebody else’s. In many countries environmental protection agencies and research centers are up. Such organization as “Green Peace” cares for ecology in countries. Its main goal is to combine the people’s efforts for peace with the huge and ever mounting movement launches all kind of environmental actions and inform of the ways, means and results of this work.

b) True / False

We all shouldn’t work together to safeguard our environment. 

Nuclear weapons are also course of the pollution. 

Such organization as “Green Peace” cares for economy in countries

Forests are appearing and this upsets the oxygen balance.

Environmental problem isn’t the most burning problem of today. 

People are beginning to realize that environmental problems are somebody else’s. 

Nuclear doesn’t bring a great damage to the agriculture

Total 7 points

Task 2. Writing 

Put the sentences in Present Perfect tense

I’m tired. I  (watch) three X-Files videos. 

Hurry up! They  (start) the film! 

Mary  (study) hard this year, so she'll pass her exams. 

Oh no! She    (drop) the plate! 

The garden is very green. It  (rain) a lot this month. 

These are my favourite trousers. I  (have) them for five years. 

Tom's my best friend. I  (know) him for three years. 

They   (live) in Miami for two years.

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Task 1. Reading
Environmental problems are the most burning problem of today because they have a significant impact on the climate and the overall well-being of the Earth. It is important for us as individuals and communities to work together and take collective action to protect and preserve the environment for future generations.

Air pollution is a very serious problem that is caused by the emission of harmful substances from industrial enterprises. These substances contribute to the greenhouse effect and acid rains. The greenhouse effect refers to the trapping of solar radiation within the Earth's atmosphere, leading to increased temperatures. This, in turn, contributes to global warming. Acid rains, which are caused by pollution, have detrimental effects on lakes, rivers, and forests. Acid water kills plants and animals living in water and makes the Earth more acidic, affecting the survival of certain types of trees. The destruction of forests also disrupts the oxygen balance in the atmosphere.

Water pollution is another significant environmental problem that occurs when people contaminate the water environment with harmful substances or wastes. This pollution affects streams, lakes, underground water, bays, and seas, posing a threat to the survival of living beings.

Furthermore, nuclear weapons add to pollution as they cause damage to agriculture, forests, and people's health. The harmful effects of nuclear weapons include radiation contamination, which can have long-term effects on the environment and living organisms.

It is important to note that environmental problems are not limited to one country or region. They have global consequences, and therefore, it is essential for everyone to be aware and take actions to prevent further damage to the environment.

Organizations such as "Green Peace" play a crucial role in protecting the environment. Their aim is to unite people's efforts for peace and initiate various environmental actions. They also provide information about the ways, means, and results of their work, raising awareness and encouraging individuals to get involved in environmental conservation.

Now let's move on to the questions:

b) True / False

We all shouldn’t work together to safeguard our environment. – False.
As mentioned in the reading, it is crucial for everyone to work together to protect and preserve the environment.

Nuclear weapons are also the cause of pollution. – True.
The reading states that nuclear weapons cause significant damage to agriculture, forests, and people's health, thereby contributing to pollution.

Such organization as “Green Peace” cares for economy in countries. – False.
The reading states that "Green Peace" is an organization that focuses on environmental concerns, not the economy.

Forests are appearing and this upsets the oxygen balance. – False.
The reading mentions that forests are disappearing, which upsets the oxygen balance.

Environmental problems aren’t the most burning problems of today. – False.
According to the reading, environmental problems are indeed the most burning problems of today.

People are beginning to realize that environmental problems are somebody else’s. – False.
The reading emphasizes that people are beginning to realize that environmental problems belong to everyone, and it is their responsibility to address them.

Nuclear weapons don't bring great damage to agriculture. – False.
The reading explicitly states that nuclear weapons bring great damage to agriculture, forests, and people's health.

Total: 7 points

Task 2. Writing

The sentences in Present Perfect tense:

I'm tired. I have watched three X-Files videos.

Hurry up! They have started the film!

Mary has studied hard this year, so she'll pass her exams.

Oh no! She has dropped the plate!

The garden is very green. It has rained a lot this month.

These are my favorite trousers. I have had them for five years.

Tom's my best friend. I have known him for three years.

They have lived in Miami for two years.