Текст Dennis Bruce lives near the Niagara Falls. The Falls of Niagara are a tourist attraction and the Braces could make a lot of money running a motel. But the problem is that Dennis is seriously ill. Some years ago the Bruces lived near Love Canal. This proved to be disastrous for little Dennis.

Love Canal is one mile from the Niagara River. It was built in late 1890s by William Love. The canal was abandoned before any traffic went on it. In 1940s a chemical company started to dump waste into the canal. When the canal was filled nearly to capacity, a clay cap was placed over the contaminated area and construction started. Inexpensive houses were built for lower-income families. Cheap accommodation was readily accepted by the poor. Soon Love Canal was full of life. But people didn't feel well in Love Canal. Toxic waste dumps were hurting wildlife, and worse, they were hurting many adults and children.

Trouble was first spotted when children were burned by chemicals oozing through the ground. Children and animals received chemical burns from playing with dirt in the school yard and then-backyards. Many lawns wouldn't grow and where plants would grow, people would get sick after eating vegetables and fruit grown in gardens on their property.

Love Canal residents developed mysterious illnesses. High rates of birth defects as well as certain diseases of the liver and kidneys have been identified in the area since that time.

After several years of complaints dangerous chemicals were detected in the basements and in the indoor air of homes, in soil, in sewer lines and in creeks.

Later many homes were torn down and the area was declared a disaster area. Presently, however, New York State is proclaiming the site clean and is building new homes at reduced prices in order to repopulate the area. One thing is for certain, former residents now are very conscious of where they buy a home.
задание
True or false? Correct the statements if they are false

1) The Bruces live near the Niagara Falls.
2) The Bruces make a lot of money.
3) Love Canal is one kilometer from the Niagara Falls.
4) Love Canal was built in late 1880s.
5) The canal was abandoned and no traffic went on it.
6) Waste started to be dumped into the canal in 1940s.
7) Construction started after a clay cap had been placed over the contaminated area.
8) Lower-income families readily accepted cheap housing.
9) Children were hurt playing outdoors.
10) People commonly got sick after eating fruit and vegetables grown on their property.
11)New York State is currently planning to repopulate the area

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