Match the words with their meanings

1. seismic exploration

2. traditional source

3. artificial island

4. marine mammals

5. negative effect

6. oil tanker wreck

7. sensitivity

8. leading branch

9. test drilling

10. floating platform

a. негативное воздействие

b. пробное бурение

c. морские млекопитающие

d. уязвимость

e. сейсморазведка

f. плавучая платформа

g. насыпной остров

h. ведущая отрасль

i. авария на нефтяном танкере

j. традиционный источник

Complete the sentences.

1. For the last forty years the ocean provides…

2. The goal of the environmental groups all over the world…

3. The negative impacts on the environment include…

4. Effects of seismic exploration may result in…

5. The most serious threat for marine organisms…

Answer the following questions.

1. What is the role of the marine oil-gas production industry in the modern world?

2. What is the main goal of environmental groups in the oil and gas economic sector?

3. What factors determine the impact of the oil and gas exploration and production operations on the environment?

4. What is the aim of seismic exploration?

5. What is the most frequent cause of oil spills?

ROLE PLAY

Imagine you are a member of an environmental group writing an appeal to the government. You want to freeze the marine oil projects in your region as it damages the fragile and unique environment.

7. Work in pairs. Take the roles of: a) the manger of an oil and gas company wanting to maintain a good image of your company; b) the interviewer eager to find out what is really done in order to protect nature.