Пояснения к тексту. be capable of – быть способным damage – урон

be capable of – быть способным damage – урон

environment – окружающая среда due to – из-за, благодаря

wastes – отходы under threat – под угрозой

supply – обеспечивать

II Найдите соответствующие ответы на вопросы.

1. What does the environment supply the economy of any country with?

2. What destroys the ozone layer of the Earth?

3. Why can many kinds of animals disappear?

4. What environmental problems is Russia suffering?

5. What is it necessary to do in order to live in a healthier world?

III Закончите предложения, выбрав соответствующий вариант окончания.

1. The environment supplies the economy of the country with its resources but air and water are polluted, and the environment is...

a) unable to absorb all its wastes.

b) able to absorb all its wastes.

c) able to affect the balance of nature.

2. Waste gases cause acid rains and therefore...

a) reduce the resources of forests.

b) do not reduce the resources of forests.

c) protect the resources of forests.

3. Plants and cars wastes pollute the air...

a) but do not destroy the ozone layer of the Earth.

b) and destroy the ozone layer of the Earth.

c) but do not affect the nature.

4. People must learn to use the environment carefully and... a) affect the balance of nature.

b) make their life easier.

c) protect it from damages caused by their activities.