Стр.58 Unit 4 ГДЗ Комарова Ларионова 5 класс
23 Reading 1
Read the interview with a member of Greenpeace Russia quickly. Find out what is happening to freshwater seals in Lake Baikal.
Interview with a Member of Greenpeace Russia
Kate: Hello, Sergei.
Sergei: Hello.
Kate: Can you tell me something about your organisation?
Sergei: Yes, of course. I’m a member of Greenpeace Russia. We’ve got thousands members in all parts of the country.
Kate: Greenpeace is famous all over the world. What does Greenpeace do in Russia?
Sergei: We’ve got many different projects.
Kate: Tell me about one of them.
Sergei: We’re trying to restore the Russian forests. Most people don’t understand the importance of forests. Forests produce clean air and water. They are home to thousands of plants and animals. They also give work to one and a half million people in Russia.
Kate: What problems have the forests got?
Sergei: We are cutting down too many trees to make wood, but we aren’t planting enough new trees. Years ago there was more control of this. These days there is less control. We are working with the Ministry of Natural Resources. One day things will be better. Every time we cut down a tree, we need to plant a tree. It’s very simple.
Kate: What other projects have you got?
Sergei: One project that I am involved with is Lake Baikal.
Kate: What’s the problem with Lake Baikal?
Sergei: Pollution! At the moment the problem isn’t too big, but we have to make sure it doesn’t grow. Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. It’s also very clear. Lake Baikal is home to many different animals. For example, the number of freshwater seals in Lake Baikal is going down. We have to protect them.
Kate: Why are there fewer seals now?
Sergei: Because of the pollution in the lake. There is a paper factory that puts its waste directly into the lake. These chemicals are dangerous for the plants and animals. We’re trying to stop them. Greenpeace is asking for ‘zero pollution’.
Kate: How can people help?
Sergei: They can donate money to Greenpeace Russia. They can tell their friends and family about the problems. They can join the organisation.
Kate: How can people find out more about Greenpeace Russia?
Sergei: That’s easy. Go to www.greenpeace.org/russia. There’s information about the organisation, the work we do and how to join.
Kate: Thank you very much, Sergei, and good luck with your projects.
2 Read the interview again and answer the questions.
- Where is Greenpeace famous?
- How many people in Russia have work because of the forests?
- What is special about Lake Baikal?
- What is killing the freshwater seals in Lake Baikal?
- What causes the pollution of Lake Baikal?
- Where can you find information about Greenpeace?
3 Speak with a partner. What are the most serious environmental problems in your area? How can you help?
- Greenpeace is famous all over the world.
- One and a half million people in Russia have work because of the forests.
- Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. It is also very clear.
- The pollution in the lake is killing the freshwater seals.
- A paper factory that puts its waste directly into the lake causes the pollution.
- You can find information about Greenpeace at www.greenpeace.org/russia.
