Упр.2 Unit 4 Reader ГДЗ English Кузовлев 7 класс
Reading lesson
Have you ever seen an otter?
Few British and American children have ever seen an otter. Why?
Which article is about otters in Britain and which one is about otters in the USA?
River otters were common all over the country many years ago. However, they are very rare in our rivers now. The rivers are polluted with chemicals from factories and farms. As a result, there are less than 8,000 otters in the wild. In 1978 otters became protected animals, because they were so rare. Otter hunting, a sport since Henry II’s reign (1154–1189), also had to stop. Today, chemicals that kill fish, pollute the river’s ecosystem and the otter’s food are not used. More than that, wildlife groups are working to build other homes. “We’ve built hundreds of homes for otters and the others like them,” explains Geoff Liles of the Wildlife Trusts project. The work of wildlife specialists has helped to make the future bright for otters in England, Wales and Scotland, but they are not out of risk yet.
Once, river otters were common all over the country. In the 1800s, hunters killed so many otters for their beautiful fur that the animals began to disappear. Then, their number was reduced more by the water pollution. Otters have disappeared from many parts of the country. Today, several states are trying to bring back the otter. Wildlife specialists look after the babies of otters. They buy big otters from hunters who catch the animals without hurting them. Then the otters are put into the rivers and lakes. Missouri’s program to bring back the otter is the largest in the nation. Now you can see otters in the rivers of the state. David Hamilton, a wildlife specialist for the state of Missouri, says: “We have found that our otters usually do well.”
Is the situation with otters in Britain and the USA similar or different? Fill in the table.
In Britain In the USA what caused and causes danger for otters what caused and causes danger for otters what people do to make the situation better what people do to make the situation better In the first article some words are highlighted.
a) How do they help you to understand relations between the parts of the article? Read the Learning to learn note and translate the sentences with the highlighted link-words.
Learning to learn
Союзы и союзные слова
Чтобы понять текст, связи между предложениями текста, а также связи внутри сложноподчинённых предложений, необходимо обращать внимание на союзы и союзные слова (link-words). Они могут передавать следующие связи: причину (because, because of), результат (as a result), противопоставление (however, but), добавление аргументов (more than that).
b) Fill in the gaps in the second article with the link-words. Explain your choice.
c) Connect two parts using the correct link-word.
As a result, because, because of, However, More than that
Otters were common in the rivers many years ago.
Otter hunting was popular.
The number of otters reduced.
Hunters killed a lot of otters every year.
Wildlife specialists work hard to bring back otters.
In your culture. What can you tell your foreign friend about how wild animals are protected in Russia?
Ответ
1) The first article is about otters in Britain, and the second one is about otters in the USA.
2)
| In Britain | In the USA |
|---|---|
| What caused and causes danger for otters: polluted rivers, chemicals from factories and farms, hunting. | What caused and causes danger for otters: hunting, water pollution. |
| What people do to make the situation better: otters are protected; chemicals that kill fish are not used; wildlife groups build homes for otters. | What people do to make the situation better: wildlife specialists look after baby otters; they buy otters from hunters and put them into rivers and lakes. |
3a) The link-words show how the ideas are connected: however — contrast, as a result — result, because — reason, more than that — addition.
Translated sentences:
- In the 1800s, hunters killed so many otters for their beautiful fur that the animals began to disappear.
- Then, their number was reduced because of water pollution.
- Today, several states are trying to bring back the otter. More than that, wildlife specialists look after the babies of otters.
- They buy big otters from hunters who catch the animals without hurting them. Then the otters are put into the rivers and lakes.
3b)
- Otters were common in the rivers many years ago. However, otter hunting was popular.
- The number of otters reduced because hunters killed a lot of otters every year.
- Wildlife specialists work hard to bring back otters. More than that, they buy big otters from hunters.
3c)
- Otters were common in the rivers many years ago. However, otter hunting was popular.
- The number of otters reduced because of hunters.
- Hunters killed a lot of otters every year. As a result, the number of otters reduced.
- Wildlife specialists work hard to bring back otters. More than that, they protect baby otters.
4) In Russia, wild animals are protected by law. Many animals are listed in the Red Data Book. People create nature reserves and national parks, where animals can live safely. Hunting of rare animals is forbidden, and special organizations help injured animals and protect their habitats.
