Упр.2 Модуль 8 Culture Corner ГДЗ Spotlight 7 класс

a) Read the text and correct the statements below.

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Scotland’s natural world!

Experience the amazing sights and sounds of Scotland’s natural world! Scotland’s National Nature Reserves (NNRs) are magical places open for everyone to visit and enjoy. They protect spectacular wildlife and landscapes, including many rare species and habitats. Here are just a few of Scotland’s 71 beautiful reserves…

St Kilda

The St Kilda islands are in the most remote¹ part of Britain, 66 km west of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides². St Kilda has the highest cliffs in Britain, over 1 million seabirds, including puffins, and unique species of sheep and fieldmice. St Kilda is also one of the best places in Britain for diving because of its clear waters and amazing underwater caves and tunnels!

Best time to visit: May to July

Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond is a beautiful lake in the west of Scotland. It’s famous for its fantastic wildlife and woods. Come in the spring and you’ll see the woods full of bluebells and wild garlic. You may even see some deer or a rare Golden Eagle.

Best time to visit: spring

Insh Marshes

The Insh Marshes are in the north of Scotland and are one of the most important wetlands in Europe. Hundreds of birds come here to nest in spring. When the marshes flood in winter, you’ll see flocks³ of swans and geese. Don’t miss the fantastic bird watching hikes and nature trails⁴ here!

Best time to visit: November to June

Click here to read about more reserves!

¹ far away from where people live
² Scottish islands
³ groups
⁴ path through forests

1. St Kilda is ideal for surfing.
2. Loch Lomond is famous for its seabirds.
3. Don’t miss the safari at Insh Marshes.

b) Find the words for: 2 habitats, 4 kinds of birds, 3 other kinds of animals, 2 plants. Then, explain the underlined words.