Стр.58 Модуль 3 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 8 класс

a) Listen and say.

b) Match the problems (1–6) to their solutions (A–F). Which problems are the most serious in your country?

1. air pollution
2. rubbish
3. water pollution
4. deforestation
5. natural resources are running out
6. electronic waste

1. We should all ride bicycles instead of using cars.
2. We should recycle at home and try to reuse things.
3. We must find new sources of renewable energy.
4. We should stop cutting down trees.
5. Manufacturers should be responsible for disposing of old electronic equipment.
6. We should use non-chemical biodegradable detergents.

a) Read the table and the example.

b) Think of ideas for and against solution B in Ex. 1b. Use your ideas and the phrases for expressing opinion to discuss the topic.

C We must find new sources of renewable energy. (wind and solar power always available, BUT expensive to set up)

D We should stop cutting down trees. (protect wildlife habitats, BUT land needed for housing and farming)

E Manufacturers should be responsible for disposing of old electronic equipment. (less electronic waste, parts could be recycled, BUT they may raise prices to do this)

F We should use non-chemical biodegradable detergents. (reduce water pollution BUT can be more expensive, not everyone can afford them)

a) You’re going to listen to Matt talking about an environmental project. Read the sentence stems (1–6) and the possible endings. What problem is the dialogue about?

1. Matt grew up in:
   1. a big city.
   2. the country.
   3. Lynton.
2. He started the tree-planting project because he wanted to:
   1. do some volunteer work.
   2. bring the community together.
   3. make his area look better.
3. Who provided money for the project?
   1. Matt himself
   2. the forest commission
   3. the local residents
4. The community’s reaction to the project was:
   1. enthusiastic.
   2. slow.
   3. unexpected.
5. Working with local residents has:
   1. made the work easier.
   2. led to other projects.
   3. brought everyone together.
6. Now Matt hopes to:
   1. set up a website.
   2. organise various community activities.
   3. see more trees planted.

b) Do the task. Justify your answers.