Стр.9 Рабочая тетрадь Модуль 1 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 9 класс
Vocabulary
a) Complete the gaps with the words from below.
PARKED, STRAY, LITTER, OVERCROWDED, DRIPPING, CONSTRUCTION, OVERGROWN
1. Noisy ______ work
2. ______ public transport
3. A ______ tap
4. ______ gardens
5. ______ animals
6. Graffiti and ______
7. Cars ______ on pavementsb) Match the problems from Ex. 1a to their results.
A. Destroys and pollutes property.
B. Pedestrians unable to walk on pavement.
C. Wastes water and can cause flooding.
D. Makes it difficult for passengers to travel.
E. Carry diseases that can be dangerous to people.
F. Make homes look unpleasant in the neighbourhood.
G. Annoys residents that live in quiet areas.Speaking
Choose the correct response.
1. A: One of the problems with this is people can’t walk on the pavement.
B: a) The way I see it.
b) Yes, I see what you mean.2. A: This is a problem for the community because it’s a health hazard.
B: a) I totally disagree with you.
b) I’m afraid not.3. A: The reason this is such a problem is that it makes your day more stressful.
B: a) On the other hand.
b) I agree to a certain extent.Listening
Look at the questions. Then listen to a mayor making a public announcement.
1. Why is the mayor making a speech?
A. To observe a special day
B. To promote graffiti art
C. To report on vandalism
D. To criticise the authorities2. What does the mayor say about vandalism in the town?
A. It has increased in the past two years
B. It has been entirely eliminated
C. It continues to be a problem
D. It does not affect community spirit3. What does the mayor want the townspeople to do?
A. Celebrate Graffiti Action Day
B. Clean graffiti by themselves
C. Fund anti-graffiti schemes
D. Report graffiti to the authorities4. What is the announcement mainly about?
A. The effects of vandalism
B. A proposed community project
C. Enforcing crime prevention
D. Equipment required to clean graffiti5. What does the mayor mean when he says:
A. Residents should take pride in their community.
B. Residents should think about how their behaviour affects the community.
C. Residents should appreciate the efforts made by the authorities.
D. Residents should be actively engaged in the neighbourhood scheme.
1a)
1. Noisy construction work
2. Overcrowded public transport
3. a dripping tap
4. Overgrown gardens
5. Stray animals
6. graffiti and litter
7. cars parked on pavements
1b)
1. Noisy construction work — G
2. Overcrowded public transport — D
3. A dripping tap — C
4. Overgrown gardens — F
5. Stray animals — E
6. Graffiti and litter — A
7. Cars parked on pavements — B
Speaking
2
1. b Yes, I see what you mean.
2. b I’m afraid not.
3. b I agree to a certain extent.
Listening
3
- A — to observe a special day
- C — it continues to be a problem
- D — report graffiti to the authorities
- B — a proposed community project
- B — Residents should think about how their behaviour affects the community.
