Номер 2, страница 159 - гдз по английскому языку 10 класс учебник Афанасьева, Михеева

Unit 3. In harmony with nature. Step 12. Test yourself and prepare for the national examination - номер 2, страница 159.

Условие.

II. Reading

2 Read the interview with Mr Roll, an ecologist, and complete the statements after the text.

Tropic of Cancer

Equator

Tropic of Capricorn

Interviewer: Mr Roll, you are one of the most celebrated scientists working to study and protect tropical forests. What are tropical forests and where can they be found?

Mr Roll: Tropical forests are a belt of vegetation growing on either side of the equator. Strictly speaking, any forest between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn can be called “tropical forest”.

Interviewer: How big is this territory?

Mr Roll: At the moment tropical forests cover about 35 million square km, which is close to one fifth of the Earth’s land.

Interviewer: Do the terms “tropical forest” and “rain forest” mean the same?

Mr Roll: Not exactly the same. In fact, rain forest is only one part of tropical forest. It is closest to the equator. Most of the plants that grow in it are evergreen. Trees in rain forest grow very close to each other and compete with each other to reach the light. That’s why trees in such forests are very tall and thin with leaves at the top where the light is.

Interviewer: Why are tropical forests so much in the focus of public attention?

Mr Roll: Tropical forests have a great variety of wildlife and plants. Their number is so large that tropical forests explorers can count on many fascinating discoveries. It is common knowledge that tropical forests play a very important role in balancing the world climate and supplying the planet with oxygen to breathe.

Interviewer: It is clear that tropical forests everywhere are in danger. How bad is the situation and what is the reason for it?

Mr Roll: The disappearance of tropical forests has two main causes. The first is commercial loggers, people who cut trees. They are attracted by valuable hardwood trees, which are very expensive and can cost up to a thousand dollars each. The second reason is farmers who come from cities and towns. In South America alone they are responsible for the burning of 25,000 square km of forest annually to make room for tropical grassland.

Interviewer: You mean grassland to be used as pastures?

Mr Roll: Exactly. They need grassland for their cattle which is sold to European and North American markets. The grass on such lands grows well only for two or three years, after which farmers have to move to new places and more trees get cut down and burnt. Behind them such farmers leave a landscape known as “Greek desert”, areas that are ugly and commercially valueless.

Interviewer: Don’t people living in those countries see the danger?

Mr Roll: They may do, but the problem is that developing countries are deep in financial crisis, and want a quick return of their money. They say that they have to think about their population in the first place.

1) Tropical forests are ... the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.

a) beyond

b) above

c) close to

d) limited by

2) The term "tropical forest" ... "rain forest".

a) excludes

b) includes

c) is equivalent to

d) stands apart from

3) Most trees in rain forests remain green ...

a) all the year round

b) during warm seasons

c) when it is light

d) if they are on the equator

4) Tropical forests are destroyed by ... .

a) loggers and farmers

b) loggers and explorers

c) loggers, farmers and explorers

d) farmers and explorers

5) Rain forests are mainly cut down ... .

a) to build towns and cities

b) to make room for houses

c) to buy valuable hardwood trees

d) to raise cows and bulls

6) The landscape known as "Greek desert" is ... .

a) priceless

b) invaluable

c) worthless

d) valuable

7) People living in South America ... .

a) don't see the danger in rainforests disappearance

b) don't believe this is a problem of the developing countries

c) don't think that uncertain future is more important than immediate needs of the population

d) don't consider this fact as a disaster

Решение.

Решение 2.

Прочитайте интервью с г-ном Роллом, экологом, и дополните утверждения после текста.

Ответ:

1) d) limited by - ограничены

2) b) includes - включает в себя

3) a) all the year round - круглый год

4) a) loggers and farmers - лесорубами и фермерами

5) d) to raise cows and bulls - чтобы разводить коров и быков

6) c) worthless - ничего не стоящий

7) c) don't think that uncertain future is more important than immediate needs of the population - не считают, что неопределенное будущее важнее насущных потребностей населения