Номер G, страница 26 - гдз по английскому языку 10 класс (starlight) контрольные задания Баранова, Дули

G Read the text. For gaps 1–7, choose A, B, C or D to complete each gap correctly. Circle the answer you choose.

A Bleak Future for Polar Bears

Due to global warming, it is believed that there will be a considerable decline in the polar bear population in the near future. In fact, many scientists predict that two thirds of the world's polar bears could 1) ....... extinction by as early as 2050. For years, scientists have been calling attention to the devastating effects of climate change. The continuous melting of the Arctic's sea ice, which the polar bears rely on for hunting and breeding, is directly 2) ....... to global warming. Unless we do something now, polar bears will continue to be under 3) ........ . According to a number of studies, the sea ice is melting quicker than scientists had predicted. As a result, these changes are 4) ........ major problems for polar bears and other arctic wildlife. For example, the thickness of the sea ice has been reduced, making it more difficult for polar bears to travel than in the past. In addition, as sea ice continues to melt, polar bears will be spending more time on land. Therefore, it is very 5) ........ that they will approach hunting camps or communities looking for food in increasing numbers. Some areas have already reported an increase in interactions between polar bears and people. In general, data from recent studies does not look very promising for polar bears. Conservationists warn that the situation calls 6) ........ immediate action. Many even believe that they may be the first mammals in the world to lose their entire habitat because of global warming. There are, however, simple things we can do to help. By recycling and using energy-efficient appliances, for instance, you can help reduce greenhouse emissions. Remember, even small changes can make a big difference if each of us helps. The loss of natural habitats should 7) ........ us of the urgent need for conservation.

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G Прочтите текст. Для пропусков 1–7 выберите A, B, C или D, чтобы правильно заполнить каждый пропуск. Обведите выбранный вами ответ.

Ответ:

1) A. face / сталкиваться (с)

2) C. related / связанный (с)

3) D. threat / угроза

4) A. causing / вызывающий

5) B. likely / вероятно

6) D. for / к (призывает к)

7) B. remind / напоминать