Номер 1, страница 62 - гдз по английскому языку 8 класс (starlight) учебник Баранова, Дули

Reading - Task 2

1 Read the text. Decide which of the statements (1-8) are true (1 - True), false (2 - False) or not stated, meaning that you cannot give a clear answer to them (3 - Not stated).

1 The Asian elephant is possibly under the threat of extinction.
1 True 2 False
3 Not stated

2 A drop in shark populations has environmental consequences.
1 True 2 False
3 Not stated

3 Stewart became interested in sharks after graduating from university.
1 True 2 False
3 Not stated

4 Stewart's photograph of wildlife have appeared in magazines across the world.
1 True 2 False
3 Not stated

5 Shark fins are a prized ingredient.
1 True 2 False
3 Not stated

6 Stewart ran out of money while making the film.
1 True 2 False
3 Not stated

7 Stewart kept a safe distance from the sharks while filming them.
1 True 2 False
3 Not stated

8 The local authorities were fully supportive of Stewart in his effort.
1 True 2 False
3 Not stated

Swimming with

Sharks

When we talk about endangered species, we might mention the sea turtle or the giant panda or maybe even the Asian elephant, but we rarely consider the shark. That’s not surprising when we see sharks in films, TV series and books portrayed as man-eating predators. In fact, the shark population has dropped over the last 30 years by 90%, mainly because of illegal fishing. Sharks may be at the top of the food chain, but they have a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem. When their numbers decrease, it disturbs the natural balance of the oceans.

One man, Rob Stewart, has dedicated himself to raising awareness about sharks, whose bad reputation is, he believes, completely undeserved. “Sharks kill about 5 people a year and yet they are loathed,” he says. “Elephants kill at least 100 people but when a single elephant falls in Africa the world goes crazy.” Stewart first became fascinated by sharks as a child and after graduating with a degree in Marine Biology, he became a wildlife photographer. It was on an assignment to the Galapagos Islands, one of the world’s most protected marine reserves, that he came across hundreds of dead sharks hanging from a 60 km length of commercial fishing line. If that kind of illegal fishing could happen there, what was happening in the rest of the world? He found that up to 100 million sharks are being killed every year and a third of the 500 species of shark are under threat of extinction. Shark fins are incredibly valuable as a luxury item particularly for use in shark fin soup. Dried fins go for as much as $300 for half a kilo, but the rest of the shark is discarded. Yet, people aren’t as concerned about the mass murder of sharks as they are about koala bears.

Stewart decided the best way to show the world what was happening was to make a documentary. After spending his life savings, watching DVDs on his laptop and learning the basics of film-making, he set off for Costa Rica where he swam with and even hugged the sharks while making his film. As sharks are afraid of humans, he spent an enormous amount of time underwater just hoping for the sharks to come near. Stewart learned how to control his heartbeat to avoid panicking the sharks. After coming into conflict with organised crime and local authorities, he had to escape by boat. Another time he caught a flesh-eating disease that led to a stay in hospital. Despite such difficulties, Stewart managed to produce Sharkwater, a powerful documentary about the cruel way mankind treats sharks. It has been a huge success, winning lots of international awards, but Stewart is carrying on with his mission to save the shark. “The oceans feed most of the planet. It’s a system we can’t mess with,” Stewart says. “It’s not just about saving sharks, it’s about saving ourselves.”

Listening - Task 3

Study skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Read the questions and the answer choices, paying particular attention to the key words in each. As you do this, also think about what the topic of the conversation might be. What you read in the questions will give you clues. Remember that the incorrect options will be mentioned in the conversation in some way, so don’t be tricked.

Reading – Task 2

Read the text. Decide which of the statements (1-8) are true (1 – True), false (2 – False) or not stated, meaning that you cannot give a clear answer to them (3 – Not stated).

Swimming with Sharks

When we talk about endangered species, we might mention the sea turtle or the giant panda or maybe even the Asian elephant, but we rarely consider the shark. That’s not surprising when we see sharks in films, TV series and books portrayed as man-eating predators. In fact, the shark population has dropped over the last 30 years by 90%, mainly because of illegal fishing. Sharks may be at the top of the food chain, but they have a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem. When their numbers decrease, it disturbs the natural balance of the oceans.

One man, Rob Stewart, has dedicated himself to raising awareness about sharks, whose bad reputation is, he believes, completely undeserved. “Sharks kill about 5 people a year and yet they are loathed,” he says. “Elephants kill at least 100 people but when a single elephant falls in Africa the world goes crazy.” Stewart first became fascinated by sharks as a child and after graduating with a degree in Marine Biology, he became a wildlife photographer. It was on an assignment to the Galapagos Islands, one of the world’s most protected marine reserves, that he came across hundreds of dead sharks hanging from a 60 km length of commercial fishing line. If that kind of illegal fishing could happen there, what was happening in the rest of the world? He found that up to 100 million sharks are killed every year and a third of the 500 species of shark are under threat of extinction. Shark fins are incredibly valuable as a luxury item particularly for use in shark fin soup. Dried fins go for as much as $300 for half a kilo, but the rest of the shark is discarded. Yet people aren’t as concerned about the mass murder of sharks as they are about koala bears.

Stewart decided the best way to show the world what was happening was to make a documentary. After spending his life film-making, he set off for Costa Rica where he swam with and even hugged the sharks while making his film. As sharks are afraid of humans, he spent an enormous amount of time underwater just hoping for the sharks to come near. Stewart learned how to control his heartbeat to avoid panicking the sharks. After coming into conflict with organised crime and local authorities, he had to escape by boat. Another time he caught a flesh-eating disease that led to a stay in hospital. Despite such difficulties, Stewart managed to produce Sharkwater, a powerful documentary about the cruel way mankind treats sharks. It has been a huge success, winning lots of international awards, but Stewart is carrying on with his mission to save the shark. “The oceans feed most of the planet. It’s a system we can’t mess with,” Stewart says. “It’s not just about saving sharks, it’s about saving ourselves.”

1 The Asian elephant is possibly under the threat of extinction.

1 True 2 False

3 Not stated

2 A drop in shark populations has environmental consequences.

1 True 2 False

3 Not stated

3 Stewart became interested in sharks after graduating from university.

1 True 2 False

3 Not stated

4 Stewart’s photograph of wildlife has appeared in magazines across the world.

1 True 2 False

3 Not stated

5 Shark fins are a prized ingredient.

1 True 2 False

3 Not stated

6 Stewart ran out of money while making the film.

1 True 2 False

3 Not stated

7 Stewart kept a safe distance from the sharks while filming them.

1 True 2 False

3 Not stated

8 The local authorities were fully supportive of Stewart in his effort.

1 True 2 False

3 Not stated

Listening – Task 3

Study skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Read the questions and the answer choices, paying particular attention to the key words in each. As you do this, also think about what the topic of the conversation might be. What you read in the questions will give you clues. Remember that the incorrect options will be mentioned in the conversation in some way, so don’t be tricked.

Прочитайте текст. Решите, какие из утверждений (1-8) являются истинными (1 - True), ложными (2 - False) или не указанными (3 - Not stated), что означает, что вы не можете дать четкий ответ на них.

1 Азиатский слон, возможно, находится под угрозой исчезновения.

Ответ: True (Истина)

2 Снижение популяции акул имеет экологические последствия.

Ответ: True (Истина)

3 Стюарт заинтересовался акулами после окончания университета.

Ответ: False (Ложь)

4 Фотография дикой природы Стюарта появилась в журналах по всему миру.

Ответ: Not stated (Не указано)

5 Акульи плавники - ценный ингредиент.

Ответ: True (Истина)

6 У Стюарта закончились деньги во время съемок фильма.

Ответ: Not stated (Не указано)

7 Стюарт держался на безопасном расстоянии от акул во время съемок.

Ответ: False (Ложь)

8 Местные власти полностью поддерживали Стюарта в его усилиях.

Ответ: False (Ложь)