номер 1, страница 132 - гдз по английскому языку 8 класс учебник Эванс, Дули

1. Describe the picture. What is a green roof? Discuss.

It's Alive!

Green roofs! What a great idea, and so simple. Why didn't anybody think of this before? Well, actually they did. Green roofs, in the form of natural sod* roofs, have been around for ages. Nowadays, these living roofs, also called eco-roofs, are a bit more complex than those from the past but they are still 'sprouting up' in cities all over the world.

What exactly are green roofs?

As you've probably already guessed, green roofs are not just roofs that have been painted green. By definition, a green roof is a roof of a building that is partly or totally covered in vegetation: grass, flowers, or any other kind of plant. Under the soil in which the vegetation grows are several layers which prevent water and roots from damaging the original roof.

What's so great about green roofs?

There are many benefits to having a green roof. To begin with, they look fantastic; they are a little patch of glorious nature in the middle of an ugly concrete jungle. Secondly, they can reduce heating and cooling costs because they act as a kind of insulation for the building. Finally, green roofs give wildlife a place of their own, a natural habitat, in which to live.

Are green roofs expensive to build?

Green roofs are fairly expensive to build to construct and maintain but with the money you save on heating and air-conditioning they pay for themselves in no time. And remember, even if you can't afford to have a 'real' green roof at the moment, you can do your part for the environment now by planting flowers or vegetables in pots on the roof of your house or block of flats.

*earth with grass growing in it

1. Опишите картинку. Что такое зелёная крыша? Обсудите.

Ответ:

The picture shows an aerial view of a building in a city. The roof of this building is covered with various plants, shrubs, and pathways, creating a rooftop garden.

На картинке изображен вид с воздуха на здание в городе. Крыша этого здания покрыта различными растениями, кустарниками и дорожками, создавая сад на крыше.

A green roof is a roof of a building that is partly or totally covered in vegetation, such as grass, flowers, or other plants. Under the soil, there are special layers that prevent water and roots from damaging the original roof.

Зеленая крыша – это крыша здания, которая частично или полностью покрыта растительностью, такой как трава, цветы или другие растения. Под почвой находятся специальные слои, которые защищают основную крышу от воды и корней.

The text discusses several aspects of green roofs, including their benefits and costs. Here is a summary of the discussion points:

В тексте обсуждаются несколько аспектов зеленых крыш, включая их преимущества и затраты. Вот краткое изложение моментов для обсуждения:

Although they are expensive at first, they can pay for themselves over time through savings on energy bills. If a real green roof is too expensive, you can still help the environment by planting flowers or vegetables in pots on your roof.

Хотя сначала они дороги, со временем они могут окупиться за счет экономии на счетах за электроэнергию. Если настоящая зеленая крыша слишком дорога, вы все равно можете помочь окружающей среде, посадив цветы или овощи в горшках на своей крыше.