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UNIT 2 POLLUTION
INTRODUCTION When examining our effect upon our environment, we cannot ignore the problem of pollution. There are many varieties, including air and water pollution, noise pollution, soil contamination, solid waste pollution. Sources and reasons of pollution may be different. For example, the principle sources of air pollution are divided into 2 categories: anthropogenic (human activity) and natural.
2.1 Look at the phrases below and decide which can be used to describe anthropogenic factors and which can be used to describe natural factors. Fill in the table. dust storms / forest fires / power plants / car exhaust fumes / burning wood / volcanic eruption / oil refining / aerosol sprays / nuclear weapon
2.2 Match the definitions: 1 smog a) metal container for food and drink 2 waste b) relating to cities 3 urban c) rubbish 4 can d) throwing away wastes 5 garbage e) illness (n) 6 disease f) mixture of smoke and fog 7 flood g) useless materials 8 stock h) amount 9 breath i) take air in your lungs 10 dumping j) large amount of water
2.3 Make statements about environmental problems, choosing the correct information from the table. Model: Acid rain is created by power stations and car exhausts. It kills life in rivers and lakes.
2.4 Fill in the gaps with the verbs given below. Mind the grammar tense. increase / lead / create / threaten / result / damage / cause / reduce 1 High level of pollution .. wildlife and human health. 2 Using public transport rather than private cars .. air pollution. 3 Lack of trees and intensive farming .. a dust bowl. 4 A pleasant environment .. positive feelings and emotions. 5 Improved carburettors .. toxic fumes. 6 Certain European industries .. the environment. 7 A reduction in water quality .. to a crisis in fishing. 8 Air pollution .. from a variety of causes.
2.5 Match the beginnings of the sentences in A with their endings in B. A B
Date: 2014-12-22; view: 2585
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