Use the word in capitals to form a word that fits suitably in the blank

Use the words in capitals to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space.
Example: POLLUTE

Local authorities are responsible for the collection and disposal of waste, keeping the streets clear of litter, and reduction of air and noise pollution.
1. ENVIRONMENT

It is a serious … problem for those who live in a megalopolis, isn’t it?
2. PROTECT

Fortunately, there is some good news. Extra … was provided to stop the harmful action of acid rain.
3. INFORM

Where do you usually get … about ‘clean−up’ days in your town?
4. ECOLOGY

The terrible flood has caused an … disaster in the region.
5. NATIONAL

The 5th … Conference on recycling problems was held in Novosibirsk.
6. CHEMISTRY

No one wants … waste near them, but it has to go somewhere. It’s a huge problem for every country.

Слово, написанное заглавными буквами над каждым из следующих предложений, может быть использовано для создания слова, которое пропущено. Заполните все пропуски таким образом.
Пример: ПЕРЕРАБОТКА
После дня уборки в парке учащиеся относят мусор в местный центр по переработке мусора.
1.     ЗАГРЯЗНЯТЬ
…одна из самых серьёзных и важных проблем на сегодня.
Ответ: pollution
2.     ЗАЩИЩАТЬ
Молодая женщина не знала, где искать защиты.
Ответ: protection
3.     ОКРУЖЕНИЕ
Ряд первых организаций, занимающихся окружающей средой, появился в Британии.
Ответ: environmental
4.     ОПАСНОСТЬ
Это очень опасное путешествие.
Ответ: dangerous
5.     ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ
Когда молодые люди впервые прибыли в Ирландию, они не привыкли к холодной погоде.
Ответ: used
6.     ЗАПРЕЩАТЬ
Курение строго запрещено в офисе.
Ответ: prohibited

При выполнении заданий, где требуется заполнить пропуски в предложениях, поставив в них слова в нужной форме, необходимо придерживаться определенной последовательности рассуждений.

Внимательно читаем и переводим предложение

Для того чтобы понять, в какой форме должно стоять искомое слово, сначала нужно уловить общий смысл высказывания.

Например: It was a very (noise) party. Это была весьма (шум) вечеринка.

Определяем роль пропущенного слова в предложении

Пропущенное слово может выступать подлежащим, сказуемым, дополнением, определением или обстоятельством и выражаться существительным, прилагательным, глаголом и его неличными формами. Иногда это довольно сложно определить. Можно поступить проще и поставить соответствующий вопрос, чтобы выяснить, какая форма слова необходима.

It was a very (noise) party. – Вечеринка какая? Шумная.

Шум – noise, шумная – noisy.

It was a very noisy party.

Выполняем упражнение

Правильно выполненное задание будет выглядеть следующим образом:

1. Broadcast — вещать.

BBC is a well-known broadcasting company.

БиБиСи – известная телерадиокомпания.

1. Explain — объяснять.

She could give no explanation to the police.

Она не могла дать никакого объяснения полиции.

1. Conclude — заключать.

In conclusion I’d like to thank my friends and colleagues for their help.

В заключение я хотел бы поблагодарить своих друзей и коллег за их помощь.

1. Nation — нация.

The 4th of July is the national Independence Day of the US.

4-е июля – национальный День Независимости США.

1. Wisdom — мудрость.

It proved to be a very wise decision.

Это решение оказалось очень мудрым.

1. Celebrate — праздновать.

Could you tell me about Christmas celebration in your town?

Вы можете рассказать мне о праздновании Рождества в вашем городе?

Use the word in capitals to form a word that fits suitably into the blank space.

Fill in each blank in this way.

BROADCAST BBC is a well — know.

Company.

Explain She could give no.

To the police.

CONCLUDE In.

I, d like to thank my friends and colleagues for their help NATION The 4th of July is the.

Independence Day of the US WISDOM It proved to be a very.

Decision.

CELEBRATE Could your tell me about Christmas.

In your town?

I. Find the word with the same or similar meaning.

Example:  research – c)

                a) an experiment        b) an achievement       c) an exploration

1) cold

     a) misty       b) windy       c) cool

2) miserable

     a) hard      b) terrible          c) nasty

3) astronaut

     a) spaceman       b) space travel        c) spaceship

4) to break

      a) to damage     b) to destroy       c) to hurt

5) a problem

      a) research          b) information         c) trouble

II. Choose the word which best completes the sentence.

Example:  I’m sure that one day the scientists will … most of medical problems.

               a) take     b) solve        c) explore

                 I’m sure that one day the scientists will solve most of medical problems.  

1. Every year different natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and volcanic eruptions happen on our … .

    a) star               b) satellite        c) planet

2. Jules Verne throws his heroes into … by means of a huge gun.

    a) distance       b) space         c) the Moon

3. The terrible hurricane had … all the houses by that time.

    a) destroyed        b) damaged          c) broken

4. We have been doing … into space for many years already.

    a) damage        b) research            c) disasters

5. … is a long period of dry weather when there is not enough water.

    a) flood          b) earthquake            c) drought

6. He climbed into his … and in a few minutes he was out in space.

    a) spacesuit          b) spaceship          c) satellite

7. InBritainpeople often start conversations by talking about the … .

    a) seasons           b) weather               c) disasters

8. The satellite was launched … space three days ago.

    a) in        b) into        c) to

9. I shake … a leaf before every exam.

    a) like       b) with         c) from

10. I haven’t been to any parties … a long time.

    a) since         b) for

III.  The word in capitals above each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in this way.

Example:  DISASTER

More than 200 people were killed during the disastrous hurricane in 1992.

1. BRIGHT

When I arrived, the sun began to shine … .

2. FROST

It was lovely to ski down the hills inSwitzerlandand the weather was … and snowy.

3. CONSTUCT

Sergei Korolev was the … of the first spaceship.

4. DESTROY

The last earthquake in theUSAwas very … .

5. TYPE

What kind of weather is … of the northern part ofRussia?

IV. Choose the correct form of the verb.

1. He … the house before I had time to ask him anything.

    a) left         b) was leaving            c) had left

2. When I rang up Mike, he … still … the poem.

    a) did … learnt          b) was … learning            c) had learnt

3. I … to the hotel after I had sent the telegram to my relatives.

    a) returned        b) was returning           c) had returned

4. While Kate … inAmerica, she learnt a lot about a famous pop star Madonna.

    a) travelled               b) was travelling                   c) had traveled

5. When … you … receive a letter from your friend?

    a) did … receive           b) were … receiving                 c) had … received   

Control
work

Variant
I

I.      
Fill in
the definite article “the” if needed.

The official name of the country is
… United Kingdom of … Great Britain and … Northern Ireland. The country is
situated in … British Isles. The two main islands are: … Great Britain (in which
are … England, Wales and Scotland) and … Ireland. … United Kingdom is not far
from … Europe.

… UK is washed by … Atlantic Ocean
in … east and by … North Sea in … west. The highest mountains are in … Scotland
and in … Wales: … Ben Nevis (1343 metres) and … Snowdon (1085 metres). The
longest rivers are … Severn (345 kilometres) and … River Thames (346
kilometres).

… UK is one of the world’s smallest
countries (it is half size of … France or … Spain).  The largest cities of …
Great Britain are … London, … Birmingham and … Glasgow.

II.   
Complete
the sentences, using Conditional II or III.

1.     
If people …
(take) bottles, newspapers and cans to special bins, they could be recycled.

2.     
If I were you,
I … (join) Greenpeace.

3.     
If we didn’t
pollute our seas, they … (be) full of fish.

4.     
If I were you,
I … (continue) the exploration.

5.     
If you had read
these books, you … (know) more about  this environmental problem.

6.     
If we had
protected the environment seriously, our planet … (be) out of danger.

7.     
If people …
(avoid) damaging nature, many species of animals wouldn’t have disappeared.

8.     
If she … (hear)
the conversation, she wouldn’t have come there.

III.
Use the
word in capitals to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space.

1.     
POLLUTE

… is one of the most serious and
crucial world’s problems of our day.

2.     
ENVIRONMENT

Some of the first … organizations
in the world started in Britain.

3.     
USE

When the young people first came to
Ireland, they weren’t … to cold weather.

Control
work

Variant
II

I.      
Fill in
the definite article “the” if needed.

The official name of our country is
… Russian Federation. It covers the eastern part of … Europe and the northern
part of … Asia. The country is washed by 3 oceans: … Pacific, … Arctic and …
Atlantic. In … south … Russia borders on … China, … Mongolia, … Korea, …Kazakhstan,
… Georgia and …Azerbaijan. In … west it borders on …Norway, … Finland, …
Belorussia, and … Ukraine.

There are several mountain chains
on the country’s territory: … Urals, … Caucasus, … Altai and others.

There are over two million rivers
in Russia. Europe’s biggest river, … Volga, flows into … Caspian Sea. The main
Siberian rivers, … Ob, … Yenisei and … Lena, flow from south to north.

II.   
Complete
the sentences, using Conditional II or III.

1.     
If we didn’t
pollute our river and lakes, they … (be) cleaner.

2.     
If countries …
(spend) more money on scientific research, scientists would have solved some
environmental problems.

3.     
If we took care
of our planet, we … (not have) so many environmental problems.

4.     
If people …
(dream) more about space flight, they would have found another planet to live
on.

5.     
If we planted
more new forests, we … (save) wild animals.

6.     
If people …
(not throw) waste in the water, our seas would have been cleaner.

7.     
If we … (open) 
more national parks, we saved wild birds and animals.

8.     
If we cut down
fewer forests, the air … (be) clean and fresh.

III.
Use the
word in capitals to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space.

1.     
PROTECT

The young woman didn’t know where
to look for … .

2.     
DANGER

It was a very … journey.

3.     
PROHIBIT

Smoking is strictly … in the
office.