The 29th of May.. Ecological problems of my town.. Task 1. Read and translate this text (устно).. Task 2. Write the words in your exercises books (письменно).

The 29th of May.

Ecological problems of my town.

Task 1. Read and translate this text (устно).

We all worry about the state of environment. The ecological problems must be solved without delay but this requires much investment of money and human resources. Nowadays a lot of people lead an unnatural way of life. They lose connection with nature. Those simple things of life like sunshine and fresh air become premium. Tall buildings block out the sun. Traffic fumes pollute the atmosphere.

My native city has all similar problems. Moreover, as it is a maritime city, we have another reason for worrying. It’s the worsening condition of the water. Every year the sea is getting more polluted, it contains more and more chemicals and rubbish. Many animals and fish are suffering and dying. People, however, only worry about the condition of the sea when they want to have a swim. And nothing is still being done to improve this critical situation.

I know that there are a lot of international organizations and movements aimed on protecting nature and our Mother Earth. I hope they will succeed and the environment will become clean and safe one day.

Task 2. Write the words in your exercises books (письменно).

the state of environment – состояние окружающей среды

without delay – безотлагательно, без задержки

require – требовать

investment of money – финансовые вложения

human resources – человеческие ресурсы

connection – связь

premium – награда; что-то особое, что доступно немногим

traffic fumes – выхлопные газы

moreover – более того

maritime – морской

worsening condition – ухудшающееся состояние

chemicals – химикаты

rubbish – мусор

suffer – страдать

have a swim - поплавать

improve – улучшить

international organization – международная организация

movement - движение

aimed (on) – нацеленный (на)

protecting – защита

succeed – преуспеть

Home work: to write about ecological problems of your town (напишите об экологических проблемах нашего города на примере первого задания).