Задание

1. Fill in the gaps with the words from the list

foothill swamp sea levels eco-friendly authentic carbon dioxide energy endangered global problems chains biodegradable vulnerable energy-efficient meadow sustainable loss untouched pollution wildlife habitat

One of the most serious is air as it has a direct influence on our health.

We saw a painting by a famous artist in the art gallery depicting a lowland area: there was a with tall shrubs, moss and reeds. Another painting showed a magnificent with flowering herbs at the of a mountain.

Due to various environmental problems caused by human activities more and more animal species are appearing. Their population tends to reduce drastically making them more and more .

Some people choose to buy electric cars without petrol engines which makes them more since they do not contribute to emissions.

The use of alternative sources instead of burning fossil fuels can help to reduce nature .

People who care about the environment prefer to buy products made from components and fit lighting in their houses as this helps to conserve natural resources.

Ecotourism is a form of tourism that combines visiting places by human activities, preserving the nature and getting to know the culture and local traditions.

Conservation funds work on different projects aimed at protecting the from the destructive impact of human activities.

Deforestation leads to animal extinction, which can result in loss and the destruction of food .

Scientists noted that rising are related to global warming.

2. Complete the sentences with your own ideas

Frequent use of cars leads to .

The most serious global problems are .

Air pollution can be caused by .

The examples of natural disasters are .

I know such endangered species as and such extinct species as .

I think that may be harmful to the environment.

I believe that biodiversity conservation is important because .