II. Complete each sentence with one of the words from the box in.

I. Form the derivatives to fit in the sentences below.

1. To prevent global warming mankind should significantly reduce the ……….of the greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. EMIT

2. The ………of non-renewable resources is actually the robbery of our own children and grandchildren. DEPLETE

3. An old car battery is ………..waste and must be disposed of properly. HAZARD

4. Unlike chemical………., organic ……..are not harmful to living creatures. FERTILE

5. …………….may be in opposition to commercial interests of big companies. ENVIRONMENT

6. Scientists are still seeking ways to combat the ozone layer………….. DESTROY

7. The impact on the countryside around Chernobyl has been…………. DEVASTATE

8. Attractive …….. helps to sell goods. PACK

9. Mercury is a dangerous ……… because in large doses it can harm the human nervous system. POLLUTE

II. Complete each sentence with one of the words from the box in.

Menace toxic recycling ozone layer extinct fossil fuels campaigning radiates destruction carbon dioxide contaminated rainforests monitor discharged dumps landfill catastrophe

1. Exxon Valdez …………. in Alaska in 1989 is still considered the world’s worst environmental oil spill.

2. There are various methods to ………..air quality.

3. The British Government is trying to fight the urban ………..of air pollution.

4. When solid waste is put into open ……..they ruin the attractiveness of the surrounding areas.

5. Today 85 percent of the world energy needs are supplied by……………...

6. Researchers are now seeking natural alternatives to the ……… chemicals still in use.

7. ………..newspapers helps to preserve forests.

8. People are becoming seriously ill because their neighborhood had been built upon ………that contained poisonous waste products.

9. Some chemicals used in refrigerators reduce the…….., allowing harmful ultraviolet radiation to enter.

10. Dinosaurs and the giant mammals are now …….

11. Motoring organizations have started ……………for better roads.

12. The plant ………a toxic smell of chemicals.

13. The sun ………..both warmth and light.

14. Huge area of …………….are being destroyed every year by multinational companies seeking for quick profits.

15. What can we do to spot the ………..of the ozone layer?

16. We were shown a video about the destructive effects of ……………..on the environment.

17. The source of the infection was ……………water.

III. Fill in the prepositions:

1. to be wiped … …existence 2. to be subject …… stringent control 3. to put the pressure ……. politicians 4. to conform …. international standards 5. to impose fines …. smb 6. to derive food …….. the earth 7. to mess …… the planet 8. to be exposed …….. danger 9. to dump smth …… land

10. to have an impact …… smth 11. to contaminate water …… chemicals 12. the leakage ……. toxic waste 13. to keep …. control 14. a build-up …. pollution 15. discharges ….. the nuclear plant 16. to alert the world ….. the nuclear fallout 17. to erupt ……. big explosion

IV. Vocabulary bank: How many synonyms do you know?

1) Our planet / the environment is being increasingly polluted: to pollute…

2) We should combine efforts to clean it: to clean

3) A lot of natural resources are wasted: to waste, to reduce

4) The level of pollutants in the air is increasing: increase

5) Many harmful substances are released into the atmosphere: to release

6) People produce much rubbish: rubbish

7) Rubbish should be stored in special litter bins: litter-bin

8) The catastrophe at Chernobyl is an alarming symptom: catastrophe

9) Its aftermath is unpredictable: aftermath

10) Many species are becoming extinct: become extinct

11) The harmful effect of noise pollution is evident: harmful

12) People should carry out special plans to improve the situation: carry out

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