Типовые выражения (обсуждайте, заучивайте и подставляйте свои данные):
| I’ve always dreamed of traveling around the world to see stunning views of mountains, oceans, and rainforests. |
| Last summer, we sailed across the Mediterranean Sea and stopped at a small island with a beautiful coast. |
| When I was a kid, I tried to climb that high hill, but I couldn’t reach the top. |
| The flowers bloom in spring, but by autumn they start to fade. |
| Many wild animals and plants are in danger because people pollute rivers and destroy forests. |
| Climate change causes more natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, and volcanic eruptions. |
| The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of insects, birds, and rare animals, but it’s slowly dying out due to deforestation. |
| After the earthquake, the whole village near the riverbank was destroyed. |
| Air pollution is a serious problem in big cities — it damages our health and the natural environment. |
| Some manmade lakes look nice, but nothing compares to a natural waterfall in the woods. |
| The moon looked huge over the desert last night — it was so stunning! |
| Plants need water, sunlight, and good soil to grow — without them, they die. |
| We flew over the Andes and saw snow-covered mountains and deep valleys below. |
| That pond in the field used to be full of fish, but now it’s almost dry. |
| The weather has been wet for weeks — I hope the flood doesn’t reach our house. |
Task: Fill in the blanks
Заполни пропуски подходящими словами из списка (можно использовать форму слова):
travel, destroy, bloom, pollution, reach, grow, fade, sail, earthquake, manmade
- After the heavy rain, the river rose and caused a serious ______.
- These rare orchids only ______ once a year in the tropical forest.
- Many coral reefs are dying because of ocean ______.
- We hope to ______ the top of Mount Fuji next summer.
- The old wooden bridge was ______ by the storm last winter.
- Some people prefer ______ lakes because they’re cleaner.
- Flowers look bright in the morning but often ______ by evening.
- My grandparents used to ______ across the Atlantic in the 1960s.
- Trees need time to ______ — you can’t rush nature.
- A strong ______ hit the coast and damaged several villages.
Task: Rewrite using a different tense
Перепиши каждое предложение в указанном времени:
(Past Simple) → Air pollution damages the environment.
→ Air pollution damaged the environment last century.
(Present Continuous) → She climbs mountains every summer.
→ She is climbing a mountain right now.
(Past Perfect) → They sailed to Greece last year.
→ They had sailed to Greece before the pandemic.
(Future with ‘going to’) → The flowers bloom in May.
→ The flowers are going to bloom in May.
(Present Perfect) → The forest exists for thousands of years.
→ The forest has existed for thousands of years.
Справочник английской грамматики
Типовые вопросы:
| Have you ever traveled around the world? |
| What’s the most stunning view you’ve ever seen? |
| Do you think wild animals should live in forests or zoos? |
| How can we stop polluting rivers and oceans? |
| What would you do if you were near a volcanic eruption? |
| Why are rainforests important for our climate? |
| Did you climb a mountain or a hill when you were younger? |
| Can manmade lakes ever be as beautiful as natural ones? |
| What animals are dying out in your country? |
| How does air pollution affect your city’s weather? |
| Would you like to sail across the Pacific Ocean one day? |
| When do the flowers usually bloom where you live? |
| Have you ever seen a sunrise over the sea? |
| Is your region more wet or dry most of the year? |
| What’s the most dangerous natural disaster you can imagine? |
Task: Answer 5 questions in full sentences
Выбери 5 вопросов из списка и напиши на них полные ответы (3–5 предложений каждый). Используй разные времена.
Task: Составь свои вопросы
Используя 8 слов из списка (например: pollute, island, grow, flood, birds, desert, destroy, sunset), составь 4 грамматически правильных вопроса о природе. Например:
→ Why do people destroy forests near rivers?
Как часто вы выбираетесь на природу; расскажите, в каких горах, на каких озерах, реках, в каких пустынях и морях вы бывали:
Вопросы для обсуждения:
— Should governments spend more money protecting natural places like rainforests and oceans? Why or why not?
— Can manmade solutions (like artificial reefs or parks) really replace natural ecosystems?
— How do natural disasters like hurricanes or earthquakes change people’s lives forever?
— Is it more important to protect wild animals or to develop land for human needs?
— What can ordinary people do every day to reduce pollution and help nature bloom again?
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Nature’s Beauty — and Its Fragile Future
Our planet is full of breathtaking natural wonders: towering mountains, endless oceans, deep forests, and colorful flowers that bloom every spring. From the sunrise over a quiet lake to the roar of a powerful waterfall, nature offers peace, inspiration, and life itself.
But this beauty is under threat. Every year, humans pollute rivers, destroy rainforests, and cause air pollution that harms both people and wild animals. Many species are starting to die out, and once-pristine places like islands and coasts are covered in plastic.
Natural disasters — from floods to volcanic eruptions — remind us how powerful nature is. Yet, unlike earthquakes or hurricanes, pollution and deforestation are problems we create… and can fix.
If we act now — by reducing waste, protecting habitats, and respecting the balance of nature — the stunning views we love today can exist for generations to come. After all, the Earth doesn’t belong to us; we belong to the Earth.