Task 2. Pay attention to the correct pronunciation of the following words.

SOLID WASTE NANAGEMENT

Unit 1

Task 1. In pairs answer the following questions:

Task 2. Pay attention to the correct pronunciation of the following words.

Task 3. Learn new words and phrases.

Task 4. Translate the following words and phrases.

Task 5. Make up your own sentences using words and phrases from the tasks 2,3,4.

Task 6. Skim the text and tell what the general idea of the text is.

Task 7. Read and translate the text using a dictionary.

Task 8. Find Russian equivalents for the following words and phrases in the text:

Task 9. Find English equivalents for the following words and phrases in the text:

Task 10. Choose a phrase from the list below that has the same meaning as the italicized phrase:

Task 11. Replace the words in brackets with the corresponding English words.

1. (понятие “твердые отходы”) includes things we commonly describe as garbage, refuse, and trash.

Task 12. Fill in the blanks with prepositions or adverbs where necessary

1. Things we throw … are called solid wastes.

2. Regulatory definition includes any discarded item; things destined … reuse, recycle, or reclamation; sludges; and hazardous wastes.

Task 13. Complete the following sentences:

Task 14. Find in the text answers to the following questions. Work in pairs. Use such expressions as: I think/suppose/ consider/believe; to my mind/ in my opinion; as far as I remember/ know/ understand; Let me see...; How shall I put it?; Well, let me think..; Let's put it this way...; I'll have to think about that; The best way I can answer that is…; That's a good question.; That's a difficult question. Let me see...

Task 15. Match the following definitions with their terms:

Task 16. Explain in your own words following words and phrases:

Task 17. Guess the term:

Task 18. Find in the text and put down key words to speak about integrated solid waste management.

Task 19. Speak on the following topics:

Task 20. Translate the following sentences.

Task 21. Write the abstract of the Chapter, i.e. express the idea of the chapter in some sentences.

Task 23. Give a free translation of the text:

Air pollution.

Unit 6

Task 1. In pairs answer the following questions.

1. Is the problem of air pollution considered to be acute for the Murmansk Region? If yes why?

2. What enterprises pollute the air?

3. What pollutants do you know?

 

Task 2. Pay attention to the correct pronunciation of the following words.