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ask 1. Read the text and mark the sentences True or False,
very year, natural disasters affect about 250 million people and global warming is m
roughts, floods and avalanches more common. Sadly, we can't stop the disasters, but
educe the number of people who die in them,
n Bangladesh, a lot of people have to live on lat land near the sea, but the cyclones the
errible floods. In 1970, Cyclone Bitola killed about 500,000 people,
In 1991, the even stronger Cyclone Gorky hit the country. This time, people could use
school buildings as emergency shelters. Unfortunately, many women and children didn
them and around 140,000 people drowned. After this, villages set up groups of emergen
volunteers and teachers had to talk to children every week about the things which they
there was a cyclone warning.
They didn't have to wait many years for the next big cyclone, Twelve hours before Cyo
reached land, a Bangladeshi scientist in the USA calculated the exact areas of danger on
computer. The emergency volunteers in the villages spread the warning fast.
Ten-year-old Rapa Begum and her friends ran to all their neighbors”' homes. "You won
you stay here.' All the buildings in the village were destroyed in the cyclone except for ti
shelter. But because of the children's warnings, everyone in the village survived.
Task 2. Read the article again. Are the sentences truc (T) or false (F)?
1 Because of global warming, there are more natural
disasters now than there were in the past. T
2 The cyclone in 1991 was stronger than the cyclone in 1970,
3 The cyclone in 1991 killed more people than the cyclone in 1970,
4 In 1991, there was nowhere safe for women and children to go.
5 These days, emergency volunteers go to schools to warn the children about cyclones,
6 A scientist in the USA helped to save lives in Cyclone Sid. T
7 The buildings in Rapa's village survived because of the cyclone warning,
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Nutritionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?
Matthew: Good afternoon, doctor. I’d like to discuss some nutrition problems which I’ve been facing recently.
Nutritionist: What’s the problem?
Matthew: I come from another country, to be precise from the USA. The food I find in local supermarkets is a bit different from what I’m used to eat, so it gives me some health problems.
Nutritionist: I see. What did you use to eat back home?
Matthew: To be honest I ate lots of ready-to-cook-food, as I had a busy schedule.
Nutritionist: That’s not good. How did you feel?
Matthew: I was used to it. I often ate hamburgers, French fries, canned soup, cold sandwiches, pizza, doughnuts, etc. There were days, of course, when I cooked something healthier, such as baked potatoes, fish with rice, fresh salads.
Nutritionist: I see. What do you buy here?
Matthew: Again there is lots of ready-to-cook food at supermarkets. I buy burgers, pizza, cakes with various fillings, canned fruit, roast chicken.
Nutritionist: That’s not very healthy. You should buy fresh meat instead of the cooked one, fresh fruit, more herbs, freshly-baked bread and certain dairy products.
Matthew: Isn’t it called a balanced diet?
Nutritionist: Exactly. To keep your body and mind healthy you should include into your daily ration bread and milk products, lots of fresh vegetables, home-raised meat and eggs. What do you usually have for breakfast?
Matthew: A cup of coffee with a sandwich.
Nutritionist: I advise you to eat at least a small portion of oatmeal for breakfast as it’s healthy for you. It gives energy and positive vibes for the whole day. Drink a glass of orange juice and have one or two home-raised eggs — boil or fry them. What do you eat for lunch?
Matthew: I don’t have much free time during the afternoon so I simply buy a canned soup and again a sandwich or a hamburger at the roadside cafe.
Nutritionist: You should definitely change this habit of eating junk food. For lunch you should have a portion of fresh salad and a chicken or fish cutlet with rice. Drink a cup of black or green tea and have a piece of sweet cake or a bar of chocolate.
Matthew: Isn’t sweet bad for our health?
Nutritionist: Not when taken in small portions. Chocolate, on the contrary, gives additional energy and positive emotions.
Matthew: I see. Thanks for the advice, doctor. I have a sweet tooth, so such diet definitely suits me.
Nutritionist: Let’s have a look at you supper. What do you usually eat in the evening?
Matthew: I can skip this meal. I take a can of non-alcoholic bear and a pack of crisps. That would make my dinner.
Nutritionist: Oh, that’s the worst part of your daily meal. You should change this habit immediately.
Matthew: What shall I have for dinner then?
Nutritionist: Boiled vegetables with roast beef would be ideal for you. For a drink have a small glass of red wine. It will help you to digest the food and it will lower your cholesterol.
Matthew: Sounds good, but sometimes I come so tired after work that I don’t want to cook anything. What shall I do in this situation?
Nutritionist: Well, what can I say, Matthew? In that case you need a girlfriend who enjoys cooking.
Matthew: Thanks for the advice, doctor. I will try to follow all your recommendations, especially the last one (smiles).
Nutritionist: Not at all. Come again if you have any questions.
Объяснение:
2 Mother wondered why … homework? Tom weren't doing his
3 Ann said that they … TV the day before. had not watched
4 She asked if … or standing. he was sitting
5 What … by 7pm tonight? will she have done
6 .… or standing? Is he sitting
7 He said that he … a foreign company. was not working, had not worked (оба варианта верные)
8 What … when your parents arrive? will you be doing
9 I … . am not standing
10 I … the piano tomorrow. shall play
11. Ann … that Tom was not slipping. knew
12 I … . am sitting
13 Why … your homework? aren't you doing
14. We … when Tom arrives. shall be having supper
15 She … that she was speaking on the phone. said
16 He asked us what … . we were doing
17 You are sleeping. Are you sleeping? (см. вопросительное предложение или нет)
18 What …? are you doing
19 Tom said that he … a letter. was writing
20. My brother ... TV from 7 till 9pm tonight won't be watching
21 They … TV now. are not watching
22 The children said that they … their books. were reading
23 They … their text-books. are reading
24. Ann … at the window. was not standing
25 He asked me if … . I was sleeping