Task 1. Reading Monarch without a kingdom
This November a hundred million butterflies will drop from the sky over Mexico, like autumn
leaves. But for how long? Genetically modified maize could mean extinction for this beautiful
butterfly. Rafael Ruiz reports. In the US, millions of farms grow genetically modified maize
which is pure poison for the butterfly.
In November, millions of Monarchs fall like bright, golden rain onto the forests in the
mountains of central Mexico. In the silence of these mountains you can hear a strange flapping
of wings, as the Monarchs arrive at their destinations,
Before reaching their journey's end they have faced strong winds, rain and snowstorms and
they do not all manage to reach their destination. When the winters are really bad, perhaps 70
per cent of them will not survive. Their long journey to Mexico is thought to be one of the most
amazing events in the whole of the American continent. The long journey, with all its dangers,
begins again. When they get there they will stay until the beginning of April, when their
internal calendar tells them that it is time to go back.
These delicate creatures now face danger of another kind - from scientific progress. According
to the investigations of the European Union, the Monarch butterfly may disappear in several
decades.
Laboratory experiments have shown that half of the butterflies which feed on the leaves of
genetically modified maize die within 48 hours. Not all experts agree that this variety of maize
is responsible for the threat to the Monarchs. In spite of these doubts, the European Union has
refused to approve new crops of genetically modified maize until further investigations have
been carried out.
Task 2. Answer the questions
1. What is the text about?
2. How do you understand "genetically modified"?
3. Why maize is so dangerous for Monarchs? Why? Explain.
4. Is it true that the European Union refused to approve new crops of genetically modified
maize?
5. Is it true that all Monarchs will reach the destination?
6. When do Monarchs go back?
7. What happens during winter?
8. Are you for the scientific progress or no, why? Explain.
9. Find one odd sentence in the text
Task 3. Translate and choose the right variant
1. Я бы хотел, чтобы ты мне
2. Жаль, что он уехал
3. Я бы хотел говорить по- английски хорошо
4. I wish I did it yesterday/ had done it yesterday
5. If only you will bring me a book/ would bring me a book
6. I wish they dance perfectly they danced perfectly​

Any people like watching TV in their free time. It’s one of my favourite pastimes too. However, I try not to spend a lot of time in front of the screen. I usually watch music channels, new and interesting films, funny cartoons and educational programs. I’d like to tell you a little bit about my favourite TV program. It’s an informative show called “Galileo”. It is named after a famous scientist Galileo Galilei, who liked making experiments. I watch this program regularly and try not to miss the next issue. It is usually shown at weekends. Each time the presenter of the program Alexander Pushnoy explains different phenomena of nature and shows amazing experiments. Most of all I like the part with these experiments. In my opinion, “Galileo” show is interesting not only for children but also for adults. Not every adult knows seemingly obvious facts. For example, why the sky is blue, why the sugar is sweet, how the paste is colored in tubes. This program can surprise even the most skeptical spectator. Usually each edition contains five different stories and experiments. Together with the presenter you can travel to distant places and even transfer in time. The “Galileo” team has several special agents, who conduct the experiments at scientific laboratories, factories and plants. Sometimes they travel into past or future. Some episodes are shot in foreign countries, such as Japan, the USA, Ukraine, etc. My favourite program ends with the words “The world is more interesting than you think”. I absolutely agree with this statement and I always recommend my friends to watch “Galileo”. Многие люди любят смотреть телевизор в свободное время. Это также одно из моих любимых занятий. Тем не менее, <span class="_wysihtml5-temp-placeholder"></span>я стараюсь не проводить много времени перед экраном. Я обычно смотрю музыкальные каналы, новые и интересные фильмы, смешные мультфильмы и образовательные программы. Я хотел бы рассказать вам немного о своей любимой телепередачи. Это информативное шоу под названием «Галилео». Она названа в честь известного ученого Галилео Галилея, который любил делать эксперименты. Я смотрю эту программу регулярно, и стараться не пропустить следующий выпуск. Обычно её показывают в выходные дни. Каждый раз ведущий программы Александр Пушной объясняет различные явления природы и показывает удивительные эксперименты. Больше всего мне нравится часть с этими экспериментами. На мой взгляд, шоу «Галилео» интересно не только детям, но и взрослым. Не каждый взрослый знает, казалось бы, очевидные факты. Например, почему небо голубое, почему сахар сладкий, как паста окрашивают в тюбиках. Эта программа может удивить даже самых скептически настроенных зрителей. Обычно каждый выпуск содержит пять разных историй и экспериментов. Вместе с ведущим вы можете путешествовать в отдаленные места и даже перемещаться во времени. В команде «Галилео» несколько специальных агентов, которые проводят эксперименты в научной лаборатории, на фабриках и заводах. Иногда они путешествуют в или будущее. Некоторые эпизоды снимаются в зарубежных странах, таких как Япония, США, Украина, и т.д. Моя любимая программа заканчивается словами: «Мир интереснее, чем вы думаете". Я полностью согласен с этим утверждением, и я всегда рекомендую своим друзьям посмотреть «Галилео».

1. Does Sveta Live in a big house?
Where does Sveta live?
Sveta lives in a big house, doesn't she?

2. Is Mike an expert in math?
What is Mike an expert in?
Mike is an expert in math, isn't he?

3. Do we have to break the rules?
What do we have to break?
We have to break the rules, don't we?

4. Does Yask work on a factory?
Where does Yask work?
Yask works on a factory. doesn't he?

5. Is the teacher at the table?
Where is the teacher?
The teacher is at the table, isn't he?

6. Do I get up at 6 o'clock?
What time do I get up?
I get up at 6 o'clock, don't I?