1) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
The History of Man
How long has man been on earth? Let us travel 5,000 years into the past. We are in the days before man learned to write. Recorded history ___ (NOT BEGIN) yet.
2) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Yet there are people, about five million of them, ___ (LIVE) on all five continents.
3) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
The ___ (EARLY) true human being, Homo sapiens, appeared in Europe more than 50,000 years ago.
4) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Greek myths: Daedalus Daedalus was a brilliant architect and inventor of ancient Greece. He was so brilliant that King Minos of Crete ___ (KEEP) him as a prisoner.
5) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
The King ___ (NOT WANT) to let him go back to his home in Athens.
6) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Daedalus lived with his son Icarus in a tower of the palace, and King Minos made him invent weapons of war that would make his army and navy even ___ (POWERFUL) than they already were.
7) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Although Daedalus and Icarus had every comfort, they longed to return home to Athens. Daedalus looked at the sea, and he realised that even if they managed to slip out of the tower and find a little boat, they would not be able to sail far. One of King Minos’s ___ (SEAMAN) would spot and catch them very soon.
Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Global Language
It is difficult to tell exactly how many languages there are in the world today. ___ (SCIENCE) say there are about 2,700 languages, but no one has ever made a more definite count.
9) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
In most countries there are at least two native languages, and in some cases — as in Cameroon — there are hundreds. The number of languages ___ (NATURAL) changes as tribes die out or linguistic groups are absorbed.
10) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Nowadays, globalization influences the ___ (DEVELOP) of languages. New words appear, existing words acquire new meanings, native words give way to international terms.
11) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Almost all languages change. A rare exception is written Icelandic, which has changed so little that ___ (SPEAK) of modern Icelandic can read sagas written a thousand years ago.
12) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
If you drew a map of Europe based on languages, it would be different from a conventional map. For example, Switzerland would practically ___ (APPEAR), becoming part of the surrounding areas of French, Italian, and German.
13) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Italy, too, would appear on the map not as one language, but as a whole ___ (VARY) of broadly related but often mutually incomprehensible dialects.
14) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
Vicky
Vicky Forth was an optimist, and she had been for all of her life; even when she was a child, her ___ had been positive.
1) approach
2) position
3) attitude
4) viewpoint
15) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
Her glass was always half full, never half empty; tomorrow would be a much better day than today; the future was full of promise and success. She ___ her best to look at the bright side of things.
1) made
2) did
3) kept
4) held
16) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
How right she had been to encourage her daughter to be optim istic, to set her sights on Oxford University. W omen were not yet adm itted to membership of the University, but they could ___ lectures, take courses, and sit for examinations.
1) visit
2) attend
3) observe
4) present
17) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
Grace Rose would be able to do all of these things, and would be well ___ after by Vicky’s dear old friend Millicent, now widowed, who had a lovely new house in Oxford. It had been an inspired idea to write to her.
1) watched
2) seen
3) viewed
4) looked
18) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
Vicky was relieved and happy for her daughter, who was a wonderful student. She hoped to be a historian one day. Vicky always thought that ___ up children was so exciting.
1) bringing
2) rearing
3) growing
4) raising
19) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
She remembered that her husband was waiting for her downstairs. After ___ on her dress and stepping into matching rose-colored shoes, Vicky went back to her dressing-table and selected a pair of diamond earrings and a m atching brooch made of silver.
1) wearing
2) trying
3) holding
4) putting
20) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
She looked at herself in the large looking glass in one corner of the room. Vicky ___ she liked her appearance.
1) determined
2) chose
3) decided
4) resolved
1) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
Vicky
Vicky Forth was an optimist, and she had been for all of her life; even when she was a child, her ___ had been positive.
1) approach
2) position
3) attitude
4) viewpoint
2) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
Her glass was always half full, never half empty; tomorrow would be a much better day than today; the future was full of promise and success. She ___ her best to look at the bright side of things.
1) made
2) did
3) kept
4) held
3) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
How right she had been to encourage her daughter to be optimistic, to set her sights on Oxford University. Women were not yet admitted to membership of the University, but they could ___ lectures, take courses, and sit for examinations.
1) visit
2) attend
3) observe
4) present
4) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
Grace Rose would be able to do all of these things, and would be well ___ after by Vicky’s dear old friend Millicent, now widowed, who had a lovely new house in Oxford. It had been an inspired idea to write to her. Vicky was relieved and happy for her daughter, who was a wonderful student.
1) watched
2) seen
3) viewed
4) looked
5) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
She hoped to be a historian one day. Vicky always thought that ___ up children was so exciting.
1) bringing
2) rearing
3) growing
4) raising
6) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
She remembered that her husband was waiting for her downstairs. After ___ on her dress and stepping into matching rose-colored shoes, Vicky went back to her dressing-table and selected a pair of diamond earrings and a matching brooch made of silver.
1) wearing
2) trying
3) holding
4) putting
7) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
She looked at herself in the large looking glass in one corner of the room. Vicky ___ she liked her appearance.
1) determined
2) chose
3) decided
4) resolved
Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Why a zigzag?
Have you ever noticed that when we climb hills we create zigzags? We don’t go straight ahead but go in zigzags. It can mean walking 20 times as far, and still a zigzag is ___ (FAST) than the shortest distance between two points.
9) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Researchers developed a mathematical model ___ (SHOW) that a zigzag provides the most efficient way for humans to go up or down steep slopes.
10) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
They explain that zig-zagging ___ (REQUIRE) less effort.
11) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Russian rivers
Do you know Russian rivers? Do you know what the ___ (LONG) river in Russia is? It is the Volga River.
12) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
This river is a great source of hydroelectric power. The water from the river ___ (USE) for irrigation.
13) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Canals link the Volga River to the Baltic and White Seas. The Volga ___ (FREEZE) for most of its length for three months each year.
Vicky Vicky Forth was an optimist, and she had been for all of her life; even when she was a child, her A22 ______ had been positive. Her glass was always half full, never half empty; tomorrow would be a much better day than today; the future was full of promise and success. SheA23 ______ her best to look at the bright side of things. How right she had been to encourage her daughter to be optimistic, to set her sights on Oxford University. Women were not yet admitted to membership of the University, but they could A24 ______ lectures, take courses, and sit for examinations. Grace Rose would be able to do all of these things, and would be well A25 ______ after by Vicky’s dear old friend Millicent, now widowed, who had a lovely new house in Oxford. It had been an inspired idea to write to her. Vicky was relieved and happy for her daughter, who was a wonderful student. She hoped to be a historian one day. Vicky always thought that A26 ______ up children was so exciting. She remembered that her husband was waiting for her downstairs. After A27 ______ on her dress and stepping into matching rose-colored shoes, Vicky went back to her dressing-table and selected a pair of diamond earrings and a matching brooch made of silver. She looked at herself in the large looking glass in one corner of the room. Vicky A28 ______ she liked her appearance. A23 1) approach 2) position 3) attitude 4) viewpoint A24 1)made 2)did 3) kept 4) held A25 1)visit 2)attend 3)observe 4)present A26 1)bringing 2)rearing 3)growing 4)raising A27 1)wearing 2)trying 3)holding 4)putting A28 1)determined 2)chose 3)decuded 4)resolved
Vicky
Vicky Forth was an optimist, and she had been for all of her life; even when she was a child, her A22 ______ had been positive.
Her glass was always half full, never half empty; tomorrow would be a much better day than today; the future was full of promise and success. SheA23 ______ her best to look at the bright side of things.
How right she had been to encourage her daughter to be optimistic, to set her sights on Oxford University. Women were not yet admitted to membership of the University, but they could A24 ______ lectures, take courses, and sit for examinations. Grace Rose would be able to do all of these things, and would be well A25 ______ after by Vickys dear old friend Millicent, now widowed, who had a lovely new house in Oxford. It had been an inspired idea to write to her. Vicky was relieved and happy for her daughter, who was a wonderful student. She hoped to be a historian one day. Vicky always thought that A26 ______ up children was so exciting.
She remembered that her husband was waiting for her downstairs. After A27 ______ on her dress and stepping into matching rose-colored shoes, Vicky went back to her dressing-table and selected a pair of diamond earrings and a matching brooch made of silver. She looked at herself in the large looking glass in one corner of the room. Vicky A28 ______ she liked her appearance.
A23
1) approach
2) position
3) attitude
4) viewpoint
A24
1)мейд
2)did
3) kept
4) held
A25
1)visit
2)attend
3)observe
4)present
A26
1)bringing
2)rearing
3)growing
4)raising
A27
1)wearing
2)trying
3)holding
4)putting
A28
1)determined
2)chose
3)decuded
4)resolved
Установите соответствие тем 1 — 7 текстам A — F. Занесите свои ответы в соответствующее поле справа. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
Laughing and evolution
- 1. whether laughing emerged earlier on than humans did
- 2. to create the evolutionary tree linking humans and apes
- 3. that laughter is a uniquely human trait
- 4. that humans were closest to chimps and bonobos
- 5. that laughing comes from a common primate ancestor
- 6. while their caretakers tickled them
- 7. to trace the origin of laughter back
The first hoots of laughter from an ancient ancestor of humans could be heard at least 10 million years ago, according to the results of a new study. Researchers used recordings of apes and babies being tickled A ___ to the last common ancestor that humans shared with the modern great apes, which include chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans.
The finding challenges the opinion В ___ , suggesting instead that it emerged long before humans split from the evolutionary path that led to our primate cousins, between 10m and 16m years ago. «In humans, laughing can be the strongest way of expressing how much we are enjoying ourselves, but it can also be used in other contexts, like making fun of someone,» said Marina Davila Ross, a psychologist at Portsmouth University.
«I was interested in С ___ . Davila Ross travelled to seven zoos around Europe and visited a wildlife reserve in Sabah, Borneo, to record baby and juvenile apes D ___ . Great apes are known to make noises that are similar to laughter when they are excited and while they are playing with each other.
Davila Ross collected recordings of laughter from 21 chimps, gorillas, orangutans and bonobos and added recordings of three babies that were tickled to make them laugh. To analyze the recordings, the team put them into a computer program. «Our evolutionary tree based on these acoustic recordings alone showed E ___ , but furthest from orangutans, with gorillas somewhere in the middle.» said Davila Ross. «What this shows is strong evidence to suggest F ___ .
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания А15—А21, обводя цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую номеру выбранного вами варианта ответа.
Scarcely had we settled into the Strawberry-pink Villa before my mother decided that I was running wild, and that it was necessary for me to have some sort of education. As usual when a problem arose, the entire family flung itself with enthusiasm into the task of solving it. Each member had his or her own idea of what was best for me.
Sitting under the open window in the twilight, I had listened with interest, not unmixed with indignation, to the family discussion of my fate. Finally my mother decided that George would be a good teacher for me. Now it was settled, I wondered vaguely who George was, and why it was so necessary for me to have lessons. But the dusk was thick with flower-scents, and the olive-groves were dark, mysterious, and fascinating. I forgot about the imminent danger of being educated, and went off with Roger to hunt for glow-worms in the sprawling brambles.
Later I discovered that George was my brother’s friend and he had come to Corfu to write. There was nothing very unusual about this, for all Larry’s acquaintances in those days were either authors, poets, or painters.
My new teacher came over to the villa to discuss my education with Mother, and we were introduced. We regarded each other with suspicion. George was a very tall and extremely thin man with a brown beard and a pair of large spectacles. He had a deep, melancholy voice, a dry and sarcastic sense of humor. However, he was not upset by the fact that there were no school-books available on the island; he simply looked through his own library and appeared on the appointed day armed with his own selection of books. He patiently taught me Geography from the maps in the back of an ancient copy of Pears Encyclopedia, English from books that ranged from Wilde to Gibbon, French from the book called «Le Petit Larousse», and mathematics from memory. From my point of view the most important thing was that we devoted some of our time to natural history, and George carefully taught me how to observe and how to note down observations in a diary. At once my enthusiastic interest in nature became focused, for I found that by writing things down I could learn and remember much more. The only morning that I was ever on time for my lessons were those which were given up to natural history.
Every morning at nine George would come into the little dining-room of the villa, sit at the table methodically arranging the books. He would droop over the exercise- book pensively, pulling at his beard. Then in his large, clear writing he would set the task for me to solve.
«If it took two caterpillars a week to eat eight leaves, how long would four caterpillars take to eat the same number? Now, apply yourself to that».
While I was struggling with the apparently insoluble problem of the caterpillar appetites, George was practicing some dancing moves in the hall as at that time he was engaged in learning some of the local dances, for which he had a passion. Through all this I would be watching him, fascinated, the exercise-book lying forgotten in front of me. Mathematics was not one of our successful subjects.
In geography we made better progress, for George was able to give a more zoological tinge to the lesson. We drew giant maps and then filled in the various places of interest, together with drawings of the most exciting animals and birds to be found there.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Лучший ответ на вопрос «Vicky gave this party every year, just before Christmas. She 1________to do it before the war and she was doing it now, when the war was over. It was always the same people who came. It struck her suddenly how clannish they all were, but then the Deravenels in particular were somewhat addicted to their family. Vicky knew that she could always depend 2________her relatives in a crisis. She was 3__________the guests greet each other and share the news. Vicky thought of her sister-in-law Kathleen, not present tonight. Vicky missed her presence. When Will had arrived tonight, he had 4_________that Kathleen was really sick. “But not Spanish flu,” he had added swiftly, observing the look of apprehension crossing her face, “just a heavy cold.” Fenella’s voice brought her out of her reverie, and she looked across at her old friend, who was saying, «How is Charlie feeling?» “He’s relieved he is safely home, but his wounds still hurt and he feels depressed …» She looked at Fenella as if 5________ advice. «Mr. Ridgely made a remark to me the other day that he wished there was somewhere wounded soldiers could go, to have some sort of recreation, talk to other soldiers,» said Fenella. “That’s an interesting idea” Vicky glanced at the others, 6_________a brow. “Don’t you agree?” “To 7________the truth, I do,” Stephen answered, always ready to back his wife in her project. “I think such a place would be quite marvelous for the wounded men who are now coming home.” Fenella nodded. 1. A) used B) took C) held D) kept 2. A) in B) of C) at D) on 3. A) staring B) looking C) watching D) gazing 4. A) told B) accepted C) admired D) adopted 5. A) searching for B) asking for C) seeking for D) posing for 6. A) heaving B) raising C) rising D) falling 7. A) talk B) say C) speak D) tell» от пользователя Кристина Турчынив в разделе Английский язык. Задавайте вопросы и делитесь своими знаниями.
Vicky gave this party every year, just before Christmas. She 1________to do it before the
war and she was doing it now, when the war was over. It was always the same people who came. It
struck her suddenly how clannish they all were, but then the Deravenels in particular were
somewhat addicted to their family. Vicky knew that she could always depend 2________her
relatives in a crisis.
She was 3__________the guests greet each other and share the news. Vicky thought of her
sister-in-law Kathleen, not present tonight. Vicky missed her presence. When Will had arrived
tonight, he had 4_________that Kathleen was really sick. “But not Spanish flu,” he had added
swiftly, observing the look of apprehension crossing her face, “just a heavy cold.”
Fenella’s voice brought her out of her reverie, and she looked across at her old friend, who
was saying, «How is Charlie feeling?»
“He’s relieved he is safely home, but his wounds still hurt and he feels depressed …» She
looked at Fenella as if 5________ advice.
«Mr. Ridgely made a remark to me the other day that he wished there was somewhere
wounded soldiers could go, to have some sort of recreation, talk to other soldiers,» said Fenella.
“That’s an interesting idea” Vicky glanced at the others, 6_________a brow. “Don’t you
agree?”
“To 7________the truth, I do,” Stephen answered, always ready to back his wife in her
project. “I think such a place would be quite marvelous for the wounded men who are now coming
home.” Fenella nodded.
1. A) used B) took C) held D) kept
2. A) in B) of C) at D) on
3. A) staring B) looking C) watching D) gazing
4. A) told B) accepted C) admired D) adopted
5. A) searching for B) asking for C) seeking for D) posing for
6. A) heaving B) raising C) rising D) falling
7. A) talk B) say C) speak D) tell
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Задание 1
Вы услышите 6 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего А-F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1-7. Используйте каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите запись дважды.
Play Задание 1
1. It is necessary to take care of your pet’s health if it has problems.
2. Having two pets can be more enjoyable than having one.
3. Giving an unwanted pet a home is an opportunity to do something kind.
4. Each and every pet has an interesting and unique personality.
5. Choosing the right pet is a very important decision.
6. A pet often loves its owner and can be like a best friend.
7. Pets need something to play with, just like people do.
ответ
A – 5
B – 4
C – 2
D – 1
E – 7
F – 3
Speaker A: We’ve had our dog, Fido, for two years now. My parents asked me which animal I’d like, and I said a dog. A dog was a good choice for us because we’ve got a big house and a fenced-in garden where he can play, and we all take turns walking him. Dogs need space and exercise. People who’ve got a small flat and not a lot of free time to spend with their pet should probably get a fish instead!
Speaker B: Our cats, Leo, Tabs and Boo, certainly keep us entertained round the house. They love to play and sleep and they certainly perk up at mealtimes. But they have their own characters. Leo is super friendly and loves to sit on your lap. Tabs always runs away when you try to pick her up. And Boo is unpredictable – sometimes he loves you, and sometimes he doesn’t! I guess they’re like people in a way – no two are alike!
Speaker С: I love having an aquarium. I’ve got two fish in it now. They don’t really have personalities, you know, although they get excited when I toss flakes of food in their tank. I started off with just one fish, then after six months, I decided it would be fun to get a second one, and they seem very happy together. They’re easy to look after – just give them some food and watch them swim!
Speaker D: We’ve got a really cool parrot named Polly. Polly’s a great character, and she talks! What better pet could you have, right? Sadly, though, Polly wasn’t feeling well a few weeks ago. She stopped eating and wasn’t talking so much. Everyone who owns a pet must look after it, so we had to take her to a vet, who prescribed some medicine. She’s much improved now and back to her usual chatty self!
Speaker E: Our local pet shop has got lots of different pets – rabbits and hamsters, birds and fish. I’m always tempted to buy another pet, but I know I mustn’t! But every time I go there, I pick up something for my dog, Gus. He loves having a new toy to chew on or chase round the house. I think about myself, you know. I love video games, but I can’t play the same one over and over again!
Speaker F: When we were thinking of getting a pet, we had to consider where we would get one. The pet shop near my house has lots to choose from. But I get so sad when I think about all those animals that are out on the streets. So my parents and I decided that we would visit the city shelter and rescue a pet from there. And that’s how we got our dog Chester, who’s more than happy to live with us!
Задание 2
Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений A-G соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют (2 – False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Not stated).
Play Задание 2
A) Vicky is not interested in seeing Jasons costume for the party.
В) Vicky wants to spend a lot of money on a costume.
С) Jason first suggests that Vicky should dress up as a famous person.
D) Vicky knows what all of her friends are wearing to the party.
E) Jason suggests that Vicky wears normal clothes as part of her outfit.
F) Vicky’s mum will help Vicky make her outfit.
G) Vicky doesn’t want to start putting her outfit together straight away.
ответ
A – 2
B – 2
C – 1
D – 3
E – 1
F – 3
G – 1
Jason: Vicky, are you going to Helens fancy dress party on Saturday? You have to come, if only to see my outfit. I’m going as a gorilla rugby player!
Vicky: That’ll be hilarious, Jason! I wasn’t sure if I was going to come, but I think you’ve helped me make up my mind. But I don’t know what to wear. I was thinking maybe a princess, but that seems a bit boring.
Jason: No, that sounds great. If you came as a princess, you would wear loads of jewellery and a huge crown, right?
Vicky: Hmm, I’m not keen on that idea, really. Where would I get all those things? I don’t want to spend a thousand pounds on an outfit.
Jason: That’s a good point. Well, what about a celebrity? Maybe you could come as Lady Gaga. That should be easy to do, shouldn’t it? Just copy one of her looks.
Vicky: No, I can’t do that. Lisa’s already going as Gaga. Besides, I think I’m way too tall to be her. She’d only come up to my chin if she were standing in front of me!
Jason: What about a mermaid? You know, dress up like a fish! I think you’d look really good in that kind of outfit, and it can’t be that expensive, can it?
Vicky: That sounds interesting, but how would I get round the party without falling over? It would be quite difficult to walk!
Jason: Hmm, maybe you could wear a long green skirt and ask your mum to sew a fish tail on the bottom.
Vicky: How creative! I’ve also got a funky green blouse and I can put some fake seashells all over it. I think we’re getting somewhere with this idea! Of course, I’ve got an exam in three days, so I can’t spend all my time making a mermaid costume.
Jason: Hopefully it won’t take too long to make.
The party’s this weekend and today’s Monday. That’s plenty of time, don’t you think?
Vicky: Well, my exams in maths, which I’m terrible at. I think I’ll have to wait until it’s over before I can do this costume. But at least I’ve got the idea.
Jason: Well, good luck in your exam, and with the costume!
Vicky: Thanks. See you at the party Jason!
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1. The tour company that John works for provides …
1) large-scale tourism.
2) environmental education.
3) food and drink tours.
2. While at university, John studied …
1) biology.
2) forest conservation.
3) zoo management.
3. What must travellers do before they go on a trip?
1) Participate in a short course on environmental protection.
2) Sign forms promising not to damage the environment.
3) Donate money to an environmental protection programme.
4. John believes that most people …
1) know a great deal about rainforests.
2) want to travel to rainforests.
3) are unaware of the importance of rainforests.
5. How does John describe the fight to protect rainforests in Brazil?
1) The government is losing the fight.
2) Despite some good news, the struggle is ongoing.
3) It is going extremely well.
6. What does John say about the native peoples?
1) It is very rare that they get to meet with them.
2) All native people are willing to engage with the tour.
3) Cultural understanding is gained from some of them.
7. In the future, John hopes his company w ill…
1) begin tours in new regions.
2) expand tours in existing regions.
3) focus more on South-East Asia.
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Presenter: Hi everyone and welcome to our programme, Awesome Job! Today we have John Stone with us to talk about his work in ecotourism. John, welcome to the show.
Speaker: Thanks for having me.
Presenter: Tell us some things about your job and what your company does.
Speaker: I work as a tour guide for a company called Go Green Tourism. We specialise in tours to unique habitats with rich biodiversity. We organise very small tours, for maybe 20 people or less, so that the environment remains protected, and our destinations are mainly tropical regions in South America and most recently South-East Asia. We travel to our destination and stay at a local village near the habitat, which is where we eat and sleep. Then we go on a guided walking tour of a rainforest and we educate our travelling companions about the different flora and fauna of the area.
Presenter: So you have to be well-trained in plant and animal sciences to give one of these tours, yes?
Speaker: That’s right. Typically the tour guides have a degree in biology or botany, or a master’s in forest conservation, something like that. My specific educational background is in zoo management, but I saw an advert for this job and decided I wanted to give it a try. I’ve learned a great deal more about the natural environment through this work, which I’m happy about.
Presenter: Is ecotourism safe for the environment, in your opinion?
Speaker: We do our very best to ensure that any place we visit is left virtually untouched. Our ecotravellers must attend a seminar before we embark on our journey in order to learn the dos and don’ts of the trip. People who sign up for these tours are quite conscious of the environment to begin with.
Presenter: Does your company participate in environment protection programmes?
Speaker: I’m glad you asked that, because yes, we do. Part of our profits go to awareness programmes aimed at educating people about the rainforests and their value as a resource. Most people don’t realise that without rainforests, we wouldn’t be able to survive.
Presenter: There is also the problem of rainforests being cut down, isn’t there?
Speaker: Yes, we also provide funds for organisations that fight illegal logging and land clearing in Brazil. These organisations work with the Brazilian government and although it’s a continuous battle, they have made progress in recent years in protecting land.
Presenter: That’s good to know. What sorts of things do people get to see in the rainforests, besides plants and animals of course?
Speaker: Oh, many things. We visit dazzling waterfalls, and pristine lakes and rivers. We also visit the native peoples who live in or near the rainforests – the ones who are welcoming to visitors anyway! So there is also a cultural exchange that takes place between the ecotravellers and the locals. I’ve even picked up a few words of the locals’ languages, which is really cool. Of course, I’m a long way off being fluent!
Presenter: And do you just visit rainforests?
Speaker: Well, the company is only about eight years old, so the focus has been rainforest regions mainly in Brazil, but as I said before, we do visit South-East Asia, which we started doing a couple of years ago. But I’m excited to say that we are planning to expand our operations to regions in Africa, such as the Serengeti and Madagascar. Business has been booming for ecotourism, so hopefully that trend will continue, for us and for other environmentally-conscious organisations…