THE PROBLEM OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN GREAT BRITAIN

Environmental protection is an international issue of great importance and Great Britain pays much attention to it. There are nearly 500 000 protected buildings and 7000 conservation areas of architecture of historical interest in Britain. The Government supports the work of the voluntary sector in preserving the national heritage.

Total emissions of smoke in the air have fallen by 85 per cent since 1960. Most petrol stations in Britain stock unleaded petrol. The Government is committed to the control of gases emission, which damages the ozone layer.

They also contribute to the greenhouse effect, which leads to global warming and a rise in sea levels. Britain stresses the need for studying the science of climate change.

Green belts are areas where land should be left open and free from urban sprawl. The Government attaches great importance to their protection. National parks cover 9 per cent of the total land area of England and Wales. The National Rivers Authority protects island waters in England and Wales.

In Scotland the River purification authorities are responsible for water pollution control. Great Britain takes care of its environment for themselves and next generations.

2. Дайте відповідь на запитання:

1) Does the British Government pay much attention to the problems of environmental protection?

2) What is the quality of petrol?

3) What is the reason of global warming?

4) How many National parks are there in UK?

5) Why does Great Britain take care of its environment?

Заповнить пропуски відповідною формою дієслова to be: am, is, are, were, was, або have been, had been, will be. Перепишіть наступні речення, визначить у кожному з них часову форму та стан дієслова-присудка. Перекладіть речення на українську мову.

1. If houses … increasing in cost at 9 % a year, how long would it take for the price of a home to double?

2. They … paying in credit card if they decide to do shopping tomorrow.

3. The Federal Reserve Bank … loosening up on the money supply.

4. We … waiting for the signing of the contract for fifty minutes.

5. Robert and Frank … fixing that computer for two hours yesterday.

Перепишіть наступні речення та перекладіть їх на українську мову, звертаючи увагу на функції дієприкметника теперішнього часу (Participle I).

1. The firm, sending these goods, is rather prospective.

2. Clients buying this commodity are supplied with samples.

3. Being kept brief and clear, the fax is an economical means of communication.

4. While waiting for you, I was looking through newspapers and magazines.

5. Some questions touched upon in the report are worth considering.

Поиск по сайту: