1) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Excuses, excuses…
For years my husband, Tom, and I had complained bitterly about the lack of sidewalks in our village. We didn’t have enough exercise but we ___ (NOT CAN) jog because there were no sidewalks.
2) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Tom had often told ___ (I), «If only we had sidewalks, we would jog or walk daily and become models of fitness».
3) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
So we were thrilled when a community sidewalk project was announced, and watched eagerly as paving neared completion. Then the ___ (BAD) thing happened: wishful thinking and reality collided.
4) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
«Well, dear,» Tom said. «What’ll we use as an excuse for not walking now?» I said I ___ (THINK) of some excuse.
5) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Memorial Day
In the USA, Memorial Day is the last Monday in May. Memorial Day ___ (DECLARE) a national holiday in 1971.
6) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
But the tradition of honoring those who died in defense of ___ (THEY) country goes back to the Civil War. The tradition to hold memorial services, visit the cemeteries, decorate the graves with flowers and wreaths originated in Waterloo, New York, in 1866.
7) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Since then, the tradition ___ (CHANGE). Nowadays, on Memorial Day Americans honor not only soldiers who perished in wars but those loved ones who have died.
Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Animals
The importance of animals in British life is reflected in many ways. In the past, landowners liked to be portrayed with their dogs and horses. ___ (COUNT) pictures of this kind can be seen in art galleries and private residences.
9) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Animals are ___ (WIDE) used in advertising in magazines and on television.
10) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
The Royal Society for the ___ (PREVENT) of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is one of the largest charities in Britain.
11) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
RSPCA is a part of a more general ___ (MOVE) in support of animal rights that has emerged recently in Britain and the USA.
12) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Animal rights organizations use ___ (VARY) tactics: picketing stores that sell furs, harassing hunters in the wild, or breaking into laboratories to free animals.
13) Вставьте слово, которое грамматически и лексически будет соответствовать содержанию текста.
Their main aim is to ban the cruel treatment and killing of animals both in laboratory experiments and in factory farming. The irresponsible and neglectful treatment of animals by some zoo and pet ___ (OWN) is also their concern.
14) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
Before Christmas
Vicky gave this party every year, just before Christmas. She ___ 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.
1) used
2) kept
3) held
4) took
15) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
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 ___ her relatives in a crisis.
1) on
2) at
3) in
4) of
16) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
She was ___ the guests greet each other and share the news. Vicky thought of her sister-in-law Kathleen, not present tonight.
1) looking
2) staring
3) watching
4) gazing
17) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
Vicky missed her presence. When Will had arrived tonight, he had ___ 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.”
1) admitted
2) adopted
3) agreed
4) accepted
18) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
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 ___ advice.
1) searching
2) posing
3) asking
4) seeking
19) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
“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, ___ a brow. “Don’t you agree?
1) falling
2) heaving
3) rising
4) raising
20) Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
“To ___ 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) say
2) tell
3) speak
4) talk
Образуйте от слова COUNT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Animals
The importance of animals in British life is reflected in many ways. In the past, landowners liked to be portrayed with their dogs and horses. ______ pictures of this kind can be seen in art galleries and private residences.
1
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT CAN так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Excuses, excuses …
For years my husband, Tom, and I had complained bitterly about the lack of sidewalks in our village. We didn’t have enough exercise but we ______ jog because there were no sidewalks.
2
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово I так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Tom had often told ______ , «If only we had sidewalks, we would jog or walk daily and become models of fitness».
3
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BAD так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.
So we were thrilled when a community sidewalk project was announced, and watched eagerly as paving neared completion. Then the ______ thing happened: wishful thinking and reality collided.
4
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THINK так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.
«Well, dear,» Tom said. «What’ll we use as an excuse for not walking now?» I said I ______ of some excuse.
5
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово DECLARE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.
In the USA, Memorial Day is the last Monday in May. Memorial Day ______ a national holiday in 1971.
6
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THEY так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.
But the tradition of honoring those who died in defense of ______ country goes back to the Civil War. The tradition to hold memorial services, visit the cemeteries, decorate the graves with flowers and wreaths originated in Waterloo, New York, in 1866.
7
Задания Д25 № 691
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CHANGE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Since then, the tradition ______ . Nowadays, on Memorial Day Americans honor not only soldiers who perished in wars but those loved ones who have died.
8
Образуйте от слова WIDE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Animals are ______ used in advertising in magazines and on television.
9
Образуйте от слова PREVENT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
The Royal Society for the ______ of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is one of the largest charities in Britain.
10
Образуйте от слова MOVE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
RSPCA is a part of a more general ______ in support of animal rights that has emerged recently in Britain and the USA.
11
Образуйте от слова VARY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Animal rights organizations use ______ tactics: picketing stores that sell furs, harassing hunters in the wild, or breaking into laboratories to free animals.
Спрятать пояснение
Пояснение.
Бесчисленные: суффикс less.
Тест №01 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
Christmas
B11 |
Christmas is the most important annual festival in both Britain and North America. In its origins, it combines the Christiancelebration of the birth of Christ, on 25 December, with the ancient tradition of a winter feast during the darkest period of the year. |
CELEBRATION |
B12 |
Christmas carols — a special kind of religious songs — are an important part of it. You may hear them countless times over the radio but it is quite different when you listen to people sing carols around you in church. |
COUNT |
B13 |
At this time, too, many carol singers make door-to-door visits to people at home, collecting money for this or that charity. |
SING |
B14 |
Many weeks before Christmas, shops start selling various Christmas cards and Christmas gifts. |
VARY |
B15 |
Shop owners decorate their shops with holly, mistletoe, candles and colourful paper chains and lanterns. |
OWN |
B16 |
All kinds of traditional Christmas food are also widely available. |
WIDE |
Тест №02 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
Arbor Day and Earth Day
B11 |
The first Arbor Day took place in April, 1872 in Nebraska. It was the brainchild of Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902), a Nebraska journalist and politician originally from Michigan. |
POLITICS |
B12 |
When he became a member of Nebraska’s state board of agriculture, he proposed that a special day be set aside dedicated to tree planting and increasing awareness of the importance of trees. Nebraska’s first Arbor Day was an amazing success. More than one million trees were planted. |
AWARE |
B13 |
On April 22, 1970, Arbor Day activitieswere modified to emphasize the critical importance of the environment. |
ACTIVE |
B14 |
It was a time when cities were buried under their own smog and polluted rivers caught fire. Earth Day was created to remind people of their responsibility to protect the planet. |
RESPONSIBLE |
B15 |
Now Earth Day is celebrated annuallyaround the globe. |
ANNUAL |
B16 |
What started as a day of national environmental recognition has evolved into a worldwide campaign to protect our globalenvironment. |
GLOBE |
Тест №03 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
Tourism in Britain
B11 |
Every year more than eleven million tourists visit Britain. Most visitors come in the summer months when they can expect good weather. |
VISIT |
B12 |
Tourists usually spend a few days in London, then go on to other well-known cities. |
USUAL |
B13 |
Perhaps the least visited places in England are old industrial towns. |
INDUSTRY |
B14 |
But many people think that nineteenth-century cities show the reality of Britain. |
REAL |
B15 |
The greatness of the past is to be still seen in their old streets. |
GREAT |
B16 |
The cheap, concrete buildings of the 1960s look old and dirty, but for the adventuroustourists these cities are full of life and colour. |
ADVENTURE |
Тест №04 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
Australia
B11 |
Australia is an island continent and the world’s sixth largest country. The continent and the island of Tasmania, off its south-eastern coast, make up the Commonwealth of Australia. |
SOUTH-EAST |
B12 |
Australia is a federation of six states and two territories. The largest State, Western Australia, is about the same size as Western Europe. The country has a parliamentarysystem of administration modelled on the British one, and the state and federal structures are broadly similar. |
PARLIAMENT |
B13 |
Australia’s system of administration is based on the democratic tradition. |
DEMOCRAT |
B14 |
Australia is still a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, but although Britain’s king or queen is the Australian Head of State, Australia is fully autonomous. |
FULL |
B15 |
The British sovereign is represented by the governor-general and state governors, whose nomination for the post is ratified by the monarch of the day. |
NOMINATE |
B16 |
Ministers of the government are elected for a maximum of three years. Voting is by secret ballot and is compulsory for persons 18 years of age and over. |
GOVERN |
Тест №05 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
Global Language
B11 |
It is difficult to tell exactly how many languages there are in the world today. Scientists say there are about 2,700 languages, but no one has ever made a more definite count. |
SCIENCE |
B12 |
In most countries there are at least two native languages, and in some cases — as in Cameroon — there are hundreds. The number of languages naturally changes as tribes die out or linguistic groups are absorbed. |
NATURAL |
B13 |
Nowadays, globalization influences thedevelopment of languages. New words appear, existing words acquire new meanings, native words give way to international terms. |
DEVELOP |
B14 |
Almost all languages change. A rare exception is written Icelandic, which has changed so little that speakers of modern Icelandic can read sagas written a thousand years ago. |
SPEAK |
B15 |
If you drew a map of Europe based on languages, it would be different from a conventional map. For example, Switzerland would practically disappear, becoming part of the surrounding areas of French, Italian, and German. |
APPEAR |
B16 |
Italy, too, would appear on the map not as one language, but as a whole variety of broadly related but often mutually incomprehensible dialects. |
VARY |
Тест №06 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
The Power of the Great Pyramid
B11 |
In the 18th century a large number of foreigners came to the Great Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt. One of the most powerfulpeople of that time, Napoleon Bonaparte, also visited the Pyramid. |
POWER |
B12 |
His expedition to Egypt in 1798 was not only military but archeological as well. He took with him specialists in different spheres of science. The scientist measured, explored and made many drawings of Egyptian pyramids. |
SCIENCE |
B13 |
One day Napoleon with several servantscame to the Great Pyramid of Cheops. There he wanted to be left alone. |
SERVE |
B14 |
He ordered everyone to leave him and went into the darkness alone. |
DARK |
B15 |
When he came out he was pale. ‘Are you all right, sir?’ asked the guide. Napoleon was silent. Then he said sadly, ‘Never mention this matter again. Ever!’ |
SAD |
B16 |
Years later, his friend Tomblier asked him what he had seen in the Great Pyramid. Napoleon stared at Tomblier for a while, then said only two words, Something impossible!’ He never spoke about it again. |
POSSIBLE |
Тест №07 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
Russia in space
B11 |
Some of the greatest and most prominent inventions in the quest to explore space have a Russian connection. The father of theoretical astronautics, Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, was a Soviet. His works have been an inspiration toleading Russian rocket engineers Valentin Glushko and Sergev Korolyov. |
LEAD |
B12 |
Soviet scientists paved the way to the well-known success of the Russian space program. Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite orbiting the Earth, was launched in 1957. |
SCIENCE |
B13 |
On April 12, 1961, Yury Gagarin successfullymade the first human trip to space. |
SUCCESS |
B14 |
Since then, many other Russian and Soviet records in space exploration followed. |
EXPLORE |
B15 |
Even now, Russia continues to be the leaderin satellite launching. |
LEAD |
B16 |
It is also the sole transport provider for spacetourism/tourists. Other Soviet contributions to the development of space flights include the invention of space food, space suits, human spaceflight, and human space orbit. |
TOUR |
Тест №08 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
Scottish inventions
B11 |
Do you know how the refrigerator was invented? It is one of the most importantcontributions of the Scots to the world. |
CONTRIBUTE |
B12 |
If James Harrison (1816-1893), a Scottish immigrant to Australia, didn’t accidentallypush ether gas into a metal tube, people might still be using boxes filled with blocks of ice to cool their food. |
ACCIDENTAL |
B13 |
The main problem was how to overcome the need for ice in the refrigeration process. |
REFRIGERATE |
B14 |
Ice had to be cut fresh from frozen lakes and stored inside an underground house until it was ready to be used as a cooler. |
COOL |
B15 |
Australians had difficulty gaining access tonatural ice since Australia does not enjoy that many lakes. |
NATURE |
B16 |
Harrison’s discovery was beneficial the world over, but especially important for Australia because now it could export frozen meat to Europe. He even tried one such journey to Europe, but the ether had leaked during the voyage and ruined the entire cargo. Harrison went bankrupt but his legacy meant a huge difference to the Australian economy. |
DIFFER |
Тест №09 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
The heart of Bangkok
B11 |
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. Its numerous high-rise buildings, heavy traffic congestion, intense heat and naughty nightlife may not immediately give you the best impression. |
BUILD |
B12 |
Don’t let that mislead you. |
LEAD |
B13 |
It is one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities with impressive temples and palaces, authentic canals, busy markets and a vibrant nightlife that has something for everyone. |
IMPRESS |
B14 |
The heart of Bangkok is probably its magnificent Grand Palace, which is one of the architectural wonders of the world. |
PROBABLE |
B15 |
It is a collection of highly decorated holy temples and monuments. |
COLLECT |
B16 |
Its asymmetry and eclectic styles are due to its organic development, with additions and rebuilding being made by successive reigning kings over 200 years of history. It is worth spending at least a full morning or afternoon there. At night the palace is lit up and glows in vivid colour. |
DEVELOP |
Тест №10 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
The most important liquid on Earth
B11 |
Water is a vital element in each of our lives. Not only is it essential to our health, but we also use it for various household tasks. Every day we use water for cooking, bathing, and cleaning, and drinking; but how often do we think about its source? |
VARY |
B12 |
Consumers receive their water from one of two sources: a private well, or a community water system. |
CONSUME |
B13 |
Approximately 15 percent of the U.S. population relies on individually owned and operated sources of drinking water, such as wells, cisterns, and springs. The majority of household wells are found in rural areas. |
INDIVIDUAL |
B14 |
Those who receive their water from a private well are solely responsible for the safety of the water. |
RESPONSE |
B15 |
Private wells are not subject to different federal regulations and are generally regulated on a very limited basis by states. |
REGULATE |
B16 |
Local health departments may assist well owners with periodic/periodical testing for bacteria or nitrates, but the bulk of the responsibility for caring for the well falls on the well owner. |
PERIOD |
Тест №11 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
Can animals think?
B11 |
In his quarters at the University of Arizona, Alex is commenting on all that he sees. “Hot!” he warns as a visitor picks up a mug of tea. Alex spots a plateful of fruit and announces his choice: “Grape.” Alex is an African grey parrot. |
VISIT |
B12 |
For the last 16 years, biologist Irene Pepperberg has been exploring the degree to which the bird understands what he is saying. |
BIOLOGY |
B13 |
Alex also communicates what appear to bevarious feelings. |
VARY |
B14 |
Are the parrot’s words merely a collection of sounds he emits when frustrated, or does this one-pound bird know what he is saying? |
MERE |
B15 |
For centuries, philosophers argued thatthinking and language separate humans from other species. Later, scientists had reason to be critical of claims concerning animal intelligence. |
THINK |
B16 |
Today innovative probes of animal intelligence have convinced most scientists that other species really share with humans some higher mental abilities. |
ABLE |
Тест №12 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
UK: Conservation and Environmen
B11 |
Going for a walk is the most popular leisure activity in Britain. Despite its high populationdensity, the UK has many unspoilt rural and coastal areas. |
POPULATE |
B12 |
Twelve National Parks are freely accessible to the public and were created to conserve thenaturalbeauty, wildlife and cultural heritage they contain. |
NATURE |
B13 |
Most of the land in National Parks is privately owned, but administered by an independent National Park Authority which works to balance the expectations of visitors with the need to conserve these open spaces for future generations. |
VISIT |
B14 |
The UK also works to improve the global environment and has taken global warmingseriously ever since specialists discovered the hole in the ozone layer. |
SERIOUS |
B15 |
In 1997, the UK subscribed to the Kyoto Protocol binding developed countries to reduce emissions of the six main greenhouse gases. The Protocol declares environmentalprotection. |
PROTECT |
B16 |
Nowadays British scientists are taking part in one of the largest international projects that is undertaken to protect endangered species. |
SCIENCE |
Тест №13 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
Chicago from above
B11 |
Following a recent renovation, the new Hancock Observatory invites you to enjoy Chicago’s best views from the city’s highest open-air Skywalk. It has quickly gainedpopularity with both Chicagoans and visitors of the city. |
POPULAR |
B12 |
Skywalk is Chicago’s highest open-air viewing area. It is 1,000 feet in the air! Everyone here can feel the strong wind and hear the dynamic buzz of the city below. The friendly staff willcertainly tell the real story behind Chicago’s “Windy City” nickname. |
CERTAIN |
B13 |
For those who feel uncomfortable about such a great height there are more relaxing indoor audio Sky Tours. |
COMFORT |
B14 |
These 30-minute personal audio tours give a unique “overview” of Chicago’s wonderful sights and remarkable history! Sky Tours are available in English, Spanish and German. |
REMARK |
B15 |
History Wall is another popular attraction. More than 100 photos on a great 80-foot display show Chicago’s rise from a small settlement to a great city. |
ATTRACT |
B16 |
As a tour guide I have been to the Skywalkcountless times and still I can’t help admiring it. |
COUNT |
Тест №14 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
Ray Bradbury
B11 |
Ray Douglas Bradbury is a US writer of fantasy, horror, science fiction and mystery. He is widely considered to be one of the 20thcentury’s greatest and most popular writers of science fiction. |
WIDE |
B12 |
His works have been translated into more than 40 languages and have sold tens of millions of copies in different countries. His popularitycontinues in the 21st century. |
POPULAR |
B13 |
During his long writing career, Bradbury has written almost 600 short stories, eleven novels, as well as various poems and plays. |
VARY |
B14 |
He first became famous for his Martian Chronicles, a collection of short stories concerning colonization of the planet Mars. In it, Bradbury portrayed the strengths andweaknesses of human beings as they encountered a new world. |
WEAK |
B15 |
Bradbury won countless literary awards, the most important of them coming from the National Institute of Arts and Letters. |
COUNT |
B16 |
Millions of science fiction readers all over the world are grateful to Ray Bradbury for his outstanding achievement / achievements in the field of fantasy and science fiction. |
ACHIEVE |
Тест №15 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
Animals
B11 |
The importance of animals in British life is reflected in many ways. In the past, landowners liked to be portrayed with their dogs and horses. Countless pictures of this kind can be seen in art galleries and private residences. |
COUNT |
B12 |
Animals are widely used in advertising in magazines and on television. |
WIDE |
B13 |
The Royal Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is one of the largest charities in Britain. |
PREVENT |
B14 |
RSPCA is a part of a more generalmovementin support of animal rights that has emerged recently in Britain and the USA. |
MOVE |
B15 |
Animal rights organizations use varioustactics: picketing stores that sell furs, harassing hunters in the wild, or breaking into laboratories to free animals. |
VARY |
B16 |
Their main aim is to ban the cruel treatment and killing of animals both in laboratory experiments and in factory farming. The irresponsible and neglectful treatment of animals by some zoo and pet owners is also their concern. |
OWN |
Тест №16 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
Why do we sleep?
B11 |
A recent study may have an answer to one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in science — what is the purpose of sleep? The work suggests it’s really about making animals function more efficiently in their environments. |
REAL |
B12 |
Scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles, conducted a study of the sleep times of a broad range of animals. They discovered much variation. |
SCIENCE |
B13 |
You may think it impossible but some migrating birds canfly non-stop for up to 90 hours. |
POSSIBLE |
B14 |
Pythons and bats are among the longestsleepers at over 18 hours a day. |
SLEEP |
B15 |
Human babies need 16 hours and their health and intellectual development depend on sleeping properly. |
DEVELOP |
B16 |
Most of us probably feel we need around eight hours sleep to function well. Some people have difficulty/difficulties in getting enough sleep and this may lead to serious health problems. |
DIFFICULT |
Тест №17 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
Future population
B11 |
The United Nations (UN) has published its prediction about the size and age of the world’s population three hundred years from now. This report can help environmentalscientists and policy-makers to understand dramatic changes in the world’s population in the future. |
SCIENCE |
B12 |
The report suggests that if the birth rates stay the same, there’ll be a huge expansion of theglobal population. |
GLOBE |
B13 |
You may think it isimpossible but three centuries from now there may be over one hundred and thirty trillion people. |
POSSIBLE |
B14 |
The report says that the world’s population is likely to be significantly older. The average age will be fifty while today it is twenty six. |
SIGNIFICANT |
B15 |
Almost a quarter of all the inhabitants of the planet will live in Africa. |
INHABIT |
B16 |
Researchers think that India, China and the United States will continue to be countries with the biggest population. |
RESEARCH |
Тест №18 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
Invention of Potato Chips
B11 |
The potato chip was invented in 1853 by George Crum who was a chef at a restaurant in New York. Fried potatoes were popular at the restaurant because they were ratherinexpensive, but one day a visitor complained that the slices were too thick. |
EXPENSIVE |
B12 |
Crum made thinner slices, but the nervouscustomer was still dissatisfied. |
NERVE |
B13 |
Crum finally made fries that were too thin to eat with a fork, hoping to annoy theextremely difficult customer. |
EXTREME |
B14 |
But the customer was happy — and that was the invention of potato chips! |
INVENT |
B15 |
Industrial manufacturing of potato chips began in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1895. |
INDUSTRY |
B16 |
The chips gained even more popularity in 1926 when a wax paper potato chip bag was invented that helped to keep them fresh and crisp. |
POPULAR |
Тест №19 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
Tourism in Australia
B11 |
The growth of tourism infrastructure related to the base of Ayers Rock, or Uluru began in the 1950s. Soon it started to produce adverse environmental impacts. |
ENVIRONMENT |
B12 |
It was decided in the early 1970s to remove all accommodation-related tourist facilities and re-establish them outside the park. In 1975, a reservation of 104 square kilometres of land beyond the park’s northern boundary was chosen as the site for a new resort. |
RESERVE |
B13 |
A year or two later, the development of a tourist facility and an associated airport, to be known as Yulara started. |
DEVELOP |
B14 |
The camp ground within the park was closed in 1983 and the motels closed in late 1984, coinciding with the opening of the luxurious resort. In 1992, the majority interest in the Yulara resort held by the Northern Territory government/governorwas sold and the resort was renamed Ayers Rock Resort. |
GOVERN |
B15 |
Since listing the park as a World Heritage Site, the annual number of visitors rose to over 400,000 people by the year 2000. |
VISIT |
B16 |
Increased tourism provides regional and national economic benefits. It also presents an ongoing challenge to balance conservation of cultural values and tourists’ needs. |
CULTURE |
Тест №20 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
The World’s Language
B11 |
The English language is famous for the richness of its vocabulary. Webster’s New International Dictionary lists 450,000 words, and the new Oxford English Dictionary has 615,000, but that is only part of the total. Technical and scientists terms would add millions more. |
SCIENCE |
B12 |
The wealth of existing synonyms means thatspeakers of English have two words for something denoted by one word in a different language. The French, for instance, do not distinguish between house and home, between mind and brain. The Spanish cannot differentiate a chairman from a president. |
SPEAK |
B13 |
In Russia, there are no native words for efficiency, challenge and engagement ring. Of course, every language has areas in which it needs, for practical purposes, to be more expressive than others. |
PRACTICE |
B14 |
The Eskimos have fifty words for types of snow, though there is no word for just plain snow. Naturally, African languages have no native word for snow. |
NATURAL |
B15 |
Nowadays, globalization influences thedevelopment of languages. |
DEVELOP |
B16 |
Some native words disappear, giving way to international terms. |
APPEAR |
Тест №21 по ЕГЭ. Английский язык
Entertaining guests
B11 |
The most usual way to entertain friends at home is to invite them for a meal, either in the evening or at lunch-time on a Sunday. When guests are invited for a meal, they often sit and chat while they have a drink before the meal, and coffee is usually served afterwards. |
USUAL |
B12 |
Several close friends are sometimes invited at once to make a small party to celebrate a birthday, a child’s coming of age or some special achievement/achievements. |
ACHIEVE |
B13 |
These parties are almost always informal, there is no dress code and in summer, when the weather is fine, people may hold a barbecue in the garden. |
FORMAL |
B14 |
Formal occasions, official receptions for foreign visitors, when written invitations are sent, rarely take place in people’s homes, although they did in the past. |
INVITE |
B15 |
The host often provides various kinds of entertainment, or at least entertains guests with interesting stories and merry jokes. |
VARY |
B16 |
The tasty meal is often followed by party games or dances which are intended to amuse or interest people in a way that gives them pleasure and make them enjoy the party. |
TASTE |
Упражнение на лексическое преобразование слов. Рекомендуем всем, кто готовится к сдачи ЕГЭ по английскому языку.
Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Образуйте от слов, напечатанных заглавными буквами, однокоренные слова, так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста.
ЗаданиеОтвет
The importance of pets
Having friends is extremely important, and most people spend a lot of time with them. But is there another type of ___FRIEND___ that they may be missing out on? Would having a pet be just as good? There is some evidence to support this interesting suggestion. It’s well-known that dogs can form bonds with people, and can show signs of unhappiness if their ___OWN___ suddenly leave unexpectedly.
In the same way, some people feel as close to their pets as their human friends, gaining ___STRONG___ and comfort from their animals.
It seems that the ___CONNECT___ between animals and people goes deeper than might be expected. Studies into the behaviour of gorillas show that these creatures have ___EMOTION___ relationships that are not so different from our own. So although a pet may never completely ___PLACE___ a friend, there is clearly a place for both.
The importance of pets
Having friends is extremely important, and most people spend a lot of time with them. But is there another type of FRIENDSHIP that they may be missing out on? Would having a pet be just as good? There is some evidence to support this interesting suggestion. It’s well-known that dogs can form bonds with people, and can show signs of unhappiness if their OWNERS suddenly leave unexpectedly.
In the same way, some people feel as close to their pets as their human friends, gaining STRENGTH and comfort from their animals.
It seems that the CONNECTION between animals and people goes deeper than might be expected. Studies into the behaviour of gorillas show that these creatures have EMOTIONAL relationships that are not so different from our own. So although a pet may never completely REPLACE a friend, there is clearly a place for both.
Задания 26. Лексико-грамматические навыки
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Задание
Образуйте от слова CALCULATE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Invention of Computer
Many encyclopedias say that the first computer was developed by Howard H. Aiken (and his team) in America between 1939 and 1944. It was a large-scale, programme-controlled machine which could make a very complex _____ .
2. Задание
Образуйте от слова USUAL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Invention of Bubble Gum
Bubble gum is a type of chewing gum that is especially designed for blowing bubbles. It is ______ pink in colour and has a particular flavour.
3. Задание
Образуйте от слова REAL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Invention of Crossword Puzzle
Crossword puzzles are the most popular word puzzles in the world. However, their history is ______ short.
4. Задание
Образуйте от слова MOVE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Migrating Birds
In autumn you can see large flocks of birds flying from Russia to warmer countries. In spring, they come back to us. Migration is the periodic seasonal ______ of birds.
5. Задание 2
Образуйте от слова DARK однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
The Least Successful Explorer
Thomas Nuttall spent many years studying the plants and trees in north-west America. He was different from most other explorers because he was almost always lost.
One night he did not come back and a group went out to search for him. When Nuttall heard them in the ______ , he was frightened.
6. Задание
Образуйте от слова POPULATE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
UK: Conservation and Environment
Going for a walk is the most popular leisure activity in Britain. Despite its high ______ density, the UK has many unspoilt rural and coastal areas.
7. Задание
Образуйте от слова POPULAR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Chicago from above
Following a recent renovation, the new Hancock Observatory invites you to enjoy Chicago’s best views from the city’s highest open-air Skywalk. It has quickly gained ______ with both Chicagoans and visitors of the city.
8. Задание
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово MARVEL так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
The Opening Night
The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Mama Mia… They are all stage musicals. The opening night of a new musical is always a ________________ event.
9. Задание
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово DARK так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
The main emergency telephone number in Britain is 999. The number 999 was chosen because, on the old dial phones, it was considered to be the easiest to dial in __________________ or smoke.
10. Задание
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово VARY так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Looking after the environment
Protecting the environment is now a major concern in Britain. But despite many efforts __________________ threats to the environment remain.
11. Задание
Образуйте от слова WIDE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Ray Bradbury
Ray Douglas Bradbury is a US writer of fantasy, horror, science fiction and mystery. He is _________ considered to be one of the 20th century’s greatest and most popular writers of science fiction.
12. Задание
Образуйте от слова COUNT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Animals
The importance of animals in British life is reflected in many ways. In the past, landowners liked to be portrayed with their dogs and horses. ______ pictures of this kind can be seen in art galleries and private residences.
13. Задание
Образуйте от слова REAL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Why do we sleep?
A recent study may have an answer to one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in science — what is the purpose of sleep? The work suggests it’s ______ about making animals function more efficiently in their environments.
14. Задание
Образуйте от слова SCIENCE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Future population
The United Nations (UN) has published its prediction about the size and age of the world’s population three hundred years from now. This report can help environmental ______ and policy-makers to understand dramatic changes in the world’s population in the future.
15. Задание
Образуйте от слова EXPENSIVE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Invention of Potato Chips
The potato chip was invented in 1853 by George Crum who was a chef at a restaurant in New York. Fried potatoes were popular at the restaurant because they were rather ______ , but one day a visitor complained that the slices were too thick.
16. Задание
Образуйте от слова ENVIRONMENT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Tourism in Australia
The growth of tourism infrastructure related to the base of Ayers Rock, or Uluru began in the 1950s. Soon it started to produce adverse ______ impacts.
17. Задание
Образуйте от слова SCIENCE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
The World’s Language
The English language is famous for the richness of its vocabulary. Webster’s New International Dictionary lists 450,000 words, and the new Oxford English Dictionary has 615,000, but that is only part of the total. Technical and ______ terms would add millions more.
18. Задание
Образуйте от слова USUAL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Entertaining guests
The most usual way to entertain friends at home is to invite them for a meal, either in the evening or at lunch-time on a Sunday. When guests are invited for a meal, they often sit and chat while they have a drink before the meal, and coffee is ______ served afterwards.
19. Задание
Образуйте от слова DEFENSE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Castle Clinton
Castle Clinton was built in the times of Napoleonic wars and great tension between Britain and the US. New York was almost ______ and in a short time five new forts, Castle Clinton among them, were built.
20. Задание
Образуйте от слова EXPENSE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
The King’s New Dress
Many years ago, there was a King who spent all his time and money on dressing up. He loved riding round in his ______ garments so that everybody could see him.
21. Задание
Образуйте от слова DISCOVER однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
California
Nicknamed the “Golden State”, California is the third largest state in area after Alaska and Texas The ______ of gold
22. Задание
Образуйте от слова POPULAR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
A Typical Day
My job would probably rank as one of the most ______ but I really like it. I am an accountant and I work from 9 am until 6 pm (although it takes an hour by train to reach my office in the City).
23. Задание
Образуйте от слова NECESSARY однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Advantages of a regular homework
What is homework? Should it always be done in writing, or can it be oral? Is it ______ connected with the information and tasks from the text books?
24. Задание
Образуйте от слова GREAT однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
New Tourism in France
France is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. To most people perhaps, the ______ of France lies in her art and culture.
25. Задание
Образуйте от слова APPRENTICE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Repin
Ilya Yefimovich Repin was born in Kharkov, Ukraine in 1844. Aged 22, after an ______ that covered icon painting and portraiture, he was admitted as a student to the Imperial Academy of Arts in St Petersburg.
26. Задание
Образуйте от слова POPULAR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
The Old Theatre
For years the old town theatre was a failure. It was very expensive but not comfortable, and most of the plays performed were ______ .
27. Задание
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово POPULATE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
UK: Conservation and Environment
Going for a walk is the most popular leisure activity in Britain. Despite its high __________________ density and widespread urbanization, the UK has many unspoilt rural and coastal areas.
28. Задание
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово CONSERVE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Cyberspace communication
Nowadays most of us go to our computers to connect with friends instead of using our phones. Cyberspace relationships have become the norm for many people, even the most ____________ ones.
29. Задание
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово FINAL так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
History of animated cartoons
Cartoon animation has a long history. A cartoon is made by drawing many pictures and showing them one after another so quickly that the pictures ______________ seem to move. The most prominent of animated cartoons were made by Walt Disney.
30. Задание
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово THANKFUL так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
When was the parachute invented?
Have you ever felt like jumping out of a plane? Plenty of people have, but _____________ most of them did it after parachutes had been invented.
31. Задание
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SUCCESS так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Great Britain at the 2012 London Olympics
This is certainly the greatest Games for Britain in more than a century, and realistically the greatest ever. The British were more ______________ only once in 1908, in London, when a third of all the competitors were from the UK.
32. Задание
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово SCIENCE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Chemistry or no chemistry
I was planning a career in biology but was not looking forward to taking chemistry in my first year at Carleton University in Ottawa. However, the professor of chemistry was a famous ____________.
33. Задание
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово DOMINATE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
2012 London Olympics
How has London 2012 changed the sporting map of the world? The United States won the highest number of gold medals and the most medals in total, with China dropping to second place on the medals table after unprecedented _____________ at their home Olympics in Beijing four years ago.
34. Задание
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово BEGIN так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Famous inventions stories
Have you ever wondered how the most famous inventions were created? From the ____________ of time, humans everywhere have been inventing.
35. Задание
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово INVENT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Morse Code
Before phones, computers, and telegraphs were invented, messages would take months or even years to reach their destination. Samuel Morse was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, in April 1791, not knowing that he would be a famous ____________.
36. Задание
Образуйте от слова ROMANCE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
English Heritage
English Heritage is a public body within the British Government that looks after historic sites. History is all around us — not just in museums, beautiful castles, stately homes or __________________ ruins.
37. Задание
Образуйте от слова AMERICA однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
English Heritage
Today children love to buy pens and pencils which come in all shapes and colours in stationary shops. But in early
_______________ schools students used a quill pen and ink to write. Since these schools did not have many supplies, children often had to make their own ink at home.
38. Задание
Образуйте от слова BUILD однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
The heart of Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. Its numerous high-rise __________________, heavy traffic congestion, intense heat and naughty nightlife may not immediately give you the best impression.
39. Задание
Образуйте от слова TROPIC однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and the most populous city of Thailand. This __________________ metropolis is also one of the most traveller-friendly cities in Asia. Bangkok was not the first capital of Thailand, in fact it has taken that role comparatively not long ago.
40. Задание
Образуйте от слова SUDDEN однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Victoria Falls
Before you even see the falls, you hear and feel them. As you walk along the trail to the entrance, the sound of rumbling water sounds in the background and __________________ your face is hit with a breeze of humidity and mist.
41. Задание
Образуйте от слова NATURAL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Robots of the future
Robotic engineers are designing the next generation of robots to look, feel and act more human, to make it easier for us to warm up to a cold machine.
Realistic looking hair and skin with embedded sensors will allow robots to react __________ in their environment.
42. Задание
Образуйте от слова BUILD однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
St. Basil’s Cathedral
St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow was built between 1555 and 1561. According to legends, Ivan the Terrible blinded its
__________________ so that he could never build such a magnificent structure again.
43. Задание
Образуйте от слова ABSOLUTE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Pronunciation is important
Some learners of English think that pronunciation is not very important. That is __________________ wrong.
44. Задание
Образуйте от слова MASS однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
City Living
Humans have lived together in cities since ancient times, but even in 1800 urban areas were home to just 3 per cent of the world’s population.
The __________________ explosion of urbanization that accompanied the Industrial Revolution saw that figure rise 15 per cent in the space of 100 years.
45. Задание
Образуйте от слова APPEAR однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
National Symbols
Britain is often represented by national symbols. There are two personifications of Britain: John Bull and Britannia. John Bull represents the typical Englishman, supposed to have a ‘bullish’ _________ and characteristics.
46. Задание
Образуйте от слова TRAVEL однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Bath
“Bath is the finest place on earth for you may enjoy it without getting tired”. These are the words of the 18th century __________________ James Boswell upon his first visit to the place.
47. Задание
Образуйте от слова OPEN однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Clothes and Personality
What do your clothes really say about you? Some people wear their personality ___________ on their sleeves, while others try to hide it deep in the dark layers of their clothes. Nonetheless, one’s clothes can often be a window into the workings of their head.
48. Задание
Образуйте от слова COMPETE однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Texas Rodeo
The rodeo is a really exciting event. It is a thrilling __________________ between cowboys from all over the country.
49. Задание
Образуйте от слова OPEN однокоренное слово так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Australia
What do your clothes really say about you? Some people wear their personality ___________ on their sleeves, while others try to hide it deep in the dark layers of their clothes. Nonetheless, one’s clothes can often be a window into the workings of their head.
Ответы.
1. calculation
2. usually
3. really
4 movement
5.darkness
6.population
7.popularity
8.marvellous|marvelous
9. darkness
10.various
11. widely
12.countless
13. really
14. scientists
15. inexpensive
16.environmental
17. scientific
18.usually
19.defenseless
20.expensive
21. discovery
22. unpopular
23 necessarily
24 greatness
25apprenticeship
26 unpopular
27 population
28conservative
29finally
30 thankfully
31successful
32 scientist
33 domination
34beginning
35 inventor
36romantic
37 American
38buildings
39tropical
40suddenly
41 NATURALLY
42builder
43 absolutely
44 MASSIVE
45appearance
46traveller
47openly
48 competition
49openly
Imagine that you are doing a project on what pets are popular in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject – the results of the opinion polls (see the table below).
Comment on the data in the table and give your opinion on the subject of the project.
Pet Animals |
Pet Ownership (%) |
---|---|
Dogs |
35 |
Cats |
25 |
Fish |
20 |
Hamsters |
16 |
Guinea pigs |
4 |
Use the following plan:
– make an opening statement on the subject of the project;
– select and report 2–3 facts;
– make 1–2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments;
– outline a problem that can arise with keeping a pet and suggest a way of solving it;
– conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of pets in people’s lives.
Asked by: Griffin Stehr
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WHY SHOULD ANIMALS BE PROTECTED? … Animals also play a critical role in the ecosystems and biospheres that make life on Earth possible for humans. Protecting animals—as well as the oceans, forests, and grasslands they inhabit—will help safeguard the future for all species, including homo sapiens.
Why is it important to protect and care for animals?
By conserving wildlife, we’re ensuring that future generations can enjoy our natural world and the incredible species that live within it. To help protect wildlife, it’s important to understand how species interact within their ecosystems, and how they’re affected by environmental and human influences.
Why should we protect animals essay?
Wildlife is a precious gift from God for this planet. To maintain a healthy ecological balance on this land, animals, plants and marine species are as important as humans. … Every organism on this earth has a unique place in the food chain that contributes to the ecosystem in its own way.
How do we protect animals?
And protecting ecosystems and nature means protecting animals.
…
7 Ways to Help Wild Animals
- Plant trees. Trees recycle oxygen, returning it to the atmosphere for us to breathe and absorbing potentially harmful gases along the way. …
- Keep it clean. …
- Pick up trash. …
- Adopt an animal. …
- Take action. …
- Donate. …
- Stay Informed.
How we can protect wildlife?
Habitat destruction is the main threat to 85 percent of all threatened and endangered species, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. You can help reduce this threat by planting native trees, restoring wetlands or cleaning up beaches in your area.
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What is wildlife and its importance?
Wildlife provides a stability to different processes of the nature . … The importance of wildlife can be categorized as ecological , economic and investigatory importance as well as conservation of biological diversities etc . Animals have also been highly useful to us in providing food , clothing and source of income .
What is the importance of animals in human life?
Animals are our companions, our workers, our eyes and ears, and our food. They appear in ancient cave paintings, and on modern commercial farms. We have domesticated some of them, while others remain wild and are sometimes endangered by our activities.
How can we protect our wildlife essay?
Steps Towards Wildlife Conservation
- To study and retrieve all wildlife data, in particular, the amount and development of wildlife.
- Habitat protection through forest protection.
- Delimiting their natural habitat regions.
- Protecting animals against pollution and natural hazards.
How can we protect endangered wildlife?
12 Things We Should All Do To Protect Endangered Species
- Educate your family about endangered species in your area. …
- Recycle and buy sustainable products. …
- Reduce your water consumption. …
- Reduce your personal footprint. …
- Do not buy plastic products. …
- Pressure your civil servants.
What are the 5 uses of animals?
Uses of animals
- wool and hair for clothing, ropes and tents.
- hides and skin for leather.
- meat, milk, eggs.
- bones, hooves and horn for a variety of uses.
What animals are helpful to humans?
Unsung Heroes: 10 Ways Animals Help Us
- Bees are powerful pollinators. …
- Beavers combat climate change. …
- Llamas patrol farms. …
- Rats detect landmines. …
- Squirrels help trees take root. …
- Narwhals assist scientists. …
- Elephants create a source of water for other species. …
- Birds balance nature.
What are three uses of wildlife?
Human societies have recognized and accepted the use of wildlife resources for food, clothing, shelter, hunting, fishing, trapping, viewing, recreation, and as an indicator of environmental quality.
What is the importance of forest and wildlife?
The importance of forests cannot be underestimated. We depend on forests for our survival, from the air we breathe to the wood we use. Besides providing habitats for animals and livelihoods for humans, forests also offer watershed protection, prevent soil erosion and mitigate climate change.
What are the five advantages of forest?
Advantages of Forest
- (i) Influence on Climate: …
- (ii) Control of Runoff: …
- (iii) Flood Control: …
- (iv) Wildlife Habitat Provision: …
- (v) Prevention of Soil Erosion: …
- (vi) Reduction of Wind Erosion: …
- (vii) Removal of Pollutants: …
- (viii) Noise Abatement:
What are the 10 uses of forest?
Top 10 Uses of Forests [Importance in Points]
- Forests provide us a breath of fresh air. …
- Forests keep the earth cool by reducing global warming. …
- Forests provide a home for humans & animals. …
- Forests are important in maintaining the Climate. …
- Forests are important to prevent soil erosion and controlling floods.
What are the benefits of animals?
There are many health benefits of owning a pet. They can increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialize. Regular walking or playing with pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Pets can help manage loneliness and depression by giving us companionship.
What are some uses of animals?
- 2.1 As food.
- 2.2 For clothing and textiles.
- 2.3 For work and transport.
- 2.4 In science.
- 2.5 In medicine.
- 2.6 In hunting.
- 2.7 As pets.
- 2.8 For sport.
How are animals used by humans?
They use them to test weedkillers and pesticides as well as new ingredients for cleaning fluids, paints, food, drinks and even pet food. Animals are also used in medical research, in an attempt to find the causes of, and treatments for, human disease.
What is the most important animal?
(Updated April 24, 2020) Insects—pollinators, in particular—are integral to a healthy environment and the planet’s survival. According to the international conservation nonprofit Earthwatch Institute, bees are the most important species on earth.
Do all animals have a purpose?
All animal species seem to have a purpose. … One species could not maintain their purpose without having the other species available as a food source. Each species plays its role and each role is important. Humans are not the only species that have a purpose in this world.
Can we live without animals?
Originally Answered: Can humans survive without animals? Unfortunately not, as animals contribute to nature in ways that we will never be able to. For example, without bees, many plants and therefore our food, will not be able to be produced. Without birds, seeds will not be dispersed, and many trees will disappear.
Why are plants and animals important to humans?
Plants provide our food, materials for shelter, fuel to warm us and replenish the air we breathe. Plants provide food for animals and habitat for wildlife. Animals both large and small are a critical component to our environment. Domesticated animals, such as livestock, provide us food, fiber and leather.
What are the 10 uses of farm animals?
These include:
- Meat production.
- Milk production.
- Egg production.
- Companionship.
- Income generation.
What are the 5 uses of farm animals?
Some of the uses of farm animals are:
- For food. e.g. goats, cows and so on.
- For security protection. g. dogs.
- They are used for clothing. e.g. rabbits’ fur (fur means the hair) and skin of horses.
- They can be used as by-products such as Animal fats, Hides and skins.