1. Прочитайте текст и письменно переведите выделенный курсивом отрывок
Why is Effective Land Use Important?
In recent years people have begun to realize the harm that can come fr om neglecting or misusing the land. For example, over the past several hundred years fr om 15-22 centimeters of rich topsoil has been lost through erosion. This occurred partly because farm lands were left bare during non-growing times. Today in the United States, many farmers leave plants in the ground after crops have been harvested. The roots then help keep wind and water fr om eroding the soil.
Today farmers are aware of other ways to save soil. They may seed crops using a method called contour planting. With contour planting the field is plowed crosswise instead of up and down. The rows curve to the slope of the land. Each row acts as a tiny dam and keeps water from running down the slopes. Instead the water soaks into the soil.
Сегодня фермеры используют другие способы сохранения почвы. Они могут сеять культуры, используя метод, который носит название контурная вспашка.
Strip farming is another method of planting designed to hold water in the soil. The farmer alternates rows of grain with a crop such as timothy hay. The plants grow together. When water begins to roll down a slope, the hay which grows closer to the ground than the grain slows it down. The water then begins to soak into the ground.
Чересполосица друг способ насаждения, который удерживает воду в почве. Фермер чередует
Crop rotation is used to restore valuable chemicals to worn-out soil. Corn, for example, uses up nitrogen in soil. Soybeans restore nitrogen. In crop rotation, crops which restore nitrogen are grown, harvested, and the remains plowed under. Then crops which use up nitrogen are planted.
Increasingly, efforts are being made to plant seedlings in areas wh ere trees have been removed or burned down. People are also beginning to reuse, or recycle, products such as paper that a re made from wood.
2. Ответьте письменно на вопросы к тексту
1) What is crop rotation?
Crop rotation is used to restore valuable chemicals to worn-out soil.
2) How can conservation practices help protect your health?
A healthy environment is necessary for human life to survive. Drinkable water, breathable air, and edible food are some of the resources that are necessary for life to continue. That’s why conservation practices have a direct impact on our health. We try to safe our environment and get fresh and clean air, water and food. When people protect the environment, they are protecting themselves and their future as well.
3. Напишите 5 вопросов разного типа к содержанию всего текста и дайте на них ответы.
Have people begun to realize the harm that can come from neglecting or misusing the land in recent years? – Yes, they have.
What is contour planting? - With contour planting the field is plowed crosswise instead of up and down.
4. Откройте скобки, употребив глагол в скобках в нужном времени
a) Many people (to believe) that the world (to have) plenty of water. Many people believe that the world has plenty of water.
b) If we are going (to continue) having enough good water, we (to need) to take conservation measures. If we are going to continue ) having enough good water, we will need to take conservation measures.
5. Выберите нужный модальный глагол:
1) Fertilizers can/should/may be added to soil to provide plants with needed minerals. Fertilizers may be added to soil to provide plants with needed minerals.
2) Reforestation can/may/must take place wh ere forest fires have destroyed trees. Reforestation must take place wh ere forest fires have destroyed trees.
6. Напишите предложения в пассивном залоге и переведите их
a) Nature causes some air pollution. Air pollution is caused by nature. Природа в некоторой степени является причиной загрязнения воздуха.
b) Particulates can affect some parts of your body. Some parts of our body can be affected by particulates. Элементарные частицы могут оказывать влияние на некоторые части твоего тела.
