English for academic and scientific purpose
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Task 12
Guess the words.
Task 13
Write out 7-8 words or word combinations to characterize the discipline “Ecology”
Task 14
Agree or disagree with the following statements.
1. Charles Darwin contributed a lot to ecology.
2. Ecology is of great help in political decisions about nature.
3. Ecology is connected only with botany.
4. Ecological economics is not a new discipline.
5. Mathematical methods help understand the dynamics of natural systems
Task 15
Answer the following questions.
1. Why is the discipline of ecology dynamic?
2. What is the contribution of Charles Darwin to ecology?
3. What scientists contributed to the development of ecology?
4. Why is synergy among the disciplines important?
5. Why is ecology important for politics and economics?
6. How does/did mathematics/biology influence ecology?
7. What is evolution and who launched this field?
8. What does “preserve the earth mean”?
9. Why does ecology view biological systems as wholes but not as independent parts?
10. What do you do to help our planet?
Task 16
Tell the story of the picture. These words will help you:
once; spend; day-off; in the open; go to the river; have a rest; dog; some food; bag; under the tree; began playing with…; throw; stick; teach; bring back; smile; soon; feel hungry; have a snack; eat; sandwiches; bread and butter; boiled eggs; fish; meat; drink; coffee; after the meal; throw; bones; empty tins; dog; run into…; return with…; be angry and upset; selfish; make … dirty; teach … a lesson
Task 17
Make a list of things that are thrown away and how we could make us of them.
READING B
Task 18
Read the text, try to catch its essentials and be ready to do the tasks.
“If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years of life left.”
"The only reason for being a bee that I know of is to make honey.... And the only reason for making honey is so as I can eat it."
Winnie the Pooh
“The bee is more honored than other animals, not because she labors, but because she labors for others”
Do you run away when you hear a bee buzzing? Many people do. A bee sting hurts and some people are allergic to bee venom. However, did you know that bees are very important to humans? Honeybees do more than just make honey. They fly around and pollinate flowers, plants, and trees. Our fruits, nuts, and vegetables rely on these pollinators. The honeybee pollinates One third of America’s food supply.
Have you seen or heard a honeybee lately? Bees are mysteriously disappearing in many parts of the world. Most people do not know about this problem. It is called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). Some North American beekeepers lost 80% of their hives from 2006-2008. Bees in Italy and Australia are disappearing too.
The disappearance of the honeybee is a serious problem. Can you imagine never eating another blueberry? What about almonds and cherries? Without honeybees, food prices will skyrocket. The poorest people always suffer the worst when there is a lack of food.
This problem affects other foods besides fresh produce. Imagine losing your favorite ice cream! Haagen Daaz is a famous ice cream company. Many of their flavors rely on the hard working honeybee. In 2008, Haagen Daaz began raising money for CCD. They also funded a garden at the University of California called The Haven. This garden helps raise awareness about the disappearing honeybee and teaches visitors how to plant for pollinators.
Donating money to research is the most important thing humans can do to save the honeybees. Scientists need money to investigate the causes of Colony Collapse Disorder. Some scientists blame CCD on climate change. Others think pesticides are killing the bees. Commercial bee migration may also cause CCD. Beekeepers transport their hives from place to place in order to pollinate plants year round.
Not everyone has money to donate regularly. There are other ways to help the honeybee. (7)
Task 19
Match the following words with their definitions.
Task 20
Reading Comprehension Quiz.