Video zone Did you ever post mean comments online?
Have you ever posted mean things online? Listen to three people talking about their
experiences
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Tasks
Do the preparation task first. Then watch the video and do the exercises. Remember you can
read the transcript at any time.
Preparation task
Match the definitions (a-) with the vocabulary (1-10).
Vocabulary
Definition
1.- a stranger
a in a way that makes you feel ashamed or
2. --- to feel guilty
embarrassed of something you've done
an in-joke
b. someone you don't know
to deal with something c. a private joke or funny story that only certain
shamefully
people understand
in person
d. to upset somebody by saying bad things to them or
about them
to throw you off
e. to feel that something you did was wrong
to apologise
f. to take action to solve a problem
to trust
10to hurt somebody's
9. actually being with someone, rather than
feelings
communicating online
h. to say sorry for something you've done
i to believe that someone is good and honest and
won't harm you
j. to make you suddenly feel surprised or confused
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Tasks
Task 1

1. Вопрос. How many percent of land remains wooded?

ответ. Today only about 6 per cent of the total land area remains wooded.

2. Вопрос. What are the most common trees in England?

ответ. Oak, elm, ash, and beech are the commonest trees in England

3.Вопрос.How many species of birds live in England?

ответ. Some 230 kinds of birds live in Britain, and another 200 are regular visitors, many are songbirds.

4.Вопрос. What is the biggest threat?

ответ. The biggest threat to the coastline is pollution

5. Вопрос. How many tons of industrial waste are pumped into the North Sea every year?

ответ. More than 3.500 million tons of industrial waste is pumped into the North Sea every year.

Peter likes to be near the sea. He/walk/beach. — Питер любит быть рядом с морем

He is going to walk on the beach. — Он собирается прогуляться по пляжу

Anne studies local customs. She/learn/local dances. — Анна изучает местные обычаи

She is going to learn some local dances —  Она собирается изучить некоторые местные танцы

Jill, Betty and Ken are at a campsite. They/sleep/a tent. — Джилл, Бетти и Кен на лагерной стоянке.

They are going to sleep in a tent. — Они собираются спать в палатке

My sister and I love history. We/visit/a museum. — Моя сестра и я любим историю.

We are going to visit a museum — Мы собираемся посетить музей