English for academic and scientific purpose

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.

Disappearing Honeybee

“If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years of life left.”

Albert Einstein

"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

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“The bee is more honored than other animals, not because she labors, but because she labors for others”

Saint John Chrysostom (archbishop of Constantinople, 347-407)

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.

1. According to the text, the disappearance of honeybees is called ______.

2. Humans rely on honeybees to ______.

3. According to the article, which famous company is very worried about CCD? ______

4. What is the most important thing people can do to help honeybees? ______.

5. Moving honeybees from place to place is called ______.

Task 21

Fill in the gaps.

1. When something collapses it _______.

2. The place where honeybees live is called ______.

3. Another word for “rely on” is ______.

4. We need bees to ______ the plants that we eat.

5. There is ______ of honeybees in North America.

Task 22

Complete each sentence with the most suitable ending.

Task 23

Recognize facts and opinions in the text.

Task 24