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зруйнована землетрусом. 12. Саджанці регулярно оглядаються на наявність хвороб і
шкідників. 13. Сніг у тутешніх місцях рідкісне видовище. 14. Ми посковзнулися на
льоді і покотилися, втрачаючи рівновагу. 15. Дорога була слизька, машину занесло, і
вона перевернулася. 16. Хоча зараз і сонячно, візьміть парасолю про всяк випадок,
погода така мінлива. 17. Вони лежали і, спрямувавши очі вгору, дивилися на хмари,
що пропливають над ними. 18. Стемніло. Холодає. Стає вітряно. Збирається гроза. 19.
Падав дощ, і ми всі змокли. 20. Після дощу земля стала сирою і в’язкою.

UNIT 16
1. Read an article about tourism. Translate it into Ukrainian. For questions (1-7),
choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
TRAVEL WISE
Many of us look forward to our summer holidays all year. We cant wait to get away
from our everyday lives, to visit new places, try new things, or just to relax and lie in the
sun. But how many of us think about the effect our holidays have on the places we visit?
Although tourism has many benefits, such as bringing extra money into the local
economy, there are also negative effects. Tourism can do all sorts of damage to the
environment, the culture and the people of a country, especially in places which aren’t
prepared for large numbers of holidaymakers. In recent years there has been a large increase
in the number of independent travellers who want to get off the beaten track, and this has
meant that many remote destinations are having to adjust to new visitors.
It certainly isn’t all bad news though. The last few years have also seen a huge increase
in “eco-tourism”. This is tourism where holidaymakers try to have positive effect on the
people and places that they visit. If you are really committed to this idea, then you can spend
your holidays helping out on an organic farm in Britain, or taking part in conservation
projects in Africa or the Amazon rainforest. Don’t worry, though, if this doesn’t sound like
your idea of a holiday. Wherever you go and whatever you want to do, there are still ways to
make sure that you have the best possible impact on your holiday.
If you are heading off to a place for the first time, it is an excellent idea to find out as
much about it as you can. A guidebook is a great place to start. As well as learning about the
local places of interest, you can read about the way you will be expected to behave and
dress. This can save you from making embarrassing mistakes and means that you are less
likely to upset or offend your hosts. Don’t stop at the guidebook, though. If you can, listen
to some music or read some literature from your chosen destination. Knowing a little about
the place that you are visiting before you leave can make your holiday much more enjoyable
when you arrive.
It is also important to think about how you spend your money when you are on
holiday. Whenever you can, try to put it into the local people’s hands. You can do this by
eating and drinking local products rather than imported brands, staying in locally owned
accommodation and using local guides. In some parts of the world, you might be relatively
well off compared to the local population. Even in places where you are expected to haggle
or bargain, you should always pay a fair price for things. Remember that what might be a
very small amount of money to you, can make a big difference to some people.
Another important thing for the eco-tourist is to have as little effect on the local
environment as possible. This is easy to do if you follow some common-sense advice. Don’t
leave litter lying around and use biodegradable products whenever possible. If resources like
water or fuel are in short supply, then use as little of these as you can, and of course you
should never buy products made from rare plants or endangered animals. If you are lucky
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