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4. … … damages our lakes, rivers and forests as well as our buildings.
5. Energy from the sun can be used to produce … … .
6. … … pollute our seas and beaches and kill many sea creatures.
7. Unfortunately, whales have become a(n) … … .
8. We are running out of … …, so we have to start using other sources of power.
3. Underline the correct word.
1. Solar batteries can capture and renew/store the sun’s energy. 2. Nuclear
energy/power stations are considered dangerous by many people. 3. So many people are
switching to organic food that it is very difficult for the public/supply to meet the
demand/need. 4. We will soon run out of fossil fuels so we must find newer/alternative
forms of energy. 5. Wind twirlings/turbines do not disturb cattle, so wind farms provide
good grazing/ hunting grounds. 6. Hydroelectric power plants/farms must take care not to
flood the neighbourhood/ surrounding area. 7. If we don’t start using reusable/renewable
forms of energy soon, the price of fuel is going to go up/sky high.
4. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold.
Treasuring the Tundra
The tundra is a cold, dry, 0) treeless region with very cold, 0 tree
temperature and little rain. One of its most 1) ... characteristics 1 distinct
is the 2) … frozen layer of ground called permafrost. 2 permanent
3) …, these extreme conditions can support a wide 3 surprise
4) … of wildlife. In fact, several groups of Inuit people live there, 4 vary
relying on hunting and fishing for their 5) … . The animal life 5 survive
includes such species as arctic foxes, reindeer, wolves and seals.
In spring, 6) … flowers cover the ground. The snow offers 6 colour
7) … to such plants, allowing them to resist the cold temperatures. 7 protect
However, it is 8) … for trees and larger plants to live in this environment. 8 possible
The tundra is extremely fragile, so any changes caused by increasing
temperatures and high 9) … levels will have a 9 pollute
10) … effect on the environment. We need to safe guard this delicate 10 consider
environment for the future.
Idioms & Fixed Phrases
5. Match the words in Column A to those in Column B, then use the phrases to
complete the sentences below.
A B
the lion’s off to

have butterflies in her stomach
take the bull heart

take my hat share
lose by the horns

1. John decided to … and ask his boss for a pay rise.
2. I really … Vicky. She has made the garden look beautiful.
3. The explorers didn’t …, even when their food supplies ran out.
4. Ann was so nervous that she .. before her interview.
5. Susan worked very hard on the project so she should get … of the bonus money.
6. Match the phrases in bold to the definitions. Have you got any similar
idioms/phrases in your language?
A criticise B busy and active C be kind D not show gratitude for E admire
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