A. Text-based tasks
24 pts
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| 1. Decide whether the following statements are right or wrong. | 2 pts | |||
| a) | Algae make corals colourful. | |||
| b) | Global warming is responsible for the termal stress of the corals. | |||
| c) | By expanding the
coral port next to GBR there will be more food for the marine animals. | |||
| d) | Some parts of the GBR have already recovered. | |||
| Match the people
with the statements according to the text. Two statements do not match. Example: 5 - g) | 4 pts | |||
| 1 | Greg Hunt | |||
| 2 | a scientist | |||
| 3 | a farmer | |||
| 4 | a tourist | |||
| a) | "The result
of my last study shows that it´s important to act as soon as possible to help the ecosystem." | |||
| b) | "I will
continue visiting this country even if the ecosystem suffers from further damage." | |||
| c) | "I won´t come here again if the GBR isn´t alive anymore." | |||
| d) | "Building industrial sites is good for our economy." | |||
| e) | "I´ve always used agriculturl chemicals and will use them in the future." | |||
| f) | "The corals will profit from the construction process." | |||
| 3. Finish the senteces using the information from the text. | 5 pts | |||
| a) | Many species of marine animals … | 1 pt | ||
| b) | Coral bleaching is the reason … | 2 pts | ||
| c) | Looking at satellite pictures of Australia´s east coast ... | 2 pts | ||
| 3. Answer the questions in complete sentences. | 8 pts | |||
| a) | Why is the Barrier Reef economically important for Australia? (2 items) | |||
| b) | Why is Terry Huges angry? | |||
| c) | How does agriculture affect the GBR? | |||
| d) | What are 1 million cubic metres of earth and rock needed for? | |||
| 4. Ask questions. | 6 pts | |||
| You meet Mr
Black, a member of a group that wants to save the reef. Ask him four questions about the group´s work and activities. Use four different question forms. | ||||