A. Text-based tasks - Lösung
24 pts
1. Decide whether the following statements are right or wrong. | 2 pts | ||
a) | Algae make corals colourful. | ||
right (line 16/17) | |||
b) | Global warming is responsible for the termal stress of the corals. | ||
right (line 17/18) | |||
c) | By expanding the
coral port next to GBR there will be more food for the marine animals. | ||
wrong (line 33 - 35) | |||
d) | Some parts of the GBR have already recovered. | ||
right (line 37) | |||
Match the people with the statements according to the
text. Two statements do not match. Example: 5 - g) | 4 pts | ||
1 | Greg Hunt | - d) | |
2 | a scientist | - a) | |
3 | a farmer | - e) | |
4 | a tourist | - c) | |
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 agricultural 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 | |
… live on the Great Barrier Reef. (line 1 - 6) | |||
… are in danger. | |||
… are threatened by global warming / pollution / chemicals from minig activities. (line 27 - 30) | |||
b) | Coral bleaching is the reason … | 2 pts | |
… why corals die. (line 11) | |||
… why the reef could /might collapse by 2030. (line 13) | |||
… why tourists might stay away. (line 41) | |||
c) | Looking at satellite pictures of Australia´s east coast ... | 2 pts | |
… you can see large white sections of the GBR. (line 21/22) | |||
… it becomes clear, that large sections of the GBR have already gone | |||
complete white. (line 21/22) | |||
3. Answer the questions in complete sentences. | 8 pts | ||
a) | Why is the Barrier Reef economically important for Australia? (2 items) (line 8 - 10) | ||
The GBR is a very popular tourist attraction. | |||
The GBR generates a huge profit (of up to 6 billion Australian dollars). | |||
The GBR creates a lot of jobs / 64,000 jobs. | |||
b) | Why is Terry Huges angry? (line 23 - 26) | ||
He thinks the Australian Government should have acted sooner to prevent te coral bleaching. | |||
c) | How does agriculture affect the GBR? (line 28 - 29) | ||
Chemicals that are used in intensive farming pollute the sea via local rivers. | |||
d) | What are 1 million cubic metres of earth and rock needed for? (line 32/33) | ||
The material is needed for the construction of a (bigger / larger) coal port. | |||
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. | |||
- What was your most successful activity in the past? | |||
- What kind of work is the group doing? | |||
- Will you be able to stop the expansion of the coal port? | |||
- Has the group already organized a protest? | |||
- How many hours do you work in order to save the reef? | |||
- Do you usually work alone or in teams? | |||
- Where does the group work from? | |||
- Is it dangerous to work for your group? | |||