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Project: Organize a project on the consequences of Chernobyl catastrophe in Mozyr. Divide into 4 groups:
1. Get information about the first days after the catastrophe (were people informed or not; first measures undertaken by Mozyr officials).
2. Find out the number of Mozyr inhabitants who took part in liquidating the consequences of the Chernobyl catastrophe and the way they are protected by the government.
3. Find out the information about the effect of the explosion on human’s health (the number of people suffering the consequences of Chernobyl).
4. Inquire about the negative effects of the disaster on business life in Mozyr.
Living In The Modern World
Ex.1. Read the text:
Pollution is one of the greatest problems facing mankind. The nuclear accident at Chernobyl and the poisoning of the river Rhine by chemicals are just two recent examples of disasters affecting the environment. What can be done? Some people say there is no practical solution. However, I believe the problem can be dealt with оп three levels: internationally, nationally, and last but not the list, on a personal level.
Let us begin by looking at the type of international action that can be taken. The first point I would like to make is that, when a disaster such as that at Chernobyl occurs, it affects millions of people. Radiation does not respect international borders. In my opinion there should be strict safety regulations governing the construction of reactors. Furthermore, reactors should be regularly inspected by teams of international experts. Similarly, if a country wishes to get rid of nuclear waste by dumping it at sea, it should only be allowed once the matter has been thoroughly discussed by all the countries that would be affected. Environmental disasters can be avoided.
Let us now look at what can be done on a national level. Governments must be prepared to take action against pollution. For instance, air pollution could be reduced if car manufactures and companies were made to fit effective filters on car exhausts and factory chimneys. These measures would in turn help to reduce the damage caused to lakes and forests by acid rain.
Lastly, what can we do as individuals? Firstly, I believe we should all be prepared to make changes to our lifestyles. Personally, I try and use public transport or my bicycle as much as possible. When I buy petrol, I make sure that it is the lead free variety. Secondly, we can protest against companies responsible for pollution by making our opinions known and hitting them in the pocket. For example, if the public boycotted products such as aerosols, which damage the ozone layer, then manufacturers would have to change their packaging policies. We would show them that we are not prepared to let them get away with destroying the environment.
To sum up, I have tried to show that there are steps that can be taken in the fight against pollution. It is a problem that can be solved given the right levels of commitment. However, only by acting as individuals first, can we expect governments to act in their turn.
Ex.2. Are these statements true, false or not stated?
1. Pollution gets a lot of publicity.
2. Many people accept pollution as a part of life.
3. The writer is a pessimist.
4. Chernobyl was nobody’s fault.
5. The writer can’t afford to use his car all the time.
6. Consumers have power.
7. We can all fight pollution.
8. What we do is more important than what governments do.
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