13. Погода. Природа. Окружающая среда (Weather. Nature. Environment) - текст, тесты, устойчивые выражения в английском языке

Weather, Nature and Environment

Weather is an important part of our everyday life.

It can be sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy or windy. In summer, the weather is usually warm and sunny, while in winter it can be cold and snowy.

In spring, nature becomes green and beautiful, and in autumn the leaves turn yellow, orange and red.

Nature is all around us. It includes forests, rivers, lakes, mountains, animals and plants.

Many people enjoy spending time in nature because it helps them relax and feel happy.

We should respect nature and take care of it.

The environment is the world around us. Unfortunately, people can harm the environment in many ways.

Air and water pollution, plastic waste and cutting down forests are serious problems.

Climate change is also affecting our planet.

Temperatures are rising, and some natural disasters are becoming more common.

Everyone can help protect the environment.

We can save water and electricity, recycle paper and plastic, use public transport and plant trees.

We should not throw rubbish on the ground or pollute rivers and lakes.

If people work together, they can make the Earth cleaner, safer and more beautiful.

Protecting nature is important not only for us, but also for future generations.

Погода, природа и окружающая среда

Погода — важная часть нашей повседневной жизни. Она может быть солнечной, облачной, дождливой, снежной или ветреной. Летом погода обычно теплая и солнечная, а зимой может быть холодно и снежно. Весной природа становится зеленой и красивой, а осенью листья становятся желтыми, оранжевыми и красными.

Природа окружает нас повсюду. Она включает леса, реки, озера, горы, животных и растения. Многие люди любят проводить время на природе, потому что это помогает им расслабиться и чувствовать себя счастливыми. Мы должны уважать природу и заботиться о ней.

Окружающая среда — это мир, который нас окружает. К сожалению, люди могут наносить вред окружающей среде разными способами. Загрязнение воздуха и воды, пластиковые отходы и вырубка лесов — это серьезные проблемы. Изменение климата также влияет на нашу планету. Температура повышается, а некоторые стихийные бедствия становятся более частыми.

Каждый человек может помочь защитить окружающую среду. Мы можем экономить воду и электричество, перерабатывать бумагу и пластик, пользоваться общественным транспортом и сажать деревья. Мы не должны бросать мусор на землю или загрязнять реки и озера.

Если люди будут работать вместе, они смогут сделать Землю чище, безопаснее и красивее. Защита природы важна не только для нас, но и для будущих поколений.

1. What can the weather be like?
2. How does nature change in different seasons?
3. Why do many people enjoy spending time in nature?
4. What problems can harm the environment?
5. How can people help protect the environment?

1. The weather can be sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy or windy.
2. In spring, nature becomes green and beautiful. In autumn, the leaves turn yellow, orange and red. In summer, the weather is usually warm and sunny, while in winter it can be cold and snowy.
3. Many people enjoy spending time in nature because it helps them relax and feel happy.
4. Air and water pollution, plastic waste, cutting down forests and climate change can harm the environment.
5. People can save water and electricity, recycle paper and plastic, use public transport and plant trees. They should also not throw rubbish on the ground or pollute rivers and lakes.

Устойчивые выражения и полезные фразы по теме Weather, Nature & Environment.

Weather — Погода

Nature — Природа

Environment — Окружающая среда

1. It’s raining cats and dogs — льет как из ведра.
2. Under the weather — плохо себя чувствовать.
3. Come rain or shine — несмотря ни на что.
4. Every cloud has a silver lining — нет худа без добра.
5. A breath of fresh air — глоток свежего воздуха / что-то новое.
6. Can’t see the forest for the trees — не видеть главного за мелочами.
7. Barking up the wrong tree — идти по ложному следу.
8. A fish out of water — чувствовать себя не в своей тарелке.
9. Go green — стать более экологичным.
10. Do your bit for the planet — внести свой вклад в защиту планеты.

Задания для саморазвития

1. выпишите незнакомые слова и их переводы

2. придумайте предложения с новыми неизвестными словами и выражениями

3. перескажите текст по данной теме

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Найди пару

[[m1 Weather ]] [[m1 Climate ]]
[[m2 Sunny ]] [[m2 Bright ]]
[[m3 Cloudy ]] [[m3 Overcast ]]
[[m4 Rainy ]] [[m4 Wet ]]
[[m5 Windy ]] [[m5 Breezy ]]
[[m6 Cold ]] [[m6 Chilly ]]
[[m7 Hot ]] [[m7 Warm ]]
[[m8 Storm ]] [[m8 Thunderstorm ]]
[[m9 Rain ]] [[m9 Precipitation ]]
[[m10 Snow ]] [[m10 Snowfall ]]
[[m11 Fog ]] [[m11 Mist ]]
[[m12 Forest ]] [[m12 Woodland ]]
[[m13 Nature ]] [[m13 Wildlife ]]
[[m14 Mountain ]] [[m14 Highland ]]
[[m15 River ]] [[m15 Stream ]]

Тесты для самопроверки с ответами

1. What do we call weather with a lot of sunshine?

• A) Cloudy
• B) Sunny *
• C) Windy
• D) Foggy

Hint: Sunny weather means that the sun is shining.

2. What does “It’s raining cats and dogs” mean?

• A) Animals are outside
• B) It is raining very heavily *
• C) It is snowing
• D) The weather is sunny

Hint: This is an idiom meaning that it is raining a lot.

3. What do we call frozen water that falls from the sky?

• A) Rain
• B) Fog
• C) Snow *
• D) Wind

Hint: Snow consists of ice crystals.

4. What is the opposite of “hot” when we talk about weather?

• A) Warm
• B) Dry
• C) Cold *
• D) Sunny

Hint: Cold means having a low temperature.

5. What does “under the weather” mean?

• A) To be outside in the rain
• B) To feel ill or not well *
• C) To enjoy sunny weather
• D) To travel in bad weather

Hint: This idiom describes someone who is feeling unwell.

6. Which season comes after winter?

• A) Autumn
• B) Summer
• C) Spring *
• D) Winter

Hint: In this season, plants begin to grow and flowers appear.

7. What happens to many leaves in autumn?

• A) They become yellow, orange or red *
• B) They become blue
• C) They disappear immediately
• D) They become snow

Hint: Autumn is famous for colorful leaves.

8. What is a “forest”?

• A) A large area covered mainly with trees *
• B) A place covered with snow
• C) A large building
• D) A type of weather

Hint: Forests are natural areas where many trees and plants grow.

9. Which of these is a natural source of water?

• A) Factory
• B) River *
• C) Road
• D) Building

Hint: Rivers carry water through the land.

10. What does the expression “go with the flow” mean?

• A) To swim very fast
• B) To fight against nature
• C) To accept a situation and not resist it *
• D) To walk in a forest

Hint: The expression comes from the idea of moving naturally with a river.

11. What is an “environment”?

• A) Only the weather
• B) The world and conditions around us *
• C) Only forests
• D) Only animals

Hint: The environment includes air, water, land, plants, animals and people.

12. Which problem is caused by harmful substances in the air?

• A) Air pollution *
• B) Recycling
• C) Deforestation
• D) Fresh air

Hint: Smoke and harmful gases can pollute the air.

13. What is “water pollution”?

• A) Saving water
• B) Cleaning a river
• C) Making water dirty or unsafe *
• D) Drinking fresh water

Hint: Pollution makes water harmful to people, animals or plants.

14. What does “deforestation” mean?

• A) Planting new trees
• B) Cutting down large areas of forest *
• C) Cleaning forests
• D) Protecting wild animals

Hint: Deforestation means removing forests, often by cutting down trees.

15. Which of these is an example of plastic waste?

• A) A glass of water
• B) A plastic bottle *
• C) A growing tree
• D) A clean river

Hint: Plastic bottles and bags can become waste if they are thrown away.

16. What should we do with paper and plastic when possible?

• A) Burn them
• B) Throw them into rivers
• C) Recycle them *
• D) Leave them in forests

Hint: Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste.

17. What does “go green” mean?

• A) To paint everything green
• B) To live in a forest
• C) To become more environmentally friendly *
• D) To buy green clothes

Hint: “Go green” means to choose actions that are better for the environment.

18. What is a “carbon footprint”?

• A) A footprint left in the sand
• B) The amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an activity or person *
• C) A type of animal track
• D) A mark made by a tree

Hint: A carbon footprint is connected with greenhouse gas emissions.

19. Which action can help save water?

• A) Leaving the tap running
• B) Taking very long showers
• C) Turning off the tap when it is not needed *
• D) Throwing water away

Hint: Using only the water we need helps conserve this resource.

20. Which form of transport is generally more environmentally friendly than using a private car alone?

• A) Public transport *
• B) A large private car
• C) A plane for a short trip
• D) A motorcycle for every journey

Hint: Buses and trains can carry many people at the same time.

21. What does “a breath of fresh air” mean?

• A) A strong wind
• B) Something new, pleasant or refreshing *
• C) Dangerous pollution
• D) A cold winter day

Hint: This expression can describe a refreshing person, idea or experience.

22. What does “The grass is always greener on the other side” mean?

• A) Grass needs water
• B) Other people's situations often seem better than our own *
• C) Grass is always green
• D) Gardens are better than forests

Hint: This idiom describes the tendency to think that other people have a better situation.

23. What does “You can’t see the forest for the trees” mean?

• A) You are lost in a forest
• B) You cannot see the big picture because you focus on small details *
• C) You cannot see trees at night
• D) You are afraid of forests

Hint: The expression contrasts individual details with the whole situation.

24. Which of these is a renewable source of energy?

• A) Coal
• B) Oil
• C) Wind *
• D) Natural gas

Hint: Wind is naturally replenished and can be used to produce electricity.

25. What is climate change?

• A) A change in the weather during one afternoon
• B) Long-term changes in Earth's climate patterns *
• C) A change from spring to summer
• D) A rainy weekend

Hint: Climate change refers to long-term changes, not just daily weather.

26. Which action is best for protecting forests?

• A) Cutting down unnecessary trees
• B) Starting fires
• C) Planting and protecting trees *
• D) Leaving rubbish in the forest

Hint: Trees are important for ecosystems and help support biodiversity.

27. What does “do your bit for the planet” mean?

• A) To travel around the planet
• B) To make a personal effort to help the environment *
• C) To study geography
• D) To build a house

Hint: “Do your bit” means to make your own contribution.

28. What does “a drop in the ocean” describe?

• A) A very large amount
• B) A small amount compared with what is needed *
• C) Heavy rain
• D) Ocean pollution

Hint: One small drop is tiny compared with the size of an ocean.

29. Which sentence describes a responsible environmental action?

• A) We should throw rubbish on the ground.
• B) We should waste electricity.
• C) We should use less plastic and recycle more. *
• D) We should pollute rivers.

Hint: Reducing waste and recycling help protect the environment.

30. Why is it important to protect nature?

• A) Because nature provides resources and supports life *
• B) Because nature belongs only to animals
• C) Because weather never changes
• D) Because pollution is harmless

Hint: People, animals and plants all depend on healthy ecosystems.