1. Complete the sentences with the words below. Mind the form of the words challenge, to monitor, to preserve, to replenish, to merge, to enhance, sustainability
1) …. is a process which tells of a development of all aspects of human life.
2) We must … natural resources for future generations.
3) Three small companies … into a large one.
4) The technology of production will … the resource base.
5) Reducing unemployment will be the main … for the new government.
6) When natural resources are used too fast they can’t be ….
2. Using a dictionary complete the table.
Verbs | Adjectives | Nouns |
challenge | ||
diversify | ||
sustainable | ||
resolution | ||
preserve | ||
engagement | ||
depletive |
3. Make nouns from the following verbs
to diversify
to engage
to aspire
to sustain
to preserve
to merge
4. Form meaningful word combinations using the words from both columns and translate them into Russian.
sustainable finite equitable reviving to further to enhance irreversible | growth rights resources process forestry progress the case of peace |
READING
Text 1
1. Read the text with the focus on the following points:
- a growing interest in sustainable development in the temporary world;
- the concern of European countries for sustainable forestry in the 18th and
19th centuries;
- the meaning of the word “development in the context of sustainable
development”.