B2 Eco issues

Question 1

Definitely, I think our small choices add _.
(= increase by small amounts until there is a large total)

Answer 1

Definitely, I think our small choices add up.

Question 2

Like, I’ve switched to LED bulbs at home to _ _ (= чтобы экономить электричество)..

Answer 2

Like, I’ve switched to LED bulbs at home to save energy..

Question 3

Big factories and companies are the m_ p_ (= the biggest of those who pollute).

Answer 3

Big factories and companies are the major polluters.
/ˈmeɪdʒə/

Question 4

and I always try to buy local p_ (= сельскохозяйственные продукты) to reduce my carbon footprint.

Answer 4

…and I always try to buy local produce to reduce my carbon footprint.

/ˈprɒdjuːs/

Question 5

Like, I’ve s_ _ (= переключился на) LED bulbs at home to save energy.

Answer 5

Like, I’ve switched to LED bulbs at home to save energy.

Question 6

Sure, I do my part by composting and avoiding s_-_ plastics (= одноразовые предметы из пластика), but it feels like just a drop in the ocean.

Answer 6

Sure, I do my part by composting and avoiding single-use plastics, but it feels like just a drop in the ocean.
/ˈsɪŋɡl juːs/

Question 7

I think it’s more c_d. (= it’s more complex )

Answer 7

I think it’s more complicated.
/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/

Question 8

I’ve started using a bamboo toothbrush and carrying r_ bags (= многоразовые) for shopping, which helps cut down on plastic waste.

Answer 8

I’ve started using a bamboo toothbrush and carrying reusable bags for shopping, which helps cut down on plastic waste.

Question 9

..and I always try to buy local produce to reduce my c_ f_ (= углеродный след).

Answer 9

..and I always try to buy local produce to reduce my carbon footprint.

/ˌkɑːbən ˈfʊtprɪnt/

Question 10

Sure, I _ _ part _ (= вношу свой вклад тем, что) composting and avoiding single-use plastics, but it feels like just a drop in the ocean.

Answer 10

Sure, I do my part by composting and avoiding single-use plastics, but it feels like just a drop in the ocean.

Question 11

I’ve started using a bamboo toothbrush and carrying reusable bags for shopping, which helps cut down on p_ w_. (=пластиковые отходы).

Answer 11

I’ve started using a bamboo toothbrush and carrying reusable bags for shopping, which helps cut down on plastic waste.

Question 12

Sure, I do my part by composting and avoiding single-use plastics, but it feels like just _ d_ _ _ ocean (= капля в море).

Answer 12

Sure, I do my part by composting and avoiding single-use plastics, but it feels like just a drop in the ocean.

Question 13

I’ve started using a bamboo toothbrush and carrying reusable bags for shopping, which helps cut _ _ plastic waste (= use it less).

Answer 13

I’ve started using a bamboo toothbrush and carrying reusable bags for shopping, which helps cut down on plastic waste.

Question 14

S_ development is development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
(= устойчивое, экологически безопасное развитие)

Answer 14

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Question 15

I’ve also switched to r_ w_ b_ (= многоразовые бутылки) instead of buying plastic ones.

Answer 15

I’ve also switched to reusable water bottles instead of buying plastic ones.

Question 16

Like, I’ve switched to _ b_ (=лампочки) at home to save energy.

Answer 16

Like, I’ve switched to LED bulbs at home to save energy.

/ˌel iː ˈdiː/

Question 17

“We’re at a stage now in history where people, especially young people, want to have the choice whether to drive or not to drive,” says Jason Torrance, policy director at s_ transport (=экологичный) group Sustrans.

Answer 17

“We’re at a stage now in history where people, especially young people, want to have the choice whether to drive or not to drive,” says Jason Torrance, policy director at sustainable transport group Sustrans.
/səˈsteɪnəbl/

Question 18

Thatch /θætʃ/ is the greenest roof covering you can have. It keeps you warm in the cold, and cool in the heat. Its c_ f_ (= углеродный след) is very low. If you look after it properly, it will serve you well for decades.

Answer 18

Thatch /θætʃ/ is the greenest roof covering you can have. It keeps you warm in the cold, and cool in the heat. Its carbon footprint is very low. If you look after it properly, it will serve you well for decades.

Question 19

The number of people affected by Alzheimer’s /ˈæltshaɪməz/ may hit 850,000 this summer… but this is a d_ _ _ o_ compared to obesity (/əʊˈbiː.sə.ti/, ожирение).
= но это капля в море по сравнению с…

Answer 19

The number of people affected by Alzheimer’s /ˈæltshaɪməz/ may hit 850,000 this summer… but this is a drop in the ocean compared to obesity (/əʊˈbiː.sə.ti/, ожирение).

Question 20

W_ sorting (= сортировка мусора) is a simple process that requires neither a lot of time, nor any special resources.

Answer 20

Waste sorting is a simple process that requires neither a lot of time, nor any special resources.

Question 21

I’m trying to ditch single-use plastics and switch to more s_ packaging (= eco-friendly), like using a lunch box instead of cling film for my sandwiches.

ditch = get rid of; cling film = пищевая плёнка

Answer 21

I’m trying to ditch single-use plastics and switch to more sustainable packaging, like using a lunch box instead of cling film for my sandwiches.

/səˈsteɪnəbl/