5thYear

worksheet 1 :Unit 5
READING

Our Planet Is Warming Up !

The greenhouse effect, contrary to general belief, is in fact a very necessary natural phenomenon. If the Earths atmosphere did not
keep in any of the heat we get from the sun, our planet would be far too cold for us, and for any animals and plants, to live. The
problem, however, is that pollution has changed the atmosphere in the last hundred years or so, and this has caused the greenhouse
effect to increase too much. The Earths climate is changing. According to a new report by a United Nations scientific group, the
Earths average temperature could rise as much as *6F in the next 100 years. This is a lot, considering that over the past 100 years,
the average temperature has risen only 1 F.

Another study was conducted by British researchers who used computer models to predict what will happen if global warming
continues. It shows that one million species of plants and animals are in danger of becoming extinct by the year 2050 if global
warming continues. The British team studied 1, 103 species in Australia, Brazil, Europe, Mexico and South Africa (about 20% of the
Earths land area). They say 37% of the worlds 14 million plant and animal species on Earth could be destroyed. And, they say, there
is new evidence that humans are to blame.

If we dont take serious measures to stop the rise in the temperature, in the future centuries the Earth will be too damaged. Eventually,
human life will be threatened, and people will be wondering why we did nothing to protect ourselves when we still could.

Adapted from Jill Egan, www.timeforkids.com

*6 F: & Fahrenheit degrees (about 2 Celsius degrees)
1. Read carefully to find the words for the following definitions and synonyms :
a. Asking : f. Guilty:
b. Proofs : g. Usual/ typical :
c. Say something is going to happen :

d. Weather : h. At the end :
e. Not exist any more : i. Go up :
2. Read the text and complete the sentences. j. To be in
1. One result of the greenhouse effect is that .
2. Animals and plants need the greenhouse effect to . .
3. The greenhouse effect has increased because . .
4. Our planet has experienced a lot of changes in . .
5. We should protect human life by.

3Click on the words in the correct order.

1 next will World Brazil Cup. think win I the 2 I rain will it don't think tomorrow.

3 Britain I the will euro adopt think soon. 4 don't 2010. before to will fly men I think Mars

5 you be Jim think Do midnight? will before home 6 it if see film. regret I you don't will you think that

will/going to
4. Complete the conversations with the correct form of will or going to. Use short forms where possible.
1 'It's hot in here.' 'OK, I open the window.'
2 'Have you decided what you're doing at Christmas?' 'Yes, we stay with my parents.'
3 'Why are you driving so fast?' 'Because we be late.'
4 'We're going to Paris for Sylvia's birthday. But it's a secret.' 'Is it? OK, I tell her.'
5 'Oh, no. I haven't got any money! I'll have to go to the bank.' 'I lend you some.'
6 'Do you want me to give you a lift to the station?' 'No, thanks. It's OK. Dad take me.'
5) WILL, GOING TO or PRESENT CONTINUOUS? Complete the sentences with the verbs
in brackets using the most suitable future form.
 5thYear
worksheet 1 :Unit 5
1. Look at those clouds on the horizon! It is going to rain (RAIN) in a minute
2. Jack .............................................. (MEET) George tomorrow afternoon.
3. I think he ......................................... (BE) very successful.
4. As soon as she arrives in Dallas, she .......................................... (GIVE) you a call.
5. Who do you think ....................................... (WIN) the next national elections?
6. We ................................. (FLY) to Madrid next week for a meeting with the president.
7. Im not quite sure yet, but we .................................. (PROBABLY MOVE) to Bath
8. Look at that little boy! He ...................................... (FALL) into the swimming pool
9. Its cold in here Thats OK, I ................................. (TURN) on the heat
10. What are Maggies plans for the summer She .............................. (TRAVEL) to Italy.
11. Jim didnt study hard for his History exam. He ................................ (NOT PASS) it.
12. Rob and Molly ................................................ (CELEBRATE) their wedding anniversary next
Sunday.

6. Circle the correct option.

1. Im not sure I will/might travel by car or bus to the station.
2. Jess is going to/ will start kindergarten next year. She is 3 now.
3. I think Mathew may/ is going to a prize for his help to society.
4. Matt is sure he will/ may win the competition.
5. My mum will go/is going to the dentist at 7 pm.
6. The bus will leave/ is leaving in 5 minutes.
7. My classmate is going to/ will do points 1 and 2 and I am going to/ will do points 3 and 4.

7. Use the base words to make the correct word for the text.
My parents had a strong _____________ last Friday and it agree
was all due to my new and already beloved pet Jasper.
Its a gorgeous and playful dog. I was so __________ when excite
dad brought it to me, but my mums face turned red. Her react
___________ wasnt the ___________ by my dad at all. expect
Anyway, I loved my new friend and I did an ___________ arrange
with dad: I had to bath and take him to walk and the dog
would stay with me.
My promise wasnt _______ for dads situation. All his help
attempts to win mums ____________ were kind/ success/fury
________________. She was _________. expense
She said that having a pet is ____________ and that at the care
end all of us would be ____________ about the dog and
that she will have to take care of it. polite/kind
My dad spoke __________ and ___________ to mum, he
explained and promised He tried to calm her down. At use/patient
the beginning it seemed everything ____________ but with
___________, dad could convince mum of leaving the dog