There have been lots of films that depict an ongoing or impending disaster which is mainly caused by natural phenomena, the effects of which have a deep 1.___________ on mankind. Quite often technological arrogance or the exploitation of nature by men evoke Mother Nature’s 2.___________ which is cruel but not unjustifiable in any case. 3.___________, all of us have witnessed floods, occurring mainly due to massive deforestation, or the continuous temperature rise with the subsequent 4.___________ of the ice caps and desertification affecting many countries worldwide. 5.___________, the effects of pollution are of great significance since they not only affect the flora and fauna - with the list of the 6.___________ species getting longer and longer - but also human beings due to disruptions in the food 7.___________. In recent years, environmental organisations and activists have sounded the alarm, but it is up to the governments to 8.___________ drastic measures in order to avoid more serious problems in the future. Our relationship with nature has to be 9.___________. If we don't wish to see the side effects of our senseless actions, then we all have to stop the destruction of natural habitats and 10.___________ down pollution.

1. A. impact B. response C. outcome D. fallout

2. A. anger B. revenge C. fury D. outrage

3. A. Furthermore B. Likewise C. Yet D. Thus

4. A. melting B. condensing C. shrinking D. downsizing

5. A. Consequently B. Additionally C. Accordingly D. Similarly

6. A. unprotected B. endangered C. imperilled D. jeopardized

7. A. row B. string C. chain D. range

8. A. make B. set C. put D. take

9. A. mutual B. reciprocal C. bilateral D. communal

10. A. narrow B. close C. scale D. break

Decide whether the statement is an advantage(A) or a disadvantage (D) of the nomadic life, and write the answer in the blank.Then practice the conversation about what you like or dislike about it.

1. A nomad constantly changes locations, switching from one place to another.           _______

2. It is hard to maintain a relationship.                                                                            _______

3. This constant process of change is a great learning experience, and when you learn, you become smarter.                                                                                                                           _______

4. Nomads don't take life very seriously, and they think about life very optimistically.    _______

5 You can learn to ride a horse from the early age, and travel everywhere by horse or camel. ______

6. Nomads think and adjust fast.                                                                                      _______

7. The basic understanding for nomads is that " everything is temporary and nothing is your". _____

8. Being a nomad, you never really have a feeling of real home.                                     ________

A. What do you like about the nomadic life?

B. Well,...........................................................................................

A. And what don't you like about it?

B.   ..................................................................................................

1, I am a poor man.

=> I wish........................................................

2. My parents works hard all day.

=> I wish ........................................................

3. That cupcake isn’t delicious.

=> The girl wishes ........................................................

4. His brother doesn't finish his homework.

=> He wishes ........................................................

5. The shirts are very expensive.

=> We wish