1. My home place – the village Beloyarskiy Protection of the environment

2. The sun, the trees, the grass, the sky, The silver moon that’s sailing by, The rain and dew and snowflakes white, The flowers sweet and stars at night! The song of birds, wind whispering – Such lovely things to bear and see Belong to you, belong to me.

3. 1. East or West 2. There is no place 3. The Englishman’s home 4. He who travels far 5. So many countries 6. Every country is strong a) is his castle. b) knows much. c) like home. d) home is best. e) by its traditions. f) so many customs. Proverbs Match two columns: Every country is strong by its traditions

4. All people around the world are worried about the environment. We want to see our village clean and tidy. All people around the world are worried about the environment. We want to see our village clean and tidy. We are proud of our village. It is large and green with trees. Every spring we plant some new trees in the streets and in front of our houses. We are proud of our village. It is large and green with trees. Every spring we plant some new trees in the streets and in front of our houses. But there are still some eco problems. But there are still some eco problems.

5. Eco problems in our village LITTER I think that litter is the most complicated problem. People throw away old things, paper, bottles and plastic bags. In our region there are not enough special litter stations to reuse and recycle it.

6. Keep forests clean All of you know that forests are called “ the lungs” of the planet because trees can transform carbon dioxide into oxygen to breath. That’s why it is necessary to protect and conserve them. All of you know that forests are called “ the lungs” of the planet because trees can transform carbon dioxide into oxygen to breath. That’s why it is necessary to protect and conserve them. All the forests visitors should keep to these rules: All the forests visitors should keep to these rules: - don’t cut young trees; - don’t cut young trees; - don’t break the branches of trees and bushes; - don’t break the branches of trees and bushes; - don’t drop litter or leave it in the forest; - don’t drop litter or leave it in the forest; - don’t make noise. - don’t make noise.

7. Keep all the water clean We throw away too much litter and in the wrong place.We have litter near the river. The water is polluted that it is not clean enough to swim. We must keep our river Medveditsa, our lakes clean.

8. Plant trees and flowers. Take care of birds and animals We can see different kinds of trees and flowers in the meadows near our village. But today they are disappearing. Each of us must do everything possible to protect nature. There are many animals and birds in our village. If we don’t keep to public paths in the countryside, birds and animals are frightened.

9. Rules for everybody to save environment. Do not pick wild flowers! Do not pick wild flowers! Do not litter the ground with cans, paper and bottles! Do not litter the ground with cans, paper and bottles! Do not frighten animals! Do not frighten animals! Do not harm plants! Do not harm plants! Feed birds and help them! Feed birds and help them! Plant trees and flowers! Plant trees and flowers! Clean rivers and springs! Clean rivers and springs!

10. Oh, Russia, I’m in love with you! Remember, Russia, you are great Not in the fields and battles past But in the lush green fields of wheat And forests, gardens, free of dust. I love you deeply, dear land, Your lakes with shores of fine sand, your rivers, valleys, hills and seas; Your songs and dances; birds in trees; Your sunrise is a splendid sight Which always gives me such delight!