NMT 20 PB

I Vocabulary presentation

1. Collocations in use pages 34-35

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II Reading
Text 1
The surrounding countryside is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The
open fields are perfect for taking a leisurely stroll or going
on a bike ride. If you follow a path through the fields, you
might catch sight of some wildlife. You could even take a
picture of the animals if you're lucky enough to catch a
glimpse of them.
In some areas, the landscape can be quite bleak, with
rocky mountains and steep slopes that are well worth
seeing. Even snow-covered mountains can be beautiful,
although they may block the view of the surrounding
countryside. It's important to protect the environment in these areas so that future generations
can enjoy the spectacular views as well.
If you prefer the coast, there are many sandy beaches that offer an uninterrupted view of the sea.
Walking along the beach can be very relaxing, especially if you have a good book to read. Just
remember to take your rubbish with you when you leave so that you don't harm the
environment.
Whether you prefer the mountains or the coast, the countryside has something for everyone. So
next time you're feeling stressed, why not take a trip to the surrounding countryside and enjoy
all that nature has to offer?

1. What can you do in the open fields?

A) Take a picture of the animals
B) Go on a bike ride
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

2. What is important to do in areas with rocky mountains and steep slopes?

A) Protect the environment
B) Take pictures of the mountains
C) Build houses and hotels
D) Leave your rubbish behind

3. What can walking along the beach be?

A) Boring
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B) Relaxing
C) Dangerous
D) Tiring

4. What should you do when you leave the beach?

A) Take your rubbish with you
B) Leave your rubbish behind
C) Throw your rubbish in the sea
D) Give your rubbish to someone else

5. What does the author suggest you do next time you're feeling stressed?
A) Stay at home
B) Go to the city
C) Take a trip to the surrounding countryside
D) Watch TV

6. What is the author's attitude towards nature?

A) Negative
B) Positive
C) Indifferent
D) Critical

7. What is the main idea of the text?

A) The countryside is a great place to escape city life
B) The coast is better than the mountains
C) The environment should not be protected
D) The countryside is boring

Text 2
The countryside is a wonderful place to visit, especially if you live in a city and need a break
from the hustle and bustle. The surrounding countryside can offer a peaceful escape from the
noise and crowds of urban life.
When you're in the countryside, you can enjoy open fields and follow a path through the trees.
You can take a picture of the beautiful scenery and breathe in the fresh air. However, not all
countryside is created equal. Some areas can be quite bleak, with rocky mountains blocking the
view. But even these landscapes have their own unique beauty.
If you're lucky, you might catch sight of some wildlife. Perhaps you'll see a deer or catch a
glimpse of a bird soaring overhead. If you're feeling adventurous, you can hike up a steep slope
for a spectacular view. It's well worth seeing snow-covered mountains or sandy beaches that
offer an uninterrupted view of the sea.
It's important to protect the environment when visiting the countryside. We must ensure that we
leave no trace behind and don't harm any wildlife. It's also important to respect the locals who
live in these areas and not disturb their peace and quiet.

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Overall, the countryside is a great place to visit for anyone looking for a change of scenery.
Whether you want to relax and unwind or go on an adventure, there's something for everyone.
So pack your bags, grab your camera, and head out to explore the beauty of nature.

1. What is the countryside?

A) A noisy and crowded place.
B) A peaceful escape from urban life.
C) A place with rocky mountains blocking the view.
D) A place where wildlife is not protected.

2. What can you do in the countryside?

A) Enjoy open fields and follow a path through the trees.
B) Take a picture of the beautiful scenery and breathe in
the fresh air.
C) Hike up a steep slope for a spectacular view.
D) All of the above.
3. What might you see in the countryside?
A) A deer.
B) A bird soaring overhead.
C) Snow-covered mountains.
D) All of the above.

4. Why is it important to protect the environment when visiting the countryside?

A) To ensure that we leave no trace behind.
B) To harm the wildlife.
C) To disturb the locals who live in these areas.
D) None of the above.

5. What should you do when visiting the countryside?

A) Leave no trace behind and don't harm any wildlife.
B) Respect the locals who live in these areas and not disturb their peace and quiet.
C) Both A and B.
D) None of the above.

6. What is the author's attitude towards the countryside?

A) Indifferent.
B) Critical.
C) Positive.
D) Negative.

7. What is the main idea of the text?

A) The countryside is a great place to visit for anyone looking for a change of scenery.

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B) The countryside is a noisy and crowded place.
C) The countryside is a place where wildlife is not protected.
D) The countryside is a place where locals are not respected.

Text 3
Since the days of Aesop, town mouse and country mouse have been at odds.
Now, Natural England wants to bring about a truce, suggesting townie visitors should smile, be
nice and say hello when visiting Britain's greener places.
The first update to the Countryside Code in over a decade is aimed at cutting down on antisocial
behaviour, including littering, straying from the path, and feeding livestock, as well as
encouraging more people to feel comfortable visiting rural areas.
Over the past year an influx of inexperienced visitors and hikers (due to Covid-19 restrictions
and lockdowns) has led to complaints from farmers, national
parks and landowners that rural etiquette was not being
followed.
Tony Juniper, chair of Natural England, said "healing" the
divide between town and country was key to the success of
gaining public support for conservation efforts.
"That idea of smiling and being friendly is quite an important
thing for us to have in mind as we're using these outdoor
spaces, especially considering that some people may not be that confident in using them.
"If someone smiles and says 'hello' it actually might make quite a big difference," he told The
Telegraph.
An online survey to collect opinions on the code attracted more than 4,000 responses, many of
them from people concerned about the behaviour of visitors to the countryside.
"Farmers are very welcoming of people to come and use footpaths and to be part of the rural
landscape, but they really want people to behave in a way where they're not going to be
disturbing livestock or damaging crops, or undermining conservation efforts, for example
encouraging ground nesting birds to come back, and then finding dogs running across those
spaces," he added.

1. What is the aim of the updated Countryside Code?

A) To encourage more people to visit urban areas.
B) To promote antisocial behavior in rural areas.
C) To cut down on littering and other bad behavior in rural areas.
D) To encourage people to feed livestock in rural areas.

2. Why have there been complaints from farmers and landowners over the past year?
A) Due to Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns.
B) Because of a lack of visitors to rural areas.
C) Because of an influx of experienced hikers.
D) Because of a decrease in conservation efforts.

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3. What does Tony Juniper believe is key to gaining public support for conservation efforts?
A) Encouraging more people to visit rural areas.
B) Cutting down on antisocial behavior in rural areas.
C) Healing the divide between town and country.
D) Encouraging people to feed livestock in rural areas.

4. What is the importance of smiling and being friendly according to Tony Juniper?
A) It can make quite a big difference to people who are not confident in using outdoor spaces.
B) It is a way to encourage people to litter less.
C) It is a way to encourage people to feed livestock.
D) It is not important at all.

5. What was the response to the online survey on the Countryside Code?
A) There were no responses.
B) There were only negative responses.
C) There were only positive responses.
D) There were more than 4,000 responses, many of them from people concerned about the
behavior of visitors to the countryside.

6. What do farmers want from people who visit rural areas?

A) To disturb livestock and damage crops.
B) To undermine conservation efforts.
C) To behave in a way that does not disturb livestock or damage crops.
D) To encourage ground nesting birds to leave.

7. Who is Tony Juniper?

A) A farmer.
B) A hiker.
C) The chair of Natural England.
D) The author of the Countryside Code.

III You Tube

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