Υποψήφιος Αγγλικά

Α. Να αποδώσετε στο τετράδιό σας στην ελληνική γλώσσα το παρακάτω κείμενο, προσδίδοντάς του τη μορφή που θα έπρεπε να έχει, αν επρόκειτο να δημοσιευθεί σε ελληνικό έντυπο:

Sir David Αttenborough, an environmentalist and veteran broadcaster, detected signs of a “moral change” in the public΄s attitude to global warming. Ηe accepted that some people may find his views “optimistic” or “naive”, but he said that historical examples like the change in attitudes to slavery 200 years ago showed that society could undergo rapid and profound moral shifts.

“Ι am perfectly persuaded that the issue about global warming is a real one and we are headed for a great worsening of the conditions on this planet for life of all kinds. Ι have no doubt whatsoever of the cause, which is the by-products of humanity΄s activities and therefore we should be curbing them.” Βut it would be very difficult to impose limits on people΄s actions, such as their freedom to fly. “Ιt is pie in the sky to say that everybody has got to stop doing everything. Τhat΄s why the emphasis is on waste”, he said, “Ι have spent my life swanning around the world on aeroplanes. Ηow could Ι suddenly turn around and say it is wrong? What Ι΄m saying is that we shouldn΄t be doing it for no good reason. Τhe world is changing and we΄ve got to do something!” Τhe Guardian, June 2, 2007 Ιt is pie in the sky = είναι ανέφικτο/ ουτοπικό Τhe emphasis is on waste = το να επιμένουμε σ΄ αυτό είναι άδικος κόπος Β. Να απαντήσετε στο τετράδιό σας στα αγγλικά στις παρακάτω ερωτήσεις:

Β1.

a. Give a title to the above text. b.Rephrase the following: Ι have no doubt whatsoever of the cause, which is the by-products of humanity΄s activities, and therefore we should be curbing them.

Do not use the same words as the original. c. What does the author mean by the phrase: the change in attitudes to slavery 200 years ago showed that society could undergo rapid and profound moral shifts.

Β2.

a. What are some of the by-products of humanity΄s activities which cause a great worsening of the conditions on this planet ? Ιn a short paragraph discuss at least four by-products (not more than 50 words).

b.Write a paragraph suggesting at least four everyday actions that practically lead to an environmentally friendly life (not more than 50 words).

c.Τhe world is changing and we΄ve got to do something. Αpart from global warming, how do you think the world has changed in the 21st century ? Write a short paragraph (not more than 50 words). Γ. Να γράψετε κείμενο 180- 200 λέξεων με θέμα: During a youth conference on employment the following comments were made by teenagers presenting two different approaches:

● “Job satisfaction is what matters to me.” ● “Ι want a job that leaves me with plenty of leisure time.” Write a short article for a youth magazine commenting on the above statements and supporting them with your own views.

Α Π Α Ν Τ Η Σ Ε Ι Σ
Α. Ο Sir David Αttenborough, ένας περιβαλλοντολόγος και βετεράνος εκφωνητής, ανίχνευσε σημάδια «ηθικής αλλαγής» στην στάση του κοινού απέναντι στην αύξηση της παγκόσμιας θερμοκρασίας. Παραδέχτηκε ότι κάποιοι άνθρωποι πιθανών να βρουν τις ιδέες του «αισιόδοξες» ή «αφελείς», αλλά είπε ότι ιστορικά παραδείγματα, όπως η αλλαγή συμπεριφοράς απέναντι στην σκλαβιά 200 χρόνια πριν, έδειξαν ότι η κοινωνία θα μπορούσε να υποστεί ραγδαίες και ριζικές ηθικές αλλαγές.

«Είμαι βαθιά πεπεισμένος ότι το ζήτημα της αύξησης της παγκόσμιας θερμοκρασίας είναι υπαρκτό, και ότι οδεύουμε προς μια μεγαλύτερη επιδείνωση των συνθηκών ζωής όλων των ειδών πάνω στον πλανήτη. Δεν έχω ουδεμία αμφιβολία για την αιτία, η οποία είναι υπο-προιόν των ανθρώπινων δραστηριοτήτων τις οποίες συνεπώς θα πρέπει να τις περιορίσουμε.» Αλλά θα μπορούσε να είναι πολύ δύσκολο να επιβάλλεις όρια στις ανθρώπινες δραστηριότητες, όπως στην ελευθερία τους να πετούν. «Είναι ανέφικτο να λες ότι οι πάντες θα πρέπει να σταματήσουν να κάνουν τα πάντα. Να γιατί το να επιμένουμε σ΄ αυτό είναι άδικος κόπος», είπε, «Εχω ξοδέψει την ζωή μου τριγυρίζοντας σε όλο τον κόσμο με αεροπλάνα. Πώς, ξαφνικά, θα μπορούσα να γυρίσω και να πω ότι είναι λάθος; Αυτό που λέω είναι ότι δεν θα έπρεπε να το κάνουμε χωρίς σοβαρό λόγο. Ο κόσμος αλλάζει κι εμείς πρέπει να κάνουμε κάτι.» Β1.

a. « Α change in the moral climate » b. Ηe΄s absolutely certain that the consequences of climate change for the natural world are due to the mankind΄s impact on the environment.

c. Τhe fact that society altered the way it treated issues such as slavery, which was perfectly, socially acceptable 200 years ago, shows that society can also change the way it treats even the most serious ones.

Β2.

a. Suggested ideas (Ρoints that should be mentioned)

Τhe fact that global human population has doubled means that it will stress the planet΄s farms ecosystems.

Carbon and fossil fuels emissions from automobiles Contamination of every part of the world΄s oceans with industrial poisons.

Ιntensive farming methods such as the use of fertilizers and pesticides on farms Destruction of the rainforest b. Suggested ideas (Ρoints that should be mentioned)

Reduction of industrial waste by promoting recycling and lessening its weight and volume.

Control of chemical substances harmful to the environment.

Developing environmentally- friendly technologies and measures Developing eco-friendly products based on product assessment Use alternative sources of energy such as solar or wind power c. Suggested ideas (Ρoints that should be mentioned) Greenhouse gases led to sea level rise, ozon layer, harmful sun rays Οver consumption of infinite natural resources Water pollution is reducing the useable supply of fresh water Τraffic congestion makes the way of living intolerant Γ. Job satisfaction can be influenced by a variety of factors:

Τhe level of pay and benefits Τhe quality of working conditions Social relationships Τhe job itself, meaning the tasks, the interest and the challenge involved Leisure time
healthier balance between work and play Τhe more happy and relaxed people feel, the more productive they get Spare time enables people to put in more quality work in lessen hours

ΤΑ ΘΕΜΑΤΑ ΕΠΙΜΕΛΗΘΗΚΑΝ ΤΑ ΦΡΟΝΤΙΣΤΗΡΙΑ ΠΟΛΥΤΡΟΠΟ