2 Read the article. Mark the sentences T(true) or F (false). Correct the false
sentences.
1
Americans are less prepared for
bad weather than the British,
2 The great storm of 1987 in the UK
was a surprise.
3
To be under the weather means 'to
be depressed'.
4
The tone of the article is quite serious.
The body of a ladybug polusharoobraznoe or ovate, more or less convex. The head is short with 11, at least 10 jointed antennae, sessile on the sides of the front edge of the head and able to buckle under his head. The abdomen consists of 5 free segments. The most active period for the destruction of aphids, part of the diet of ladybirds - from spring to late autumn, winter ladybugs climb under fallen leaves, bark of trees or rocks and there waiting for the next spring. Depending on the availability of food, these insects live from a few months to a year, and very rarely - up to two years. Juveniles are always different bright color that gradually fades with age, while remaining sufficiently convincing warning to predators who want to encroach on the life of an insect. Effective way to protect - sharply poisonous-smelling yellow liquid that ladybugs isolated from the joints of the feet. It discourages their main enemies - spiders, frogs and some insects feeding ladybirds. Birds and other vertebrates in the ladybirds do not hunt. Ladybugs good fly, making its wings up to 85 strokes per second.There are more than 4,000 species of ladybugs, which are common in all parts of the world. Some of them are found in all plants: trees, shrubs or grasses, which have only aphids; others are held only on the outfield grass; third - in the meadows adjacent to streams; fourth - only on the trees; Finally, some species live in the reeds and other aquatic plants; the last are more long legs that help them stay on the plants, easy bending in the wind. The most common type - seven-spotted ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata). It 7-8 mm in length. Thoracic shield her black with whitish spots in the front corner; red elytra black with 7 points, is very common in Europe, North Africa and Asia. This species feeds on aphids and spider mites.
In English-speaking countries ladybird called Ladybird, Ladybug or Lady Beetle. Combining these names the word «Lady» means the Virgin Mary, respectively ladybug in Catholic countries considered insects Mother of God (Wed him. Marienkäfer, Spanish. Mariquita). The most common version of the name ladybug indicates cattle belonging to God or some divine character: Russ. ladybug, Pol. boża krówka, LTL. boružėlė, Romanian. vaca domnului ["cow (ka) of God"], serb.-Horw. bozhja òvchitsa, France. bête à bon Dieu («animal god»), poulette à Dieu («chicken god").
The murder of a ladybug in a number of crops is prohibited. Ladybug in Western culture is considered a symbol of good luck.
3. We went to the shop but we didn't go to the bank.
4. She had a pen but she didn't have any paper.
5. Jack did French at school but he didn't do German.
6. I spoke English but I didn't speak German.
7. She ate meat but she didn't eat apples yesterday.
8. I bought a magazine but I didn't buy a newspaper.
Упражнение 57.
1. I enjoyed the party. And you? Did you enjoy the party?
2. I had a good holiday. And you? Did you have a good holiday?
3. I got up early in the morning. And you? Did you get up early in the morning?
4. I slept well last night. And you? Did you sleep well last night?
5. I got up before 7.30 yesterday. And you? Did you get up before 7.30 yesterday?
6. I had a shower. And you? Did you have a shower?
7. I did an examination yesterday. And you? Did you do an examination yesterday?