There are various types of climate on the territory of Russia. Continental climate, with cold winters and mild or warm summers prevails. For example, in Volgograd we have rather mild winters and hot dry summers. Russia is a land of long rivers and deep lakes. There are many rivers in our country. The Volga is the longest river in Europe and the Yenisei and the Ob in Asia. The Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. This country is very rich in natural resources. It has deposits of coal, oil, gas, iron ore, gold, nickel, etc. Составьте несколько вопросов по содержанию текста.

All around the world there are many natural habitats that are 1) in danger of disappearing. 2) When a habitat becomes endangered, the plants and animals that make their homes there are also endangered. People destroy wild places everywhere. Why? Simply 3) because there are too many of us! We need room for houses, clean water and large areas for building factories. Sounds selfish, doesn't it? It does, but 4) there are ways you can help. Firstly, find out if there are any organisations in your area that try 5) to protect natural natural habitats and get involved. Or, if you really don't have enough time to join one 6) of these organisations, why not donate some money to help them with 7) their cause? Finally, you could write a letter to your mayor or MP protesting that a natural habitat in 8) your area is endangered and needs protection. You can even start a petition, get all your friends and neighbours to sign it and then give it to your local council. Don't forget - we can all do something to help.

1. The offenders are (pres simp) subjected to cross-examination.
2. The suspect is being (pres cont) caught.
3. The plaintiff was (past simp) struck.
4. The shoplifters were being (past cont) seen.
5. The final decision will be (fut simp) made in a month.
6. A pay increase has not been (pres perf) awarded in all the judges.
7. The woman had been (past perf) kidnapped before the police arrived.
8. The sentence will be (fut simp) passed after deliberations.
9. The evidence will have been (fut perf) reported to the police by next
week.
10. He hopes (pres simp) to be released from prison.
11. He hopes (pres simp) not to be sent to prison.
Все, кроме 11 и 12 -  Passive.