Задание №19188 ЕГЭ по Английскому языку

Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.

   Australia is home to some of the most amazing creatures and plant life in the world. It is famous for its diversity of species. However, scientists have just reported a “shocking” loss of biodiversity. The government has released its State of the Environment Report. It is depressing reading. The report reveals a serious decline in biodiversity, an increase in habitat loss, and increasing levels of pollution. It concludes that the condition of Australia’s environment is “poor and deteriorating.” Australia has been hit by drought, fires and fl oods in the past fi ve years. These have killed many animals and caused the loss of natural habitat. Climate change is also harming Australia’s ecosystems. Australia publishes its State of the Environment Report every fi ve years. Each report has painted a sadder picture. The Australian Conservation Foundation said Australia’s natural environment is suffering because the government is not taking action. The report is meant as a wake-up call to the damage humans are doing to the world around them.