Greenpeace In 1971, motivated by their vision of a green and peaceful world, a small team of activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada, in an old fishing boat. These activists, the founders of Greenpeace, believed a few individuals could make a difference.
Their mission was to «bear witness» to US underground nuclear testing at Amchitka, a tiny island off the West Coast of Alaska, which is one of the world's most earthquake-prone regions. Amchitka was the last refuge for 3000 endangered sea otters, and home to bald eagles, peregrine falcons and other wildlife.
Even though their old boat, was intercepted before it got to Amchitka, the journey sparked a flurry of public interest. The US still detonated the bomb, but the voice of reason had been heard. Nuclear testing on Amchitka ended that same year, and the island was later declared a bird sanctuary.
Today, Greenpeace is an international ecological organization that has 2.8 million supporters worldwide, and national as well as regional offices in 41 countries. Its headquarters are based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Greenpeace is a non-profit organization and nongovernmental. It unites people of different colours living in different continents and speaking different languages. The common mission of this organization is preserving life on the earth in its full variety.
Greenpeace does not accept donations from governments, corporations or political parties but relies on contributions from individual supporters and foundation grants. Greenpeace does not support any political party. Nevertheless, its members carry on a dialogue with all political forces and struggle for approving and passing laws for the welfare of our environment.
As a global organization, Greenpeace focuses on the most crucial worldwide threats to our planet's biodiversity and environment. It campaigns to stop climate change, save the oceans, stop whaling, say no to genetic engineering, stop the nuclear threat, eliminate toxic chemicals.
The goal of Greenpeace is to expose environmental criminals, and to challenge government and corporations when they fail to live up to their mandate to safeguard our environment and our future.
Questions:
1. When did a small team of activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada?
2. Who were the founders of Greenpeace?
3. What was their mission?
4. Who lived at Amchitka?
5. What did the journey spark?
6. Was nuclear testing on Amchitka ended?
7. What was the island declared?
8. What can you say about Greenpeace today?
9. Does Greenpeace have many supporters?
10. Where are its headquarters based?
11. What is the common mission of this organization?
12. What do you know about political activities of Greenpeace?
13. What does Greenpeace focus on?
14. What does it campaign?
15. What is the goal of Greenpeace

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Free Time

Every person needs some free time, be it a kid or an adult. Most schoolchildren and employees usually rest at weekend. This is the best time for relaxing and doing what you like. Evenings of weekdays also offer some free time.

When I get back from school, I eat something quick and do my homework. After that I’m free to meet up with friends, to play computer games or to draw, which is my hobby. Sometimes, I play volleyball or other active games with my friends at the school playground. In summertime I also like playing ping-pong and I’m rather good at it. Weekends are a bit different.

My parents usually give me some pocket money each week. I try to spend them reasonably. During the week I pay for lunch at the school canteen. Sometimes I need to buy some stationery.

At weekends I go out with my friends. Sometimes we go to the cinema, sometimes to the pizza place. However, my favourite pastime at weekends is bowling. I like this game. I think it is not only entertaining but also social. Bowling unites like-minded people and gives a chance to communicate with good friends, instead of sitting in front of the computer.

I don’t mind computer games, but they can get addictive and certainly spending long hours in front of the screen is not healthy. It influences eyesight and brain activity. I keep in touch with some friends through social networks or chats, but I understand that real life communication is much better. Apart from seeing friends, I spend my free time with my family members and relatives, especially on special occasions. On birthdays, anniversaries, public holidays we have family gatherings at my grandma’s place.

Мое свободное время

Каждый человек нуждается в свободном времени, будь то ребенок или взрослый. Большинство школьников и работников, как правило, отдыхают в выходные дни. Это лучшее время для отдыха и для того, чтобы заниматься любимым делом. В будние дни по вечерам можно также отводить немного свободного времени.

Когда я возвращаюсь из школы, я быстренько что-нибудь съедаю и делаю свою домашнюю работу. После этого я свободен для встреч с друзьями, компьютерных игр или рисования, что является моим хобби. Иногда я играю в волейбол или другие активные игры с друзьями на школьной площадке. В летнее время я также люблю играть в пинг-понг, и делаю это довольно хорошо. Выходные немного отличаются.

Мои родители обычно дают мне деньги на карманные расходы каждую неделю. Я стараюсь тратить их разумно. В течение недели я могу заплатить за обед в школьной столовой. Иногда мне нужно купить некоторые канцелярские принадлежности.

В выходные я выхожу в свет с друзьями. Иногда мы идем в кино, иногда в пиццерию. Но больше всего в выходные я люблю играть в боулинг. Мне нравится эта игра. Я думаю, что это не только развлечение, но и общение. Боулинг объединяет единомышленников и дает возможность пообщаться с хорошими друзьями, вместо того, чтобы сидеть перед компьютером.

Я не против компьютерных игр, но они могут вызывать привыкание и, конечно, проводить долгие часы перед экраном нехорошо для здоровья. Это влияет на зрение и мозговую деятельность. Я поддерживаю связь с некоторыми друзьями через социальные сети или чаты, но понимаю, что живое общение намного лучше. Помимо встреч с друзьями, я провожу свое свободное время со своей семьей и родственниками, особенно по особым случаям. На дни рождения, юбилеи, или в праздничные дни мы собираемся всей семьей у бабушки.