Mid-term Teens 3

OCEAN MYSTERIES More than 80% of the ocean is still a mystery. Scientists say we know more about the Moon than about the bottom of the sea. This is strange, because the ocean covers most of our planet. Deep in the sea, people find strange animals, underwater mountains, and old objects. Many people think there are big secrets in the ocean.One popular mystery is the Bermuda triangle. This area is in the Atlantic Ocean, belween Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda. Many planes and ships disappear there. Sometimes there is no clear reason. Some people say it is because of storms or strong waves. Others believe something strange happens there, like aliens or energy from under the sea. No one knows the truth.Another famous mystery is Atlantis, a lost cify under the ocean. It is said that Atlantis was a big and beautiful city. One day, the city sank into the sea. Some people think Atlantis is only a story. Other people believe the city was real. Scientists look for Atlantis in different places, but they do not find it.Today, experts use robots and small submarines to explore the ocean. They want to learn more. But there are still many things we do not understand. That is why some people say the next big adventure is not in space - it is in the ocean. 1. Read the text and choose the correct answer:a- Scientists know more about the ocean than the Moon. True False b- People often find strange things deep in the sea. True False c- Good weather may cause ships and planes to disappear. True False d- Scientists found fhe location of Atlantis. True False e- Today, robots help experts explore the ocean. True False 2- Do you prefer the beach or the mountains? Why? B- Would you like to explore the ocean? Why/ Why not? 3- Read and complete with your own ideas: 1. If I see a shark, ......................2. If I found treasure in the ocean,...........................................3. I will go to the beach if ..,..,.......................................4. I would take photos and videos if ................,.................... 4- Researchers are working on a new ocean exploration project. Read the text and complete it with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Many experts 1 think (THINK) that the ocean is one of the last great mysteriyes Earth. Right now scientists and researchers 2(INVESTIGATE) strange sound coming from deep underwater. They 3 aren't using / don't use (NOT USE) normal boats: Instead, they have special submarines that can go thousands of meters down.The leader of the group, Dr. Sylvia Earle 4works (WORK) every day to collect data. She is a marine biologist and an ocean explorer who has her own team and is a dedicated scienlist. She 5 doesn't spend (NOT SPEND) much time outside the lab because she's focused on her research, but still, she’s a great leader.Last year, her tean 6 discovered (DISCOVERED) a massive coral reef near the coast of Australia. It was one of lhe most colorful reefs in the area. They 7 saw (SEE) hundreds of fish swimming around, and they found bright sea stars on the ocean floor. They 8 didn't know (NOT KNOW) they could find such a beautiful place under the sea.Next month, they 9 are going to travel (TRAVEL) to a deeper part of the ocean to continue their work. They aren't going to stay too long because the conditions can be dangerous.Experts think this discovery 10 will help (HELP) scientists protect sea animals better in the future. They promise they 1 1 won't fail (NOT FAIL) in this project. 5- You are part of in ocean exploration team you need to follow certain rules to stay safe and do your job well. Use the following words to complete the sentences.MUST - MUSTN'T - CAN - SHOULD - SHOULDN'T 1. Visitors shoudln't go near dangerous sea creatures. lt's our piece of advice.2. You mustn't touch the coral reefs. lt's prohibited.3. Divers must wear special suits when they dive deep in the ocean. lt's an obligation.4. Students can ask questions when they visit the research station. They are allowed to do it.5. The team should speak quietly on the boat. lt's an important recommendotion. 6. Read the information and write the right option. 1. The Pacific Ocean is deeperthan the Atlantic. A. deep B. deeper C. the deepest2. Visitors aren't allowed to explore some places in the ocean. A. Isn't allowed B. are allowed C. aren't allowed to3. Yesterday, we saw something strange on the beach. It was a message in a bottle. A. someone B. something C. somewhere4. There isn't anything in this part of the ocean. It's completely empty. A. everybody B. anything C. nobody5. The Anglerfish is the strangest sea creature I've seenl A. the strangest B. strangest C. stranger6. You don't have to pay to spend your day at the beach. It's not necessary. A. should B. don't have to C. mustn't7. Everybody says the ocean is beautiful, but no one really knows what's down there. A. something B. no one C. everywhere8. Sharks are more dangerous than dolphins. A. more dangerous B. dangerous C. the most dangerous 7. WRITINGChoose one of the options and write 90-100 words. a) Imagine you are a tour guide.Write an article about the best place in the world.-Why is it so interesting?-How can you get there?-What can you do there?Tell us everything!b)Write a letter to a friend giving him advice about going on a beach holiday and give some safety tips for swimming or exploring the sea.-What should they take?-What time should they go?-What should they do?