1. Read the fact file and discuss these questions about Tiritiri Matangi: Did people help the environment? How are people protecting the island now? Why are many visitors bad for the island?

Перевод задания: Прочитайте информационный текст и обсудите вопросы о Тиритири-Матанги.

1. Did people help the environment? — Yes, they did. From 1984 to 1994, thousands of people planted 280,000 trees. They created a forest for endangered birds, insects and lizards.
2. How are people protecting the island now? — The island is now a nature reserve. The number of visitors is limited to 32,000 a year because the animals are in danger when there are too many people.
3. Why are many visitors bad for the island? — Too many visitors can disturb and frighten the animals and damage their natural environment.

Перевод ответа: Да, люди помогли окружающей среде: они посадили 280 000 деревьев и создали лес для исчезающих видов. Сейчас остров является природным заповедником, а число посетителей ограничено 32 000 в год. Большое количество посетителей может беспокоить животных и вредить их естественной среде обитания.