Тексты уровня А-2 для 7-го класса

Text 1: The Digital Detox Camp

Last summer, my parents sent me to a very unusual camp – a digital detox camp. The main rule was simple: no smartphones, no laptops, no tablets for two whole weeks! At first, I thought it would be impossible. I was anxious and missed my friends and social media.

But soon, something amazing happened. Without screens, we started to talk to each other face to face. We played board games, told stories, and went hiking in the forest. I learned how to build a fire and identify different bird songs. I even read three books! I felt my concentration improving and I was less stressed.

When I returned home, I didn't immediately rush to my phone. I realized that real connections with people and nature are much more important than likes and comments. Now, I try to have a screen-free hour every day. It's my little detox.

Tasks for "The Digital Detox Camp"

A. Vocabulary Match. Connect the words with their definitions.

1. digital detox
2. anxious
3. concentration
4. connections
5. screen-free

a) worried or nervous
b) relationships with people
c) the ability to focus your attention
d) a period of time when you don't use electronic devices
e) without using a phone, computer, or TV

B. True (T), False (F), or Not Stated (NS).

1. The camp lasted for one month.
2. The author felt happy about the camp from the first day.
3. They learned useful outdoor skills.
4. The author read five books at the camp.
5. After the camp, the author never used a smartphone again.

C. Answer the questions.

1. Why was the author anxious at the beginning of the camp?
2. What activities did the kids do instead of using gadgets?
3. What two positive changes did the author notice in themselves?
4. What is the author's new habit after the camp?

Answers:
A: 1-d, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b, 5-e.
B: 1-F (it was 2 weeks), 2-F (he was anxious), 3-T, 4-F (he read three), 5-F (he just tries to have a screen-free hour).
C: 1. Because he couldn't use his gadgets and missed his friends. 2. They talked, played board games, told stories, went hiking. 3. Improved concentration and less stress. 4. To have a screen-free hour every day.

Text 2: The Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil's Triangle, is a mysterious area in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean. Over the years, several ships and airplanes have reportedly disappeared there under unusual circumstances.

There are many theories that try to explain these mysteries. Some people believe it's the work of aliens or the lost city of Atlantis. Others suggest more scientific reasons, like powerful magnetic fields that confuse compasses or large bubbles of methane gas rising from the ocean floor, which could make ships sink.

However, many scientists and skeptics argue that the number of disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle isn't higher than in any other busy part of the ocean. They say that bad weather, human error, and simple coincidence are the real reasons.

Despite the debates, the Bermuda Triangle remains a popular and fascinating topic in modern culture.

Tasks for "The Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle"

A. Fill in the gaps with the words from the text: theories, powerful, reportedly, mysterious, skeptics, coincidence.

1. Several ships have __________ disappeared there.
2. There are many __________ about the reasons.
3. Some believe in __________ magnetic fields.
4. __________ say the number of incidents is normal.
5. They think it's just a __________.

B. Find synonyms in the text.

1. strange, difficult to explain = _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
2. ideas that try to explain something = _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
3. people who doubt popular beliefs = _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
4. a chance event = _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

C. Complete the sentences according to the text.

1. Two supernatural theories are: it's the work of __________ or the lost city of __________.
2. Two scientific theories are: __________ fields and __________ gas bubbles.
3. Skeptics think the real reasons are __________, __________, and __________.

Answers:
A: 1-reportedly, 2-theories, 3-powerful, 4-Skeptics, 5-coincidence.
B: 1-mysterious, 2-theories, 3-skeptics, 4-coincidence.
C: 1-aliens, Atlantis; 2-magnetic, methane; 3-bad weather, human error, coincidence.

Text 3: A Life-Changing Invention

Imagine a world without your favorite animation movies or video games. This would be the world without the work of pioneering computer scientist Edwin Catmull. He is the co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios and the inventor of key technologies behind computer-generated imagery (CGI).

Catmull's journey wasn't easy. He faced many technical challenges and failures. But he was persistent. He didn't give up on his dream of creating the first full-length CGI film. His persistence finally paid off with the release of "Toy Story" in 1995, which was a huge breakthrough for the entire film industry.

Today, thanks to his contributions, CGI is used everywhere – from movies and medicine to architecture and engineering. His story teaches us that passion and innovation can truly change the world.

Tasks for "A Life-Changing Invention"

A. Word Formation. Complete the table.

Verb/AdjectiveNoun (Person)Noun (Thing/Concept)to innovateinnovatorinnovationto persistpersistenceto foundco-foundertechnicaltechniciantechnologyto animateanimatoranimation

B. Multiple Choice.

1. What did Edwin Catmull help to create?
   a) The first radio
   b) Pixar Animation Studios
   c) The internet
2. What was the main challenge?
   a) Finding actors
   b) Technical problems
   c) Writing the story
3. What was the name of the first full-length CGI film?
   a) Frozen
   b) Shrek
   c) Toy Story
4. Where is CGI used today?
   a) Only in movies
   b) In many different fields
   c) Only in video games