Задание 10 из ЕГЭ по английскому языку: задача 18

2. Not a safe substitute

3. Unlimited but costly

4. Wrong labelling?

5. Tourist paradise on earth

6. A probable way out

7. Going back home

8. Richer than before

A.We all love an all-you-can-eat buffet, but how many of us have had an “all-you-can-stay” holiday? A hotel company in the Maldives is offering guests a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. The resort has a special package that includes unlimited use of its property for a year. Customers will get the use of a two-person bungalow. The resort is also throwing in airport transfers, 365 breakfasts, discounts on spa treatments, cooking lessons on Maldivian cuisine, and scuba diving. However, all this comes at a hefty cost of $30,000.

B. The Maldives is a tiny archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean, about 700 km from the southern tip of India. It has developed into a luxurious, high-end destination. It is famed for its pristine beaches, palm trees and five-star hospitality. The quality of its marine life has put it on the bucket list of adventure-seeking scuba divers. Many of its resorts are on private islands and atolls, making it a perfect choice for holidaymakers who seek seclusion and privacy.

C. The European Union has declared that companies and eateries can retain meat-like names for their vegetarian products even though those products contain no meat. The EU debated whether or not a veggie burger is a burger. There was a motion to ban the use of names like “burger”, “sausage” and “steak” in entirely vegetable-based food. Europe’s largest farming association argued that these types of names were unfair and damaged farmers and companies that produced and made meat products. It said the names promoted “misleading and unfair marketing”.

D. Many people drink diet sodas as part of their diet. They believe these drinks are healthier than fizzy drinks. However, according to a new study, “diet” versions of sugary drinks can be as bad for our heart as fizzy drinks that are loaded with sugar. The researchers who conducted the study said people should avoid diet sodas and other artificially sweetened beverages if they want to look after their health. They said the artificial sweeteners in diet drinks are not healthy.

E. Scientists have announced the breathtaking news that there is water on the Moon. They said the Moon may hold water in more places and in larger amounts than they previously thought. Based on a detailed analysis of two separate studies, the scientists confirmed the presence of water molecules on the Moon. This discovery could pave the way for more space exploration. It could accelerate the building of permanent bases on the Moon as it opens up the probability of there being a sustainable source of drinking water.

F.Great Britain has promised to return more than 5,000 ancient artifacts to Iraq over the next few months. The announcement was made by the British government during the visit of the Iraqi Prime Minister to London earlier this week. The repatriation marks the largest ever return of antiquities by the UK. Many of the items set to return to Iraq were stolen and smuggled out of Iraq over the past century, particularly after the Iraqi wars at the beginning of the century.

G. Scientists think they have found an answer to the problem of food shortages. One solution could be for us to eat jellyfish. This could also help to protect fish and other sea life that are endangered. The researchers warned we are eating species of fish and other sea life that are on the brink of extinction. They suggested that eating jellyfish could help protect fish that are in danger of disappearing from our seas and oceans. Jellyfish could become a common sight on menus.