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3.2.  Жизнь в городе и сельской местности. Проблемы города и села.

come across – to discover sth by chance           

We’ve come across a few problems that need resolving.;

 

cut off – to isolate

After the snowstorm, the village was cut off for several days.;

 

cut down - to make a tree or other plant fall to the ground by cutting it near the bottom

рубить (деревья)

The problem of deforestation is caused by trees being cut down.;

 

deal with - to take action in order to achieve something or in order to solve a problem

We need to deal with the problem as soon as we can.;

 

give off - to produce heat, light, a smell, or a gas

выделять, испускать

The factory gives off a lot of smoke, causing pollution.;

 

give out – give sth for free.

The charity gave out food to the poor and needy.;

 

sth out – to deal successfully with a problem, a situation

We had a very productive meeting - I felt we sorted out a lot of problems.;

 

throw sth away/out-to get rid of something that you do not want any more

It is illegal to throw away litter and leave it on the ground in public places.;

 

put out – to make a fire stop burning

The rescue services are still trying to put out forest fires.;

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