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Endangered Species: Unit 10
Endangered Species: Unit 10
Endangered Species: Unit 10
Objectives
Exchange information what people did to protect endangered species; Talk about what people should an should not do to save protect and save endangered species.
WARM UP
From these pictures below, match each one with the right activity people have done to animals natural habitat; Then classify them as harmful or beneficial to the natural habitat. HARMFUL BENEFICIAL
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Hunting Releasing toxic gases Minimizing the use of pesticides Deforestation Littering Planting trees Recycling Establishing national parks Discharging waste water
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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USEFUL EXPRESSION
Asking for opinions Expressing opinions
What do you think about? To me, Whats your opinion about? In my opinion,
Whats your point of view on? Do you have any opinions about? Do you have any idea about?
Personally, I think From my point of view, It seems to me that Its a pity that
USEFUL EXPRESSION
Agreement
It sure is. Thats for sure. You can say that again. Thats a good point. Thats right. Thats just what I was thinking. Absolutely right. You are right. I agree with you that...
Disagreement
Well, maybe, but Well, you have a point there, but To some extent, but Yes, thats quite true, but Thats not the way I see it. Im afraid I have to disagree.
Exercise (a): Match given sentences with suitable bubbles to have a complete exchange.
A: Have you ever heard of WildAid? B: Yes. But I dont know exactly what this organization is set up for. A: Well, the main mission of WildAid is to protect and save endangered nature and species. B: Er, what do they do? A: They help people keep water, air and land clean. Also, they help governments preserve the natural habitats for wild animals. B: Oh, I see. Thank you for your information.
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Substitute highlighted phrases with the expressions above and practice it in pairs.
A: Have you ever heard of WildAid? B: Yes. But I dont know exactly what this organization is set up for. A: Well, the main mission of WildAid is to protect and save endangered nature and species. B: Er, what do they do? A: They help people keep water, air and land clean. Also, they help governments preserve the natural habitats for wild animals. B: Oh, I see. Thank you for your information.
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Exercise (b): Find things that people must do or mustnt do if they want to protect and save endangered species.
Do
Preserve good habitats for endangered species Prevent forest fires Keep water, air, and land clean Reduce deforestation Plant trees in forests
Dont
Destroy forests Make campfires in the forests Litter in the national parks Dump waste into the sea Use animals for entertainment Hunt endangered species
Substitute highlighted phrases with the expressions above and practice it in pairs.
A: Oh! Its a pity that people tend to use whales to entertain tourists nowadays. B: Youre right. I think such entertainment must be banned. If not, whales will become extinct soon. A: Really? Why are they in danger? I think that they are well looked after because of commercial purposes. B: I agree with you that they may be well taken care of. However, they are not kept in natural habitats so they cannot live long. A: Oh! I see. Then what must people do to save them? B: Perhaps people mustnt hunt and use them for commercial purposes. A: Absolutely right. Er, whats more
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Build up your own conversation with your partner about things that people must or mustnt do if they want to protect and save endangered species.
HOMEWORK
Write a short paragraph (about 80-100 words) about the things people must and mustnt do to protect and save endangered species.