Unit 10. Endangered species

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Unit 10: ENDANGERED SPECIES





Lesson 1:

READING COMPREHENSION
Look at the pictures and answer the questions
1. Which of the animals and insects can be found in Vietnam?
2. Which of them are in danger of extinction?
Matching
parrot
tortoise
monkey
elephant
leopard
mosquito
rhinoceros
frog
A
B
C
E
H
F
G
D
Before you read
sự cân bằng về môi trường
ngăn cản… khỏi mất …. bị tiêu diệt
không còn tồn tại
môi trường tự nhiên (nơi động thực vật sống)
extinction
habitat
biodiversity
conservation
Task 1 : Matching one word in column A with its definition in column B
I. Pre- teach Vocabulary
Endangered species are plant and animal species which are in danger of extinction. Over 8,300 plant species and 7,200 animal species around the globe are threatened with extinction, and many thousands more become extinct each year before biologists can identify them.
II. While – teach: Answer the quetions below
Paragraph 1 : Activity one
To be in danger of extinction = to be threatened with extinction
(Có nguy cơ bị tuyệt chủng)
How many species of plant are in danger of extinction ?
How many species of animal are in danger of extinction ?
7,200 animal species of animal are in danger of extinction ?
Over 8,300 plant species.
Paragraph 2: Activity two
The primary causes of species extinction are habitat destruction, commercial exploitation and pollution. The drainage of wetlands, cutting of forests, urbanization and road and dam construction have destroyed or seriously damaged natural habitats. Since the 1600s, worldwide commercial exploitation of animals for food and other products has seriously reduced the number of rare species. Toxic chemicals in the air and land, contaminated water and increased water temperatures have also driven many species to the verge of extinction.

What are the primary causes of species extinction ?
They are habitat destruction, commercial exploitation and pollution.
What things cause extinction of plants and animals ?
forest destruction
forest fire
overhunting
pollution
habitat destruction
commercial exploitation
khai thác vì mục đích thương mại
tàn phá môi trường sống
Plant and animal extinction leads to a loss of biodiversity. Maintaining biodiversity is important for us in many ways. For example, humans depend on species diversity to have food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture. In addition, we benefit greatly from the many medicines and other products that biodiversity provides.
What leads to the loss of biodiversity ?
Paragraph 3: Activity three
Different conservation efforts have been made in order to save endangered species. The Red List - a global list of endangered and vulnerable animal species - has been introduced to raise people`s awareness of conservation needs. Governments have enacted laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade and overhunting. A number of wildlife habitat reserves have been established so that a wide range of endangered species can have a chance to survive and develop.
What have been made to save endangered species?
Paragraph 4: Activity four

Conservation.
Conservation
species of rare plants and animals
helps save
Select the picture to choose the question
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TASK 2: QUESTION 5