Unit 10: Endangered species

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READING
LESSON
MATCHING
2- panda
3- parrot
4-squirrel monkey
5- kangaroo
6-rhinoceros
2. Which of them are in danger of extinction?
A
D
E
F
1- dungong
C
B
What actions affect the survival of endangered species?
Destroying forests and killing wild animals.
Keeping wild animals and plants in nature reserves.
Polluting air, water, and land with toxic wastes.
Preventing global warming caused by the greenhouse effect.
Poaching wild animals



READING LESSON
ENDANDERED SPECIES
Reading Text : RHINOCEROSES
covet (v)
perilously(adv)
powder(n)
vigor(n)
measure(n)
eliminate
dagger
‘kʌvət

/’paʊdə/
/’vɪgə/
/’mɛʒə/
/ɪ‘lɪmɪneɪt/
:to want something very much
‘perələsli
:a dry mass of very small fine pieces or grains
:energy, force or enthusiasm
: the size, quantity, etc. of st in standard units
:to remove or get rid of something/somebody
‘dæɡər
 
:a short pointed knife that is used as a weapon
:very dangerous
Task1: vocabulary
Task 2 : Match the word with its meaning.
At a point at which you nearly do something dangerous or unpleasant
An action that is intended to achieve or deal with something
A soft dry substance that looks like dust or sand
Mental energy
Want something that somebody has
Get rid of something that is not needed
A weapon like a very small sword
Covet (v)
Perilously(adv)
Powder (n)
Vigor (n)
Measure (n)
Eliminate (v)
Dagger (n)
PRE-READING
Task3 : Match headlines with the paragraphs.
WHILE-READING
SPECIES OF RHINOS
DESCRIPTION OF RHINOS
RHINO CONSERVATION
REASONS FOR POPULATION DECLINES
Task 4 : Reorder the paragraphs.
WHILE-READING
Task 5 : Read the first paragraph carefully and complete the following table.
WHILE-READING
Two horns
One/Two horn(s)
Two
Three
The white and the black rhinos
Javan, Indian, and Sumatran
Close to extinction
Task 5 : Read the first paragraph carefully and complete the following table.
WHILE-READING
Task 6 : Scan the text and give the information related
to the following words or numbers.
Africa & Asia: (a)
5: (b)
2: (c)

3: (d)
Medicines: (e)
Yemen: (f)
CITES: (g)

120: (h)
WHILE-READING
Places where rhinos are found
The total number of species of rhinos
The number of African species
The number of horn of African rhinos and Sumantrans
The number of Asian species
The Asian use of rhino horns
Those taking horns for wealth and status
An agreement among countries to eliminate illegal trade in wild animals
The number of countries in CITES
Task 7 : Work in groups and answer the following
comprehension questions.
How many species of rhinoceros are there?
______________________________
Whereabouts in the world are they found?
______________________________
What causes rhinos to become extinct?
______________________________
How are they saved and protected?
______________________________




There are 5.
They are found in Africa and in Asia.
The loss of habitat and poaching.
By trade regulations, protected areas and armed guards.
POST-READING
GAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
LUCKY NUMBERS
Task 3: Answer the questions
8
How many species of rhinoceros are there?
5 species : 2 in Africa, 3 in Asia
Parts of Africa and Asia
Whereabouts in the world are they found?
Habitat loss, poaching, purchase of their parts and associated products
What causes rhinos to become extinct?
By trade regulations, protected areas and armed guards
How are they protected and saved?
Congratulation!
Number 8 is a lucky number
You’ve got 2 points
Congratulation!
Number 3 is a lucky number
You’ve got 2 points
Congratulation!
Number 5 is a lucky number
You’ve got 2 points
Congratulation!
Number 2 is a lucky number
You’ve got 2 points
What is the most valuable part of rhinos?
______________________________
What kinds of equipment do the guards of rhino reserves have?
______________________________
What are some associated products of rhino parts?
______________________________
What do you think the countries joining CITES do to protect the rhino?
______________________________
Their horns are.
They have guns and daggers.
Necklaces, dagger handles and ornaments.
They pass laws banning poaching rhinos and trading their associated products. They heavily punish the poachers and traders of rhinos.
Task 8 : Work in groups and answer the following
comprehension questions.
POST-READING
Task 9A : Complete the following outline of paragraph 1 and use this outline to write a paragraph of your own.
POST-READING
Task 9B : Complete the following outline of paragraph 2 and use this outline to write a paragraph of your own.
POST-READING
POST-READING
Task 9C : Complete the following outline of paragraph 3 and use this outline to write a paragraph of your own.
Task 10: ROLE PLAY
This is an afterlife conversation among three people: the King of the Hell, a poacher and a miserable female rhino.
Student A: You are a poacher. You had hunted so many rhinos for horns that you did not remember the number.
Student B: You are the miserable rhino. Your mate was killed when you were pregnant and two years later your beloved child and you yourself were also killed by the same poacher.
Student C: You are the King of the Hell. You listen to both of the poacher and the rhino, ask them questions to know the situation and give the judgment.
POST-READING
ROLE PLAY
HOMEWORK
WRITE A SHORT PASSAGE TELLING ABOUT YOUR WAYS TO PROTECT AND SAVE RARE ANIMALS IN YOUR LOCAL AREA.