Unit 9. Nature in danger

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UNIT 9
NATURE in DANGER
SPEAKING:
GIVING EXPLANATIONS OF ACTIONS
DO YOU KNOW THESE NATIONAL PARKS ?
MOUNT FUJI NATIONAL PARK
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK
NAM CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK
When we visit a national park,
1. eat and drink.
2. make a campfire in the forest.
3. carve names or drawings on rocks or tree.
4. take photos.
5. dispose of garbage.
6. pick up flowers or break up tree branches.
FILL IN EACH BLANK WITH
WE CAN OR WE SHOULDN’T
We can
We shouldn’t
We can
We shouldn’t
We shouldn’t
We shouldn’t
SOME USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Asking for an explanation


WHY…?
Giving an explanation

- Because…
- Well, the thing is,…
- If I could explain…
- … so as ( not ) to…
- …in order (not) to…
Rearrange the following sentences into a conversation
and underline the words or phrases of giving advice and giving explanations :
a. Well, the thing is, this will easily cause a forest fire.
b. We are planning to go camping at Nam Cat Tien national park.
c. Why shouldn’t we make a campfire in a forest?
d. That sounds interesting. But you must be careful when making a campfire near or under trees.
e. Ok. I see. And would it be all right if we carve names or drawings on rocks or trees ?
f. I see. I know we should pick up garbage after camping to keep the place clean.
g. I’d rather you didn’t. Because it may destroy the beauty of nature. By the way, I think you shouldn’t dispose of garbage.
h. That’s good. Have a good time. Bye.
i. Thank you. Bye.
Well, the thing is, this will easily cause a forest fire.
b. We are planning to go camping at Nam Cat Tien national park.
c. Why shouldn’t we make a campfire in a forest?
d. That sounds interesting. But you must be careful when making a campfire near or under trees.
e. Ok. I see. And would it be all right if we carve names or drawings on rocks or trees ?
f. I see. I know we should pick up garbage after camping to keep the place clean.
g. I’d rather you didn’t. Because it may destroy the beauty of nature. By the way, I think you shouldn’t dispose of garbage.
h. That’s good. Have a good time. Bye.
i. Thank you. Bye.

We are planning to go camping at
Nam Cat Tien national park.
2. That sounds interesting. But you must be careful when making a campfire near or under trees.
3. Why shouldn’t we make a campfire in
a forest?

4. Well, the thing is, this will easily cause a
forest fire.
5. Ok. I see. And would it be all right if we carve names or drawings on rocks or
trees ?
6. I’d rather you didn’t. Because it may destroy the beauty of nature. By the way, I think you shouldn’t dispose of garbage
7. I see. I know we should pick up garbage after camping to keep the place clean.
8. That’s good. Have a good time. Bye.
9. Thank you. Bye.
TASK 1: Before a trip to Phong Nha cave
-Why/ bring a flashlight ?
-Because/ dark inside the cave





- Why should we bring a flashlight ?
- Because it is dark inside the cave.
TASK 1: Before a trip to Phong Nha cave

- Why/ wear a life jacket ?
-Well, the thing is,/ fall into water.





-Why should we wear a life jacket ?
-Well, the thing is, you may fall into water

TASK 1: Before a trip to Phong Nha cave
Why/ not/ throw plastic bags or cans into the water ?
So as not to/ pollute the water.


Why shouldn’t we throw plastic bags or cans into the water?
You shouldn’t throw plastic bags or cans into the water so as not to pollute the water.

TASK 1: Before a trip to Phong Nha cave
Why/ not / smoke ?
In order not to pollute the air




Why shouldn’t we smoke ?
You shouldn’t smoke in order not to pollute the air.

TASK 2:
Before a hike in Mount Fuji national park
Advice for Tourists

DO
Wear warm clothes
-Wear strong shoes
-Carry a backpack, not a traveling bag

Tour Guide’s Notes
-it’s rather cold at the mountain top
Tourists: may cause a forest fire
may pollute the environment
need free hands to climb
will have long walks
DON’T
-Litter
- Make a fire
Before a hike in Mount Fuji National Park
When going hiking in Mt Fuji national park, you should wear warm clothes, strong shoes and carry a backpack, not a traveling bag.
Why should we wear warm clothes ?
Because it’s rather cold at the mountain top.
Why should we wear strong shoes ?
Well, the thing is, you need free hands to climb.
Why should we carry a backpack, not a traveling bag ?
You should wear strong shoes to have long walks.
Don’t make a campfire
Why shouldn’t we make a campfire ?
Because you may cause a forest fire.
DON’T LEAVE LITTER
Why shouldn’t we leave litter ?
You shouldn’t leave litter so as not to pollute the environment.
BEFORE A VISIT TO
TRAM CHIM NATIONAL PARK
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