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1. Rewrite the following sentences using appropriate relative clauses to add information.
a. The kangaroo lives in Australia. It is a marsupial.
b. The koala eats eucalyptus leaves. The leaves are toxic to other animals.
c. The penguin is a flightless bird. It swims in the ocean.
d. The meerkat is a small mammal. Its diet consists of insects and small animals.
e. The hammerhead shark is a predatory fish. Researchers believe it may use its unusual head shape to detect prey.
2. Read the following email. Decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).
To: Benjamin Moore
Subject: Save our wildlife
Dear Sir,
I would like to invite you to give a talk about wildlife protection at our school. Your expertise on this important topic will help raise awareness among the students and provide us with tips on how to protect our local wildlife. We believe it is important for us to learn about environmental issues and the importance of conservation efforts. Your talk would inspire us to take action and make a positive impact on the world around us. In addition, we would like to invite you to visit our campus and observe our own conservation programs. We are flexible with our time and would be happy to work around your availability. Thank you for your time and consideration
Sincerely,
Mai Anh
a. The letter invites the recipient to talk about wildlife protection. _______
b. The author believes that learning about environmental issues is crucial. _______
c. The students are expected to take action and make a positive impact on the world around them. _______
d. The school is unable to accommodate the speaker's schedule. _______
e. The author concludes the letter with a note of appreciation. _______
3. Write a formal letter of 100-120 words. Invite a government official to come to your school and talk about a topic of your interest. Use the email in 2 as a model.
