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👉SKILLS 2
Listening
1. Write a word from the box under the correct picture.
a. rainforest b. flora c. fauna
1. ________________________ 2. ________________________ 3. ________________________
2. Listen to the passage and tick (✔) the things you hear. 🎧
- Green lung of the world ⬜
- Causing climate change ⬜
- Threats to biodiversity ⬜
- Planting trees ⬜
- Exploring ecosystems ⬜
- Protecting wildlife ⬜
3. Listen again and choose the correct answers. 🎧
1. The Amazon Rainforest is rich in
A. rivers and forests
B. flora and fauna
C. climate change
2. The threats to biodiversity are deforestation, fires, and extinction of rare animal_
A. flora B. fauna C. species
3. Which activity can governments and communities do to restore damaged ecosystems?
A. Punishing loggers.
B. Establishing parks.
C. Putting out fires.
4. Governments are encouraging people to live in a way that doesn't hurt the
A. environment
B. animals
C. marine life
Writing
4. Work in pairs. Brainstorm ideas about a natural wonder / beautiful landscape in your area. Ask and answer about it, using the following prompts.
- Name of the natural wonder / beautiful landscape
- Location
- Natural features
- Activities
- Ways to protect it
5. Write a paragraph (100-120 words) about the natural wonder/beautiful landscape you have talked about in 4.
You can start your paragraph as follows:
There is a beautiful _____ near my home ________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________.
