Match each animal 1−6 to its natural habitat.
• desert
• The South Pole
• wetlands
• tropical rainforests
• woods
• savannah (grassland)
Camels live in the desert.
Read the statement below. Do you agree? Why/why not? Discuss.
“We should close all zoos and return the animals to their natural habitats.”
a)
Listen to and read the essay. Were any of your points from Ex. 2 mentioned? What other points for/against zoos are used?
1.We all like going to the zoo, but what about the animals? How do they feel? Should we keep animals in zoos, or is it wrong to take them out of their natural habitat?
2. On the one hand , zoos play an important role in nature conservation. Many natural habitats are in danger. By keeping endangered species in zoos, we make sure that they survive. In addition , a good zoo can be very educational as it teaches us how animals behave and how they act in their habitat. This way we learn how to protect them.
3. On the other hand , there are certain drawbacks to keeping animals in zoos. Zoos cannot recreate an animal’s natural habitat and animals can be very unhappy in cages. It would be more useful to spend money on protecting habitats rather than zoos. Furthermore , there are a lot of good documentaries about animals so zoos are not really necessary for education.
4. To sum up, there are strong arguments both for and against zoos. Nowadays, most zoos do their best to protect animals. However , I believe that animals should live in an as natural environment as possible and we must do our best to protect them and their habitats.
b)
Explain the words in bold.
a)
Which paragraph (1−4): a) introduces the topic? b) gives the writer’s opinion?c)gives the advantages with reasons/examples? d) gives the disadvantages with reasons/examples?
b)
Look at the underlined words/phrases. Which: give a personal opinion? give an opposite opinion? add reasons? introduce a conclusion? introduce an argument?
Read the following statements. Which are pros/cons of keeping wild animals as pets?
In groups think of reasons/examples.
• Owners don’t know how to look after them.
• They need special food/habitats.
• It is a good way to learn about them.
• You help conserve them.
• They can be dangerous.
Use the ideas in Ex. 5 to write an essay about the pros/cons of keeping wild animals as pets. Start your essay with a direct question.