Câu hỏi Unit 10 (SGK)
Ms Hoa: Nam, you went to Cuc Phuong National Park last weekend, didn‘t you?
Nam: Yes, that's right. It was an amazing trip. This old forest is home to thousands of different kind of plants, insects, and animals. I really liked the colourful butterflies and the thousand-year-old tree.
Ms Hoa: Yes, Cuc Phuong National Park has a very rich ecosystem.
Mai: What's an ecosystem, Ms Hoa?
Ms Hoa: It's a community that has living things, like flora and fauna. Flora refers to plants and fauna refers to animals, including tiny organisms, like bacteria. Ecosystems also include non-living things, like sunlight, air, soil, and water.
Nam: How important are ecosystems to life on our planet, Ms Hoa?
Ms Hoa: Healthy ecosystems are essential for human health and survival because they provide us with goods such as food, energy, raw materials, clean water, and air.
Mai: So we should protect our ecosystems, shouldn't we?
Ms Hoa: That's right. Unfortunately, many ecosystems around the world are being lost, damaged, or destroyed because of climate change, pollution, and overuse of natural resources. It's very important to protect and restore them for future generations. We don't want our planet to lose even more biodiversity, do we?
Read the conversation again and decide whether these statements are true (T) or false (F).
(Nhấp vào ô màu vàng để chọn đúng / sai)| a) Nam went to Cuc Phuong National Park two weeks ago. |
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| b) In an ecosystem, plants, animals, and other living and non-living things form a community. |
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| c) We are losing a large number of ecosystems around the world. |
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Ms Hoa: Nam, you went to Cuc Phuong National Park last weekend, didn‘t you?
Nam: Yes, that's right. It was an amazing trip. This old forest is home to thousands of different kind of plants, insects, and animals. I really liked the colourful butterflies and the thousand-year-old tree.
Ms Hoa: Yes, Cuc Phuong National Park has a very rich ecosystem.
Mai: What's an ecosystem, Ms Hoa?
Ms Hoa: It's a community that has living things, like flora and fauna. Flora refers to plants and fauna refers to animals, including tiny organisms, like bacteria. Ecosystems also include non-living things, like sunlight, air, soil, and water.
Nam: How important are ecosystems to life on our planet, Ms Hoa?
Ms Hoa: Healthy ecosystems are essential for human health and survival because they provide us with goods such as food, energy, raw materials, clean water, and air.
Mai: So we should protect our ecosystems, shouldn't we?
Ms Hoa: That's right. Unfortunately, many ecosystems around the world are being lost, damaged, or destroyed because of climate change, pollution, and overuse of natural resources. It's very important to protect and restore them for future generations. We don't want our planet to lose even more biodiversity, do we?
Complete the diagram with words in 1.
Use the words in the box to form compound nouns mentioned in 1. Match them with the meanings below.
1. a change in the earth's weather conditions
2. things that exist in nature and can be used by people
3. land protected by the government because of its natural beauty or special history
4. basic materials used to make products
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Mark the intonation in the question tags, using ↗ (rising intonation) or ↘ (falling intonation). Then listen and check. Practise saying the conversations in pairs.
1.
A: Sorry, I didn't hear my alarm this morning.
B: So, you were late again, weren't you?
2.
A: I couldn't watch the match last night. We won, didn't we?
B: Yes, we did.
3.
A: There are several ecosystems that can be found in Viet Nam.
B: Yes. Viet Nam is biologically diverse, isn't it?
4.
A: We are running out of fossil fuels, aren't we?
B: Yes, we are. We should find more alternative sources of energy.
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A: People should stop damaging the environment, shouldn't they?
B: Yes, I agree with you.
Match the words and phrase with their meanings.
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words and phrase in 1.
native tropical forest species conservation mammal |
1. usually have a great variety of flora and fauna.
2. Many young people are really interested in wildlife nowadays.
3. Koalas and kangaroos are to Australia only.
4. Cat Ba National Park has many plant that can be used as medicine.
5. Some groups of , including lions and tigers, eat mainly meat.
Work in pairs. Look at the photos and discuss the questions.
- Have you ever been to U Minh Thuong National Park? Where is it?
- What can / did you see in the park?
Bài làm:Read the article and match the headings (1-4) to the paragraphs (A-D).
A.
U Minh Thuong National Park is located in An Bien, An Minh, and Vinh Thuan districts of Kien Giang Province, about 60 km south of Rach Gia city centre. This place is considered one of the most important sites for ecosystem conservation in the Mekong River Delta. It attracts tourists not only with its wild and beautiful scenery, but also with its rare and rich biodiversity.
B.
U Minh Thuong National Park covers a large area of freshwater wetlands, including mangrove forests. Its central part is surrounded by waterways with a series of gates, which are used to manage the water level.
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Home to 226 species of plants, U Minh Thuong National Park is the region with the richest biodiversity in the Mekong River Delta. It used to be one of the largest habitats for water birds in the area, but their home was badly damaged by forest fires in 2002. Now there are about two hundred types of birds in the park, including some unique birds like the great spotted eagle. Thirty-two types of mammals have been found here. Ten of them, including the fishing cat and Sunda pangolin, are on the list of rare and endangered species, native to Viet Nam.
D.
The ideal time to explore U Minh Thuong National Park is from August to November, known as the floating water season of the region. Tourists can take a boat to experience nature and wildlife. Visitors can go to Trang Doi, a place where thousands of bats gather, hanging on the trees like huge fruits. Another popular place to visit is Trang Chim, a large area with thousands of colourful birds. So if you love nature, you should definitely go to explore this amazing natural park.
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A. Location
U Minh Thuong National Park is located in An Bien, An Minh, and Vinh Thuan districts of Kien Giang Province, about 60 km south of Rach Gia city centre. This place is considered one of the most important sites for ecosystem conservation in the Mekong River Delta. It attracts tourists not only with its wild and beautiful scenery, but also with its rare and rich biodiversity.
B. Geography
U Minh Thuong National Park covers a large area of freshwater wetlands, including mangrove forests. Its central part is surrounded by waterways with a series of gates, which are used to manage the water level.
C. Flora and fauna
Home to 226 species of plants, U Minh Thuong National Park is the region with the richest biodiversity in the Mekong River Delta. It used to be one of the largest habitats for water birds in the area, but their home was badly damaged by forest fires in 2002. Now there are about two hundred types of birds in the park, including some unique birds like the great spotted eagle. Thirty-two types of mammals have been found here. Ten of them, including the fishing cat and Sunda pangolin, are on the list of rare and endangered species, native to Viet Nam.
D. Best time to visit
The ideal time to explore U Minh Thuong National Park is from August to November, known as the floating water season of the region. Tourists can take a boat to experience nature and wildlife. Visitors can go to Trang Doi, a place where thousands of bats gather, hanging on the trees like huge fruits. Another popular place to visit is Trang Chim, a large area with thousands of colourful birds. So if you love nature, you should definitely go to explore this amazing natural park.
Read the article again and complete each sentence with no more than THREE words.
1. U Minh Thuong National Park is famous for its rare and rich .
2. Waterways surround the of the national park.
3. It has more than two hundred .
4. You can find nearly 200 types of birds and 32 there.
5. The best time to visit U Minh Thuong National Park is from .
Look at the table below. Which of the following are ways to protect local biodiversity? Choose ✔ to the correct boxes.
1. banning the hunting of wild animals | |
2. planting local trees, flowers, and other plants | |
3. promoting mass tourism | |
4. educating people about the importance of biodiversity | |
5. increasing your carbon footprint |
Add two more if you can.
Bài làm:Choose the correct meanings of the word and phrases.
coral reef
food chain
run out
break down
Listen to a talk and choose the correct answers.
Why is Dr Logan invited to give a talk?
Which of the benefits provided by a healthy ecosystem is NOT mentioned?
How much of the coral reefs has disappeared?
What may happen as a result of damaging the ecosystem balance?
What do you think Dr Logan will talk about next?
Listen again and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
(Nhấp vào ô màu vàng để chọn đúng / sai)| a) The threat to the earth's biodiversity comes from human activities. |
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| b) Nearly half of the world's forests have been cut down. |
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| c) The disappearance of some species may cause problems to the food chain. |
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| d) The health of human beings does not depend on a healthy ecosystem. |
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Work in groups. Discuss and decide whether the following ideas are for or against restoring local ecosystems.
(Nhấp vào ô màu vàng để chọn đúng / sai)| a) It is more important to invest in healthcare and education. |
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| b) Air and water pollution are affecting our health. |
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| c) There are more serious problems such as unemployment and poverty. |
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| d) Many plant and animal species are disappearing. |
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| e) Cutting down forests is causing floods and other natural disasters. |
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| f) Ecosystems can restore themselves naturally. |
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Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.
Alice: There're so many activities for visitors in this park. Do you fancy going on an elephant ride, Mai?
Mai: No, thanks. (1) of elephant rides.
Alice: Don't you like elephants? They are very gentle creatures.
Mai: That's why we shouldn't ride on them. (2) animal cruelty.
Alice: Yes, you're right. Perhaps we should learn more about the birds in the park.
Mai: Good idea! (3) bird-watching.
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PROTECTING ECOSYSTEMS - IDEAS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
The healthier our ecosystems are, the healthier our planet and its people become. Ecosystem restoration can help end poverty, fight climate change, and prevent loss of flora and fauna on every continent and in every ocean. Below are two examples of successful ecological projects.
The Great Green Wall
The goal of this project is to create the largest living structure on the planet. The plan is to restore 100 million hectares of damaged land, limit the amount of carbon dioxide and create 10 million green jobs in Africa. This will provide rich land, food security, and improve the region's ability to deal with climate change. Since its launch in 2007, Ethiopia and Nigeria have restored millions of hectares of land, and Senegal has planted more than 10 million trees.
Belize Barrier Reef
The Belize Barrier Reef was once described as the most amazing reef in the West Indies. It is home to a large diversity of plants and animals. Itis Belize's top tourist destination, popular for scuba diving and snorkelling, and a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. Between 2009 and 2018, it was declared endangered because of pollution and the destruction of its ecosystems. However, because of conservation efforts, a large part of the reef is now protected. There are seven marine reserves. Belize has also stopped oil drilling near the Barrier Reef, banned plastic products, and created ‘no-take zones', where removing plants and animals is not allowed.
Read the text and choose the correct project in the table.
(Nhấp vào ô màu vàng để chọn đúng / sai)| a) It is a marine ecosystem of rich biodiversity. |
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| b) Its aim is to build the world's biggest living structure. |
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| c) Millions of trees have been planted in several African countries. |
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| d) The government has taken measures to restore and protect the ecosystem |
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Mark the intonation in the question tags. Then listen and check. Practise saying the sentences in pairs.
1. I can't find my key. You will help me find it, won't you?
2. People have destroyed so many forests, haven't they?
3. I haven't been to Yellowstone. I think it's a famous natural park in the USA, isn't it?
4. I don't know much about Sam. He didn't graduate from university, did he?
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
Cuc Phuong National Park has a large number of flora and fauna species / regions.
Many species are saved from disappearing by biodiversity / conservation efforts.
Reducing the use of fresh water can help to protect marine ecosystems / national parks.
The overuse of natural resources / climate change may lead to loss of biodiversity.
Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
1. You can get off at the next busstop.
2. Watching the sunsetting at the beach is really amazing.
3. Did you have a chance to do any sightsee in Paris?
4. Viet Nam has a large variety of fascinating wildlives.
Then correct the mistakes
Bài làm:Use the words in the box to make five compound nouns.
1.____________________________________
2.____________________________________
3.____________________________________
4.____________________________________
5.____________________________________
Bài làm:Work in pairs. Use the words in the box to make compound nouns. Then make sentences with them.
Example: There are many factors that contribute to global warming.
Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.
Why do we need national parks? What should we do to protect them?
Bài làm:Work in pairs. Choose a way to protect local biodiversity from the list in 1, and tell your partner about it. Use the following questions.
Why is it important? How will it help protect local biodiversity? What can you do to help?
Example: Plants play an important role in ecosystems. They provide food and shelter for many animal species. Each plant supports the ecosystem and biodiversity of the local area. We can help by researching the local flora, and planting more native plants.
Bài làm:Work in groups. Your class is on a field trip to a national park. Read the situations below and think of some possible responses. Provide reasons for each answer.
1. Some of your classmates want to collect some rare insects/flowers for their collection.
Example: "You shouldn't do that for several reasons. First, rare plant and animal species are endangered. Second, if people start killing or collecting them, they will soon disappear. Finally, this will harm local biodiversity and have a serious effect on the balance of the local ecosystem.
2. Some classmates have brought some snacks and want to feed the wild animals in the park.
3. You see some classmates throwing rubbish, such as plastic bottles, paper, and cans, on the grass and in the water.
4. Some classmates want to collect wood to build a fire in the park.
Bài làm:Report your answers to the whole class. Vote for the best response.
Bài làm:Restore and protect a local ecosystem
Work in groups. Make a poster to illustrate an ecosystem in your local area and suggest ideas to restore and/or protect it.
Give a group presentation. Use these questions as cues.
- What does the ecosystem include?
- What is its current condition? Is it damaged?
- What can we do to restore and/or protect it?
Work in pairs. Use the model in 1 to make similar conversations for these situations. One of you is Student A, the other is Student B. Use the expressions below to help you.
1. Student A is talking about the activities he/she does on field trips to national parks. Student B expresses likes/dislikes about these activities.
2. Student A and Student B are planning an eco-friendly class party. They talk about the things and activities they like or dislike at a party.
Useful expressions | |
Expressing likes | Expressing dislikes |
• I love/adore ... • I'm really into … • I'm a (big) fan of ... • I'm keen on … • I'm into … | • I hate/don't like … • I can't bear/stand ... • I'm not really into ... • ... is not my favourite. |
Write an opinion essay (150-180 words) presenting your point of view on whether we should spend more money on restoring local ecosystems. Use the ideas in 1 and the outline with useful expressions below to help you.
Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.
Are there similar projects in Viet Nam? Do you think the ideas in 1 can be applied in Viet Nam?
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