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Wildlife protection
Unit 2
Listening and Speaking &
Listening and Talking
1. Learn to talk about saving endangered wildlife;
2. Learn to use visuals to predict content;
3. Learn to listen for general and specific information;
4. Think about the problems the wildlife in your neighborhood may face and the solutions to them.
Lead-in
What can you see in the photo? What do you think of when you see this photo?
Elephant
Gemsbok
南非大羚羊
Ivory
Quote
How do you understand the quote?
Stop illegal hunting immediately
Wildlife species lost
Say NO to shark
fin soup
What messages do these posters share?
Wild animals are in danger!
Tips: Use visuals to predict content
Before you listen, look at pictures, charts, videos, and other visuals to help you predict what you will hear.
Listen to the first part and check your predictions.
What on Earth Are We Doing to Our Planet?
Our planet’s ________ is dying out at an alarming rate. Between 150-200 species are becoming extinct every day. This mass extinction is caused by hunting, habitat ______, and pollution. We must make people aware of the problem and help _______ the endangered wildlife before it’s too late!
a measurement of the speed at which sth happens
a large number of; huge; serious
natural environment where animals live and grow
death of all its living members
loss
wildlife
protect
Listen to the first part again and answer the following questions.
1. How do they feel when they saw the poster?
They feel scary and terrible.
2. What was happening to the wildlife?
Wildlife is dying out at an alarming rate. Between 150-200 species are becoming extinct every day.
3. Why are so many species dying?
Because they are being hunted and killed. And there’s pollution and habitat loss.
Listen to the second part and answer the questions.
1. How many elephants are killed on average every day?
2. What did Prince William say about China?
A. China has made a lot of progress.
B. China can become a global leader in wildlife protection.
C. China pre