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Unit 5
Period 3
Listening and speaking
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The oldest zoo in the world in Vienna in 1752
Beijing zoo, the oldest zoo in the China in 1906
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Dogs were first domesticated over 14,000 years ago. Sheep, cows and pigs have been kept at home as sources of food for around 7,000 years.
The oldest zoo in the world is in Vienna, opened in 1752. The oldest zoo in China is Beijing Zoo, which was founded in 1906.
1.Can zoo animals survive in the wild?
2.Can zoos offer animals their natural environment?
3.Should we keep wild animals in the zoo?
4.Should we educate people more about animals?
7 Listen to the TV debate and choose the correct topic.
Learning to learn
In a debate, first listen out for the main topic. This is usually a statement or question at the very start of the debate. Speakers will state whether they are for or against the statement. Then, they will introduce their supporting arguments with expressions such as We must remember that… and We can’t deny that…
Listen for specific information.
Before listening, read the mind map on Page 55 to figure out the positions of both sides and their main arguments.
Zoos can help protect animals ______________________. Zoo animals can ________________________and be unable to live on their own when returned to the wild.
Zoos are a good way to _______________________________. Zoos cannot offer animals an environment that's_________________ their natural one.
Zoos allow us to see and learn about animals in places similar to their___________________. Zoos_________________ people than for animals.
8 Listen again and complete the mind map.
depend too much on humans
in danger of dying out
educate people about animals
natural environments
as good as
do more good for
For
Against
Debate
Now talk about how the speakers express agreement and disagreement. Listen again if necessary.
Agreeing
I totally agree.
Exactly.
Disagreeing
I’m afraid I don’t agree.
That’s just not true.
Listen and read aloud.
Imitate the pronunciati