Unit 6 grade 12: Endangered Species – Listening
Dangers to wildlife (Danger to wildlife)
1. Task 1 Unit 6 Grade 12 Listening
Below is the conservation status scale which indicates whether a species still exists and how likely it is to become extinct in the near future. Match the three phrases indicating three threatening’ levels with the numbers 1,2 and 3.
(Here is the conservation status of the scale that tells us whether a species is still alive and likely it will disappear in the future how . Match 3 phrases indicating 3 threat levels with the numbers 1,2,3)
Guide to answer
1. CR (critically endangered) (severely endangered)
2. EN (endangered) (have endangered)
3. VU (vulnerable) (vulnerable)
2. Task 2 Unit 6 Grade 12 Listening
Listen to the first part of a talk given by Peter Shawl, a conservation biologist, and check your answers in 1.
(Listen to the first part of the talk by Peter Shawl, a conservation biologist, and check your answers in 1.)
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Guide to answer
1. CR (critically endangered)
2. EN (endangered)
3. VU (vulnerable)
Audio Scripts:
Hello everyone. I’m happy that you could come and listen to my talk today. I’ll be discussing two main points. To begin with, I’d like to explain the conservation status scales. Now look at the scale. Let’s start from the right end. When an animal is ranked as “Least concern” and “Near threatened”, it isn’t endangered now. But it might be in the near future. Next is “Vulnerable”, which means the animals faces a high risk of ectinction. “Endangered” means a very high risk, and “Critically endagered” means an extremely high risk. Species classified as VU, EN or CR need care and protection. The last two groups, EW and EX, tell us that the species is not found in the wild of has become extinct.
Translated:
Hi guys. I’m so glad you could come and listen to my talk today. I will discuss two main points. To begin with, I would like to explain the conservation scale. Now look at the scale. Let’s start from the right side. When an animal is rated “least threatened” and “near threatened”, it is not currently threatened. But maybe in the near future. Next is “Vulnerable”, which means the animal faces a high risk of extinction. “Endangered” means a very high risk, and “Critically Endangered” means at a very high risk. Species belonging to VU, EN, CR need to be cared for and protected. The last two groups, EW and EX, tell us that this species not found in the wild is extinct.
3. Task 3 Unit 6 Grade 12 Listening
Listen to the second part of the talk and choose the best option to complete the statements or answer the questions.
(Listen to the second part of the talk and choose the best option to complete the statements or answer the questions.)
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first. According to Peter Shawl, wildlife becomes endangered because ____________________.
A. the population of some species grows too fast
B. natural habitats are destroyed by humans
C. the stronger animals kill the weaker
2. Animals’ habitats become tarnished when humans ___________________.
A. cut down forest trees
B. build more houses
C. use chemicals in agriculture
3. When tigers are hunted and killed, which of their parts are collected and used?
A. Their bones.
B. Their fur.
C. Their teeth.
4. Which of the following uses of elephant tusks is mentioned in the talk?
A. Making false teeth.
B. Producing traditional medicine to treat diseases.
C. Making valuable items.
Guide to answer
1. REMOVE
(According to Peter Shawl, wildlife becomes threatened because natural habitats are destroyed by humans.)
2 C
(Animal habitats are polluted when people use agrochemicals)
3. A
(- When tigers are hunted and killed, what part of them is collected and used?
– Their bones.)
4. OLD
(- Which of the following uses of ivory was mentioned in the conversation?
– Make valuables.)
Audio Scripts:
Now let’s turn to the two main dangers to wildlife. Loss of habitat is the first one. The higher the world’s population becomes, the greater the need for food and housing gets. People cut down forest trees to make more room for land for agriculture and building housing. To increase crop production, people may also use pesticides and fertilizers. As a result, wild animals’ natural living space gets smaller and more tarnished. The second danger is hunting and poaching. Animals can be killed not just for food, but for other purposes. In many Asian countries, tiger bones and rhino horns are believed to be able to treat diseases while elephant tuks are used to make valuable ivory objects.
As you can see, the two dangers that I mentioned human activities. Therefore, we are responsible for the loss of biodiversity and we need to take immediate action to protect and conserve wildlife.
Translation
Now let’s move on to the two main dangers to wildlife. Habitat loss is the first thing. The world population is increasing, the demand for food and housing is increasing. People cut down forest trees to get land for agriculture and build houses. To increase crop production, one can also use pesticides and fertilizers. The result is a smaller and more polluted natural habitat for wildlife. The second danger is hunting and catching. Animals can be killed not only for food, but also for other purposes. In many Asian countries, tiger bones and rhino horns are believed to have medicinal properties while elephant horses are used to make valuable ivory.
As you can see, the two dangers that I am referring to are related to human activity. We are therefore responsible for the loss of biodiversity and we need to take immediate action to protect and conserve wildlife.
4. Task 4 Unit 6 Grade 12 Listening
Listen to the second part again. Complete the summary of the talk, writing one word in each blank. (Listen to the second part again. Complete the summary of the talk, writing one word in each gap.)
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Guide to answer
In the second part, Shawl discusses the two main (1) danger to wildlife. The first is loss of (2) habitat, and the second is hunting and (3) poaching. These dangers are caused by (4) human activities, so we need to take action to protect and (5) conserve wildlife.
Translated:
In the second part, Shawl discusses the two main dangers that plague wildlife. The first is habitat loss, and the second is hunting and catching. These dangers are caused by human activity, so we need to act to protect and conserve wildlife.
5. Task 5 Unit 6 Grade 12 Listening
Do you agree with Peter Shawl that humans are responsible for the loss of biodiversity? Discuss with a partner. (Do you agree with Peter Shawl that humans are responsible for biodiversity loss? Discuss with a friend.)
Guide to answer
I agree with Peter Shawl that humans are responsible for the loss of biodiversity because of some reasons. First, people cut down forest trees to make more room for land for agriculture and building housing. To increase crop production, people may also use pesticides and fertilizers. As a result, wild animals’ natural living space gets smaller and more tarnished. The second danger is hunting and poaching. Animals can be killed not just for food, but for other purposes. In many Asian countries, tiger bones and rhino horns are believed to be able to treat diseases while elephant tuks are used to make valuable ivory objects.
Translation:
I agree with Peter Shawl that humans are responsible for the loss of biodiversity for a number of reasons. First, people cut down forest trees to make more accommodation for agriculture and to build houses. To increase crop production, one can also use pesticides and fertilizers. The result is a smaller and more polluted natural habitat for wildlife. The second danger is hunting and hunting. Animals are killed not only for food, but also for other purposes. In many Asian countries, tiger bones and rhino horns are believed to have healing powers while elephant horses are used to make valuable ivory objects.
6. Practice
6.1. Choose best answers
Question 1: The by-laws say that all dogs_______be kept on a lead in the park.
A. ought B. need C. must D. have
Question 2: Many plant and animal species are thought to be on the_______of extinction.
A. state B. way C. mood D. verge
Question 3: The society was set up to______ endangered species from extinction.
A. prevent B. distinguish C. preserve D. survive
Question 4: The factory was fined for______ chemicals into the river.
A. dumping B. discharging C. producing D. exposing
7. Conclusion
At the end of the new Unit 6 English Grade 12 – Listening, students need to practice listening, remembering threats to wildlife, and giving an opinion on whether humans are responsible for this great loss. animal strain or not.
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