Animals 2.

Vocabulary Building

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Keywords	Main word	Example sentence
an insect, seven spots	ladybird	I found a red ladybird with seven black spots on a leaf in my garden.
an insect, dirty, in the house	fly	There is a fly in the kitchen, so I need to close the window.
a very big bird, long neck	ostrich	The ostrich is so tall that it can see far over the grass.
a bird, speaks, coloured	parrot	My neighbor's parrot can say "Hello" and "Good morning."
a black bird	raven	The raven has black feathers and makes a deep sound.
a mammal, jumps, trees, nut, a chipmunk	squirrel	The squirrel collected nuts and jumped from tree to tree.
a mammal, fat, Nile	hippopotamus	The hippopotamus stays in the water during the hot day.
striped, Africa	zebra	The zebra has black and white stripes all over its body.
barks	dog	My dog barks when someone knocks on our door.
a reptile, no legs, long, poison	snake	Be careful, some snakes can be dangerous with their poison.
miaows	cat	My cat miaows when she wants food or attention.
a big mammal, strong nose, horn	rhinoceros	The rhinoceros has a big horn on its nose for protection.
a mammal, not mouse, dirty	rat	We saw a rat running near the garbage bins last night.
a big mammal, long nose	elephant	The elephant uses its long nose to pick up food and water.
a reptile, an alligator	crocodile	The crocodile lives in rivers and has many sharp teeth.
in the dog family, hunts, howls	wolf	At night, we could hear the wolf howl at the moon.
amphibian, jumps, croaks	frog	The green frog jumps from lily pad to lily pad in the pond.
a big mammal, honey, circus, teddy, fur	bear	The bear likes to eat honey and fish from the river.
a small mammal, flies, blood	bat	The bat comes out at night and flies around using sound.
a mammal, milk, bull's wife	cow	The farmer gets milk from the cow every morning.

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The Animal World

In our world, there are many different animals. Some animals are big and some are small. Let's learn about some of these animals.

The ladybird is a small insect with seven spots. It is red and black, and it helps gardens by eating smaller insects.

The fly is an insect that we often see in our houses. It is dirty and can make food bad.

The ostrich is a very big bird with a long neck. It cannot fly, but it can run very fast.

The parrot is a colorful bird that can speak words like people. Many people keep parrots as pets.

The raven is a big black bird. It is very smart and can solve simple problems.

The squirrel is a small mammal that jumps between trees. It likes to eat nuts and looks like a chipmunk.

The hippopotamus is a fat mammal that lives in Africa, especially in the Nile River. It spends most of its time in water.

The zebra has black and white stripes and lives in Africa. It looks like a horse with stripes.

The dog is a pet that barks. Dogs are friendly and like to play with people.

The snake is a reptile with no legs. It is long and some snakes have poison.

The cat is a pet that miaows. Cats like to sleep a lot and catch mice.

The rhinoceros is a big mammal with a strong horn on its nose. It lives in Africa and Asia.

The rat is a mammal like a big mouse. It is often dirty and lives near people.

The elephant is a big mammal with a long nose called a trunk. It uses its trunk to pick up food.

The crocodile is a reptile like an alligator. It lives in water and has many sharp teeth.

The wolf is in the dog family. It hunts other animals and howls at night.

The frog is an amphibian that jumps and croaks. It starts life in water as a tadpole.

The bear is a big mammal with fur. It likes honey and people make teddy bears that look like real bears.

The bat is a small mammal that flies at night. Some bats drink blood but most eat fruit or insects.

The cow is a mammal that gives milk. A male cow is called a bull.

Reading Comprehension Questions:

What color is a ladybird?
Where does the hippopotamus live?
What sound does a dog make?
What do squirrels like to eat?
What is special about the zebra's body?
What is the elephant's long nose called?
What animal looks like a horse with stripes?

True/False Statements:

The parrot is a black bird that cannot speak.
Snakes have four legs.
Bears like to eat honey.
A rat is smaller than a mouse.
The wolf is in the cat family.
Frogs can jump and croak.
The rhinoceros has a horn on its nose.

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Personal Questions

1: Do you like [ladybirds | flies | dogs | cats | frogs]?

Model answer for "ladybirds": Yes, I like ladybirds. They are pretty with their red color and black spots. They are good for gardens because they eat bad insects. I always feel happy when I see one on a leaf.

2: Are you afraid of [snakes | bats | bears | wolves | rats]?

Model answer for "snakes": Yes, I'm afraid of snakes. They move in a strange way without legs. Some snakes have poison that can hurt people. I don't like to see them in zoos or in nature.

3: Have you ever seen a [zebra | elephant | rhinoceros | hippopotamus | crocodile] in real life?

Model answer for "elephant": Yes, I have seen an elephant in the zoo. It was very big with gray skin. Its trunk was long and strong. The elephant was eating hay and moving its big ears.

4: Which is more beautiful, a [parrot | raven | ostrich | squirrel | bat]?

Model answer for "parrot": I think a parrot is more beautiful. It has many bright colors like red, blue, and green. Parrots can also talk and say funny things. I would like to have a parrot as a pet.

5: Would you like to have a [dog | cat | parrot | fish | rabbit] as a pet?

Model answer for "cat": Yes, I would like to have a cat as a pet. Cats are clean and quiet. They can play but also like to rest. I could pet it and hear it miaow. Cats don't need walks like dogs.

6: What do you know about [wolves | bears | elephants | tigers | lions]?

Model answer for "bears": Bears are big animals with lots of fur. They eat fish and like honey too. Some bears sleep all winter in caves. People make teddy bears that look like real bears.

7: Do people in your country keep [dogs | cats | birds | fish | rabbits] as pets?

Model answer for "dogs": Yes, people in my country keep dogs as pets. Many families have dogs at home. People walk their dogs in parks every day. Some dogs are big and some are small. Dogs are good friends to people.

Section 4: One-Minute Talking Points

Ladybird

What is a ladybird? (insect, seven spots)
Colors you know?
Where do they live?
Are they good or bad?
Have you ever touched one?
Do you like their spots?
Are they important for nature?
Story about seeing one?

Dog

What is a dog? (pet, barks)
Types you know?
Do you have one?
What do dogs eat?
How do they help people?
Are you afraid of dogs?
What sounds do they make?
Best dog memory?

Elephant

What is an elephant? (big, long nose)
Where do they live?
What do they eat?
Why is their trunk important?
Have you seen one?
Are they endangered?
How do they communicate?
Would you ride one?

Snake

What is a snake? (reptile, no legs)
Types you know?
Are you afraid of them?
What do they eat?
Are all snakes dangerous?
Have you seen one?
Why do they shed skin?
Story about snakes?

Bear

What is a bear? (mammal, fur, honey)
Types you know?
What do they eat?
Where do they live?
Why do you like/dislike them?
Have you seen one?
Do you have a teddy bear?
What do bears do in winter?

Parrot

What is a parrot? (bird, speaks, colored)
Colors they can be?
What do they eat?
Can they really talk?
Would you have one?
Have you heard one speak?
How long do they live?
Funny parrot story?

Zebra

What is a zebra? (striped, Africa)
Why do they have stripes?
Where can you see them?
What do they eat?
Are they wild or tame?
Are they related to horses?
Have you seen one?
Would you ride one?

Frog

What is a frog? (amphibian, jumps, croaks)
Colors they can be?
Where do they live?
How do they develop?
Do you like their sound?
Have you touched one?
Are they important for nature?
Frog in a story you know?

Cat

What is a cat? (pet, miaows)
Types you know?
Do you have one?
What do cats like to do?
Are you a cat person?
What sounds do they make?
Why do people like cats?
Funny cat story?

Wolf

What is a wolf? (dog family, howls)
Where do they live?
How do they hunt?
Are you afraid of wolves?
Have you heard one howl?
Wolves in stories you know?
Are they endangered?
Would you like to see one?

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Zoos are good for animals

Linkers: It's true, but..., I agree because..., I don't agree..., On the other hand..., For example...

For

Zoos protect animals from danger — keywords: protect, safe, care
Zoos help sick or injured animals — keywords: vet, medicine, heal
Zoos teach people about animals — keywords: learn, children, visit
Zoos can save endangered species — keywords: save, breed, rare
Zoos give homes to animals without a wild place — keywords: shelter, home, rescued

Against

Zoos keep animals in small spaces — keywords: cage, small, space
Animals in zoos cannot live like wild animals — keywords: not free, wild, nature
Some zoos do not give good care — keywords: hungry, dirty, bad care
Animals can be bored and show stress — keywords: bored, stress, pace
Watching animals can make people forget respect — keywords: show, laugh, not respect