Типовые выражения (обсуждайте, заучивайте и подставляйте свои данные):
| Many families keep pets like hamsters, rabbits, or goldfish, but some prefer parrots or canaries that can fly and even talk. |
| Wild animals such as tigers, bears, and wolves hunt for food, while farm animals like cows, sheep, and chickens are raised by people. |
| Insects like ants, bees, and butterflies play a vital role in nature — bees pollinate flowers, while caterpillars later become beautiful butterflies. |
| Some animals crawl (like snakes and snails), others run (like deer and horses), swim (like whales and sharks), or even fly (like eagles, bats, and dragonflies). |
| Monkeys and apes inhabit tropical forests, while camels live in deserts, and penguins (though not on the list) remind us how animals adapt to extreme places. |
| Sadly, many species are starting to become extinct because their habitats are destroyed or they’re killed by humans. |
| A ladybug is born from an egg, just like a frog — which starts as a tiny tadpole before it grows legs and leaves the water. |
| Raccoons, foxes, and squirrels often chase each other in city parks, while owls silently hunt at night. |
| People sometimes breed rabbits or pigeons for shows, but in the wild, animals breed naturally to keep their species alive. |
| Cockroaches and rats are often seen as pests, but even they move, eat, and survive like all living creatures. |
| When a lion is born, it’s tiny and helpless, but it quickly grows into a powerful predator. |
| Jellyfish don’t have brains, yet they swim gracefully in the ocean, while spiders spin webs to catch insects like flies and mosquitoes. |
| Farm animals such as goats, pigs, and geese provide food, wool, or eggs — but they also deserve care and respect. |
| Birds like swans, ducks, and sparrows fly south in winter, while bats use sound to move in the dark. |
| Even small creatures like grasshoppers, bugs, and lizards are part of the amazing animal world that surrounds us. |
Task: Восстанови предложения
Заполни пропуски подходящими глаголами или существительными из списка. Используй правильную форму!
- Bees and butterflies help flowers ______ by carrying pollen.
- Tigers ______ other animals like deer to survive in the wild.
- My sister ______ three goldfish in a small tank in her room.
- Frogs start life in water and later ______ legs to live on land.
- Some people ______ pigeons for racing or shows.
- Cockroaches can ______ very quickly under the kitchen sink.
- Polar bears are in danger of ______ because of climate change.
- Spiders don’t ______, but they can move fast on eight legs.
- Monkeys ______ in forests in Africa and South America.
- A baby lion is ______ blind and depends on its mother.
Task: Rewrite using a different tense
Перепиши предложения в указанном времени.
(Past Simple) → The wolf chased the deer.
→ The wolf chased the deer through the forest yesterday.
(Present Continuous) → Owls hunt at night.
→ Owls are hunting right now.
(Past Perfect) → The rabbit grew very fast.
→ The rabbit had grown quickly before winter came.
(Future with “will”) → Many insects become extinct.
→ Many insects will become extinct if we don’t protect nature.
(Present Perfect) → She keeps a hamster as a pet.
→ She has kept a hamster for two years.
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Типовые вопросы:
| Do you keep any pets at home? What kind? |
| What’s the most unusual animal you’ve ever seen inhabit a city? |
| Have you ever watched a butterfly emerge from a caterpillar? |
| Why do you think some animals become extinct while others survive? |
| Would you like to breed animals like rabbits or pigeons? Why or why not? |
| Which wild animals are native to your country? |
| What do farm animals like cows and sheep need to stay healthy? |
| Can insects like bees and ants really help humans? How? |
| Did you have a hamster, goldfish, or parrot when you were a child? |
| How do animals like bats and owls hunt at night? |
| What would you do if you saw a bear or a wolf in the forest? |
| Are rats and cockroaches always dangerous, or can they be useful? |
| Which animal moves the fastest: a cheetah, a shark, or an eagle? |
| Have scientists saved any animals from becoming extinct? |
| If you could be born as any animal, which one would you choose? |
Task: Answer 5 questions in full sentences
Выбери 5 вопросов из списка и напиши на них развёрнутые ответы (3–5 предложений). Используй разные времена и слова из темы.
Task: Создай диалог
Представь, что ты разговариваешь с другом о животных. Используя 6 слов из списка (например: breed, become extinct, wild animals, hamster, hunt, inhabit), составь короткий диалог (6–8 реплик), включающий как минимум 2 вопроса и 2 ответа.
Пример начала:
— Do you think people should breed wild animals like tigers?
— No, I don’t. They should inhabit their natural homes…
Если ли у вас домашние питомцы; каких животных вы видели в дикой природе:
Вопросы для обсуждения:
— Should all wild animals stay in nature, or is it okay to keep some (like monkeys or parrots) as pets?
— Is it ethical to breed animals just for entertainment or profit (e.g., dog shows, exotic pets)?
— Which animals are most important for our ecosystem: bees, sharks, elephants, or ants? Why?
— Can humans really stop animals from becoming extinct, or is it too late for many species?
— Should cities do more to protect urban wildlife like pigeons, squirrels, and even foxes?
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The Secret Lives of Animals — From Backyards to Wild Frontiers
Animals are everywhere — in our homes, cities, farms, forests, and oceans. Some, like hamsters, goldfish, and parrots, live with us as beloved pets. Others, like lions, elephants, and wolves, roam freely as wild animals, playing crucial roles in nature.
Every creature has its own way of life. Bees and butterflies help plants grow. Spiders control insect populations. Even “annoying” creatures like mosquitoes and cockroaches are part of the food chain. Meanwhile, farm animals — cows, goats, chickens — give us milk, eggs, and wool, but they also feel pain, joy, and fear.
Sadly, many animals are in danger. Habitat loss, pollution, and hunting cause species to become extinct faster than ever. The tiger, the rhino, and even some insects may disappear in our lifetime.
But there’s hope. When we keep pets responsibly, protect natural habitats, and respect all life — from the tiniest ant to the mighty whale — we help the animal world thrive. After all, we share this planet with them. And their survival is tied to ours.