Unit 10 the ecosystem

(Pronunciation trang 90) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the following conversations. Choose the appropriate intonation on the question tags. Then practise saying them. 1. A: You will prepare the slides for tomorrow's talk, won't you? [ ___ ] B: OK. I'll do that. 2. A: Siberian tigers are endangered animals. B: That's right. We should protect them, shouldn't we? [ ___ ] 3. A: You are attending the workshop on protecting local biodiversity on Monday, aren't you? [ ___ ] B: Yes, I'm giving a talk about the loss of local fauna. 4. A: Nam is a very talented young man. He has won a scholarship at Hanoi University, hasn't he? [ ___ ] B: That's right. 5. A: The trip to U Minh National Park was amazing. B: We saw so many animals and plants, didn't we? [ ___ ] 6. A: You don't know if our proposal was accepted, do you? [ ___ ] B: I'm afraid it wasn't. No one supported it. 7. A: People should use less fresh water, shouldn't they? [ ___ ] B: Yes, I agree with you. 8. A: I don't think I received your proposal. You haven't submitted it, have you? [ ___ ] B: Yes. I have.

(Vocabulary 1 trang 91) (Phân nhóm) Put the words in the box into the correct column.

(Vocabulary 2 trang 91) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words in brackets. 1. Deforestation of the area was stopped by the local community's [ ___ ] efforts. (conserve) 2. Some animals are in danger because their [ ___ ] habitats are being destroyed. (nature) 3. Scientists have discovered millions of [ ___ ] things on our planet. (live) 4. Asian elephant is one of the largest [ ___ ] in the world. (mammal) 5. You can have a lot of fun exploring the beautiful [ ___ ] parks in the region. (nation) 6. Conserving natural resources can help prevent the [ ___ ] of biodiversity on our planet. (lose) 7. Each plant helps protect [ ___ ] and supports the ecosystem of an area. (biodiverse) 8. The rare Javan rhino is the world's most [ ___ ] animal. (danger)

(Vocabulary 3 trang 91-92) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box. 1. Creating [ ___ ] areas for endangered species is one way to save wildlife. 2. There are many different types of [ ___ ] around the world from forests to deserts and from small lakes to the open sea. 3. [ ___ ] is essential for the processes that support all life on Earth. 4. [ ___ ] not only cool the earth's surface, but also provide us with food and water. 5. It is believed that there are more than five million [ ___ ] of insects, but only one million have been found and described. 6. Scientists estimate that 25 per cent of all marine species live in and around [ ___ ]. 7. A [ ___ ] describes how each living thing gets food, and how energy and nutrients are passed from one creature to another. 8. Biologists have found more than 350 mammal species [ ___ ] to Australia.

(Grammar 1 trang 92) (Nối hai cột) Use the words in the box to make compound nouns. Then match them to the definitions below.

(Grammar 2 trang 92) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Complete the sentences using compound nouns. 1. Laura is late because there was a terrible [ ___ ] in the city centre. 2. Can you please put this letter in the [ ___ ]? 3. The [ ___ ] stopped the teenagers and asked for their identity documents. 4. In winter, we like to sit in front of the [ ___ ] to get warm. 5. The first major [ ___ ] was Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, the United States. 6. What are your plans for the [ ___ ]? 7. Fortunately, there are many products available for treating symptoms of [ ___ ]. 8. The Amazon [ ___ ] is home to more than a third of all the world's species of plants, birds, and animals.

(Grammar 3 trang 93) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Complete the sentences using compound nouns. 1. The heat and light energy produced by the sun is called [ ___ ]. 2. The centre which focuses on projects of new ideas or creativity is called [ ___ ]. 3. A room in a house where people sit together, relax, or watch TV is a [ ___ ]. 4. A car that competes in races is a [ ___ ]. 5. An area where people park their cars is a [ ___ ]. 6. A container for waste that will be recycled, for example, paper or plastic, is called a [ ___ ]. 7. An area of land where large amounts of waste are buried underground is a [ ___ ]. 8. Paper which is not wanted and is thrown away is [ ___ ].

(Reading 1 trang 93-94) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the text and choose the best answers. Viet Nam's flora and fauna With a coastline of over 3,260 kilometres, Viet Nam is [ ___ ] to many different kinds of flora and fauna. From the Fansipan Peak all the way down to the Mekong Delta, the country has a rich [ ___ ] of wildlife. However, due to population growth and rapid urban development, many of Viet Nam's plant and [ ___ ] species are endangered. Natural habitats are threatened by deforestation and the [ ___ ] of natural resources. Several unique species have almost disappeared in recent years [ ___ ] the illegal wildlife trade. The trade in animal parts continues to be a serious problem [ ___ ] the heavy punishment. There is still high demand for elephant ivory, rhino horn, turtle eggs, and other wild animal parts. This has forced a number of mammals and other [ ___ ] onto the Red List of Threatened Species. In 2010, Viet Nam's last Javan rhino was shot and killed for its [ ___ ]. Nevertheless, there are still many other native species found in the country's dense forests. Scientists continue to [ ___ ] unique and rare animals such as the saola and the pangolin. However, if the country wants to conserve its biodiversity and fascinating features, it still has [ ___ ] to go.

(Reading 2 trang 94) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Read the text and match the highlighted words with the meanings. 1. the order that actions happen in: [ ___ ] 2. substances that keep a living thing alive and help it grow: [ ___ ] 3. groups of people or things with particular features: [ ___ ] 4. consisting of parts that depend on each other: [ ___ ]

(Reading 3 trang 95) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the text in Reading 2 again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). 1. All living things are producers. [ ___ ] 2. Sun and soil help producers make their own food. [ ___ ] 3. Examples of consumers are animals kept for their milk or meat. [ ___ ] 4. Lions have become a top predator in a food chain by eating animals that feed on grass. [ ___ ] 5. People are both consumers and producers. [ ___ ] 6. There are very few food chains on Earth. [ ___ ] 7. The only food that herbivores eat is meat. [ ___ ]

(Speaking 1 trang 95-96) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the conversations by choosing the best answers. Then practise reading them. 1. Lan: Mai, do you fancy going on a day trip to Cuc Phuong National Park? Mai: Yes, [ ___ ]. I heard it has amazing flora and fauna. 2. Nam: I don't like the idea of throwing away used paper and empty bottles. Shall we use them to make school items? Lan: [ ___ ]. 3. Nick: I'm so excited that we're going to U Minh Thuong National Park to study its flora and fauna. Phong: [ ___ ]. I'd rather go to the Museum of History. 4. Ann: I want to use eco-friendly cups and plates at my birthday party. Lan: [ ___ ]. They will not cause any harm to the environment. 5. Long: We're organising a tree-planting day in local parks. Would you like to join us? Mai: I'd love to! [ ___ ].

(Speaking 2 trang 96) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Complete the short talk about ways to protect endangered species. Protecting endangered species is very important because losing even a single species can have disastrous impacts on the rest of the [ ___ ]. There are many ways we can do to save them. First, we can organise regular [ ___ ] such as Endangered Species Days to tell endangered species success stories and learn about species still in danger. These days will provide opportunities for many people to learn about current environmental projects and how to support them. Second, governments need to pass laws to ban [ ___ ], which destroys natural habitats and food sources of many animals. Finally, there should be stricter laws for those who illegally hunt endangered animals. Fines should be increased, and hunters who illegally shoot, trap, or kill endangered animals should spend time in [ ___ ].

(Writing 1.1 trang 96) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

This forest / home / thousands / different kinds / plants and animals.

(Writing 1.2 trang 96) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Protect / local ecosystem / very important / for / future generation.

(Writing 1.3 trang 96) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

This / national park / attract / thousands / tourist / every year.

(Writing 1.4 trang 96) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

You / shouldn't / throw / plastic / bottle and can / grass / and / water.

(Writing 1.5 trang 96) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

This fund / aim / reduce / impact of / climate change / across the globe.

(Writing 1.6 trang 96) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Studies / find / deforestation / directly impact / our health / and well-being.

(Writing 1.7 trang 96) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

The earth / be / ecosystem / in which / we / all connected.

(Writing 1.8 trang 96) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

New research / show / rising temperature / could threaten / survive / of / larger animal.

(Writing 2.1 trang 97) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one, using the word or phrase in brackets.

Don't waste your time reading this book. (worth)

(Writing 2.2 trang 97) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one, using the word or phrase in brackets.

I'd prefer you not to go hiking in tropical forests. (rather)

(Writing 2.3 trang 97) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one, using the word or phrase in brackets.

The disappearance of a single species can affect the entire food chain. (disappear)

(Writing 2.4 trang 97) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one, using the word or phrase in brackets.

Our environmental project stands a very good chance of winning a prize. (highly)

(Writing 2.5 trang 97) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one, using the word or phrase in brackets.

I'm just about to give up this diet because it's not working at all. (on the point)

(Writing 2.6 trang 97) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one, using the word or phrase in brackets.

It was very windy, but we really enjoyed the picnic in Cuc Phuong National Park. (despite)

(Writing 2.7 trang 97) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one, using the word or phrase in brackets.

It's highly unlikely that our conservation programme will be successful. (chance)

(Writing 2.8 trang 97) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one, using the word or phrase in brackets.

They tried very hard to complete their project by the end of this month. (their best)

(Writing 3 trang 97) (Trả lời tự luận)

Write an opinion essay (150-180 words) expressing your opinion on why we should protect wildlife. Use the outline and expressions below to help you.

Introduction: I believe or think that ... In my opinion, we should take action to protect wildlife.

Body:

- Firstly, ... they help preserve the ecosystem balance ...

- If carnivores disappear ...

- Secondly, wildlife adds natural beauty to our environment ...

- If we continue to damage nature, we will have ...

Conclusion: In conclusion, I strongly believe that it is essential to ...