Giải SGK, SBT Unit 8. Wildlife conservation Global Success

At a rescue centre

(Tại một trung tâm cứu hộ)

1. Listen and read.

(Nghe và đọc.)

Ms Smith: Welcome to the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre! If you have any questions during the tour, don't hesitate to ask me.

Mark: I've just seen a monkey in the enclosure. So are primates just monkeys, Ms Smith?

Ms Smith: No, primates are a group of mammals that includes not just monkeys, but also humans and apes.

Mark: What's the difference between apes and monkeys?

Ms Smith: Well, apes don't have tails and are larger than monkeys. Their brains are also larger. They're as good at using tools as they're at learning sign language.

Mai: So how many primates live here?

Ms Smith: The centre is home to more than 170 primates representing 14 species. They're housed in large enclosures.

Mark: I can hear some sounds. Is someone singing?

Ms Smith: We're close to the gibbons' enclosure, and the male and female gibbons are singing. Gibbons are the smallest of the apes, and all seven species are regarded as threatened. In fact, five of them are listed as critically endangered.

Mai: What is the main threat to gibbons?

Ms Smith: It's habitat loss due to deforestation and illegal hunting. Poachers make a big profit out of selling gibbons as pets and for making traditional medicine and food.

Mai: So we can help gibbons if we stop keeping them as pets.

Ms Smith: That's right. Now let me show you Derek, the gibbon we rescued last week. He was locked in a cage for two years as an illegal pet.

Mai: Oh no, he's so thin.

Ms Smith: Yes. Gibbons can become ill or weak unless they're fed the right type of food. After examining Derek, our veterinarian also found head injuries. So we'll give him a suitable diet and monitor him for several weeks before we release him into the national park.

2. Read the conversation again and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).

(Đọc lại đoạn hội thoại và quyết định xem các câu phát biểu là đúng (T) hay sai (F).)

3. Match the words and phrases with their meanings.

(Ghép các từ/cụm từ với nghĩa của chúng.)

4. Complete the following sentences using the information from 1.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau sử dụng thông tin từ bài 1.)

1. _____, don't hesitate to ask.

2. Apes are as good at using tools _____.

3. We can help gibbons _____.

4. _____ unless they're fed the right type of food.

Assimilation

(Sự đồng hóa âm)

1. Listen and repeat the examples above. Pay attention to the highlighted sounds.

(Nghe và lặp lại các ví dụ trên. Hãy chú ý đến những âm thanh nổi bật.)

2. Listen and underline the parts where assimilation occurs. Then practise reading the sentences in pairs.

(Nghe và gạch chân những phần có sự đồng hóa. Sau đó luyện đọc các câu theo cặp.)

1. Apes are larger than monkeys.

(Vượn lớn hơn khỉ.)

2. If fed properly, the bear will recover soon.

(Nếu cho ăn đúng cách, gấu sẽ sớm hồi phục.)

3. Both species benefit from living together.

(Cả hai loài đều được hưởng lợi khi chung sống.)

4. Ten per cent of the world's population was infected by the virus.

(10% dân số thế giới bị nhiễm virus.)

Conserving wildlife

(Bảo tồn động vật hoang dã)

1. Match the words with their meanings.

(Nối các từ với nghĩa của chúng.)

2. Complete the sentences using the words in 1.

(Hoàn thành các câu sử dụng các từ ở bài 1.)

1. Wild animals need to live in their natural habitats in order to _______.

2. Many _______ animals are in urgent need of protection.

3. Scientists estimate that every day around 150 species become _______.

4. All the animals looked well after being released from _______.

5. A new law has been introduced to _______wildlife in the area.

Adverbial clauses of condition and comparison

(Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ điều kiện và so sánh)

1. Combine the sentences using adverbial clauses of condition or comparison. Use the conjunctions in brackets and make any necessary changes.

(Nối các câu sử dụng mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ điều kiện hoặc so sánh. Sử dụng các liên từ trong ngoặc và thực hiện bất kỳ thay đổi cần thiết nào.)

1. You must release the sea turtle into the sea. Otherwise, it will die soon. (if)

(Bạn phải thả rùa biển về biển. Nếu không nó sẽ chết sớm.)

=> ________________________________________________________

2. Raising people's awareness is important to preserve wildlife. Imposing strict laws is also important. (as... as)

(Nâng cao nhận thức của người dân là điều quan trọng để bảo tồn động vật hoang dã. Việc áp đặt luật nghiêm ngặt cũng rất quan trọng.)

=> ________________________________________________________

3. We must stop poaching. Otherwise, many endangered species will become extinct. (unless)

(Chúng ta phải chấm dứt nạn săn trộm. Nếu không, nhiều loài có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng sẽ bị tuyệt chủng.)

=> ________________________________________________________

4. A monkey is very intelligent. You may not think it is. (more... than)

(Khỉ rất thông minh. Bạn có thể không nghĩ là như vậy.)

=> ________________________________________________________

2. Work in pairs. Make sentences about endangered animals using adverbial clauses of condition or comparison.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Đặt câu về các loài động vật có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng bằng cách sử dụng các mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ tình trạng hoặc so sánh.)

Example: (Ví dụ)

Punishment for hunting endangered animals is not as harsh as it should be.

(Hình phạt cho việc săn bắt động vật có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng không quá khắc nghiệt như đáng lẽ nó phải có.)

If we don't protect giant pandas, they will soon become extinct.

(Nếu chúng ta không bảo vệ loài gấu trúc khổng lồ, chúng sẽ sớm bị tuyệt chủng.)

Wildlife conservation news

(Tin tức bảo tồn động vật hoang dã)

1. Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Thảo luận các câu hỏi sau đây.)

Do you often read news stories about wildlife? If yes, what are they about?

(Bạn có thường xuyên đọc tin tức về động vật hoang dã không? Nếu có, chúng nói về cái gì?)

2. Read the news items and choose the most suitable headline for each one. There are TWO extra headlines.

(Đọc các mục tin tức và chọn tiêu đề phù hợp nhất cho mỗi mục. Có HAI tiêu đề bị thừa.)

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NEWS

1. _______

More than 600 volunteers participated in sea turtle conservation activities held on Con Dao Island last week. Volunteers made sure that their spawning ground is safe. They also rescued turtle eggs and buried them in the sand. Sea turtles are threatened with extinction worldwide, and their populations have decreased dramatically in many places. That is why sea turtle conservation programmes are organised annually around the world. They attract many volunteers and help raise public awareness about the threats to sea turtle species.

2. _______

Local authorities are taking measures to restore the coral reef ecosystem in Nha Trang Bay. They will organise regular clean-ups of the seabed and removal of marine debris. Diving clubs will also help by having their professional divers collect broken pieces of coral, re-grow them in underwater nurseries, and then re-attach them to reefs. Coral cover is expected to increase, which will help restore natural habitats and promote marine biodiversity in the bay. In addition, the bay's management board will also monitor the number of swimmers and divers to avoid putting too much stress on the ecosystem.

3. _______

An exhibition entitled 'Paint for wildlife' will be held in Ha Noi next week. It will include more than 30 paintings by secondary school students across the country. Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet the young artists and discuss the stories behind their beautiful paintings. All of them will be on sale to raise money for the protection of endangered and vulnerable species. The event organisers hope to raise public awareness of wildlife conservation through art and contribute to efforts to save rare and endangered animals.

3. Read the news items again and match the highlighted words and phrase with their meanings.

(Đọc lại các tin tức và nối các từ và cụm từ được đánh dấu với nghĩa của chúng.)

4. Read the news items again and choose the correct answer.

(Đọc lại các tin tức và chọn câu trả lời đúng.)

1. Where is the sea turtle spawning ground?

A. Con Dao Island

B. Ha Noi

C. Khanh Hoa

D. Nha Trang

2. Which of the following is NOT true about sea turtles?

A. Volunteers help sea turtles by burying them in the sand.

B. Their populations have gone down significantly.

C. They receive help from volunteers every year.

D. They are facing extinction all over the world.

3. Why did the management board of Nha Trang Bay have to monitor the number of divers and swimmers there?

A. To train more professional divers.

B. To restore the coral system.

C. To avoid putting pressure on the system.

D. To promote the natural habitat of the bay.

4. How many paintings will be on display in the wildlife exhibition?

A. Around 600.

B. Around 300.

C. Around 25.

D. Around 30.

5. What will happen to the paintings at the exhibition?

A. They will be donated to visitors.

B. They will be sold to raise money for  wildlife conservation.

C. They will be shown in public places.

D. They will be given to different schools.

5. Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.

(Làm việc theo nhóm. Thảo luận các câu hỏi sau đây.)

Which of the news items do you find most interesting or useful? Why?

(Bạn thấy mục tin tức nào thú vị hoặc hữu ích nhất? Tại sao?)

Activities for conserving wildlife

(Hoạt động bảo tồn động vật hoang dã)

1. Are the following activities good for conserving wildlife? Rank each activity in order of its importance to conserving wildlife.

(Các hoạt động sau đây có tốt cho việc bảo tồn động vật hoang dã không? Xếp hạng từng hoạt động theo thứ tự tầm quan trọng của nó đối với việc bảo tồn động vật hoang dã.)

2. Work in groups. Read the notice. Then brainstorm a list of activities you want to organise for the event. Explain how the activities will help conserve wildlife. Use the list in 1 and the example below to help you.

(Làm việc nhóm. Đọc thông báo. Sau đó, hãy suy nghĩ về danh sách các hoạt động bạn muốn tổ chức cho sự kiện. Giải thích các hoạt động này sẽ giúp bảo tồn động vật hoang dã như thế nào. Sử dụng danh sách ở phần 1 và ví dụ dưới đây để giúp bạn.)

The school's Youth Union is celebrating the World Wildlife Day (3^rd March) to raise young people's awareness of wildlife conservation. We are seeking ideas for interesting activities to be included in the event. Send us your ideas.

(Đoàn Thanh niên của trường đang kỷ niệm Ngày Động vật hoang dã thế giới (3/3) nhằm nâng cao nhận thức của giới trẻ về bảo tồn động vật hoang dã. Chúng tôi đang tìm kiếm ý tưởng để đưa vào sự kiện những hoạt động thú vị. Gửi cho chúng tôi ý tưởng của bạn.)

Example: (Ví dụ)

A: Today, we're discussing suitable activities for the World Wildlife Day. The aim is to raise students' awareness of wildlife conservation. Does anyone have any interesting ideas?

(Hôm nay, chúng ta sẽ thảo luận về các hoạt động phù hợp cho Ngày Động vật hoang dã thế giới. Mục đích là nâng cao nhận thức của học sinh về bảo tồn động vật hoang dã. Có ai có ý tưởng nào thú vị không?)

B: I think we should start the event with a wildlife painting competition.

(Tớ nghĩ chúng ta nên bắt đầu sự kiện bằng cuộc thi vẽ tranh động vật hoang dã.)

C: I like your idea, but how will painting help conserve wildlife?

(Tớ thích ý tưởng của cậu, nhưng bức tranh sẽ giúp bảo tồn động vật hoang dã như thế nào?)

B: Well, ...

(À,...)

3. Work in groups. Summarise your ideas and present the activities for the World Wildlife Day to the class. Vote for the best ideas.

(Làm việc nhóm. Tóm tắt ý tưởng của bạn và trình bày các hoạt động của Ngày Động vật hoang dã thế giới trước lớp. Bình chọn cho những ý tưởng tốt nhất.)

Endangered species

(Những loài có nguy có bị tuyệt chủng)

1. Work in pairs. Look at the pictures and discuss the following questions.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Quan sát các bức tranh và thảo luận các câu hỏi sau.)

What is happening to the tigers in the pictures? What can we do to protect the tigers?

(Điều gì đang xảy ra với những con hổ trong tranh? Chúng ta có thể làm gì để bảo vệ loài hổ?)

2. Choose the correct meanings of the underlined words and phrases.

(Chọn nghĩa đúng của các từ, cụm từ được gạch chân.)

1. Natural habitats have been degraded by human activity.

A. made worse in quality

B. made endangered

2. Forest clearance to meet other land needs can destroy the natural habitats of many species.

A. removing broken trees

B. cutting down trees and other plants

3. Reducing the demand for wild animal parts can help stop poaching.

A. the need or desire for particular goods

B. things that someone forces you to do

4. Animals bred in captivity would probably not survive if they were released into the wild.

A. born while being kept in special facilities

B. born while living in the forest

3.  Listen to a talk and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

(Nghe một bài nói chuyện và chọn câu trả lời đúng A, B hoặc C.)

1. What is the talk mainly about?

(Cuộc nói chuyện chủ yếu nói về điều gì?)

A. Threats facing tigers.

(Những mối đe dọa đối với loài hổ.)

B. Ways to protect tigers.

(Cách bảo vệ hổ.)

C. The world's tiger population.

(Quần thể hổ trên thế giới.)

2. Which line graph shows the population of tigers over the past 100 years?

(Đồ thị nào thể hiện số lượng hổ trong 100 năm qua?)

3. As their habitats become smaller, tigers _____.

(Khi môi trường sống của chúng trở nên nhỏ hơn, hổ _____.)

A. look for food in forests

(tìm kiếm thức ăn trong rừng)

B. enter farmers' houses

(vào nhà nông dân)

C. attack farm animals

(tấn công động vật trang trại)

4. What have the tiger breeding farms led to?

(Các trang trại nuôi hổ đã dẫn đến kết quả gì?)

A. The creation of conservation centres.

(Việc thành lập các trung tâm bảo tồn.)

B. An increase in poaching.

(Sự gia tăng nạn săn bắt.)

C. A decrease in the use of tiger parts.

(Giảm việc sử dụng các bộ phận của hổ.)

4. Listen to the talk again and complete the notes. Use ONE word or a number for each gap.

(Nghe lại bài nói và hoàn thành phần ghi chú. Sử dụng MỘT từ hoặc một số cho mỗi chỗ trống.)

5. Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Thảo luận các câu hỏi sau đây.)

Which threats are facing tigers in Viet Nam? Which one is the most serious?

(Những mối đe dọa nào đang đối mặt với hổ ở Việt Nam? Cái nào là nghiêm trọng nhất?)

A problem-solving report on protecting tigers

(Báo cáo giải quyết vấn đề bảo vệ hổ)

1. Work in pairs. Read the solutions and write the threats.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Đọc các giải pháp và viết các mối đe dọa.)

2. Read the announcement and write a problem-solving report. Use the ideas in 1 and the outline below to help you.

(Đọc thông báo và viết báo cáo giải quyết vấn đề. Sử dụng những ý tưởng ở phần 1 và dàn ý dưới đây để giúp bạn.)

The tiger is one of the most endangered animals in the world. The Wildlife Magazine is holding a writing competition to raise people's awareness about conserving tigers. Write a report (180-200 words) describing the threats facing tigers and suggesting possible solutions.

(Hổ là một trong những loài động vật có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng cao nhất trên thế giới. Tạp chí Động vật hoang dã đang tổ chức một cuộc thi viết nhằm nâng cao nhận thức của mọi người về việc bảo tồn loài hổ. Viết một báo cáo (180-200 từ) mô tả các mối đe dọa mà loài hổ phải đối mặt và đề xuất các giải pháp khả thi.)

Expressing concern

(Bày tỏ sự quan tâm)

1. Listen and complete the conversations with the expressions in the box. Then practise them in pairs.

(Nghe và hoàn thành đoạn hội thoại với các từ trong hộp. Sau đó thực hành chúng theo cặp.)

1.

Nam: Hi, Linda. Why didn't you come to Cuc Phuong National Park with us yesterday? We were worried about you. (1) _______________

Linda: I had a stomachache, so I had to stay at home and rest.

Nam: Sorry to hear that. (2) _______________

Linda: I'm fine now. Thanks for asking.

2.

Mai: You look worried. (3) _______________

Nam: No, I'm just a bit nervous about my presentation on wildlife protection tomorrow.

Mai: (4) _______________

Nam: If you could look at my slides, it would be great. Thanks so much in advance, Mai.

2. Work in pairs. Use the models in 1 to make similar conversations for these situations. One of you is A, the other is B. Use the expressions on page 109 to help you.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Sử dụng các mẫu ở phần 1 để thực hiện những đoạn hội thoại tương tự trong những tình huống này. Một người là A, người kia là B. Hãy sử dụng các câu ở trang 109 để giúp bạn.)

1. A looks worried because he/she hasn't collected enough information about endangered species for his/her biology project. B expresses concern about him/her.

(A có vẻ lo lắng vì chưa thu thập đủ thông tin về các loài có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng cho dự án sinh học của mình. B bày tỏ sự lo lắng về anh ấy/cô ấy.)

2. B didn't join a school field trip to the Endangered Species Rescue Centre. A expresses concern about him/her.

(B không tham gia chuyến dã ngoại của trường tới Trung tâm cứu hộ các loài có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng. A bày tỏ sự quan tâm về anh ấy/cô ấy.)

1. Read the following text. Put a tick (✓) if the animals in the table are classified as endangered and a cross (x) if they are not.

(Đọc đoạn văn sau. Đánh dấu (✓) nếu các động vật trong bảng được phân loại là có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng và đánh dấu chéo (x) nếu không.)

THE IUCN RED LIST

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List divides species into seven levels of conservation: Least Concern, Near Threatened, Vulnerable, Endangered, Critically Endangered, Extinct in the Wild, and Extinct. It uses a set of precise criteria to evaluate extinction risks and decides which species need protection. An endangered species is one that meets any of the following criteria:

Population reduction rate

A species is classified as endangered when its population has declined between 50 and 70 per cent. This decline is measured over 10 years or longer.

Geographic range

Geographic range describes the area where a species is found. If the area that a species lives on, known as its area of occupancy, is estimated to be less than 500 square kilometres, then the species is classified as endangered.

Population size

A species is classified as endangered when there are fewer than 2,500 mature individuals. When a species population declines by at least 20 per cent or two generations within five years, it is also classified as endangered.

2. Work in groups. Name some endangered animals in Viet Nam. Share what you know about them.

(Làm việc theo nhóm. Kể tên một số loài động vật có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng ở Việt Nam. Chia sẻ những gì bạn biết về chúng.)

Underline the parts where assimilation occurs. Listen and check. Then practise saying these sentences in pairs.

(Gạch chân những phần xảy ra sự đồng hóa. Nghe và kiểm tra. Sau đó thực hành nói những câu này theo cặp.)

1. Have you been to the new conservation park in town?

2. Animals are brought to the park from different places.

3. My sister follows a special diet and doesn't eat red meat.

4. We got back home from a trip to the animal rescue centre.

Choose the correct answers to complete these sentences.

(Chọn các câu trả lời đúng để hoàn thành các câu sau.)

1. To survive/rescue, the young cubs should be released into the wild when they are aged eight to ten months.

2. Many volunteers are participating in a campaign to conserve/degrade the rainforests.

3. The animals looked so weak because they were kept in captivity/extinction for a long time.

4. Many species of animals are becoming extinct/common because of habitat loss.

Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of the following sentences.

(Chọn câu kết hợp tốt nhất mỗi cặp câu sau.)

1. People continue to buy clothes made of wild animal skins. This will encourage poaching and illegal trade in body parts.

A. If people continue to buy clothes made of wild animal skins, this will encourage poaching and illegal trade in body parts.

B. If poaching and illegal trade in body parts are encouraged, people will continue to buy clothes made of wild animal skins.

C. Unless people continue to buy clothes made of wild animal skins, this will encourage

poaching and illegal trade in body parts.

D. Unless people are encouraged to poach and trade body parts illegally, they will continue to buy clothes made of wild animal skins.

2. Sharks are not dangerous. People think they are dangerous.

A. Sharks are as dangerous as people think.

B. Sharks are not as dangerous as people think.

C. Sharks are more dangerous than people think.

D. Sharks are thought to be more dangerous.

3. We should try our best to conserve wildlife in the area. Otherwise, many wild animals may not survive.

A. Unless many wild animals survive, we will try our best to conserve wildlife in the area.

B. If we try our best to conserve wildlife in the area, many wild animals may not survive.

C. Unless we try our best to conserve wildlife in the area, many wild animals may not survive.

D. If we do not try our best to conserve wildlife in the area, many wild animals may survive.

4. The baby gibbon grew very quickly. We didn't expect that.

A. The baby gibbon didn't grow quickly as we expected.

B. The baby gibbon grew as quickly as we expected.

C. The baby gibbon expected that it would grow quickly.

D. The baby gibbon grew more quickly than we expected.

Protecting endangered species

(Bảo vệ các loài có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng)

Work in groups. Make a poster about an endangered species and suggest ways to protect it. Present your poster to the class. Use these questions as cues for your poster and presentation.

(Làm một tấm áp phích về một loài có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng và đề xuất cách bảo vệ nó. Trình bày áp phích của bạn trước lớp. Sử dụng những câu hỏi này làm tín hiệu cho áp phích và bài thuyết trình của bạn.)

- What is the species?

(Đó là loài gì?)

- What are the threats facing these animals?

(Những mối đe dọa mà những loài động vật này phải đối mặt là gì?)

- What IUCN level of conservation are they in?

(Chúng đang ở cấp độ bảo tồn nào của IUCN?)

- What should be done to protect them?

(Cần phải làm gì để bảo vệ chúng?)

1 Read the following sentences and underline the parts of words where assimilation occurs. Then practise reading the sentences.

(Đọc những câu sau đây và gạch dưới những phần của từ diễn ra sự đồng hóa âm. Sau đó luyện đọc các câu.)

1. A new conservation park has been built in the north of the country.

2. This species used to be found in different places, but now it's disappearing.

3. Keeping a pet monkey is illegal in many countries.

4. The North Sea has many marine mammals in it, including dolphins and whales.

4. A. committee

B. donation

C. awareness

D. punishment

A. restoration

B. poaching

C. pollution

D. deforestation

A. reproduced

B. developed

C. kept

D. rescued

3 Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra (các) từ TRÁI NGHĨA với (các) từ được gạch chân trong mỗi câu hỏi sau đây.)

1. Every year, several species go extinct in the wild as they are no longer found in their natural habitats.

A. weak

B. living

C. injured

D. inactive

2. The injured tiger will be released into the national park after ten days of treatment.

A. rescued

B. imprisoned

C. taken

D. protected

3. In order to prevent endangered species from going extinct, it is crucial to protect their natural habitats.

A. dangerous

B. protected

C. vulnerable

D. harmless

4. One of the biggest threats to the survival of rare animals is poaching.

A. hunting legally

B. hunting illegally

C. killing

D. trading legally

5. High rates of forest clearance in the region have destroyed the habitats of some endangered species.

A deforestation

B. forest removal

C. free planting

D. wildlife protection

6. Volunteers monitor turtle movements and nests to protect their habitats.

A. observe

B. ignore

C. examine

D. disrupt

A. So that

B. Unless

C. As soon as

D. If

2 Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra phần gạch chân cần sửa trong mỗi câu hỏi sau.)

1. If you see a lion in the wild, don't run away, but rather slowly back away while keep your eyes on the

               A                                B                                                    C                  D

animal.

2. As if you train your dog, it will obey your commands.

      A                                    B    C                 D

3. As soon as the sun will set, night-time animals like owls and bats come out to hunt for food.

                                    A                                     B                            C                          D

4. As the temperature dropped, birds will fly south to avoid the cold weather.

     A                             B                                            C                  D

5. If the weather gets too hot, many animals would seek shade and rest until it cools down again.

                           A                                        B                               C                  D

6. Unlike house cats, cats living in the wild are often afraid of humans and may run away if

       A                                                                         B                             C

approaching too quickly.

          C

7. Unless you want to observe birds in the wild, it's best to be quiet and move slowly so as not to scare

       A                                                                            B                          C                              D

them away.

8. Just as humans need clean water to survive, so do many animals in the wild relies on freshwater

                  A                                                  B                                              C

sources for their survival.

                     D

1 Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

(Đọc đoạn văn sau và khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra câu trả lời đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi.)

No more kangaroo skins!

Nike, one of the world's largest sportswear companies, has announced that it will no longer use kangaroo leather in the production of its shoes starting in 2023. This decision is a significant step towards wildlife protection, particularly in Australia, where millions of kangaroos are killed every year.

The use of kangaroo skin in athletic shoes has always caused a lot of anger among environmental groups due to the cruel practices involved in the commercial killing of kangaroos. Many have called for a ban on the use of kangaroo leather in products, and Nike's announcement is a step towards that goal.

Nike will instead produce a new version of its popular football boots made from a new synthetic material that provides better performance. The company's decision to replace kangaroo leather with a synthetic material is also in line with the growing trend among luxury brands to ban the use of kangaroo skin in their products. Other major brands such as Puma, Versace, and Prada have already taken similar steps.

While Nike's decision has been widely applauded, there are concerns about the impact on the commercial kangaroo industry in Australia. Its supporters believe that banning the use of kangaroo leather in products would have negative economic impacts on the industry, despite the environmental benefits. The commercial killing of kangaroos is legal in Australia and kangaroo products are also considered by some to be a sustainable option, as their carbon footprint is believed to be a lot lower than that of cattle and sheep.

Nike's decision to stop using kangaroo leather in its products is a positive step towards wildlife protection. However, it is also important to consider its impact on the commercial kangaroo industry and the need for sustainable and humane management of kangaroo populations.

1. What is the main focus of the passage?

A. The disagreements surrounding the use of kangaroo leather in athletic shoes.

B. Nike's decision to stop using kangaroo leather in its products.

C. The commercial kangaroo industry in Australia and its impact on wildlife.

D. The need for sustainable and ethical practices in the fashion industry.

2. The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to

A. Nike

B. sport

C. one

D. Kangaroo leather

3. The word “synthetic” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

A. natural

B. biodegradable

C. artificial

D. organic

4. The word “applauded” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

A. criticised

B. neglected

C. disagreed

D. praised

5. According to the passage, why has the use of kangaroo leather in athletic shoes caused anger among environmental groups?

A. Because it is an expensive material that not many people can afford.

B. Because kangaroos are a rare and endangered animal species.

C. Because the commercial killing of kangaroos is considered cruel.

D. Because it has a negative impact on the environment.

6. What new material is Nike planning to use in place of kangaroo leather in their football boots?

A. A new type of leather that is more sustainable than kangaroo leather.

B. A synthetic material that ensures better performance than kangaroo leather.

C. A type of fabric made from recycled football boots.

D. No information is given.

7. What can we infer about the writer's attitude towards Nike's decision to stop using kangaroo leather in its products?

A. The writer supports Nike's decision.

B. The writer opposes Nike's decision.

C. The writer is neutral towards Nike's decision.

D. It can't be inferred from the passage.

8. Which of the opinions about the commercial killing of kangaroos is NOT expressed in the passage?

A. Farming kangaroos instead of cattle and sheep will be better for the environment.

B. Bans on using kangaroo skin will be bad for the commercial kangaroo industry.

C. Kangaroo products are considered by some as a sustainable option.

D. The commercial kangaroo industry manages the kangaroo populations in a humane way.

8. A to

B. in

C. on

D. for

1 Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to complete each of the following exchanges. Then practise reading them.

(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để hoàn thành mỗi trao đổi sau đây. Sau đó thực hành đọc chúng.)

1. Teacher: Did you hear about the wildfires destroying animal habitats in Australia?

Student: Yes, it's very ___________.

A. exciting

B. worrying

C. entertaining

D. encouraging

2. Tom: You look sad. ___________?

Sarah: No, but I just read an article about the declining population of polar bears. It's very worrying.

A. How are you getting on

B. Has anything happened

C. How are you

D. Are you happy

3. Mia: I'm still working on my speech. And I'm so worried about speaking in front of the whole class.

Adam: ___________

Mia: Yes, if you could look at my draft, it'd be great. Thanks, Adam.

A. What's the matter?

B. Is there anything I can do to help?

C. You'll be fine.

D. Do you feel better now?

4. Jake: ___________ You look worried.

Rachel: My dog's missing. I couldn't sleep last night.

Jake: I'm sure Rex will come back. He probably was a bit bored and went on a fun adventure.

A. What's the matter?

B. You seem upset.

C. How are you getting on?

D. Sorry to hear that.

5. Teacher: Did you go to the animal rescue centre?

Samantha: Yes. I did. ___________ to see so many abandoned pets. I think I'll join their volunteer team.

A. It was amazing

B. I was nervous

C. I regret going

D. It was so sad

6. Mum: Did you have a good time at the zoo?

John: Not really. ___________ that were kept in cages there. Wild animals shouldn't be forced to live in artificial habitats. It's very cruel.

A. I was disappointed about the animals

B. I felt sorry for all the animals

C. I was scared of the animals

D. It was interesting in the animals

7. Ben: I heard you moved house. ___________ in your new home?

Jen: I am still unpacking! There's so much to do before the place starts feeling more like home.

A. What's on your mind

B. How are you getting on

C. Has anything happened

D. What do you think?

8. Rachel: Sorry to hear that you were in hospital. ___________

Peter: Yes, thanks for asking.

A. What happened?

B. How are you getting on

C. Are you feeling better now?

D. You look worried.

2 Talk about the threats facing rhinoceros and propose some solutions. Use the following notes to help you. You can start your talk with the sentence below.

(Nói về những mối đe dọa mà tê giác phải đối mặt và đề xuất một số giải pháp. Sử dụng các ghi chú sau đây để giúp bạn. Bạn có thể bắt đầu bài nói của mình bằng câu dưới đây.)

Threats facing rhinos and solutions to protect them

Rhinoceros are critically endangered animals: the population of all five species of rhinos has declined dramatically.

• Threats: habitat loss caused by human activity, poaching for their horns, climate change

• How to protect rhinos: restore and preserve habitats, stop poaching, introduce harsher punishment for rhino hunters, encourage community-based conservation programmes that provide alternative livelihoods to local people, run education and awareness campaigns about the importance of rhino conservation

Rhinoceros, one of the oldest and most iconic animal species on the planet, are critically endangered animals....

1. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra câu có nghĩa gần nhất với mỗi câu hỏi sau.)

1. Unless we protect the environment, many wild animals will suffer.

A. Unless the environment is protected, many wild animals will suffer.

B. If we protect the environment, many wild animals will suffer.

C. If we don't protect the environment, many wild animals will survive.

D. Unless the environment is protected, many wild animals will survive.

2. The cheetah runs faster than any other land animals.

A. The cheetah is the fastest runner of all living creatures.

B. The cheetah is a faster runner on land.

C. No other land animal runs as fast as the cheetah.

D. No other animal runs as quick as the cheetah

3. If the local government doesn't take immediate action, pollution in the river will get worse.

A. If the local government takes no action, pollution in the river will improve.

B. Pollution in the river will get worse unless the local government acts immediately.

C. Unless the local government takes immediate action, pollution in the river will not get worse.

D. Pollution in the river will not get better if the local government takes immediate action.

4. If you follow the safety guidelines, you will have a great experience at the nature reserve.

A. If you ignore the safety guidelines, you will have a great experience at the nature reserve.

B. Provided that you follow the safety guidelines, you will not have a great experience at the nature reserve.

C. Unless you observe the safety rules, you will have a great experience at the nature reserve.

D. As long as you observe the safety rules, you will have a great experience at the nature reserve.

5. Like all mammals, dolphins cannot breathe underwater.

A. Like all mammals, dolphins cannot breathe easily underwater.

B. Dolphins, similar to all mammals, are not able to breathe underwater.

C. Similar to mammals and fish, dolphins cannot hold their breath underwater.

D. Dolphins are like all mammals that cannot breathe underwater.

6. Pandas only eat bamboo.

A. Pandas don't eat anything other than bamboo.

B. Pandas eat everything, except bamboo.

C. Pandas eat nothing, including bamboo.

D. Pandas eat a lot of bamboo.

2. Use the words and phrases below, and add some words where necessary to make meaningful sentences. You can change the forms of verbs if necessary.

(Sử dụng các từ và cụm từ bên dưới và thêm một số từ khi cần thiết để tạo thành câu có nghĩa. Bạn có thể thay đổi dạng động từ nếu cần.)

1. The lion / know / the king / of the jungle / because / its beautiful appearance and powerful roar.

2. The cheetah,/ consider/ the fastest land animal / can reach / speeds/up to /70 miles per hour.

3. Elephants / have/remarkable memory/and/can remember / their family members/ many years.

4. Climate change / could cause / many species / animals / become / endangered / and / face / the risk / extinction.

5. Tiger/have/distinctive/stripes/which/help/them/blend/their surroundings/hunt/ more successfully.

6. Polar bear/rely / sea ice/for/hunting / and /be/greatly affected / the melting / the Arctic ice cap.

7. The migration / wildebeest / Africa / be / one of /most / spectacular / natural events/ the world.

8. Sharks/often / misunderstood / and /portrayed/ ruthless killers/in/ popular culture. / but/play/a vital role/maintain / the health / ocean ecosystems.

3. Wildlife Asia is holding a writing competition to raise awareness about protecting endangered species, specifically the saola. Write a report (180-200 words) describing the threats facing the saola and suggesting possible solutions. Use the outline below to help you.

(Wildlife Asia đang tổ chức một cuộc thi viết nhằm nâng cao nhận thức về việc bảo vệ các loài có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng, đặc biệt là sao la. Viết một báo cáo (180-200 từ) mô tả các mối đe dọa mà sao la đang phải đối mặt và đề xuất các giải pháp khả thi. Sử dụng dàn ý dưới đây để giúp bạn.)

Introduction

This report describes the threats... and suggests some solutions to the problem.

Threats

It is estimated / believed that...

Another serious threat...

Solutions

What can we do to save...?

One solution is...

Second, it is important to.../ In addition, we should...

Conclusion

In conclusion, there are...

Therefore, we recommend...

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