Unit 10: A.

Reading
Before you read:
Cheetahs (n): bo m Scatter (a): ri rc Throughout (prep): khp Estimate (v): c tnh Panda (n): gu trc Remain : vn cn

While you read:

Human race (n): loi ngi Influence on (v): nh hng ln Human beings (n): con ngi Supply by (v): cung cp Agriculture (n): nng nghip Cutting down (v): cht ph Respect (n): kha cnh Consequence (n): hu qu nhim. Extinct (v): tuyt chng Fund (n): ngun qu Establish (v): thit lp Interference (n): s can thip Offspring (n): ma sinh sn Co-exist (v): cng tn ti Peaceful (a): ha bnh, yn tnh Responsible (a): chu trch nhim Chemical pollutant : ha cht

Task 1: The words in the box all appear in the passage. Fill each blank with a suitable word. Pollutants Interference decreasing extinct protect endangered

1. Dinosaurs became _________ millions of years ago. 2. She tried to ________ herself from the wind. 3. This species of bird _________in number every year. 4. The chemical ________from cars and factories make the air, water and soil dangerously dirty. 5. The blue whale is a (n) ________species. 6. Because of the ________ of human being, many animals have become extinct. Task 2: Circle A, B , C or D that best sums up each paragraph. 1. Paragraph 1 A. Human beings need to grow food. B. Human beings pollute the environment. C. Human beings interfere with nature. D. People should stop living in cities and villages. 2. Paragraph 2 A. Many animals are disappearing. B. Human being are responsible for the changes in the environment. C. People are in danger of becoming extinct. D. The human race is also an endangered species. 3. Paragraph 3 A. Human beings have made efforts to protect the environment. B. Scientists have made a long list of endangered species. C. People should be kept away from animals and plants. D. Rare animals do not disappear. 4. Paragraph 4 A. The survival of endangered species. B. The Earth a happy planet. C. Conditions for a peaceful co-existence. D. People s interference with the environment. Task 3: . Answer the questions: 1. What are the four ways by which human beings are changing the world? 2. What are the serious consequences of peoples interference with the environment?
3. What has been done to protect the environment?

Answer: 1. Fours ways that human beings are changing the world are: They are changing the environment by building cities and villages.

They are affecting the water supply by using water for industry and agriculture They are changing weather conditions cutting down trees in the forests. They are destroying the air by adding pollutants like smoke from factories and fumes from cars.

2. The serious consequences of peoples interference with the enviroments are: Many kinds of rare animals are killed. The enviroment where these animals are livingis badly destroyed. The numbers of rare animals are decreasing so rapidly that they are in danger of becoming extinct.

3. Many things have been done to protect the enviroment ,such as: Scientists have made lists of endangered spieces and suggested ways to use them. Many organization have been set up and funds have been raised. Thoundsans of nation parks have been established to protect endangered animals. Laws have been introducedto prohibit killing endangered animals and destroying the enviroment where rare animals are living.

D.Writing
Write a description of Cat Ba National Park,using the facts and figures below. CAT BA NATIONAL PARK SOME FACTS AND FIGURES Location: Cat Ba Island 120 km from Ha Noi, 20 km east of Hai Phong Special features tropical forests and coastal waters white sand beach, abundant natural resources, beautiful landscapers, rare animals and plants Total area: 15,200ha Animals and plants: species of fish: 300 species of animals: 40 species of birds: 150 species of plants: 620 Historic features: 6,000-year-old stone tools

human bones 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) How far is it from Ha Noi to Cat Ba National Park? What are special features in Cat Ba National Park? What is the area of the Cat Ba National Park? How many species of flora and fauna in Cat Ba National Park? What are the historic features of Cat Ba National Park?

Cat Ba National Park is situated on Cat Ba Island. It is 120 km far from Ha Noi and 20 km east of Hai Phong. Cat Ba National Park has both tropical forests and coastal waters with white sand beaches, abundant natural resources, beautiful landscapes and many kinds of rare animals and plants. It covers 15,200 hectares. Cat Ba National Park preserves about 300 species of fish, 40 kinds of animals, 150 different birds and 620 species of plants. Cat Ba National Park is also famous for its historic features: the 6,000-year-old stone tools and human bones found in the islands limestone caves.