The world of wild animals

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   Dolphins are mammals. They have babies and feed them on milk. Dolphins are not fish, but they live in water. They can swim very well. They haven’t got legs. They’ve got grey skin and a big smile. They’ve also got fins and a tail to help them swim. They weigh from seventy to five hundred kilos.

   Dolphins are very intelligent animals. They can easily learn how to play games and are friendly to people.

   Dolphins live in warm seas in many different parts of the world. They live in small groups and they eat fish. They live for about fifty years.

You may start like this:

-Dolphins are mammals. They are unusual, because…

1. Greeting.
2. The topic and the aim.
3. Question: What animal would you like to have as a pet? Why?
4. Lexical revision: Ex.2, p.40
5. Finish the sentence: When you have a pet, you need to…
6. Homework.
7. Pair work. Dialogues.
8. Reading the facts and deciding right or wrong.
9. Listening and checking.
10.               Relaxation.
11.               Jigsaw reading.
12.               Changing representatives in groups.
13.               Post reading activities.
14.               Choosing the representatives to ask questions.
15.               Filling the table of comparison.
16.               Grammar tasks.
17.               Homework.
18.               Summarizing: What was interesting for you? What was difficult?

1. My cat no had a dinner yesterday.
2. We walking our dog yesterday.
3. You shout at your pet did?
4. Ken studyed English last night.
5. Did Kate washed her hair 1 day ago?
6. I not phoned my friend last week.

   Penguins lay eggs and they’ve got wings, so they are like other birds, but they can’t fly. They can swim very well. They are black and white, and they’ve got small wings, very short legs and a short tail. They’ve also got thick feathers to keep them warm in cold water. They weigh about twenty kilos.

   Penguins look funny when they walk. However, when they are in water, they swim like fish.

   Penguins live on the ice of Antarctica, and in the sea around it. They live in big groups and they eat fish. They live for about twenty years.

1. Say if it is true or false:

1. Dolphins are mammals.
2. Dolphins live in water.
3. Dolphins have got grey fur.
4. Dolphins eat fish.
5. Penguins haven’t got wings.
6. Penguins can fly.
7. Penguins live in Antarctica.
8. Penguins live for about ten years.

2. Answer the questions:

1. What can dolphins do very well?
2. Where do dolphins live?
3. How long do dolphins live?
4. Why are penguins unusual birds.
5. What have penguins got to keep them warm?
6. What do penguins eat?

I.Say if it is true or false:

1. Dolphins are mammals.
2. Dolphins live in water.
3. Dolphins have got grey fur.
4. Dolphins eat fish.
5. Penguins haven’t got wings.
6. Penguins can fly.
7. Penguins live in Antarctica.
8. Penguins live for about ten years.

II.Answer the questions:

9. What can dolphins do very well?
10.                    Where do dolphins live?
11.                    How long do dolphins live?
12.                    Why are penguins unusual birds.
13.                    What have penguins got to keep them warm?
14.                    What do penguins eat?

1. Snakes can’t hear. ____
2. Dolphins are about 1-4 metres long. ___
3.        Snakes lay eggs. ____
4.      Chimpanzees weigh 45-80 kilos. _____
5.        Lions sleep for 5 hours a day. ______
6.     Sea lions live in a small group. ______
7.           Penguins’ eggs are black. ____
8.         Eagles can’t see well. ____
9.     Elephants can live for about 60 years.____
10. Penguins can be under the water for 18 minutes. ____

•                     mammals
•                     fins
•                     weigh
•                     intelligent
•                     lay eggs
•                     wings
•                     thick feathers
•                     however

1 A = Ali  L = Luke

A: I want to get a pet but I don’t know what to get. Maybe a dog? What do you think?

L: Dogs are fun. But you need to train them and they make a lot of noise.

A: That’s true. You need to get up early to take them for a walk too.

L: What about a cat? Cats are quiet and you don’t need to take them for a walk.

A: Yeah, they’re clean too. The only thing is they scratch the furniture. My mum and dad wouldn’t like that.

L: How about a snake? Snakes are quiet and they don’t need a lot of space.

A: A snake! No way! They eat live animals! And you can’t take a snake for a walk, can you?

L: No.

A: I think I prefer a cat. I can train it not to scratch the furniture.

2 A = Ali  J = Jodie

A: Hello, is that Jodie?

J: Yes.

A: My name’s Ali. I talked to your friend Sally and … It’s about the baby cats.

J: Yes, OK, the kittens … Do you want one?

A: Well, I’d like to see them first but yes, I think so. How many have you got?

J: Well, there were four of them but I promised one to Sally and I want one myself so you can have two if you like.

A: I’d love two but no, one is fine, thanks.

3 A = Assistant  D = Denny

A: Good morning. Can I help you?

D: Yes, I’m looking for a bed cat, a cat bed, a bed for cats.

A: A cat bed. Well, we have several kinds. This is a good one. It’s big, comfortable and easy to wash. And it’s only fifty pounds.

D: Fifty? Oh! Eh … how much is this one?

A: Twenty-five. It’s small but it’s very good.

D: Hmm.

A: This one was twenty-five but now it’s only fifteen pounds.

D: Is it a good one?

A: Yes, it’s fine. It’s very popular. We sell a lot of these.

D: OK, I’ll take it.

4 D = Denny  A = Ali

D: Ali! Come here!

A: What is it, dad?

D: Look at this!

A: What?

D: How many times do I have to tell you? Simba is your cat and it’s your job to look after her.

A: But there’s lots of food in the bowl!

D: Yes, but what about the litter tray? Look at it! You need to empty it!

A: OK, OK, I’m doing it.

D: Why don’t you train her to do it in the garden?

A: Dad! She’s a cat, not a dog!

5 A = Ali  D = Denny

A: Dad! Where’s Simba? I can’t find her.

D: I don’t know. Look in the garden. Cats climb trees, you know. Maybe she’s sitting in a tree and she can’t get down.

A: Oh no! Can you help me look for her? Please!

D: OK!

D: Did you look in your bedroom?

A: Yes, I did. She’s not there.

A: Dad! What are you doing? She’s not here.

D: Did you look under the bed?

A: Yes, I did!

A: Oh! There she is. She’s sleeping in my sweater. It’s nice and warm there. She likes warm places.

D: Yes, I know. Yesterday she was on the car in the garage.