Дополнительные материалы по темам "Экология", "Животные" на английском языке

ЭКОЛОГИЯ И ЖИВОТНЫЕ

Дополнительные материалы

Составитель: Казанцева Надежда Ивановна

2014

Пособие содержит разнообразный материал по указанным темам: стихи, пословицы, идиомы, тексты, загадки, игры, головоломки, викторины, разработку КВН. Важный вклад в экологическое воспитание детей может внести иностранный язык. Выбор экологической тематики обусловлен её актуальностью и общечеловеческой значимостью, ростом экологического движения в мире, возрастанием непосредственного участия в нём детей. Особый интерес для них представляет живая природа.

Poems

1.“Hug the Earth”(by Lorraine Bayes).

Walking along feeling free

Feeling the earth here with me

And I love her, she loves me

I hug the Earth, the Earth hugs me

She's our friend,

We’d like to be together forever

The earth is a garden

It’s a beautiful place

For all living creatures,

For all the human race

Helping Mother Earth

We can peacefully roam.

We all deserve a place

We can call our home.

Food is a treasure from the soil and the sea.

Clean, fresh air from the plants and the trees.

The warmth of the sun giving life each day

Turns water into rain, it's nature's way.

And I would like to thank you, Mother Earth,

I like to see you dressed in green and blue

I want to be by you.

2. What Have They Done to the World?

What have they done to the seas, my friend?

What have they done to the seas?

What have they done to the rivers, my friend?

What have they done to the trees?

What have they done to our land, my friend?

This land which is ours from our birth.

What have they done to our forests, my friend?

What have they done to the earth?

What have they done to the skies, my friend?

Skies that are blue and so clear.

What have they done to the skies, my friend?

What have they done to the air?

Proverbs

1. The early bird catches the worm.

Кто рано встает, того удача ждет.

1. Every bird likes its own nest.

Каждая кукушка свое гнездо хвалит.

1. То kill two birds with one stone.

Убить двух зайцев одним выстрелом.

1. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Лучше синица в руке, чем журавль в небе.

1. Give a lark to catch a kite.

Поменять кукушку на ястреба.

1. Little pigeons can carry great messages.

Мал да удал.

1. The leopard cannot change his spots.

Леопард не может изменить свою натуру (Горбатого могила исправит).

1. It is the last straw that breaks the camel's back.

Последняя капля переполняет чашу.

1. Catch the bear before you sell his skin.

He убив медведя, шкуры не продавай.

Idioms

1. Bald as an eagle. – Лысый как орел.

2. Sly as a fox. – Хитрый как лиса.

3. Stubborn as a mule. – Упрямый как осел.

4. Birds of feather fly together. – Птицы одного полёта.

5. Take the bull by the horns. – Взять быка за рога.

Text I

1. Read the text and fill in the blanks with the words: lion, fishes, parks, fur, protection, seal, hunting.

THE WORLD OF ANIMALS

Our country is very rich. Its vast territories lie in different climatic zones from the North Pole to subtropics in the South.

Our country's fauna is extremely rich, numbering great amounts of various mammal species, species of birds and .... North areas are rich in the polar bear, polar fox, .., walrus, whale, sable, wolf, silver fox, brown bear, reindeer, marten, lynx and many others. Most of them are valued for their .... Various species of birds and fishes are numerous. The southern area of our country is habitat of such representatives of fauna as the ... , leopard, desert lynx, hyena, fox, gaselle, wild goat, red deer, moufflon, Blue Antelope Gnu, bison, various kinds of snakes, birds and fishes.

Many species of animals live free of danger from man in national ....

The first national park was set up in the USA. It is more than one hundred years old. There are 7 such parks in our country.

In 1948 230 countries organized 'The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources" (IUCN). A lot of State Reservations have been founded since that time.

Under their ... some rare animals have multiplied to an extent making ... possible, so that we can now obtain from them valuable fur, medical raw material and other products.

2. Answer the questions to the text.

1. What are the fauna riches of our country?

2. Why do many species of animals live free of danger from man?

3. What is the oldest National Park in the world?

4. When was the IUCN organized?

5. What made the hunting possible in our times?

6. What can be obtained from the animals?

Text II

Fill in the blanks with the words: destroy, hunting, factories, trees, swans, lakes, protect, birds, pollution, environment.

One way to protect plants and animals is to protect their natural habitats by setting aside land for parks and conservation areas. For example, by conserving marshes and other wetlands, people help to protect geese, ... and other wetland animals.

Sensible ... and fishing programs can help to maintain the natural balance of animal populations. Managing the cutting of ... helps save the trees, as well as the animals that live in the trees.

It is also important to stop ... - the dumping into the ... of any material that can harm or ... natural habitats and the life in them. When ... are used to kill mosquitoes, they can also kill birds that feed on them. When chemicals are used on crops to control insect pests, some will be washed into rivers and ... poisoning fish. When oil is spilled into ocean, it kills ..., seals, fish, and many other organisms. When the gases produced by cars and ... return to earth in rainwater, they form acids that kill forests and lakes.

Text III

Using the text as a model and the notes below write an article about kangaroos.

BIG CATS

15,000,000 big cats: tigers, snow leopards, jaguars and lynxes are killed every year for their skins (шкуры).

Skins are used to make fur coats and jackets which are sold at very high prices: a quality lynx coat, for example, cost at least £ lO,OOO. The main exporter of cat skins is South America, and they are imported by the European Community, the Unites States and Japan.

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for their skins and meat;

fur goods and sport shoes and handbags;

pet food;

Australia;

The European Community;

The United States; Japan;

goods - товары.

Text IV

Read the text and continue the table under it.

Endangered Species of Animals

Grey wolf

Ever since Little Red Riding Hood, the wolf has been personified as a devilish creature and a threat to man. Exaggerated fears and loss of habitat may result in the disappearance of this great predator.

Cheetah

Even the fastest animal on earth is defenseless against poachers. In recent years, as many as 5,000 cheetahs have been killed annually. Today the wild cheetah is only found in a few east African parks and reserves.

Lowland gorilla

Despite its enormous strength and awesome appearance, the gorilla is a mild- natured animal. But due to loss of habitat and extensive hunting, one of our closest relatives is threatened.

Red kangaroo

Kangaroos are slaughtered by the millions each year in their native Australian habitat There people see them as pests competing with sheep for grazing land.

Cape penguin

The cape penguin is South Africa's only resident and breeding penguin. Over­exploitation of fishing grounds in this region is resulting in an overall decline of this penguin and other fish-eating shore birds.

Humpback whale

Unafraid of ships, the humpback whale was easily approached by hunters, resulting in a dwindling population of only 10.000 animals today. Their playfulness and spectacular leaps out of the water make them a favourite among whale watchers.

Green sea turtle

The green sea turtle, as well as all other sea turtle species, have been over- exploited for their meat, eggs, oil and skin. Thus, their population is dangerously low.

Whooping crane

This crane once lived in the northern U.S. and in the coastal prairies of the Midwest Today the total population of the whooping crane may only total 50, due to the spread of civilization.

African elephant

It is estimated that several hundred thousand elephants remain in Africa,

down from over a million less than 10 years ago. As many as 300 are slaughtered every

day to supply the world's ivory trade. If this trend continues, by the turn of the century

the largest living land mammal could disappear from the face of the earth - forever.

The name of species	Habitat	Reason of extinction
Polar Bear	Arctic Circle, Canada, Greenland	Killed for its fur and for sport
Nile crocodile	In and near African rivers	Killed because it is dangerous and for food and medicine; people destroy its habitat

The animal world of the UK

1. Animals, Birds

wild boar - кабан

reindeer – северный олень

eagle - орел

badger - барсук

otter - выдра

seal - тюлень

sea-gull - чайка

The fauna of the British Isles is similar to that of Europe. Some of the mammals such as the bear, the wolf, the wild boar and the reindeer have become extinct. The Britain known to the Saxons, Vikings and Normans was very different from the one we know today. Deer, wolves, bears and eagles were common. The origins of some of the places tell us about this. Derby means "many deer near one village". Everton comes from "eofor", which meant "wild boar that lived in forests". Nowadays, foxes, badgers and otters live on the British Isles. On various parts of the coast there are seals. Sea-gulls and other sea birds usually nest near the coast. There are three species of snakes, of which only one is venomous.

QUESTIONS

1. What is the fauna of the British Isles similar to?

2. What animals have become extinct?

3. What does Derby mean?

4. How many species of snakes are there in Britain?

5. How can you explain the word "venomous"?

1. London Zoo

London Zoo was opened in 1827 by the Zoological Society of London. The first enclosures were built to reflect the places they came from. African animals were kept in grass huts, for instance.

Today there are more than 8,000 animals in the zoo. Some are very, so they are encouraged to breed and are studied by conservationists. Many of the animals were born in London Zoo or in other zoos around the world.

The elephants have the biggest appetite in the zoo. An elephant's daily diet consists of hay, grass, linseed cakes, cabbages, carrots, potatoes, dates, salt, vitamins and minerals, washed down with 100 litres of water.

You can adopt an animal at London Zoo for a year. The cost depends on the animal you choose, and is based on the amount of food it eats in a year. Your

name goes on a plaque near the animal's cage.

Every day you can watch animals being fed, for instance snakes, lions and seals. Around London Zoo there are trays of exhibits you can touch, for example you might be able to handle a crocodile skin or a snake skeleton.

In summer you can have a ride on a pony, donkey or camel, or a cart pulled by a South American llama.

3. Fauna Attractions

Museums

At the Natural History Museum in New York City there are full-size dinosaur models and a 100-foot model of a blue whale.

Buffalo Bill was a famous buffalo hunter and a showman. His "Wild West Show" was popular all over the country and in Europe. You can learn about him at the museum in Cody.

A shark tank is one of the interesting things to see at the aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland.

Mountain lions and bighorn sheep are desert animals. You can see them at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. In the Whale Museum on San Juan Island, Washington, there are puzzles and games to play about whales. A "hotline" map tells you each time a whale is spotted.

Shows, contests

There are all sorts of sea creatures at "Sea World” in San Antonio, Texas, including penguins and dolphins. One show features killer whales, that make spectacular leaps from the water.

At the "Iowa State Fair", in August, there is a hog-calling contest. The farmer who calls his pigs in the quickest way is the winner.

Zoos

Brookfield Zoo, Illinois, has rare animals from all over the world.

San Diego Zoo has a huge number of animals.

At the Bronx Children’s Zoo, in New York City, you can learn many things about animals by doing what animals do - such as climbing a giant spider's web.

Parks

There are masses of dinosaur tracks in Dinosaur Park, near Hartford, Connecticut.

From Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier Park, there are fine views of mountain lakes and glaciers. You might see a bald eagle, the American national bird.

Monuments, statues

There is a Dinosaur National Monument in Utah.

The world's largest Buffalo is an enormous statue near Jamestown. It is in memory of buffaloes that lived on the prairie.

People tell stories of an imaginary giant lumberjack, named Paul Bunyan. At Bemidji, Minnesota, there are statues of Paul Bunyan and his blue ox, Babe.

One year insects ate the cotton crop in Alabama. Farmers planted peanuts and other crops instead. These made more money, so they put up a statue to honour these insects in Enterprise, Alabama, in thanks.

QUESTIONS

1. Where can one see a 100-foot model of a blue whale?

2. What is the Bronx Children's Zoo famous for?

3. What bird can be seen in Glacier Park? What does it symbolize?

4. Why did the farmers of Alabama decide to put up a statue to honour insects?

Different tasks

1. Riddles

2. I am in the tree-tops,

Cheep, cheep, cheep,

My head beneath my feathers when

I sleep, sleep, sleep (Bird).

1. A large brown animal that lives in the forest and likes honey (Bear).

2. This wild animal is like a dog (Wolf).

3. In the forest of Africa there is a tall animal which has a long neck. He has long legs and can outrun other animals (Giraffe).

4. And this one jumps from tree to tree.

(Is he a little like you and me?)

He has his warm canton all the time,

And loves to jump about and climb. (Monkey).

1. They can jump 9 meters. They can jump very fast - 30 kms per hour. Their babies are very small - only 3 centimeters long. They can't jump and they can't see. They can see when they are 9 weeks old. They can jump when they are 8 months old. They can't run and they can't walk. They live in Australia (Kangaroos).

1. Guess it

Match the pictures and descriptions.

A It’s very big. It’s strong. It’s grey. It lives in Africa. It eats leaves. It has got four legs.

B It’s very small. It has got a long tail. It lives in nearly all countries. It likes cheese.

C It is very long. It has not got any legs. It eats small animals. It is sometimes dangerous.

D It can run very fast. It has got a very long neck. It eats leaves. It has got four long legs.

E It can fly. It can swim. It’s usually white. It eats fish and lives by the sea.

F It can swim in the sea and walk on the land. It cannot fly. It eats fish. It lives in very cold countries.

G It looks like a horse. It lives in Africa. It eats grass. It has got black and white stripes.

H It has got fingers. It can climb trees. It is brown. It lives on nuts and and fruit. It lives in Africa and Asia.

1. How long do they live?

People	75-80 years
Elephants	60 years
Dolphins	50 years
Horses	25 years
Cows	20 years
Lions	20 years
Giraffes	20 years
Cats	15 years
Bats	5 years

Continue the chart and make a short report.

1. Group the words.

Acid rains, pandas, garbage, оzone layer, monkey, air pollution, whale, global warming, factory wastes, smoke, raccoon, lion, elephant, oil slick, tiger, camel, leopard, bear, exhaust fumes, nuclear radiation, deforestation, chemicals.

Animals	Environmental Protection

5. Fill the gaps to form a compound noun.

1. the ... layer 4. ...fumes

1. ...warming 5. ... waste

2. ... rain 6. natural...

6. Change the form of the verbs into Present Simple Passive.

1. The hunters kill crocodiles.

2. They destroy wildlife.

3. People sell animals in the pet shops.

4. They cut down rainforests.

5. We protect the environment.

6. Children feed trees.

7. They plant trees.

8. Environmental groups raise money to save animals.

9. "Greenpeace" helps to protect nature.

10. Plants and animals pollute the air.

7.Match the pictures

Games

1. What flies?

Учитель задает учащимся вопрос, в котором содержится хорошо известный им глагол, затем перечисляет ряд слов - существительных, из которых некоторые могут быть ответом на вопрос. Если учитель называет слова, которые не могут быть ответом на вопрос, играющие должны поднять руку. Например, учитель задает вопрос: What flies? и в быстром темпе начинает перечислять: «А bird, a tree, a kite, a frog». Когда он называет предмет, который не может летать, играющие поднимают руки. Если участник игры не поднял руку, ему предлагается придумать предложение, употребив данное слово. Если он не выполнит это задание, то выбывает из игры.

1. Description.

Ведущий задумывает слово - название животного, учащиеся по очереди задают ему вопросы, на которые он должен давать полные ответы: «Does it live in a forest? Is it little? Are its legs long? » Игра продолжается до тех пор, пока учащиеся не догадаются.

1. Three little monkeys (Fingerplay).

Three little monkeys jumping on the bed, (tap three angers on palm of opposite hand).

One fell off and bumped his head, (one finger falls off, then hold head).

Mama called the doctor and the doctor said: (hold phone by ear, dial in air).

«No more little monkeys jumping on that bed», (shake finger).

Suggestion: Repeat with «Two little monkeys...», «One little monkey...».

1. Draw it.

1. Run and touch.

Stick the pictures of animals on the wall one by one, drilling each item as you do so.

Divide the class into two teams. When the teacher calls out a word the first member of each team must run and touch that picture. The first to do so wins a point for their team

Quizez

1. Найдите в каждом из предложений одного из следующих животных.

Ape, fox, panda, lion, goat, dog.

1. Everyone must do good.

2. Well, I only asked him about it.

3. Here is a picture of Oxford.

4. He stood up and asked a question.

5. I must go at once.

6. Give him a penny

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1. A small quiz

1. What is the largest mammal in the world?

2. What is the largest animal on land?

3. What is the fastest animal?

4. What is the tallest animal in the world?

5. What is the best sleeper-animal in the world?

6. What animals are the best swimmers?

7. What is the largest fishing in the world?

1. Blue whale, 2. Elephant, 3. Cheetah, 4. Giraffe, 5. Lion, 6. Blue sharks, 7. The whale shark.

1. Anagrams. What are these animals?

OYMEKN, ROSHE, NEPUGNI, ILOFLAG, SONBI, BREZA, REBA, HAWEL, YKONDE, GRIET, SOMUE.

1. Odd man out. Choose the animal or bird which doesn't match the group.

1. Wolf, fox, cow, hyena.

2. Eagle, hawk, chicken, owl.

3. Tiger, lion, horse, leopard.

4. Gorilla, sheep, chimpanzee, monkey.

5. Snake, lizard, crocodile, duck.

СMQ (Club of Merry and Quick-Witted)

1. Pattern Puzzle

На листе бумаги написать как можно больше слов по теме «Окружающая среда», каждое из которых обязательно содержит букву «а». Выигрывает та команда, которая написала большее количество слов.

1. «What is it? Is it... ?»

Команды загадывают слово, соперники отгадывают его, задавая наводящие вопросы. По два слова от каждой команды.

е.g. environment.

Is it a nature? Is it a flower? What does it consist of?

1. Competition of Captains (Конкурс капитанов).

1. Учитель называет слово, капитан первой команды повторяет и добавляет свое и т.д.

2. Капитаны отвечают на вопросы учителя.

1. What is an environment?

2. What is an environmental protection?

3. Why should cars be provided with antipollution filters?

4. What does the word combination «factory wastes» mean?

5. How can the word «environment» be paraphrased?

1. Составить 3 предложения, используя слова, связанные с окружающей средой.

Для капитана первой команды:

1. an influence on nature.

2. to preserve the environment.

3. to pollute the air.

Для капитана второй команды

1. natural recourses

2. environmental problem

3. deforestation.

1. A Game

Команда загадывает слово, на листе бумаги ставят столько точек, сколько букв в слове. Нужно задавать вопросы.

1. Gossip (Глухие телефоны).

По два человека от команды подходят к учителю. Задание: передать предложение: “Many towns and cities of our country are very much polluted”.

1. Translation

Даются небольшие тексты для перевода.

1. Reading

По одному человеку от команды читают два небольших текста.

1. Home task

Проверяется домашнее задание: сценки по теме «Окружающая среда».

1. A letter

Cоставить письмо в одну из экологических организаций.

10. Jokes

Задаются по два вопроса - шутки от каждой команды.

1. Подведение итогов.

Литература

1. N.G. Brusova, N.A. Lebedeva. English. Didactic Materials. М.: Drofa Publishes, 2000.

2. English. Еженедельное приложение к газете «1 сентября».

3. «Иностранные языки в школе» научно-методический журнал.

4. G.A. Stefanovich. English Through Proverbs. М.: Prosveshcheniye, 1980.

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