Communication
1. Listen to two exchanges. Are the speakers for or against bringing extinct species back to life?(Nghe 2 trao đổi. Người nói đồng tình hay phản đối việc đưa các động vật tuyệt chủng trở lại với cuộc sống?)
1 | Van | Yes (Well, why not?) | We should undo the damage that has been done to nature. |
Nam | No (I’d say no to this idea.) | Some species could bring back deadlv diseases to our world. | |
2 | Mary | Yes (Sol agree with them, not with you.) | Scientists could find wavs to protect endangered species if thev knew how to brina some extinct species back to life. |
Paul | No (What a silly idea!) | It’s a waste of time and money. |
2. Are you for or against the revival of extinct species? Discuss with a partner. (Bạn đồng tình hay phản đối việc hồi sinh các loài động vật tuyệt chủng? Thảo luận với một người bạn.)
Culture
1. Read the text about how sea turtles are protected and complete the notes (Đọc văn bản về rùa biển được bảo vệ như thế nào và hoàn thành các ghi chú.)
1. endangered, critically endangered | 2. loss of nesting habitat | 3. climate change | 4. warm |
5. the beach/beaches | 6. breeding ground | 7. turtle eggs | 8. raise public awareness |
2. Discuss with a partner. (Thảo luận với bạn)
1. Sea turtles are mostly found in Con Dao Island (about 180 km from Vung Tau City), Nui Chua National Park (Ninh Thuan Province), and a few in the wild (13 coastal provinces of Viet Nam). Sea turtles are classified as EN or CR in Viet Nam.
2. Yes. Rescue centres for sea turtles have been set up at Con Dao National Park and Nui Chua National Park. Trading in sea turtles and their products is banned.