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Endangered species
濒危的物种
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UNDERSTANDING KEY VOCABULARY
chemical (n.) a man-made or natural things 化学物质
destroy (v.) to damage something very badly 摧毁
due to (prep.) because of; as a result of 因此
endangered (adj.) (of plants and animals) that may disappear soon 濒危的
natural (adj.) as found in nature, not made or caused by people 自然的
pollute (v.) to make the air, water or land dirty and unhealthy 污染
protect (v.) to keep something or someone safe from damage 保护
species(n.) a group of plants or animals which are the same in some way 物种
extinct(adj.) plants or animals that have disappeared 灭绝的
1 The black rhino(犀牛) is one of the most _____________ animals in the world.There are only about 5,000 left today.
2 There are three ____________ of bears in North America. They are the American black bear, the grizzly bear and the polar bear.
3 Dangerous ___________ from factories can kill fish and other animals when they enter lakes and rivers.
4 Smoke from factories can ___________ the air and hurt both humans and animals.
5 When new homes are built, it often _____________ the areas where animals live.
6 Few people visited the zoo last week _____________ the cold weather.
7 I don’t like zoos. I like to see animals in their ________________ environments.
8 Many organizations are working to ______________ endangered animals by creating safe places for them to live.
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Endangered species
An endangered species is a group of animals or plants which could soon become extinct. Extinction happens when the last animal of the species has died out and there will be no more. Many species are nearly extinct and could disappear from the Earth very soon if we don’t do anything to save them. There are many reasons why species become endangered, but most harm to species is due to human activities such as habitat destruction, hunting and overfishing.
Habitat destruction is the main reason why animals become endangered. This happens in two ways. First, when humans move into a new area, they cut down trees to build houses and farms. This destroys the animals’ habitat—the natural environment where plants or animals usually live—and leaves them without food. Animal habitats are also destroyed because of pollution. Dirty water from factories, which contains chemicals, ends up in rivers, and poisons used on farmland may even kill animals which live in the area.
Endangered species are also the result of hunting and fishing. Animals such as the Arabian oryx are nearly extinct because of the high price of their meat. Other animals are killed for their fur, bones or skin—or just for sport. For example, some seal species are now almost extinct because they are killed for their fur to make coats. Tigers are shot to make medicine and tea from their bones, and crocodiles are caught to make bags and shoes. Large sea creatures like whales, tuna and sharks have all become endangered species because of overfishing—too many are caught to make special dishes that people like to eat, such as shark’s fin soup or sushi.
What steps can people and governments take to protect more animal and plant
species from becoming endangered We should try not to pollute natural areas, and farmers or companies who destroy animal habitats should face a financial penalty. The public can help out by refusing to buy products made from animals’ body parts, such as seal fur coats or crocodile bags. Governments can help, too, by making it against the law to hunt, fish or trade in endangered species. They can also provide funding for animal shows and zoos. These protect animals from extinction by breeding more endangered animals, which can later be released into the wild. If we all cooperate by taking these steps. We will protect our planet so that our children and their children can enjoy it, too.
USING YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Look at the title and the first paragraph of the passage and answer the question. What is the difference between an “endangered” and an “extinct(灭绝的)” species
Then, finish the table with the names of any endangered and extinct species you know.
extinct species endangered species
Endangered species
An endangered species is a group of animals or plants which could soon become extinct. Extinction happens when the last animal of the species has died out and there will be no more. Many species are nearly extinct and could disappear from the Earth very soon if we don’t do anything to save them. There are many reasons why species become endangered, but most harm to species is due to human activities such as habitat destruction(栖息地毁灭), hunting and overfishing.
READING FOR MAIN IDEAS
Read again and write the paragraph number next to the main ideas.
a How hunting and overfishing endanger animals _________
b What endangered and extinct species is _________
c How governments and people can protect animals _________
d How people destroy and pollute animal habitats _________
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Endangered species
An endangered species is a group of animals or plants which could soon become extinct. Extinction happens when the last animal of the species has died out and there will be no more. Many species are nearly extinct and could disappear from the Earth very soon if we don’t do anything to save them. There are many reasons why species become endangered, but most harm to species is due to human activities such as habitat destruction, hunting and overfishing.
Habitat destruction is the main reason why animals become endangered. This happens in two ways. First, when humans move into a new area, they cut down trees to build houses and farms. This destroys the animals’ habitat—the natural environment where plants or animals usually live—and leaves them without food. Animal habitats are also destroyed because of pollution. Dirty water from factories, which contains chemicals, ends up in rivers, and poisons used on farmland may even kill animals which live in the area.
Endangered species are also the result of hunting and fishing. Animals such as the Arabian oryx are nearly extinct because of the high price of their meat. Other animals are killed for their fur, bones or skin—or just for sport. For example, some seal species are now almost extinct because they are killed for their fur to make coats. Tigers are shot to make medicine and tea from their bones, and crocodiles are caught to make bags and shoes. Large sea creatures like whales, tuna and sharks have all become endangered species because of overfishing—too many are caught to make special dishes that people like to eat, such as shark’s fin soup or sushi.
What steps can people and governments take to protect more animal and plant
species from becoming endangered We should try not to pollute natural areas, and farmers or companies who destroy animal habitats should face a financial penalty. The public can help out by refusing to buy products made from animals’ body parts, such as seal fur coats or crocodile bags. Governments can help, too, by making it against the law to hunt, fish or trade in endangered species. They can also provide funding for animal shows and zoos. These protect animals from extinction by breeding more endangered animals, which can later be released into the wild. If we all cooperate by taking these steps. We will protect our planet so that our children and their children can enjoy it, too.
1. What endangered and extinct species is
2. How people destroy and pollute animal habitats
3. How hunting and overfishing endanger animals
4. How governments and people can protect animals
WHILE READING
Reading for main ideas in academic texts
In texts, you can find the main idea of a paragraph in the topic sentence, which is often the first sentence. It tells the most important information of the paragraph.
The middle sentences support the main idea. The paragraph may have a concluding sentence with a summary(总结).
Answer the questions:
1 According to the passage, what is the main cause of animal extinction and endangered species
2 How does pollution and cutting down trees cause problems for animals
3 What do people hunt animals for
4 Which large sea animals are endangered because of overfishing
5 What can people do to protect animals from becoming endangered
6 What should governments do about the hunting and fishing of endangered animals
7 What should governments do to get more animals back into the wild
1 According to the passage, what is the main cause of animal extinction and endangered species
Habitat destruction is the main reason why animals become endangered. This happens in two ways. First, when humans move into a new area, they cut down trees to build houses and farms. This destroys the animals’ habitat—the natural environment where plants or animals usually live—and leaves them without food. Animal habitats are also destroyed because of pollution. Dirty water from factories ends up in rivers, and poisons(毒素) used on farmland may even kill animals which live in the area.
2 How does pollution and cutting down trees cause problems for animals
Habitat destruction is the main reason why animals become endangered. This happens in two ways. First, when humans move into a new area, they cut down trees to build houses and farms. This destroys the animals’ habitat—the natural environment where plants or animals usually live—and leaves them without food. Animal habitats are also destroyed because of pollution. Dirty water from factories, which contains chemicals, ends up in rivers, and poisons(毒素) used on farmland may even kill animals which live in the area.
3 What do people hunt animals for
Endangered species are also the result of hunting and fishing. Some animals are nearly extinct because of the high price of their meat. Other animals are killed for their fur, bones or skin—or just for sport. For example, some seal species are now almost extinct because they are killed for their fur to make coats. Tigers are shot to make medicine and tea from their bones, and crocodiles(鳄鱼) are caught to make bags and shoes. Large sea creatures like whales, tuna and sharks(鲸、金枪鱼和鲨鱼) have all become endangered species because of overfishing—too many are caught to make special dishes that people like to eat, such as shark’s fin(鳍) soup or sushi.
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3 What do people hunt animals for
make bags and shoes
sushi
fur coats
4 Which large sea animals are endangered because of overfishing
Endangered species are also the result of hunting and fishing. Some animals are nearly extinct because of the high price of their meat. Other animals are killed for their fur, bones or skin—or just for sport. For example, some seal species are now almost extinct because they are killed for their fur to make coats. Tigers are shot to make medicine and tea from their bones, and crocodiles(鳄鱼) are caught to make bags and shoes. Large sea creatures like whales, tuna and sharks(鲸、金枪鱼和鲨鱼) have all become endangered species because of overfishing—too many are caught to make special dishes that people like to eat, such as shark’s fin(鳍) soup or sushi.
5 What can people do to protect animals from becoming endangered
What steps can people and governments take to protect more animal and plant species from becoming endangered We should try not to pollute natural areas, and farmers or companies who destroy animal habitats should face a financial penalty(经济处罚). The public can help out by refusing to buy products(制品) made from animals’ body parts, such as seal fur coats or crocodile bags. Governments can help, too, by making it against the law to hunt, fish or trade in endangered species. These protect animals from extinction by breeding more endangered animals, which can later be freed into the wild. If we all cooperate(合作) by taking these steps. We will protect our planet so that our children and their children can enjoy it, too.
6 What should governments do about the hunting and fishing of endangered animals
What steps can people and governments take to protect more animal and plant species from becoming endangered We should try not to pollute natural areas, and farmers or companies who destroy animal habitats should face a financial penalty(经济处罚). The public can help out by refusing to buy products(制品) made from animals’ body parts, such as seal fur coats or crocodile bags. Governments can help, too, by making it against the law to hunt, fish or trade in endangered species. These protect animals from extinction by breeding more endangered animals, which can later be freed into the wild. If we all cooperate(合作) by taking these steps. We will protect our planet so that our children and their children can enjoy it, too.
7 What should governments do to get more animals back into the wild
What steps can people and governments take to protect more animal and plant species from becoming endangered We should try not to pollute natural areas, and farmers or companies who destroy animal habitats should face a financial penalty(经济处罚). The public can help out by refusing to buy products(制品) made from animals’ body parts, such as seal fur coats or crocodile bags. Governments can help, too, by making it against the law to hunt, fish or trade in endangered species. These protect animals from extinction by breeding(繁殖) more endangered animals, which can later be freed into the wild. If we all cooperate(合作) by taking these steps. We will protect our planet so that our children and their children can enjoy it, too.
WORKING OUT MEANING FROM CONTEXT
READING BETWEEN THE LINES
Read the last paragraph of the essay again and underline the words and phrases with the same meaning as the bold words.
1 Companies who destroy animal habitats should pay a fine.
2 You should help to protect animals by choosing not to buy fur.
3 We can make it illegal to hunt, fish or trade in endangered species.
4 If we work together by taking these actions,we can protect our planet.
缴纳罚款
选择不购买皮毛制品
违法的
合作
采取措施
WORKING OUT MEANING FROM CONTEXT
READING BETWEEN THE LINES
Read the last paragraph of the essay again and underline the words and phrases with the same meaning as the bold words.
1 Companies who destroy animal habitats should pay a fine.
2 You should help to protect animals by choosing not to buy fur.
3 We can make it illegal to hunt, fish or trade in endangered species.
5 If we work together by taking these actions,we can protect our planet.
financial penalty
refusing to buy fur product
against the law
cooperate
taking these steps
FURTHER THINKING
Discuss the questions
1 What are some more examples of products which come from animals
Do you use any of these products
2 Should governments spend money to save animals even if this means there is less money for things people need, such as hospitals
Thank you!