English A 2.4, Unit 6, Lesson 1. The Beauty of Our Planet
Speaking, page 95
Brainstorm in small groups. What does nature mean to you? Draw a mind map to explain how you understand the word “biodiversity”. Why is it important?
Vocabulary Focus, page 95
Match the words with their definitions.
Exercise 3, page 95
Read the text and find two reasons why Australia’s environment is in decline.
Reading, page 95
Rearrange the following jumbled paragraphs in a meaningful text.
Exercise 4, page 96
Answer the questions.
Exercise 5, page 96
Complete the phrases using the words from the box.
Exercise 6, page 96
Match the synonyms. Create sentences with three of them.
Exercise 7, page 96
Match the idioms with their meanings. Use them in your own sentences.
Exercise 9, page 97
Choose the correct answers.
Exercise 11, page 97
Work with a partner. Listen to the text again and decide if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false ones.
Writing
Exercise 12, page 97
Write an 80-100-word photo essay about the importance of biodiversity using the structure recommended on page 122.
Mention what people can do to prevent the biodiversity loss. Use the words and expressions from this lesson.
