Unit 5: One world, many creatures
In this unit, you’re going to find out more about wild animals from around the world. Sometimes, wild animals threaten humans, and sometimes they are threatened by us. Therefore, this unit is also about finding out how humans and wild animals can share this planet.
In this unit you’re going to …
- read articles about chimpanzees and mountain lions
- write an information page about mountain lions
- listen to a presentation about polar bears
- talk about a special experience with an animal
Language focus: false friends, phrasal verbs (verbs with prepositions), talking about helping endangered animals.
Links
Exposure
Official website of Jane Goodall
Your task
Information about mountain lions
WWF about human – bear and wolf conflict
Product stories
Information about mountain gorillas
Focus on skills
Film clip: Polar bears in Churchill
Everyday English
Three out of the many organisations which help endangered animals: