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Protecting Giraffes from Extinction | Saving Giraffes Part 1 | Africa's Gentle Giants | BBC Earth

Before you watch

1.Chose the words that can be associated with the giraffes.

Tall, long-necked, spotted, herbivore, Savannah, Short, aquatic, carnivorous,graceful, majestic,

browsing, unique, safari, burrowing, gentle, ungulate, wildlife, nocturnal, aggressive, flying, fast,
patterns, African, herbivorous, desert-dwelling, domesticated, tree-dwelling.

2. Speaking

Have you ever been to the zoo? Did you see the giraffe? What were your impressions?

While you watch

3. Answer the questions

1. Did the numbers of all giraffe dropped across the Africa ?

2. Is there a possibility that there will be no giraffes in the world?

3. How many elephants are left ?

4. How many giraffes are left?

5. Why are giraffes being killed ?

 4. Discuss how people can save giraffes populations.

 5. Explain why scientists take samples of giraffe skin?

6. Fill in the gaps with the correct word.

Dropping, alarmingly, dropped, lovely, sad, perspective, realise.

But Julian’s most jaw _______giraffe Discovery is ________the simplest. He's found that in just 20
years.

-The numbers of all giraffe across Africa have_________by almost 40% and then how else to explain
it, but you know, just everyone thinks they're everywhere and they ________and they're beautiful.
So, of course they have lost many animals before and I just think it'll be a really _______world
without giraffes.

To put this into___________, it’s well known African elephants are in trouble. Their numbers are
falling rapidly. There are almost half a million left. But what no one _________it’s that there are far
fewer giraffes. There are just 90 thousand.

After you watch

7. Fill in the gaps with the appropriate words to complete the sentences about giraffes.

Giraffes are known for their ______ necks, which can reach lengths of up to 18 feet.

These majestic creatures primarily inhabit the open __ of Africa, where they can freely roam and
graze.

Giraffes are herbivores, and their diet mainly consists of leaves, twigs, and buds from______ ntrees.

The distinctive spotted pattern on a giraffe's coat provides effective __, helping them blend into their
surroundings.

Conservation efforts are crucial to address the challenges giraffes face, such as habitat loss and
illegal __ for their body parts.

Fill in the gaps with the words: savannah, camouflaging, acacia, poaching, elongated.

8. COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. Why is the decline in giraffe populations alarming, and what factors contribute to their decreasing
numbers?

2. How does Julian propose to take giraffe conservation efforts to a new level, and why is
understanding their genetic diversity crucial?

3. What is the revolutionary theory Julian suggests regarding giraffe species, and how does it impact
the conservation approach?

4. What challenges does Julian face in collecting DNA samples from Nubian giraffes, and why is this
population particularly important for his research?
5. Explain the significance of genetic analysis in Julian's efforts to save giraffe species, and how can it
help identify those in urgent need of conservation measures?

6. Describe the current situation in the remote national park, Gambela, and why finding the last
surviving giraffes there is essential for Julian's research.

9. Think about the question and discuss

How do humans impact giraffes, both positively and negatively, and what measures can be taken to
ensure their continued existence?

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Baby Penguin Tries To Make Friends | Snow Chick: A Penguin's Tale | BBC Earth

Before you watch

1. Choose the words that can be associated with penguins

Tuxedoed, Antarctica, desert, iceberg, colony, cactus, molt, sand, lava, waddle.

2. Speaking

Have you ever been to the zoo and have seen real penguins? Discuss in class.

While you watch

3.Answer the questions

1. What should penguins learn to survive?

2.How did the penguin on the video tried to make friends ?

3. Fathers penguins or mothers penguins do usually swim in the ocean?

4. What to they do in the ocean?

Grammar

4. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb:

• 1.Penguins ______ (waddle/waddles) awkwardly on land but are excellent swimmers in the water.

• 2.The group of penguins __ (travel/travels) long distances during their annual migration.

Identify the verb tense:

• 3.Emperor penguins __ (raise/raised) their chicks in the harsh Antarctic conditions.

• 4.By the time researchers arrived, the penguins __ (already/just) completed their molt.

Choose the correct pronoun:

• 5.Every penguin in the colony contributes to __ well-being by huddling together for warmth.

• a) its

• b) their

• c) it's

Complete the sentences with appropriate prepositions:

• 6.Penguins are well adapted __ their cold environment, relyingill in the btheir thick layer of
blubber for insulation.

Rewrite the sentences using reported speech:

• 7.The penguin said, "I enjoy swimming in the icy waters."

• 8. The researcher mentioned, "Penguins often communicate through distinct vocalizations."

5. Describe the picture below

After you watch

6. Comprehension questions.

1. How deep do the penguins dive ?

2. How many weeks have passed until the little penguin separated?

3. Why do little penguins explore the world?

4. How do chicks test their independence?

7. Speaking

Answer the following question

How do young penguins navigate the separation from their parents, and what adaptations or
behaviors do they exhibit during this crucial period of independence in their early lives?

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Tornadoes 101 | National Geographic

Before you watch

1. Choose the words that are associated with tornado

Cyclone

Whirlwind

Twister

Tranquility

Clarity

Silence

Windstorm

Vortex

Stability

2. Explain why are those words associated with tornado.

3. Speaking

How tornadoes affect human life?

While you watch

4.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb:

• A tornado ______ (strike) the small town last night, leaving a trail of destruction in its path.

• Residents_____ (s(heed) the tornado warning and quickly sought shelter in designated safe areas.

Identify the verb tense:

• By the time the meteorologists arrived, the tornado __ (already/just) passed through the region.

• Tornadoesrrect form o(occur) more frequently in certain geographical areas prone to severe
weather.

Choose the correct preposition:

• The tornado swept __ the plains, causing widespread damage.

• a) through
• b) across

• c) into

5.

1. In which country do tornadoes most frequently occur?

2.On how many continents do tornadoes exist?

3.In which country are the strongest tornadoes recorded?

4. What are weaker tornadoes called?

6. Answer the question

How does a non-supercell tornado occur?

After you watch

7. Comprehension question

1. What is Britain's ranking in terms of tornado frequency?

2.What is the difference between non-supercell and supercell tornadoes?

3.In which city did the most powerful tornado of 1999 occur?

4.What was the wind speed of this tornado?

5.What was the extent of the damages caused?

8. Think and discuss the important rules to know in case of a tornado.

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Deserts 101 | National Geographic

Before you watch

1. Choose words that are not associated with desert.

Sand, ocean, heat, water, snow, oasis, dunes, forest, glacier, sun.

2. Why are these words not associated with the desert? Explain.

3. Why can these photos be associated with the desert? Describe each of them.

WHILE YOU WATCH

4. Listen to the video again and connect the words.

1. Life A) fires

2. Mid. B) life

3. Rain C) conditions
4. Life. D) winter

5. Moisture E) time

6. Day F) latitudes

7. Cold G) deficient

8. Wild H) fall

9. Wild I) less

10. Desert J) scape

5. Fill in the blanks in the sentence with words from the previous exercise.

1. The _____________experience significant temperature variations, especially during

___________months.

2. _______ often lead to a moisture-deficient environment, impacting the _______and______.

3._________ temperatures in arid regions can be extreme, challenging the adaptability of local ___.

4. Lifeless ___________can be observed in areas where prolonged drought and minimal

________prevail.

5. _________pose a threat to both lifescape and ________particularly in dry climates.

6. _____ months in the mid-latitudes bring about changes in wildlife behavior and adaptation.

7. Despite the challenges of ___________conditions, certain species thrive in arid lifescapes.

8. __________is a crucial factor for maintaining biodiversity in ecosystems, especially in the mid-
latitudes.

9. Adaptations to __________are evident in the behaviors and physical characteristics of local

wildlife.

6. Listen to the video again. What is the definition of the word "desert"?

AFTER YOU WATCH

7. Comprehension questions

1. According to the text, how are deserts often defined in terms of annual rainfall?

2. What are the four major types of deserts mentioned in the passage?
3. Where are subtropical deserts primarily located, and what distinguishes them from other types?

4. How do semi-arid deserts typically form, and in which regions are they found?

5. Despite their proximity to water, why do coastal deserts remain dry?

6. What challenges do desert ecosystems face, as mentioned in the passage, and how can
responsible practices help mitigate these challenges?

8. Discuss the impact of desertification, as described in the passage, and explore potential
solutions or strategies to address the challenges faced by desert ecosystems.