Answer the questions
- Do you like spending time enjoying the nature?
- How do people usually feel when they experience the beauty of nature?
- Do you feel connection between people and nature is important? Why? Why not?
B12.1 Wonderful facts about nature. Do you know the answers? Do the quiz below
B12.2 Read the text below and choose the correct options
Hey everyone! I’m an accountant but, actually, I’m crazy about nature and traveling. I’m here to share the most amazing adventure of my life in Africa! I traveled to Kenya, an incredible country on the eastern seaside of Africa, near the Indian Ocean. As a nature lover, I was amazed by the number of animals and plants.
The views there are wonderful! I was very close to Tanzania, so I actually could see Kilimanjaro. This is the tallest mountain in Africa which is covered with beautiful acacia trees. Oh, I learned there that acacia trees can share a sign of dangerous situations with each other. Incredible, isn’t it?
But the real magic happens when you come to this beautiful world of the Indian Ocean with colorful coral reefs and different fish, like the famous clownfish.
Oh, guys, I should tell you this. The sun there is just so hot. Did you know that this is the hardest weather for people? So, get ready if you go there.
Definite and Indefinite articles
Read the rules and complete the gaps
B12.3_Fill in the gaps with A/AN, THE, or – (no article)
B12.4_Read the text again and choose the correct options
B12.5_Fill in the gaps with A/AN, THE, or – (no article)
B12.6_ Read the text again and mark the sentences below True or False
B12.7_Practice new vocabulary in sentences
B12.8_More incredible facts. Practice use of articles
B12.9_Share your story connected to nature. The questions below will help you
- What is your favorite natural place?
- When did you go there? / When would you like to go there?
- Who did you go with? / Who would you like to go with?
- Why do you like it?
- What surprising facts about nature there do you know?
B12.10_ Have you mastered the articles? Check your knowledge
B12.11_Assisiation game. What associations with the words below do you have?
- nature
- climate
- forest
- green
- ocean
- animals
B12.12_Vocabulary. Can you guess the meaning? Match the words to their definitions
B12.13_Let’s go green! Use the words in the sentences below
B12.14_Listen to the podcast and write T (True) or F (False)
B12.15_Listen to the podcast again and then choose the correct options
Read the sentences in the picture and answer the questions
- 1. Do you notice anything special about the verbs in these sentences?
- 2. Which verb forms are used in the part after “if”?
- 3. Which verb forms are used in the other part of the sentence?
- 4. Can you guess the rule for how to form the Second Conditional?
- 5. Are these sentences about the past, present, or future?
- 6. Are they talking about real situations or imaginary ones?
Hypothetical Conditions
B12.16_Fill in the gaps with the words from the list
B12.17_fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb
B12.18_Choose the options that suit you the most and explain your choices
B12.19_Imagine you’re a green activist and you’re going to give a speech on how to go green.The questions below will help you
- What does ‘go green’ mean?
- Why is it necessary to be more eco-friendly?
- What do you think people need to do to be more eco-friendly?
- What do you and your neighbors usually do to help the planet?
B12.20_What if Game
Begin by thinking of a fun, imaginative, or even slightly absurd hypothetical situation and form a question using the second conditional. For example, “If you could fly, where would you go?”
Answer the question in a full sentence using the second conditional, and then immediately follow it with another ‘What If’ question for your teacher. For example, “If I could fly, I would visit Paris. What if you found a treasure map, what would you do?”
Ask each other and answer 5 questions.
Meet Ryan. Read the text and then answer the questions below
Hey! Ryan’s here. I’d like to share my life-changing story. I hope it’ll be helpful to someone. Before, my life was like a difficult puzzle. I worked as an economist in Belfast. Every day, I worked long hours and did my best to make the right predictions and plans about money. The city was noisy and full of chances to do great things. But one day, I was reading a very hard report when suddenly, I felt… unhappy. I was surprised and so was everyone else. I felt like I was living the wrong life. It was like trying to put a square into a circle.
- 1. What happened to Ryan? How did he feel at that moment?
- 2. Have you ever had such a situation in your life? If yes, what did you do?
- 3. What would you like to recommend Ryan to do?
- 4. What do you think Ryan did after this happened?
Ryan’s story continued
So, I left everything. I moved from the busy city of Belfast to a small, peaceful village in Scotland. This was a big change – from city noise to the quiet sounds of nature. At first, I was amazed by this new, relaxing life. But I soon realized that this quiet life was not what I wanted. It was too calm, too quiet. Surprisingly, I missed the noise, the people, and making important decisions.
Seeing how bored I was, I decided to do something different. This was my life, and I needed to take control. If not me, then who? If not now, then when? So, I started a new job as a…builder. I was happy to fix an old, broken building in the village. I wanted to turn it into a nice hotel. I focused on every detail, from each stone to each piece of furniture to make the hotel cozy. Now, I was not trying to make others pleased – I was doing something I really loved.
But I didn’t stop there. I started a small organic farm, growing everything from tomatoes to potatoes, from apples to berries. At first, it was confusing because I didn’t know how, but I was excited to learn and start this new incredible adventure.
B12.21_Read Ryan’s story and choose the correct options
- Which word (in bold) describes emotions? What is the ending of this adjective?
- Which word describes the thing/person that makes an emotion? What is the ending of this adjective?
B12.22_Read the comments of Ryan’s friends and fill in the gaps with the words from the list
- What would you do if you moved to a village and felt bored?
- What would you do if you lived in the city and were tired of the city noise?
Read the third post and choose True or False
When the restaurant opened, it was not just a place to eat. It was a special place where every dish used fresh food from the local area. It became very popular, not only in the village but also with food lovers from all around. This was an amazing change that made the village more exciting.
The village began to change. It became a place full of visitors who wanted to explore it, eat the local food, and enjoy the beautiful landscapes. Local community who at first was not sure about my plans now got jobs at the hotel, the restaurant, and the farm. Their lives got better, the village made more money, and many tourists started to come. Everyone was surprised by these changes, making the village a relaxing destination for travelers.
When I think about the past, I see that I am still an economist, but in a different way. I replaced studying market trends with understanding how crops grow. I stopped making money plans and started learning about farming. I left busy city life for a happy life in the country. During all this, I changed a quiet, boring village into a fun place for tourists. It’s true – anybody can change their life if they really want to.
B12.23_True or False?
1. Which of these words talk about…
- people?
- places?
- things in general?
2. Which of these words do you use…
- to make statements and questions (offers)?
- in negations, questions, and statements (=all)?
- in sentences with negative meaning?
- in statements, negations, and questions?
B12.24_Choose the correct options
B12.25_Make a list of good and bad points of living in the city and village. Then, tell about the lifestyle you prefer and why. Prompts below will help you
- job opportunities
- cost of living
- transport
- shopping
- cultural events
- nature
B12.26_Make sentences with the given adjectives
Example:
relaxed / relaxing →
- After the yoga class, I felt very relaxed.
- The sound of the ocean is so relaxing.
1. bored / boring
2. excited / exciting
3. tired / tiring
4. interested / interesting
5. confused / confusing
6. surprised / surprising
7. worried / worrying
B12.27_choose the best options
B12.28_Finish the sentences using the correct word
1. After a long day at work, you sit down to watch a calm, peaceful movie. This movie is really …
relaxing/relaxed
2. You’re watching a roller coaster. You think about riding it. I am … about riding that roller coaster.
excited/exciting
3. You’re watching a magician perform tricks that are hard to believe. This magic show is absolutely ….
amazed/amazing
4. You are watching a horror movie and you feel frightened. This movie is really ….
scary/scared
5. After listening to an inspiring speech, you feel ready to take on new challenges. “I feel really … to start my new project.”
motivated/motivating
It’s the animal world
B12.29_How many animals can you think of for each of the categories below?
- wild
- insect
- farm
- bird
- home
B12.30_Let’s study new vocabulary. Match the words with their definitions
B12.31_Read the article and fill in the gaps with the words from the list
B12.32_Read the article again and choose True or False
B12.33_Answer the questions below
1. What would the world be like if we didn’t have animals?
2. Why is it important to protect the animals?
3. In what ways animals and humans are similar and different?
4. What story about an animal can you share?
B12.34_Listen to the dialog and fill in the gaps
B12.35_P (Possible) or I (Impossible)?
B12.36_Use the correct words
B12.37_Complete the sentences below with the words from the list
B12.38_Read the ideas below and share your opinion on them. Use the guessing phrases
1. We should let dogs walk around freely in public spaces.
2. It’s alright to use animals for entertainment purposes.
3. Humans have the right to use animals for scientific experiments. It’s very helpful for the medicine.
4. People should have the freedom to keep exotic animals as pets.
5. People who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet are healthier than those who eat animal products.
6. It is OK to hunt animals for sport or trophy purposes.
7. Animals should have the same rights as humans.
- It could be
- It might be
- Maybe
- Perhaps
- It can’t be
- It’s definitely not
B12.39_Watch the video and choose True or False
B12.40_Watch the video again and choose the correct options
B12.41_Let’s review the vocabulary. Complete the exercise by using the correct options.
B12.42_What if? Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb
B12.43_Answer the questions below
- What would you do if you lived in Tuvalu?
- What would the world look like if all countries had the threat to go under the water?
- How could we help the country?
B12.44_Complete the article with the words from the list
B12.45_Read the article again and answer the questions
B12.46_Complete the description below with A/AN, THE, or – (no article)
B12.47_Complete the paragraph with the words from the list
B12.47_Amazing or Amazed?
B12.47_Complete the text with the articles A/AN, THE, – (zero article). Then, listen to the text and check yourself
… metaverse is … exciting thing that can help us be more eco-friendly. In … metaverse, we can explore virtual nature without hurting … real world. It’s … good way to say thank you to nature. Technology also has … solutions for eco problems. For example, sensors can check if … air and water are clean. … sun and wind energy help fight climate change. … smart devices save energy. With technology and … metaverse, we can protect our planet for … future.
B12.48_Speaking task
Answer the questions below
1. What ecological problems does your country have?
2. What should everyone do to solve these problems?
3. How do you think the idea of The Metaverse Project is helpful for your country?