Listening

A. Read the information in the box. Discuss the questions in pairs.

(Đọc thông tin trong hộp. Thảo luận các câu hỏi theo cặp)

Dr. Jenny Daltry: Wildlife Conservationist and Ecologist

Cambodian Crocodile Conservation Programme

Antiguan Racer Conservation Project

Sustainable Lansan Project

1. What do you think it means to conserve wildlife?

2. What kinds of wildlife do you think Jenny Daltry is interested in?

3. What kinds of challenges do you think Jenny Daltry might face in her work?

Answer:

1. Conserving wildlife means protecting and preserving the natural habitats and populations of animals and plants, as well as promoting sustainable practices to ensure their survival and well-being.

2. Based on the projects listed, it seems that Jenny Daltry is interested in conserving a variety of wildlife, including crocodiles, snakes, and plants.

3. Jenny Daltry may face a range of challenges in her work, such as limited funding and resources, political and social obstacles, as well as the difficulty of balancing the needs of wildlife conservation with the needs of local communities and economic development. She may also face challenges related to climate change and other environmental factors that can affect the health and survival of the species she is working to protect.

B. Listen to the conversation. Circle the correct options.

(Nghe đoạn hội thoại. Vòng tròn các lựa chọn chính xác)

1. What is the man working on?

a. a conservation project

b. a presentation assignment

2. What did Daltry convince people in Cambodia to do?

a. to care about the crocodiles

b. to kill fewer crocodiles

3. What causes problems for the Antiguan Racer snakes?

a. progress on the island

b. people, rats, and bad weather

4. What will Tim probably talk about next?

a. other things he learned about besides crocodiles and snakes

b. other people he wrote about in his presentation

Answer:

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C. Listen again. Complete the statements with two or three words you hear.

(Lắng nghe một lần nữa. Hoàn thành các câu với hai hoặc ba từ mà bạn nghe được)

1. The assignment is to learn about someone who ______________

2. As a result of Daltry's work, the Cambodian government decided to protect _____________ acres of forest.

3. She saved _____________, and it's an animal that most people don't even like.

Answer:

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D. Listen to these words that end in -ed.

(Nghe những từ này kết thúc bằng -ed)

PRONUNCIATION: Words that End in -ed

Answer:

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E. Listen, repeat, and check (v) the column of the sound made by the -ed ending.

(Nghe, lặp lại và kiểm tra (v) cột âm thanh được tạo bởi đuôi -ed)

Answer:

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F. Write down ten regular present verbs that end in /t/ or /d/. Say a verb. Ask your partner to say it in the past.

(Viết ra mười động từ hiện tại thông thường kết thúc bằng /t/ hoặc /d/. Nói một động từ. Yêu cầu đối tác của bạn nói điều đó trong quá khứ)

Answer:

Ten regular present verbs that end in /t/ or /d/:

1. Paint

2. Count

3. Want

4. Need

5. Fold

6. Mend

7. Hunt

8. Act

9. Chat

10. Taste

Communication

G. Use the ideas in the box to talk about Jenny Daltry and her accomplishments. Remember to pronounce verbs that end in -ed correctly.

(Sử dụng những ý tưởng trong hộp để nói về Jenny Daltry và những thành tích của cô ấy. Hãy nhớ phát âm đúng các động từ kết thúc bằng -ed)

convince people to care for crocodiles discover a group of crocodiles

save a kind of snake in the Caribbean try different ways to get /Jansan tree sap

walk into areas of Cambodia work on three conservation projects

Answer:

Jenny Daltry is a wildlife conservationist who has achieved many things in her career. She discovered a group of crocodiles in the wild and worked tirelessly to convince people to care for them. She also saved a kind of snake in the Caribbean, which was in danger of becoming extinct. In addition to this, Jenny has walked into some of the most remote areas of Cambodia to work on three conservation projects.

Jenny is very passionate about her work, and she always tries different ways to get the Jansan tree sap, which is essential for the treatment of some snakebites. Thanks to her dedication, many endangered species have been saved, and their populations have increased.

Overall, Jenny's achievements in wildlife conservation are remarkable, and she continues to inspire others to follow in her footsteps.

Goal check

1. In your notebook, write notes about something you achieved and how you achieved it.

(Trong sổ ghi chép của bạn, hãy ghi chú về điều gì đó bạn đã đạt được và cách bạn đạt được điều đó)

2. Tell a partner about your accomplishment. Give details about how you did it and how you felt.

(Nói với đối tác về thành tích của bạn. Cung cấp chi tiết về cách bạn đã làm điều đó và cảm giác của bạn)

Answer:

1. In your notebook, write notes about something you achieved and how you achieved it.

• Set a goal to run a 5K race

• Started training several weeks in advance, gradually increasing the distance and intensity of runs

• Followed a structured training plan to ensure progress and avoid injury

• Joined a running group for motivation and accountability

• Practiced good nutrition and hydration to fuel runs and aid recovery

• Stayed consistent with training, even on days when motivation was low

• Finally, completed the 5K race within the goal time

2. Tell a partner about your accomplishment. Give details about how you did it and how you felt.

I recently achieved a personal goal of running a 5K race. It was challenging, but I'm really proud of myself for following through with it. I started training several weeks before the race, gradually building up my distance and speed. I joined a running group, which helped me stay motivated and accountable. Even on days when I didn't feel like running, I stuck with my training plan and made sure to take care of my body with good nutrition and hydration. Finally, on race day, I was able to complete the 5K within my goal time. It felt amazing to cross the finish line and know that I had accomplished something that I had set my mind to.