Language Expansion: Adverbs of Manner

A. Read the text and answer the question. What does the rescue center do?

(Đọc văn bản và trả lời câu hỏi. Trung tâm cứu hộ làm gì?)

Today, animal extinction remains a big concern of environmentalists. In fact, over the past few years, some species have become extinct, and many more are in critical danger as a result of human activities. Wildlife protection has proven more important than ever.

The Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in South Africa works hard to protect local wild animals. This rescue center saves many species from dangerous situations. Sometimes the animals seem badly injured or poisoned, and often they have been orphaned because of poaching. The center looks after the animals carefully. Some recover quickly and can be released into the wild again rapidly. However, others seem more vulnerable and have to stay permanently. The center also offers an education program. People who feel interested in conservation can visit the center to learn about wildlife and environmental protection.

Answer:

The rescue center, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in South Africa, works to protect local wild animals by rescuing and rehabilitating injured or orphaned animals. They also offer an education program for people to learn about wildlife and environmental protection.

B. Write the blue words from A in the chart.

(Viết các từ màu xanh từ A vào biểu đồ)

Answer:

C. Complete the sentences with the adverb forms of the adjectives in the box.

(Hoàn thành các câu với các dạng trạng từ của tính từ trong hộp)

1. The vet checks the animals ____ before they enter the center.

2. The baby cheetah is eating _____ now and it plays ______ with the other cheetah.

3. The visitors watched the baby rhinos ______.They didn’t want to frighten him.

4. The staff at the center works _____ to help the animals.

5. The lion was walking ______ because its leg was _____ injured.

Answer:

1. The vet checks the animals carefully before they enter the center.

2. The baby cheetah is eating slowly now and it plays gently with the other cheetah.

3. The visitors watched the baby rhinos quietly. They didn’t want to frighten him.

4. The staff at the center works hard to help the animals.

5. The lion was walking slowly because its leg was badly injured.

D. Read the text in A again and underline the linking verbs.

(Đọc văn bản ở phần A một lần nữa và gạch dưới các động từ liên kết)

Answer:

Today, animal extinction remains a big concern of environmentalists. In fact, over the past few years, some species have become extinct, and many more are in critical danger as a result of human activities. Wildlife protection has proven more important than ever.

The Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in South Africa works hard to protect local wild animals. This rescue center saves many species from dangerous situations. Sometimes the animals seem badly injured or poisoned, and often they have been orphaned because of poaching. The center looks after the animals carefully. Some recover quickly and can be released into the wild again rapidly. However, others seem more vulnerable and have to stay permanently. The center also offers an education program. People who feel interested in conservation can visit the center to learn about wildlife and environmental protection.

E. Circle the correct word to complete each sentence.

(Khoanh tròn từ đúng để hoàn thành mỗi câu)

1. Trang felt eager / eagerly to join the conservation project.

2. Those scientists sounded worried / worriedly when they mentioned the environmental issues.

3. Will that little animal recover quick / quickly from the injury?

4. Join us if you are interest / interested in the program.

5. Poaching remains a threat / threatened to wildlife.

Answer:

1. Trang felt eager to join the conservation project.

2. Those scientists sounded worried when they mentioned the environmental issues.

3. Will that little animal recover quickly from the injury?

4. Join us if you are interested in the program.

5. Poaching remains a threat to wildlife.

F. Correct the following sentences.

(Sửa các câu sau đây)

1. Some dogs can go wildly if they are kept indoors for too long.

2. In some cases, a full recovery from injury seems impossibly.

3. How can we help people become awareness of this issue?

4. Is environmental protection one of the main concerned of the government?

Answer:

1. Some dogs can behave wildly if they are kept indoors for too long.

2. In some cases, a full recovery from injury seems impossible.

3. How can we help people become aware of this issue?

4. Is environmental protection one of the main concerns of the government?

Conversation (Optional)

G. Listen to the conversation with your book closed. Why was the deer at the rescue center?

(Nghe cuộc trò chuyện với cuốn sách của bạn đóng lại. Tại sao con nai ở trung tâm cứu hộ?)

Dan: I didn’t know you worked at the wildlife rescue center.

Carmen: I become really interested in conservation, so I started helping there last year. It seems a lot of work, but I see some amazing animals. The vet brought in a beautiful deer this morning. It looked badly injured.

Dan: Ohno, what happened to it?

Carmen: A car hit it on the highway last night.

Dan: So, what did you do?

Carmen: Well, the vet checked the deer carefully, and she found it has a broken leg.

Dan: If she recovers quickly, will she go back to the wild?

Carmen: We hope so.

Answer:

The deer was at the rescue center because it was badly injured after being hit by a car on the highway. The vet found that it had a broken leg, and they are hoping it will recover quickly so it can be released back into the wild.

Goal check

Describe one of the situations in the box to a partner. Use adverbs of manner and linking verbs.

(Mô tả một trong những tình huống trong hộp cho một đối tác. Sử dụng trạng từ chỉ cách thức và liên kết động từ)

wild animal hunting poaching circus animals

destruction of animals’ habitats

Answer:

Situation: Poaching

Poaching is a practice where wild animals are hunted illegally for their valuable body parts, such as ivory tusks, fur, or meat. Poachers often use cruel methods, such as traps or poison, to catch their prey. This activity is not only harmful to individual animals, but it also endangers entire populations of species and disrupts the natural ecosystem. It is important to work towards preventing poaching by increasing public awareness, enforcing laws and penalties, and providing alternative livelihoods for those who rely on poaching for their income.

Situation: Destruction of animals’ habitats

The destruction of animals' habitats is a serious problem that is often caused by human activities such as deforestation, mining, or urbanization. When their habitats are destroyed, animals lose their homes, food sources, and breeding grounds. This can lead to population declines, extinction, and even the disruption of entire ecosystems. It is important to protect and restore habitats through conservation efforts such as reforestation, protected areas, and sustainable land use practices. By preserving these habitats, we can ensure the survival of many animal species and maintain the balance of nature.

Situation: Circus animals

Circus animals are animals that are trained to perform tricks and entertain audiences in circuses. These animals are often taken from their natural habitats, separated from their families, and trained through abusive methods such as starvation, physical abuse, and the use of bullhooks or electric prods. Circus animals are forced to live in small and inadequate enclosures, and they are denied the opportunity to exhibit natural behaviors such as socializing, foraging, and exercising. The use of circus animals has been criticized by animal welfare organizations, and many countries have banned or restricted the use of animals in circuses. It is important to advocate for the protection and humane treatment of all animals, and to support circuses that do not use animals in their performances.