1. Are you concerned about environmental protection?

2. Earth Alert! The maps show the situation with endangered plants ( left ) and endangered species of animals ( right ) 27 thousands species of animals extinct every year! Thousand species of plants are disappearing! Air and waters are polluted! The climate is becoming warmer and warmer! Forests are cutting down!

3. Genetically modified food have negative effects on our health and environment! The unique ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef is being destroyed! Tropical rainforests are being cut down! Massive CO2 emission is causing global warming! Power station are increasing the amount of pollutants in the air!

4. Recycling is the most important part of environmental protection. What are 3 Rs of recycling?

6. Some public signs regulate human’s relationship with environment Comment them using modals.

9. Endangered animals. What is causing them to disappear?

11. Listen to the text and choose the correct variant: 1.In the language of Australian aborigines “kangaroo” means… A) I don’t know. B) I don’t think so. C) I don’t understand you. A) I don’t know. B) I don’t think so. C) I don’t understand you. 2.The largest marsupial in the world is… A) the Eastern Grey kangaroo B) the Red kangaroo C) the Antelope kangaroo 3.The diet of kangaroos consists of …. A) wide variety of grasses B) leaves of trees and bushes C) all types of food 4. Smaller kangaroos have … natural predators. A) many B) few C) no 5.People have hunted kangaroos for hide and meat which is …. A) Very tasty B) rich in fat C) high in protein

12. 6. The joey sits in its mother's pouch and is fed until it is…. A) 6 months B) a year C) a year and a half 7. Male kangaroos fight with each other…. A) for a female B) for getting better food C) just for fun 8. The common disease among kangaroos is…. A) blindness B) deafness C) stomachache 9. Kangaroos become victims of car collisions because in many cases they leap in front of cars…. A) frighten by them B) dazzled by headlights C) startled by moving objects 10. In 2004 one of the domesticated kangaroos received the RSPCA Australia National Animal Award, because it …. A) prevented the fire B) saved the baby C) saved the farmer

13. Great danger of modern life-cars. What do you think about it?

14. Give your pros and cons of using cars.

15. Tropical rainforests are under threat. 1.What are tropical rainforests? 2. Where do they grow? 3.Why are they very important? 4. How do they renew the Earth’s air supply?

16. 5.What grows there? 6.What medicines come from their trees? 7. Why are they in danger? 8. What can people do to save them?

17. Comical and funny signs

19. Listening script New words: Marsupial-сумчатое (животное ) Pouch-сумка Joey-детеныш кенгуру Hide-шкура Predator-хищник One of the endangered species is the kangaroo. That interesting and unique animal is the national symbol of Australia. Kangaroos have been featured on coins, as well as being used as emblems, logos and mascots. They are well presented in films, television, books, toys around the world. One of the endangered species is the kangaroo. That interesting and unique animal is the national symbol of Australia. Kangaroos have been featured on coins, as well as being used as emblems, logos and mascots. They are well presented in films, television, books, toys around the world. First Europeans heard about the kangaroo in 1770 when lieutenant Cook and naturalist Joseph Bank were exploring the land and saw the animals. According to the legend they asked the natives what the creatures were called, they responded “ Kangaroo”, meaning “I don’t understand.”, which Cook took to be the name of the creatures. First Europeans heard about the kangaroo in 1770 when lieutenant Cook and naturalist Joseph Bank were exploring the land and saw the animals. According to the legend they asked the natives what the creatures were called, they responded “ Kangaroo”, meaning “I don’t understand.”, which Cook took to be the name of the creatures. The kangaroo is a marsupial animal. They have large powerful legs, large feet adapted for leaping, a long muscular tail for balance and a small head. There are 4 main species: the Red Kangaroo, the Eastern Grey Kangaroo, the Western Grey Kangaroo, the Antelope Kangaroo and about 50 smaller species. The Red Kangaroo is the largest marsupial. A male can be 2 metres tall and weighs 90 kg. The kangaroo is a marsupial animal. They have large powerful legs, large feet adapted for leaping, a long muscular tail for balance and a small head. There are 4 main species: the Red Kangaroo, the Eastern Grey Kangaroo, the Western Grey Kangaroo, the Antelope Kangaroo and about 50 smaller species. The Red Kangaroo is the largest marsupial. A male can be 2 metres tall and weighs 90 kg. Different species have different diets, but they are strict herbivores, grazing eaters of wide variety of grasses. Different species have different diets, but they are strict herbivores, grazing eaters of wide variety of grasses. Few natural predators are great danger for small species. Lack of food encourages dingoes, goannas and other reptiles attack kangaroos Few natural predators are great danger for small species. Lack of food encourages dingoes, goannas and other reptiles attack kangaroos The kangaroo has been historically a source of food for Australians. They have hunted for their hide and meat, which is high in protein and low in fat. The kangaroo has been historically a source of food for Australians. They have hunted for their hide and meat, which is high in protein and low in fat. Kangaroos live groups called mobs.. A female can give a birth to a baby –a joey at age of 31-36 days When it is born it is about size of a lima bean. The joey can leave mother’s pouch at age of 9-10 months and is fed by mother until it reaches 18 months. Kangaroos live groups called mobs.. A female can give a birth to a baby –a joey at age of 31-36 days When it is born it is about size of a lima bean. The joey can leave mother’s pouch at age of 9-10 months and is fed by mother until it reaches 18 months. Male kangaroos often box among each other, playfully, for dominance, or in competition for a female. The real danger of their kicking lies in a serous kick with their leg. Male kangaroos often box among each other, playfully, for dominance, or in competition for a female. The real danger of their kicking lies in a serous kick with their leg. Recently Australian authorities have been concerned about kangaroos’ disease. Veterinarians have also discovered that 3% of kangaroos is suffering from blindness. Recently Australian authorities have been concerned about kangaroos’ disease. Veterinarians have also discovered that 3% of kangaroos is suffering from blindness. A great ganger for them is cars. Dazzled by headlights and startled by engine noise they can leap in front of cars. Many animals have become victims of a car collision. You come across “Kangaroo Crossing” sigh everywhere in Australia. A great ganger for them is cars. Dazzled by headlights and startled by engine noise they can leap in front of cars. Many animals have become victims of a car collision. You come across “Kangaroo Crossing” sigh everywhere in Australia. Some people tried to domesticate the animals, but after hand-rearing in the captivity they can’t live in the wild. In 2004 one of such kangaroos, Lulu, saved a farmer’s life by alerting family members of his location when he was injured by a falling tree.. She received the RSPCA Australia National Animal Award. Some people tried to domesticate the animals, but after hand-rearing in the captivity they can’t live in the wild. In 2004 one of such kangaroos, Lulu, saved a farmer’s life by alerting family members of his location when he was injured by a falling tree.. She received the RSPCA Australia National Animal Award.