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Talking about Animals
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Beginner: Warm-Up
Whats your favorite animal?
My favorite animal is a _________________.
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Beginner: Vocabulary
Beginner: Vocabulary
Turtle
Lion
Wolf
Fox
Horse
Mouse
Zebra
Giraffe
Cow
Chicken
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Beginner: Matching
Match the listed words to the images.
A.
Chicken
B.
Turtle
C.
Lion
D.
Fox
E.
Mouse
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Beginner: Vocabulary Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words.
Giraffe
A ____________ looks similar to a dog.
Zebras
I love to ride ___________.
Wolf
Chicken
Horses
___________ are black and white and have stripes.
A ___________ has a very long neck.
A ___________ lays eggs.
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Beginner: Discussion
Complete the following sentences according to your opinion.
I animals.
A. like
B. dont like
C. Animals are okay.
I been to a zoo.
A. have
B. have not
I keep a mouse as a pet.
A. would
B. would not
C. Im not sure if I would keep a mouse as a pet.
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Beginner: Pairing Phrases
Pair the verb in the first box with a matching phrase in the second box.
a turtle in a tank
to a farm
Put
a horse in a barn
Go
on a safari
to the zoo
a chicken in a coop
to the pet store
a mouse in a cage
Beginner: Pairing Phrases
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Beginner: Lets Talk!
Anita:
Hi, Jackson. What are you up to?
Jackson: Hey, Anita! I was just getting ready to go to the pet shop.
Anita:
Really? What are you going there for?
Jackson: Im going to pick out a dog. I really want a pet.
Anita:
Cool! What kind of dog do you want?
Jackson: Im not sure, but I definitely want a small dog.
Anita:
Do you want a male or a female dog?
Jackson: I want a male dog. They are easier to house train.
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Beginner: Lets Talk! Follow up
Answer the following questions about the previous passage.
Where is Jackson getting ready to go?
A. Hes going to go to the pet shop.
B. Hes going to the mall.
C. Hes going to the movies.
What kind of pet does Jackson want?
A. He wants a cat.
B. He wants a bird.
C. He wants a dog.
Why does Jackson want a male dog?
A. He wants a male dog because they are prettier.
B. He wants a male dog because they are easier to house train.
C. He wants a male dog because they are cheaper to buy.
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Beginner: Categories
Match each word to its corresponding category.
Farm
animals
Lion
Chicken
Mouse
Zoo
animals
Cow
Pig
Horse
Giraffe
Wolf
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Beginner: Minimal Pairs
Listen to the difference between each pair of
words and practice pronouncing each pair.
Fox
Fix
Cow
Bow
Cat
Cot
Pig
Pug
Dog
Hog
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Beginner: Who said it?
Match each sentence to its appropriate picture.
A.
B.
C.
Im riding a horse.
Im milking a cow.
Beginner: Who said it?
Im holding a red Frisbee.
Im playing with a dog.
Im wearing a grey hat.
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Beginner: Related Lessons
Ask a Teacher
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Animals Vocabulary (#0069)
Verbs in Present Tense for Animals (#0071)
Animals Quiz (#0072)
Asking Questions: Who & What (#0093)
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Intermediate Lesson Content
Intermediate Lesson Content
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Intermediate: Warm-Up
What are some of the animals commonly found in zoos?
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Intermediate: Vocabulary
Intermediate: Vocabulary
Bear
Rabbit
Horse
Deer
Squirrel
Dove
Frog
Sheep
Elephant
Tiger
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Intermediate: Matching
Match the listed words to the images.
A.
Bear
B.
Frog
C.
Rabbit
D.
Dove
E.
Squirrel
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Intermediate: Vocabulary Practice
Use the words below to create your own sentences:
Dove
Ex: The dove is commonly associated with peace.
Rabbit
Horse
Deer
Squirrel
Bear
Frog
Sheep
Elephant
Tiger
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Intermediate: Synonyms & Antonyms
Match the synonyms & antonyms to each listed word:
Synonyms
Word
Antonyms
Killer
Tame
Slow
Juvenile
Coarse
Wild
Fast
Young
Destroy
Domesticated
Predator
Prey
Maintain
Swift
Soft
Rough
Preserve
Adult
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Intermediate: General Discussion
Which animal is your favorite and why?
If you could have any animal for a pet, what kind
would you choose?
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Intermediate: Lets Talk
Gretchen: Tommy, what would you like to do today? We can do anything you
want.
Tommy:
I want to go to the zoo, Mom. The grand opening was yesterday.
Gretchen: What kinds of animals would you like to see?
Tommy:
I want to see the panda bears, the lions, and the giraffes. I want
to feed the ducks too.
Gretchen: Okay, honey. Would you like to go to the aquarium, too? They
have dolphins, sea turtles, fish, eels, and sharks.
Tommy:
Yes, I really want to go to the aquarium too. Do they have starfish?
Gretchen: They do, and if I remember correctly, I think you are even allowed
to touch them.
Tommy:
Wow! Really? This is going to be so cool. Lets go right now, Mom!
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Intermediate: Lets Talk! Follow up
Where does Tommy want to go today?
What animals does Tommy want to see?
What animals are at the aquarium?
What animal does Gretchen think that Tommy will be allowed
to touch?
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Intermediate: Story Sequence
Put the sentences in the correct order to form a short story.
_ Jared went to the pet store.
_ Jared bought the dog for $600.
_ Jared brought the dog home and named it Charlie.
_ Jared wanted a dog.
_ Jared saw a baby Chihuahua that he liked.
Intermediate: Story Sequence
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Intermediate: Expressions & Phrases
Match the idiom to its meaning.
1)Timmy is a sneaky kid whos
as sly as a fox.
a)Smart and clever
2)My annoying little brother is
always badgering me.
b)The worst or most disliked
member of a family; a family
member who gets in trouble
frequently
3)If you want to change the
world with violence, youre
barking up the wrong tree.
c)To constantly bother someone
4)Weve discussed this already!
No need to beat a dead
horse!
5)Laura is the rebellious black
sheep of her conservative
family.
d)To continue fighting a battle that
has been won; to continue
arguing over a point that has
already been settled
e)Choose the wrong course of
action, to ask the wrong person
for something
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Intermediate: Lets Talk Pictures!
What are your thoughts about this picture?
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Intermediate: Related Lessons
Ask a Teacher
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Animals Vocabulary (#0069)
Animals Word search (#0070)
Verbs in Present Tense for Animals (#0071)
Animals Quiz (#0072)
They'll scratch and bite you. (#0409)
Pronunciation: The short /o/ (#0264)
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Advanced Lesson Content
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Advanced: Warm-Up
What are some of the characteristics you
associate with wild animals?
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Advanced: Vocabulary
Dolphin
Feline
Canine
Slither
Docile
Keen
Ferocious
Wooly
Swift
Affectionate
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Advanced: Matching
Match the listed words to the images.
A.
Snarl
B.
Slither
C.
Hiss
D.
Neigh
E.
Cluck
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Advanced: Vocabulary Practice
Use the words below to create your own sentences:
Affectionate
Ex: Dogs and cats are affectionate.
Feline
Canine
Slither
Docile
Keen
Ferocious
Wooly
Swift
Dolphin
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Advanced: Synonyms & Antonyms
Match the synonyms & antonyms to each listed word:
Synonyms
Word
Antonyms
Innate
Ferocious
Slow
Loving
Wooly
Dumb
Smart
Swift
Unfriendly
Hairy
Instinctive
Bald
Savage
Affectionate
Gentle
Rapid
Intelligent
Learned
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Advanced: General Discussion
In your opinion, what animal is the most dangerous? Why?
If you could be any animal, what kind of animal would you be?
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Advanced: Lets Talk
Leslie: Jared, what do you know about chameleons? I have to do a
report on them for a class. Its due tomorrow and I havent even started
writing it.
Jared: Well, maybe I can help you. Ive heard that, contrary to popular
thought, chameleons dont camouflage themselves by matching the
colors of their surroundings.
Leslie: Really? Are you sure about that? I have always heard that they
do. I thought that is how they protect themselves from predators.
Jared: Im not sure, but that could be a myth. However, one of the ways
that they protect themselves is by moving very slowly, and swaying back
and forth to mimic a leaf blowing in the wind.
Leslie: Who knew! That is really interesting! I have actually seen them
walk like this before, but I had no idea why they did it. I guess you learn
something new everyday.
Jared: Yes, thats very true. I learned these things a few months ago
while I was watching a TV program about chameleons. Some people
think that watching television is a waste of time, but I beg to differ.
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Advanced: Lets Talk! Follow up
When was the last time that you had to take a biology class? What
can you remember about it?
Leslie says that you learn something new everyday. Think back to
yesterday and talk about something new that you learned. How did
you learn about it?
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Advanced: Reading Comprehension
The majority of small tooth whales are called dolphins. They are
mammals of the order Cetacea and the families Plantanistidae and
Delphinidae, which include about 50 species. All have a beak-like snout
and sharp, conical teeth.
Dolphins are predators and feed on live prey, except when trained
otherwise in captivity. Their primary food is fish, mostly herring,
mackerel, and sardines.
Because dolphins are highly social and vocalize among themselves with a
wide range of sounds, it has been conjectured that they might possess an
almost human-like intelligence.
Because of dolphins ability to learn and perform complex tasks in
captivity and their continuous communication with one another, some
investigators have suggested that the animals might be capable of
learning a true language and communicating with humans.
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Advanced: Reading Discussion
What is the main idea of this passage?
According to the text, dolphins are predators, except when trained
otherwise in captivity. In your opinion, is it truly possible to eradicate
dolphins natural predator instincts through training, or will they
always be predators regardless of training?
The text states that it has been conjectured that dolphins might
possess an almost human-like intelligence. What do you think about
this?
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Advanced: Expressions & Phrases
Match the idiom to its meaning.
1)We have an exciting tour
tomorrow! Be here at 8 a.m.,
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed!
2)Lets go to an all-you-can-eat
buffet. I love to pig-out once in
a while.
3)If you cry wolf too often no one
will believe you when you really
are in trouble.
4)You have to be competitive. Its a
dog-eat-dog world out there!
a)Everyone will get what he
deserves
b)Ready or willing to fight and hurt
others to get what you want
c)To give a false alarm, to warn of
a danger that is not there
d)To eat an enormous amount of
food
e)To be very cheerful and eager
5)Maybe Harry isnt lucky now, but
every dog has his day.
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Advanced: Related Lessons
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Don't Feed the Animals (#0349)
They'll scratch and bite you. (#0409)
Stressed and Unstressed Syllables (#0174)
Pronunciation: The long /o/ (#0265)
Pronunciation: The short /i/ (#0262)
Pronunciation: The long /e/ (#0261)
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