The world of
animals in GB
Repetition and reinforcement of knowledge of students on the theme " The world of animals in GB".
1) Provide a
repetition of the lesson the students vocabulary on this topic.
2) To promote the
expansion of horizons of students.
3) To develop skills
in reading, speaking.
The
procedure of the lesson:
T: Good
morning, dear children! Sit down! Who is on duty today? What date is it
today? Who is absent today?
How are you
today? What’s the weather like today? What kinds of transport do you know?
What do you know about transport in London?
Read your
sentences!
The theme of
our lesson is “The world of animals in GB”. Today we are going to talk about
trains and other kinds of transport.
a)working
with new words;
b)reading
the text:
Animals
In Western
countries, people spend a lot of money on their pets. They buy special food
and toys for their cats and dogs and often pay high fees for medical
treatment. Some people think this is a waste of money, and argue that pets
are dirty and dangerous.
In many
Western countries people are fond of keeping pets. However, others say that
pets are often dangerous and aggressive.
Personally,
I think that people can benefit from pets in many ways. First of all, animals
are usually devoted to their owners and love them. You will hardly feel
lonely and depressed if you have a pet. Secondly, pets help people stay
healthy. For example, doctors have found out that people who have high blood
pressure feel much better when they stroke pets and talk to them. What is
more, pets encourage their owners to get out and exercise. Dog owners usually
spend much time walking which helps them improve their overall health. It is
a well-known fact that people who have pets are happier and live longer than
those who don't.
But many
people say that they are too busy to take care of animals. Others think that
it is too difficult and time-consuming to keep pets. Cats, dogs, birds, fish,
hamsters and other creatures require not only human love and kindness but
also food, medical care, training and shelter. You must feed them regularly,
keep them clean, go to the veterinarian for their yearly checkup and so on.
It takes much effort and causes extra expenses. It is also obvious that
animals make a lot of noise, may look untidy and disturb the members of your
family.
To conclude,
it's important to realize that owning a pet is a great responsibility and
additional work. However, for most people, the advantages of having a pet
outweigh the disadvantages. Anyway, everybody must remember that all pets
need love and care just as people do.
c)working
with exercises:
Ex2. Read
and what do you think about it.
Some people
believe that animals without owners should have the right to live on the
streets in cities. Others say that they could be dangerous and should be
collected and found new homes, or even put down.
Unfortunately,
many cats and dogs suffer abandonment, cruelty and neglect nowadays. Some of
us think that it is quite normal and there is no need to change the
situation. But others are convinced that some urgent measures must be taken
in order to improve the lives of homeless animals.
To my mind,
the lives of homeless cats and dogs are full of hardships: they starve, catch
different diseases and suffer from cold and people's cruelty. Furthermore,
they may be rather dangerous because people may get infection from them.
Besides, stray dogs may attack people and even kill them. In my opinion,
living on the street is not a right, but a necessity for poor creatures that
have no choice. I think that volunteers should catch homeless animals,
provide them with food and medical care and try to find home for them. But I
am against killing homeless cats and dogs because I find it inhumane.
On the other
hand, some people believe that many owners cannot provide good homes for
their pets and the full lives that they deserve. Living in our homes animals
must obey commands and can only behave how people allow them to. Dogs, cats,
or birds want to be free, but they are confined to a house, yard or cage. But
I think that domesticated animals are not able to survive on their own in the
wild and it is cruel to throw them out on the streets.
To sum up,
people must be responsible for both domesticated and wild animals. I believe
that homeless animals are a serious social problem that must be solved as
soon as possible.
Ex3.Read
and discuss about it.
Some people
keep exotic animals as pets nowadays. Others say that it is difficult and
dangerous to take care of unusual pets.
Today some
people keep rare and unusual animals in their houses. But do alligators,
tigers, crocodiles, snakes or raccoons feel comfortable living with people?
And is it safe to keep such animals as pets?
Personally,
I think that owners of exotic animals are going to have many problems with
them. Firstly, many professionals, including veterinarians and zoologists
strongly discourage the keeping of exotic animals as pets, as their needs may
be difficult to meet by the average owner. Providing appropriate
environmental conditions, housing and diet for an exotic animal may be rather
difficult. Secondly, unlike cats and dogs, exotic animals have not been
domesticated and remain wild. Even if they are raised by humans, they may be
unpredictable, aggressive and dangerous, especially as full-grown adults.
Finally, some animals are known to carry diseases that can affect humans.
However,
some people say that having an exotic pet is funny and "cool". They
are fond of showing their pets to their friends and relatives who cannot stop
admiring these rare animals. Besides, the information about many commonly
kept reptiles, birds and small exotic mammals is widely available through
literature, Internet websites and discussion forms. Although having an exotic
pet is sometimes challenging, it is generally very interesting and rewarding.
But I believe that most animals feel much better in their natural homes where
they have the right climate, food and exercises that meet their needs.
To conclude,
most countries have the laws that forbid people to keep exotic animal as
pets. To my mind, the government must strictly control the trade of some
exotic animals around the world in order to prevent any threats to their
survival and ecological damage.
Ex4.Read
.Make poster.
Many people
enjoy visiting zoos. Others believe that animals should not be taken from
their natural surroundings and put into zoos.
A lot of
people, especially children, are fond of going to the zoo. There they have an
opportunity to look at wild animals, exotic birds, insects, reptiles and
fish. When we come to the zoo, we can see animals that we would never have a
chance to see in our country. But is it right to keep animals in the zoo?
Personally,
I think that animals should live in their natural habitats. Animals that live
in zoos are confined within enclosures and displayed to the public. It is
difficult to create ideal captive environments for some species and sometimes
animals have to live in bad conditions and look miserable and untidy. They
may suffer from lack of space, comfort and good food. Some wild animals feel
stressed in captivity. Sometimes they are kept in such small cages that they
are unable to turn around. Besides, in spite of prohibition many visitors give
animals food that may do harm to their health and cause different diseases.
However,
some zoos keep fewer animals in larger, outdoor enclosures, rather than in
cages. For instance, safari parks allow visitors to drive through them and
come in close contact with the animals. What is more, most modern zoos
display wild animals primarily for the conservation of endangered species, as
well as for research purposes and education, and secondarily for the
entertainment of visitors. But I still believe that animals feel much better
without people's control.
To sum up, I
think that the conservation and educational role of zoos should be
strengthened. All zoos must be inspected and licensed, and all animals must
be provided with a suitable environment.
Ex5.Read
and retell.
Most people
are convinced that a digital pet cannot substitute a real one. Others suggest
that digital pets are preferable for a number of reasons.
Some
children keep digital pets instead of real ones for companionship or
enjoyment. But a lot of people doubt that the relationship with robotic
animals can have a good effect on a child.
I strongly
feel that digital pets can never be compared with real cats, dogs and other
animals. They do not even have concrete physical form. Instead of a cute
little kitten or a funny puppy, you have a palm-sized computer with a small
screen. I doubt that feeding, washing or playing with the digital pet may be
interesting and rewarding. Nevertheless, some children believe that their
digital pets are really alive and they feel extremely unhappy if their
virtual cats and dogs fall ill or die. In addition, it is quite possible to
become addicted to the digital pet. Some children play with them when they
should be doing something else, for example, their homework.
But some people
believe that digital pets have a number of benefits. Firstly, a relationship
with the digital pet teaches children that their desires cannot always come
first. It can also teach boys and girls to be responsible because the digital
pet requires constant attention, otherwise it will "die". Secondly,
having a digital pet is a good training before adopting a real animal.
Finally, digital pets can successfully substitute real ones for children who
cannot care for a real pet, such as those who suffer from allergies.
To sum up,
digital pets are usually predictable and they cannot give us as much joy and
satisfaction as real ones. Anyway, parents should take into consideration all
advantages and disadvantages before buying a digital pet to their children.
Write in
your opinion about animals. Find information about animals in GB. Learn new
words.
What was the
theme of our lesson? What have you learnt today?
The marks
for the lesson are…
The lesson
is over! Good-bye!
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