宁夏隆德县中学 Using language Speaking and Writing

Speaking Imagine you are with the dodo and you try to help it. Talk in pairs about what you might do. These phrases might be useful to you. Intention Purpose I’m going tohelp the dodo I intend/mean/plan to hide it in a cave I will trap man as he kills a dodo I feel like attacking man myself I’d like to put man in a cage I’m ready to teach man how to be friends I would rather not tell youwhat I think of man

In pairs choose another endangered animal which you know about. Analyse why this animal is endangered. over hunted lack of food habitat is being threatened

I feel like … I’d like to … I’m ready to … I’d rather not … in order to … but do … to teach them a lesson to punish those who do harm to wildlife

Support zoos, reserves, and organizations that help animals. Volunteer your money, time and ideas. Everyone shares a responsibility in helping to save endangered animals that live on Earth. Here are some ways we can help all wildlife: WAYS TO SAVE ENDANGERED ANIMALS

Avoid buying any products made from endangered animals. Learn all about endangered animals and share this information with everyone. Don't pollute.

Write a letter to WWF based on what you have discussed, asking them to help you save your endangered animals. All letters have a start and an ending. The language used depends on how well the writer knows the person to whom he / she is writing. (pay attention to the guidelines on your book)

FormalInformal StartsDear,Hi, My dear, Dearest, EndingsYours sincerely, Sincerely, Sincerely yours, Yours truly, Yours faithfully, Love, Cheers, Regards, Best wishes, Yours,

Dear WWF, My friend, Chen Ting, and I have been doing some research on endangered animals. We found that the habitat of polar bears is disappearing because the weather at the North Pole is getting warmer, and the ice is melting. I worry that when it disappears altogether, there will be nowhere for the polar bears to live. First, I suggest we are very careful with the energy we use. Global warming happens

because we are putting too much carbon dioxide into the air. One of the ways we do this is by driving everywhere by car. So I suggest we think carefully before using our cars unnecessary. Second, instead of using our cars, we should think about travelling by bus or by train. These forms of transport are more environmentally friendly and do not put so much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Third, we can join WWF which is fighting to save the habitant of the polar bears. We can raise money to help them by making and selling cakes, selling crafts or giving talent shows and charging

money for our parents to watch. I hope you will support us in our fight to save the home of the polar bears. Yours sincerely, Wu Xiaoxin