Unit 5: Environment

Introduction to Unit 5

This unit is about seasons, weather, forests, wild animals and hunting.

NOW GO TO THE FIRST SECTION: Dialogue

Dialogue

Read the following dialogue between a mother, Lea, and her daughter, Rose, who are having a picnic and discussing the weather and the forest, when they see someone hunting. Important and common phrases and words that might be new to you are underlined. Practise saying these out loud.

Rose: It’s so cold, Mum! Lea: No it’s not! It’s summer! And it’s a lovely day – it’s sunny and there are no clouds. Rose: Yes, but it’s very windy ...

Vocabulary

Now let’s look at some of the words and phrases from the conversation in more detail.

“Summer” is the hottest of the four seasons. The other seasons are: spring , autumn and winter. Spring comes before summer, then autumn and then winter, which is the coldest. ...

Comprehension Questions

Now go back and read the conversation again, and try to answer the following questions about it. After, discuss your answers with a friend.

What does Rose think of the weather today? (2 marks) Why does Lea give her tea? (1 mark) Why are there fewer trees now than there used to be? (1 ...

Grammar

The following grammar points are about the present continuous tense and the use of the word “some”. Try the accompanying exercises to practise them.

The Present Continuous Tense In the conversation Lea says, “It’s starting to rain anyway!” and Rose says, “But mum, I’m eating! And he is not looking at us.” All of ...

Write a short conversation between a father and son discussing what is happening to their local forest. Useful vocabulary: To destroy/clear…. ‘Slash and burn’ Crops To farm/grow/plant…. Firewood Gun Write ...

Unit 5: Environment

Introduction to Unit 5

This unit is about seasons, weather, forests, wild animals and hunting.

Dialogue

Read the following dialogue between a mother, Lea, and her daughter, Rose, who are having a picnic and discussing the weather and the forest, when they see someone hunting. Important and common phrases and words that might be new to you are underlined. Practise saying these out loud.

Vocabulary

Now let’s look at some of the words and phrases from the conversation in more detail.

Comprehension Questions

Now go back and read the conversation again, and try to answer the following questions about it. After, discuss your answers with a friend.

Grammar

The following grammar points are about the present continuous tense and the use of the word “some”. Try the accompanying exercises to practise them.

Writing

Practise your written English by answering one of the following writing activities. Try to use new vocabulary and grammar from this unit, and practice reading it out loud – this is a great way to spot mistakes. You could also swap your piece of writing with a friend to correct it.