Vocabulary
Guess the animal:
sometimes it's brown, sometimes white and sometimes black.
a bear
Name the odd one out:
monkey dolphin shark
monkey
How do we form Past Simple with regular verbs?
For most regular verbs we add -ED ending to the base form of the verb.
Who is Steve Irwin?
Steve Irwin was a famous TV presenter and animal expert.
What is the fastest animal in the world?
a cheetah
Name 5 animals that can fly
parrot
flamingo
eagle
fly
butterfly
mosquito
Name 3 animals that have paws
Dogs
Cats
Racoons
Name the main time expressions for Past Simple
yesterday
last week/month/year
ago (2 days ago etc.)
in 2023 (specified time in the past)
What is Jane Goodall famous for? What does she specialise in?
Jane Goodall is a famous wildlife expert and writer. She is especially interested in monkeys and chimps.
True or False?
Bees can beat their wings 200 times a second
TRUE
This incredible wing speed allows them to hover and change direction with a remarkable agility.
What are the main responsibilities of a pet owner?
to feed the pet
to empty its litter tray
to play
to take for a walk
to take to the vet
wash
brush its fur
cut the nails
Which body part doesn't belong to a horse?
hooves
mane
gills
tail
muzzle
Gills
Correct the mistake in the sentence below:
They didn't visited their grandparents on Sunday.
They didn't visit their grandparents on Sunday.
Who is a famous cat trainer and the founder of cat theatre?
Yuri Kuklachev
What is the colour of polar bear's skin?
Beneath all that thick fur, polar bears have a black skin.
What do typical teenagers usually do? (name at least 3 activities)
do dangerous things
make a lot of noise
belong to gangs
Name the body parts of a bird
feathers
beak
head
wings
eyes
tail
claws
body
Make 4 questions for the following sentence:
My mum went shopping to 'Akropole' with her best friend yesterday.
Who went shopping to Akropole?
When did my mum go shopping?
Where did my mum go shopping?
Who did she go shopping with?
What do letter WWF stand for?
WWF stands for World Wide Fund for Nature.
Back in 1961 when it was founded, WWF stood for the 'World Wildlife Fund'.
What is Dolly the sheep famous for?
Dolly was the first animal clone in the world.
Unscramble the name of these animals:
1) RBID
2) USDIQ
3) NORHI
4) RIGET
5) NPADA
1) bird
2) squid
3) rhino
4) tiger
5) panda
What is special about elephant's trunk?
Elephants have around 150,000 muscle units in their trunk. Their trunks are perhaps the most sensitive organ found in any mammal.
Elephants use their trunks to suck up water to drink – it can contain up to 8 litres of water. They also use their trunks as a snorkel when swimming.
What did you do last week? Make 5 sentences using Past Simple with regular verbs.
Possible answers:
I visited my friend on Friday.
I played with my cat yesterday.
I decorated a Christmas tree 2 days ago.
I washed the dishes last week.
I didn't empty my cat's litter tray this morning.
What is Greenpeace? What is the aim of this organisation?
It is an international environmental organisation focused on protecting the planet. Its main activities include:
1) campaigns against climate change
2) protects oceans
3) defends forests
4) promotes sustainable agriculture
5) exposes environmental harm
What is a menagerie?
A collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition.
The first zoos were created as private collections by the wealthy to show their power. These private collections were called menageries.