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General Listening Quiz

“Enjoying the Zoo”

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difficult animals conversation man – young boy 02:24

Pre-Listening Exercise

What animals do you enjoy seeing at a zoo, including those that you would see on safari trips or Arctic sightseeing tours? What do you like most about these animals?

Speak Up, Take a Stand! Instructions for Getting the Conversation Started

These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, moving, and talking! The goal is to explore ideas, share opinions, and get ready for the next part of the lesson.

  • In a face-to-face classroom: Read each statement aloud. If you agree, move to one side of the room; if you disagree, move to the other. Talk with your group—why do you feel that way? Then, pair students with members of the other group and have students explain their reasons. Rotate partners for more practice.

  • In an online classroom: Use polls, emojis, or the chat box in your online platform to show your opinion. Then, join the conversation as a group or in breakout rooms. What do others think? Do you agree or disagree with them?

  • For independent learners: Read each statement and think about your opinion. Then say your answer out loud and explain your reason, as if you’re talking to a classmate. This helps you get ready to speak and join real conversations in English. Consider recording your ideas and self-assess your progress.

  1. Zoos are important for protecting endangered animals.
  2. Wild animals should not be kept in zoos.
  3. Visiting a zoo is a great way for children to learn about animals.
  4. Some zoos care more about making money than about the animals.
  5. Animals in zoos can be just as happy as animals in the wild.
  6. Virtual reality can replace the need for real zoos in the future.
  7. Zoos should only keep animals that cannot survive in the wild.
  8. Feeding animals at the zoo should not be allowed.
  9. Zoo staff should explain more about how they care for the animals.
  10. Watching animals in a zoo is better than watching them in videos.

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

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Post-Listening Exercise

Zoos can be wonderful places to visit with family and friends. Do you have any favorite memories as a child when you spent time with family or friends? What animals did you enjoy watching the most? Sometimes there are concerns about the conditions at zoos under which the animals live. What things can be done to create a better environment for animals at zoos? Discuss your ideas with a partner.

Online Investigation

Think of one exotic animal you might find at a zoo. Use the Internet to research these questions about it. Share your findings.

  • Where can you find the animal in the world?
  • What does it eat?
  • What are the animal’s predators?
  • If you found yourself in a cage with this animal, how would you feel and what would you do?
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