All about animals - Alina Turapova | Library

Reading
Task 1: Animal Descriptions Matching
Text:
It has a long neck and eats leaves.
It is big, gray, and has a trunk.
It is small, has a bushy tail, and loves nuts.
It is colorful and can talk like humans.
Task Instructions: Match each description to the correct animal.
Options: Giraffe, Elephant, Squirrel, Parrot

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
4		giraffe
3		elephant
2		squirrel
1		parrot

Task 2: Animal Facts Quiz
Text:
Elephants are the largest land animals. They can weigh up to 6,000 kilograms and are known for their strong memory. These gentle giants use their trunks for eating, drinking, and even picking up small objects.
Dolphins are one of the smartest animals in the world. They live in oceans and sometimes rivers, swimming in groups called pods. They can jump high out of the water and "talk" using clicks and whistles.
Cheetahs are the fastest animals on land. They can reach speeds of up to 112 kilometers per hour but only for short distances. Their slim bodies and long legs help them move quickly, especially when chasing their prey in the grasslands of Africa.
Task Instructions: Answer the multiple-choice questions.

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How much can an elephant weigh?

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Where do dolphins live?

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What is the speed of a cheetah?

Task 3: Habitat Match-Up


Text:
Jungles are warm, wet, and full of tall trees. They are home to many animals like monkeys, snakes, and parrots. These animals find food in the trees, and some, like the jaguar, hunt on the forest floor.
The ocean is the biggest habitat on Earth. It is home to fish, turtles, sharks, and even mammals like dolphins and whales. Coral reefs are underwater homes for many colorful fish, while open waters are perfect for bigger creatures like whales.
The savannah is a large, grassy area in Africa. It is hot, with only a few trees. Lions, zebras, and giraffes live here. Zebras eat grass, while lions hunt for meat. Giraffes use their long necks to eat leaves from the tallest trees.
Task Instructions: Match each habitat to the correct animals.
Options: Jungle, Ocean, Savannah

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Savannah		Monkeys, Parrots, Jaguars
Jungle		Dolphins, Sharks, Turtles
Ocean		Lions, Zebras, Giraffes

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Writing (3 Tasks)
Task 4: Describe Your Favorite Animal
Task Instructions: Write 3-5 sentences about your favorite animal. Don’t say its name. Describe its appearance, habitat, and what it eats.
Example Answer: It is big and orange. It has black stripes. It lives in the jungle and eats meat. What is it? (Answer: Tiger)

Task 5: Fill-in-the-Gap Sentence

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The lion lives in the ____._______ 

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A penguin is a bird that cannot ____._______ 

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Kangaroos carry their babies in a ____._______ 

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Task 6: Create an Imaginary Animal
Task Instructions: Draw a picture of a new animal. Write 4-5 sentences about it. Answer these questions:
What does it look like?
Where does it live?
What does it eat?
Example Answer: My animal is called a Skybear. It has wings and fur. It lives in the mountains and flies in the sky. It eats fish and honey.

Listening (3 Tasks)
Task 7: Animal Sounds Quiz
Task Instructions: Listen to the animal sounds and choose the correct animal.
Audio Clips:
A roaring sound.  

2. A chirping sound. 

3. A trumpeting sound. 

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Task 8: Story Time

Task Instructions: Listen to the story and answer:
Where does this animal live?
What animals did the speaker see? 
What is the speaker? 

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