Lesson 2.3 Animal Cruelty
Learning Goals: In today's. lesson you will discuss issues related to animal welfare by focusing on the treatment of animals in zoos.
First, you will practice your listening skills, then move on to sharpening your reading skills. Next, you will learn the language of presentation, before you plan and deliver a 3-minute presentation on today's topic.
Zoos Hugely popular attractions where animals are kept for public display and entertainment. Critics People who express negative opinions or objections. Artificial Not natural; made or produced by humans. Environments Surroundings or conditions in which something or someone exists. Diversity A range of different things or variety. Enclosed Confined or closed off. Deprivation The state of lacking or being without something. Stressed Feeling mental or emotional pressure or strain. Mentally ill Suffering from a mental disorder or illness. Wild Existing, growing, or living in a natural environment. Relatives Family members or connected by blood or marriage. Unnaturally In a way that is not natural or normal. Marine Related to the sea or ocean. Tricks Actions or behaviors performed for entertainment or amusement. Mammals Warm-blooded animals that have hair or fur and produce milk for their young. Suicide The act of intentionally causing one's own death. Conservation The protection, preservation, and careful management of natural resources and wildlife. Inspire To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something. Mistreated Treated badly or cruelly. Circuses Entertainment shows that feature performances by trained animals. Abandoned Left behind or deserted. Behaviour The way in which someone acts or conducts themselves. Illnesses Medical conditions or diseases. Endangered At risk of extinction or disappearance from the wild. Poachers People who illegally hunt or capture wildlife. Habitat The natural environment in which an animal or plant species lives. Predators Animals that hunt, kill, and feed on other animals. Secure Safe, protected, or free from danger. Genetic diversity The variety of genes within a population or species. Surplus An amount or quantity greater than what is needed or used. Circuses Entertainment shows that feature performances by trained animals. Ranches Larger farms or properties where livestock is raised. Enclosure An area surrounded by a fence or barrier. Imprisoning Keeping someone or something confined or restricted. Attractions Places or things that people find interesting or enjoyable. Debates Discussions or arguments about a particular topic. Enclosed Confined or closed off. Mistreat To treat someone or something badly or cruelly. Research Systematic investigation to discover new knowledge or information. Breeding The process of producing offspring through sexual reproduction. Endangered species Species that are at risk of extinction. Populations All the individuals of a particular species in a given area. Release To set free or let go. Individual A single organism or person. Managed To be in charge of or control something. Harmful Cause damage or negative effects. Imprisoning Keeping someone or something confined or restricted. Students to complete this after you've finished all activities/tasks in today's lesson.