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UNIT 10. PLANET EARTH A. PHONETICS I. Place a mark over the syllables that should be stressed in the words in bold. Then read the sentences aloud. Ex: ‘Forest ‘habitats are con’sidered the ‘Earth’s ‘lungs. 1. Rainforests are home to a variety of plants and animals species. 2. Polar bears are among the most iconic fauna of the Arctic. 3. The oceans cover approximately 71% of the Earth’s surface. 4. Coral reefs provide shelter to a large number of marine animals. 5. Many plants and animals in the deserts are able to adapt to extreme conditions. 6. Planting trees can help combat deforestation and reduce climate change. 7. Volunteer activities such as beach clean-ups help keep our ecosystems clean. 8. Human activities have significant impacts on the planet’s environment. 9. The Earth’s atmosphere, composed of various gases, is essential for sustaining life. 10. Conservation efforts worldwide aim to protect the ecological balance of the Earth. II. Underline the stressed syllables in the sentences. Read the sentences aloud. Ex: Plants and animals are essential part of Earth’s ecology. 1. Earth’s history is recorded in its rocks, fossils, and geological formations. 2. Seagrass beds are critical habitats for marine life such as seahorses and sea turtles. 3. Climate change is affecting global weather patterns, leading to natural disasters. 4. Rivers carve through diverse landforms, shaping valleys and canyons over time. 5. The solar system consists of the Sun, eight planets and their moons. 6. Overfishing and habitat destruction have led to disruptions in oceanic food chains. 7. Venus has a thick atmosphere that traps heat, making it the hottest planet. 8. Fertilisers and pesticides contaminate waterways and cause harmful algal blooms. 9. To prevent pollution in oceans, we should encourage the use of reusable bags. 10. Promoting sustainable farming practices helps preserve soil health and biodiversity. B. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR
I. Match the verb or phrasal verb with its definition. 1. flora a. all the animals living in an area or in a particular period of history 2. solar system b. either of the two points at the most northern and most southern ends of the earth 3. landform c. a large area of open land covered with wild grass 4. habitat d. a substance added to soil to make plants grow well 5. food chain e. an area of land where the animals and plants are protected 6. fauna f. a natural shape on the earth’s surface, such as a mountain or a valley 7. nature reserve g. all the plants of a particular place or from a particular time in history 8. pole h. a series of living things that are connected because each group of things eat the group below it in the series 9. fertilizer i. the sun and all the planets that move around it 10. grassland j. the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives Your answers: 1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___ 6. ___ 7. ___ 8. ___ 9. ___ 10. ___ II. Complete the sentences with the words or phrases in part I (use a plural form if necessary). Take the picture as a clue. 1. Earth’s diverse ___________________, from mountains to rivers, make it a unique jewel in the galaxy. 2. The Great Barrier Reef is a vital ___________________ for countless marine species. 3. The Arctic and Antarctic ___________________ support unique ecosystems adapted to extreme cold.
4. Earth is the fifth largest planet in the ___________________, and it’s the only one known to have liquid water on its surface. 5. The giant water lily and the Brazil nut tree are among some distinctive ___________________ found in the Amazon. 6. Overuse of ___________________ in agriculture can lead to soil erosion and soil pollution. 7. Protected ___________________, like Yellowstone National Park, safeguard our precious ecosystems. 8. In an ecosystem, plants and animals need each other to live. This is called a ___________________. 9. ___________________ is known for its open landscapes, where grasses dominate the vegetation cover. 10. There are iconic ___________________ like zebras, giraffes, and wild bulls living in the savannas of Africa. III. Complete the sentences with the phrases from the box.
temperate forest polar habitat climate change habitat loss water bodies living things outer space ecological balance global warming liquid water 1. Earth is unique in that most of the planet is covered in ___________________. 2. ___________________ due to deforestation threatens the survival of many species. 3. Can Hubble Space Telescope take photos of Earth from ___________________? 4. ___________________ affects weather patterns, causing extreme weather across the planet. 5. ___________________ on the Earth’s surfaces include oceans, rivers, streams, lakes, etc. 6. The preservation of biodiversity is essential for maintaining ___________________ in ecosystems around the world. 7. Bears, deer, and songbirds are just a few examples of the ___________________ diverse species that call the home. 8. The consequences of ___________________ include rising temperatures and melting ice caps. 9. Animals living in the ___________________ rely on sea ice for hunting, breeding, and resting. 10. ___________________, ranging from microscopic organisms to majestic elephants, contribute to the diversity of life on planet Earth. IV. Complete the sentences with the correct tense or form of the verbs in the box. orbit threaten launch cover appreciate observe adjust protect affect preserve 1. On 4 October 1957, the Soviet Union ___________________ the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, into orbit around the Earth. 2. Renewable energy sources offer a way to ___________________ natural resources and reduce carbon footprint. 3. The moon ___________________ around the earth, and its gravitational pull influences tides. 4. It’s important to ___________________ coastal areas from erosions and rising sea levels. 5. Astronomers use powerful telescopes to ___________________ distant celestial bodies.