Endangered Species - Interactive Activities

Reading Instructions

Before You Begin

Read the passage “Endangered Species” in your book.
It is in Unlock 3 – Unit 1 - Reading 1.

Discussion Activities

Discuss these questions with a partner or small group.

🌍 Meaning of “endangered”

• What does it mean when a species is endangered?

• Why is extinction a serious problem for life on Earth?

🏠 Habitat destruction

• In what ways do humans destroy animals’ habitats, according to the passage?

• How can pollution in rivers or on farmland harm animals?

🎣 Hunting and fishing

• The text mentions the Arabian oryx, seals, tigers, crocodiles, and large sea creatures. What reasons does it give for why they are (or were) in danger?

• Why is overfishing a problem for whales, tuna, and sharks?

🤝 What we can do

• What can individuals do to reduce harm to endangered species?

• What can governments do (laws, funding, sanctuaries)?

Multiple Choice Quiz

Select the correct answer based on the reading passage.

1. What is an endangered species, according to the passage?

A group that has already disappeared from the planet forever A group of animals or plants which could soon become extinct Any animal that lives only in a zoo A species that is common in cities

2. When does extinction happen?

When the last animal of the species has died out When animals migrate to a new country When a species is put in a sanctuary When hunting stops completely

3. What is the main reason animals become endangered?

Too much rain in the forests Habitat destruction Animals moving to new habitats alone Natural disasters only

4. How does habitat destruction happen when humans move into a new area?

They cut down trees to build houses and farms They always leave the forest untouched They only build schools They avoid using the land

5. What does the passage say about dirty water from factories?

It only helps plants grow faster It ends up in rivers and is linked to pollution that harms habitats It never leaves the factory It is always safe for fish

6. Why is the Arabian oryx nearly extinct, according to the text?

Because of the high price of its meat Because it cannot live in deserts Because it eats too much grass Because it was never hunted

7. Why are some seal species now almost extinct?

They are killed for their fur to make coats They only eat endangered fish They avoid cold water They live only in rivers

8. What has happened to large sea creatures like whales, tuna, and sharks?

They have become endangered because of overfishing They have doubled in number everywhere They only live in freshwater now The passage does not mention them

9. What can governments do to help protect endangered species?

Make it against the law to hunt, fish, or trade in endangered species Encourage more uncontrolled hunting Remove all laws about wildlife Only protect animals in one country

10. How do animal sanctuaries and zoos help, according to the passage?

They protect animals by breeding more endangered animals, which can later be released into the wild They only display animals for entertainment with no breeding They replace the need for natural habitats completely They only accept common species

Quiz Results

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences using words from the list below.

trade • breeding • sanctuaries • penalty • overfishing
pollution • habitat • extinction • endangered • shoes

1. An species is a group of animals or plants which could soon become extinct.

2. happens when the last animal of the species has died out.

3. destruction is the main reason why animals become endangered.

4. Animal habitats are also destroyed because of .

5. Large sea creatures like whales, tuna, and sharks have become endangered because of .

6. Farmers or companies who destroy animal habitats should face a financial .

7. Governments can provide funding for animal and zoos.

8. These places protect animals by more endangered animals.

9. Governments can make it against the law to hunt, fish or in endangered species.

10. Crocodiles are caught to make bags and .

Results

True or False

Decide if the statements are True or False according to the passage.

1. Habitat destruction is the main reason why animals become endangered.

True False

2. Extinction means there are still many healthy animals of that species left.

True False

3. The Arabian oryx is nearly extinct partly because of the high price of its meat.

True False

4. Tigers are shot to make medicine and tea from their bones.

True False

5. The public can help by refusing to buy products made from animals’ body parts, such as seal fur coats or crocodile bags.

True False