Unit 10:

CONSERVATION
Speaking
Teacher trainee: Tran Thi Thu Hien
Have you ever visited a zoo?
Have you ever visited a zoo?

 What are zoos opened for?

 Expressing opinions:
I think/believe/suppose/guess…
In my opinion...
As far as I am concerned….
From my view/point…
Example:
-I think we should go for a picnic today.
-In my opinion, school uniforms should be worn by every
student.
-From my view, the employees can work more effectively with
the help of the Internet during working hours.
Expressing agreement
I definitely/absolutely agree with you.
I couldn’t agree more.
I think so.
That’s a good point.

Expressing disagreement
I don’t agree with you.
I’m afraid that I can’t agree with
you.
I completely disagree with you.
I don’t think so.
Task 1: Read the paragraphs and answer
the questions.
1. For what purpose are zoos of the new kind
opened?
2. What are main features of Howletts Zoo?
3. Is it risky to work at Howletts Zoo? Why?
A: I think it would be better for animals if they
live in the zoos of new kind because they may
have better food.(1)

B: I agree with you.(2)

Task 2: Work in pairs. Replace the underline sentences
with those provided in (1) and (2).
A: I think it would be better for animals if they live in the
zoo of new kind because they may have better food.(1)

B: I agree with you.(2)

(1)
Animals may have better food.
Animals may have suffer from
dangerous diseases.
Animals may do what they want
to.
Animals may develop.
Animals may feel happier.
(2)
I am afraid that I can’t agree
with you.
I absolutely agree with you.
I couldn’t agree more.
I completely disagree with
you.
I don’t think so.
 Work in groups: Discuss the advantages
and disadvantages of zoos of the new
kind. Use the cues below:
- the conditions the animals are in
- the money spent on reconstructuions of the animal’s
natural environment
- the animals that people can visit
- the dangers that keepers may have