2026.02.05_Talking about Animals_Pre Intermediate_Intermediate
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Listen UP! Talking about Animals – Pre Intermediate, Intermediate
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260123
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QFfOIzPoS51naTuGE3D8u
Vocabulary
|
English |
Pronunciation |
Slovak |
Example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
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wild (adj.) |
/waɪld/ |
divoký |
The forest is full of wild animals. |
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the wild (noun) |
/ðə waɪld/ |
divočina |
Animals survive differently in the wild than in captivity. |
|
pet |
/pet/ |
domáce zviera |
A pet needs care and attention. |
|
bounce |
/baʊns/ |
poskakovať |
The puppy began to bounce happily when it saw its owner. |
|
float |
/fləʊt/ |
vznášať sa |
The duck can float on the water. |
|
squirrel |
/ˈskwɪr.əl/ |
veverička |
The squirrel climbs the tree. |
|
hedgehog |
/ˈhedʒ.hɒɡ/ |
ježko |
The hedgehog curls into a ball. |
|
deer |
/dɪə/ |
jeleň |
The deer runs through the forest. |
|
whale |
/weɪl/ |
veľryba |
The whale swims in the ocean. |
|
huge |
/hjuːdʒ/ |
obrovský |
A huge bear walked through the forest. |
|
circumstances |
/ˈsɜː.kəm.stæn.sɪz/ |
okolnosti |
Animals adapt to different circumstances in the wild. |
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would like to |
/wʊd laɪk tuː/ |
chcieť (zdvorilo) |
The dog would like to play with the ball. |
Match the word with the correct meaning.
a) wild 1. very big
b) elegant 2. living without human control
c) huge 3. outside towns and cities
d) countryside 4. a trip to see animals in nature
e) safari 5. graceful and beautiful
Complete the sentences with the correct word.
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Gazelles look very __________ when they run.
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Beth saw a __________ in her bathroom.
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Blue whales are __________ animals.
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Neil saw a vicuña in the __________.
5.Many people go on __________ to see wild animals.
Questions and Answers
Q: What wild animals can you see in the UK?
A: You can see squirrels, foxes, hedgehogs, deer and rats.
Q: Are there wild animals in your country? Which ones?
A:Yes there are a lot of them. We have squirrels, deer, wild boars, bears, foxes, hedgehogs and many more.
Q: Have you ever seen a wild animal in nature?
A: Yes, I saw a doe in the winter and a bear while driving through the High Tatras.
Q: Would you prefer to see wild animals on safari or in a zoo?
A: On safari. I think it is the closest to their original habitat.
Q: How does human activity affect wild animals?
A: When people build cities, roads, and farms, animals lose their natural habitats and have less space to live.
Q: What wild animal would you most like to see in the wild, and why?
A: A tiger. - they are majestic creatures. But it would be quite dangerous so I would prefer not to meet one.
Q: Why is it important to protect wild animals and their habitats?
A: Wild animals help keep nature in balance, for example by controlling other animal populations and helping plants grow.
Answers:
Match the words
a–2 | b–5 | c–1 | d–3 | e–4
Complete the sentences
1.elegant, 2.squirrel, 3.huge, 4.countryside/café, 5.safari
Practice: Questions only
What wild animals can you see in the UK?
Are there wild animals in your country? Which ones?
Have you ever seen a wild animal in nature?
Would you prefer to see wild animals on safari or in a zoo?
How does human activity affect wild animals?
What wild animal would you most like to see in the wild, and why?
Why is it important to protect wild animals and their habitats?
What unusual animals did Beth see while travelling?
How does Neil describe the way gazelles move?
Describe the most interesting wild animal you know.