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C. Discuss with a partner.
1. Having read about mankind causing animals to become extinct, do you feel the planet would be
a better place without humans?
2. Thinking about the current climate crisis, how do you feel you can help?

D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the boxes.

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overfish read take trap

1. all the facts, the president continues to deny the existence of climate change.
2. a number of laws, the company was found guilty of polluting the local river.
3. all their possessions in the tsunami, the family were grateful for all donations.
4. , the ecosystem of the sea was in a terrible state.
5. the advice of Japanese engineers, architects in San Francisco are making flats
more earthquake-proof.
6. in the trees during the forest fire; many small animals died.
7. dormant for centuries, the eruption of the island volcano surprised the world.
8. about the effects of meat production on the environment, many people decide to
become vegan.

E. Combine the two sentences to make a participle clause.
1. My class watched a news report about #FridaysForFuture. We decided to organise an event at school.
2. I had never seen an elephant in real life. Seeing an elephant during our safari made me cry.
3. Dolphins are known to be friendly and playful. Dolphins will often approach fishing boats.

4. People were shocked by the damage of the hurricane. They sent money, food and clothes to help.
5. Sumatran elephants are losing their habitat through deforestation. They are on the critically
endangered list.

6. Red pandas are sometimes hunted for their fur. They also die when they are caught in traps meant for
other wild animals.

F. Discuss with a partner.

1. What do you think schools should do to raise students’ awareness of critically endangered animals?
2. How do you think people should help others following natural disasters?

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