UNIT 6
LESSON 1:
SPEAKING
Topic 1:
Long run:
Describe a pet you have or would like to have. You should say:
• What kind of animal it is
• How it should be cared for
• What responsibilities are involved
And explain why this pet should be chosen as a companion animal
Discussion Questions:
1. How should exotic animals be regulated as pets?
2. Why must pet owners be educated about proper care?
3. How could pet adoption processes be improved?
4. What role should veterinarians play in pet ownership?
5. Should there be stricter laws about pet abandonment?
Topic 2:
Long run:
Describe an animal conservation project. You should say:
• What animals must be protected
• How they should be preserved
• What methods are being used
And explain why this conservation effort should be supported
Discussion Questions:
1. How should endangered species be protected?
2. Why must natural habitats be preserved?
3. How could zoos improve their conservation efforts?
4. What role should governments play in wildlife protection?
5. Should more funding be allocated to animal research?
Topic 3:
Long run:
Describe an animal-related profession. You should say:
• What the job involves
• How animals should be handled
• What training must be completed
And explain why this profession should be respected
Discussion Questions:
1. How should veterinary practices be regulated?
2. Why must animal handlers be properly trained?
3. How could working conditions with animals be improved?
4. What role should ethics play in animal-related jobs?
5. Should there be more oversight in animal industries?
Topic 4:
Long run:
Describe a wildlife sanctuary or zoo you've visited. You should say:
• What animals can be seen there
• How they should be cared for
• What facilities must be provided
And explain why these institutions should exist
Discussion Questions:
1. How should modern zoos be designed?
2. Why must animals have proper enclosures?
3. How could educational programs be enhanced?
4. What role should zoos play in conservation?
5. Should traditional zoos be transformed into sanctuaries?
Topic 5:
Long run:
Describe an animal welfare issue in your country. You should say:
• What the problem is
• How it should be addressed
• What solutions must be implemented And explain why this issue should be
taken seriously
Discussion Questions:
1. How should animal cruelty be punished?
2. Why must society protect vulnerable animals?
3. How could awareness about animal welfare be raised?
4. What role should schools play in teaching animal ethics?
5. Should there be universal animal protection laws?
UNIT 6
LESSON 2:
SPEAKING
Topic 1:
Long run:
Describe a pet that would be perfect for apartment living. You should say:
• What kind of pet it is
• What personality traits it has
• What care requirements it needs
And explain why it's suitable for apartment life
Discussion Questions:
1. What makes certain pets more suitable for small living spaces?
2. How do living conditions affect pet choices?
3. What responsibilities should apartment pet owners consider?
4. Why do some apartments restrict certain types of pets?
5. How can people maintain pet happiness in limited spaces?
Topic 2:
Long run:
Describe an ideal pet for an elderly person. You should say:
• What type of animal it is
• What characteristics make it suitable
• What level of maintenance it requires
And explain why it would be a good companion for seniors
Discussion Questions:
1. What benefits do pets bring to elderly people?
2. Why are some pets better suited for older owners?
3. How can pet care be managed by people with limited mobility?
4. What role do companion animals play in mental health?
5. Should retirement homes allow residents to keep pets?
Topic 3:
Long run:
Describe a family-friendly pet. You should say:
• What animal it is
• What makes it good with children
• What safety considerations exist
And explain why it's suitable for families
Discussion Questions:
1. How do pets help in children's development?
2. What should parents consider before getting a family pet?
3. Why do some pets pose risks to young children?
4. How can families prepare for pet ownership?
5. What makes certain animals better family pets than others?
Topic 4:
Long run:
Describe a low-maintenance pet. You should say:
• What kind of pet it is
• What daily care it needs
• What costs are involved
And explain why it's a good choice for busy people
Discussion Questions:
1. Why do busy professionals prefer low-maintenance pets?
2. How has modern lifestyle affected pet choices?
3. What are the advantages of keeping simple pets?
4. Should people with limited time own pets?
5. How can pet care be balanced with a busy schedule?
Topic 5:
Long run:
Describe an unusual or exotic pet. You should say:
• What type of animal it is
• What special care it requires
• What challenges owners face
• And explain why some people choose unusual pets
Discussion Questions:
1. Why are some people attracted to exotic pets?
2. What risks are associated with keeping unusual pets?
3. How should exotic pet ownership be regulated?
4. What responsibilities come with owning rare animals?
5. Should there be restrictions on exotic pet ownership?
UNIT 6
LESSON 3:
SPEAKING
Topic 1:
Long run:
Describe a social behavior you've observed in animals. You should say:
• What type of animals were involved
• What behavior you observed
• When and where you saw it
And explain why this behavior is significant
Discussion Questions:
1. How similar are human and animal social groups?
2. What can humans learn from animal social behavior?
3. How do social structures differ between species?
4. What role does leadership play in animal groups?
5. How do social animals protect their communities?
Topic 2:
Long run:
Describe a survival instinct shared by humans and animals. You should say:
• What the instinct is
• How it manifests in animals
• How it appears in humans
And explain why this instinct is important
Discussion Questions:
1. How have human survival instincts evolved?
2. Why do some animals have stronger instincts than others?
3. How does fight-or-flight response differ between species?
4. What role does learning play in survival behaviors?
5. Are human instincts becoming less important in modern society?
Topic 3:
Long run:
Describe a physical feature that helps animals survive. You should say:
• What the feature is
• Which animals have it
• How they use it
And explain why this feature is essential for survival
Discussion Questions:
1. How have animals adapted to their environments?
2. What makes certain physical features more advantageous?
3. How do predators and prey develop different features?
4. What role do physical adaptations play in species survival?
5. How do humans compensate for lacking certain physical features?
Topic 4:
Long run:
Describe a learned behavior in animals. You should say:
• What the behavior is
• How animals learn it
• Why they develop this behavior
And explain why this learning ability is important
Discussion Questions:
1. How do animals pass knowledge to their young?
2. What's the difference between learned and instinctive behavior?
3. How do different species learn from experience?
4. What role does intelligence play in animal learning?
5. How does human learning differ from animal learning?
Topic 5:
Long run:
Describe a way humans behave like herd animals. You should say:
• What the behavior is
• When it occurs
• How it affects society
And explain why humans display this behavior
Discussion Questions:
1. How do crowd behaviors compare to animal herds?
2. Why do humans sometimes act collectively?
3. How does social media influence group behavior?
4. What role does leadership play in human groups?
5. Are group behaviors beneficial or harmful to society?
