Урок 40. Scotland’s national nature reserves
Предмет: Английский язык, 7 класс

7 класс. Урок 40
Scotland’s national nature reserve

In this lesson

you will learn about the natural reserves of Scotland.
you will talk about rare species.
you will learn to talk about a natural reserve in your country.

Ключевые слова: national nature reserve, Scotland, habitat, wildlife, wetlands, loch.

Речевой материал: rare species, reserves, cliffs, unique, bluebell, rare, wetlands, marshes, hikes.

Основное содержание урока

It’s Scotland. There are a lot of national reserves there. Let’s look at St. Kilda. It’s one of the famous places in Scotland. There has been a great interest in the natural history of St Kilda, since the middle of the 19th century. A research project studying a special kind of sheep, begun in the 1950s, continues today. There have been also researches about the seabirds on and around the islands. In more recent years there has been a growing interest in the marine life. Many divers visit St Kilda to explore it. The clean water and St Kilda's remote and unique location has made the archipelago very attractive to visiting divers. Another interesting place in Scotland is Loch Lomond. Loch in Scottish means a lake. Loch Lomond national nature reserve is 430 hectares in size and is incredibly diverse. Oak woodlands cover the islands, and a mosaic of open water, wetland, grassland and woodland habitats occupy the Mainland. The climate at Loch Lomond is relatively oceanic with mild winters. These areas all offer a range of habitats which support a huge variety of wildlife, some resident and some travelling long distances to spend the summer or winter in this special place. Whether sunshine or snow there is always something new to see! If you are prepared to get off the trail, you may find spectacular golden eagles flying high in the sky. Or catch a glimpse of bluebells grown all along the loch shores. For younger visitors there is still plenty to discover. A lot of roadside lochs are home to swans and geese. Also while visiting the forests, there is always the chance to see a native red squirrel!

Vocabulary:

rare species
reserves
cliffs
unique
wetlands
marshes
hikes

Тренировочные упражнения

Find definitions of the words.

rare

a type of birds

a puffin

a group of birds

a flock

seldom, not often

a trail

places where animals and birds live

spectacular

a path

habitats

wonderful to see

Complete the dialogue.

What does the abbreviation NNR stand for?

Bluebells, oaks, deer, a golden eagle.

What is the most remote part of Britain?

NNR means National Nature Reserves.

What animals, birds and flowers can you see in Loch Lomond?

St Kilda, the St Kilda islands.

Form adjectives from the adverbs.

remotely -

rarely -

fantastically -

well -

amazingly -

Choose the correct word.

What are National Nature Reserves?

Like other countries, the National Nature Reserves (NNR) are the best wildlife places in Scotland, so everyone 1) can/should/must enjoy and be proud of Scotland’s wonderful nature. Most reserves have 2) habitats/places/habits and species that are nationally or internationally important.

People also 3) enjoy/can to enjoy/must to enjoy these special places too, without harming or disturbing the wildlife that lives there.

NNRs show the 4) wide/narrow/high variety of Scotland’s species from

5) puffins/penguins/pigeons to marshes, from seabirds colonies to mountain plants.

Read the story and find the appropriate heading.

What makes wetlands different?
Birds of wetlands
Plants for the people
Natural reserve in the wetlands

Rivers, lakes, ponds and wet meadows are great places to see wildlife - not just birds, but fish, insects, plants, amphibians, reptiles, and if you are really lucky, mammals such as the deer or otter. But what is special about the wetlands?

Special plants that grow in the wetlands are made of large reeds in shallow, fresh water. They are especially good for many special kinds of bird like the rare brown heron. Because most ground animals can’t reach and eat them, they also make perfect spots for birds to land and nest there.

Wetlands may be different in shapes and sizes. People love them, too: they’re often beautiful places to visit or go for a walk.

Read the story again and choose the correct answers.

1) What mammal (млекопитающее) is mentioned in the text?

fish
reptiles
deer

2) Special plants of the wetlands grow in …

woods.
fresh water.
special spots.

3) How do birds use special plants?

They nest there.
They eat them.
They grow them.

Put parts of the text in the correct order to get the story about puffins.

However, with half of the UK population at only a few habitats it is an Red List species.
The bird is used as a symbol for books and other things, as this coloured clown among seabirds is one of the world’s favourite birds.
Its red and black eye-markings and bright orange legs also add to its comical appearance.
A puffin is an unmistakable bird with its black back and white underparts, and distinctive black head with large pale cheeks and a tall, flattened, brightly-coloured bill.

Choose the correct answers to the questions.

What are the opening hours of this national reserve?

Yes, why not. But don’t come too close.

Can I take a photo of an animal?

Of course. The usual group consists of 15 people.

Where can I throw rubbish?

We are open at 10 and are closed at 19.

Can you give us a guide?

There are rubbish bins in many remote parts of our reserve.

Контрольные задания

Вариант 1

Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits each space.

1) St Kilda has the ____________cliffs in Britain. (HIGH)

2) Loch Lomond is ____________for its wildlife. (FAME)

3) Don’t miss a flock of _____________in the sky (SWAN)

Choose the correct answer.

St Kilda is famous for ...

its marshes and wetlands
its puffins and underwater caves
its bluebells and golden eagles

Fill in the gaps.

• landscapes • natural • nature • unique • protect

The 1) ___________reserve is a special place where animals are kept in their 2) __________habitat. The nature is also 3) ______________. In other words, natural reserves 4) _____________spectacular wildlife and 5) _________________.

Вариант 2

Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits each space.

1) Insh Marshees ___________the most important wetlands. (BE)

2) St Kilda is ____________for its wildlife. (FAME)

3) Don’t miss a flock of ___________in the sky (GOOSE)

Choose the correct answer.

National nature reserves ...

protect wildlife
protect unique landscapes
are open for tourists
all variants

Fill in the gaps.

• visit • animals • natural • become • people

National 1) ____________reserves have many interesting places and 2) ____________. They

3) ____________famous because 4) ________from different countries come to 5) __________them.