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The Natural World 🌿

Vocabulary · Reading · Grammar · Exercises · Speaking

🌲 Nature Vocabulary 📖 Reading Texts ✏️ Interactive Exercises 💬 Speaking Practice ⏱ ~60 min

🌿 The Natural World

A1 Beginner · Vocabulary, Reading, Grammar and Interactive Exercises

🌲 Vocabulary 📖 Reading ✅ Comprehension ✏️ Exercises 💬 Speaking ✍️ Writing

🌍 Warm-Up – Speaking / Rozgrzewka

Look at these questions and discuss with your partner / Popatrz na pytania i porozmawiaj z partnerem:

  • Do you like nature? Where do you go in nature? / Czy lubisz naturę? Gdzie chodzisz do natury?
  • What is your favourite place outside? / Jakie jest twoje ulubione miejsce na zewnątrz?
  • What animals can you see near your home? / Jakie zwierzęta możesz zobaczyć blisko domu?
I love / I like… My favourite place is… I can see… Near my home there is/are…

📚 Vocabulary – Key Words / Slownictwo

🌲 tree
drzewo
A tall plant with a trunk and leaves.
“There is a big tree in my garden.”
💧 water
woda
The clear liquid in rivers, lakes and the sea.
“The water in the river is cold.”
🌬️ air
powietrze
The mixture of gases we breathe.
“The air in the forest is fresh and clean.”
☀️ sun
slonce
The star that gives us light and heat.
“The sun is very bright today.”
🏔️ mountain
gora
A very high area of land.
“We can see snow on the mountain.”
🌊 river
rzeka
A large natural stream of water.
“The river flows through the forest.”
🌳 forest
las
A large area of land with many trees.
“Many animals live in the forest.”
🌊 ocean
ocean
A very large area of salt water.
“The Pacific Ocean is the biggest.”
🐾 animal
zwierze
A living creature that is not a plant.
“What is your favourite animal?”
🌸 flower
kwiat
The colourful part of a plant.
“There are beautiful flowers in the park.”
🏞️ lake
jezioro
A large area of water surrounded by land.
“We swam in the lake in summer.”
✨ clean
czysty
Not dirty; free from pollution.
“We must keep the water clean.”

📖 Reading 1 – My Favourite Place

My favourite place is a small forest near my town. There are many tall trees and beautiful flowers. A small river flows through the forest. The water in the river is very clean and cold.

Many animals live in the forest. I can see birds, rabbits, and sometimes deer. The air is clean and fresh. I love to walk there on sunny days.

I think it is important to protect places like this. We must keep the water clean and the air fresh for animals and for people.

Moim ulubionym miejscem jest maly las niedaleko mojego miasta. Jest tam wiele wysokich drzew i pieknych kwiatow. Przez las plynie mala rzeka. Woda w rzece jest bardzo czysta i zimna.

W lesie zyje wiele zwierzat. Mozna zobaczyc ptaki, kroliki, a czasem jelenie. Powietrze jest czyste i swieże. Uwielbiam tam chodzic w sloneczne dni.

Mysle, ze wazne jest, aby chronic takie miejsca. Musimy utrzymac wode czystą i powietrze swieże dla zwierzat i dla ludzi.

Exercise 1 — True or False? / Prawda czy fałsz?

Read the text and select T (True) or F (False). / Przeczytaj tekst i wybierz T (Prawda) lub F (Fałsz).

#StatementT / F
1 The forest is near the writer’s town.
2 The river water is warm.
3 No animals live in the forest.
4 The writer thinks we should protect the forest.

🔗 Exercise 2 – Vocabulary Match / Dopasuj slowa

Part A — Match the words with their descriptions

Dopasuj angielskie slowa do opisow.

1. forest
2. river
3. flower
4. mountain
5. ocean
Descriptions / Opisy:
A – A very large area of salt water
B – A colourful plant that grows in gardens
C – A large area with many trees
D – A very high area of land with snow on top
E – A natural stream of water that flows to the sea

Part B — Match with Polish meanings / Dopasuj do polskich znaczen

1. tree
2. river
3. lake
4. mountain
5. animal
6. forest

✏️ Exercise 3 – Gap Fill / Uzupelnij zdania

Use the correct word / Wybierz poprawne slowo

📦 Word bank: tree  |  river  |  lake  |  mountain  |  forest  |  animal

1. A is very high.

2. A has many trees.

3. A is water and is long.

4. An lives in nature.

5. A is big water (and round).

6. A is green and has leaves.

Exercise 4 – Fill in the Blanks / Uzupelnij luki

📦 Word bank: clean  |  forest  |  animals  |  river  |  air

1. Many live in the forest, such as birds and rabbits.

2. The is very clear and I can see fish in it.

3. It is important to keep the fresh so we can breathe well.

4. A is a large area of land with many tall trees.

5. We should keep our water and free from pollution.

🦬 Reading 2 – Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is a big national park. It is in the United States — in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.

The weather in Yellowstone is different in every season. In winter, it is very cold and snowy. In summer, it is warm and sunny.

There is a lot of nature in the park. There are trees, rivers, lakes, and mountains. A famous place is Old Faithful. It shoots hot water into the air.

Many animals live in Yellowstone. You can see bison, bears, and wolves.

People visit the park every year. They walk, camp, and watch animals. They take photos too. Yellowstone is famous because it is the first national park in the world.

Park Narodowy Yellowstone jest duzym parkiem narodowym. Znajduje sie w Stanach Zjednoczonych — w stanach Wyoming, Montana i Idaho.

Pogoda w Yellowstone jest rozna w zaleznosci od pory roku. Zima jest bardzo zimna i snieznta. Latem jest cieplo i slonecznie.

W parku jest duzo przyrody. Sa drzewa, rzeki, jeziora i gory. Slynne miejsce to Old Faithful — gejzer, ktory wyrzuca gorace woda w powietrze.

W Yellowstone zyje wiele zwierzat. Mozna zobaczyc bizony, niedzwiedzie i wilki.

Ludzie odwiedzaja park co roku. Chodza na spacery, biwakuja i obserwuja zwierzeta. Robia tez zdjecia. Yellowstone jest slawny, poniewaz jest pierwszym parkiem narodowym na swiecie.

Exercise 5 – Comprehension Questions / Pytania do tekstu

Your score / Twoj wynik0 / 6

1. Where is Yellowstone National Park?

2. What is the weather like in winter in Yellowstone?

3. What is Old Faithful?

4. Which animals can you see in Yellowstone?

5. What can people do in Yellowstone?

6. Why is Yellowstone famous?

🏔️ Reading 3 – Tatrzanski Park Narodowy

Tatrzanski Park Narodowy is a beautiful national park in the south of Poland. It is in the Tatra Mountains. The park is very high and beautiful.

The weather is different in every season. In winter, it is cold and snowy. People like to ski in the mountains. In summer, it is warm, but sometimes it rains. People walk in the mountains and take photos.

There are many animals in the park. You can see deer in the forest. A chamois lives high in the mountains.

A famous lake in the park is Morskie Oko. The view from the mountains is amazing. There are many trails and beautiful forests. There is a lot to see and do!

Tatrzanski Park Narodowy to piekny park narodowy na poludniu Polski. Lezy w Tatrach. Park jest bardzo wysoki i piekny.

Pogoda jest rozna w kazdej porze roku. Zima jest zimno i sniezno. Ludzie lubia jezdzic na nartach w gorach. Latem jest cieplo, ale czasem pada deszcz. Ludzie chodza po gorach i robia zdjecia.

W parku zyje wiele zwierzat. W lesie mozna zobaczyc jelenie. Kozica mieszka wysoko w gorach.

Slynnym jeziorem w parku jest Morskie Oko. Widok z gor jest niesamowity. Jest wiele szlakow i pieknych lasow. Jest duzo do zobaczenia i zrobienia!

Exercise 6 – Finish the Sentence / Uzupelnij zdanie

Choose the correct ending for each sentence. / Wybierz poprawne zakończenie zdania.

1. Tatrzanski Park Narodowy is in the south of ___.

2. In winter, people like to ___ in the mountains.

3. A famous lake in the park is ___.

4. In summer, it is warm, but sometimes it ___.

🏞️ Exercise 7 – Nature Vocabulary in Context

Complete the sentences / Uzupelnij zdania

📦 Word bank: south  |  ski  |  rain  |  high  |  beautiful  |  view  |  deer  |  chamois  |  climb  |  season  |  there are  |  there is

1. The park is in the of Poland.

2. In winter, people in the mountains.

3. In summer, it is warm, but it sometimes.

4. The mountains are very .

5. The from the mountains is amazing.

6. You can see a in the forest.

7. A lives high in the mountains.

8. People like to high mountains.

9. Every is different in the park.

10. many animals in the park.

11. a beautiful lake in the park.

12. The park is very .

💬 Speaking Practice / Cwiczenie Mowienia

🌿 Nature near you
What nature can you see near your home?
Do you have a park, river or forest near you?
Do you go there often? What do you do there?
Near my home there is/are…I go there every…
🐾 Animals in nature
What animals live in forests in Poland?
What is your favourite wild animal?
Have you ever seen a wild animal?
My favourite animal is…I think it is…
☀️ Seasons and weather
What is the weather like in summer in Poland?
What do you do in winter?
What is your favourite season? Why?
In winter it is…I prefer… because…
🏔️ National parks
Have you ever visited a national park?
What national parks are there in Poland?
What can you do in a national park?
I have been to…People can walk / camp / take photos.
♻️ Protect nature
Why is it important to protect nature?
What can people do to protect the environment?
Do you think pollution is a big problem?
We must keep… clean.It is important to…
🗺️ Describe a place
Describe your favourite place in nature.
Is it a mountain, forest, lake or beach?
Why do you like it?
My favourite place is…There is/are…I love it because…

💬 Useful Phrases / Przydatne zwroty

This national park is in…Ten park narodowy jest w…
The weather is… in winter / summer.Pogoda jest… zima / latem.
There are mountains / rivers / forests.Sa gory / rzeki / lasy.
You can see… (animals).Mozna zobaczyc… (zwierzeta).
People can walk / camp / take photos.Ludzie moga chodzic / biwak / robic zdjecia.
It is famous because…Jest slawny, poniewaz…
We must keep the water / air clean.Musimy utrzymac wode / powietrze czyste.

✍️ Writing Task / Zadanie pisemne

Describe a national park in your country / Opisz park narodowy w swoim kraju

Write 5–7 sentences. Include: / Napisz 5-7 zdan. Uwzglednij:

  • Where is the park? / Gdzie jest park?
  • What is the weather like? / Jaka jest pogoda?
  • What is there in the park? / Co jest w parku?
  • What animals can you see? / Jakie zwierzeta mozna zobaczyc?
  • What can people do there? / Co moga tam robic ludzie?
  • Why is it famous? / Dlaczego jest slawny?
Useful sentence starters:
This national park is in… · It is in the north/south/east/west of… · The weather is… in winter. · In summer, it is… · There are… · You can see… · People can… · It is famous because…