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🌿 The Natural World
A1 Beginner · Vocabulary, Reading, Grammar and Interactive Exercises
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?
Vocabulary – Key Words / Slownictwo
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).
| # | Statement | T / 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.
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
Exercise 3 – Gap Fill / Uzupelnij zdania
Use the correct word / Wybierz poprawne slowo
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
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
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
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
💬 Useful Phrases / Przydatne zwroty
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?
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…
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