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Pair Work Discussion
ZOO
Level: Intermediate to Advanced


20 questions about zoos - evenly divided
into 'A' and 'B' handouts

Pair work

Time: Approx 15 minutes

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15 Essential Words About Zoos
cage
crowded
​cruel
dirty
educational
environment
​extinct
free
natural
protect
species
​unnatural
visitors
wild
​wildlife
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​EMAIL to your learners!
https://www.riddle.com/view/360735

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​Spot the Differences
​Speaking Activity

​ZOO
Level: Elementary to Intermediate



Information-gap

Pair work

Activity Notes & Answer Key attached

Find all eight differences in the pictures.

​Time: Approx 15 - 20 minutes
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Useful Vocabulary: ​gorilla, animal, staff, zoo visitor, sign

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Rank and Discuss ​Opinions
ZOO

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

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12 statements about zoos

Students read, rank their opinions, and then discuss in pairs or small groups

Approximate Time: 20 minutes

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​Word Bank - Writing Activity
ZOO

Level: Intermediate to Advanced


Write an opinion essay to answer this question: "It is cruel to keep wild animals in zoos.  Do you agree or disagree?"  Use at least 6 of the 15 words on the left; 2 pages of lined writing paper.

Time: Approx 25 - 30 minutes


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Pair Work Discussion
ZOO
Level: Intermediate to Advanced


20 questions about zoos - evenly divided
into 'A' and 'B' handouts

Pair work

Time: Approx 15 minutes
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​Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Discussion Practice
ZOO
Level: Intermediate to Advanced



16 Question strips adapted from the above Pair Work activity.

These questions can be used with students seated in pairs or in small groups, or with students standing.

Activity Notes on Page 2

​Time: Approx 10 - 15 minutes

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'Find Someone Who' ​Activity
ZOO
Level: Elementary to Intermediate



Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity

​Whole class activity

Activity Notes on Page 2 (with Activity
​Version 1 and Version 2)

Time: Approx 15 - 20 minutes

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​EMAIL to your learners!
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Worksheet
ZOO
Level: Intermediate to Advanced


Brainstorming and dictionary practice

Use a dictionary to help you complete the chart below.  All of the words must begin with the letter of the alphabet given.  Some letters may have many different answers, while others may not have an answer.

Time: Approx 20 minutes

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