Full name: ………………………………….. HANDOUT UNIT 8. WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Class: ………..
Lesson 7. COMMUNICATION & CULTURE
Date: ………………………………………….
I. New words:
1. Vulnerable (adj.):
2. Critically (adv):
3. Criteria (n):
4. Evaluate (v) = Estimate (v):
5. Extinction risk (n):
6. Occupancy (n):
7. Classify (v):
8. Mature (adj.):
9. Decline (n/v):
10. Individual (n):
II. READING COMPREHENSION: Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) for each question.
1. What is the main purpose of the IUCN Red List?
A. To increase the number of endangered species
B. To classify species based on extinction risk
C. To encourage people to keep rare animals as pets
D. To reduce the number of protected species
2. The word “evaluate” in the passage is closest in meaning to:
A. estimate
B. protect
C. eliminate
D. increase
3. According to the IUCN Red List, which of the following is NOT a category of conservation status?
A. Vulnerable
B. Critically Endangered
C. Least Threatened D. Extinct in the Wild
4. What does the word “it” in the sentence “It uses a set of precise criteria to evaluate extinction
risks” refer to?
A. A species
B. The conservation level
C. The population
D. The IUCN Red List
5. Which of the following is TRUE about the classification of an endangered species?
A. A species is classified as endangered if its population has dropped by at least 30%.
B. The IUCN Red List only evaluates species that are already extinct.
C. A species is endangered if there are fewer than 2,500 mature individuals.
D. The geographic range of an endangered species must be more than 500 square kilometres.
6. The phrase “geographic range” in the passage refers to:
A. the total number of species worldwide B. the area where a species is found
C. the types of species living in one habitat D. the number of endangered species in a country
7. According to the passage, how is population reduction measured?
A. Over at least 10 years or longer
B. Within two years
C. Over five months
D. By counting young individuals only
8. What does the IUCN Red List use to classify species into different categories?
A. Public opinion
B. A set of precise criteria
C. The number of new species discovered D. The total number of endangered species worldwide
9. Which factor is NOT mentioned as a criterion for classifying endangered species?
A. Population reduction rate
B. Geographic range
C. Climate change impact
D. Population size
10. According to the passage, a species with a population decline of at least 20 per cent over two
generations within five years is considered:
A. Least Concern
B. Extinct
C. Near Threatened D. Endangered
III. CLOZE TEXT:
Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete the passage.
The IUCN Red List is an important tool for conservation, as it helps determine which species are at risk
of extinction. It divides species _____ (1) different conservation levels and uses specific criteria to assess their
status. A species is considered endangered when its _____ (2) has declined significantly. One of the key factors

in determining whether a species is endangered is its geographic range, _____ (3) refers to the area where the
species is found. If this area is estimated to be less than 500 square kilometres, the species is classified as
endangered. Additionally, the IUCN evaluates the population size of a species. If there are fewer than 2,500
_____ (4) individuals, or if the population declines by at least 20% over two generations within five years, the
species is also considered endangered. Protecting endangered species is crucial _____ (5) conservation efforts
can help prevent further decline and ensure their survival.
1. A. to
B. from
C. by
D. into
2. A. populate
B. populated
C. population
D. populating
3. A. who
B. which
C. where
D. what
4. A. mature
B. matured
C. maturity
D. maturing
5. A. so
B. but
C. because
D. although
IV. ADVERTISEMENT / ANNOUNCEMENT:
📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: PROTECT ENDANGERED SPECIES! 🌍
🚨 Join the Fight Against Extinction! 🚨
The IUCN Red List, which (1)______ species based on their risk of extinction, plays a crucial
role in conservation. Many species are classified as endangered because their population
(2)______ by more than 50% over the past decade.One major factor is geographic range, which
determines where a species can survive. If this area shrinks below 500 square kilometres, the
species faces a high risk of (3)______
🌱 Why Should We Care? 🌱
Protecting endangered species is essential (4)______ their disappearance can disrupt ecosystems
and biodiversity.
💚 Take Action Today! 💚
You can support conservation by spreading awareness, donating, or volunteering. Small actions
(5)______ make a big difference!
📍 Visit www.iucnredlist.org to learn more!
1. A. protects
B. classifies
C. reduces
D. increases
2. A. has declined
B. declines
C. declining
D. decline
3. A. destruction
B. disappearance
C. extinction
D. what
4. A. so
B. but
C. although
D. because
5. A. should
B. must
C. can
D. will
V. REARRAGEMENT:
🗣 Conversation 1:
A. What does the IUCN Red List do?
B. Oh, I see! That's why protecting habitats is so important.
C. Scientists classify species based on population size, reduction rate, and geographic range.
D. It evaluates the extinction risks of species and categorizes them into different levels, from Least Concern to
Extinct.
E. How do they determine if a species is endangered?
What is the correct order of the conversation?
A. A – D – E – C – B
B. E – A – D – C – B
C. A – C – D – B – E
D. D – A – E – C – B
🗣 Conversation 2: Read the conversation below and choose the correct order of dialogue.
1. Yes! It categorizes species based on their risk of extinction.
2. Have you heard about the IUCN Red List?
3. Exactly! If a species' population drops drastically, it may be classified as endangered.
4. That's alarming! What are the main factors leading to endangerment?
5. Well, habitat loss, illegal hunting, and climate change are major causes.
A. 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5
B. 3 – 4 – 2 – 5 –1
C. 2 –1 – 4 – 5 – 3
D. 1 – 3 – 4 – 2 – 5