MOTHER NATURE

0. Match each word/phrase (A–F) with the correct definition (1–6).

words	definitions
A. Thrive B. Falter C. Species D. Evolve E. Streams F. Soil	1.           Groups of living organisms that share similar characteristics. 2.           To grow, develop, or be successful. 3.           To fail, weaken, or become unsteady. 4.           Small rivers or flowing water. 5.           The top layer of the earth where plants grow. 6.           To gradually change or develop over time.

1. Complete with these words related to nature the following definitions. Write a definition for the two extra words

shoal / canyon / woods / fungus / glacier/ desert / prairie / stream

1) A ……………………………… is a plant lacking chlorophyll, flowers, and leaves and that lives by decomposing and absorbing the organic material in which it grows.

2) A ………………………………  is a large, wide, slightly hilly area of land, mostly without trees, originally covered with grasses.

3) A ………………………………  is a deep valley with steep sides.

4) A ………………………………  is a slowly moving mass of ice originating from an accumulation of snow

5) A ………………………………  is a body of water flowing

6) A ………………………………  is a school of fish

2) Can you name at least other 6 geographical features that appear in the video?

3) Choose the right answer:

1. According to the text, how long has nature existed?
A. About 4.5 million years
B. Longer than humans, but not by much
C. Over 4.5 billion years
D. Nobody knows
 
2. What does the text suggest about the relationship between humans and nature?
A. Nature depends heavily on humans
B. Humans and nature don’t affect each other
C. Humans depend on nature to survive
D. Nature and humans need each other equally
 
3. What happens when nature “falters”?
A. Humans become stronger
B. Humans also suffer
C. Nature disappears
D. Nothing changes
 
4. Why does nature mention the oceans, soil, streams, and forests?
A. To show different places humans enjoy
B. To describe natural beauty
C. To show the different ways nature can support or harm humans
D. To complain about pollution

5. What does the last question “Are you?” imply?
A. Humans have already evolved enough
B. Humans might not be prepared to change and adapt
C. Nature will help humans evolve
D. Nature is worried about disappearing

4) Answer to the following questions about the video:

1. What type of narrator do we find in the video?

2. What is its opinion about people?

3. What is the main idea of the video? What is your opinion?

5) Write some actions humans could do to help mother nature. 

6) Have you ever plant a tree? Write some instructios to show someone how to do it. Then watch the video and check your answers: