Work in pairs. Look at the photos and discuss the questions.
- Have you ever been to U Minh Thuong National Park? Where is it?
- What can / did you see in the park?
Read the article and match the headings (1-4) to the paragraphs (A-D).
1. Flora and fauna 2. Best time to visit 3. Location 4. Geography |
A. ____________________
U Minh Thuong National Park is located in An Bien, An Minh, and Vinh Thuan districts of Kien Giang Province, about 60 km south of Rach Gia city centre. This place is considered one of the most important sites for ecosystem conservation in the Mekong River Delta. It attracts tourists not only with its wild and beautiful scenery, but also with its rare and rich biodiversity.
B. ____________________
U Minh Thuong National Park covers a large area of freshwater wetlands, including mangrove forests. Its central part is surrounded by waterways with a series of gates, which are used to manage the water level.
C. ____________________
Home to 226 species of plants, U Minh Thuong National Park is the region with the richest biodiversity in the Mekong River Delta. It used to be one of the largest habitats for water birds in the area, but their home was badly damaged by forest fires in 2002. Now there are about two hundred types of birds in the park, including some unique birds like the great spotted eagle. Thirty-two types of mammals have been found here. Ten of them, including the fishing cat and Sunda pangolin, are on the list of rare and endangered species, native to Viet Nam.
D. ____________________
The ideal time to explore U Minh Thuong National Park is from August to November, known as the floating water season of the region. Tourists can take a boat to experience nature and wildlife. Visitors can go to Trang Doi, a place where thousands of bats gather, hanging on the trees like huge fruits. Another popular place to visit is Trang Chim, a large area with thousands of colourful birds. So if you love nature, you should definitely go to explore this amazing natural park.
Read the article again and complete each sentence with no more than THREE words.
1. U Minh Thuong National Park is famous for its rare and rich ____________.
2. Waterways surround the ____________ of the national park.
3. It has more than two hundred ____________.
4. You can find nearly 200 types of birds and 32 ____________ there.
5. The best time to visit U Minh Thuong National Park is from _____________.
Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.
Why do we need national parks? What should we do to protect them?
Tham khảo:
National Parks protect wildlife, habitats, and nature from destruction and human impact. They give animals a safe space to breed and survive. Over 247 species of threatened or endangered plants and animals are protected in National Parks. National parks protect places of natural beauty. National park is home to many endemic species. They also protect places important to Aboriginal people, and places that show how people lived in the past. National parks are actually protected areas. They protect many amazing animals and landscapes, such as the world's largest living things, Giant Sequoia trees, the longest cave system known to the world, Mammoth Cave National Park, and Crater Lake, America’s deepest lake etc.
To protect national parks, some actions that can be taken include:
Raising awareness: People need to understand the importance of national parks and the impact that their actions can have on them.
Limiting human impact: National parks should be managed in a way that minimizes the impact of human activities such as logging, mining, and construction.
Enforcing regulations: Rules and regulations should be in place to protect the parks, and these rules should be enforced to prevent illegal activities.
Supporting park staff: Adequate resources should be provided to national parks and their staff to ensure that they can effectively manage and protect the parks.
Educating visitors: Visitors should be educated about how to behave responsibly in national parks, such as avoiding littering, staying on marked trails, and not disturbing wildlife.
Trả lời bởi Gia Linh
A: Have you ever been to U Minh Thuong National Park? Where is it?
(Bạn đã bao giờ đến Vườn quốc gia U Minh Thượng chưa? Nó ở đâu?)
B: No, I haven't. Where is it located?
(Không, tôi không có. Nó nằm ở đâu?)
A: It's located in the southern part of Vietnam, in the Mekong Delta region.
(Nó nằm ở phía nam của Việt Nam, trong khu vực đồng bằng sông Cửu Long.)
B: Ah, I see. What can/did you see in the park?
(À, tôi hiểu rồi. Bạn có thể/đã nhìn thấy gì trong công viên?)
A: Well, I've seen some rare animals like otters and pangolins, and also many types of birds. The park is famous for its diverse ecosystems, including mangrove forests and wetlands.
(Chà, tôi đã thấy một số loài động vật quý hiếm như rái cá và tê tê, và cũng có nhiều loại chim. Công viên nổi tiếng với hệ sinh thái đa dạng, bao gồm rừng ngập mặn và vùng đất ngập nước.)
B: That sounds really interesting. I would love to visit the park someday and see those animals and ecosystems.
(Điều đó nghe thật thú vị. Tôi rất thích đến thăm công viên vào một ngày nào đó và xem những loài động vật và hệ sinh thái đó.)
Trả lời bởi Hà Quang Minh