73 Work with a partner. Speculate what the people below might think about wild bears living in a nearby forest. Example: A couple with kids might be afraid of the bears attacking their children. SPEAKING 14 The animals below are considered to be endangered species in Austria. Do some research on one of them, you will have to write an article about it in 16. READING + SPEAKING 15 a wolf brown hare otter toad partridge Now write an article on the species you did research on in 15, but don’t plagiarise from the internet (i.e. no copying or translating sentences). An English youth magazine is publishing articles on endangered species. It is asking young people to send in articles. The best ones will be published online. You have decided to send in an article about an endangered species that you believe should be protected. In your article you should: describe the habitat of the animal specify why this species is endangered persuade readers to take action to protect this species Give your article a title. Write around 400 words. See Writing coach, Article, p. 174. WRITING 16 Strategies box Tips for writing an article Imagine you are a journalist and your career (your income) depends on the success of this article: Get the attention of your readers with a catchy/ bold/provocative title. Make sure you write a powerful introduction and compelling body paragraphs. Give your readers the feeling that they have not wasted their time reading your article. a a sheep farmer b a trail biker c a hotel owner d a tourism manager a Why wolves should be protected b Wolves – they need your help now! c We like wolves. d Don’t forget the wolves! e Wolves are an endangered species. f Save the world! e an environmental activist f a hiking tour organiser g a wildlife photographer h a wild honey collector Together with a partner, decide which titles would catch the attention of your readers most if you had to write your article on wolves. Give reasons for your choices. b If your government had to choose a purpose for a big area of land, what advice would you give them? Discuss in small groups. Find pros and cons for each option. a create a wildlife reserve for indigenous species b use it for affordable housing and social services c build an industrial park to create jobs SPEAKING 17 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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