B1 Lesson 23: Enough, Too & Very + Nature and Wildlife 1

WARM UP

Think about nature and the environment.

• What types of wildlife can you find in your country?
• Have you ever seen an endangered animal?
• Why is protecting natural habitats important?
• How do humans affect the environment?
• What environmental problems worry you the most?

Answer in full sentences.

VOCABULARY – NATURE & WILDLIFE

• wildlife – vida salvaje
Example: The national park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

• creatures – criaturas / seres vivos
Example: Many sea creatures live near coral reefs.

• crops – cultivos
Example: Farmers grow crops such as wheat and corn.

• endangered – en peligro de extinción
Example: The tiger is an endangered species.

• environment – medio ambiente
Example: We should all help protect the environment.

• habitat – hábitat
Example: The forest is the natural habitat of many animals.

• humans – seres humanos
Example: Humans have changed many natural landscapes.

Say each word out loud.
Think about examples from your local area or country.

GRAMMAR – TOO, VERY, ENOUGH, NOT...ENOUGH

These words help us describe quantity, degree, and sufficiency.

VERY

Use very to make an adjective stronger.

Examples

• The forest is very beautiful.
• The river is very clean.
• The weather is very hot today.

TOO

Use too when something is more than necessary or causes a problem.

Examples

• The water is too polluted.
• There are too many cars in the city.
• The weather is too hot for some animals.

ENOUGH

Use enough when something is sufficient.

Structure

• adjective + enough
• enough + noun

Examples

• The habitat is large enough for the animals.
• There is enough food for the wildlife.
• The lake is clean enough for fish to survive.

NOT...ENOUGH

Use not...enough when something is insufficient.

Examples

• There is not enough water for the crops.
• The habitat is not large enough for the animals.
• We are not doing enough to protect the environment.

More Examples

• Some endangered animals do not have enough space to live.
• The pollution is too severe in some areas.
• Many creatures are very sensitive to environmental changes.
• Some habitats are not protected enough.
• There is enough public support for conservation projects.

DIALOGUE – PROTECTING WILDLIFE

Anna: Why are some animals endangered?

Mark: Because their habitats are disappearing.

Anna: Are humans responsible?

Mark: In many cases, yes. There is too much pollution and deforestation.

Anna: Are we doing enough to help?

Mark: Some countries are helping, but many are not doing enough.

Anna: I hope the situation improves.

Mark: Me too. Protecting wildlife is very important.

Read again and practise.

SHORT ARTICLE

Many types of wildlife around the world face serious challenges. As the human population grows, natural habitats become smaller, and many creatures struggle to survive. Some species have become endangered because there is not enough space for them to live safely. In addition, pollution damages the environment and affects both animals and humans. Farmers also face problems when there is not enough rain for their crops. In some regions, temperatures are too high, making conditions difficult for many species. Fortunately, conservation projects are helping to protect important habitats. However, experts believe that governments and individuals must do more because current efforts are not always enough.

Read the article twice. Focus on the grammar structures with too, very, enough, and not...enough.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Using very

• very important
• very clean
• very dangerous

Using too

• too polluted
• too hot
• too expensive

Using enough

• big enough
• clean enough
• enough food
• enough water

Using not...enough

• not enough space
• not enough rain
• not large enough

Full sentence model

• Many endangered animals do not have enough space because their habitats are becoming too small.

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences.

• What types of wildlife live in your region?
• Have you ever seen an endangered animal?
• Do humans do enough to protect the environment? Why or why not?
• Is there enough green space where you live?
• What environmental problem is too serious to ignore?
• Are people becoming more concerned about wildlife?
• What can individuals do to help protect animal habitats?
• Do farmers in your country have enough water for their crops?
• Is pollution too high in some cities?
• What should governments do to protect nature and wildlife?

HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)

Writing

Write 10 sentences:

• 3 sentences using very
• 3 sentences using too
• 2 sentences using enough
• 2 sentences using not...enough

Use at least 6 vocabulary words from the lesson.

Recording

Read your sentences aloud clearly.

Focus on the pronunciation and stress of:

• endangered
• environment
• wildlife
• habitat
• enough
• creatures.