B1 Lesson 24: Zero conditional + Nature and Wildlife2

WARM UP

Think about nature and the environment.

• Have you ever visited a rainforest or a jungle?
• What is the most beautiful natural landscape you have seen?
• How does the environment affect people's lives?
• Do you think hunting should be controlled? Why?
• What happens when the human population grows too quickly?

Answer in full sentences.

VOCABULARY – NATURE & WILDLIFE

• hunting – caza
Example: Hunting is regulated in many countries.

• jungle – jungla
Example: Many animals live deep in the jungle.

• landscape – paisaje
Example: The mountain landscape was breathtaking.

• population – población
Example: The city's population has increased rapidly.

• rainforest – selva tropical
Example: The Amazon rainforest contains thousands of species.

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

• atmosphere – atmósfera / ambiente
Example: Trees help improve the Earth's atmosphere.

Say each word out loud.
Think about natural places you have visited.

GRAMMAR – ZERO CONDITIONAL

We use the zero conditional to talk about:

• Facts
• Scientific truths
• General rules
• Things that are always true

Structure

• If + present simple, present simple

or

• Present simple + if + present simple

Examples

• If it rains, the ground gets wet.
• If people recycle, less waste goes to landfill.
• Animals suffer if they lose their habitat.
• The population grows if birth rates increase.

More Examples

• If people damage the environment, animals lose their homes.
• If hunting is uncontrolled, some species become endangered.
• If forests disappear, the atmosphere changes.
• If it rains a lot, the rainforest grows quickly.
• Plants die if they do not receive water.

Negative Examples

• If people don't protect nature, ecosystems suffer.
• If animals don't find food, they become weak.
• The air doesn't stay clean if pollution increases.

Question Examples

• What happens if the population grows too quickly?
• What happens if people cut down trees?
• What happens if animals lose their habitats?

DIALOGUE – PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Anna: What happens if people cut down too many trees?

Mark: If forests disappear, animals lose their homes.

Anna: And what happens if the population continues to grow?

Mark: If more people need land, natural habitats become smaller.

Anna: Does hunting affect wildlife?

Mark: Yes. If hunting is uncontrolled, animal numbers decrease.

Anna: So protecting the environment is important.

Mark: Exactly. If we protect nature, ecosystems stay healthy.

Read again and practise.

SHORT ARTICLE

The natural world depends on balance. If people protect the environment, plants and animals have a better chance of surviving. In many regions, the population continues to grow, and this creates pressure on natural habitats. If forests are destroyed, many species lose their homes. This is especially true in the rainforest, where thousands of animals and plants depend on the same ecosystem. In some areas, hunting also affects wildlife numbers. If governments create strong environmental laws, endangered species receive better protection. Beautiful natural landscapes attract visitors, but they must be managed carefully. If people respect nature, the Earth's atmosphere and ecosystems remain healthier for future generations.

Read the article twice. Focus on the zero conditional structures.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Cause and effect

• If people recycle, pollution decreases.
• If forests disappear, animals lose their habitats.
• If temperatures rise, ecosystems change.

Nature expressions

• protect the environment
• explore a jungle
• visit a rainforest
• admire a landscape
• control hunting

Full sentence model

• If people damage the environment, wildlife suffers.

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences.

• What happens if people don't protect the environment?
• What happens if a city's population grows too quickly?
• What happens if animals lose their habitats?
• Have you ever visited a rainforest or a jungle?
• What is the most beautiful landscape you have ever seen?
• What happens if there is too much hunting?
• How does nature affect your mood?
• What happens if pollution increases in a city?
• Do you think governments do enough to protect the environment?
• What happens if people plant more trees?

HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)

Writing

Write 10 zero conditional sentences.

• Use If + present simple, present simple.
• Include at least 6 vocabulary words from the lesson.
• Write about nature, wildlife, and the environment.

Recording

Read your sentences aloud clearly.

Focus on the pronunciation and stress of:

• environment
• rainforest
• population
• landscape
• atmosphere
• hunting.