The Reading / Listening - Level 5

Ten trees are in a contest to be England's Tree of the Year. The competition is organised annually by an environmental charity. Over 200 trees were originally nominated. Some of them are located in England's most historic places. One tree is in Sherwood Forest, famous for Robin Hood and his band of merry men. They robbed the rich and gave to the poor. A local newspaper wrote: "The legend of Robin Hood was infused within this mighty tree which still exists today." Another important tree is Newton's Apple Tree, which gave Sir Isaac Newton the idea for his theory on gravity.

The Woodland Trust charity started in 1972 to protect Britain's forests and trees. It has 400,000 supporters who provide funds to maintain the country's forests. Its website says: "Our vision is a UK rich in woods and trees, enjoyed and valued by everyone. We aim to create new native woodland….We try to protect our precious ancient woods, restore the ones that are damaged and fight for those under threat." It added that it inspires people all over England to visit woods, plant trees, "and enjoy the many benefits that woodland has to offer".

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Sources
  • http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-tree-makes-shortlist-englands-8002028
  • https://uk.news.yahoo.com/tree-of-the-year--newton-s-apple-tree-and-robin-hood-s-oak-among-contenders-for-title-172249840.html#1xA2zWN
  • http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/our-story/


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The Activities

MATCHING

PARAGRAPH ONE:

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An environmental charity

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historic places

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Over 200 trees

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of Robin Hood

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in England's most

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were nominated

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A local

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theory on gravity

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The legend

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newspaper

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the idea for his

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runs it


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PARAGRAPH TWO:

1.

The charity started

a.

forests

2.

money to

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in woods and trees

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Our vision is a UK rich

c.

benefits of trees

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valued

d.

help the country's forests

5.

protect Britain's

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by everyone

6.

enjoy the many

f.

in 1972

LISTEN AND FILL IN THE GAPS

England's annual Tree of the Year contest (1) ___________________. An environmental (2) ___________________. Over 200 trees were nominated but judges (3) ___________________ ten. Some of them are in England's most historic places. One tree is in Sherwood Forest, famous for Robin Hood. A local newspaper wrote: "(4) ___________________ Robin Hood was infused (5) ___________________ tree." Another is the tree that gave Sir Isaac Newton the idea for (6) ___________________.

The (7) ___________________ to protect Britain's forests. It has 400,000 supporters. They (8) ___________________ the country's forests. Its website says: "Our vision is a UK (9) ___________________ trees, enjoyed and valued by everyone." The charity wants (10) ___________________ forests, restore damaged ones, and (11) ___________________ in danger. It hopes people all over England will visit woods, plant trees, and enjoy the (12) ___________________ trees and forests.

TREES SURVEY

Write five GOOD questions about trees in the table. Do this in pairs. Each student must write the questions on his / her own paper.

When you have finished, interview other students. Write down their answers.

 

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WRITE QUESTIONS & ASK YOUR PARTNER(S)

Student A: Do not show these to your speaking partner(s).

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Student B: Do not show these to your speaking partner(s).

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FREE WRITING

Write about trees for 10 minutes. Comment on your partner's paper.

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Answers

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