Unit 3 -1 – Animal groups
📘 Vocabulary List
1. bird /bɜːd/ (noun) – an animal with feathers and wings, most can fly – chim
2. mammal /ˈmæml/ (noun) – an animal that gives birth to live babies and feeds them with
milk – động vật có vú
3. amphibian /æmˈfɪbiən/ (noun) – an animal that lives both in water and on land – lưỡng
cư
4. reptile /ˈreptaɪl/ (noun) – a cold-blooded animal that lays eggs and has dry scaly skin
– bò sát
5. insect /ˈɪnsekt/ (noun) – a small animal with six legs and usually wings – côn trùng
6. fish /fɪʃ/ (noun) – a cold-blooded animal that lives in water and has gills – cá
7. gill /ɡɪl/ (noun) – the organ fish use to breathe underwater – mang
8. fur /fɜːr/ (noun) – soft thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals – lông (mềm,
dày)
9. scales /skeɪlz/ (noun) – small hard plates covering the skin of fish and reptiles – vảy
10. fins /fɪnz/ (noun) – parts that help fish swim – vây cá
11. shell /ʃel/ (noun) – a hard outer covering of some animals like turtles or snails – vỏ, mai
12. feathers /ˈfeðəz/ (noun) – soft light things that cover a bird’s body – lông vũ
13. habitat /ˈhæbɪtæt/ (noun) – the natural place where an animal or plant lives – môi
trường sống
14. vertebrate /ˈvɜːtɪbrət/ (noun) – an animal with a backbone – động vật có xương sống
15. species /ˈspiːʃiːz/ (noun) – a group of similar animals or plants – loài
16. lay the eggs /leɪ ði eɡz/ (verb phrase) – to produce eggs – đẻ trứng
17. be covered in /ˈkʌvəd ɪn/ (phrase) – to have something over the surface – được bao phủ
bởi
18. protect /prəˈtekt/ (verb) – to keep safe – bảo vệ
19. feed /fiːd/ (verb) – to give food to someone or something – cho ăn
20. lung /lʌŋ/ (noun) – the organ for breathing air – phổi
21. wings /wɪŋz/ (noun) – parts of a bird or insect used for flying – cánh
VOCABULARY PRACTICE:
🟢 I. Matching: Match the word to its definition
A B
1. Mammal a. A hard outer covering that protects some animals
2. Feather b. Animal that lives both on land and in water
3. Habitat c. Animal that has fur, gives birth to babies, and produces milk
4. Amphibian d. Body part used by birds to fly
5. Shell e. Place where an animal or plant normally lives
6. Wings f. Soft, light parts that cover a bird's body
🟡 II. Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer
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1. A fish breathes through its...
a. lungs
b. gills
c. wings
d. feathers
2. Which animal is covered in scales?
a. Dog
b. Snake
c. Frog
d. Cow
3. Birds usually...
a. drink milk
b. lay eggs
c. have gills
d. eat grass
4. Which of these is an insect?
a. Bat
b. Lizard
c. Bee
d. Duck
🔵 III. Fill in the blanks with the correct word
Choose from: fur, scales, lungs, feed, shell
1. Reptiles like lizards are covered in _______.
2. Mammals usually have _______ to keep them warm.
3. Turtles have a strong _______ to protect their bodies.
4. Humans and most mammals breathe through their _______.
5. Parents in many bird species _______ their young by bringing food.
READING COMPREHENSION: Amazing Animals and
Their Features
Animals come in many shapes and sizes, and they live in different habitats around the world.
Some animals live in water, while others live on land or in the air. Their bodies are specially
adapted to help them survive in their environment.
A. Mammals and Birds
Mammals are animals that have fur or hair and feed their babies with milk. Most mammals, like
tigers or dolphins, have lungs to breathe air. Birds, on the other hand, have feathers and wings,
which allow many of them to fly. Birds also have lungs and lay eggs, usually in nests.
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B. Fish and Amphibians
Fish are animals that live in water. They have gills to breathe and fins to swim. Their bodies are
usually covered in scales. Amphibians, such as frogs, can live both in water and on land. They
usually lay eggs in water and breathe with lungs or through their skin.
C. Reptiles and Insects
Reptiles like snakes and turtles are covered in scales or have a shell. Most reptiles lay eggs on
land. Insects are small invertebrates that have three body parts and six legs. They often live in a
specific habitat, like a garden or forest.
D. Protecting the Young
Some animals protect their young by hiding them or building safe spaces. For example,
mammals feed their babies, while birds stay near the nest to guard their eggs. Every species has
its own way to survive and grow.
📝 TASKS
I. Match the headings to the correct paragraphs (A–D).
1. Animals That Can Live on Land and in Water →
2. How Animals Take Care of Their Babies →
3. Land and Flying Animals with Lungs →
4. Scaled Creatures and Tiny Crawlers →
II. True or False
Write T for true and F for false.
1. Fish breathe with lungs.
2. Birds usually lay eggs.
3. Amphibians can live in water and on land.
4. All insects live in the ocean.
5. Mammals have fur and feed their young with milk.
III. Fill in the blanks using the paraphrased hints
Unit 3 -1 – Animal groups
(Choose the correct word from the box below)
fish / feathers / lungs / fins / gills / habitat / scales / protect / fur / shell
1. Birds have wings and __________ that help them fly.
2. Turtles have a hard __________ to keep their body safe.
3. Frogs need a wet __________ to lay their eggs.
4. Salmon are __________ that live in rivers and oceans.
5. Snakes are covered in __________ to help protect their skin.
6. Dolphins use their __________ to breathe air.
7. Fish use __________ instead of lungs to get oxygen.
8. A bear’s thick __________ helps it stay warm in cold places.
9. A bird will often __________ its eggs by staying near the nest.
10. Sharks have __________ that help them move through water.
IV. Answer the questions
1. What body part do birds use to fly?
2. Why do mammals need lungs?
3. Where do amphibians usually lay their eggs?
4. How do insects differ from reptiles?
5. What helps protect a turtle’s body?
✅ Infographic Project Outline
🟩 Step 1: Choose an Animal
Animal: 🐢 Sea Turtle
🟨 Step 2: Research
Use these guiding questions:
🧬 Characteristics:
o It is a reptile.
o Covered in a hard shell.
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o Has scales on its skin and flippers (not legs).
o Breathes with lungs, not gills.
🌍 Habitat:
o Lives in warm oceans.
o Comes to sandy beaches to lay eggs.
🐣 Life cycle:
o Sea turtles lay eggs in nests on the beach.
o Hatchlings crawl to the sea after birth.
Protection:
o The shell protects them from predators.
o Many species are endangered due to pollution and fishing.
🟧 Step 3: Create the Text
Use bullet points or short sentences. Keep it clear and simple.
Example:
Sea turtles are reptiles and vertebrates.
They are covered in scales and have a strong shell.
They breathe with lungs.
They live in the ocean but come to land to lay eggs.
Their habitat is mostly tropical and subtropical waters.
Sea turtles feed on jellyfish, seagrass, and algae.
Their shells protect them from danger.
Sadly, many species are endangered.
🟦 Step 4: Create an Infographic
What to include:
Images of the sea turtle, its habitat, eggs, and food.
📝 Your text from Step 3.
🧠 Use headings like “Habitat”, “Characteristics”, “Diet”, “Protection”.
💡 Try tools like Canva, PowerPoint, Google Slides, or just draw it on paper.
