Dzisiaj w ramach nauki języka zawodowego prezentujemy dialog pomiędzy dwoma inżynierami środowiska do temat bioróżnorodności i ochrony gatunków w parku narodowym. Bioróżnorodność i ochrona gatunków to temat pasjonujący!
Mia: Hi Tom, have you finished the preliminary survey for biodiversity in Greenleaf National Park?
Tom: Hi Mia, yes, I just completed it. The park has a surprisingly high species richness, but some populations are declining, especially the amphibians and certain bird species.
Mia: That’s concerning. Did you notice any endangered or threatened species?
Tom: Yes, I recorded several sightings of the European pond turtle, which is listed as vulnerable, and the Eurasian lynx, which is endangered in this region. We also need to monitor several migratory birds during spring.
Mia: What methods did you use for the assessment?
Tom: I combined direct observation with camera traps and bioacoustic monitoring. For the amphibians, I also conducted night-time surveys near the ponds to count their numbers.
Mia: Great approach. Did you identify any invasive species that could threaten the native flora and fauna?
Tom: Yes, Japanese knotweed and the American mink are present in some areas. They compete with native species and disrupt the ecosystem.
Mia: We should propose a management plan to control those invasive species and implement conservation strategies for the endangered animals.
Tom: Agreed. I also suggest creating awareness programs for visitors so they understand the importance of staying on trails and not disturbing wildlife.
Mia: Perfect. Let’s compile the data and draft a report for the park authorities.
Słówka i wyrażenia
Bioróżnorodność środowisko
biodiversity – bioróżnorodność
species richness – różnorodność gatunkowa
ecosystem – ekosystem
habitat – siedlisko środowisko życia
native species – gatunki rodzime
invasive species – gatunki inwazyjne
flora – flora
fauna – fauna
Ochrona gatunków
endangered – zagrożony wyginięciem
vulnerable – narażony na wyginięcie
threatened – zagrożony
conservation – ochrona środowiska ochrona gatunków
management plan – plan zarządzania
monitoring – monitoring obserwacja
Metody oceny
direct observation – obserwacja bezpośrednia
camera traps – fotopułapki
bioacoustic monitoring – monitoring bioakustyczny
survey – badanie terenowe
population count – liczenie populacji
Problemy środowiskowe
invasive species – gatunki inwazyjne
habitat loss – utrata siedlisk
ecosystem disruption – zaburzenie ekosystemu
Zwroty przy współpracy
Did you notice…? – Czy zauważyłeś…?
I suggest… – Proponuję…
We should… – Powinniśmy…
Let’s… – Zróbmy…
Agreed. – Zgoda.
Ćwiczenia
1 .Dopasuj słowa do definicji
1. biodiversity
2. endangered
3. invasive species
4. camera traps
5. ecosystem
a) a group of living organisms interacting with their environment
b) living organisms that are not native and cause harm
c) the variety of life in a particular habitat
d) a device used to photograph animals automatically
e) a species at risk of extinction
Odpowiedzi: 1–c, 2–e, 3–b, 4–d, 5–a
2. Uzupełnij zdania
1. The Eurasian lynx is \_\_\_\_\_\_ in this region. (zagrożony)
2. Japanese knotweed is an \_\_\_\_\_\_ species. (inwazyjny)
3. We use \_\_\_\_\_\_ traps to monitor elusive animals. (fotopułapki)
4. The park has high species \_\_\_\_\_\_. (różnorodność)
5. Conservation strategies aim to protect endangered \_\_\_\_\_\_. (gatunki)
Odpowiedzi: 1–endangered, 2–invasive, 3–camera, 4–richness, 5–species
3. Open Questions
1. What methods were used in the dialogue to monitor animal populations?
2. Why are invasive species a problem for the ecosystem?
3. What conservation actions did the engineers propose?
4. How can visitor awareness be increased in the national park?
5. Name three examples of endangered or threatened species mentioned in the dialogue.
Przykładowe odpowiedzi:
1. Direct observation, camera traps, bioacoustic monitoring, night-time surveys.
2. Compete with native species and disrupt the ecosystem.
3. Management plan, invasive species control, conservation strategies.
4. Awareness programs, education, trail guidelines.
5. European pond turtle (vulnerable), Eurasian lynx (endangered), migratory birds (various threatened species).
LEXICAL EXERCISES – Vocabulary Practice
1. Match the words with definitions
Match the environmental term to its meaning:
1. biodiversity
2. endangered
3. invasive species
4. habitat
5. ecosystem
a) A natural environment where a species lives
b) Variety of life in a particular area
c) Species at risk of extinction
d) Living organisms that are not native and threaten native species
e) A community of living organisms interacting with their environment
Answers: 1–b, 2–c, 3–d, 4–a, 5–e
2. Fill in the blanks
Complete the sentences using words from the dialogue: biodiversity, conservation, monitoring, native species, invasive species.
1. The park has high \_\_\_\_\_\_, with many plants and animals.
2. Protecting endangered animals is part of \_\_\_\_\_\_ strategies.
3. Camera traps are used for wildlife \_\_\_\_\_\_.
4. The European pond turtle is a \_\_\_\_\_\_ of the region.
5. Japanese knotweed is an \_\_\_\_\_\_ that harms local plants.
Answers: 1–biodiversity, 2–conservation, 3–monitoring, 4–native species, 5–invasive species
Exercise 3 – Synonyms Paraphrasing
Replace the underlined phrase with a vocabulary word from the dialogue:
1. The area has a variety of life. → \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
2. The Eurasian lynx is at risk of extinction. → \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
3. These plants are not native and cause problems. → \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Answers: 1–biodiversity, 2–endangered, 3–invasive species
GRAMMAR EXERCISES
4. Reported Speech
Change the direct speech into reported speech:
1. Tom: “I recorded several sightings of the European pond turtle.”
______________________________________________________________________
2. Mia: “We should propose a management plan for invasive species.”
______________________________________________________________________
3. Tom: “We also need to monitor migratory birds during spring.”
______________________________________________________________________
Answers:
1. Tom said that he had recorded several sightings of the European pond turtle.
2. Mia said that they should propose a management plan for invasive species.
3. Tom said that they also needed to monitor migratory birds during spring.
5. Modal Verbs for Obligation Advice
Fill in the blanks with must, should, need to, have to:
1. We \_\_\_\_\_\_ monitor endangered species regularly.
2. Invasive species \_\_\_\_\_\_ be removed to protect native flora.
3. All field researchers \_\_\_\_\_\_ carry safety equipment.
4. We \_\_\_\_\_\_ document all sightings during surveys.
Answers: 1–must, 2–should, 3–have to, 4–need to
Exercise 6 – Conditionals (Zero & First)
Complete the sentences using the correct conditional form:
1. If invasive species spread, they \_\_\_\_\_\_ (threaten) native plants.
2. If we don’t monitor the ponds at night, we \_\_\_\_\_\_ (miss) amphibian populations.
3. If the data is collected accurately, the park authorities \_\_\_\_\_\_ (implement) conservation plans.
Answers: 1–will threaten, 2–will miss, 3–will implement
Exercise 7 – Word Formation
Use the correct form of the word in brackets:
1. The park authorities suggested several \_\_\_\_\_\_ (CONSERVE) actions.
2. European pond turtles are classified as \_\_\_\_\_\_ (VULNERABLE).
3. The survey included multiple \_\_\_\_\_\_ (OBSERVE) methods, like camera traps and bioacoustic monitoring.
Answers: 1–conservation, 2–vulnerable, 3–observation
Role-Play: Biodiversity Assessment in a National Park
Instructions
Two participants: Mia and Tom.
Use the vocabulary and grammar from previous exercises.
The scenario: You are environmental engineers assessing biodiversity in Greenleaf National Park. Discuss endangered species, invasive species, and conservation strategies.
Roles & Guidelines
# Mia (Role A)
Greet Tom and ask about the survey results.
Ask about species richness and any endangered species found.
Suggest conservation strategies and ways to raise awareness among visitors.
Encourage proper monitoring methods.
# Tom (Role B)
Explain the biodiversity survey results.
Name some endangered or vulnerable species.
Mention invasive species or habitat issues.
Describe methods used for monitoring (camera traps, bioacoustic monitoring, night surveys).
Suggest practical actions to protect wildlife.
Sample Prompts Sentences
Mia:
“Hi Tom, have you finished the biodiversity survey?”
“Did you notice any endangered or threatened species?”
“We should propose a conservation plan for invasive species.”
“How did you monitor amphibians and birds?”
“We could create awareness programs for visitors.”
Tom:
“Yes, the park has high species richness, but some populations are declining.”
“We recorded European pond turtles (vulnerable) and Eurasian lynx (endangered).”
“Japanese knotweed and American mink are invasive species threatening native flora and fauna.”
“I used camera traps, bioacoustic monitoring, and night surveys near ponds.”
“We should implement conservation strategies and monitor migratory birds during spring.”
Exercise Variation
1. Perform the role-play twice, switching roles so each participant practices both explaining results and proposing solutions.
2. Add new challenges like forest fires, illegal hunting, or water pollution to make the dialogue more complex.
3. Time each role-play 5–7 minutes for a realistic discussion.
Optional Advanced Task
After the role-play, write a short report summarizing:
Endangered and vulnerable species
Invasive species
Monitoring methods
Recommended conservation actions
Include at least 10 vocabulary words from the lesson.
