Lesson 3

Reading

1. Read the text and check your answers.

Who are the people in the photos?

They are lion guardians.

What do you think hunting parties are, and why do they kill lions?

Hunting parties are when people kill lions for sport.

Why is it important to protect animals such as lions?

Because they are disappearing all over Africa and need support.

2. Read the text again, and answer the questions.

1. Name three reasons why the Maasai men are selected to be Lion Guardians.

They understand lions, they have the skills to monitor their movements, they can find missing livestock and stop hunting parties.

They also have some knowledge of biology.

2. What do you think will happen if lions disappear feom Africa?

We would lose one of the most beautiful and admired animals of Africa.

Language

3. Read the text again and underline all the passive forms.

is based

are attacked

are killed

is done

are chosen

are taught

are given

are monitored

is sent

4. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. The young men are taught (teach) to be field biologists.
2. Local people are given (give) jobs.
3. The community is encouraged (encourage) to look after the lions.
4. Lions are not hunted (not hunt) as much as in the past.
5. Money is brought (bring) into the area by tourists.
6. Lion Guardians are needed (need) in other countries.