Reading Lesson 4: Cambodian Animals

Introduction:

Get ready for a wild adventure! In this lesson, we will explore some amazing animals that can be found in Cambodia. We’ll learn about their names, where they live, and what makes them special.

Reading:

Cambodia is home to a variety of fascinating animals. In the lush jungles, you might encounter mischievous monkeys swinging through the trees or majestic elephants lumbering through the undergrowth.

Along the rivers and lakes, you might spot a graceful crocodile gliding through the water or a colorful kingfisher perched on a branch.

Deep in the forest, you might hear the roar of a tiger or the call of a gibbon. And if you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a rare Irrawaddy dolphin in the Mekong River.

These are just a few of the many animals that call Cambodia home. Each one plays an important role in the country’s rich ecosystem.

Vocabulary:

• encounter (verb): to meet someone or something unexpectedly.
• mischievous (adjective): causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.
• majestic (adjective): having or showing impressive beauty or scale.
• lumbering (verb): moving in a slow, heavy, awkward way.
• graceful (adjective): having or showing elegance.
• perched (verb): (of a bird) alight or rest on something.
• ecosystem (noun): a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Tasks:

1. Answer the questions:
   • Where can you find monkeys in Cambodia?
   • What are two animals you might see near rivers and lakes?
   • What is a rare animal found in the Mekong River?
2. Match the animals to their descriptions:
   • monkey – mischievous
   • elephant – majestic
   • crocodile – graceful
   • kingfisher – colorful
   • tiger – roars
   • gibbon – calls
   • Irrawaddy dolphin – rare
3. True or False:
   • Tigers live in the Mekong River. (True/False)
   • Monkeys are often found in jungles. (True/False)
   • Crocodiles are slow and clumsy. (True/False)
   • Kingfishers are birds. (True/False)
4. Choose an Animal:
   • Choose one animal from the text that you find interesting.
   • Draw a picture of the animal.
   • Write two sentences about where it lives and what it looks like.

Outro:

Cambodia is a wonderful place to see unique and beautiful animals. By learning about them, we can appreciate the importance of protecting their habitats. Next time you’re in Cambodia, keep your eyes open for these amazing creatures!