An Interesting Animal
Describe a time when you saw an interesting animal.
You should say:
- what animal it was
- where you saw it
- what happened when you saw it
and explain why you thought it was interesting.
Part 3
Zoos
Do you think zoos are good or bad?
Do you think it's cruel to keep wild animals in zoos?
Why do you think so many cities have zoos?
In your opinion, what features should a good zoo have?
Do you think zoos might disappear in the future?
What future developments do you think we will see concerning zoos?
The Protection of Wild Animals
Why do you think wild animals should be protected?
In what ways does human activity result in the extinction (or near extinction) of some animal species?
At present, many animals are already facing extinction. How do you think average citizens could (help) protect wild animals?
Why do you think films or books for children so often include animals?
答案：
I found there was a bat nest in my balcony recently, and one night I happened to see they flew across the patio under our apartment and hover in the sky. I was shocked, because it was dark outside but they knew exactly where to go without mistakes. Moreover, they went out only at night.
I thought bats are interesting not because they can fly in the dark since I know they are nocturnal animals. I always think the ability which aids bats fly and prey capture is their unusual eye-sight, like another nocturnal animal, owls. But the truth is because of their echolocation. Bat echolocation is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. By comparing the outgoing pulse with the returning echoes the brain and auditory nervous system can produce detailed images of the bat's surroundings. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
