Special animals
A Taylor is writing an article about sloths. Read his article and learn how to write about a special animal.


◆ Structure of the article ◆
Beginning: Talk about what the animal looks like and some fun facts about it.
Main body Talk about the animal's behaviour. You can use separate paragraphs to talk about different behaviours.
Talk about some threats to the animal and how people are helping.
Ending: End with a hopeful message about keeping the animal safe.
B Research a special wild animal. Write an article about your animal.
My Favorite Animal—Pandas
Pandas are one of the most special and beloved wild animals in the world. They have soft, black and white fur, and their round faces with big, black eyes make them extremely cute. They usually look very calm and gentle.
Pandas live mainly in the bamboo forests of China. They spend a lot of time eating bamboo, which is their main food. They can eat up to 12 kilograms of bamboo a day! Pandas are also good at climbing trees and often take naps on the branches. They move slowly and gracefully, making people feel very relaxed when watching them.
However, pandas are facing some serious threats. The loss of their natural habitat due to deforestation and human activities is a big problem. To make things worse, their low birth rate also makes it difficult for their population to grow.
Fortunately, the Chinese government and many wildlife organizations are taking active measures to protect pandas. They have established nature reserves to provide pandas with a safe and suitable living environment. At the same time, they are also conducting research on panda breeding to increase their population.
Let's all work together to protect these lovely creatures and their habitats. Only in this way can we ensure that pandas will continue to live happily in the wild for generations to come.