Балаларға арналған C1 деңгейіндегі ағылшын сабағы
Bioluminescent Creatures That Glow in the Dark
Бұл тегін C1 деңгейіндегі ағылшын тілі бойынша оқу түсінігі сабағы ағылшын тілін жетік меңгеруді мақсат еткен жасөспірімдер мен жас оқушыларға арналған. Мәтінде қараңғыда жарқырайтын биолюминесцентті жаратылыстар қарастырылады, олардың жарықты қалай және не үшін шығаратыны ашылады. Кейінгі сұрақтар мен тапсырмалар оқушыларға сөздік қорын кеңейтуге және оқу дағдыларын жетілдіруге көмектеседі.
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Мәтінді мұқият оқыңыз - Мәтінді асықпай оқыңыз. Оқыған кезде жаңа сөздік сөздерін мәтіннің ішінен іздеңіз.
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Түсінгеніңізді тексеріңіз - Сұрақтарға жауап беріңіз. Кейбірі – дұрыс немесе бұрыс, ал кейбірі – бірнеше нұсқалы. Алғашында дұрыс жауап бермесеңіз уайымдамаңыз. Осылайша сіз жетіле түсесіз.
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Емле мен мағынаны жаттықтырыңыз - Сөздік тапсырмаларын орындаңыз. Олар сізге жазылуын жаттауға және жаңа сөздердің мағынасын есте сақтауға көмектеседі.
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Бұл сабақ балаңыздың мүмкіндігінше өз бетімен орындауына арналған. Оларды сөздік тізімі мен мәтінді өздері оқуға және тапсырмаларды алғашқыда сіздің көмегіңізсіз орындауға ынталандырыңыз. Баланың сенімділік қалыптастыруы және өз бетімен мәселе шешу дағдыларын дамытуы маңызды.
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Сіздің рөліңіз – жақын жерде болып, қажет болған жағдайда ғана қолжетімді болу, бірақ балаңыз көмек сұрамайынша араласпау. Сабақ соңында балаңызбен бірге отырып, жауаптарын қатарлап қарап шығыңыз. Бұл оларға өз ойлауын түсіндіруге мүмкіндік береді, ал сіз тыңдап, жұмсақ сұрақтар арқылы бағыттайсыз.
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Осы тәсілмен жұмыс істеу балаңызға оқуына жауапкершілікпен қарауға көмектеседі, сонымен бірге өздерін қолдаулы сезінеді. Сондай-ақ бұл сізге олардың жетістігін және қай тұстарда көбірек тәжірибе қажет екенін анық көруге мүмкіндік береді..
Vocabulary List
1. phenomenon – something unusual or remarkable that can be observed or studied
2. illuminate – to light something up and make it visible
3. elusive – difficult to find, catch, or understand
4. mechanism – a system of parts that works together in a process
5. emit – to send out light, heat, or sound
6. reside – to live in a place permanently or for a long time
7. forage – to search widely for food or supplies
8. camouflage – a way of hiding by blending into surroundings
9. spectacle – an impressive or remarkable sight
10. nocturnal – active during the night rather than during the day
11. ecosystem – all the living things and environment in one place
12. conservation – the protection of nature and animals so they are not lost
Reading Passage
Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon that has fascinated scientists and explorers for centuries. It describes the ability of certain living creatures to produce their own light. From glowing jellyfish to fireflies, these organisms reveal a hidden world where darkness is never complete. Unlike artificial lights, their glow feels mysterious, belonging to another realm of life that we are only beginning to understand.
Deep in the ocean, countless species use light to illuminate the water around them. This glow may appear as a faint shimmer, a sudden flash, or a moving trail. To human divers, the sight can feel magical, as if the sea itself has turned into a sky full of stars. In the darkest depths, these bursts of light may be the only brightness for hundreds of metres, guiding both animals and researchers.
Many glowing creatures remain elusive, hiding in the deepest parts of the sea where sunlight never reaches. Because of this, studying them is extremely difficult and requires advanced technology. Remote-operated submarines and high-definition cameras have managed to capture rare footage of their glowing patterns. Even so, each discovery raises new questions, leaving much of their behaviour a mystery that challenges scientists worldwide.
The secret lies in the biological mechanism that produces light. Inside their bodies, chemical reactions take place, releasing energy as brightness. Unlike a fire or a lamp, this glow does not create heat, which makes it safe for the creatures to use. Scientists analyse these mechanisms closely, hoping the knowledge could lead to breakthroughs in technology, medicine, and sustainable energy.
Some species emit light to communicate, while others use it to distract or frighten enemies. For many, glowing is not just a curiosity but a matter of survival. They may use light to attract food, signal to others of their kind, or warn of nearby danger. In some cases, creatures even reside with glowing bacteria inside their bodies, forming partnerships that give them a constant and reliable source of light.
Light is also a tool for survival when creatures must forage for food. Small fish may release flashes to lure plankton closer, while larger predators chase prey that is attracted to sudden bursts of light. At the same time, some animals use camouflage, glowing faintly to blend with the light above so they appear invisible to hunters below. This delicate balance of feeding and hiding reveals nature’s creativity in the fight to survive.
Bioluminescence can also be a stunning spectacle above the water. Beaches in certain parts of the world glow blue at night when tiny plankton are disturbed by waves. These nocturnal displays attract travellers eager to witness the beauty of nature’s light show. Many describe the experience as unforgettable, like walking across a shore scattered with fallen stars, where every step lights up the sand.
The presence of glowing creatures is vital for the health of the ecosystem. They play important roles as hunters, prey, and even as partners for other species. Protecting them through conservation is essential, since pollution and climate change threaten their habitats. Without them, the oceans would lose some of their most extraordinary wonders. Safeguarding these creatures means defending both beauty and biodiversity for generations yet to come.
Comprehension Questions (True/False)
Read each statement about the passage and decide if it is true or false.
1. Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon where creatures produce light. TRUE/FALSE
2. Some deep-sea creatures use light to illuminate their surroundings. TRUE/FALSE
3. Many glowing animals are easy for scientists to study. TRUE/FALSE
4. The mechanism of bioluminescence releases light without producing heat. TRUE/FALSE
5. Some creatures reside with bacteria that provide constant light. TRUE/FALSE
6. Animals may forage for food by using flashes of light. TRUE/FALSE
7. Camouflage can help glowing animals appear invisible to predators. TRUE/FALSE
8. Pollution and climate change threaten bioluminescent ecosystems. TRUE/FALSE
Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the correct answer to each question by selecting one option.
1. Why do scientists study the mechanism of bioluminescence closely?
a) To copy the glow for decorations
b) To improve knowledge in technology and medicine
c) To make diving safer at night
d) To measure the brightness of sunlight underwater
2. How do travellers often describe nocturnal glowing beaches?
a) Like walking across fallen stars
b) Like staring into fire
c) Like swimming through deserts
d) Like climbing a mountain at night
3. What does the passage suggest about studying elusive creatures?
a) It requires advanced equipment and patience
b) It can be done easily from the shore
c) It is unnecessary since they are not important
d) It is impossible because they do not glow
4. Why is conservation important for bioluminescent creatures?
a) Without them, oceans lose extraordinary wonders
b) They are the main source of seafood
c) They glow only when pollution levels rise
d) They depend entirely on artificial light
5. Why do some animals form partnerships with glowing bacteria?
a) To gain a permanent source of light
b) To stop predators from using camouflage
c) To live closer to the shore
d) To breathe more oxygen underwater
6. How does the passage compare glowing seas to the night sky?
a) The waves resemble fireworks
b) The glow feels like stars underwater
c) The creatures replace the moonlight
d) The sand appears brighter than the sun
7. What role does bioluminescence play in ecosystems?
a) It allows humans to see while swimming
b) It shapes the balance of hunters and prey
c) It reduces the need for conservation efforts
d) It prevents pollution in the deep sea
8. Why is bioluminescence described as belonging to “another realm of life”?
a) Because it is dangerous to humans
b) Because it feels magical and unfamiliar
c) Because it cannot be photographed
d) Because it exists only on land
Spelling Quiz
Read the four spellings of each word and choose the one that is correct.
1. Definition: something unusual or remarkable that can be observed or studied
a) fenomenon
b) phanomenon
c) phenomenon
d) phenominon
2. Definition: to light something up and make it visible
a) illumanate
b) ilumminate
c) illuminate
d) illominate
3. Definition: difficult to find, catch, or understand
a) illusive
b) elusive
c) ellusiv
d) elusieve
4. Definition: a system of parts that works together in a process
a) mechannism
b) mechanism
c) meckanism
d) machanism
5. Definition: to send out light, heat, or sound
a) emmit
b) emet
c) emit
d) emmitt
6. Definition: to live in a place permanently or for a long time
a) resyde
b) reside
c) resside
d) resyede
7. Definition: to search widely for food or supplies
a) forrage
b) foraje
c) forage
d) phorage
8. Definition: a way of hiding by blending into surroundings
a) camoflage
b) camouflage
c) camauflage
d) cammoflage
9. Definition: an impressive or remarkable sight
a) spectecle
b) spectacle
c) spectakle
d) spectecal
10. Definition: active during the night rather than during the day
a) nocturnal
b) noctorneal
c) nocternall
d) nokturnal
11. Definition: all the living things and environment in one place
a) ecosystim
b) ecosystem
c) ecosistem
d) eecosystem
12. Definition: the protection of nature and animals so they are not lost
a) conservasion
b) conservashun
c) conservation
d) conservetion
