Question bank: Vocabulary: Animals, Plants, and Human Body Parts

During a visit to the zoo, a group of third-year high school students had the opportunity to observe various animals and plants, as well as learn about the functioning of different parts of the human body in some species. Considering the mentioned topics, answer the following questions: 1) What are five animals that you can find in a zoo and what are they called in Spanish? 2) Mention three common plants in natural environments and their names in Spanish. 3) Explain how the parts of the human body relate to those of a specific animal, describing the similarities and differences.

In a report on the importance of biodiversity in the Amazon region, several species of animals and plants that play a crucial role in ecological balance are mentioned. Students, while researching the topic, realize the interconnection between the health of the jungle and human health. In an effort to improve their understanding of the vocabulary related to this ecosystem, they decide to create a bilingual glossary of scientific terms to present at an international conference. They select three terms: 'cellulolytic bacteria', 'howler monkeys', and 'rainforest'. Based on the importance of these terms in the context of the report and their impact on environmental and human health, which term would be best associated with the conservation of biodiversity in the Amazon? Consider not only the literal meaning of the term in Spanish, but also its relevance in the Amazonian ecosystem and its influence on scientific research and potential medical advances.

In the following poem, the poet describes nature using a variety of vocabulary related to animals, plants, and parts of the human body. Read carefully and choose the option that best corresponds to the presented description. 'In the forest of my childhood, the branches of the trees swayed to the rhythm of the wind, like open arms of giants caressing the sky. The birds, with their wings full of colors, sang melodies that resonated in my ears, and their beaks, thin and sharp like spears, searched for food among the leaves. Under my feet, the ground was covered with dry leaves that crackled as I walked, simulating the sound of rain. Meanwhile, small insects walked along my arm, with their tiny legs that felt like tickles. The sun, with its warm rays, illuminated everything around it, as if everything had a heart beating in the light. The purity of the water in the stream was reflected in my eyes, and I could feel the freshness of its purity on my skin.'

Imaginemos que estás em um país de língua espanhola e, por uma razão misteriosa, todos os nomes de animais, plantas e partes do corpo humano são substituídos por uma única palavra. Essa palavra, quando pronunciada corretamente, remete ao ser ou parte específica de que se fala. No entanto, escrita de forma homofônica, essa palavra pode representar qualquer um desses itens sem contexto. Considerando essa situação, descreva em espanhol o significado de 'pato' e 'pata' e como acentuação e contexto seriam críticos para distingui-las. En seguida, explique como um estrangeiro que aprende espanhol poderia compreender e diferenciar corretamente essas palavras, discutindo possíveis estratégias de aprendizagem e exemplos de uso contextualizados que ajudariam na fixação do vocabulário.

In the biology book, students are learning about the diversity of species on Planet Earth. As they explore vocabulary related to animals, plants, and parts of the human body, they come across the term 'biodiversity', which refers to the variety of life in the world, including different ecosystems, species, and genes. In the context of a conservation conference, the speaker asks the students how biodiversity ensures the health of ecosystems and our own existence. In the response, students are expected not only to understand the meaning of 'biodiversity', but also to be able to identify examples of how the presence or absence of certain species can affect the stability of an ecosystem. Based on this premise, draft a question in Spanish that assesses students' understanding of vocabulary related to animals, plants, and parts of the human body, as well as their ability to apply this knowledge in an interdisciplinary context of environmental conservation and sustainability.