Sam: Hi, Kate.
Kate: Hi, Sam.
Sam: This is my friend, Jack.
Kate: Hi, Jack. Nice to meet you!
Jack: Nice to meet you, too.
Kate: Do you go to our school?
Jack: No, I live in Boston. I go to school there.
Kate: What’s your favourite subject?
Jack: I like all of my subjects, but I don’t like Maths. My favourite subject is Science.
Kate: Really, I like Maths, it’s my favourite subject. Do you do any sport?
Jack: Yes, I do. I really like baseball. What about you?
Kate: I like watching sports, but I don’t like playing them. Well, I have to go. I have to get up early tomorrow.
Jack: Not me, I don’t like getting up early, but sometimes I don’t have a choice because I live in a flat and my flatmates are loud.
Kate: I know what you mean. I live in a flat, too and I have loud neighbours. Well, it was nice to meet you, Jack.
Jack: See you later!
Student: Are all snakes dangerous?
Teacher: No, not all of them. Many snakes are harmless to humans. In fact, they help control the population of rodents and other pests.
Student: But I’ve heard that some snakes have very strong venom.
Teacher: That’s true. Some species, like cobras and vipers, have powerful venom that they use to hunt or defend themselves. But they usually only bite when they feel threatened.
Student: How can we tell if a snake is poisonous?
Teacher: It’s not always easy to tell just by looking. The safest rule is to never touch or try to catch a wild snake.
Teacher: Good morning, class. Today’s lesson is all about reptiles.
Student: What are reptiles?
Teacher: Reptiles are a group of animals that include snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles. They are cold-blooded, which means their body temperature changes with the environment.
Student: Do they all lay eggs?
Teacher: Most reptiles lay eggs, but some give birth to live young. They usually lay their eggs in warm places so the babies can develop properly.
Student: Where do reptiles live?
Teacher: They live in many different places: deserts, forests, and even in the water. For example, sea turtles spend most of their lives in the ocean.
Teacher: Now, let’s talk about habitats. Where do you think most reptiles live?
Student: I think they live in warm places, like deserts or jungles.
Teacher: That’s right. Most reptiles prefer warm climates because they’re cold‑blooded. They need the sun to warm up their bodies.
Student: So they spend a lot of time basking in the sun?
Teacher: Exactly. Basking helps them digest food and stay active. Some reptiles even change colour to absorb more heat.
Student: Do any reptiles live in cold places?
Teacher: Very few. Some species can survive in cooler areas, but they usually hibernate during the cold months to conserve energy.
Anna: I saw a lizard in my garden yesterday. It was so fast!
Ben: Lizards are really quick. They have to be to escape predators.
Anna: Do they eat insects?
Ben: Yes, most small lizards eat insects. Bigger ones might eat small animals or even other lizards.
Anna: What about their skin? It looks so dry.
Ben: Their skin is covered in scales. It helps protect them and keeps water inside their bodies, which is important in dry places.
Anna: Oh, I get it. So the scales help them survive in the desert?
Ben: Right. And some lizards can even drop their tails to escape danger.
Anna: Wow, I didn’t know that!