WRITING 5 Metti al comparativo (maggioranza o minoranza) o al superlativo relativo gli aggettivi tra parentesi. The for a living planet The WWF (World Wildlife Fund) is probably the (1)..................................... (important) environmental organization in the world. It was born in 1961 and is active in 100 countries. No logo is (2)..................................... (famous) than the WWF s panda: it is the symbol of the conservation of nature and sustainable development. This organization uses a combination of practical The Giant Panda experience, knowledge and credibility, working It lives in the mountain with governments and communities all over the rain forests of China. world. It has a black and white At the beginning, the WWF s aims were the thick coat and a large head. defence of the planet s natural resources and the It is 70/80 cm tall, so it is conservation of wildlife and habitats. (6)......................................... (small) (3)..................................... (late) the focus was extended to than a bear and it is man s activities on the environment. (7)..................................... (heavy), Among the (4).......................... (big) campaigns and too (only 100/150 kg). operations we remember: It is vegetarian: its Operation Tiger to create tiger reserves in India; favourite food is bamboo. the tropical forest campaign to establish natural The panda spends 16 hours parks areas; a day eating! The (8)............................ (serious) the marine programme to protect marine turtles dangers for pandas are the and create sanctuaries for dolphins and whales; destruction of its forest the campaign for the preservation of the panda, home and the hunters who probably the (5)............................. (famous). want their furs. All these activities are also very expensive - that s Now, thanks to the WWF, why the WWF needs people and money; it pandas live in protected depends on the help and the work of about five areas. million supporters and members all over the world. USEFUL WORDS aim = scopo; bear = orso; coat = manto; development = sviluppo; environment = ambiente; fur = pelliccia; knowledge = conoscenza; thick = spesso; whale = balena; wildlife = animali e piante selvatiche. Wildlife 19