HE DIDN'T FEAR CROCODILES OR SNAKES

Steve Irwin was not afraid of dangerous animals like crocodiles or snakes. He worked with them every day and showed people how to respect them. He was brave and calm. This topic helps you describe people’s feelings in the past using past simple and negative sentences.

Examples:

He didn’t fear crocodiles or snakes.
Steve worked with wild animals every day.
He stayed calm around dangerous creatures.

1. GRAMMAR:

1.1 Past Simple – Negative Form

Use did not (didn’t) + base verb to make negative sentences in the past.

Structure: Subject + didn’t + base verb

Examples:

He didn’t fear snakes.
Steve didn’t run away from danger.
He didn’t stop helping animals.

Questions:

Did he fear crocodiles? → No, he didn’t.
Did he work with snakes? → Yes, he did.

2. VOCABULARY:

Fear – A feeling of being afraid.
Brave – Showing no fear in dangerous situations.
Crocodile – A large wild reptile with sharp teeth.
Snake – A long animal with no legs.
Creature – Any living animal.
Danger – A situation that can cause harm.
Calm – Quiet and not afraid.
Protect – To keep someone or something safe.
Teach – To help someone learn something.
Respect – To treat something with care and kindness.

3. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

He didn’t fear wild animals.
He stayed calm in dangerous situations.
He was very brave.
He worked with reptiles every day.
He helped people understand wildlife.

4. SENTENCES:

4.1 Positive Sentences

Steve was brave.
He worked with crocodiles and snakes.
He respected animals.

4.2 Negative Sentences

He didn’t fear crocodiles.
He didn’t run from danger.
He didn’t stop teaching people.

4.3 Questions

Did he fear snakes?
Was he afraid of crocodiles?
Did he teach people about animals?

4.4 Answers

No, he didn’t fear them.
No, he wasn’t afraid.
Yes, he taught people a lot.

5. CONVERSATION:

Lily: Hey Tom, do you know about Steve Irwin?

Tom: Yes! He was the man who worked with crocodiles and snakes.

Lily: He didn’t fear them at all. That’s amazing!

Tom: He was so calm and brave. I would be scared.

Lily: Me too! But he showed how to respect animals.

Tom: Yes, and he taught people to love nature.

Lily: I think he was a true hero.

6. READING:

Steve Irwin, the famous “Crocodile Hunter,” didn’t fear dangerous animals. He worked with snakes and crocodiles every day at the Australia Zoo. Steve stayed calm and careful. He believed that animals deserved love and respect. He didn’t run from danger. Instead, he helped people understand wild animals better. Steve’s brave work on TV shows and in the zoo inspired many people to care about nature. He is remembered as a fearless and kind person who made a difference.