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Antarctica. In Roman times, the Emperor Heliogabalus had a team of tigers to
work for him. He used them to pull his chariot (the open carriage the Romans
used in battle).
Animals can be more intelligent than we think they are. Results of
psychological studies prove that.
Animals can be sources of income for people. Those who keep poor
tigers, lions, elephants, antelopes, leopards, monkeys in the cages make their
living by amusing visitors. Unfortunately, in our country we don’t have suitable
facilities for keeping them in the Zoos. As for Europe, it has found solution to
the problem - hi–tech device for keeping the necessary temperature.
We realize that we should be more tolerant to animals in order to prove
our love for them. We must always keep in mind that we breathe the air they
breathe, step on the ground they step on, and feel the sun they feel.
Vocabulary Practice
I. Put each of the following phrases in its correct place in the sentence:
dog’s life dog-collar wolf in sheep’s clothing
bookworm wolf-whistles wild-goose chase
underdog puppy fat stag party
1. He’s always reading. He’ll read anything. He’s a real … .
2. He’s a very informal priest. He rarely wears a … .
3. Little Johnie’s parents were worried that he was very big, but the doctor told
them not to worry as it was only … .
5. He was elected President as a man of peace and moderation, but when he
began a reign of terror, people realized he was a … .
6. Some girls appreciate … but others are embarrassed by them.
7. It’s hard work – not much money, no time to enjoy yourself. It’s a … .
8. “Sorry, I can’t invite you, Mary,” said Peter, “but it’s a … .”
9. Most people want the weaker side to win for a change. It’s human nature to
support the … .
10. I went all over the place trying to get what I wanted but I had no success at
all. It was a … .
II. Instructions as above:
fly on the wall dog-eared frog in my throat
guinea pig pigeon-holes bird’s-eye-view
cat’s eyes
1. After a book has been used a lot, it tends to get a bit … .
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