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2    Fill the gaps in these sentences. (p.24)

       1.       Alec has spent most of his life in London, but he is keen to go back to this roots  when he retires.

       2.      The business is firmly rooted in the west of England.

       3.      The idea took some time to take root but it’s very fashionable now.

       4.      His grandfather sowed the seeds of the business’s success.

       5.      The US bookshop chain is opening a number of branches in the UK.

       6.      It’s about time she put down some roots.

       7.      The idea for her novel stems/ stemmed from her interest in mountain climbing.

       8.      The St James’s Drama College turns out a hundred budding actors every year.

1          Fill the gaps in these sentences using adjectives from B on the opposite page to describe gentle or aggressive behavior, or the relationship between animals and humans. (p.27)

              1.     Sheep are generally rather docile animals, but the other day one attacked our dog.

              2.     The lions look very savage/ fierce with their huge teeth and large heads.

              3.     Elephants are domesticated in several countries in Asia, and they work hard carrying heavy weights.

              4.     the dolphins are very tame and will swim along with human beings.

              5.     I don’t think wild birds should ever be hunted. They should be left in peace in their natural surroundings.

2          here are the beginnings and ending s of some words related to animals and birds. Can you fill in the missing letters? You are given a clue as to the meaning. (p.27)

              1.     habitat (natural home)

              2.     sanctuary (protected place)

              3.     reserve (protected area, often for big game)

              4.     shelter (place for homeless animals)

3          Complete the following table. Do not fill the shaded boxes. Use a dictionary if necessary. In the noun and adjective columns, mark which part of the word is stressed. (p.27)