4. Read the following short texts, then fill in the gaps with one of the words from the lists.

Parrots

entertaining, quite, companions

Parrots are wonderful tropical birds with beautiful bright feathers. Although they are initially1)…………………expensive to buy, they are cheap to keep as pets. Parrots can be extremely good 2)………………..for the old and lonely because they can talk by learning to imitate sounds. Children love them too, because of their 3)……………….personalities.

Dogs

suit, unfair, loyal

Dogs are very popular pets because they can be 1)…………….and obedient. There are many different breeds of dogs and you should pick one to 2)……………your lifestyle. Some dogs, like sheepdogs, should not be kept as pets because they are working dogs. It would be 3)………….to keep them if you live in a flat or have a busy lifestyle because they need exercise every day and they require a lot of space.

Hamster

small, object, trouble-free

Most parents don’t 1)…………….to their children keeping hamsters as pets. They are cheap to buy and look after and are relatively 2)………………- as long as you keep them in their cage and don’t let them escape. Being so 3)………………., they can disappear into the tiniest and it can take days to catch them again.

Tropical Fish

temperature, knowledgeable, aquarium

Many people keep tropical fish because they are such beautiful creatures. They can be very expensive to buy and you have to be quite 1)…………… about how they should be kept if they are to survive. Water 2)…………..and light conditions have to be exactly right and the 3)………..needs to be cleaned regularly using fresh water. Nevertheless, tropical fish are wonderfully relaxing to watch and can be exceptionally beautiful.

5. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below

exercised responsibilities kennels rooming affection vet basket

CARING for Owning a dog brings a lot of 1)……………..with it.

YOUR DOG When you first get your puppy , it must be properly checked for diseases by a 2)…………….. . Dogs need regular 3)……………. to keep their hair shiny and healthy. A dog requires a comfortable 4)…………..to sleep in. They need to be 5)……………. frequently and should not be left alone for long periods. If you are going away and have no one to look after your dog, it should be put in 6)………………., where it will be professionally cared for. This can be very expensive. Dogs need plenty of love and 7)………………, but will reward you fully.

6. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below. Some words can be used more than once.

expensive, lovable, beautiful, exercise, friendly, disease, tricks, keep, dangerous, space, exotic, guards, limited, unfriendly, alone, independent

Animals	Positive Qualities	Negative Qualities
dog	affectionate and loyal, guards property	needs a lot of exercise, doesn’t like to be left alone
hen	doesn’t require a lot of space, easy to………. , provides eggs	smells, makes a lot of noise
horse	horse riding is very good……, good companion	requires a lot of grooming, very……………to keep or buy
snake	doesn’t need to be walked or groomed, an……………. and interesting pet	needs special food, requires expert knowledge, can be very………………….
hamster	cheap and easy to keep, an attractive and….……..animal	sometimes bites, ……………….life span
parrot	good company, doesn’t need much space, can be taught to speak and do………………	creates a mess, can spread…………………..
goldfish	easy to look after, does not take up a lot of ………………	bowl needs to be cleaned very regularly
cat	does not need company or walks, an…………animal	can be ……………at times
monkey	…………….. , affectionate, intelligent	very active, demanding, needs a lot of……………….