II. Найдите английские эквиваленты для следующих слов и словосочетаний:

типы свиней, бекон, качество мяса, разведение, боров, хряк, подсвинок, качество мяса, отделять поросят.

III. . Ответьте на вопросы по тексту:

1.What types of pigs are usually distinguished?

2.How do hog breeds vary?

3.What are the main factors in the development of hogs?

4.When do gilts become sexually mature ?

5.When mау well grown gilts come in heat ?

6.How long does the gestation period of the sow last?

7.How many pigs does а saw produce usually?

8.When are male pigs castrated?

9.What is essential for success in swine raising?

IV. Прочтите текст еще раз и согласитесь или не согласитесь со следующими утверждениями:

1. Two types of pigs are usually distinguished.

2. Hog breeds vary in colour, size, conformation.

3. Gilts become sexually mature at the age of 5 months.

4. The gestation period of the sow takes from 112 to 120 days.

5. A sow usually produces from 10 to 20 at a litter.

6. Hogs are subject to many parasites and diseases.

V. Завершите предложения, используя информацию из текста.

1. The word "swine" is used for…

2. Two types of pigs are usually distinguished: …

3. Hog breeds vary in…

4. The gestation period of the sow takes…

5. At farrowing time she should be fed only…

6. Proper management is essential for…

7. Since hogs live close to the ground, they …

VI.Сделайте данные предложения отрицательными и вопросительными.

1. Hog breeds vary in colour, size, conformation.

2. The word "swine" is used for all domestic animals as pigs or hogs.

3. The ration should be gradually increased.

4. A sow usually produces from 6 to 12 at a litter.

5. Such pigs are called barrows.

VII. Вставьте предлоги там, где это необходимо.

1. Tow types … pigs are usually distinguished.

2. Hog breeds vary … colour, size, conformation.

3. Sows usually come … heat a few days … weaning a litter.

4. The gestation period … the sow takes from 112 to 120 days.

5. Proper management is essential … success … swine raising.

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