Ask your partner some more questions on the text

4. Substitute the words in bold type for their synonyms:

accent, structure, to domesticate, classified, essential, gunned for, richness, set apart, unseeing, grown-ups, love, medicines

1) Originally Aristotle divided all living things between plants and animals.

2) Animals are also distinguished from plants, algae, and fungi by lacking cell walls.

3) Since the earliest times, people have hunted wild animals for their meat, skins and fur.

4) The first farmers began to tame wild animals to feed the growing population.

5) The process of domestication played a vital role in the development of human civilization.

6) Dogs can be taught to guide blind people.

7) Some animals are kept in laboratories to help find cures for certain diseases.

8) Some studies involve altering the genetic makeup of animals or producing clones.

9) In good modern zoos, the emphasis is placed on educating the public about wild animals.

10) Many adults and children keep animals as pets.

11) Pets provide their owners with companionship and affection.

12) Some animals migrate to find warmer habitats with an abundance of food.

5. Finish the sentences using the text.

1) Originally Aristotle divided all living things …

2) In Linnaeus' system, these became the kingdoms …

3) Animals as a category have several characteristics that …

4) They digest food in an internal chamber, which …

5) They are also distinguished from plants, algae, and fungi …

6) Since the earliest times, people have hunted wild animals for…

7) Then in about 10,000 BC, the first farmers began…

8) This process called domestication, …

9) Some domesticated animals, including many breeds of dogs, have been…

10) Many animals are trained to work…

11) Dogs are particularly intelligent animals and…

12) Although many people consider it cruel, …

13) Zoos allow people to see animals…

14) Many adults and children keep…

13) Pets provide their owners with…

14) An animal's living place is called …

15) Most animals are only adapted to live in …

16) Some animals migrate in the spring and again in the fall …

6. Translate.

1) Животные имеют несколько характерных черт, которые отделяют их от других живых существ.

2) Животные – гетеротрофные существа, т.е. прямо или косвенно питаются другими живыми существами.

3) Они отличаются от растений, грибов и водорослей тем, что не имеют клеточных стенок.

4) Издавна люди охотились на диких животных ради их мяса, шкур и шерсти.

5) Процесс одомашнивания животных играл жизненно важную роль в развитии человеческой цивилизации.

6) Собаки - очень умные животные, и поэтому их можно научить сопровождать слепых, пасти стада овец, отыскивать наркотики и взрывчатые вещества и помогать полиции выслеживать преступников.

7) В зоопарках можно увидеть животных со всех концов света, а также изучать их повадки.

8) Некоторых животных содержат в лабораториях, и на них апробируются новые лекарственные препараты.

9) Исследования показали, что люди, имеющие домашних животных, меньше страдают от стрессов.

10) Место, где живёт животное, называется его средой обитания.

11) Некоторые животные мигрируют весной и осенью в поисках обильной пищи.

7. Summarize the text “People and Animals”. Use the following beginnings:

The text reports on…

The text touches upon…

A careful account is given to…

It is reported that…

Much attention is given to…

The text points out that…

The text deals with the problem of…

The text provides information on…

The text defines the phenomenon of…

The text covers such points as…

8.Work in pairs. Speak and express your opinion on the facts below. Use the following expressions:

- I think (suppose) …

- In my opinion…

- In my view…

- I agree (don’t agree) that…

a) The process of domestication played a vital role in the development of human civilization.

b) Many animals are trained to work for people because of their skills.

c) Some animals are kept in laboratories and used to test new medicines.

d) Zoos play important role in educating people about wild animals.

e) Many adults and children keep animals as pets.

f) Studies have shown that people with pets suffer less from stress.