<span>A zoo is a place where various animals, reptiles, mammals, insects and birds are kept. Sometimes you can see rare species of animals there. Usually zoos don’t contain domestic or farm animals, but sometimes there are children’s areas with such creatures, as donkeys, mini-horses, sheep, geese, pigs, rabbits and even pheasants. These are secluded areas where children can pet and feed animals. A visit to the zoo can be both entertaining and educational. There we can learn new facts about animals’ lives. Due to quick urbanization and deforestation many species cannot live in their natural habitat anymore. That’s why zoos and reservations exist. Opinions on advantages and disadvantages of keeping animals in the zoos differ. Some people think that zoo is a perfect place for animals, as they are always fed, well-treated and live in good conditions there. Besides, people are happy to have a chance to see wild, beautiful and exotic animals in live, to learn more about their behavior and lifestyle. From the other hand, animals have to live as close to their natural habitat as possible, for example, near forests, rivers, savannahs, jungles, safari, etc. in this respect, open zoos or wildlife reserves are much better. They usually occupy vast expanses of land and let the animals move around instead of sitting in a cage. These areas are protected and supervised by the government. Thus, animal preservation, as well as pros and cons of the zoo are a frequent topic of discussion.</span>
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Jane: Hello, Peter. How was the school trip to Durham? Was it Wednesday or Thursday you
went?
Peter: Friday.
J: What was the city like?
P: Well, we visited three places — the cathedral, the museum and the castle. The castle only
opens in the morning so the bus took us straight there. After that we went to the museum
and the cathedral.
J: Was it a good trip?
P: Well — in the museum we looked at old paintings and stamps, which I didn’t like much,
but the guide showed us some old clocks and told us all about them. That was interesting.
J: And the castle?
P: Well, you know how some are just dark, empty ruins. This was different. There was a lot
to see. It just wasn’t very warm.
J: Did you go shopping?
P: Yes, after eating our sandwiches. I only bought some postcards. The book about Durham
I wanted was too expensive.
J: Did you take any photographs?
P: Well, before we went back to the bus I took some of my friends. I wanted to take photos of
the cathedral windows but it wasn’t possible.
1. relaxing
2. Customs
3. impressed
4. in common
5. impression
6. escaped
7. beach rest
8. to pick..
9. believed
10. boring