Упр.6a Уроки 3-4 Юнит 7 New Millennium English 10 класс
- 6 A. Read this brochure about domestic mice. Put the proper forms of the verbs in the second part of the brochure.
1. General information
Mice have been a part of the human environment for around 10,000 years. They originated in the grain-producing areas of northern Asia. Today’s fancy mouse is a direct descendant of a house mouse but comes in white and a variety of colours. The average life span is 2–3 years. English mice are naturally calmer than American mice. Easy to keep, with minimal space and care requirements, they provide all the pleasure and satisfaction of a warm, intelligent, and friendly pet companion.
2. Rules of care
Mice should … (keep) in a simple, gnaw-proof cage, terrarium or aquarium of sufficient size. Wire cages … (not recommend). Cotton wool … (prefer) for bedding. Cages should … (clean) carefully. Mice should … (feed) with a good-quality grain mixture; it should … (give) in small amounts. They should … (provide) with the equipment for exercise: small ladders, ropes, wheels. Mice should … (lift) by taking the tail firmly, close to the base, while supporting the body with the other hand.
Mice should be kept in a simple, gnaw-proof cage, terrarium or aquarium of sufficient size. Wire cages are not recommended. Cotton wool is preferred for bedding. Cages should be cleaned carefully. Mice should be fed with a good quality grain mixture; it should be given in small amounts. They should be provided with the equipment for exercise: small ladders, ropes, wheels. Mice should be lifted by taking the tail firmly, close to the base, while supporting the body with the other hand.
