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Match the verbs in A with their definitions in B, then use these verbs in the right form in the sentences below.





  A. B.
1) to mate (with) 2) to incubate 3) to hatch 4) to breed 5) to feed on 6) to nest 7) to flock a) to build or use a nest to keep eggs and babies in. b) to become a pair for the production of young. c) to keep eggs warm while they develop and hatch. d) to eat something as its usual food. e) to become the parents of young animals. f) to come out an egg. g) to gather together in a large group.

 

Example: The female mates and builds a nest in three days, then incubates. The chicks are fed by parents.

1. Game birds nest on the ground and... their eggs.

2. The chicks... at intervals, dig to the surface, then run away and lead independent life.

3. Swamp hens... on plant and animal matter; they may even eat ducklings and other water bird chicks.

4. A female Cassowary... with up to three males.

5. Parrots... in holes in trees, or in termite mounds, or on the ground.

6. The Cape Barren Goose... on a few islands off Australia's southern coast.

7. Birds of a feather... together (a proverb).

 

8. Translate the following sentences into Russian paying attention to the use of "feed", "breed", "mate" as different parts of speech. Use your dictionary.

1. He's got a big family — lots of hungry months to feed!

2. Water hens have shields which protect their heads as they feed on water plants.

3. If possible, avoid feeding your cat outdoors as meals spoil quicker in the open air.

4. If your cat is in good health, and you feed it a broad, varied diet, it shouldn't need extra vitamin or mineral supplements.

5. The farmer was presented with a big bag of hen feed.

6. Both male and female parrots feed the chicks by regurgi­tation.

7. Eagles breed during the cooler months of the year.

8. The little Cockatiel roams over most of the drier main­land, breeding after rainfall.

9. They've bred a new variety of fish recently.

10.The breeding of pedigree dogs is complex work.

10.Spaniels are my favorite breed of dog.

11.Male and female of some birds mate for life.

12.The female Emu mates with up to three males.

13.The female Kangaroo will mate again after giving birth.

14.The male hunts for food while his mate guards the nest.

15.The failure of your cat to produce kittens may be the result of an unsuccessful mating.

 

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