Read and choose. Match the statements to the scenarios. ScenarioA: Work on a huge multi-million-pound shopping centre has been stopped because nests of an extremely rare frog have been found in the area. It is one of only five places where this frog breeds. The property developers are putting pressure on the local government, saying it will be a disaster for the economy if they aren't allowed to finish the job. Scenario

B: An elderly lady lives on her own. She has family, but they all live far away. A relative has suggested buying her a parrot for her 80th birthday. Other family members are against the idea of keeping an animal in a cage. Scenario

C: There is a hotel that's very popular with tourists because it's close to a beautiful forest. The forest is home to a species of large spider. Although it's harmless, people working in the hotel have been given strict orders to kill any spiders that get into the guest rooms.

A bird in a cage can be a great companion for a person
who lives alone, so it's the right present.

A. Scenario A

B. Scenario B

C. Scenario C

Creating places where people can relax is more
important than worrying about a few animals.

A. Scenario A

B. Scenario B

C. Scenario C

We can't afford to lose any species of animal.

A. Scenario A

B. Scenario B

C. Scenario C

Places where endangered animals have their natural
habitat belong to the animals, and not to people.

A. Scenario A

B. Scenario B

C. Scenario C

Spiders are ugly and disgusting, and many people are scared of them. Of course they should be killed.

A. Scenario A

B. Scenario B

C. Scenario C


Birds need to fly, and they need space to be able to do
that. Cages should be forbidden.

A. Scenario A

B. Scenario B

C. Scenario C

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