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The baby deer was taken to an animal shelter.




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This koala was abandoned as a baby!!

Vocabulary Focus

A. Complete the sentences below.

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1. This young �was saved after the storm.����������� 2. This baby was taken to a shelter.

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3. This��was fed a special diet.����������������������� 4.�These baby� were wrapped in blankets.
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5. These� �were�released into the wild.��������������6. This baby �was heard calling for his mom.

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B. Complete the sentences below using the correct verb form.

In Scotland, this young baby hedgehoganimated gifs hedgehogs�(find) in someone's yard.�It �(hear) crying for food, but his mother �(go). The little hedhog �(take) to an animal shelter. When�it became healthy and strong,�it �(release) into a friendly person's yard
These baby squirrels �(save) after a storm.�During the storm, these two baby squirrels fell out of tall trees. They �(rescue) by volunteers. At the animal shelter, they��(wash) and �(feed). After that, they �(hold) in cages until they felt stronger to return to their natural environment.
This baby fox��(abandon) after its mother �(kill) by hunters. Its underground home �(destroy) and�it was hurt, scared and dirty. Fortunately,�it �(take) to an animal shelter. There, �it �(give)a warm bath. Later, it �(feed) with a bottle.
C. Complete the�dialog�by�using the correct verb forms.
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A: Hey, Pam,�I heard you got a job�at an animal shelter. How do you like it?

B: You know I love animals, so it's the perfect job for me until I become a veterinarian.
A: I bet! What happens at an animal shelter?
B: Well, rescued animals �(wash) when they arrive. Babies �(feed) with a bottle. After wild animals get� better, they �(release) . If an animal is cold, it��(wrap) in a blanket.�Most pets��(hold) in a cage until they �(adopt).
A: What happens if the animal is hurt?
B:�A hurt animal �(take) to the vet. �
A: What animals (bring in) last night ?
B: Not many. Just some kittens that �(discover) behind a restaurant, eating garbage.
A: Poor kittens.�Let's hope they �(adopt) soon!
C.�Choose the correct option to complete�the passive voice version of the sentences below.
1. This morning, they cancelled� the flights because of the fog.
Flights �because of the fog this morning.
2. Dangerous driving causes many accidents.
Many accidents �by dangerous driving.
3.� People in many countries speak Spanish.
Spanish in many countries.
4. A�man�killed twelve people in a cinema in Denver, Colorado.
Twelve people �in a cinema in Denver, Colorado.

�5. Someone stole a lot of�money in a robbery.���

A lot of�money �in a robbery.�����