Номер 7, страница 83 - гдз по английскому языку 11 класс учебник Вербицкая, Каминс Карр

Unit Eight.

Where the heart is.

Track Fifty-one.

The Bird.

The Bird: At first, I thought it'd give me a chance to have a rest. And I was quite looking forward to it. But now I've been sitting here for a week and it feels like forever. I just wish they'd hurry up and hatch.

The Bird: This is a pleasant area, you know, leafy and peaceful, but nothing ever seems to happen here. And of course, I've got so much to do to get the place ready that I haven't really managed to do any of it, because I can't stay away for long. I just have to rush off and get something to eat and then come straight back.

The Dog.

The Dog: Well, it's quite lonely, really. I mean, although the cat can be annoying sometimes, especially when she sits on one of the humans' laps and makes that stupid purring sound. If she gets shut out of the house and it's raining, I don't mind if she comes in here to keep dry. I mean, it's company for me, and she seems to really hate getting wet. What really gets me is the fact that they're in there, all nice and cozy, and eating all kinds of tasty food, while I'm stuck out here. Of course, I love living in this cramped, draughty little box. After all, that's what man's best friend deserves, isn't it?

The Lion.

The Lion: Huh.

The Lion: They try to make you comfortable, and of course, you have all the mod cons, you know, double glazing, heating, et cetera. But you don't have space. I need to feel part of the world, not just like an object in a box. I mean, how would you like to walk up and down this this shoebox hundreds of times a day with all those people staring at you?

The Lion: The problem is, they don't really understand who I am, although I've tried to explain it to them. But you see, they've probably never met a king before, or they just wouldn't be treating me like this. I mean, look around you, and you'll see the kind of ordinary little animals they're used to dealing with.

The Mole.

The Mole: Well, it's okay, you know. It can get a bit damp and there's not much space. But why do you ask? Is there something I should know? I mean, I did hear a rumour a while ago that the humans are going to make this whole area into a golf course or something. But I haven't heard any more about that. Or maybe they're going to build some houses. Of course, nobody ever tells me anything, you know. I don't get out much. Well, not in the daytime, anyway. It would be just my luck to get thrown out. This is the third house I've had in as many months. But who cares about that?

The Clownfish.

The Clownfish: I just moved in last weekend, and I can't believe my luck. It's an amazing place. The views are absolutely spectacular, and there's always something interesting going on. I've got really fascinating neighbors too, and they've been very helpful, telling me all the things I need to know about the area. The only thing I'm not sure about is safety. There are a lot of huge, dark spaces out there, and you never know what might be hiding around the corner. I've already heard some rather alarming stories about fish disappearing. So I'm going to be very careful and not venture out too far, especially on my own.