Номер G, страница 20 - гдз по английскому языку 9 класс (spotlight) контрольные задания Ваулина, Дули

G Read the text and match the phrases (A-F) to the gaps (41-45). There is one extra phrase.

Nature's joke? - the strange and wonderful

PLATYPUS

The platypus is a strange little creature found only in Australia. When the first platypus was sent to Europe in the 19th century, the scientists who examined it just could not believe their eyes. They believed the platypus was a joke, 41) ..................... . They thought some fun-loving Australian had put the feet and nose of a duck onto the body of a rat, 42) .....................!

But platypuses are real, 43) ..................... . Platypuses have a nose like a duck, webbed feet like a duck, soft brown fur on their body and a long, flat tail like a beaver. As if that weren't strange enough, even though they are mammals (which means they feed their babies milk), platypuses don't give birth to live babies 44) .....................! No wonder scientists couldn't decide for a very long time if platypuses were birds, reptiles or mammals.

But the platypus has even more wonderful characteristics. Platypuses find their food in rivers by using electric fields. And, if they are in danger, male platypuses have sharp hooks on their feet 45) ..................... . It's no surprise then, that this special, shy little animal is one of Australia's most famous creatures. A picture of the platypus appears on the Australian 20 cent coin. Australians are very proud of their unique platypus.

A but instead lay eggs just like birds

B because of its extremely strange appearance

C that produce poison strong enough to kill a dog

D just to play a trick on them

E and there is no other creature like them on Earth

F which makes them part-reptile, part-mammal, part-bird

Marks: _____

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Reading

G Read the text and give the title to each paragraph, one title is extra.

Nature's joke? – the strange and wonderful

PLATYPUS

A The platypus is a strange little creature found only in Australia. When the first platypus was sent to Europe in the 19th century, the scientists who examined it just could not believe their eyes. They believed the platypus was a joke, because of its extremely strange appearance. They thought some fun-loving Australian had put the feet and nose of a duck onto the body of a rat, just to play a trick on them!

B But platypuses are real, and there is no other creature like them on Earth. Platypuses have a nose and webbed feet like a duck, soft brown fur on their body and a long, flat tail like a beaver. As if that weren’t strange enough, even though they are mammals (which means they feed their babies milk), platypuses don’t give birth to live babies but instead lay eggs just like birds! No wonder scientists couldn’t decide for a very long time if platypuses were birds, reptiles or mammals.

C The platypus is well adapted for semi-aquatic lifestyle. Its body and a broad, flat tail are covered with waterproof fur, which provides excellent protection from cold. The platypus propels itself through the water by using its front, short limbs. The ears and the eyes close when the animal dives. The platypus uses its tail for storage of fat and the strong claws on its feet for moving on land. Platypuses occur in freshwater systems from tropical rainforest lowlands.

D But the platypus has even more wonderful characteristics. Platypuses find their food in rivers by using electric fields. And, if they are in danger, male platypuses have sharp hooks on their feet that produce poison strong enough to kill a dog. It’s no surprise then, that this special, shy little animal is one of Australia’s most famous creatures. A picture of the platypus appears on the Australian 20 cent coin. Australians are very proud of their unique platypus.

G Read the text and give the title to each paragraph, one title is extra.

G Прочитайте текст и дайте заголовок каждому абзацу, один заголовок лишний.

Ответ:

A 45 Shock and Miracle for Scientists
45 Шок и чудо для ученых

B 44 A Trick of Nature
44 Причуда природы

C 41 In Water and Land
41 В воде и на суше

D 42 A Landmark of the Country
42 Достопримечательность страны

Extra title: 43 The History of the Animal
Лишний заголовок: 43 История животного