Put down the script of the news item 68
3. Rearrange the words to form the headline to the story:
SQUATTERS - HOMELESS - FOR - CLAIM - SCHEDULED - SHELTER -DEMOLITION
4. Answer the following questions:
1. What are the squatters going to do with the disused building?
2. What kind of help are they getting?
3. What kind of policy should the Government have for the homeless?
4. Is there any future for the shelter in question?
NEWS ITEM 69: EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS 1
1. Learn the following words and phrases by heart:
condemn (v) - express strong disapproval - осудить
staggering (adj) - astonishing - ошеломляющий, потрясающий
slaughter (v) - kill in a brutal manner - жестокое убийство
torment (n) - pain and agony - мука, мучение
sore (n) - painful spot on the body - больное место, рана
rash (n) - red irritated areas on the skin - сыпь
unbearable (adj) - that cannot be endured - невыносимый, нетерпимый
squirt (v) - eject liquid in a jet - впрыскивать (с помощью шприца и т.п.)
irritant (n) - substance that causes inflammation - раздражитель; раздражающий, вызывающий раздражение
mutilate (v) - cripple and maim - калечить, увечить
lethal (adj) - causing death – смертельный
placard (n) - written or printed slogans displayed at demonstrations - афиша, плакат; объявление
humane (adj) - merciful - гуманный
usurp (v) - take wrongful possession of- узурпировать, незаконно захватывать
depict (v) - portray, show - описывать, изображать, рисовать
- to stage a demonstration – организовать демонстрацию
-to mount a massive campaign – провести масштабную кампанию
-to inject toxic chemicals – делать инъекцию токсических веществ
-to monitor for side-effects – вести наблюдение на предмет побочных эффектов
-to inflict pain – причинять боль
-to measure safety level – вычислять безопасный уровень
-to deserve humane treatment – заслуживать гуманного отношения
-an appeal for mercy – мольба о помощи
-to bear in mind - помнить
Put down the script of the news item 69.
3. Rearrange the words to form the headline to the story:
END - FOR - ANIMAL - CALLS - MEDICAL - DEMO - TO - AN - EXPERIMENTS- RIGHTS
4. Answer the following questions:
1. What was the main issue of yesterday's campaign?
2. What kind of information was given out during the demonstration?
3. Why are animals made to suffer in research laboratories?
NEWS ITEM 71: CURBS ON DOGS
1. Learn the following words and phrases by heart:
curb (n) - something that restrains or controls – обуздание, сдерживание
muzzle (n) - guard placed over the mouth of an animal to prevent it from biting - намордник
leash (n) - strap for holding an animal – плеть, ремешок
conviction (n) - declaration of guilt by the court - осуждение
neuter (v) - deprive of sexual function, make sterile by operation - стерилизовать
breed (n) - group of animals possessing common qualities - порода
brand (v) - mark for identification – клеймить, маркировать
single out (v) - choose from among many - выделять
fatal (adj) - resulting in death – смертельный
exempt (from) (adj) - not included in – свободный от чего-то
savage (adj) - cruel, wild – дикий
-to come into effect – вступить в силу
-to put under an obligation – заставить
-to appear in public – появиться перед общественностью
-to comply with the rules – следовать правилам
-a criminal offence – преступление
-to give a deadline – дать последний срок
-to hold somebody accountable – привлечь к ответственности
-to take proper steps – принять соответствующие меры
-to obey the law – быть законопослушным
-to run lose – свободно бегать
Put down the script of the news item 71.
3. Rearrange the words to form the headline to the story:
BY - CURBED - LAW - ATTACKS - VIOLENT - TO - NEW - BE
4. Answer the following questions:
1. What does the Dangerous Dogs Act provide for?
2. What steps are being taken to make dog-owners accountable?
3. How do pit bull terriers differ from other breeds?
4. What kind of steps can the police take if the law on dogs is broken?