Task 2

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Read the text below. Match choices (A—H) to (6—10). There are three choices you do to use. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

If you want something more than just a cute cat or a funny puppy you’d better think of having a more unusual pet. There are a few exotic pets which are popular to own nowadays.
6 Sugar gliders are very sociable and rather active creatures. They are marsupial animals like many other Australian species. They got their name thanks to a layer that covers the body from the front leg to the hind leg and gives the animals an opportunity to glide from tree to tree. An adult glider is about 17 centimetres long and weighs less than 100 grams. These cuddly tiny animals can be taught numerous funny tricks as they are playful and trainable. They are considered to be loyal and thus can become a good pet both for families and for single people. However, you should keep in mind that sugar gliders lead active nightlife.
7 Hedgehogs are extremely cute and need pretty low maintenance. They sleep a lot and don’t demand a lot of attention. In spite of having spines, hedgehogs are incredibly friendly and can make perfect pets. Hedgehogs enjoy being handled and can purr, whistle, and snuffle to boot. If you’re a night owl it’s a pet for you — hedgehogs usually sleep at daytime and are up at night. Hedgehogs are often mistaken for small porcupines but tjie two species have no relation.
8 Spotted genets are independent animals though they still can make good pets if you just take their character into consideration. Genets look like a mix of a cat, a raccoon and a ferret. They can range in size from 1 to 7 pounds. They are very active and agile. They are also rather skittish so it’s better not to bring them to a place where other pets live. The native land of spotted genets is Africa.
9 Fennec foxes only ever weigh about 3 pounds. Their distinctive feature is their enormously big ears which actually serve to dissipate heat. Besides, their hearing is very sensitive. They can easily be housetrained and can learn to use a litter box. This desert animal can make an excellent pet though usual foxes cannot. It’s absolutely safe to keep it at home. If taken care of properly it can live up to 14 years in captivity.
10 Not everybody agrees these striped animals can make good pets. It may have something to do with their «smelly» reputation. Anyway, skunks are not that popular. In fact, if you have their scent glands removed, which is a usual procedure for pet skunks when they’re about a month old, you won’t have to live with the stench. Skunks are very intelligent and curious. They can entertain themselves with toys. They require little care and are easy to look after.
This animal...
A ... is self-willed and rather strong.
B ... is a nocturnal creature of a very small size.
C ... has a funny body part which is useful in hot areas.
D ... smells bad and is moody enough.
E ...is a marsupial which never stays up after the sunset.
F ... has nothing to do with another spiny animal.
G ... can be adapted to living at home.
H ... has very sharp sight and keen hearing.