VOCABULARY: Task Three
Read the article and choose the correct word for each space.
WORLD ANIMAL DAY
On 4 October, 1)................ all over the world show their love for animals by celebrating World Animal Day.The World Animal Day was in 1931 and 2) ............ year since then, many organisations, animal groups and shelters, schools and individualis celebrate the important role that animals 3) .......... in our lives.
4) ........... this day, animal groups, animal shelters and other organisations plan special events to raise money for different animal-related issues, such as protecting endangered species. Wildlife organisations often set up displays to give people useful information about animals. Students may participate in projects or write stories related to animals and many schools organise day trips to local zoos and animal shelters. If you don't belong to an animal organisation or if your school doesn't do 5) .............. to celebrate World Animal Day, don't worry because there are many different things you can do alone to show your 6)............. of animals.
You can take a 7) ............ to your local zoo, park or wildlife centre and learn about your favourite animals or you can donate some money to an animal shelter 8) ............. a wildlife organisation or conservation group and find how you can volunteer and offer your help. If you've got a pet, you can celebrate World Animal Day doing something special for your little companion. Buying new toys or other treats for your pet and spending some extra time doing with your animal friend are great way to make your pet happy. Finally, if you can't go anywhere on World Animal Day, read a book or newspaper 9)............... about animals or do some research on an animal issue that concerns you.
Animals need our love and attention and they depend on us to help them and protect them so make World Animal Day a part of your life. It's never 10) ............ late to join the celebration!