Task 1. Choose the correct letter.

Zookeeping is an unusual but fascinating job. A lot of young people say they want to work _____ (1) animals and being a zookeeper is possibly the most interesting of the jobs you could be ______(2) . The job _______(3) not just cleaning and feeding the animals in the zoo but also checking up on them to make sure they are well or if there are any _______ (4) to their behaviour. You will also need to ______ (5) after them if they are sick. You have to be prepared to do more ______(6) boring tasks as well, such as checking their cages and enclosures. In addition, you have to enjoy working with people ______(7) you usually have to answer questions from visitors to the zoo.
You don't need to have a lot of ______(8) to be a zookeeper. It is the kind of job that _______(9) more on you having an interest in animals and animal behaviour. If you want to apply, it's a good idea to get some experience by doing some volunteer _______(10) at the weekends. You may also need to be quite fit as you may have to do a lot of walking and ______(11). You don't just have to work in a zoo either, as many zookeepers work in wildlife parks, which can be ______(12) more exciting!

1 A by; B with; C for; D beside;
2 A suggested; B proposed; C shown; D offered
3 A considers; B contains; C involves; D needs
4 A substitutes; B alterations;
C departures; D alternatives
5 A get; B look; C take; D go
6 A customary; B unoriginal; C habitual; D routine
7 A because; B owing; C so;
D therefore
8 A preparing; B coaching; C training; D guiding
9 A counts; B relies; C trusts; D leans
10 A occupation; B business; C job;
D work
11 A holding; B transporting; C carrying; D bearing
12 A much; B very; C quite; D plenty