Unit 14 English for Science and Technology Resource Book

Form 4 and 5
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DOLPHINS : GREAT NAVAL SECURITY TOOLS

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B. Fill in each blank with the correct Subject-Verb Agreement using the
verbs given in the brackets.

People use animals for different purposes. Dolphins, sea lions and
seals (1) .(be) marine animals. They (2) .(be) trained to detect
underwater objects by the US military in Iraqi waters. Navy personnel attach
cameras or sensors to dolphins to enable them to locate underwater objects.
The tiger, on the other hand, (3) (be) a fascinating animal but
sadly, it (4) .(be) now increasingly threatened with extinction. The greatest
danger facing it is the belief that a tiger (5) .(be) a source of healing
power. The Chinese, for instance, (6)(value) every part of the tiger which
they say (7) .(have) medicinal value. They (8)(claim) that tiger bones
can cure rheumatism and help longevity. The Taiwanese (9) .(be) ever
willing to pay dearly for a bowl of tiger soup. They believe the soup
(10)(give) them added vitality.




A. Information Transfer
Complete the graphic organizer below using the information given in the text.

DOLPHINS
GENERAL FUNCTIONS


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SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS


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