The Ring's Epic Journey

1 Time to Read!
The Lord of the Rings is an epic fantasy novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien. The story takes place in
a fictional world during the Third Age, and it follows the adventures of Frodo Baggins as he
tries to destroy the One Ring and defeat the Dark Lord Sauron.
Frodo is a young hobbit who lives in the Shire, a peaceful and idyllic land inhabited by other
hobbits. He is chosen by the wizard Gandalf to be the ring-bearer because of his bravery and
strong will. The One Ring is a powerful artifact that was created by Sauron to control the other
Rings of Power. It has the power to corrupt anyone who possesses it, and Sauron wants to use
it to conquer Middle-earth.
Frodo is joined on his quest by a group of loyal companions, including Samwise Gamgee, Merry
Brandybuck, and Pippin Took. They travel through dangerous lands and face many challenges
along the way. They encounter creatures like orcs, trolls, and giant spiders, and they meet
characters like Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli, who become their allies.
As they get closer to Mount Doom, the volcano where the One Ring was forged, Frodo
becomes more and more burdened by its power. He is tempted to keep the ring for himself, but
he resists with the help of Sam, who is his closest friend and confidant. In the end, Frodo
succeeds in destroying the ring, but not without great personal sacrifice.
The Lord of the Rings is a classic tale of good versus evil, and it explores themes of friendship,
courage, and the corrupting influence of power. It has had a lasting impact on the fantasy genre
and has inspired countless works of literature, film, and art.

2 Let's Dive into a Dialogue!

Sophie Hey, Ben. Do you remember the conversation we had yesterday about instincts?
Ben Yeah. What does that have to do with anything?
Sophie Well, I was reading about some animals and their natural behaviors. Did you
know that some birds instinctively know when it's time to migrate or breed?
Ben Really? How do they figure that out?
Sophie It's fascinating. They have an innate sense of direction and can also interpret
changes in Earth's magnetic field. That helps them find routes and landmarks
during their migration journeys.
Ben Wow, nature truly is amazing.
 Sophie And on a related note, I also read about some endangered species that are going
extinct because of human activities. But fortunately, some of these animals have
developed behavioral adaptations to help them survive. Like how some bears
hibernate during harsh winters to conserve energy and food.
Ben That's incredible. We should be more aware and protect these species so they
don't become extinct.
Sophie Definitely. Let's spread awareness and educate others about the importance of
preserving our planet's biodiversity.

3 Match these words and phrases to their translations!

1 to breed a поведенческая адаптация

2 figure out b мигрировать

3 to migrate c размножаться

4 endangered specie d инстинкт

5 Earth's magnetic field e ориентиры

6 extinct f понять

7 landmarks g гнить

8 instinct h вымирающий вид

9 hibernate i магнитное поле Земли

10 behavioural adaptation j вымерший

Correct Answers
3 Correct matches:
1 c 2 f 3 b 4 h 5 i 6 j 7 e 8 d
9 g 10 a