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a) birds; b) dogs; c) cats.

2. Where do they like to keep birds?
a) at home; b) in cages; c) in the streets.

3. What was the sailor delighted with?
a) the splendid view of the sea;
b) the feathers of some sparrows;
c) the splendid feathers of some parrots.

4. What kind of instructions did he give?
a) how to feed the bird;
b) how and where the bird must be carried;
c) how to sell the bird.

5. Whom did he get a letter from?
a) his mother; b) his friend; c) his uncle.

6. Why wasn't his mother pleased with the bird?
a) it was smooth; b) it was cute;
c) it was tough.

III. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the
following sentences from the text.

1. The sailors are very fond of
a) ships; b) birds; c) cigarettes.

2. His ship was in
a) the West End; b) the West Indies;
c) West Europe.

3. He saw the parrots
a) for sale; b) for sail; c) for soul.

4. He bought one and gave it
a) some grain; b) to another sailor;
c) to his mate.

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