July 31 - August 06, 2006
Germany's slain bear comes back as a teddy
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1. How long did the Germans try to catch the bear?
A. one day
B. two weeks
C. three months
D. eighty-one years

2. How long did it take hunters to kill the bear after the government gave them the order?
A. one day
B. two weeks
C. three months
D. eighty-one years

3. When did a bear roam free in Germany the last time?
A. 1789
B. 1835
C. 1932
D. 2005

4. Where did Bruno come from?

A. the Swiss Alps
B. an Austrian zoo
C. the German jungle
D. an Italian nature reserve

5. Why did they shoot the bear?
A. for sport
B. It had attacked children.
C. People were afraid of him.
D. They wanted to see him closely.


Synonyms: Which of the following words or phrases replace the ones from the passage best?
6. panic
A. fear
B. tourism
C. sightseeing
D. nature walks

7. tribute
  A. toy
B. animal
C. honour
D. investment

8. attempt
A. try
B. order
C. demand
D. suggestion

9. reprisal
A. praise
B. reward
C. punishment
D. encouragement

10. in vain
A. extensively
B. from the air
C. in large groups
D. without success

 

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