The Zoo Bird Show - Ready for Listening

B2 First · Listening Sentence Completion · Ready for B2 First 4th Edition, Macmillan Education Limited

You will hear a woman called Helen Wells talking about her job in a zoo. For questions 1–10, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.

Helen says that the zoo refers to the display of exotic birds as a

Helen suggests the biggest threat to the birds is

in mid-air.

Helen says that in this year's shows, audiences enjoyed watching a toucan catch

According to Helen, children don't usually mind having a macaw sitting on their

people.

Helen thinks that trainers need to be quite

is an important part of the job.

Helen says that good

During a show this year, a cockatoo flew away and landed on a

daily, to ensure there are no health problems.

The trainers check the birds'

work.

Helen says that cleaning out the bird cages is often

this summer.

Helen says she didn't like the fact she frequently had to work

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