(what sor “p Breakfast* What's it ike to wake up inthe mong and see lynne, a. S-metre tall Rothschild giraffe, staring through your > window? it sounds strange, but this isa normal morning at the Giraffe Manor, a hotel in Kenya, Africa. Every morning before 9 o'clock, the giraffes walk over and put their heads through the open windows to see what's for breakfast. In the wild, giraffes eat leaves and twigs, but here at the hotel they prefer a slice of toast and some orange juice. ‘These playful creatures are like members of the family. Each ‘one has its own name and personality. Lynne is the leader and loves treats from the guests. Arlene likes hugs while Barney is like a typical teenager - even though he's only 3, The hotel is also a conservation project. The Rothschild giraffe is a rare animal with only a few hundred left in the wild. On the 140-acre estate there are also exotic birds and antelope. The owners and the staff do their best to make their guests feel welcome. Giraffe ‘Manor is a place that promises an amazing experience and lots of photographs with its gentle creatures. 3 Now read the text and for 4, Use words from the (ST section to questions 1-4 choose the best complete the sentences, answer (A, B, C or D). Find 4 he , doesn’t think it's rude to idence lirthe sate 1 Lynne, the giraffe, doesn’t think it's rude at people through windows, AoWhetantnals WeearGeetfelsrien 2 THE eesensronne iN the hotel are very friendly and always A Only giraffes, ready to help guests. ‘ 3° Chocolate is a welcome sweet sw for everyone, B Wild animals. © Cayenne. 4 You cant see « Rothchid gifle rember. Hs a D Birds, giraffes and antelope, 5 OM the .vnnsenewesns there are exotic birds and antelope. 2 What do the giraffes lke doing in 6 The owners made all their -» fel welcome. the morning? 7 Giraffes €8t nnsnmmer AND voor ‘A Eating from the trees 8 The smn 5 the head of the group that everyone ele follows B Sharing guests’ meals. 9 The staff always to make sure the © Opening the windows, guests have a nice time. D PI the familie eee ae te 5 Match the adjectives in bold in the text to their synonyms: 3 What does Lynne enjoy? exceptional, typical, uncommon, kind, lively, fantastic, A Hugs. C Kisses. ‘ , B Treats. D Leaves Speaking & Writing 4 What is special about the Rothschild 6 In three minutes write some reasons why ajratfes? someone should go to Giraffe Manor. Tell the class. A They are very tall. 7 Imagine you are at Giraffe Manor. Send your English B They are exotic. pen friend an email. In your email write: where you are, © There aren't many left what the place is like, what is special about it and what you D They only eat sweets. like the most. (W]Vocabulary Bank 3 p. VEI3VBTAE.9) 51