All around the world there are many natural habitats that are 1) in danger of disappearing. 2) When a habitat becomes endangered, the plants and animals that make their homes there are also endangered. People destroy wild places everywhere. Why? Simply 3) because there are too many of us! We need room for houses, clean water and large areas for building factories. Sounds selfish, doesn't it? It does, but 4) there are ways you can help. Firstly, find out if there are any organisations in your area that try 5) to protect natural natural habitats and get involved. Or, if you really don't have enough time to join one 6) of these organisations, why not donate some money to help them with 7) their cause? Finally, you could write a letter to your mayor or MP protesting that a natural habitat in 8) your area is endangered and needs protection. You can even start a petition, get all your friends and neighbours to sign it and then give it to your local council. Don't forget - we can all do something to help.
1. After breakfast, Mr Wardle said, referring to his guests: "You do not mind to go skating? The weather is beautiful, and we have the time. " 2. All the readily agreed, and the ladies began to ask Mr. Winkle to join them. They were convinced that he's a great athlete, so he never missed an opportunity to show off his skill. 3. But Mr. Winkle said that he had not practiced (tobeoutofpractice): he was not smiling in the presence of the idea to show the ladies that he does not know how to skate. 4. The ladies began to insist that he went with them and showed them his art. 5. It is useless to say that he does not have skates: he immediately offered a few pairs. 6. After that, Mr. Winkle could not go to the rink. 7. When they got to the lake, Mr. Bob Sawyer put on his skates and began to describe circles (tomakecircles) on the ice, not stopping for a moment to catch his breath. 8. Poor Mr. Winkle stood for a few minutes with skates in hand and not knowing how to wear them, he was screwing their sharp ends back (withthepointsbehind). 9. Finally, the horses were put on. Before we get to his feet, Mr. Winkle asked Sam to help him. 10. He began by saying that he had noticed that it is very slippery: he could not even stand on the ice, if someone did not support it. 11. Suddenly, Mr. Pickwick, not knowing that his young friend can not stand on the ice without assistance (unassisted), Sam called from the other side of the lake. 12. Sam was able to escape from the hands of Mr. Winkle ('sgrasp), only pushed him away. 13. The unhappy Mr. Winkle, and sat down on the ice, not even making the attempt to rise. 14. Mr. Pickwick was indignant that his friend was telling everyone that he's a good athlete. 13. He expressed his indignation that called Mr. Winkle braggart and humbug.
