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To be "on the job" means to be _______.
a. incomplete b. busy working c. happening while you are working
A. Answer the questions about Working with Animals: Safety Tips.
1. Purpose The purpose of the article is to _______.
a. tell an interesting story about animal rescue
b. teach readers about some safety signs for animal care and service workers
c. persuade readers to work as an animal rescuer, or animal care and service worker
2. Inference According to the text, why is it important for animal care and service workers to know the location of first aid stations?
a. to ensure lost animals are properly rescued
b. to make their workplace more comfortable
c. to help animals and caregivers in case of emergencies
3. Vocabulary In line 3, a "crucial" part is a(n) _______ part.
a. various b. important c. healthy
4. Reference In line 22, "they" most probably refers to _______.
a. duties b. settings c. workers
5. Main Idea The last paragraph talks about _______ safety signs for animal care and service workers.
a. the difference in b. the price of c. the importance of
B. Look at the signs below. Match each of the following sentences with one of the signs.
a. Workers can find phones near the sign and use them in case of a fire emergency. The phones are connected directly to
the emergency services.
b. Workers can find basic medical supplies here if they are injured.
c. Workers may encounter animals that can harm them. These animals could include wild animals and aggressive pets.
d. Workers should not enter the area if they are not given permission.
C. Talk with a partner. What other kinds of safety signs have you seen? Where are they used?
