34 UNIT 04 | On the move Read the text about taking pets on a plane. Some parts are missing. Choose the correct part (A–P) for each gap (1–13). There are two extra parts that you should not use. Write your answers in the boxes provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. LANGUAGE IN USE 11 Where your pets are stored during a flight Driving with a dog or cat in the car can be a major hassle. What happens if there’s a traffic jam? What if Fido needs to (0) a walk? What if Mr Bigglesworth coughs up a hairball? If you’ve ever experienced (1) , the idea of taking your pet with you onto an airplane might sound like a nightmare at 10,668 meters. However, most airlines allow passengers to (2) their pets. In fact, an estimated two million pets and other animals (3) the skies each year in the United States alone. Pets, however, aren’t people. They may be the love of your life, but aboard an airplane, they generally (4) one of three different categories: carry-on baggage, checked baggage or cargo. Remember, travelling can be a dangerous and stressful undertaking for a pet. Most airlines (5) that a pet be at least eight weeks old before it flies. (6) your pet is a healthy adult, it might not be a good idea to take it on a plane. If you choose to bring your pet along as checked baggage, it will travel in the hold under (7) as other items, placed among bags and suitcases. In many airplane models, the cargo area occupies the level directly beneath the cabins where the passengers sit. (8) they are temperature-controlled, other parts of the airport may not be, so travelling can still be dangerous for pets. (9) , if you bring it along as carry-on baggage, the lucky cat or dog will get to experience the same flying conditions as you. The only difference is that while you get to (10) in your seat and snack on peanuts, your furry friend will have to (11) its carrier box for the whole flight. If your pet happens to bark or meow a lot in small spaces, be prepared to suffer (12) from your fellow passengers. Of course, for the truly spoiled pet, private planes are always (13) . Some companies even hope to offer pet-friendly flights in which the animals ride in specially designed passenger cabins. Talk about travelling in style! 012345678910111213 D A a pricier alternative E However I some hateful looks M transportation B But even if F recommend J such an adventure N travel with C fall into G remain inside K take to O When D go for H sit back L the same conditions P While Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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