Complete the summary below. Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.

Project to reintroduce white storks at Knepp Estate

Last spring, two white storks were observed nesting at Knepp Estate, putting (34) …………….. together high up in a large oak tree. The female laid three eggs, which unfortunately proved to be (35) …………… However, this
was not surprising for such young storks. Naturalists believe they are likely to breed successfully in the future.

These two storks were bred in (36) ……………. and, after arriving in the UK, were kept for several years together with a few fully mature storks and some fellow juveniles before being released at Knepp. It appears that other storks are developing a sense of (37) ………………… to their new home. One left Knepp for a year, only to fly back to be with the group again.

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

38. In Section A, we learn that in the past people thought white storks
A represented the deep snow and cold days of winter.
B had the power to ensure that babies were born safely.
C were a speciality that only the very rich were allowed to eat.
D might be used to encourage people to get rid of the monarchy.

39. The Sussex Wildlife Trust committee was unwilling to support the storks because
A it thought there might not be any safe breeding places locally.
B it worried whether they would survive in Britain long enough.
C it was unsure that they were actually a native species.
D it had too many other worthy projects to support.

40. What has been one effect of stork reintroductions in Europe?
A A variety of measures have been taken to create nesting sites.
B Changes have been made to the routes of some major roads.
C Special shelters have been made to protect the birds in bad weather.
D Some people have strengthened their roofs to support the birds’ weight.