Last week my school got the chance to take part in a week's work experience in The New Forest. We were helding a charity that protects and counts the ponies that live in The New Forest.
It was really interesting work so I was excited to be able to take part. The ponies are free to go wherever they want to, which is wonderful, but it also puts them in danger sometimes. I stayed in a beautiful wooden hostel in the middle of the forest with some other charity workers. It was a basic building but warm and cosy and I got a free bed and wood while I was working with the ponies. We shared a dormitory with eight beds in it, so at night we chatted to each other and I really got to know everyone.
One of the things that shocked me during my time in the forest was that tourists do not act responsibly in the forest. I can understand that they have come to enjoy the beautiful forest, but they don't understand that they shouldn't get too close to the ponies. This isn't because the ponies are dangerous. Actually, quite the opposite is true as they are usually very friendly. They will often come up to tourists who are having a picnic and try to steal their food, which is really funny. The problem is that the ponies should not be encouraged to get too close to people in case they start to depend on them. Unfortunately, many ponies are hit by cars every year. There are several roads that go through the forests and tourists drive way too fast. I don't think people realise that they are causing problems and there should be lots notices everywhere, telling them how to behave near the ponies.
Generally it was a wonderful experience and it was taught me that I want to study for a degree in animal behaviour. This is something I wouldn't have thought about before. I'll probably study in London as I love living in the city and I will definitely come and help in the forest again. I am so happy that I spent the week working with the ponies. It was not only educational and interesting, but a lot of fun, too.
1. Where we can find this text?
a)
b) in a magazine for teenagers
c) in a tourist brochure
d) in a medical journal
e) in a History coursebook

2. Find the right ending for the sentences and answer the questions.
1. Simon describes the accomodation
a) as quite comfortable, having to share the room with others.
b) as standard but inviting for guests.
c) as unexpectedly modern but luxurious
d) as expensive, if one takes into account what was offered.
2. What was Simon attitude towards tourists?
a) He enjoyed talking to them about animal issues.
b) He thought they shouldn't be allowed in The New Forest anymore.
c) He believed he needed to be more educated about the ponies.
d) He tried to teach them about the wildlife in the forest but failed.
3. One of the problems ponies face is that
a) people treat them very badly
b) they live in bad weather conditions.
c) they die as a result of car accidents involving tourists.
d) they are completely dependent on humans for their survival.
4. What affect has the experience had on Simon.
a) He wants to live near the forest.
b) He wants to buy a pony if he can afford to.
c) He wants to study animals at university.
d) He doesn't want to work with a charity again.

5. What mignt Simon say about his experience in The New forest?
a) After spending a week helping in The New Forest, I am more certain that ever that animals need our help and attention.
b) The wild ponies of The New Forest can be quite dangerous and tourists have to protect themselves from them.
c) The New Forest is slowly being destroyed and this is why the government should try to protect it.
d) I joined a project to ban all tourists from The New Forest in order to protect the wild ponies.

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