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122 Chapter 4 Other Useful English WordsSo it was with fear that they stood in the game park, waiting forChristian to approach. Recognizing them, Christian came up cautiously.As he sniffed the air, Rendall and Bourke tensed. Then it happened.Christian ran toward them, stood on his hind legs, and hugged them. Thegreeting was lion style. Christian wrapped his front paws around theirshoulders and licked them. The video that captures this moment wasmade more than thirty years ago, using (10) technology that is nowobsolete. But it is so moving that it has become a You-Tube hit, viewedby millions.For two successive years, 1972 and 1973, the men went back to seetheir former pet. Then, as Christian became wilder, they stopped.What happened to Christian? It is believed that he lived a long and successfullife, and may have even been the head of his pride (or group of lions).He probably died of natural causes. George Adamson was not as lucky: hewas ambushed and murdered by bandits. But the work he did with Christianlives on, and has touched the heart of millions who have viewed the video.Rendall and Bourke have written a book entitled A Lion Called Christian thatrecords their experiences. The lion who lived in the center of SwingingLondon has become a symbol of animal rights across the world.■ ExerciseEach numbered sentence corresponds to a sentence in the passage. Fill inthe letter of the choice that makes the sentence mean the same thing asits corresponding sentence in the passage.1. The two men decided to themselves by buying an unusual pet.a. hurt b. be foolish about c. laugh at d. be nice to2. The sale of wild animals could not the outcry.a. conquer b. bear c. hope for d. publicize3. He was also about keeping himself clean.a. the best b. better than the owners c. reasonable d. careful4. The local minister allowed the cub to run in a nearby gatedchurch yard.a. foolishly b. mysteriously c. courteously d. lately5. Christian’s playful and affectionate nature the fear.a. delayed b. increased c. did away with d. weakened6. They could not .a. keep him b. delay c. lie d. have him get bigger7. The movie Born Free had gathered .a. softened words b. praise c. tolerance d. noble sentimentsCopyright © Cengage Learning. All Right Reserved.