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The transformation of wolves into domestic dogs began tens of thousands of years ago when humans and wolves lived and hunted together. Over many generations, wolves grew less wild and aggressive as they lost traits like large sharp teeth. Through selective breeding, humans developed dogs into working companions and eventually over 300 distinct breeds for various purposes. Today, dogs fill roles as service animals, search and rescue partners, and even military helpers, in addition to being beloved pets.

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Dogs

The transformation of wolves into domestic dogs began tens of thousands of years ago when humans and wolves lived and hunted together. Over many generations, wolves grew less wild and aggressive as they lost traits like large sharp teeth. Through selective breeding, humans developed dogs into working companions and eventually over 300 distinct breeds for various purposes. Today, dogs fill roles as service animals, search and rescue partners, and even military helpers, in addition to being beloved pets.

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1.

A. Therapy dog
B. Police dog
C. Family dog
D. Rescue dog

2.
E, DNA, dogs are descendants of wolves - in fact their DNA is virtually identical
G, Hunting, people and wolves were living and hunting in close proximity
B, big sharp teeth, they became tamer and lost some of their predatory qualities such as big sharp
teeth
H, lions, China dogs were bred to look like lions
D, dog show, By the 19th century, the crossbreeding craze was underway, culminating in the first
dog shows by mid-century.
A, 300 different breeds, today we have over 300 different breeds
C, difficulty breathing, genetic disorders in certain breeds that can lead to problems such as
difficulty breathing
J, war dogs, Dogs today live among us, not just as our pets but also as therapy dogs, search-and-
rescue dogs and even war dogs
I, rescue organizations, establishing rescue organizations to help dogs find good homes
F, going for a walk

3.
1. ...the transformation from wolf to dog began some twenty to forty thousand years ago,
when people and wolves were living and hunting together / in close proximity ...
2. Over many generations they became more friendly and less wild / tamer and lost
some of 
their dangerous hunting / predatory qualities such as big sharp teeth.
3. What resulted was the dog - the very first domesticated animal / that was under
human control.
4. Selective breeding eventually gave rise to many different looking dogs or special types
of animals with a specific name / purebreds.
5. ...dogs were becoming more of something people could use to show off their money
or position / a status symbol among wealthy households.
6. By the 19th century, the crossbreeding popular trend / craze was underway
resulting / culminating in the first dog shows by mid-century.
7. Humans were mixing and matching dogs no longer just for their usefulness / utility,
but also for their appearance.
8. But by breeding offspring that exhibit only the most obvious characteristics /
pronounces traits, some say we’ve gone too far.
9. Yet, for all the problems we’ve introduced into our relating to dogs / canine
companions, we’ve also found ways to bring dogs into our lives more than ever before.
10. ... that once lived only among their own social groups / packs tens of thousands of
years ago have come to depend on us as much as we depend on them. 

4.
1. ...people and wolves were living and hunting in 
close proximity. 
a. adjective, showing an active meaning 
2. ...humans began to play a more active role in the 
breeding of dogs. 
b. noun (gerund) 
3. Selective breeding eventually gave rise to many 
different-looking dogs... 
c. participle clause showing an active meaning and giving
extra information about the main sentence
4. Today we have over 300 different breeds, making 
dogs the most diverse species on earth. 
d. part of a continuous verb form 

5.
1. Having (noun) a pet dog has been shown to make people healthier, but there are so many
breeds to
2. choose from, varying in size (participle clause), appearance and personality. When you are
choosing (continuous) a breed of
3. dog, consider these tips:
4. The famous black and white Dalmatian needs a lot of exercise, so it’s suitable for active owners
5. who enjoy spending (noun) lots of time outdoors.
6. The tiny Chihuahua needs less exercise, so it’s a good choice if you are out at work every day.
7. Retrievers and Labradors are fun-loving and outgoing (adjectives), are making them suitable pets
for families
8. with young children.
9. Some breeds like Afghans or Poodles, have fur which needs regular grooming (noun), required
regular
10. trips to the dog salon. This is time-consuming (adjective) and expensive.
11. If someone in the family is allergic to dogs, a Xoloitzcuintli might work out. This Mexican breed
12. is almost hairless - so they’re not always losing their fur and you’re not sneezing all the
time! (continuous)

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