The world around us

1. the part of a plant that grows under the ground.
3. having a lot of space; large and open.
4. a low plant with many branches.
6. the thick hair that covers the body of many animals.
7. very comfortable, expensive, and of high quality.
9. a small insect that lives in large groups called colonies.
12. a very large, beautiful, and expensive house.
13. a small animal with spines on its back that rolls into a ball for protection.
14. the soft covering that forms the outer body of a bird.
15. a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk.
17. a cold-blooded animal with scales, such as a snake or lizard.
20. a small house for a dog.
22. the hard, pointed mouth of a bird.
25. very pretty and attractive, like a painting.
26. the areas just outside a city, where many people live.
28. to fix something that is broken or damaged.
30. station a place where you can buy petrol (gas) for your car.

2. having a view of something from above (e.g., “Our balcony overlooks the park”).
3. a large bird with long legs and a long beak, often seen near water.
5. a very tall modern building, usually found in a city.
8. the money you pay every month to live in or use a house, flat, or room that you don’t own.
9. an animal that can live both in water and on land (e.g., frog).
10. living with humans, not in the wild (e.g., cat, dog).
11. a group of living things that are similar and can produce young together.
16. easy to use or helpful for your needs.
18. very, very big.
19. an animal that hunts and eats other animals.
21. full of life, energy, and activity.
23. an unwanted plant that grows where it is not wanted.
24. not tidy; dirty or disorganized.
27. the sound a dog makes.
29. a small animal with sharp front teeth, such as a mouse or rat.