What do people in your country think of bats? Are they mean and ________ creatures?

Are they mean and scary________ are they symbols of both happiness and luck?

In Western countries, many people have an unreasonable fear of bats. According to scientist Dr. Sharon Horowitz, bats are not only _____________ but also_____________ mammals.

"When I was a child, I believed that a bat would attack me and  ______________  itself in my hair." Now I know better said Dr. Horowitz.

Contrary to popular Western myths, bats do not _____________ humans.

Although a few bats may have diseases, they are not major carriers of rabies or other frightening diseases. Bats help natural plant life by pollinating plants, spreading seeds_______ insects.

If you get rid of bats that eat overripe fruit, then fruit flies will flourish and _______ the fruit industry.

According to Dr. Horowitz, bats are both ________ and ________ pets. However, not many people own or train bats, and bats prefer to avoid people.