3 a) Try to work out the meaning of the highlighted words in the text from their context. What part of speech is each?

The highlighted words in the text are:

• "escape" - in the first sentence, it means to get away or break free from the pressures. It is a verb (v).
• "fatal, poisonous" - in the second sentence, it means deadly or capable of causing death. It is an adjective.
• "shaking" - in the third sentence, it means trembling or vibrating. It is an adjective.
• "reptiles" - in the fourth sentence, Alligators and snakes are reptiles. It is a noun.
• "swallow" - in the fifth sentence, it means to accept or believe something without question. It is a verb.