Views on Zoos

Why do some people believe that zoos should be closed?

• Because animals cannot have their needs fully met in zoos

• Because zoos are the best place for animals to live

• Because zoos are a great way to learn about animals

• Because zoos are harmful to the environment

What do you think of when you hear the word "zoo?" Do you picture a nice habitat or a spacious enclosure? Perhaps you think a zoo is a vacation for animals before they are returned to the wild? These ideas couldn't be further from the truth. Many animals who live in zoos never return to the wild. Zoos are ultimately harmful to animals for three main reasons. First, zoos breed animals inhumanely. Second, they do not effectively help animals get back into the wild. Third, they do not provide enough resources for the animals in their care. For these reasons, zoos should be shut down and banned, or stopped altogether. Which supporting detail BEST supports the main idea that zoos should be banned?

• What do you think of when you hear the word "zoo?"

• Zoos are ultimately harmful to animals for three main reasons.

• These ideas couldn't be further from the truth.

• Zoos breed animals inhumanely.

The author presents 2 arguments in the reading passage for Views on Zoos?

• True

• False

What is one argument in favor of zoos?

• They provide educational opportunities for the public.

• They allow animals to roam freely in the wild.

• They are a natural habitat for animals.

• They do not require any funding.

Which of the following is a common criticism of zoos?

• They help in animal conservation.

• They provide a safe environment for animals.

• They restrict animals' natural behaviors.

• They educate the public about wildlife.

What is the main purpose of a zoo?

• To entertain visitors with animal performances.

• To conserve endangered species and educate the public.

• To allow animals to live in their natural habitat.

• To make a profit from ticket sales.

Which sentence uses the word 'zoo' correctly?

• The zoo of the car was very loud.

• She visited the zoo to see the lions.

• He used a zoo to cut the paper.

• The zoo was very tasty.

What does the term 'enclosure' refer to in the context of zoos?

• A type of food given to animals.

• A barrier or space where animals are kept.

• A method of training animals.

• A type of animal found in zoos.

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'Zoos, despite their benefits, are often criticized.'

• Complex sentence

• Compound sentence

• Simple sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

Which word best describes a zoo that is well-maintained and provides for the animals' needs?

• Negligent

• Humane

• Inhumane

• Chaotic