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IELTS · Part 2 · Cambridge 14 — Test 4

Why zoos are good: Reading answers

Answers to questions 14–26 (13 in all), each with why it is right.

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Scientist David Hone makes the case for zoos A In my view, it is perfectly possible for many species of animals living in zoos or wildlife parks to have a quality of life as high as, or higher than, in the wild.Animals in good zoos get a varied and high-quality diet with all the supplements required, and any illnesses they might have will be treated.Their movement might be somewhat restricted, but they have a safe environment in which to live, and they are spared bullying and social ostracism by others of their kind.They do not suffer from the threat or stress of predators, or the irritation and pain of parasites or injuries.The average captive animal will have a greater life expectancy…

Answers 14–26

  1. 14

    a reference to how quickly animal species can die out

    B Matching information

  2. 15

    reasons why it is preferable to study animals in captivity rather than in the wild

    E Matching information

  3. 16

    mention of two ways of learning about animals other than visiting them in zoos

    C Matching information

  4. 17

    reasons why animals in zoos may be healthier than those in the wild

    A Matching information

  5. 18

    An animal is likely to live longer in a zoo than in the wild.

    TRUE True / False / Not Given

  6. 19

    There are some species in zoos which can no longer be found in the wild.

    TRUE True / False / Not Given

  7. 20

    Improvements in the quality of TV wildlife documentaries have resulted in increased numbers of zoo visitors.

    NOT GIVEN True / False / Not Given

  8. 21

    Zoos have always excelled at transmitting information about animals to the public.

    FALSE True / False / Not Given

  9. 22

    Studying animals in zoos is less stressful for the animals than studying them in the wild.

    NOT GIVEN True / False / Not Given

  10. 23

    B: Some travel to overseas locations to join teams in zoos. Multiple answer

  11. 24

    D: Some teach people who are involved with conservation projects. Multiple answer

  12. 25

    B: They can increase public awareness of environmental issues. Multiple answer

  13. 26

    E: They can raise animals which can later be released into the wild. Multiple answer

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