Reading Diagnostic

Reading Diagnostic

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Pets

Best pets for my lifestyle

The best pets are those that make great companions. There are many different types of pets that could be right for you and be a wonderful complement to your life. Your pet choice should be based on what sort of animal suits your personality, works best with your lifestyle, and matches your needs.

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For example, some animals are better suited to pet keepers living in small quarters, such as apartments.others will do best on very large properties, or where they have lots of space to play.

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Different types of pets require different amounts of attention and care, and any pet you choose should fit well into your daily schedule.

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Your pet choice should be based on:

• Your friend´s favorite pet

• Only to your personality

• Personality, life style and needs

• The current fashion and your needs

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What kind of place does a pet need to live in?

• All the pets require the same amount of space to live in

• Some pets do not need space to play, because all the pets sleep a lot

• Some pets can live in small apartments while others need a lot of space

• All kinds of pets can live in small apartments as long as they have food

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Considerations for choosing a pet

1. Home Do you live in the city, or out in the country? How much space do you have indoors and out?  

2. Activities Are you looking for an exercise companion or a pet to keep you company while you do things around the house?  

3. Time Do you spend much time at home? Some pets need someone with them most of the time, especially when they are young. Others can be left alone for long periods of time.  

4. Money What is your budget? This is a very important consideration, because all pets require some degree of financial commitment. You’ll have to pay for food, housing and other daily needs, as well as veterinary care and any special needs.

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Which are the four aspects that need to be taken into consideration when getting a pet?

• Time,home, money and activities

• Only money

• Home, activities, friends and family

• Home, time, money and friends

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When tailking about time, what is important to consider?

• How many hours do you spend eating

• How many times do you watch TV during the day

• How many hours do you spend on reading

• How much time do you spend at home

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List of the types of pets

1. Dog They need regular exercise, grooming and training, and they can’t be left alone for extended periods of time. As a result, a dog may not be the best pet for your family if no one is home during the day — unless you’re prepared to hire a dog walker or send your pup to doggy daycare.

2. Cat Cats can bite or scratch when they’re not enjoying certain situations, so it’s a good idea to give your child a crash course in “kitty etiquette.” Teach them that not every cat likes to be held, or pet , and that their quirks are what so many cat-lovers grow to love.

3. Rabbit Rabbits are active and social, and they need plenty of stimulation or they can potentially get bored and destructive. If you plan to let your bunny explore your home you’ll need to do some serious bunny-proofing because they like to chew.

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What are the dog´s needs?

• They need regular exercise, grooming and training

• They don´t need regular exercise, grooming and training

• They sometimes need regular exercise, grooming and training

• They need regular exercise, grooming, but not training

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What it´s important to know about cats?

• Every cat loves to be held

• Some cats sleep a lot

• Not every cat likes to be held, or pet

• Cats can not wlak or jump every where

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What do you need to know before getting a rabbit?

• Rabbits like to sleep a lot during the day and night

• Rabbits are active and social, but can be very destructive

• Rabbits are not social at all

• Rabbits are active, but they will never destroy things

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4. Guinea pig Regular responsibilities will include grooming, cage cleaning, and having supplies at the ready. Supplies for one guinea pig is a regular financial commitment, the Humane Society says, and that could potentially double should you get a second guinea pig, which is recommended for companionship reasons.

5. Turtle Turtles are cute but quite complicated to keep. They need to live in a specific type of environment to really thrive. Everything from the temperature to the lighting must be just right, so you have to be ready and willing to set up those conditions.

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What it´s important to know about guinea pigs?

• You don´t need any special supply for a guinea pig

• Supplies for a guinea pig are not expensive at all

• Supplies for a guinea pig is a regular financial commitment

• Guinea pigs are as easy to keep as dogs, any extra supply will be needed

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How easy is to keep a turtle?

• Turtles are cute but quite complicated to keep

• Turtles are very easy to keep

• Turtles are not cute, but easy to keep

• Turtles are just a little bit complicated to keep

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6. Bird Birds are intelligent and social pets. Though they spend most of their time in cages, it’s great if you can provide them with a safe place in your home to fly freely now and then. Some birds, including parrots, can be loud or destructive and can live up to  25 years.

7. Lizard Lizards are more delicate, an older child may be better at being gentle with them.

8. Hamster Hamsters are nocturnal so only night owls will really get to see this critter in action. They have a relatively short lifespan — about two to three years — so keep in mind that your kids might get a lesson in dealing with the loss of a pet sooner rather than later.

9. Fish Feeding them daily and cleaning out their tanks will be on a caregiver’s to-do list. The frequency of tank cleaning depends on a few factors, like the kind of fish you have, but generally it will need to be cleaned every two weeks. 

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How often it is recommended to clean the fish tank?

• Every two months

• Every day

• Every two weeks

• Once a year

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What are some birds´ main characteristics?

• Birds are social, but not intelligent pets and some of them can live up to 25 years

• Birds are intelligent and social pets, some of them can live up to 25 years

• Birds are not social at all, but they are intelligent pets

• Birds are intelligent and social pets, some of them can live up to 225 years

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What is one characteristic that belongs to a lizard?

• Lizards are wild

• Liizards are delicate

• Lizards are mammals

• Lizards are red

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What do you need to know before getting a hamster?

• Hamsters are nocturnal pets

• Hamsters are usually active in the afternoons

• Hamsters are "morning" pets

• Hamsters are funny pets