Dog Ban: For or Against (ReadTheory)

Intro: The city of Rockwell is on the coast. After reviewing a petition written by many concerned citizens, the city council is deciding whether or not to institute a new law that would ban dogs on the city beaches. The argument for and against the dog ban are as follows. 

Argument For: Dogs should be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. Allowing dogs on the beach is detrimental to ecosystems in and around the ocean. This is because rambunctious dogs can harm small creatures like fish, turtles, and hermit crabs. In addition, some dogs may bother tourists and beach-goers. Permitting dogs on the beach also contributes to pollution; many dog owners do not pick up after their dogs, leaving waste in the sand or ocean. The banning of dogs will ensure that the beaches of Rockwell remain peaceful and clean. For these reasons, the ban should be enacted immediately.

Argument Against: Dogs should not be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. The beach is an ideal open space for dogs to run freely, unencumbered by leashes. What is more, the beach is the perfect setting for dogs to exercise and have fun. Not only does this make for a happier dog, but it is also beneficial to a dog's health. It has been proven that dogs who exercise outdoors are 65% less likely to develop life-threatening diseases. This makes it ever more attractive for tourists to visit the Rockwell beaches. They know that themselves, as well as their dogs, will get valuable exercise and other health related benefits there. And, not to mention, the increased traffic to the beaches will strengthen the local economy. Based on this information, it can be seen that dogs should not be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. The wellbeing of our dogs depends on it.

QUESTION 1: The argument FOR the dog ban relies mostly upon a(n)

• love of small creatures

• understanding of tourism

• appreciation for dogs

• respect for the environment

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Intro: The city of Rockwell is on the coast. After reviewing a petition written by many concerned citizens, the city council is deciding whether or not to institute a new law that would ban dogs on the city beaches. The argument for and against the dog ban are as follows. 

Argument For: Dogs should be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. Allowing dogs on the beach is detrimental to ecosystems in and around the ocean. This is because rambunctious dogs can harm small creatures like fish, turtles, and hermit crabs. In addition, some dogs may bother tourists and beach-goers. Permitting dogs on the beach also contributes to pollution; many dog owners do not pick up after their dogs, leaving waste in the sand or ocean. The banning of dogs will ensure that the beaches of Rockwell remain peaceful and clean. For these reasons, the ban should be enacted immediately.

Argument Against: Dogs should not be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. The beach is an ideal open space for dogs to run freely, unencumbered by leashes. What is more, the beach is the perfect setting for dogs to exercise and have fun. Not only does this make for a happier dog, but it is also beneficial to a dog's health. It has been proven that dogs who exercise outdoors are 65% less likely to develop life-threatening diseases. This makes it ever more attractive for tourists to visit the Rockwell beaches. They know that themselves, as well as their dogs, will get valuable exercise and other health related benefits there. And, not to mention, the increased traffic to the beaches will strengthen the local economy. Based on this information, it can be seen that dogs should not be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. The wellbeing of our dogs depends on it.

QUESTION 2: Based on its use the argument FOR the dog ban, it can be understood that the word permitting belongs to which of the following word groups?

• advising, insisting, persuading

• prohibiting, forbidding, barring

• considering, understanding, believing

• allowing, letting, tolerating

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Intro: The city of Rockwell is on the coast. After reviewing a petition written by many concerned citizens, the city council is deciding whether or not to institute a new law that would ban dogs on the city beaches. The argument for and against the dog ban are as follows. 

Argument For: Dogs should be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. Allowing dogs on the beach is detrimental to ecosystems in and around the ocean. This is because rambunctious dogs can harm small creatures like fish, turtles, and hermit crabs. In addition, some dogs may bother tourists and beach-goers. Permitting dogs on the beach also contributes to pollution; many dog owners do not pick up after their dogs, leaving waste in the sand or ocean. The banning of dogs will ensure that the beaches of Rockwell remain peaceful and clean. For these reasons, the ban should be enacted immediately.

Argument Against: Dogs should not be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. The beach is an ideal open space for dogs to run freely, unencumbered by leashes. What is more, the beach is the perfect setting for dogs to exercise and have fun. Not only does this make for a happier dog, but it is also beneficial to a dog's health. It has been proven that dogs who exercise outdoors are 65% less likely to develop life-threatening diseases. This makes it ever more attractive for tourists to visit the Rockwell beaches. They know that themselves, as well as their dogs, will get valuable exercise and other health related benefits there. And, not to mention, the increased traffic to the beaches will strengthen the local economy. Based on this information, it can be seen that dogs should not be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. The wellbeing of our dogs depends on it.

QUESTION 3: The argument AGAINST the dog ban relies mostly upon a(n)

• appreciation of outdoor exercise

• understanding of the coastal ecosystem

• interest in the strength of the local economy

• concern about the wellbeing of dogs

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Intro: The city of Rockwell is on the coast. After reviewing a petition written by many concerned citizens, the city council is deciding whether or not to institute a new law that would ban dogs on the city beaches. The argument for and against the dog ban are as follows. 

Argument For: Dogs should be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. Allowing dogs on the beach is detrimental to ecosystems in and around the ocean. This is because rambunctious dogs can harm small creatures like fish, turtles, and hermit crabs. In addition, some dogs may bother tourists and beach-goers. Permitting dogs on the beach also contributes to pollution; many dog owners do not pick up after their dogs, leaving waste in the sand or ocean. The banning of dogs will ensure that the beaches of Rockwell remain peaceful and clean. For these reasons, the ban should be enacted immediately.

Argument Against: Dogs should not be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. The beach is an ideal open space for dogs to run freely, unencumbered by leashes. What is more, the beach is the perfect setting for dogs to exercise and have fun. Not only does this make for a happier dog, but it is also beneficial to a dog's health. It has been proven that dogs who exercise outdoors are 65% less likely to develop life-threatening diseases. This makes it ever more attractive for tourists to visit the Rockwell beaches. They know that themselves, as well as their dogs, will get valuable exercise and other health related benefits there. And, not to mention, the increased traffic to the beaches will strengthen the local economy. Based on this information, it can be seen that dogs should not be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. The wellbeing of our dogs depends on it.

QUESTION 4: Which of the following pieces of information, if true, would weaken the argument AGAINST the dog ban?

• Research demonstrates that beaches that allow dogs have significantly increased fish, turtle, and hermit crab populations

• Studies show that dogs who spend extended periods of time in direct sun are 40% more likely to develop cancer.

• On average, beaches that allow dogs have greater annual revenue than beaches that do not allow dogs.

• Dog trainers and scientists alike have discovered that 80% of dogs prefer running on the beach to swimming in the ocean.

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Intro: The city of Rockwell is on the coast. After reviewing a petition written by many concerned citizens, the city council is deciding whether or not to institute a new law that would ban dogs on the city beaches. The argument for and against the dog ban are as follows. 

Argument For: Dogs should be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. Allowing dogs on the beach is detrimental to ecosystems in and around the ocean. This is because rambunctious dogs can harm small creatures like fish, turtles, and hermit crabs. In addition, some dogs may bother tourists and beach-goers. Permitting dogs on the beach also contributes to pollution; many dog owners do not pick up after their dogs, leaving waste in the sand or ocean. The banning of dogs will ensure that the beaches of Rockwell remain peaceful and clean. For these reasons, the ban should be enacted immediately.

Argument Against: Dogs should not be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. The beach is an ideal open space for dogs to run freely, unencumbered by leashes. What is more, the beach is the perfect setting for dogs to exercise and have fun. Not only does this make for a happier dog, but it is also beneficial to a dog's health. It has been proven that dogs who exercise outdoors are 65% less likely to develop life-threatening diseases. This makes it ever more attractive for tourists to visit the Rockwell beaches. They know that themselves, as well as their dogs, will get valuable exercise and other health related benefits there. And, not to mention, the increased traffic to the beaches will strengthen the local economy. Based on this information, it can be seen that dogs should not be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. The wellbeing of our dogs depends on it.

QUESTION 5: In the argument AGAINST the dog ban, the author writes, "The beach is an ideal open space for dogs to run freely, unencumbered by leashes." As used by the author, which of the following also describes something that is unencumbered?

• After the traveller freed the horse from the buggy, the horse galloped around the open field

• Once it was let out of the crate, the dog ran circles around the dining room

• After it was released into the wild, the panther that grew up in a zoo stayed in one small area

• As the hiker became more used to the weight of her pack, she noticed it less frequently.

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Intro: The city of Rockwell is on the coast. After reviewing a petition written by many concerned citizens, the city council is deciding whether or not to institute a new law that would ban dogs on the city beaches. The argument for and against the dog ban are as follows. 

Argument For: Dogs should be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. Allowing dogs on the beach is detrimental to ecosystems in and around the ocean. This is because rambunctious dogs can harm small creatures like fish, turtles, and hermit crabs. In addition, some dogs may bother tourists and beach-goers. Permitting dogs on the beach also contributes to pollution; many dog owners do not pick up after their dogs, leaving waste in the sand or ocean. The banning of dogs will ensure that the beaches of Rockwell remain peaceful and clean. For these reasons, the ban should be enacted immediately.

Argument Against: Dogs should not be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. The beach is an ideal open space for dogs to run freely, unencumbered by leashes. What is more, the beach is the perfect setting for dogs to exercise and have fun. Not only does this make for a happier dog, but it is also beneficial to a dog's health. It has been proven that dogs who exercise outdoors are 65% less likely to develop life-threatening diseases. This makes it ever more attractive for tourists to visit the Rockwell beaches. They know that themselves, as well as their dogs, will get valuable exercise and other health related benefits there. And, not to mention, the increased traffic to the beaches will strengthen the local economy. Based on this information, it can be seen that dogs should not be banned from the beaches in Rockwell. The wellbeing of our dogs depends on it.

QUESTION 6: Which of the following statements would the author of the argument AGAINST the dog ban most likely agree with?

• After the traveller freed the horse from the buggy, the horse galloped around the open field

• Once it was let out of the crate, the dog ran circles around the dining room

• After it was released into the wild, the panther that grew up in a zoo stayed in one small area

• As the hiker became more used to the weight of her pack, she noticed it less frequently.

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