Good News - Pets for the Elderly

What does the word "Encourage" mean in the passage?

• To stop

• To persuade

• To force

• To shout at

What does the underlined word "Reluctant" mean in the passage?

• Interested

• Unsure

• Not very willing

• Strongly opposed

What does the underlined word "Companion" mean in the passage?

• Friend

• Boss

• Enemy

• Teacher

According to the passage, what is the main reason that elderly people are improving their lifestyle?

• They want to be able to adopt a pet.

• If they don't, they lose their adoption fees discount.

• They want to care for their pets as best they can.

• They want to stop being lonely.

In paragraph 3, which of these pet problems is NOT mentioned?

• Pets require a lot of work.

• Pets can cause accidents.

• Pets can be very time consuming.

• Pets can make too much noise.

When do you think is the best age to have a pet? Why? (Think about different types of pets, too!)