Exotic Animals Unit

In paragraph 4, the word domesticated means .....

• comfortable

• harmless

• gentle

• tame

which statement is an example of a stereotype (label someone based on certain qualities)?

• Several celebrities have exotic animals for pets.

• They make owning exotic animals look exciting and glamorous, like everything else they do.

• For example, George Clooney owns a pot-bellied pig.

• Paris Hilton went to the emergency room after being bitten by her pet kinkajou.

In paragraph 6 and 7, the writer includes examples in her argument most likely because she ------

• believes that the examples will surprise owners of exotic animals

• thinks that people worry too much about their exotic pets

• knows that owners want as much information as possible

• wants to stress the possible dangers of owning an exotic animal

What idea does the information in paragraph 8 suggest?

• Owners of exotic pets enjoy watching them grow.

• Owners of exotic pets are surprised by how much it cots to raise them.

• Owners of exotic pets think they know how to take care of them.

• Owners of exotic pets are often surprised at the adult size of their pets.

The information about the Florida pythons in paragraph 9 has been included most likely to -----

• support the claim that owners of exotic pets can't always give them what they need and cause the pets to die

• suggest that fewer people should have pythons as pets

• show what happens nearly every time someone gets an exotic pet

• give an example of the bad effects that can happen when people cannot care for exotic pets

What idea is suggested by the information in paragraph 10?

• We should help only endangered wild animals.

• We should not buy animals that have been smuggled into the country.

• We should be responsible for the well-being of all wild animals.

• We should own only harmless exotic animals.

Which of these is the best summary of the argument?

• Exotic animals should live with their own kind in their native habitat, not with humans. Kept as pets, exotic animals can be dangerous, attacking people and spreading disease. It can be difficult to take care of exotic animals. As a result, many suffer or are abandoned which can cause harm to the environment. Rather than follow the bad example set by celebrities, people should let wild animals stay wild.

• Although exotic animals can be cute and cuddly, they do not make good pets. They can be difficult to take care of. Paris Hilton was bitten by her kinkajou. Some people abandon their pets when they can't take care of them. Some species don't survive when they are taken from their native habitat.

• Wild and domesticated animals are very different. Wild animals do not make good pets. They can be dangerous, and it is hard to take care of them. Some celebrities own exotic animals that are harmless. People should not buy exotic pets unless they have as much money as celebrities.

• Owners of exotic animals can't always give them what they need. Exotic animals can be dangerous. People often don't know what they are getting into. Celebrities can take good care of their pets, but they do not set a good example. Exotic animals should not be taken from habitats where they are endangered.