People protest about the cruelty of keeping animals in captivity, but they seem happy enough to eat meat, keep pets and visit zoos. All animals should be free!’ Write an article for a magazine in which you explain your point of view on this statement.

(24 marks for content and organisation 16 marks for technical accuracy)

[40 marks]

The way human beings get involved with animals can be seen in a contradictory and cruel way. On the one hand, we love our dogs, cats, ramister and other pets, however, we eat meat and other products from animal exploitation. Are we correct? No we are not.

All animals deserve respect and freedom. These factors are not promoted in animal exploitation for the meat, milk, egg industry, among others. Unfortunately, these products are very stabilized in our culture, and many of us are unable to abandon them. In that case, it is important that we assume our hypocresia and look for ways to change that if possible.

Another contradiction in relation to our behavior with animals is in relation to people who are against the domestic breeding of wild animals, but keep cats, dogs, birds and other pets. These people are not wrong to be against the captivity of wild animals, as it is impossible for all the needs of these animals to be met in another environment than nature. In addition, domesticated animals are able to supply all their needs in a domestic environment.

Therefore, we can affirm that the situation of animals in our society is already well elucidated, and it is up to people to become aware so that they can live better and better, in places that leave them with a good quality of life and security.

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