2.PAssage : ead the excerpts. excerpt from “The Importance of Zoos”

Zoos have changed a lot from the early days of bars and cages. Zoos spare no expense in creating life-like habitats that resemble animals’ homes in the wild. Zoo animals receive expert medical care. Animal behaviorists are dedicated to finding ways to keep animals active and to prevent boredom. Studies show that some zoo animals have longer lifespans than they would in the wild. Zoos rescue animals from dangerous and abusive situations. They take in orphaned animals that may have lost a parent to hunters. They also rehabilitate injured animals that would have been unable to heal in the wild. Finally, zoos contribute money and research information to support conservation efforts around the world.

excerpt from “A Case Against Zoos”

The idea of keeping any living creature behind barriers is difficult for some people to accept. It’s true that zoo animals receive medical care. But zoo supporters claim that animals in captivity are even healthier than those in the wild. Let’s consider a few problems with this argument. First, animals like polar bears live in naturally cold climates. However, there are polar bear exhibits in warm and even tropical areas worldwide. It is very stressful for animals to adapt to different temperatures and this affects their health. Next, no matter how hard they try, zoos cannot provide the living space that animals need. Studies show that small enclosures prevent animals from getting enough exercise and carrying out normal routines. Lack of space even lowers infant survival rates. Zoo diets may not contain the nutrients animals get in the wild, causing disease and weight problems. Finally, the life span of some species, such as elephants, is shorter in zoos.

Which responses most accurately represent the viewpoints of the authors?

Select the two correct responses.

Both authors believe that nearly all species of zoo animals live longer than they might have in the wild.

The first author indicates that zoos create habitats that resemble animals’ homes in the wild, while the second author believes that zoos cannot meet animals’ needs for climate and space.

Both authors agree that zoos provide medical care to animals in captivity.

The first author states that bars and cages are necessary for zoo safety, while the second author believes that keeping animals behind barriers is dangerous.