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UNIT 6 ■ Achievement Test
Name
ﲵListen to the conversation. Read the sentences. Then listen again and check
true or false.
true false
Example: The man and woman are discussing their favorite pets. ✔
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1. The man thought that dogs were difficult to take care of. 䡺 䡺
2. The woman thinks that it might be all right to leave dogs home alone for 䡺 䡺
a long time.
3. The woman thinks that pit bulls are never aggressive. 䡺 䡺
4. The woman raised her pit bull for fighting. 䡺 䡺
5. The woman describes her pit bull as being good-natured with other pets. 䡺 䡺
6. The man describes his pet iguana as friendly and loving. 䡺 䡺
Complete the paragraph with words from the box.
aggressive affectionate destructive adorable filthy costly
People love their pets, but they shouldn’t expect everyone else to do the same.
Sometimes a pet that is very friendly and affectionate with its owner can be
Example
or even violent with strangers. Pets can also damage property such
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as furniture. You may think your pet is cute and and that everyone
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should love it no matter what it does. But if your pet is unclean, or , or
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if it is to property, then it is a problem for everyone. Just because you
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might not mind paying a lot to maintain a animal doesn’t mean others
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will be understanding if they have to pay to replace things damaged by your pet.
Circle the letter of the answer that correctly completes each sentence.
Example: “Don’t tell Martha that you hate her cat. That would be .”
a. gullible b. mean c. wise
12. “Come away from that mirror and stop being so .”
a. gullible b. mean c. vain
13. “I don’t think he was telling us the truth about why he was late. He didn’t sound .”
a. sincere b. selfish c. gullible
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14. “You should try talking to your grandmother about your problem. She’s very .”
a. vain b. wise c. gullible
15. “I’ve heard that pigs are even more than dogs. They can learn all kinds of
really difficult tricks.”
a. clever b. selfish c. gullible
Complete each sentence, using the words in parentheses.
Example: “Sharks are fascinating creatures, but they can’t be kept as pets.”
(can / not / keep)
16. “I think it’s wrong to test beauty products on animals; only lifesaving medicines
on them.”
(should / test)
17. “Dogs are used to help people with disabilities, but I read an article that said cats
just as easily.”
(could / use)
18. “If people knew what happens to abandoned pets, animals
(might / not / give)
as gifts so often.”
19. “The killing of African elephants , or they will become extinct
(have / stop)
very soon.”
20. “In the computer age, why do animals for research?”
(have / use)
Read each statement. Write a sentence expressing your opinion about each
statement. Use the passive voice with modals.
Example: Animals are used for medical research.
Animals shouldn’t be used for medical research because it’s cruel.
21. Animals are killed for their hides and fur.
22. Animals are trained to help people with disabilities.
23. Animals are kept in zoos.
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Read the website. Then read it again and circle the letter of the answer that
correctly completes each sentence.
http//:www.petmatch.com/AmazonParrot
PetMatch.com
Amazon Parrots
Amazon parrots are bright, colorful birds native to South and
Central America. These popular pets are highly intelligent and very
talkative. They love to mimic their owners’ voices and other sounds in
their environment. They also enjoy being handled and are very loving—often
becoming very attached to their owners. Amazons love to climb, play with
toys, and even show off cute tricks like tossing a ring or using roller skates.
Amazons can be costly, both to purchase and to care for. With an average
length of 10–18 inches (25–45 cm), they are large birds and each requires a
cage 39–59 inches (100–150 cm) high, with a floor space of at least 23 x 39
inches (60 x 100 cm). To ensure proper nutrition, an Amazon’s diet should
include a mix of parrot food pellets and seeds as well as fresh fruits and
vegetables. Food and water dishes must be cleaned daily and cages weekly.
Weekly baths are also necessary to keep feathers in good shape.
Amazons are very social birds. They need a lot of attention and will become
lonely and unhappy if left alone for long periods. They are
often friendly with older children who know how to
interact properly with them but need to be watched
carefully around younger children. Although Amazons
can develop close friendships with some other pets, they
can be a danger to smaller animals such as hamsters,
mice, or small birds. Amazons have powerful beaks
and enjoy chewing—if allowed outside of their
cages, care should be taken to protect furniture and other
belongings from damage. While Amazons are generally calm, they
can be noisy in the early morning and at sunset.
Home • Petfinder • Animal Health • Links
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Example: According to the website, a positive trait of Amazon parrots is that they are .
a. destructive b. low-maintenance c. devoted
24. According to the website, a negative trait of Amazon parrots is that they are .
a. costly b. adorable c. low-maintenance
25. Amazon parrots can be aggressive; for example, they are .
a. friendly with other pets b. quite noisy c. a danger to smaller animals
26. People find Amazon parrots adorable because they .
a. learn tricks b. make a mess c. damage furniture
27. Amazon parrots are loyal; for example, they often .
a. have colorful feathers b. can talk and learn tricks c. become very attached to
their owners
28. Amazon parrots are high-maintenance; for example, they .
a. need a lot of attention b. are expensive to buy c. love to climb and play
with toys
29. An Amazon parrot would be a good pet for a person who .
a. owns expensive wood b. has a three-year-old c. spends a lot of time at
furniture child home
30. A person who should not consider getting an Amazon parrot.
a. spends a lot of time at home b. is noisy c. wants an inexpensive pet
Choose one of the following topics to write about. Write a paragraph of at
least four to five sentences.
• How do you feel about using animals for medical research?
• Describe your favorite pet.
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