III. Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage. (10 pts)

Many people like to keep pets. Dogs and cats are very popular pets. Some people, however, keep birds or goldfish. They need less space and are easier to look after.

     If you want to have a pet, you can buy one from a pet shop but you must be careful not to buy a sick animal. It is best if you know something about the pet you want. This helps you choose a healthy pet. However, if you do not have much money and know very little about animals, you can visit the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA).

     The first society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in England in 1821. It was set up to make sure that all animals are treated with kindness. The RSPCA in Hong Kong carries out this aim. The RSPCA officers collect animals which have no homes and are left in the street. They look after them until they are healthy again. People visiting the RSPCA may choose their pets from these animals and you can be sure that you will get a healthy pet. If later your pet becomes ill, you can take it to the doctors at the RSPCA for treatment.

     When you have a pet, it is very important that you look after it properly. You must remember to feed it at suitable times. You should also give it a clean and comfortable place to rest. Your pet will be happy and healthy if you love it and care for it properly.

1. Many people like to ________.

     A. keep pets                                 B. own a pet shop                

     C. look after sick pets                 D. buy and sell pets

2. According to the passage, what kind of pet needs more space?

     A. A dog                            B. A bird                    C. A goldfish             D. A mouse

3. What can help you choose a healthy pet?

     A. Being careful with your money.                  B. Having a lot of money.

    C. Learning about a pet you want.                     D. Visiting many pet shops.

4. The first society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded _______.

     A. in 1924                                     B. more than 1000 years ago

     C. in England                               D. in 1842

5. What does the PSPCA do with sick and homeless animals?

     A. Leave them in the streets.                             B. Make them healthy again.

     C. Give them to people who cue sick pets.     D. Sell them to pet shops

6. You can always be sure that every pet from the RSPCA ________.

     A. will never get sick                                          B. is collected from a dustbin.

     C. is strong and healthy                                      D. always needs too much care.

7. The word “sick” in the passage is closest meaning to ________.

     A. well                   B. ill                C. healthy                  D. fine

8. All the following are true EXCEPT _______.

     A. Birds need more space than dogs               

     B. Goldfish are easier to look after than cats.

     C. The RSPCA looks after animals which have no homes

     D. Pets need a clean and comfortable place to rest.

9. Which of the following is TRUE?

     A.  The first society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded to buy and sell animals.

     B. You can take your sick pet to the doctors at the RSPCA for treatment.

     C. People can choose their pets the RSPCA if they have a lot of money.

     D. You can choose a healthy pet if you know very little about the pet you want

10. The word “look after” in the passage is closest meaning to ________.

     A. take care of                 B. look up                  C. turn off                  D. feed