30: Opinions and Arguments GapFill

Read the following script and answer the questions.

Andy: No! I can never agree that zoos are a good thing. It's absolutely 100% wrong to keep wild animals in captivity. How can you possibly think differently?

Daffyd: I can see that you're passionate about this, Andy, but can you explain why you feel that way?

Andy: I grew up in Kenya and I've seen elephants and lions and zebra and giraffes in the wild. There's no possible way that zoos can recreate the natural habitats of these amazing animals.

Michelle: I understand that, Andy. But what about people like me who wouldn't be able to see these animals in real life if it wasn't for zoos?

Sahid: That's a good point, Michelle. In the research I've done, I read that 75% of people who regularly visit zoos are instrumental in supporting work to preserve the natural habitats of their favourite animals. These kind, generous, aware citizens give donations as well as being enthusiastic fundraisers.

Howie: Furthermore, my research has shown that zoos are also active campaigners for preserving natural habitats.

Sara: On the other hand, zoos take animals from the wild, Howie. Removing them just means that the emphasis on protecting their natural habitats becomes less important and we'll end up with more and more wild animals in captivity and fewer and fewer in their natural homes. 

Andy: Exactly, Sara. That's exactly what I'm worried about.

1. What is Andy's opinion?  He has a negative opinion of zoosHis feelings about zoos have changedHe has mixed feelings about zoosHe loves going to the zoo

2. How does Andy back up his opinion?  Uses hyperboleGives a real-life exampleGives a statisticUses the rule of three

3. What is Sahid's main argument?  That people who visit the zoo also help animals in the wildThat people who visit the zoo are great fundraisersThat people who visit the zoo are kind and generousThat a high percentage of people visit the zoo

4. Which two persuasive features does Sahid use to back up his argument?  The rule of three and a rhetorical questionStatistical evidence and expert opinionStatistical evidence and a rhetorical questionStatistical evidence and the rule of three

5. Which persuasive feature does Sara use to back up her opinion?  Statistical evidenceRepetitionHyperboleFacts