1) According to the passage, many dogs are taken to animal shelters because: a) They are too much of a novelty. b) They are too big a responsibility. c) Their owners can’t afford them. d) Their owners have gone on holiday. 2) According to the text, which one of these does the RSPCA do? a) Help owners calculate the cost of owning a dog. b) Discourage people from owning a dog. c) Tell people what to feed their dog. d) Tell people about the responsibilities of owning a dog. 3) According to the text, which of these statements is true? a) The Kennel Club used to be called the NCDL. b) The NCDL’s most famous slogan is “A dog is man’s best friend.” c) The RSPCA’s most famous slogan is “A dog is for life not just for Christmas.” d) The NCDL and Dogs Trust are the same organisation. 4) When are most unwanted dogs abandoned? a) After a few days. b) After a few weeks. c) Between seven and fourteen months. d) After 14 months. 5) What does the slogan, “A dog is for life, not just for Christmas," mean? a) Dogs should never be given as Christmas presents. b) Owning a dog is a lifelong commitment. c) A dog is a good companion all year round. d) There are lots of things to think about when buying a dog as a gift. 6) According to the text, what problem is associated with leaving an older dog on its own? a) It will feel abandoned. b) It may become aggressive. c) It might need comforting. d) It is not house-trained. 7) Which of the following are given as possible reasons for having to leave your dog? a) If there was an emergency and if you were going away for Christmas.. b) If there was an emergency and if you were going on holiday. c) Going away for Christmas and going on holiday. d) Going away for Christmas and having a serious illness. 8) Which of these costs of owning a dog is not mentioned in the passage? a) Paying for kennels b) Pet insurance c) Pet food d) Worming 9) "Buying a dog is just the first of many financial costs." Why is this? a) Money isn't the only thing to consider when buying a dog. b) A dog will cost you time rather than money. c) You will have to buy many things for your dog. d) You will have to buy the dog before you buy anything else. 10) In the passage it says that "dogs are still being treated as commodities, rather than living things". What does this tell the reader? a) Dogs are being abused rather than treated like people. b) Dogs are not being treated like gifts but are being abused. c) Dogs are being treated like belongings instead of animals with feelings. d) Dogs are unwanted gifts and are treated as such. 11) Why does the author suggest readers should give "realistic answers"? (lines 15-16) a) So the reader can work out which type of dog is right for them. b) Pet owners often lie. c) So the reader is better informed about all aspects of dog ownership d) So the reader can think about whether they would be a suitable dog owner. 12) The text suggests that dogs from rescue centres: a) are less likely to be chosen as pets. b) may have been badly treated in the past. c) are always older dogs. d) will need reassurance for the rest of their lives. 13) The text suggests that puppies: a) are easier to look after than older dogs. b) are house-trained. c) shouldn't be left alone for too long. d) shouldn't be allowed to go outside. 14) According to the passage, which of these statements is false? a) Many dogs that are brought to animal shelters are unwanted gifts. b) The only demand a dog will make on a household will be money. c) You can work out how much veterinary bills might cost by asking a local vet. d) Looking after a dog takes a lot of effort.

"A Dog is for Life": Comprehension Task (Q1-13) (KT11/12)

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