Reading: Sample analysis — True/False/Not Given (2)

1. Mục tiêu buổi học

• Đọc một passage hoàn chỉnh, tìm đúng câu chứa đáp án cho từng câu hỏi True/False/Not Given.
• Nhận biết Not Given khi tìm mãi không thấy chi tiết được hỏi trong bài.
• Viết lý do ngắn cho mỗi câu trả lời để tự kiểm tra logic của mình.
• Luyện paraphrase giữa câu hỏi và passage qua ví dụ thực tế.

2. Passage mẫu

Đọc passage này như đang làm bài thật. Sau đó mới nhìn câu hỏi.

A
Zoos have existed for thousands of years, but their purpose has changed dramatically. Early zoos were private collections owned by wealthy families who wanted to display rare and wild animals as symbols of power. These animals were often kept in small cages with little regard for their welfare. Today, modern zoos focus on conservation, education, and research. Many zoos now participate in breeding programmes for endangered species such as tigers, elephants, and leopards.

B
One major role of contemporary zoos is to protect animals that are at risk of extinction in the wild. For example, some species of monkeys and bears have been successfully bred in zoos and later released into protected natural habitats. However, critics argue that keeping animals in captivity, even in large enclosures, cannot fully replicate their natural environment. Animals such as lions and giraffes may have enough space to move, but they lack the freedom to hunt or migrate as they would in the wild.

C
Zoos also serve an educational purpose. Millions of visitors each year, especially children, learn about wildlife through zoo exhibits. Seeing a whale shark or a dolphin up close can inspire people to care about ocean conservation. Many zoos offer interactive programmes where visitors can observe how zookeepers feed creatures like octopuses or train parrots. These experiences help the public understand the importance of protecting biodiversity.

D
Despite these benefits, there are ongoing debates about whether zoos are ethical. Some animal rights activists believe that all wild animals should remain in their natural habitats and that zoos, regardless of their conservation efforts, are fundamentally wrong. They point out that even the best zoos cannot provide the same quality of life that animals would experience in the wild. Others argue that without zoos, many species would already be extinct, and that modern facilities play a crucial role in preventing further loss of biodiversity.

3. Questions

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage?
Write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this

1. Early zoos were open to the general public.
2. Modern zoos participate in breeding programmes for endangered species.
3. Some species of monkeys have been released into the wild after being bred in zoos.
4. Lions and giraffes in zoos can hunt for their own food.
5. Zoos receive millions of visitors every year.
6. Children learn more about wildlife from zoos than from books.
7. Whale sharks are displayed in all major zoos.
8. Some activists believe that keeping wild animals in zoos is wrong.

4. Answer key

5. Phân tích từng câu