Taking care of pets can be a great way to teach children responsibility. If you’re interested in bringing an animal into your home and you’ve designed a plan for its proper care, here are some choices.
FISH
First-time owners should consider getting cold-water fish as no tank heater is required. They should research what kinds of fish get along in the same tank, and know that some goldfish can live up to 20 years. |
RABBITS
Though rabbits may seem like a lovely choice, they can live up to ten years and require much care similar to that of a dog or cat. They have their special diet needs, and often don’t behave well around small children. |
GUINEA PIGS
These small animals are suitable for starter pets. Their cages must be cleaned daily, and they require toys to keep their ever growing teeth in check. Once they’re used to the new way of life, guinea pigs need daily exercise in a small room without holes for escape. |
BIRDS
Birds require feeding at the same time each day. Cages should be cleaned daily and disinfected weekly. Birds clean themselves by bathing in dishes of water and grow in cages big enough to spread their wings and fly a short time. |
Word Bank tank 鱼缸diet 饮食 cage 笼子 escape 逃跑 disinfect 消毒 |
| A．Rabbits. | B．Cats. | C．Guinea pigs. | D．Birds. |
| A．Some cold-water fish which get along well. |
| B．Some warm-water fish which get along well. |
| C．Some cold-water fish and some warm-water fish. |
| D．Only one cold-water fish or warm-water fish. |
| A．Five years. | B．Ten years. | C．Twenty years. | D．Thirty years. |
| A．Tank heaters. | B．Cages. | C．Toys. | D．Holes. |
| A．The officers working for WWF. | B．The workers from the local zoo. |
| C．The reporters for the Animal World. | D．The kids hoping to raise pets at home. |
