Part A

Question

What is the author’s point in Paragraph 4, “Zoos as a Business”?

Responses

People that visit zoos should spend more time photographing the animals.
People that visit zoos should spend more time photographing the animals.

People who dislike zoos have no interest in protecting animals.
People who dislike zoos have no interest in protecting animals.

The goal of zoos is to make money, not to educate visitors about animals.
The goal of zoos is to make money, not to educate visitors about animals.

Zoos provide many fun activities for visitors beyond just looking at animals.
Zoos provide many fun activities for visitors beyond just looking at animals.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence from the text best supports the answer in Part A?

Responses

“They spend only a few minutes or pass right by most exhibits.”
“They spend only a few minutes or pass right by most exhibits.”

“People spend more time talking about other topics or taking pictures of the ‘cute’ animals.”
“People spend more time talking about other topics or taking pictures of the ‘cute’ animals.”

“Zoos try to draw people in with fun events not related to animals. These include fitness runs, light shows, and fundraisers.”
“Zoos try to draw people in with fun events not related to animals. These include fitness runs, light shows, and fundraisers.”

“Supporters state that visitors to the zoo leave with new knowledge about animals and an interest in conservation.”
“Supporters state that visitors to the zoo leave with new knowledge about animals and an interest in conservation.”

Answer 1

Part A

The goal of zoos is to make money, not to educate visitors about animals.

Part B

“Zoos try to draw people in with fun events not related to animals. These include fitness runs, light shows, and fundraisers.”