Chapter 1 Quiz HEALTH SCIENCES: The Therapeutic Effects of Animals

I. Reading Comprehension

Read each statement. Decide if it is true or false according to the readings in the chapter. Check the appropriate
box.

True False
1. Scientists disagree about the benefits of animal companionship.

2. People seem happier when animals are nearby, and may live longer

3. When children read to dogs, their self-esteem increases.

4. The dogs that participate in the R.E.A.D.® program do not require special training.

II. Assessing Language and Reading Skills

A. Read each statement. Decide if it is true or false. Check the appropriate box

True False
1. A connotation is the feeling connected to a word, and can be positive or negative.

2. In English, adjectives come after the word they describe

3. Many verbs end in -ness, -ity, or -tion.

B. Find the supporting details for the main idea. Circle all the answers that are correct.

Spending time with animals has a positive effect on people of all ages.

1. When older adults spend time with animals, their mental state improves.
2. Contact with animals can help sick people get better.
3. Owning a pet is an inexpensive way to improve people’s health.
4. Children with mental and physical illnesses enjoy spending time with animals.
5. More than 500 children participated in the R.E.A.D.® program last year.
6. When people interact with animals, blood pressure and anxiety levels drop.

III. Critical Thinking

A. Choose the correct answer
1. People have known about the benefits of animals for a long time.
This statement . . . the main ideas of Reading One.
a. agrees with b. disagrees with c. has no connection to

2. For children who have trouble with reading, it is better to read to their classmates than to read to a pet.
This statement . . . the main ideas of Reading Two.

a. agrees with b. disagrees with c. has no connection to

3. When someone feels lonely, the best type of pet to buy is a cat.

This statement . . . the main ideas of the chapter.

a. agrees with b. disagrees with c. has no connection to

4. Owning a pet is a creative solution to many types of health problems.

This statement . . . the main ideas of the chapter.

a. agrees with b. disagrees with c. has no connection to

B. Circle the questions that would be most appropriate to ask the authors of the readings. Then write two
questions of your own.

1. Are some types of pets more beneficial to older adults than other types of pets? Why?

2. If someone feels lonely, is it recommended to own more than one pet?

3. Why does the government provide pets to sick people?

4. Does the R.E.A.D.® program exist in places other than Salt Lake City?

5. Where does the money for the R.E.A.D.® program come from?

6. Your own question: _____________________________________

7. Your own question: ______________________________________

IV. Vocabulary:

Reading One Complete the sentences with words from the box. Use the words in parentheses to help you.

beneficial elderly loneliness survival calm encourage proof

unique criticize harsh surgery

1. In my opinion, all ___________(old) people should own pets.

2. Doctors ___________ (urge) patients to spend time with animals.
3. Scientists have ____________ (evidence) that taking care of animals improves self-esteem.
4. Animals are sometimes a good alternative to ______________ (unpleasant) medical treatments.
5. When a child is upset, pets can make him or her feel _____________ (peaceful) .
6. Most dog owners believe that their pets are _____________ (one-of-a-kind) .
7. It takes a long time to recover after heart _______________ (operation) .
8. Unlike humans, animals never _____________ (judge) anyone.
9. Animals without homes have a low chance of _________________(being able to live) .
10. The feeling of _______________ (being alone) is one of life’s worst sensations.
 11. My sister is thinking of buying a dog because she believes having a pet will be _____________ (positive)
to her children.

Vocabulary: Reading Two

Circle the best way to rephrase each sentence. Focus carefully on the red words.

1. The Salt Lake City government expects that the R.E.A.D.® program will continue to be a success.

a. Salt Lake City wants the program to continue to be a success.

b. Salt Lake City believes that the program will continue to be a success.

2. Parents become very worried when a child struggles with reading.

a. Parents get anxious when a child has a hard time reading.

b. Parents become nervous when a child does not like reading.

3. The people in charge of training the dogs are very good at their job.

a. The people responsible for training the dogs are good at what they do.

b. The people who pay for the dog training are knowledgeable.

4. Children who are not good at reading often have low self-esteem.

a. Children who are not good at reading have low confidence.

b. Children who read well are happier than children who read poorly.

5. My cousin wants his children to participate in the R.E.A.D.® program.

a. My cousin wants his children to read better.

b. My cousin wants his children to take part in R.E.A.D.®

6. More cities should be like Salt Lake City and focus on helping children improve their reading skills.

a. More cities should emphasize reading skills.

b. More cities should spend money on special programs.

7. Special programs like this one can take the pressure off teachers, who may have lots of other things to do.

a. Special programs like this one help teachers do their job better.

b. Special programs like this one may make teachers feel stressed.

8. When children are around a supportive group of people, they will learn to read more quickly.

a. When children spend time with supportive teachers and volunteers, they will make faster progress.

b. Children who spend time in the library will learn to love books.