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Task Three: Reading
for Detailed Information (10 minutes) – Questions 14-20
You will read an
article about the concerns
environmentalists have
in connection with dolphins being
kept in captivity.
● Read the following text.
● Answer the multiple-choice questions about it
and choose the
correct answer: A, B,
C or D.
● Place a X in the appropriate box on your Answer
Sheet.
British holidaymakers are being urged to boycott dolphin
shows amid growing concerns over the
situation of the aquatic mammals in captivity. Environment
campaigners fear that aquariums where
dolphins are put on display trap them in areas which are a
tiny fraction of the size they would enjoy
in the wild. In normal circumstances dolphins are capable of
covering distances of up to 150km a
day.
Campaigners are also concerned that dolphins may become
troubled because their main way of
seeing the world, a natural sonar called echolocation,
becomes redundant.
The Dolphin Society argues that the basic needs of dolphins
cannot be met in captivity and that they
suffer extreme physical and mental distress, which can
result in aggressive behaviour as well as a
lower survival rate and higher infant mortality than their
wild counterparts.
The boom in people paying to see dolphins and swim with them
was largely inspired by the 1960s
TV series Flipper, about a dolphin that helped to solve
human dilemmas. But today, Flipper's
former trainer, John Robinson is calling for a boycott of
dolphin attractions.
The death of his favourite performing dolphin, cradled in
his arms, changed his life completely.
"She just seemed to give up on life," he said.
"At that moment I realised that what I had been doing
was wrong and decided to dedicate my life to getting
dolphins back to the wild where they belong.
The captive dolphin business is growing considerably, and
people going to these places should
know that this abuse is based on supply and demand, so don’t
buy a ticket to a captive dolphin
show. That is the solution to stopping the misery of these
animals."
While swimming with dolphins may be an attractive
proposition for many, campaigners also warn
people of the potential dangers of jumping into a confined
area with what is ultimately a large wild
animal. A report by the World Society for the Protection of
Animals predicts that the growth of
these attractions will be paralleled by an increased risk of
human injuries and deaths.
"Dolphins are free ranging, intelligent and highly
complex marine mammals. The vastness and
biological diversity of the open sea cannot be duplicated in
captivity," said Mr Robinson, who now
works as a sea mammal expert with a leading French animal
protection organisation One Voice.
"They belong in the oceans, not playing the clown and
suffering for our amusement. People who are
truly interested in dolphins should go dolphin watching
instead."
Questions for Task
Four:
14 Environment campaigners think
that…
A aquarium sizes will become smaller.
B dolphins might lose a special capability
in captivity.
C soon dolphins might be unable to swim
long distances.
D dolphins will lose their eyesight.
15 According to the Dolphin
Conservation Society …
A dolphins are not aggressive.
B baby dolphins are born with a
deficiency in captivity.
C there is a lot of argument about what
dolphins need.
D captivity changes dolphins’ life
expectancy.
16 About Flipper we know that…
A her show was boycotted.
B she died in 1960.
C she died while performing in the show.
D she gave rise to a new kind of
entertainment.
17 About John Robinson we know
that …
A he regrets his earlier behaviour.
B he stopped people from entering
dolphins shows.
C he stopped dealing with dolphins.
D he has a growing business.
18 Regarding swimming with
dolphins environmentalists say
that …
A people have been hurt.
B dangers will increase.
C only professionals should attempt this.
D jumping into pools should be banned.
19 At present Mr Robinson…
A likes playing with dolphins.
B organises dolphin watching tours.
C is the leader of an organisation.
D works as a marine specialist.
20 Where would you most probably
read this text?
A In a newspaper.
B In a report to the Dolphin
Conservation Society.
C In a leaflet for holiday makers.
D In a specialist magazine.
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