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  3. Read and think about the following statement: Pets should be treated like family members. Do you agree or disagree with

Read and think about the following statement: Pets should be treated like family members. Do you agree or disagree with

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问题    Read and think about the following statement:
   Pets should be treated like family members.
   Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons to support your opinion.
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答案 Example Essay Although the argument has been made that money spent on pets could better be directed to programs that provide assistance for needy people, I agree that pets should be treated like family members because they live in our homes and interact with us like family members do. Often parents allow children to have pets in order to teach them to be responsible. By feeding, walking, and grooming a dog, children learn to be dependable and kind. Parents expect their children to take care of the pets as if they were members of the family in order to learn these valuable lessons. For many children, a dog or a kitten is also a best friend and a wonderful way to learn how to treat a new brother or sister when the family expands. Besides the friendship that children enjoy with animals, pets can substitute for the absence of other family members. Sometimes a couple who is unable to have children will adopt pets and treat them like babies. They shower the love on their cats that they might have provided a child, and receive affection and companionship in return. Many people who are living alone enjoy the companionship of a pet instead of loved ones who are at a distance or have passed away. The pet becomes a family member for these people and deserves the same kind of treatment that a family member would receive. Many articles have appeared in the popular press citing the benefits of pets to the disabled and the elderly. In addition to the usual services that pets may provide, such as bringing objects to their owners or helping a vision-impaired owner to walk in unfamiliar surroundings, there is evidence that pets actually extend the life expectancy of their owners. In a real sense, these pets are caring for their owners like family members would, and for this reason, they should be treated like family. At every stage in life we interact with our pets in the same ways that we interact with family. Children, young married couples, and elderly people have reason to treat their pets like family members. Checklist for Independent Essay The essay answers the topic question. The point of view or position is clear. The essay is direct and well-organized. The sentences are logically connected. Details and examples support the main idea. The writer expresses complete thoughts. The meaning is easy to comprehend. A wide range of vocabulary is used. Various types of sentences are included. Errors in grammar and idioms are minor. The essay is within a range of 300-350 words.
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