a)
Read the text. Then use the linking words in the box to complete the gaps.
• On the other hand
• On the one hand
• Furthermore
• To sum up
• However
Every year, thousands of medicines are tested on animals. Is this necessary or is it something we can avoid?
1)_ , research on animals has brought us many benefits. It helped us discover ways to help people and other animals live healthier lives in the future. Moreover, scientists claim that there is no other way to test if certain drugs are safe for living beings.
2) _ , many of these experiments cause pain to animals. Animals have rights too and it’s cruel to make them suffer. 3) _ , not all animal testing has brought benefits to human beings.
4) _ , there are strong arguments both for and against animal testing. Nowadays, scientists try to make experiments as humane as possible. 5) _ I believe that animal testing is cruel and scientists should keep trying to find other methods to test new drugs.
b)
Choose a title for the text.
1. Animal testing is cruel
2. Animal testing: a blessing or a curse?
3. The benefits of animal research
Read the article again. Then complete the box.
Arguments for animal testing
1. _
Arguments against animal testing
1. _
a)
re you for or against adopting a stray animal? Complete the box.
Arguments for adopting a stray animal
1 …
Arguments against adopting a stray animal
1 …
b)
Use your ideas from Ex. 3a as well as the plan below and write your essay.
Introduction (stating the topic)
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Conclusion (personal opinion)