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Havo 5 1990

Part 1

1. What does Mr. Griffith say about modernizing London Zoo?

1. It has kept up-to-date throughout its history.
2. It recently effected fundamental changes under public pressure.
3. Its situation has delayed necessary improvements being carried out.
4. It will never modernize due to being a zoo in the city.

2. What does Mr. Griffith say about safari parks?

1. Ideally, their good qualities should be combined with those of zoos.
2. They still depend on zoos for special treatment of their animals.
3. Unlike zoos, they have a very short season in which to attract visitors.
4. The animals in safari parks are mistreated during the winter.

3. What does Mr. Griffith say about the animal population of London Zoo?

1. It is being reduced in order to create more natural conditions.
2. It is improving in quality through strictly, controlled breeding.
3. It is still expanding, thanks to a successful breeding programme.
4. There is no other zoo in Britain that has the same diverse animal population.

4. What is Mr. Griffith's view of the entertainment side of zoos?

1. Zoos cannot afford to spend much time and money on it.
2. Zoos must not neglect it, if they are to reach any of their goals.
3. Zoos too often stress that aspect at the cost of their educational task.
4. Entertainment is only important to Mr. Griffith.

5. What does Mr. Griffith think is the most important aspect of London Zoo's scientific work?

1. Its contributions to human medicine, based on research on animals.
2. Its successes in saving certain animal species from extinction.
3. Its zoological studies, aimed at promoting animal health.
4. Its wide variety of interests when it comes to certain species.

6. What was achieved with respect to the Przewalski horse?

1. Advanced breeding-methods produced better and quicker results.
2. It was cross-bred with other ponies to create a more hardy race.
3. Thanks to successful breeding, it could be returned to the wild.
4. In-breeding has led to a stronger, but more difficult to tame, subspecies.

7. What does Mr. Griffith say about zoos here?

1. They all try to distinguish themselves by specializing.
2. Zoos are always in competition with each other.
3. They go their seperate ways in spite of many common interests.
4. They cooperate with each other in a great many respects.

8. What does Mr. Griffith say about the zoo animals' health nowadays?

1. Most animals are fine, but there is no medicine against boredom.
2. Most animals are in excellent condition thanks to improved care.
3. Some animals do less well in a zoo and need regular hospital treatment.
4. Some animals need constant observation due to severe illnesses.

9. What does Mr. Griffith think is the best policy to promote conservation in the Third World?

1. Creating economic conditions that allow governments to protect wildlife.
2. Making native populations realize the necessity of protecting wildlife.
3. Sending experts to advise native authorities on wildlife policies.
4. Promoting conservation among the native populations in exchange for food.

10. What is Mr. Griffith's position with regard to the Animal Liberation Front?

1. He agrees that zoos should ban most animal experiments.
2. He can see their point that animals in the wild lead better lives.
3. He ignores their criticism and believes they are only spewing hate.
4. He regrets they are blind to zoos' vital role in conservation.

11. Why does Mr. Griffith mention the cheetah?
To give an example of an animal that...

1. has reproduced quite well in the zoo's care.
2. has traditionally done quite well in captivity.
3. is notoriously difficult to keep in a cage.
4. has always been magnificent to look at.

Homework:

Practice your listening skills with WOOTS or by listening to podcasts, documentaries, BBC, etc. 

Next Thursday 9th of June: 

Give a brief summary of what you have listened to/watched in English.