1. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having a pet?

In recent years, having a pet has become a popular trend. Many people hold the view that
pets have brought many benefits to people while others claim that it also has some
drawbacks. The aim of the essay is to shed light on both advantage and disadvantage of
having a pet.

On the one hand, there are several reasons why having a pet is beneficial. Firstly, pets are
good friend of man. For example, dogs and cats provide companionship and emotional
support. They can be a source of comfort when people are sad, reduce loneliness and
bring love to people. Secondly, having a pet can help you reduce stress. It is true that
spending time with pets can help reduce stress levels and improve your mental health.

On the other hand, there are a number of disadvantages of having a pet that people should
take into consideration. One major disadvantage is that financial costs. To get a pet is
very expensive. Expenses such as food, vaccinations, toys, and other medical care. In
addition to this, you need to spend a lot of time with your pet. Pets require a lot of time
and attention. They need to be fed, medically cared for, played, and exercised.

To sum up, it is obvious that although having a pet brings some demerits to people, it a
variety of merits. Therefore, it is important that you consider these factors before
deciding to get a pet.
2. What are the differences between animals in zoos and those in the wild?

There are many differences between zoo animals and wild animals. First, they different in
habitat. Wild animals live in natural environments with large spaces such as forests, seas,
deserts... In contrast, animals in zoos are limited to a smaller space within an area
provided by the zoo... Besides that, is freedom. If wild animals can move freely in their
habitat and search for food, animals in zoos only have very limited movements in the
small spaces of animal cages. Although there are many spacious animal cages, it is still
not as free as the wild. Finally, there is the difference in food. Wild animals have access
to many different food sources in nature from plants or hunting. In contrast, animals in
zoos are provided with a controlled diet of often processed foods.