Owning a pet can be a great (19) ______. It is a chance to love and care for a living creature. By watching and looking at its growth and behavior, you will discover that having a pet can be exciting and (20).
It is also said that owning a pet reaps benefits to your health. You will have lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels. Owning a pet gives you a greater sense of well-being and (21) ______ your stress level.
Different types of pets need different kinds of care. Some pets are easy to look (22) ______ while others are difficult. Pets are not toys and a certain amount of work is needed if you want to take care of (23) ______ properly. You must be willing to spend a part of each day to meet your pet's needs.
(24) ______ pets, big or small, depend on their owners for food, housing and protection. Although love is very important, it alone is not enough.
Question 21.