Pets & Animal Ethics - Tri Duc English Tri Duc English IELTS Speaking Part 3 Pets & Animal Rights Evaluating Companionship, Social Responsibility, and the Ethics of Domestication Key Vocabulary Pet Ownership Terms Companionship /kəmˈpæn.jən.ʃɪp/ (n) The enjoyment of spending time with someone or an animal; the opposite of loneliness. Contagious /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/ (adj) A disease that can be caught by touching someone or an animal who has the disease. Irresponsible /ˌɪr.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/ (adj) Not thinking enough about the effects of what you do; failing in duties to care for a pet. Straying /ˈstreɪ.ɪŋ/ (v/n) When a pet wanders away from its home or owner, often becoming lost or abandoned. Ethical Dilemma (n) A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two moral principles. Domestication /dəˌmes.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ (n) The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or on a farm. Physiological /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ (adj) Relating to the way in which a living body or its parts function (e.g., lower heart rate). Nurture /ˈnɜː.tʃər/ (v) To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something. Benefits of Pets (Pros) Provide companionship and combat loneliness. Act as a link between humans and nature. Promote physical health through regular exercise (walking dogs). Teach children responsibility and empathy . Offer protection (guard dogs) and assistance (guide dogs). Challenges & Risks (Cons) Potential transmission of contagious diseases . Health triggers for allergies, asthma, and skin irritations. Financial burden (food, medical treatment, grooming). Social distress to neighbors (barking, straying , attacks). Community costs for rescuing abandoned animals. Pet Ownership Quiz Question 1 Which quality is developed in child...