Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30. Own

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best
fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
Owning a pet can be a great pleasure. It is a chance to love and care for a living creature. By
watching and (26) ________ its growth and behavior, you will discover that having a pet can be
exciting and amusing.
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 (27) ________ of well-
being and decreases your stress level.
Different types of pets need different kinds of care. Some pets are easy to look after (28)
________ others are difficult. Pets are not toys and a certain amount of work is needed if you want
to take care of them properly. You must be willing to spend a part of each day to (29) ________
your pet’s needs.
All pets, big or small, depend on their owners (30) ________ food, housing and protection.
Although love is very important, it alone is not enough.
26. A. exploring B. surveying C. observing D. looking
27. A. sense B. feeling C. level D. rank
28. A. when B. unless C. so D. while
29. A. feed B. meet C. see D. buy
30. A. for B. with C. of D. about