Learing objectives:

1. Learn some quotations about animal research.

2. Talk about how to treat animals. 

3. Improve your ability of reading and speaking.

4. Listen, watch and talk about the rights of human and animals.

5. Get familiar with the topic, and prepare for the passage learning.

 Watch the video clip and discuss some questions:

Q1. What is the relationship between human and animals?

Q2. Do you think it is appropriate to carry out experiments on animals? Why?

Listen to a short passage concerning animal medical research and fill in the missing information.

PETA disapproves of the use of animals for 1._______________. But many research scientists say this position could prevent development of treatments and cures for serious and 2._______________. 

Wesley Smith is a lawyer allied with the Discovery Institute, a nonprofit   3._______group. He has written extensively about science and 4._______.  

Mister Smith points to the Silver Spring Monkey Case as an example of 5._______ policy. Last year, he wrote on the subject for the online publication of the National Review. His article was called "A Monkey for Your Grandmother." 

He noted the 6._________ of victims of Alzheimer's disease. This disease 7.________ mainly older people. It steals their ability to think and care for themselves. Animals are often used in research on such 8._______________.  

The American Veterinary Medical Association is an organization of doctors who care for animals. The A.V.M.A. agrees with some 9.__________ taken by animal rights groups. But the association also says it cannot accept policies that conflict with what it calls 10.____________ animal use for human purposes.