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.