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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #5583 Zebras 2
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Zebras are members of the horse family. However, these 'stripey horses' are not used for riding. Keen riders have occasionally attempted to try. Although zebras have at times let someone sit on their back, the rider soon discovered that a zebra's neck is stiffer than a horse's, lacking the suppleness that enables riders to control the horse. The structure of a zebra's back also makes it less suitable for riding. It would undoubtedly be possible to breed zebras that would ride well, but with the arrival of the internal combustion engine there has not been much incentive to do so.

What is the writer's conclusion about zebras?

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Option 2: "People have little motivation to develop a zebra that could be ridden."

Explanation: The text states that with the arrival of the internal combustion engine, there has not been much incentive to breed zebras for riding. This directly supports the conclusion that motivation is lacking.

Option 1: "Zebras are not as similar to horses as they initially appear."

Explanation: While the text mentions that zebras are members of the horse family, it does not conclude that they are dissimilar. The focus is on their riding capabilities rather than their overall similarity to horses.

Option 3: "It is unlikely that people could develop a zebra that would be good to ride."

Explanation: The text suggests that it is possible to breed zebras that could ride well, contradicting the idea that it is unlikely. Therefore, this option misrepresents the text's implication.

Option 4: "Motorised vehicles are gradually reducing the numbers of zebras that are being bred."

Explanation: The text does not mention any reduction in zebra numbers due to motorized vehicles. It only discusses the lack of incentive to breed zebras for riding, making this option irrelevant.

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