Module 3 Animals
Unit 6 Pets
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Reading
HEAD TO HEAD
Is it a good idea to keep pet dogs? Emma and Matt give their opinions on this matter.
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Keeping pet dogs is a good idea, says Emma
Keeping pet dogs is a good idea. There are lots of reasons for this.
First, dogs are really cute. It's nice to hold them in our arms, and it's wonderful to see them grow up.
Second, we can learn responsibility from keeping dogs. We have to feed them, train them and play with them. According to my mum, this helps us become more responsible people.
Young people can learn how to care for others by keeping dogs.
A dog will love you faithfully and bring you lots of happiness for many years.
So I think it's a good idea to keep pet dogs.
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Keeping pet dogs is not a good idea, says Matt
It's not a good idea to keep pet dogs.
Pet dogs leave their hair on the floor, on beds and on sofas, and they need to be washed often.
Dogs are noisy. Nearly all dogs bark at strangers. Some dogs bark more loudly than others. A few dogs bark all night. This stops people from getting any sleep. Not all dogs are friendly. A small number of pet dogs even attack people.
What's more, it's common for people to live in flats. They have no choice but to keep their dogs in small spaces. However, dogs need fresh air and large open spaces where they can run free.
Finally, owning dogs can be expensive.
So keeping pet dogs is not a good idea.
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Listening
Different kinds of pets
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A Jason is talking with his friend Alice about their favourite pets. Listen to their conversation and complete the notes below. Write one word in each blank.
Listening
Jason: Alice, what's your favourite pet?
Alice: I like cats best.
Jason: Why?
Alice: Well, cats are pleasant to hold and to touch.
Jason: But cats just lie around. They don't do anything.
Alice: Oh, my cat likes to play. My cat even catches mice.
Jason: And then, cats just do as they wish.
Alice: That's true, and that's one of the things I like about cats. They don't need people. They can be kept more easily than dogs. Dogs need a lot of attention, and they bark noisily.
Jason: I see.
Alice: What about you, Jason? What's your favourite pet?
Jason: I like fish.
Alice: Fish? Why do you like fish?
Jason: They're easy to take care of.
Alice: But you can't play with a fish or even hold it.
Jason: True.
Alice: In fact, you can't really do anything with a fish, except watch it.
Jason: That's what I like best. I don't really have time to take care of a dog or cat. At the same time, it's nice to watch the fish swim around.
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Alice
Favourite pet: (1)_____
Reason: They are (2)_____ to hold and to touch.
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Jason
Favourite pet: (3)_____
Reasons: They are (4)_____ to take care of and it is nice to (5)_____ them swim around.
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B Listen to the recording again. Who has each of the following opinions? Put a tick (√) in each correct box. In some cases, Alice and Jason both agree.
Listening
Jason: Alice, what's your favourite pet?
Alice: I like cats best.
Jason: Why?
Alice: Well, cats are pleasant to hold and to touch.
Jason: But cats just lie around. They don't do anything.
Alice: Oh, my cat likes to play. My cat even catches mice.
Jason: And then, cats just do as they wish.
Alice: That's true, and that's one of the things I like about cats. They don't need people. They can be kept more easily than dogs. Dogs need a lot of attention, and they bark noisily.
Jason: I see.
Alice: What about you, Jason? What's your favourite pet?
Jason: I like fish.
Alice: Fish? Why do you like fish?
Jason: They're easy to take care of.
Alice: But you can't play with a fish or even hold it.
Jason: True.
Alice: In fact, you can't really do anything with a fish, except watch it.
Jason: That's what I like best. I don't really have time to take care of a dog or cat. At the same time, it's nice to watch the fish swim around.
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Alice |
1 Cats just lie around. They do not do anything. |
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2 Cats just do as they wish. |
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3 Dogs need a lot of attention. |
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4 You cannot play with a fish or even hold it. |
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5 You cannot really do anything with a fish, except watch it. |
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6 It is nice to watch the fish swim around. |
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Speaking
A Talk time
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A1 Read the conversation below and practise it in pairs.
Ellen: Excuse me. I want to make a complaint about these dog biscuits.
Manager: What's the problem?
Ellen: When I opened the box, I found that many of them were bad. Look!
Manager: Oh, I'm very sorry about that. I'll take care of it right away. Can you show me your receipt?
Ellen: Yes. Here it is.
Manager: Thanks. Now if you can wait, I'll be back in a moment.
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