Intermediate English
Lesson 14 - Animals
Reading
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- Read an article with advice about buying a pet.
- Write superlative sentences with information from the article.
- Write about what you think is the best pet on our blog.
English Reading Exercise
| Review of Key Words | |
| affectionate playful protect cuddle |
quiet cage mouse guinea pig |
Buying a Pet
Are you interested in buying a pet? What kind of pet should you buy? Do you want a pet that you can play with? Buy a dog. Dogs make wonderful pets. They are playful and affectionate animals and they can even protect your house.
Do you want a quiet animal that will cuddle with you on the sofa while you watch TV? Buy a cat. Cats are clean animals and you don't need to take them out for a walk like you do with a dog.
If you're allergic to animal hair or you live in a small place, try a small caged animal like a hamster. Hamsters are very easy to care for and they won't wake the neighbors. Guinea pigs and mice are other small caged animals that are popular.
Birds can also make great pets. A bird cage can fit in even the smallest of apartments. Birds can wake you up in the morning with their beautiful song.
Do you want a pet that requires very little care, is small, and is quiet? Buy a fish. Watching fish swim around in an aquarium is very relaxing.
Pets can bring a lot of happiness into your life but remember that taking care of a pet is a big responsibility. Make sure that your pet fits into your lifestyle. If you love and care for them, they will give you their affection in return.
Instructions
Write superlative sentences about the animals from the article. Use the adjectives provided to form the superlative.
example
quiet
WritingWhat animal do you think is the best pet? Why? Write on a paper or on our blog. |
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