Pets

* Your teacher showed you the pie chart and asked what information you found about pets in Great Britain. Choose one correct sentence.

* You want to choose a toy which can be the best pet for you. Read the text and find out how Electropet and Computerdog work. Match two parts of the sentences.

* Amy and Jack are talking about pets. What pets do they like? What pets don't they like? Choose the correct options. Choosing a pet Amy: Do you like pets? I'm thinking of getting one. Jack: Buy a dog. Dogs are very friendly. Cats are fun too. Amy: I think I need a small pet. Our apartment is very small. Jack: Don't get fish. They aren't very interesting. They can only swim. Amy: What about a hamster? Jack: Oh, I don't like them. They have such big teeth! Amy: I know. I'll buy a canary. It can sing! Jack: Good idea!

* Your friend read the article about two toys. He told you some interesting information about the toys. But he mentioned only 1 fact which is true to the article. Read the text and choose the correct sentence.

* Your teacher showed this pie chart at the lesson. Some students didn't understand it. Help them find their mistakes. Which sentences are wrong?

** You want to train your dog better. Read the text to find information about training a dog. Choose the correct sentences. Basic training for a young dog You must teach your dog the command "No". Give words of praise ("Good dog") when your dog is good. Down Don't let your dog jump up. It can scratch you and frighten small children. Put your dog's front legs down onto the ground and make it sit and say "Down". Sit Teach a puppy from the age of three months. Give the command "Sit". If the dog sits down, you must always give it the food. Put the dog's food on the floor in front of the dog. Practise every day! You mustn't punish the dog if it doesn't sit down. Drop, stay and come When a dog is off its lead, it must learn to come back. Call a young puppy and use its name. Give the command "Come". When the puppy is carrying an object, take this from its mouth, and repeat the command "Drop". For "Stay", use a retractable lead. Say "Sit", and then repeat "Stay". Walk away, and let out the lead. Don't let the puppy follow you. When you reach the end of the lead, call "Come". You want to train your dog better. Choose the correct sentences.

** Your friend asks for your advice about what he must or mustn't do to train his dog. Read the text. Divide the statements into two groups. Basic training for a young dog You must teach your dog the command "No". Give words of praise ("Good dog") when your dog is good. Down Don't let your dog jump up. It can scratch you and frighten small children. Put your dog's front legs down onto the ground and make it sit and say "Down". Sit Teach a puppy from the age of three months. Give the command "Sit". If the dog sits down, you must always give it the food. Put the dog's food on the floor in front of the dog. Practise every day! You mustn't punish the dog if it doesn't sit down. Drop, stay and come When a dog is off its lead, it must learn to come back. Call a young puppy and use its name. Give the command "Come". When the puppy is carrying an object, take this from its mouth, and repeat the command "Drop". For "Stay", use a retractable lead. Say "Sit", and then repeat "Stay". Walk away, and let out the lead. Don't let the puppy follow you. When you reach the end of the lead, call "Come".

** Read "Pets" magazine. These children write to Rita because they have some problems with their pets. What problems do the children want to solve with Rita's help? Choose the correct options. Write to Rita! Send your problems to Rita Welsh at "Pets" magazine. 1 Dear Rita, I'm writing to you about my pet rat, Mike. People scream when they see him, and they don't want to touch him. He is very friendly, and he isn't dangerous at all. I often take him to school in my pocket, but my teacher doesn't like him. I can't leave him in the cage at home all day. What can I do? Magda, Lublin 2 Dear Rita, My parrot, Paula, is in trouble. She is very noisy, and sometimes pulls out her feathers. My parents don't let her fly in the flat, but I think she is bored and lonely in the cage. The other problem is the way she talks. She knows a lot of bad words, and says terrible things to people. What can I do? Martin, Maribor 3 Dear Rita, I am having problems with my goat, Gordon. He is usually very friendly. Sometimes he runs away. Then he eats the vegetables and flowers in the garden. My parents want to sell him. But I love him. What can I do? Laura, Agrigento, Sicily

*** Your friend Amy told you about her conversation with a pet shop owner. Read the dialogue and find what wrong conclusions she made. Choose only FALSE statements. Choosing a pet Amy: Hello! Can you help me choose a pet? Pet shop owner: Sure! Do you like dangerous pets? Amy: No, I am afraid of snakes and spiders. Pet shop owner: Where can you keep your pet? Is there a garden? Amy: No, there isn't. We live in a small flat. Pet shop owner: Who can feed the pet? Do you have time to do this every day? Amy: There is usually nobody at home. My parents work and I am at school. Pet shop owner: Do you have time to go for a walk or play with your pet? Amy: No, I don't. I have a lot of homework. Pet shop owner: You know, I'm not sure you really need a pet.

*** You want to choose a pet. But you don't know what special needs different pets have. What information can you find on the "Pet Page"? Choose the correct sentences.

*** You wish irresponsible people would stop buying pets which they can't properly take care about. Read the "Pet page" to know more about pets. In your opinion, should the pet shop owners refuse to sell some pets to the people who can't provide proper care? Express your opinion and use 1-2 examples of pets' special needs from the text.