#6 Pets | IELTS

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Learn English Through Topics. Pets. Part 1. Vocabulary.

1. Pets are loyal companions to humans.

2. I adopted pets when they were just newborns.

3. I am allergic to dog fur, so I had to give him away.

4. Zoos are no different from prisons for animals, where they are caged and locked away from their natural habitat.

5. There are many dog rescue groups in the main cities, which aims to save dogs from being abandoned or kidnapped.

6. It was good to see exotic animals like lions or giraffes when you were a kid.

7. Children grow up with fond memories about their puppies. 

8. The landlady doesn’t want to hear noises from dogs or cats as they may disturb other occupants.

9. He’s a very faithful and playful dog, I remember, every time I came back home from school, he always jumped on me and licked my face.

10. The dander of animals can trigger asthma attacks.

11. I was hoping she might show a little compassion.

12. My father gives me a pet to look after.

13. He's very gentle with his kids.

14. Animals belong in nature and it is cruel to keep them confined in a home or cage.

Learn English Through Topics. Pets. Part 2. Speaking. Ask and Answer.

1. Why do some people keep pets at home?

I think we would all agree that pets are loyal companions to humans. Especially for those who adopt pets when they were just newborns, these animals are like precious children to many families. 

2. Have you ever had a pet before?

I used to have a puppy corgi when I was a kid. He and I were best friends, actually. I remember taking him to the park, feeding him with milk, and training him with many cool tricks. Sadly, when I got older, I discovered that I am allergic to dog fur, so I had to give him away. 

3. Do you like to see animals in the zoo?

I've been to the zoo once, so I can't really tell whether I'm into it. It was good to see exotic animals like lions or giraffes when you were a kid. But when I got older, I've come to realize that zoos are no different from prisons for animals, where they are caged and locked away from their natural habitat. 

4. What is the most popular animal in Vietnam?

I suppose the most popular animal in my country is the dog. A lot of Vietnamese children grow up with fond memories about their puppies as their childhood best friends. Besides, you can see that there are many dog rescue groups in the main cities, which aims to save dogs from being abandoned or kidnapped.

5. Do you like to have a pet?

Yes, I do, however, I’m living in an apartment and our landlady doesn’t allow us to keep pets in our units. She doesn’t want to hear noises from dogs or cats as they may disturb other occupants. Well, there’s nothing I can do but obey the rule.

6. Have you ever had a pet when you were young?

Yes, I had, I had a black and dappled labrador dog. He’s a very faithful and playful dog, I remember, every time I came back home from school, he always jumped on me and licked my face. Oh, I miss those days but I know he’s in dog heaven now.

7. What animals you would like to have as pets?

Well like most people love having, I want dogs or cats! I love dogs as they are loyal and playful. Not to mention they can serve as guards in our houses. Also, I want to keep cats because they’re independent and I enjoy listening to them when they purr.

8. What is a popular pet to have in your country?

Almost everybody in my country love having dogs as pets because they are loyal and adorable. Dogs are known for their unconditional love for their owners, and are great comfort for people who live alone, especially those with mental health problems.

9.  Are there any kinds of animals that should not be kept as pets?

Of course! Most animals should not be kept as pets. I think that certain animals domesticated themselves over hundreds or thousands of years and it is reasonable to keep them because they are no longer truly wild. But animals belong in nature and it is cruel to keep them confined in a home or cage.

10. Why do some people think that it is a good idea to give children pets?

Well, it is a parent’s responsibility to teach their child compassion and understanding, and one of the time-tested ways to do this is by giving them a pet to look after. Ideally, this should be something like a goldfish or rabbit that is pretty easy to take care of. There are lots of lessons that a child can learn from this sort of experience, including how to feed the animal and clean it, and how to be gentle around other living things. If the experience is handled well, I think that having a pet could be a tremendously positive experience for more kids. That’s why parents are so keen to bring animals into the house.