ANIMALS AND PETS (TOPIC FOR ALL TEST DATES TILL 30TH APRIL 2022) I VOCABULARY ➢ animals ➢ pets ➢ to keep animals ➢ to care for animals ➢ a pet lover ➢ to be fond of animals II QUESTION Have you ever had a pet? a IDEAS yes: ➢ I can't recall any day in my life without a pet ➢ I've always had pets as far back as I can remember ➢ I had a dog when I was a kid ➢ I have a hamster now ➢ reasons to keep pets: ➢ keeping pets is a great way to improve my mood ➢ they give people unconditional love and are always faithful ➢ they are an antidote for loneliness ➢ they are known to reduce stress and anxiety levels ➢ they are excellent companions ➢ they teach people how to nurture, communicate and build a trusted bond ➢ they prevent boredom ➢ they provide entertainment ➢ they bring the attachment and fun no: ➢ I don't like animals ➢ I am allergic to pets with fur ➢ I often travel on business and can't provide pets with necessary care b ANSWER Have you ever had a pet? -Oh yeah, I've always had cats as far back as I can remember Now, I can't imagine my life without a cat as cats are so cute, playful and agile They bring a lot of fun to their families They are also independent so they can stay at home alone while everyone is out Oh, and they are easy to care for, which is a tremendous advantage What's the most popular animal in your country? a IDEAS a dog ➢ A dog is the most popular animal in my country because dogs: ➢ are super smart ➢ are loyal ➢ are devoted ➢ are the perfect doorbell and security system ➢ make people happier ➢ make people active ➢ make people laugh ➢ love people unconditionally a cat ➢ A cat is the most popular animal in my country because cats: ➢ are cute ➢ are playful and agile ➢ are fun ➢ are easy to care for ➢ are independent an elephant ➢ An elephant is the most popular animal in my country because elephants: ➢ are a symbol of divinity and royalty ➢ are a sacred symbol of peace, mental strength and power ➢ are unique-looking animals (with a long nose or trunk, large, floppy ears, and wide thick legs) ➢ are very social and can communicate with one another ➢ are extremely intelligent species with advanced problem-solving skills ➢ can recognize themselves in mirrors, which is a sign of greater self-awareness ➢ have an amazing long-term memory ➢ appear to understand what other elephants are feeling ➢ are cute a tiger ➢ A tiger is the most popular animal in my country because tigers: ➢ are the world’s biggest cats and ferocious predators ➢ look beautiful ➢ are unique (no two tigers have the same pattern of stripes) a giraffe ➢ A giraffe is the most popular animal in my country because giraffes: ➢ are the tallest mammals on earth ➢ look awkward while reaching the ground for a drink of water spreading their front legs or kneeling ➢ spend most of their life standing up; even sleep and give birth standing up b ANSWER What's the most popular animal in your country? -Well, I'd say it's a dog as dogs are super smart, loyal and devoted They love people unconditionally and often make their owners happier Also, they make people much more active as owning a dog leads to more walking and exercise What's your favourite animal? a IDEAS an elephant: ➢ the biggest land animal ➢ one of the most unique-looking animals (with a long nose or trunk, large, floppy ears, and wide thick legs) ➢ very social and can communicate with one another ➢ extremely intelligent species with advanced problem-solving skills ➢ can recognize themselves in mirrors, which is a sign of greater self-awareness ➢ has an amazing long-term memory ➢ appears to understand what other elephants are feeling ➢ cute a tiger: ➢ the world’s biggest cat and a ferocious predator ➢ looks beautiful ➢ enjoys bathing in streams and lakes to escape the heat in hot climates ➢ unique (no two tigers have the same pattern of stripes) a giraffe: ➢ the tallest mammal on earth ➢ looks awkward while reaching the ground for a drink of water spreading its front legs or kneeling ➢ spends most of its life standing up; even sleeps and gives birth standing up ➢ its spots are much like human fingertips as no two giraffes have exactly the same pattern b ANSWER What's your favourite animal? -Oh, my favourite animal is an elephant the biggest and one of the most unique-looking animals with a long nose or trunk, large, floppy ears, and wide thick legs I like elephants 'cause they are very social and extremely intelligent species What is more, unlike most other animals, they can recognize themselves in mirrors, which is a sign of greater selfawareness And, one more reason why I like them is just because they are very cute  ... symbol of peace, mental strength and power ➢ are unique-looking animals (with a long nose or trunk, large, floppy ears, and wide thick legs) ➢ are very social and can communicate with one another... of their life standing up; even sleep and give birth standing up b ANSWER What's the most popular animal in your country? -Well, I'd say it's a dog as dogs are super smart, loyal and devoted They... an elephant: ➢ the biggest land animal ➢ one of the most unique-looking animals (with a long nose or trunk, large, floppy ears, and wide thick legs) ➢ very social and can communicate with one