Academic English
"Exotic Animal Kingdom"
| Level: | Topic: | Speakers: | Length: |
| difficult | animals | man and boy | 04:22 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
What are some common and exotic animals people keep as pets?
Idioms
"(lead) a dog's life" = life is difficult with little pleasure
"Ever since he lost his job, he's been leading a dog's life."
"a snake in the grass" = a person who can't be trusted
"Be careful. He's really a snake in the grass, and I never know when he's telling the truth."
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
The boy's bearded dragon was born in _____.
Today, beardies like this one are bred in captivity here in the US.
The bearded dragon is generally ______.
Guest: Bearded dragons make a great family pet and are very docile creatures.
As for their diet, bearded dragons _____.
Guest: Young dragons like Bert can be fed small crickets twice a day, along with some greens and shredded vegetables. [Okay.] And then as your dragon grows, you can increase the amount of greens and vegetables.
A bearded dragon obtains water in the wild by _____.
Guest: Well, since bearded dragons traditionally live in arid regions, they obtain most of their water naturally from what they eat.
The best lighting scenario for a bearded dragon in captivity is _____.
First, they need the simulated sunlight from the ultraviolet (UV) bulb . . .
Post-Listening Exercise
Choose an exotic pet you want to learn more about and search online for tips on caring for this animal. Share your findings with a partner. Some animals could include: llama, iguana, pygmy goat, or peacock. What pet would be ideal for different types of people and situations, including children, people who live in apartments, and the elderly?
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