What are the advantages and disadvantages of owning one of these animals?
cat
dog
snake
rabbit
horse
fish
Vocabulary and Expressions
Here are some words and expressions that appear in the interview.
benefit (verb): helpful or good point – There are many benefits to having a pet in your home.
aloof (adjective): cool and distant – My sister might appear aloof, but she’s just shy. Go talk to her.
temperamental (adjective): displaying unpredictable mood changes – James has been a little temperamental lately since his girlfriend broke up with him.
Listening Comprehension Questions
Now, watch the interview and answer the comprehension questions. You can also turn on the automatically-generated captions for the video once you start it.
Conversation Questions
Describe a pet you have (or had in the past.) What is the pet’s name? What is the pet like? Do you take your pet out for walks or exercise?
Related Language Activities on Randall’s Web Site
The following activities deal with related topics to give you additional language practice.
