Life with pets
SUBJECT : science and nature
LISTENING SKILL : listening for key information why and how
LISTENING TASK : class report on the usefulness of pets
A. What is good and bad about keeping pets? Discuss your answers.
LISTENING SKILL : Listening for key information: How and why
Speakers explain how an activity or event has happened using clauses starting with by. They may also explain why by giving reasons, sometimes using clauses starting with because.
B. Listen to the class report and complete the sentences. Then circle the parts that explain how and why (Audio 30)
1. Dogs are special pets to have because they are friendly.
2. They can protect us………….guarding the ……………
3. They are fun to play with ……………….. they are always………………..
4. They play ……………….running or catching ……………….
LISTENING
C. Complete the sentences
Relax, exercise, take care, happy
D. Listen to the class report and take notes. ( Audio 31)
“Why” statements | “How” statements |
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PRACTICE
E. Circle the correct answers, using your notes to guide you. Then listen again to the class report to check your answers. (Audio 31)
1. Which is not a good reason for having pets? | 1. How can pets help us avoid stress? |
a. Your friend also has a pet. | a. By taking care of us |
b. You can learn more about animals | b. By learning how to care for them |
c. You get to exercise more | c. By keeping us company |
d. A pet can help you relax | d. By feeling lonely sometimes |
2. Why do we get stressed out? | 3. We can learn about animals firsthand by |
a. We do not have pets | a. Giving a pet to an elderly person |
b. We think too much about our problems | b. Reading books |
c. We are alone | c. Going to the zoo |
d. We do not take care of our pets | d. Taking care of them |
Tip: Decide whether each question is asking for reasons (why) or ways of doing something (how).
PRONUNCIATION FOCUS
Formal speech
Formal speech is different from informal speech. Formal speech uses a polite tone. Words are spoken very clearly.
F. Listen (Audio 32) first, pets are great they can get us to exercise more.
G. Listen to the statements and circle formal or informal. ( Audio 33)
1. Formal/ informal
2. Formal/ informal
3. Formal/ informal
4. Formal/ informal
INTEGRATION
H. Listen to the class report and take notes in a separate piece of paper. Then check the correct answers. ( Audio 34)
1. What animal does Scott want as a pet? | 2. Which is not one of Scott’s reasons for wanting that pet? | 3. How could having that pet protect Scott? |
a. Dog b. Bird c. Hamster d. Tiger | a. It has thick fur b. It looks fantastic c. It is dangerous d. It is fierce | a. By keeping him warm b. By growling at people c. By looking fantastic d. By having thick fur
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I. Write about three classmates’ dream pets
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J. Tell the class about your classmate’s dream pets.