Beginner ⅼ Conversation Lesson 44 _LEVEL 5_
Lesson 44: Cats or Dogs
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Today’s lesson is about “Cats or Dogs.”
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Lesson 44: Cats or Dogs
Exercise 1 | Vocabulary and Expressions （Vocabulary and Expressions）
Directions: Listen and repeat.
(Directions: Listen and repeat.)
Vocabulary and Expressions
Examples
frisky（frisky）
My pet is very frisky with balls.
turn（turn）
She turned 40, but she looks much younger than she really is.
kitten（kitten）
Kittens are really cute.
sturdy（sturdy）
I will train my dog so that it will grow sturdy.
the whole day（the whole day）
She is playing online games the whole day.
in common（in common）
Cathy and Wendy have nothing in common. I wonder why they are
close friends.
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Exercise 2 | Dialogue Practice (Dialogue Practice)
Directions: Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
(Directions: Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.)
Sam is a dog lover, while Annie is fond of cats.
They are talking about why they love these animals.
Sam: Annie, do you have any pets?
Annie: Yes, I have a Birman kitten. It’s turning two months this Friday.
Sam: Two months? It must be cute!
Annie: Very much! And she is really frisky, too! I love playing with her! I can spend the whole day with her!
Sam: Well, I love walking with my sturdy dog very much!
Annie: Oh, so you have a dog. Does it know any tricks?
Sam: Of course! It knows how to sit, roll over, play dead, and catch a Frisbee! I really love dogs because
they are faithful and intelligent.
Annie: I see. But honestly, I love cats better than dogs. They are cute and very smart!
Sam: Yeah. I understand. But I love dogs better than cats!
Annie: I see. Anyway, having a pet is such a joy, that’s what we have in common! Well, I guess I have to
go now, see you around!
Sam: Nice talking with you! Take care!
Check your understanding: Answer the following questions.
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1. Why does Annie love cats, and how does she describe her pet?
2. Why does Sam love dogs, and how does he describe his pet?
3. What do Annie and Sam have in common?
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Exercise 3 | Listening Comprehension (Listening Comprehension)
Directions: Your teacher will read a text. First, listen to it. After that, choose the right answer to the
questions.
(Directions: Your teacher will read a text. First, listen to it. After that, choose the right answer to the
questions.)
“Listen to the teacher as they read the text”
1. Why did Alina decide to buy a pet?
A. Alina’s wanted to have someone she needs to take care of.
B. Her roommate is moving out, so Alina didn’t want to be alone.
2. Why did Giovanni suggest her to buy a puppy?
A. Because dogs are faithful.
B. Once it grew, the dog could protect her apartment.
3. Why did Alina choose to buy a kitten instead?
A. Alina wanted someone who she didn’t have to walk every day.
B. She chose to buy a kitten because it purrs and is very soft.
4. What kind of kitten did Alina choose?
A. Alina chose a Persian kitten.
B. The kitten Alina chose was Siamese breed.
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Exercise 4 | Role Play (Role Play)
Directions: Have a role play with your teacher in the situation below.
(Directions: Have a role play with your teacher in the situation below.)
Situation: You want to get a pet. Tell your teacher, who will act as your parent, why you would want to
have a pet.
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Exercise 5 | Conversation Questions (Conversation Questions)
Directions: Take turns with your teacher in answering the questions.
(Directions: Take turns with your teacher in answering the questions.)
1. Do you like or love animals?
2. Have you ever had a pet? If yes, what kind of pet? If no, would you consider having one?
3. Do you believe that animals have feelings too?
4. Which do you like more, cats or dogs?
5. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of having a pet?
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