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Speaking task Culture

Prepare a new dialogue between you and Ben. Pets

• I can read for specific information from a text.
Step 1
First, choose a pet.
Did you know ...?
Cat British people love their pets. About 43% of homes
have got a pet. Dogs and cats are the most popular
Give it water once a day.
pets. There are about 10 million dogs and
Change the litter tray twice 10 million cats in the UK. British people spend
a week. £2 billion every year on food for their pets.
The most popular names for dogs are Molly and
Give it food in the Charlie and the most popular name for cats is
morning and in the evening. Tigger. The most popular breed of dog is the
Labrador. Most people get their dogs from
rescue centres.
Hamster
Other popular pets in the UK are fish, rabbits and
Change its water. birds. Unusual pets include snakes, rats, spiders
and lizards. Some people have even got pet pigs!
Feed it in the morning.
Many schools have got small classroom pets, such
Clean the cage at as hamsters and gerbils. Students take turns to
the weekend. take them home during the school holidays.

Step 2 Victoria Education and Training JSC − victoria.vn−
Think about what you say.

Come and see the …
Firstly, remember to …
Secondly, change its …
Then …
Finally, …

Think about what Ben says. 1 Read and listen to the information about
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pets in the UK. Then answer the questions.
Alright. What next?
Fine. 1 What are the most popular pets in the UK?
OK. 2 What is the most popular name for cats in
the UK?
Great. Thanks!
3 How many pet cats and pet dogs are there
Step 3 in the UK?
Work in pairs. 4 Where do most people get their dogs from?
Take turns to practise your dialogue. 5 What unusual pets have people got?

2 Work in pairs.

INTERFACE
What are the most popular pets in your country?

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